Here's a game plan: Biden replaces Harris with Newsom and then resigns

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“Biden and Harris are already attaching a drag to the Democrats' chances to retain the White House in 2024 — should the party jettison them?”

Some friendly advice from 20 short months ago.

Kamala Harris: If Biden runs again, he should pick a new VP.

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  2 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  9 months ago

“That is, if he runs for reelection, which he shouldn't!”

20 short months ago Democrat insiders were singing a different tune.  (Yes, the seeded article is from Nov. 20, 2022.) 

Trump's appearance before Black journalists highlights an organization's complex role : NPR

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“Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared at the convention for the National Association of Black Journalists on...”

Oops!  Can we take a mulligan?  Trump scores again by challenging the status quo.  The NABJ made the obligatory invitation as the organization has done many times in the past.  But Trump actually showed up; he wasn't supposed to do that.  Trump challenged the interviewer as often as they...

DNC protest plans continue with Kamala Harris as presumptive nominee

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  3 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“The blame falls on the Democratic Party leadership as a whole, which Joe Biden and Kamala Harris represent as individuals, but ultimately they...”

Bring your own keffiyeh.  US flags and matches will be available at the concession stand.

Trump splits with GOP lawmakers on national security, raising alarm

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  5 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  9 months ago

“National security-minded Republican lawmakers are alarmed by what they see as a growing split between themselves and former President Trump on key...”

How long have we heard that the Republican Party must change.  Democrats have won elections on Republican refusal to change.  Republicans have even recognized the need for change. Welcome to the new Republican Party.  The change is not superficial.  And there's no going back now.  

Biden calls Speaker Johnson 'dead on arrival' in bizarre exchange | Fox News

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“House Speaker Mike Johnson was called "dead on arrival" by President Biden on Monday, who was indignant that Johnson condemned his proposed radical...”

Not dead but forgotten?

How Kamala Harris' Black and Indian Heritage Shaped Her World : Code Switch

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  9 months ago

“so what is surprising is that people are willing to grapple with the fact that she is not, "just Black."”

Another from the 2020 archive.  The November election results ushered in a bacchanal celebration of identity.  Kamala Harris is not "just Black".  Harris is Black, Asian, South Asian, Indian, immigrant, and a woman.  And, like a chameleon, Harris can change identity to fit the occasion.  Kamala...

PolitiFact | Looking at claims Kamala Harris is the descendant of a slave owner

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  19 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Since presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, attacks on her”

Sure is a lot of hand waving to say "yeah, but ..."  Naturally those who fact check the fact checkers will point out that the Politifact check is from August, 2020.  Have the facts about Kamala Harris' identity been changed by her political situation?

The West's last gasp of global dominance

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  9 months ago

“As US hegemony fades away, Biden and his allies are focusing on a deeply flawed 'democracies versus autocracies' narrative”

The article seems more pertinent today than it did last March.  The reporting (or opinion, if you prefer) presents an oft overlooked evaluation that current western dominance is being maintained through hypocritical 'us vs them' democracy.  Nevertheless the analysis is a clear-eyed description of...

Scientists May Have Discovered the Cause of Autism

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  9 months ago

“A new study has uncovered a link between autism risk and umbilical cord fatty acids.”

While a correlation doesn't necessarily describe causation, at least this is a clue where to look.  The pop-science reporting encouraged me to test the capabilities of Meta AI to provide more detailed information.  (I have missed having access to a technical library.  Yes, I'm a happy camper....