Daily Clips: June 2nd, 2016
Obama “evolves” on Social Security: Barry O saw the rising populist tide brought by Bernie and Trump and decided, “Nah, I’m not going to stand in defiance of that.”
How else can you explain Obama’s claim yesterday that Social Security should not be cut, but expanded. Hear his remarks on the topic:
OPEC leaves oil production levels unchanged: Yay?
EJ Dionne talks GOP and religion: The Washington Post columnist claims that “the sheer force of demography means [religion] will never again enjoy the public influence it once had.” To which I say: about damn time.
Tightening US labor market boosts economic growth outlook: New applications for jobless benefits fell, “further boosting the economic outlook for the second quarter.”
