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« Reply #25 on: May 17, 2017, 04:31:05 PM »

Trump's is actually supposed to be 44.8%. Typo.
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« Reply #26 on: May 17, 2017, 06:38:50 PM »

AP: SANDERS & WARRENS 'SKEPTICAL' OVER SANDBERG AT TREASURY
The liberal wing of the Democratic Party, lead by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren offered criticism of President-Elect Clinton's choice of Sheryl Sandberg to lead the Treasury Department. "I think we must be cautious and not be too cozy with Wall Street," said Senator Warren who said she undecided on the Sandberg nomination. Bernie Sanders, who ran against Clinton in the 2016 primary and offered a tepid endorsement of his rival; chided both Clinton and President Obama NBC's Meet the Press, "I am concerned to be truthful. I think we've had policies which have been by Wall Street and for Wall Street the last eight years. I would not want to see the trend continue for the next four."

When pressed if he would vote to confirm Sandberg, Sanders said, "I do not like government getting too comfortable with big business and big industry. Now that said, I will wait to here from the nominee during the confirmation process and defer to the President-Elect's judgment, for the moment."


Donald Trump Sounds off on Treasury Nomination
Trump tweeted against Clinton's pick to lead the Treasury.

BREAKING: CLINTON "NO PLANS TO REPLACE COMEY"
Speaking to Leslie Stahl on CBS' 60 Minutes, President-Elect Clinton said she has no plans at the moment to replace FBI Director James Comey. "I have tremendous respect for James Comey," Clinton said of the Director who laid out a scathing non-indictment over her handling of classified emails in July 2016. Many in Clinton's circle have urged for the President-Elect to replace the FBI Director after the inauguration. Clinton also added, 'replacing the Director at this time would create a needless political spectacle."

CNN POLL: Majority of Republicans Undecided for 2020
Mike Pence: 13%
Paul Ryan: 10%
Ted Cruz: 9%
Marco Rubio: 6%
John Kasich: 4%
Rand Paul: 2%
Tom Cotton: 2%
Scott Walker: 1%
Undecided/Other: 52%

It is still over a month before Hillary Clinton is sworn in as President, but already rumblings are beginning over her Republican challenger in 2020. A majority of respondents to a new CNN/ORC polls are undecided over who should lead the Grand Old Party. Vice President Candidate Mike Pence leads the pack with 13% followed by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan with 10% and in third Senator and 2016 runner up Ted Cruz with 9%.

Currently, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee holds high favorable ratings among the Republican Party base. 75% of Republicans still have favorable opinion of the failed GOP nominee. Donald Trump's name was not included in the poll. The former nominee has said he is "considering a second run in 2020".
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« Reply #27 on: May 17, 2017, 06:58:06 PM »

I'm hooked.
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« Reply #28 on: May 17, 2017, 10:42:29 PM »

CNN: CRUZ VOWS TO FIGHT AGAINST CLINTON NOMINEES
Perhaps stirring the political pot, and keeping his options open for 2020, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said in a statement he plans to "vigorously oppose and fight against President-Elect Clinton's nominees, current and future ones." This moves comes as Republicans nationally and in Congress attempt to come to grips with their third straight Presidential loss, and the incoming Clinton Administration.

Cruz, further added he intends to block any Clinton nominees to the Supreme Court. In recent days there has been speculation over a possible deal to secure a hearing for President Obama's choice to replace the late Antonin Scalia - Merrick Garland, before the Senate breaks for the Christmas recess. Cruz shot down any such idea, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has remained mum on the idea.

"This was a conservative seat," Cruz said to the press during a Senate Press Conference. "It should be filled by a conservative, not a liberal extremist who would shred the constitution in favor of Democratic party orthodoxy."

Cruz's position appears to be the emerging one of the more conservative members in the party, and especially those with an eye on 2020 -- apply the same tactic to President Clinton, as President Obama -- oppose!

For, Cruz, the Texas Senator first must contend with reelection in 2018. In Texas, early polls indicate a tight race for the incumbent Senator, who already has an underwater approval rating. 39% of Texans approve of him. In a trial heat with Congressman Joaquin Castro, Cruz loses 35% to 31%. When asked about his future presidential plans, Cruz said he's 'focused on running and winning reelection in the Great State of Texas!"


