They could perhaps have a reduction based on value added? We could make the rate for teachers -10%* and for Ofwat employees around 500%. *This is in no way special pleading and is based on realistic … (View Post)

I've never actually watched the West Wing, but I did see Trump's shenanigans over Amy Coney Barrett and McConnell's over Merrick Garland. (View Post)

Given her age and health, it might be taken out of her hands. If Trump wins, the smart move would be for her to resign at once and for Biden to rush through a nominee before the new Senate convenes a… (View Post)

Public sector pensions are also of course different in that they are paid from income (ie tax) not from an accrued pension pot. That being said, that could be considered an even better argument for n… (View Post)

It's not a terribly favourable map on 2026 either. The Dems will be defending Colorado and Georgia and although there are possible pickups in Maine, Kentucky and North Carolina none except Maine… (View Post)