Saw this Deadline WH y 1 of the many news platform that I record. Yes, Joe Biden is a good President. Glad he’s taking a different path with Netanyahu as my POV is he was helping elect the former guy President. Netanyahu has worked against the 2 State solution my whole lifetime. Thank you Simon for Hopium Group.
That last graph, that's what happens when all you see is doom doom doom. I'm glad there are places like this Substack and /r/VoteDEM that are spreading optimism. The doom narrative is too strong and it's really bad for our society.
Simon-great interview recently with the NYT. We need to keep on calling out NYT's "both siderism". Their headline that many Democrats are worried about Biden losing belies the fact that many Republicans and Independents are concerned and will vote against Trump.
On deadline WH last night one of the panelists insisted it will be a "a margin of error" election (whatever that means) . I disagree and believe we can get to 55% and a convincing Biden victory.
I love that last graph. A lot of people only think the things they are told by the media. Unfortunately, media loves to focus on the negatives and conservative media does not portray reality in good faith. But when people look closer to home, it's hard to deny the reality of your community. Almost all communities are better off today than they were 4 years ago.
Simon, I do appreciate your more positive view of our political life. But I am trying to wrap my head around the constant buzz that 1) young people (voting age) are not interested in voting; and 2) that generation is as persuaded by single issues (e.g., Gaza-Israel) as have been older generations....and thus they will either not vote for Dems or will go for a Kennedy candidacy. If you have any wisdom on this, I would sure like to read it...
Why is it that Democratic Presidents over the last 35 years have presided over 90% of the job creation, balanced budgets, avoidance of large scale destabilizing wars while Republicans get all the credit for the economy, “keeping us safe” and fiscal responsibility. There are two reasons: 1) The Democrats are short-sighted and let Republicans take credit for social programs that Democrat sought to establish - example: Republican politicians bragging to their constituencies about programs they fought against and Trump plastering his name on all COVID checks while Obama, Biden, and other Democrats engage in high-minded but politically useless humility. And - the most important - ALL of the mainstream networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, and right wing Fox “News” and the pro-war pro-natalist (cheap labor) news organizations of the Washington Post and the New York Times continue to defer to Republicans and parrott their talking points while self-righteously claiming to be liberal and represent the interests of the liberal American voter when they don’t.
Simon, I just want to thank you so much for being around to lead the charge in this election cycle. Times are so critical and we do have issues on our side which should allow us to see a Blue Hurricane if we act with appropriate information and vigor. We can Blue Hurricane this thing!
Everything may be on the up and up for those who can withstand the ongoing inflation that the middle class cannot tolerate. Any spike in filling up our tank, a $5 increase in eggs, electric bills ever increasing, etc makes for a fragile way of life. And these are the people that Biden needs to convince in order to stay in office. But that’s challenging because I don’t know many who can continue to handle ongoing inflation. Our cat food has increased by $7 since Covid. Our medical insurance rates are higher than ever with increasing deductibles and copays. Biden needs to speak to this part of the population. Inflation hasn’t gone down for this segment enough to give them hope. We need hope. And we fear a Trump dictatorship.
Simon do you have any comments about the recent news about the Trump-Saudi conversations? It seems like this has potential to be a benefit to him either financially or otherwise in the election.
Saw this Deadline WH y 1 of the many news platform that I record. Yes, Joe Biden is a good President. Glad he’s taking a different path with Netanyahu as my POV is he was helping elect the former guy President. Netanyahu has worked against the 2 State solution my whole lifetime. Thank you Simon for Hopium Group.
Simon, please comment on Jonathan Chait's post this morning: There’s No Reason to Think Trump’s Lead Is Caused By Skewed Polling Denial leads to wishful thinking.https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/polls-trump-lead-biden-skewed-red-wave-simon-rosenberg.html
That last graph, that's what happens when all you see is doom doom doom. I'm glad there are places like this Substack and /r/VoteDEM that are spreading optimism. The doom narrative is too strong and it's really bad for our society.
