Comments on: The GOP's Big 180 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/ Reality-based political commentary Sat, 23 May 2026 06:14:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: ChrisWeigant.com » Friday Talking Points -- Biden Rope-A-Dopes GOP Into Showing Unity http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202132 ChrisWeigant.com » Friday Talking Points -- Biden Rope-A-Dopes GOP Into Showing Unity Sat, 11 Feb 2023 01:07:40 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202132 [...] The GOP’s Big 180 [...] [...] The GOP’s Big 180 [...]

]]> By: Kick http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202129 Kick Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:16:48 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202129 MtnCaddy 2 <i>FPC [21] My bad, poet. Being bitterly disappointed in Obama is no excuse for that kind of language. </i> I'm glad to hear you "say" that. Now get a dictionary and learn what the term "underperform" actually means, and whatever you do, don't read what I wrote on the prior commentary at [24]. :) MtnCaddy
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My bad, poet. Being bitterly disappointed in Obama is no excuse for that kind of language.

I'm glad to hear you "say" that. Now get a dictionary and learn what the term "underperform" actually means, and whatever you do, don't read what I wrote on the prior commentary at [24]. :)

]]> By: Kick http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202128 Kick Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:43:04 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202128 CW <i>But while watching Biden turn opposition heckling into political gold was amusing, what is even more amusing is the fact that he and Trump are now in lockstep on the issue. </i> Operative word there being "now," you mean, right? But are they, really on the same page? You know there is always a tweet: <blockquote> <b>Donald J. Trump </b> @realDonaldTrump I was the first & only potential GOP candidate to state there will be no cuts to Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. Huckabee copied me. 10:38 AM May 7, 2015 https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/596338364187602944 </blockquote> * Pop Quiz: How many White House budgets did Trump propose that didn't cut Social Security, Medicare, and/or Medicaid? Hint: Trump's 2020 budget made cuts to all three. CW

But while watching Biden turn opposition heckling into political gold was amusing, what is even more amusing is the fact that he and Trump are now in lockstep on the issue.

Operative word there being "now," you mean, right?

But are they, really on the same page?

You know there is always a tweet:

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

I was the first & only potential GOP candidate to state there will be no cuts to Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. Huckabee copied me.

10:38 AM May 7, 2015

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/596338364187602944

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Pop Quiz: How many White House budgets did Trump propose that didn't cut Social Security, Medicare, and/or Medicaid?

Hint: Trump's 2020 budget made cuts to all three.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202123 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:24:19 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202123 I wish I could remember who that young congressman was from the Black Caucus giving Biden some great advice the other day... I wish I could remember who that young congressman was from the Black Caucus giving Biden some great advice the other day...

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202122 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:21:57 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202122 Scratch that last bit. I think Beau Biden might have been that Democrat ... but, like Mezzomamma, I'd like to hear about others! Scratch that last bit. I think Beau Biden might have been that Democrat ... but, like Mezzomamma, I'd like to hear about others!

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202120 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:15:48 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202120 Another question ... is there anybody in the Democratic Party now who is young and willing to learn a lot and put in the time and energy and immerse themselves in forming a base of knowledge and expertise across many fields in order to become an up-wing national leader respected on the world stage? Has Biden groomed anybody? Not that I know of ... Another question ... is there anybody in the Democratic Party now who is young and willing to learn a lot and put in the time and energy and immerse themselves in forming a base of knowledge and expertise across many fields in order to become an up-wing national leader respected on the world stage?

Has Biden groomed anybody? Not that I know of ...

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202119 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:10:44 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202119 But, I could be wrong. But, I could be wrong.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202118 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:08:46 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202118 Yeah ... nobody. Yeah ... nobody.

]]> By: Mezzomamma http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202117 Mezzomamma Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:00:40 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202117 Biden 1, Congress Reps 0, and long may this continue. On current form, no reason he shouldn't run again and his present health suggests he could complete another term. But-- 1. As of now, who would could launch a reasonable run in 2024 if Biden didn't/couldn't? 2. Any thoughts on who might be ready and suitable in 2028? Biden 1, Congress Reps 0, and long may this continue. On current form, no reason he shouldn't run again and his present health suggests he could complete another term.

