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by Lowell

Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, January 8.

Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA07) Casts First Vote as Congressman Against the Laken Riley Act

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Good vote by Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA07) and the rest of the Democrats in the Virginia Congressional delegation – with the exception of Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA10), who for whatever reason(s) voted for thiis awful bill. The reasoning as to why the correct vote on this should have been NAY, are as  Rep. Vindman explains, “The Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) would require undocumented immigrants who, without due process, have been merely accused of low-level nonviolent offenses be immediately detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).” That’s completely unacceptable, which is why the correct vote on this was NAY.

P.S. Broken record alert: the evidence is that, if anything, undocumented immigrants commit crimes at significantly LOWER rates than native-born Americans (one study “found that undocumented immigrants are arrested at less than half the rate of native-born U.S. citizens for violent and drug crimes and a quarter the rate of native-born citizens for property crimes”). Not that facts matter to Republicans, obviously. Also, of course, as Rep. Vindman says,  this Republican bill has “politicized a horrible crime that occurred at one of my alma maters, the University of Georgia.”

Vindman Votes to Safeguard Due Process, Urges Republican House Leadership to Get Serious About Lowering Costs for American Families

WASHINGTON – Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today cast his first legislative vote as a sitting Member in the U.S. House of Representatives and is disappointed that Republican House leadership did not provide for any opportunity to negotiate to improve the bill and chose to start with partisan politics over lowering costs for families. The Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) would require undocumented immigrants who, without due process, have been merely accused of low-level nonviolent offenses be immediately detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“My first legislative vote as a sitting member should have been one that helps lower costs for hardworking families, yet Republican leadership chose a bill that would score them political points and divide our country further. We know our current immigration system is broken and requires comprehensive reform like the bipartisan Border Act negotiated in good faith by a group of pragmatic Senators. The Laken Riley Act puts additional burdens on our local police without their input or additional funding, overwhelms our corrections facilities, and leaves so many of the most pressing challenges on immigration unresolved.

“As an immigrant and a prosecutor, there is nothing more important to me than ensuring we remain a country that welcomes immigrants while also protecting our communities. If this bill becomes law, I am worried the scope is so broad it will be weaponized to detain and deport immigrants who are here on temporary status including refugees.

“After listening to the community, I voted no today to uphold the right to due process and keep our law enforcement focused on the most pressing issues in our communities, but remain frustrated by the lack of real solutions to our immigration problems. We need to find bipartisan solutions that prioritize securing our borders while providing pathways to legal immigration. In a nation of immigrants, I believe at my core that we can do both.

“This bill has politicized a horrible crime that occurred at one of my alma maters, the University of Georgia. I have walked the grounds Laken walked and one of my nephews is still on campus as a current student. I look forward to putting aside partisan rhetoric and delivering improvements to the asylum system, securing our borders, and treating lawful immigrants with respect.

“I hope House Republican leadership will listen to the voters that sent them to Washington – it’s time to get serious about lowering costs for Virginians and Americans across the country.”

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Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA11): “The public’s right to know about Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified material is paramount. The Department of Justice must release the report by January 20.”

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From Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA11)’s office:

Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after a judge temporarily blocked the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Trump’s mishandling of classified documents:

 “By blocking the release of the Special Counsel’s report on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents to the American public erodes the integrity of our justice system and unduly shields President-elect Trump from accountability.” 

“House Republicans complain about a so-called ‘two-tier system of justice,’ but it is not lost upon anyone that the Department of Justice released in full—for all to see—Special Counsel Hur’s report on the classified documents recovered from President Biden.  In stark contrast to President-elect Trump, President Biden cooperated completely and unhesitatingly with DOJ.  DOJ must release its report on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents by January 20 so that the American people can understand the full extent of the President-elect’s unlawful possession of hundreds of the government’s most sensitive documents.  The public’s right to know is paramount.”

