bipartisanreport--2020-03-23--Rand Paul Defends Exposing Fellow Senators To COVID-19

On Sunday , Sen. Rand Paul ( R-Ky. ) tested positive for Coronavirus , making him the first U.S .
Senator to officially contract the disease .
While awaiting his test results , he continued on with his ordinary routine , including using the Capitol gym , where he obviously could have exposed each and every one of his colleagues around him to the disease , which has claimed almost 500 American lives and counting .
Although he had enough concern to seek testing in the first place , Paul is now insisting that he did nothing wrong when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results .
In fact , he implies , he should be lauded for his weekend behavior , since he got tested in the first place , despite no symptoms .
Issues with access to testing have emerged around the country , with frequent apparent rations of supplies .
Tests for those with symptoms and other specific suggestions of Coronavirus infection have been prioritized .
Paul says that he got tested in light of concern about the combo of his damaged lung — Coronavirus is a respiratory infection — and his frequent travel as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has yet to implement a voting mechanism that members can use without being present in the chamber .
‘ For those who want to criticize me for lack of quarantine , realize that if the rules on testing had been followed to a tee , I would never have been tested and would still be walking around the halls of the Capitol .
The current guidelines would not have called for me to get tested nor quarantined .
It was my extra precaution , out of concern for my damaged lung , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on Monday that he had yet to develop any symptoms of the disease .
It ’ s unclear where he may have contracted it from .
He used the opportunity of the spotlight to call for a strengthened testing regimen , commenting : Well , Americans aren ’ t going to be standing together for awhile — federal guidelines continue to insist upon social distancing , which entails people avoiding social gatherings in pretty much any context in an effort to stem the spread of the disease .
Some dismal projections have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gavin Newsom ( D ) cited that suggested as many as 56 percent of Californians could eventually contract the Coronavirus .
Similar figures have been cited for other locales , like the especially hard-hit New York .
Almost 100 people have died from the Coronavirus in New York City alone as of Monday afternoon .
Ironically , President Donald Trump himself has actually been expressing tacit support for Paul ’ s idea that he wasn ’ t wrong for continuing his social interactions while awaiting test results .
Trump blasted out an all-caps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ CURE CAN ’ T BE WORSE THAN THE DISEASE.
” He said that , it seems , with protecting the economy in mind — even at the expense of American lives that could be saved if Trump and his cronies let up with their big business priorities just for a moment .

On Sunday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) tested positive for Coronavirus, making him the first U.S. Senator to officially contract the disease. While awaiting his test results, he continued on with his ordinary routine, including using the Capitol gym, where he obviously could have exposed each and every one of his colleagues around him to the disease, which has claimed almost 500 American lives and counting. Although he had enough concern to seek testing in the first place, Paul is now insisting that he did nothing wrong when he continued to utilize Capitol facilities while awaiting results. In fact, he implies, he should be lauded for his weekend behavior, since he got tested in the first place, despite no symptoms.
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel on Sen. Rand Paul testing positive for coronavirus: "What I'm really upset about is he's a physician, and he ought to know best in the whole Senate … he went out and he literally spread it. "https://t.co/93puCOjGL8 — MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 23, 2020
Issues with access to testing have emerged around the country, with frequent apparent rations of supplies. Tests for those with symptoms and other specific suggestions of Coronavirus infection have been prioritized. Paul says that he got tested in light of concern about the combo of his damaged lung — Coronavirus is a respiratory infection — and his frequent travel as part of his official duties. Congress has yet to implement a voting mechanism that members can use without being present in the chamber.
Paul says:
‘For those who want to criticize me for lack of quarantine, realize that if the rules on testing had been followed to a tee, I would never have been tested and would still be walking around the halls of the Capitol. The current guidelines would not have called for me to get tested nor quarantined. It was my extra precaution, out of concern for my damaged lung, that led me to get tested.’
NEW: Sen. Rand Paul, who tested positive for COVID-19 but was asymptomatic, calls for “more testing immediately, even among those without symptoms.” https://t.co/Om9m1SZwry pic.twitter.com/ArUJOolAiY — ABC News (@ABC) March 23, 2020
Paul said on Monday that he had yet to develop any symptoms of the disease. It’s unclear where he may have contracted it from.
He used the opportunity of the spotlight to call for a strengthened testing regimen, commenting:
‘The broader the testing and the less finger-pointing we have, the better. America is strong. We are a resilient people, but we’re stronger when we stand together.’
Well, Americans aren’t going to be standing together for awhile — federal guidelines continue to insist upon social distancing, which entails people avoiding social gatherings in pretty much any context in an effort to stem the spread of the disease.
Some dismal projections have emerged, including one that California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) cited that suggested as many as 56 percent of Californians could eventually contract the Coronavirus. Similar figures have been cited for other locales, like the especially hard-hit New York. Almost 100 people have died from the Coronavirus in New York City alone as of Monday afternoon.
Ironically, President Donald Trump himself has actually been expressing tacit support for Paul’s idea that he wasn’t wrong for continuing his social interactions while awaiting test results. Trump blasted out an all-caps Twitter message late Sunday night that the “CURE CAN’T BE WORSE THAN THE DISEASE.” He said that, it seems, with protecting the economy in mind — even at the expense of American lives that could be saved if Trump and his cronies let up with their big business priorities just for a moment.
KUDLOW teases that Trump will try to send people back to work next week: "We can't shut in the economy… POTUS is right: The cure can't be worse than the disease, & we're gonna have to make some difficult trade-offs… I spoke w/ POTUS about this very subject late last evening." pic.twitter.com/OV02aLFGxh — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 23, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-03-23--Trump Goes On 27-Tweet Spree To Distract From COVID-19

President Donald Trump largely continues to refuse to acknowledge any issue with his administration ’ s response to the Coronavirus outbreak , even as stories of desperately low medical supplies and other issues pile up .
This Monday morning , he went so far that he proudly touted some tweet in which the author claimed that they ’ d build a statue of Trump after the Coronavirus economic crisis passes .
This nonsense is the apparent wavelength that Trump is operating on .
He ’ s working with the people who want to build statues of him in mind — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Twitter post saying that if Trump “ saves us from the Depression everyone else was leading us into by reversing the country ’ s course on this , ” the author was going to build a Trump statue , the president commented : Imagine if Barack Obama had ever seemed on board with the idea of a supporter building a statue of him in their front yard .
Imagine the right-wing wails about creeping authoritarianism that would have ensued .
But now that it ’ s their guy , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Trump also addressed the upcoming Olympics , insisting that final decisions would be left up to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe , whose country is slated to host the games .
He also retweeted a bunch of messages arrogantly insisting that people should simply be left to their own devices after not even a couple of more weeks rather than keep social distancing demands in place .
A priority for these people , including Trump , apparently , is protecting the economy , but there are lives at stake .
To be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country have insisted that the virus won ’ t magically disappear in 14 days .
The point is to keep people apart so it can stop spreading and stop killing people .
An economy can recover .
Dead people can ’ t come back to life .
Check out more from the president .
Including those below , he ’ d posted at least 27 tweets and retweets before 10 A.M. on the East Coast .

President Donald Trump largely continues to refuse to acknowledge any issue with his administration’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak, even as stories of desperately low medical supplies and other issues pile up. This Monday morning, he went so far that he proudly touted some tweet in which the author claimed that they’d build a statue of Trump after the Coronavirus economic crisis passes. This nonsense is the apparent wavelength that Trump is operating on. He’s working with the people who want to build statues of him in mind — which is outrageous.
In response to a Twitter post saying that if Trump “saves us from the Depression everyone else was leading us into by reversing the country’s course on this,” the author was going to build a Trump statue, the president commented:
‘Robert, we will end up stronger than ever before. Thank you!’
Robert, we will end up stronger than ever before. Thank you! https://t.co/4UfMaCmkg5 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 23, 2020
Imagine if Barack Obama had ever seemed on board with the idea of a supporter building a statue of him in their front yard. Imagine the right-wing wails about creeping authoritarianism that would have ensued. But now that it’s their guy, it’s fine, apparently.
This Monday morning, Trump also addressed the upcoming Olympics, insisting that final decisions would be left up to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose country is slated to host the games.
We will be guided by the wishes of Prime Minister Abe of Japan, a great friend of the United States and a man who has done a magnificent job on the Olympic Venue, as to attending the Olympic Games in Japan. He will make the proper decision! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 23, 2020
He also retweeted a bunch of messages arrogantly insisting that people should simply be left to their own devices after not even a couple of more weeks rather than keep social distancing demands in place. A priority for these people, including Trump, apparently, is protecting the economy, but there are lives at stake. To be clear, public health experts around the country have insisted that the virus won’t magically disappear in 14 days. The point is to keep people apart so it can stop spreading and stop killing people. An economy can recover. Dead people can’t come back to life.
Check out more from the president. Including those below, he’d posted at least 27 tweets and retweets before 10 A.M. on the East Coast.
They should take a SERIOUS LOOK at this… 👇🏻https://t.co/WMIg9TInLS — Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) March 23, 2020
We are in the middle of an international pandemic and the Democrats’ lead candidate has literally disappeared from the face of the earth. Is this a preview of how he would lead. It’s truly terrifying. “Joe!” #WhereIsJoeBiden #JoeBiden #WuhanCoronaVirus pic.twitter.com/eROCFrXdZ0 — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) March 23, 2020
President Trump and NY Governor Cuomo are demonstrating to the nation how to work together–and leave the politics aside. BOTH leaders are putting their citizens ahead of their political interests. Congress should take note. — thebradfordfile™ (@thebradfordfile) March 22, 2020
ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. It's never been more clear… https://t.co/wZ7mS5eAwt — thebradfordfile™ (@thebradfordfile) March 23, 2020
STRONG & UNITED, WE WILL PREVAIL! GOD BLESS THE USA!!pic.twitter.com/T6UCyaPRIy — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 23, 2020
Check out Twitter’s response below.


