thedailycaller--2020-12-17--AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco Suggests Bringing Back The BCS System, Says The Playoff ‘Is Stacked’ Ag

AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco Suggests Bringing Back The BCS System, Says The Playoff ‘Is Stacked’ Against Smaller Programs

AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco feels it might be time to bring back the BCS system .
Aresco has been vocal about his disdain for the playoff rankings , especially given the fact that Cincinnati is undefeated with no shot at making the final field of four .
His solution ?
It might be time to go back to the computers !
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ I never thought I ’ d say this but if this continues , let ’ s bring back the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be a fairer system than what I ’ m seeing now … it does appear that the deck is stacked against us , ” Aresco said during a Wednesday afternoon interview with Paul Finebaum .
You can listen to his full comments below .
Below is a live look at his suggestion that we should go back to the BCS era instead of improving the playoff .
There is no chance in hell we should go back to the BCS .
Does he really think that ’ s going to help teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the BCS , it just guarantees that smaller programs will never see the light of day .
If anything , we just need to expand the playoff to eight teams .
The P5 conference champs should all go and then there should be three at-large bids .
If an undefeated G5 team gets into the top 10 , then they can get one of the three auto-bids .
It ’ s the perfect solution , and it keeps the BCS in the trash .
It ’ s the only way , friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option on the table if we want programs like Cincy to have a shot at a national title .

AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco feels it might be time to bring back the BCS system.
Aresco has been vocal about his disdain for the playoff rankings, especially given the fact that Cincinnati is undefeated with no shot at making the final field of four. His solution? It might be time to go back to the computers! (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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“I never thought I’d say this but if this continues, let’s bring back the BCS and the computers. Because it would be a fairer system than what I’m seeing now … it does appear that the deck is stacked against us,” Aresco said during a Wednesday afternoon interview with Paul Finebaum.
You can listen to his full comments below.
“I never thought I’d say this but if this continues, let’s bring back the BCS and the computers. Because it would be a fairer system than what I’m seeing now.” -AAC commissioner Mike Aresco feels the CFP deck is stacked against his teams pic.twitter.com/4qWqiWZdHM — Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) December 16, 2020
Below is a live look at his suggestion that we should go back to the BCS era instead of improving the playoff.
There is no chance in hell we should go back to the BCS. Does he really think that’s going to help teams like Cincy?
If we go back to the BCS, it just guarantees that smaller programs will never see the light of day.
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If anything, we just need to expand the playoff to eight teams. The P5 conference champs should all go and then there should be three at-large bids.
If an undefeated G5 team gets into the top 10, then they can get one of the three auto-bids. It’s the perfect solution, and it keeps the BCS in the trash.
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It’s the only way, friends. It’s truly the only option on the table if we want programs like Cincy to have a shot at a national title.


thedailycaller--2020-12-17--Kansas State Opts To Not Play In A Bowl Game

The Kansas State Wildcats won ’ t play in a bowl game this season .
The Wildcats announced Wednesday that the team is pausing all football activities because of coronavirus and “ will withdraw from bowl selection later this month.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Kansas State is the latest team to announce that they won ’ t play in a bowl this year .
Raise your hand if you ’ re not surprised at all that another team has opted out of bowl season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air right now !
I ’ ve told anyone who will listen that this will only be more and more popular as we near bowl season .
Teams simply don ’ t have much to play for right now , and teams looking at bad bowl games aren ’ t going to put in the time and energy for a little money .
Plus , KSU has legit coronavirus issues within the team right now , which could make preparing for a bowl borderline impossible .
Keep checking back for the latest updates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m sure the carnage and chaos isn ’ t done just yet !

The Kansas State Wildcats won’t play in a bowl game this season.
The Wildcats announced Wednesday that the team is pausing all football activities because of coronavirus and “will withdraw from bowl selection later this month.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Kansas State is the latest team to announce that they won’t play in a bowl this year.
K-State Football to pause all activities following most recent COVID-19 test results, and will withdraw from bowl selection later this month. ???? https://t.co/Xk1rZ6vaFwhttps://t.co/WXRNXXkjUl — K-State Athletics (@kstatesports) December 16, 2020
Raise your hand if you’re not surprised at all that another team has opted out of bowl season. My hand is up in the air right now!
I’ve told anyone who will listen that this will only be more and more popular as we near bowl season.
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Teams simply don’t have much to play for right now, and teams looking at bad bowl games aren’t going to put in the time and energy for a little money.
Plus, KSU has legit coronavirus issues within the team right now, which could make preparing for a bowl borderline impossible.
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Keep checking back for the latest updates as we have them. I’m sure the carnage and chaos isn’t done just yet!


thedailycaller--2020-12-17--Ohio State Has The Top Recruiting Class In The Big 10 After National Signing Day, Wisconsin Has The

Ohio State Has The Top Recruiting Class In The Big 10 After National Signing Day, Wisconsin Has The 3rd Best

Ohio State has the best 2021 recruiting class in the Big 10 after National Signing Day .
In the 247Sports composite team rankings , the Buckeyes have the best recruiting class in the B1G after the first day of the early signing period .
OSU ’ s class ranks second in America overall .
Only Alabama is ahead of them .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Badgers seemed to shock and stun everyone by pulling down the third best class in the B1G and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best we ’ ve ever done .
In case you ’ re wondering how excited people are back in Wisconsin about putting together an elite class , I can tell you that they ’ re pumped .
I had someone call me Wednesday who pays virtually no attention to recruiting and he was talking about how there ’ s tons of buzz and chatter .
So much for Paul Chryst can ’ t recruit , right ?
Now , we have to get these young men to campus and get to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to do , and we ’ ll do what we do .
Even though the season was a disaster this year , there ’ s tons of hope on the horizon , and I can ’ t wait to see what happens .

Ohio State has the best 2021 recruiting class in the Big 10 after National Signing Day.
In the 247Sports composite team rankings, the Buckeyes have the best recruiting class in the B1G after the first day of the early signing period. OSU’s class ranks second in America overall. Only Alabama is ahead of them. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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The Badgers seemed to shock and stun everyone by pulling down the third best class in the B1G and the 16th best class nationally, which is the best we’ve ever done.
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In case you’re wondering how excited people are back in Wisconsin about putting together an elite class, I can tell you that they’re pumped.
I had someone call me Wednesday who pays virtually no attention to recruiting and he was talking about how there’s tons of buzz and chatter.
So much for Paul Chryst can’t recruit, right?
First thing you notice? pic.twitter.com/hYPEPQ4nQX — Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) December 16, 2020
Now, we have to get these young men to campus and get to work. Let Ohio State do what they’re going to do, and we’ll do what we do.
Even though the season was a disaster this year, there’s tons of hope on the horizon, and I can’t wait to see what happens.
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Go, Badgers, go!


thedailycaller--2020-12-17--College GameDay Will Be At The ACC Championship Between Clemson And Notre Dame

College GameDay is headed to the ACC this upcoming Saturday .
The popular ESPN college football event will be at the Clemson/Notre Dame rematch this Saturday in Charlotte , North Carolina .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I think this is probably the correct pick for College GameDay this upcoming weekend .
The Notre Dame/Clemson rematch is going to be awesome .
Clemson is fighting for a spot in the playoff , and the Fighting Irish are fighting to win the ACC title in their only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could you ever want in a game ?
Plus , Clemson has Trevor Lawrence and other missing players back .
Notre Dame won the first game in a shootout , but the phenom quarterback had to watch from the sidelines .
Now , he ’ ll be back on the field slinging the rock all over the place .
That ’ s bad news for the Fighting Irish .
No matter what happens , fans should be ready for a fun time .
You can catch the game at 4:00 EST on ABC @

College GameDay is headed to the ACC this upcoming Saturday.
The popular ESPN college football event will be at the Clemson/Notre Dame rematch this Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
NOT JUST ANOTHER GAME! ???? Round 2: @ClemsonFB vs. @NDFootball for the ACC title ???? See you there ???? pic.twitter.com/qRVxiJTDjx — College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) December 12, 2020
I think this is probably the correct pick for College GameDay this upcoming weekend. The Notre Dame/Clemson rematch is going to be awesome.
Clemson is fighting for a spot in the playoff, and the Fighting Irish are fighting to win the ACC title in their only year in a conference.
What more could you ever want in a game?
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Plus, Clemson has Trevor Lawrence and other missing players back. Notre Dame won the first game in a shootout, but the phenom quarterback had to watch from the sidelines.
Now, he’ll be back on the field slinging the rock all over the place. That’s bad news for the Fighting Irish.
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No matter what happens, fans should be ready for a fun time. You can catch the game at 4:00 EST on ABC.


thedailycaller--2020-12-17--Buffalo Bills Players Defend Josh Allen After Criticism From Domonique Foxworth About His Fans Likin

Buffalo Bills Players Defend Josh Allen After Criticism From Domonique Foxworth About His Fans Liking Dogs And The Flag

A pair of Buffalo Bill players have come to the defense of quarterback Josh Allen .
ESPN star Domonique Foxworth recently bragged about being happy when Allen fails because fans of the quarterback like dogs , the American flag and have “ concerning ” Twitter accounts .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) To put it simply , Foxworth ’ s comments to Bomani Jones certainly seemed to imply that people who cheer for the QB are racist .
Poyer tweeted “ we not jus letting this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ ay @ Foxworth24 are you talking about the fans that just raise over 700k for a hospital during a pandemic ?
Ppl do/say the corniest things to try n get ahead.
” For what it ’ s worth , Foxworth attempted to do some damage control Wednesday night , and tweeted that his comments were being taken out of context .
If they were taken out of context , I ’ m not really sure what the context could have been .
He made some pretty straight forward comments .
Good for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him and his fans .
You simply can ’ t have an ESPN star out here ripping fanbases because they love dogs and the American flag .
That ’ s outrageous .
It ’ s next level stupid , and Allen ’ s teammates and everyone else should call out Foxworth for his comments .
Should Foxworth lose his job at ESPN ?
Of course not .
Cancel culture is a cancer , and shouldn ’ t ever be supported .
Should he be a shade smarter with his words ?
Absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said without trying to ruin his career .
Don ’ t play that game .
He should apologize and then we can all move forward .
Let us know what you think should happen in the comments .

