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May 8, 2019

On CNN Richard Pomp, tax expert and former NY state tax commissioner was asked:

Is there anything in the release that raises a red flag?

"It all raises red flags" he answered.

Just like Capone, I think the taxes are gonna be his downfall.

May 8, 2019

Watching Judiciary Committee?

Give 'em hell Cohen!

May 8, 2019

Pointing out potential homophobia among large blocks of Democratic voters appears to be a taboo"

The campaign will show whether homosexuality is still enough of a taboo in the black community to cost Buttigieg. But pointing out potential homophobia among large blocks of Democratic voters appears to be a taboo in the journalism community. That journalistic finger-pointing is reserved for conservative voters.

And that’s not right.

https://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/lane-filler/mayor-pete-buttigieg-african-american-voters-1.30790547

May 7, 2019

Chris Wray distances himself from "spying" term in Senate hearing this morning.

Barr isn't going to be happy with him. Thanks and buh-bye, Christopher.



May 6, 2019

Pete Buttigieg announces 4 staff hires in Iowa as part of new state operations

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/06/democratic-presidential-candidate-pete-buttigieg-announces-iowa-staff-hires-south-bend-mayor-caucus/1118047001/

McPhillips comes to the Iowa operations after serving on several political campaigns, including being campaign manager for Andrew Gillum during his Democratic primary for Florida governor.

Halle, who previously worked for Washington State U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, most recently served in communications for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Throop recently served as the Iowa regional director for Reason to Believe PAC, a federal political action committee launched by aides of former Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick.

The campaign said Goldstein, who previously worked for the Obama administration, has experienced field organizing experience in Iowa, Florida and Ohio.

Buttigieg's campaign said it plans to make additional staff hires in Iowa.
May 6, 2019

Well, Dotard's tanked the futures again.

Dow futures drop 450 points after Trump’s tariff threat catches traders expecting a deal off guard.

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/05/traders-brace-for-sharp-sell-off-on-trumps-tariff-threat.html



I'll give odds that Ichan wasn't caught off guard.

Billionaire Carl Icahn Discloses Subpoena Over Stock Trading

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/03/business/carl-icahn-trump-tariffs-steel.html



Edit: Struck 400 and inserted 450.

May 4, 2019

Rep. Cohen on Anderson Cooper

suggested using the Sergeant at Arms to pick up Barr and have him brought in for questioning. Said they may have to lock him up if necessary.



Maybe it is time to pop this zit of an administration.


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