bipartisanreport--2020-03-24--Bernie Nabs Win In Latest Democratic Primary

The 2020 Democratic presidential primary has been continuing in the midst of the ongoing global Coronavirus outbreak .
On Monday , Democrats Abroad — which is “ the official arm of the Democratic Party for Americans living overseas , ” CNN explains — announced that Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders had won the 2020 Democrats Abroad primary , in which he was also victorious in 2016 when he faced eventual nominee Hillary Clinton .
This time , he secured 57.9 percent of the vote to just 22.7 percent of the vote for former Vice President Joe Biden .
That translates into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Biden .
This time around , voters in 180 countries cast their ballots as part of the Democrats Abroad primary — that ’ s right , 180 .
The organization adds that turnout this year was the highest that it has ever been for the contest , which includes a full 15 percent jump from 2016 alone .
That mirrors the significant spike in Democratic turnout in other Democratic primaries this cycle , which suggests that Democrats are excited for the possibility of taking on Donald Trump in the general election .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , turnout almost doubled compared to 2016 .
In 2016 , about 780,000 votes were cast — this year , votes totaled over 1.3 million .
‘ Americans abroad are consistently a very blue voting bloc , and the turnout we ’ ve seen during the primary , as well as in voter turnout of general elections in 2016 and 2018 , reflect that .
Our voters believe in affordable healthcare and education , and a government that looks after its people — both those citizens at home and abroad.
’ Although Sanders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ count held by Joe Biden , his victory in the Democrats Abroad primary indicates how his ideas will persist .
And he ’ s been doing plenty of the work to show it — throughout recent days , as the Coronavirus pandemic has raged , he ’ s been holding live broadcasts in which he ’ s discussed the need to care for America ’ s workers in the wake of the virus ’ s rise .
His proposals that he ’ s unveiled include $ 2,000 monthly checks for Americans across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place for direct checks to Americans in the midst of the massive unemployment wrought by the Coronavirus ’ s economic upheaval , but their proposals have been smaller .
Sanders has also insisted that authorities “ must suspend rent and mortgage payments , evictions , and foreclosures across the country.
” ‘ The most important thing that anybody can do and that the progressive movement can do is to make sure that working people get the protection that they need… I ’ m going to use every tool that I have to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have complained about the Senate process , the chamber is controlled by a Republican majority , so any Democratic proposal has an uphill battle , not just those that Sanders has proposed .
Over the weekend , an initial vote to move forward on a Coronavirus relief funding package failed when Democrats refused to get on board with boosts for big business that were included at the apparent expense of working class people who are suffering .

The 2020 Democratic presidential primary has been continuing in the midst of the ongoing global Coronavirus outbreak. On Monday, Democrats Abroad — which is “the official arm of the Democratic Party for Americans living overseas,” CNN explains — announced that Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders had won the 2020 Democrats Abroad primary, in which he was also victorious in 2016 when he faced eventual nominee Hillary Clinton. This time, he secured 57.9 percent of the vote to just 22.7 percent of the vote for former Vice President Joe Biden. That translates into 9 convention delegates for Sanders and 4 for Biden.
This time around, voters in 180 countries cast their ballots as part of the Democrats Abroad primary — that’s right, 180. The organization adds that turnout this year was the highest that it has ever been for the contest, which includes a full 15 percent jump from 2016 alone. That mirrors the significant spike in Democratic turnout in other Democratic primaries this cycle, which suggests that Democrats are excited for the possibility of taking on Donald Trump in the general election. In Virginia alone, which Biden won, turnout almost doubled compared to 2016. In 2016, about 780,000 votes were cast — this year, votes totaled over 1.3 million.
It's outrageous that he had to wait 7 hours to vote. I parked right in front of my polling site, walked in and voted without waiting for even a second. And Virginia turnout was nearly double what it was in 2016. Making people wait is a strategy of corrupt and racist politicians. https://t.co/bIEb1zqw3d — Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) March 4, 2020
Amanda Mohar, the communications director for Democrats Abroad, shared:
‘Americans abroad are consistently a very blue voting bloc, and the turnout we’ve seen during the primary, as well as in voter turnout of general elections in 2016 and 2018, reflect that. Our voters believe in affordable healthcare and education, and a government that looks after its people — both those citizens at home and abroad.’
Although Sanders has been faced with a rising delegate count held by Joe Biden, his victory in the Democrats Abroad primary indicates how his ideas will persist. And he’s been doing plenty of the work to show it — throughout recent days, as the Coronavirus pandemic has raged, he’s been holding live broadcasts in which he’s discussed the need to care for America’s workers in the wake of the virus’s rise.
His proposals that he’s unveiled include $2,000 monthly checks for Americans across the board. Republicans have also acknowledged the place for direct checks to Americans in the midst of the massive unemployment wrought by the Coronavirus’s economic upheaval, but their proposals have been smaller. Sanders has also insisted that authorities “must suspend rent and mortgage payments, evictions, and foreclosures across the country.”
We must suspend rent and mortgage payments, evictions, and foreclosures across the country. We cannot abandon our people and allow families to be thrown out of their homes during a pandemic. https://t.co/TkAbdwz9ie — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 23, 2020
Sanders has commented:
‘The most important thing that anybody can do and that the progressive movement can do is to make sure that working people get the protection that they need… I’m going to use every tool that I have to make sure that that happened.’
“I'm going to use every tool that I have to make sure that that happened," he said, seeming to reference the campaign event, which was a livestream talking about coronavirus with his top surrogates — Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 23, 2020
Although some have complained about the Senate process, the chamber is controlled by a Republican majority, so any Democratic proposal has an uphill battle, not just those that Sanders has proposed. Over the weekend, an initial vote to move forward on a Coronavirus relief funding package failed when Democrats refused to get on board with boosts for big business that were included at the apparent expense of working class people who are suffering.
The President is no longer even pretending not to own and profit from his business. And he seems to be betting that people are so used to it that they won't blink at the ultimate conflict – the President orchestrating a taxpayer bailout of his businesses.https://t.co/HzKEDGcfmu — Noah Bookbinder (@NoahBookbinder) March 23, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-03-24--Trump Supporting University Reopens Amid Pandemic

While schools and school systems across the U.S. shut down in an attempt to stem the spread of the Coronavirus , which has already claimed the lives of what ’ s fast approaching 700 Americans , one school is bringing students back to its campus in large numbers after spring break .
Liberty University , which is in Lynchburg , Virginia , and is led by prominent Trump defender Jerry Falwell Jr. , has already welcomed some 1,900 students back after a break , the school revealed , and they ’ re apparently preparing for as many as 5,000 students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s around one-third of the school ’ s student body of around 14,000-15,000 .
The school-orchestrated return flies in the face of public health officials ’ demands in Virginia and across the country .
Just this week , Virginia Governor Ralph Northam ( D ) issued an order that “ bans gatherings of more than 10 people and goes into effect just before midnight on Tuesday , ” CNN explains , which joins a long list of similar actions by governors across the U.S. , including plenty of Republicans .
In Virginia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the rest of the school year , as has also happened elsewhere .
Do officials at Liberty University think public health demands don ’ t apply to them ?
In a statement explaining their decision , the school said that extending students ’ time away from campus could supposedly “ risk students having a longer time to become exposed to the virus ” — although bringing thousands back to all live on the same campus could spread the virus rapidly among the student population , if one of them happened to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 52,000 Americans already have ) .
The school also cited a concern to let students “ use the campus dining services that they paid for , ” but suggesting that access to a cafeteria is worth risking safety and lives is questionable at best .
Apparently , all classes will now be conducted online , but the dorms and other campus services will still be in use .
Lynchburg city manager Bonnie Svrcek has revealed that Falwell failed to be “ totally transparent ” with her and Tweedy .
He indicated that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instruction — and he failed to mention that thousands of students would come back to campus anyway , apparently .
Although reports have often tied susceptibility to the Coronavirus to elderly populations , everyone is , essentially , at risk , and there have been plenty of circulated stories about people nowhere near elderly who ’ ve succumbed to the virus and died .
The Liberty University mess is unfolding as Trump himself clamors for the economy to re-open and people to get back to work , even if that means spreading the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing measures were left in place .
If it does spread and large numbers of people get sick , the economy could largely grind to a halt anyway .

