Voters desire a return to their 2019 lives, not a focus on winning the center: Commentary
Liberal: No One’s Aiming To Win the Center
Kamala Harris’ selection of Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is criticized by The Liberal Patriot’s John Halpin for not focusing on winning over the electoral center like Donald Trump did, but instead aiming to please ideological base voters. Snubbing moderate Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro indicates a lack of interest in reaching out to the middle in a crucial swing state. The article highlights the open opportunity in the middle of the electorate that could be valuable if one of the parties or candidates seized it.
Conservative: Voters Want 2019 Lives Back
Andy Puzder at Fox News argues that most Americans remember the economic prosperity of 2019 under President Trump, where household income reached historic highs, poverty rates dropped, and job opportunities flourished. The desire to return to that time of economic security is strong among Americans who feel the impact of rising costs and economic challenges. The sentiment of wanting life back as it was in 2019 could greatly influence the upcoming election.
Mideast beat: Reading Sinwar’s Rise
Mark Toth & Jonathan Sweet at The Hill analyze Yahya Sinwar’s promotion from Hamas military chief to political leader after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. They speculate on the motives behind this move, suggesting it could be a message to Israel about Hamas’s unity or a sign of weakness. The decision may have been influenced by officials from Iran or Russia. Sinwar’s new position puts him at the top of Mossad’s target list.
From the left: Tulsi vs. the American Stasi
RacketNews’ Matt Taibbi reports on the harassment faced by ex-Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and her family by airport security, with TSA agents closely monitoring their activities. This scrutiny is believed to be related to Gabbard’s criticism of the current administration and her association with supporters of a former president. The article highlights the impact of programs like “Quiet Skies” in surveilling travelers who are deemed a potential risk.
Cyber watch: Eurocrats’ Latest Bungle
Reason’s JD Tuccille explains how European Union regulations exacerbated the CrowdStrike issue by forcing Microsoft to comply with stringent standards that compromised security. The fallout from the CrowdStrike glitch causing global Microsoft outages underscores the challenges posed by adhering to restrictive regulations set by European bureaucrats.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
