thedailycaller--2020-12-27--Unemployment Benefits Lapse For Millions Of Americans As Trump Holds Out On Stimulus Bill

Federal unemployment benefits expired Saturday night for millions of Americans after President Donald Trump refused to sign the coronavirus relief bill into law .
Trump objected to the bill last week after it passed through Congress with bipartisan majorities .
The president demanded that it include $ 2,000 direct cash payments instead of the $ 600 payments that it provides .
The lapse in benefits could force 12 million Americans into a financial crisis , according to an estimate from The Century Foundation .
Trump ’ s refusal to sign the bill has left its status in limbo .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,000 payments , congressional Republican leaders blocked their attempt to pass it Thursday .
Additionally , since Trump has not actually vetoed the bill , Congress is unable to vote to override it .
Trump reaffirmed his opposition to any bill omitting $ 2,000 payments just hours before the benefits expired , tweeting “ $ 2,000 + $ 2,000 plus other family members.
” “ Remember , it was China ’ s fault !
” he added .
Trump has also criticized the government funding bill attached to the relief package , railing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allocated for foreign nations and American museums .
Despite his objections , however , many of the allocations match his administration ’ s proposed budget from earlier this year .
( RELATED : Congress Finally Agreed On A Massive Stimulus Package .
Here ’ s What ’ s In It ) The U.S. also faces a government shutdown if Trump fails to sign the bill before Tuesday , when funding runs out .
Many politicians on both sides of the aisle have urged Trump to sign the bill , warning that millions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does not .
“ Millions of families don ’ t know if they ’ ll be able to make ends meet because of President Donald Trump ’ s refusal to sign an economic relief bill approved by Congress with an overwhelming and bipartisan majority , ” President-elect Joe Biden said Saturday , adding that his inaction could have “ devastating consequences ” for the U.S. economy .
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Federal unemployment benefits expired Saturday night for millions of Americans after President Donald Trump refused to sign the coronavirus relief bill into law.
Trump objected to the bill last week after it passed through Congress with bipartisan majorities. The president demanded that it include $2,000 direct cash payments instead of the $600 payments that it provides. The lapse in benefits could force 12 million Americans into a financial crisis, according to an estimate from The Century Foundation.
Trump’s refusal to sign the bill has left its status in limbo. While Democrats have supported his call for $2,000 payments, congressional Republican leaders blocked their attempt to pass it Thursday.
Additionally, since Trump has not actually vetoed the bill, Congress is unable to vote to override it.
Trump reaffirmed his opposition to any bill omitting $2,000 payments just hours before the benefits expired, tweeting “$2,000 + $2,000 plus other family members.”
“Remember, it was China’s fault!” he added.
Trump has also criticized the government funding bill attached to the relief package, railing against the tens of millions of dollars allocated for foreign nations and American museums. Despite his objections, however, many of the allocations match his administration’s proposed budget from earlier this year. (RELATED: Congress Finally Agreed On A Massive Stimulus Package. Here’s What’s In It)
The U.S. also faces a government shutdown if Trump fails to sign the bill before Tuesday, when funding runs out.
Many politicians on both sides of the aisle have urged Trump to sign the bill, warning that millions of Americans could face irreparable financial hardship if he does not.
“Millions of families don’t know if they’ll be able to make ends meet because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign an economic relief bill approved by Congress with an overwhelming and bipartisan majority,” President-elect Joe Biden said Saturday, adding that his inaction could have “devastating consequences” for the U.S. economy.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-27--Bernie Sanders Dodges Jon Karl’s Question On Whether It Was ‘A Mistake’ To Turn Down Original Stimul

Bernie Sanders Dodges Jon Karl’s Question On Whether It Was ‘A Mistake’ To Turn Down Original Stimulus Proposal

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders dodged a question from ABC ’ s Jon Karl on Sunday morning ’ s “ This Week ” about whether it was “ a mistake ” for Democrats to turn down Republicans ’ initial $ 1.8 trillion coronavirus stimulus offer .
After months of stalled negotiations that included Democrats turning down the $ 1.8 trillion offer from Republicans , both parties agreed on Dec. 21 to a package of around $ 900 billion .
“ This is a $ 900 billion bill , ” Karl told Sanders .
“ The administration before the election had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats wouldn ’ t move on it .
Was that a mistake in hindsight ?
Should Democrats have taken them up on the offer of a $ 1.8 trillion relief bill ?
” Instead of answering Karl ’ s question directly , Sanders stated that the current bill “ is simply not enough.
” “ We should have been talking about at least double that , maybe even more , ” he said before suggesting that the bill should have been more like the $ 2.2 trillion stimulus bill passed in March .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden would be “ following up on what we ’ re doing here ” if “ we can get through this Trump administration in the next few weeks without doing terrible harm to the American people.
” ( RELATED : Trey Gowdy Blasts Pelosi For COVID-19 Relief Comment : ‘ What She Just Said Makes Me Madder Than Hell ’ ) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin have both admitted that Democrats previous intransigence and current willingness to compromise at least in part had to do with the @ @ @

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders dodged a question from ABC’s Jon Karl on Sunday morning’s “This Week” about whether it was “a mistake” for Democrats to turn down Republicans’ initial $1.8 trillion coronavirus stimulus offer.
After months of stalled negotiations that included Democrats turning down the $1.8 trillion offer from Republicans, both parties agreed on Dec. 21 to a package of around $900 billion.
“This is a $900 billion bill,” Karl told Sanders. “The administration before the election had proposed a $1.8 trillion bill and Democrats wouldn’t move on it. Was that a mistake in hindsight? Should Democrats have taken them up on the offer of a $1.8 trillion relief bill?”
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Instead of answering Karl’s question directly, Sanders stated that the current bill “is simply not enough.”
“We should have been talking about at least double that, maybe even more,” he said before suggesting that the bill should have been more like the $2.2 trillion stimulus bill passed in March.
Sanders went on to predict that President-elect Joe Biden would be “following up on what we’re doing here” if “we can get through this Trump administration in the next few weeks without doing terrible harm to the American people.” (RELATED: Trey Gowdy Blasts Pelosi For COVID-19 Relief Comment: ‘What She Just Said Makes Me Madder Than Hell’)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin have both admitted that Democrats previous intransigence and current willingness to compromise at least in part had to do with the then-upcoming election.


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--Save An Extra 20% Off This Wood Fire Pizza Oven

You ’ re a pizza lover through and through .
Your tradition of ordering pizza every Friday night is still going strong .
But have you ever thought about making your own pizza ?
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You’re a pizza lover through and through. Your tradition of ordering pizza every Friday night is still going strong. But have you ever thought about making your own pizza? No, not heating up a frozen pizza, but delicious homemade wood fire pizza? It may sound intimidating but once you get the hang of it, you’ll never want to eat frozen pizza ever again. This Fremont Wood Fire Pizza Oven will cook your pizza into perfection. There’s just something about pizza cooked in a wood fire oven that you can’t beat. You can get this oven on sale for an additional 20% off at $223 when you use promo code HOLIDAY20.
What exactly makes this wood pellet oven so impressive? It’s constructed from food-grade stainless steel that’s easy to clean. Plus, it’s portable and tops out at 31lbs, so you can take it with you on trips and serve up yummy, crispy pizza no matter where you go. The oven is fueled by fire, takes approximately 15 minutes to heat up to 900° F, and only 3-4 minutes to cook the pizza. Aside from pizza, you can also make steaks, fish, lamb chops, burgers, and much more with it.
Cooking pizza over a wood fire as opposed to cooking it in a gas oven has a number of advantages. You’ll get a nice, crispy crust and the inside will be deliciously soft. Pizza made on a wood fire tastes better and it helps retain specific nutrients that food can lose cooking in another way. Especially if you add tasty veggie toppings. The same goes for when you cook other types of meals with a wood fire oven, like meat, fish, and more.
If you grab this deal, you’ll be able to treat the family to an incredible pizza pie whenever you want. Boost your culinary skills with this amazing outdoor pizza oven! It’s on sale for a limited time only ($368 MSRP) and you’ll get an additional 20% off with HOLIDAY20.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-28--The NCAA Files A Trademark For MASK MADNESS

The NCAA wants to trademark MASK MADNESS .
According to Josh Gerben , the governing body in college sports has filed to trademark the term in order to sell MASK MADNESS masks during the coronavirus pandemic and for a “ public awareness campaign to promote the benefits of wearing a mask.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Is anyone surprised by this move ?
Is anyone surprised at all ?
If there ’ s one thing the NCAA loves , it ’ s making money .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ move this is , Jay Bilas predicted this happening back in August .
Also , who the hell is going to wear a mask that says MASK MADNESS across it ?
That sounds incredibly stupid and a hardo move if I ’ ve ever heard of one .
I have several Lions and Badgers facemasks , but that ’ s different .
That ’ s in support of a specific team .
It ’ s not in support of MASK MADNESS .
We ’ ll see how many of these masks end up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ betting it won ’ t be many at all !

