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On a quiet April morning in 2023, the Heritage Foundation released a staggering 900-page document titled Project 2025, a blueprint that would soon pulse through think tanks and campaign war rooms. Billed as a “Mandate for Leadership,” Project 2025 lays out an unprecedented roadmap for transforming the federal government in the event of a Republican administration, leaving no department untouched and no norm unquestioned.At its center is a bold vision: bring the entire executive branch under direct presidential command. Quoting the Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts, “all federal employees should answer to the president.” To achieve this, Project 2025 proposes to overhaul the doctrine of separation between agencies like the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Federal Communications Commission. Kiron Skinner, who co-authored parts of the plan, argues that leadership at the State Department should be swept clean and restaffed with more loyal, ideologically vetted officials, sidestepping Senate confirmation when possible. She told CNN last June that seasoned diplomats were simply “too left-wing” to implement conservative policy, though she struggled to name examples of open resistance.One of Project 2025's most controversial elements is Schedule F, a personnel mechanism designed to undo decades-old civil service protections. The idea is simple and dramatic: reclassify key federal positions to allow political firing and hiring at will. Without these protections, career staff could be ousted en masse and replaced by partisan loyalists. According to a recent Office of Personnel Management memo, every agency has been instructed to draft plans for a “significant reduction in the number of full-time positions” and to “consolidate management layers where unnecessary layers exist.” The Department of Government Efficiency—led by Elon Musk in collaboration with President Trump—has already executed some of these plans in chaotic fashion, abolishing entire agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Board and Voice of America before court rulings temporarily reinstated their staff.The impact stretches far beyond personnel charts. Project 2025 recommends dissolving the federal Education Department, closing or consolidating Agriculture field offices, and stripping the IRS's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance to a skeletal staff. These moves are justified, according to the project's authors, by the goal of eliminating inefficiency and rooting out what they see as a pervasive liberal bias. Former Trump Justice Department official Gene Hamilton, who helped pen Project 2025's justice chapter, contends that the DOJ has “forfeited the trust” of the American people, pledging to prosecute any state or private employer with “DEI or affirmative action programs.” He calls it a fight against “anti-white racism,” intentionally invoking the language of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.There has been vocal opposition. The American Federation of Government Employees warns the plan could terminate up to one million federal jobs, with ripple effects on community services nationwide. The ACLU and other civil rights groups have sounded alarms, describing the project as a threat to democratic norms and checks on executive power. Nonetheless, Project 2025's architects remain steadfast. In a statement to Politico, a Heritage Foundation spokesperson declared, “Simply put: we are seeking to mainstream the most transformational conservative policies in half a century.”Central to the project is a “Day One playbook,” a stack of ready-to-sign executive orders meant to kickstart reforms within hours of a new administration. Experts tracking these developments for the Center for Progressive Reform note that this approach risks not just instability but also legal battles, as rapid agency closures have already prompted emergency court injunctions and union pushback.With the presidential inauguration looming and deadlines set for agency downsizing plans, the coming weeks will be decisive. Supporters claim that Project 2025 is the turning point America needs to reclaim government from entrenched interests. Critics believe it is an existential gamble with the nation's institutions at stake.Project 2025 is no ordinary policy document; it is a living plan, already reshaping Washington's corridors and inspiring fierce debate across the country. As the nation braces for its next chapter, the fate of these sweeping reforms will hinge on upcoming court decisions, agency