While schools and school systems across the U.S. shut down in an attempt to stem the spread of the Coronavirus, which has already claimed the lives of what’s fast approaching 700 Americans, one school is bringing students back to its campus in large numbers after spring break. Liberty University, which is in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is led by prominent Trump defender Jerry Falwell Jr., has already welcomed some 1,900 students back after a break, the school revealed, and they’re apparently preparing for as many as 5,000 students to flood back in. That’s around one-third of the school’s student body of around 14,000-15,000.
People pushing to reopen business: — Trump
— Republican lawmakers
— Conservative economists
— The WSJ editorial board
— Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein
— Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
— Larry Kudlow
— Liberty University
— Fox News hosts People saying not to do that:
— Doctors — Hamza Shaban (@hshaban) March 24, 2020
The school-orchestrated return flies in the face of public health officials’ demands in Virginia and across the country. Just this week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) issued an order that “bans gatherings of more than 10 people and goes into effect just before midnight on Tuesday,” CNN explains, which joins a long list of similar actions by governors across the U.S., including plenty of Republicans. In Virginia, all K-12 schools will also be closed for the rest of the school year, as has also happened elsewhere. Do officials at Liberty University think public health demands don’t apply to them?
14.4 percent of everyone in Lynchburg — about 12,000 people — is over the age of 65, if you want a sense of how many people Jerry Falwell Jr. is putting at risk. https://t.co/b1UisuEELk — b-boy bouiebaisse (@jbouie) March 24, 2020
In a statement explaining their decision, the school said that extending students’ time away from campus could supposedly “risk students having a longer time to become exposed to the virus” — although bringing thousands back to all live on the same campus could spread the virus rapidly among the student population, if one of them happened to have contracted the virus already (and over 52,000 Americans already have). The school also cited a concern to let students “use the campus dining services that they paid for,” but suggesting that access to a cafeteria is worth risking safety and lives is questionable at best. Apparently, all classes will now be conducted online, but the dorms and other campus services will still be in use.
We all know Jerry Falwell is not pro life. He will use god to convince others to get sick and die. If you are staff, faculty, or students at Liberty DO NOT GO until your safety and right to life is protected. https://t.co/cWQk9WdbEK — Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) March 24, 2020
Lynchburg Mayor Treney Tweedy commented:
‘I was very surprised and disappointed to later learn of President Falwell’s most recent decision to allow students back on campus. We are in the midst of a public health crisis. I am concerned for the students, faculty and employees at Liberty University, and I am also very concerned for the residents of the Lynchburg community.’
Lynchburg city manager Bonnie Svrcek has revealed that Falwell failed to be “totally transparent” with her and Tweedy. He indicated that the majority of classes would move to online instruction — and he failed to mention that thousands of students would come back to campus anyway, apparently.
“Many students, faculty, and staff have health conditions that would make #COVID-19 difficult to fight” AMEN Professor speaking truth to power! “I work for Liberty University. Jerry Falwell Jr. is taking an extreme path that threatens lives” https://t.co/ksRWl6RhKR — Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) March 24, 2020
Although reports have often tied susceptibility to the Coronavirus to elderly populations, everyone is, essentially, at risk, and there have been plenty of circulated stories about people nowhere near elderly who’ve succumbed to the virus and died.
The Liberty University mess is unfolding as Trump himself clamors for the economy to re-open and people to get back to work, even if that means spreading the Coronavirus further than it would go if social distancing measures were left in place. If it does spread and large numbers of people get sick, the economy could largely grind to a halt anyway.


bipartisanreport--2020-03-24--Hillary Clinton Mocks Trump Amid Coronavirus Failures

President Donald Trump has been floundering his way through the U.S. Coronavirus outbreak , and his “ advice ” is getting even more precarious .
This week , he ’ s begun harping on about the supposed need to reopen the economy no matter the carnage that may ensue from the essentially unfettered spread of the virus , and in so doing , he ’ s done a complete turnaround — not that long ago , he suggested social restrictions could last until July or August , but this Monday , he said that he ’ s not looking at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday , Hillary Clinton mocked Trump for his floundering .
An image circulated far and wide across the internet of Trump staring right at a solar eclipse , although rule of thumb number one — like , the message broadcast in endless public service announcements left and right across the entire country — is to not look right at an eclipse , because the harmful sun rays are still coming through even if the main disk is blocked out .
Meanwhile , in the present situation , at least one couple actually attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the usage of malaria medications to avoid the Coronavirus — and now one of them is dead and the other one is hospitalized in serious condition .
They used one of the medications that Trump mentioned , and they were seriously injured .
More broadly , Trump has failed to grasp the implications of his growing drumbeat to protect the economy above even the lives of Americans .
Shortly before her mocking tweet posted above , Clinton commented : Shortly before her own posts , Trump had again trumpeted his reopen the economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ will practice Social Distancing and all else , and Seniors will be watched over protectively & lovingly ” — but banking the lives of untold tens of thousands and who knows how many more on an honor system with the backing of serial liar Donald Trump is ludicrous .

President Donald Trump has been floundering his way through the U.S. Coronavirus outbreak, and his “advice” is getting even more precarious. This week, he’s begun harping on about the supposed need to reopen the economy no matter the carnage that may ensue from the essentially unfettered spread of the virus, and in so doing, he’s done a complete turnaround — not that long ago, he suggested social restrictions could last until July or August, but this Monday, he said that he’s not looking at a months-long timeframe. On Twitter this Tuesday, Hillary Clinton mocked Trump for his floundering.
.@KaitlanCollins: “You said it’s likely going to be weeks, not months, before you suggest easing these guidelines…Have any of the doctors on your team told you that’s the right path to pursue?” TRUMP: “If it were up to the doctors, they would say let’s keep it shut down.” pic.twitter.com/YLttKa2foX — CAP Action (@CAPAction) March 23, 2020
She shared:
‘Please do not take medical advice from a man who looked directly at a solar eclipse.’
Please do not take medical advice from a man who looked directly at a solar eclipse. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2020
An image circulated far and wide across the internet of Trump staring right at a solar eclipse, although rule of thumb number one — like, the message broadcast in endless public service announcements left and right across the entire country — is to not look right at an eclipse, because the harmful sun rays are still coming through even if the main disk is blocked out.
Meanwhile, in the present situation, at least one couple actually attempted to take Trump’s advice about the usage of malaria medications to avoid the Coronavirus — and now one of them is dead and the other one is hospitalized in serious condition. They used one of the medications that Trump mentioned, and they were seriously injured.
Woman in ICU: "Trump kept saying it was basically pretty much a cure."
NBC: "What would be your message to the American public?"
Woman: "Oh my God. Don't take anything. Don't believe anything. Don’t believe anything that the President says & his people…call your doctor." https://t.co/C8EiTQQ3r1 pic.twitter.com/UAOXBNsS4t — Vaughn Hillyard (@VaughnHillyard) March 24, 2020
More broadly, Trump has failed to grasp the implications of his growing drumbeat to protect the economy above even the lives of Americans. Shortly before her mocking tweet posted above, Clinton commented:
‘It’s incredible that this has to be said: Letting thousands of people needlessly suffer and die is wrong. It’s also not a recipe for rescuing the economy.’
It's incredible that this has to be said: Letting thousands of people needlessly suffer and die is wrong. It's also not a recipe for rescuing the economy. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2020
Shortly before her own posts, Trump had again trumpeted his reopen the economy proposal on Twitter, insisting that people “will practice Social Distancing and all else, and Seniors will be watched over protectively & lovingly” — but banking the lives of untold tens of thousands and who knows how many more on an honor system with the backing of serial liar Donald Trump is ludicrous.
Our people want to return to work. They will practice Social Distancing and all else, and Seniors will be watched over protectively & lovingly. We can do two things together. THE CURE CANNOT BE WORSE (by far) THAN THE PROBLEM! Congress MUST ACT NOW. We will come back strong! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 24, 2020
Check out Twitter’s response…


bipartisanreport--2020-03-24--Pelosi Slings Accusations At Mnuchin Over Slush Fund

Negotiations for an economic stimulus package in response to the upheaval wrought by attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus have dragged on for days at this point .
Over the weekend , figures involved trumpeted confidence — and then a key vote to advance the stimulus package in the Senate failed not once but twice .
This Tuesday during a phoned-in appearance on CNBC with host Jim Cramer , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) seemed to indicate that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had agreed to oversight of the usage of an included $ 500 billion fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derided as a favoritism-inducing slush fund , which was a “ big sticking point ” for Democrats , one reporter noted .
Pelosi explained that Democrats have been attempting to manage a stimulus package that takes into account the needs of those on all sides of the situation .
As she put it : ‘ I can say we ’ re all receptive to getting something done .
We all know that everybody doesn ’ t write their own bill , that it ’ s a series of compromises , and we think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side of workers… We ’ re actually talking to the employers… This isn ’ t a conversation with workers and not with the airlines or other industries , hospitality , parking , you name it , restaurants , you go down the list , discreetly trying to address their problem .
So it is not a one-sided conversation on our part .
However , things like a $ 500 billion slush fund was really insulting.
’ An initial proposal that Pelosi ’ s own side released did also feature “ $ 500 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses , ” Axios notes , but that proposed money was slated to get delivered with apparent oversight .
The Democratic plan also featured expansions for paid sick leave , family medical leave , and large sums to support hard-hit institutions like hospitals and public schools .
Now , as the plan stands at present , there will “ be an inspector general who has oversight over the $ 500 billion loan program to corporations , ” which is a significant win for the Democrats .
She also countered the narrative that delays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , she revealed , Republicans have been harping on against basic provisions like food purchase assistance for hard-hit families .
‘ Last night , I thought we were at a good place , and then they said , we ’ re not doing food stamps .
If they don ’ t do that , people are hungry , they don ’ t have food .
Now more than ever we need some of those kinds of initiatives .
And again , a formula that is specific to COVID-19.
’ While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to develop a stimulus package in response to the real needs of the American people , Trump has been tweeting — and tweeting and tweeting and tweeting .
He has insisted that the economy should perhaps be reopened to protect financial states no matter the carnage that may ensue if the Coronavirus is thereby allowed to spread unchecked .
With strict measures in place , almost 600 Americans have already died from the virus .