What about Mike Pence...
The soon to be former Indiana Governor finds himself at a crossroads. Mike Pence took a gamble and lost on Donald Trump - big league. The Indiana Governor, who currently holds a 42% approval rating is preparing to leave office, with an uncertain future. Currently, Pence has expressed no intention of his future plans, only that he will finish up his term as governor 'with style and determination'. The man was almost Vice President, will have to chart a new course, in a party struggling to reestablish itself in the wake of Donald Trump's lost to Hillary Clinton.

Some Indiana political observers speculate Pence could challenge Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly, who is up for reelection in 2018. An early poll give the Democrat the edge over the incumbent Governor, 46% to 39%. Another option is a run for President in 2020, which of all his options seems the most likely to happen. An early CNN/ORC Poll finds him the the frontrunner with 13% support, and 52% undecided.

In a head-to-head matchup against Hillary Clinton, Pence would lose: 50% to 42%.

Still, for Pence, a run for President seems not only an option, but a likelihood. "He's been the Vice Presidential candidate," said Mark Halperin on MSNBC's Morning Joe. "Now he could go out, hit the lecture circuit, write a book and keep his name out there. By virtue of having been the running mate, he's in a strong position than most to run and win the nomination in 2020." Halperin also added, "he's putting out feelers early on, which is important, and in the GOP primary, at this point the person who can mold the Trump coalition with the 'Never Trumpers' will likely win the nomination."

However, some argue, Pence hurt his credibility and reputation by saddling with Donald Trump in 2016 and would face a difficult time winning the nomination, let alone the election. "The Trump baggage will follow him," said Joe Scarborough. "Yes, a few polls put him at the top, but that's because he's in people's memories. He's recent news. At this time eight years ago Sarah Palin was leading, at this time four years ago Paul Ryan was leading. A losing Vice Presidential nominee has little to no shot at the Presidency."

In history, the most recent losing Vice Presidential candidate to later become President was Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

For now, Pence will have to bide his time a wait.
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« Reply #29 on: May 17, 2017, 10:44:05 PM »

I don't want Pence to pull an FDR...
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« Reply #30 on: May 19, 2017, 01:17:34 PM »

I'm surprised Cruz is polling so bad with Clinton in the White House. I expect Democrats to get absolutely clobbered in 2018 in this timeline, so those polling numbers are quite shocking.

Also, Senate Republicans can successfully hold the Supreme Court seat open until 2020 if they really wanted to. I'm curious to see how both parties handle that situation. The only path I can see for Democrats is to pick off one Republican in an attempt to force a tie vote on the abolishment of the filibuster for SCOTUS nominees, and then have Kaine break the tie.

Finally, I don't think Clinton is going to accomplish anything legislatively with a GOP controlled Congress. I think they're going to obstruct harder than they did with Obama, forcing Hillary to govern mostly through executive order.


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« Reply #31 on: May 19, 2017, 04:51:14 PM »

President-Elect Clinton announces a few more cabinet appointment, including Deval Patrick for Attorney General.

AP: CLINTON TO MEET WITH SANDERS & WARREN TO DISCUSS "PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS"
In an attempt to ease concerns from the left-plank of her party, President-Elect Clinton is set to meet with Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, over the Christmas break to discuss ways they can work together. Part of the meeting is an effort by Clinton assuage concerns over the Sheryl Sandberg nomination for Treasury Secretary, and other moderate positions on banking and campaign finance reform. Both Sanders and Warren have been subtly critical of the President-Elect following the November Election, disagreeing with Clinton's picks for various agencies.

"We want to make sure the incoming President is ready to work against the obstructionist Congress and fight for working families in this country," said Sanders during a press gaggle in DC, before flying home to Vermont. "I am confident we will all work well together."

Senator Warren could not be reached for comment.


PRESS SECRETARY: CLINTON LOOKS FORWARD TO PUTTING FORTH SCOTUS NOM IN JANUARY
President-Elect Clinton was non-committal during the campaign, over President Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. Her office's press secretary said without futher comment, that "President-Elect Clinton will be reviewing a list of distinguished individuals to serve on the Supreme Court and will make her recommendation to Congress shortly after the Inauguration in January." The statement contained no mention of Garland or his nomination, and now with Congress heading out for Christmas break, before the new session starts in January, it seems unlikely Garland will ever see a hearing, let alone sit on the Supreme Court. 

Republicans expressed desire to hold the Supreme Court Seat open until the 2020 Election. However,
 Senate Leader Mitch McConnell has yet to comment on the matter directly. The hope for Democrats would be to seek to abolish the filibuster on nominees for the Supreme Court, but the effort would require a defection from one or two Republicans. Given the current political climate, such an action seems unlikely, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schummer has expressed support for the idea and in a statement released by his office said,

"We look forward to holding a hearing and ultimately confirming, in a bipartisan manner the President-Elect nominee for the Supreme Court."