reckonings, and, ultimately, the will of the American people.Thank you for tuning in, and be sure to come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Project 2025 has become one of the most ambitious—and controversial—proposals to reshape American governance in modern times. Unveiled by the Heritage Foundation and backed by a coalition of over 100 conservative groups, this nearly thousand-page blueprint envisions a sweeping overhaul of the federal government if a Republican president takes office in January 2025. Its stated mission is nothing short of a root-and-branch restructuring: dismantle the so-called “administrative state,” reassert presidential control, and roll back everything from agency independence to civil service protections.As Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts put it, “all federal employees should answer to the president.” At Project 2025's core lies an aggressive reading of the “unitary executive” theory, which claims the president should exercise direct oversight of the entire executive branch. The project calls for the elimination of the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission. This would mean every official answers directly to the Oval Office, erasing barriers that, until now, protected agencies from political interference.Concrete examples of this ambition spill across the plan's 30 dense chapters. According to the policy document “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise,” Project 2025 proposes the immediate dismissal of all State Department leadership and their replacement by ideologically vetted appointees. Kiron Skinner, who led the chapter on the State Department, wrote that career officials should be replaced by those more loyal to the president's agenda—noting she considered most State staff as “too left-wing.”The implications run deep for the federal workforce. Project 2025 reinvigorates the controversial “Schedule F” system, which would allow the mass reclassification of up to a million civil service positions to at-will federal jobs. As the National Federation of Federal Employees explains, everyone in these positions could be fired and replaced at the president's discretion. This would gut long-standing protections intended to shield government workers from political retribution or interference, paving the way for a loyalist bureaucracy on “Day One.”Some of the earliest developments since the 2024 election have been dramatic. The new administration, working with an Elon Musk–led Department of Government Efficiency, has already attempted to dismantle entire agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Agency for International Development. According to Politico, Musk's team eliminated the CFPB and USAID, fired tens of thousands of federal workers, and rapidly imposed return-to-office mandates intended to shrink the government's physical footprint. The White House described the effort as making government “more efficient and effective,” with President Trump issuing an executive order for agencies to hire only one new worker for every four who leave.Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union, warn that Project 2025 poses a grave threat to civil liberties and democratic norms. The ACLU highlights that the blueprint would roll back protections for LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, and racial equity, while rolling out aggressive new policies on immigration, policing, and free speech. The Center for Progressive Reform is tracking these moves, reporting devastating consequences upon workers, the environment, and the rights of millions as the changes ripple through every U.S. state and territory.Supporters say Project 2025 is necessary to rid Washington of bias, inefficiency, and “woke” influence. Critics counter that it is, in the words of one legal expert for The Atlantic, “an attempt to intellectually retrofit a rationale for Trumpism.” They note that many proposals may require approval from Congress or survive Supreme Court scrutiny, but much of the plan is designed to work through executive action alone.As the country heads toward the 2026 congressional midterms, all eyes are on milestones set by the Project 2025 playbook. Will the courts uphold the expanded executive powers? Can civil service protections be permanently dismantled? And to what extent will Congress shield or resist the transformation underway? More executive orders, agency reshuffles, and legal showdowns are on the horizon, ensuring the fate of Project 2025 will remain a defining issue for the nation.Thanks for tuning in—come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

