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They Regret Voting For Trump - Remorseful Trump Voters

Many voters are already regretting voting for Trump, and he hasn't even been inaugurated yet. They already feel let down based on Trump's questionable cabinet picks and because they clearly didn't do their due diligence.

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Trump's Promises vs. Performance:

Evaluating Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign Agenda in 2025

When Donald Trump launched his 2024 campaign under the banner of Agenda 47, he reignited the fiery populist rhetoric that defined his first term, this time with even more urgency and sweeping declarations. Pledging to “save America,” Trump’s platform was centered on hard-hitting immigration reform, economic protectionism, aggressive federal purges, and bold foreign policy goals. Now, as the calendar turns to 2025, the realities of his presidency reveal a mixed bag of rapid execution, political resistance, and unsettling unfulfilled ambition.

Immigration: Rapid Action Meets Legal Resistance

Trump wasted no time in pushing for significant immigration changes. Within his first 100 days, he ramped up deportation efforts and sought to bypass judicial review for undocumented immigrants, an initiative that was quickly challenged by civil rights organizations and the Supreme Court. While his crackdown has energized his base, it has also reignited heated constitutional debates and sparked widespread humanitarian outcry. Despite swift action, the legal resistance suggests his policies may be more contentious than initially promised.

Many legal experts now argue that Trump's rapid immigration policies are both unconstitutional and counterproductive. The legal battles unfolding in the courts not only delay his plans but also demonstrate the pushback against what many see as an authoritarian overreach. The public discourse around his hardline approach has only deepened the polarization, as opponents argue that this rhetoric plays to the fears of the American public rather than offering long-term solutions.

Economic Policy: Tariffs, But at What Cost?

True to his campaign pledge, Trump enacted a blanket 10% tariff on all imports, with higher penalties for Chinese goods. The policy aimed to reshore manufacturing and protect American industries, but economists have warned of inflationary effects and retaliatory trade barriers. Some U.S. factories have reported slight gains, but the broader economic picture is less clear. Trump’s attempts to shield American industries have raised the risk of sparking a deeper economic downturn, with some analysts suggesting that his protectionist approach may be pushing the country closer to recession.

The mounting tension between Trump’s protectionism and global trade has resulted in stagnation in key industries, with consumers bearing the brunt of higher prices. In some sectors, American businesses are caught in the crossfire of trade wars, with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports leading to further job losses and a decline in international competitiveness. Despite his promises of bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., the long-term outlook remains uncertain.

Additionally, his focus on isolationist policies has left America with fewer global partnerships, forcing the nation to contend with more limited economic avenues. As the recession looms, critics argue that Trump's economic policies have not only failed to meet his promises but may be deepening America's financial woes.

'Drain the Swamp' 2.0: Loyalty Over Legacy

Trump's infamous “drain the swamp” mantra resurfaced with vengeance as he removed career officials he deemed disloyal and filled federal agencies with his political allies. This sweeping restructuring has raised concerns over the erosion of institutional independence and the growing weaponization of government. Critics argue that his appointments of loyalists are undermining democratic norms, further consolidating power and diminishing the checks and balances that are fundamental to the system.

This “loyalty over competence” approach has drawn ire from both political sides, as it threatens the foundation of a balanced, functioning government. Trump's supporters see these moves as necessary to dismantle what they view as a bureaucratic deep state, while his detractors argue that this focus on loyalty has led to incompetence and a lack of accountability within critical institutions.

Many believe that this restructuring of federal agencies and courts reflects an alarming shift toward autocracy. As Trump continues to consolidate power in the executive branch, there are increasing fears that checks on presidential authority are being removed, potentially paving the way for future abuses.

Foreign Policy: Unfulfilled Peace Promises

Among the most dramatic promises from Trump’s 2024 campaign was his vow to end the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours.” As 2025 unfolds, the conflict continues unabated, with Trump admitting that peace negotiations are more complex than anticipated. Similarly, his promises to broker peace in Gaza and strike a new nuclear deal with Iran have made little headway, hindered by entrenched regional tensions and international skepticism.

His foreign policy, which was once driven by bold promises of reshaping global dynamics, has foundered on the harsh realities of diplomacy. Trump's attempts to bypass international protocols and negotiate from a position of strength have alienated traditional allies, and his desire to prioritize unilateral action has left the U.S. isolated on the global stage. Whether his “America First” foreign policy will prove effective in the long run remains to be seen, but so far, many of his promises have failed to come to fruition.

Energy & Environment: Turning Back the Clock

Trump’s administration has moved aggressively to reverse environmental policies, consistent with his “America First” energy vision. Major offshore wind projects, like Empire Wind off the coast of New York, were halted in the name of protecting the environment. However, critics argue that this is less about conservation and more about rolling back clean energy initiatives to favor fossil fuel industries. These moves have led to growing concerns about the future of renewable energy in the U.S.

His decision to prioritize fossil fuel industries over renewable energy comes at a time when climate change remains a pressing global issue. Trump’s rollback of environmental protections not only contradicts global sustainability goals but also threatens the country’s future energy security. Many are left wondering if his short-term focus on reviving coal and oil industries is worth the long-term damage to the planet.

Domestic Economy: Uneven Gains, Growing Pains

While Trump promised to bring back jobs and revitalize American manufacturing, states like Michigan—once central to his base—are experiencing significant economic challenges. Rising unemployment and sluggish industrial recovery have prompted many to question the effectiveness of his economic policies. The strategy of placing tariffs and pushing for protectionism has contributed to a growing sense that the U.S. may be on the verge of a recession, despite Trump’s frequent claims of economic success.

The discrepancy between Trump's promises and economic realities has raised serious concerns. While his administration has touted job growth in certain sectors, the broader impact on the average American worker has been uneven at best. In many rust belt states, industries continue to struggle, and Trump’s economic vision has left some working-class communities feeling abandoned.

Moreover, Trump's economic policies have increased the national debt significantly, and critics argue that his reckless fiscal decisions will have lasting negative effects on future generations.

Big Promises, Bigger Questions

Several of Trump’s most ambitious campaign goals, like revitalizing infrastructure, balancing the federal budget, and protecting entitlement programs, remain largely untouched. With the national debt continuing to climb and infrastructure bills stalled in Congress, voters are left wondering whether these promises were ever truly prioritized, or if they were simply a means of rallying support.

Trump’s failure to address long-term fiscal issues, such as the deficit and public debt, signals a troubling disregard for America’s financial future. The promises made during his 2024 campaign have begun to feel more like empty rhetoric than actionable goals, and many are now questioning his commitment to tackling the pressing issues that continue to affect everyday Americans.

Rhetoric vs. Reality: A Dangerous Shift?

