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1/There's no version of our democracy that would allow the President to make up fake emergencies to capriciously slap tariffs against our closest allies, most imp trading partners. It's an outrageous abuse of power, and Congress must step in. My latest: ndn.org/blog/2019/05/t…
2/The tariff fiasco is also a reminder why impeachment is inevitable - there is danger and cost to allowing Trump to stay in office. He is doing things which are materially harming our economy, national interests. Another 18 months of his Presidency could lasting harm to US.
3/When Trump attacked the ACA people rallied behind it, making it much more popular. Evidence same is happening to liberal global order here in US, Europe. Liberals gained most ground in Europe/UK, pro-trade sentiment soaring here w/Dems.
4/New realities, new threats changing center-left electorates in US, Europe. Very real threats of climate change, illiberalism/Trumpism/Putinism strengthening Liberals, Greens on both sides of the Atlantic. New politics emerging. ndn.org/blog/2019/05/k…
5/Dem voters now, as in 2018, appear to looking for serious experienced people to lead them in a time of crisis and danger. Warren, the leader with a plan, and former VP, Biden, seem to be benefiting most from this current dynamic. Buttigieg too, but to lesser degree.
6/Lots of competing dynamics in Dem primary today but do not overlook how much voters are looking for people of gravity and experience to lead them now. Was how Dems won the House back in 2018, and that dynamic still seems central among Dem voters today.
