On the Media

If either political party becomes extreme to the point of jeopardizing the constitutional democracy, then they undermine what is otherwise the free press and voice of the people.

The US Constitution is an adaptive system that allows for citizens to express their needs and changing priorities to which legislators retire, amend, and introduce new laws and regulations.

The government of elected representatives and staffed by professionals is a product of public and private partnerships with citizens and corporations, for profit and nonprofit.

There is nothing in the US Constitution that equates capitalism with democracy, nor is there anything that precludes socialism. Capitalism and socialism coexist in the US democratic republic where laws and regulations constrain both ideas through compromise.

The Constitution explicitly protects freedom of belief, including organized religions and the freedom from believing in organized faiths. While citizens are members of various organizations, whereby some constitute a majority, minority rights are protected equally. That is our uniqueness as Americans.

The media, including all forms of digital communications, print and broadcast, include professional journalists who are trained in the standards governing their craft. The media also include contributors from the general public. The owners of the media channels are responsible for vetting reports for their accuracy, akin to how lawyers vet and managed their performance to certain standards.

One of the problems, today, is that there are no standards for political parties. Political parties have managed to buy or control some channels to the extent of becoming biased in favor or their point of view. That is a threat to the free press and first amendment rights.

Polarized Americans on the right and left are undermining the American Political System by failing to uphold the value for collaboration and consensus-building. Under deficient leadership, extremists are undermining the decorum necessary in democratic governance.

The recent elections have shown how deficiencies in citizen intellect and knowledge about their government undermine democracy because they are vulnerable to exploitation.

Therefore, citizen education and increasing citizen appreciation for education are essential to make needed improvements.

Americans are not investing sufficiently in improving their skill and knowledge that is necessary for a successful democratic republic.

For more information about political extremes, consider reading this reference:

"Are we returning to an age of political extremes? 

In the past few years, increasing numbers of populist and extreme political groups and leaders have risen to power, in parallel with growing concerns about crime, immigration, economic woes and religious radicalism. In issue 13 of BBC World Histories Magazine, seven experts debated whether this shift signals the dawn of a new era of political extremism…" 

https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/growth-rise-populism-political-extremism-groups-experts-historians-comment/

We Don’t Like You

Not Enough

Even though Democrats are not in love with their candidates, they can still beat Trump.

Joe Biden whispered to his staff that he intends to be a one-and-done candidate. That news spread today and it isn’t good for tired Joe. He looks and acts tired. He has lost his edge. His time was 2016 and Hillary bullied her way past him. Now, because of his accepting his son’s appearance of conflict of interest by his being on the board of a Ukrainian company, Biden is damaged goods.

If Tom Perez was doing his job as leader of the Democratic Party, he would have caucused and helped shape, support, and vet a superior candidate. He hasn’t done that. He even let Latino candidates and women candidates falter without proper mentoring.

Obama made a brief appearance early in the game by endorsing former Massachusetts Governor Patrick. Patrick, an African American was an excellent choice based on his resume and credentials.

Elizabeth Warren was most productive in offering substance on the issues. The trouble is she wasn’t vetted and counseled closely to guide her policies and plans before she went public. Subsequently, she has had to do too much backtracking. That is a pattern with her going back to Pocahontas.

Mayor Pete has a good resume, and he is appealing to many Americans. He needs a mentor too.

Bernie Sanders is not a Democrat, and is not a team player.

Michael Bloomberg has the resources to take on Trump and he appeals to the financial community that is important in keeping America stable as it transitions away from authoritarian right-wing Republicans.

  

The Qunnipiac Poll

"With Washington in turmoil and House Democrats poised to vote on impeaching the president for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, the American voters signal they are slightly more inclined not to impeach than to impeach," Malloy added.
If the general election for president were being held today, 51 percent of registered voters say they would vote for Joe Biden, while 42 percent say they would vote for President Trump. When Trump is matched against other Democratic contenders the race remains in single digits:·       Bernie Sanders gets 51 percent, while Trump has 43 percent;
·       Elizabeth Warren receives 50 percent and Trump gets 43 percent;
·       Michael Bloomberg gets 48 percent to Trump's 42 percent;
·       Pete Buttigieg has 48 percent, while Trump receives 43 percent;
·       Amy Klobuchar receives 47 percent, while Trump has 43 percent.
This compares to an October 8 poll, in which Biden beat Trump 51 - 40 percent, Sanders led Trump 49 - 42 percent, and Warren won against Trump 49 - 41 percent. Among top Democratic presidential candidates, none are especially well-liked by registered voters:·       a mixed 44 percent favorable to 47 percent unfavorable for Biden;
·       a mixed 44 - 48 percent rating for Sanders;
·       a negative 38 - 45 percent rating for Warren;
·       a split 31 - 29 percent rating for Buttigieg;
·       a split 24 - 23 percent rating for Klobuchar;
·       and a negative 21 - 40 percent rating for Bloomberg.
President Trump gets a negative 40 percent favorable to 57 percent unfavorable rating. This compares to the December 2, 2015 Quinnipiac University poll, in which Trump had a negative 35 - 57 percent rating. His future 2016 opponent, Hillary Clinton, had a negative 44 - 51 percent rating in that poll - similar to current front runner Biden's rating today.

Quinnipiac 

Do Your Job, Tom Perez