Trump’s rhetoric has become increasingly erratic in 2025, fueling concerns that he is steering the country toward authoritarianism. His aggressive political purges, inflammatory language, and attacks on the media and judiciary have drawn comparisons to the rise of dictatorial regimes. As his administration moves forward, it is becoming clear that Trump’s promises may not only be falling short, they are pushing the country toward a deeper, more dangerous divide.

Many are questioning whether his actions reflect an attempt to consolidate power at the expense of democratic institutions, with some arguing that his base of loyalists is following him blindly, like “muts” under his command. As America grapples with rising inflation, unemployment, and political instability, it’s evident that Trump’s “America First” vision might be steering the country into a dangerous ideological direction. His unhinged rhetoric, while appealing to his supporters, has alienated moderates and centrist voters, increasing the likelihood of deepened societal fractures.

Conclusion: Bold Moves, Broken Dreams

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has been marked by bold rhetoric and sweeping actions that have deeply polarized the nation. While some promises have been swiftly acted upon, like the crackdown on immigration and the purging of federal agencies, many of his larger goals, such as peace deals abroad and a revitalized domestic economy, remain unrealized. As the country moves forward into 2025, the growing gap between Trump’s promises and the reality of his administration raises significant concerns about the future direction of the United States. With his increasingly authoritarian tone and failure to steer the economy away from recession, the question remains: will Trump’s campaign agenda truly save America, or push it into a dangerous new era of division and unrest?

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Sunday, August 11, 2024 - Tim Walz

This is the ‘official’ schedule of Tim Walz s today on the campaign trail. With some added detail for press purposes. Additionally, the Governor is traveling with Secretary of the Interior Deb Harland on this trip to gain some valuable insight into the region while traveling and meeting with voters. Walz's travel today will be focused on Montana.

Event #1 (Bozeman, MT) Event Location: Montana State University Event Type: Town Hall Event Event Time: 9:00-10:00 MT

Event #2 Event Location: The Baxter Event Type: Educator’s Lunch with Discussion Event Time: 11:00-15:00 MT *Note this event has a target audience of 250 attendees who are school district superintendents and principals as well as teachers who have completed 20 years of service. These educators will come from across the state!

Event #3 (Billings, MT) Event Location: TEN and Crow Nation Event Type: Dinner with Native American Leaders Event Time: 17:00-21:00 MT *A tour of Crow Nation was also taken by the campaign.

Bozeman, MT Q: "Governor Walz, rural America often feels overlooked by national politicians who focus on urban areas. How can we trust that the Harris-Walz campaign is truly invested in the needs of rural communities like ours?" A: "Thank you for that question. I want to be absolutely clear: our campaign is committed to representing every American, no matter where they live. Kamala Harris and I understand that rural communities have unique challenges, and we are determined to ensure that your voices are heard and your needs are met. That’s why, unlike many campaigns, Kamala has pledged to visit all 50 states and each U.S. territory during this election cycle. And I will be visiting many of our rural communities personally because your issues matter to us. We know that access to broadband, healthcare, and education are critical issues in rural America, and these are front of mind for both Kamala and me. We will work tirelessly to expand broadband access so that every home, farm, and business has the connectivity needed to thrive in the 21st century. Our administration will also invest in rural healthcare infrastructure and educational opportunities, ensuring that no American is left behind. Rural America is the backbone of this country, and together, we will make sure that the future is brighter for all Americans, regardless of their zip code."

Billings, MT Press Release: Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz believe that the time has come to correct the historical injustices faced by Native American nations. During a tour of Crow Nation and a dinner with Native American leaders in Billings, MT, Governor Walz reaffirmed the Harris-Walz administration’s commitment to investing in the forgotten nations that are home to America’s first peoples. This meeting marks a critical step in the campaign’s broader mission to ensure that the promises made to Native communities are honored and that their voices are respected and uplifted.

The Harris-Walz administration will establish a dedicated team to review past treaties, such as those made at Hopewell in 1785 and Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830, and to address any unfulfilled promises or inaction. No longer will these communities be neglected or trampled upon by those in power. The campaign is also committed to visiting other Native Nations across the country to ensure that all are heard and supported. Additionally, the Harris-Walz administration explicitly supports honoring the commitments of the Treaty of Hopewell and the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, including the provision of congressional delegates for these nations. Together, we can build a future where all Americans, including our first Americans, are respected and empowered.

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Trump's Unfulfilled Obamacare Promise: A Political Analysis

Trump’s Pledge to Repeal and Replace Obamacare: Luckily A Promise Unfulfilled Amid Political Turmoil In the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made a bold promise: to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, “immediately.” This vow became a cornerstone of his campaign, resonating with voters who were critical of the existing healthcare system. However,…

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William Ruto’s First Year: Lofty Promises, Harsh Realities for Kenyans

Over a year has passed since William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president. He took office amid a storm of economic challenges—soaring food and fuel prices, rising unemployment, and a daunting national debt.

During his campaign, Ruto cast himself as the champion of the common citizen. He vowed to reform a corrupt system, restore good governance, uphold the rule of law, and prioritize the needs of the poor. He pledged to end the cycle of ethnic-based politics and to strengthen constitutionalism—pillars essential for stability, economic growth, and equitable resource distribution.

These promises resonated deeply. For decades, Kenya's political elite have exploited ethnic divisions to secure power, weakening state institutions and fueling corruption and impunity. My research into democratic transitions, elections, and state-building in Africa—particularly my 2018 book—illustrates how such practices have undermined Kenya’s progress.

In his first year, Ruto made notable strides in fulfilling some campaign pledges. He took swift actions that did not require constitutional reforms, such as easing tensions between the executive and judiciary, separating police finances from the executive arm, and returning port operations to Mombasa from Naivasha. But his administration has struggled to ease the economic burden facing most Kenyans.

A Worsening Economy

Ruto presented himself as a political outsider with the vision to lift the poor from economic despair. Yet, under his leadership, life has become harder for many. Inflation has spiked, largely due to increased fuel costs and a depreciating currency. The removal of subsidies on fuel and food—intended to reduce reliance on foreign debt—has hit Kenyans hard. Meanwhile, new taxes have further strained household incomes.

His administration has prioritized fertilizer subsidies to boost agricultural productivity, but it remains uncertain whether this alone can secure food self-sufficiency. More comprehensive and strategic reforms are needed to revive agriculture, Kenya’s economic backbone.

The launch of the “Hustler Fund,” aimed at making credit more accessible to low-income earners, was a step toward economic inclusion. However, its potential benefits risk being nullified by punitive tax policies and a sluggish economy that stifles job creation and business growth.