Last month the economy added more people to the work force than the population of Pittsburgh. A city that supports an NFL, MLB and NHL franchise.
“While the homeownership rate for adult Gen Zers has stagnated, a majority of them are still outpacing young people of the past.”
In discussions I like to share that I bought my first home as a single, 28-year-old in the 80’s/Reagonomics era. My mortgage rate ➡️ 12%
Simon-great interview recently with the NYT. We need to keep on calling out NYT's "both siderism". Their headline that many Democrats are worried about Biden losing belies the fact that many Republicans and Independents are concerned and will vote against Trump.
On deadline WH last night one of the panelists insisted it will be a "a margin of error" election (whatever that means) . I disagree and believe we can get to 55% and a convincing Biden victory.
Thanx for all you do, Simon. You connect the dots!
The issues align with Dems. Plus, Trump is evil. Dems need to help voters see the realities. There’s still time….
I love that last graph. A lot of people only think the things they are told by the media. Unfortunately, media loves to focus on the negatives and conservative media does not portray reality in good faith. But when people look closer to home, it's hard to deny the reality of your community. Almost all communities are better off today than they were 4 years ago.
Thanks for helping us stay focused Simon!
Simon, I do appreciate your more positive view of our political life. But I am trying to wrap my head around the constant buzz that 1) young people (voting age) are not interested in voting; and 2) that generation is as persuaded by single issues (e.g., Gaza-Israel) as have been older generations....and thus they will either not vote for Dems or will go for a Kennedy candidacy. If you have any wisdom on this, I would sure like to read it...
Many thanks for all your work....
Why is it that Democratic Presidents over the last 35 years have presided over 90% of the job creation, balanced budgets, avoidance of large scale destabilizing wars while Republicans get all the credit for the economy, “keeping us safe” and fiscal responsibility. There are two reasons: 1) The Democrats are short-sighted and let Republicans take credit for social programs that Democrat sought to establish - example: Republican politicians bragging to their constituencies about programs they fought against and Trump plastering his name on all COVID checks while Obama, Biden, and other Democrats engage in high-minded but politically useless humility. And - the most important - ALL of the mainstream networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, and right wing Fox “News” and the pro-war pro-natalist (cheap labor) news organizations of the Washington Post and the New York Times continue to defer to Republicans and parrott their talking points while self-righteously claiming to be liberal and represent the interests of the liberal American voter when they don’t.
Simon, I just want to thank you so much for being around to lead the charge in this election cycle. Times are so critical and we do have issues on our side which should allow us to see a Blue Hurricane if we act with appropriate information and vigor. We can Blue Hurricane this thing!
Simon
I tried to sign up for the Civics Center program Thursday, April 18 at 6 pm – 8pm Eastern. You are the main event. The link didn't work.
Field team 6, as you know, unlike the Civics Center, concentrates on Democrats. They may want to share data. https://www.fieldteam6.org/mission
I got hooked when I’d see you w/Lawrence O’Donnell & now I’m a subscriber!! Thank you for the “light” when at times it all looks so bleak!!
Everything may be on the up and up for those who can withstand the ongoing inflation that the middle class cannot tolerate. Any spike in filling up our tank, a $5 increase in eggs, electric bills ever increasing, etc makes for a fragile way of life. And these are the people that Biden needs to convince in order to stay in office. But that’s challenging because I don’t know many who can continue to handle ongoing inflation. Our cat food has increased by $7 since Covid. Our medical insurance rates are higher than ever with increasing deductibles and copays. Biden needs to speak to this part of the population. Inflation hasn’t gone down for this segment enough to give them hope. We need hope. And we fear a Trump dictatorship.
I saw this in my news feed and had to share. Enjoy the X backlash to Lara Trump's appeal to Trump supporters!
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lara-trump-cash-plea_n_660faa20e4b04fa39614341b
Simon do you have any comments about the recent news about the Trump-Saudi conversations? It seems like this has potential to be a benefit to him either financially or otherwise in the election.