Susan Platt: At Times Like These, We Need to Recharge, Regroup…and Then Keep Doing Those Scary Things

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by Susan Platt, formerly Sen. Chuck Robb’s campaign manager, as well as a Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor in 2017, and author of Love, Politics and Other Scary Things: A Memoir

If you are anything like me, these past two months post-election I have cooked, cleaned, and decorated for the holidays. I have stayed off Twitter (X) and rarely turned on the news – which had always been a constant sound in the background of the day. When Trump won the presidency in 2016, we were shocked and appalled but were ready to fight harder for our beliefs. More than a million women marched on Washington DC, and across the country to protest the misogynistic views of Donald Trump as he was about to be sworn-into office, becoming the leader of the free world. Not this time.

This time, even though he’ll be a lame duck and in four years we can give him the boot and a good riddance, we are tired. We are emotionally and physically exhausted from fighting the MAGA insurrectionists and the threats to our health, our environment, our rights, and our democracy. Our lives have changed, and not only politically. We survived many obstacles in the past years, from COVID to thirty-four felony convictions of a former president. And I have survived the death of my husband of 43 years. So, for so many good reasons, we have been taking a break. We are not stopping but catching our breath – regrouping.

I do not believe we have lost the will to fight back for our beliefs, we just do not feel hopeful or inspired, right now. We lack the motivation required now for these challenging times. We have become disengaged while we work to find our spark again.

I rallied in December, when my first book – Love, Politics, and Other Scary Things – was published. It was something good for me to celebrate as I headed into the holiday season. It was a two-year writing experience that helped me understand my losses and find my purpose and spark again. Then I read a book titled Wintering by author Katherine May. It discusses the power to reflect, rest and retreat while we re-charge. It is so true that we all need time to process our losses.

Then on January 6th, the Congress certified the Presidential election, and we were all reminded -on a constant media loop – about the insurrection of 4 years ago. This time, because we Democrats were the ones who lost, we managed the process with dignity and respect for the Constitution.

No sooner did I wonder what would be next in the ongoing political saga, than I read this morning that Donald Trump’s son will “visit Greenland in preparation for the territory becoming part of our Nation,” said a Donald Trump X post. And so, it continues. Then during Trump’s press conference, he said he was going to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. What is next? Oh, that’s right, annex Canada as a new state!

Just when I was ready to retreat into my cocoon again after watching Trump’s remarks, I received a review of my book from a reputable source for book sellers, bloggers, and journalists, which reminded me how I have lived my life – during good times and bad.

“…. this memoir is an edifying and informative read. Rather than purely personal or a story of a political journey, Susan Smocer Platt’s work is a splendid weaving together of both. In doing so, she has not only authored a memoir for those for whom her story is of interest, but one that has ramifications for the political world in which America now finds itself. She has given political activism a good name, has laid open the intricacies of combining personal and political lives and provides a message of hope and positivity.”

It is the last part – a message of hope and positivity – that reminded me why I became involved with Democratic politics over 40 years ago. I felt empowered that I would be able in some small part help make this country a better place for everyone who wanted to enjoy its freedom. While many of us are not feeling all that positive now, we have our gubernatorial election and General Assembly races to consider this year.

As 2025 begins I try to keep in mind one of my favorite quotes at times like this. Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said, “Sometimes you have to fight a battle more than once to win it.”  And fight we will.  We all have the power within us to do “those scary things that don’t kill us” if only we believe we can.

 

 

Nice Thread by “Speedster Max” on the Upcoming 2025 Virginia House of Delegates Elections

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Very nice thread by Speedster Max on the upcoming 2025 Virginia House of Delegates elections, specifically the seats that are competitive – or possibly could be competitive. Compare/contrast to the “VPAP Index,” which rates 10/100 House of Delegates seats as competitive (HD86, HD22, HD89, HD71, HD75, HD82, HD21, HD97, HD65, HD57) – plus 9 “Leans Democratic” (HD84, HD94, HD58, HD96, HD20, HD29, HD70, HD95, HD55) and 14 “Leans Republican” (HD74, HD40, HD49, HD34, HD52, HD99, HD83, HD100, HD41, HD64, HD66, HD30, HD73, HD69). Now, here are Speedster Max’s ratings:

  • Likely D: 58 84 94 95 96
  • Lean D: 57 (flip) 65
  • Tossups: 21 22 41 71 82 97
  • Lean R: 30 75 89
  • Likely R: 34 64 66 69 73 83 86 99 100