Rule of Law: Mixed Progress

Ruto began his presidency with a symbolic move—appointing six judges previously blocked by his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta. He also increased budgetary support for the judiciary. These gestures reinforced his message of respect for the rule of law.

However, true adherence to constitutionalism demands more. Judicial integrity must be unwavering. The law should apply equally to all, including the political elite. While Ruto has, at times, accepted unfavourable court rulings, his administration has also faced accusations of flouting court orders, echoing past regimes.

The president also spoke out against extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances by the police, and delivered on his promise to grant the police financial autonomy. Yet, the culture of impunity within the police force remains intact. Extrajudicial killings persist, and without robust civilian oversight, constitutional reforms risk remaining symbolic.

Ruto’s pledge to establish a commission of inquiry into state capture under Kenyatta’s administration remains unfulfilled—a notable failure in his anti-corruption agenda. Without such accountability, his commitment to fighting graft appears hollow. Tackling corruption decisively—recovering stolen assets and prosecuting economic crimes—would reduce reliance on taxation and borrowing.

National Cohesion: A Fragile Foundation

One of Ruto’s biggest challenges remains national unity. His administration has fallen into the same patterns of patronage, ethnic favoritism, and recycling of political appointees. Disturbingly, some top officials continue to openly engage in divisive ethnic rhetoric without facing consequences.

Despite his campaign against elite deals and political accommodations, Ruto eventually engaged in dialogue with opposition leaders following their protests. While intended to ease political tensions, these talks may pave the way for constitutional amendments creating more political positions—a move many see as a betrayal of his original anti-dynasty, pro-hustler stance.

Kenya remains fractured along ethnic, regional, economic, and religious lines—a legacy of past administrations. Ruto must transcend ethnic allegiances and adopt a meritocratic approach in public appointments. Most critically, he must reconnect with the “hustler nation”—the disenfranchised masses who were instrumental in his rise to power.

Failing that, Ruto may find himself on shaky ground when the time comes for re-election, much like his predecessors.

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 6th Jan.  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, has built its political narrative on promises of governance reforms and welfare schemes. Yet, the party now finds itself mired in controversy as women from Punjab and Delhi accuse it of making hollow pledges. Protests erupted outside Kejriwal’s residence in Delhi, with women alleging betrayal over unfulfilled promises of monetary support. These claims come just weeks after the announcement of a new welfare scheme in Delhi, which has since been questioned for its authenticity. With assembly elections in Delhi on the horizon, the controversy over these promises is intensifying, exposing cracks in AAP’s populist image. The Women’s Protests: A Cry of Betrayal On Saturday, a group of women from Punjab staged a protest outside Kejriwal’s Delhi residence. Chanting slogans and carrying banners, they accused the AAP-led Punjab government of reneging on its promise to provide Rs 1,000 to every woman, a pledge that played a crucial role in the party’s electoral success in the state. “We have come from Punjab’s Gurdaspur. People there are poor. They promised to give Rs 1,000 to every woman, but it was a lie,” one protestor told reporters. Another woman added, “Do not cheat the women of Delhi as you did with the women of Punjab.” These protests highlight the growing discontent among voters who feel deceived by AAP’s lofty promises. #WATCH | A group of women from Punjab hold a protest outside the residence of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Delhi claiming that the promises made by him during the Punjab assembly elections are not yet fulfilled. pic.twitter.com/cbijy5XNv1 — ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2025   The Delhi police detained several women during the protest, but their grievances had already gained significant public attention. The protests underscore the disconnect between the AAP’s campaign rhetoric and its governance reality, particularly concerning welfare schemes targeting women. The Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: A Questionable Announcement Adding to the controversy, Kejriwal announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ on December 22, pledging Rs 2,100 per month to women in Delhi. However, the announcement quickly faced scrutiny. The Women and Child Development (WCD) department of the Delhi government clarified that no such scheme had been officially notified. This led to widespread confusion and raised questions about the party’s intentions. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi attempted to shift the blame, alleging that BJP had pressured officials into issuing misleading notifications. She claimed, “These notifications are false. We will take action against officials responsible for issuing them.” This defense, however, failed to address the broader concerns about the legitimacy of the announcement and its timing, just weeks before the expected assembly elections. Further complicating matters, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena launched an inquiry into allegations that unauthorized individuals were collecting personal data from residents under the guise of registering them for the scheme. This raised fears of misuse of voter data and added a layer of mistrust to the entire episode. Punjab’s Broken Promise: Rs 1,000 for Every Woman The controversy in Delhi mirrors similar issues in Punjab, where AAP had promised to provide Rs 1,000 to every woman as part of its election campaign. This promise was instrumental in the party’s sweeping victory in the Punjab assembly elections, with Bhagwant Mann becoming the Chief Minister. However, the pledge remains unfulfilled, with no clear timeline or explanation from the state government. The failure to implement the scheme has sparked widespread criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. Women in Punjab, particularly those from economically weaker sections, feel abandoned and betrayed. The protests in Delhi highlight how

