Harris’s ‘Opportunity Society’ is in the shadow of LBJ’s War on Poverty
Vice President Kamala Harris has touted an economic vision for America she calls the “Opportunity Society,” a policy that harkens back to an era when presidents distinguished their policies with slogans like Franklin D. Roosevelt's “New Deal” and John F. Kennedy's “New Frontier.” This year marks the 60th anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson's “War on […]
Yankees eyeing rare opportunity in MVP, Rookie of the Year races
The Yankees have a good chance of accomplishing a feat they've never accomplished before, and have only done once in both leagues since Rookie of the Year voting was expanded in 1980: finishing two players in the top five for both MVP and Rookie of the Year. Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have spent most […]
This is Trump's real opportunity to stop Harris as she rises in polls: McGurn
Wall Street Journal main street columnist Bill McGurn assesses the 2024 race, Harris’ ‘opportunity economy,’ the minimum wage … source
Cathy Engelbert fumbled a perfect opportunity to denounce racism when asked about Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese rivalry
It was a great opportunity to condemn the racism some people have. WNBA When it comes to what players have been through this season, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert was completely off the mark. Engelbert, in an interview on CNBC's “Power Lunch,” was asked how the league could address the online hate players have received, but […]
Kamala Harris missed ‘big opportunity’ with one campaign decision, polling expert says — and it could cost her the election
Election data expert Nate Silver said over the weekend that Vice President Kamala Harris missed a “huge opportunity” in choosing her running mate, a move that polling suggests could cost Democrats in key battleground states. Founder of FiveThirtyEight He wrote in the Sunday newsletter, “Silver Bulletin.” The 59-year-old said she “missed a great opportunity to […]
Barkley says WNBA ‘f***ed up’ Caitlin Clark opportunity
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley slammed WNBA players for being “mean” toward rookie star Kaitlyn Clark. “Bill Simmons' PodcastFormer players said the WNBA, and especially its players, have handled Clark's rise to fame in the worst way possible. “These women, I'm a WNBA fan, but they couldn't have tried to ruin the Caitlin Clark […]
Why Carmelo Anthony declined opportunity to retire with Knicks
Carmelo Anthony says he turned down a dream chance to retire with the Knicks because his playing time became sporadic and the offers felt half-hearted. The former face of the franchise revealed that he and “powers that be” at the Knicks have discussed a possible reunion in the summer of 2022. Despite this, the proposed […]
Oil Buying Opportunity May Have Arrived Citi – OilPrice.com
Oil prices have fallen, with Brent crude trading at around $77 a barrel, leading some market analysts to see a short-term buying opportunity. Despite a recent easing in geopolitical tensions, this price pressure is likely a precursor to a rebound, according to an Aug. 21 Citi Research report seen by Investing.com. The recent price decline […]
Ramaswamy sees 'wide-open opportunity to go harder' after Harris on policy
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswami said Vice President Kamala Harris’ policy record “opens up a huge opportunity to take a tougher stance.” Ramaswamy pointed to Harris’ decision to back away from some of the policies she put forward during the 2019 Democratic presidential primary, and saw that as an opportunity for former President Donald […]
Jakob Johnson wants to capitalize on Giants opportunity in late preseason
HOUSTON — Jacob Johnson received his playbook about 30 minutes before the Giants’ flight from New Jersey was set to depart. Twenty-five hours later, Johnson, without even practicing once with his new team, was on the field for eight offensive snaps during the Giants’ 28-10 loss to the Texans in a preseason game on Saturday. […]