Incoming Chief of Staff for Clinton said to a press gaggle in Washington, D.C., "the President-Elect is committed to filling the vacancy left by Antonin Scalia. The Republicans said the decision was up to the American people over who would fill the seat, and the American people have spoken, loud and clear."

Texas Senator Ted Cruz said in a press release, "the American people did elect Hillary Clinton as the 45th President of the United States, but they also reelected a Republican Congress to serve as a check on the President and as a member of the greatest deliberative body in the world I look forward to working with my Republican colleagues to fulfill our role and responsibility."

Other Republicans, including Senator John McCain who earlier shared Cruz's sentiments walked back a statement over blocking "all Supreme Court nominees." In a statement, McCain, "we will thoroughly vet all Clinton nominees across the board, and vote on the merit in the right time."


TRUMP TWEETS: "Block all SCOTUS NOMINEES"
The defeated Republican nominee urged Republican Senators to block any Clinton nominees,
 and floated the idea of Republicans reducing the Court's size.
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« Reply #32 on: May 19, 2017, 06:26:44 PM »

Love it. The accuracy of Trump's tweets are what have me hooked.
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« Reply #33 on: May 19, 2017, 06:28:04 PM »

Love it. The accuracy of Trump's tweets are what have me hooked.
Thanks!
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« Reply #34 on: May 19, 2017, 08:24:46 PM »


BREAKING: NANCY PELOSI TO RETIRE
Outgoing House Minority Nancy Pelosi, announced her retirement, citing 'the election of Hillary Clinton' and 'the need for new leadership'. Pelosi, remained mum on the decision, leading up to the election, but to those close to the former Speaker, knew she was strongly considering leaving Congress in the event of Clinton's election. The pending departure of Pelosi, now opens up the battle for the role of House Minority Leader. Progressives, eager for one of their own, are angling to elect someone who will not only work with Clinton, but hold her accountable. 

Keith Ellison has emerged as a contender, along with Raul Grijjaval of Arizona and Tim Ryan of Ohio.


CLINTON: KEEPING OUT OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FIGHT
Pres-Elect Clinton said she's keeping out of the Democratic race for minority leader. "I'll work with anyone!"

BREAKING: TIM RYAN TO LEAD THE DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS
The Ohio Congressman was elected over Keith Ellison to become the House Minority Leader. Ryan, vows to go 'toe-to-toe with Speaker Ryan' and to 'stand up for working families'. Ryan's election is a seen a pivot by Democrat to appeal to blue-collar voters; many who voted for Donald Trump in the last election.
 

BREAKING: RYAN SAYS "NO" ON 2020 GOP RUN
Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, has already ruled himself out of contention for the Republican nomination. The Wisconsin Republican said a press conference before the Christmas recess, he wanted to end any speculation right away. "I am committed to leading the House of Representatives,
 growing out majority when we can working with the incoming President." Ryan, who ran for Vice President in 2012 had long been expected to see the Republican nomination, but after his elevation to Speaker, following John Boehner's resignation in 2015, dropped any consideration about running for President in 2016.

Now, having been reelected to his second term as Speaker of the House, Ryan looks to hold onto the GOP majorities and serve as a strong check to President Clinton in the new Congress. "We're committed to keeping government small and in balance. It's our pledged to the American people and we intend to keep it."

Ryan retained his post, despite a challenge from within the Republican Caucus from Congressman Daniel Webster.

The vote for House Speaker was 234 for Paul Ryan and 186 for Tim Ryan.
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« Reply #35 on: May 19, 2017, 09:54:30 PM »
« Edited: May 19, 2017, 10:02:08 PM by NHI »

TWITTER: TRUMP SOUNDS OFF ON PELOSI & DEMOCRATS IN TWITTER STORM
Donald Trump, again took to Twitter to comment on the retirement of Nancy Pelosi.


CLINTON ON TRUMP: "Donald Who?"
Holding an impromptu press conference, President-Elect Clinton was asked about Donald Trump's recent Twitter Storm. The soon-to-be President dismissed the billionaire mogul and failed GOP nominee, as "making empty noise" and "should focus his time and energies on more important and constructive things, like casinos and construction projects."

Trump has kept his name in the political mix in recent weeks following his election loss to Hillary Clinton. In an interview with Time, Trump said he is considering another run for the Republican nomination in 2020, and even floated the idea of 'creating his own party', but in typical Trump fashion failed to mention any specifics.