As you can see, there’s a decent amount of agreement with the VPAP ratings, although there are differences (in part due to whether or not there’s a strong incumbent) in terms of which districts actually will end up being competitive. For instance, while VPAP has HD75 as competitive, Speedster Max has it as “Lean R,” presumably in large part because it has a strong incumbent, Del. Carrie Coyner. Also, VPAP has HD57 as competitive, But Speedster Max has it as “Lean D,” presumably given that Del. David Owens is NOT a strong Republican incumbent, and given that Owens only won in 2023 because the Democratic nominee (Susanna Gibson) had “filmed consensual explicit videos” (note: Gibson says she’s “been quite clear that I was filmed without my knowledge and consent and put up on pirate websites without my knowledge and consent.”) This time around, with a potentially strong Democratic nominee, and with a possible “blue wave” election, Owens looks like he’s in serious trouble.

One significant difference between VPAP and Speedster Max’s ratings is HD86 (incumbent Republican Del. AC Cordoza), which VPAP rates as competitive, but which Speedster Max has at “Likely R.” I’d say that district is potentially winnable for Democrats, given that Kamala Harris narrowly won it, and given that VPAP only has the seat as +4.0R. We’ll see if Democrats field a strong candidate or not.

There are several other seats to keep an eye on. For instance, we’ll see if Democrats have a strong candidate in HD89, a Chesapeake/Suffolk seat that VPAP rates at +2.3R. Another interesting seat to watch could be HD30, held by freshman Del. Geary Higgns, a far-right Republican, in the northern Virginia suburbs/exurbs – so definitely vulnerable if there’s a “blue wave,” if federal workers are really pissed off, etc. And Democrats have an excellent shot at HD82 (which Speedster Max rates, correctly, as a “Tossup”), with Democrat Kimberly Pope Adams taking on incumbent/freshman Del. Kim Taylor for a rematch from 2023’s extremely close election. Finally, HD41 is +8.1R according to VPAP, but potentially winnable for Democrats, with incumbent Del. Chris Obenshain (R) facing a rematch with Democrat Lily Franklin, who lose by an extremely narrow margin in 2023 (so if it’s a “blue wave” at all this November, Obenshain could be in trouble).

Which districts are you keeping an eye on?

 

New Poll of Virginia Voters Shows Support for Enhanced Consumer Transparency on Health Insurance Prior Authorization Practices

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From the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association:

New Poll of Virginia Voters Shows Support for Enhanced Consumer Transparency on Health Insurance Prior Authorization Practices

Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy Survey Finds that Voters Favor Prior Authorization Reform, Including Prior Authorization Transparency Legislation, and Support Virginia’s Certificate of Public Need Program

RICHMOND, VA – Nearly 9 in 10 Virginia voters say they want the Virginia General Assembly to approve legislation that would establish standards for prior authorization decisions by health insurance companies and require more transparency by making information on prior authorization requirements and approval rates publicly available for customers and their doctors.

A recent statewide poll from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy shows that 88 percent of voters support that type of policy action by state lawmakers during the upcoming 2025 legislative session, compared to just 8 percent who oppose that idea.

This is the second statewide poll of Virginia voters in recent months showing strong support for government action to reform health insurance company prior authorization decisions impacting patient access to care. An October statewide poll from Mason-Dixon showed that among those who have experienced delays or denial of needed medical care due to restrictive insurance prior authorization policies, 76 percent support government intervention to limit prior authorization practices.

In addition to those findings, the poll also shows Virginia voters continue to support maintaining the Commonwealth’s certificate of public need (COPN) program, which is a regulatory system that promotes access to care through the distribution of medical services and facilities:

  • By a more than 3-to-1 margin (75 percent to 19 percent), voters say they favor a health system that regulates expansion of facilities and services to promote access to care and distribution of health care providers and facilities.
  • 59 percent say the COPN system should be kept in place in Virginia, compared to just 18 percent who want to eliminate it.
  • About one-third of voters (30 percent) have experienced a delay or denial of recommended care due to an insurance company prior authorization decision.
  • And 58 percent say that the government should take action to limit insurance company prior authorization practices, compared to 35 percent opposed to such action.

