Biden’s historic presidency continues. You can read a summary of his achievements on the FridayAction page dedicated to his accomplishments. Click here.
THE POLLS (TO WHICH WE’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE PAYING ATTENTION)
Among young voters most likely to vote, Biden leads Trump by 24 points. Polls are not reliable this far out, we remind ourselves, but this week, the Harvard Youth Poll for Fall 2023, a gold-standard, is depthful and nuanced; the bottom line is heartening. Harvard Institute of Politics. And contradicting recent New York Times polls, Jennifer Rubin shows us different ways to look at various spins. The Washington Post.
ABOUT DEFEATING TRUMP
The argument to keep Trump off the 2024 ballot is strong, and advances in Colorado’s Supreme Court. Deadline for a decision is January 5, The Gazette.
Trump’s arguments for presidential Immunity and double jeopardy are struck down in clear, impactful rulings by Judge Chutkan. American presidents cannot commit crimes undercover of their office. Vice
Trump fake electors admit that Biden won the 2020 election. For the first time, pro-Trump electors revoke their false filings. NBC News, Washington Post. Lawsuits continue in Nevada, AP News, Georgia, and Michigan. Forbes
Don’t forget: Mark Meadow’s immunity witness for the prosecution is coming. Chris Christie reminds us that Meadows’ insider testimony will be strong for Trump’s conviction in the January 6th trial. The Hill
FURTHERMORE
Liz Cheney mounts a conservative, Republican rally around the Constitution and rule of law, and against MAGA and Trump. In her book, Oath and Honor, out this week, she amplifies the dangers and criminality of Trump. She warns that a vote for Trump “may mean the last election that you ever get to vote in.” Today, The Guardian
Taylor Swift and Liz Cheney are an unlikely pairing at work to save American Democracy. Read Dan Rather and Elliot Kirshner, writing for Steady
DEMOCRATS MAKING OUR LIVES BETTER
The Biden administration asserts power to seize drug patents of certain costly medications. This is a push to slash high drug prices and promote more competition. CNBC
Democrats propose laws banning hedge funds from speculation in single-family homes, which is driving sky-rocketing costs of home ownership. Have we learned nothing? This is a bicameral effort. Go, Democrats! Truthout, The New York Times
Biden wants to give 500,000 Americans money to buy homes, an effort to reduce housing costs, increase the supply of affordable homes and mitigate the rising expense of paying for a house. Newsweek