Negotiations for an economic stimulus package in response to the upheaval wrought by attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus have dragged on for days at this point. Over the weekend, figures involved trumpeted confidence — and then a key vote to advance the stimulus package in the Senate failed not once but twice. This Tuesday during a phoned-in appearance on CNBC with host Jim Cramer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) seemed to indicate that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had agreed to oversight of the usage of an included $500 billion fund for business loans that Democrats had previously derided as a favoritism-inducing slush fund, which was a “big sticking point” for Democrats, one reporter noted.
A WH official confirms that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin has agreed to "significant oversight" over $500B Exchange Stabilization Fund. This was a big sticking point for Democrats who called it a slush fund and wanted much more oversight on how the money was spent. — Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) March 24, 2020
Pelosi explained that Democrats have been attempting to manage a stimulus package that takes into account the needs of those on all sides of the situation. As she put it:
‘I can say we’re all receptive to getting something done. We all know that everybody doesn’t write their own bill, that it’s a series of compromises, and we think the bill has moved sufficiently to the side of workers… We’re actually talking to the employers… This isn’t a conversation with workers and not with the airlines or other industries, hospitality, parking, you name it, restaurants, you go down the list, discreetly trying to address their problem. So it is not a one-sided conversation on our part. However, things like a $500 billion slush fund was really insulting.’
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An initial proposal that Pelosi’s own side released did also feature “$500 billion in grants and interest-free loans to small businesses,” Axios notes, but that proposed money was slated to get delivered with apparent oversight. The Democratic plan also featured expansions for paid sick leave, family medical leave, and large sums to support hard-hit institutions like hospitals and public schools. Now, as the plan stands at present, there will “be an inspector general who has oversight over the $500 billion loan program to corporations,” which is a significant win for the Democrats.
Pelosi on CNBC says “I think there is real optimism that we could get something done in the next few hours.” There’ll be an inspector general who has oversight over the $500 billion loan program to corporations. This is key—Senate Dems yesterday were calling this a “slush fund” — Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) March 24, 2020
As Pelosi put it:
‘Everyone appreciates the gravity of the situation… the need, timing is everything. But again, this is a multifaceted approach that we have to take with all of this, and addressing the needs of the workers — it’s desperate.’
She also countered the narrative that delays have been all the Democrats’ fault. In fact, she revealed, Republicans have been harping on against basic provisions like food purchase assistance for hard-hit families.
She commented:
‘Last night, I thought we were at a good place, and then they said, we’re not doing food stamps. If they don’t do that, people are hungry, they don’t have food. Now more than ever we need some of those kinds of initiatives. And again, a formula that is specific to COVID-19.’
While she and her colleagues have been working to develop a stimulus package in response to the real needs of the American people, Trump has been tweeting — and tweeting and tweeting and tweeting. He has insisted that the economy should perhaps be reopened to protect financial states no matter the carnage that may ensue if the Coronavirus is thereby allowed to spread unchecked. With strict measures in place, almost 600 Americans have already died from the virus.


bipartisanreport--2020-03-24--Lt. Gov. Says Elderly Will Die To Protect Economy

Republicans are beginning to get anxious over the economic cost of protecting Americans from the Coronavirus outbreak .
During a Monday night appearance on Tucker Carlson ’ s Fox News show , Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick ( who is a Republican , obviously ) suggested that grandparents — including himself , apparently — would be willing to die or at least put themselves in danger to protect the economy .
Reports have suggested that elderly people are most vulnerable to the Coronavirus , which would carry over into a situation in which the economy was reopened and the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other words , it ’ s as if he isn ’ t even trying to hide his GOP allegiance to protecting profits over protecting lives .
‘ No one reached out to me as a senior citizen and said , ‘ Are you willing to take a chance on your survival in exchange for keeping the America that all America loves for your children and grandchildren ?
’ And if that is the exchange , I ’ m all in .
And that doesn ’ t make me noble or brave or anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are lots of grandparents out there in this country like me… that , what we all care about , and what we love more than anything are those children .
And I want to live smart , and I want to see through this , but I don ’ t want the whole country to be sacrificed , and that ’ s what I see.
’ Patrick went on to claim that he ’ s talked to “ hundreds of people ” and “ everyone says pretty much the same thing , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ can ’ t lose our whole country ” in an attempt to stop the spread of the Coronavirus .
The reality is that the trade-off that he suggests doesn ’ t even exist .
On the one hand , the economic struggles can continue via the attempts to stop the virus from spreading even further .
The other option is to reopen the economy — and the ensuing virus spread could itself overwhelm the health care system even further with a sudden spike in cases and thereby enact the economic toll that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His comments are ignorant of the actual reality of the situation — not to mention , the virus doesn ’ t even only affect older people .
Plenty of those in younger age groups have been hurt and died as well .
Nevertheless , the brazen prioritization of corporate well-being over individual health and safety has also been exemplified by the president himself .
Trump insisted as recently as Tuesday morning that the main “ point ” was to get everyone “ BACK TO WORK , ” which follows a tweet from earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the cure can ’ t be worse than the disease , which might be a memorable catchphrase but in reality suggests that the cure — which entails economic struggles — could in any way be worse than mass death among the American public thanks to the spread of the Coronavirus .

Republicans are beginning to get anxious over the economic cost of protecting Americans from the Coronavirus outbreak. During a Monday night appearance on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (who is a Republican, obviously) suggested that grandparents — including himself, apparently — would be willing to die or at least put themselves in danger to protect the economy. Reports have suggested that elderly people are most vulnerable to the Coronavirus, which would carry over into a situation in which the economy was reopened and the virus was allowed to spread freely. In other words, it’s as if he isn’t even trying to hide his GOP allegiance to protecting profits over protecting lives.
Not one single human being deserves to die for somebody else's stock portfolio. Not one daughter, son, mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandmother or grandfather. That's not American. That's not even human.#NotDying4WallStreet #danpatrick #trump — Anne Boleyn (Sussex Supporter) (@TudorChick1501) March 24, 2020
Patrick commented:
‘No one reached out to me as a senior citizen and said, ‘Are you willing to take a chance on your survival in exchange for keeping the America that all America loves for your children and grandchildren?’ And if that is the exchange, I’m all in. And that doesn’t make me noble or brave or anything like that. I just think there are lots of grandparents out there in this country like me… that, what we all care about, and what we love more than anything are those children. And I want to live smart, and I want to see through this, but I don’t want the whole country to be sacrificed, and that’s what I see.’
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This crisis is really laying bare the extent to which we are ruled by completely craven psychopaths https://t.co/WbG1uh39W9 — Micah Uetricht 🌹 (@micahuetricht) March 24, 2020
Patrick went on to claim that he’s talked to “hundreds of people” and “everyone says pretty much the same thing,” which is, supposedly, that we “can’t lose our whole country” in an attempt to stop the spread of the Coronavirus.
As he added:
‘Let’s get back to work, let’s get back to living, let’s be smart about it, and those of us who are 70 plus, we’ll take care of ourselves. But don’t sacrifice the country.’
This man is the LIEUTENANT FUCKING GOVERNOR OF TEXAS How monstrous and stupid can one person be https://t.co/pdFwN019Eq — Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) March 24, 2020
The reality is that the trade-off that he suggests doesn’t even exist. On the one hand, the economic struggles can continue via the attempts to stop the virus from spreading even further. The other option is to reopen the economy — and the ensuing virus spread could itself overwhelm the health care system even further with a sudden spike in cases and thereby enact the economic toll that Patrick seems so desperate to avoid. His comments are ignorant of the actual reality of the situation — not to mention, the virus doesn’t even only affect older people. Plenty of those in younger age groups have been hurt and died as well.
When Trump tweets "WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF" what he means is that he cannot let protecting the American people cost the Trump Organization money. To Trump, his losing money is worse than your dying. — Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) March 24, 2020
Nevertheless, the brazen prioritization of corporate well-being over individual health and safety has also been exemplified by the president himself.
Trump insisted as recently as Tuesday morning that the main “point” was to get everyone “BACK TO WORK,” which follows a tweet from earlier in the week in which he insisted that the cure can’t be worse than the disease, which might be a memorable catchphrase but in reality suggests that the cure — which entails economic struggles — could in any way be worse than mass death among the American public thanks to the spread of the Coronavirus.
“Our country wasn’t built to be shut down,” President Trump says, adding that he will make a decision on federal social distancing guidance once the 15-day period of initial guidance is over. “We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself.” https://t.co/EVo4ScIrU7 pic.twitter.com/rwof0Qq9RH — ABC News (@ABC) March 23, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-03-24--GOP Gov. Bashes Trump Over Coronavirus Nonsense