The statewide survey results are based on a poll of 625 registered Virginia voters conducted Dec. 17-20, 2024. It featured live landline and cell phone interviews with Virginians from all regions of the state representing the ethnic, gender, age, geographic, and political diversity of the Commonwealth. The poll is the latest in a series of surveys commissioned by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) to help identify health care issues of concern to Virginians, better understand public sentiment about them, and to inform the Association’s approach to public policy engagement.

About VHHA: The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is an alliance of 111 hospitals and 26 health delivery systems that develops and advocates for sound health care policy in the Commonwealth. Its mission is to achieve excellence in both health care and health to make Virginia the healthiest state in the nation. Its vision is through collaboration with members and stakeholders, to ensure the sustainability of Virginia health care system, transform the delivery of care to promote lower costs and high value across the continuum of care, and to improve health for all Virginians. Connect with VHHA through Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, TikTok , LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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Tuesday News: “Climate Models Can’t Explain What’s Happening to Earth”; “Four years after mob violence, Kamala Harris hands power – peacefully – to Trump”; “He Got Away With It”; “Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era”; Richmond Under Boil Water Advisory

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by Lowell

Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, January 7.

Video: DLCC Spotlight Candidates in Virginia Join MSNBC’s The Last Word to Discuss Majority-Making Special Elections TOMORROW (1/7/25)

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See below for video and a press release from the DLCC. And don’t forget, if you haven’t voted already in these important special elections in Loudoun County, make sure you do so TOMORROW (Tuesday) special election day! (You can vote in your regular polling location)

ICYMI: DLCC Spotlight Candidates in Virginia Join MSNBC’s The Last Word to Discuss Majority-Making Special Elections

Virginia special elections tomorrow will decide legislative control in both chambers and set the foundation for November’s election when the full House of Delegates is on the ballot

WASHINGTON— On Friday evening, Spotlight candidates JJ Singh and Del. Kannan Srinivasan joined MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss the stakes of tomorrow’s must-win special elections. These races in Loudoun County will decide legislative majorities in both the House of Delegates and Senate, shaping the agenda for upcoming legislative sessions and setting the tone ahead of November when the full House of Delegates is on the ballot. Given the stakes, the DLCC recently announced a $100K investment in the Virginia caucuses to build infrastructure and groundwork for the year ahead.

Democratic majorities in states like Virginia will be the strongest firewall to defend against extremism under the incoming Trump administration – particularly as Project 2025 and the MAGA agenda will likely send more powers to the states.

To watch the full video click here. 

Check out some key excerpts below: 

  • Symone Sanders: “America’s policy, folks, is made in our state legislatures. Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is actually term-limited, so Democrats have a real chance of winning the governor’s race in November. But the success of a potential Democratic-led government in Virginia actually starts with winning these special elections and keeping control of the state legislature.”
  • JJ Singh: “We’ve knocked on thousands of doors so far, and I want to tell you what I’m hearing. The first is, I have two daughters who are in public school, and I care about reducing gun violence. Gun violence is the number one cause of death for kids. The second thing is, we talk about reproductive freedom, my two daughters have fewer rights than my wife did before the Dobbs decision… And so when we talk about voters about these issues, it’s getting them excited. It’s getting them enthused. It’s getting to see the stakes. It’s getting to see the importance of coming out. And so we’re going to keep doing it.”
  • Del. Kannan Srinivasan: “The stakes are very high. It is a thin majority that we have in the General Assembly. In the Senate, it’s 21 to 19…We have the chance to have a trifecta next November, but it starts with this important election. That’s why I’m running. I’m a son of two school teachers. I’m the first Indian American immigrant elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. I am very excited about this. I’ve been knocking thousands of doors… People are concerned about many things, including the new administration.”

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Sen. Tim Kaine: VP Kamala Harris “conceded when she lost…did not lie about the result…did not file baseless lawsuits…did not inspire a violent attack on the Capitol”

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See below for statements by Virginia’s Congressional delegation – the Democrats, at least, as the Republicans are completely full of it, in that they ONLY are willing to certify election results when their guy wins (if not, they go apes***, encourage a violent mob to assault the Capitol, etc.).