Trump continues to hold strong support from the GOP base. According to a Time Poll 68% of Republicans have a favorable opinion of the former nominee. In a hypothetical rematch poll conducted by PEW Clinton would again defeat Trump 49% to 43%.


BREAKING: ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES; CLINTON WINS
✓ Hillary Rodham Clinton: 322 Electoral Votes from 25 States +District of Columbia
Donald John Trump: 215 Electoral Votes from 25 States +1 Vote From Maine Congressional District 2
^ John Richard Kasich: 1 Electoral Vote from Texas - Faithless Votes

CLINTON WINS ELECTORAL COLLEGE; VOTE TO BE CERTIFIED IN JANUARY
Pres. Bill Clinton casts a vote for his wife; quipping 'better than voting for myself!'

USA TODAY POLL: A CLEAR FAVORITE FOR THE GOP NOMINATION
It's never too early to start running for President! 55% of respondents want someone entirely new. The usual names bantered about, Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, John Kasich, Mike Pene -- it would appear GOP voters are starting to look beyond the Donald Trump candidacy and find newcomer to the political scene. However, the newcomer has yet to emerge. Also, in the poll, Ted Cruz finds himself at the top of GOP voter's list for 2020, but a majority (55%) still remain undecided or would prefer another candidate.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to stoke speculation about a second run for President in 2020, but RNC Chair Rience Priebus said, 'the party needs to do more soul-searching and reach out and expand out tent, rather than retract.' Many took Priebus' comments as a ding on the former nominee, but Priebus later clarified he was 'speaking generally about the party'.


USA TODAY POLL: Who would you Support for the Republican Nomination? (Dec. 2016)
Ted Cruz: 15%
Mike Pence: 13%
Marco Rubio: 9%
Rand Paul: 5%
Nikki Haley: 2%
John Kasich: 1%
Undecided/Other: 55%
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« Reply #36 on: May 19, 2017, 11:23:26 PM »

Inauguration and First 100 Days please!
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« Reply #37 on: May 20, 2017, 12:07:44 AM »

I think someone who might make an interesting presidential candidate for Mayor of New York City (and President in 2020) is Donald Trump Jr. He's far more articulate and willing to work inside of the system than his old man, though he seems to be far closer to his father politically than Ivanka and Kushner.
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« Reply #38 on: May 20, 2017, 07:32:56 AM »

Inauguration and First 100 Days please!
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« Reply #39 on: May 20, 2017, 08:47:03 AM »

BREAKING: Hillary Clinton Inaugurated as 45th President of the United States
First Woman to Take the Office

AP: Hillary Clinton enters Office with 51% approval rating. 37% disapproval rating.

Former Pres. Obama leaves office. Calls Clinton's Inauguration 'historic day for America'

President Hillary Clinton: DAY ONE

Hillary Clinton took the oath of office to become the 45th President of the United States - and the first woman to ever assume the Presidency in the nation's 241 year history. On the day o the inaugration most polls gave her majority support, though relatively low compared to previous incoming President - only 51% support. Barack Obama, by comparison entered office with a historic 69% approval rating. However, for Clinton, the uptick in approval and drop in disapproval, now 37% was a welcome relief, for a candidate who endured historic unpopularity levels during the 2016 campaign.

Now President, the American people were willing to have an open mind and give her a chance to lead the country. 

In her inaugural address President Clinton specifically avoided any mention of policies proposals or politics, but instead spoke in broad unifying themes and extended an olive branch to those who still opposed her Presidency. "I want to be a President for every American, whether you voted for me or not. Our country is big enough to withstand intense political fights and in the end rally together as one people, under God pledging allegiance to the same stars and stripes.

In a plea to Congress, still controlled by the Republicans Clinton called to "bind up the wounds of division" and said the only cure for America is "unity".

"Now is the time for us to come together in the center, to meet our challenges, strengthen our values and fight for what we want to be true: A strong. Free and safe America."  - President Hillary Clinton.


Prior to taking office, President Clinton outlined her top priorities which included: immigration reform once and for all.
Infrastructure bill to strengthen the country and put people to work.
Filling the Supreme Court Vacancy
Campaign finance reform.

Clinton World acknowledged the hurdles of passing major legislation, given the Republican control of Congress - so the President was agreeable to continuing the trend set by President Obama - governing through executive order




Press Secretary Brian Fallon said in his first brief after the inaguration, "President Clinton is ready and willing to work with the Republican Congress and offers to meet them half-way on issues like immigration reform, tax overhal and pushing through a major infrastructure bill. However, if Republicans are contend with gridlock and vision, she will govern around them as much as possible through executive actions, in order to do the work of the American people."



