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Theodora30's avatar

Here’s the take from Politico‘s Playbook on these violations of the Hatch Act:

“according to most every straight-faced expert, it’s a violation of the Hatch Act.......do you think a single person outside the Beltway gives a hoot about the president politicking from the White House or using the federal government to his political advantage? Do you think any persuadable voter even notices?“

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2020/08/26/this-is-absolutely-not-how-it-works-490188

This is the attitude of the same people who went berserk over HIllary’s legal use of her private email server. But don’t worry this will all change if Biden gets elected. The Republican smear machine will relentlessly attack Democrats for even the appearance of violating the law and the mainstream “liberal” media will willingly become their echo chamber.

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Michael Green's avatar

I emailed this to Ms. Sullivan, whom I worship.

I wanted to pass along something a friend told me. He works on Capitol Hill. You've undoubtedly seen the rope line where reporters stand and shout questions as senators leave the chamber.

I wonder if anybody remembers Bob Corker. Of course. Well, recall that he offered mild criticism of the incumbent and was hailed as a Great Principled Statesman. My friend told me that Corker would always stop at the line and chat, ask about their families, etc.

Elizabeth Warren never stops there. She's headed off to do something. Note the coverage of her. Not just sexist.

So, there's a reason I have no hope for most political reporters. And this article was a reminder of why.

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