KAINE STATEMENT ON CONGRESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OF 2024 ELECTION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after Congress certified the results of the 2024 election:

“My profound thanks to Vice President Kamala Harris. She is a history-making Vice President and Presidential candidate. She played an important role in an Administration that produced long lasting economic, social, and diplomatic accomplishments. She conceded when she lost. She did not lie about the result. She did not try to strong-arm election officials into fraudulently reporting fake results. She did not file baseless lawsuits challenging the outcome. She did not inspire a violent attack on the Capitol to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power—instead she presided gracefully over the election certification. She did not skip town because she was too ashamed to face people after her loss. She has never encouraged violence against political opponents. She is what democracy looks like.”

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Sen. Mark Warner: “Today, Congress will certify the election results. The peaceful transfer of power is the most fundamental aspect of American democracy – I’m glad we’re not expecting violence and chaos this year.”

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Vindman Upholds Will of the People and Peaceful Transfer of Power

WASHINGTON – Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after Congress certified the results of the 2024 presidential election, upholding the will of the people.

“Today, we upheld democracy, respected the will of the people, and ensured a peaceful transfer of power. This should always be the standard for elections in the United States and around the world. I am proud to be part of the group of responsible legislators who abide by our Constitutional obligations and take seriously the peaceful transfer of power. As a member of Congress, I will always stand by these values and against attacks on our Constitution and democratic institutions.

“Unfortunately, January 6th will forever be remembered as the day our democracy came under attack, and I condemn in the strongest terms those who desecrated the Capitol grounds and the people who incited them on this day in [2021]. Yet, thanks to the courage of the U.S. Capitol Police, Congressmen, and Senators who did not fold to the pressures of a violent mob, our democratic institutions prevailed.

“With the 2024 election results peacefully certified, I look forward to getting to work championing bipartisan solutions to reduce costs, protect our national security, and help every family achieve the American Dream.”

The Constitution requires the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to convene in a joint session in order to count the electoral votes of each state and Washington, D.C. certifying the presidential election prior to inauguration.

Donald Trump’s MAGA Reconciliation Bill Will Feature the Worst of His Unpopular Project 2025 Agenda

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The following two press releases are from the DNC War Room. The big question is, what can Democrats do about any of this deplorable situation?

Donald Trump’s MAGA Reconciliation Bill Will Feature the Worst of His Unpopular Project 2025 Agenda
In response to Donald Trump pushing for a sweeping MAGA reconciliation bill, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement:

“Straight out of the gate, Donald Trump is pushing a sweeping reconciliation bill that will feature the worst and most unpopular parts of his Project 2025 agenda — from tax handouts for the ultra-rich to playing politics with border security. As Trump’s MAGA minions in Congress scramble to fall in line behind his toxic agenda, Democrats will fight back against this extreme and out-of-touch legislation that puts billionaires and special interests over working families.”

Donald Trump is pushing for his MAGA minions in Congress to pass one massive bill with the most extreme and unpopular components of his Project 2025 agenda.

The Hill: “President-elect Trump on Sunday made public his support for Republican lawmakers to pass key components of his agenda into law with a single reconciliation bill, previewing what is expected to be a lengthy and complicated legislative task in the first few months of his second term.

“‘Members of Congress are getting to work on one powerful Bill that will bring our Country back, and make it greater than ever before,’ Trump posted on Truth Social.

“‘We must Secure our Border, Unleash American Energy, and Renew the Trump Tax Cuts, which were the largest in History, but we will make it even better – NO TAX ON TIPS,’ he added, making the dubious claim that tariffs on foreign imports would offset for the cost of new spending and tax cuts.

“‘Republicans must unite, and quickly deliver these Historic Victories for the American People,’ Trump posted. ‘Get smart, tough, and send the Bill to my desk to sign as soon as possible.’”

