thedailycaller--2020-11-09--The Polls Were Wrong Yet Again. Here’s How It Happened, According To The Pollsters Themselves

The 2020 election was far from the Democratic landslide anticipated by several pollsters and forecasters , with a closer than expected presidential race and Republicans gaining seats in Congress and statewide offices .
Multiple news outlets have declared Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden the winner of Tuesday ’ s presidential election and Biden claimed victory as the nation ’ s president-elect in a speech Saturday night .
President Donald Trump is contesting the election results with a number of legal disputes as ballot controversies muddled the race in key battleground states .
But even if Biden ’ s presumptive victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , it is apparent that the margins were much smaller than polling data initially showed .
The final Real Clear Politics polling average before the election gave Biden a 7.2-point lead over Trump but current election results from the Associated Press show Biden leading Trump by only three points .
The polls were also off in several battleground states that ultimately defined this election .
Biden held a lead of 6.7 points over Trump in Wisconsin before Election Day according to Real Clear Politics but he ended up winning the state by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden also held a lead of 4.2 points over Trump in Michigan before Election Day according to Real Clear Politics but the current results estimate in the state show Biden leading by 2.7 points .
Trump defended Florida with a 3.4-point lead even though the last Real Clear Politics polling average gave Biden a 0.9-point lead .
The discrepancy in Wisconsin was much more significant among the battleground states and reflects how changes to polling methodology did not improve the predictive power of polls , according to the Wisconsin State Journal .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 2016 Victory Analyze The State Of The Race ) University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Barry Burden said the polls should have been more accurate this year .
Pollsters were weighting for factors like education and there were less extraneous variables in the sample size such as undecided or third party voters .
But in both Wisconsin and across the country , the polls were wrong on Trump once again .
“ The polls were clearly off again and in a surprising fashion , ” Burden said .
“ Many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accurate this year than they were four years ago.
” Marquette Poll director Charles Franklin found that national polls overestimated Biden even more than they did Hillary Clinton in 2016 , the Wisconsin State Journal reported .
Biden ’ s national lead was overstated by 5.8 points while Clinton ’ s was overstated by just one point .
A conclusive examination of why the polls were so wrong on Trump again is likely to take some time .
It took 6 months for the American Association for Public Opinion Research to release their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
“ I would expect a full evaluation of 2020 to take at least as long , though we might have some idea of the situation before then , ” one Quinnipiac University pollster told the Daily Caller .
Votes are still being counted and there is an expectation that final tallies and exit polls will need to be determined before a definitive analysis can be made .
But pollsters do have preliminary explanations for why the numbers were off for the second election cycle in a row .
One reason the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the design of survey questions and discrepancies among respondents .
Some pollsters made similar arguments after the 2016 election that traditional polling was outdated due to sampling errors and ineffective methods , The Hill reported .
Tufts University political scientist and pollster Brian Schaffner told Wired he suspects that under-sampling and response biases underestimate support for Trump .
( RELATED : Real Clear Politics Co-Founder : Pollster Says ‘ Shy Trump Effect ’ Higher Than 2016 ) One theory that drives this argument is the “ shy Trump voter ” hypothesis .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ overestimate the number of Trump voters who had shifted to Biden and underestimate the general support for Trump among a population .
Longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz said his focus group findings this year confirmed that Trump voters were less likely to be represented in survey data , according to the New York Post .
“ The fact is , Trump people don ’ t like being interviewed by pollsters , ” Luntz said .
Robert Cahaly , a senior strategist and pollster at the Trafalgar Group , also agreed that polling samples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Trump .
FiveThirtyEight pollster Nate Silver noted that the Trafalgar Group was one of the few polling groups that attempted to account for the “ shy Trump voter ” in its methodology .
“ Yes , they absolutely exist and people are beginning to realize that this is a real thing , ” he told the Daily Caller in an interview .
“ There ’ s really no excuse or explanation for why everybody could have gotten it so wrong if these people were participating.
” Biden may ultimately be sworn in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but a preliminary understanding of polling discrepancies indicate that his lead throughout the year was vastly overestimated by pollsters .
Roughly 100,000 people effectively decided the 2016 presidential election according to The Washington Post .
As the vote count is finalized in the coming days , it will likely become more clear that Biden ’ s presumptive victory was based on similarly thin margins in states like Georgia , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin .

The 2020 election was far from the Democratic landslide anticipated by several pollsters and forecasters, with a closer than expected presidential race and Republicans gaining seats in Congress and statewide offices.
Multiple news outlets have declared Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden the winner of Tuesday’s presidential election and Biden claimed victory as the nation’s president-elect in a speech Saturday night. President Donald Trump is contesting the election results with a number of legal disputes as ballot controversies muddled the race in key battleground states.
But even if Biden’s presumptive victory is certified by the end of the year, it is apparent that the margins were much smaller than polling data initially showed. The final Real Clear Politics polling average before the election gave Biden a 7.2-point lead over Trump but current election results from the Associated Press show Biden leading Trump by only three points.
The polls were also off in several battleground states that ultimately defined this election. Biden held a lead of 6.7 points over Trump in Wisconsin before Election Day according to Real Clear Politics but he ended up winning the state by a razor-thin margin of 0.7 points.
Biden also held a lead of 4.2 points over Trump in Michigan before Election Day according to Real Clear Politics but the current results estimate in the state show Biden leading by 2.7 points. Trump defended Florida with a 3.4-point lead even though the last Real Clear Politics polling average gave Biden a 0.9-point lead.
The discrepancy in Wisconsin was much more significant among the battleground states and reflects how changes to polling methodology did not improve the predictive power of polls, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. (RELATED: Two Pollsters Who Predicted Trump’s 2016 Victory Analyze The State Of The Race)
University of Wisconsin-Madison political science professor Barry Burden said the polls should have been more accurate this year. Pollsters were weighting for factors like education and there were less extraneous variables in the sample size such as undecided or third party voters.
But in both Wisconsin and across the country, the polls were wrong on Trump once again. “The polls were clearly off again and in a surprising fashion,” Burden said. “Many of us expected the polls to be more accurate this year than they were four years ago.”
Marquette Poll director Charles Franklin found that national polls overestimated Biden even more than they did Hillary Clinton in 2016, the Wisconsin State Journal reported. Biden’s national lead was overstated by 5.8 points while Clinton’s was overstated by just one point.
A conclusive examination of why the polls were so wrong on Trump again is likely to take some time. It took 6 months for the American Association for Public Opinion Research to release their findings about polling errors after the 2016 election.
“I would expect a full evaluation of 2020 to take at least as long, though we might have some idea of the situation before then,” one Quinnipiac University pollster told the Daily Caller.
Votes are still being counted and there is an expectation that final tallies and exit polls will need to be determined before a definitive analysis can be made. But pollsters do have preliminary explanations for why the numbers were off for the second election cycle in a row.
One reason the polls may have been off is due to the design of survey questions and discrepancies among respondents. Some pollsters made similar arguments after the 2016 election that traditional polling was outdated due to sampling errors and ineffective methods, The Hill reported.
Tufts University political scientist and pollster Brian Schaffner told Wired he suspects that under-sampling and response biases underestimate support for Trump. (RELATED: Real Clear Politics Co-Founder: Pollster Says ‘Shy Trump Effect’ Higher Than 2016)
One theory that drives this argument is the “shy Trump voter” hypothesis. Schaffner said his polling data tended to overestimate the number of Trump voters who had shifted to Biden and underestimate the general support for Trump among a population.
Longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz said his focus group findings this year confirmed that Trump voters were less likely to be represented in survey data, according to the New York Post. “The fact is, Trump people don’t like being interviewed by pollsters,” Luntz said.
Robert Cahaly, a senior strategist and pollster at the Trafalgar Group, also agreed that polling samples are not reflective of the actual support for Trump. FiveThirtyEight pollster Nate Silver noted that the Trafalgar Group was one of the few polling groups that attempted to account for the “shy Trump voter” in its methodology.
There are a handful of polling firms (e.g. Trafalgar and Rasmussen) that rather explicitly operate on the premise other polls are skewed against Trump. Including them in your polling averages (as 538 does) means the averages *are* accounting for a smidgen of a “shy Trump” effect. — Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) September 4, 2020
“Yes, they absolutely exist and people are beginning to realize that this is a real thing,” he told the Daily Caller in an interview. “There’s really no excuse or explanation for why everybody could have gotten it so wrong if these people were participating.”
Biden may ultimately be sworn in as the 46th president in January 2021 but a preliminary understanding of polling discrepancies indicate that his lead throughout the year was vastly overestimated by pollsters.
Roughly 100,000 people effectively decided the 2016 presidential election according to The Washington Post. As the vote count is finalized in the coming days, it will likely become more clear that Biden’s presumptive victory was based on similarly thin margins in states like Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Kevin Costner’s New Movie ‘Let Him Go’ Leads The Weekend Box Office

Kevin Costner ’ s new movie “ Let Him Go ” led the weekend box office .
According to The Hollywood Reporter , the 1950s revenge story with Costner and Diane Lane earned $ 4.1 million at the domestic weekend box office .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) It was the best film opening in six weeks as many theaters around America remain closed because of coronavirus .
Even though the numbers aren ’ t overly huge because of coronavirus shutting down a lot of stuff , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Let Him Go ” was at the top of the box office .
I was able to get an advance copy last week , and I absolutely loved it .
It ’ s one of the best movies Costner has done in a long time .
Outside of “ Yellowstone , ” I can ’ t think of anything Costner has done over the past several years that I enjoyed as much as “ Let Him Go.
” It ’ s a classic story about revenge and America .
When his grandson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his wife do whatever is necessary to bring him home .
So , if you haven ’ t seen “ Let Him Go ” just yet , I truly can ’ t recommend it enough .
If you enjoy “ Yellowstone , ” then you ’ ll love this movie .