The NCAA wants to trademark MASK MADNESS.
According to Josh Gerben, the governing body in college sports has filed to trademark the term in order to sell MASK MADNESS masks during the coronavirus pandemic and for a “public awareness campaign to promote the benefits of wearing a mask.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The NCAA has filed a trademark for MASK MADNESS. The filing, made on December 23, indicates the NCAA will: 1. Sell “MASK MADNESS” branded face masks. 2. Start a “MASK MADNESS” public awareness campaign to promote the benefits of wearing a mask.#NCAA #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/ODTBZykMfk — Josh Gerben (@JoshGerben) December 28, 2020
Is anyone surprised by this move? Is anyone surprised at all? If there’s one thing the NCAA loves, it’s making money.
To tell you how predictable of a move this is, Jay Bilas predicted this happening back in August.
This is so NCAA. Trademarks on “March Madness,” “Final Four,” and now, “Battle in the Bubble.” What’s next, “Mask Madness?” This is the most NCAA thing, ever. https://t.co/mTt2osUYtb — Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) August 31, 2020
Also, who the hell is going to wear a mask that says MASK MADNESS across it? That sounds incredibly stupid and a hardo move if I’ve ever heard of one.
I have several Lions and Badgers facemasks, but that’s different. That’s in support of a specific team. It’s not in support of MASK MADNESS.
We’ll see how many of these masks end up being sold, but I’m betting it won’t be many at all!


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--Save An Additional 20% Off This Round Blower Hair Drying Brush

It ’ s been a while since you went to the hair salon and you really miss getting a sleek blowout from your stylist .
If you have long or thick hair , you know that blow drying it every day can be painful .
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It’s been a while since you went to the hair salon and you really miss getting a sleek blowout from your stylist. If you have long or thick hair, you know that blow drying it every day can be painful. With the Adagio Blower Brush, you can get a salon-style blowout at home and shorten your drying time. Originally priced at $249, you can get this drying brush for an extra 20% for $39.99 when you use the promo code HOLIDAY20 at check-out.
This drying brush has a two-speed function and air-dry setting designed to straighten your hair while drying it for an overall smooth and glossy appearance. It also uses Tourmaline technology that produces negative ions to retain hair moisture while adding a boost of volume, so you don’t need to stress about additional hair damage. With its lightweight design, your arm or wrist won’t cramp up. Plus, its six-foot-long, 360° swivel cord allows you to move the brush about with ease.
The average human has approximately 100,000 hair follicles on their head. The average American woman spends approximately six full day’s worth managing her hair in her lifetime. It may not seem like a lot, but it is when you really think about it. Especially if you have other important things to do in the day. With the Adagio brush, you’ll love how much time you save using this hair tool, especially if you blow-dry and straighten your hair regularly.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-28--Potential For Detaching, Flying Blades Leads To Recall Of Over 190,000 Ceiling Fans At Home Depot

More than 190,000 ceiling fans sold at The Home Depot are being recalled after some buyers reported that the blades were detaching from the fan .
Approximately 182,000 units of the $ 150 Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan were sold in the U.S. , while roughly 8,800 were sold in Canada , according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission .
The company , King of Fans , has received 47 reports that some of the blades were detaching from the fan , including two reports that the detached blade hit a customer and four reports that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the recall .
It is unclear whether any customers were seriously injured from the detached blades .
The recall — which includes fans in matte white , matte black , black and polished nickel finishes — was issued Dec. 23 and recommends that those who own the fan should replace it immediately .
( RELATED : REPORT : Kidnappers Nabbed After Their Car Broke Down With 10-Year-Old Victim Inside ) “ Consumers should immediately stop using the ceiling fans and inspect the ceiling fans , ” the Commission warns .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the blades and fan body or movement of the clip during inspection , consumers should immediately contact King of Fans for a free replacement ceiling fan.
” King of Fans said in a statement that the detaching blades is caused by an “ isolated manufacturing defect with the assembly of the fan blade ’ s locking clip to the fan flywheel , where one of the two screws retaining the locking clip is not adequately secured to the flywheel .
”

More than 190,000 ceiling fans sold at The Home Depot are being recalled after some buyers reported that the blades were detaching from the fan.
Approximately 182,000 units of the $150 Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor Ceiling Fan were sold in the U.S., while roughly 8,800 were sold in Canada, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The company, King of Fans, has received 47 reports that some of the blades were detaching from the fan, including two reports that the detached blade hit a customer and four reports that the detached blade caused property damage, according to the recall. It is unclear whether any customers were seriously injured from the detached blades.
The recall — which includes fans in matte white, matte black, black and polished nickel finishes — was issued Dec. 23 and recommends that those who own the fan should replace it immediately. (RELATED: REPORT: Kidnappers Nabbed After Their Car Broke Down With 10-Year-Old Victim Inside)
“Consumers should immediately stop using the ceiling fans and inspect the ceiling fans,” the Commission warns. “If consumers observe blade movement or uneven gaps between the blades and fan body or movement of the clip during inspection, consumers should immediately contact King of Fans for a free replacement ceiling fan.”
King of Fans said in a statement that the detaching blades is caused by an “isolated manufacturing defect with the assembly of the fan blade’s locking clip to the fan flywheel, where one of the two screws retaining the locking clip is not adequately secured to the flywheel.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--MURPHY: Pornography Should Be Banned Because It Incites Violence. Period

Many studies show that porn users are more likely to be verbally , physically and sexually aggressive , which makes sense because most porn is literally images of men being sexually violent .
Tying violence to sexual pleasure propagandizes the ludicrous idea that women should enjoy rather than object to abuse , and that men should abuse women because it will give them orgasms .
Of course , these ideas are contrary to all that we know about how healthy human beings function and survive in the world .
It doesn ’ t matter that a small number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to others .
Some people like using heroin and driving drunk .
We don ’ t indulge them or change the law to make their habits legal .
Laws are supposed to protect people from harm .
Not all porn is violent , but 90 % of it is , and it doesn ’ t only hurt women .
Men who use porn regularly report higher rates of erectile dysfunction , worsening relationships and emotional detachment from partners .
Children suffer , too .
Boys as young as eight are accessing porn online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — while their brains are still being formed — that violence against women will give them one of life ’ s greatest pleasures .
Anything that glorifies widespread harm to human beings should be banned .
We banned minstrel shows because they hurt black people by portraying them as simple-minded fools who liked being mocked and mistreated .
The shows celebrated the idea that black people were less than fully human , so they were banned even though many blacks appeared in them and enjoyed watching them .
Porn is similar .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who enjoy being sexually abused .
Porn portrays women as less than fully human by promoting the idea that women should enjoy being violently penetrated – often by multiple penises at the same time — while being strangled , slapped , suffocated or worse .
Most women last only a few months in the business before they have to quit because they acquire deadly diseases of the genitals and throat , and their recutms become irreparably torn or prolapsed .
Porn has nothing to do with sex .
It is a violence against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such an industry if women had equal rights in America , but they don ’ t .
Women were excluded from equal protection of the law in 1868 when the Fourteenth Amendment was adopted .
To fix this core constitutional defect , the Equal Rights Amendment ( ERA ) was proposed by Congress in 1972 and finally ratified by the requisite number of states in 2020 .
This should have made it our Twenty-Eighth Amendment , but it has yet to be validated .
A lawsuit I filed earlier this year in Massachusetts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of our constitution is pending .
With equal rights for women , courts would be compelled to ban violent porn as a form of torture , a common definition of which is “ the infliction of severe pain , physical or mental , or great bodily injury… ” Manufacturers would have no defense because people can not legally consent to torture , which means it would be illegal to make and sell .
Without fully equal protection of law women can not fight violent porn in court because a judge could rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as the victim is female .
Put simply , all laws , including laws against torture , are not enforced equally on behalf of women so long as women remain second-class citizens subject to second-class legal protections .
Between now and when women finally achieve equality , we have to listen to the whiners insist that we should respect a woman ’ s right to “ choose ” to appear in porn , as if being brutalized is a form of liberty .
It isn ’ t .
There can be no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appear in porn because her only other option is homelessness .
There can be no free will when a woman decides to appear in porn while incapacitated by drugs or alcohol .
And there can be no voluntary decision-making when a woman who appears in porn does so because she is barely eighteen years-old , was sexually abused as a child , and has been raised to see violent sexual abuse as normal .
Individual freedom is a bedrock American principle , but coerced destruction of a woman ’ s mind and body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is highly profitable and very influential in all branches of government and all spheres of society , but violent porn should be banned because industries that profit off the decimation of human beings are inhumane , and humanity is more important than profit .
Wendy Murphy is an impact litigator , professor of sexual violence law and Director of the Women ’ s and Children ’ s Advocacy Project at New England Law|Boston .
@ wmurphylaw

