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Obama Meets AOC - New Column by Jonathan Martin : "Obama Opens the Door for the Next Generation of Democratic Leaders"
JMart is an event former President Barack Obama recently held with representatives from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), Mickey Chernell (D-NJ), and Haley Stephens (D-Mitch.). meeting series. ) and others:
The former president [Chairman Joy ] was careful to avoid bashing Biden with lawmakers, leaving only Democrats to tout his accomplishments. He acknowledged that the party's fortunes in 2024 depended largely on Biden's success and said they must create their own identity.
But one meeting was attended by members of the Obama administration , and when the former president said he had won Florida twice, an attorney who had won Ohio intervened. (Biden, many people in the room need to be reminded, won no state in 2020.)
Several conference attendees told me it wasn't entirely clear why Obama wanted the meeting. They described the meetings as a mix of long tips, best-practice talks, and familiarization talks with the curiosity of lawmakers within. Democratic Growth: How-No Genius.
Did you already miss it? — via Bloomberg Gregory Corti “Jill Stein, 2016 Green Candidate, Now Works at Cornell West”: Jill Stein said Wednesday that she serves as an “interim coordinator” for the [ Cornell ] West campaign, a role that includes fundraising. Campaign management, while more traditional West. You can run a campaign.
MODI OPERANDI - It's Modi's Day in Washington.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after an outdoor yoga session at the United Nations yesterday afternoon and an intimate dinner with Biden at the White House last night, will be welcomed to a joint Congressional address and state dinner in Washington today. South Korean President Yoon Sok Yul is the only foreign leader to receive these two awards during the Biden era . (French President Emmanuel Macron attended the state dinner but refused to speak to Congress.)
But South Korea and France are close allies of the United States on two of Biden's most talked-about foreign policy priorities : (1) protecting Ukraine from Russia and (2) the global struggle between authoritarianism and democracy.
Where does India fit Modi with these concerns?
India abstained in a key UN vote to hold Russia responsible for attacks on its neighbour, and has become Vladimir Putin's worst oil customer since the war began. ("In just over a year, India has gone from not buying Russian oil at all to buying nearly half of its seaborne oil exports," The New York Times reported this morning in an in-depth look at Russian-Indian oil relations.).
Meanwhile, at home, Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have cracked down on freedom of the press, imprisoning political opponents and persecuting Indian Muslims.
The contrast between American foreign policy idealism and Modi's warm welcome has been a topic of discussion in Washington foreign policy circles all week. Alex Ward reports in our Daily Book that Biden's Modipalooza represents the president's biggest failure since Biden punched Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saudi soil in his commitment to protecting global democracy from roving tyranny.
As Ed Luce of the Financial Times put it, " Modi tramples on too many rights for one label: freedom of religion above all." However, the US State Department has been silent about them, just as it is strong in its condemnation of the actions of others under the international chessboard. This can amplify the cynicism about the gap between what the US says and what it does. At a time when the Global South is under threat, such double standards have little bearing on America's credibility.
Members of Biden's party walked out of the meeting. Seventy-five Democrats in the House and Senate sent a letter to the president on Tuesday asking Biden to bolster Modi's humanitarian status during his visit.
The White House promised Biden to keep. The big question is whether it will be kept secret today or during the afternoon press conference. (Modi rarely answers questions from the press, so we think accepting this is in the form of a small Democratic victory for Biden.)
This may be a rare decision in Biden's foreign policy, where support from Republicans is equal to criticism from Democrats.
Left: AOC tweeted last night that Representatives Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) are joining in opposing Modi's speech.
Right: The GOP beats Biden in the back to bring China closer to India. "While we warmly welcome Prime Minister Modi, it is imperative that the Biden administration and the US Congress prioritize this critical relationship," Senator Marco Rubio said in a statement. "Our people's economic and security interests intertwine on many pressing issues, particularly the growing hostility of the Chinese Communist Party in the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean."
And that, of course, is the crux of Biden's decision: While the war in Ukraine is the most immediate and pressing foreign policy issue facing Biden on a daily basis, India's rapprochement with Russia and its return to democracy can be forgiven, meanwhile. time change. Today's announcement is a long-term bet on Modi's affection and the trade deals and arms sales that will strengthen the partnership between the US, India and China.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who met Modi in India last week, denied private and public accusations of hypocrisy after the state visit was announced. Biden, as Sullivan said recently, is playing the "long game."
Related reading: “US eases visas to India for skilled workers during Modi’s visit” By Reuters Trevor Honeycutt and Ted Hessen… “Biden’s Indian Dinner Menu Combines Indian and American Flavors” By WAPO’s Emily Power… “Biden, Deal Moody's on drones, covering jet engines, aerospace and chips," Bloomberg's Justin Sink said.