Kevin Costner’s new movie “Let Him Go” led the weekend box office.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 1950s revenge story with Costner and Diane Lane earned $4.1 million at the domestic weekend box office. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
It was the best film opening in six weeks as many theaters around America remain closed because of coronavirus.
Even though the numbers aren’t overly huge because of coronavirus shutting down a lot of stuff, I’m not surprised at all that “Let Him Go” was at the top of the box office.
I was able to get an advance copy last week, and I absolutely loved it. It’s one of the best movies Costner has done in a long time.
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Outside of “Yellowstone,” I can’t think of anything Costner has done over the past several years that I enjoyed as much as “Let Him Go.”
It’s a classic story about revenge and America. When his grandson gets taken, Costner’s character and his wife do whatever is necessary to bring him home.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Let Him Go (@lethimgomovie) on Oct 29, 2020 at 4:42pm PDT
So, if you haven’t seen “Let Him Go” just yet, I truly can’t recommend it enough. If you enjoy “Yellowstone,” then you’ll love this movie.


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--BARR: Trump Faces Steep Climb to Dislodge the New Biden-Harris ‘Status Quo’

When asked to identify the most powerful force in the universe , Albert Einstein reportedly declared it to be “ compound interest.
” While I hesitate to disagree with a bona fide genius , the answer to the question thus posed is not compound interest , it is the status quo .
The power wielded over political and legal matters by the status quo will become obvious in the days ahead as the country works its way through the pending and anticipated challenges to the November 3 election results .
Now that the Biden-Harris ticket has been “ officially ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , social media and the political establishment , it becomes the “ status quo.
” This fact alone provides those who support the former vice president ’ s bid to assume the highest office in the land a significant advantage over those who favor President Trump remaining in the office .
It often has been said that just as insurance companies exist to deny insureds ’ claims for coverage , appellate courts , including the United States Supreme Court , serve primarily as mechanisms to not decide cases brought by lower courts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial courts that are appealed are either rejected for decision by the appellate courts or , if accepted , affirmed .
The situation in the legislative arena is similarly daunting for those attempting to overturn or even simply amend existing law .
Changes proposed to existing laws — even minor ones — rarely succeed .
More than the partisan nature of the politics surrounding the substantive issues is the fact that a majority of Democrats and Republicans share a deep hesitancy to change any existing law – in other words , to upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it comes to election challenges based on voter fraud , the status quo almost always prevails .
While there have been instances in which federal and state courts have accepted such cases for review , and even a few in which they have overturned the results , these are the rare exception , regardless of whether the challenges were made by Republicans or Democrats .
The Election Fraud Database maintained by the Heritage Foundation explains many of the election results that have in recent years been overturned or in which evidence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department lawyer and Federal Elections Commission member Hans von Spakovsky , who heads the Heritage Foundation ’ s Election Law Reform Institute , also has noted that no less an authority than the U.S. Supreme Court , in a 2008 decision upholding Indiana ’ s voter ID law , confirmed that voter fraud remains a very real and continuing threat to the integrity of our democratic system ; a problem magnified by massive mail-in voting such as permitted by states across the country in this most recent election .
Thus , despite state-of-the-art @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the country designed to significantly reduce chances for voter fraud to occur , evidence of election shenanigans continues to surface .
Just last week , for example , a so-called “ computer glitch ” was revealed in the software used by counties throughout Michigan to tabulate votes .
While GOP lawyers have drawn attention to the Michigan vote-counting problem – one that potentially could infect other states using the same software — it did not for a moment cause either the Biden campaign or its mainstream media and social media allies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president to be referred to as “ President-Elect.
” Twitter reportedly did its part by “ censoring ” Tweets calling attention to the Michigan “ glitches ” and those unearthed in other states .
As soon as the Biden-Harris ticket was anointed the “ declared winner ” on Saturday , it became the status quo ; for the left , a result no longer open to debate or even to be questioned .
Moving ahead , it will be extremely difficult for Republican challenges to find judges willing to risk public opprobrium by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenged in court , even to the limited degree of receiving evidence to evaluate .
After all , for Democrats and their cohorts , the value of “ evidence ” pales when weighed against their opinions , beliefs and priorities collectively shared with the mainstream media and the lords of social media .
Bob Barr represented Georgia ’ s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 .
He was the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia from 1986 to 1990 and an official with the CIA @ @ @ @

When asked to identify the most powerful force in the universe, Albert Einstein reportedly declared it to be “compound interest.” While I hesitate to disagree with a bona fide genius, the answer to the question thus posed is not compound interest, it is the status quo.
The power wielded over political and legal matters by the status quo will become obvious in the days ahead as the country works its way through the pending and anticipated challenges to the November 3 election results.
Now that the Biden-Harris ticket has been “officially” declared the winner by the mainstream media, social media and the political establishment, it becomes the “status quo.” This fact alone provides those who support the former vice president’s bid to assume the highest office in the land a significant advantage over those who favor President Trump remaining in the office.
Efforts to dislodge the “declared winner” face Herculean challenges.
It often has been said that just as insurance companies exist to deny insureds’ claims for coverage, appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court, serve primarily as mechanisms to not decide cases brought by lower courts. This explains why most decisions reached by trial courts that are appealed are either rejected for decision by the appellate courts or, if accepted, affirmed.
The situation in the legislative arena is similarly daunting for those attempting to overturn or even simply amend existing law. Changes proposed to existing laws — even minor ones — rarely succeed. More than the partisan nature of the politics surrounding the substantive issues is the fact that a majority of Democrats and Republicans share a deep hesitancy to change any existing law – in other words, to upset the “status quo.”
Similarly, when it comes to election challenges based on voter fraud, the status quo almost always prevails. While there have been instances in which federal and state courts have accepted such cases for review, and even a few in which they have overturned the results, these are the rare exception, regardless of whether the challenges were made by Republicans or Democrats. The Election Fraud Database maintained by the Heritage Foundation explains many of the election results that have in recent years been overturned or in which evidence of vote buying was documented.
Former Justice Department lawyer and Federal Elections Commission member Hans von Spakovsky, who heads the Heritage Foundation’s Election Law Reform Institute, also has noted that no less an authority than the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 2008 decision upholding Indiana’s voter ID law, confirmed that voter fraud remains a very real and continuing threat to the integrity of our democratic system; a problem magnified by massive mail-in voting such as permitted by states across the country in this most recent election.
Thus, despite state-of-the-art technology available to states and local governments across the country designed to significantly reduce chances for voter fraud to occur, evidence of election shenanigans continues to surface. Just last week, for example, a so-called “computer glitch” was revealed in the software used by counties throughout Michigan to tabulate votes.
While GOP lawyers have drawn attention to the Michigan vote-counting problem – one that potentially could infect other states using the same software — it did not for a moment cause either the Biden campaign or its mainstream media and social media allies to pause their drumbeat for the former vice president to be referred to as “President-Elect.” Twitter reportedly did its part by “censoring” Tweets calling attention to the Michigan “glitches” and those unearthed in other states.
As soon as the Biden-Harris ticket was anointed the “declared winner” on Saturday, it became the status quo; for the left, a result no longer open to debate or even to be questioned.
Moving ahead, it will be extremely difficult for Republican challenges to find judges willing to risk public opprobrium by allowing such a decision to be formally challenged in court, even to the limited degree of receiving evidence to evaluate. After all, for Democrats and their cohorts, the value of “evidence” pales when weighed against their opinions, beliefs and priorities collectively shared with the mainstream media and the lords of social media.
Bob Barr represented Georgia’s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He was the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia from 1986 to 1990 and an official with the CIA in the 1970s.


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Will An Undefeated BYU Make The College Football Playoff?

Is an undefeated BYU team a lock for the College Football Playoff ?
This seems to be a question that is getting debated more and more as we near the end of the season with BYU sitting at 8-0 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) With only two remaining games against Northern Alabama and San Diego State , there ’ s a very good chance that the eighth ranked Cougars finish the season 10-0 .
So , if that happens , will they make the playoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UCF situation back in 2017 .
The Knights were infamously kept out of the playoff and then defeated the SEC West champions Auburn in the Peach Bowl .
Will the Cougars be the first team outside of the P5 to make the playoff ?
Honestly , I think there ’ s a great shot they get in at 10-0 .
Let ’ s assume for the sake of argument that three of the spots are taken by Clemson/Notre Dame , Alabama and Ohio State .
That means we have one spot left .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a 10-0 BYU ?
No .
How about a one-loss Texas A & M ?
They ’ d probably get in over BYU .
The loser of the Clemson/Notre Dame rematch in the ACC title game ?
Probably not .
So outside of Texas A & M getting in with one loss , I don ’ t see any situation where you can keep BYU out .
Zach Wilson is a legit Heisman candidate , BYU is stomping everyone they play and they pass the eye test .
Hell , I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them out in favor of a one-loss Aggies squad .
At some point , we ’ re going to get an undefeated team outside of the P5 into the playoff .
We might as well see what Zach Wilson can do on the biggest stage in football .
Let us know in the comments what you think should happen .

