For Many Americans, We're Bluer Than We Think
In many ways, thinking Republicans and Independents are demonstrating that they are bluer than they think, despite MAGA GOP dogma on issues.
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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Bob Gatty
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Will Same Sex Marriage be Protected by Law?
South Carolina gay rights advocate Terry Livingston urges Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act in a Lean to the Left podcast. Video.
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Mark M. Bello
- Aug 2
- 4 min
The Secret Service: Country or President?
Should the U.S. Secret Service be investigated in the wake of the disappearance of text messages related to the January 6th insurrection?
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C J Waldron
- Jun 14
- 7 min
Why Do Republicans Have Selective Hearing?
Republicans are hard of hearing and blind to the facts. They simply ignore the truth regarding issues like the insurrection, guns and more.
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Mark M. Bello
- Jun 12
- 4 min
The Insurrection: Trump’s Coup Attempt Laid Bare
The first January 6th Committee hearing laid bare Donald Trump's traitorous plan to retain power despite his election loss to Joe Biden.
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Mark M. Bello
- Apr 26
- 4 min
Once They Were Patriots
The courage displayed by the Republicans of 50 years ago during Watergate has been completely forgotten by today’s Republican Party.
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Bob Gatty
- Jan 25
- 3 min
Typical GOP: Vote No and Take the Dough
Many GOP lawmakers who voted against the infrastructure law are claiming credit for bringing home millions for projects in their districts.
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C J Waldron
- Jan 21
- 10 min
Can the 14th Amendment Save Democracy?
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution could be used to remove from office lawmakers who participated in the Jan. 6th insurrection.
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C J Waldron
- Jan 16
- 12 min
How to Speak Republican
Speaking Republican is like learning another language where up is down, right is wrong and nothing is as it seems. And we may never recover.
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C J Waldron
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Ted Tells the Truth & is Roasted by the Right
Not only did Lyin’ Ted call the MAGA crowd terrorists, but he was forced to appear on Fox “news” to apologize for it. Typical Lyin' Ted.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
Will Dems be Shocked into Action?
Will national Democrats, shocked by Virginia and New Jersey elections, show some spine, and pass President Biden's social safety net bill?
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 31, 2021
- 4 min
Democrats: What in Hell Are You Doing?
National Democrats are frittering away a huge opportunity and ultimately may be opening the door to a return of Donald Trump and his GOP.
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Mark M. Bello
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
Tired of Poor Postal Service? A Possible Holiday Gift
What law permits Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, a Trump appointee, to hang on during the Biden Administration. Mark M. Bello explains.
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Mark M. Bello
- Jul 31, 2021
- 4 min
Republicans Continue to Deflect Blame
Author Mark M. Bello blasts Republicans for continuing to defend Donald Trump in the face of the January 6th mob attack on the Capitol.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 28, 2021
- 5 min
Republican Patriots Stand their Ground
Yesterday, two GOP members of Congress stood up to their own party and defended our Constitution and the rule of law. They are patriots.
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C J Waldron
- Jul 20, 2021
- 5 min
The Corruption of the Quest for Power
To Donald Trump, being President of the United States was never about serving the people. It was all about the glitz, the fame, the power.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 16, 2021
- 4 min
Money Talks, but What's the Message?
Two stories in the news today involve money in politics, one positive and hopeful, the other, not so much. What do we learn from each?
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Bob Gatty
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
Joe Manchin: The Democrats' Semi-Republican
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WVA) is exactly the tool Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell need for the GOP to regain control of the U.S. Senate.
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Bob Gatty
- May 29, 2021
- 4 min
Jan. 6 Insurrection: The GOP's Benghazi
Senate Republicans have killed the proposed bipartisan commission to probe the January 6 insurrection. They won't escape that easily.
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Bob Gatty
- May 17, 2021
- 3 min
Republicans Call Chaos: They Should Know
Republican leaders are using the word "chaos" to describe President Biden's actions, but it is the Republicans, to whom that label applies.
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.