A pair of Buffalo Bill players have come to the defense of quarterback Josh Allen.
ESPN star Domonique Foxworth recently bragged about being happy when Allen fails because fans of the quarterback like dogs, the American flag and have “concerning” Twitter accounts. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
To put it simply, Foxworth’s comments to Bomani Jones certainly seemed to imply that people who cheer for the QB are racist.
Allen’s teammates weren’t overly impressed. Jordan Poyer and Jonathan Feliciano both reacted late Wednesday afternoon.
Poyer tweeted “we not jus letting this slide,” and Feliciano added, “ay @Foxworth24 are you talking about the fans that just raise over 700k for a hospital during a pandemic? Ppl do/say the corniest things to try n get ahead.”
Hold up bruh… ????we not jus letting this slide, yeah?! @espn this what we on now in the sports world!? @Foxworth24 we gotta do better my brother… cause this ain’t it https://t.co/xsAHO6hiqH — Jordan poyer (@J_poyer21) December 16, 2020
ay @Foxworth24 are you talking about the fans that just raise over 700k for a hospital during a pandemic? Ppl do/say the corniest things to try n get ahead — Jonathan Feliciano (@MongoFeliciano) December 16, 2020
For what it’s worth, Foxworth attempted to do some damage control Wednesday night, and tweeted that his comments were being taken out of context.
If they were taken out of context, I’m not really sure what the context could have been. He made some pretty straight forward comments.
Nobody I respect has taken this seriously so I’ve been ignoring it. And getting taken out of context kinda comes with my job, so I haven’t been trippin. But I respect you and the ppl in your building and it bothers that yall have spent 1 sec thinking about this disingenuous BS.. https://t.co/7btq94SCbY — Domonique Foxworth (@Foxworth24) December 16, 2020
Good for Allen’s teammates for standing up for him and his fans. You simply can’t have an ESPN star out here ripping fanbases because they love dogs and the American flag.
That’s outrageous. It’s next level stupid, and Allen’s teammates and everyone else should call out Foxworth for his comments.
It’s not acceptable.
ESPN star @Foxworth24 said he’s happy when Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen fails because Allen’s fans love dogs and the American flag. If the races were reversed, it’d be the top story in America. It’s hard to believe someone is this detached from reality. https://t.co/wucBh7QyBn — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 16, 2020
Should Foxworth lose his job at ESPN? Of course not. Cancel culture is a cancer, and shouldn’t ever be supported.
Should he be a shade smarter with his words? Absolutely. We can be against something he said without trying to ruin his career. Don’t play that game.
He should apologize and then we can all move forward.
Let us know what you think should happen in the comments.


thedailycaller--2020-12-17--REPORT: Anti-Alcohol Pastor Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

A Florida pastor was arrested Monday on two counts of promoting sexual performance of a child and 25 counts of possession of child pornography , according to reports .
William Dalton Milam , 62 , became famous after opposing alcohol sales on Sundays , reports Fox 13 News .
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement allegedly received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tracing evidence back to Milam ’ s computer at home .
( RELATED : Florida Man Kills 11-Year-Old Girl , Her Father After Disagreement About Dog ) A search warrant reportedly led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including children as young as 3 .
( RELATED : Florida Man Makes Videos Of Himself Raping 1-Year-Old Daughter , Sentenced To 70 Years In Prison ) In 2016 , Milam opposed a campaign to allow liquor sales on Sundays by Santa Rosa County cities , Fox 13 News reports .
Milam is reportedly a pastor at Olivet Baptist Church in Milton , even giving a sermon at the church this past Sunday .
Olivet Baptist Church still lists Milam on the church ’ s website as a pastor , according to Pensacola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond .

A Florida pastor was arrested Monday on two counts of promoting sexual performance of a child and 25 counts of possession of child pornography, according to reports.
William Dalton Milam, 62, became famous after opposing alcohol sales on Sundays, reports Fox 13 News.
A Florida pastor who crusaded against alcohol sales on Sundays is now facing child pornography charges, state investigators say. https://t.co/cVmySyqHuh — FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) December 16, 2020
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement allegedly received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tracing evidence back to Milam’s computer at home. (RELATED: Florida Man Kills 11-Year-Old Girl, Her Father After Disagreement About Dog)
A search warrant reportedly led police to multiple devices containing child pornography including children as young as 3. (RELATED: Florida Man Makes Videos Of Himself Raping 1-Year-Old Daughter, Sentenced To 70 Years In Prison)
In 2016, Milam opposed a campaign to allow liquor sales on Sundays by Santa Rosa County cities, Fox 13 News reports.
Milam is reportedly a pastor at Olivet Baptist Church in Milton, even giving a sermon at the church this past Sunday.
Olivet Baptist Church still lists Milam on the church’s website as a pastor, according to Pensacola News Journal.
Milam was reportedly booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond.


thedailycaller--2020-12-17--‘Jill Biden’s Doctoral Dissertation Is Our National Shame’: Tucker Carlson Assigns A Failing Grade T

‘Jill Biden’s Doctoral Dissertation Is Our National Shame’: Tucker Carlson Assigns A Failing Grade To Biden College Paper

Fox News host Tucker Carlson highlighted parts of the dissertation Jill Biden wrote to obtain her doctorate in education during a Wednesday night segment on “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” Biden , the wife of President-elect Joe Biden , became a hot topic of discussion after a Wall Street Journal columnist wrote an op-ed suggesting she stop using the “ doctor ” credential in favor of “ First Lady.
” Conservatives like Ben Shapiro , Carlson , and others have panned the title as pretentious coming from a non-medical-doctor and a doctor of education at that , while supporters have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term .
Biden ’ s 2007 dissertation , however , came under especially heavy scrutiny this week after a viral Twitter thread highlighted poor math and writing errors .
“ So , contrary to what you may have read , Dr. Jill Biden is not a healer , ” Carlson panned .
“ She ’ s not allowed to write prescriptions .
She wouldn ’ t know what to do with your appendix .
Dr. Jill has an education degree from some school in Delaware and you ’ re supposed to find that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her dissertation this week , ” the Fox News host continued .
“ The very document that made her , quote , a doctor .
And what did we discover when we did that ?
We ’ re going to give it to you in a diagnosis.
” “ Dr .
Jill needs reading glasses , either that , or she ’ s borderline illiterate , ” he continued .
“ There are typos everywhere , including in the first graph of the introduction .
Dr. Jill can ’ t write , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Parts of the dissertation seem to be written in a foreign language using English words .
They ’ re essentially pure nonsense like pig Latin or dogs barking .
The whole thing is just incredibly embarrassing , and not simply to poor illiterate Jill Biden , but to the college that considered this crap scholarship , to the entire system of higher education , to the nation itself .
Jill Biden ’ s doctoral dissertation is our national shame .
Are we overstating this ?
Well , you decide.
” Citing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on to point out several grammatical , mathematical , and logical errors in the dissertation .
( RELATED : ‘ Not Strategic Thinkers ’ : Ingraham , Hannity Guess Why Ossoff And Warnock Would Never Come On Their Shows ) “ It ’ s still online , at least for now , ” he said .
“ But whatever you do , do not make fun of it .
If you dare to notice that Dr. Jill isn ’ t a super genius , you hate all women .
You ’ re @ @ @ @ @

Fox News host Tucker Carlson highlighted parts of the dissertation Jill Biden wrote to obtain her doctorate in education during a Wednesday night segment on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
Biden, the wife of President-elect Joe Biden, became a hot topic of discussion after a Wall Street Journal columnist wrote an op-ed suggesting she stop using the “doctor” credential in favor of “First Lady.”
Conservatives like Ben Shapiro, Carlson, and others have panned the title as pretentious coming from a non-medical-doctor and a doctor of education at that, while supporters have insisted that Biden should continue using the term. Biden’s 2007 dissertation, however, came under especially heavy scrutiny this week after a viral Twitter thread highlighted poor math and writing errors.
“So, contrary to what you may have read, Dr. Jill Biden is not a healer,” Carlson panned. “She’s not allowed to write prescriptions. She wouldn’t know what to do with your appendix. Dr. Jill has an education degree from some school in Delaware and you’re supposed to find that highly impressive.”
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“We actually read her dissertation this week,” the Fox News host continued. “The very document that made her, quote, a doctor. And what did we discover when we did that? We’re going to give it to you in a diagnosis.”
“Dr. Jill needs reading glasses, either that, or she’s borderline illiterate,” he continued. “There are typos everywhere, including in the first graph of the introduction. Dr. Jill can’t write, she can’t really think clearly either. Parts of the dissertation seem to be written in a foreign language using English words. They’re essentially pure nonsense like pig Latin or dogs barking. The whole thing is just incredibly embarrassing, and not simply to poor illiterate Jill Biden, but to the college that considered this crap scholarship, to the entire system of higher education, to the nation itself. Jill Biden’s doctoral dissertation is our national shame. Are we overstating this? Well, you decide.”
Citing the page on which they occur, Carlson went on to point out several grammatical, mathematical, and logical errors in the dissertation. (RELATED: ‘Not Strategic Thinkers’: Ingraham, Hannity Guess Why Ossoff And Warnock Would Never Come On Their Shows)
“It’s still online, at least for now,” he said. “But whatever you do, do not make fun of it. If you dare to notice that Dr. Jill isn’t a super genius, you hate all women. You’re a dangerous misogynist.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-17--House Freedom Caucus Sends Letter To Trump, Asking Him To Veto Omnibus Bill