Is an undefeated BYU team a lock for the College Football Playoff?
This seems to be a question that is getting debated more and more as we near the end of the season with BYU sitting at 8-0. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
With only two remaining games against Northern Alabama and San Diego State, there’s a very good chance that the eighth ranked Cougars finish the season 10-0.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Wilson (@zachkapono1) on Oct 3, 2020 at 4:33pm PDT
So, if that happens, will they make the playoff? This is very similar to the UCF situation back in 2017. The Knights were infamously kept out of the playoff and then defeated the SEC West champions Auburn in the Peach Bowl.
Will the Cougars be the first team outside of the P5 to make the playoff? Honestly, I think there’s a great shot they get in at 10-0.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Wilson (@zachkapono1) on Nov 6, 2020 at 3:09pm PST
Let’s assume for the sake of argument that three of the spots are taken by Clemson/Notre Dame, Alabama and Ohio State.
That means we have one spot left. Would a two-loss SEC team get in over a 10-0 BYU? No. How about a one-loss Texas A&M? They’d probably get in over BYU. The loser of the Clemson/Notre Dame rematch in the ACC title game? Probably not.
So outside of Texas A&M getting in with one loss, I don’t see any situation where you can keep BYU out. Zach Wilson is a legit Heisman candidate, BYU is stomping everyone they play and they pass the eye test.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zach Wilson (@zachkapono1) on Oct 1, 2020 at 6:56pm PDT
Hell, I’m not sure you can even keep them out in favor of a one-loss Aggies squad. At some point, we’re going to get an undefeated team outside of the P5 into the playoff.
We might as well see what Zach Wilson can do on the biggest stage in football.
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Let us know in the comments what you think should happen.


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Editor Daily Rundown: ‘God And History Have Called Upon Us’ — Joe Biden Claims Victory In Presidenti

Editor Daily Rundown: ‘God And History Have Called Upon Us’ — Joe Biden Claims Victory In Presidential Election

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thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Nancy Mace Becomes First Republican Woman Elected To Congress In South Carolina

Nancy Mace , representative-elect for South Carolina ’ s 1st Congressional District , joined the Daily Caller ’ s Adesola Fasoro to discuss her historic win over Democratic incumbent Joe Cunningham , its impact on the state of South Carolina and more .
Mace made history as the first Republican woman elected to the House of Representatives from the state of South Carolina .
“ It ’ s not just Democratic women that are breaking barriers and breaking glass ceilings , Republican women all this election cycle are running right through glass ceilings and breaking barriers themselves , ” Mace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an exciting moment in our state ’ s history.
” ( RELATED : Record-Shattering Numbers Of Republican Women Are Running For Office Under Trump : ‘ Our Voices Are Not Being Heard ’ ) Mace ’ s victory has put the district back into GOP control after Democratic incumbent Joe Cunningham flipped the seat blue back in 2018 .
“ We made possible what many people said would be impossible to do , ” she said .
“ Ensuring that we continue to lower our unemployment rate for every hardworking American , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in office .
She also intends to address healthcare as a primary issue .
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Nancy Mace, representative-elect for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, joined the Daily Caller’s Adesola Fasoro to discuss her historic win over Democratic incumbent Joe Cunningham, its impact on the state of South Carolina and more.
Mace made history as the first Republican woman elected to the House of Representatives from the state of South Carolina.
“It’s not just Democratic women that are breaking barriers and breaking glass ceilings, Republican women all this election cycle are running right through glass ceilings and breaking barriers themselves,” Mace told Adesola. “It’s an exciting moment in our state’s history.” (RELATED: Record-Shattering Numbers Of Republican Women Are Running For Office Under Trump: ‘Our Voices Are Not Being Heard’)
Mace’s victory has put the district back into GOP control after Democratic incumbent Joe Cunningham flipped the seat blue back in 2018.
“We made possible what many people said would be impossible to do,” she said.
“Ensuring that we continue to lower our unemployment rate for every hardworking American,” she continued when asked about her priorities in office. She also intends to address healthcare as a primary issue.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Antonio Brown Bombs In His Debut With The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Antonio Brown ’ s highly-anticipated debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn ’ t go as planned .
During the 38-3 Sunday night blowout loss to the Saints , Brown accounted for a total of 31 receiving yards on three catches , and he had zero touchdowns .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You just hate to see it !
You just hate to see a guy like Antonio Brown struggle .
It couldn ’ t happen to a better person .
Let ’ s rewind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All the chatter was about how great the Bucs were and how adding Brown would make their offense even more unstoppable .
Now , let ’ s bring it back to reality .
Brown had 31 receiving yards , never found the end zone and the Bucs lost by 35 points to the Saints and Drew Brees .
To say it wasn ’ t a great game might be the understatement of the year .
It ’ s almost like the hype really wasn ’ t earned or necessary .
I hope like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things to come because I can ’ t stand Antonio Brown .
Nothing would be funnier than watching him flame out after the Bucs signed him .
It couldn ’ t happen to a better person !

Antonio Brown’s highly-anticipated debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t go as planned.
During the 38-3 Sunday night blowout loss to the Saints, Brown accounted for a total of 31 receiving yards on three catches, and he had zero touchdowns. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Antonio Brown is back. pic.twitter.com/4OQMnXIC7Q — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 9, 2020
You just hate to see it! You just hate to see a guy like Antonio Brown struggle. It couldn’t happen to a better person.
Let’s rewind a couple days into last week. All the chatter was about how great the Bucs were and how adding Brown would make their offense even more unstoppable.
Bucs wide receiver Antonio Brown shows off his new helmet as he practices with his teammates for the first time. #81 expected to see action Sunday night against the Saints. @Buccaneers @FOX13News @Saints pic.twitter.com/xYi5BCOjzW — Jeff Tewksbury (@JeffTewksFox13) November 4, 2020
Now, let’s bring it back to reality. Brown had 31 receiving yards, never found the end zone and the Bucs lost by 35 points to the Saints and Drew Brees.
To say it wasn’t a great game might be the understatement of the year. It’s almost like the hype really wasn’t earned or necessary.
I hope like hell Sunday night is a sign of things to come because I can’t stand Antonio Brown. Nothing would be funnier than watching him flame out after the Bucs signed him. It couldn’t happen to a better person!


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Ohio State Vs. Maryland Is The Best College Football Game This Upcoming Weekend

Ohio State vs. Maryland is the best college football game this upcoming weekend .
Unfortunately , the slate for Saturday isn ’ t great , and there ’ s not a ton of games that will have big implications on the playoff race .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Having said that , Maryland is surprisingly good this season , which is surprising to all of us .
They just destroyed Penn State , and now they get to play the Buckeyes .
Do I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No , but I think they will be able to keep the game interesting .
Ohio State hasn ’ t been challenged at all this season , but Maryland honestly looked better than OSU against Penn State .
Now Taulia Tagovailoa and company are going to face down arguably the best team in America .
If that doesn ’ t have you interested , then I don ’ t think you ’ re a real fan .
The reality is that Maryland will need a miracle to pull off the upset .
Having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an actual solid team in 2020 if they make this game interesting .
If Maryland can have the game within 10 points when the fourth quarter rolls around , then anything can happen .
You know things are crazy in 2020 when Maryland is playing in a must-watch football game .
What a wild time to be alive !
You can catch the game at 3:30 EST on BTN .

Ohio State vs. Maryland is the best college football game this upcoming weekend.
Unfortunately, the slate for Saturday isn’t great, and there’s not a ton of games that will have big implications on the playoff race. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Having said that, Maryland is surprisingly good this season, which is surprising to all of us. They just destroyed Penn State, and now they get to play the Buckeyes.
Do I think Maryland is capable of beating OSU? No, but I think they will be able to keep the game interesting.
Ohio State hasn’t been challenged at all this season, but Maryland honestly looked better than OSU against Penn State.
Now Taulia Tagovailoa and company are going to face down arguably the best team in America. If that doesn’t have you interested, then I don’t think you’re a real fan.
The reality is that Maryland will need a miracle to pull off the upset. Having said that, they could cement themselves as an actual solid team in 2020 if they make this game interesting.
If Maryland can have the game within 10 points when the fourth quarter rolls around, then anything can happen.
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You know things are crazy in 2020 when Maryland is playing in a must-watch football game. What a wild time to be alive!
You can catch the game at 3:30 EST on BTN.