This week , President Donald Trump has begun talking about reopening the economy , no matter the carnage that may ensue thanks to the uninhibited spread of the Coronavirus .
That shift in rhetoric has coincided with some locales , like the state of Maryland , amplifying their own lockdown efforts — on the very same day that Trump broadcast his reopen the economy idea at a White House press conference , Maryland Governor Larry Hogan , who is a Republican , ordered nonessential businesses in his state to close .
During a CNN appearance on Tuesday , Hogan pointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has included directly contradicting his administration ’ s own medical experts .
Even Trump ’ s own appointees have countered him .
On Monday , Surgeon General Jerome Adams said that he wants Americans “ to understand this week it ’ s going to get bad.
” Hogan pointed out : ‘ Some of the messaging is pretty confusing .
I think it is not just that it doesn ’ t match with what we ’ re doing here in Maryland , some of the messaging out of the administration doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general and Anthony Fauci saying things almost completely opposite of that yesterday.
’ It ’ s not exactly reassuring when the president is talking in complete opposites from public health professionals who , in some cases , have been working in this field for decades — although it ’ s happened before .
Trump , for example , touted a malaria treatment as a supposed Coronavirus cure , and at that very same press conference , Dr. Anthony Fauci from the National Institutes of Health flatly said that “ no , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have since ensued do not change the underlying uncertainty that Trump seemed ignorant of .
‘ We ’ re just trying to take the best advice we can from the scientists and all the experts , and making the decisions that we believe are necessary for our states .
We don ’ t think that we ’ re going to be in any way ready to be out of this in five or six days or so , or whenever this 15 days is , up from the time that they started this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re weeks away from the peak , if not months.
’ Hogan went on to name some names ; he said that his administration is getting advice from interests like the National Institutes of Health , Johns Hopkins University , and the University of Maryland .
In an ideal world , observers wouldn ’ t have to wonder if the president of the United States was contradicting medical experts during a pandemic — but here we are , with Trump at the helm , who appears to factor impacts on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Asked about Trump ’ s own flip-flopping during an interview this week , Surgeon General Adams resorted to criticizing those who are failing to take the situation seriously .
‘ As the nation ’ s doctor I ’ m here to help America understand how we need to respond to this , and where I come down is that every single day counts .
Every single second counts , and right now there are not enough people out there taking this seriously.
’ The timing of his answer suggests he may have @ @ @ @ @ @

This week, President Donald Trump has begun talking about reopening the economy, no matter the carnage that may ensue thanks to the uninhibited spread of the Coronavirus. That shift in rhetoric has coincided with some locales, like the state of Maryland, amplifying their own lockdown efforts — on the very same day that Trump broadcast his reopen the economy idea at a White House press conference, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, who is a Republican, ordered nonessential businesses in his state to close. During a CNN appearance on Tuesday, Hogan pointed out Trump’s nonsense, which has included directly contradicting his administration’s own medical experts.
Even Trump’s own appointees have countered him. On Monday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams said that he wants Americans “to understand this week it’s going to get bad.” Hogan pointed out:
‘Some of the messaging is pretty confusing. I think it is not just that it doesn’t match with what we’re doing here in Maryland, some of the messaging out of the administration doesn’t match, where you have the surgeon general and Anthony Fauci saying things almost completely opposite of that yesterday.’
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It’s not exactly reassuring when the president is talking in complete opposites from public health professionals who, in some cases, have been working in this field for decades — although it’s happened before. Trump, for example, touted a malaria treatment as a supposed Coronavirus cure, and at that very same press conference, Dr. Anthony Fauci from the National Institutes of Health flatly said that “no,” the treatment was not ready. Trials that have since ensued do not change the underlying uncertainty that Trump seemed ignorant of.
Hogan continued:
‘We’re just trying to take the best advice we can from the scientists and all the experts, and making the decisions that we believe are necessary for our states. We don’t think that we’re going to be in any way ready to be out of this in five or six days or so, or whenever this 15 days is, up from the time that they started this imaginary clock. Most people think that we’re weeks away from the peak, if not months.’
Hogan went on to name some names; he said that his administration is getting advice from interests like the National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Maryland.
In an ideal world, observers wouldn’t have to wonder if the president of the United States was contradicting medical experts during a pandemic — but here we are, with Trump at the helm, who appears to factor impacts on his public image quite highly into his decision-making.
Asked about Trump’s own flip-flopping during an interview this week, Surgeon General Adams resorted to criticizing those who are failing to take the situation seriously.
He commented:
‘As the nation’s doctor I’m here to help America understand how we need to respond to this, and where I come down is that every single day counts. Every single second counts, and right now there are not enough people out there taking this seriously.’
The timing of his answer suggests he may have had the president in mind.


bipartisanreport--2020-03-24--Trump Goes On Belligerent 18-Tweet Stimulus Rant

President Donald Trump has been freaking out that Democrats have dared to engage in earnest with the negotiations to provide the struggling U.S. economy with a stimulus in the wake of the upheaval wrought by attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus .
These public freakouts have coincided with the president and other prominent conservatives , like Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick ( R ) , suggesting that the economy should be broadly reopened , no matter the ensuing wildly spiking Coronavirus infection rates that may ensue when people intermingle .
This Tuesday morning , Trump insisted , prioritizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that stimulus should be passed as-is , which would mean big boosts for big business and less protections for the actual lives of working Americans .
The “ nonsense ” that Trump is referring to includes basic provisions to keep the stimulus package from devolving into a mega corporate slush fund .
For example , House Democrats ’ proposal includes “ new carbon offset guidelines for airlines , ” Axios explains , which simply constitutes an attempt to make airliners accountable in the wake of the huge government payments for them that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over it .
He railed on Twitter : Again — no , the point is not about putting people “ BACK TO WORK !
” At this point , Trump seems like he ’ s standing on the sideline and shouting and waving his arms more than anything else .
The point is stemming unnecessary carnage enacted by the spread of the Coronavirus , which Trump seems anxious to let spread freely so that the economy can get going again — although economic growth might not even be possible in the long run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and die .
This Monday , Trump also insisted that the Defense Production Act doesn ’ t need to be used to order medical supply production , but officials across the country are , in reality , still experiencing shortages .
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President Donald Trump has been freaking out that Democrats have dared to engage in earnest with the negotiations to provide the struggling U.S. economy with a stimulus in the wake of the upheaval wrought by attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus. These public freakouts have coincided with the president and other prominent conservatives, like Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R), suggesting that the economy should be broadly reopened, no matter the ensuing wildly spiking Coronavirus infection rates that may ensue when people intermingle. This Tuesday morning, Trump insisted, prioritizing the “economy” as a whole, that stimulus should be passed as-is, which would mean big boosts for big business and less protections for the actual lives of working Americans.
He tweeted:
‘Congress must approve the deal, without all of the nonsense, today. The longer it takes, the harder it will be to start up our economy. Our workers will be hurt!’
Congress must approve the deal, without all of the nonsense, today. The longer it takes, the harder it will be to start up our economy. Our workers will be hurt! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 24, 2020
The “nonsense” that Trump is referring to includes basic provisions to keep the stimulus package from devolving into a mega corporate slush fund. For example, House Democrats’ proposal includes “new carbon offset guidelines for airlines,” Axios explains, which simply constitutes an attempt to make airliners accountable in the wake of the huge government payments for them that have been proposed.
Trump freaked out over it. He railed on Twitter:
‘This is not about the ridiculous Green New Deal. It is about putting our great workers and companies BACK TO WORK!’
This is not about the ridiculous Green New Deal. It is about putting our great workers and companies BACK TO WORK! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 24, 2020
Again — no, the point is not about putting people “BACK TO WORK!” At this point, Trump seems like he’s standing on the sideline and shouting and waving his arms more than anything else. The point is stemming unnecessary carnage enacted by the spread of the Coronavirus, which Trump seems anxious to let spread freely so that the economy can get going again — although economic growth might not even be possible in the long run if large numbers of people get sick and die.
This Monday, Trump also insisted that the Defense Production Act doesn’t need to be used to order medical supply production, but officials across the country are, in reality, still experiencing shortages.
The Defense Production Act is in full force, but haven’t had to use it because no one has said NO! Millions of masks coming as back up to States. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 24, 2020
The World market for face masks and ventilators is Crazy. We are helping the states to get equipment, but it is not easy. Just got 400 Ventilators for @NYCMayor Bill de Blasio. Work beginning on 4 hospitals in New York! Millions of different type items coming! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 24, 2020
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bipartisanreport--2020-03-25--Trump’s Tweet May Have Sunk COVID-19 Relief Fund

For some time , Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has been negotiating with Congressional Democrats to develop a stimulus package in response to the economic upheaval wrought by attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus .
Late Monday night , Trump weighed in , and his angry Twitter outburst may have delayed the plan ’ s passage , POLITICO explains .
As the outlet notes , “ anything short of a full embrace from the president is not enough for Republicans , ” and Republicans , as the majority in the Senate , have to be on board with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s angry Monday night tweet , which he posted at 11:33 p.m. Eastern time , read : The post , of course , was full of lies — nowhere in any version of the stimulus package , let alone one with Mnuchin ’ s involvement , were there any provisions for open borders or the Green New Deal .
His claims simply aren ’ t true — but ignorance did not stop Trump from broadcasting opposition to the bill anyway .
And now , the opposition could add days onto the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the House is planning to pass the legislation after the Senate , and they ’ re hoping to do that via unanimous consent , which would not require members to all head back to D.C. from their districts .
But just one Republican voicing opposition would be enough to derail that plan and add who knows how long onto the process .
The Senate similarly would need unanimous consent to hold a procedural vote to advance the stimulus package before Wednesday , but with Trump ’ s opposition piling up , ignorance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do that .
Procedural votes first took place in the Senate this past weekend , and they failed , and the bill did not advance .
Despite Trump ’ s claims otherwise , Democrats have been working to strike a comprehensive deal .
Monday night , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) said that he thought one could emerge the following day .
As he put it : In stark contrast , Trump has begun clamoring for the economy to reopen , but if people intermingle because of that reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spike significantly across the country .
With strict controls in place , almost 600 Americans have already died from the Coronavirus , and more than 46,000 people around the country have been infected .