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Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! The horrors persist, but so does this pod! Andrés sits down to highlight the ways in which the incoming Republican Administration is modeled after Emperor Palpatine's Galactic Empire. From a new department, to a series of nominees that clearly hate the departments they are nominated to oversee. Come for the factual smackdown, stay for the Vernestra smack talk (sorry Vern!)  Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes  Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes BlueSky: @sithtyminutes.bsky.social Discord: Sithty Minutes Show Notes:  Acolyte Finale Review Anakin and George Bush Parallel Rise and Fall Review DOGE Secretaries Norfolk Southern Crash RFK and Children's Health Defense Meanwhile, at HHS... Winter Haven removes Fluoride Meanwhile, at CDC... Gaetz No-Good-Very-Bad-Case Gaetz Report Released How He Paid UPDATE: Gaetz Withdraws School Choice 2024 Results

Project 2025 is an initiative that has gained attention for its potential role in shaping the policy framework of a possible second Trump administration. Spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, Project 2025 aims to establish a comprehensive blueprint for governance that aligns with the principles and goals of the conservative movement. The project has assembled a coalition of over 50 conservative organizations, working collaboratively to outline proposed policies and reforms.The project's name, Project 2025, reflects its forward-looking approach, indicating its strategy for influencing the presidential administration that could take office in January 2025. The focus is on crafting a cohesive and unified policy agenda that can be swiftly implemented with the transition of power. This process involves the preparation of detailed policy proposals, legal frameworks, and administrative guidelines across a wide array of governmental sectors.Central to Project 2025 is its emphasis on executive action. By developing approximately 300 executive orders ready to be signed, the project seeks to ensure that a conservative agenda can be enacted promptly and effectively at the onset of the administration. These executive orders span various policy areas, including immigration, education, healthcare, and energy, among others, reflecting the broad scope of the initiative.While Project 2025 is primarily associated with the Heritage Foundation, it also serves as a coordinating hub for numerous aligned organizations. This coalition-driven approach aims to pool resources, expertise, and strategic insights to maximize the political and practical impact of its agenda.The emphasis on executive orders highlights the project's focus on leveraging the capacities of the executive branch to achieve policy objectives swiftly, potentially bypassing the legislative gridlock that can occur in Congress. This strategy underscores the importance Project 2025 places on immediate and decisive action, should a supportive administration take office.Critics of Project 2025 have raised concerns about the implications of such a concerted effort to streamline policy implementation through executive means. They argue that this approach might limit debate and marginalize opposing viewpoints in the policy-making process. Advocates, on the other hand, emphasize the need for prompt, cohesive action to roll back policies from previous administrations and to advance a conservative vision for the country.As the political landscape continues to evolve, Project 2025 remains a significant point of interest for political analysts and stakeholders. Its potential influence on a Trump administration or any other Republican-led government in the future illustrates the strategic importance of detailed policy planning and the mobilization of ideological allies in shaping national governance.

A great Twitter Space about the latest news, the Biden corruption, plans for the next Republican Administration and more. - efdA tweet to explain:https://twitter.com/ThaWoodChipper/status/1711570941254541312Gene Douglass for Congress, NC #2 Battle Good v Evil is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. If you wish to donate to my campaign here is the link below: To Donate to my campaign for the US House NC #2. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit efdouglass.substack.com/subscribe

A great Twitter Space about the plans for the next Republican Administration. - efdA tweet to explain:https://twitter.com/ThaWoodChipper/status/1711570941254541312Gene Douglass for Congress, NC #2 Battle Good v Evil is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. If you wish to donate to my campaign here is the link below: To Donate to my campaign for the US House NC #2. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit efdouglass.substack.com/subscribe

Author of the new book, “Origins of Woke,” Richard Hanania says Civil Rights has morphed into what we now call “Wokeness.” We've been forced to classify ourselves by race using categories that didn't exist before the government started using them, terms that didn't even exist in the English language. Marxists and Communists and radical feminists can force Wokeness and benefit financially. He says Woke media has operated like the mafia and corporations have had to pay the protection money. Hanania advises the next Republican Administration to repeal affirmative action and government contracting on the first day. It's easier for the Left to continue programs that exist than it is to bring them back once they're undone. Hanania says even though the federal government and media is undeniably slanted toward Democrats, public opinion is not with them on Woke issues. GUEST: RICHARD HANANIA, AUTHOR, “THE ORIGINS OF WOKE: CIVIL RIGHTS LAW, CORPORATE AMERICA, AND THE TRIUMPH OF IDENTITY POLITICS”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable we review the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and toxic poisoning response and aftermath.  How serious is this and what might the long-term effects be?  Why did Pete Buttigieg take 10 days to comment and 20 days to show up?  FEMA denied emergency assistance for 2 weeks, claiming it wasn't their job, but FEMA does provide water, food, supplies, and hotels to illegal immigrants bussed from Florida/Texas to Democrat cities upon their arrival.  East Palestine residents are reporting various health issues, while the EPA and Biden Administration are assuring them everything is safe.  Who are the biggest villains here: Norfolk Southern Railway? FEMA? Buttigieg? Biden?  What if this had been a Republican Administration responding this way, and the community affected had been an inner-city minority community?  How could the Biden Administration and liberal media falsely claim this was Trump's fault for deregulating a certain type of electronic braking system?  The brakes in question were not even allowed to be used on the train in question.  The Obama Administration's GAO Report from 2015 showed this type of electronic braking system was too expensive and not cost-effective.  Since Trump deregulated it in 2018, Biden or Buttigieg have had 2 years to reinstate these brakes and have chosen not to.   And, again, even if they would have, the Ohio train could not have even had this type of brake. 