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Patrick Mahomes Is The Fastest Quarterback To Hit 100 Passing Touchdowns In NFL History

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has pulled off an awesome career accomplishment .
According to ESPN , Mahomes is the fastest quarterback to throw 100 touchdowns in NFL history .
He only needed 40 games to get the job done .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He currently has a total of 101 passing touchdowns .
I ’ m not a math wizard , but Mahomes is averaging just north of 2.5 passing touchdowns a game during his short NFL career , and that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he only needed 40 games to hit 100 passing touchdowns is nothing short of incredible .
It ’ s a testament to his unbelievable skills under center .
All the dude does is win games and light up the scoreboard in impressive fashion on a regular basis .
Mahomes isn ’ t a quarterback .
He ’ s a damn wizard out on the field with the football in his hands , and he ’ s a ton of fun to watch .
Something tells me that this won ’ t be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By the time he retires , he might have the record books rewritten .

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has pulled off an awesome career accomplishment.
According to ESPN, Mahomes is the fastest quarterback to throw 100 touchdowns in NFL history. He only needed 40 games to get the job done. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He currently has a total of 101 passing touchdowns.
It only took Patrick Mahomes 40 games to reach 100 Pass TDs. The fastest to do it in NFL history ???? pic.twitter.com/Tt0Ya1sMgD — ESPN (@espn) November 8, 2020
I’m not a math wizard, but Mahomes is averaging just north of 2.5 passing touchdowns a game during his short NFL career, and that’s an absurd number.
The fact he only needed 40 games to hit 100 passing touchdowns is nothing short of incredible. It’s a testament to his unbelievable skills under center.
All the dude does is win games and light up the scoreboard in impressive fashion on a regular basis. Mahomes isn’t a quarterback.
He’s a damn wizard out on the field with the football in his hands, and he’s a ton of fun to watch.
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Something tells me that this won’t be the last record Mahomes sets during his career. By the time he retires, he might have the record books rewritten.


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Michigan Opens As A 3-Point Favorite Over Wisconsin

The Michigan Wolverines are favored to beat the Wisconsin Badgers this upcoming weekend .
Circa Sports dropped their opening lines for this upcoming Saturday , and Michigan is -3 over the Badgers , which is simply unreal .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is another classic example of the Wisconsin Badgers being disrespected .
How the hell is Michigan favored over us ?
Have the oddsmakers not turned on a TV in the past couple weeks ?
Michigan lost to Michigan State and then was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jim Harbaugh ’ s team looked absolutely atrocious against the Hoosiers .
We ’ ve seen nothing to suggest they can beat Wisconsin .
Not only is Michigan unlikely to beat the Badgers , this game might not be close .
The Wolverines have one of the worst secondaries in all of college football .
You really think Graham Mertz won ’ t light them up like a Christmas tree ?
I don ’ t even care that we haven ’ t played in a couple weeks .
It means nothing to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game gets canceled because it won ’ t be close if it gets played .
I can promise you that much .
Michigan being favored is like giving away free money .
See you Saturday night !
I can ’ t wait to prove the world wrong .
It ’ s what Wisconsin does best !

The Michigan Wolverines are favored to beat the Wisconsin Badgers this upcoming weekend.
Circa Sports dropped their opening lines for this upcoming Saturday, and Michigan is -3 over the Badgers, which is simply unreal. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
College Football ????
Week 11 Opening Lines pic.twitter.com/canpSw5D3w — Circa Sports (@CircaSports) November 8, 2020
This is another classic example of the Wisconsin Badgers being disrespected. How the hell is Michigan favored over us?
Have the oddsmakers not turned on a TV in the past couple weeks? Michigan lost to Michigan State and then was torched this past Saturday by Indiana.
Jim Harbaugh’s team looked absolutely atrocious against the Hoosiers. We’ve seen nothing to suggest they can beat Wisconsin.
Not only is Michigan unlikely to beat the Badgers, this game might not be close. The Wolverines have one of the worst secondaries in all of college football.
You really think Graham Mertz won’t light them up like a Christmas tree? I don’t even care that we haven’t played in a couple weeks.
It means nothing to me. Michigan fans should be praying this game gets canceled because it won’t be close if it gets played.
I can promise you that much. Michigan being favored is like giving away free money.
See you Saturday night! I can’t wait to prove the world wrong. It’s what Wisconsin does best!


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Washington Quarterback Alex Smith Will Start Against The Detroit Lions

Washington quarterback Alex Smith will make his first start in a couple years this upcoming Sunday .
According to ProFootballTalk , Washington coach Ron Rivera told the media Sunday that Smith would be the man under center Sunday against the Lions .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Smith was pressed into action Sunday against the Giants after Kyle Allen suffered a brutal injury .
This upcoming Sunday will be Smith ’ s first start since he went down with a horrific leg injury against the Texans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how far Alex Smith has come in the past couple years .
When he went down against the Texans , it looked like he ’ d never play again .
His leg injury was one of the worst that we ’ ve ever seen in the history of the NFL .
Now , he ’ s not just back in the NFL , but he ’ s going to make his first start in a couple years .
For a guy many people thought would never play again , it ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even though he ’ ll be playing against my team , I can ’ t wait to see what Smith can do on the field with Washington .
It ’ s been a hell of a comeback journey , and this upcoming Sunday will mark another big step forward .

Washington quarterback Alex Smith will make his first start in a couple years this upcoming Sunday.
According to ProFootballTalk, Washington coach Ron Rivera told the media Sunday that Smith would be the man under center Sunday against the Lions. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Smith was pressed into action Sunday against the Giants after Kyle Allen suffered a brutal injury.
Kyle Allen gets leg whipped by Jabrill Peppers. Allen is being helped off the field. Doesn’t look good the way his leg bent. #WashingtonFootball #TogetherBlue pic.twitter.com/2qokHNUUZZ — Justin Groc (@jgroc) November 8, 2020
This upcoming Sunday will be Smith’s first start since he went down with a horrific leg injury against the Texans in 2018.
GRAPHIC WARNING! Oh, maaan. That’s a shocking injury for Alex Smith. Never like to see that???? #NFL #HOUvsWAS pic.twitter.com/0JWCFxlGNV — Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) November 18, 2018
It’s crazy how far Alex Smith has come in the past couple years. When he went down against the Texans, it looked like he’d never play again.
His leg injury was one of the worst that we’ve ever seen in the history of the NFL.
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Now, he’s not just back in the NFL, but he’s going to make his first start in a couple years. For a guy many people thought would never play again, it’s been one hell of a great comeback story.
Even though he’ll be playing against my team, I can’t wait to see what Smith can do on the field with Washington.
Alex Smith with a 68-Yard BOMB! His first one since November of 2018 ???? (via @WashingtonNFL) pic.twitter.com/7XDwLytMjA — ESPN (@espn) November 8, 2020
It’s been a hell of a comeback journey, and this upcoming Sunday will mark another big step forward.


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Los Angeles Chargers Coach Wears Shorts As A Mask

A coach on the Los Angeles Chargers had an interesting way to cover up his face Sunday against the Raiders .
In a video tweeted by @ NFLonFOX , Chargers assistant coach Keith Burns could be seen on the broadcast wearing shorts over his mouth instead of a regular mask during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) In case that doesn ’ t sound crazy enough , just wait until you actually see the video of Burns on the sidelines .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there a budget crunch for the Chargers or something ?
Did they run out of regular masks ?
I need to know why shorts were the best option for Burns .
I need to know why a coach in the NFL making serious money decided he couldn ’ t get a regular mask .
I need to know !
Clearly , he was going to do whatever was necessary to make sure the NFL didn ’ t fine him like other coaches .
I honestly thought this video was fake the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought there ’ s no way an NFL coach would be wearing something like this on his face .
Well , it turns out that the video is very real , and it ’ s one of the funniest things I ’ ve seen all month .
We might never know why Burns thought this was a great idea , but props to him for giving us something to laugh about .

A coach on the Los Angeles Chargers had an interesting way to cover up his face Sunday against the Raiders.
In a video tweeted by @NFLonFOX, Chargers assistant coach Keith Burns could be seen on the broadcast wearing shorts over his mouth instead of a regular mask during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
In case that doesn’t sound crazy enough, just wait until you actually see the video of Burns on the sidelines. You can give it a watch below.
A Chargers coach is wearing shorts as a mask in today’s game. pic.twitter.com/ex86Gq0w2e — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 8, 2020
Is there a budget crunch for the Chargers or something? Did they run out of regular masks? I need to know why shorts were the best option for Burns.
I need to know why a coach in the NFL making serious money decided he couldn’t get a regular mask. I need to know!
Clearly, he was going to do whatever was necessary to make sure the NFL didn’t fine him like other coaches. I honestly thought this video was fake the first time I saw it. Naturally, I thought there’s no way an NFL coach would be wearing something like this on his face.
Well, it turns out that the video is very real, and it’s one of the funniest things I’ve seen all month.
We might never know why Burns thought this was a great idea, but props to him for giving us something to laugh about.