Good Thursday morning. Thanks for reading the playbook. Your favorite celebrities seen at dinner tonight: Rachel Paid , Eugene Daniels , Ryan Lisa .
Overnight - “Russian Court Rejects Freelance Journalist Ivan Gershkovitch’s Appeal” by Anne M. Simmons and Shelby Holiday
ALITO FALLOT: ProPublica's recent reporting on Judge Samuel Alito's affair with conservative Messrs. Paul Singer , and Alito's attempt to front the story in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, continues to spark much debate in Washington and the broader media ecosystem. Especially after the paper's editors drew attention to the noise last night.
— ON THE HILL: Senate Judiciary Chief Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) said his committee will refer the ethics bill to the Supreme Court after July 4, WAPO's Robert Barnes and John Wagner report.
In the media: As the Alito investigation grows, reports Katie Robertson of The New York Times, so does the criticism in the magazine's opinion pages. "We are concerned that the magazine vetted the article before it was published ," ProPublica editor-in-chief Stephen Engelberg said in a statement, calling it a "scary picture" of the magazine.
— The Wall Street Journal: But in a new editorial last night, the Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed its critics and the public, calling the Alito-Singer controversy "a scandal based on a partisan cycle designed to undermine justice and the existing majority." Court . The SCAF wrote: “This is the outrage the left has been waiting for decades to lose control of the courts. A century.)
In the polls : Quinnipiac's public approval rating for the court has fallen to 30%, the lowest level since they began tracking it in 2004.
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In the future! -- With Florida Gov. Ron DeAntis on the national stage, the stream of news stories examining the ethical challenges during his tenure in Tallahassee continues to grow. The latest information comes from Wapo's Isaac Arnsdorff, Josh Dawsey, Nate Jones, Michael Scherer, and Alice Crates. They say DeSantis bought private flights to political events from wealthy donors, as well as a golf course at MORI HOSSEINI for the governor's home. A spokesperson for DeSantis said the device, which costs tens of thousands of dollars, has been approved through the appropriate channels.
Update: Sheila Nix will become Harris' re-elected chief of staff, Sophia Kay reports from Axios. The school secretary is currently held by Miguel Cardona .
Right-wing defense: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb supported his son Mike Pence's presidential campaign. He is the first governor to officially endorse a former vice president.
A cautionary note for Biden: “Fundraisers early on expressed frustration that they did not live up to expectations,” reports West Wing Playbook colleagues Chris Cadlago, Eli Stockholz, and Lauren Egan. They said they only received single-digit responses this week.
New Tournament challenge: Chris Christie is the only Republican presidential candidate to tell The Daily Caller's Diana Glebova he won't fire FBI Director Christopher Wray . Everyone has promised to do so or say they are open.
BREAKING THIS MORNING: “Christy lashes out at Trump, GOP floor is wide open,” by Gabriel in the New York Times
Congress
SHOW SHOW GOP SCHIFF House Republicans have successfully slammed Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) In yesterday's 213-209 bipartisan vote, Schiff was reprimanded for his comments about Trump and Russia. He is the third member of Congress to be impeached in the 21st century.
The right's view: It's a victory for Rep. Ana Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), who led the charge after last week's $16 million fine that was included in the ruling and rally after some Republicans jumped ship.
Schiff's view: Schiff is not fazed, says Tucker Smith of the Los Angeles Times, who sees rebuking House Republicans as a "badge of honor" that could boost his Senate campaign.
The big picture: Amid Schiff's criticism and Biden's impeachment this week, increased politics in Congress have become a hallmark on Capitol Hill.
In this smear campaign, "House Republicans have found an escape route," said Andrew Solander of Axios. The Judiciary Committee is set to vote Thursday to send Biden's actions targeting the US-Mexico border to the Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees. The measure would require a direct vote to repeal or nullify the measure, which many Republicans had planned to vote with the Democrats.
And here it is : Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) called Rep. Lauren Boppert (R-Col.) a "little bitch" on her face on the floor yesterday, The Daily Beast's Zachary Petrizzo and Sam Brody reported yesterday. (Green later told Olivia Beavers that the monster's account was "extremely accurate").
LARGE PHOTO: Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has challenged Speaker Kevin McCarthy and could do it again at any time in an unusual bid. But in a new interview with Olivia Beavers, McCarthy's far-right wing shows some sympathy for the speaker's plight and doesn't seem ready to pull the trigger. “I have a level of empathy,” Biggs says, drawing from his experience trying to get votes a decade ago as Arizona Senate president.
And it took something "extraordinary" to overthrow McCarthy . Olivia wrote: "One of the most outspoken figures on the right doesn't care if McCarthy is a horsefly or if he needs to first pull out a knife to get the speaker out."
Court of Justice
Big Hunter's question: "Is Hunter Biden out here?" "Whether or not a plea bargain falls through may be in the eye of the beholder," We Asked the Experts, written by Betty Woodruff Swan.