This week on GeoPod, Tenjin Consulting's Alexander Downer and Georgina Downer speak to former Australian Ambassador to Japan Bruce Miller AO about Japan and Asia.  The legacy of recently retired Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is significant. Abe delivered Japan eight years of much needed political stability, drove a substantial economic reform agenda, and reinterpreted the Constitution to put Japan on a more normal defence footing. But he will be remembered most for the role he played on the international stage, positioning Japan as an activist middle power. Without Japan's leadership, for example, it is likely the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership and the Regional and Comprehensive Economic Partnership would have been dead on arrival.  In response to a more assertive China, under Abe Japan navigated this historically tricky relationship adeptly without making any concessions.  There are clearly lessons here for Australia given the bilateral tensions with China. No doubt this was discussed at the recent meeting between Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the new Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in Tokyo in November.  Australia and Japan's relationship has deepened considerably over the last two decades. A series of defence agreements means that the two countries are now as close to an alliance as one can be, without actually being in one (ie, there are no mutual security assurances between the two).  Japan usually prefers a Republican Administration in the White House given they tend to prioritise alliances over other relationships. But in this case, it is likely the Japanese Government will welcome the stability the incoming-Biden Administration is likely to deliver in US foreign policy.  Now, someone else has got their hands on Twitter diplomacy, and they aren't in the White House!

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the International edition from Interest.co.nz.Today we lead with news China's trade rose at the end of 2019 and America's budget deficits hit new record highs.But first in the US, inflation as measured by their CPI rose to +2.3% pa in December, a little higher than November but not quite the rise expected. It was boosted by medical care, rent and fuel prices, restrained by clothing and food prices.It was a rise that is faster than wages, so real average weekly earnings fell from November. It was a sharp monthly fall that wiped out all their annual gain.And the dust is settling on American holiday retail sales data - and it's not positive. It was a weak result with most retailers posting lackluster results.The US has removed China from its designation as a "currency manipulator". Putting it on there was just a political step in the first place. The same notice taking it off is as well, but the notice fingers a range of US allies under threat of a similar designation: Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, and Vietnam. No country with a strong-man dictatorship is on the list.The December update to the US Federal fiscal position sees it worsening sharply. The calendar 2019 deficit was US$1.02 tln, all of it "borrowed from the public" and more than 70% higher for this Republican Administration than the previous Democrat one. The 2019 deficit was -4.7% of US GDP. In 2016 the same deficit was -3.1% of GDP. Watch out when it hits -5% which looks like will happen in June 2020 and reach -5.3% by the end of 2020. [Advert]And here is a message from our friends at Hatch.With Hatch, anyone can invest in the US share markets.Billionaire Warren Buffett says investors should stick to areas they know, so it’s no surprise that Kiwis are backing technology companies through our investing platform. Companies like Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Disney and Tesla regularly feature as our most popular shares. Visit www.hatch.as/investing to buy any of these US-listed shares and learn more. China posted a +US$422 bln trade surplus in 2019 as exports jumped in December. Goods exports rose +7.6% from the same month a year earlier to US$238 bln, ending four straight months of contraction. The December growth rate was the highest since March. Imports also rose sharply, rebounding from tame levels, although some of that 'growth' will have been price related rather than rising volumes. China's trade with the US has been declining, and trade with ASEAN nations is now their number one source. But despite lower China-US trade, it ended the year with more than 70% of its overall surplus the result of that bilateral trade.In the investing world, the world’s largest asset manager - Blackrock - controlling and voting on almost US$7 tln in investments, has fundamentally shifted its investing policy. It will take a tougher stance against corporations that aren’t providing a full accounting of environmental risks. One early target is Australian thermal coal, and it will offload AU$½ bln in such shares. Although others will no doubt buy, it does signal that fossil-fuel capital will become much more costly, just at a time when demand and returns are under threat.The UST 10yr yield is now down to 1.83% retracing -1 bp overnight. Gold will start today lower again, down another -US$8 at US$1,543/oz.US oil prices are unchanged today now just under US$58.50/bbl and the Brent benchmark is at US$64.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is soft as well at 66.1 USc. On the cross rates we are lower at 95.8 AUc. Against the euro we have slipped to 59.4 euro cents. That puts our TWI-5 at 71.2.Meanwhile, bitcoin is sharply higher from this time yesterday at US$8,707, a rather remarkable +7.5% leap in just 24 hours. Bitcoin miners are approaching new reductions in supply.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.Get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz and subscribe to receive this podcast in your favourite podcast app - we're on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or subscribe on our website.Tell your friends and leave us a review - we welcome feedback.

