Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” representative-elect Dan Crenshaw calmly exposed the bankruptcy of wild and never-ending claims that President Trump is a threat to democracy, enemy of the press, fascist dictator, yadda yadda yadda. Another incoming representative, Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), claimed on the show that, “Some of our democratic freedoms and the principles that […]
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OPINION: 51 Percent Losers by Matt Karp…
The midterm elections produced a range of results as vast, gorgeous, and idiotic as America itself. A glance at the state ballot measures alone suggests the warring impulses at work in our confused society: Idaho expanded Medicaid, Louisiana repealed its Jim Crow–era jury rules, and Missouri raised the minimum wage, but Washington rejected a carbon […]
Obviously Unstable California Democrat Threatens “Nukes” If Americans Don’t Hand Over Their Guns…
Just days after taking back the House, a Democratic Congressmen has proposed outlawing “military-style semi-automatic assault weapons” and forcing existing owners to sell their weapons or face prosecution. In a USA Today op-ed entitled “Ban assault weapons, buy them back, go after resisters,” Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., argued Thursday that prior proposals to ban assault […]
CNN Drops Suit Against White House After Acosta’s Press Pass Is Fully Restored…
CNN dropped its lawsuit against the White House on Monday after officials told the network that they would restore reporter Jim Acosta’s press credentials as long as he abides by a series of new rules at presidential news conferences, including asking just one question at a time. “Today the White House fully restored Jim Acosta’s […]
Eleven Military-Intelligence Democrats Win U.S. House Seats…
With the victory of Jared Golden, an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran, in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, a total of 11 Democrats with military or intelligence backgrounds have won Republican-held seats in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The military-intelligence apparatus accounts for the largest number of victorious Democratic challengers in Republican districts, […]
West Virginia Secretary of State Reports Successful Blockchain Voting in 2018 Midterm Elections…
The Secretary of State of the U.S. state of West Virginia Mac Warner reported a successful first instance of remote blockchain voting in an official announcement Nov. 15. Warner stated that in the 2018 midterm elections, 144 military personnel stationed overseas from 24 counties were able to cast their ballots on a mobile, blockchain-based platform […]
The ‘Californication’ of Virginia…
Ole Virginny is no more. Like most states the vast majority of Virginia’s 95 counties went red last week — typically by margins of 2-1 or more. In several cases, by margins of 3-1. For example, in Franklin County, outside of Roanoke, Republican gubernatorial candidate Corey Stewart cratered Democratic candidate Tim Kaine by 67 percent […]
NeverTrump’s Billionaire Leftist Benefactors…
Just hours after Jeff Sessions resigned as attorney general last Wednesday at the president’s behest, #TheResistance found its newest target for destruction: Sessions’ interim replacement, Matthew Whitaker. Negative coverage about the acting attorney general has dominated national publications and cable news outlets. Reporters have portrayed Whitaker as a Trump lackey, a crackpot, and an “attack […]
Broward County Election Supervisor Brenda Snipes Resigns…
Having facilitated years of election fraud; and having amassed significant wealth -via indulgency fees- from the benefactors therein; apparently the fiasco election of 2018 will be Brenda Snipes last. Good riddance…
It’s Official: Bill Nelson Concedes Following Manual Recount; Rick Scott Heading to Senate…
It’s official: Republican Gov. Rick Scott will be the next U.S. senator from Florida. The incumbent, Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson, conceded Sunday afternoon after the results of the manual recount showed Scott with 10,033 more votes. Nelson conceded via a video statement, cutting off any further legal challenges in the race. “Now the campaign truly […]
Democrat Andrew Gillum Re-Concedes to Republican Ron DeSantis Following Recount…
Democrat Andrew Gillum conceded defeat to Republican Ron DeSantis in the Florida Governors race on election night; then the national democrats got hold of him, and Gillum withdrew his concession. Today, following a recount, he re-conceded the race…
Very, Very, Very Important Super Serious Reporter Is Back…
CNN’s Jim Acosta will return to his post at the White House on Friday following a court ruling that forced the Trump administration to reinstate his press pass. The ruling by federal judge Timothy J. Kelly was an initial victory for CNN in its lawsuit against President Trump and several top aides. The suit alleges […]
Sen. Chuck Grassley Relinquishes Gavel on Senate Judiciary. Assumes Chairmanship of Senate Finance…
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, will be the next chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, the chamber’s lead panel on taxes and trade. “Looking ahead, at the Finance Committee, I want to continue to work to make sure that as many Americans as possible get to experience this good economy for themselves,” Grassley said in a […]
Trump to Nominate Andrew Wheeler, Current Acting Head of EPA, to Secretary of EPA…
President Trump said he plans to nominate Andrew Wheeler, acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency, to be the EPA’s Senate-confirmed administrator. Trump made the announcement Friday during a White House ceremony for Medal of Freedom recipients. He said Wheeler “is going to be made permanent,” adding that “he’s done a fantastic job and I […]
With 55,000 Votes Between Them, Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abram Concedes to Victor Brian Kemp…Kinda Sorta…Then Again…
The secretary of state could certify the election as soon as 5 p.m. Friday and cement Kemp’s victory in the tightest race for Georgia governor since 1966. The latest tally showed Abrams is roughly 55,000 votes behind Kemp — and in need of more than 17,000 votes to force a Dec. 4 runoff. Georgia law […]
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Avenatti Bailed Out After Being Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Domestic Abuse…
Michael Avenatti, a frequent President Trump critic and the attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, made bail Wednesday evening after his arrest earlier on domestic violence charges and said he will be “fully exonerated.” He later appeared before a group of reporters, again denying the accusations and thanking the LAPD, who he said “had […]
Democrats Load ‘Subpoena Cannon’ with 85+ Trump Targets…
House Democrats plan to probe every aspect of President Trump’s life and work, from family business dealings, the Space Force and his tax returns to possible “leverage” by Russia, top Democrats tell us. What they’re saying: One senior Democratic source said the new majority, which takes power in January, is preparing a “subpoena cannon,” like […]
Republican Kevin McCarthy Voted to Lead Minority…
The GOPe big club know how to control political outcomes. During internal party elections today current republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who failed to keep a republican majority, was approved by a vote of 159-43 to become the new 2019 minority leader. It is likely McCarthy will be successful in retaining the GOPe minority. California […]
Georgia Judge Who Ruled Error-Filled Ballots to Be Counted Donated Thousands to Democrats…
Georgia Democrats continue to fight to close the gap in votes between Democrtic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp while interesting new details emerge. “A U.S. District Court Judge in the Northern District of Georgia’s Atlanta Division ruled Tuesday that ballots in one of the state’s counties must be counted, even if the […]
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