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LinkedIn billionaire going all-in on Harris; wants her to change FTC boss Khan
- ttyprintk 2y agoBut the buried lede is Trump’s 10% tariff plan. The 1773 tariff of 8% inspired a rebellion called the Tea Party, which has been revived as part of the coalition that is now the GOP. Some of them admire the history of the “Don’t tread on me” flag; specifically that tariffs are constitutionally the domain of Congress. Others will admire a strongman who can set tariffs without representation. The founders of America were undivided on defeating the latter.
- ungreased0675 2y agoIsn’t Khan one of the more liked appointments by both parties? Excluding the people who reflexively dislike anyone on the other team, she’s been trying to do fairly popular things. Or maybe my bubble is too small?
- JansjoFromIkea 2y agoIf you're on the board at Microsoft you're not going to be a big fan of Lina Khan. Certainly looks to me like the sole reason Hoffman is giving this money is to try and sway influence against Khan