NEWS AND OPINION:
Not everybody thinks the nation needs to be a significant participant in world affairs.
“Americans divide over the U.S. role on the world stage,” in accordance with a brand new ballot performed by NPR, PBS and Marist College, launched Wednesday.
“Half of Americans (50%) think it is crucial for the U.S. to play a major leadership role in world events. 47% say the U.S. should focus on its own problems and take less of a leadership role. Democrats (66%) are more likely than Republicans (46%) and independents (43%) to have a more global view of the role of the United States. Majorities of Republicans (51%) and independents (56%) think the U.S. should focus on domestic matters,” the ballot evaluation mentioned.
Discover extra findings from the survey within the Poll du Jour at column’s finish.
THE PERILS OF ‘BIDENOMICS’
The Republican National Committee continues to tally up the state of the U.S. economic system with some eye-opening statistics.
“Bidenomics pain continues. Inflation connected to President Biden’s economic agenda has caused nothing but pain and misery,” the committee mentioned in a hefty report launched Wednesday.
And right here’s only a very small a part of what it revealed.
“The latest Consumer Price Index data shows year-over-year inflation remained high last month at 3.2% — twice the rate compared to when President Biden took office. Core consumer prices — stripping out food and energy — rose by 4%. Inflation has risen by 17.6%,” the report mentioned.
“On a year-over-year basis, inflation under Biden has averaged 5.9% — more than double the level of inflation seen under any of the last four presidents. Food prices are up 20.9%, rent is up 18%, and electricity is up 24.7% since Biden took office,” the report mentioned.
It did have some excellent news for individuals who dwell in states with Republican governors and legislatures, nonetheless.
“Republican-led states are the ones creating jobs and leading economic growth. The latest state jobs report shows that eight of the top 10 states for jobs recovered since the coronavirus pandemic are led by Republican governors, and all 10 states have Republican-controlled legislatures,” the report suggested.
“Out of the top 25 states with the lowest unemployment rates, 17 are led by Republican governors,” it mentioned.
SHAMING SCHUMER
“More than five weeks ago, Iran-sponsored Hamas terrorists launched a savage attack on Israel and the Jewish people. Israel took swift action in response to defend its homeland and protect its citizens. Now is the time for the United States to stand with our longtime ally and provide the funding and resources necessary to destroy Hamas and end its reign of terror forever. Instead, members of the Senate majority rejected a standalone bill for military aid to Israel,” Victoria Coates mentioned.
She is vp of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy on the Heritage Foundation.
“Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer should be ashamed. Just hours after speaking at a pro-Israel rally in Washington, he led his party to defeat the Israel military aid bill. It didn’t have to be this way. Two weeks ago, a bipartisan bill passed the House of Representatives. The Senate should have swiftly followed suit. Instead, Schumer and his colleagues are now on the record standing in opposition to aiding America’s greatest ally in the Middle East,” Ms. Coates mentioned in a written assertion shared with Inside the Beltway.
FOXIFIED
Fox Nation — the web, on-demand streaming service from Fox News — hosts its fifth annual Patriot Awards ceremony on Thursday evening from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
The night honors America’s on a regular basis heroes, the community says — together with navy veterans, first responders and inspirational figures who’ve contributed to their communities.
A portion of the proceeds from the night will likely be donated to Answer the Call, a corporation that gives monetary help and help to the households of New York City police and firefighters killed within the line of obligation.
Sean Hannity, Jesse Watters, Laura Ingraham, Dana Perino, Harris Faulkner, Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, Brian Kilmeade, Jeanine Pirro, Lawrence Jones, Jimmy Failla, Jessica Tarlov and Johnny Joey Jones are among the many community’s hosts and analysts showing on the occasion — which is hosted by Pete Hegseth, himself a navy veteran.
Notably, actor and newly named Fox Nation host Dennis Quaid will carry out a tune from his gospel album, “Fallen.” The occasion begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Find info at FoxNation.com.
FOR THE GIFT GIVERS
Yes, the Christmas and vacation season is upon us — together with a sure variety of gift-giving considerations amongst those that want — nicely — one thing completely different.
Inside the Beltway will preview a couple of sources for such objects, and we’ll begin with Trump-themed books, obtainable from Winning Team Publishing, a conservative publishing home co-founded by Donald Trump Jr.
Among the choices: Books signed by former President Donald Trump, a 2024 calendar that includes photos from Mr. Trump’s time in workplace, and books by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jeanine Pirro and others.
Find all of it at 45books.com.
POLL DU JOUR
• 36% of registered U.S. voters assume that Congress mustn’t authorize extra funding for both Ukraine’s battle with Russia or Israel’s battle with Hamas; 40% of Republicans, 49% of independents and 19% of Democrats agree.
• 14% assume Congress ought to authorize extra funding solely to help Israel; 27% of Republicans, 9% of independents and eight% of Democrats agree.
• 12% assume Congress ought to authorize extra funding solely to help Ukraine; 5% of Republicans, 6% of independents and 22% of Democrats agree.
• 35% assume Congress ought to authorize extra funding for each nations; 25% of Republicans, 33% of independents and 48% of Democrats agree.
• 3% are uncertain concerning the subject; 3% of Republicans, 3% of independents and three% of Democrats agree.
SOURCE: NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll of 1,293 registered voters performed Nov. 6-9.
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