It's a political pickle: If House Democrats impeach Trump and he loses, they fear they could get blamed for a political hit job. If they don’t impeach him and he wins, they fear being blamed by the Democratic base for not doing enough. More in Playbook:
Todd Ricketts, the Cubs co-owner and current RNC finance chairman, at Cafe Milano on Monday evening celebrating his 50th birthday -- the big day is actually Sept. 23.His brothers, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts; attorney and RNC National Committeeman Richard Porter; Illinois political fundraiser Barrett Kedzior Zolnierowicz; Paul Ryan …and Sens. Rick Scott , Cory Gardner and -- even -- Dick Durbin, the Illinois Democrat, who is also a Cubs fan.
by Erica Werner and Jeff Stein: “House Democrats, amid a backlash from moderates, are backing away from a plan to block President Trump from extending new farm bailout funds, people briefed on the discussions said.to prevent the White House from expanding a major component of their farm bailout plan, which the White House has estimated could cost close to $30 billion.
THE SQUAD … BOSTON GLOBE: “Ayanna Pressley to submit resolution calling for an impeachment inquiry of Brett Kavanaugh,” by Danny McDonald:“‘I believe Christine Blasey Ford,’ said Pressley in a Monday statement. ‘I believe Deborah Ramirez. It is our responsibility to collectively affirm the dignity and humanity of survivors.’on the nation’s highest court and Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation process set a dangerous precedent. We must demand justice for survivors and hold Kavanaugh accountable for his actions.
by Matthew Choi: “The Defense Department is no longer moving forward with three border barrier projects in California and Arizona, according to a court filing Monday.for about 20 miles of fencing, lighting and other border infrastructure that would have used $2.5 billion in funds redirected from a counter-drug fund. That authorization, announced Aug. 27, was based on what was then determined to be ‘lower-than-expected contract costs.
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