Why aren’t Democrats talking about the possible ramifications for the Supreme Court if Republicans win the presidency and/or the senate in 2024? If one of the older conservative justices were to resign or pass away, we need a Democrat as president and a Democratic senate to be able to prevent the Republicans from appointing yet another conservative justice - and most likely a much younger one who will serve a very long time!! To me this is crucial, but I have yet to hear anyone talk about this! It’s so frustrating!
The media and "civilians" are trying to make sense of the Fox/Dominion deal.
I was not surprised at all, having worked in institutional investment field. The fact that Dominion is dominated by a hedge fund company made it apparent to me that there was always going to be a deal before the trial went too far into witness phase.
That said, Chris,
Do you think there will be any far reaching changes in the media landscape and the attitudes of the deeply divided country as a result of this legal agreement?
Regarding GOP's electoral dangers regarding its support for abortion rights. The percentages of support for gun control are far larger than the support for abortion rights. The GOP continues to go against the considerable grain on gun control and rarely pays the price for it at the polls. With more mass shootings than days in the year, how is it the GOP isn't losing elections for its blind support for guns? Why should supporting an unpopular position on abortion change their strategy? Are Republican playing the long game here?
1) To me, and after seeing Fox News’ statement, it almost feels like Fox still won, even though it’s paying almost $790 million. Do you get that sense as well?
Did Fox News just throw all of its talent under the bus with the Dominion settlement? Many of its stars are also being sued by Dominion and Smartmatic. PS - check out my off topic :-( post on 4/16 under "Senate Democrats have had a sneaky good week". I was wrong about the amount and also wrong in predicting that Fox would not admit being at fault.
>I’d love to take your questions on the book — its contents, the writing process, what publication week is like etc. — in this week’s Friday mailbag.
I'll ask then! Can you talk about the writing process- the book was announced in summer 2020, you mentioned you finished writing it in fall 2022 and it's just coming out- as someone who often writes multiple columns a day, was it frustrating having to adjust to the snail's pace of a book?
Anti-abortion/women’s health care activists are attacking the issues at a state level to various degrees, but the one that seems the most alarming comes from South Carolina, where 20 legislators originally supported a bill that would punish the woman who got the abortion with homicide.
Prior to Dobbs, the anti-abortion movement was very clear that women would never be punished for getting an abortion; the crime was put on the doctors or those who assisted. I’m sure this caveat was carved out to help appeal to women who might not like the idea of being charged with the death penalty, but still were anti-body autonomy.
I know some anti-abortion supporters don’t equate abortion with murder, but I think it’s safe to say that most do believe that. Thus, absolving women from homicide charges after an abortion would lead me to believe that many people don’t think that women have agency in their decision making abilities. The closest (bad) example would be a defendant not being taken to trial as they were unfit to sit before a court.
My question is: why isn’t there greater support in the anti-abortion movement for putting homicide charges on women? Going one step further, for women politicians who do equate abortion to murder, but don’t support homicide charges, shouldn’t they be absolving their rights to lead, as they think women don’t have agency? I realize this topic and question are loaded, but I’m struggling to understand why more people aren’t supporting ‘murder’ charges against women?
How do you think the debt limit fight ends between McCarthy and Biden? It seems like we're heading for a default with both sides trying to put the narrative out there that it's the other's fault.
Who is advising Dianne Feinstein? I don't understand why replacing her is so difficult, even temporarily. She is hurting the party right? Although all of this discussion is making me want an age limit to serve in Congress. I know THAT will never happen.
What do you think will happen if Trump wins the presidency again? Will he become more authoritarian and crack down hard on the people that went against him?
Why aren’t Democrats talking about the possible ramifications for the Supreme Court if Republicans win the presidency and/or the senate in 2024? If one of the older conservative justices were to resign or pass away, we need a Democrat as president and a Democratic senate to be able to prevent the Republicans from appointing yet another conservative justice - and most likely a much younger one who will serve a very long time!! To me this is crucial, but I have yet to hear anyone talk about this! It’s so frustrating!
The media and "civilians" are trying to make sense of the Fox/Dominion deal.
