Farewell to Alleged, Emergency Spending Games, and Other Commentary
From the left: Bye-Bye, ‘Allegedly’?
When Kristin Welker on “Meet the Press” mentioned President Donald Trump’s “claim that he’s immune from criminal prosecution for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election,” observes Racket News’ Matt Tabbi, there was controversy over her use of the word “allegedly.” Some colleagues criticized her for including “allegedly,” arguing that Trump didn’t just ‘allegedly’ try to overturn the 2020 election, but actually did it. However, Tabbi defends her actions as following basic journalistic principles of accuracy, protecting the institution from liability, and respecting the presumption of innocence.
Libertarian: ‘Emergency’ Spending Games
Emma Camp from Reason criticizes Congress for categorizing certain spending as emergencies to avoid typical spending limits, citing examples like funding for the National Science Foundation, NASA space exploration, and political conventions as emergencies. This classification allows Congress to allocate millions of taxpayer dollars with reduced oversight, leading to over $12 trillion spent on emergencies in the past three decades.
Elex watch: Blacks, Hispanics Shift to Trump
The Wall Street Journal’s Jason L. Riley highlights a shift in support among black and Hispanic voters towards Donald Trump. Recent polling shows increased support for Trump among these groups due to concerns over current economic conditions and personal benefits from Trump’s policies. This shift in support suggests that Biden will need to address economic concerns to win re-election.
From the right: Sinema Exit Imperils Filibuster
Following Kyrsten Sinema’s decision not to run for re-election, National Review’s editors point out her role in resisting radical ideas within the Democratic Party and defending the filibuster. Sinema’s departure, along with Joe Manchin’s, raises concerns about the future of the filibuster and the potential for further expansion of the federal government.
Econ desk: No Mystery Behind Voter Gloom
Jeffrey H. Anderson at City Journal explains the disconnect between a strong economy and public dissatisfaction by attributing it to high inflation under President Biden’s administration. He argues that rising prices have negatively impacted Americans and can be traced back to excessive federal spending, which is not always noticeable to those in affluent areas, but significantly affects everyday Americans.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
