thedailycaller--2020-12-05--CCW Weekend: This Development Could End Ammo Shortages

Obviously , there ’ s a big ammunition shortage at the moment .
You can ’ t find any in stores , at least for long .
What you can find online is in short supply and typically marked up significantly .
It isn ’ t the first one .
The same thing happened during the Obama administration .
Everyone was afraid there was going to be a gun ban and so everyone made a run on AR-15s and ammo .
Nothing happened of course ; it turns out Barack Obama is the best gun salesman on the planet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his attorney general Eric Holder , but that ’ s a story for another time .
Boom and bust cycles of any commodity are cyclical ; demand peaks , reducing supply , then recedes and allows supply to reenter the market and price to return to normal .
Therefore , it can be taken as granted that the ammo shortage will eventually end only for another to happen .
Unless , of course , something happens that precludes an ammunition shortage from ever happening again .
A drastic change in how ammunition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase in supply or , at least , faster replacement of it .
Is that possible ?
Actually , yes .
There is a rather recent development trend at the fringes of the ammunition industry that could drastically mitigate the potential of future shortages .
Up to a point of course .
And what is this miracle , you ask ?
Polymer-cased ammunition .
The brass case is replaced by one of reinforced polymer ( plastic ) designed to withstand the pressures of use as a pistol or rifle cartridge .
Obviously reloading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implication is that far more of it can be made in the same amount of time than brass or steel-case .
Shotgun ammunition switched to plastic hulls in the mid-20th century ( shotgun shells had previously been made of paper or , if you were rich , brass ) with a brass base and basically became the only game in town for feeding a scattergun .
The idea has also been toyed with when it comes to other centerfire cartridges – specifically pistol and rifle ammunition – but heretofore hasn ’ t come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it though ?
Had one to guess , it will probably be a while .
Within the decade is possible , but very optimistic .
A few different suppliers have been creating ammunition for testing by the US military , providing polymer-cased ammunition in select calibers ( .50 BMG , 7.62x51mm and 6.8mm SPC ) with the idea being to reduce weight for transportation and what soldiers have to carry in the field .
The US Marines were testing polymer-cased .50 BMG ammunition ( as well as polymer pallets for transport ) by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial tests and development actually started as early as 2010 , according to Task and Purpose .
There was a limited release of polymer-cased .308 ammunition around 2014 , from a company called PCP Performance Ammo , part of the Gorilla Ammo company .
There were some promising results from some users , but also some not-so-promising ones .
Not least of which was two catastrophic case failures which happened to Alex , a writer for The Firearm Blog .
The case failures destroyed the magazines of a PTR 91 ( an HK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PCP Ammo had cautioned that they hadn ’ t tested the ammunition in guns with fluted chambers ( the G3 has a fluted chamber ) but that it was otherwise safe to use in semi-auto rifles .
The FAL , it must be noted , does not have a fluted chamber , but the issue there is that both are very , very common rifles in that chambering .
So it still has some ways to go in terms of being ready for use .
The military is hoping to have in service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that will trickle down to civilian production and sale , but here ’ s where this starts to become a titillating prospect for more abundant ammunition .
One of the ammunition companies producing polymer cased ammo for the military , True Velocity , told Guns And Ammo that their production capacity was about 30 million rounds per year with just 2500 square feet of factory space .
That ’ s not much bigger than the average house .
Granted , that ’ s nothing compared to the actually BIG ammo plants .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ – soon to resume production , in fact – can produce about 10 million rounds per month , meaning more than 4 times True Velocities ’ supposed production capacity…but does so with 750,000 square feet of factory space , according to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette .
And that is , be in no doubt , one of the largest ammunition factories in the United States .
Of course , this is all academic until production for sale on the civilian market actually happens , which it hasn ’ t yet .
However – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible that ammunition shortages won ’ t be as bad .
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Obviously, there’s a big ammunition shortage at the moment. You can’t find any in stores, at least for long. What you can find online is in short supply and typically marked up significantly.
It isn’t the first one. The same thing happened during the Obama administration. Everyone was afraid there was going to be a gun ban and so everyone made a run on AR-15s and ammo.
Nothing happened of course; it turns out Barack Obama is the best gun salesman on the planet. The second best was, of course, his attorney general Eric Holder, but that’s a story for another time.
Boom and bust cycles of any commodity are cyclical; demand peaks, reducing supply, then recedes and allows supply to reenter the market and price to return to normal. Therefore, it can be taken as granted that the ammo shortage will eventually end only for another to happen.
Unless, of course, something happens that precludes an ammunition shortage from ever happening again. A drastic change in how ammunition is made, leading to a drastic increase in supply or, at least, faster replacement of it.
Is that possible?
Actually, yes. There is a rather recent development trend at the fringes of the ammunition industry that could drastically mitigate the potential of future shortages. Up to a point of course.
And what is this miracle, you ask? Polymer-cased ammunition. The brass case is replaced by one of reinforced polymer (plastic) designed to withstand the pressures of use as a pistol or rifle cartridge.
Obviously reloading isn’t possible, but the implication is that far more of it can be made in the same amount of time than brass or steel-case.
The idea isn’t new.
Shotgun ammunition switched to plastic hulls in the mid-20th century (shotgun shells had previously been made of paper or, if you were rich, brass) with a brass base and basically became the only game in town for feeding a scattergun.
The idea has also been toyed with when it comes to other centerfire cartridges – specifically pistol and rifle ammunition – but heretofore hasn’t come to full fruition.
Yet.
How close is it though?
Had one to guess, it will probably be a while. Within the decade is possible, but very optimistic.
A few different suppliers have been creating ammunition for testing by the US military, providing polymer-cased ammunition in select calibers (.50 BMG, 7.62x51mm and 6.8mm SPC) with the idea being to reduce weight for transportation and what soldiers have to carry in the field.
Ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain, after all.
The US Marines were testing polymer-cased .50 BMG ammunition (as well as polymer pallets for transport) by 2017, according to Military.com. The initial tests and development actually started as early as 2010, according to Task and Purpose.
There was a limited release of polymer-cased .308 ammunition around 2014, from a company called PCP Performance Ammo, part of the Gorilla Ammo company. There were some promising results from some users, but also some not-so-promising ones.
Not least of which was two catastrophic case failures which happened to Alex, a writer for The Firearm Blog. The case failures destroyed the magazines of a PTR 91 (an HK G3/G36/CETME rifle) and a FAL.
PCP Ammo had cautioned that they hadn’t tested the ammunition in guns with fluted chambers (the G3 has a fluted chamber) but that it was otherwise safe to use in semi-auto rifles. The FAL, it must be noted, does not have a fluted chamber, but the issue there is that both are very, very common rifles in that chambering.
So it still has some ways to go in terms of being ready for use. The military is hoping to have in service by 2023 at the latest.
Eventually, that will trickle down to civilian production and sale, but here’s where this starts to become a titillating prospect for more abundant ammunition.
One of the ammunition companies producing polymer cased ammo for the military, True Velocity, told Guns And Ammo that their production capacity was about 30 million rounds per year with just 2500 square feet of factory space.
That’s not much bigger than the average house.
Granted, that’s nothing compared to the actually BIG ammo plants. Remington’s ammunition plant in Lonoke – soon to resume production, in fact – can produce about 10 million rounds per month, meaning more than 4 times True Velocities’ supposed production capacity…but does so with 750,000 square feet of factory space, according to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
And that is, be in no doubt, one of the largest ammunition factories in the United States.
Of course, this is all academic until production for sale on the civilian market actually happens, which it hasn’t yet. However – once it does – it’s possible that ammunition shortages won’t be as bad.
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide.
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide
Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com, a subsidiary of Hayden, ID, based Tedder Industries, where he writes about gun accessories, gun safety, open and concealed carry tips. Click here to visit aliengearholsters.com.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Hawaii Seeking Remote Workers, Offering Free Flights

Hawaii is giving free roundtrip tickets to remote workers outside the state to temporarily work and reside in Oahu and help the economy , CNN reported Saturday .
The state collaborated with schools and businesses to start “ Movers and Shakas , ” CNN reported .
The program is approving the first round of applicants until Dec.15 .
( RELATED : REPORT : GOP Lawmakers Defend Traveling To Hawaii During Pandemic ) “ Movers and Shakas is a small step towards economic recovery and diversifying our economy , ” Jason Higa , the program founder , said to CNN .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to CNN , “ has normalized remote work for the foreseeable future , so we believe this situation presents an opportunity for local residents to return home , and for out of state professionals to experience Hawaii , not as tourists , but as contributing members of our community.
” Hawaii ’ s economy has experienced difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic , Edward White , data scientist , said , according to Hawaii News Now .
White helped start the program and said COVID-19 has indicated Hawaii must be more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For the first group , 50 people will be chosen and later applicants will be determined on a continuing basis , CNN reported .
Someone who wants to apply must be 18 years old and a remote worker .
Applications have been available since Nov.29 , according to the program ’ s website .
Selection for the program is competitive and volunteer work is required , Hawaii News Now reported .
“ Whether you ’ re a returning local or a new to Hawaiʻi , you ’ ll join a network of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-profits to help give back to the community , as part of the community .
To help you help us , we ’ ve put together a package of travel and lodging benefits to ease your transition to Hawaiʻi , ” the website said .
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Hawaii is giving free roundtrip tickets to remote workers outside the state to temporarily work and reside in Oahu and help the economy, CNN reported Saturday.
The state collaborated with schools and businesses to start “Movers and Shakas,” CNN reported. The program is approving the first round of applicants until Dec.15. (RELATED: REPORT: GOP Lawmakers Defend Traveling To Hawaii During Pandemic)
“Movers and Shakas is a small step towards economic recovery and diversifying our economy,” Jason Higa, the program founder, said to CNN.
“The pandemic,” Higa said, according to CNN, “has normalized remote work for the foreseeable future, so we believe this situation presents an opportunity for local residents to return home, and for out of state professionals to experience Hawaii, not as tourists, but as contributing members of our community.”
Hawaii’s economy has experienced difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic, Edward White, data scientist, said, according to Hawaii News Now. White helped start the program and said COVID-19 has indicated Hawaii must be more independent and not so dependent on tourism.
For the first group, 50 people will be chosen and later applicants will be determined on a continuing basis, CNN reported. Someone who wants to apply must be 18 years old and a remote worker.
Applications have been available since Nov.29, according to the program’s website. Selection for the program is competitive and volunteer work is required, Hawaii News Now reported.
“Whether you’re a returning local or a new to Hawaiʻi, you’ll join a network of remote workers who work alongside local education non-profits to help give back to the community, as part of the community. To help you help us, we’ve put together a package of travel and lodging benefits to ease your transition to Hawaiʻi,” the website said.
Over 800 people have applied for the program, White said, according to Hawaii News Now. Movers and Shakers didn’t immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-05--‘Dictatorial’, ‘Flat Out Ridiculous’: Sheriff Speaks Out On California COVID-19 Orders, Says He Won’