I was not surprised at all, having worked in institutional investment field. The fact that Dominion is dominated by a hedge fund company made it apparent to me that there was always going to be a deal before the trial went too far into witness phase.
That said, Chris,
Do you think there will be any far reaching changes in the media landscape and the attitudes of the deeply divided country as a result of this legal agreement?
Regarding GOP's electoral dangers regarding its support for abortion rights. The percentages of support for gun control are far larger than the support for abortion rights. The GOP continues to go against the considerable grain on gun control and rarely pays the price for it at the polls. With more mass shootings than days in the year, how is it the GOP isn't losing elections for its blind support for guns? Why should supporting an unpopular position on abortion change their strategy? Are Republican playing the long game here?
With George Santos’ announcement of his re-election campaign, I thought I’d pose this question to you:
In your opinion, which of the following is most likely to occur?
1) George Santos wins the GOP nomination in 2024 AND wins re-election to his seat for 2024
2) The Washington Nationals OR Oakland A’s win the 2023 World Series
3) Trump suddenly sees the error of his ways and runs a “Mr. Nice Guy” 2024 campaign
4) Fox News decides they’ve been remarkably unfair to President Biden and switch to glowingly positive coverage of him moving forward
Two questions (feel free to answer either!):
1) To me, and after seeing Fox News’ statement, it almost feels like Fox still won, even though it’s paying almost $790 million. Do you get that sense as well?
2) Who do you like in the Stanley Cup playoffs?
Did Fox News just throw all of its talent under the bus with the Dominion settlement? Many of its stars are also being sued by Dominion and Smartmatic. PS - check out my off topic :-( post on 4/16 under "Senate Democrats have had a sneaky good week". I was wrong about the amount and also wrong in predicting that Fox would not admit being at fault.
How do you see Disney vs. DeSantis playing out? Any predictions?
>I’d love to take your questions on the book — its contents, the writing process, what publication week is like etc. — in this week’s Friday mailbag.
I'll ask then! Can you talk about the writing process- the book was announced in summer 2020, you mentioned you finished writing it in fall 2022 and it's just coming out- as someone who often writes multiple columns a day, was it frustrating having to adjust to the snail's pace of a book?
Please explain why the voting in Iowa and North Carolina first is so important?!!!
Anti-abortion/women’s health care activists are attacking the issues at a state level to various degrees, but the one that seems the most alarming comes from South Carolina, where 20 legislators originally supported a bill that would punish the woman who got the abortion with homicide.
Prior to Dobbs, the anti-abortion movement was very clear that women would never be punished for getting an abortion; the crime was put on the doctors or those who assisted. I’m sure this caveat was carved out to help appeal to women who might not like the idea of being charged with the death penalty, but still were anti-body autonomy.
I know some anti-abortion supporters don’t equate abortion with murder, but I think it’s safe to say that most do believe that. Thus, absolving women from homicide charges after an abortion would lead me to believe that many people don’t think that women have agency in their decision making abilities. The closest (bad) example would be a defendant not being taken to trial as they were unfit to sit before a court.
My question is: why isn’t there greater support in the anti-abortion movement for putting homicide charges on women? Going one step further, for women politicians who do equate abortion to murder, but don’t support homicide charges, shouldn’t they be absolving their rights to lead, as they think women don’t have agency? I realize this topic and question are loaded, but I’m struggling to understand why more people aren’t supporting ‘murder’ charges against women?
Why is America melting?
How do you think the debt limit fight ends between McCarthy and Biden? It seems like we're heading for a default with both sides trying to put the narrative out there that it's the other's fault.
What do you think will be the impact of the Fox News/Dominion Voting System on journalism at large and Fox News specific?
Which sports connection and President that you write about, (something about you having a new book out?) surprised you the most?
Who is advising Dianne Feinstein? I don't understand why replacing her is so difficult, even temporarily. She is hurting the party right? Although all of this discussion is making me want an age limit to serve in Congress. I know THAT will never happen.
What do you think will happen if Trump wins the presidency again? Will he become more authoritarian and crack down hard on the people that went against him?