this unfulfilled promise is haunting AAP beyond state boundaries, eroding its credibility among key voter groups. Election Dynamics: Promises as Political Tools With the Delhi assembly elections likely in February 2025, AAP’s promises have taken center stage. The party, which won 62 out of 70 seats in the 2020 elections, faces a fragmented opposition, with Congress struggling to regain relevance and BJP seeking to make inroads. Against this backdrop, Kejriwal’s announcement of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana appears strategically timed to consolidate voter support, especially among women. However, the backlash over unfulfilled promises in Punjab and the questionable authenticity of the Delhi scheme threaten to undermine this strategy. The controversy raises concerns about the use of welfare promises as electoral bait rather than genuine policy initiatives. Populism Without Accountability Arvind Kejriwal’s political journey has been marked by a reliance on populist promises to gain voter trust. While welfare schemes like free electricity, water, and education subsidies have resonated with voters, the recent controversies expose a troubling pattern of overpromising and underdelivering. The unfulfilled Rs 1,000 pledge in Punjab and the ambiguous Rs 2,100 promise in Delhi suggest that AAP may be prioritizing electoral gains over sustainable governance. Such tactics risk alienating the very voters the party claims to champion, particularly women and economically vulnerable groups. Moreover, the lack of transparency surrounding these schemes raises serious ethical questions. Announcing welfare programs without proper budgeting, planning, or official notification not only undermines public trust but also risks damaging the integrity of the electoral process. Conclusion: The Cost of Broken Promises As AAP faces mounting criticism over its welfare promises, the protests by women from Punjab serve as a stark reminder of the real-world consequences of political gimmicks. For a party that built its identity on honesty and governance reforms, these controversies mark a significant setback. The upcoming Delhi assembly elections will be a litmus test for AAP’s credibility. If the party fails to address the grievances of its voters and deliver on its promises, it risks losing the trust that propelled it to power in multiple states. In the long run, sustainable governance, backed by accountability and transparency, will determine whether AAP can maintain its position as a force for change or if it will become yet another example of populism gone awry. The protests outside Kejriwal’s residence symbolize the growing disillusionment with politics that prioritizes promises over people. As India’s political landscape evolves, voters will increasingly demand accountability, making it imperative for parties like AAP to match their words with actions. For now, the ball is in Kejriwal’s court, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.   The post Promises or Political Ploys? Kejriwal Faces Backlash Over Unfulfilled Cash Schemes for Women in Delhi and Punjab appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 6th Jan.  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, has built its political narrative on promises of governance reforms and welfare schemes. Yet, the party now finds itself mired in controversy as women from Punjab and Delhi accuse it of making hollow pledges. Protests erupted outside Kejriwal’s residence in Delhi, with women alleging betrayal over unfulfilled promises of monetary support. These claims come just weeks after the announcement of a new welfare scheme in Delhi, which has since been questioned for its authenticity. With assembly elections in Delhi on the horizon, the controversy over these promises is intensifying, exposing cracks in AAP’s populist image. The Women’s Protests: A Cry of Betrayal On Saturday, a group of women from Punjab staged a protest outside Kejriwal’s Delhi residence. Chanting slogans and carrying banners, they accused the AAP-led Punjab government of reneging on its promise to provide Rs 1,000 to every woman, a pledge that played a crucial role in the party’s electoral success in the state. “We have come from Punjab’s Gurdaspur. People there are poor. They promised to give Rs 1,000 to every woman, but it was a lie,” one protestor told reporters. Another woman added, “Do not cheat the women of Delhi as you did with the women of Punjab.” These protests highlight the growing discontent among voters who feel deceived by AAP’s lofty promises. #WATCH | A group of women from Punjab hold a protest outside the residence of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Delhi claiming that the promises made by him during the Punjab assembly elections are not yet fulfilled. pic.twitter.com/cbijy5XNv1 — ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2025   The Delhi police detained several women during the protest, but their grievances had already gained significant public attention. The protests underscore the disconnect between the AAP’s campaign rhetoric and its governance reality, particularly concerning welfare schemes targeting women. The Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: A Questionable Announcement Adding to the controversy, Kejriwal announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ on December 22, pledging Rs 2,100 per month to women in Delhi. However, the announcement quickly faced scrutiny. The Women and Child Development (WCD) department of the Delhi government clarified that no such scheme had been officially notified. This led to widespread confusion and raised questions about the party’s intentions. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi attempted to shift the blame, alleging that BJP had pressured officials into issuing misleading notifications. She claimed, “These notifications are false. We will take action against officials responsible for issuing them.” This defense, however, failed to address the broader concerns about the legitimacy of the announcement and its timing, just weeks before the expected assembly elections. Further complicating matters, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena launched an inquiry into allegations that unauthorized individuals were collecting personal data from residents under the guise of registering them for the scheme. This raised fears of misuse of voter data and added a layer of mistrust to the entire episode. Punjab’s Broken Promise: Rs 1,000 for Every Woman The controversy in Delhi mirrors similar issues in Punjab, where AAP had promised to provide Rs 1,000 to every woman as part of its election campaign. This promise was instrumental in the party’s sweeping victory in the Punjab assembly elections, with Bhagwant Mann becoming the Chief Minister. However, the pledge remains unfulfilled, with no clear timeline or explanation from the state government. The failure to implement the scheme has sparked widespread criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. Women in Punjab, particularly those from economically weaker sections, feel abandoned and betrayed. The protests in Delhi highlight how

this unfulfilled promise is haunting AAP beyond state boundaries, eroding its credibility among key voter groups. Election Dynamics: Promises as Political Tools With the Delhi assembly elections likely in February 2025, AAP’s promises have taken center stage. The party, which won 62 out of 70 seats in the 2020 elections, faces a fragmented opposition, with Congress struggling to regain relevance and BJP seeking to make inroads. Against this backdrop, Kejriwal’s announcement of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana appears strategically timed to consolidate voter support, especially among women. However, the backlash over unfulfilled promises in Punjab and the questionable authenticity of the Delhi scheme threaten to undermine this strategy. The controversy raises concerns about the use of welfare promises as electoral bait rather than genuine policy initiatives. Populism Without Accountability Arvind Kejriwal’s political journey has been marked by a reliance on populist promises to gain voter trust. While welfare schemes like free electricity, water, and education subsidies have resonated with voters, the recent controversies expose a troubling pattern of overpromising and underdelivering. The unfulfilled Rs 1,000 pledge in Punjab and the ambiguous Rs 2,100 promise in Delhi suggest that AAP may be prioritizing electoral gains over sustainable governance. Such tactics risk alienating the very voters the party claims to champion, particularly women and economically vulnerable groups. Moreover, the lack of transparency surrounding these schemes raises serious ethical questions. Announcing welfare programs without proper budgeting, planning, or official notification not only undermines public trust but also risks damaging the integrity of the electoral process. Conclusion: The Cost of Broken Promises As AAP faces mounting criticism over its welfare promises, the protests by women from Punjab serve as a stark reminder of the real-world consequences of political gimmicks. For a party that built its identity on honesty and governance reforms, these controversies mark a significant setback. The upcoming Delhi assembly elections will be a litmus test for AAP’s credibility. If the party fails to address the grievances of its voters and deliver on its promises, it risks losing the trust that propelled it to power in multiple states. In the long run, sustainable governance, backed by accountability and transparency, will determine whether AAP can maintain its position as a force for change or if it will become yet another example of populism gone awry. The protests outside Kejriwal’s residence symbolize the growing disillusionment with politics that prioritizes promises over people. As India’s political landscape evolves, voters will increasingly demand accountability, making it imperative for parties like AAP to match their words with actions. For now, the ball is in Kejriwal’s court, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.   The post Promises or Political Ploys? Kejriwal Faces Backlash Over Unfulfilled Cash Schemes for Women in Delhi and Punjab appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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With Department of Education’s Future Uncertain, California School Chief Pledges to Resist Funding Cuts

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond vowed on Friday to fight President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, which he said represented a “clear threat to what our students need to have a good education and a great life.”

“We cannot be caught flatfooted,” Thurmond said, during a news conference.

Thurmond made his pronouncement in Sacramento on Friday while flanked by legislators and education and labor leaders holding up signs saying “Education Is For Everyone” and “Protect All Students.”

Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump has vowed to abolish the department, a long-standing and so far unfulfilled pledge made by Republican leaders dating back to former President Ronald Reagan.

