Jamal Simmons
Political Commentator at CNN
Creator/Co-Host of the TrailBlaze podcast. CNN Political Commentator. Writer. Interviewer. Entrepreneur. Comms guy. Clinton-Gore / Biden-Harris WH Alum.
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1 month ago |
killthespider.substack.com | Jamal Simmons
Our first Republican President Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office on March 4, 1861, as the country was on the verge of war. States were seceding and the future of the Union was in doubt. Mr. Lincoln’s first inaugural was parsed for words that would inflame the tensions, but instead he tried to calm them. “We are not enemies, but friends,” President Lincoln said. “We must not be enemies.
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1 month ago |
killthespider.substack.com | Jamal Simmons
Our first Republican President Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office on March 4, 1861, as the country was on the verge of war. States were seceding and the future of the Union was in doubt. Mr. Lincoln’s first inaugural was parsed for words that would inflame the tensions, but instead he tried to calm them. “We are not enemies, but friends,” President Lincoln said. “We must not be enemies.
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Jan 22, 2025 |
killthespider.substack.com | Jamal Simmons
J.D. Vance is about to discover that the Vice Presidency comes with an office in the U.S. Senate, a house at the Naval Observatory and an airplane, but everything else is discretionary. Even the West Wing office is a modern courtesy. Being Vice President is an opportunity to gain power and influence that depends mostly on one factor: keeping Donald Trump happy. Piss the president off and Air Force II won’t get any gas to leave Joint Base Andrews.
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Jan 6, 2025 |
killthespider.substack.com | Jamal Simmons
On the anniversary of January 6th that confirmed Donald Trump will return to the White House, I needed some hope. Who better than that hopemonger himself, Mr. Keep Hope Alive, Reverend Jesse Jackson? Reverend Jackson gave a stirring speech at the 1984 Democratic Convention meant to heal wounds after a hard-fought presidential primary fight. Forty years later, it offers a worthwhile guide for Americans who don’t just want to spend the next four years being angry.
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Oct 15, 2024 |
audioboom.com | Jamal Simmons
Jamal Simmons and Nayyera Haq discuss the evolving political landscape in America, focusing on the dynamics of Donald Trump's campaign, the opportunity agenda for black men presented by Vice President Harris, and the role of media in shaping political narratives. They explore the challenges of democracy, the intersection of race and gender in politics, and the importance of engaging young voters.
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