Alexandria ocasio cortez

The Democrats’ progressive wing, headlined by AOC and Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersPrinceton professor says Sanders campaign showed mass appeal of democratic socialism Organized labor staging political resurgence for 2020 Juan Williams: Swamp creature at the White House MORE (I-Vt.), urges higher taxes to effectuate income equality and fund the Green New Deal, Medicare expansion, Social Security viability, educational opportunities, police reform, and community development. Though more moderate, Joe BidenJoe BidenTed Cruz, longtime fan of 'The Princess Bride,' swipes at cast members' plans to reunite to raise money for Democrats What Joe Biden owes Kenosha Trump casts wide net in Labor Day press conference MORE would hardly perpetuate tax cuts for wealthy Americans and corporations, as the Reagan, Bush 43, and Trump presidencies implemented. But should the former vice president win in November, he would face the opposite kind of pressure that pushed President Kennedy to … [Read more...] about Biden and taxes: He’s no Jack Kennedy, but many Democrats are fine with that

Stepping back from this long-standing battle over the application of usury rates, which has prompted politicians such as Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersPrinceton professor says Sanders campaign showed mass appeal of democratic socialism Organized labor staging political resurgence for 2020 Juan Williams: Swamp creature at the White House MORE (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez'Markeyverse' of online fans helps take down a Kennedy Hillicon Valley: Pentagon reaffirms decision to award JEDI contract to Microsoft | Schiff asks officials for briefing on election security threats Puerto Rico Democratic boss: Party 'cannot support' AOC/Velazquez status bill MORE (D-N.Y.) to offer legislation creating arbitrary federal interest caps, we can see a much more fundamental issue at stake that is being exacerbated by new products and services driven by technology. When the parties to a transaction can be anywhere and have access to financial services offerings around … [Read more...] about Rocky Mountain truce won’t end fight for regulatory supremacy

President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump-backed candidate wins NH GOP Senate primary to take on Shaheen Trump, supporters gather without masks in NC despite request from local GOP official Trump-backed candidate wins NH GOP primary to take on Pappas MORE lashed out at his predecessor and insulted his intelligence during an interview with legendary Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, according to excerpts from Woodward's book released Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Woodward: Trump insulted Obama’s intelligence, called him ‘overrated’

A record number of women ran for office in 2018 - a fact evidenced by the proliferation of documentaries that have sprung up, like mushrooms, about the phenomenon, including "Knock Down the House," "Represent" and now, most recently, "Surge." Like those earlier films, this one follows a group of female candidates (but without the hindsight name recognition of "Knock Down the House's" then-unknown Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez). Jana Lynne Sanchez of Texas, Lauren Underwood of Illinois and Liz Watson of Indiana - all Democrats running for Congress in the 2018 midterms - are just as charismatic, however. (They better be, since the film spends a lot of time with them, knocking on doors, riding in cars to campaign events, speaking at town halls, etc.) Maybe it's not the most scintillating storytelling in the world, but for political junkies - or any woman who is herself thinking of throwing her hat in the ring - it's inspiring stuff. TV-14. Available on Showtime Anytime. Contains brief strong … [Read more...] about New movies to stream this week: ‘The Social Dilemma,’ ‘Surge’ and more

Sanders first galvanized progressives in the 2016 cycle when he launched a long-shot Democratic primary bid against Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonNonprofit 9/11 Day bashes Trump for airing political ads on Sept. 11 anniversary The Memo: Trump needs more than his base Predominantly white schools more likely to start in-person classes than mostly Black, Latino schools: analysis MORE, the party's eventual nominee that year against President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate panel seeks documents in probe of DHS whistleblower complaint Susan Collins: Trump 'should have been straightforward' on COVID-19 Longtime House parliamentarian to step down MORE. … [Read more...] about Sanders pushes Biden to focus more on wages, health care