Members of the House Freedom Caucus sent a letter Monday to President Donald Trump , urging him to veto the upcoming $ 1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill .
The letter was signed by 14 House members including Reps. Andy Biggs , Chip Roy , Jody Hice , Ted Budd , Warren Davidson , Jeff Duncan , Michael Cloud , Ralph Norman Scott Perry , Steve King , Randy Weber , Paul Gosar , Ted Yoho and Louie Gohmert .
( RELATED : House Freedom Caucus Sends Letter To Trump , Asking Him To Reopen The Economy ) “ We write @ @ @ @ @ @ @ omnibus spending bill .
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is yet again giving us a massive take-it-or-leave-it bill , negotiated behind closed doors , that expands government , spends at record levels well above the 2011 base cap levels , and funds unnecessary or even harmful federal programs , Most of all , this bill continues to pile massive amounts of debt on top of the more than $ 27.5 trillion we already owe.
” The bill allocates approximately $ 900 billion towards a coronavirus aid package , along with a $ 1.4 trillion omnibus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 2.3 trillion , Fox News reported .
The GOP lawmakers claim this would raise the national debt to an alarming rate , adding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “ fully funds an agenda rejected by the American people.
” “ It is noteworthy that Speaker Pelosi saw her Democrat majority significantly shink in the 2020 election .
Now she is trying to pass a massive spending bill that fully funds an agenda rejected by the American people , without allowing any debate or amendments whatsoever by the full body of the House of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The incoming 117th Congress should address the outstanding spending issues for fiscal year 2021 by passing individual appropriations bills through the normal legislative process , giving all members an opportunity to pa1ticipate in the lawmaking process – and preventing the disenfranchisement of millions of Americans who have no say.
” The letter recommends Congress pass “ a short-term resolution ” to “ allow that process to happen ” until the new Congress is sworn-in .
( RELATED : Sen. Jon Tester On Democrats ’ Failure To Connect With Voters ) “ Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuing to fight for the American people and our constituents .
Our country will be better off if you veto this omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2021 .
We will strongly support your efforts to demand better from the fiscally irresponsible Congressional leadership , ” the letter concludes .

Members of the House Freedom Caucus sent a letter Monday to President Donald Trump, urging him to veto the upcoming $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill.
The letter was signed by 14 House members including Reps. Andy Biggs, Chip Roy, Jody Hice, Ted Budd, Warren Davidson, Jeff Duncan, Michael Cloud, Ralph Norman Scott Perry, Steve King, Randy Weber, Paul Gosar, Ted Yoho and Louie Gohmert. (RELATED: House Freedom Caucus Sends Letter To Trump, Asking Him To Reopen The Economy)
“We write to urge you to veto the end-of-the-year omnibus spending bill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi is yet again giving us a massive take-it-or-leave-it bill, negotiated behind closed doors, that expands government, spends at record levels well above the 2011 base cap levels, and funds unnecessary or even harmful federal programs, Most of all, this bill continues to pile massive amounts of debt on top of the more than $27.5 trillion we already owe.”
The bill allocates approximately $900 billion towards a coronavirus aid package, along with a $1.4 trillion omnibus, totaling the price to an estimated $2.3 trillion, Fox News reported. The GOP lawmakers claim this would raise the national debt to an alarming rate, adding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “fully funds an agenda rejected by the American people.”
“It is noteworthy that Speaker Pelosi saw her Democrat majority significantly shink in the 2020 election. Now she is trying to pass a massive spending bill that fully funds an agenda rejected by the American people, without allowing any debate or amendments whatsoever by the full body of the House of Representatives,” the letter continues.
“The incoming 117th Congress should address the outstanding spending issues for fiscal year 2021 by passing individual appropriations bills through the normal legislative process, giving all members an opportunity to pa1ticipate in the lawmaking process – and preventing the disenfranchisement of millions of Americans who have no say.”
The letter recommends Congress pass “a short-term resolution” to “allow that process to happen” until the new Congress is sworn-in. (RELATED: Sen. Jon Tester On Democrats’ Failure To Connect With Voters)
“Mr. President, we thank you for continuing to fight for the American people and our constituents. Our country will be better off if you veto this omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2021. We will strongly support your efforts to demand better from the fiscally irresponsible Congressional leadership,” the letter concludes.


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Sony Removes Cyberpunk 2077 From PlayStation Store, Promises Refunds To Players

Sony Interactive Entertainment ( SIE ) announced Thursday that Cyberpunk 2077 would be scrubbed from the Playstore Store and vowed refunds for players who already purchased the game .
SEI confirmed in a statement that the game would be delisted from the store “ until further notice , ” adding players who already bought Cyberpunk may apply for a refund .
“ SIE strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction , therefore we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store , ” the statement reads .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from PlayStation Store until further notice.
” “ Once we have confirmed that you purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store , we will begin processing your refund , ” Sony added .
“ Please note that completion of the refund may vary based on your payment method and financial institution.
” Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most anticipated games of 2020 , having been delayed and stuck in development for several years .
After its launch on December 10th , players noticed a performance gap between the PC and console versions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IGN .
( RELATED : ‘ Completely Predatory ’ : Mother Charged With Over $ 16,000 Bill From Child ’ s iPhone Game ) Prior to Sony ’ s announcement , the video game ’ s developer , CD Projekt Red , issued an apology for not paying more attention to “ making it play better on Playstation 4 and Xbox One.
” “ We would like to start by apologizing to you for not showing the game on base last-gen consoles before it premiered and , in consequence , not allowing you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your purchase .
We should have paid more attention to making it play better on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , ” CD Projekt Red said in a statement , IGN reports .
Last year , Cyberpunk was criticized on Twitter after showcasing a fictional advertisement of a transgender woman with an erect penis .
( RELATED : Fictional Poster Of Transgender Woman In Tight Clothing Sends Social Justice Twitter Into A Rage )

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced Thursday that Cyberpunk 2077 would be scrubbed from the Playstore Store and vowed refunds for players who already purchased the game.
SEI confirmed in a statement that the game would be delisted from the store “until further notice,” adding players who already bought Cyberpunk may apply for a refund.
“SIE strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, therefore we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store,” the statement reads. “SIE will also be removing Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store until further notice.”
“Once we have confirmed that you purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store, we will begin processing your refund,” Sony added. “Please note that completion of the refund may vary based on your payment method and financial institution.”
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most anticipated games of 2020, having been delayed and stuck in development for several years. After its launch on December 10th, players noticed a performance gap between the PC and console versions on PS4 and Xbox One, according to IGN. (RELATED: ‘Completely Predatory’: Mother Charged With Over $16,000 Bill From Child’s iPhone Game)
Prior to Sony’s announcement, the video game’s developer, CD Projekt Red, issued an apology for not paying more attention to “making it play better on Playstation 4 and Xbox One.”
“We would like to start by apologizing to you for not showing the game on base last-gen consoles before it premiered and, in consequence, not allowing you to make a more informed decision about your purchase. We should have paid more attention to making it play better on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One,” CD Projekt Red said in a statement, IGN reports.
Last year, Cyberpunk was criticized on Twitter after showcasing a fictional advertisement of a transgender woman with an erect penis. (RELATED: Fictional Poster Of Transgender Woman In Tight Clothing Sends Social Justice Twitter Into A Rage)


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--‘I Was Trying To Lose Weight Every Day’: Playboy Playmate Khrystyana Kazakova Opens Up About ‘Strugg

‘I Was Trying To Lose Weight Every Day’: Playboy Playmate Khrystyana Kazakova Opens Up About ‘Struggling With Body Issues’

Playboy ’ s November Playmate Khrystyana Kazakova opened up about how she used to struggle with “ body issues ” and tried to “ lose weight everyday.
” “ I was trying to lose weight every day , ” the 35-year-old playmate for the gentlemen ’ s magazine shared with Fox News in a piece published Thursday .
The Russian model said as a teenager she was a size 6 and was called names like “ horse ” and “ cow ” and was considered “ chubby ” because growing up in the Ukraine “ beauty standards ” were different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kendall Jenner Admits She Was ‘ Really Excited ’ About Her Nudity In Modeling Debut ) “ I grew up in a country where girls wear makeup easily to go to the grocery store or heels just to throw out the garbage , ” she added .
“ Pampering yourself is part of the culture .
And I was never like that .
So that was another beauty standard I couldn ’ t fit into.
” “ The negative comments weren ’ t just coming from people , ” the Playboy playmate continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
I felt unattractive .
I couldn ’ t be beautiful if I was curvy .
So I tried for a long time to lose any weight that I could .
I tried all kinds of diets .
But nothing seemed to work.
” ( RELATED : Sharon Stone Says She Posed Nude In Playboy ‘ To Get ’ In The Film ‘ Basic Instinct ’ ) The model went on to explain how she would exercise non-stop , just trying anything to “ lose a single pound.
” and was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much stress .
And then my mother got in trouble health-wise because she was drinking a lot of diet teas.
” And she explained that was a huge “ wake-up call for ” her me and the first time she realized that “ maybe ” what she was doing was “ not necessarily good ” for her internally .
“ My body and mental health were struggling , ” Kazakova shared , while she revealed that her mom had to be hospitalized because her “ stomach had been completely stripped from the diet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lit a fire under the Russian beauty and she realized that she “ didn ’ t want to fit into those beauty standards anymore.
” Khrystyana admitted it didn ’ t happen over night , but eventually she moved to the “ United States ” which became a “ huge eye-opener ” for her and she learned to embrace her body .
“ I saw a different life for myself , ” she continued .
“ And I realized that the beauty standards are different here .
I didn ’ t have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I grew up with .
”