Many studies show that porn users are more likely to be verbally, physically and sexually aggressive, which makes sense because most porn is literally images of men being sexually violent. Tying violence to sexual pleasure propagandizes the ludicrous idea that women should enjoy rather than object to abuse, and that men should abuse women because it will give them orgasms. Of course, these ideas are contrary to all that we know about how healthy human beings function and survive in the world.
It doesn’t matter that a small number of people might sincerely enjoy suffering or causing harm to others. Some people like using heroin and driving drunk. We don’t indulge them or change the law to make their habits legal. Laws are supposed to protect people from harm.
Not all porn is violent, but 90% of it is, and it doesn’t only hurt women. Men who use porn regularly report higher rates of erectile dysfunction, worsening relationships and emotional detachment from partners. Children suffer, too. Boys as young as eight are accessing porn online and learning at a very young age — while their brains are still being formed — that violence against women will give them one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Anything that glorifies widespread harm to human beings should be banned.
We banned minstrel shows because they hurt black people by portraying them as simple-minded fools who liked being mocked and mistreated. The shows celebrated the idea that black people were less than fully human, so they were banned even though many blacks appeared in them and enjoyed watching them.
Porn is similar. It hurts women by portraying them as people who enjoy being sexually abused. Porn portrays women as less than fully human by promoting the idea that women should enjoy being violently penetrated – often by multiple penises at the same time — while being strangled, slapped, suffocated or worse. Most women last only a few months in the business before they have to quit because they acquire deadly diseases of the genitals and throat, and their recutms become irreparably torn or prolapsed. Porn has nothing to do with sex. It is a violence against women industry.
There would not be such an industry if women had equal rights in America, but they don’t. Women were excluded from equal protection of the law in 1868 when the Fourteenth Amendment was adopted. To fix this core constitutional defect, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was proposed by Congress in 1972 and finally ratified by the requisite number of states in 2020. This should have made it our Twenty-Eighth Amendment, but it has yet to be validated. A lawsuit I filed earlier this year in Massachusetts federal court to establish the ERA as part of our constitution is pending.
With equal rights for women, courts would be compelled to ban violent porn as a form of torture, a common definition of which is “the infliction of severe pain, physical or mental, or great bodily injury…” Manufacturers would have no defense because people cannot legally consent to torture, which means it would be illegal to make and sell. Without fully equal protection of law women cannot fight violent porn in court because a judge could rule that even torture porn is legal so long as the victim is female. Put simply, all laws, including laws against torture, are not enforced equally on behalf of women so long as women remain second-class citizens subject to second-class legal protections.
Between now and when women finally achieve equality, we have to listen to the whiners insist that we should respect a woman’s right to “choose” to appear in porn, as if being brutalized is a form of liberty. It isn’t. There can be no free choice when a woman decides to appear in porn because her only other option is homelessness. There can be no free will when a woman decides to appear in porn while incapacitated by drugs or alcohol. And there can be no voluntary decision-making when a woman who appears in porn does so because she is barely eighteen years-old, was sexually abused as a child, and has been raised to see violent sexual abuse as normal. Individual freedom is a bedrock American principle, but coerced destruction of a woman’s mind and body is not freedom.
The porn industry is highly profitable and very influential in all branches of government and all spheres of society, but violent porn should be banned because industries that profit off the decimation of human beings are inhumane, and humanity is more important than profit.
Wendy Murphy is an impact litigator, professor of sexual violence law and Director of the Women’s and Children’s Advocacy Project at New England Law|Boston. @wmurphylaw


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--Villanova Basketball Coach Jay Wright Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Wright tweeted a statement Sunday night announcing the news , and he said that he ’ s experiencing “ mild ” symptoms .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can read his full statement below .
The good news is that it sounds like Wright isn ’ t in rough shape and he ’ ll be just fine .
Still , you never want to see anyone test positive .
He ’ s also testing positive at a pretty poor time for the Wildcats .
Villanova @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meat of their schedule , and we don ’ t even know when the team ’ s head coach will be available and on the bench again .
Fortunately for the Wildcats , Villanova isn ’ t scheduled to play again until January 5 .
That gives Wright a decent amount of time to heal up .
Let ’ s all hope he ’ s back and better than ever sooner than later .
The last thing we need is one of the best coaches in the game being knocked out for a @ @ @ @ @

Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright has tested positive for coronavirus.
Wright tweeted a statement Sunday night announcing the news, and he said that he’s experiencing “mild” symptoms. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can read his full statement below.
The good news is that it sounds like Wright isn’t in rough shape and he’ll be just fine. Still, you never want to see anyone test positive.
He’s also testing positive at a pretty poor time for the Wildcats.
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Villanova is going to be diving into the meat of their schedule, and we don’t even know when the team’s head coach will be available and on the bench again.
Fortunately for the Wildcats, Villanova isn’t scheduled to play again until January 5. That gives Wright a decent amount of time to heal up.
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Let’s all hope he’s back and better than ever sooner than later. The last thing we need is one of the best coaches in the game being knocked out for a substantial amount of time.


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--REPORT: Jared Goff Has A Broken Thumb

REPORT: Jared Goff Has A Broken Thumb

According to Michael Silver and Ian Rapoport , Goff broke his right thumb after hitting it on the helmet of a Seattle defender during a Sunday loss .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Silver reported that the thumb injury will almost certainly require surgery , and there ’ s a good chance Goff ’ s season is over .
This is a huge blow for the Los Angeles Rams , and there ’ s no other way to put it .
While Goff isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a very competent quarterback .
No team improves when their starting quarterback goes down with an injury that likely ends their season .
That ’ s a big problem .
The Rams are currently 9-6 , and they still have a shot at the playoff if they can go out and beat the Cardinals .
However , that ’ s a very tall task if Goff has to watch from the sideline .
This is a brutal break for the Rams , and it couldn ’ t have come at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to bounce back in a big way !

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff reportedly has a broken thumb.
According to Michael Silver and Ian Rapoport, Goff broke his right thumb after hitting it on the helmet of a Seattle defender during a Sunday loss. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Jared Goff’s right thumb is broken, @RapSheet and I have learned — Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) December 28, 2020
Silver reported that the thumb injury will almost certainly require surgery, and there’s a good chance Goff’s season is over.
This is a huge blow for the Los Angeles Rams, and there’s no other way to put it. While Goff isn’t Russell Wilson or Patrick Mahomes, he’s a very competent quarterback.
No team improves when their starting quarterback goes down with an injury that likely ends their season. That’s a big problem.
More on Goff from @RapSheet and me: He will wait to see how the thumb is after the swelling goes down, but it is unlikely he’ll play next Sunday vs. Arizona. Could well be a season-ending injury. Will need surgery to repair. He reset the thumb himself on the field. Tough guy. https://t.co/4pjAZxpp5p — Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) December 28, 2020
The Rams are currently 9-6, and they still have a shot at the playoff if they can go out and beat the Cardinals.
However, that’s a very tall task if Goff has to watch from the sideline.
The #Rams backup QB — and likely starter next week — is John Wolford. The former AAF passing TD leader with the Arizona Hotshots is a talent who has teammates intrigued. https://t.co/clzapuNE9J — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 28, 2020
This is a brutal break for the Rams, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time. Hopefully, Goff is able to bounce back in a big way!


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--Justin Herbert Sets The NFL’s Rookie Touchdown Passing Record

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert holds the record for most passing touchdowns from a rookie .
Herbert tossed his 28th touchdown pass Sunday during a win over the Broncos , and he now holds the record for most rookie passing touchdowns .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I think it ’ s pretty awesome how Herbert has absolutely blown up during his rookie campaign with the Chargers .
There were a ton of people who thought he ’ d bust .
Coming out of Oregon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pessimism around Herbert and his ability to lead a franchise .
Well , 2020 is almost over , and Herbert now holds the NFL record for the most rookie passing touchdowns .
Yeah , I think he ’ s done more than enough to silence his critics .
After watching Herbert torch Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl , I could tell he was going to be more than fine in the NFL .
As his rookie season nears an end , I think it ’ s safe to say I was 100 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all his doubters and critics .

