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[janice shell]

These results suggest that the most effective Democratic challenger to President Trump in 2020 would invoke conservative values while offering progressive economic policies.

I think that makes sense. Though the candidate shouldn't use "conservative"; he should, however, make occasional reference to "traditional American values". It just might work. After all, Trumpty calls himself a "conservative" even though he isn't one.

And the authors are right to say the candidate who best represents what they suggest is Mayor Pete.

[EZ2]

Goodwin nails it again ! (( How about those Buckeyes )) :-D

Baquet, unfortunately, is in no position to resist, even if he wanted to. He is captive to a monster he created. If he doesn’t serve his readers and staff a daily dose of hate-Trump coverage, he’ll have a revolt — and lose his job.

He’s already lost something larger. By ending the commitment to fairness and impartiality, Baquet is destroying the credibility of The New York Times. Standards made it the most trusted news organization in America and by trashing those standards, Baquet has turned the Times into a purely partisan outlet.

It would be tragic enough if his actions had destroyed only the Times. But there is a national crisis of confidence in all media, and the Times no longer offers a solution. It is a major part of the problem.

https://nypost.com/2019/11/30/goodwin-the-new-york-times-long-descent-from-credibility/