Jay Kuo / is on Nostr

I write about politics and law, compose music, and make yummy food

Last Notes

2024-08-19 15:19:57

The right-wing attack dogs have failed to sink their teeth into Gov. Tim Walz, despite several different attempts. What is it that bugs them so much about him, to the point where they’d rather go after him than Kamala Harris? I explore this in my piece today. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/why-gov-tim-walz-drives-them-crazy?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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2024-08-15 15:32:57

Wisconsin is showing us how to take back our democracy, and Tuesday’s primary was a validation of that effort! Yay for fair maps! I explain in my piece: https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/wisconsin-shows-the-way?r=45ulrw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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2024-08-08 16:33:52

It’s been quite a couple of days on the campaign trail—except for Trump who is MIA. Read my full recap of the confrontations, misfires, stalking and squawking. Link to my piece: https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/stalking-and-squawking?r=45ulrw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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2024-07-14 13:47:39

I have some thoughts on the horrific shooting yesterday evening and what it likely does and does not portend. Link in the replies.
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2023-12-27 16:12:13

Today I want to look at the economy from two angles: how it’s objectively doing, and how it’s perceived to be doing. Are things still bad, or is this largely vibes? And importantly, how will economic sentiment affect the crucial election next year? https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/election-factor-one-the-economy?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true

2023-08-30 15:15:09

There was another big Trumpland hearing on Monday, besides the federal removal hearing in Atlanta where Meadows testified. Presiding was Judge Tanya Chutkan, and we all know that she set a trial date. But in so doing, she signaled other things, too. I explain in today’s piece! https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/all-rise-for-judge-tanya-chutkan?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

2023-08-23 14:56:55

Everything in Trumpworld has a price. If you accept representation from Trump attorneys, be ready to be thrown under the bus. Jack Smith understands this and has been playing a masterful game, breaking worker bees off from the hive. I explain in today’s piece. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/free-lawyers-but-big-strings-attached?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

2023-08-22 15:00:08

The legal developments from all corners are coming in fast and furiously, so let’s play a Legal Lightning Round and get to a bunch of them all at once! Trump bond, his Truths that might violate it already, a trial date soon, and Meadows on the move! https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/a-legal-lightning-round?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

2023-08-20 14:20:22

My look to the week ahead is out. Trump disqualification gains steam, a missing presence in Milwaukee, threats upon judges and juries, and some wins in Georgia and Texas. Read up on it all here, in one tidy packet: https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/the-week-ahead-898?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

2023-08-19 14:15:20

My weekly “Just for Xeets and Giggles” is out! Have a great weekend. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/just-for-xeets-and-giggles?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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2023-08-18 15:09:18

The battle of the trial dates has begun. Time is Trump’s best weapon, and he intends to use delay and the sheer gravity of the cases arrayed against him as leverage for more time. His latest filing, though, is a travesty. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/trump-wants-his-trial-to-begin-in?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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2023-08-17 15:25:30

One of the strongest parts of the case against Trump and his co-conspirators involves the fake elector scheme. Now, new evidence, along with a terrific timeline from the Georgia indictment, make that clearer than ever. I explain in today’s piece. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/two-frauds-dont-make-a-right?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

2023-08-16 15:59:39

Elon Musk put his finger on the scale for Trump when the January 6 investigation came calling. Here’s my write-up of what happened, and how Jack Smith might ultimately use what Twitter had to turn over. https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/twitter-trump-and-a-potential-trove?sd=pf

2023-08-14 15:14:42

It’s time to talk about RICO. Specifically, George state RICO law, which is quite different from federal law, is much easier to prove, and carries some eye-popping penalties. And Willis could soon charge Trump & Co with it. https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/georgia-rico-law-an-indictment-week?sd=pf

2023-08-11 15:23:17

Clarence, Clarence, Clarence. Every time we turn around, there you are with a hand in the billionaires’ pockets. They sure know how to milk you for that vote. Today, a new report by ProPublica exposes the depth of your corruption. https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/its-even-worse-than-we-thought-with?sd=pf

2023-08-10 16:13:16

There’s been much criticism of Merrick Garland for taking as he did to get where we finally are. But I see things a bit differently, based on how his Justice Department laid the groundwork for these new and novel charges against Trump. Read my analysis here:
https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/was-merrick-garlands-approach-correct?sd=pf

2023-08-08 15:36:34

Trump is playing with fire. Meaning, he is up to and likely past the point where a judge will tolerate his bullying and badgering. The fight over the Protective Order this weekend is an example of where this is headed. I break it down in today’s piece. https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/trump-is-playing-with-fire?sd=pf