by Bill Scher | Oct 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Animal House House GOP in chaos as Rep. Kevin McCarthy drops Speaker bid. W. Post: "Less than a year after a sweeping electoral triumph, Republicans are on the verge of ceasing to function as a national political party ... Their contempt for compromise has also...
by Bill Scher | Oct 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hillary Turns Against TPP... Clinton says TPP falls short, in PBS interview: "I’m worried about currency manipulation not being part of the agreement ... I’m worried that the pharmaceutical companies may have gotten more benefits and patients and consumers — fewer ......
by Bill Scher | Oct 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Clinton, Sanders Look Left Sanders introduces pro-labor organizing bill. The Hill: "Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) unveiled sweeping new legislation that will make it easier for workers to organize unions in a bid Tuesday to endear himself to the labor community ahead of...
by Bill Scher | Oct 7, 2015 | Blog, Economy
Someday, the Republican Party will accept that, if it wants to be taken seriously as a governing party, it needs to have a platform that breaks with the failed policies of President George W. Bush. Today is not that day. First, let's recall some of the key components...
by Bill Scher | Oct 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
TPP Faces Tough Road In Congress Populist sentiment threatens congressional approval. Politico: "...Speaker-in-waiting Kevin McCarthy will have to tame an unruly tea party caucus to push the agreement through the House. And Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a...