‘Dictatorial’, ‘Flat Out Ridiculous’: Sheriff Speaks Out On California COVID-19 Orders, Says He Won’t Restrict ‘Civil Liberties’

A California Sheriff criticized recent coronavirus regulations and vowed that his department would not be used as “ muscle ” to enforce the orders on the residents of his county in a Friday announcement .
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco spoke out in a video against Democratic Gov .
Gavin Newsom ’ s recent COVID-19 mandate that restricts businesses and requires residents to stay home if intensive care unit capacity drops below 15 % in certain areas .
The sheriff also lambasted state authorities who threatened to withhold state funding from counties that defied virus regulations in early September .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are flat-out ridiculous , ” Bianco said in the video .
“ The metrics used for closures are unbelievably faulty and are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County.
” “ He is expecting us to arrest anyone violating these orders , cite them and take their money , close their businesses , make them stay in their homes and take away their civil liberties or he will punish all of us , ” he continued .
“ I believe that all jobs are essential to someone.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state has threatened action against violators , the Riverside County Sheriff ’ s Department will not be blackmailed , bullied or used as muscle against Riverside County residents in the enforcement of the governor ’ s orders.
” The sheriff also referred to Newsom ’ s personal behavior during the pandemic as “ extremely hypocritical.
” The governor was seen in photographs appearing to dine indoors with a crowd at a luxury restaurant , despite passing a slew of restrictive COVID-19 measures .
( RELATED : ‘ I Want To Stay Away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vows To Limit Enforcement Of Recent COVID-19 Restrictions ) “ The dictatorial attitude toward California residents while dining in luxury , traveling , keeping his business open and sending his kids to in-person , private schools is very telling about his attitude toward California residents , his feelings about the virus , and it is extremely hypocritical , ” Bianco said .
“ It appears part of the new goal is to shift attention away from his and others personal behavior with a ‘ do as I say , not as I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California sheriffs.
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A California Sheriff criticized recent coronavirus regulations and vowed that his department would not be used as “muscle” to enforce the orders on the residents of his county in a Friday announcement.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco spoke out in a video against Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent COVID-19 mandate that restricts businesses and requires residents to stay home if intensive care unit capacity drops below 15% in certain areas. The sheriff also lambasted state authorities who threatened to withhold state funding from counties that defied virus regulations in early September.
“These closures and these stay-at-home orders are flat-out ridiculous,” Bianco said in the video. “The metrics used for closures are unbelievably faulty and are not representative of true numbers and are disastrous for Riverside County.”
“He is expecting us to arrest anyone violating these orders, cite them and take their money, close their businesses, make them stay in their homes and take away their civil liberties or he will punish all of us,” he continued. “I believe that all jobs are essential to someone.”
“While the governor’s office and the state has threatened action against violators, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will not be blackmailed, bullied or used as muscle against Riverside County residents in the enforcement of the governor’s orders.”
WATCH:
The sheriff also referred to Newsom’s personal behavior during the pandemic as “extremely hypocritical.” The governor was seen in photographs appearing to dine indoors with a crowd at a luxury restaurant, despite passing a slew of restrictive COVID-19 measures. (RELATED: ‘I Want To Stay Away From Business’: LA County Sheriff Vows To Limit Enforcement Of Recent COVID-19 Restrictions)
“The dictatorial attitude toward California residents while dining in luxury, traveling, keeping his business open and sending his kids to in-person, private schools is very telling about his attitude toward California residents, his feelings about the virus, and it is extremely hypocritical,” Bianco said.
“It appears part of the new goal is to shift attention away from his and others personal behavior with a ‘do as I say, not as I do attitude’ by turning public opinion against California sheriffs.”
EXCLUSIVE: We’ve obtained photos of Governor Gavin Newsom at the Napa dinner party he’s in hot water over. The photos call into question just how outdoors the dinner was. A witness who took photos tells us his group was so loud, the sliding doors had to be closed. 10pm on @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/gtOVEwa864 — Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) November 18, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Vanderbilt Players Were Crying During Sarah Fuller’s 30-Yard Kick

Vanderbilt players were apparently emotional during Sarah Fuller ’ s kick against Missouri .
During the 41-0 blowout loss , Fuller became the first woman to play in a major college football game when she kicked to start the second half .
The ball went a staggering 30 yards .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ There were some people on the sideline tearing up , ” quarterback Mike Wright said during a Saturday morning College GameDay segment on Fuller ’ s kick .
As hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can promise that I ’ m not making this up .
You can watch the video below .
When is this nonsense going to end ?
This was nothing more than a PR stunt , which didn ’ t save Derek Mason ’ s job , and we ’ re now out here talking about players crying .
Are you kidding me ?
This can ’ t possibly be real .
From the way people talk about Fuller ’ s kick , you ’ d think she was the first woman to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point , we might as well just give her the Heisman Trophy .
Why even wait ?
Let ’ s not even vote for the award .
Clearly , Sarah Fuller is such an incredible player that she brings her teammates to tears .
I ’ ve heard enough .
Get her on a plane to New York and give her the Heisman .
What an absolute joke of a situation .
There ’ s really no other way to put it .

Vanderbilt players were apparently emotional during Sarah Fuller’s kick against Missouri.
During the 41-0 blowout loss, Fuller became the first woman to play in a major college football game when she kicked to start the second half. The ball went a staggering 30 yards. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
CHANGING THE GAME ???? Sarah Fuller just became the first woman to play in a Power 5 college football game. @SECNetwork pic.twitter.com/Qq3U6jtica — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 28, 2020
“There were some people on the sideline tearing up,” quarterback Mike Wright said during a Saturday morning College GameDay segment on Fuller’s kick.
As hard as that might be to believe, I can promise that I’m not making this up. You can watch the video below.
“It used to be an insult. … Playing like a girl is a compliment, it’s something you want to strive for.” After making history last week, Sarah Fuller is changing the narrative and inspiring young girls around the world. (???? @goodyear) pic.twitter.com/kKT3zxz0bY — College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) December 5, 2020
When is this nonsense going to end? This was nothing more than a PR stunt, which didn’t save Derek Mason’s job, and we’re now out here talking about players crying.
Are you kidding me? This can’t possibly be real. From the way people talk about Fuller’s kick, you’d think she was the first woman to walk on the moon.
At this point, we might as well just give her the Heisman Trophy. Why even wait? Let’s not even vote for the award.
Clearly, Sarah Fuller is such an incredible player that she brings her teammates to tears. I’ve heard enough. Get her on a plane to New York and give her the Heisman.
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What an absolute joke of a situation. There’s really no other way to put it.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Carter Page Wants A Say At Sentencing Of Ex-FBI Lawyer Involved In FISA Abuse

• Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page hopes to speak at the upcoming sentencing for the former FBI lawyer who altered an email about him during the Crossfire Hurricane probe .
• Page is also seeking restitution due to what he calls “ malicious and intentional ” crimes carried out by Clinesmith .
• Clinesmith pleaded guilty on Aug. 19 to altering an email from the CIA in June 2017 to downplay Page ’ s relationship with the spy agency .
Carter Page is asking a federal judge to allow him to be heard at the upcoming sentencing hearing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who admitted to altering an email from the CIA about the former Trump aide ’ s relationship with the spy agency .
In a court filing submitted Friday , Page ’ s attorneys also ask that he be granted restitution , saying that actions by Clinesmith and others on the FBI ’ s Crossfire Hurricane team advanced the false theory that Page was a Russian spy .
Page ’ s lawyer , Leslie McAdoo Gordon , asserted that Page has a right to speak at Clinesmith ’ s sentencing under the Crime Victims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims of federal crimes to be heard at public court proceedings .
Clinesmith , who advised investigators on Crossfire Hurricane and later served on the special counsel ’ s team , pleaded guilty on Aug. 19 to making false statements in a written government document .
He acknowledged in his plea deal to adding the phrase “ not a ‘ source ' ” to a June 2017 email from a CIA liaison who had provided information about Page ’ s past relationship with the CIA .
Page was what ’ s known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CIA from 2008 to 2013 .
Clinesmith failed to share details of Page ’ s CIA relationship with an FBI supervisory agent who put together an application to renew a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ( FISA ) warrant against Page in June 2017 .
( RELATED : Carter Page Is Suing The People Who Spied On Him For $ 75 Million ) John Durham , the U.S. attorney handling Clinesmith ’ s case , is seeking a sentence of between three and six months for the former government lawyer .
In a court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinesmith knew that Page ’ s relationship with the CIA was of significance to the Crossfire Hurricane investigation and that it should have been disclosed to the federal court that approves FISA warrants .
Clinesmith told the Justice Department office of the inspector general that any relationship between Page and the spy agency would “ drastically ” change how the FBI handled its FISA applications .
Clinesmith also told the IG that the FBI and Justice Department had “ big , big concern ” that investigators had targeted a CIA source .
Clinesmith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no jail time .
Page ’ s lawyers said in Friday ’ s court filing that he wishes to be heard at Clinesmith ’ s court hearing but has no plans to weigh in on whether Clinesmith should go to prison .
“ He will not seek imposition of a particular sentence but wants to underscore that Clinesmith ’ s offense was malicious and intentional : Clinesmith altered the email in order to hide the truth about whether Dr .
Page had been a source for the intelligence agency , and that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FISC , ” wrote Gordon , the attorney for Page .
Gordon asserts in the filing that Clinesmith ’ s actions helped fuel false allegations that Page was “ a traitor to his country.
” The Crossfire Hurricane team began investigating Page and three other Trump campaign advisers ’ possible ties to Russia in August 2016 .
Investigators sought FISAs on Page after receiving the infamous and unverified Steele dossier , which alleged that Page was a key player in a “ well-developed conspiracy of cooperation ” with the Kremlin to influence the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warrants against Page was leaked to The Washington Post on April 11 , 2017 .
The story was widely viewed as evidence that the FBI had good reason to investigate Page and the Trump campaign ’ s links to Russia .
But the special counsel ’ s investigation ultimately found no evidence that Page or any other Trump aides conspired with Russia .
Other allegations in the Steele dossier , which was funded by the DNC and Clinton campaign , have crumbled under scrutiny over the past several years .
The Justice Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9 , 2019 that said the Crossfire Hurricane team made 17 “ significant ” errors and omissions in its FISA applications against Page .
Page sued the FBI , Justice Department , Clinesmith and other current and former FBI officials on Nov. 27 , citing the details laid out in the IG report .
In her court filing Friday , Gordon asserted that Page has “ suffered significant reputational , emotional , and financial harm as a result of the unlawful warrant process in which Defendant Clinesmith was a full participant.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shunned him due to their mistaken belief in the accuracy of the FISA process that labeled Dr .
Page , a former Naval officer and patriotic American , as a turncoat engaged in treason.
” Judge James Boasberg , who is handling Clinesmith ’ s case in the district court in Washington , D.C. , set Clinesmith ’ s sentencing for Jan. 7 , 2021 .
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Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page hopes to speak at the upcoming sentencing for the former FBI lawyer who altered an email about him during the Crossfire Hurricane probe.
Page is also seeking restitution due to what he calls “malicious and intentional” crimes carried out by Clinesmith.
Clinesmith pleaded guilty on Aug. 19 to altering an email from the CIA in June 2017 to downplay Page’s relationship with the spy agency.
Carter Page is asking a federal judge to allow him to be heard at the upcoming sentencing hearing for Kevin Clinesmith, a former FBI lawyer who admitted to altering an email from the CIA about the former Trump aide’s relationship with the spy agency.
In a court filing submitted Friday, Page’s attorneys also ask that he be granted restitution, saying that actions by Clinesmith and others on the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane team advanced the false theory that Page was a Russian spy.
Page’s lawyer, Leslie McAdoo Gordon, asserted that Page has a right to speak at Clinesmith’s sentencing under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act, which allows the victims of federal crimes to be heard at public court proceedings.
Clinesmith, who advised investigators on Crossfire Hurricane and later served on the special counsel’s team, pleaded guilty on Aug. 19 to making false statements in a written government document. He acknowledged in his plea deal to adding the phrase “not a ‘source'” to a June 2017 email from a CIA liaison who had provided information about Page’s past relationship with the CIA.
Page was what’s known as an “operational contact” for the CIA from 2008 to 2013.
Clinesmith failed to share details of Page’s CIA relationship with an FBI supervisory agent who put together an application to renew a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrant against Page in June 2017. (RELATED: Carter Page Is Suing The People Who Spied On Him For $75 Million)
John Durham, the U.S. attorney handling Clinesmith’s case, is seeking a sentence of between three and six months for the former government lawyer.
In a court filing this week, Durham asserted that Clinesmith knew that Page’s relationship with the CIA was of significance to the Crossfire Hurricane investigation and that it should have been disclosed to the federal court that approves FISA warrants.
Clinesmith told the Justice Department office of the inspector general that any relationship between Page and the spy agency would “drastically” change how the FBI handled its FISA applications. Clinesmith also told the IG that the FBI and Justice Department had “big, big concern” that investigators had targeted a CIA source.
Clinesmith is seeking a sentence of probation with no jail time.
Page’s lawyers said in Friday’s court filing that he wishes to be heard at Clinesmith’s court hearing but has no plans to weigh in on whether Clinesmith should go to prison.
“He will not seek imposition of a particular sentence but wants to underscore that Clinesmith’s offense was malicious and intentional: Clinesmith altered the email in order to hide the truth about whether Dr. Page had been a source for the intelligence agency, and that the information had previously been withheld from the FISC,” wrote Gordon, the attorney for Page.
Gordon asserts in the filing that Clinesmith’s actions helped fuel false allegations that Page was “a traitor to his country.”
The Crossfire Hurricane team began investigating Page and three other Trump campaign advisers’ possible ties to Russia in August 2016. Investigators sought FISAs on Page after receiving the infamous and unverified Steele dossier, which alleged that Page was a key player in a “well-developed conspiracy of cooperation” with the Kremlin to influence the 2016 election.
The existence of FISA warrants against Page was leaked to The Washington Post on April 11, 2017. The story was widely viewed as evidence that the FBI had good reason to investigate Page and the Trump campaign’s links to Russia.
But the special counsel’s investigation ultimately found no evidence that Page or any other Trump aides conspired with Russia. Other allegations in the Steele dossier, which was funded by the DNC and Clinton campaign, have crumbled under scrutiny over the past several years.
The Justice Department IG released a scathing report on Dec. 9, 2019 that said the Crossfire Hurricane team made 17 “significant” errors and omissions in its FISA applications against Page.
Page sued the FBI, Justice Department, Clinesmith and other current and former FBI officials on Nov. 27, citing the details laid out in the IG report.
In her court filing Friday, Gordon asserted that Page has “suffered significant reputational, emotional, and financial harm as a result of the unlawful warrant process in which Defendant Clinesmith was a full participant.”
“Former friends, associates, and colleagues shunned him due to their mistaken belief in the accuracy of the FISA process that labeled Dr. Page, a former Naval officer and patriotic American, as a turncoat engaged in treason.”
Judge James Boasberg, who is handling Clinesmith’s case in the district court in Washington, D.C., set Clinesmith’s sentencing for Jan. 7, 2021.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-06--When Will ‘Ozark’ Season 4 Be Released On Netflix?

We ’ re nearing the end of 2020 , and there ’ s still not much information out there about “ Ozark ” season four .
The hit show about money laundering for a drug cartel dropped season three in March , and it ’ s been pretty silent since the latest episodes came out on Netflix .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) Now , people are wondering when the hell we ’ re going to get season four .
Unfortunately , outside of knowing that the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there ’ s very little information floating around .
Star Jason Bateman said in an interview with IndieWire several months back that production would start in November .
My best guess is that we ’ re not getting new episodes until June or July 2021 if production only started in November .
I see no situation where Netflix gets season four in under seven or eight months from when the shooting date started .
It ’ s unfortunate , but welcome to the world of entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic .
Everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hopefully , my prediction turns out to be 100 % false , but I ’ m not holding my breath .
The reality of the situation is that we ’ re incredibly unlikely to see new episodes anytime soon .
By the time the first part of season four hits Netflix , we ’ ll almost certainly have gone more than a year without new “ Ozark ” content .
You can trust that I ’ ll be keeping you updated the best I can because we need “ Ozark ” back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show , and I need to know how it ’ s going to end !

We’re nearing the end of 2020, and there’s still not much information out there about “Ozark” season four.
The hit show about money laundering for a drug cartel dropped season three in March, and it’s been pretty silent since the latest episodes came out on Netflix. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
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Now, people are wondering when the hell we’re going to get season four. Unfortunately, outside of knowing that the final season will be split into two parts, there’s very little information floating around.
Star Jason Bateman said in an interview with IndieWire several months back that production would start in November.
My best guess is that we’re not getting new episodes until June or July 2021 if production only started in November.
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I see no situation where Netflix gets season four in under seven or eight months from when the shooting date started.
It’s unfortunate, but welcome to the world of entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic. Everything is being delayed, and it sucks.
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Hopefully, my prediction turns out to be 100% false, but I’m not holding my breath. The reality of the situation is that we’re incredibly unlikely to see new episodes anytime soon.
By the time the first part of season four hits Netflix, we’ll almost certainly have gone more than a year without new “Ozark” content.
You can trust that I’ll be keeping you updated the best I can because we need “Ozark” back ASAP. It’s an awesome show, and I need to know how it’s going to end!