Playboy’s November Playmate Khrystyana Kazakova opened up about how she used to struggle with “body issues” and tried to “lose weight everyday.”
“I was trying to lose weight every day,” the 35-year-old playmate for the gentlemen’s magazine shared with Fox News in a piece published Thursday.
The Russian model said as a teenager she was a size 6 and was called names like “horse” and “cow” and was considered “chubby” because growing up in the Ukraine “beauty standards” were different than in America. (RELATED: Kendall Jenner Admits She Was ‘Really Excited’ About Her Nudity In Modeling Debut)
“I grew up in a country where girls wear makeup easily to go to the grocery store or heels just to throw out the garbage,” she added. “Pampering yourself is part of the culture. And I was never like that. So that was another beauty standard I couldn’t fit into.”
“The negative comments weren’t just coming from people,” the Playboy playmate continued. “They were also coming from me. I felt unattractive. I couldn’t be beautiful if I was curvy. So I tried for a long time to lose any weight that I could. I tried all kinds of diets. But nothing seemed to work.” (RELATED: Sharon Stone Says She Posed Nude In Playboy ‘To Get’ In The Film ‘Basic Instinct’)
The model went on to explain how she would exercise non-stop, just trying anything to “lose a single pound.” and was “putting” her body “into so much stress. And then my mother got in trouble health-wise because she was drinking a lot of diet teas.”
And she explained that was a huge “wake-up call for” her me and the first time she realized that “maybe” what she was doing was “not necessarily good” for her internally.
“My body and mental health were struggling,” Kazakova shared, while she revealed that her mom had to be hospitalized because her “stomach had been completely stripped from the diet teas.”
It was that experience that lit a fire under the Russian beauty and she realized that she “didn’t want to fit into those beauty standards anymore.”
Khrystyana admitted it didn’t happen over night, but eventually she moved to the “United States” which became a “huge eye-opener” for her and she learned to embrace her body.
“I saw a different life for myself,” she continued. “And I realized that the beauty standards are different here. I didn’t have to live by the rules of beauty that I grew up with.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Ivanka Shares New Family Photo And Wishes Everyone ‘Happiness And Peace’ During Hanukkah

Ivanka Trump got everyone ’ s attention Thursday when she shared a new family photo and wished everyone “ happiness and peace ” for Hanukkah .
The first daughter looked just as stunning as ever in the long-sleeve jacket and matching skirt that went down past her knees as she posed for the snap with husband Jared Kushner .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit ) She completed the terrific look with her hair pulled back and black high heels .
To say she looked perfect would be a serious understatement .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reception During UN General Assembly [ PHOTOS ] ) In the photo , the first daughter and Kushner also posed next to their three children , Arabella in a pretty green dress with Theodore and Joseph in matching navy blue suits .
“ Wishing all who celebrate around the world happiness and peace as they light the final candle of Hanukkah this evening , ” Ivanka captioned her post on Instagram .
“ Keep your ‘ light ’ shining and be a source of radiance in this world !
” The first daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point as has been noted numerous times before .
Most recently she wowed when she stepped out in a sleeveless sparking silver and red dress during a tour of this year ’ s White House Christmas decorations .
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here .

Ivanka Trump got everyone’s attention Thursday when she shared a new family photo and wished everyone “happiness and peace” for Hanukkah.
The first daughter looked just as stunning as ever in the long-sleeve jacket and matching skirt that went down past her knees as she posed for the snap with husband Jared Kushner. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
She completed the terrific look with her hair pulled back and black high heels. To say she looked perfect would be a serious understatement. (RELATED: Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink Dress At Reception During UN General Assembly [PHOTOS])
In the photo, the first daughter and Kushner also posed next to their three children, Arabella in a pretty green dress with Theodore and Joseph in matching navy blue suits.
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“Wishing all who celebrate around the world happiness and peace as they light the final candle of Hanukkah this evening,” Ivanka captioned her post on Instagram. “Keep your ‘light’ shining and be a source of radiance in this world!”
The first daughter’s fashion sense is always on point as has been noted numerous times before. Most recently she wowed when she stepped out in a sleeveless sparking silver and red dress during a tour of this year’s White House Christmas decorations.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump)
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here.


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--How Biden’s Tax Hypocrisy Undermines His Policy Agenda

When it comes to enacting his legislative agenda , the incoming president faces obstacles ranging from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to narrow margins in Congress .
But one of Joe Biden ’ s greatest impediments to his agenda may be self-inflicted .
While the media have started to focus on Hunter Biden ’ s tax returns , given the recent announcement of a federal investigation into his affairs , the returns of Hunter ’ s father Joe may have a bigger impact on a Biden Administration ’ s policy proposals .
Moreover , at a time when Americans have grown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders , they may not take well to another politician violating his stated policy principles .
As I previously reported , Joe and Jill Biden used questionable tax maneuvers to avoid paying over half a million dollars in payroll taxes .
According to their 2017 , 2018 , and 2019 tax returns , the Bidens characterized most of their book and speech income as profits from two corporations , CelticCapri Corporation and Giacoppa Corporation , rather than wages .
The Bidens paid income taxes on all of their earnings .
But under current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payroll taxes—a 2.9 % Medicare tax , and a 0.9 % payroll tax imposed by Obamacare—on the money declared as corporate profits .
As a result , the Bidens avoided paying $ 513,540 in Medicare and Obamacare taxes on over $ 13.5 million in income .
Tax experts interviewed by the Wall Street Journal in 2019 raised questions about the validity of this scheme .
For one , Biden ’ s income came from his own intellectual property—writing a book and making personal appearances—raising questions about why he characterized much of his income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moreover , Biden took a very low salary compared to the size of those corporate profits , making it look like he understated his wage income solely to avoid payroll taxes .
( RELATED : VICTOR DAVIS HANSON : Biden Should Beware Of Nemesis ) For a party focused heavily on raising taxes on the rich and expanding entitlements , Biden ’ s actions contradict much of his economic agenda .
His tax scheme could help define the next four years , beginning with nominees ’ confirmation hearings .
Nominees for key health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xavier Becerra—may have to answer questions from Senate Republicans about how and why the Biden Administration wants to expand Obamacare when Joe Biden himself failed to pay the taxes that fund the program .
Other nominees will face more specific queries .
For instance , the liberal Center for American Progress , headed by Office of Management and Budget Director-designee Neera Tanden , called the maneuver the Bidens used a “ loophole that enable [ s ] high-income individuals to avoid Medicare contributions.
” Does Tanden approve of Biden using what her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , why did she accept a position in his administration ?
Republicans can ask Treasury Secretary-designee Janet Yellen what she thinks of Biden declaring only $ 145,833 in wage income in 2017 , while reporting nearly $ 9.5 million in corporate profits .
How does Biden paying himself such a low salary—in a year when he received a reported $ 8 million book advance—comport with IRS regulations on “ reasonable compensation ” designed to prevent individuals from using the corporate profit loophole to circumvent payroll taxes ?
Will Yellen request an audit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax experts have called his behavior into question ?
Yellen and Tanden should also face questions about how Biden ’ s behavior will affect the incoming administration ’ s plan for tax increases on the wealthy .
His revenue proposals center around raising Social Security taxes by 12.4 % on all wage income over $ 400,000 .
But over the past three years , Biden ’ s own tax returns never declared wage income of over $ 300,000 , despite the fact that Joe Biden earned over $ 9.6 million in total income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 .
Conservatives can legitimately argue to congressional scorekeepers that the linchpin of Biden ’ s tax plan will raise minimal if any revenue .
After all , wealthy individuals will likely follow in Biden ’ s own footsteps , forming corporations to characterize earnings over the $ 400,000 threshold as profits and avoid the new payroll tax .
This scenario would see Biden ’ s tax plan raising much less than his campaign estimated—unless Biden gets forced to try and close a loophole he himself exploited as recently as last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems .
Biden ’ s actions also undermine his party ’ s health care agenda , starting with the pending Supreme Court case on Obamacare .
Conservatives have struggled for years with their messaging on pre-existing conditions—but Biden ’ s tax returns provide them with a critical lifeline .
After all , how can Biden claim to support individuals with pre-existing conditions if he avoided paying $ 121,628 in Obamacare taxes ?
Savvy lawmakers should question their Democratic colleagues at every opportunity whether they endorse Biden ’ s stiff-arming of Obamacare recipients .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue during the 2020 campaign , every Democratic attack ad in 2022 or 2024 regarding pre-existing conditions can—and should—see conservatives responding with ads of their own , attacking the hypocrisy of Biden and the Democratic party on this issue .
Perhaps most importantly , Biden ’ s tax avoidance will impact an unheralded issue : the looming insolvency of the Medicare trust fund .
While neither Biden nor Donald Trump put forward plans to make Medicare solvent during the campaign , a Biden Administration will almost certainly face tough choices during the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trustees stated this spring that Medicare ’ s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will become insolvent in 2026 , but the COVID-19-related drop in payroll tax receipts could accelerate insolvency to as soon as 2022 .
Democrats will undoubtedly seek to stabilize Medicare through tax increases .
The party already reduced Medicare payments to hospitals to levels that the program ’ s actuary has called unsustainable in Obamacare , and the Left believes government practically has a God-given right to individuals ’ income .
But the prospect of a President who avoided paying $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much as the average family retiring this year paid in Medicare taxes their entire working lives—turning around and raising Medicare taxes on others will not go over well with the American people .
In short , the optics of politically hypocritical choices could narrow Biden ’ s policy choices significantly .
( RELATED : Biden ’ s Climate Plan Will Lead To Higher Costs For Consumers And Households , Experts Say ) Define the Next Four Years ?
Between the impact on his tax plan , Obamacare , and Medicare , Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to haunt him over the next four years .
Despite the fact that the media continue to ignore this issue—asking Biden instead about his favorite ice cream flavor—sooner or later , the truth will win out .
After taking office on January 20 , Biden will no doubt rely on the common presidential practice of blaming his predecessor for the problems the country faces .
But when it comes to the obstacles he will face on taxes and entitlements , Joe Biden will have no one to blame but himself .
Mr. Jacobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Group , and author of the book The Case Against Single Payer .
He is on Twitter : @ chrisjacobsHC .
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation .

