Everyday we ask influential politicos to send us their top three bullet points that are driving the day’s conversation in and outside Washington.
Good day. It is the 50th anniversary of the JFK presidential inaugural, and the 30th anniversary of the Reagan inaugural. Interesting to hear politicians in both parties remind us, despite coming from different parties, these two leaders had many things in common. Also of note today: China’s president received a far more chilly reception on Capitol Hill than he did at the White House. There were bipartisan complaints about human rights, and Speaker Boehner says he also objected to coerced abortions. The Chinese people don’t have such divisions and debate in their political system, so whatever your views on this issue or that leader – it’s a good day to cherish our way. Has its flaws, sure, but it beats the competition.
In their bullet points today, both Erick and Mario touch on the China challenge – and notice the bipartisan sarcasm and more or less bipartisan agreement. You find it when you travel the country, too: Most Americans think China by far gets the better deal in this relationship. Noteworthy, too, are the conflicting takes on the health care debate: Erick sees the repeal effort as a guiding compass heading into 2012, while Mario sees an opening to give the GOP a pro-insurance company label. And Mario’s No. 2 is a reminder of something we have talked about many times: elections have consequences, and the GOP 2010 gains are now playing out in new policy initiatives coast to coast. Enjoy the day. - John King
Talk Show Host and Online Editor of MyLatinoNews.com Mario Solis-Marich:
- Uncivil Action: GOP votes to give back to insurance companies the right to form “Brewer Panels” that deny patient care. Civil Spin: “Brewer Panels” create jobs for insurance company bureaucrats.
- Uncivil Action: The Colorado GOP introduces a copy cat of Arizona’s 1070 bill in the Colorado State Senate. Civil Spin: A boycott of Colorado would ease traffic during ski season.
- Uncivil Action: China hides its human rights record as President Hu visits the US. Civil Spin: Obama “presses” Hu on human rights over rib eye, lobster, three different wines, and $45 billion in new American exports.
RedState.Com Editor Erick-Woods Erickson:
- China gets to keep stealing our intellectual property and we get two used pandas. Hu’s in charge here?
- The repeal movement has begun. If the GOP keeps it alive, they hurt Obama’s ability to pivot right.
- Irony: the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Winner holds a state dinner for the man holding captive the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Winner.