So much news happening…On my weekly appearance on Halitics (a daily YouTube videocast) with Hal Ginsberg, we got into the ongoing government shutdown, We agree that the Democrats have the right idea, pushing for health care access only. As much as Republicans blame Chuck Schumer and the Dems for the shutdown, it won’t work. Voters are aware that the GOP controls the government and are responsible for all the problems the shutdown is causing.

Another topic had to do with our policy regarding energy. The Trump administration pushes for oil, gas and other high-polluting sources, at the same time disregarding and punishing solar, wind and other clean energies. We agree that the GOP is ignoring climate change, causing energy costs to increase, while blocking efforts to help our planet recover from pollution.

We also pointed out that Trump is getting rid of many blacks in high positions so he can hire white replacements. How will that play in future elections?