Jamie Dupree - Washington Insider (original) (raw)

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Jamie Dupree: Major change in Congress not on the ballot in the South

While polls consistently show that Americans have a dismal view of Congress, incumbent lawmakers often win reelection at rates of over 90%.

Scott Hudson, operates a John Deere tractor to maintain and mow on one of pecan farms, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Ocilla, GA.  (Hyosub Shin / AJC)Placeholder ImageCredit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

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Jamie Dupree: Farm Bill troubles showcase failures in Congress

Once again, GOP leaders in Congress couldn’t get the Farm Bill to the House floor and many farm policy provisions expired on Oct. 1.

When Donald Trump raised tariffs in 2018 and 2019, the Chinese retaliated, slapping higher tariffs on pecans and other prime Georgia farm exports. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)Placeholder ImageCredit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

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Jamie Dupree: GOP allies mum on Trump tariff threats

Donald Trump's talk of tariffs has raised concerns from groups representing farmers, who could be caught in the crossfire of a trade war.

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Jamie Dupree: Conspiracy theories overshadow Hurricane Helene response

Relief work for Hurricane Helene faces what might be best described as a witches’ brew of conspiracy theories and election year politics.

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Jamie Dupree: The GOP answer that must not be given

In this week's debate, JD Vance chose not to answer a direct question about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

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Jamie Dupree: Republicans still unable to act on spending

The unusual level of U.S. House Republican dysfunction has undercut their policy goals and crippled their election year messaging on spending.

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Jamie Dupree: You get a tax cut! You get a tax cut! And you get a tax cut!

Donald Trump has said he wants to end taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security benefits, and end limits on federal deductions for state and local taxes.

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Jamie Dupree: A political shift for the ages

The GOP has moved on from the legacy of Ronald Reagan.

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Jamie Dupree: Harris tries something new with Trump – not taking the bait

So far, Vice President Kamala Harris has not said much about Donald Trump's insults.

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Jamie Dupree: Different standards for Trump and his supporters

While Donald Trump has been able to avoid a trial related to his efforts to illegally stay in power after the 2020 election, hundreds of his supporters have not been so lucky.