April 25, 2024

Rethink the Week:
Jeff Feingold, editor of the NH Business Review
Rick Newman, lobbyist and former NH Legislator
Dean Spiliotes, Civic Scholar and Presidential Scholar SNHU

topics and links:
Christie’s nothing-left-to-lose campaign
The New Jersey governor’s campaign is far less ambitious than anyone could have predicted a year ago. But that also makes him an unpredictable force in the GOP presidential primary.
more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/chris-christies-nothing-left-to-lose-campaign-119521.html

John Kasich to announce presidential bid July 21
Kasich, 63, will aim to appear less scripted and guarded than the leading candidates.
more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/john-kasich-2016-presidential-bid-119517.html

Al Gore: ‘Too early’ to back Hillary Clinton New York Post

Texas AG: State workers can deny marriage licenses to gay couples
Ken Paxton called the Supreme Court ruling a “lawless ruling.”
more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/texas-attorney-general-gay-marriage-119518.html

Millions flood New York City and San Francisco streets to celebrate gay pride WaPo

Graham: Confederate flag a ‘roadblock’ for South Carolina
“Put it in a museum. You can look at it any way you would like.”
more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/lindsey-graham-confederate-flag-road-block-south-carolina-119511.html

Bernie Sanders doesn’t follow the money
The Vermont senator has an unorthodox strategy for raising campaign cash: Don’t do it.
more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/bernie-sanders-fundraising-donors-2016-campaign-119502.html

Pope Francis recruits Naomi Klein in climate change battle Guardian

Opinion: Here’s why any Greek debt deal will amount to nothing Market Watch

Greece crisis: Bank Under the Bed becomes last hope for many as ATMs run dry Telegraph

IMF Won’t Help Greece If Payment Missed, Lagarde Says Bloomberg

Americans Are Delaying Major Life Events Because of Money Worries New York Times.

With Obamacare Intact, Path to Health-Care Deals Is Clearer Bloomberg

Authorities warn of possible terrorist threats around July 4 CNN

Geography for Dummies:
Maldives