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--MORNING AFTER REPORT: I’m Still In Shock That Wisconsin Lost To Indiana

I still can ’ t believe Wisconsin lost to Indiana 14-6 Saturday night .
After taking the night to sleep on what had happened , I woke up this morning still in absolute disbelief and shock .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s not just the fact that we lost .
It ’ s the fact that we looked absolutely atrocious while doing it .
I have no idea where Wisconsin football goes from here .
I really don ’ t .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw yesterday .
I could sit here and talk about how we were hosed on the final play when the Hoosiers got away with a blatant PI , but that ’ s not the point .
We shouldn ’ t even be in a position where the game is ever close enough for the refs to make an impact .
We ’ re the Wisconsin Badgers .
We ’ re supposed to grind teams into the ground every damn time we take the field .
That ’ s what our program is all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to resembling that Saturday against the Hoosiers ?
Hell no .
They beat us up all over the field , and that ’ s unacceptable .
We need to do some serious soul searching because this kind of pathetic play isn ’ t going to be tolerated .

I still can’t believe Wisconsin lost to Indiana 14-6 Saturday night.
After taking the night to sleep on what had happened, I woke up this morning still in absolute disbelief and shock. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s not just the fact that we lost. It’s the fact that we looked absolutely atrocious while doing it.
RAPID REACTION: Indiana beats Wisconsin, and the Badgers absolutely stink right now. I’m embarrassed. pic.twitter.com/jsj1e70XhT — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 5, 2020
I have no idea where Wisconsin football goes from here. I really don’t. There’s simply no excuse for what we saw yesterday.
I could sit here and talk about how we were hosed on the final play when the Hoosiers got away with a blatant PI, but that’s not the point.
We shouldn’t even be in a position where the game is ever close enough for the refs to make an impact.
The Badgers lost on this play and the refs didn’t call pass interference. I never blame bad calls, but how the hell wasn’t a flag thrown? Atrocious. pic.twitter.com/kCIuyq5gyM — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 6, 2020
We’re the Wisconsin Badgers. We’re supposed to grind teams into the ground every damn time we take the field.
That’s what our program is all about. Did we even come close to resembling that Saturday against the Hoosiers?
Hell no. They beat us up all over the field, and that’s unacceptable.
We need to do some serious soul searching because this kind of pathetic play isn’t going to be tolerated.


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Will The Detroit Lions Beat The Bears Now That Matt Patricia Isn’t Around To Ruin The Team?

The Detroit Lions will play their first game Sunday since the firing of former head coach Matt Patricia .
The Lions will take the field against the Bears , and it feels like there ’ s a new energy in the organization .
Patricia was fired last week after multiple years of disappointing results .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , Darren Bevell is running the show in the short term , and it ’ s time to find out if the Lions can actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Of course not .
Not at all .
They ’ re pretty low .
When you ’ re a fan of the Lions , you just learn to have low expectations .
However , I would say there is a new level of optimism .
Without Patricia around to destroy the team , we might actually have a shot at winning a few games as we close out the season .
Seeing as how we ’ re definitely not making the postseason , we might as well just go out there and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s time to find out who is going to be here for the future and who won ’ t be .
Let ’ s go out there and sling the ball all over the field .
We might as well have fun , which seemed to be missing during the Patricia era .
Will we win ?
I have no idea , but for the first time in a very long time , I ’ m actually excited about the Lions playing football .

The Detroit Lions will play their first game Sunday since the firing of former head coach Matt Patricia.
The Lions will take the field against the Bears, and it feels like there’s a new energy in the organization. Patricia was fired last week after multiple years of disappointing results. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, Darrell Bevell is running the show in the short term, and it’s time to find out if the Lions can actually do anything.
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Are my expectations high? Of course not. Not at all. They’re pretty low. When you’re a fan of the Lions, you just learn to have low expectations.
However, I would say there is a new level of optimism. Without Patricia around to destroy the team, we might actually have a shot at winning a few games as we close out the season.
Seeing as how we’re definitely not making the postseason, we might as well just go out there and play without anything holding us back.
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It’s time to find out who is going to be here for the future and who won’t be. Let’s go out there and sling the ball all over the field.
We might as well have fun, which seemed to be missing during the Patricia era.
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Will we win? I have no idea, but for the first time in a very long time, I’m actually excited about the Lions playing football.


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--REPORT: The Big 10 Will Likely Change The Rules To Get Ohio State Into The Conference Title Game

The Big 10 will reportedly do whatever is necessary to get Ohio State in the conference title game .
According to Brett McMurphy , the B1G “ will likely change ” the rules if the Buckeyes don ’ t meet the six game minimum to play for the conference title .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Right now , the Buckeyes are 5-0 , and their final game against Michigan is very much up in the air .
I think we all knew this decision was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ ll be a done deal sooner than later .
Barry Alvarez already said the conference would have to take another look at the rules if OSU didn ’ t qualify , and it ’ s now reportedly going to happen .
I ’ m very split on this situation .
What is the point of rules if we ’ re just going to change them ?
Yes , the rule to institute a six game minimum to qualify for the B1G title was stupid from the jump , but Indiana played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So , Indiana abided by the rules and will now be kept out of a title game they ’ re currently slated to be in .
That ’ s really unfortunate for the Hoosiers because they ’ re having their best season in decades .
At the same time , Ohio State might be the best team in America , and the B1G needs to be in the playoff .
It makes sense that the conference would want to do whatever was necessary to get them into the playoff .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounds like the people with the power have already made their call .
They ’ re going to finesse OSU into the title game against Northwestern .
I ’ d be furious as a fan of Indiana .
Let us know in the comments what you think about the B1G ’ s reported decision .

The Big 10 will reportedly do whatever is necessary to get Ohio State in the conference title game.
According to Brett McMurphy, the B1G “will likely change” the rules if the Buckeyes don’t meet the six game minimum to play for the conference title. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Right now, the Buckeyes are 5-0, and their final game against Michigan is very much up in the air.
B1G ADs will likely change B1G title game requirements to allow 5-0 Ohio State in title game if it can’t play 6th league game, sources told @Stadium. But it won’t be an easy decision, source said. A win in B1G title game would all but guarantee Buckeyes a spot in @CFBPlayoff — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) December 5, 2020
I think we all knew this decision was coming, and it now sounds like it’ll be a done deal sooner than later.
Barry Alvarez already said the conference would have to take another look at the rules if OSU didn’t qualify, and it’s now reportedly going to happen.
Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez, who chaired the Big Ten’s return-to-play task force, had interesting comments today about Big Ten possibly having to reconsider its requirements for championship (with OSU in mind) From a conversation w The Detroit News today…. pic.twitter.com/CIKEDxyELI — angelique (@chengelis) December 2, 2020
I’m very split on this situation. What is the point of rules if we’re just going to change them? Yes, the rule to institute a six game minimum to qualify for the B1G title was stupid from the jump, but Indiana played enough games and earned some big wins.
So, Indiana abided by the rules and will now be kept out of a title game they’re currently slated to be in. That’s really unfortunate for the Hoosiers because they’re having their best season in decades.
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At the same time, Ohio State might be the best team in America, and the B1G needs to be in the playoff. It makes sense that the conference would want to do whatever was necessary to get them into the playoff.
It’s a difficult situation, but it sounds like the people with the power have already made their call. They’re going to finesse OSU into the title game against Northwestern. I’d be furious as a fan of Indiana.
Let us know in the comments what you think about the B1G’s reported decision.


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--DeMar DeRozan Confronts An Intruder In His Home

According to TMZ , a man entered DeRozan ’ s Los Angeles-area home November 19 and went to a part of the house where one of his kids was playing .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) That ’ s when the San Antonio Spurs guard confronted the intruder and chased him off .
Police eventually grabbed the man and he was charged with felony burglary .
In a video tweeted by RJ Marquez , DeRozan confirmed TMZ ’ s story , and noted that “ everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s seen “ worse ” while growing up in Compton .
USA Today identified the suspect as Justin Bergquist .
First and foremost , it ’ s a great thing that this situation didn ’ t turn out much worse .
Once DeRozan confronted the man , he took off and was eventually taken into custody .
According to the same TMZ report , Bergquist was actually allegedly not even targeting DeRozan ’ s home .
He was allegedly looking for Kylie Jenner .
Imagine the shock in his face when he allegedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the planet .
Play stupid games and win stupid prizes !
DeRozan ’ s family is safe and the alleged suspect has been charged .
All things considered , this situation could have been much worse .
The NBA star should consider himself very lucky .

NBA star DeMar DeRozan recently had a scary interaction with a home invader.
According to TMZ, a man entered DeRozan’s Los Angeles-area home November 19 and went to a part of the house where one of his kids was playing. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Scary moment for NBA star DeMar DeRozan … who chased an intruder out of his L.A.-area home after a terrifying encounter with his kids, TMZ Sports has learned. https://t.co/685h9hJJL4 — TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) December 5, 2020
That’s when the San Antonio Spurs guard confronted the intruder and chased him off. Police eventually grabbed the man and he was charged with felony burglary.
In a video tweeted by RJ Marquez, DeRozan confirmed TMZ’s story, and noted that “everything’s good” because he’s seen “worse” while growing up in Compton. USA Today identified the suspect as Justin Bergquist.
ICYMI: #Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan confirmed TMZ’s report that he had to confront an intruder that entered his LA-area house while he and his family were inside about two weeks ago. “Yeah, everything is good. I grew up in Compton, California. I’ve been through worse.” #NBA pic.twitter.com/Knp6FxuEQ3 — RJ Marquez (@KSATRJ) December 5, 2020
First and foremost, it’s a great thing that this situation didn’t turn out much worse. Once DeRozan confronted the man, he took off and was eventually taken into custody.
According to the same TMZ report, Bergquist was actually allegedly not even targeting DeRozan’s home. He was allegedly looking for Kylie Jenner.
Imagine the shock in his face when he allegedly ran into one of the biggest athletes on the planet. Play stupid games and win stupid prizes!
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DeRozan’s family is safe and the alleged suspect has been charged. All things considered, this situation could have been much worse. The NBA star should consider himself very lucky.


