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politics1 year ago

Trump's 'Mandate' Questioned Amidst Popular Vote Discrepancy

Despite claims from Donald Trump and his allies that his 2024 election victory represents a mandate, polling data suggests otherwise. Surveys indicate that while voters rejected the status quo and have positive memories of Trump's first term, they largely oppose the Republican agenda on key issues such as immigration, tariffs, energy policy, Ukraine aid, abortion, healthcare, gun laws, and transgender rights. The data shows that Trump's win was more about dissatisfaction with current leadership than an endorsement of his policies.

via The Bulwark|
#2024-election#mandate#politics
politics2 years ago

"The Unasked Question: Tax Cuts for the Rich Ignored in GOP Debate"

The recent GOP debate failed to address the most important Republican policy question: how much do the candidates intend to cut taxes for large corporations and the wealthy? Despite discussing various policy issues, the moderators neglected to ask about tax cuts or abortion bans, which are key priorities for the Republican Party. Tax cuts for the rich and corporations have been a consistent focus of Republican presidencies, and the Trump administration's tax cut bill reduced corporate taxes from 35 to 21 percent. While tax cuts were briefly mentioned during the debate, the lack of detailed discussion on this topic rendered the exercise meaningless.

via Slate|
#gop-debate#legislation#politics
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Nashville shooting sparks transphobic rhetoric from US right.

Republicans are using the reported transgender identity of the Nashville school shooter to advance their anti-trans agenda, despite rejecting gun control measures. Figures such as Donald Trump Jr and Marjorie Taylor Greene are seeking to end gender-affirming care and misrepresenting protests against anti-trans laws. Advocacy groups warn that the Nashville tragedy will embolden Republican extremists to harden their stance on LGBTQ+ rights, which have been under unprecedented assault in statehouses across the US.

via The Guardian US|
#gun-control#hypocrisy#lgbtq-rights