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert holds the record for most passing touchdowns from a rookie.
Herbert tossed his 28th touchdown pass Sunday during a win over the Broncos, and he now holds the record for most rookie passing touchdowns. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Chargers QB Justin Herbert breaks Baker Mayfield’s record for most passing TDs by rookie QBhttps://t.co/rlVS1lqAei pic.twitter.com/WY57ZUQTSZ — Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 27, 2020
I think it’s pretty awesome how Herbert has absolutely blown up during his rookie campaign with the Chargers. There were a ton of people who thought he’d bust.
Coming out of Oregon, there seemed to be so much pessimism around Herbert and his ability to lead a franchise.
Justin Herbert sets the rookie passing TD record with 28! #BoltUp ????: #DENvsLAC on CBS
????: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/BVP8uIyKIx pic.twitter.com/uMIAyJF8e2 — NFL (@NFL) December 27, 2020
Well, 2020 is almost over, and Herbert now holds the NFL record for the most rookie passing touchdowns. Yeah, I think he’s done more than enough to silence his critics.
Always knew he had it in him.
Justin Herbert has broken the record for most touchdowns thrown by a rookie in NFL history. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/aGcSmA8cFU — GoDucks (@GoDucks) December 27, 2020
After watching Herbert torch Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, I could tell he was going to be more than fine in the NFL. As his rookie season nears an end, I think it’s safe to say I was 100% correct.
After becoming the first rookie QB in NFL history with 4,000+ pass yards and 25+ pass TDs, @Chargers‘ Justin Herbert gives credit to his teammates and coaches throughout his life (@Amanda_Balionis) pic.twitter.com/yfS3wuIe2O — NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) December 28, 2020
Props to Herbert for silencing all his doubters and critics.


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--Dwayne Haskins Is An Absolute Disaster

Dwayne Haskins Is An Absolute Disaster

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins was an utter disaster Sunday during a 20-13 loss to the Panthers .
After a week of chaos for Haskins , he still started Sunday , and things couldn ’ t have gone much worse for the former Ohio State star .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He was ultimately benched after throwing for 154 yards and two interceptions .
So , after being fined and being stripped of being a team captain for allegedly partying with strippers while maskless , Haskins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take the team and nosedive into the ground , despite the fact that Washington is still fighting for playoff position .
At some point , people just have to admit that the Dwayne Haskins experiment in Washington has failed .
It hasn ’ t just failed .
It ’ s gone up in flames in spectacular fashion .
As I ’ ve said many times , Washington has to find a way to get Haskins off of the team and off of the payroll .
The dude has no business being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrated that he just doesn ’ t care .
If his actions earlier in the week didn ’ t prove that , then I don ’ t know what would .
Get him out of Washington ASAP .
The fans simply deserve better !

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins was an utter disaster Sunday during a 20-13 loss to the Panthers.
After a week of chaos for Haskins, he still started Sunday, and things couldn’t have gone much worse for the former Ohio State star. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He was ultimately benched after throwing for 154 yards and two interceptions.
Dwayne Haskins has been benched for Taylor Heinicke pic.twitter.com/AoO489TkAE — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 27, 2020
So, after being fined and being stripped of being a team captain for allegedly partying with strippers while maskless, Haskins still started Sunday.
He then proceeded to take the team and nosedive into the ground, despite the fact that Washington is still fighting for playoff position.
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At some point, people just have to admit that the Dwayne Haskins experiment in Washington has failed. It hasn’t just failed.
It’s gone up in flames in spectacular fashion.
Dwayne Haskins was finally back as a starter [due to injury] and after losing to the #Seahawks, apparently decided to party at a strip club. The team is aware of the posts and are in contact with the league while handling it internally, per @NickiJhabvala pic.twitter.com/z5uYHTQJ19 — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 22, 2020
As I’ve said many times, Washington has to find a way to get Haskins off of the team and off of the payroll. The dude has no business being in the locker room.
He has clearly demonstrated that he just doesn’t care. If his actions earlier in the week didn’t prove that, then I don’t know what would.
Washington QB Dwayne Haskins was fined $40K by the team for COVID-19 violations after he attended a strip club without a mask, source said. A significant amount. This is the largest known fine for a player for a COVID violation – more than half of Haskins’ weekly paycheck. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2020
Source: Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins’ captainship was taken away following his COVID-19 violation that included being photographed at a strip club without a mask. His teammates had voted him a captain in camp. This is part of the internal punishment for Haskins. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 23, 2020
Get him out of Washington ASAP. The fans simply deserve better!


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--The Jacksonville Jaguars Lock Up The 1st Pick In The 2021 Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars will pick first in the 2021 NFL draft .
After losing Sunday to the Bears and falling to 1-14 , the Jaguars successfully locked up the first pick in the draft .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Jets will pick second .
I wonder who the Jaguars will pick !
So many options at number one , and there ’ s no clear cut guy to take first overall !
It ’ s truly a mystery who the Jaguars will end up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Can you all sense my sarcasm ?
You should be because I ’ m pouring on as thick as I possibly can .
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is going first overall , and he ’ ll be the next starting quarterback for the Jaguars .
Despite the fact I ’ m very high on Justin Fields , Trevor Lawrence is the best quarterback prospect in the past couple decades .
He ’ s a lock to go first overall , and there ’ s no shot in hell the Jaguars pass on him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gardner Minshew , but I feel very confident in saying the Jags will be Trevor Lawrence ’ s team by the time week one of 2021 rolls around .

The Jacksonville Jaguars will pick first in the 2021 NFL draft.
After losing Sunday to the Bears and falling to 1-14, the Jaguars successfully locked up the first pick in the draft. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The Jets will pick second.
The Jaguars have officially clinched the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. pic.twitter.com/1u0BPyR2XM — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 27, 2020
The Jacksonville Jaguars have CLINCHED the FIRST PICK overall. pic.twitter.com/UbXxw8gmer — NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) December 27, 2020
I wonder who the Jaguars will pick! So many options at number one, and there’s no clear cut guy to take first overall!
It’s truly a mystery who the Jaguars will end up selecting. We have no idea!
Can you all sense my sarcasm? You should be because I’m pouring on as thick as I possibly can. Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is going first overall, and he’ll be the next starting quarterback for the Jaguars.
Despite the fact I’m very high on Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence is the best quarterback prospect in the past couple decades.
He’s a lock to go first overall, and there’s no shot in hell the Jaguars pass on him.
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It was a fun ride for Gardner Minshew, but I feel very confident in saying the Jags will be Trevor Lawrence’s team by the time week one of 2021 rolls around.


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Expect Alabama And Clemson To Meet In The Title Game

The College Football Playoff starts this Friday , and it ’ s time to break down all the action .
The first semi-finals game is between the Crimson Tide and Fighting Irish , and this one won ’ t be close .
Notre Dame found their way into the playoff , but they might wish they hadn ’ t by halftime of this game .
Alabama is going to crush Notre Dame .
I mean , this game is going to be ugly right from the jump .
The Crimson Tide are literally better at every single position .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I don ’ t expect this one to be close at all , and you ’ re delusional if you ’ re picking ND to win .
This game all comes down to whether or not Justin Fields ’ thumb is good to go or not .
If Fields is at 100 % and OSU isn ’ t missing a ton of players , then we ’ re in for a dogfight .
If Fields is anything less than 100 % , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story .
If Fields isn ’ t able to bring his A-game , then Clemson is going to win by multiple scores .
If OSU plays like they did against Northwestern , then this game might not even be close .
Clemson is loaded with NFL talent , and Trevor Lawrence is rolling right now .
They ’ re just as dangerous as Alabama .
Let us know in the comments who you ’ re taking !

