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

 

Trump exploits Judaism

"Judaism

President Trump will sign an executive order today to interpret Judaism as a nationality, and not just a religion, a White House official said. The order, first reported by The New York Times, will allow the administration to withhold federal funding from colleges and universities if they fail to combat perceived anti-Semitism. The move is targeted at anti-Israel sentiments and divestment movements on campuses, but critics say the policy could suppress free speech and opposition to Israel’s policies toward Palestinians. The order comes just days after Trump was accused of using anti-Semitic stereotypes in a speech to an Israeli-American organization." 

CNN  

It makes sense that Israel is a state and that its citizens are a nationality based on most of its citizens being of the Jewish faith. They are Israelis. However, are citizens of the United States of America defined by faith as a nationality? Is it presumed that Americans are a Christian majority, for instance, and that its citizens are therefore Christian? That would be a clear violation of the US Constitution that assures religious freedom and equality. Trump is playing his political hand again and his behavior is simply wrong.

Trump and Republicans try to exploit religion for their political gain and it is a national embarrassment.

“Jewish leaders criticized Trump for telling Jewish audience they have 'no choice' but to vote for him instead of Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax 

 By Chandelis Duster and Jeremy Diamond, CNN
Updated 1:03 PM ET, Mon December 9, 2019 

 HOLLYWOOD, FL - DECEMBER 07: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a homecoming campaign rally at The Diplomat Conference Center for the Israeli-American Council Summit on December 7, 2019 in Hollywood, Florida. President Trump continues to campaign for re-election in the 2020 presidential race. 

 Washington (CNN) Several Jewish groups have criticized President Donald Trump over a speech he delivered Saturday to an Israeli-American organization, accusing him of using anti-Semitic stereotypes. 

 Speaking at the Israeli American Council National Summit in Florida, Trump suggested that many of the attendees at the event are wealthy and in real estate and that their wealth would guide their votes in the 2020 presidential election. 

 "A lot of you are in the real estate business because I know you very well. You're brutal killers, not nice people at all. But you have to vote for me, you have no choice," he said.” 

 https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/10/politics/trump-order-judaism-nationality/index.html