Biden’s historic presidency continues. You can read a summary of his achievements on the Friday Action page—Biden. Read about current actions below.
PAUL’S HIGHLIGHTS
Paul saw no Trump signs driving through Florida this week, despite anticipating a dreaded political overload, and unlike a proliferation in past years. Instead, he saw this: “Proud To Be Woke.”
Yet another poll shows young voters overwhelmingly support Biden. Check out the Economist/YouGov poll, December 16-18th. The Hill
OTHER GOOD POLITICAL NEWS
Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns Republican gerrymandered maps and gives Democrats a chance to break the state supermajority. Factions threatening to impeach the new liberal justice threw in the towel. CBS News
Republicans are likely to lose control of the House in 2024—a GOP strategist predicts. They cite the redrawing of New York districts. (Plus, this was determined before the Wisconsin ruling. See above.) Newsweek
Democrats have a record amount of cash on hand, the most they’ve ever had coming into an election year. The Hill
House impeachment vote boosts Biden campaign fundraising. Kamala Harris’ email, attacking House Republicans for the “ridiculous” impeachment inquiry, is her top-performing pitch. CNBC
Florida Republicans are advocating for abortion protections. Many conservative voters are joining liberals, signing a petition in support of a state constitutional amendment to enshrine the right to abortion. The New Republic
DEFEATING TRUMP
The Giuliani verdict of $148M in damages to election workers shows the power of Jack Smith’s case in the upcoming January 6th trial, as well as vindication for his witnesses, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Newsweek
The Colorado Supreme Court holds Trump responsible for the January 6th riot. 54% of Americans agree with kicking him off the Colorado ballot. Whether he will be on that ballot or not needs to be resolved by The Supreme Court, but he was found, for the first time, to have engaged in insurrection. AP News, Mediaite
WHAT ELSE IS GOING RIGHT?
PRICES HAVE FALLEN FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2020. American income is up by 3.7 percent this year after inflation adjustments. Prices are down on gasoline, milk, toys, appliances, electronics, car rentals, and airline fares. The White House, The Wall Street Journal
Americans are signing up for Obamacare in record numbers, a 33% increase—750,000 on one particular day. The New York Times
The EPA has moved further and faster this year than ever before, tackling methane release, power plant standards, lead and copper in drinking water, Superfund site cleanups, and other measures. EPA.gov
Biden grants sweeping federal pardons for marijuana. He states that no American should be sent to prison for solely using or possessing marijuana, and he continues to fight to address current and previous wrongs. USA Today
AND FINALLY
Tuberville releases his hold on the last top-tier military appointments. NPR