# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=166 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 167 --- ## [Harley moving some production outside of US due to EU tariffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harley-moving-some-production-outside-of-us-due-to-eu-tariffs/816698)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harley-moving-some-production-outside-of-us-due-to-eu-tariffs/816698 "2018-06-27T21:09:01Z")
Their tariffs on US made bikes sold in EU went from 6% to 31%. --- ## [I fear for Colorado Republican Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fear-for-colorado-republican-party/816474)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fear-for-colorado-republican-party/816474 "2018-06-27T20:21:54Z")
My State Assemblyman is Republican. Reading his positions is a summary of How Right can the Right Wing Get? and how the Bible (not the Constitution) should run this country but this one really stood out to me. Ummm . … --- ## [Lots of people are running against Pelosi. Who (if anyone) replaces her?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lots-of-people-are-running-against-pelosi-who-if-anyone-replaces-her/810824)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lots-of-people-are-running-against-pelosi-who-if-anyone-replaces-her/810824 "2018-06-27T19:58:14Z")
IMHO, the whole anti-Pelosi boomlet in the Democratic Party is a bad case of Dems internalizing GOP demonization of one of their own. Be that as it may, though, the boomlet is there. But it seems to lack an alternative… --- ## [The Fair Representation Act](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fair-representation-act/816403)
**Author:** [@Bassman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bassman)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fair-representation-act/816403 "2018-06-27T16:39:53Z")
I want to talk about HR 3057- the Fair Representation Act, which has been introduced in the Congress by Congressman Don Beyer of Virginia. This proposal would end the current system of members of the House of Representat… --- ## [Now with more Russian hacking (leaked NSA document)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-with-more-russian-hacking-leaked-nsa-document/788220)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-with-more-russian-hacking-leaked-nsa-document/788220 "2018-06-27T03:01:03Z")
Here’s the story and this seems to be the leaker Doesn’t seem to allow for vote changing, but could affect rolls. As best as I could tell, anyway. --- ## [Michael Grimm (R-NY, convict) wants his job back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-grimm-r-ny-convict-wants-his-job-back/815359)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-grimm-r-ny-convict-wants-his-job-back/815359 "2018-06-27T01:20:56Z")
Some of y’all prolly remember Michael Grimm from back in 2014 when he threatened a reporter with “I’ll break you in half” and also threatened to throw him off the balcony. Fewer might remember that he went to jail for 8… --- ## ["Except in cases of impeachment"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/except-in-cases-of-impeachment/816333)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/except-in-cases-of-impeachment/816333 "2018-06-26T23:46:32Z")
The President’s pardon power, as laid out in Article 2, Section 2, reads: Has there been any jurisprudence on just exactly what constitutes “in cases of impeachment”, or failing that, any informed legal speculation? T… --- ## [Illinois governor race 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-governor-race-2018/806006)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-governor-race-2018/806006 "2018-06-25T21:47:32Z")
This should be quite an interesting race. In 2014, Republican Bruce Rauner won against the unpopular Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn who had been damaged by an unpopular tax increase. Rauner used his popular (and Democrat… --- ## [Kate Arrington (R-SC) severly injured in a fatal MVA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-arrington-r-sc-severly-injured-in-a-fatal-mva/816620)
**Author:** [@Ionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ionizer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-arrington-r-sc-severly-injured-in-a-fatal-mva/816620 "2018-06-25T21:37:59Z")
First, I loathe pretty much anyone that Trump endorses. However, this is bad no matter what my feelings are. Apparently, she was in a vehicle that struck/was struck by another in a head-on collision last night. One de… --- ## [Dems generic ballot lead almost gone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-generic-ballot-lead-almost-gone/813874)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-generic-ballot-lead-almost-gone/813874 "2018-06-24T20:00:48Z")
Down to 3 points from 16 points a few months back. https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/09/politics/cnn-poll-generic-ballot-narrows/index.html If this keeps up the blue wave may be much smaller than predicted. --- ## [DNC closes ranks: new rule excludes interlopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnc-closes-ranks-new-rule-excludes-interlopers/815846)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dnc-closes-ranks-new-rule-excludes-interlopers/815846 "2018-06-23T20:27:55Z")
The Democratic National Committee has enacted a rule that will require Presidential candidates to swear and affirm allegiance to the party. Because, you know, Bernie cost them the last election. I see a few problems wit… --- ## [Here's how the Republicans stay in power](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-how-the-republicans-stay-in-power/815958)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-how-the-republicans-stay-in-power/815958 "2018-06-23T17:17:46Z")
“Supreme Court Upholds Ohio’s Purge of Voting Rolls” My emphasis. My emphasis. Gee, the purpose of the voting process is to find out what candidates the voters want in office?? Nah. That idea will never catch on. Th… --- ## [Funny short story about running for city council](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-short-story-about-running-for-city-council/816588)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-short-story-about-running-for-city-council/816588 "2018-06-23T13:33:49Z")
By science fiction author John Scalzi, about a human running in a majority-alien district: An Election: A Short Story Presented by Subterranean Press | Whatever Enjoy! --- ## [NZ PM preggers! Any political ramifications/repercussions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nz-pm-preggers-any-political-ramifications-repercussions/806939)
**Author:** [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nz-pm-preggers-any-political-ramifications-repercussions/806939 "2018-06-23T12:08:29Z")
So, looks like New Zealand’s new Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will become the first modern head of state to give birth while in office,\* later this year. My NZ colleagues seem pleased as punch about this. And one coul… --- ## [Families separated at the Border - effects upon the Midterms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/families-separated-at-the-border-effects-upon-the-midterms/816396)
