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Karl Rove on the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the parallels to the 1896 election
11/20/2015
In his new book on President McKinley, Rove describes the election of 1896 in which McKinley won the election against a populist politician William Jennings Bryan. Rove sees the situation today with large immigration, new technology, and inequality, similiar to the situation McKinley faced. Rove says the continuing weak response of president Obama after Paris attacks provides an opening for Republicans. He also says Hillary Clinton is likely to distance herself from the policies of President Obama on the Middle East as voter opinion shifts after the Paris attacks in Nov. 2015. The 1896 election leads to a landslide for McKinley, who makes Teddy Roosevelt his running mate in 1900 leading to a long period of Republicans in the White House, and the U.S. emerging as a leader in world affairs. McKinley, a two time governor of Ohio fought the 1896 election on the platform of keeping the gold standard, and high tariffs to protect local industry. The electoral map looks the complete opposite of what it is today with the Republicans having the north, midwest and the west, and the Democrats having the Southern states. The foreign policy at the time was about the suppression of the Cuban independence movement by the Spanish, leading to the Spanish-American War and Spain ceding Cuba, Guam and the Philippines to the U.S. The U.S. later found itself suppressing a independence movement in the Philippines.
Grouped Articles
Terrorism Becomes a Campaign Issue
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2015
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2015
Trump Ducks an Iowa Opportunity
Wall Street Journal 01/28/2016
How Hillary Clinton Became a Hawk
New York Times 04/21/2016
Ohio, Long a Bellwether, Is Fading on the Electoral Map
The New York Times 09/29/2016
Payments startup Square performance
11/20/2015
Grouped Articles
Square’s $9-a-Share Price Deals Blow to IPO Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2015
Square’s $9-a-Share Price Deals Blow to IPO Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2015
Payments startup Square's IPO in Nov. 2015
11/20/2015
Grouped Articles
Square’s $9-a-Share Price Deals Blow to IPO Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2015
Square’s $9-a-Share Price Deals Blow to IPO Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2015
LivingSocial- the decline of a startup
11/20/2015
Grouped Articles
LivingSocial Offers a Cautionary Tale to Today’s Unicorns
New York Times 11/20/2015
Donald Trump on anti-terrorist measures following the Paris and San Bernardino attacks
11/20/2015
Grouped Articles
Donald Trump Sets Off a Furor With Call to Register Muslims in the U.S.
New York Times 11/20/2015
Donald Trump calls for ‘total’ ban on Muslims entering United States - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/08/2015
The world reacts to Trump's proposed ban on Muslims entering U.S. - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/08/2015
Donald Trump Calls for Ban on Muslim Entry Into U.S.
Wall Street Journal 12/08/2015
Along with Trump’s rhetoric, the stakes for 2016 have risen dramatically - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/09/2015
Donald Trump Triggers a Republican Party Brawl
Wall Street Journal 12/09/2015
China and the threat of deflation in 2016
11/20/2015
Grouped Articles
Japanese Deflation Threat Hangs Over China
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2015
Economist 01/23/2016
The APEC Summit meeting in Manila, Philippines, November 2015
11/19/2015
Grouped Articles
In Canada’s Trudeau, Obama meets his match on star power at Asia summit - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/19/2015
Finding the right balance between individual liberties and antiterrorism measures following the Paris terrorist attacks in November 2015
11/19/2015
Grouped Articles
As France and Belgium Strengthen Security, a Classic Debate Arises
New York Times 11/19/2015
Timothy Sloan, new president and chief operating officer of Wells Fargo bank in 2015
11/18/2015
Sloan is seen as succeeding John Stumpf, the current CEO at Wells Fargo.
Grouped Articles
Wells Fargo Picks the Next in Line
Wall Street Journal 11/18/2015
Wells Fargo to Pay $185 Million Fine Over Account Openings
WSJ 09/08/2016
Pervasive Sham Deals at Wells Fargo, and No One Noticed?
The New York Times 09/13/2016
Wells Fargo CEO Faces Senate Grilling –Live Analysis
WSJ 09/20/2016
Regular screening for prostate cancer and PSA tests
11/18/2015
Grouped Articles
Number of Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer Drops
Wall Street Journal 11/18/2015
Prostate Cancer Study Details Value of Treatments
The New York Times 09/14/2016
Rebublican 2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump and the core support from the white working class, many 55-64 years without a high school education
11/18/2015
A PRRI and Brookings Institution survey shows 55% of Donald Trump's support comes from the white working class who see immigrants in a negative light and are critical of large corporate interests. This group also sees political correctness as being a problem.
