News From May 11 2016

A sidelong look where we have been

May 6 2020
Selected news items from the equivalent time in the last presidential election In this case, "equivalent time" means days left until voting day so since voting day 2016 was Nov 8 and voting day 2020 is Nov 3 each 2016 date is 5 days later than today's date.

Demonstrators protest Donald Trump convention speech

The Week

Demonstrations against Donald Trump continued for a second day in California when dozens of protesters gathered Friday outside the Republican convention in Burlingame. Trump had to walk along a concrete median to slip into the back of the building without harassment. At one point, about two dozen protesters rushed the barriers of the Hyatt Regency, where the convention was taking place, and were pushed back by police using batons. The clashes are the latest in a string of Trump protests.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence endorses Ted Cruz

The Week

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in the Republican presidential race during a Friday appearance on a conservative talk radio show. "I'm not against anyone, but I will be voting for Ted Cruz," Pence said. His endorsement comes days ahead of Indiana's Tuesday primary, which is critical for Cruz, who is trying to prevent frontrunner Donald Trump from locking up the 1,237 delegates he needs to secure the nomination.

House panel approves Koch-backed bill to shield donors' names from the IRS

USA Today

The House’s powerful tax-writing committee approved a bill Thursday that would ban the IRS from collecting the names of donors to tax-exempt groups, enraging campaign-finance watchdogs who say the move could open the door to secret, foreign money in U.S. elections.

President Obama Weighs His Economic Legacy

NY Times Magazine

Eight years after the financial crisis, unemployment is at 5 percent, deficits are down and G.D.P. is growing. Why do so many voters feel left behind? The president has a theory.