But--

1. As of now, who would could launch a reasonable run in 2024 if Biden didn't/couldn't?

2. Any thoughts on who might be ready and suitable in 2028?

]]> By: Mezzomamma http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202116 Mezzomamma Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:00:17 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202116 I hope this does shelve those two issues for the term of this congress, permanently being better. Obviously. (The main reform of social security should be raising or eliminating the point at which the better-off cease to pay into it, the opposite of what Repugs want.) The problem with raising the age is that poverty and low wages tend to go with poorer health and less ability to work as people age. The better-off may just be at the upper end of middle-aged at 65 but someone who worked at minimum wages from their teens may well be physically old and is more likely to have multiple health issues, even with Obamacare and Medicare. I hope this does shelve those two issues for the term of this congress, permanently being better. Obviously. (The main reform of social security should be raising or eliminating the point at which the better-off cease to pay into it, the opposite of what Repugs want.)

The problem with raising the age is that poverty and low wages tend to go with poorer health and less ability to work as people age. The better-off may just be at the upper end of middle-aged at 65 but someone who worked at minimum wages from their teens may well be physically old and is more likely to have multiple health issues, even with Obamacare and Medicare.

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202115 MtnCaddy Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:58:38 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202115 [3] Kamala was the Senate’s most liberal member and joins Bernie and Elizabeth on the Democratic wing of the party. Cory and Amy and Mayor Pete et al also would work. Whether it’s Trump or not, who do have the Republicans have? Besides Mitt Romney. [3]

Kamala was the Senate’s most liberal member and joins Bernie and Elizabeth on the Democratic wing of the party. Cory and Amy and Mayor Pete et al also would work. Whether it’s Trump or not, who do have the Republicans have? Besides Mitt Romney.

]]> By: nypoet22 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202114 nypoet22 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:38:15 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202114 @caddy, i also have the suspicion that biden doesn't finish his second term. he's such a trooper, i don't doubt that his desire to run again is motivated less by ambition than by a sincere desire to do good. so far, he's been a pleasant surprise at every turn. @caddy,

i also have the suspicion that biden doesn't finish his second term. he's such a trooper, i don't doubt that his desire to run again is motivated less by ambition than by a sincere desire to do good. so far, he's been a pleasant surprise at every turn.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202113 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:40:09 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202113 Kamala ain't presidential material. Actually, I can't think of another Dem who is. Well, not one that would seriously considering running for office again, anyways. So, Republicans have some small number of years to get their act together ... Kamala ain't presidential material. Actually, I can't think of another Dem who is. Well, not one that would seriously considering running for office again, anyways.

So, Republicans have some small number of years to get their act together ...

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202112 MtnCaddy Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:31:33 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202112 FPC [21] My bad, poet. Being bitterly disappointed in Obama is no excuse for that kind of language. FPC
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My bad, poet. Being bitterly disappointed in Obama is no excuse for that kind of language.

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/02/09/the-gops-big-180/#comment-202111 MtnCaddy Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:28:38 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=23167#comment-202111 Not bad for an old fart. Who cares if Joe stutters and is a walking gaffe machine? That’s just Biden. You elect a team when you vote for President which makes Joe’s age less relevant. This certainly suggests that Joe will manage the House dumpster fire just fine. My own hunch is that Joe resigns towards the end of his second term to get Kamala the advantage of incumbency when she runs in 2028. Y’all heard it here first. Not bad for an old fart. Who cares if Joe stutters and is a walking gaffe machine? That’s just Biden. You elect a team when you vote for President which makes Joe’s age less relevant. This certainly suggests that Joe will manage the House dumpster fire just fine.

My own hunch is that Joe resigns towards the end of his second term to get Kamala the advantage of incumbency when she runs in 2028. Y’all heard it here first.

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