President Hillary Clinton hit the ground running following the Inaguration and festivities. First, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan extended an invitation to the new President to speak to a joint session of Congress on February 28th. Clinton gladly accepted, and pledged to "fully layout her vision for the country and unveil her policy proposal'

Next, upon arriving to the White House, Clinton's first order of business was a string of executive actions she pledged to carry out on Day one. Beginning first by 'Ending Corporate Inversion Deals'. After signing the order, Clinton said in a statement, "It is time for everyone to pay their fair share."

Her second executive order focused on shielding those here illegal from the fear of deportation. Fullfilling a campaign pledged, Clinton said "this is about protecting families". She also added, "America is great when we are good and loving to all people."

Her third and most controversial executive order concerned the environment, where she instituted tighter regulation on the oil and gas industry, saying "our environment is vital to the future of our country and we must protect it."

As expected, Clinton's immediate executive actions, brought cries of foul and rancor from conservative and many Republicans across the country. On his radio program Sean Hannity blasted Clinton for "already governing like a true despot". On The Howie Carr Show, Carr chided the President for "continuing Obama's fiat policy." Even Donald Trump got in the action and fired up another twitter storm.







President Clinton photographed, before attending the Eight Inaugural Balls in D.C.

Hillary Clinton's first Tweet as President of the United States.

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"If you want to go quickly, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together."
Proverb; from President Hillary Clinton's Inaugural Address.
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« Reply #40 on: May 20, 2017, 12:46:23 PM »

I'm assuming this timeline is going follow real world events pretty closely, so I'm really curious to see how Clinton responds to the chemical weapon attacks in Syria.
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« Reply #41 on: May 20, 2017, 03:11:15 PM »

I'm assuming this timeline is going follow real world events pretty closely, so I'm really curious to see how Clinton responds to the chemical weapon attacks in Syria.

Perhaps the attacks will never occur if there isn't a US President whom Assad thinks will let him get away with the attacks.
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« Reply #42 on: May 20, 2017, 03:45:22 PM »

I'm assuming this timeline is going follow real world events pretty closely, so I'm really curious to see how Clinton responds to the chemical weapon attacks in Syria.

Perhaps the attacks will never occur if there isn't a US President whom Assad thinks will let him get away with the attacks.
Disagree. My hunch says he'd almost certainly test the red line.
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« Reply #43 on: May 20, 2017, 05:33:40 PM »

I feel like Donald is going to try to run again in 2020. Just a hunch.
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« Reply #44 on: May 20, 2017, 07:19:06 PM »

A pity that the GOP control Congress so passing her agenda would be tough.
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« Reply #45 on: May 21, 2017, 07:48:19 AM »

President Hillary Clinton: Republicans in the Wilderness
Republicans blasted President Clinton's decision to have her daughter Chelsea Clinton serve as an 'adviser to the President'. The role will be unpaid, but Chelsea will have an office in the West Wing. For her official title, the White House described the position as "Ambassador on women empowerment"
Many Republicans in Congress denounced the pick as nepotism and 'signs of corruption'.


Sen Paul Calls Chelsea Clinton Post in WH "Sickening"
The White House blasted Paul for his 'demeaning comment' and said 'it continues the GOP's war on Women'

GALLUP POLL: February 6-12
Pres. Clinton's approval rating fell to 50%, and her disapproval rose to 41%.
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« Reply #46 on: May 21, 2017, 10:45:34 PM »

Enjoying this alternate reality timeline. I'd expect the GOP and Trump holding a President Clinton accounted for especially with the GOP controlling both the House and Senate.

Clinton will be a one-term President similar to Carter. Expect to see Pence, Cruz, Walker, Cotton, Rubio running in 2020 against a Booker, Warren or Franken candidate.
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« Reply #47 on: May 25, 2017, 07:10:40 PM »

How did Kasich lose 17% of his support in a field with so few people?
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« Reply #48 on: May 26, 2017, 09:23:04 AM »

Over the years since the passage of Obamacare, Republicans had sent repeal after repeal to the President's desk, and two and half months in to the new session of Congress they tried again --  this time to President Hillary Clinton. Despite repeatedly blasting Republicans for their efforts, and offers to work together on fixing the law, nevertheless the GOP persisted.

