- One of the issues which catapulted Donald Trump to being reelected President this past November was the economy. Given the Biden administration was busy gaslighting the public on how the economy was actually sound despite prices of everyday goods spiraling out of control, voters began to realize that for all of Trump's flaws when he was POTUS, trips to the grocery store weren't a stomach churning endeavor.
Unfortunately, Trump's obsession with tariffs is undermining the trust voters placed in him.
As JP Morgan's David Kelly observes - “The trouble with tariffs, to be succinct, is that they raise prices, slow economic growth, cut profits, increase unemployment, worsen inequality, diminish productivity and increase global tensions. Other than that, they’re fine.”
I'm the furthest thing from an expert on any political advantage tariffs may garner, but it doesn't take a King Banaian to ascertain that there's no upside for the American consumer.
- One undeniable advantage President Trump has over his political opposites? The Dems continue to show how woefully out of step they are with regular Americans.
At the state level here in Minnesota as well as both chambers of U.S. Congress, every single solitary Democrat voted against legislation barring biological males from participating in female sports. This in spite of the fact that recent polling shows 79% of Americans supported Trump's executive order banning trans women from women's sports (including a majority of Democrat voters).
It never ceases to amaze how progs sell their political souls on these niche issues.
- After a shockingly great season that had him in legit MVP discussion late, Vikings QB Sam Darnold will likely be moving on to another team this season. I was holding out hope that the Vikes would place the franchise tag on Darnold and then trade him to the highest bidder. However, that meant they would have to find another team willing to not only pay him market value (likely $40-$50 million AAV) but also surrender a draft pick or two. My guess is the Vikings' brass had back channel discussions with quarterback needy teams at the NFL Combine last week but found no takers.
NFL insider Adam Schefter pretty much confirmed that Tuesday afternoon as the tag deadline approached.
Vikings officially will not be tagging QB Sam Darnold, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 4, 2025
There are still national reports circulating that the Vikings would like to retain Darnold on a short term deal, like 2-3 years maximum. As a Vikings fan, I am ready to usher in the McCarthy era, so I will be extremely disappointed if they bring back Darnold. However, that frustration will be tempered by the fact I have the utmost confidence in the decision making of head coach Kevin O'Connell. Given he coached up several QBs in his three seasons at the helm, I will trust that he can elevate Darnold to the next level, which would be him not pissing down his leg in, say, a game that determines the top overall seed in the NFC or in an actual postseason contest.
By this time next week we'll know how this has all shaken out!
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