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Alabama Has Been Ranked Number 1 In The AP Poll For 13 Straight Seasons

One stat tells you everything you need to know about Alabama ’ s absurd level of domination under Nick Saban .
The SEC Network pointed out Sunday afternoon that the Crimson Tide have now been ranked number one at some point in the season for 13 straight years .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Ever since the 2008 campaign , Nick Saban ’ s squad has hit number one in the AP Poll .
This is truly a mind-boggling stat .
Most teams never get to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only get to that level a few times .
Not Alabama !
It ’ s a yearly tradition under Nick Saban .
Fans of the Crimson Tide simply expect to be number .
It ’ s honestly hard for me to wrap my head around a program being ranked number one in the AP Poll for 13 straight seasons .
This streak started when I was in high school !
Stop and think about that for a second .
I was a high school student in rural Wisconsin when Saban got this streak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for hitting number one again .
Now , we ’ ll have to wait to see if anyone in the SEC can challenge them .
I highly doubt it !

One stat tells you everything you need to know about Alabama’s absurd level of domination under Nick Saban.
The SEC Network pointed out Sunday afternoon that the Crimson Tide have now been ranked number one at some point in the season for 13 straight years. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Ever since the 2008 campaign, Nick Saban’s squad has hit number one in the AP Poll.
No. 1 ???? ???? This is the 13th straight season @AlabamaFTBL has been ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll – the longest streak in AP Poll history. pic.twitter.com/4HeuUjsrxA — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) November 8, 2020
This is truly a mind-boggling stat. Most teams never get to be ranked number one, or they only get to that level a few times.
Not Alabama! It’s a yearly tradition under Nick Saban. Fans of the Crimson Tide simply expect to be number.
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It’s honestly hard for me to wrap my head around a program being ranked number one in the AP Poll for 13 straight seasons.
This streak started when I was in high school! Stop and think about that for a second. I was a high school student in rural Wisconsin when Saban got this streak rolling.
It’s simply absurd and wildly impressive.
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Props to the Crimson Tide for hitting number one again. Now, we’ll have to wait to see if anyone in the SEC can challenge them. I highly doubt it!


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Notre Dame Beating Clemson Gets Monster TV Ratings

According to a release from NBC Sports , the game averaged 9.44 million viewers on NBC , and peaked with an average of 14.2 million viewers as the game entered double overtime .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s the most-watched Notre Dame game on NBC since 2005 .
It ’ s worth noting that the game between Clemson and Notre Dame this past weekend had more viewers than any game of the NBA Finals , according to Outkick .
The NBA Finals averaged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yes , a regular season college football matchup had more eyeballs paying attention than LeBron James and the NBA Finals .
If that ’ s not a win for college football , then I don ’ t know what is .
It ’ s also not shocking that the game put up huge viewership numbers .
Clemson entered the game as the number one team in America , and Trevor Lawrence wasn ’ t playing .
Obviously , the Tigers were on upset alert and America wanted to see what happened .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and pulled off the massive upset .
It warms my soul to know the game captivated the country .
That ’ s the way it should be !

Notre Dame beating Clemson 47-40 late Saturday night put up some huge TV ratings.
According to a release from NBC Sports, the game averaged 9.44 million viewers on NBC, and peaked with an average of 14.2 million viewers as the game entered double overtime. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s the most-watched Notre Dame game on NBC since 2005.
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It’s worth noting that the game between Clemson and Notre Dame this past weekend had more viewers than any game of the NBA Finals, according to Outkick. The NBA Finals averaged fewer than 7.5 million viewers a game.
Yes, a regular season college football matchup had more eyeballs paying attention than LeBron James and the NBA Finals.
If that’s not a win for college football, then I don’t know what is.
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It’s also not shocking that the game put up huge viewership numbers. Clemson entered the game as the number one team in America, and Trevor Lawrence wasn’t playing.
Obviously, the Tigers were on upset alert and America wanted to see what happened.
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The Fighting Irish got the job done, and pulled off the massive upset. It warms my soul to know the game captivated the country. That’s the way it should be!


thedailycaller--2020-11-09--Air Force Vs. Wyoming Canceled Because Of Coronavirus

Air Force vs. Wyoming won ’ t be played this upcoming weekend .
The Falcons announced Sunday night that the game had been canceled because of “ an upward trend of COVID-19 cases at the Academy , and in the football program.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The hits just keep coming when it comes to coronavirus and the world of college football .
Air Force already had their game against Army for this past Saturday canceled .
Now , the Falcons have had two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
Clearly , Air Force is dealing with some substantial issues .
It ’ s crazy how we made it through the first few months of football without many problems .
It looked like we were rolling .
It ’ s now early November , and we have games being canceled left and right .
Hopefully , Air Force ’ s issues with coronavirus come to an end by next week .
The last thing they need is for three games to be canceled .
At that point , their season is @ @

Air Force vs. Wyoming won’t be played this upcoming weekend.
The Falcons announced Sunday night that the game had been canceled because of “an upward trend of COVID-19 cases at the Academy, and in the football program.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The game won’t be rescheduled.
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The hits just keep coming when it comes to coronavirus and the world of college football. Air Force already had their game against Army for this past Saturday canceled.
Now, the Falcons have had two games in a row canceled because of coronavirus. Clearly, Air Force is dealing with some substantial issues.
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It’s crazy how we made it through the first few months of football without many problems. It looked like we were rolling.
It’s now early November, and we have games being canceled left and right.
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Hopefully, Air Force’s issues with coronavirus come to an end by next week. The last thing they need is for three games to be canceled. At that point, their season is cooked.


thedailycaller--2020-11-10--RealClearPolitics Says They Never Called Pennsylvania For Any Candidate

RealClearPolitics ( RCP ) said Monday that they never called Pennsylvania after many on Twitter said they took the votes away from President-elect Joe Biden .
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer wrote , “ Breaking : @ RealClearNews moves Pennsylvania ’ s 20 electoral votes back into the too close to call category meaning neither @ JoeBiden nor @ realDonaldTrump is at the 270 needed to become President.
” A spokesman for RCP confirmed to the Daily Caller that they never called Pennsylvania for either candidate in the first place .
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Election – Live Results .
RealClearPolitics – they just rescinded their call for Biden winning Pennsylvania !
” Rudy Giuliani , former New York City Mayor and personal lawyer for President Trump tweeted that “ RealClearPolitics just took PA away from Biden and made it a toss up.
” Real Clear Politics founder Tom Bevan said the claim is “ false.
” ( RELATED : Here ’ s How Mail-In Ballots Are Counted And Verified To Prevent Fraud ) “ This is false .
We never called Pennsylvania , and nothing has changed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the race , according to the Associated Press , Fox News and other media outlets despite the Trump campaign engaging in numerous lawsuits that contest the result .

RealClearPolitics (RCP) said Monday that they never called Pennsylvania after many on Twitter said they took the votes away from President-elect Joe Biden.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer wrote, “Breaking: @RealClearNews moves Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes back into the too close to call category meaning neither @JoeBiden nor @realDonaldTrump is at the 270 needed to become President.”
Breaking: @RealClearNews moves Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes back into the too close to call category meaning neither @JoeBiden nor @realDonaldTrump is at the 270 needed to become President #Elections2020 #CountEveryVote pic.twitter.com/SaBMsU9S0v — Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) November 10, 2020
A spokesman for RCP confirmed to the Daily Caller that they never called Pennsylvania for either candidate in the first place.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi also shared the claim.
“2020 President Election – Live Results. RealClearPolitics – they just rescinded their call for Biden winning Pennsylvania!”
2020 President Election – Live Results | RealClearPolitics – they just rescinded their call for Biden winning Pennsylvania! https://t.co/YHDC2h25bw — Pam Bondi (@PamBondi) November 10, 2020
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor and personal lawyer for President Trump tweeted that “RealClearPolitics just took PA away from Biden and made it a toss up.”
Real Clear Politics founder Tom Bevan said the claim is “false.” (RELATED: Here’s How Mail-In Ballots Are Counted And Verified To Prevent Fraud)
“This is false. We never called Pennsylvania, and nothing has changed.”
This is false. We never called Pennsylvania, and nothing has changed. https://t.co/YXZ1PjI7Ud — Tom Bevan (@TomBevanRCP) November 10, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden won the race, according to the Associated Press, Fox News and other media outlets despite the Trump campaign engaging in numerous lawsuits that contest the result.


thedailycaller--2020-11-10--Eric Swalwell Skirts Martha MacCallum’s Question, Says Trump ‘Won The State Of Denial’

Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday that President Donald Trump had “ won the state of denial.
” Swalwell spoke with Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum on “ The Story ” and argued that Trump should hand over the keys so that former Vice President Joe Biden , who is projected to win the 2020 presidential election , could move forward with his transition team .
( RELATED : ‘ We ’ ve Heard That Line A Lot ’ : Martha MacCallum Fires Back At Pete Buttigieg Over ‘ Spreader Event ’ Claim ) MacCallum introduced Swalwell and immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unity , saying that while she agreed there was a need for a “ less rancorous tone ” and healing among families and friends , there were many who might not so easily forget the last several years .
“ It is worth remembering , if everyone ’ s going to be honest here , that there was an effort to overturn the election that literally began before Election Day in 2016 , ” MacCallum explained .
“ He never had that moment of grace period where there was hope that perhaps both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election.
” Swalwell disagreed , saying that he had congratulated Trump when he won and attended the inauguration .
“ I sat eight rows away from the president .
I went to the launch after the inauguration and sat right next to Kellyanne Conway , ” he said .
( RELATED : ‘ I ’ m Going To Live In The Present ’ : Swalwell Blows Off Nadler ’ s 1998 Impeachment Warnings ) Swalwell went on to say that he had certainly fought with President Trump on policy and pushed hard on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ But I called him President-Elect as soon as you and the media called him President-Elect.
” “ I ’ m talking about what we all know was an ongoing effort to prove — you know , you called him a Russian agent , ” MacCallum pushed back .
“ He — it was relentless .
No , listen to me , Congressman .
It was relentless .
And there was never any space to breathe .
We watched Nancy Pelosi storm out of the room several times .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweet and I showed up at the event .
But we all know that there was an effort to call this president illegitimate from day one.
” MacCallum then brought up the most recently declassified documents on the Mueller investigation , saying that they had revealed no connection between Russia and WikiLeaks or Russia and Roger Stone .
“ It ’ s like this is the last leg on the stool to fall and at some point there has to be some recognition that this narrative was pushed and perpetuated and fed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely — it forced a huge impediment to being able to work together , ” she said .
“ Martha , this bothsidesism is so destructive .
We ’ re talking about a man who refuses to acknowledge that every network has called Joe Biden President-Elect .
He will not authorize his agencies — ” Swalwell pushed back .
“ But that ’ s exactly what Hillary Clinton said Joe Biden should do , Congressman , ” MacCallum reminded Swalwell .
“ If it takes a few days or a week or so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a problem with that ?
” Swalwell argued that in 2016 , former President Barack Obama had allowed Trump to go forward with his transition team , adding , “ The president has not authorized Joe Biden to officially open a transition office.
” “ That ’ s because he hasn ’ t conceded but regardless we know the transition team is being set up , ” MacCallum argued .
“ There ’ s nothing that stands in the way of that .
I want you to answer my question about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Hillary Clinton , okay , ” Swalwell said .
MacCallum referenced Clinton ’ s advice to Biden — that he should not give an inch and he should concede “ under no circumstances.
” “ Keep fighting and fighting and fighting .
That was her advice to him .
Why not give the president the room he wants to do these investigations ?
” MacCallum asked .
“ Donald Trump has won the state of denial , ” Swalwell evaded the question again , saying again that Trump could investigate anything he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn over the keys ” to Biden so that he could set up his transition office .

Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday that President Donald Trump had “won the state of denial.”
Swalwell spoke with Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum on “The Story” and argued that Trump should hand over the keys so that former Vice President Joe Biden, who is projected to win the 2020 presidential election, could move forward with his transition team. (RELATED: ‘We’ve Heard That Line A Lot’: Martha MacCallum Fires Back At Pete Buttigieg Over ‘Spreader Event’ Claim)
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MacCallum introduced Swalwell and immediately turned the topic to Democratic calls for unity, saying that while she agreed there was a need for a “less rancorous tone” and healing among families and friends, there were many who might not so easily forget the last several years.
“It is worth remembering, if everyone’s going to be honest here, that there was an effort to overturn the election that literally began before Election Day in 2016,” MacCallum explained. “He never had that moment of grace period where there was hope that perhaps both sides could come together after the 2016 election.”
Swalwell disagreed, saying that he had congratulated Trump when he won and attended the inauguration. “I sat eight rows away from the president. I went to the launch after the inauguration and sat right next to Kellyanne Conway,” he said. (RELATED: ‘I’m Going To Live In The Present’: Swalwell Blows Off Nadler’s 1998 Impeachment Warnings)
Swalwell went on to say that he had certainly fought with President Trump on policy and pushed hard on corruption during the Russia investigation, saying, “But I called him President-Elect as soon as you and the media called him President-Elect.”
“I’m talking about what we all know was an ongoing effort to prove — you know, you called him a Russian agent,” MacCallum pushed back. “He — it was relentless. No, listen to me, Congressman. It was relentless. And there was never any space to breathe. We watched Nancy Pelosi storm out of the room several times. It’s perfectly nice to say I sent the tweet and I showed up at the event. But we all know that there was an effort to call this president illegitimate from day one.”
MacCallum then brought up the most recently declassified documents on the Mueller investigation, saying that they had revealed no connection between Russia and WikiLeaks or Russia and Roger Stone.
“It’s like this is the last leg on the stool to fall and at some point there has to be some recognition that this narrative was pushed and perpetuated and fed by so many in the media and it definitely — it forced a huge impediment to being able to work together,” she said.
“Martha, this bothsidesism is so destructive. We’re talking about a man who refuses to acknowledge that every network has called Joe Biden President-Elect. He will not authorize his agencies — ” Swalwell pushed back.
“But that’s exactly what Hillary Clinton said Joe Biden should do, Congressman,” MacCallum reminded Swalwell. “If it takes a few days or a week or so to figure it out, why would you have a problem with that?”
Swalwell argued that in 2016, former President Barack Obama had allowed Trump to go forward with his transition team, adding, “The president has not authorized Joe Biden to officially open a transition office.”
“That’s because he hasn’t conceded but regardless we know the transition team is being set up,” MacCallum argued. “There’s nothing that stands in the way of that. I want you to answer my question about Hillary Clinton.”
“We are back to Hillary Clinton, okay,” Swalwell said.
MacCallum referenced Clinton’s advice to Biden — that he should not give an inch and he should concede “under no circumstances.”
“Keep fighting and fighting and fighting. That was her advice to him. Why not give the president the room he wants to do these investigations?” MacCallum asked.
“Donald Trump has won the state of denial,” Swalwell evaded the question again, saying again that Trump could investigate anything he wanted but that he needed to “turn over the keys” to Biden so that he could set up his transition office.


thedailycaller--2020-11-10--Pro-Life Groups Call Biden Win ‘A Major Setback To The Pro-Life Movement’