Thurmond said there are concerns that abolishing the department would put at risk some $8 billion that California receives in federal funds for programs serving students with disabilities and those attending low-income schools, both public and private.

“We will not allow that to happen,” he said. “The law will not allow that to happen.”

He observed, for example, that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as IDEA, guarantees students in special education programs a “free and appropriate education,” and to receive a range of special education services in an individualized education program drawn up for every special education student.

Thurmond said Trump’s plan to defund the Department of Education would also harm students whose civil rights are violated and investigated through the Office of Civil Rights, including victims of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, hate and bias toward LGBTQ students.

“To tear down and abolish an organization that provides protections for our students is a threat to the well-being of our students and our families and of Americans,” Thurmond said.

It was also not clear what would happen to student financial aid that the department administers, Thurmond said.

The first line of defense in the fight against Trump’s education plan is the Congress, Thurmond said. He said his department is reaching out to legislators to affirm their commitment to public education — an issue that he says surpasses partisan labels.

“Let me be clear,” Thurmond said. “This is not a partisan issue. This is an issue of continuing to assure that students have access to the resources that they are entitled to under the law. And we will continue to do that, and we will work with the members of Congress to ask them to stand and support our students.”

But Thurmond said that the California Department of Education is also preparing for a worst-case scenario: large-scale cuts to federal funding. In that case, he said, he is working with the California Legislature on a backup plan.

“If it comes to it, as a contingency, we are prepared to introduce legislation that would backfill funding for special education programs, Title I programs and programs that are similar in its scope,” Thurmond said. Title I money supplements state and local education funding for low-income students.

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, D-Torrance, the chair of the Assembly Education Committee, said that the state is prepared to stand up for all the students who are targeted by Trump’s policy proposals and rhetoric. He pointed to the threat of deportations of undocumented immigrants that would hurt large numbers of children of immigrants, as well as threats to other student populations.

“It is the job of every teacher, every school board member, every principal, every elected representative in the state of California who believes in public education, it is time for us to stand up to protect all of these kids,” he said. “When we are facing a bully who is targeting our most vulnerable students, we all need to stand up.”

“We need to get ready now for what is going to start on Jan. 20,” Muratsuchi said, referring to Trump’s second inauguration.

In 2017, California enshrined into state law some federal laws or court decisions to protect the education rights of immigrant students, said Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez, deputy director of Californians Together, a statewide coalition that advocates for immigrants and multilingual learners.

In the wake of Trump’s attacks on immigrants, Cruz-Gonzalez said it is important to remind school staff of those protections so that students and families will continue to feel safe and protected when they attend school.

“It’s not enough to know that we have laws on the books,” Cruz-Gonzalez said. “We have to work together in coalition and ensure our superintendents, our school board members and our teachers know what to do to protect these rights.”

The right to public education is the “cornerstone of democracy,” said Chinua Rhodes, school board member at Sacramento City Unified School District.

“This is not just a political battle, it is a moral one,” Rhodes said. “Our schools should not abandon the most needy.” *Reposted article from the Times of SD by EdSource on November 12, 2024

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UK General Elections 2024: Notable Electors and Their Potential Impact 

In the UK general election, Keir Starmer of Labour, Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party, Nigel Farage, and smaller parties might have an impact on the result.

It is anticipated that Thursday's general election would either end the 14-year Conservative Party rule or return the Labour Party to office, ushering in a significant political shift for the United Kingdom. The competition between many powerful and well-known public individuals to lead the nation into the future adds even more intrigue to it. A deeper look at the leading candidates and their interests in this crucial election is provided here.

Keir Starmer: The pragmatic leader of Labour

Keir Starmer, 61, a former director of public prosecutions and human rights attorney for Labour, is the person being positioned as the party's most likely nominee for prime minister. In April 2020, Starmer succeeded Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour Party. She is regarded for having brought the party closer to the center and handled issues like anti-Semitism among its ranks.

Starmer was raised in a working-class home by communist parents who were both nurses and toolmakers. He was given the name Keir Hardie in honor of the Labour Party's founder. Consequently, even if Sir Keir Starmer doesn't often use the appellation, there will always be a certain something about him. 

His supporters regard him as a pragmatic who can steer Britain through the turbulent post-decline waters and a safe set of hands. On the other hand, others contend that Starmer, a circumspect politician, represents a leader lacking a defined strategy. They make a concerted effort to discredit him by calling him a dull flip-flopper. All things considered, surveys indicate that Keir Starmer is a strong candidate to lead Labour to victory.

Conservative Leader in the Storm's Eye, Rishi Sunak:

The 44-year-old head of the Conservative Party, Rishi Sunak, wants to be elected prime minister by the people of Britain. This is his request. Liz Truss, whose economic policies had caused market volatility and ultimately led to her removal from government after just 49 days in office, had suffered the consequences of Sunak's ascent to power.

Sunak, the first Hindu and British Asian prime minister of the United Kingdom, was perceived as a former banker brought in to instill stability in a nation still in shock from the chaotic premierships of Boris Johnson and Ted Truss. While he has made progress in reducing inflation, he has had difficulty delivering on his other key pledges, which include cutting back on undocumented immigration and reducing health waiting lists.

A string of missteps, beginning with the unpopular announcement of the election date and criticism for Sunak's 15-minute attendance at one major event, have completely derailed his campaign. His approval ratings are among the lowest of any prime minister, in part because of this, and his re-election campaign is doubtful.

Nigel Farage: The Immense Stranger

Known for drinking beer and smoking a chain smoke, Nigel Farage is still one of the most controversial figures in British politics. Nigel Farage, who was dubbed "Mr. Brexit" by former US President Donald Trump, had a significant role in the 2016 Brexit referendum. However, the pursuit of a Westminster seat remains unfulfilled. 

Leading the hard-right Reform UK party, Farage hopes to steal votes away from the Conservatives in key seats. But his controversial comments on foreign affairs and the racial issues involving the party cadre have plagued his campaign. Farage's electoral performance might be detrimental to the Conservative Party's prospects.

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The Persian king, having solely seen that Artemisia sunk a ship while surrounded by Athenians, was also duped by her daring transfer and later praised her for her bravery. 

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Thessalus, son of Hippocrates, described Artemisia in a speech, painting her as a cowardly pirate. Where he obtained his data is unknown but in his speech, Artemisia leads a fleet of ships to the Isle of Cos to hunt down and slaughter the Coans, however the gods intervene. After Artemisia’s ships are destroyed by lightning and she or he experiences visions of nice heroes, she flees Cos, her goal unfulfilled. 

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It is thought that her grandson, named Lygdamis after her father, dominated Halicarnassus after her, and was indeed the very reason that Herodotus needed to flee town, visiting the island of Samos earlier than finally settling in Athens.