For some time, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has been negotiating with Congressional Democrats to develop a stimulus package in response to the economic upheaval wrought by attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus. Late Monday night, Trump weighed in, and his angry Twitter outburst may have delayed the plan’s passage, POLITICO explains. As the outlet notes, “anything short of a full embrace from the president is not enough for Republicans,” and Republicans, as the majority in the Senate, have to be on board with the stimulus package for it to pass.
Trump’s angry Monday night tweet, which he posted at 11:33 p.m. Eastern time, read:
‘Republicans had a deal until Nancy Pelosi rode into town from her extended vacation. The Democrats want the Virus to win? They are asking for things that have nothing to do with our great workers or companies. They want Open Borders & Green New Deal. Republicans shouldn’t agree!’
Republicans had a deal until Nancy Pelosi rode into town from her extended vacation. The Democrats want the Virus to win? They are asking for things that have nothing to do with our great workers or companies. They want Open Borders & Green New Deal. Republicans shouldn’t agree! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 24, 2020
The post, of course, was full of lies — nowhere in any version of the stimulus package, let alone one with Mnuchin’s involvement, were there any provisions for open borders or the Green New Deal. His claims simply aren’t true — but ignorance did not stop Trump from broadcasting opposition to the bill anyway. And now, the opposition could add days onto the stimulus package’s timetable, because the House is planning to pass the legislation after the Senate, and they’re hoping to do that via unanimous consent, which would not require members to all head back to D.C. from their districts. But just one Republican voicing opposition would be enough to derail that plan and add who knows how long onto the process.
The Senate similarly would need unanimous consent to hold a procedural vote to advance the stimulus package before Wednesday, but with Trump’s opposition piling up, ignorance and all, they may not be able to do that. Procedural votes first took place in the Senate this past weekend, and they failed, and the bill did not advance.
If Trump is going to send everybody back to work in the middle of a pandemic, then why does he need a $2 trillion bailout bill? Is it still a war, or no big deal? — Susan Glasser (@sbg1) March 24, 2020
Despite Trump’s claims otherwise, Democrats have been working to strike a comprehensive deal. Monday night, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that he thought one could emerge the following day. As he put it:
‘They all wanted to try to get done tomorrow. I think the American people want it done as quickly as possible. I’m pleased that our two main issues, workers first and a Marshall Plan for hospitals, are very strongly in the bill.’
And on Tuesday, Pelosi commented:
‘Everyone appreciates the gravity of the situation… the need, timing is everything. But again, this is a multifaceted approach that we have to take with all of this, and addressing the needs of the workers — it’s desperate.’
In stark contrast, Trump has begun clamoring for the economy to reopen, but if people intermingle because of that reopening, Coronavirus infection and death rates could spike significantly across the country. With strict controls in place, almost 600 Americans have already died from the Coronavirus, and more than 46,000 people around the country have been infected.


bipartisanreport--2020-03-24--Pelosi Speaks Out Against GOP Plans During Negotiations

Early this Tuesday , during an appearance on MSNBC with host Andrea Mitchell , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) provided an update on ongoing negotiations over a Coronavirus relief funding package , which has been in development for days on end .
As she explained , the initial Republican plan relied on a lot of long debunked trickle-down economics ideas , but she and her Democratic colleagues have been endeavoring to prioritize reining that in and prioritizing getting resources right to struggling American workers who ’ ve been upended by efforts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be close to Democratic aims .
Figures on the right including President Donald Trump himself have raised complaints about Democrats ’ supposed inappropriate meddling in the relief development process , but what were they supposed to do , blindly accept a corporate slush fund with half a billion dollars able to be dished out at the discretion of the Trump administration ?
‘ We ’ re just trying to address the crisis that we have right now in the most intense way and try to restrict everything that was done by us or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have .
But again , it ’ s about that when they came out with their bill , it was trickle down .
Our bill is bubble up , and I think we ’ re finding a place where there ’ s a recognition that we have to take care of our workers .
It ’ s not only the right thing to do — consumer confidence is what grows the economy.
’ Trump himself has been harping on about that need to protect the economy as a whole lately .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicating that he wants to see social distancing regulations lifted soon .
On Twitter this Tuesday , he insisted that in the event of people returning to work when establishments like restaurants re-open , people “ will practice Social Distancing and all else , and Seniors will be watched over protectively & lovingly.
” The problem is that it ’ s not that easy , and the idea that Americans should simply subscribe to an honor system backed up by the serial liar Donald Trump when lives are at stake is ludicrous .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect “ the economy ” could spread the virus and kill more people .
During her early Tuesday MSNBC appearance , Pelosi called the idea of lifting social distancing restrictions a “ formula for more uncertainty , ” although it ’ s worth noting that most of the restrictions that are in place weren ’ t even imposed by the Trump administration in the first place .
They were imposed by governors , including plenty of Republicans like Ohio ’ s Mike DeWine .
Pelosi added that in general it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump has touted malaria cures as a potential fix for Coronavirus , but they ’ re only just now getting a trial run .
A couple tried to take the drug on their own , and one of them died and the other is hospitalized .

Early this Tuesday, during an appearance on MSNBC with host Andrea Mitchell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) provided an update on ongoing negotiations over a Coronavirus relief funding package, which has been in development for days on end. As she explained, the initial Republican plan relied on a lot of long debunked trickle-down economics ideas, but she and her Democratic colleagues have been endeavoring to prioritize reining that in and prioritizing getting resources right to struggling American workers who’ve been upended by efforts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus. She suggested that final legislation would be close to Democratic aims.
Figures on the right including President Donald Trump himself have raised complaints about Democrats’ supposed inappropriate meddling in the relief development process, but what were they supposed to do, blindly accept a corporate slush fund with half a billion dollars able to be dished out at the discretion of the Trump administration?
Pelosi explained:
‘We’re just trying to address the crisis that we have right now in the most intense way and try to restrict everything that was done by us or them to addressing the COVID-19 challenge that we have. But again, it’s about that when they came out with their bill, it was trickle down. Our bill is bubble up, and I think we’re finding a place where there’s a recognition that we have to take care of our workers. It’s not only the right thing to do — consumer confidence is what grows the economy.’
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Trump himself has been harping on about that need to protect the economy as a whole lately. To that end, he’s been indicating that he wants to see social distancing regulations lifted soon. On Twitter this Tuesday, he insisted that in the event of people returning to work when establishments like restaurants re-open, people “will practice Social Distancing and all else, and Seniors will be watched over protectively & lovingly.” The problem is that it’s not that easy, and the idea that Americans should simply subscribe to an honor system backed up by the serial liar Donald Trump when lives are at stake is ludicrous. Sending people back to work in order to protect “the economy” could spread the virus and kill more people.
Our people want to return to work. They will practice Social Distancing and all else, and Seniors will be watched over protectively & lovingly. We can do two things together. THE CURE CANNOT BE WORSE (by far) THAN THE PROBLEM! Congress MUST ACT NOW. We will come back strong! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 24, 2020
During her early Tuesday MSNBC appearance, Pelosi called the idea of lifting social distancing restrictions a “formula for more uncertainty,” although it’s worth noting that most of the restrictions that are in place weren’t even imposed by the Trump administration in the first place. They were imposed by governors, including plenty of Republicans like Ohio’s Mike DeWine.
Pelosi added that in general it’s important to listen to the science. Trump has touted malaria cures as a potential fix for Coronavirus, but they’re only just now getting a trial run. A couple tried to take the drug on their own, and one of them died and the other is hospitalized.
Pelosi commented:
“Dr. Fauci is a truth-teller. He’s science, knowledge, evidence, data and that’s what we have to have if we’re going to have a cure, and not just a ‘I heard this works.'”


bipartisanreport--2020-03-25--Hillary Shows Trump How To Lead During Crisis With Wednesday Proclamation

This Wednesday morning on Twitter , President Donald Trump rambled on and on about how great he supposedly is .
He praised the U.S. Coronavirus testing capability — in complete ignorance of the weeks and weeks of delays that it took to get here — and he lauded his administration ’ s assistance for New York , even as local leaders insist that it ’ s not enough .
Meanwhile , Hillary Clinton took an entirely different route .
On Twitter , she thanked the many service workers across the country who have been working to support American lives while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves for failures .
‘ Thank you to the medical professionals , grocery store employees , delivery drivers , pharmacy workers , mail carriers , firefighters , police , nursing home employees , and everyone else who is working to save lives and keep us all going right now .
Thank you , thank you , thank you.
’ Across the country , so-called nonessential businesses have been shut down , but medical staff have of course stayed on the job to work around the clock , and many workers in other establishments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stayed on — which has given them an “ essential ” status that those who fight against their rights in other contexts might like to avoid .
In reality , these workers are all contributing crucial services .
Early Wednesday morning , Congressional negotiators finally struck a deal to bring some assistance to these workers .
Included in the economic bailout plan is apparently a provision for $ 1,200 payments to Americans who made less than $ 75,000 in a year — although there are huge bailout payments for corporations that are exponentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stimulus package too .
The entire package still has to actually pass both the Senate and House .

