More like the US dollar remains weak despite the fact that analysts are aware that tariffs will spur inflation and put pressure on the Fed to maintain high rates. This, in fact, does point to other factors as the reason for the dollar fall...
It also seems more like the type of video you produce before a primary to persuade voters that you're the most electable candidate or as part of a DNC leadership campaign. Not sure what appeal to general election voters would be in touting primary victories - but perhaps it's good for fundraising.
Looking like Murkowski will cave. There could perhaps be some further back and forth between House & Senate - but even that's unlikely as House Rs typically ultimately buckle to White House pressure.
Collins, Murkowski, and Paul voted in favor of the Van Hollen amendment - this can probably be read at least in part as an attempt to strongly signal to Thune that he will need to go much farther with concessions if he wants any of their votes.
Even if Murskowski and Collins (or someone else) were to flip, Paul would likely switch to "yes" anyway. The best hope at this point is the different factions on the fence in both the House and Senate fail to agree on a common bill. Unfortunately, House Rs seem to ultimately always fall in line...
Between Hordern/Abramowicz on Bloomberg and Kernen on CNBC, Republicans own that three hour finance television window.
This is the ceasefire that he declared would hold "forever", right?
Second holiday axed in just last few years - both to raise tax revenue. While boon for private sector - a peculiar way to cover budget shortfall. Govt claims Slovakia has too many holidays (but most workers here actually only get day off when they fall on weekday so not quite as much as appears).
"Lee...made two failed attempts to reach the presidential Blue House"
Trzaskowski probably upon reading this: 🤔 🤔
Organisers justify night session disparity because the night ticket only includes one match and best-of-five men's matches are on average longer than best-of-three women's. But what justifies routinely slotting women into early matches during the day ticket? @rolandgarros.com
While night session disparity at Roland-Garros has been widely discussed, equally problematic is how they consistently slot women's matches into early slots at Philippe-Chatrier, treating them as nuisance to be rid of as swiftly as possible to free up courts for men in prime spots. @rolandgarros.com
🇵🇱⚖️🗳️ The rule of law repair process in Poland just got incredibly more difficult. I expect President Nawrocki to be even less cooperative than Duda, as Nawrocki will work hard for a PiS parliamentary election victory. Tough times ahead. 1/
Not sure if Trzaskowski cares about any embarrassment from a premature declaration though - he either emerges victorious or his national political career is over anyway after blowing a second consecutive presidential election.
The first round results appear to have awakened the pro-EU and pro-Western blocs in Romania in a bit of a reverse Slovakia, where Korčok's surprisingly strong first round finish boosted turnout for Pellegrini in the second round.
*Pellegrini, however, is far more centrist than the fringe Simion.
See also: UK & Brexit. Despite detrimental effects on British economy, a plurality is now turning its ire against establishment who they blame for plight & rewarding very person - Farage - that brought them financial malaise. By causing mayhem, populists plant seed for further electoral success.
His placing blame on "government" also underscores why it is difficult to counter right-wing populists. Even when they're in charge & recklessly dismantle institutions & social safety net, government broadly becomes perceived culprit for problems, further undermining support for mainstream parties.
Interestingly, for now (thanks in part to Trump), cosmopolitan Canada and Australia are delivering warning on moving to the right. The Australian Liberal party lost many suburban seats to green oriented independents (and to Labor) rather than far right like in Germany or UK. Preference voting helps.
Mainstream European parties first converged on economic & social issues, creating opening for fringe parties, & now frantically trying to close space but too late to alter perceptions. They'd do better to fight elections making case for migration & how to integrate better rather than far right turf.
A lot of the good kind of red in this election cartogram created by ABC Australia - the conservative Coalition was wiped out across urban and suburban districts.
Starmer/Labour need to study Canada/Australia very closely, anything else is gross political malpractice. UK has already experienced disastrous Brexit driven largely by right-wing populism and is home to two Trump-aligned opposition parties. The inability of Starmer to exploit situation is shocking.
Indeed, it would be prudent for the Conservatives to look at the rapid decline of the Republicans in France to see what could happen to them. In this regard, they'd be smart to immediately try to push Labour and the Lib Dems to agree on a comprehensive multi-party backed electoral reform proposal.
Mirroring the election results in Canada, opposition leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat (likely by a resounding double digit margin).
ABC has called the election for Labor in what appears to be a landslide victory. It's especially incredible to see Labor ahead in first preference votes, even with a strong showing by the Greens. #Australia
Unlike the Liberals in Canada and Labor in Australia, Starmer has pursued the strategy of buttering up and cozying up to Trump. It's proving to be a costly election strategy.
Enjoying my usual once-every-three-years tradition of following ABC Australia's outstanding live election coverage. Like Canada’s CBC last week, public broadcasters continue to rise to the occasion. A good time to defend them as they come under attack by right-wing populists.
With around 5% of the vote counted, Labour's on track for a comfortable win. Caveat: the early votes or "pre-polls" aren't included yet. #Australia
CBC has declared that Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat - and by a fairly substantial margin.
The collapse of the NDP was, in fact, a net positive for the Liberals and essential to their victory (as indicated by polling trajectories). If the NDP had collapsed even more (along with the Greens), Liberals likely would have won additional seats.
