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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! What a week! If you’re over presidential election news and commentary, then you’ve come to the right place! This week we’re leading with some good news you may have missed: Republican governors had a pretty good night on Tuesday - even flipping Montana from blue to red with Governor-elect Greg Gianforte. The Democratic Party’s infighting has already started and we are here for it, popcorn in hand. Which side will win out? The radical, progressive wing of the party? Or the almost non-existent moderate coalition? Time will tell. Last but not least - and something non-election related - New Jersey Gov. Phil
Murphy signed a law banning plastic and paper bags in his state. What’s one more unnecessary regulation? Read below for more!
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| Republican Governors Are Leading The American Comeback |
| What Happened: |
| Republican governors had a good night on Tuesday, holding onto all incumbents and flipping Montana from blue to red. The number of GOP governors in the country now stands at 27. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| If we’ve learned nothing else in 2020, it’s this: State leadership matters. Governors matter. States led by GOP governors continue to thrive in all areas, and voters have taken notice. |
| What Happens Next: |
| : As far as elections go, all eyes are on New Jersey and Virginia in 2021! (Too soon?) |
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| House Democrats Blame Losses on Polls, Message, Even Trump |
| What Happened: |
| House Democrats held a 3-hour long call on Thursday to discuss Tuesday’s election results. In a sure sign of what’s to come, members didn’t hesitate to point fingers, with some accusing the progressive wing of damaging the party with their socialist agenda and talks of defunding the police. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Many on the left predicted a "blue wave" in 2020, but that just didn’t happen. The Democrats’ majority in the House actually narrowed and while they may be confused about why, we sure aren’t. Americans don’t want socialism. Period. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Expect more infighting, but not a whole lot of honest introspection. |
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| Gov. Phil Murphy Signs NJ Plastic, Paper Bag Ban Into Law |
| What Happened: |
| The headline says it all! The law bans both plastic and paper single-use bags, along with food containers and cups made of polystyrene foam throughout New Jersey. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| It’s pretty fitting - and not surprising - that while Americans are concerned about the economy, Democrat Governor Phil Murphy is concerned with imposing more burdensome regulations. |
| What Happens Next: |
| The law goes into effect in May 2022. Oh, and restaurants will be allowed to provide plastic straws only upon request starting in November 2021. |
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Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
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