The College Football Playoff starts this Friday, and it’s time to break down all the action.
Game One: Alabama Vs. Notre Dame
TV: ESPN
Start Time: 4:00 EST
Spread: Alabama -19.5
The first semi-finals game is between the Crimson Tide and Fighting Irish, and this one won’t be close. Notre Dame found their way into the playoff, but they might wish they hadn’t by halftime of this game.
Alabama is going to crush Notre Dame. I mean, this game is going to be ugly right from the jump. The Crimson Tide are literally better at every single position. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I don’t expect this one to be close at all, and you’re delusional if you’re picking ND to win.
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OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Alabama wins 42-14.
GAME TWO: Clemson Vs. Ohio State
TV: ESPN
Start Time: 8:00 EST
Spread: Clemson -7.5
This game all comes down to whether or not Justin Fields’ thumb is good to go or not. If Fields is at 100% and OSU isn’t missing a ton of players, then we’re in for a dogfight.
If Fields is anything less than 100%, then it’s a very different story.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Fields (@justnfields)
If Fields isn’t able to bring his A-game, then Clemson is going to win by multiple scores. If OSU plays like they did against Northwestern, then this game might not even be close.
Clemson is loaded with NFL talent, and Trevor Lawrence is rolling right now. They’re just as dangerous as Alabama.
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OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Clemson wins 31-24.
Let us know in the comments who you’re taking!


thedailycaller--2020-12-28--2020 YEAR IN REVIEW: When Facing Chaos, You Might As Well Embrace It

2020 is nearly behind us , and what a wild year it ’ s been for people everywhere .
When 2020 started , I think it ’ s safe to say it was business as usual for everyone .
At the very least , we had no reason to believe it wasn ’ t going to be business as usual .
Then , thanks to a little virus from China known as coronavirus , everything changed in March .
I can tell you the specific spot I was when the lockdowns started .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Comes To College Football ) I was sitting in Stoney ’ s in Washington D.C. with a few great friends drinking a bloody Mary when word broke President Trump was going to address the nation .
We literally didn ’ t take it seriously at all .
In fact , we hit up several more bars and drank until the early morning hours .
We didn ’ t have a care in the world .
Little did we know , that would be the last time we saw each other for weeks as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be canceled , society would come to a grinding halt , Wisconsin ’ s national title run was snatched away and we were told to stay inside .
I had a choice to make .
When faced with living in my basement forever or safely and smartly continuing to live life , I chose the second .
The months that followed will forever be remembered as an absolutely insane year , and I don ’ t mean that as a bad thing .
Yes , people have been struggling , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , we should do everything possible to help people .
That ’ s why my co-workers , family and friends put together some money this Christmas season to help those in need .
Not only were there bright spots over the past nearly 10 months , but there were some awesome events in 2020 .
The friend crew spent more time together from June forward than I think we have in years .
As some of you know , we have a lunch crew that has met for years .
For the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we didn ’ t meet because no place was opened .
Against all odds , we eventually found a spot in Virginia , and we haven ’ t missed a Friday since May .
Secondly , I did a little thing called save college football .
In any war , and make no mistake about what the past nearly ten months have been , you ’ re going to take some losses .
It ’ s in those moments you really find out who you are .
When the Big 10 tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undisclosed location with my closest advisors and friends .
In the 72 hours that followed , I vowed to safe college football .
I looked out over a lake in the darkness of the early morning hours while drinking a Busch Light , looked over at my friend and promised to do whatever was necessary .
Despite being told I was fighting a war I couldn ’ t win , little old David Hookstead unseated the power players trying to ruin your fun and saved college football .
I didn ’ t do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you , and even though the Badgers were awful this season , I ’ d do it again in a heartbeat .
However , it wasn ’ t just me who proved to be resilient under fire in 2020 .
We saw many people in the world of sports rise up .
Dana White literally built an island so that UFC events could occur !
Another loss for all the cowards and liars in the media !
You know what else we saw in 2020 ?
We saw a shocking amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our darkest hours , Americans came together to remind each other that we ’ re all in this together .
From friend of the company Kendra Lust to Hollywood superstar Matthew McConaughey , some of the most famous people in the country lent a helping hand .
Another great thing about 2020 ?
Movie theaters might never be necessary again .
Yeah , I said it , and I mean it .
Instead of having to haul ourselves to the theater to watch movies , pay for overpriced food and buy drinks that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can just stream new releases from the comfort of our own home .
Short of a huge action movie , I never plan on going to a theater for anything I can now watch at home .
So , if 2020 taught us anything , you have choices in life .
You can either stay inside forever , or you can choose to dance with the risks around you .
I ’ ve always fancied myself a dancing man .
The fact you ’ re reading this right now tells me that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while this year had a lot of awful moments , we learned a lot about ourselves , and I damn sure liked what I saw .

2020 is nearly behind us, and what a wild year it’s been for people everywhere.
When 2020 started, I think it’s safe to say it was business as usual for everyone. At the very least, we had no reason to believe it wasn’t going to be business as usual. Then, thanks to a little virus from China known as coronavirus, everything changed in March. I can tell you the specific spot I was when the lockdowns started. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I was sitting in Stoney’s in Washington D.C. with a few great friends drinking a bloody Mary when word broke President Trump was going to address the nation. We literally didn’t take it seriously at all. In fact, we hit up several more bars and drank until the early morning hours.
We didn’t have a care in the world. Little did we know, that would be the last time we saw each other for weeks as the country shut down. March Madness would be canceled, society would come to a grinding halt, Wisconsin’s national title run was snatched away and we were told to stay inside.
I had a choice to make. When faced with living in my basement forever or safely and smartly continuing to live life, I chose the second.
The months that followed will forever be remembered as an absolutely insane year, and I don’t mean that as a bad thing.
Yes, people have been struggling, and that’s not a joke. In fact, we should do everything possible to help people. That’s why my co-workers, family and friends put together some money this Christmas season to help those in need.
The @DailyCaller staff, some friends and family members came together and raised a bunch of money for a local food pantry in rural Wisconsin. Today, we dropped off as much food as we could carry and donated the rest in cash. Please help those in need this holiday season. pic.twitter.com/B3mXjkpD7m — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 21, 2020
Not only were there bright spots over the past nearly 10 months, but there were some awesome events in 2020.
The friend crew spent more time together from June forward than I think we have in years. As some of you know, we have a lunch crew that has met for years.
For the first time in nearly five years, we didn’t meet because no place was opened. Against all odds, we eventually found a spot in Virginia, and we haven’t missed a Friday since May.
“It’s been a long war. It’s been a tough war.” – Band of Brothers After three months apart because of coronavirus, the @DailyCaller lunch crew is officially back together. It’s a great day. pic.twitter.com/be29orWN6x — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) June 12, 2020
Secondly, I did a little thing called save college football. In any war, and make no mistake about what the past nearly ten months have been, you’re going to take some losses.
It’s in those moments you really find out who you are. When the Big 10 tried to cancel football, I retreated to an undisclosed location with my closest advisors and friends. In the 72 hours that followed, I vowed to safe college football.
Be thankful the idiots trying to cancel football didn’t run the country during WWII. If those cowards were in charge when Pearl Harbor happened, we’d all be speaking German right now. — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 15, 2020
I looked out over a lake in the darkness of the early morning hours while drinking a Busch Light, looked over at my friend and promised to do whatever was necessary. Despite being told I was fighting a war I couldn’t win, little old David Hookstead unseated the power players trying to ruin your fun and saved college football.
I didn’t do it for me. I did it for you, and even though the Badgers were awful this season, I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
I’ve spent the past 188 days fighting to save Big 10 football. Today, we accomplished the mission. Much like the Osama Bin Laden raid or D-Day, you never know when your number will be called to serve. All you hope for is to execute your job and the mission. We did just that. — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) September 16, 2020
However, it wasn’t just me who proved to be resilient under fire in 2020. We saw many people in the world of sports rise up.
Dana White literally built an island so that UFC events could occur! Another loss for all the cowards and liars in the media!
As we roll into 2021, I just wanted to remind everyone there’s ALWAYS a solution to every problem! So, cut through all the bullshit, and don’t let these people that don’t matter tell you how to live your life. pic.twitter.com/HPMbtojjJx — danawhite (@danawhite) December 21, 2020
You know what else we saw in 2020? We saw a shocking amount of people helping out complete strangers. In our darkest hours, Americans came together to remind each other that we’re all in this together. From friend of the company Kendra Lust to Hollywood superstar Matthew McConaughey, some of the most famous people in the country lent a helping hand.
Legendary adult film star @KendraLust – a former nurse – donated pizzas to every unit in a Michigan hospital. We need all the help we can get to win the war on coronavirus, and she’s doing her part. Thank you, Kendra! I’m proud to call you a friend! https://t.co/gmSEKMzPZ9 — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) April 2, 2020
3) Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) donates money, supplies and films a series of incredible PSAs to raise awareness and aid in the fight against coronavirus. Thank you, Matthew! https://t.co/HbgD7ilyiO — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) April 16, 2020
Another great thing about 2020? Movie theaters might never be necessary again. Yeah, I said it, and I mean it.
Instead of having to haul ourselves to the theater to watch movies, pay for overpriced food and buy drinks that aren’t even cold, we can just stream new releases from the comfort of our own home.
Short of a huge action movie, I never plan on going to a theater for anything I can now watch at home.
So, if 2020 taught us anything, you have choices in life. You can either stay inside forever, or you can choose to dance with the risks around you. I’ve always fancied myself a dancing man.
The fact you’re reading this right now tells me that you most likely do too. So, while this year had a lot of awful moments, we learned a lot about ourselves, and I damn sure liked what I saw.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--Michael Cohen Claims Trump Would Have Pardoned Him If He Would Have Stayed Loyal