This Wednesday morning on Twitter, President Donald Trump rambled on and on about how great he supposedly is. He praised the U.S. Coronavirus testing capability — in complete ignorance of the weeks and weeks of delays that it took to get here — and he lauded his administration’s assistance for New York, even as local leaders insist that it’s not enough. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton took an entirely different route. On Twitter, she thanked the many service workers across the country who have been working to support American lives while Trump and his cronies whine and congratulate themselves for failures.
She shared:
‘Thank you to the medical professionals, grocery store employees, delivery drivers, pharmacy workers, mail carriers, firefighters, police, nursing home employees, and everyone else who is working to save lives and keep us all going right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you.’
Thank you to the medical professionals, grocery store employees, delivery drivers, pharmacy workers, mail carriers, firefighters, police, nursing home employees, and everyone else who is working to save lives and keep us all going right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 25, 2020
Across the country, so-called nonessential businesses have been shut down, but medical staff have of course stayed on the job to work around the clock, and many workers in other establishments, like grocery stores, have also stayed on — which has given them an “essential” status that those who fight against their rights in other contexts might like to avoid. In reality, these workers are all contributing crucial services.
Early Wednesday morning, Congressional negotiators finally struck a deal to bring some assistance to these workers. Included in the economic bailout plan is apparently a provision for $1,200 payments to Americans who made less than $75,000 in a year — although there are huge bailout payments for corporations that are exponentially larger than that figure included in the stimulus package too. The entire package still has to actually pass both the Senate and House.
Check out Twitter’s response to Hillary below…


bipartisanreport--2020-03-25--Trump’s Hometown Paper Releases Humiliating Coronavirus Cover Image

President Donald Trump has recently resorted to insisting that the U.S. economy should largely re-open amidst the ongoing global Coronavirus pandemic .
Reopening businesses that have shuttered could spark significant carnage because the virus would thereby be able to spread largely unchecked , but Trump insisted in a Fox News town hall event that he wanted things rolling again by Easter , which is just weeks away , and there ’ s no apparent indication that the virus outbreak will have actually subsided by then .
In a particularly biting cover , the New York Daily News mocked Trump as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
New York is among the locales that have been hit especially hard by the virus outbreak , and other major cities could be next .
Almost 200 people have already died from the Coronavirus in New York City alone , which is a major portion of the slightly more than 800 people who have succumbed to Coronavirus complications across the entire country so far .
On Tuesday , the U.S. passed 200 Coronavirus deaths in a single day for the first time , but that doesn ’ t seem to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy rolling again .
Early Wednesday , negotiators landed on a bailout deal that could potentially stop Trump ’ s clamoring for at least a moment .
Although it ’ s got a long way to go , the stock market value has already been climbing back up in the wake of revelations about the trillions of dollars that authorities are preparing to send into the economy .
It ’ s worth noting that the actual authority that rests with Trump to actually lift social distancing demands is limited .
Many demands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and for large swaths of people to stay home have been issued by local authorities like governors and county leaders , not the White House .
There ’ s no indication that areas that started acting before the Trump administration even came up with their own plan have any intention of slowing down now .

President Donald Trump has recently resorted to insisting that the U.S. economy should largely re-open amidst the ongoing global Coronavirus pandemic. Reopening businesses that have shuttered could spark significant carnage because the virus would thereby be able to spread largely unchecked, but Trump insisted in a Fox News town hall event that he wanted things rolling again by Easter, which is just weeks away, and there’s no apparent indication that the virus outbreak will have actually subsided by then. In a particularly biting cover, the New York Daily News mocked Trump as an “Easter Basket Case” this week.
Check it out:
Easter basket case
Trump wants U.S. up and running by Easter or thousands could commit suicide — https://t.co/anf7nY67DV Noah Syndergaard needs Tommy John surgery — https://t.co/xnTE1k69bm pic.twitter.com/ey6gWxzk3O — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) March 25, 2020
New York is among the locales that have been hit especially hard by the virus outbreak, and other major cities could be next. Almost 200 people have already died from the Coronavirus in New York City alone, which is a major portion of the slightly more than 800 people who have succumbed to Coronavirus complications across the entire country so far. On Tuesday, the U.S. passed 200 Coronavirus deaths in a single day for the first time, but that doesn’t seem to have restrained Trump’s insistence on getting the economy rolling again.
Early Wednesday, negotiators landed on a bailout deal that could potentially stop Trump’s clamoring for at least a moment. Although it’s got a long way to go, the stock market value has already been climbing back up in the wake of revelations about the trillions of dollars that authorities are preparing to send into the economy.
It’s worth noting that the actual authority that rests with Trump to actually lift social distancing demands is limited. Many demands for certain classes of businesses to close and for large swaths of people to stay home have been issued by local authorities like governors and county leaders, not the White House. There’s no indication that areas that started acting before the Trump administration even came up with their own plan have any intention of slowing down now.


bipartisanreport--2020-03-25--Trump’s Wednesday Corona Testing Announcement Backfires Immediately

President Donald Trump has consistently refused to take much of any criticism seriously during the Coronavirus outbreak across the U.S .
Although for weeks and weeks on end , American health care workers struggled to get access to adequate large-scale Coronavirus testing , testing capacity has recently surged — and on Twitter this Wednesday , Trump focused on the surge and ignored the weeks and weeks prior in which the virus spread without testing even available to track it .
He keeps vaguely insisting that his efforts have saved thousands and tens of thousands of lives — but there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s wishful thinking , at best .
‘ Just reported that the United States has done far more “ testing ” than any other nation , by far !
In fact , over an eight day span , the United States now does more testing than what South Korea ( which has been a very successful tester ) does over an eight week span .
Great job !
’ But again — to be clear here , he ’ s congratulating himself for finally getting around to what should have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To even partly suggest that South Korea has lagged with testing at all is absolutely outlandish — they completed much of their testing weeks ago , and they used those tests to track the virus and get it under control .
In the U.S. , in the wake of Trump spending weeks deriding concern about the virus as a “ hoax , ” the virus is now spreading far and wide — and Trump ’ s focus appears to be on congratulating himself .
Besides the above , Trump also retweeted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ news ” site Breitbart , and he mocked lawyer Michael Avenatti , Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden , and even Utah Senator Mitt Romney ( R ) , who ’ s been under quarantine because of the possibility that he has the Coronavirus .
As late night host Seth Meyers put it , Trump ’ s attacks on Romney are “ a reminder that Donald Trump never passes up an opportunity to remind us that he is an awful person , even the midst of a global pandemic .
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President Donald Trump has consistently refused to take much of any criticism seriously during the Coronavirus outbreak across the U.S. Although for weeks and weeks on end, American health care workers struggled to get access to adequate large-scale Coronavirus testing, testing capacity has recently surged — and on Twitter this Wednesday, Trump focused on the surge and ignored the weeks and weeks prior in which the virus spread without testing even available to track it. He keeps vaguely insisting that his efforts have saved thousands and tens of thousands of lives — but there’s seriously no evidence for that. It’s wishful thinking, at best.
“President Trump’s decision to very early on restrict travel from China saved tens of thousands of lives.” @LouDobbs @FoxBusiness — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2020
Trump tweeted:
‘Just reported that the United States has done far more “testing” than any other nation, by far! In fact, over an eight day span, the United States now does more testing than what South Korea (which has been a very successful tester) does over an eight week span. Great job!’
Just reported that the United States has done far more “testing” than any other nation, by far! In fact, over an eight day span, the United States now does more testing than what South Korea (which has been a very successful tester) does over an eight week span. Great job! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2020
But again — to be clear here, he’s congratulating himself for finally getting around to what should have been in place weeks and even months prior. To even partly suggest that South Korea has lagged with testing at all is absolutely outlandish — they completed much of their testing weeks ago, and they used those tests to track the virus and get it under control. In the U.S., in the wake of Trump spending weeks deriding concern about the virus as a “hoax,” the virus is now spreading far and wide — and Trump’s focus appears to be on congratulating himself.
I am working very hard to help New York City & State. Dealing with both Mayor & Governor and producing tremendously for them, including four new medical centers and four new hospitals. Fake News that I won’t help them because I don’t like Cuomo (I do). Just sent 4000 ventilators! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2020
The four hospitals that we (FEMA) are building in NYC at the Javits Convention Center are moving along very well, ahead of schedule. Many additional ventilators also delivered. Good conversation with Governor Cuomo! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2020
Besides the above, Trump also retweeted a whole slew of posts from the far-right “news” site Breitbart, and he mocked lawyer Michael Avenatti, Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, and even Utah Senator Mitt Romney (R), who’s been under quarantine because of the possibility that he has the Coronavirus.
Gee, that’s too bad. Such a fine guy. Presidential aspirations you know! https://t.co/MgOWgAzMxs — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2020
This is really great news! I am so happy I can barely speak. He may have been a terrible presidential candidate and an even worse U.S. Senator, but he is a RINO, and I like him a lot! https://t.co/42zpWW9vzy — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2020
As late night host Seth Meyers put it, Trump’s attacks on Romney are “a reminder that Donald Trump never passes up an opportunity to remind us that he is an awful person, even the midst of a global pandemic.”
Meyers went off on Trump's latest attack on Mitt Romney, who is currently in self-quarantine 👇👇👇 “That’s just a reminder that Donald Trump never passes up an opportunity to remind us that he is an awful person, even the midst of a global pandemic."https://t.co/gHe26S0s1T — Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) March 24, 2020
Check out Twitter’s response below…
FACT CHECK: US testing still isn't close to what South Korea has done South Korea has tested 1 in 170 people The United States has tested 1 in 1,090 That's more than 6 times less, per capita, than South Koreahttps://t.co/5UeBdG0mNv — Edward Hardy (@EdwardTHardy) March 25, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-03-25--Michelle Obama Shows America How To Lead With Coronavirus Rallying Cry

Lately , President Donald Trump ’ s response to the Coronavirus outbreak has turned into asserting that the economy should largely re-open no matter the carnage that may ensue if the virus spreads unchecked when people intermingle .
Others are still picking up the slack that he has left — this week , former First Lady Michelle Obama commented on Twitter about plans to host a livestreamed music broadcast meant to coincide with volunteer efforts to text voters to help them get registered , so that their voices can be heard when the time comes .
Ever since before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group called When We All Vote that ’ s meant to advance voter participation .
‘ In this tough time , music can comfort us and bring us together .
That ’ s why I can ’ t wait for the @ WhenWeAllVote # CouchParty with a featured live set from @ djdnice !
He ’ ll keep our volunteers motivated with some tunes as they help register voters .
Thanks @ djdnice for all you do !
’ The event that she referenced is scheduled for this Wednesday evening .
The performer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ livestreaming during this pandemic — as have many others across the music industry , which , like those relying on other forms of live events , has been hit hard by social distancing mandates amidst the Coronavirus ’ s spread .
It ’ s worth noting that amidst the Coronavirus outbreak , Democrats in Congress have been angling to protect upcoming elections via implementing a nationwide vote-by-mail option .
Republicans like the staunchly conservative Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie have freaked out , but the plan would protect voters from potential dangers of virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a wide concern — led off by Ohio , officials in a slew of states already postponed their presidential primary elections .

