What Newt’s Reading | August 14, 2020

What Newt’s Reading Among Democrats, 49 percent think it likely Biden won't last a full four years in office. The choice this November will be Kamala Harris against Donald Trump. - Newt It’s Now Basically Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris for President By The Editorial Board New York Post Many people were already wary of Joe Biden being able to serve out a full four years as president, let alone a potential second term. And then Biden selected Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) to be his running mate. “A Rasmussen Reports poll this week found that 59 percent of likely voters see it as ‘likely’ that his veep will take over before his first term ends.” Even 49 percent of Democrats don’t believe Biden would last four years in the White House. In other words, this presidential election is really between Harris and President Trump. Biden’s confusing, often fumbling messages concern voters, making Harris’s role all the more important. Just as Biden has been analyzed and criticized endlessly, so, too, will Harris in the coming weeks, giving President Trump a new target for November. Joe Biden refuses to condemn the violence from the destructive protests while sending unclear messages on his position with "defunding the police." Law and order should be a message for President Trump to capitalize on before the election. - Newt Amid Violence and Unrest, Can Trump Win With Promise to Restore Safety and Order? By Byron York Washington Examiner During presidential elections, candidates base their campaigns on the idea of fixing issues plaguing the country. While America currently faces a number of major problems, countering the violence and unrest ravaging cities across the country could be the issue that provide the advantage that President Trump needs to win a second term. Seattle and Portland are two such cities that have been decimated by riots and chaos, which continue today. The mayors have blamed President Trump and done nothing to stop the unrest. Will Joe Biden have the courage to “take a stand against extremists on his own side?” It seems unlikely given his current actions. So, President Trump must take this issue and run with it if he hopes to win in November.Arthur Herman and Prof. John Yoo provide insights into how President Trump can continue his successful foreign policy in his second term. – Newt In a Second Term, Trump Could Build on His Foreign-Policy Successes By John Yoo and Arthur Herman New York Post President Trump’s approach to foreign policy differs from that of his predecessors, incorporating key principles of what can be called the “Trump Doctrine.” According to this doctrine, America is willing to assert its jurisdiction around the world. Just as smaller nation-states are asserting their economic, political, and military power, the United States must continue to do the same to maintain its global position. By prioritizing America’s needs, President Trump has exited any foreign situations that seem disadvantageous. Indeed, the key strategic priority is staying ahead of China and Russia as they seek to undermine American power. To that end, President Trump has moved American military forces out of the Middle East to deploy more resources elsewhere. But the president has also bolstered America’s relationships in the region, especially by exiting the Iran nuclear deal. With four more years, President Trump would continue to strengthen American foreign policy. From countering Iran’s aggression, to helping maintain NATO’s power, to standing up to the Chinese Communist Party, President Trump has many opportunities to make further progress should he win a second term. Want to know how a payroll tax cut helps boost the economy? This article uses examples from past administrations — from both political parties — to explain - Newt Why Payroll Tax Cut Opponents May Want to Reconsider By Stephen Kent The Hill With the coronavirus continuing to upend the workplace, Americans are in need of relief as the economy looks for a boost. While progress on the next economic relief package has slowed in Congress, President Trump has shown he’s prepared to use executive orders as a way to help the American people. For example, he suspended the payroll tax for the remainder of the year, which begs the questions of “whether a president can really cancel the tax without Congress” and what might happen as a result of the order. Former president Barack Obama and President W. Bush both cut or suspended these taxes during economic downturns to create more jobs and allow Americans to retain more of their income. Forty-four percent of American adults don’t work, according to recent reports, and shifting the payroll tax offers a solution to that problem. Tax shifting is a form of free stimulus that would replace the revenue from payroll taxes with other non-labor taxes. While providing immediate income through emergency stimulus is important, it does not create jobs like tax shifting can. Members of both political parties would gain from the decision since it “could achieve economic justice and fiscal responsibility at the same time.” The Great American Outdoors Act will allow the Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire lands that increase the effectiveness of refuges in conserving a multitude of species of fish, wildlife, migratory birds, and plants - Newt President Trump Protects Our Heritage With Great American Outdoors Act By Aurelia Skipwith Washington Times The author, director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, is grateful for President Trump’s help in supporting the Great American Outdoors Act. After long periods of talking about the bill, it can finally provide funding “to conserve public lands and support outdoor recreation across the country.” At a time when more Americans are seeking nature as a place away from the chaos of the coronavirus and being quarantined, it is vital to have an act that will ensure the outdoors are protected. The legislation secures funding for the preservation of natural resources, endangered species, and more for years to come. Newt's Latest Podcasts Order Newt's Latest Book: https://www.gingrich360.com/trump-and-the-american-future

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