When it comes to enacting his legislative agenda, the incoming president faces obstacles ranging from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to narrow margins in Congress. But one of Joe Biden’s greatest impediments to his agenda may be self-inflicted.
While the media have started to focus on Hunter Biden’s tax returns, given the recent announcement of a federal investigation into his affairs, the returns of Hunter’s father Joe may have a bigger impact on a Biden Administration’s policy proposals. Moreover, at a time when Americans have grown weary of lawmakers disobeying their own coronavirus orders, they may not take well to another politician violating his stated policy principles.
Questionable Tax Practices
As I previously reported, Joe and Jill Biden used questionable tax maneuvers to avoid paying over half a million dollars in payroll taxes. According to their 2017, 2018, and 2019 tax returns, the Bidens characterized most of their book and speech income as profits from two corporations, CelticCapri Corporation and Giacoppa Corporation, rather than wages.
The Bidens paid income taxes on all of their earnings. But under current law, the Bidens did not pay payroll taxes—a 2.9% Medicare tax, and a 0.9% payroll tax imposed by Obamacare—on the money declared as corporate profits. As a result, the Bidens avoided paying $513,540 in Medicare and Obamacare taxes on over $13.5 million in income.
Tax experts interviewed by the Wall Street Journal in 2019 raised questions about the validity of this scheme. For one, Biden’s income came from his own intellectual property—writing a book and making personal appearances—raising questions about why he characterized much of his income as corporate profits and not wages. Moreover, Biden took a very low salary compared to the size of those corporate profits, making it look like he understated his wage income solely to avoid payroll taxes. (RELATED: VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Biden Should Beware Of Nemesis)
Impact at Confirmation Hearings
For a party focused heavily on raising taxes on the rich and expanding entitlements, Biden’s actions contradict much of his economic agenda. His tax scheme could help define the next four years, beginning with nominees’ confirmation hearings. Nominees for key health care positions—including Health and Human Services Secretary-designee Xavier Becerra—may have to answer questions from Senate Republicans about how and why the Biden Administration wants to expand Obamacare when Joe Biden himself failed to pay the taxes that fund the program.
Other nominees will face more specific queries. For instance, the liberal Center for American Progress, headed by Office of Management and Budget Director-designee Neera Tanden, called the maneuver the Bidens used a “loophole that enable[s] high-income individuals to avoid Medicare contributions.” Does Tanden approve of Biden using what her own organization called a tax loophole—and if not, why did she accept a position in his administration?
Republicans can ask Treasury Secretary-designee Janet Yellen what she thinks of Biden declaring only $145,833 in wage income in 2017, while reporting nearly $9.5 million in corporate profits. How does Biden paying himself such a low salary—in a year when he received a reported $8 million book advance—comport with IRS regulations on “reasonable compensation” designed to prevent individuals from using the corporate profit loophole to circumvent payroll taxes?
Will Yellen request an audit of Biden’s returns, given that tax experts have called his behavior into question?
Impact on Tax and Spending Plans
Yellen and Tanden should also face questions about how Biden’s behavior will affect the incoming administration’s plan for tax increases on the wealthy. His revenue proposals center around raising Social Security taxes by 12.4% on all wage income over $400,000. But over the past three years, Biden’s own tax returns never declared wage income of over $300,000, despite the fact that Joe Biden earned over $9.6 million in total income in 2017 and over $3 million in 2018.
Conservatives can legitimately argue to congressional scorekeepers that the linchpin of Biden’s tax plan will raise minimal if any revenue. After all, wealthy individuals will likely follow in Biden’s own footsteps, forming corporations to characterize earnings over the $400,000 threshold as profits and avoid the new payroll tax. This scenario would see Biden’s tax plan raising much less than his campaign estimated—unless Biden gets forced to try and close a loophole he himself exploited as recently as last year, which would cause its own political problems.
Obamacare Lawsuit
Biden’s actions also undermine his party’s health care agenda, starting with the pending Supreme Court case on Obamacare. Conservatives have struggled for years with their messaging on pre-existing conditions—but Biden’s tax returns provide them with a critical lifeline. After all, how can Biden claim to support individuals with pre-existing conditions if he avoided paying $121,628 in Obamacare taxes?
Savvy lawmakers should question their Democratic colleagues at every opportunity whether they endorse Biden’s stiff-arming of Obamacare recipients. And while Republicans did not raise the issue during the 2020 campaign, every Democratic attack ad in 2022 or 2024 regarding pre-existing conditions can—and should—see conservatives responding with ads of their own, attacking the hypocrisy of Biden and the Democratic party on this issue.
Medicare Insolvency
Perhaps most importantly, Biden’s tax avoidance will impact an unheralded issue: the looming insolvency of the Medicare trust fund. While neither Biden nor Donald Trump put forward plans to make Medicare solvent during the campaign, a Biden Administration will almost certainly face tough choices during the next four years. The program’s trustees stated this spring that Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will become insolvent in 2026, but the COVID-19-related drop in payroll tax receipts could accelerate insolvency to as soon as 2022.
Democrats will undoubtedly seek to stabilize Medicare through tax increases. The party already reduced Medicare payments to hospitals to levels that the program’s actuary has called unsustainable in Obamacare, and the Left believes government practically has a God-given right to individuals’ income.
But the prospect of a President who avoided paying $391,912 in Medicare taxes—more than twice as much as the average family retiring this year paid in Medicare taxes their entire working lives—turning around and raising Medicare taxes on others will not go over well with the American people. In short, the optics of politically hypocritical choices could narrow Biden’s policy choices significantly. (RELATED: Biden’s Climate Plan Will Lead To Higher Costs For Consumers And Households, Experts Say)
Define the Next Four Years?
Between the impact on his tax plan, Obamacare, and Medicare, Biden’s questionable tax maneuvers could come back to haunt him over the next four years. Despite the fact that the media continue to ignore this issue—asking Biden instead about his favorite ice cream flavor—sooner or later, the truth will win out.
After taking office on January 20, Biden will no doubt rely on the common presidential practice of blaming his predecessor for the problems the country faces. But when it comes to the obstacles he will face on taxes and entitlements, Joe Biden will have no one to blame but himself.
Mr. Jacobs is Founder and CEO of Juniper Research Group, and author of the book The Case Against Single Payer. He is on Twitter: @chrisjacobsHC.
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation.


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Massage Therapist Arrested For Alleged Molestation Of 14-Year-Old Girl

A massage therapist was arrested for allegedly fondling a 14-year-old girl while providing a massage , according to NBC Miami .
Police arrested Christian Mauricio Ramirez , 39 , Wednesday at his home and took him to the station for questioning due to “ lewd and lascivious molestation on a child 12-16 years old , ” according to an arrest report , NBC Miami reported .
The family had hired Ramirez to provide massages for them five days before he was arrested on December 10 , the outlet reported .
The arrest report said Ramirez had fondled the 14-year-old girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 reported .
Authorities said Ramirez told detectives he massaged the girl ’ s legs close to her private area and may have touched her vagina , Local 10 reported .
( RELATED : Women Come Forward In Droves To Accuse Massage Workers Of Sexual Assault ) The girls ’ mother verified her daughter ’ s age to the police , Local 10 reported .
The Miami-Dade County Judge Mindy Glazerordered Ramirez to stay away from the alleged victim and issued Ramirez a $ 7,500 bond on Thursday in court , Local 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to add that you can not perform any massages on any children , ” she said , according to Local 10 .
Records show that Ramirez has not received any complaints since he received his massage license in Florida about five years ago , according to Local 10 .
Investigators have asked that anyone who has experienced assault by Ramiez contact the Miami-Dade Police Department ’ s Special Victims Bureau at 305-715-3300 .

A massage therapist was arrested for allegedly fondling a 14-year-old girl while providing a massage, according to NBC Miami.
Police arrested Christian Mauricio Ramirez, 39, Wednesday at his home and took him to the station for questioning due to “lewd and lascivious molestation on a child 12-16 years old,” according to an arrest report, NBC Miami reported. The family had hired Ramirez to provide massages for them five days before he was arrested on December 10, the outlet reported.
The arrest report said Ramirez had fondled the 14-year-old girl’s breast and vagina, Local 10 reported. Authorities said Ramirez told detectives he massaged the girl’s legs close to her private area and may have touched her vagina, Local 10 reported. (RELATED: Women Come Forward In Droves To Accuse Massage Workers Of Sexual Assault)
The girls’ mother verified her daughter’s age to the police, Local 10 reported. The Miami-Dade County Judge Mindy Glazerordered Ramirez to stay away from the alleged victim and issued Ramirez a $7,500 bond on Thursday in court, Local 10 reported.
“I’m also going to add that you cannot perform any massages on any children,” she said, according to Local 10.
Records show that Ramirez has not received any complaints since he received his massage license in Florida about five years ago, according to Local 10. Investigators have asked that anyone who has experienced assault by Ramiez contact the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Victims Bureau at 305-715-3300.


