The relentless assault on democracy by the Trump-guided Republican Party and its supporters is a topic of serious concern. The discourse contrasts President Joe Biden and George Washington’s task to defend democracy, likening their circumstances. Notably, the article suggests that former President Trump aspires to adopt right-wing autocratic rule, referencing Ruth Ben-Ghiat’s book ‘Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present‘ about the rise of such leaders. An MSNBC interview held with her and ex-GOP Congressman, David Jolly, underlines the necessity to defeat the now perceived dangerous, anti-democratic party in the upcoming election.
Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has sparked controversy with his embrace of Christian Nationalism and a conservative interpretation of American history. Critics argue he overlooks key issues like climate change and nuclear threats while concentrating on the national debt. His actions during the 2020 election have led to accusations of dishonesty. Johnson’s rhetoric seemingly undermines the Reconstruction Amendments, which expanded rights for marginalized groups, suggesting a return to the Founders’ Constitution. Some believe his visibility may benefit Democrats in future elections.
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Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat is professor of history and Italian studies at New York University. I subscribe to her newsletter, Lucid and I want to share it with you. She describes Lucid as a newsletter for big-picture thinking about autocracy and threats to democracy worldwide.
Marjorie Taylor Greene should be very careful what she wishes for. She tweeted that red states should separate from blue states. Claims everyone is talking about. I show that she might consider moving since GA has drifted away from being a red state.
The Warnock-Walker runoff election is on December 6. In less than a month a decision will be made. The way votes are distributed in the state may determine the outcome. I provide some data for you to examine to help you think about the outcome.
