Morning Jolt: What Does It Mean to ‘Stand Together’?

On the menu today: a lot of reporting from the winter meeting of the political and philanthropic groups backed by Charles Koch; an argument for all the requested witnesses during impeachment; and an unexpected figure argues in favor of President Trump's reelection.

'Every Person Has Value,' but Few People in Politics Act As If That Is True.

Indian Wells, Calif. — One of the recurring rallying cries at the winter meetings of the network of groups tied to billionaire Charles Koch is that no one should be written off as hopeless, dismissed as a waste, or left behind. Almost every speaker offers some version of this message: "Every person has value." "Every single person has something to contribute." "Every person has some extraordinary talent." "Every person has potential and ability to rise."

One of the points I try to emphasize in my coverage of these meetings is the particular philosophy that guides these exceptionally deep-pocketed donors. They're generally right of center, and many have donated to GOP candidates, but they're extremely enthusiastic about "social entrepreneurs" — those who create nonprofits and for-profit businesses ...

WITH JIM GERAGHTY January 27 2020 WITH JIM GERAGHTY January 27 2020 What Does It Mean to 'Stand Together'? On the menu today: a lot of reporting from the winter meeting of the political and philanthropic groups backed by Charles Koch; an argument for all the requested witnesses during impeachment; and an unexpected figure argues in favor of President Trump's reelection. 'Every Person Has Value,' but Few People in Politics Act As If That Is True. Indian Wells, Calif. — One of the recurring rallying cries at the winter meetings of the network of groups tied to billionaire Charles Koch is that no one should be written off as hopeless, dismissed as a waste, or left behind. Almost every speaker offers some version of this message: "Every person has value." "Every single person has something to contribute." "Every person has some extraordinary talent." "Every person has potential and ability to rise." One of the points I try to emphasize in my coverage of these meetings is the particular philosophy that guides these exceptionally deep-pocketed donors. They're generally right of center, and many have donated to GOP candidates, but they're extremely enthusiastic about "social entrepreneurs" — those who create nonprofits and for-profit businesses ...   READ MORE

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