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--‘Good Samaritan’ Turns Over 71 Pounds Of Cocaine He Found On The Beach

A good Samaritan who had been walking along Palm Beach in South Florida discovered cocaine that had been washed ashore @ @ @ @ @ authorities , Fox News reported .
The U.S. Border Patrol explained that the Samaritan had @ @ @ @ @ cocaine in 25 packages .
The packages were bundled up and had washed on to @ @ @ @ @ estimated to be worth nearly $ 1 million , Fox News reported .
Border Patrol @ @ @ @ @ and took the packages of cocaine into their possession .
Acting Chief Patrol Agent , @ @ @ @ @ situation in a Twitter post , “ Over the weekend , a Good Samaritan discovered @ @ @ @ @ up in Palm Beach , FL & notified local authorities .
# BorderPatrol Agents responded @ @ @ @ @ 25 packages of cocaine , valued at nearly 1 million dollars.
” ( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ Her Son And Trying To Sell Her Two Daughters To Pay Off Drug Debt )

A good Samaritan who had been walking along Palm Beach in South Florida discovered cocaine that had been washed ashore, and notified the local authorities, Fox News reported.
The U.S. Border Patrol explained that the Samaritan had stumbled upon 71 pounds of cocaine in 25 packages. The packages were bundled up and had washed on to the beach, and are estimated to be worth nearly $1 million, Fox News reported.
Good Samaritan finds $1M of cocaine on Florida beach https://t.co/6vYxMEH2ba — FoxNashville (@FOXNashville) December 17, 2020
Border Patrol agents responded to the situation and took the packages of cocaine into their possession.
Acting Chief Patrol Agent, Thomas G. Martin explained the situation in a Twitter post, “Over the weekend, a Good Samaritan discovered 71 pounds of cocaine washed up in Palm Beach, FL & notified local authorities. #BorderPatrol Agents responded & took custody of the 25 packages of cocaine, valued at nearly 1 million dollars.” (RELATED: Texas Mom Convicted For Selling Her Son And Trying To Sell Her Two Daughters To Pay Off Drug Debt)


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Joe Biden Defends His Son, Who Is Under Federal Investigation, As ‘The Smartest Man I Know’

President-elect Joe Biden says he is “ not concerned ” about a federal investigation into his son , Hunter , and accused his opponents of weaponizing the probe for political points .
Biden said that Hunter , who has been involved in a string of high-profile personal and business controversies in recent years , as “ the smartest man I know.
” Hunter Biden announced last Wednesday that he is under investigation by the U.S. attorney ’ s office in Delaware over his “ tax affairs.
” A source familiar with the investigation told the Daily Caller News Foundation that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden launched his presidential campaign .
The Associated Press reported that prosecutors subpoenaed Biden for his records with more than two dozen businesses , including companies in China and Ukraine .
( RELATED : Joe Biden Says He Is ‘ Confident ’ His Son Did Nothing Wrong ) Biden , who was interviewed by CBS ’ s Stephen Colbert , accused his political opponents of “ foul play ” by seizing on the investigation .
“ We have great confidence in our son .
I am not concerned about any accusations made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get to me , ” Biden said in the interview , which he conducted with his wife Jill Biden at his side .
“ I think it ’ s kind of foul play , ” said Biden , adding , “ look , it is what it is.
” “ He ’ s a grown man .
He is the smartest man I know .
I mean , in a pure intellectual capacity .
And as long as he ’ s good , we ’ re good.
” The younger Biden has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
He was kicked out of the Navy in October 2014 for using cocaine , had an affair with his late brother ’ s wife , and was sued for paternity by former stripper Lunden Roberts in 2019 .
Biden was forced to take a DNA test as part of the lawsuit , which confirmed that he fathered a child with Roberts .
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President-elect Joe Biden says he is “not concerned” about a federal investigation into his son, Hunter, and accused his opponents of weaponizing the probe for political points.
Biden said that Hunter, who has been involved in a string of high-profile personal and business controversies in recent years, as “the smartest man I know.”
Hunter Biden announced last Wednesday that he is under investigation by the U.S. attorney’s office in Delaware over his “tax affairs.”
A source familiar with the investigation told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the investigation began in 2018, before Joe Biden launched his presidential campaign.
The Associated Press reported that prosecutors subpoenaed Biden for his records with more than two dozen businesses, including companies in China and Ukraine. (RELATED: Joe Biden Says He Is ‘Confident’ His Son Did Nothing Wrong)
Biden, who was interviewed by CBS’s Stephen Colbert, accused his political opponents of “foul play” by seizing on the investigation.
“We have great confidence in our son. I am not concerned about any accusations made against him. It’s used to get to me,” Biden said in the interview, which he conducted with his wife Jill Biden at his side.
“I think it’s kind of foul play,” said Biden, adding, “look, it is what it is.”
“He’s a grown man. He is the smartest man I know. I mean, in a pure intellectual capacity. And as long as he’s good, we’re good.”
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The younger Biden has been involved in numerous controversies in recent years.
He was kicked out of the Navy in October 2014 for using cocaine, had an affair with his late brother’s wife, and was sued for paternity by former stripper Lunden Roberts in 2019. Biden was forced to take a DNA test as part of the lawsuit, which confirmed that he fathered a child with Roberts.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Report: US Student Sentenced To Four Months In Jail For Violating Quarantine In Cayman Islands

A Georgia medical student and her boyfriend were sentenced by a Cayman Island judge to four months in jail for violating quarantine laws .
Grand Court Justice Roger Chapple handed down the sentence to 18-year-old Skylar Mack and Vanjae Ramgeet , a Cayman Island-based competitive jet skier , after overturning a previous ruling , which required 40 hours of community service and a $ 2,600 fine for each person , FOX News reported .
“ This was as flagrant a breach as could be imagined , ” Chapple said , according to the Cayman Compass .
“ It was borne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was entirely deliberate and planned , as evidenced by her desire to switch her wristband the day before to a looser one that she was then able to remove , ” Chapple continued .
Mack allegedly broke Cayman Island quarantine requirements in November two days after she arrived , according to FOX News .
Mack allegedly asked officials to loosen a wrist monitor she was given , then slipped out of it to attend her boyfriend ’ s competition .
She allegedly exposed four families , FOX News reported .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8,500 Fine After Breaking COVID Quarantine ) Mack will be deported after she serves her sentence and officials have asked to bar her from returning to Cayman Islands until the border reopens , FOX News reported .

A Georgia medical student and her boyfriend were sentenced by a Cayman Island judge to four months in jail for violating quarantine laws.
Grand Court Justice Roger Chapple handed down the sentence to 18-year-old Skylar Mack and Vanjae Ramgeet, a Cayman Island-based competitive jet skier, after overturning a previous ruling, which required 40 hours of community service and a $2,600 fine for each person, FOX News reported.
“This was as flagrant a breach as could be imagined,” Chapple said, according to the Cayman Compass. “It was borne of selfishness and arrogance.”
“This was entirely deliberate and planned, as evidenced by her desire to switch her wristband the day before to a looser one that she was then able to remove,” Chapple continued.
This is tough. While Americans think mask mandates deprive them of their liberty… “A teenage student from Loganville was sentenced this week to four months in a…prison after pleading guilty to violating a strict COVID quarantine mandate…” https://t.co/adbQd2KVGb — Jen Jordan (@senatorjen) December 17, 2020
Mack allegedly broke Cayman Island quarantine requirements in November two days after she arrived, according to FOX News. Mack allegedly asked officials to loosen a wrist monitor she was given, then slipped out of it to attend her boyfriend’s competition. She allegedly exposed four families, FOX News reported. (RELATED: British Student Agrees To Pay Around $8,500 Fine After Breaking COVID Quarantine)
Mack will be deported after she serves her sentence and officials have asked to bar her from returning to Cayman Islands until the border reopens, FOX News reported.


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Eight Nuns Die From Coronavirus In One Week At Wisconsin Catholic Convent

Eight nuns passed away from COVID-19 complications in one week at a Catholic convent in the suburbs of Milwaukee , Wisconsin .
The deaths occurred within the congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province located in Elm Grove , according to a report by the Seattle Times .
Four of the eight deaths reportedly occurred on the same day .
“ All CDC guidelines are being followed regarding the care of sisters affected by COVID-19 and to avoid spread of the virus , including wearing masks , social distancing and handwashing , ” said the School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Seattle Times .
“ Our thoughts and prayers are with the sisters , their caregivers and families .
We invite you to join us in prayer for all those affected by the pandemic.
” The eight nuns reportedly passed away between December 9th and December 14th .
Several of them were in their late 80s or early 90s , according to the Seattle Times .
( RELATED : DC Quotes Pope Francis To Justify Worship Restrictions In Federal Court Fight With Catholic Churches ) Convents have often faced challenges similar to those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities have faced during the coronavirus pandemic , because residents are often elderly and live close to one another .
Thirteen nuns died from coronavirus complications at a Michigan convent this summer , twelve of them within a single month .
At least six nuns also passed away at the Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield , Wisconsin , according to the Seattle Times .
Earlier this year , the Catholic Church lobbied to become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) , a coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses and nonprofit organizations in order to keep employees on payroll .

Eight nuns passed away from COVID-19 complications in one week at a Catholic convent in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The deaths occurred within the congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province located in Elm Grove, according to a report by the Seattle Times. Four of the eight deaths reportedly occurred on the same day.
“All CDC guidelines are being followed regarding the care of sisters affected by COVID-19 and to avoid spread of the virus, including wearing masks, social distancing and handwashing,” said the School Sisters of Notre Dame, according to the Seattle Times.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the sisters, their caregivers and families. We invite you to join us in prayer for all those affected by the pandemic.”
.@GovEvers says the state mourns the loss of 8 sisters from Notre Dame of Elm Grove who have died of COVID-19 this month.https://t.co/U9eTtRBuOv — Mary Spicuzza (@MSpicuzzaMJS) December 17, 2020
The eight nuns reportedly passed away between December 9th and December 14th. Several of them were in their late 80s or early 90s, according to the Seattle Times. (RELATED: DC Quotes Pope Francis To Justify Worship Restrictions In Federal Court Fight With Catholic Churches)
Convents have often faced challenges similar to those that nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have faced during the coronavirus pandemic, because residents are often elderly and live close to one another. Thirteen nuns died from coronavirus complications at a Michigan convent this summer, twelve of them within a single month. At least six nuns also passed away at the Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield, Wisconsin, according to the Seattle Times.
Earlier this year, the Catholic Church lobbied to become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a coronavirus response program that gave loans to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in order to keep employees on payroll.


