Donald Trump seems determined to, one way or another, do away with anything Obama did that can be undone. Continue reading “Disassembling”
2020
“One of the bigger challenges for Democrats is that their losses in 2010 and 2014 midterm elections were so awful, they lost the better part of a generation of non-congressional leaders. A lot of potential presidential timber was chopped down over the last decade, limiting their non-DC options in the 2020 presidential contest.” [Charlie Cook, 5/22/18] Continue reading “2020”
Congress
Congress’ approval rating continues at a subterranean level. Continue reading “Congress”
Women Will Get It Done
Women in Elective Office 2018
107 (20.0%) of the members of the U.S. Congress
- 23 (23%) of the members of the U.S. Senate
- 84 (19.3%) of the members of the U.S. House
Restaurant Reminder
A reminder: When I write about a restaurant it means that I think it is worth trying and that I would go there again. If I don’t like it, I don’t write about it. Continue reading “Restaurant Reminder”
Restaurant: Convivial
Debbie and I went to Convivial at the suggestion of Decker and Sherry. Convivial means “fond of feasting, eating and good company, cheerful, friendly and jovial.” This restaurant is all of those things. Continue reading “Restaurant: Convivial”
Restaurant: Lupo Verde Osteria
Hilary, Debbie and I went to the new Lupo Verde Osteria on May 14th just a month after it opened. This is the second restaurant opened by the folks who opened the original Lupo Verde on 14th Street.
The Lupo restaurants have been described by others as “soulful Italian cooking.” Continue reading “Restaurant: Lupo Verde Osteria”
State of the Nation
*Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”.
36.9 % of Americans say the country is headed in the right direction, 54.7% say it is on the wrong track. [Real Clear Politics, 5/1] Continue reading “State of the Nation”
Quotes
“It took me a long time to get my public voice. Once I found my voice, I’m not going to shut up.” – Madeleine Albright Continue reading “Quotes”
President Trump
On May 6, 2018, Gallup found that 42% of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance and 52% disapprove. This is the highest job approval rating that Gallup has reported since Trump became president. Continue reading “President Trump”
Disassembling
The Treasury Department has relinquished some of its authority over implementation of the Trump tax cuts to the White House Office of Management and Budget. [New York Times, 4/13/18] Continue reading “Disassembling”
2020
The following is a list of people who have been mentioned (by either themselves or others) as potential candidates in 2020. Folks are on the list whether or not they have claimed or disclaimed any interest in running. When an individual suggests publicly that he or she is not interested in running, their name is struck through. Continue reading “2020”
Congress
During the campaign and again in a tweet on the last day of April, President Trump called for congressional term limits. His proposal would limit members of the House to three terms (6 years of service) and members of the Senate to two terms (12 years of service). Continue reading “Congress”