We are about to embark on a trillion-dollar effort to bolster an economy being ravaged by the coronavirus.And given the magnitude of the problem, everyone in politics is scrambling to get on … [Read more...] about Forget the debt: Why Trump and pols want a trillion-dollar bailout
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Biden’s victories swallowed by virus, like much of American life
You had to keep scrolling down the home pages, whether it was the New York Times, Washington Post or some other outlet, to find out that Joe Biden had won three major primaries.The presidential … [Read more...] about Biden’s victories swallowed by virus, like much of American life
Trump ramps up after dire report, media also getting low marks
We are finally -- thankfully -- in the midst of a full-scale national mobilization to minimize the impact of this dreaded virus.President Trump has finally -- thankfully -- changed his tone about what … [Read more...] about Trump ramps up after dire report, media also getting low marks
The virus era: Hits and misses by Trump, Biden and Sanders
We are all being tested, our political leaders most of all.As people and their neighborhoods grapple with shuttered schools, restaurants, churches and theaters, as well as bedlam conditions in grocery … [Read more...] about The virus era: Hits and misses by Trump, Biden and Sanders
New normal: Tom Hanks, NBA freeze, stock slide and confusion
In a sign of these volatile times, President Trump’s Oval Office speech wasn’t even the most noteworthy thing that happened that hour.In rapid succession, starting at 9 p.m. eastern Wednesday, Tom … [Read more...] about New normal: Tom Hanks, NBA freeze, stock slide and confusion
Biden riding high as the media pronounce him unstoppable
I’ll be brief.In the spirit of Joe Biden now giving seven-minute speeches—the better to limit possible gaffes—I will be as terse as possible in assessing the Democratic race.I won’t say it’s over. The … [Read more...] about Biden riding high as the media pronounce him unstoppable
Journalists fear contracting virus as coverage increasingly criticized
It was inevitable that the media, which have been covering the coronavirus round the clock, would soon be affected by the virus as well.The Washington Post has asked reporters who covered CPAC to … [Read more...] about Journalists fear contracting virus as coverage increasingly criticized
Media launch veepstakes chatter: Biden needs a woman, but which one?
I found myself thinking over the weekend that with Joe Biden now favored to win the nomination, it won’t be long before the press starts the quadrennial veepstakes ritual.And yesterday—boom!—it … [Read more...] about Media launch veepstakes chatter: Biden needs a woman, but which one?
Gender questions swirl as Warren leaves race to two old men
Now that Elizabeth Warren has bowed to the inevitable, the Biden-Bernie matchup is either a battle for the soul of the Democratic Party…or the typical dust-settling of a conventional race.That is, one … [Read more...] about Gender questions swirl as Warren leaves race to two old men
Bloomberg investment bombs as press belatedly boosts Biden
Mike Bloomberg didn’t need one of his fancy Wall Street terminals to interpret the data that he got shellacked on Super Tuesday.And faster than anyone might have imagined, he got out of the race and … [Read more...] about Bloomberg investment bombs as press belatedly boosts Biden