Recording amidst the ever-breaking news of the Trump, Republican Administration's inevitable breakdown under the weight of all those crimes, Axel, Sahoni, & Sol talk public pressure versus intractable leadership, Tik-Tok: STOP USING IT, and the return of phrenology but all techy and AI-y this time so it's okay don't worry about it. Barking Point: Create your very own America: The Banksy! Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Hard Boiled" "Samba Isobel" "Shades of Spring" "Opportunity Walks" "Acid Jazz" "Modern Jazz Samba" "Jazz Brunch" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Theme Music: "Barking Point" by Solardog

Pee Pee Tapes Are Just Fun: The Return of Dave the RepublicanIt's the return of one of our favorite guests, Dave the Republican and we pepper him with questions and comments about the current Republican Administration. We play the game "I'm OK With That" with Dave to see what actions by the Trump administration is and isn't OK with Dave! The good thing about having guests is we got to put our homework off for a week, so we will back with our candidate review next week!

Pee Pee Tapes Are Just Fun: The Return of Dave the RepublicanIt's the return of one of our favorite guests, Dave the Republican and we pepper him with questions and comments about the current Republican Administration. We play the game "I'm OK With That" with Dave to see what actions by the Trump administration is and isn't OK with Dave! The good thing about having guests is we got to put our homework off for a week, so we will back with our candidate review next week!