Mark Your Calendars: “Judge Hunter Sets July 26 for Biden Trial,” by ABC's Lucien Brugman, Aaron Katersky, and Sue Rin Kim.
Meanwhile in Los Angeles: “Snctm Sex Club Founder Fired After Hiring as Ex-Hunter Biden Member,” Andrea Chang of the Los Angeles Times
More politics
Ahead - A new study by Mark Alicia in Rough History examines the practice of former politicians using "zombie commissions" to donate campaign donations, sometimes with the goal of forging their legacy. In the past 10 years alone, $14 million has gone to the federal level from politicians to colleges and universities. This is usually legal, but donations to support a political campaign in this way are ethically questionable, they say. Among the names: Elton Gallegly created a replica of the Hill Desk at California Lutheran University. Same with JOE PITTS at Asbury University. Also Cliff Stearns, Mike Conway, Bill Nelson and others.
The New Ted Cruz - "Ted Cruz is known as 'The Guerrilla'". Can you convince Texas that you are an effective legislator? From Benjamin Wermond of the Houston Chronicle : "Texas Republican to name new federal highways, invest in space exploration. Pass protections for women in military academies highlights past efforts to cross paths."
White House
Hello: “The Biden world has turned its sights on Gavin Newsom. Now, they love the guy,” by Chris Cadlago and Jennifer Haberkorn: “After some suspicion and distrust of the new governor, the president and his political circle have found a loyal California trooper.”
The war in Ukraine
Sullivan Travels: “Senior US official makes secret request to win over Ukraine war skeptics” By Dimitri Sevastopoulou and Henry Foy of the Financial Times: “Biden's national security adviser traveled to Denmark this weekend for an undisclosed meeting with representatives of India, Brazil and India” Russia Doesn’t It condemns the Ukraine attacks and officials from South Africa, Turkey and possibly China are expected to join in to bolster support for Kiev.
America and the world
Cutting Superpower: Alex Ward and Jonathan Lemire report on Secretary of State Anthony Blaine's visit to Beijing to improve US-China relations, days after Biden again criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator." Exacerbating the situation, they wrote, the revelations of Chinese military and intelligence plans in Cuba: “Now, after brief signs of stability appear between the world’s two superpowers, relations are shaky again” because “Biden plays a key role.” “Political sin” I speak honestly. Intense.
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No National Beast - "We All Need Barry": Will The Daily Beast find a buyer? Charlotte Klein of Vanity Fair: “Owner Barry Diller has always had a big crush on Monster,” says founding editor Tina Brown . And although he's not sure what position to sell in the newsroom, "the reporters didn't jump to the floor after leaving the plane."
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Geraldo Rivera got up from the "five".
Jay Powell reveals that he is the OG Deadhead.
It was a great day for the sneaker club conference.
Greg Gutfeld is having a moment.
Spotted: Mayor George Hansel Kane, New Hampshire, dined yesterday at Santa Rosa's Taqueria. ...senator. Chris Coons (D-Dell.) leaves the British Embassy with a bottle of Balvini Scotch.
About -- On Tuesday, the Solicitors Committee celebrated its 60th anniversary with a banquet in honor of civil rights leaders at the Kennedy Center. Cast: Kristen Clark, Damon Hewitt, Max Kennedy, Marc Morial, Daniel Hawley, Ron Machen, Laura Murphy, Janay Nelson, Maya Wiley, Vanita Gupta, Jenny Young, Melanie Campbell, Wade Henderson, Margaret Huang, Patrick Gaspard, Starsky Will Chanel Hardy, Cornell, and William Brooks .
For the first time in the Game Guide: Colin Cummings has joined Chris Christie's campaign as Deputy Campaign Manager. Most recently, he was the political director for re-elected Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and executive director of the Georgia First Leadership Committee.
New candidate : Biden nominates EEOC chairwoman Charlotte Burroughs for a third term, Rebecca Rainey and George Wickamp report from Bloomberg.
Transfers: Stu Sandler joins OnMessage Inc. and expanding the company into the Midwest. He most recently served as the Political Director of the National Security Council. ... Miguel Salazar is now the Political Director of the Texas Senate. Colin Allred. He previously served as Director of Communications for the House Veterans Affairs Committee. ... Benjamin Gray has joined the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation as Vice President. He was most recently at Google and is an expert on Twitter and the FBI.
Attendees: Jonathan Cusimano, senior director of membership for DCCC, and Kate Brescia of Everytown for Gun Safety participated Sunday at the Perry Cabin Inn in St. Louis. ሚካኤል, ሜሪላንድ; ከአራት አመት በፊት የተገናኙት በጓደኞቻቸው በተዘጋጀው የበጋ ወቅት ድግ ስ ላይ ነበር። ፎቶ ... ሌላ ፎቶ
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