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DAVID MARCUS: Democrats abandon Schumer's imaginary couple, Joe and Eileen Bailey
So, Joe and Eileen Bailey, that lovely fictitious couple from Massapequa, are back in the news. In case you missed it, HBO's John Oliver has exposed that the prototypical voting couple who for decades served as the policy muse for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., does not actually exist. It has always been a bit of a winking open secret that Joe and Eileen are figments of Schumer's imagination, but the senator has given his characters years of detailed backstory that all lead to one conclusion: The Democrat Party has utterly abandoned Joe and Eileen Bailey. In his 2007 book "Positively American," Schumer gave us a thumbnail of these made-up middle-class swing voters, and it's worth digging into a bit and comparing them to the Democrat priorities in 2025. Joe and Eileen, as the story goes, bought into Reagan Republicanism in the 1980s. They don't really believe in trickle down, but they don't believe in a whole lot of government spending, either. Well, here in 2025, the Democrats are turning into the party of government-run grocery stores and student debt forgiveness. Joe takes off his cap and sings along with the national anthem at the hockey game, and Eileen volunteers at her church. In 2025, a majority of Democrats do not believe that America is a force for good in the world, and less than a quarter of Democrats attend church compared with over 40% of Republicans. Joe and Eileen are pro-choice. They think every woman has the right to make that decision, but they are glad that their church isn't. In 2025, the Democrats have moved well beyond their old position of wanting abortion to be safe, legal, and importantly, rare, to a celebration of the practice upon which they would put no limits. Finally, Joe and Eileen are not anti-immigration, but they are against illegal immigration. In 2025, the position of the Democrats is that pretty much all of the estimated 20 million illegals who flooded in under President Joe Biden should have a right to stay in the country. What we see here is the perfect encapsulation of how Democrats have abandoned the political center of the nation in their bizarre lurching to the far left. Even Schumer admits this. In recent interviews, he has acknowledged that the Baileys voted for Donald Trump in 2016, split their vote in 2020, and then came back to Trump in 2024 Amazingly, the reason that Chuck gives for these most recent votes is crime. Crime! This is the same Chuck Schumer who, this week, took to social media to say crime in Washington, D.C., is not a big deal, and he knows because he takes early morning walks around the Capitol with his security detail. Has this guy even read his own book? Where does he think Joe and Eileen stand on fighting crime in D.C. and closer to their fictional home in New York City? He's already stated that this is exactly what the Baileys elected President Donald Trump to do. Democrats might argue that Joe and Eileen are now in their 70s, that they are no longer the archetype of the Democrat voter, but in fact, to steal a page from Schumer's book, I have met Joe and Eileen all over this country. These are the strong and steady Americans who work hard, keep their heads down, are not overly ideological and want a government that is effective but not one that dominates their lives. Joe and Eileen could be a coal miner and a hairdresser in western Pennsylvania, they could be a steel worker and waitress in Ohio, they could be a cop and an office assistant in North Carolina. In all these places, they are voting red. Schumer has correctly identified the central problem his party has with all of these Joes and Eileens, as Republicans lick their chops waiting to run a midterm against socialist Zohran Mamdani should he win the New York mayoral race in November. Schumer's party has swung wildly to the left, and for some reason, even though he is the most powerful Democrat elected official in America, he can't seem to do a damn thing about it. If Democrats are ever going to get Joe and Eileen back, it's not going to be because of Chuck Schumer. But if somebody in the party doesn't step up and start speaking to their concerns, the Baileys might never vote blue again.
Courier-Mail
05-08-2025
- Courier-Mail
Yellowknife, Canada is the best spot to see the Northern Lights says this tour guide
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Joe Bailey, owner of North Star Adventures, reveals why visiting Canada's Northwest Territories is a must. Joe Bailey: owner of North Star Adventures My favourite destination is… The Northwest Territories because of the Dehcho Region, home to the wild, free-roaming buffalo; the Dehcho, the Dene name for the Mackenzie River, which is the longest river in Canada at 1600 km; and the world-famous Nahanni National Park Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also home to resilient, hospitable and genuine Indigenous people, communities and culture. My favourite place… To see the Northern Lights is Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. Yellowknife offers the highest chance to see spectacular aurora borealis, more than any other place on Earth. Aurora Borealis in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife The trick with aurora hunting is… Knowing how to read the local weather patterns and the aurora forecasts. As an Indigenous person raised on the land by my grandparents, I was taught to read the weather so as to properly prepare for what was coming. This skill comes in handy for aurora hunting on cloudy nights. One of the best places to stay is… The Explorer Hotel, because they have the most experience in Yellowknife and, with top management looking after day-to-day operations, guests are treated to comfortable rooms and excellent professional service from their initial inquiry to check-out. The Explorer Hotel The best time to see… The lights is summer, from August 15 to October 15. As the world's first aurora hunting tour company, founded in 2007, we have always said 'the warmer the weather, the better the aurora'. An aurora max year and solar max year, and the kp and Bz indexes (aurora activity indicators) don't matter here in Yellowknife. March and April are the third and fourth best months to also see the lights. On a clear night you can have a 98 per cent chance of seeing amazing aurora. The one thing to know… About Northern Lights viewing is you should always go with a local aurora hunting tour company. Unfortunately, there are many non-resident aurora tour companies and most do not know the weather systems or where to go other than the popular places. When you go with an aurora camp, you are in one location all night. With an aurora hunting tour company you will move around. This increases your chances to see the aurora, especially on cloudy nights. Joe Bailey says you should always go with a local aurora hunting tour company The people of… The Northwest Territories are very genuine. We are the Dene people of the Dene Nation, living in Denendeh, meaning 'the land of the people' in Northwest Territories. Many of us in the smaller, often isolated, communities still live a traditional Dene on-the-land lifestyle. At North Star Adventures, our summer adventure tour packages include many culturally immersive experiences. Make sure you never… Choose a non-resident Northern Lights tour company. Support our local economy and choose legitimate companies run by full Northwest Territory residents. Night skies over Yellowknife If you go… Make sure you familiarise yourself with the community you are going to, particularly adhering to and respecting cultural protocol. If you go aurora hunting with an Indigenous tour company, you will be properly educated on the culture and traditions. North Star Adventures tours are perfect for everyone because they are small group, personal tour experiences with local, Indigenous guides. They are 100 per cent Indigenous owned. You should definitely pack a camera to capture all your experiences. However, all of our tours and packages include free professional photos and videos too. North Star Adventures is 100 per cent Indigenous owned The best place to eat… Is Bullock's Bistro, in Yellowknife. I always order the pan-fried pickerel (fish), but they also serve a fisherman's chowder lunch and buffalo steak. Copperhouse Eatery and Lounge, also in the capital, is a very close second, and I always order the blackened whitefish, which is a local species. If you like adventure… You should also book a traditional dog-sled ride with Tugáh Northern Experiences or North of 60 Aurora Adventures. Both companies are Indigenous, and offer small, personal tours. Originally published as Why Yellowknife in Canada is the No.1 spot to see the Northern Lights