Gary and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics.  Lyn is off this week doing some DIY.  We start with Good News!  There is now an FDA approved generic for the epi pen.  NYU is making medical school free to all students.  What will a “No Deal” Brexit mean to the UK’s National Health System?  What will the lack of cooperation and collaboration imply for fighting future pandemics?  There is a school district in Colorado that is holding classes only four days a week.  They repeatedly asked for tax increases to properly fund the school system.  The voters repeatedly denied them.  People will be scrambling for child care coverage among other things.  We consider the candidate in Florida with a fake degree.  Gary reviews a list of items and activities that millennials are “killing.”  We finish up reviewing some of the many editorials that were published in answer to the Boston Globe’s call about the repeated attacks this Republican Administration has launched on the media. Like listening to Peak Reality Check?  Why not support this podcast! https://www.patreon.com/DeirdreL #GoodNews #Brexit #4DaySchool #FakeDegrees #MillennialsKilling #EnemyPeople The post Peak Reality Check, August 17, 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events.  We start by discussing some records on the current Republican Administration.  Not sure these are records to be proud of — most days of vacation, most games of golf, least amount of bills signed.  We read the resignation letter from Elizabeth Holtzman from DHS.  We discuss the caging and deportation of migrants on our southern border.  Thousands of these families are still separated.  We discuss the recent summit.  In some good news, the case against the Trump hotel in DC is going forward regarding the violation of the emoluments clause.  We discuss Alaska’s new Anti-Corruption Act.  India factories are replacing their lights with LED bulbs.  This is leading to more energy efficiency for the companies and INCREASED production.  (Not to mention the benefits to the environment.)  We discuss the consequences of the tax cuts to workers, real wages have actually gone down 1.8% since the tax cut passed.  Even though wages may have gone up, the purchasing power of the average worker has gone down.  We discuss local control v. state control.  In a few states, the state government has passed a law stating that local municipalities cannot raise the minimum wage above the state wage.  This has led to pay cuts for residents of St. Louis, Missouri.  The most recent case was the state of Alabama repealing Birmingham’s minimum wage increase.  The state of Oklahoma has had this restriction for a few years.  We discuss the truth behind unemployment numbers and wages.  Wages have remained stagnant or in some cases decreased.  If employment was as robust as numbers claim, wages would be going up.  They aren’t going up.  Is a recession coming?  There are some signs of this, not the least of which is low birth rate.  In another bit of good news, Disney Land workers have gotten raises, promises of future raises and other concessions.  We finish with a discussion on CEO wages.  It used to be that CEO’s made about 30 times what a median worker made.  Now, it can be 1,000 times or more.  Do we need a maximum wage? Like what you hear on Peak Reality Check?  Want to help support this podcast?  Visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DeirdreL #TrumpRecords #DHSResignation #ICE #AlaskaAntiCorruptAct #IndiaLED #TaxCutWages #Localv.State #EmploymentWages #Recession #DisneyWorkers #CEOPay The post Peak Reality Check, July 27, 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Gary and Dee discuss current events and politics.  Lyn is on vacation this week.  We start with Good News!  The Sinclair-Tribune merger is on hold.  In Philadelphia, Christian adoption agencies don’t have a license to discriminate; and, in Delaware, reproductive rights are protected.  We discuss some of the events of Trump’s latest trip abroad.  What exactly did Trump agree to in the private meeting with Putin?  Putin seems to think we’ll be handing over a former US Ambassador and a British citizen (Browder.)  NY AG Underwood is investigating the Trump Foundation.  We discuss the lack of election security.  Of the millions set aside to protect the 2018 election, none has been spent.  It’s almost as if the Republican Administration wants it to get hacked.  There was a new executive order signed this week that let dark money to 501 (C) 4 organizations go without monitoring.  Could it be because of all the money that the Russians gave to the NRA?  We discuss the new rule that was supposed to make Association Health Plans more attractive.  It’s actually having the opposite effect.  Where is that military parade money coming from?  It’s coming from abandoning our ally, South Korea.  We discuss the Puerto Rico death toll.  Starting with Hurricane Irma and continuing through Maria and today, more people have died in Puerto Rico from the 2017 Hurricane season than died in the 9/11/2001 attacks.  We finish with a discussion on the suicide rates of interns.   Suicide rates are up in male interns. For a look at some of the best signs in the London protests: https://www.thecut.com/2018/07/best-signs-london-trump-protest.html #GoodNews #TrumpAbroad #NYv.Trump #Election2018 #DarkerMoney #AssnHealthPlans #MilitaryParade #PuertoRico #InternSuicides Do you enjoy listening to Peak Reality Check?  Would you like to help support this podcast?  Visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DeirdreL The post Peak Reality Check, July 20, 2018 appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

