Trump's Ex - Lawyer before the US Senate - Trump Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.24pm post the following, " The Senate Intelligence Committee has issued a subpoena for Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, his attorney Lanny Davis has confirmed.  "

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It will be interesting to see if the Senate Intelligence Committee has a closed or open session when it comes to Mr Cohen, also what are the restrictions agreed with the Special Prosecutor when it comes to the areas the Committee can ask questions about.   Of course the main interest of the Committee is the allegation that Russia collaborated with the Trump Campaign during the 2016 election, the Committee will want to know if Mr Cohen knows if the President had any part, and what are the Trump business links to Russia.   Of course it has to be stated Mr Cohen is going to JAIL for three years, thus it anything he has said or will say is quite suspect, the Republicans can be expected to be tough on him, while the Democrats want something to pin on POTUS.   

Venezuela crisis - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " Russia has condemned foreign powers for backing a Venezuelan opposition leader who declared himself interim president, calling it a bid to "usurp power".  "

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It will be interesting to see how the Venezuelan Crisis plays out, will President Maduro leave Office, while he still has the support of the Russians, will the crisis become violent, how will the armed forces react, will they support the present Government or follow the people.   This could be the real FIRST foreign policy crisis for POTUS, it looks like he will add extra sanctions on Venezuela, the US could take military action, but as the left never cease to point out this would follow a US historical trend.  IF POTUS does take military action it will divert attention from domestic problems, the Democratic Speaker has not power over foreign policy, it would force the Democratic candidates to take sides, would they also take military action or will they support the left wing government of Maduro.   Everything is political these days. 

Booker for President ? - Trump Era

CNN - Politics: Reports " Cory Booker says he's nearing 2020 decision as he swings through key southern states "

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Senator Booker is NOT Barack Obama, he does not have "IT", HE does not have the charisma, the left leaning voters of the Democratic base are not going to HELP the Democrats in 2020.   The FACT that former President Jimmy Carter endorsed him is not going to help the Senator, one can see the Republican Adverts already, do you want another Carter in the Oval Office.   One can see Senators Booker or Harris as VP, the question is who will be the nominee, not Senator Warren, President Trump would love her as the Democratic nominee, her attempts to explain why she thought she was a native American were foolish, even the Native American tribe she claimed to be part of disavowed her, also she is LIBERAL Democrat from a State that has produced two failed Presidential bids, in 1988 and 2004.  What about former VP Biden, he would appeal to white working class, but he has tried to run before and has failed, also lets be very honest here, he is OLD and has a FOOT IN THE MOUTH problem.  Also he is pandering to the liberal base, he has stated that he regrets supporting tough criminal laws in the 1980s and 1990s.  This might go down well on the East and West Coast but what about the rust belt States, he is ahead in the polls become people know the name, the race has not started yet.    This blog is still waiting for that candidate you like, leads and it not lead, liberal on social issues but tough on foreign policy, thus far not very impressed, POTUS could WIN big in 2020.

Trump and the State of the Union Speech - Trump Era

Guardian - Live Blog: Reports in its 5.22pm post the following, " Donald Trump is preparing two State of the Union speeches, each for a different audience, according to ABC News:  "

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In removing the invite from POTUS to give the State of the Union speech in the House Chamber the Speaker has played in to the HANDS of President Trump, it was petty and he got his own back by removing her plane to fly to Afghanistan.   This blog would not put it pass POTUS to drive to the Capital and give the speech on the Capital steps, just to make the Speaker look foolish and under the control of her extreme LIBERAL BASE.    The Media would have to cover it, or the Oval Office could do or a Presidential Rally.   The Republican base will be happy if the Oval puts two fingers up to the elite media and liberal pols.   Whatever you think of Trump he hits back HARD, he will make the Speaker and Democrats sorry for this SNUB, how long will the Trade Unions support the Democrats if they are not getting their monthly income from their members.   The Democrats now control the House, they are part of the US Government, but they do not control the Senate or the Presidency, the Oval will make Democratic Candidates own what the House does, the Speaker needs to control her LIBERAL BASE or they could cost the Democrats the OVAL in 2020. 

The US Supreme Court on Transgender people - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " The United States Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to enforce his policy of banning certain transgender people from the military. "

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Subjective: This blog is VERY Liberal on social issues, from supporting abortion rights, to gay issues, to supporting the strict restrictions on guns, Drugs should be legalised and taxed.   On this issue the the Supreme Court is RIGHT, at the end of the day the President of the United States is the CinC, he get to decide who serves in the military.

Objective: In 2016 Donald Trump won the Presidency, through the electoral college, the Democrats LOST, winning has results.  This move by POTUS will go down well with his base, he does not care if the liberal elite media will be up in the arms, they are never going to VOTE FOR HIM.   If the Democrats want to reverse this policy they have to win the Oval Office, thus they need a candidate who can win, so far this blog is less that impressed with those that have thrown their hats into the ring, and those thinking of doing so.   They are ALL pandering to the liberal base, from VP Biden to Senator Harris, Leaders LEAD, they do not take polls to see what the their voters want.   The Democrats needs a nominee who is liberal to very liberal on social issues, but is tough when it comes to foreign policy, otherwise they will lose.   As stated this blog wants HRC to run again, Reagan ran in 1968, 1976 and won in 1980.   What else is HRC going to do, her sole interest in politics, former Clinton supporters should draft her to run, she would make an excellent President.  

Biden will RUN for President in 2020 - Trump Era

The New York Times: Reports " Biden Expresses Regret for Support of Crime Legislation in the 1990s  "

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It can be postulated that former VP Biden is going to run in 2020, he is already pandering to the Democratic base, in this he has been joined by Senator Harris who regrets some of the prosecutions in her office.   This is a MISTAKE, it makes them look weak and willing to throw past positions under the bus.   The pandering will go down well with the BASE of the Democratic Party but what about the fly over States, also Trump has done Federal prison reform, he can argue he has done what they have just found out.   This is going to be a VERY LONG RACE, two years, it's only January 2019, yes folks, its early.   There will be other candidates, some have no chance, very much like the Republican race in 2016.   The difference is the liberal elite press want a candidate that can BEAT Trump.  Thus this 2020 Democratic beauty parade will have to on on the liberal media, from the press to TV.    The poor voter by the end of 2019 will be the sick of their faces, it is just starting, for a political geek it is great, for the poor voter it might look like a punishment. 

The Democratic Presidential Race - 2020 Update - Trump Era

Telegraph: Reports " Kamala Harris launches 2020 White House bid "

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One does feel sorry for the poor Democratic voters in Iowa and NH, the Presidential races are starting very early, every cycle.  The voters in Iowa and NH like to have the candidates in their living rooms, talking to small groups, seeing how the Candidates cope under pressure, kicking the tyres of the campaign.   The Democrats want a WINNER, Senator Harris looks like an interesting candidate, a liberal yes, but was a tough prosecutor, also she is an ethnic candidate, this will appeal to the base of the Democratic Party.  On the other hand, not everyone is Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and being a woman does not mean she will win, as HRC has shown a woman can win the nomination, but how will the Senator play in the fly over States, former VP Biden is expected to get in to the race, if he is not careful he will be to LATE.   On the other hand this blog is not ruling out that HRC could run again, what else have the Clinton to do, politics is their only interest.