• Pro-life groups spoke out against president elect Joe Biden in statements to the Daily Caller News Foundation , warning that a Biden presidency will be a “ major setback to the pro-life movement.
” • Trump advocated for pro-life policies and frequently expressed his support for unborn babies — positions that contrast sharply with abortion proponents Biden and his vice president elect Kamala Harris .
• Biden and Harris have not addressed what limits , if any , they would place on abortion .
Pro-life groups spoke out against president elect Joe Biden in statements to the Daily Caller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidency will be a “ major setback to the pro-life movement.
” “ We know that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris support government sponsored , taxpayer-funded , unfettered killing of preborn children , ” the nonprofit pro-life organization Live Action said in a statement to the DCNF .
“ They work against every pro-life measure and refuse any restrictions on abortions .
The two advocate taxpayer-funded abortion on-demand , including abolishing the Hyde Amendment , a bi-partisan rider that keeps taxpayer funding from paying for abortions.
” Trump advocates for pro-life policies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies from abortion — positions that contrast sharply with abortion proponents Biden and his vice president elect Kamala Harris .
Biden and Harris have not addressed what limits , if any , they would place on abortion , though they have repeatedly promised to expand abortion access .
Live Action emphasized that Biden and Harris “ publicly acknowledge their desire to codify Roe v. Wade ” and that Harris proposed the “ Reproductive Rights Act ” during her 2019 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination .
The proposal would require states to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing pro-life laws .
“ States have mandated that women submit to invasive ultrasounds , passed laws requiring survivors of sexual assault to carry their rapist ’ s child to term , and placed onerous and medically unnecessary restrictions on health clinics , ” the proposal on Harris campaign website said , the Washington Post reported .
“ These restrictions do nothing to make people healthier or safer .
Their sole purpose is limiting access to abortion.
” “ This is outrageous , ” Live Action said of the proposal .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideology will continue to be disastrous for preborn children and pregnant mothers.
” Most of the pro-life groups that the DCNF spoke with did not recognize Biden as the winner of the presidential election , noting that President Donald Trump ’ s campaign has mounted numerous legal challenges in Georgia , Michigan , and Pennsylvania .
Trump campaign members allege that voter fraud occurred during the 2020 presidential election , though the lawsuits take a more measured approach .
“ Barely 48 hours after the media declared him the victor despite ongoing legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepping Executive Order plans aimed at funneling millions of taxpayer dollars to abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood , ” CatholicVote President Brian Burch told the DCNF .
( RELATED : Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Suggests ‘ Trump Sycophants ’ Should Be Held Accountable ‘ In The Future ’ ) The CatholicVote president continued : “ He also appears to have made it a priority to go after the Little Sisters of the Poor — Catholic nuns who care for the sick and dying elderly poor — in a renewed effort to force these religious sisters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ objectionable drugs and devices in their health care plans .
Biden ’ s so-called ‘ healing ’ is looking more like he ’ s preparing to wage war on Catholic nuns , people of faith , and the most vulnerable among us.
” The pro-life Susan B. Anthony List backed Trump ’ s re-election bid with a multi-million dollar campaign , door knocking , social media messaging , and a variety of ads that celebrated pro-life Trump while criticizing pro-abortion Biden .
SBA List spokeswoman Prudence Robertson told the DCNF that “ if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be the most pro-abortion abortion administration in American history.
” “ That ’ s why we must ensure a pro-life Senate can hold back their extremism , ” she said .
Robertson noted that the SBA List and its affiliated Women Speak Out PAC are going “ all in ” for the Georgia Senate runoffs to ensure that pro-life senators return to Washington .
( RELATED : Biden , Harris Will Not Address Where They Draw The Line On Abortion ) “ Biden , Harris , Chuck Schumer , Nancy Pelosi — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give the abortion lobby everything they want and will stop at nothing to eliminate the filibuster and pack the federal courts with activist judges who would do their bidding , ” she added .
Tom McClusky serves as president of the March for Life , an annual pro-life march that occurs in the nation ’ s capitol on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade .
McClusky told the DCNF that the March for Life will go on “ regardless of who is in the White House ” as “ there is still much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture of life.
” “ A Biden-Harris presidency would be a major setback to the pro-life movement , ” McClusky told the DCNF .
“ We would expect that any restrictions placed on abortion-giant Planned Parenthood will be removed .
For example , states may no longer be allowed to redirect Medicaid funding away from abortion businesses .
Joe Biden has also vowed to rejoin international pro-abortion organizations like World Health Organization and the United Nations Population Fund as well as resume the war on the Little Sisters of the Poor , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance of pro-life wins in the Senate .
( RELATED : ‘ The Year Of The Republican Woman ’ : Here ’ s A List Of GOP Women Who Won 2020 Elections ) “ A pro-life majority in the Senate is key .
We have made substantial gains in pro-life Members in the US House of Representatives and , though they will still be in the Minority , there will be many more self-described pro-life women members , ” McClusky said .
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Pro-life groups spoke out against president elect Joe Biden in statements to the Daily Caller News Foundation, warning that a Biden presidency will be a “major setback to the pro-life movement.”
Trump advocated for pro-life policies and frequently expressed his support for unborn babies — positions that contrast sharply with abortion proponents Biden and his vice president elect Kamala Harris.
Biden and Harris have not addressed what limits, if any, they would place on abortion.
Pro-life groups spoke out against president elect Joe Biden in statements to the Daily Caller News Foundation, warning that a Biden presidency will be a “major setback to the pro-life movement.”
“We know that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris support government sponsored, taxpayer-funded, unfettered killing of preborn children,” the nonprofit pro-life organization Live Action said in a statement to the DCNF. “They work against every pro-life measure and refuse any restrictions on abortions. The two advocate taxpayer-funded abortion on-demand, including abolishing the Hyde Amendment, a bi-partisan rider that keeps taxpayer funding from paying for abortions.”
Trump advocates for pro-life policies and frequently expresses his support for protecting unborn babies from abortion — positions that contrast sharply with abortion proponents Biden and his vice president elect Kamala Harris. Biden and Harris have not addressed what limits, if any, they would place on abortion, though they have repeatedly promised to expand abortion access.
Live Action emphasized that Biden and Harris “publicly acknowledge their desire to codify Roe v. Wade” and that Harris proposed the “Reproductive Rights Act” during her 2019 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
The proposal would require states to get permission from the Department of Justice before passing pro-life laws.
“States have mandated that women submit to invasive ultrasounds, passed laws requiring survivors of sexual assault to carry their rapist’s child to term, and placed onerous and medically unnecessary restrictions on health clinics,” the proposal on Harris campaign website said, the Washington Post reported. “These restrictions do nothing to make people healthier or safer. Their sole purpose is limiting access to abortion.”
“This is outrageous,” Live Action said of the proposal. “It is clear that the well-documented Biden/Harris pro-abortion ideology will continue to be disastrous for preborn children and pregnant mothers.”
Most of the pro-life groups that the DCNF spoke with did not recognize Biden as the winner of the presidential election, noting that President Donald Trump’s campaign has mounted numerous legal challenges in Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Trump campaign members allege that voter fraud occurred during the 2020 presidential election, though the lawsuits take a more measured approach.
“Barely 48 hours after the media declared him the victor despite ongoing legal challenges, Joe Biden appears to be prepping Executive Order plans aimed at funneling millions of taxpayer dollars to abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood,” CatholicVote President Brian Burch told the DCNF. (RELATED: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Suggests ‘Trump Sycophants’ Should Be Held Accountable ‘In The Future’)
The CatholicVote president continued: “He also appears to have made it a priority to go after the Little Sisters of the Poor — Catholic nuns who care for the sick and dying elderly poor — in a renewed effort to force these religious sisters to pay for abortion pills and other objectionable drugs and devices in their health care plans. Biden’s so-called ‘healing’ is looking more like he’s preparing to wage war on Catholic nuns, people of faith, and the most vulnerable among us.”
The pro-life Susan B. Anthony List backed Trump’s re-election bid with a multi-million dollar campaign, door knocking, social media messaging, and a variety of ads that celebrated pro-life Trump while criticizing pro-abortion Biden. SBA List spokeswoman Prudence Robertson told the DCNF that “if elected,” Biden and Harris “would be the most pro-abortion abortion administration in American history.”
“That’s why we must ensure a pro-life Senate can hold back their extremism,” she said. Robertson noted that the SBA List and its affiliated Women Speak Out PAC are going “all in” for the Georgia Senate runoffs to ensure that pro-life senators return to Washington. (RELATED: Biden, Harris Will Not Address Where They Draw The Line On Abortion)
“Biden, Harris, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi — they have made it clear they will give the abortion lobby everything they want and will stop at nothing to eliminate the filibuster and pack the federal courts with activist judges who would do their bidding,” she added.
Tom McClusky serves as president of the March for Life, an annual pro-life march that occurs in the nation’s capitol on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. McClusky told the DCNF that the March for Life will go on “regardless of who is in the White House” as “there is still much work to be done in building a culture of life.”
“A Biden-Harris presidency would be a major setback to the pro-life movement,” McClusky told the DCNF. “We would expect that any restrictions placed on abortion-giant Planned Parenthood will be removed. For example, states may no longer be allowed to redirect Medicaid funding away from abortion businesses. Joe Biden has also vowed to rejoin international pro-abortion organizations like World Health Organization and the United Nations Population Fund as well as resume the war on the Little Sisters of the Poor,” McClusky said. McClusky also emphasized the importance of pro-life wins in the Senate. (RELATED: ‘The Year Of The Republican Woman’: Here’s A List Of GOP Women Who Won 2020 Elections) “A pro-life majority in the Senate is key. We have made substantial gains in pro-life Members in the US House of Representatives and, though they will still be in the Minority, there will be many more self-described pro-life women members,” McClusky said.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-10--FDA Has Delayed Approval Process For Promising Cancer Drug For Months Because Of COVID

