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	Open in browser The Stuns of August Minding momentous month.... Mark Halperin Aug 1 On a slow-starting August Monday, we are WAITING ON…. Will Speaker Pelosi go to Taiwan; if so, when; and how will the Communist Chinese react? What will Senator Sinema do about the Schumer-Manchin deal? What will the Senate parliamentarian do about the Schumer-Manchin deal? Who will win the war to define the Schumer-Manchin deal , especially over taxes (and the role of the IRS)? Will the PACT Act veterans bill pass the Senate? Will the Senate pass the same-sex marriage bill? Will Joe Biden’s legislative victories improve his poll numbers? How will Joe Biden’s recovery from COVID go? Who will win Tuesday’s primaries, including in Arizona and Michigan? **** ESSENTIAL READING *The New York Times frames up the Pelosi trip, including good reporting on the White House’s posture. * The New York Times also looks at the reality that the 2022 gubernatorial contests are like the Senate ones – Democratic victories in key races (fueled by weak Republican candidates and strong Blue fundraising) could offset the expected Red wave. Also: If Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s current attorney general and the Democratic nominee for governor, wins a smashing election, don’t be surprised to see him as a presidential candidate sooner than you think, a/k/a in 2024. And don’t forget that he was born in Missouri. #showme Stacey Abrams @staceyabrams One of my most treasured photos - Godspeed to Nichelle Nichols, champion, warrior and tremendous actor. Her kindness and bravery lit the path for many. May she forever dwell among the stars. #RIPNichelle #Uhura July 31st 2022 5,563 Retweets49,286 Likes Barack Obama @BarackObama Today, we lost a giant. As tall as Bill Russell stood, his legacy rises far higher—both as a player and as a person. July 31st 2022 10,897 Retweets99,616 Likes **** Please become a voluntary paying subscriber to Wide World of News today: Subscribe now If you want to kick in ANY lower amount than the formal subscription rates by check, send a simple email to markhalperintalk@gmail.com and ask how you can do that. You can also leave a tip in the amount of your choice via: • PayPal. markhalperinnyc@gmail.com • Venmo. Mark-Halperin-4 (telephone number ends in x3226) • Zelle. markhalperinnyc@gmail.com * Buying me a cocktail (at Taipei prices….), tax and server tip included, by clicking here. * Buying me a cup of coffee (or a week’s worth) by clicking here. Thank you for your support. Share You’re a free subscriber to Wide World of News. For the full experience, become a paid subscriber. Subscribe © 2022 Mark Halperin Email Mark if you need his physical mailing address. Unsubscribe