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--BYU Loses To Coastal Carolina, Playoff Dreams Are Officially Dead For The Cougars

Entering the game , BYU needed a big win to boost their playoff chances , and everyone saw a win over number 18 Coastal Carolina as the only way to do it .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Unfortunately for the Cougars , the Chanticleers pulled off a monster upset and BYU came up literally inches short from winning .
So much hope .
So much anticipation .
So much disappointment .
They got right down to the end zone and just couldn ’ t punch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t get much more dramatic than that when it comes to final moments in a college football game .
At the end of the day , BYU ’ s playoff chances are dead in the water , but the Cougars should be applauded for agreeing to play a ranked team on such short notice .
They literally took this game a few days ago .
Not many teams in America would show that kind of courage .
BYU ’ s playoff hype was fun , but it ’ s over .
Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solid bowl game because they ’ re a damn good team .

The BYU Cougars lost 22-17 Saturday night to Coastal Carolina.
Entering the game, BYU needed a big win to boost their playoff chances, and everyone saw a win over number 18 Coastal Carolina as the only way to do it. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Unfortunately for the Cougars, the Chanticleers pulled off a monster upset and BYU came up literally inches short from winning.
Watch the dramatic final play below.
JUST. SHORT. Coastal Carolina stops BYU short of a game-winning TD ???? pic.twitter.com/UEaJdm0Zah — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 6, 2020
So much hope. So much anticipation. So much disappointment. They got right down to the end zone and just couldn’t punch it in.
It really doesn’t get much more dramatic than that when it comes to final moments in a college football game.
???? COASTAL CAROLINA TAKES DOWN BYU ???? pic.twitter.com/U0aE0Xy3I9 — ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 6, 2020
At the end of the day, BYU’s playoff chances are dead in the water, but the Cougars should be applauded for agreeing to play a ranked team on such short notice.
They literally took this game a few days ago. Not many teams in America would show that kind of courage.
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BYU’s playoff hype was fun, but it’s over. Let’s hope they find themselves into a solid bowl game because they’re a damn good team.


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Trump: Georgia Gov. Could Stop Voter Fraud ‘If He Knew What The Hell He Was Doing’

President Donald Trump railed against Republican Georgia Gov .
Brian Kemp at a Saturday rally for the state ’ s Senate runoff elections , saying Kemp could stop alleged voter fraud “ if he knew what the hell he was doing.
” “ Your governor could stop it very easily if he knew what the hell he was doing .
He could stop it very easily , ” Trump told the cheering crowd .
“ Let me tell you this [ presidential ] election was rigged and we can ’ t let it happen to two of the greatest most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t let it happen again , ” he said , referring to Republican Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Sen. David Perdue , who are both seeking reelection .
( RELATED : Georgia Senators Loeffler , Perdue Release Joint Statement Calling On GA Secretary Of State To Resign ) Trump repeated his unproven claim that “ hundreds of thousands of illegal votes were cast in each state , ” and he insisted that election authorities “ literally ” threw out Republican poll watchers on election night .
“ And that is true in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The president said the experience of the presidential election should inform expectations of the Senate runoff election in Georgia that takes place on Jan. 5 .
“ We have a big Senatorial race going on in Georgia and we are watching Democrats very , very closely and … they could cheat in Georgia and people aren ’ t really watching like they should.
” “ So we know the Democrats are planning to cheat and we can ’ t let them do it again … so we have to be vigilant , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s accusations that he is doing nothing to address alleged voter fraud in the state , tweeting Saturday that he had already informed the president that he had “ publicly called for a signature audit three times … to restore confidence in our election process and to ensure that only legal votes are counted in Georgia.
” Kemp was responding to a tweet from Trump Saturday that said the president would “ easily & quickly win Georgia if Governor @ BrianKempGA or the Secretary of State permit a simple signature verification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show large scale discrepancies.
” Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has also encouraged the Georgia state legislature to change its state law that does not require comprehensive signature authentication .
( RELATED : Geraldo Rivera Calls For ‘ A Real Gut Check , ’ Says Trump Is ‘ On The Wrong Course ’ To Help Georgia Republicans ) “ I can ’ t change Georgia law , ” he told Fox News Wednesday .
“ So we need to change the law so that the Senate races are not stolen from us.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have said that his allegations of voter fraud are unfounded and that the campaign ’ s election lawsuits largely lack evidence .
In a Wall Street Journal column , former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove said that he can find “ no evidence ” of systemic voter fraud in the presidential election .
This week Attorney General William Barr said the Department of Justice has not gathered any evidence to back the claims .

President Donald Trump railed against Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at a Saturday rally for the state’s Senate runoff elections, saying Kemp could stop alleged voter fraud “if he knew what the hell he was doing.”
“Your governor could stop it very easily if he knew what the hell he was doing. He could stop it very easily,” Trump told the cheering crowd.
“Let me tell you this [presidential] election was rigged and we can’t let it happen to two of the greatest most respected people in Washington. We can’t let it happen again,” he said, referring to Republican Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Sen. David Perdue, who are both seeking reelection. (RELATED: Georgia Senators Loeffler, Perdue Release Joint Statement Calling On GA Secretary Of State To Resign)
Trump repeated his unproven claim that “hundreds of thousands of illegal votes were cast in each state,” and he insisted that election authorities “literally” threw out Republican poll watchers on election night.
“And that is true in Georgia certainly,” Trump said.
The president said the experience of the presidential election should inform expectations of the Senate runoff election in Georgia that takes place on Jan. 5. “We have a big Senatorial race going on in Georgia and we are watching Democrats very, very closely and … they could cheat in Georgia and people aren’t really watching like they should.”
“So we know the Democrats are planning to cheat and we can’t let them do it again … so we have to be vigilant,” he said.
Kemp has responded to Trump’s accusations that he is doing nothing to address alleged voter fraud in the state, tweeting Saturday that he had already informed the president that he had “publicly called for a signature audit three times … to restore confidence in our election process and to ensure that only legal votes are counted in Georgia.”
As I told the President this morning, I’ve publicly called for a signature audit three times (11/20, 11/24, 12/3) to restore confidence in our election process and to ensure that only legal votes are counted in Georgia. #gapol https://t.co/xdXrhf1vI2 — Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) December 5, 2020
Kemp was responding to a tweet from Trump Saturday that said the president would “easily & quickly win Georgia if Governor @BrianKempGA or the Secretary of State permit a simple signature verification. Has not been done and will show large scale discrepancies.”
I will easily & quickly win Georgia if Governor @BrianKempGA or the Secretary of State permit a simple signature verification. Has not been done and will show large scale discrepancies. Why are these two “Republicans” saying no? If we win Georgia, everything else falls in place! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 5, 2020
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has also encouraged the Georgia state legislature to change its state law that does not require comprehensive signature authentication. (RELATED: Geraldo Rivera Calls For ‘A Real Gut Check,’ Says Trump Is ‘On The Wrong Course’ To Help Georgia Republicans)
“I can’t change Georgia law,” he told Fox News Wednesday. “So we need to change the law so that the Senate races are not stolen from us.”
Both supporters and opponents of Trump have said that his allegations of voter fraud are unfounded and that the campaign’s election lawsuits largely lack evidence.
In a Wall Street Journal column, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove said that he can find “no evidence” of systemic voter fraud in the presidential election.
This week Attorney General William Barr said the Department of Justice has not gathered any evidence to back the claims.


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Everyone’s Going Nuts About Rep. Dan Crenshaw Dunking On AOC’s ‘Cried In The Back’ Tweet

Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw has come under fire for his response to a tweet from Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about her working-class background .
Ocasio-Cortez tweeted Thursday that Republican Senators “ sit around on leather chairs all day , ” while she had to work a “ physically difficult working class job ” prior to taking office .
Ocasio-Cortez later clarified her comments in a tweet Friday night , saying they were directed at Republicans who “ mock ” her history in the service industry .
( RELATED : Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Offers $ 58 ‘ Tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , reporter at the Daily Wire , shot back at Ocasio-Cortez , tweeting that Republicans like Crenshaw have “ lost limbs for this country while AOC cried in a refrigerator because she got an order wrong.
” Crenshaw jokingly responded that “ one of the hardest decisions ” he ever had to make while serving in Afghanistan was “ still or sparkling ?
” Crenshaw , a former Navy SEAL who lost his eye during an IED blast , furthered his criticism of Ocasio-Cortez ’ s tweet Saturday while at a campaign event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying that Democrats are controlled by people like her “ who believes that the biggest hardship in life was figuring out whether it was still or sparkling.
” Twitter users were quick to jump on Crenshaw for his comments , with former Democratic Houston Mayor Annise Parker saying Crenshaw ’ s comments were “ mocking the honest work of those who are trying to put food on their own tables.
” Ocasio-Cortez also joined in , saying Crenshaw ’ s comments showed the GOP doesn ’ t care about the working class .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ specifically said about Republicans not understanding hard work .
”

