Short Take Politics

Authoritarians seize control

The Constitution, dissent and debate take a back seat to patriarchy. Abandoning Ukraine, deporting immigrants and crashing the economy by cutting taxes for the rich and exploding the deficit are immediate Republican goals as ex-President naps through convention with a bandage on his ear. https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-18-2024

Is it JD or J.D.?

Unqualified candidate for Vice President can get his first name settled. One book and 18-months in office does not a qualified VEEP make. https://www.rawstory.com/jd-vance-name/

Ex-President dozes through closing speeches

A parade of sycophants took the stage in Milwaukee to anoint the ex-President as the next President as he dozed in his chair. We still know no specifics about his ear wound or why he seems to doze off all the time. https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/07/18/rnc-live-updates-cover…

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