What can be done with zero Republican votes? I suspect that we could find that enough so that the changes by Trump will be dwarfed. The only lasting effect of Trump will be the conservative judges, low tax rates for the rich, and the loss of credibility of the Republican Party (plus his own bankruptcy).
Two things should be understood. Biden's lawyers are competent. Few of his executive orders will be thrown out of court, although some will be. Secondly, Democrats really like government and its role in serving the people. They know how it works and they will be efficient is removing the stain of Trump on the various agencies.
Trump has led the way. Biden will use Executive Orders tenfold more than Trump did. Biden will declare emergencies as Trump did, probably include a climate emergency. Much can be done when an emergency is in place. Much will be done by changing policies and priorities. Foe example, I doubt that there will be any executions in the next four years.
With regard to legislation, hold on tight. Two budget reconciliation bills seem likely (and then 2 more next year). One will involve COVID and the economy. The Republicans might agree to a very small bill regarding delivery of vaccine. That would be great. But that won't stop the major $1.5T stimulus. The second bill is a bit more nebulous, but would involve jobs and climate change. My guess is that we will be following Europe's lead by not having ANY combustion cars sold or fossil plants built after 2030. [GM and Ford are already on board].
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Let's be clear. As long as the vaccines are delivered and the majority are vaccinated before July 4th, there will not way to stop the large initial phase of Biden's agenda. And there will be no way to stop the economy from setting many, many records. The key for so many will be to create jobs.
I expect 300 million vaccine doses in the first 100 days, 3 million a day in March and April. The orders are in place. There may be the need for some action through the production act, primarily for supplies. The other key is the 3rd vaccine which should start be available in volume by the end of next month.
Two things should be understood. Biden's lawyers are competent. Few of his executive orders will be thrown out of court, although some will be. Secondly, Democrats really like government and its role in serving the people. They know how it works and they will be efficient is removing the stain of Trump on the various agencies.
Trump has led the way. Biden will use Executive Orders tenfold more than Trump did. Biden will declare emergencies as Trump did, probably include a climate emergency. Much can be done when an emergency is in place. Much will be done by changing policies and priorities. Foe example, I doubt that there will be any executions in the next four years.
With regard to legislation, hold on tight. Two budget reconciliation bills seem likely (and then 2 more next year). One will involve COVID and the economy. The Republicans might agree to a very small bill regarding delivery of vaccine. That would be great. But that won't stop the major $1.5T stimulus. The second bill is a bit more nebulous, but would involve jobs and climate change. My guess is that we will be following Europe's lead by not having ANY combustion cars sold or fossil plants built after 2030. [GM and Ford are already on board].
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Let's be clear. As long as the vaccines are delivered and the majority are vaccinated before July 4th, there will not way to stop the large initial phase of Biden's agenda. And there will be no way to stop the economy from setting many, many records. The key for so many will be to create jobs.
I expect 300 million vaccine doses in the first 100 days, 3 million a day in March and April. The orders are in place. There may be the need for some action through the production act, primarily for supplies. The other key is the 3rd vaccine which should start be available in volume by the end of next month.