Morning Jolt: Democrats Encouraged to Go Rogue on Republicans

Making the click-through worthwhile: Eric Holder tries out the Avenatti style and steps on a rake; the sun sets on the Beto O'Rourke hype; and why American society can't turn on a dime, no matter how much progressives want it to change and want it to change quickly.

No Holder Barred

I suppose it was inevitable that a somewhat more reputable Democrat would attempt to emulate Michael Avenatti's style, and that it would go badly:

"It is time for us as Democrats to be as tough as they are, to be as dedicated as they are, to be as committed as they are," [former Attorney General Eric] Holder said. "Michelle always says, Michelle Obama, I love her. She and my wife are really tight. Which always scares me and Barack. Michelle always says, 'When they go low, we go high.' No. No. When they go low, we kick them."

The potential 2020 candidate added:

That's what this new Democratic party is about. We are proud as hell to be Democrats. We are willing to fight for the ...

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Democrats Encouraged to Go Rogue on Republicans Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Eric Holder tries out the Avenatti style and steps on a rake; the sun sets on the Beto O'Rourke hype; and why American society can't turn on a dime, no matter how much progressives want it to change and want it to change quickly. No Holder Barred I suppose it was inevitable that a somewhat more reputable Democrat would attempt to emulate Michael Avenatti's style, and that it would go badly: "It is time for us as Democrats to be as tough as they are, to be as dedicated as they are, to be as committed as they are," [former Attorney General Eric] Holder said. "Michelle always says, Michelle Obama, I love her. She and my wife are really tight. Which always scares me and Barack. Michelle always says, 'When they go low, we go high.' No. No. When they go low, we kick them." The potential 2020 candidate added: That's what this new Democratic party is about. We are proud as hell to be Democrats. We are willing to fight for the ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories A New Era for the China-Russia-U.S. Triangle Victor Davis Hanson The Trump administration smartly recognizes the threat posed by Beijing. It could use Russian help to head that threat off. Rage Is the Machine Heather Wilhelm Heather Wilhelm tackles the many books that are fueling feminist rage. Trump Optimistic about House Regardless of Midterm Results Mairead McArdle The president said Thursday that he'd be willing to work with Democrats on 'a lot of things where there is commonality' if they take the House next month. ADVERTISEMENT Tammie Hedges and the Overcriminalization of America James R. Copland and Rafael A. Mangual Many Americans face the threat of prosecution for violating state laws that criminalize unobjectionable behavior. Run, Hillary, Run Kyle Smith If Hillary Clinton runs for president in 2020, it will be the best possible thing for the GOP -- and the country. Midterm 2018: Round Two for Minnesota's Jason Lewis Mairead McArdle In Minnesota, Democrat Angie Craig is trying her luck against Jason Lewis again, running on a platform of unrestricted abortion access. 'No, Not That Evidence' Oren Cass "Even if the Paris Agreement were implemented in full" using Reilly's economic projections, ". . . it is estimated it would only produce a two-tenths of one degree . . . Celsius reduction in global temperature by the year 2100." Stephen Miller's Third-Grade Teacher Mocks Him as Childhood 'Loner' Jack Crowe In an article for the Hollywood Reporter, teacher Nikki Fiske recalled the young Miller as a 'strange dude' with a penchant for 'eating glue.' 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 The 2018 American Music Awards Cartoons of the Day: October 10, 2018 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.