Trump has the opportunity to put an end to the welfare free-for-all in Minnesota
The $1.2 Trillion Question The United States allocates around $1.2 trillion annually to means-tested welfare programs. This encompasses everything from cash assistance and food support to housing subsidies and healthcare. There are a lot of acronyms involved—SNAP, TANF, SSI, and so on—along with programs like school lunches, Medicaid, and Section 8 housing. States that manage […]
Ingersoll: It’s a Free-for-All Against White People
Today’s status Welcome to another round of candid commentary on the current state of affairs. Here, I strive to peel back the layers of political jargon and deliver a straightforward perspective. Today feels particularly striking, prompting a reflection on my own guiding principles. Addressing the uncomfortable truth It seems like we’re in a peculiar phase […]
Republican’s surprise decision invokes GOP free-for-all in House district Democrats hope to compete in
Rep. Jacob LaTurner’s (R-KS) decision not to run for reelection in the wake of House turmoil shocked state Democrats and Republicans alike. It resulted in an empty House race that remained uncontested for weeks as both parties grappled to recruit candidates in a district that has been safe for Republicans. “[LaTurner’s decision] came as a […]
The coming Gavin Newsom-Kamala Harris free-for-all
As 81-year-old Joe Biden runs for re-election, Democratic donors are already considering his political successor. Who will it be? Vice President Kamala Harris or California Governor Gavin Newsom? The relationship between Harris and Newsom is detailed in my new book.Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House” The 2024 election is nine months away, but […]