Xerxes introduced Artemisia with two attainable courses of motion, asking her which she would recommend. Xerxes would either information his troops in an assault on the Peloponnese himself or personally withdraw from Greece, leaving his common, Mardonius, in cost (Herodotus eight.102). 

Once again Artemisia had given the reasoning behind her advice, which appeared to Xerxes to be sound. Upon deciding to take Artemisia’s recommendation, Xerxes additional requested that she accompany his illegitimate children to Ephesus. Though this is the last we find of Artemisia within the accounts of Herodotus, she does appear in other ancient sources.

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The racism would have been bad enough.

For Donald Trump to tell a person of color (or four in this case) to “go back where you came from” if you don’t like America under his leadership, would have sufficiently demonstrated the racialized demagoguery that has defined his presidency.

But amid the discussion of Trump’s latest demonstration of race-baiting, there is an even simpler problem with the President’s claim that criticizing America is tantamount to hating it and that one should leave before doing so.

Namely, those who criticize America for its shortcomings are the ones who genuinely love it, and this has always been the case.

Those who refuse to critique the country for its failings are the ones who despise America.

They are not patriots but cult members, blindly devoted to a piece of land upon which they were simply fortunate enough to have been born in most cases. But they carry within them not one iota of understanding as to the principles of the nation.

After all, America is an idea, not just a piece of real estate.

It is an idea that has attracted millions from around the world, even when the nation’s leaders have failed to live up to those principles, as has so often been the case — and as many of us believe the case to be still now.

And why?

Because even when a nation falls short, its potential is what inspires.

It’s like your kids. They may be pretty decent at 11 or 12, but what excites most parents is the potential you see in them to become something truly amazing. And if your children were still the same people at 23 or 35 as they were when they were pre-teens, you wouldn’t hesitate to criticize. You would push them, and not because you hated them — far from it — but because you knew they could be better, do better, and achieve a level of maturity not yet reached.

The same is true with nations.

Those who chant “love it or leave it” are poison to the idea of America, because they would never have pushed America to become in practice what it promised it was on paper.

Indeed, people like that never have, because such prodding requires critique and critique is seen as treason.

These are the kinds of people who would have been satisfied — were satisfied, in fact — with the system of enslavement. To condemn the founders for enshrining it in the Constitution or for owning slaves themselves in many cases would have been deemed insufficiently patriotic, and so the likes of these remained quiet.

This is why they attacked even Thurgood Marshall, the nation’s first black Supreme Court Justice, for daring to abstain from the bicentennial celebration of the Constitution in 1987. When Marshall noted, accurately and inarguably, that the document had been flawed at its inception because of its willingness to legitimize slavery and white supremacy, he was pilloried. Not because he was wrong, but because saying it supposedly demonstrated his contempt for the country he then served on its highest court.

Even as he admonished the country for betraying its principles, and insisted that the principles were what make America special, he was condemned — condemned by people who hate and have always hated those principles.

These are the kinds of people who would have been satisfied with segregation, and the second-class citizenship afforded people of color for most of the nation’s history. People who said “America love it or leave it” didn’t join the civil rights movement to push for change. Because to them, calling for change was tantamount to hating America, and so the likes of these remained quiet.

These are the kinds of people who would have been satisfied with children working in factories and mines, women not being allowed to vote, and companies being allowed to shoot striking workers, among other indignities. Because to condemn these things would have been seen as ungrateful for the majestic wonders of the American experiment, and so the likes of these remained quiet.

At every turn, those who deem themselves conservatives have opted to retain the status quo, whatever it happened to be at a given moment. And if that status quo left millions of Americans out of the American dream, so be it. They should suck it up and shut their mouths because to complain is to hate America.

But all of this is wrong.

Ask yourselves, truthfully, who really loved America more? The cops pictured here in Birmingham, attacking a peaceful demonstrator for daring to challenge racism? Or the man being attacked?

Who really loved it more? John Lewis, pictured here being arrested in Nashville for protesting racial injustice, or the cops arresting him and the white onlookers, most of whom supported his arrest?

Who loved America more? Was it these men: Andrew Goodman, James Chaney and Michael Schwerner, whom Klan-affiliated police officers in Mississippi murdered for daring to register black folks to vote?

Or was it these tobacco-chewing shit kickers — the guys who killed them and then sat back and laughed at their trial, proud of their murderous deeds?

To ask the questions is to answer them.

Those who remain quiet in the face of injustice and unfulfilled promises are the ones who detest the very idea of America. They do not seek to achieve their country in principle, but rather, only to revel in its cheap and gaudy symbolism as a means of feeling superior to others.

To them, love of country is about slapping a flag bumper sticker on your truck that says “these colors don’t run,” not working to make the country’s practice consistent with its promises.

They are the types who think patriotism is blasting Toby Keith lyrics about putting a “boot in your ass” because it’s the “American way,” and reciting the words to the pledge of allegiance before a sporting event. They care nothing for American ideals and care nothing about the Constitution, other than the part about guns. To them, America is like a football team, not a value system.

But what progressives understand and what those four congresswomen understand — the ones being attacked on the campaign trail with chants of “send them back” — is that true love of country demands criticism.

Those who love their nation fight for it to be what it claims to be, precisely because we believe it capable of the feat. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t bother.

Donald Trump is right: If we don’t like it, we can leave. The fact that we don’t — that we stay and struggle to attain our country — is the ultimate act of love.

It is love the likes of which Trump and his minions cannot understand because it goes beyond nationalistic bluster and mindless chants of “U.S.A., U.S.A,” and seeks to make real the blessings of liberty that are too often still unfulfilled.

It is the right that hates America and always has.

They are the ones who do not belong here and do not deserve the promises of democracy, because, at root, they have never believed in it.

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Everything but Brexit: What Johnson's Cabinet means for the country

By Chaminda Jayanetti

Boris Johnson's new Cabinet has been analysed almost entirely through the prism of Brexit. Given the political context and the identity of his new ministers, this is hardly surprising.

Nevertheless, Johnson is clear he wants to put a broader agenda to the public. Even amid the chaos of Brexit, ministers can pursue policy shifts. But that said, whereas David Cameron's first Cabinet included ministers with long-planned reform agendas - Michael Gove's free schools, Andrew Lansley's NHS Bill, Iain Duncan Smith's Universal Credit - Johnson's appointments smack more of loyalty, patronage and Brexit strategising than anything else.

But with deficit reduction apparently now on hold, ministers are likely to have more room to manoeuvre than their predecessors. These are now the most powerful people in the country. What will they do with it?