Grouped Articles
Trump Rides a Blue-Collar Wave
Wall Street Journal 11/18/2015
Donald Trump Forges New Blue-Collar Coalition Among Republicans
Wall Street Journal 12/05/2015
Donald Trump calls for ‘total’ ban on Muslims entering United States - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/08/2015
Trump Is the Democrats’ Dream Nominee
Wall Street Journal 12/10/2015
Donald Trump’s Plan on Muslims Is Opposed by Most Americans; GOP Is Split, WSJ/NBC Poll Finds
Wall Street Journal 12/11/2015
Wall Street Journal 12/12/2015
Russia's role in the Syrian crisis in 2015-2017
11/18/2015
Grouped Articles
U.S. Eyes Russia-Iran Split in Bid to End Syria Conflict
Wall Street Journal 11/20/2015
Teaming up with Russia in Syria could be a dangerous false step for the U.S. - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/19/2015
For France, an Alliance Against ISIS May Be Easier Said Than Done
New York Times 11/18/2015
Putin Gambit Over Syria Proves to Be Dual-Edged Sword
New York Times 12/15/2015
Why Obama’s Middle East Policy Is Failing
Wall Street Journal 02/16/2016
Never Ending War: Why The Cease-Fire in Syria Won't Help - SPIEGEL ONLINE
SPIEGEL ONLINE 09/17/2016
Marie Le Pen and the Paris terrorist attacks in 2015
11/17/2015
Grouped Articles
Marine Le Pen’s Anti-Islam Message Gains Influence in France
New York Times 11/17/2015
France’s far right reaps political gains as fears of terrorism grow - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/25/2015
France’s Far-Right National Front Gains in Regional Elections
New York Times 12/06/2015
Far-right party in France fails in bid to capture regional office - The Washington Post
Washington Post 12/13/2015
An unprecedented election, with unprecedented risks
The Economist 05/12/2017
The vote that could wreck the European Union
The Economist 05/12/2017
The Al Qaeda linked terrorist attack on the Radisson Bluu hotel in Bamako, Mali, in Nov. 2015
11/20/2015
Citizens of France, Germany, China, India, Turkey, were in the hotel at the time of the attack.
Grouped Articles
Mali Hotel Attack Leaves Dozens Dead; Siege Appears Near End
New York Times 11/20/15
Merger of Cosco and China Shipping Group
11/20/2015
Grouped Articles
Cosco-China Shipping Group Merger Approval Expected by January
Wall Street Journal 11/20/15
The U.S. Congress and president Obama on background checks for admitting Syrian refugees
11/20/2015
U.S. president Obama says he will veto Congressional legislation for a series of background checks that would make it difficult to absorb 10,000 Syrian refugees in 2016. The Paris attacks and lax security checks prompted the U.S. Congress to take this action. Most Republican governors have opposed taking in Syrian refugees. This is in sharp contrast to the situation in Germany and Austria.
Grouped Articles
Obama Threatens to Veto House Syrian Refugee Bill
Wall Street Journal 11/20/15
White House raises refugee target to at least 110,000
Washington Post 09/14/16
Payments startup Square strategies
11/20/2015
Grouped Articles
Square’s $9-a-Share Price Deals Blow to IPO Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/15
Square’s $9-a-Share Price Deals Blow to IPO Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/15
Payments startup Square management
11/20/2015
Grouped Articles
Square’s $9-a-Share Price Deals Blow to IPO Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/15
Square’s $9-a-Share Price Deals Blow to IPO Market
Wall Street Journal 11/20/15
Britain's pop music singer Adele
11/19/2015
Grouped Articles
Adele’s ‘25’ and our problem with unstoppable sadness - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/19/15
Adele Goes Viral, No Selfies or Tweets Needed
New York Times 11/27/15
Review: Adele Arrives in an Arena at Last
New York Times 03/01/16
Problems with the Affordable Care Act (Obama healthcare law) in 2015 with rapidly rising insurance premiums for healthy middle class people
11/19/2015
Middle class people are not eligible for subsidies and face rapidly rising insurance premiums as insurance companies increase premiums. This goes to pay for the added coast of treating people with prior health conditions and other problems who were previously uninsured or inadequately insured.