Lately, President Donald Trump’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak has turned into asserting that the economy should largely re-open no matter the carnage that may ensue if the virus spreads unchecked when people intermingle. Others are still picking up the slack that he has left — this week, former First Lady Michelle Obama commented on Twitter about plans to host a livestreamed music broadcast meant to coincide with volunteer efforts to text voters to help them get registered, so that their voices can be heard when the time comes. Ever since before the midterm elections, Obama has led a group called When We All Vote that’s meant to advance voter participation.
She shared:
‘In this tough time, music can comfort us and bring us together. That’s why I can’t wait for the @WhenWeAllVote #CouchParty with a featured live set from @djdnice ! He’ll keep our volunteers motivated with some tunes as they help register voters. Thanks @djdnice for all you do!’
In this tough time, music can comfort us and bring us together. That’s why I can't wait for the @WhenWeAllVote #CouchParty with a featured live set from @djdnice! He’ll keep our volunteers motivated with some tunes as they help register voters. Thanks @djdnice for all you do! https://t.co/lJWX7MQAgL — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 24, 2020
The event that she referenced is scheduled for this Wednesday evening. The performer that she mentions has already conducted similar livestreaming during this pandemic — as have many others across the music industry, which, like those relying on other forms of live events, has been hit hard by social distancing mandates amidst the Coronavirus’s spread.
It’s worth noting that amidst the Coronavirus outbreak, Democrats in Congress have been angling to protect upcoming elections via implementing a nationwide vote-by-mail option. Republicans like the staunchly conservative Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie have freaked out, but the plan would protect voters from potential dangers of virus spread at a polling place. It’s a wide concern — led off by Ohio, officials in a slew of states already postponed their presidential primary elections.
Thomas Massie in 1920: Women voting would be the end of our republic as we know it. Thomas Massie in 1865: Black people voting would be the end of our republic as we know it. — Stephen Wolf (@PoliticsWolf) March 24, 2020
Check out Twitter’s response below…


bipartisanreport--2020-03-25--Obama Upstages Trump Again With Wednesday Coronavirus Message

President Donald Trump has been largely struggling through the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak in the United States .
After initially claiming that concern over the spreading illness was a “ hoax , ” he admitted that there was a problem and formally declared a national emergency — but now , he ’ s promptly resorted to insisting that the economy should largely re-open , no matter the carnage that seems likely to ensue if the virus spreads unchecked when people intermingle .
This Wednesday morning , former President Barack Obama drew attention to those actually on the front lines of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be left in place .
Linking to a story from The New Yorker , Obama commented : ‘ These are the burdens our medical heroes already face in NYC .
It ’ s only going to get harder across the country .
Another reason to maintain social distancing policies at least until we have comprehensive testing in place .
Not just for our sake—for theirs.
’ The virus has hit New York City especially hard , but as the spread progresses , other hotspots may emerge elsewhere in the U.S. Just this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own example of the dire straits that other locales may soon find themselves in .
He commented at a press conference : ‘ FEMA says ‘ we ’ re sending 400 ventilators.
’ Really ?
What am I going to do with 400 ventilators when I need 30,000 ?
You pick the 26,000 who are going to die because you only sent 400 ventilators.
’ They ’ re struggling to come up with needed supplies to deal with the onslaught of patients .
Nationally , the U.S. passed 200 Coronavirus deaths in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday — and yet , Trump is still harping on about re-opening the economy anyway .

President Donald Trump has been largely struggling through the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak in the United States. After initially claiming that concern over the spreading illness was a “hoax,” he admitted that there was a problem and formally declared a national emergency — but now, he’s promptly resorted to insisting that the economy should largely re-open, no matter the carnage that seems likely to ensue if the virus spreads unchecked when people intermingle. This Wednesday morning, former President Barack Obama drew attention to those actually on the front lines of the virus fight and insisted that protections must be left in place.
Linking to a story from The New Yorker, Obama commented:
‘These are the burdens our medical heroes already face in NYC. It’s only going to get harder across the country. Another reason to maintain social distancing policies at least until we have comprehensive testing in place. Not just for our sake—for theirs.’
These are the burdens our medical heroes already face in NYC. It's only going to get harder across the country. Another reason to maintain social distancing policies at least until we have comprehensive testing in place. Not just for our sake—for theirs. https://t.co/bwNXhOPMYs — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 25, 2020
The virus has hit New York City especially hard, but as the spread progresses, other hotspots may emerge elsewhere in the U.S. Just this week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo offered his own example of the dire straits that other locales may soon find themselves in. He commented at a press conference:
‘FEMA says ‘we’re sending 400 ventilators.’ Really? What am I going to do with 400 ventilators when I need 30,000? You pick the 26,000 who are going to die because you only sent 400 ventilators.’
.@NYGovCuomo to @realDonaldTrump. The full video. Watch. “FEMA says ‘we’re sending 400 ventilators.’ Really? What am I going to do with 400 ventilators when I need 30,000? You pick the 26,000 who are going to die because you only sent 400 ventilators.”pic.twitter.com/Llug7BbB8k — Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) March 24, 2020
They’re struggling to come up with needed supplies to deal with the onslaught of patients. Nationally, the U.S. passed 200 Coronavirus deaths in a single day for the first time on Tuesday — and yet, Trump is still harping on about re-opening the economy anyway.
Check out Twitter’s response to Obama…


bipartisanreport--2020-03-25--Ivanka Suffers Wednesday Shaming After Corona Bailout Tweet Goes Wrong

After days of negotiations , the Trump administration and Congressional leaders struck a deal in the very early hours of the morning on Wednesday to provide economic relief to sectors across the economy that have been hit hard by attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus .
The public did not immediately get access to the actual text of the bill , but Ivanka Trump was among those to share details of the provisions anyway .
She faced criticism for hypocrisy — and a meaning-changing typo — in response to her Wednesday morning tweet praising the proposal .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Congress have reached a relief deal adding Trillions into the… economy to help our families & small biz , ” which includes provisions like “ $ 350B+ for small biz to keep payroll , ” “ $ 1,200 to ppl making > $ 75K to care for their families , ” “ 4 mo .
of expanded unemployment benefits , ” and $ 100 billion in support for hospitals .
She appears to have meant that the direct payments for individuals would be for those making less than $ 75,000 a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than .
There are significant changes from Democratic proposals that substantively lower the support for working families , although that didn ’ t appear to restrain Ivanka ’ s praise .
The proposal from House Democrats , for example , called for $ 1,500 payments to individuals .
rather than the $ 1,200 amount .
It ’ s unclear what role Ivanka herself may have had in developing any of these provisions at all .
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin served as the point person for the Trump administration during negotiations with Congress .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ secured language in the final version of the bill that keeps any of the bailout money from going to Trump family businesses .

After days of negotiations, the Trump administration and Congressional leaders struck a deal in the very early hours of the morning on Wednesday to provide economic relief to sectors across the economy that have been hit hard by attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus. The public did not immediately get access to the actual text of the bill, but Ivanka Trump was among those to share details of the provisions anyway. She faced criticism for hypocrisy — and a meaning-changing typo — in response to her Wednesday morning tweet praising the proposal.
She shared initially that the “White House & Congress have reached a relief deal adding Trillions into the… economy to help our families & small biz,” which includes provisions like “$350B+ for small biz to keep payroll,” “$1,200 to ppl making >$75K to care for their families,” “4 mo. of expanded unemployment benefits,” and $100 billion in support for hospitals. She appears to have meant that the direct payments for individuals would be for those making less than $75,000 a year — the symbol she used means more than.
The White House & Congress have reached a relief deal adding Trillions into the 🇺🇸 economy to help our families & small biz.
✅$350B+ for small biz to keep payroll
✅$1,200 to ppl making >$75K to care for their families
✅4 mo. of expanded unemployment benefits
✅$100B to our 🏥 — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) March 25, 2020
There are significant changes from Democratic proposals that substantively lower the support for working families, although that didn’t appear to restrain Ivanka’s praise. The proposal from House Democrats, for example, called for $1,500 payments to individuals. rather than the $1,200 amount.
If this language is approved, Trump properties would be barred from getting bailout money. https://t.co/xAqqDjkr8a — David Fahrenthold (@Fahrenthold) March 25, 2020
It’s unclear what role Ivanka herself may have had in developing any of these provisions at all. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin served as the point person for the Trump administration during negotiations with Congress. According to Senate Democrats, they actually secured language in the final version of the bill that keeps any of the bailout money from going to Trump family businesses.
Check out Twitter’s response below…