Republican Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw has come under fire for his response to a tweet from Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about her working-class background.
Ocasio-Cortez tweeted Thursday that Republican Senators “sit around on leather chairs all day,” while she had to work a “physically difficult working class job” prior to taking office.
Republicans like to make fun of the fact that I used to be a waitress, but we all know if they ever had to do a double they’d be the ones found crying in the walk-in fridge halfway through their first shift bc someone yelled at them for bringing seltzer when they wanted sparkling — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) December 4, 2020
The thing that these conservative Senators don’t seem to understand is that I’ve actually had a physically difficult working-class job without good healthcare most of my adult life. I bring that work ethic to Congress & to my community. They sit around on leather chairs all day. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) December 3, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez later clarified her comments in a tweet Friday night, saying they were directed at Republicans who “mock” her history in the service industry. (RELATED: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Offers $58 ‘Tax The Rich’ Sweatshirt)
Ryan Saavedra, reporter at the Daily Wire, shot back at Ocasio-Cortez, tweeting that Republicans like Crenshaw have “lost limbs for this country while AOC cried in a refrigerator because she got an order wrong.”
AOC says Republicans just “sit around on leather chairs all day” while she has had a “difficult working-class job” as a bartender Republicans Dan Crenshaw, Brian Mast, and Jim Baird all lost limbs for this country while AOC cried in a refrigerator because she got an order wrong pic.twitter.com/wWUU5mrCTz — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) December 5, 2020
Crenshaw jokingly responded that “one of the hardest decisions” he ever had to make while serving in Afghanistan was “still or sparkling?”
One of the hardest decisions I ever had to make in the mountains of Afghanistan: still or sparkling? That was the moment I knew true hardship. — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) December 5, 2020
Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who lost his eye during an IED blast, furthered his criticism of Ocasio-Cortez’s tweet Saturday while at a campaign event for Republican Georgia Sen. David Perdue, saying that Democrats are controlled by people like her “who believes that the biggest hardship in life was figuring out whether it was still or sparkling.”
Twitter users were quick to jump on Crenshaw for his comments, with former Democratic Houston Mayor Annise Parker saying Crenshaw’s comments were “mocking the honest work of those who are trying to put food on their own tables.”
Dan Crenshaw, my wife waited tables for years before she started her own business. My son waited tables while in school. Many who are still COVID-unemployed were restaurant workers. Mocking the honest work of those who are trying to put food on their own tables is shameful. https://t.co/SCURm1ihuJ — Annise Parker (@AnniseParker) December 5, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez also joined in, saying Crenshaw’s comments showed the GOP doesn’t care about the working class.
The GOP acts like they care, but behind closed doors, this is what they actually say about the working class. Good to know how little you truly think of food workers, @DanCrenshawTX. I wonder: did you have catering while bonding w/ wealthy donors over your disdain for the poor? https://t.co/qrZShdTbME — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) December 5, 2020
Crenshaw responded to Ocasio-Cortez, calling her comments “ridiculous.”
Lol thank you for highlighting how ridiculous you sound. We “republican elites” who fought in the mountains of Afghanistan will just go ahead and check our privilege. https://t.co/jCi2njWj6s — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) December 5, 2020
National Republican Senatorial Committee senior advisor Matt Whitlock jumped in, defending Crenshaw’s comment.
“Dan Crenshaw is mocking what AOC specifically said about Republicans not understanding hard work.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Video Shows LA Restaurant Owner Furious Over Outdoor Dining Ban As Movie Company Sets Up Tents Right

Video Shows LA Restaurant Owner Furious Over Outdoor Dining Ban As Movie Company Sets Up Tents Right Next Door

A Los Angeles business owner posted a Facebook video on Friday expressing frustrations that her restaurant was being forced to close outdoor dining and alleging that a film company was allowed to setup outdoor dining in the same parking lot .
Angela Marsden , the owner of Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill in Sherman Oaks , stated that she is no longer allowed to stay open with the new Los Angeles County order prohibiting outdoor dining .
She also alleged that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti approved tents and tables being set up for use by a film company .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stay Away From Business ’ : LA County Sheriff Vows To Limit Enforcement Of Recent COVID-19 Restrictions ) “ I ’ m losing everything .
Everything I own is being taken away from me , ” Marsden said in the video which has gone viral .
“ And they set up a movie company right next to my outdoor patio … They have not given us money and they have shut us down .
We can not survive .
My staff can not survive.
” Marsden blamed Democratic California Gov .
Gavin Newsom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and jobs to be lost .
“ This is dangerous .
Mayor Garcetti and Gavin Newsom is responsible for every single person that doesn ’ t have unemployment , that does not have a job , and all the businesses that are going under .
And we need your help , we need somebody to do something about this , ” Marsden pleaded .
( RELATED : Hours After Voting To Ban Outdoor Dining , LA County Supervisor Dined Outdoors ) The L.A. County Board of Supervisors decided to shut down outdoor dining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 transmission concerns .
All Southern California restaurants are expected to close for outdoor dining Sunday , as ICU capacity falling below 15 % triggered a new regional stay at home order .
Garcetti ’ s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment .

A Los Angeles business owner posted a Facebook video on Friday expressing frustrations that her restaurant was being forced to close outdoor dining and alleging that a film company was allowed to setup outdoor dining in the same parking lot.
Angela Marsden, the owner of Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill in Sherman Oaks, stated that she is no longer allowed to stay open with the new Los Angeles County order prohibiting outdoor dining. She also alleged that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti approved tents and tables being set up for use by a film company. (RELATED: ‘I Want To Stay Away From Business’: LA County Sheriff Vows To Limit Enforcement Of Recent COVID-19 Restrictions)
(Watch the video here.)
“I’m losing everything. Everything I own is being taken away from me,” Marsden said in the video which has gone viral. “And they set up a movie company right next to my outdoor patio … They have not given us money and they have shut us down. We cannot survive. My staff cannot survive.”
Marsden blamed Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Garcetti for causing businesses to shutter and jobs to be lost.
“This is dangerous. Mayor Garcetti and Gavin Newsom is responsible for every single person that doesn’t have unemployment, that does not have a job, and all the businesses that are going under. And we need your help, we need somebody to do something about this,” Marsden pleaded. (RELATED: Hours After Voting To Ban Outdoor Dining, LA County Supervisor Dined Outdoors)
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors decided to shut down outdoor dining with a 3-2 vote Tuesday, citing COVID-19 transmission concerns.
All Southern California restaurants are expected to close for outdoor dining Sunday, as ICU capacity falling below 15% triggered a new regional stay at home order.
Garcetti’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.


thedailycaller--2020-12-07--Raphael Warnock Refused To Say If He Supports Court Packing During Georgia Senate Debate

Democratic senate candidate Raphael Warnock refused to say during a debate Sunday whether he supports “ court packing , ” or adding seats to the Supreme Court .
“ As I move all across the state … people aren ’ t asking me about the courts and whether we should expand the courts , ” Warnock said at the debate against Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler , a Republican .
“ I know that ’ s an interesting question for people inside the beltway to discuss , but they are wondering when in the world they are going to get some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pastor at Atlanta ’ s Ebenezer Baptist Church .
Asked again by a debate moderator whether he supports adding seats to the court , he replied : “ I ’ m really not focused on it.
” Majority control of the Senate next year depends on the outcome of the Loeffler-Warnock race , as well as another race in Georgia between incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff .
( RELATED : Warnock Criticized Second Amendment ) Republicans have asserted that , should Democrats take control of the Senate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , including expansion of the Supreme Court , tax hikes and ending the filibuster .
Republicans have to win at least one of the races in order to retain majority control of the Senate .
Should both Warnock and Ossoff win their races , Senate Democrats will likely face pressure from some in their party to expand the court .
Progressives began pushing the idea during the Democratic primaries last year .
It gained steam after President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden also refused during the presidential campaign to say whether he supports the measure .
He has not staked his position on the measure since winning the election last month .
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Democratic senate candidate Raphael Warnock refused to say during a debate Sunday whether he supports “court packing,” or adding seats to the Supreme Court.
“As I move all across the state … people aren’t asking me about the courts and whether we should expand the courts,” Warnock said at the debate against Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, a Republican.
“I know that’s an interesting question for people inside the beltway to discuss, but they are wondering when in the world they are going to get some COVID-19 relief,” added Warnock, a pastor at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Asked again by a debate moderator whether he supports adding seats to the court, he replied: “I’m really not focused on it.”
Georgia senate candidate Raphael Warnock refuses to answer whether he supports packing the court: “I’m really not focused on it.” pic.twitter.com/YQTCjeAW6W — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 7, 2020
Majority control of the Senate next year depends on the outcome of the Loeffler-Warnock race, as well as another race in Georgia between incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff. (RELATED: Warnock Criticized Second Amendment)
Republicans have asserted that, should Democrats take control of the Senate, they will enact a series of radical measures, including expansion of the Supreme Court, tax hikes and ending the filibuster.
Republicans have to win at least one of the races in order to retain majority control of the Senate.
Should both Warnock and Ossoff win their races, Senate Democrats will likely face pressure from some in their party to expand the court.
Progressives began pushing the idea during the Democratic primaries last year. It gained steam after President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court after she died in September.
President-elect Joe Biden also refused during the presidential campaign to say whether he supports the measure. He has not staked his position on the measure since winning the election last month.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-07--EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Jim Banks Sends Letter To Pelosi Slamming Democrats For Using Masks To Campaign On T

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Jim Banks Sends Letter To Pelosi Slamming Democrats For Using Masks To Campaign On The House Floor

Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks sent a letter Friday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slamming Democrats for wearing face masks with political campaigns and marijuana leaves on them while on the House floor , saying it is a violation of House rules .
The Daily Caller first obtained the letter which Banks sent to Pelosi , calling out the Speaker pro tempore , Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar , for wearing a mask with his campaign logo on it .
Banks said it is in clear violation of House rules , as campaign pins and other official resources for campaigning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer for wearing a mask with marijuana leaves on it .
“ I ’ m writing to you out of concern over the use of facemasks on the House floor that promote both personal political campaigns and the use of recreational drugs and that overall diminish the seriousness and decorum of the House floor .
On December 3 , 2020 , the Speaker pro tempore , Rep. Henry Cuellar , wore a facemask that appeared to display his campaign logo while sitting in the Speakers ’ chair , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is an obvious violation of the House ’ s prohibition on the use of official resources for campaign purposes .
All members are disallowed from wearing campaign pins on the House floor , and this is no different .
It also could be considered a violation of , H. Res .
5 , which prohibits the use of Congressional broadcasts for partisan political purposes , ” Banks continued .
The Daily Caller contacted Banks about the letter , to which he responded by saying : “ Over the past year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor went out the window .
That happened on Nancy Pelosi ’ s watch , and I don ’ t see her doing much to make things better in her party .
Ripping up the president ’ s speech and cutting the number of workdays in half doesn ’ t exactly set a high bar.
” Banks went on to say in the letter that Blumenauer was breaking the House ’ s Code of Conduct , saying it affects the credibility of the House .
( RELATED : ‘ A New President And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She Will Approve COVID-19 Relief Bill After Continued Delays ) “ That same day , during debate over the MORE Act , Rep. Earl Blumenauer wore a facemask covered in marijuana leaves on the House floor .
Legality aside , it ’ s unbecoming for a House member to wear clothing that promotes the use of any recreational drugs on the House floor .
It ’ s a clear violation of the House ’ s Code of Conduct which prohibits all behavior that does not , ‘ reflect creditably on the House .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday that would legalize marijuana and expunge prior criminal convictions related to marijuana , in a 228-164 vote .
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement ( MORE ) Act , introduced by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in 2019 , would remove marijuana from the schedule of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminate criminal charges for anyone who “ manufactures , distributes , or possesses marijuana.
” ( RELATED : House Passes MORE Act , Would Legalize Marijuana ) “ Speaker Pelosi , you ’ ve allowed facemasks to be worn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be allowed in a High School assembly hall .
It ’ s unfortunate that some members can ’ t resist using facemasks that undermine house decorum .
The best solution is likely a blanket ban on stylized facemasks , ” Banks ’ letter concluded .
Pelosi ’ s office did not immediately respond the Daily Caller when asked about the letter .

Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks sent a letter Friday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slamming Democrats for wearing face masks with political campaigns and marijuana leaves on them while on the House floor, saying it is a violation of House rules.
The Daily Caller first obtained the letter which Banks sent to Pelosi, calling out the Speaker pro tempore, Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, for wearing a mask with his campaign logo on it. Banks said it is in clear violation of House rules, as campaign pins and other official resources for campaigning are prohibited. Banks also called out Democratic Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer for wearing a mask with marijuana leaves on it.
“I’m writing to you out of concern over the use of facemasks on the House floor that promote both personal political campaigns and the use of recreational drugs and that overall diminish the seriousness and decorum of the House floor. On December 3, 2020, the Speaker pro tempore, Rep. Henry Cuellar, wore a facemask that appeared to display his campaign logo while sitting in the Speakers’ chair,” Banks’ letter to Pelosi reads.
“This is an obvious violation of the House’s prohibition on the use of official resources for campaign purposes. All members are disallowed from wearing campaign pins on the House floor, and this is no different. It also could be considered a violation of, H. Res. 5, which prohibits the use of Congressional broadcasts for partisan political purposes,” Banks continued.
The Daily Caller contacted Banks about the letter, to which he responded by saying: “Over the past year, the standards of decorum on the House floor went out the window. That happened on Nancy Pelosi’s watch, and I don’t see her doing much to make things better in her party. Ripping up the president’s speech and cutting the number of workdays in half doesn’t exactly set a high bar.”
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Banks went on to say in the letter that Blumenauer was breaking the House’s Code of Conduct, saying it affects the credibility of the House. (RELATED: ‘A New President And A Vaccine’: Pelosi Explains Why She Will Approve COVID-19 Relief Bill After Continued Delays)
“That same day, during debate over the MORE Act, Rep. Earl Blumenauer wore a facemask covered in marijuana leaves on the House floor. Legality aside, it’s unbecoming for a House member to wear clothing that promotes the use of any recreational drugs on the House floor. It’s a clear violation of the House’s Code of Conduct which prohibits all behavior that does not, ‘reflect creditably on the House.'”
The House passed a bill Friday that would legalize marijuana and expunge prior criminal convictions related to marijuana, in a 228-164 vote. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, introduced by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in 2019, would remove marijuana from the schedule of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminate criminal charges for anyone who “manufactures, distributes, or possesses marijuana.” (RELATED: House Passes MORE Act, Would Legalize Marijuana)
“Speaker Pelosi, you’ve allowed facemasks to be worn on the House floor that wouldn’t be allowed in a High School assembly hall. It’s unfortunate that some members can’t resist using facemasks that undermine house decorum. The best solution is likely a blanket ban on stylized facemasks,” Banks’ letter concluded.
Pelosi’s office did not immediately respond the Daily Caller when asked about the letter.


thedailycaller--2020-12-07--Here’s The Type Of Media Coverage You Can Expect For The Next 4 Years

President-elect Joe Biden has yet to take office , but the media is already giving Americans a glimpse of what kind of coverage they should expect .
During President Donald Trump ’ s four years in office , the media often made mountains out of molehills , whether it be the “ Sharpie-Gate ” controversy that earned days of media coverage or wondering what in the world “ beef-loving Trump ” would eat on his trip to India .
Now , after the media called a win for Biden in the 2020 election , coverage on the presidency has already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be surprising to see less scrutiny and more fluff pieces like these over the next four years : Americans may see more hard-hitting news like this : Mass coverage of Biden ’ s pets Media members gushed over Biden ’ s two German Shepherds , named Major and Champ , upon learning that they would be moving to the White House .
The New York Times , NPR , CNN , NBC News and others ran to the presses with the big news .
The NYT wrote that Major would be the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House – CNN , however , wrote that the dog will not be the first rescue animal .
Regardless , media publications covered this news far and wide .
The Daily Beast even went so far as to speak to a pet psychic who says she ’ s communicated with the dogs .
Major and Champ , according to that article , believe “ their master will be ‘ a great president . '
” “ Both dogs say Joe Biden ’ s troubles with Donald Trump are far from over , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focused enough to steer America forward , ” The Daily Beast added .
Breaking news for the media also equals Biden getting a cat To continue on the Biden-pet headlines , news that the former vice president plans to add a cat to the household also made the rounds .
“ CBS Sunday Morning ” was the first to report on the “ breaking news , ” writing that the Biden ’ s told them “ exclusively that soon they ’ ll be joined by a cat.
” Once again , the announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the NYT reporting that “ the Bidens will be restoring a tradition of presidential pets when they move into the White House in January , as President Trump opted not to have a pet during his term.
” HuffPost also reported the comparison , noting that the animals “ will reinstitute the tradition of presidents keeping pets in the White House ” after “ Trump opted not to have a pet ” – which leads Americans to the next fluff piece .
The media may continue going to great lengths comparing Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sprained foot When Biden slipped and sprained his foot last month , at least one prominent media figure took the opportunity to compare the incident to Trump ’ s presidency .
CNN ’ s editor-at-large Chris Cillizza explained how “ Biden ’ s broken foot reveals how different his White House will be from Donald Trump ’ s , ” using the injury as an opportunity to praise the upcoming administration ’ s “ transparency.
” “ The point is this : Transparency in matters of health and , well , everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ democracy , ” according to Cillizza , who began by criticizing Trump ’ s “ unannounced and previously unscheduled trip to Walter Reed medical center ” last Thanksgiving .
“ And we have had the opposite of that for these last four years.
” “ The transparency coming from Biden ’ s transition team about hairline fractures in the President-elect ’ s foot suggests that the effort by the Trump White House to actively obfuscate when asked basic questions about the President ’ s health is over , ” Cillizza continued .
Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nov. 23 to tweet about Biden .
But it wasn ’ t about his policies , who he plans to include on his team , or any past issues during his time in the Obama administration : it was about his socks .
“ George H.W .
Bush was known for his socks , maybe Biden will be too ?
” Epstein , a White House reporter , wrote on Twitter .
“ Today he wore dark blue socks adorned with lighter blue dogs .
( Yes , there are plenty of more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can have some fun sometimes too . )
” Epstein faced criticism for her tweet , with some pointing out various other topics that they said could be better suited for a journalist to discuss with regards to an incoming president .
The media has already decided that Biden ’ s administration will be “ delightfully boring ” Although Biden has yet to pick everyone in his administration , the media has already decided it will be “ delightfully boring ” and that “ of the Georgetown dinner variety , ” as Politico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THIS ADMINISTRATION will be of the Georgetown dinner variety .
A return to briefing books and policymaking by political professionals who aren ’ t likely to try to burn down the White House over petty disagreements and jockeying to get in the good graces of the president , ” Playbook wrote .
Politico ’ s Playbook is far from the only one to swoon over the upcoming administration .
A Washington Post story wrote that Biden ’ s choices “ seem meant to project a dutiful competence , ” while Axios announced that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stability and conventional sanity back to governance.
” The articles fail to dive into the fact that many of Biden ’ s picks previously worked for Obama , an administration that many would argue was far from being free of scandal .
( RELATED : Several Now-Former CNN , NBC Analysts Are Going To Work For Biden After Networks Complained Of A ‘ Trump-Fox Revolving Door ’ ) As Biden takes office and begins his presidency , it won ’ t be a shock for more fluff pieces to come out – a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trump administration .