**Author:** [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/families-separated-at-the-border-effects-upon-the-midterms/816396 "2018-06-22T18:30:37Z")
This article in CNN suggests Republicans may be scrambling, fearful that the policy and it’s optics might cost them dearly, at least in the House? While it plays to Trump’s base, it polls very poorly with Ds and Independ… --- ## [Hillary Clinton is responsible for the 'Obama is a Muslim' smear.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-clinton-is-responsible-for-the-obama-is-a-muslim-smear/815947)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-clinton-is-responsible-for-the-obama-is-a-muslim-smear/815947 "2018-06-21T22:00:48Z")
No one has come forward to state who actually started this smear campaign but the evidence is overwhelming that it originated in the Clinton campaign in 2007, and the counter-evidence is non-existent. I first heard of t… --- ## [Charges filed against Jeff Sessions \[from United Methodist Church\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charges-filed-against-jeff-sessions-from-united-methodist-church/816345)
**Author:** [@senoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/senoy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charges-filed-against-jeff-sessions-from-united-methodist-church/816345 "2018-06-20T16:10:13Z")
Ok, not US judicial system charges, but charges nonetheless, 600 clergy and laity have brought charges against Sessions for violating United Methodist doctrine. http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/church-charges-brought-a… --- ## [Likely political impact of tit for tat tariffs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likely-political-impact-of-tit-for-tat-tariffs/815799)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likely-political-impact-of-tit-for-tat-tariffs/815799 "2018-06-20T01:33:23Z")
Long term economic large scale impact is a different discussion but those impacts will could take a while to hit. Sure across the board American consumers will fairly immediately pay more for a variety of imported produ… --- ## [Minnesota Senate candidate "Dumpster fire ad"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-senate-candidate-dumpster-fire-ad/816352)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-senate-candidate-dumpster-fire-ad/816352 "2018-06-20T01:04:34Z")
Democrat Richard Painter literally shows a dumpster fire in his ad. --- ## [ACA/Obamacare repeal in 2018 - A winning issue for Republicans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aca-obamacare-repeal-in-2018-a-winning-issue-for-republicans/813509)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aca-obamacare-repeal-in-2018-a-winning-issue-for-republicans/813509 "2018-06-19T14:11:28Z")
There was recently an article in the Washington Examiner about how ACA repeal may be on the agenda for 2018. If you haven’t read the article, here is a brief rundown: \[ul\] \[li\]The effort is apparently being spearheade… --- ## [My 30-minute one-on-one discussion with US Congressman Joaquin Castro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-30-minute-one-on-one-discussion-with-us-congressman-joaquin-castro/815654)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-30-minute-one-on-one-discussion-with-us-congressman-joaquin-castro/815654 "2018-06-18T22:35:13Z")
(Given this is the de facto political news forum, I felt this more appropriate here than in MSIPSM’s, where many would likely miss it.) Many times in doing Lyft/Uber, I work late Friday and Saturdays, picking up inebria… --- ## [D'Souza- Life After Conviction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dsouza-life-after-conviction/719433)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dsouza-life-after-conviction/719433 "2018-06-18T21:14:54Z")
Great article- I almost felt sorry for D’Souza for a minute there. So, he was compelled to provide the illegal campaign donations the ‘easy way,’ (by having friends and colleagues donate and reimbursing them) and in t… --- ## [Trump attacking Amazon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-attacking-amazon/811583)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-attacking-amazon/811583 "2018-06-17T22:08:10Z")
as usual he gets the facts wrong. I thought he was all for capitalism? --- ## [If Democrats decide to pivot from Trump and run on an economic message, they’re doomed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-democrats-decide-to-pivot-from-trump-and-run-on-an-economic-message-they-re-doomed/814992)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-democrats-decide-to-pivot-from-trump-and-run-on-an-economic-message-they-re-doomed/814992 "2018-06-17T15:44:50Z")
Andy Puzder: If Democrats decide to pivot from Trump and run on an economic message, they’re doomed --- ## [New York AG suing Trump , his foundation and his kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-ag-suing-trump-his-foundation-and-his-kids/816094)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-ag-suing-trump-his-foundation-and-his-kids/816094 "2018-06-17T12:35:36Z")
Cheeto has already tweeted that he is not settling this. --- ## [Trump's 2020 re-election campaign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-2020-re-election-campaign/816168)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-2020-re-election-campaign/816168 "2018-06-15T19:40:51Z")
I know; I know: the 2020 election is still more than 2 years away. But Mr. Obama met with potential candidates last week, and Trump is also active. Specifically, right now he’s active with the same people who ran Cambr… --- ## [Was the FBI out to stop Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-fbi-out-to-stop-trump/816145)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-fbi-out-to-stop-trump/816145 "2018-06-15T15:31:31Z")
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/15/trump-inspector-general-report-response-648961 --- ## [Trump's first 500 days, a list of accomplishments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-first-500-days-a-list-of-accomplishments/816039)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-first-500-days-a-list-of-accomplishments/816039 "2018-06-13T18:46:11Z")
I won’t bore anyone with how well the economy is doing… A summary of what Trump has acted on: \[deleted\] --- ## [Wisconsin GOP tries to forestall special elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-gop-tries-to-forestall-special-elections/811118)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-gop-tries-to-forestall-special-elections/811118 "2018-06-13T10:55:32Z")
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article. As I understand the situation, two Republican state lawmakers resigned to join Gov. Scott Walker’s administration this past December. The Governor did not call special elections to fi… --- ## [Trump planning a bunch of pardons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-planning-a-bunch-of-pardons/815547)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-planning-a-bunch-of-pardons/815547 "2018-06-13T04:01:20Z")
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