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Liberal Democrats are accused of 'naked cash grab' after endorsing plans for a 1p levy on every new item of clothing produced
The Liberal Democrats have been accused of a ‘naked cash grab’ during the cost-of-living crisis after endorsing plans for a 1p levy on every new item of clothing produced. The party’s deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the proposal – set to be debated at the Lib-Dems’ annual conference on Sunday – is a ‘very, very small tax’ which could help…
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Democrats need to realize that there is no alternative to Biden – and buck up | Sidney Blumenthal
Now ends our summer of discontent. Nearly half of Democrats fretfully tell pollsters that President Biden is “too old”. Fifty-eight percent of all Americans, including 30% of Democrats, do not approve of his handling of the economy. Twenty-one percent of Democrats rate him unfavorably. If these discontented were to change their opinion, his favorability would be near or above 50%.…
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‘Authoritarian regimes ban books’: Democrats raise alarm at Senate hearing | US Senate
A Senate hearing on book bans and censorship on Tuesday spotlighted the growing phenomenon in America and highlighted a partisan split on the issue, with Democrats decrying censorship as Republicans and rightwing activists push for many works to be taken out of schools and libraries, claiming it should be parents’ rights to do so. Many of the most commonly banned…
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‘Don’t panic!’ say leading Democrats as Biden’s age and poor polls cast pall | Joe Biden
Democratic strategists are urging a “don’t panic” response to a series of opinion polls that reveal deep worries over Joe Biden’s age and his ability to beat Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election. A CNN survey conducted by SSRS caused shockwaves this week when it put Biden’s approval rating at just 39% and found two in three Democrats…
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Ohio’s working class felt deserted by Democrats. Can Biden win them back? | Ohio
David Cox is trying to persuade his members that Joe Biden has done more for working-class Americans than any US president in his decades as a construction worker and union organiser in eastern Ohio. But Cox is not sure they really want to hear it in a state where the Democratic brand was in decline long before Donald Trump snatched…
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Senate Confirms Anna Gomez as FCC Commissioner, Democrats Now Majority
After months of stalling, the Senate on Thursday confirmed Anna Gomez as the FCC’s fifth commissioner, officially giving Democrats the majority at the regulatory agency. The confirmation of Gomez, who has an extensive background as a telecommunications attorney, gives the Democrats a 3-2 edge at the agency, which is led by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat. Nathan Simington and…
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Biden is BEHIND Trump by one point and trailing Nikki Haley by SIX: Another shocking poll for Joe shows two-thirds of Democrats want ANOTHER option – and 73% of Americans are ‘seriously concerned’ about his mental competence
Biden is BEHIND Trump by one point and trailing Nikki Haley by SIX: Another shocking poll for Joe shows two-thirds of Democrats want ANOTHER option – and 73% of Americans are ‘seriously concerned’ about his mental competence A new CNN poll shows tight races between Biden and entire GOP field Both Biden and Trump are at 35 per cent favorability…
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‘It’s disrespectful’: Biden’s advisors fume at Gavin Newsom’s plan to debate DeSantis amid fears he is running a ‘shadow 2024 campaign’ at a time Democrats are calling for an alternative candidate to step up
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s highly publicized plan to debate Ron DeSantis has reportedly angered the White House, who view it as a ‘disrespectful’ spectacle that could take attention away from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ campaign. The reaction comes from some of the president’s key political advisers, according to four insiders – and is somewhat of a sore subject considering most…
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Kevin McCarthy says DEMOCRATS share concern over Joe Biden’s involvement in Hunter’s business deals as House inches toward impeachment
Kevin McCarthy might be garnering some Democratic support for the House’s growing inquiries against President Joe Biden and his involvement in his son Hunter’s shady foreign business. While Congress is still in its summer recess, the House Speaker said Tuesday that if the White House continues to stall its probes into the first family, the lower chamber could resort to…
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Democrats react to first Republican presidential debate and rage against Florida governor saying: ‘You a**hole DeSantis’
Democrats have raged over comments made by Republican candidates in the first GOP presidential debate, with Ron DeSantis being labelled an ‘a**hole’ and ‘coward’ and Vivek Ramaswamy called ‘Putin’s pet’ by senior figures. The wide-ranging debate saw eight candidates, including former Vice President Mike Pence, Nikki Haley and Chris Christie, trade blows over topics including abortion, climate change and the economy.…
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