February 15, 2023

Short for ‘Advanced Prejudice’

February 15, 2023February 16, 2023 Buck Banks

Why he attacked AP Black Studies is no mystery,
Though the reason’s buried in blatant sophistry.
He uses the white supremacy playlist
Because Ron DeSantis is a racist —
Why else do it in the month we celebrate Black history?

There’s Lots of Support for Biden’s War on ‘Junk Fees’

February 15, 2023 Buck Banks

75%

Politico/Morning Consult poll: “The majority of U.S. adults (75%) support both of Biden’s proposals to reduce service fees for tickets purchased online for entertainment events and to eliminate fees charged by cell phone, cable TV and internet providers when consumers cancel their service. … Democrats (80%) are most likely to support both proposals, though clear majorities of independents (70%) and Republicans (72%) do as well.”

Christie: DeSantis Unknown Outside Tallahassee

February 15, 2023 Buck Banks

“He’s done a good job as the governor of Florida. I don’t think anybody can argue with that, but that’s very different than running for president of the United States. None of us really know what he’ll be like on the national stage. If he decides to run, I’ll be interested to watch and compete with him.”

— Former Gov. Chris Christie (R) told The Dispatch that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) strong early polling numbers in a Republican presidential primary aren’t worth much.

U.S. General Says Russia Has Lost Ukraine War

February 15, 2023 Buck Banks

“Russia is now a global pariah and the world remains inspired by Ukrainian bravery and resilience. In short, Russia has lost — they’ve lost strategically, operationally, and tactically.”

— Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley asserting that Russia has “lost” the war in Ukraine, Insider reports.

Feinstein — Is She Going or Not?

February 15, 2023 Buck Banks

“Oh, no, I’m not announcing anything. I will one day.”

— Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), in an interview with Raw Story, about an hour after her office released the statement on her decision not to seek re-election.

Hutchinson Spending on Facebook Like Rick Scott

February 15, 2023 Buck Banks

$85,000

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) ramped his Facebook ad spending to $85,000 — more than every other possible GOP contender put together, FWIW reports.

Day: February 15, 2023

Short for ‘Advanced Prejudice’

There’s Lots of Support for Biden’s War on ‘Junk Fees’

75%

Christie: DeSantis Unknown Outside Tallahassee

— Former Gov. Chris Christie (R) told The Dispatch that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) strong early polling numbers in a Republican presidential primary aren’t worth much.

U.S. General Says Russia Has Lost Ukraine War

“Russia is now a global pariah and the world remains inspired by Ukrainian bravery and resilience. In short, Russia has lost — they’ve lost strategically, operationally, and tactically.”

— Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley asserting that Russia has “lost” the war in Ukraine, Insider reports.

Feinstein — Is She Going or Not?

“Oh, no, I’m not announcing anything. I will one day.”

— Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), in an interview with Raw Story, about an hour after her office released the statement on her decision not to seek re-election.

Hutchinson Spending on Facebook Like Rick Scott

$85,000

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) ramped his Facebook ad spending to $85,000 — more than every other possible GOP contender put together, FWIW reports.

Poetic Justice

Verbatim

“In America today‚ 2024, women have fewer rights than their mothers or their grandmothers had, because of Donald Trump. I don’t think we’re going to let him get away with it, do you?”

— President Biden at a campaign stop in Tampa, reported by Tampa Bay Times.

“Mr. Blanche, you’re losing all credibility with this court.”

— Judge Juan Merchan, quoted by NBC News, to Donald Trump’s lawyer in the “hush money” criminal trial.

— Miami Herald

“We care more about the safety of our staff than a name attached to an article.”

— Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-TX), on CNN.

Numerati

250,000

77%

A new Siena poll finds that by a 54% to 30% margin, New Yorkers say Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial is “legitimate” — the view of 77% of Democrats and 44% of independents — rather than a “witch hunt,” the view of 66% of Republicans.

51% to 48%

300 million

Spotify said Taylor Swift’s new album was the first to have over 300 million streams in a single day on Friday.

28%