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims To Show Nancy Pelosi Violating COVID-19 Safety Guidelines For Social

FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims To Show Nancy Pelosi Violating COVID-19 Safety Guidelines For Social Gatherings

An image shared on Facebook claims to show House Speaker Nancy Pelosi violating coronavirus safety guidelines by attending a party and not wearing a mask .
The image was taken in January 2020 , over a week before the U.S. confirmed its first COVID-19 case .
Under phase two coronavirus restrictions put in place by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser , indoor gatherings are currently limited to 10 people , and restaurants are limited to operating at 25 percent capacity indoors .
Masks must be worn inside public establishments except while eating or drinking , according to the guidelines .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi gathered around several people .
No one appears to be wearing a mask or practicing social distancing .
The photo ’ s caption reads , “ Ladies and Gentlemen here ’ s your speaker of the house enjoying a party after she tells you you can ’ t have social gatherings.
” Through a reverse image search , however , Check Your Fact found that the image is actually from the Jan. 7 opening of Maialino Mare , a restaurant in D.C .
The image was taken by Washingtonian Magazine food editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account that same day .
“ Nancy Pelosi at Danny Meyer ’ s Maialino Mare opening in Navy Yard , ” Spiegel tweeted along with the photo .
( RELATED : Was Nancy Pelosi Pictured With The Manson Family In 1969 ? )
Pelosi was not in violation of any COVID-19 restrictions in D.C. in the image .
D.C. reported its first positive COVID-19 case on March 7 , two months after the photo of Pelosi was taken , ABC 7 reported .
Bowser then declared a public health emergency on March 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on March 30 , according to DCist .
The novel coronavirus first emerged in China late last year , according to the New York Times .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn ’ t confirm the first COVID-19 case in the U.S. until Jan. 21 , over a week after Pelosi attended the restaurant opening .
Pelosi ’ s office previously addressed claims that she violated COVID-19 safety guidelines in San Francisco in September while receiving a haircut indoors , CNN reported .

An image shared on Facebook claims to show House Speaker Nancy Pelosi violating coronavirus safety guidelines by attending a party and not wearing a mask.
Verdict: False
The image was taken in January 2020, over a week before the U.S. confirmed its first COVID-19 case.
Fact Check:
Under phase two coronavirus restrictions put in place by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, indoor gatherings are currently limited to 10 people, and restaurants are limited to operating at 25 percent capacity indoors. Masks must be worn inside public establishments except while eating or drinking, according to the guidelines.
A post on Facebook shares an image of Pelosi gathered around several people. No one appears to be wearing a mask or practicing social distancing. The photo’s caption reads, “Ladies and Gentlemen here’s your speaker of the house enjoying a party after she tells you you can’t have social gatherings.”
Through a reverse image search, however, Check Your Fact found that the image is actually from the Jan. 7 opening of Maialino Mare, a restaurant in D.C. The image was taken by Washingtonian Magazine food editor Anna Spiegel and posted on her Twitter account that same day.
Nancy Pelosi at Danny Meyer’s Maialino Mare opening in Navy Yard. pic.twitter.com/OMkVtxeEEk — Anna Spiegel (@AnnaSpiegs) January 8, 2020
“Nancy Pelosi at Danny Meyer’s Maialino Mare opening in Navy Yard,” Spiegel tweeted along with the photo. (RELATED: Was Nancy Pelosi Pictured With The Manson Family In 1969?)
Pelosi was not in violation of any COVID-19 restrictions in D.C. in the image. D.C. reported its first positive COVID-19 case on March 7, two months after the photo of Pelosi was taken, ABC 7 reported. Bowser then declared a public health emergency on March 11 and issued a stay at home order on March 30, according to DCist.
The novel coronavirus first emerged in China late last year, according to the New York Times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn’t confirm the first COVID-19 case in the U.S. until Jan. 21, over a week after Pelosi attended the restaurant opening.
Pelosi’s office previously addressed claims that she violated COVID-19 safety guidelines in San Francisco in September while receiving a haircut indoors, CNN reported.


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Here’s The Latest Intel On The Georgia Senate Races

Georgia flipped blue for the first time since the 1992 presidential race , making the senate runoff races critical for Republicans who want to maintain control of the Senate and retain significant power in the political arena .
Incumbent Republican Sens .
Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue and Democratic challengers Rev .
Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are set to face off on Jan. 5 .
Typically a Republican state , the stakes are significantly higher following the contested election results in the state and President Donald Trump ’ s insistence that the election was rigged , including in Georgia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aligning themselves with the idea that the election was rigged , there has been concern that Republicans might refuse to vote in the race in an act of defiance .
However , Trump ’ s loss might serve as a rallying cry for Georgia Republicans to get out and vote .
Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have urged supporters to get out and vote , using ads and warning voters that if they sit this one out , there is too much at stake .
While speaking at a rally in Georgia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans had to vote to avoid “ one-party ” control .
“ If the other side manages to steal both [ Senate ] elections , we will have total one-party socialist control , and everything you care about – your whole philosophy– will be gone , ” Trump said , followed by chants of “ stop the steal.
” Pence also made a stop in Georgia Thursday afternoon , telling voters that while they may be upset over the presidential election outcome , it is not a reason to sit out the upcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denies Georgia GOP Lawsuit That Sought To Eliminate Voting Drop Boxes In Runoff ) “ Now I know we ’ ve all got doubts about the last election , ” Pence said .
“ That is why we ’ re going to keep right on fighting .
But I got to tell you , and I hear some people saying down here in Georgia , you ’ re frustrated about the last election , just don ’ t vote.
” “ My fellow Americans , I can say from my heart , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t vote for him , they win .
If you don ’ t vote , there could be nothing to stop Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi from advancing their radical left agenda , cutting the military , raising taxes , trampling on our values.
” And despite concerns that Republican voters are dissuaded to vote in the upcoming race out of spite of the presidential results , it appears Republican enthusiasm is in full swing .
“ Everyone that I ’ m around , we ’ re ready to vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while awaiting a GOP rally for the candidates , according to the Associated Press ( AP ) .
Tim Phillips , president of Americans for Prosperity , a conservative group which canvasses GOP-leaning voters , said people don ’ t seem to be counting this race out , according to the report .
“ There are people who are discouraged about ( Trump ) losing Georgia or being behind .
But I haven ’ t talked to people who ’ ve said , ‘ Oh , the heck with this , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile some fear that there will be low voter turnout among Democrats .
“ This election is not a continuation of what happened in November , ” Cobb County Democratic Party chairwoman Jacquelyn Bettadapur said Monday , according to CBS .
“ It ’ s a complete reset .
It ’ ll have a different character .
It ’ ll have lower turnout , most likely.
” “ We always see lower turnouts in runoff elections and in special elections , ” she added , according to the report .
“ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat who voted in November .
That ’ s our target audience , expecting that we will have closer to 50 % turnout than the 70 % turnout we had overall in November.
” A recent poll from Emerson College shows both Republican candidates narrowly leading their Democratic competitors by three percentage points .
However , Ossoff and Warnock appear to lead in urban and suburban areas .
“ The data revealed there is little crossover support , which suggests one party should win both seats , ” Spencer Kimball , Director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to the candidates themselves , negative news about Warnock ’ s past has flooded the election .
Warnock once vowed to “ dismantle the value system ” of the American “ empire.
” He also preached in 2016 that Christianity was a “ socialist church , ” a phrase which could turn voters who are wary of socialism away .
In 2013 he said Farrakhan ’ s ‘ Nation of Islam ’ was ‘ important ’ to ‘ black theology.
’ The Nation of Islam is labeled a hate group by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also reports that Warnock ’ s summer camp was nearly shut down after Maryland health officials found unreported child abuse allegations , according to the Washington Free Beacon .

Georgia flipped blue for the first time since the 1992 presidential race, making the senate runoff races critical for Republicans who want to maintain control of the Senate and retain significant power in the political arena.
Here’s what’s going on.
Incumbent Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue and Democratic challengers Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are set to face off on Jan. 5. Typically a Republican state, the stakes are significantly higher following the contested election results in the state and President Donald Trump’s insistence that the election was rigged, including in Georgia.
President Trump in Georgia: “You know we won Georgia, just so you understand.” pic.twitter.com/4U13zSHdrm — VINnews (@VINNews) December 6, 2020
With some of his voting base aligning themselves with the idea that the election was rigged, there has been concern that Republicans might refuse to vote in the race in an act of defiance.
However, Trump’s loss might serve as a rallying cry for Georgia Republicans to get out and vote.
Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have urged supporters to get out and vote, using ads and warning voters that if they sit this one out, there is too much at stake.
PLAYING NOW AT THE TRUMP RALLY IN GEORGIA! pic.twitter.com/NbEweAEfBs — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) December 6, 2020
While speaking at a rally in Georgia in early December, Trump warned that Republicans had to vote to avoid “one-party” control.
“If the other side manages to steal both [Senate] elections, we will have total one-party socialist control, and everything you care about – your whole philosophy– will be gone,” Trump said, followed by chants of “stop the steal.”
Pence also made a stop in Georgia Thursday afternoon, telling voters that while they may be upset over the presidential election outcome, it is not a reason to sit out the upcoming runoff race. (RELATED: Judge Denies Georgia GOP Lawsuit That Sought To Eliminate Voting Drop Boxes In Runoff)
“Now I know we’ve all got doubts about the last election,” Pence said. “That is why we’re going to keep right on fighting. But I got to tell you, and I hear some people saying down here in Georgia, you’re frustrated about the last election, just don’t vote.”
“My fellow Americans, I can say from my heart, you’ve got to remember, if you don’t vote for him, they win. If you don’t vote, there could be nothing to stop Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi from advancing their radical left agenda, cutting the military, raising taxes, trampling on our values.”
And despite concerns that Republican voters are dissuaded to vote in the upcoming race out of spite of the presidential results, it appears Republican enthusiasm is in full swing.
“Everyone that I’m around, we’re ready to vote now,” a 57-year-old businesswoman said while awaiting a GOP rally for the candidates, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity, a conservative group which canvasses GOP-leaning voters, said people don’t seem to be counting this race out, according to the report.
“There are people who are discouraged about (Trump) losing Georgia or being behind. But I haven’t talked to people who’ve said, ‘Oh, the heck with this, it’s all rigged anyway.'”
Meanwhile some fear that there will be low voter turnout among Democrats.
“This election is not a continuation of what happened in November,” Cobb County Democratic Party chairwoman Jacquelyn Bettadapur said Monday, according to CBS. “It’s a complete reset. It’ll have a different character. It’ll have lower turnout, most likely.”
“We always see lower turnouts in runoff elections and in special elections,” she added, according to the report. “We are primarily interested in just turning out any Democrat who voted in November. That’s our target audience, expecting that we will have closer to 50% turnout than the 70% turnout we had overall in November.”
A recent poll from Emerson College shows both Republican candidates narrowly leading their Democratic competitors by three percentage points. However, Ossoff and Warnock appear to lead in urban and suburban areas.
“The data revealed there is little crossover support, which suggests one party should win both seats,” Spencer Kimball, Director of Emerson College Polling said.
When it comes to the candidates themselves, negative news about Warnock’s past has flooded the election.
Warnock once vowed to “dismantle the value system” of the American “empire.”
???? Here’s Raphael Warnock urging his church to join him in “dismantling the value system of the American empire” in a 2017 speech: pic.twitter.com/tlv2U7biAm — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) December 16, 2020
He also preached in 2016 that Christianity was a “socialist church,” a phrase which could turn voters who are wary of socialism away. In 2013 he said Farrakhan’s ‘Nation of Islam’ was ‘important’ to ‘black theology.’ The Nation of Islam is labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
There were also reports that Warnock’s summer camp was nearly shut down after Maryland health officials found unreported child abuse allegations, according to the Washington Free Beacon.


thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Councilwoman Who Wanted Fewer Cars In DC Had Hers Stolen

Washington , D.C. Councilmember Mary M. Cheh reported her car stolen Thursday , according to a police report .
A suspect allegedly jumped into the unlocked car on 4434 Connecticut Avenue NW in the Second District while it was running , according to the police report provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Authorities are still investigating the matter .
“ Earlier today , I stopped by my neighborhood bakery for what I thought would just be a moment , and my car was stolen .
No one was harmed and and MPD is in search of my vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chairwoman of D.C. ’ s Committee on Transportation and the Environment , where she has worked on rideshare policy and commissioned a study on congestion pricing to reduce traffic issues and greenhouse gas emissions in D.C. , according to her website .
In a previous interview at a celebration of ‘ D.C .
Car-Free Day ’ , Cheh said she frequently rides a bike to work and would like the city to become easier for cyclists to navigate , The Washington Post reported .
( RELATED : Assisted Suicide Will Likely Become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d like to thank the very kind gentleman who found my phone ( apparently it was tossed from the car ) and waited outside for over an hour in order for it to be recovered by MPD , ” Cheh tweeted .
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Washington, D.C. Councilmember Mary M. Cheh reported her car stolen Thursday, according to a police report.
A suspect allegedly jumped into the unlocked car on 4434 Connecticut Avenue NW in the Second District while it was running, according to the police report provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Authorities are still investigating the matter.
“Earlier today, I stopped by my neighborhood bakery for what I thought would just be a moment, and my car was stolen. No one was harmed and and MPD is in search of my vehicle,” Cheh tweeted.
Earlier today, I stopped by my neighborhood bakery for what I thought would just be a moment, and my car was stolen. No one was harmed and and MPD is in search of my vehicle. — Mary M. Cheh (@marycheh) December 17, 2020
Cheh is the chairwoman of D.C.’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment, where she has worked on rideshare policy and commissioned a study on congestion pricing to reduce traffic issues and greenhouse gas emissions in D.C., according to her website.
It’s very intriguing! Last budget cycle I funded a congestion pricing study to determine the potential effects and pricing strategies/options available for congestion pricing for intra-District travel and travel into the District (via our bridges). https://t.co/nE7smIENeG — Mary M. Cheh (@marycheh) February 28, 2020
In a previous interview at a celebration of ‘D.C. Car-Free Day’, Cheh said she frequently rides a bike to work and would like the city to become easier for cyclists to navigate, The Washington Post reported. (RELATED: Assisted Suicide Will Likely Become Legal In DC)
“I’d like to thank the very kind gentleman who found my phone (apparently it was tossed from the car) and waited outside for over an hour in order for it to be recovered by MPD,” Cheh tweeted.
Cheh’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-18--Tennessee Is The Only State Hoarding Up Reserves Of Vaccine Doses

As states across the country hurry to vaccinate their frontline workers against COVID-19 , Tennessee is the only state prioritizing the development of its independent vaccine stockpile .
Tennessee ’ s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan is to withhold a portion of the “ coveted ” vaccines “ in case of spoilage of vaccine shipped to facilities , ” according to Associated Press .
( RELATED : Operation Warp Speed Official Says 20 Million Moderna Vaccines Will Be Distributed By End Of December ) The state did not distribute its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that came Monday ; thus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second shipment that arrived Wednesday , Associated Press reported .
“ I don ’ t know all of the reasons that went in to the decision for holding that 975 back , but if any of it was to create a rainy-day stockpile , let me just tell you , there is a hurricane blowing , ” Dr. Jason Martin , a critical care physician , said , speaking of the 975 withheld doses from the state ’ s initial shipment , according to WKRN .
“ We need the vaccine to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible because time is essentially lives for our frontline providers , ” he added .
Those 975 vaccines form a fraction of the quantity Tennessee will distribute to the public .
However , Tennessee ’ s plan calls for stockpiling 5,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine , 5 % of the state ’ s first shipment from the manufacturer , expected to come next week , Associated Press reported .
Despite a federal stockpile ’ s existence , Tennessee officials insist upon keeping their own , Associated Press reported .
“ If a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s spoiled or broken , we can immediately deploy that ( emergency reserve ) to them , ” Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey said , according to Associated Press .
Critics , however , point to the state ’ s “ record case numbers , climbing death rates and overwhelmed hospitals ” to dissuade the state from prioritizing stockpiling , Associated Press reported .

As states across the country hurry to vaccinate their frontline workers against COVID-19, Tennessee is the only state prioritizing the development of its independent vaccine stockpile.
Tennessee’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan is to withhold a portion of the “coveted” vaccines “in case of spoilage of vaccine shipped to facilities,” according to Associated Press. (RELATED: Operation Warp Speed Official Says 20 Million Moderna Vaccines Will Be Distributed By End Of December)
The state did not distribute its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that came Monday; thus, health care workers had to await the second shipment that arrived Wednesday, Associated Press reported.
Some medical professionals questioned Tennessee’s decision.
“I don’t know all of the reasons that went in to the decision for holding that 975 back, but if any of it was to create a rainy-day stockpile, let me just tell you, there is a hurricane blowing,” Dr. Jason Martin, a critical care physician, said, speaking of the 975 withheld doses from the state’s initial shipment, according to WKRN. “We need the vaccine to be administered and distributed as quickly as possible because time is essentially lives for our frontline providers,” he added.
I’d take the vaccine in my eyeball at this point. And I’m currently at work, no beds at our hospital. When trying to transfer, was just offered a bed in the neighboring state. It’s pouring for sure. @GovBillLee – please help us help our state. #MaskUp @ProtectMycare https://t.co/zMjQAOpyIQ — James Parnell (@ParnellJames) December 15, 2020
Those 975 vaccines form a fraction of the quantity Tennessee will distribute to the public. However, Tennessee’s plan calls for stockpiling 5,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine, 5% of the state’s first shipment from the manufacturer, expected to come next week, Associated Press reported.
Despite a federal stockpile’s existence, Tennessee officials insist upon keeping their own, Associated Press reported.
“If a hospital receives a case of the vaccine and it’s spoiled or broken, we can immediately deploy that (emergency reserve) to them,” Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey said, according to Associated Press.
Critics, however, point to the state’s “record case numbers, climbing death rates and overwhelmed hospitals” to dissuade the state from prioritizing stockpiling, Associated Press reported.


thedailycaller--2020-12-17--Mayor Vetoes City Council Removal Of Columbus Statue, Blames ‘Cancel Culture’

The mayor of New Britain , Connecticut , vetoed Thursday the town ’ s common council decision to remove a Christopher Columbus statue , reported the Hartford Courant .
Council Republicans sided with Democrats in a 10-4 vote to remove the statue .
Mayor Erin Stewart condemned what she called “ cancel culture , ” stating that taking down the monument would set a bad precedent , according to the Courant .
“ Where does it end ?
” Stewart wrote .
“ Are we going to examine the battlefield tactics of generals Kosciuszko or Pulaski to ensure they adhered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” ( RELATED : New York Will Remove Statue Of Teddy Roosevelt On Horseback From Museum Of Natural History Entrance ) Columbus statues were erected across several states by Italian-American organizations to provide a way for Italian immigrants to be accepted in American society , according to NPR .
Columbus statues were removed from Wooster Park in New Haven in June as well as from a park near the state Capitol in Hartford .
Columbus statues in Middleton and New London were also removed .
according to U.S. News .
A statue in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reward offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the damage , the Courant reported .
Columbus statues have been removed in other cities across the country , including Richmond , Boston , Chicago , and Miami and Philadelphia .
Stewart signaled that she might reconsider her veto if the council would provide answers as to how they plan to pay to remove it and an explanation of what they plan to replace the statue with .

The mayor of New Britain, Connecticut, vetoed Thursday the town’s common council decision to remove a Christopher Columbus statue, reported the Hartford Courant.
Council Republicans sided with Democrats in a 10-4 vote to remove the statue. Mayor Erin Stewart condemned what she called “cancel culture,” stating that taking down the monument would set a bad precedent, according to the Courant.
“Where does it end?” Stewart wrote. “Are we going to examine the battlefield tactics of generals Kosciuszko or Pulaski to ensure they adhered to the social mores of today?” (RELATED: New York Will Remove Statue Of Teddy Roosevelt On Horseback From Museum Of Natural History Entrance)
Columbus statues were erected across several states by Italian-American organizations to provide a way for Italian immigrants to be accepted in American society, according to NPR.
Columbus statues were removed from Wooster Park in New Haven in June as well as from a park near the state Capitol in Hartford. Columbus statues in Middleton and New London were also removed. according to U.S. News.
A statue in Waterbury was beheaded and a $5,000 reward offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the damage, the Courant reported.
Columbus statues have been removed in other cities across the country, including Richmond, Boston, Chicago, and Miami and Philadelphia.
Stewart signaled that she might reconsider her veto if the council would provide answers as to how they plan to pay to remove it and an explanation of what they plan to replace the statue with.