The progressive agenda has gotten more and more extreme
Welcome to another edition of FT Now! Ready for some news you may have missed this week? Let’s get to it! Joe Biden has apparently tapped Democrat Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo to be Commerce Secretary - which should worry pretty much every business owner. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is sounding the alarm about a Washington totally controlled by the Democratic Party. Hint: It’s not going to be pretty. Last but not least, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a crisis of his own - but not the kind you may think. Read below for more!
Biden’s Choice For Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Has Failed Rhode Island’s Business Owners
What Happened:
Joe Biden has tapped Democrat Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo to be his Commerce Secretary - an interesting choice given the governor’s track record.
Why You Should Care:
The selection of Raimondo should raise the alarm for entrepreneurs and business owners around the country - especially as the country grapples with how to come back from COVID-19 shutdowns. Under her tenure, for instance, Rhode Island has been named the Worst State in the Nation for Business and Worst State to Start a Business.
What Happens Next:
Raimondo will likely pass Senate confirmation. Business owners: beware.
Biden administration’s goal will be to impose more control over America’s culture and economy
What Happened:
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley wrote this week about what Democratic control of Washington means for the rest of the country. The progressive agenda has gotten more and more extreme, which spells trouble for freedom-loving Americans.
Why You Should Care:
As Haley writes, "President-elect Joe Biden’s administration is the vehicle to advance this vision. The goal is to impose more control over America’s culture and economy."
What Happens Next:
Democrats will attempt to shove their agenda down our throats - seizing more control of our lives and economy. Conservatives will have to find ways to fight back.
‘It’s all fallen apart’: Newsom scrambles to save California — and his career
What Happened:
An effort to recall Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom is gaining steam in California. The governor has struggled with his response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and voters are understandably fed up.
Why You Should Care:
If the pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that our state and local leaders matter. Failures to adequately address the crisis should have consequences.
What Happens Next:
Recall organizers have until mid-March to gather the signatures they need to hold a recall vote. In the meantime, Californians will continue to struggle under Newsom’s lack of leadership.