Tax and spend

Johnson's choice of chancellor could prove to be one of the most meaningful in memory. While both Sajid Javid and Liz Truss rose through the ranks as small state ideologues, at this point in their careers Javid is by far the more willing to spend money. Had Truss been appointed chancellor, the likelihood of significant infrastructure spending would have receded fast. Johnson gave the job to Javid for a reason.

Which Saj is the real one? The Ayn Rand small-state diehard, or the man who, as Stephen Crabb's anointed chancellor in his 2016 leadership bid, pledged £100bn of debt-funded public spending on infrastructure?

Johnson clearly wants to spend money on infrastructure. But day-to-day spending is different - Philip Hammond hamstrung Theresa May's 'burning injustices' agenda by fixating on austerity.

Johnson is now pledging to halt deficit reduction and spend on schools, police and the NHS, whilst also pledging big tax cuts. Supposedly this will be funded by the money saved on EU contributions - but that's just fantasy. Will Javid toss Tory deficit targets out of the window? Will he accept the tax giveaways to high-earners Johnson is promising? Or will he turn out to be another Treasury deficit hawk?

Significantly, Matthew Elliott has been brought in as Javid's adviser. Elliot co-founded the Taxpayers Alliance, the fanatically ideological, covertly funded think tank that built much of the media hysteria against public spending a decade ago.

Public infrastructure is set for an overhaul - that much is certain. But what Javid does on tax and public service spending will decide his relationship with his boss, his party's survival, and the country's future. The early signs are that the taps will bring forth a trickle, not a stream.

Health and care

Matt Hancock sold his soul to save his job. While he's obsessed with elevator pitches for gimmicky health apps, the NHS urgently needs more money.

The government is already committed to increasing NHS spending over the coming years - but this is predicated on a reform agenda centred on controversial 'Sustainability and Transformation Plans' that often include hugely unpopular hospital cuts and closures.

Johnson, forever marked by the infamous £350m Leave campaign pledge, will back extra NHS spending - though its adequacy to meet current and future needs is doubtful. In his first speech as prime minister he pledged 20 new hospital upgrade. That suggests that investment in the health service's crumbling real estate is coming - particularly in Leave-voting target seats.

The new prime minister has also backed social care reform, based on building a cross-party consensus behind a market social insurance system to fund care long term, plus a promise that people will no longer need to sell their homes to fund their care.

This is far too big to pull off until Brexit is fully resolved. If it happens at all, it won't be until long, long after October 31st. Social insurance also won't address needs for the next ten years, and the existing system needs new money fast.

And anyway, the chances of cross-party consensus on care reform are minimal - political attacks sank care reform plans in 2009 and 2017, and with Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party seeking to bring care closer to the tax-funded NHS rather than resorting to marketised insurance models, they will likely do so again.

Education

While the schools sector scratches its head over what Gavin Williamson is doing at the Department for Education, the big questions will be for No.10 and the Treasury. We know that higher spending on schools is coming, but how much and in what form?

His first pledge was a paltry 0.1% increase in spending that would have solved very little. After that was ridiculed for its inadequacy - and in a sign of making policy on the hoof - he then upgraded it to a pledge to reverse all cuts to school funding since 2015 by the year 2022. That much meatier promise will cost nearly £5bn a year - but halting deficit reduction gives him the room to pull it off.

What he hasn't addressed is the crisis in special needs education, which is sinking council finances and cutting children adrift. Williamson is not top of the list of people you'd choose to deal with it.

Welfare

Another soul-seller. The fact Amber Rudd kept not just her Cabinet rank but also her department in Johnson's brutal reshuffle suggests he has no particular agenda of his own here. Rudd has focused on tweaking the Tories' catastrophically broken benefit system, amending Universal Credit and policies such as the two-child limit to avoid some of the worst headlines without actually changing direction.

What the welfare state really needs is almost wholesale reversal of the last ten years - but that's not happening. At best, Javid might allow Rudd the money to scrap the damaging five-week wait for Universal Credit that drives so many claimants to destitution. Or he might not. Watch out also for Rudd's plan to merge the assessment process for the two main disability benefits - another shambles waiting to happen.

Transport

We know public transport investment is on its way. The big questions are what projects and where. Doubts permeate the future of HS2, especially with a small Commons majority and restive rural backbenchers along the planned route. Meanwhile, northern cities are likely to receive a hefty share of new spending, given the post-Brexit politics of transport spending - and the location of Tory target seats. However, lofty pledges and future plans may mean nothing unless new transport secretary Grant Shapps can get to grips with Britain's rail network, whose fragmentation has caused so much misery for commuters in recent years.

Housing

Esther McVey is an appalling choice as housing minister - a small-minded benefits-basher with a record of incompetence and ignorance, who owes her job to being fanatically pro-Brexit. Reversing housing benefit cuts is key to solving the housing crisis, but don't expect McVey to notice.

England essentially has two housing crises - middle class millennials can't afford to buy a house, especially in the south east, while housing benefit cuts and minimal social housebuilding has fuelled a homelessness crisis. The latter is more urgent, but the former is more critical to the Tories' election prospects.

Criminal justice

David Gauke's plan to scrap short prison sentences meant he was one of the few members of May's Cabinet with a progressive policy agenda. His replacement at the Ministry of Justice with centrist prisons minister Robert Buckland gives reason to believe this will continue, provided hardline home secretary Priti Patel doesn't try and intervene.

It seems a lifetime ago that the Tory leadership contest found itself swamped with the most cringing drugs 'scandal' in history. But for all the evident hypocrisy of Britain's drugs laws, it would be a surprise for any government with Patel at the Home Office to significantly relax prohibition.

As for Patel's previous support for the death penalty - there's no bringing that back without leaving the European Convention on Human Rights.

Workers' rights

Arch neoliberals such as Liz Truss and Priti Patel are not occupying roles that give them the opportunity to slash workers' rights. That said, Theresa May's hopelessly unfulfilled agenda of protecting gig economy workers and putting workers' representatives on company boards is likely to die a swift and quiet death.

Climate change

On what may be the hottest day in Britain's recorded history, cool yourself down with the knowledge that there is no sign either Johnson or his pro-fracking new environment secretary Theresa Villiers give a rat's backside about climate change.

