bits and bobs

20210715 Thursday

1308 were tested positive in Tokyo

Rile up 怒らせる

But the state’s conservative leadership in the Republican party is now doubling down on rightwing talking points ahead of 2022, relying on hot-button, emotional issues to rile up supporters.

throw under the bus 裏切る

“We’re really seeing a race of who can throw Texans under the bus in the fastest and most cruel way, simply to score political points and to remain in power,” said Juan Benitez, the communications director for Workers Defense Action Fund.

veer = turn

Texas Republicans veer further right despite state’s demographic shifts

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/15/texas-republicans-veer-right-despite-demographic-shifts