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Oct 14 2023
News
Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation’s ‘downfall’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has benefited from waiting to reveal where he stands as the swing vote in a chamber closely divided between Democrats and Republicans. He’s taken the same approach when it comes to the next phase of his political career: The moderate Democrat has teased possible retirement, a run for reelection to the Senate or even a presidential campaign
Washington TimesApr 23 2024
News
Joe Biden Just Had His 'Charlottesville' Moment
President Joe Biden's latest remarks about pro-Palestinian protests sparked a backlash on social media, with some saying it was Biden's "Charlottesville moment." When a reporter asked the president if he condemned the "antisemitic protests" occurring on college campuses, Biden said: "I condemn the antisemitic protests. That's why I've set up a program to deal with that." He added: "I also
NewsweekApr 30 2024
News
As Chicago Trader Joe’s votes on unionizing, grocer fights other efforts
CHICAGO — The outcome of a vote on unionizing a Trader Joe’s on Chicago’s North Side is unclear after ballots were tallied late Monday in a closely watched union election at the national grocery chain, which has been gaining a reputation for opposing labor efforts. Workers voted 70 to 70, with one contested vote, which will determine whether the union succeeds, according to the National Labor
Washington PostApr 26 2024
News
Joe Alt gets NFL draft surprise from Chargers
The NFL draft has a way of keeping everyone in the dark right up to the moment its blinding light is beamed upon the next young man whose life has just changed forever. An informal survey at 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery in Dellwood, Minn., confirmed this Thursday night as the NFL's 89th draft was about to begin. The participants in the poll were plucked from the 100 people closest to Joe Alt, a
Star TribuneNov 12 2023
News
Sen. Chris Murphy says Joe Manchin third-party run would benefit Biden and hurt Trump
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Sunday he believes that a third-party presidential run by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) in 2024 would take more voters from former President Donald Trump than from President Joe Biden. In an on NBC News’s “Meet The Press,” Murphy touched on topics ranging from the need to avoid a government shut-down amid international crises to his confidence in the Democratic party.
Washington ExaminerMay 11 2024
News
Blake Pontchartrain: Joe Brown and Gernon Brown left a mark on New Orleans and their names on parks and rec centers
We have Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East and Gernon Brown Recreation Center in City Park. I know Brown is a common name, but is there any connection? What can you tell me about both? The two men are not related, but each left an indelible mark on New Orleans. The recreation center near City Park is named for G. Gernon Brown, the legendary Jesuit High School coach and teacher who also was one
The Times-PicayuneSep 13 2021
Opinion
Biden's success is tethered to Joe Manchin whether you like it or not
How do you solve a problem like Joe Manchin? This is the question angry Democrats have been asking themselves ever since the senator from West Virginia said it was time to take a “strategic pause” on plans to pass a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package.
The answer, unfortunately, is not much; there is little Democrats can do to persuade, pressure or punish Manchin. But that doesn
Michael A. CohenMay 02 2024
Opinion
The Only Problem Joe Biden Has Is That People Think He’s a Bad President
Other than that, it’s going great.
Well, it’s not really Joe Biden’s only problem, since he’s suffered a collapse in his standing generally. But it’s because so few people think he’s doing a good job that he’s in such an incredibly perilous place.
It’s hard to exaggerate how abysmal Biden’s polling has been lately.
No incumbent president should ever want to be near 43
Rich LowryMay 12 2024
News
Joe Biden will double, triple and quadruple tariffs on some Chinese goods, with EV duties jumping to 102.5% from 27.5%
President Joe Biden will double, triple and quadruple tariffs on some Chinese goods this week, unveiling the measures at a White House event framed as a defense of American workers, people familiar with the matter say. Biden will hike or add tariffs in key sectors after nearly two years of review. The total tariff on Chinese electric vehicles will rise to 102.5% from 27.5%, the people said,
FortuneApr 22 2024
News
Best political cartoons: Joe's smokin' foreign policy
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