Politico: “Trump backs massive single bill for taxes, border and energy”

“Trump, on Truth Social, revived one topic that causes heartburn among a swath of congressional Republicans — using tariffs to help pay for the tax package. Trump’s talk of tariffs has sparked unease particularly in the Senate, where farm state Republicans worry the agriculture industry will be the target of foreign retaliation. Key Senate Republicans have also said they don’t believe tariffs are a viable option as spending offsets.”

Navigator Research: “A Majority of Americans Continue to Oppose Project 2025”

“Project 2025 remains deeply unpopular. …

“Americans believe Project 2025 accurately describes what Trump stands for by double-digit margins.”

Navigator Research: “Americans oppose all the key elements in Project 2025 …

“Americans’ overall opposition to Project 2025 increases after reading about its specific policy goals. …

“Three in five Americans say Project 2025 would benefit the wealthiest Americans, CEOs, and corporations.”

The Week: “Many of Trump’s indicated plans for a second term fall in line with the Project 2025 outline.”

Politico: “On Tax Day, Trump tax cuts remain deeply unpopular”

Republicans are ready to do Trump’s bidding at the expense of the American people.

CNN: “GOP congressional leaders set the stage to move on Trump’s agenda

“Donald Trump and his GOP allies in Congress have recently shared some of the first details of their ambitious agenda — sweeping tax cuts, border security and raising the debt limit — which they hope to muscle through in the first 100 days of the president-elect’s term.”

Roll Call: “Speaker Mike Johnson laid out an ambitious timeline Sunday for a mammoth budget reconciliation package that would enact much of President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative agenda in the first 100 days of his new administration.

“The House plans to pass a single reconciliation bill as soon as April 3 that would incorporate border security, the extension of expiring tax cuts and an increase in the nation’s borrowing limit coupled with spending cuts, among other things, Johnson said on Fox’s ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ program. He said the Senate would then clear the package for Trump’s signature by the end of April or ‘certainly by May.’”
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Donald Trump’s Reckless Agenda Will “Reignite Inflation and Dampen Economic Growth” Under Biden-Harris Administration
Donald Trump is inheriting a growing economy under the Biden-Harris administration that has created over 16 million jobs, overseen the lowest average unemployment rate of any administration in 50 years, and lowered costs of basic essentials for working families like health care and prescription drugs. But Trump is threatening to risk it all, with economists warning that his failed MAGAnomics agenda will rig the economy for the ultra-rich and big corporations, “reignite inflation,” and raise costs for working families. 

Here’s a look at the latest coverage of Donald Trump’s out-of-touch economic agenda that will reverse progress made under the Biden-Harris administration:

New York Times: “[B]y many traditional metrics, the America that Mr. Trump will inherit from President Biden when he takes the oath for a second time, two weeks from Monday, is actually in better shape than that bequeathed to any newly elected president since George W. Bush came into office in 2001. …

“Jobs are up, wages are rising and the economy is growing as fast as it did during Mr. Trump’s presidency. Unemployment is as low as it was just before the Covid-19 pandemic and near its historic best. Domestic energy production is higher than it has ever been.  

“The manufacturing sector has more jobs than under any president since Mr. Bush. …

“Mr. Trump instead will have more latitude to pursue favored policies like mass deportation of undocumented immigrants or tariffs on foreign imported goods. And if past is prologue, he may eventually begin extolling the state of the economy to claim successes for his policies. …

“On the contrary, Mr. Trump faces the risk that the economy goes in the other direction. Some specialists have warned that a tariff-driven trade war with major economic partners could, for instance, reignite inflation.”

Bloomberg: “Bond traders are entering the new year with fresh worries about inflation and the presidency of Donald Trump. …

“There’s $119 billion of government debt issuance coming this week, and growing concern that Republicans will drive up spending and widen the budget deficit. Trump has urged Congress to move rapidly on a bill to extend the 2017 tax cuts.”

USA Today: “The U.S. economy and job market are expected to cool in 2025 but still turn in another year of solid growth as inflation eases further, forecasters say.

“But as a result of President-elect Donald Trump’s dueling policy agendas, the outlook is leavened with an unusual dose of uncertainty.

“Trump’s plans to impose massive tariffs and deport millions of immigrants who lack permanent legal status are likely to reignite inflation and dampen economic growth, according to forecasters.”
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