Receiving the bill before jetting off to Europe for her first international trip, President Clinton vetoed the bill, saying in part, "if Republicans are serious about health care reform, then let's work together and stop the showmanship over the Affordable Care Act."

The veto by President Clinton was expected by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, but the Republican also used the opportunity as a chance to pivot. Seeing the political realities, Ryan knew much of his agenda would never been enacted without a Republican President, however he believed they could find areas of compromise and he hoped to succeed where his predecessor John Boehner failed -- in working with a Democratic President to accomplish some big items, like immigration reform and tax reform.

But the Republicans in Congress and the base at-large had other things in mind, and Ryan's decision to offer an olive branch to the President was seen as an act of betrayal by a party base who already was skeptical of him and souring on his leadership.


We have to deal with realities. There is a Democrat in the White House. Republicans control Congress. There will have to be compromise and give and take.

Trump Fires Off a Tweet; Taking Aim at Ryan & The GOP



No such poll could be found.

RPT: CLINTON 2020 CAMPAIGN ALREADY IN WORKS? CONCERNS ABOUT GOP CANDIDATES
In an apparently leaked report to Fox News, Hillary Clinton is already looking ahead to 2020. IN a memo, the report describes the Clinton campaign is laying the groundwork for the next Presidential election; keeping a similar trend established by the Obama Campaign after the 2008 election. Also, described in the memo is the concerns of Former Pres. Bill Clinton who sees Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Nikki Haley as the strongest candidates and the toughest ones to beat.

Rubio, was viewed by the Clinton 2016 campaign as the strongest of the GOP contenders. Repeated polls found the Florida Senator bested the President in head-to-head matchups. The White House has not responded to the leaked memo, but it is plausible given recent polls from GALLUP from Clinton running competitive against Rubio and Cruz. The poll showed 48% support for Clinton, and 42% and 41% support for Rubio and Cruz respectively.


CLINTON ANNOUNCES SRI SRINIVASAN AS PICK FOR SCOTUS
President Clinton announced she was send[/img]ing D.C. Circuit Judge, Sri Srinvasasan as her pick to replace Judge Antonin Scalia, who died a year ago. President Barack Obama, originally nominated Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy, but Republicans in the Senate denied him a hearing and thus was never moved forward. Clinton, who said she would likely announce her own choice, appeared with Judge Srinvasasan in the White House to formally nominate him as her pick for the Court.

"He is a disciplined and respected individual, who will bring a well-trained and brilliant mind to the Court," Clinton said. Srinivasasn was confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 97-0 in 2013 to become a US Appeals Judge. Republicans, however have stated their intention to deny Clinton her opportunity to nominate a successor to Scalia.

"I think it is very sad," said Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, "that President Clinton would bypass Merrick Garland in favor of someone who she knows will not be confirmed by the United States Senate." The White House was quick to pounce on McConnell's statement, saying in part, "The GOP cannot have it both ways. They cannot deny a hearing for Judge Garland, and then at the same time praise him and cry foul on the President nominating an individual for the job."



MURKOWSKI CONSIDERING CAUCUSING WITH DEMOCRATS
Senator Lisa Murkowski, an Independent who caucuses with the Republicans is reportedly considering caucusing with the Democrats, as the battle for the Supreme Court nominee heats up. Murkowski's decision would shift the power in the structure from 47 to 48, giving Republicans an edge of 50 to 48. Her office was denied reply for a comment, but the rumblings are causing a stir on Capitol Hill. This as the Republican Party's popularity takes a further nose-dive and former Republican nominee Donald Trump continues to send out bombastic tweets.

Her colleague Senator Susan Collins of Maine, has expressed support in holding a hearing for the President's nominee for the Court, and said, "we cannot have a continued vacancy. We eventually have to fill the seat." Collins has also flirted with the idea of becoming an independent and caucusing with the Democrats. When asked on a recent interview for Meet the Press, Collins said, "anything is possible."

Democrats are reportedly considering evoking the Nuclear option in the forthcoming battle for the Supreme Court. Democratic leader Chuck Schummer has been making appeals to both Senators Murkowski and Collins, in hopes to bring them on board.


NEW POLL ON CLINTON'S APPROVAL RATING
A recent CNN/ORC Poll finds Pres. Clinton with 48% approval rating and 43% disapproval rating.

CLINTON: 'I want Comey to stay at the FBI'
Pres. Clinton said at a press conference she plans to keep FBI James Comey at his post.
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« Reply #49 on: May 26, 2017, 09:54:33 AM »

Clinton will have a HW Bush like presidency.
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