“The televised #ImpeachmentHearings only make sense when you accept that Republicans refuse to even acknowledge what happened, much less than it was wrong.” @tvcnewsng #Nigeria #ImpeachmentInquiry #Ukraine
Author: Calvin Dark
Calvin Dark is a US & international affairs commentator & communications strategist (TV, radio & online - English, French, Spanish) who has built his reputation as a creative strategic communications & media relations professional for a diverse group of clients & partners. Calvin is Principal and Co-founder of RC Communications DC, a Washington, DC based media and public relations firm dedicated to helping clients (US and foreign governments and political parties/campaigns, multinational corporations, non-profits, and decision-makers) find their voices to tell complex stories.
Paris Climate Accord…& 2020?
“Pres. Trump pulled out of the #ParisClimateAccord to strengthen his 2020 argument that he’s putting #AmericaFirst. But he’s misrepresented that the accord was the #US subsidizing the rest of the world’s #climatechange efforts. FALSE.” @tvcnewsng @RCCommsDC #GlobalWarming
What is the significance of the #impeachment inquiry vote? Lots.
1. Democrats have called Trump/GOP’s bluff that they wouldn’t go on record with a vote. (Check, it’s ✔️.)
2. All Dems but 2 voted for the inquiry; no Republicans did. For GOP in deep Trump districts, they’ll be aiight. But this wasn’t a vote to impeach, it was to just officially open the investigation. How is a GOP Rep in a moderate district going to explain that they wouldn’t even vote for an investigation into very serious allegations?
3. The American people get to see & hear the testimonies, which will be more enlightening than the spin coming from either side.
Analysis – #Chile, #Lebanon & #HongKong Protests
What do protests in #Chile, #Lebanon & #HongKong have in common & what does it say for the state of #democracy & #governance around the world? I joined TVC News Nigeria to discuss.
What are the political/2020 implications from the killing of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi?
The killing of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi comes as Pres. Trump recovers from the overwhelming bipartisan criticism of his withdrawal from Syria and abandonment of the Kurds. Will this change the conversation in Washington? How will Trump use this foreign policy win to strengthen his argument for reelection in 2020?