Morning Jolt: What Will It Take to Return the House to Red?

Happy Thanksgiving! May all of your travels be safe, and your traffic struggles be bearable. This is the last Morning Jolt until Monday.

Making the click-through worthwhile: A debate about whether capping the state and local-tax deduction was worth it to Republicans, how much it contributed to the GOP's troubles in the suburbs, and how tough it will be to win back the House; Nancy Pelosi enjoys a bit of Fudge; and a bit of referendum-election fraud out in California.

How Tough Will It Be for Republicans to Win Back the House?

Over in the Corner, Reihan makes the argument that Republicans capping the state and local-tax deduction at $10,000 in the 2017 tax cut was worth it. "By limiting the tax subsidy for high-tax jurisdictions, it nudges voters at the state and local level to press for more sensible and sustainable policies and to reject fiscal profligacy, as we'll see in the years to come."

Andrew Stuttaford writes that the move ...

November 21 2018

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What Will It Take to Return the House to Red? Jim Geraghty Happy Thanksgiving! May all of your travels be safe, and your traffic struggles be bearable. This is the last Morning Jolt until Monday. Making the click-through worthwhile: A debate about whether capping the state and local-tax deduction was worth it to Republicans, how much it contributed to the GOP's troubles in the suburbs, and how tough it will be to win back the House; Nancy Pelosi enjoys a bit of Fudge; and a bit of referendum-election fraud out in California. How Tough Will It Be for Republicans to Win Back the House? Over in the Corner, Reihan makes the argument that Republicans capping the state and local-tax deduction at $10,000 in the 2017 tax cut was worth it. "By limiting the tax subsidy for high-tax jurisdictions, it nudges voters at the state and local level to press for more sensible and sustainable policies and to reject fiscal profligacy, as we'll see in the years to come." Andrew Stuttaford writes that the move ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories The 'Stolen Election' Poison Spreads across Our Political Spectrum Jonah Goldberg 'Stolen election' rhetoric is poisonous, and it's spread across our political spectrum. The Many Reasons to Be Thankful Michael Tanner We face challenges both domestically and internationally. But the reality is that things are pretty good and getting better all the time. Trump Lawyers Have Submitted Written Answers to Special Counsel's Questions Jack Crowe President Trump's attorneys have submitted his written responses to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's questions, they announced Tuesday afternoon. ADVERTISEMENT Even Astronauts Fear the Left Dennis Prager Advocating magnanimity in politics, Scott Kelly holds up Churchill as a model and provokes a firestorm of indignation. This Is the Perfect Time for Disability Reform Collin Roth A labor market with adequate jobs and rising wages is the perfect opportunity. Pelosi's Challenge Jay Cost Democrats are sitting atop internal divisions that could threaten their coalition. Many of these have been developing for over a decade President Trump's Standing Is Slipping with the Military, for Good Reason David French Members of the military are losing their admiration for Trump as they see what he is really like. Washington Post Publisher Blasts Trump's Response to Khashoggi Murder Jack Crowe In a statement, the Post's publisher called President Trump's defenses of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman a 'betrayal' of 'American values.' ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: November 20, 2018 California Wildfires ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.