Grouped Articles
Rising Rates Pose Challenge to Health Law
Wall Street Journal 11/19/15
Ailing Obama Health Care Act May Have to Change to Survive
The New York Times 10/03/16
Clinton vs. Clinton on ObamaCare
WSJ 10/06/16
Millions Risk Losing Health Insurance in Republican Plan, Analysts Say
The New York Times 03/08/17
Who Wins and Who Loses Under Republicans’ Health Care Plan
03/08/17
Who Wins and Who Loses Under Republicans’ Health Care Plan
03/08/17
The evolution of the war in Syria in different phases after the Arab Spring- 2011-2017
11/18/2015
Liz Sly of the Washington Post provides an excellent account of the different phases of the war in Syria from its beginning in the Arab Spring in 2011 as a democracy protest movement, to rebels fighting the Assad regime, the entry of Russia and Iran into the conflict, to current situation with the Islamic State and other rebel groups in control of different areas in Syria. The war ends up turning half of the Syrian population of 22 million into refugees or displaced status, with millions in refugee camps in Turkey, and hundreds of thousands moving towards Germany for asylum. As the conflict evolves it becomes more complicated than when pro-democracy rebels were fighting the government in Damascus- as Russia intervenes in the conflict and the U.S. stays on the sidelines, the Kurds defending their areas with Turkey worried about Kurdish autonomy, and the Shia-Sunni sectarian aspect dividing the Shia Iran supported government in Iraq and Sunnis in Iraq, and France under Hollande switching earlier policy to conduct an air campaign after terrorist attacks in 2015.
Grouped Articles
The long war against Islamist extremism has become more complicated than ever - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/18/15
Teaming up with Russia in Syria could be a dangerous false step for the U.S. - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/19/15
NATO faces new Mideast crisis after downing of Russian jet by Turkey - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/24/15
Moscow promises retribution after Turkey downs military jet - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/25/15
Range of Frustrations Reached Boil as Turkey Shot Down Russian Jet
New York Times 11/25/15
On the Front Line Against Islamic State
Wall Street Journal 12/05/15
TJ Maxx stores strategies
11/18/2015
Grouped Articles
TJX: What It Takes to Shine In a Bleak Retail Market
Wall Street Journal 11/18/15
TJX Set to Hit New Highs While Retailers Languish
08/10/16
How T.J. Maxx is Bucking the Crisis in Retailing
WSJ 06/20/17
Intelligence agencies and use of data encryption by terrorists before the Paris attacks in 2015
11/18/2015
Grouped Articles
Paris Attacks Fuel Debate Over Spying
Wall Street Journal 11/18/15
Notable & Quotable: John O. Brennan
Wall Street Journal 11/18/15
FBI Stymied by Islamic State’s Use of Encryption, Director Says
Wall Street Journal 11/19/15
Paris Attacks Show Cracks in France’s Counterterrorism Effort
Wall Street Journal 11/23/15
In Belgium, an Encryption Powerhouse Rises
Wall Street Journal 12/11/15
Increasing internet use in India by 2015
11/18/2015
WhatsApp, Facebook, other services and useful apps are driving increaing internet use in India by 2015. India has about 402 million internet users by Dec. 2015, according to the Mobile and Internet Association of India. Mobile data use has increased to 276 million people. The price has come down to $100 for a smartphone which is the primary access for the internet. Internet packages sell for about 11 rupees or 0.17 U.S. cents for 30 megabytes of mobile data use. Only one in ten in rural areas have smartphones creating a large potential market for internet companies. The idea that India will eventually catchup with China in market penetration for smartphones is leading to high value of internet companies in India.
Grouped Articles
India to Become World’s Second-Largest Internet User Base
Wall Street Journal 11/18/15
Apple Scraps Like an Underdog in Second Biggest Mobile Market
WSJ 06/22/17
The News Reads You in China—and People Can’t Get Enough of It
WSJ 08/24/17
The shortage of staff and resources at European Borders Agency Frontex as it faces a huge refugee processing effort in 2015
11/18/2015
Many migrants are using fake Syrian passports and it is increasingly difficult for the underfunded agency to cope with the influx and processing.
Grouped Articles
The mystery surrounding the Paris bomber with a fake Syrian passport - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/18/15
E.U. Woos Turkey for Refugee Help, Ignoring Rights Crackdown
New York Times 03/08/16
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