The Inauguration of the 19th President was but three days away. The problem was that though the election had been held four month prior, there was little telling who that would have been. New York Governor Samuel Tilden had won the popular vote by over 280,000, he had a clear majority of 50.9% to Ohio Governor Rutherford B. Hayes 47.9%. What’s more is he had to believe that he had edged out his Republican opponent in the Electoral College. He had taken 184 seats, one shy of the majority he needed to be sworn in, compared to Haye’s 165. With 19 out of the 20 electors in question being from the South, Tilden had to believe that he could manage to pick up 1 state before his opponent in that bitterly fought race would take all 20. After all, even if Hayes did take those three states, which seemed unlikely, Oregon Governor LaFayette Grover had given him the vote he needed when he replaced a Republican Elector John Watts with Democrat C.A. Cronin. The truth was that the Democrats had every right to believe that they would win the election. Having had been in political exile since earliest of days of the Civil War, the Panic of 1873 had given them their opening. The next year they would make significant gains in the Senate, but more importantly, for the first time since 1860 they would take the House. By 1876 corruption, scandal and a lagging economy so plagued the Republican Party that many in the party feared that President Ulysses S. Grant would run for a third term, and there was nothing they could do about it. Though the legendary General, having seen his once golden reputation now tarnished by the political arena, would step down, the emergence of the virtually unknown Rutherford B. Hayes as the conventions dark horse, had all but handed the election to Tilden. Had not the charismatic Senator James G. Blaine of Maine not been embroiled in scandal they might have stood a chance. Instead they were straddled with a compromise on the 7th ballot as the Governor who placed 5th on the first two ballots became their candidate. Even as the election turned dirty, even as his opponents tried to tar him as briber, thief and drunken syphilitic Tilden was the man who had gone against the political machine. He was the great reformer who had sent Boss Bill Tweed to prison. No amount of “Waving the Bloody Shirt” was going to distract from the fact that Tilden was the only man to clean up the mess of the previous Republican Administration. Though there was allegations of fraud and intimidation, with South Carolina, for example, reporting 101% voter turnout of all eligible voters while African-American votes more likely to be Republican than Democrat were suppressed, it was a bump in the road. He had little doubt that the newly appointed 15 Member Election Commission, selected by Congress to resolve the issue when the College could not name a clear winner, would undoubtedly give him the final legitimacy he needed. It would take until March 2nd, 1877 but finally it had been decided by the 8 Republicans and 7 Democrats who comprised the Commission. Though Associate Justice Joseph P. Bradley, a Republican, had indicated that he would vote to award Florida to Tilden the night before, the end vote would be right along party lines, and, without a majority of both the House and Senate, it was finalized. As he travelled to Washington by train, Rutherford B. Hayes was informed that he had secured the 20 electoral seats necessary to defeat Governor Tilden by a single vote in the College. By the narrowest of majorities, the election had been decided with Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, and that third vote from Oregon going to Hayes to give him a single seat edge over the more popular Tilden. For the first time in history the nation would have a President who lost the popular vote but won the Electoral College. The Democrat controlled House would filibuster to prevent the results from becoming official, knowing that it needed to be finalized by the 4th or interregnum would occur as the normal functions of government would be suspended. It would take the compromise of 1877 to eventually resolve the issue, with Hayes agreeing to appoint a Democrat as the Post-Master General, and to remove all Federal Troops from Government Buildings in Louisiana, Florida and South Carolina, ending Reconstruction. Though Republicans would celebrate, with papers like the New York Times declaring, “Indeed, some of them go so far as to say that no matter what may come, the country is well rid of the pretender Tilden. For that person no one has a good word.” many Democrats would not, dubbing Hayes as “His Fraudulency” and “The Usurper”. In many senses he would never be their President. Four years later he would not subject himself to another election, reaffirming his commitment to a single term as he stepped aside for James Garfield. Tilden would go to the grave in 1886 believing he had been robbed what was rightfully his by the “Boss Thief”, declaring, “ I can retire to public life with the consciousness that I shall receive from posterity the credit of having been elected to the highest position in the gift of the people without any of the cares and responsibilities of the office.”

Last night's debate in Iowa produced fireworks between Republican presidential contenders. What did it reveal about a Republican Administration if one of these candidates defeats Barack Obama?

This Podcast looks at the major policy failures of the Republican Administration in the period 2001-2005 and the issues that need to be addressed in future.

This Podcast looks at the major policy failures of the Republican Administration in the period 2001-2005 and the issues that need to be addressed in future.