President-elect Joe Biden has yet to take office, but the media is already giving Americans a glimpse of what kind of coverage they should expect.
During President Donald Trump’s four years in office, the media often made mountains out of molehills, whether it be the “Sharpie-Gate” controversy that earned days of media coverage or wondering what in the world “beef-loving Trump” would eat on his trip to India.
Now, after the media called a win for Biden in the 2020 election, coverage on the presidency has already changed – and it won’t be surprising to see less scrutiny and more fluff pieces like these over the next four years:
Americans may see more hard-hitting news like this: Mass coverage of Biden’s pets
Media members gushed over Biden’s two German Shepherds, named Major and Champ, upon learning that they would be moving to the White House. The New York Times, NPR, CNN, NBC News and others ran to the presses with the big news.
The NYT wrote that Major would be the first rescue dog ever to live in the White House – CNN, however, wrote that the dog will not be the first rescue animal. Regardless, media publications covered this news far and wide.
The Daily Beast even went so far as to speak to a pet psychic who says she’s communicated with the dogs. Major and Champ, according to that article, believe “their master will be ‘a great president.'”
“Both dogs say Joe Biden’s troubles with Donald Trump are far from over, but that their master is calm and focused enough to steer America forward,” The Daily Beast added.
Breaking news for the media also equals Biden getting a cat
To continue on the Biden-pet headlines, news that the former vice president plans to add a cat to the household also made the rounds. “CBS Sunday Morning” was the first to report on the “breaking news,” writing that the Biden’s told them “exclusively that soon they’ll be joined by a cat.”
And now some breaking news on #SundayMorning… President-elect @JoeBiden and his wife @DrBiden won’t just be bringing their German shepherds, Major and Champ to the White House. The Bidens tell us exclusively that soon they’ll be joined by a cat. #sundaypets pic.twitter.com/KCkNV6jNpH — CBS Sunday Morning ???? (@CBSSunday) November 28, 2020
Once again, the announcement sparked mass coverage by the media, with the NYT reporting that “the Bidens will be restoring a tradition of presidential pets when they move into the White House in January, as President Trump opted not to have a pet during his term.”
HuffPost also reported the comparison, noting that the animals “will reinstitute the tradition of presidents keeping pets in the White House” after “Trump opted not to have a pet” – which leads Americans to the next fluff piece.
The media may continue going to great lengths comparing Biden and Trump – even over something like a sprained foot
When Biden slipped and sprained his foot last month, at least one prominent media figure took the opportunity to compare the incident to Trump’s presidency. CNN’s editor-at-large Chris Cillizza explained how “Biden’s broken foot reveals how different his White House will be from Donald Trump’s,” using the injury as an opportunity to praise the upcoming administration’s “transparency.”
“The point is this: Transparency in matters of health and, well, everything else, is fundamental to a functioning democracy,” according to Cillizza, who began by criticizing Trump’s “unannounced and previously unscheduled trip to Walter Reed medical center” last Thanksgiving. “And we have had the opposite of that for these last four years.”
“The transparency coming from Biden’s transition team about hairline fractures in the President-elect’s foot suggests that the effort by the Trump White House to actively obfuscate when asked basic questions about the President’s health is over,” Cillizza continued.
Don’t forget about Biden’s socks, another important news update
Bloomberg News’ Jennifer Epstein took time on Nov. 23 to tweet about Biden. But it wasn’t about his policies, who he plans to include on his team, or any past issues during his time in the Obama administration: it was about his socks.
“George H.W. Bush was known for his socks, maybe Biden will be too?” Epstein, a White House reporter, wrote on Twitter. “Today he wore dark blue socks adorned with lighter blue dogs. (Yes, there are plenty of more substantive things to tweet about but we can have some fun sometimes too.)”
George H.W. Bush was known for his socks, maybe Biden will be too? Today he wore dark blue socks adorned with lighter blue dogs. (Yes, there are plenty of more substantive things to tweet about but we can have some fun sometimes too.) pic.twitter.com/8xxTusXafQ — Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) November 23, 2020
Epstein faced criticism for her tweet, with some pointing out various other topics that they said could be better suited for a journalist to discuss with regards to an incoming president.
The media has already decided that Biden’s administration will be “delightfully boring”
Although Biden has yet to pick everyone in his administration, the media has already decided it will be “delightfully boring” and that “of the Georgetown dinner variety,” as Politico’s Playbook recently reported.
“THIS ADMINISTRATION will be of the Georgetown dinner variety. A return to briefing books and policymaking by political professionals who aren’t likely to try to burn down the White House over petty disagreements and jockeying to get in the good graces of the president,” Playbook wrote.
THIS IS AN ADMIN filled with people who have deep experience in government and in the agencies they will be running. THE POST puts it this way: “By design, they seem meant to project a dutiful competence, as Biden creates a government overseen by those who have run it before.” — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) November 24, 2020
Politico’s Playbook is far from the only one to swoon over the upcoming administration. A Washington Post story wrote that Biden’s choices “seem meant to project a dutiful competence,” while Axios announced that the president-elect “is obsessed with bringing stability and conventional sanity back to governance.”
The articles fail to dive into the fact that many of Biden’s picks previously worked for Obama, an administration that many would argue was far from being free of scandal. (RELATED: Several Now-Former CNN, NBC Analysts Are Going To Work For Biden After Networks Complained Of A ‘Trump-Fox Revolving Door’)
As Biden takes office and begins his presidency, it won’t be a shock for more fluff pieces to come out – a complete change from how the media covered the Trump administration.


thedailycaller--2020-12-07--Chicago Teachers Union Walks Back Statement Blaming ‘Sexism, Racism And Misogyny’ For Fueling Push T

Chicago Teachers Union Walks Back Statement Blaming ‘Sexism, Racism And Misogyny’ For Fueling Push To Reopen Schools

The Chicago Teachers Union blamed the push to reopen schools on “ sexism , racism , and misogyny ” in a tweet that was later deleted Sunday .
The union , which represents roughly 20,000 teachers and clinicians , said “ the push to reopen schools is rooted in sexism , racism and misogyny , ” and later walked back the statement after receiving criticism .
“ Fair Enough .
Complex issue .
Requires nuance .
And much more discussion .
More important , the people the decision affects deserve more .
So we ’ ll continue give them that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the struggle , ” the follow-up tweet said .
Many teachers unions across the country have resisted efforts to reopen schools if certain demands aren ’ t first met .
Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci , who ’ s part of the White House coronavirus task force , recommended in late November that schools reopen , while bars remain closed in order to slow community spread while mitigating the impact of keeping children from the classroom .
Despite data collected globally indicating that infections did not surge when schools reopened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools in major cities including Chicago , Philadelphia , Boston and San Diego put off their plans to reopen in mid-November with no set date for reopening .
( RELATED : Dr. Fauci Said To Reopen Schools , And Close Bars — But Major School Districts Continue To Stay Closed ) The Chicago Teachers Union criticized the city ’ s plan to reopen schools on Dec. 3 .
The plan would allow prekindergarten students and special education programs to return Jan. 11 .
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade would return to school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The union argued that it was not advocating for schools to close , but that reopening was contingent upon three elements , “ safety , there has to be an element of equity and there has to be an element of trust.
” In Washington , D.C. , the city ’ s teachers union rejected an agreement with the public school system to reopen campuses in November .
The Washington Teachers ’ Union has lobbied for a provision to a tentative agreement that would allow teachers to opt out of in-person teaching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school system did not support it .

The Chicago Teachers Union blamed the push to reopen schools on “sexism, racism, and misogyny” in a tweet that was later deleted Sunday.
The union, which represents roughly 20,000 teachers and clinicians, said “the push to reopen schools is rooted in sexism, racism and misogyny,” and later walked back the statement after receiving criticism.
“Fair Enough. Complex issue. Requires nuance. And much more discussion. More important, the people the decision affects deserve more. So we’ll continue give them that. Appreciate the feedback of those truly in the struggle,” the follow-up tweet said.
Fair enough. Complex issue. Requires nuance. And much more discussion. More important, the people the decision affects deserve more. So we’ll continue give them that. Appreciate the feedback of those truly in the struggle. — ChicagoTeachersUnion (@CTULocal1) December 6, 2020
Many teachers unions across the country have resisted efforts to reopen schools if certain demands aren’t first met.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, who’s part of the White House coronavirus task force, recommended in late November that schools reopen, while bars remain closed in order to slow community spread while mitigating the impact of keeping children from the classroom.
Despite data collected globally indicating that infections did not surge when schools reopened, even when community transmission was high, schools in major cities including Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and San Diego put off their plans to reopen in mid-November with no set date for reopening. (RELATED: Dr. Fauci Said To Reopen Schools, And Close Bars — But Major School Districts Continue To Stay Closed)
The Chicago Teachers Union criticized the city’s plan to reopen schools on Dec. 3. The plan would allow prekindergarten students and special education programs to return Jan. 11. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade would return to school a month later in a hybrid model.
The union argued that it was not advocating for schools to close, but that reopening was contingent upon three elements, “safety, there has to be an element of equity and there has to be an element of trust.”
In Washington, D.C., the city’s teachers union rejected an agreement with the public school system to reopen campuses in November. The Washington Teachers’ Union has lobbied for a provision to a tentative agreement that would allow teachers to opt out of in-person teaching, according to DCist, but the school system did not support it.