Transgender Activists at CPAC: We're Conservatives,Too
https://www.newsweek.com/transgender-trump-conservatives-cpac-819008
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Transgender Activists at CPAC: We're Conservatives,Too
https://www.newsweek.com/transgender-trump-conservatives-cpac-819008
After a week, Biden appreciated more than Trump in full tenure
The new president of the United States, Joe Biden, after about a week, has higher ratings than his predecessor Donald Trump in his entire tenure. This is according to a study published by the University of Monmouth (New Jersey).
More than half (54 percent) of the survey respondents rated Biden's performance positively. About 30 percent reacted negatively, 16 percent abstained from the vote. Ex-President Trump's positive ratings ranged from 39 to 44 percent, according to another study from the same university.
However, opinions differed widely per party. A large majority (90 percent) of Democrats gave a positive evaluation of Biden's policy, compared to only 15 percent of Republicans. In general, both sides were more satisfied with Biden's policies when he took office than with Trump's four years ago.
The new president of the United States, Joe Biden, after about a week, has higher ratings than his predecessor Donald Trump in his entire tenure. This is according to a study published by the University of Monmouth (New Jersey).
More than half (54 percent) of the survey respondents rated Biden's performance positively. About 30 percent reacted negatively, 16 percent abstained from the vote. Ex-President Trump's positive ratings ranged from 39 to 44 percent, according to another study from the same university.
However, opinions differed widely per party. A large majority (90 percent) of Democrats gave a positive evaluation of Biden's policy, compared to only 15 percent of Republicans. In general, both sides were more satisfied with Biden's policies when he took office than with Trump's four years ago.
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/538209-sanders-confronts-biden-nominee-tanden-over-past-criticism
Sanders confronts Tanden over past 'vicious attacks'
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) added his own colorful flourish in his questioning.
"You called Sen. Sanders everything but an ignorant slut," he said.
Sanders did not shy away from addressing the issue himself, noting a letter from Republicans on the House Budget Committee compiling a litany of complaints against Tanden.
"I think most of us understand that we debate the issues and try to minimize the level of personal vicious attacks that seem to be so prevalent all over this country today," Sanders said.
"Of course, your attacks were not just made against Republicans. There were vicious attacks against progressives, people who I have worked with, me personally," he added, before asking Tanden to “reflect” on her past rhetoric.
Tanden reiterated her regrets.
But Sanders’s criticism did not end there.
He also raised concerns about major corporate donations Tanden solicited as head of CAP, including from major banks and tech companies.
"Before I vote on your nomination it is important for me and members of this committee to know that those donations that you have secured at CAP will not influence your decisionmaking at the OMB," he said.
Tanden promised that those relationships would not impact her decisionmaking.
Graham, for his part, came to Tanden’s defense on that point.
"Miss Tanden was receiving corporate donations, which is fine with me. I don't mind if you receive corporate donations as long as they're lawful and fully disclosed,” he said.
“I think all of us receive donations from different groups, that doesn't mean you're owned because somebody gives you money, so I'm not going to hold that against you."
Sanders confronts Tanden over past 'vicious attacks'
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) added his own colorful flourish in his questioning.
"You called Sen. Sanders everything but an ignorant slut," he said.
Sanders did not shy away from addressing the issue himself, noting a letter from Republicans on the House Budget Committee compiling a litany of complaints against Tanden.
"I think most of us understand that we debate the issues and try to minimize the level of personal vicious attacks that seem to be so prevalent all over this country today," Sanders said.
"Of course, your attacks were not just made against Republicans. There were vicious attacks against progressives, people who I have worked with, me personally," he added, before asking Tanden to “reflect” on her past rhetoric.
Tanden reiterated her regrets.
But Sanders’s criticism did not end there.
He also raised concerns about major corporate donations Tanden solicited as head of CAP, including from major banks and tech companies.
"Before I vote on your nomination it is important for me and members of this committee to know that those donations that you have secured at CAP will not influence your decisionmaking at the OMB," he said.
Tanden promised that those relationships would not impact her decisionmaking.
Graham, for his part, came to Tanden’s defense on that point.
"Miss Tanden was receiving corporate donations, which is fine with me. I don't mind if you receive corporate donations as long as they're lawful and fully disclosed,” he said.
“I think all of us receive donations from different groups, that doesn't mean you're owned because somebody gives you money, so I'm not going to hold that against you."
This "breaking news" is three days old.
Clearly it is getting harder and harder for you to get your paid clicks without Trump.
I have no love for Tanden but Manchin had no problem voting to confirm Trump's garbage appointments. The dude is a toxic GOP plant.
Manchin also happens to be the most valuable Senator right now. He is swimming power right now.
Meh, the Dems just need to play dirtier so he falls in line. They did so during the COVID relief talks. Time to air his dirty laundry
We can’t let Joe go wandering in the woods now. Have to placate him. Every president loses a cabinet nominee or two. Tanden is a small price to pay. That being said, it would be a loss. I like her energy.