Friday’s Mini-Report, 11.8.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
A key MAGA lawyer is out for revenge. Will Trump follow suit?
Mike Davis is largely unknown outside Trump world. But his revenge-focused social media posts are starting to get more attention.
Key GOP lawyer: Trump can dictate Justice Department actions
Post-Watergate firewalls — built to prevent undue political influence over the Justice Department’s decisions — will face new challenges under Trump.
Jim Jordan advances investigation into Jack Smith’s investigation
The special counsel’s cases appear to be ending, but Jordan's investigation into the investigation is apparently still advancing.
The problem(s) with Trump claiming an ‘unprecedented’ mandate
The closer one looks at his claim to “an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” the worse the president-elect’s argument appears.
Ministry of Truth | A New Book by MaddowBlog's Steve Benen
Steve Benen's new book, 'Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past,' with an audio version read by Rachel Maddow is now available.
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.8.24: Pennsylvania’s McCormick heads to court
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
The race for the U.S. House is ‘headed for a photo finish’
House Republicans have spent two years mired in a shambolic mess of their own making. The next two years are likely to offer more of the same.
Ballot measures deliver big wins for progressive policy priorities
From education to abortion rights, minimum wage to family leave, progressive policy measures fared quite well in 2024, even amid Republican victories.
Trump on his plan for mass deportations: ‘There is no price tag’
Saying he has “no choice” but to follow through on his vow of mass deportations, the president-elect suggested there’s “no price tag.” In reality, there is a price tag.
Democrats get post-election advice that Trump routinely ignores
“It’s difficult,” The New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof wrote, “to win votes from people you’re disparaging.” Doesn’t Donald Trump help prove the opposite?
This isn't the time to check out. It's time to save the country.
The work that has to be done applies to every aspect of our society. It’s time to save the country.
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Mitch McConnell’s line on the filibuster’s future comes with fine print
“The filibuster will stand,” Mitch McConnell said. For Democrats, is that good news or bad news? The answer might not be immediately obvious.
Why Lindsey Graham’s message about special counsel Jack Smith matters
In 2017, Lindsey Graham defended a special counsel investigating Donald Trump. Seven years later, the senator’s perspective has ... evolved.
In defeat, Democratic leaders show how democracy is supposed to work
The 2024 and 2020 presidential elections were nearly mirror images of each other. The biggest difference: Democrats accepted the results, and Trump didn’t.
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.7.24: Dems hold on to some key Senate seats
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
As Trump returns to power, will Democratic voters fight or retreat?
Before Kamala Harris’ supporters give up on politics altogether, they might want to focus anew on what they can do thwart some of Trump’s worst ideas.
Why U.S. allies abroad are so terrified of Trump’s second term
As a "new global authoritarian axis” takes shape, U.S. allies aren't altogether sure who's side Donald Trump will be on in a second term.
In the wake of Trump’s win, Project 2025 becomes newly relevant
As Donald Trump prepares to reclaim power, some of his allies are moving the right-wing Project 2025 agenda back into the spotlight.
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