• A promising immunotherapy drug for patients battling non-Hodgkin ’ s lymphoma may fail to gain FDA approval due to COVID-19 precautions , according to company executives and a quarterly report .
• The drug ’ s approval is contingent on two FDA inspections before Nov. 16 of plants where the drug will be manufactured , according to company executives .
While the first inspection occurred in Washington State , the second one has yet to occur in Texas , and no date is set for it to take place .
• If the drug does not receive FDA approval @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its application to the FDA , potentially setting it back by months .
A promising immunotherapy drug for patients battling non-Hodgkin ’ s lymphoma may fail to gain federal approval due to COVID-19 precautions , according to company executives and a quarterly report .
Liso-cel , manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb , originally had its Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) application accepted in February , but has yet to have one of its contracted manufacturing sites undergo FDA inspection due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Not only is the drug ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FDA , according to multiple company executives , but its application expires on Nov. 16 , meaning that if the plant is not inspected in the coming days Bristol-Myers may have to completely resubmit the drug ’ s application as a result .
While the first of two facility inspections occurred , the planned inspection of Bristol-Myers ’ contracted Houston facility has not “ due to COVID travel restrictions and health risks , ” according to a Sept. 8 conference call with Citi biopharma analysts and the company ’ s chief medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenges for both “ us and the FDA , ” and “ it does pose a risk [ for liso-cel ’ s approval ] because the FDA staff , like many of us , are operating under the constraints of COVID , ” Samit Hirawat , Bristol-Myers ’ s chief medical officer said during the call .
“ What I can say today is the FDA has informed us that they will require inspection of both our contracted facilities in Washington State as well as the manufacturing organization for the vector , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have not yet taken place .
We are working very closely with the FDA to keep this application on track , ” he added .
“ We do not plan to provide additional details or ongoing updates on the FDA ’ s process , ” the administration said when asked by the Daily Caller News Foundation if liso-cel was at risk of failing to get approval .
The drug , which in clinical trials triggered a positive response in 73 % of patients and remission in 53 % of patients , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nov. 16 .
If it fails to be approved , it must resubmit its application , further delaying its approval by months , if not years , potentially costing thousands of lives as a result .
Each year , approximately 77,000 Americans are diagnosed with non-Hodgkin ’ s lymphoma , and about 20,000 Americans die , according to the American Cancer Society .
( RELATED : Trump ’ s Latest EO Aims To Reduce Health Care Costs , But Some Fear It May Do The Opposite ) Hirawat also said on the Sept. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FDA ’ s need to prioritize the development and approval of coronavirus treatments and vaccines , he said that “ they also need to manage ” other “ diseases that are life-threatening ” as well .
When pressed on whether the delay could potentially torpedo the drug ’ s approval , Hirawat added that he could not further elaborate except that its approval “ is [ a ] very , very high [ priority ] for us.
” On Sept. 15 , Bristol-Myers CEO Giovanni Caforio said on a conference that while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the FDA ’ s inability to inspect the Texas site due to COVID was “ a main concern ” that “ somewhat increases the risk ” that the drug would fail to receive approval before its deadline .
To receive approval , the drug needed FDA inspection at both of its contracted manufacturing plants .
While the first inspection occurred months ago in Washington State , the second has not even been scheduled even though the two inspections are independent from one another , according to the company conference call .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledged that COVID-19 could delay the “ ability for the FDA to conduct on-site inspections , such that the review of [ liso-cel ] could be delayed ” as well .
During another event at the end of September , Hirawat conceded that an inspection had not even been scheduled , saying that “ right now we don ’ t have a date for inspection of the plant .
So they have not been inspected yet.
” Bristol-Myers did not say whether the drug was in jeopardy .
“ Bringing liso-cel to patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bristol Myers Squibb , ” a company spokesperson told the DCNF in an email .
“ The FDA has not yet inspected [ Bristol-Myers ’ ] contracted manufacturing facility in Texas .
[ Bristol-Myers ’ ] is committed to working with the FDA to ensure a safe and timely inspection of that facility , despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic , ” the spokesperson added .
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A promising immunotherapy drug for patients battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may fail to gain FDA approval due to COVID-19 precautions, according to company executives and a quarterly report.
The drug’s approval is contingent on two FDA inspections before Nov. 16 of plants where the drug will be manufactured, according to company executives. While the first inspection occurred in Washington State, the second one has yet to occur in Texas, and no date is set for it to take place.
If the drug does not receive FDA approval before Nov. 16, it must resubmit its application to the FDA, potentially setting it back by months.
A promising immunotherapy drug for patients battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may fail to gain federal approval due to COVID-19 precautions, according to company executives and a quarterly report.
Liso-cel, manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb, originally had its Food and Drug Administration (FDA) application accepted in February, but has yet to have one of its contracted manufacturing sites undergo FDA inspection due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not only is the drug’s approval contingent on the facility inspections from the FDA, according to multiple company executives, but its application expires on Nov. 16, meaning that if the plant is not inspected in the coming days Bristol-Myers may have to completely resubmit the drug’s application as a result.
While the first of two facility inspections occurred, the planned inspection of Bristol-Myers’ contracted Houston facility has not “due to COVID travel restrictions and health risks,” according to a Sept. 8 conference call with Citi biopharma analysts and the company’s chief medical officer.
The coronavirus pandemic has posed challenges for both “us and the FDA,” and “it does pose a risk [for liso-cel’s approval] because the FDA staff, like many of us, are operating under the constraints of COVID,” Samit Hirawat, Bristol-Myers’s chief medical officer said during the call.
“What I can say today is the FDA has informed us that they will require inspection of both our contracted facilities in Washington State as well as the manufacturing organization for the vector, which is located in Texas. These inspections have not yet taken place. We are working very closely with the FDA to keep this application on track,” he added.
“We do not plan to provide additional details or ongoing updates on the FDA’s process,” the administration said when asked by the Daily Caller News Foundation if liso-cel was at risk of failing to get approval.
The drug, which in clinical trials triggered a positive response in 73% of patients and remission in 53% of patients, according to Bristol-Myers, must receive FDA approval by Nov. 16. If it fails to be approved, it must resubmit its application, further delaying its approval by months, if not years, potentially costing thousands of lives as a result.
Each year, approximately 77,000 Americans are diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and about 20,000 Americans die, according to the American Cancer Society. (RELATED: Trump’s Latest EO Aims To Reduce Health Care Costs, But Some Fear It May Do The Opposite)
Hirawat also said on the Sept. 8 call that while he understood the FDA’s need to prioritize the development and approval of coronavirus treatments and vaccines, he said that “they also need to manage” other “diseases that are life-threatening” as well.
When pressed on whether the delay could potentially torpedo the drug’s approval, Hirawat added that he could not further elaborate except that its approval “is [a] very, very high [priority] for us.”
On Sept. 15, Bristol-Myers CEO Giovanni Caforio said on a conference that while the approval process was “going well,” the FDA’s inability to inspect the Texas site due to COVID was “a main concern” that “somewhat increases the risk” that the drug would fail to receive approval before its deadline.
To receive approval, the drug needed FDA inspection at both of its contracted manufacturing plants. While the first inspection occurred months ago in Washington State, the second has not even been scheduled even though the two inspections are independent from one another, according to the company conference call.
In Bristol-Myers’ third-quarter financial report, it acknowledged that COVID-19 could delay the “ability for the FDA to conduct on-site inspections, such that the review of [liso-cel] could be delayed” as well.
During another event at the end of September, Hirawat conceded that an inspection had not even been scheduled, saying that “right now we don’t have a date for inspection of the plant. So they have not been inspected yet.”
Bristol-Myers did not say whether the drug was in jeopardy. “Bringing liso-cel to patients in need is a top priority for Bristol Myers Squibb,” a company spokesperson told the DCNF in an email.
“The FDA has not yet inspected [Bristol-Myers’] contracted manufacturing facility in Texas. [Bristol-Myers’] is committed to working with the FDA to ensure a safe and timely inspection of that facility, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the spokesperson added.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-10--Joe Manchin Commits To Vote Against Packing Courts And Eliminating Senate Filibuster

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said he would vote against court-packing and eliminating the Senate filibuster during a Monday evening appearance on Fox News ’ “ Special Report with Bret Baier.
” While President-elect Joe Biden won a narrow election last week , Republicans gained seats in the House of Representatives and managed to hold onto tightly contested Senate seats in Maine , Iowa , and Montana , and look likely to keep seats in North Carolina and Alaska .
Two January runoff races in Georgia will determine whether the GOP holds the Senate or Democrats have a 50/50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a tiebreaker .
Concerns about Democratic threats to add Supreme Court seats and abolish the Senate filibuster were highlighted when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said , “ Now we take Georgia , then we change the world ” at a New York City rally over the weekend .
“ What do you tell people about that and concerned about that considering all we ’ ve heard about the progressive agenda ?
” Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked Manchin .
“ Well , there ’ s a lot of people that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of fear tactics being used right now , ” Manchin responded before explaining that it would only take one Democratic senator to abstain from voting in order to defeat a bill in a 50/50 Senate .
“ So I commit to you tonight and I commit to all of your viewers and everyone else that ’ s watching , I want to allay those fears , I want to rest those fears for you right now because when they talk about whether it be packing the courts or ending the filibuster , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he continued .
“ I will not vote to pack the courts and I will not vote to end the filibuster.
” Manchin went on to describe the “ unique ” position of the U.S. Senate as a “ deliberate body.
” “ I want to lay those fears to rest , that that won ’ t happen because I will not be the 50th Democrat voting to end that filibuster or to basically stack the court , ” he added .
( RELATED : Dana Perino Pans Schumer ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lot More Like Don Quixote Than General Sherman ’ ) The West Virginia senator also expressed opposition to court-packing and eliminating the filibuster before the election .

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said he would vote against court-packing and eliminating the Senate filibuster during a Monday evening appearance on Fox News’ “Special Report with Bret Baier.”
While President-elect Joe Biden won a narrow election last week, Republicans gained seats in the House of Representatives and managed to hold onto tightly contested Senate seats in Maine, Iowa, and Montana, and look likely to keep seats in North Carolina and Alaska.
Two January runoff races in Georgia will determine whether the GOP holds the Senate or Democrats have a 50/50 tie with soon-to-be Vice President Kamala Harris as a tiebreaker.
Concerns about Democratic threats to add Supreme Court seats and abolish the Senate filibuster were highlighted when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “Now we take Georgia, then we change the world” at a New York City rally over the weekend.
“What do you tell people about that and concerned about that considering all we’ve heard about the progressive agenda?” Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked Manchin.
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“Well, there’s a lot of people that are concerned, there’s a lot of fear tactics being used right now,” Manchin responded before explaining that it would only take one Democratic senator to abstain from voting in order to defeat a bill in a 50/50 Senate.
“So I commit to you tonight and I commit to all of your viewers and everyone else that’s watching, I want to allay those fears, I want to rest those fears for you right now because when they talk about whether it be packing the courts or ending the filibuster, I will not vote to do that,” he continued. “I will not vote to pack the courts and I will not vote to end the filibuster.”
Manchin went on to describe the “unique” position of the U.S. Senate as a “deliberate body.”
“I want to lay those fears to rest, that that won’t happen because I will not be the 50th Democrat voting to end that filibuster or to basically stack the court,” he added. (RELATED: Dana Perino Pans Schumer’s Statement On Georgia Runoff: ‘A Lot More Like Don Quixote Than General Sherman’)
The West Virginia senator also expressed opposition to court-packing and eliminating the filibuster before the election.