Tag: Policy

After the latest round of midterm primary elections, the question facing Democrats, particularly in light of the clearly unacceptable and racially charged comment President Trump made about former White House assistant Omarosa Manigault Newman, is simple. Make no mistake, it is unacceptable for anyone, especially the president of the United States, to refer to someone as a “dog.” In terms of political campaigning, however, the fundamental key is how do we influence voters, not how do we express moral outrage. To me, there is a very clear answer, which I discussed on a panel this month at Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by Henry Louis Gates and the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research of Harvard University. My argument is that Democrats need a moderate agenda that focuses on the needs of working people generally and African Americans specifically. To be sure, Democrats need an answer to the issue of the job growth that has occurred in the African American and Hispanic communities, as well as in all the lower segments of society, during the Trump administration. The president, despite the abhorrent language he has used recently about CNN broadcaster Don Lemon, NBA basketball star LeBron James and his former aide Omarosa, has a point here. We simply do not have a series of targeted initiatives to help increase wages for working people who are most vulnerable to another recession. As the Democratic Party continues to play identity politics against a Republican Party which, despite the economic good news, is clearly out of touch, it is important to refocus on another huge opportunity that has come up. Regardless of whether or not the next Speaker is Clyburn, we need new leadership. Moreover, African Americans need to play a significant, if not the most significant, role in framing the Democratic agenda and offering leadership to a party that desperately needs a new direction.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalse joins 'Your World' to discuss the GOP strategy for the 2018 elections. FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The…

New Mexico Senate candidate Gary Johnson discusses his decision to run for a New Mexico Senate seat on 'Your World.' FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and…

Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Considerations regarding the supply of oil to customers and countries around the world won't be swayed by political issues, Saudi Arabia's oil minister said. Saudi Minster of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid al-Falih said his government's policy is to meet market considerations first. The statement follows several developments on the diplomatic posture for Riyadh. The fallout stems from a call last week from the Canadian government to release imprisoned women's rights activists Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah. Badawi is the sister of Raif Badawi, a prominent human rights campaigner who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2014 on charges of insulting Islam. His wife and children are naturalized Canadian citizens. "(Falih) also clarified that the current diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Canada will not, in any way, impact Saudi Aramco's relations with its customers in Canada," the official press agency's report read. Saudi Arabia is the de facto leader of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and holds some of the largest reserves of oil in the world, though Canada has significant reserves of its own. Elsewhere, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Riyadh to keep the spigot open as sanctions pressure could isolate Iran, the third-largest producer in OPEC, from the global market by November. In June, the president stated through his Twitter account that he hoped OPEC would "increase output substantially" in order to keep the price of oil lower.

Democrats distance themselves from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.' FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The number one…

'The Five' on lessons from Tuesday's election results, featuring special guest hosts Candace Owens and Geraldo Rivera. FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The…

Author ans radio host Mark Steyn on the increasing leftist and radical turn - and future - of the Democratic Party. #Tucker FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as…

What can we expect when the former president reemerges for the 2018 midterms? Reaction and analysis on 'The Five.' FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business…

Democratic primary candidate Sarah Smith is taking on an establishment Democratic incumbent in Washington; Sarah Smith discusses her platform on 'The Story with Martha MacCallum.' FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news…

If Republicans lose power that's when the real chaos will reign. Let's hope the Republicans and the president can help Americans see reality, and the great gains of the last two years before it's too late. FOX News Channel (FNC)…