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Trump …’I don’t Care about Midterms’….Open Thread for May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026 By jamesb 84 Comments

Hear THAT Republicans? You on your  OWN.... For our President? It's JUST ABOUT HIM..... NOT Iran.... NOT the Economy.... NOT Gas Prices.... NOT Immigration....   Just a White House Ballroom.... Just paying people who helped him try and steal and … [Read more...] about Trump …’I don’t Care about Midterms’….Open Thread for May 27, 2026

Filed Under: Courts, Government, Law, Media, Open Thread/Comments, Other Things, Politics, Polling, the Economy Tagged With: 2026 Midterm Elections, Donald Trump, Government, Law, Media, Open Thread for 5/27/2026, Politics, Polling

Maine US Senate Democratic Choice Update….

July 10, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

There IS gonna be a run off in a nominating convention..... Democracy at work....   Said an adviser on another campaign: “No one planned for this. Even anyone that thought, ‘okay, Graham might be in trouble’ … the idea that anyone actually put a ton of planning into … [Read more...] about Maine US Senate Democratic Choice Update….

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 2026 Maine US Senator Race, Democrats, Government, Media, Politics

Cook ….Democrats will make Midterm gains in Governor races also…

July 10, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

That seems to be pointing more and MORE to a 'Wave' election for Democrats  in response to Trump's politic's , economy and foreign policy.... The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted its ratings in five gubernatorial races, moving all but one race in favor of … [Read more...] about Cook ….Democrats will make Midterm gains in Governor races also…

Filed Under: Government, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2028 Governor Midterm election's, Arizona, Charlie Cook Predictions, Democrats, Government, Maine, Media, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Politics, Polling

Pete Buttigieg IS running a Strong Democratic 3rd Place for 2028

July 10, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

We keep looking at Harris and Newsom , Right? But Steady numbers keep coming in the polls for Pete… He runs less than 10 percentage points behind … [Read more...] about Pete Buttigieg IS running a Strong Democratic 3rd Place for 2028

Filed Under: Entertainment, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2028 Democratic Presidential nomination, Democrats, Gavin Newsom, Harrris, Media, Pete Buttigieg, Politics, Polling

Some Retail Stores are actually Cutting prices…

July 9, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The lousy economy IS forcing stores who might have upped prices against traffi's and a lousy economy and now higher gas prices to turn around and lower prices to get sales back from reluctant shopper's.... But? Some price cuts are countered by some STILL prices on other … [Read more...] about Some Retail Stores are actually Cutting prices…

Filed Under: Media, Other Things, the Economy Tagged With: consumer prices, Food Prices, Media, Politics, US Economy, Walmart price cuts

Ted Cruz thinks Talarico COULD Beat Paxton for the Texas US Senate Seat?…

July 9, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Maybe.... Probably NOT... I just keep thinking about Beto O'Rourke.... Who had Democrats dreaming about a win the Ruby Red State of Texas and having REALITY come out in the voting results .... GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) sent a warning out to his party that Democratic … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz thinks Talarico COULD Beat Paxton for the Texas US Senate Seat?…

Filed Under: Entertainment, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: 2026 Texas US Senate Race, Congress, Entertainment, Government, Polling, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex), State Rep. James Talarico (D-Tx), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), US Senate

The Democratic Possibles for Platner’s replacement against Republican Sen. Collins in Maine….

July 9, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

First poll hits the media.... It was done for Nirav Shah , who is one of the three now vying for the spot.... The numbers ARE TIGHT..... A poll of potential replacements for Graham Platner, who dropped out of the Maine Senate race on Wednesday, found a trio of former … [Read more...] about The Democratic Possibles for Platner’s replacement against Republican Sen. Collins in Maine….

Filed Under: Government, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: Democrats, Maine 2026 US Senate Race, Nirav Shah, Politics, Polling, Sheena Bellows, Troy Jackson (D-Maine), US Sen Susan Collins (R-Maine)

The Taxes in the States you Live in…..

July 9, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

States DO have to collect revenue.... One way or another.... 'Low tax ' states tax their lower to middle class people.... 'High tax' states tax more of the rich and businesses.... America's state governments now run on two very different tax engines: income in many … [Read more...] about The Taxes in the States you Live in…..

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: State Income taxes, State sales taxes, State tax revenue, State taxes

Early July 2026….Harris STILL Leads the 2028 Democratic Presidential Field…BUT?

July 8, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

It ain't even CLOSE..... Latest Polymarket Odds: Newsom 18% | Ocasio-Cortez 15% | Ossoff 13% | Harris … [Read more...] about Early July 2026….Harris STILL Leads the 2028 Democratic Presidential Field…BUT?

Filed Under: Entertainment, Media, Other Things, Politics, Polling Tagged With: AOC, Buttigieg, Democrats, Entertainment, Harris, July 2026 Democratic Presidential Nomination, Newsom, Ossoff, Politics, Polling

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