Michael Cohen took aim at President Donald Trump Monday evening over Trump ’ s recent pardons of close allies , claiming he would have “ received one ” too if Cohen did not “ speak truth to power.
” Cohen is a convicted felon and disbarred lawyer who served as the president ’ s personal attorney from 2006 to 2018 .
He was sentenced in 2018 to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to campaign finance violations and tax evasion .
“ I think it ’ s like make it rain , right ?
That ’ s all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told MSNBC host Ari Melber .
“ He ’ s taking political favors and money .
By people , for the sole purpose of giving them pardons .
He has usurped the fact there are people who should be receiving pardons.
” WATCH : “ Do I think any of these people should be receiving pardons ?
Absolutely not .
I think that Trump has just taken over the entire country .
He wants to run it the same way that he ran the Trump organization .
As if he owns the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States of America.
” ( RELATED : Joy Behar Asks Michael Cohen How To Make Americans Stop Loving Trump ) “ You ’ re right , I would have received one had I agreed not to come out , not to speak truth to power , ” he added .
( RELATED : Tucker Reveals ‘ Amusing ’ Talk Reportedly Between Chris Cuomo And Michael Cohen ) Trump has pardoned over 20 individuals in recent weeks , including key characteristics in the Robert Mueller investigating such as Roger Stone , George Papadopoulos , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kushner ’ s father , Charles .

Michael Cohen took aim at President Donald Trump Monday evening over Trump’s recent pardons of close allies, claiming he would have “received one” too if Cohen did not “speak truth to power.”
Cohen is a convicted felon and disbarred lawyer who served as the president’s personal attorney from 2006 to 2018. He was sentenced in 2018 to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to campaign finance violations and tax evasion.
“I think it’s like make it rain, right? That’s all he’s doing,” Cohen told MSNBC host Ari Melber. “He’s taking political favors and money. By people, for the sole purpose of giving them pardons. He has usurped the fact there are people who should be receiving pardons.”
WATCH:
“Do I think any of these people should be receiving pardons? Absolutely not. I think that Trump has just taken over the entire country. He wants to run it the same way that he ran the Trump organization. As if he owns the company. As if he owns the United States of America.” (RELATED: Joy Behar Asks Michael Cohen How To Make Americans Stop Loving Trump)
“You’re right, I would have received one had I agreed not to come out, not to speak truth to power,” he added. (RELATED: Tucker Reveals ‘Amusing’ Talk Reportedly Between Chris Cuomo And Michael Cohen)
Trump has pardoned over 20 individuals in recent weeks, including key characteristics in the Robert Mueller investigating such as Roger Stone, George Papadopoulos, Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn and Jared Kushner’s father, Charles.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--This Year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Has More Than 2,000 Crystals On It

Workers have been preparing this year ’ s Times Square New Year ’ s Eve ball , replacing almost 200 crystals on it for the annual celebration .
A total of 192 Waterford Crystal triangles were installed on the ball out of more than 2,000 crystals ahead of the event that will mark the end of the 2020 year and the start of 2021 , according to ABC News in a piece published Sunday .
( RELATED : The New Year ’ s Eve Television Ratings Are In .
The Numbers Aren ’ t Pretty ) According to the report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the light blazes bright with the help of thousands and thousands of LED lights , a total of 32,256 ones .
( RELATED : ‘ Alarming Increase ’ : New York City Sees Uptick In Coronavirus Cases ) The ball will be be dropped at exactly 11:59 p.m. on New Year ’ s Eve as it always does while the country counts down to the start of 2021 after nearly a year amid the world-wide coronavirus outbreak .
And while the traditionally crowd-packed celebration will not look like years past , Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fox News in a statement that the event would still happen , just virtually .
“ It ’ s going to go up and come down , as it has every year for over 100 years because in these crazy times , there are some rituals we want to continue , ” Tompkins shared with New York 1 .
Performances are also being designed with the TV audiences watching from home in mind .

Workers have been preparing this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball, replacing almost 200 crystals on it for the annual celebration.
A total of 192 Waterford Crystal triangles were installed on the ball out of more than 2,000 crystals ahead of the event that will mark the end of the 2020 year and the start of 2021, according to ABC News in a piece published Sunday. (RELATED: The New Year’s Eve Television Ratings Are In. The Numbers Aren’t Pretty)
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According to the report:
The ball is a 12-foot geodesic sphere covered with 2,688 crystal triangles of various sizes. Some new crystals are swapped in every year. This year’s addition features a new “Gift of Happiness” design represented by a sunburst of bright cuts radiating outward.
In addition to all those crystals, the light blazes bright with the help of thousands and thousands of LED lights, a total of 32,256 ones. (RELATED: ‘Alarming Increase’: New York City Sees Uptick In Coronavirus Cases)
The ball will be be dropped at exactly 11:59 p.m. on New Year’s Eve as it always does while the country counts down to the start of 2021 after nearly a year amid the world-wide coronavirus outbreak.
And while the traditionally crowd-packed celebration will not look like years past, Times Square Alliance President Tim Tompkins previously told Fox News in a statement that the event would still happen, just virtually.
“It’s going to go up and come down, as it has every year for over 100 years because in these crazy times, there are some rituals we want to continue,” Tompkins shared with New York 1.
Performances are also being designed with the TV audiences watching from home in mind.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--Here Are The Dumbest Scenes In ‘Wonder Woman 1984’

The highly anticipated “ Wonder Woman 1984 ” finally came out on Christmas Day after its release was delayed several times due to the pandemic .
However , despite how much positive attention the sequel to the “ Wonder Woman ” film has been receiving , we couldn ’ t help but notice several things in Gal Gadot ‘ s latest film that really were dumb or just didn ’ t make sense .
( RELATED : Celebrated Gal Gadot ’ s Birthday With Some Of Her Most Stunning Shots [ SLIDESHOW ] ) One of the first scenes that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Diana Prince , a.k.a .
Wonder Woman , is walking with Steve Trevor and showing him the metro and the Silver line in the Metro DC system showed up , but that line didn ’ t exist in 1984 and wasn ’ t opened until 2014 , as noted by IMDb .
( RELATED : Gal Gadot Hypes Upcoming ‘ Wonder Woman 1984 ’ With Unreal Shot ) Plus , the metro lines in the 80s didn ’ t have the modern signage used today with showing the lines “ GR ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And as nice as it is that Prince is showing Steve the wonders of such modern things like escalators and the mass transit system , those already existed during the first World War , the time frame for most of the first “ Wonder Woman ” movie , per IMDb .
Not to mention , a scene where there ’ s a “ fully gassed ” up jet kept in the Smithsonian .
Also noted by IMDb , there is a shot of Wonder Women and Trevor walking together along the reflecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view of the World War II memorial , which didn ’ t exist in 1984 and wasn ’ t open until 2004 .
Oh and lest we forget , the shots of jacket wearing in Washington , D.C. in July .
If you have ever visited the nation ’ s capital in the middle of summer , you would know that the idea of this would be simply insane .
Typically in July , temperatures in D.C. soar into triple digits with 100 percent humidity .
A jacket would be too much clothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The highly anticipated “Wonder Woman 1984” finally came out on Christmas Day after its release was delayed several times due to the pandemic.
However, despite how much positive attention the sequel to the “Wonder Woman” film has been receiving, we couldn’t help but notice several things in Gal Gadot‘s latest film that really were dumb or just didn’t make sense. (RELATED: Celebrated Gal Gadot’s Birthday With Some Of Her Most Stunning Shots [SLIDESHOW])
You won’t want to miss Wonder Woman’s glorious return in #WonderWoman1984, NOW PLAYING in theaters and streaming exclusively on @hbomax* – Get tickets: https://t.co/WaC55jPnhu *Available on HBO Max in the US only, for 31 days from its release, at no extra cost to subscribers. pic.twitter.com/SETUk1qHXZ — Wonder Woman 1984 (@WonderWomanFilm) December 28, 2020
One of the first scenes that stood out would have to first be when Diana Prince, a.k.a. Wonder Woman, is walking with Steve Trevor and showing him the metro and the Silver line in the Metro DC system showed up, but that line didn’t exist in 1984 and wasn’t opened until 2014, as noted by IMDb. (RELATED: Gal Gadot Hypes Upcoming ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ With Unreal Shot)
Watching the Metro movie.
I mean Wonder Woman 1984. pic.twitter.com/Zdb8BHDae8 — Marc Korman (@mkorman) December 26, 2020
Plus, the metro lines in the 80s didn’t have the modern signage used today with showing the lines “GR” and “YL” back then either.
Washington Metro signs in 1984 didn’t have “GR” and “YL” like this. Obviously, this ruins WONDER WOMAN 1984 for me. pic.twitter.com/56UyCyrArO — Jim Ellwanger (@trainman74) December 26, 2020
And as nice as it is that Prince is showing Steve the wonders of such modern things like escalators and the mass transit system, those already existed during the first World War, the time frame for most of the first “Wonder Woman” movie, per IMDb.
Not to mention, a scene where there’s a “fully gassed” up jet kept in the Smithsonian.
Also noted by IMDb, there is a shot of Wonder Women and Trevor walking together along the reflecting pool, and there is a clear view of the World War II memorial, which didn’t exist in 1984 and wasn’t open until 2004.
#WonderWoman1984 hits $16.7M at domestic B.O. in face of HBO Max release Record for pandemic, but -84% lower than first pic’s opening MORE: https://t.co/3m9jBd47u6 pic.twitter.com/wm2G6y5dKK — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) December 28, 2020
Oh and lest we forget, the shots of jacket wearing in Washington, D.C. in July. If you have ever visited the nation’s capital in the middle of summer, you would know that the idea of this would be simply insane.
Typically in July, temperatures in D.C. soar into triple digits with 100 percent humidity. A jacket would be too much clothing. We are speaking from personal experience.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--Ohio Police Officer Fired After Bodycam Footage Showed Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