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President Joe Biden is formally working for re-election, and the 3-minute video he launched Tuesday to announce the brand new 2024 marketing campaign centered on financial considerations alongside different points like abortion and defending democracy.It’s an acceptable time, then, to evaluate how Biden has carried out on the financial guarantees he made in 2020. A glance again reveals a productive 27 months in workplace — but in addition a prolonged to-do checklist that is still.A Yahoo Finance evaluation of information tracked by Politifact.com exhibits that 34 of 99 key pledges made by Biden in 2020 centered round core financial considerations like jobs, financial progress, taxes, and retirement. Over half of these pledges are nonetheless works in progress whereas 15 of them have been fulfilled no less than in some kind.Biden himself acknowledged as a lot in Tuesday's video asking People to assist him "end the job, I do know we are able to."Right here’s a number of the highlights of these monetary guarantees — and what’s nonetheless on the docket.A picture from President Joe Biden's 2024 marketing campaign launch video printed on April 25. (Youtube.com/JoeBiden by way of Reuters)Taxes and Social SafetyBiden put Social Safety and taxes on the heart of his message Tuesday, as he did in his State of the Union handle.He prices that conservative Republicans are intent on "reducing Social Safety that you just’ve paid on your total life whereas reducing taxes for the very rich" and promising to guard "bedrock freedoms."It's a cost that Biden has been making for months now - and most Republicans vehemently deny. However the concentrate on the social security web program additionally has echoes of 2020, when Biden promised to increase Social Safety and pledged to level this system in the direction of future solvency.Each of these guarantees stay unfulfilled. In truth, Social Safety is transferring steadily in the direction of insolvency and the prospect of lowered advantages in about 10 years time. President Biden’s current finances proposal lacked a Social Safety plan because it as an alternative centered on shoring up the Medicare belief fund."Why does not the president care?" mentioned Sen. Invoice Cassidy (R-LA), who has been main bipartisan talks on the difficulty. He claimed Biden wouldn’t even sit for a gathering on the difficulty.Story continuesThen-candidate Biden throughout a marketing campaign kickoff rally on Could 18, 2019 in Philadelphia. (Drew Angerer/Getty Photographs)The realm the place Biden has saved extra of his guarantees is on the taxation entrance.Throughout his marketing campaign, he promised to lift taxes on America’s largest companies and he has delivered with a brand new 15% minimal tax on the so-called "guide earnings" of huge company that was enacted within the Inflation Discount Act. That change to the tax panorama comes as an even bigger pledge to lift the general company tax price to twenty-eight% is off the desk for now.Biden additionally promised to not elevate taxes on any people making underneath $400,000 a 12 months. Republicans say he has damaged that pledge, whereas truth checkers are extra nuanced of their evaluation. They are saying the way you view that problem often is determined by whether or not you assume elevated company taxes are finally borne by people.VitalityBiden’s important damaged promise from the 2020 marketing campaign, in accordance with Politifact, has to do with the power business.Biden pledged to cease new fracking tasks on federal lands however a federal choose blocked Biden's efforts and lease gross sales have since moved ahead.Biden’s current transfer to approve the Willow challenge, an $8 billion oil drilling effort in Alaska, is one other space that's positive to be a sore spot amongst a lot of his Democratic supporters, particularly youthful voters, because the re-election marketing campaign gears up within the months forward.Demonstraters in opposition to the Biden

administration's approval of the Willow oil-drilling challenge gathered on the Division of the Inside in March. (AP Photograph/Patrick Semansky)Some power guarantees from Biden have been saved. They embrace his aggressive actions to chop U.S. emissions by 2050, establishing new gasoline financial system requirements and rejoining the Paris local weather settlement.The office and health careOn a number of different financial points, Biden’s scorecard can be combined.Whereas Biden usually touts himself as essentially the most worker-friendly President in historical past (he's talking at the moment on the North America's Constructing Trades Unions 2023 Nationwide Legislative Convention), a few of his office efforts have stalled. That features makes an attempt to ensure of 12 weeks paid household and medical go away and enhance the federal minimal wage.Politifact notes that the President saved a key promise to get COVID-19 underneath management as a way to enable renewed financial progress. At the same time as tradition wars proceed to flare over points like masking, the federal government efforts have largely confirmed profitable with many Covid restrictions a distant reminiscence for a lot of People and an unemployment price of three.5% to match pre-pandemic ranges.On health care, Biden additionally has notable some successes to tout. He fulfilled a pledge to permit Medicare to negotiating decrease drug costs. Nonetheless, broader guarantees like enacting a public choice health insurance plan stay stalled.Famed political strategist James Carville prompt these points needs to be core to Biden 2024 message in a current Yahoo Finance Reside look. "Let's simply put it very merely: There are extra people working in America than anytime in 50 years. There are extra people which have health care in America than any time in American historical past....and by these metrics, he is most likely essentially the most profitable President we have had the final 100 years."Ben Werschkul is Washington correspondent for Yahoo Finance.Click on right here for politics information associated to enterprise and cashLearn the newest monetary and business news from Yahoo FinanceObtain the Yahoo Finance app for Apple or AndroidComply with Yahoo Finance on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Flipboard, Linkedin, and YouTube https://guesthype.co.uk/?p=3938&feed_id=8574&cld=6447f12b48e18

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Opinion | Biden’s pledge to close private migrant prisons remains unfulfilled

Opinion | Biden’s pledge to close private migrant prisons remains unfulfilled

Comment on this story Comment President Biden vowed in his 2020 campaign to shutter for-profit migrant detention facilities; he repeated the promise after taking office. It hasn’t happened. To the contrary: The administration, overwhelmed by the surge in unauthorized border crossings, now holds roughly 30,000 migrants in detention, about double the count it inherited from the Trump…

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Biden Gets Low Marks For 'Missed Opportunities' on Justice Reform

Biden Gets Low Marks For ‘Missed Opportunities’ on Justice Reform

Justice reform advocates say they are “dissatisfied” with the Biden administration’s progress, arguing that even some of the easier pledges the president made on the campaign trail have gone unfulfilled, according to a survey released by Law 360.  Biden issued more than 100 criminal justice reform promises, including ending mandatory minimum prison sentences, scrapping the federal death penalty,…

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New Delhi, 25th Dec. In a recent political debate, BJP MP Shehzad Ind took aim at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its governance record, questioning the feasibility and fulfillment of its key promises. Engaging directly with AAP leader Sanjay Singh, Ind raised concerns about unfulfilled commitments in states governed by AAP, particularly in Punjab. One of the focal points of the debate was AAP’s promise to provide ₹1,000 per month to every woman in Punjab, a pledge made during the party’s election campaign. Ind alleged that this commitment remains largely unfulfilled, urging Singh to clarify the status of the scheme and address the gap between promises and delivery. Beyond financial schemes, Ind also scrutinized AAP’s performance on infrastructure development and environmental policies, suggesting that the party's promises often lack substantive follow-through. The debate extended to broader governance issues, with Ind questioning the credibility of AAP’s political commitments and whether they are sustainable in the long term. While Sanjay Singh defended his party's policies, emphasizing AAP’s focus on health and education reforms, the exchange highlighted the growing scrutiny of governance in politically significant states. As elections loom, such debates are likely to intensify, keeping voters’ focus on accountability and results.