Politics related links 081915

In Congress, the graphic that explains how lawmakers are voting with their parties

http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2015/08/in_congress_the_graphic_that_e.html#incart_river

 

Sen Pat Toomey is no supporter of veterans and ad should be pulled from television PennLive letters

http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2015/08/sen_pat_toomey_is_no_supporter.html

 

Letter on Toomey was offbase he is a tireless supporter of veterans PennLive letters

http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2015/08/toomey_has_done_much_for_veter.html

 

My Turn Toomey not a leader for veterans

http://www.dailyitem.com/opinion/my-turn-toomey-not-a-leader-for-veterans/article_8311fa62-42cb-11e5-8a18-af12d13074ae.html

 

The Nihilistic Populism of Donald Trump

http://www.the-american-interest.com/2015/08/11/making-sense-of-trumpian-populism/

 

Rendell to Chair McGinty Senate Campaign

http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/08/10/rendell-chair-mcginty-campaign/#aH3GcHFqSMSk4JVE.03

 

Rendell to run McGinty’s campaign in run vs. Sestak for Dem U.S. Senate nod

http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20150810/rendell-to-run-mcgintys-campaign-in-run-vs-sestak-for-dem-us-senate-nod

 

Rendell joins McGinty's Senate campaign as chairman
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20150811_Rendell_joins_McGinty_s_Senate_campaign_as_chairman.html

 

McGinty’s Star Has Only Just Begun to Rise

http://keystonepolitics.com/2014/05/mcgintys-star-just-begun-rise/

 

“Anyone who thinks Joe Sestak will be easy to beat in a primary is crazy. Joe has worked extremely hard the last four years,” said former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D), who backed Sestak’s opponent, Specter, last time around. “Anyone who undertakes a primary should do so at their own peril.”

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/235446-sestaks-determined-pennsylvania-march

 

Editorial says Get ready for a barnburner in Dem Senate primary

http://www.delcotimes.com/opinion/20150812/editorial-get-ready-for-a-barn-burner-in-dem-senate-primary

 

Voting Rights: The Struggle Continues

http://foreffectivegov.org/blog/voting-rights-struggle-continues

 

Democratic Senator Shames Religious Extremists and Lawmakers In One Quote

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/12/1410525/-Christian-Senator-s-Quote-Is-Bound-To-Spin-Heads-Of-Christian-Religious-Hpyocrits?detail=email

 

Huffpost Top Commenter Devastates Republican Field of Candidates

https://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/07/1409556/-Huffpost-Top-Commenter-Devastates-Republican-Field-of-Candidates?detail=emailclassic

 

Krugman on GOP Candidates and Obamas Failure to Fail

https://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/10/1410515/-Krugman-G-O-P-Candidates-and-Obama-s-Failure-to-Fail?detail=emailclassic

A Secretive Path to Raising U.S. Flag in Cuba

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/14/world/americas/a-secretive-path-to-raising-us-flag-in-cuba.html?_r=0

 

U.S. flag set to fly over Havana on Friday

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/08/13/us-flag-havana-embassy/31652765/

 

Kerry calls for 'genuine democracy' as Stars and Stripes is raised over US Embassy in Cuba

http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2015/08/14/top-us-diplomat-flies-to-cuba-for-new-policy-victory-lap

 

In historic Cuba visit, Kerry presides over raising of U.S. flag over embassy in Havana

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-flag-to-fly-again-over-newly-reopened-embassy-in-cuba/2015/08/14/a6797036-41cf-11e5-8e7d-9c033e6745d8_story.html

 

Marines who removed flag at US Embassy in Havana see it raised again

http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/13/politics/marines-us-embassy-havana-cuba/

 

The Marines Who Took Down the American Flag in Havana

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/13/opinion/the-marines-who-took-down-the-american-flag-in-havana.html?_r=0

 

In Speech, Rubio slams Obama´s Outreach to Iran and Cuba

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2015/08/14/in_speech_rubio_slams_obamas_outreach_to_iran_and_cuba_127771.html

 

Surprise Kerry visit to Old Havana gives locals goose bumps

http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/Surprise-Kerry-visit-to-Old-Havana-gives-locals-6445898.php

 

A festive flag-raising, then tough talk on US-Cuba relations

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/0c508195f12d4c1aaecb9d3c8e36bd1b/festive-flag-raising-then-tough-talk-us-cuba-relations

 

Secretary of State John Kerry presides over flag-raising ceremony in Cuban capital
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/08/14/kerry-in-havana-for-reopening-us-embassy-tough-negotiations-ahead/?intcmp=hpbt1

 

Contact your Senators

http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/senators_cfm.cfm?State=PA

 

Bernie Calls out the Press, Crowd Loves It

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/17/1412816/-Bernie-Calls-out-the-Press-Crowd-Loves-It?detail=email

 

Nebraska school suddenly starts making teachers sign American loyalty oath and ACLU threatens action

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/17/1412831/-Nebraska-school-suddenly-starts-making-teachers-sign-American-loyalty-oath-ACLU-threatens-action?detail=email