A police officer in Columbus , Ohio was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting a black man and failing to administer first aid for several minutes after the incident .
Officer Adam Coy ’ s firing was announced hours after a hearing was held to determine his employment status , according to the Associated Press .
Columbus Public Safety Director Ned Pettus said in a statement Monday that Coy ’ s fatal shooting of Andre Hill and his actions afterwards were unjustified .
“ The actions of Adam Coy do not live up to the oath of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards we , and the community , demand of our officers , ” the statement read .
“ The shooting of Andre Hill is a tragedy for all who loved him in addition to the community and our Division of Police.
” Police bodycam footage released by the City of Columbus shows the Dec. 22 shooting .
Coy and a female officer were responding to a non-emergency disturbance call when they spotted Hill in an open garage with his back turned to the police , according to The Columbus Dispatch .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officers Involved In Walter Wallace Jr .
Shooting ) Coy had his gun drawn as Hill approached the officers with a cellphone in his left hand and his right hand in his coat pocket , according to the bodycam footage .
Coy then shot Hill as he approached the entrance to the garage .
Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan announced in a Dec. 24 statement that he filed two departmental charges against Coy and recommended his termination .
The charges filed against Coy included alleged unreasonable use of force and failure to aid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ABC6 .
Quinlan commended the city ’ s decision after Coy was fired , WRGT reported .
“ This is what accountability looks like , ” he said in a statement .
“ The evidence provided solid rationale for termination .
Mr. Coy will now have to answer to the state investigators for the death of Andre Hill.
” Democratic Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther released a statement Monday applauding the decision , ABC6 reported .
“ The family and the entire community deserve it , ” he said .
Coy remains under criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation was also opened into the other officers present over allegations they also violated department protocols , according to the Associated Press .

A police officer in Columbus, Ohio was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting a black man and failing to administer first aid for several minutes after the incident.
Officer Adam Coy’s firing was announced hours after a hearing was held to determine his employment status, according to the Associated Press. Columbus Public Safety Director Ned Pettus said in a statement Monday that Coy’s fatal shooting of Andre Hill and his actions afterwards were unjustified.
Statement from Safety Director Pettus on Adam Coy ruling: pic.twitter.com/hA51cVs6p5 — Columbus Department of Public Safety (@ColumbusSafety) December 28, 2020
“The actions of Adam Coy do not live up to the oath of a Columbus Police officer, or the standards we, and the community, demand of our officers,” the statement read. “The shooting of Andre Hill is a tragedy for all who loved him in addition to the community and our Division of Police.”
Police bodycam footage released by the City of Columbus shows the Dec. 22 shooting. Coy and a female officer were responding to a non-emergency disturbance call when they spotted Hill in an open garage with his back turned to the police, according to The Columbus Dispatch. (RELATED: Police Release Bodycam Video, Identify Officers Involved In Walter Wallace Jr. Shooting)
Coy had his gun drawn as Hill approached the officers with a cellphone in his left hand and his right hand in his coat pocket, according to the bodycam footage. Coy then shot Hill as he approached the entrance to the garage.
WATCH:
Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan announced in a Dec. 24 statement that he filed two departmental charges against Coy and recommended his termination. The charges filed against Coy included alleged unreasonable use of force and failure to aid Hill after the shooting, according to ABC6.
Quinlan commended the city’s decision after Coy was fired, WRGT reported. “This is what accountability looks like,” he said in a statement. “The evidence provided solid rationale for termination. Mr. Coy will now have to answer to the state investigators for the death of Andre Hill.”
Democratic Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther released a statement Monday applauding the decision, ABC6 reported. “The family and the entire community deserve it,” he said.
Coy remains under criminal investigation for the shooting. A separate investigation was also opened into the other officers present over allegations they also violated department protocols, according to the Associated Press.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--Maryland Pulls Off Shocking 70-64 Upset Win Over Wisconsin

I knew that the Terrapins were going to throw everything they had at us tonight .
I knew they would .
That ’ s what Maryland does .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) However , I never seriously thought we were going to lose .
I thought there was no shot that we would lose to Maryland .
Well , I was 100 % wrong because Maryland shot lights out tonight and simply outplayed Wisconsin .
I have no excuses for what happened .
If we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contender , then we need to play like one .
This is just classic Wisconsin to the point that it ’ s almost hard to be surprised .
We beat Michigan State and then lose to Maryland .
It ’ s exactly what we ’ re used to .
Also , what the hell is up with our free throw shooting ?
We ’ ve been so bad when it matters the last two games .
If we want to be a legit threat in March , then we better figure out a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I saw tonight just isn ’ t going to get it done .

Maryland pulled off a shocking 70-64 Monday night upset over Wisconsin.
I knew that the Terrapins were going to throw everything they had at us tonight. I knew they would. That’s what Maryland does. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
However, I never seriously thought we were going to lose. I thought there was no shot that we would lose to Maryland.
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Well, I was 100% wrong because Maryland shot lights out tonight and simply outplayed Wisconsin. I have no excuses for what happened.
If we want to be treated like a title contender, then we need to play like one.
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This is just classic Wisconsin to the point that it’s almost hard to be surprised. We beat Michigan State and then lose to Maryland. It’s exactly what we’re used to.
Also, what the hell is up with our free throw shooting? We’ve been so bad when it matters the last two games.
If we want to be a legit threat in March, then we better figure out a way to pick it up because what I saw tonight just isn’t going to get it done.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--These Are The House Republicans Who Voted With Trump On Both The NDAA Veto And $2,000 Stimulus Check

These Are The House Republicans Who Voted With Trump On Both The NDAA Veto And $2,000 Stimulus Checks

The House of Representatives voted on two bills Monday night with many Republicans breaking with President Donald Trump , leaving only a handful of GOP lawmakers who stood by the president on both votes .
The first vote was to increase the coronavirus relief payments from the latest COVID-19 relief aid package from $ 600 to $ 2,000 , something Trump supports .
In a 275-134 vote , the House passed the bill , which will now head to the Senate .
The House needed a two-thirds of majority for it to pass .
The second vote was to override @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defense Authorization Act ( NDAA ) , making it the first time the House has overridden a veto from Trump .
The vote was 322-87 to override Trump ’ s veto .
The NDAA , for the fiscal year 2021 , passed both the House and the Senate but was vetoed by Trump on Dec. 23 .
Trump said that the NDAA “ fails to include critical national security measures , includes provisions that fail to respect our veterans and our military ’ s history , and contradicts efforts by my Administration to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and foreign policy actions.
” The president also said it would be a “ ‘ gift ’ to China and Russia.
” ( RELATED : House Passes Bill To Increase COVID-19 Relief Checks From $ 600 To $ 2,000 ) Several of Trump ’ s allies broke with him on the House floor , voting against the president ’ s veto , such as Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson , Tennessee Republican Rep. Mark Green , Montana Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte , Mississippi Republican Rep. Trent Kelly , Alabama Republican Rep. Mo Brooks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
HERE ARE THE HOUSE REPUBLICANS WHO VOTED WITH TRUMP ON BOTH ISSUES : Trump also said that the NDAA “ fails even to make any meaningful changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act ” and “ includes language that would require the renaming of certain military installations.
” Trump said Section 230 must be repealed .
( RELATED : House Votes To Override Trump ’ s National Defense Authorization Act Veto ) “ Section 230 facilitates the spread of foreign disinformation online , which is a serious threat to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump wrote Wednesday .
“ It must be repealed.
” ( RELATED : Trump Threatens To Veto Defense Authorization Act Unless It Fully Terminates Section 230 ) The Senate will now have to vote on the override of the president ’ s veto as well as the increase in the stimulus checks .

The House of Representatives voted on two bills Monday night with many Republicans breaking with President Donald Trump, leaving only a handful of GOP lawmakers who stood by the president on both votes.
The first vote was to increase the coronavirus relief payments from the latest COVID-19 relief aid package from $600 to $2,000, something Trump supports. In a 275-134 vote, the House passed the bill, which will now head to the Senate. The House needed a two-thirds of majority for it to pass.
The second vote was to override Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), making it the first time the House has overridden a veto from Trump. The vote was 322-87 to override Trump’s veto. The NDAA, for the fiscal year 2021, passed both the House and the Senate but was vetoed by Trump on Dec. 23.
Trump said that the NDAA “fails to include critical national security measures, includes provisions that fail to respect our veterans and our military’s history, and contradicts efforts by my Administration to put America first in our national security and foreign policy actions.”
The president also said it would be a “gift to China and Russia.” (RELATED: House Passes Bill To Increase COVID-19 Relief Checks From $600 To $2,000)
Several of Trump’s allies broke with him on the House floor, voting against the president’s veto, such as Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, Tennessee Republican Rep. Mark Green, Montana Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte, Mississippi Republican Rep. Trent Kelly, Alabama Republican Rep. Mo Brooks, and Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw.
HERE ARE THE HOUSE REPUBLICANS WHO VOTED WITH TRUMP ON BOTH ISSUES:
Kentucky Rep. James Comer
Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
Texas Rep. Michael Burgess
Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins
New York Rep. Chris Jacobs
West Virginia Rep. David McKinley
Indiana Rep. Greg Pence
New York Rep. Tom Reed
Missouri Rep. Jason Smith
New York Rep. Lee Zeldin
New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew
Trump also said that the NDAA “fails even to make any meaningful changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act” and “includes language that would require the renaming of certain military installations.” Trump said Section 230 must be repealed. (RELATED: House Votes To Override Trump’s National Defense Authorization Act Veto)
“Section 230 facilitates the spread of foreign disinformation online, which is a serious threat to our national security and election integrity,” Trump wrote Wednesday. “It must be repealed.” (RELATED: Trump Threatens To Veto Defense Authorization Act Unless It Fully Terminates Section 230)
The Senate will now have to vote on the override of the president’s veto as well as the increase in the stimulus checks.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--UK Coronavirus Variant Reportedly In Germany Since November

The coronavirus variant first discovered in the UK may have been in Germany since November , Reuters reported Monday .
Doctors discovered the strain in samples from a deceased patient , German paper Die Welt reported .
The person whose samples contained the variant had medical preconditions , specialists from the Hannover Medical School determined , according to Reuters .
The German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg reported the first confirmed case of the variant in the country Dec. 24 .
The person flew from London Heathrow to Frankfurt Dec. 20 and tested positive upon arrival , according to Reuters .
Three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected person were quarantined .
( RELATED : REPORT : Germany , Singapore Report First Cases Of New UK COVID-19 Mutation ) A group of scientists in Britain told reporters Dec. 21 the strain could carry a mutation that could make children more susceptible to contracting it .
“ We now have high confidence that this variant does have a transmission advantage over other virus variants that are currently in the UK , ” Peter Horby , professor of emerging infectious diseases at Oxford University told reporters , according to Reuters .
Yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strain doesn ’ t appear to make people more ill , adding that viruses frequently mutate .
“ Obviously , this is something we always take seriously and it ’ s concerning whenever you get a mutation , but I think the American public needs to remember and realize that these are RNA viruses and continually mutating all the time .
Most of the time the mutations don ’ t have a functional significance , ” Fauci said .

The coronavirus variant first discovered in the UK may have been in Germany since November, Reuters reported Monday.
Doctors discovered the strain in samples from a deceased patient, German paper Die Welt reported. The person whose samples contained the variant had medical preconditions, specialists from the Hannover Medical School determined, according to Reuters.
New coronavirus variant in Germany since November – Die Welt https://t.co/7H0sWYE9ux pic.twitter.com/5bXBg6C4V2 — Reuters (@Reuters) December 28, 2020
The German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg reported the first confirmed case of the variant in the country Dec. 24. The person flew from London Heathrow to Frankfurt Dec. 20 and tested positive upon arrival, according to Reuters. Three people who came in contact with the infected person were quarantined. (RELATED: REPORT: Germany, Singapore Report First Cases Of New UK COVID-19 Mutation)
A group of scientists in Britain told reporters Dec. 21 the strain could carry a mutation that could make children more susceptible to contracting it.
“We now have high confidence that this variant does have a transmission advantage over other virus variants that are currently in the UK,” Peter Horby, professor of emerging infectious diseases at Oxford University told reporters, according to Reuters.
Yet Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN the new strain doesn’t appear to make people more ill, adding that viruses frequently mutate.
“Obviously, this is something we always take seriously and it’s concerning whenever you get a mutation, but I think the American public needs to remember and realize that these are RNA viruses and continually mutating all the time. Most of the time the mutations don’t have a functional significance,” Fauci said.


thedailycaller--2020-12-29--KILEY: We Are Winning The Fight To Recall Governor Newsom

Gavin Newsom ’ s top advisors are “ increasingly concerned ” that the recall effort against him “ could mushroom into a major threat in 2021 , ” as Politico has reported .
The Sacramento Bee says that “ fending off ” the recall is a major challenge for Newsom ’ s new chief-of-staff ( a top lobbyist , to no one ’ s surprise ) .
And the Associated Press reports “ Newsom ’ s advisers are carefully watching the signature count.
” It reminds me of a quote sometimes attributed to Ghandi : “ First they ignore you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then they attack you , then you win.
” One particularly ominous sign for Newsom is his that own party is musing about throwing him under the bus .
Politico quotes a Sacramento insider “ aligned with a major special interest group ” as saying , “ We ’ ve gotten calls from Democrats who are already kicking the tires.
” In a sign of desperation , the Newsom campaign put out a bizarre statement that initiating a recall against him is a “ refusal to play by the rules.
” I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Art .
II , § 13-18 , setting forth the rules for recalls .
( RELATED : How Gov .
Gavin Newsom Abuses Shutdowns To ‘ Reshape ’ California For ‘ Equity ’ ) The bar for a recall is undeniably high .
When Gray Davis was recalled in 2003 , only 900,000 verified signatures were required , but it will take 1.5 million to qualify the Newsom recall .
Current estimates are that about 850,000 signatures have been collected .
Countless volunteers are working tirelessly to increase that number every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calls a “ French Laundry list ” of reasons for people to sign .
The campaign received a major shot in the arm when a Sacramento Superior Court extended the deadline to March 17 .
The ability to launch a recall was added to the California Constitution through a special election in 1911 .
Supported by Gov .
Hiram Johnson and growing out of a national political movement associated with Teddy Roosevelt , it was seen as a tool to “ unlock the special interest grip ” on state politics .
That grip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
Newsom may not have created all the problems causing California ’ s decline , but he fully embodies them – to the point of caricature .
And he ’ s dramatically accelerated them in a way we never could have imagined .
( RELATED : Federal Court Blocks California Church ’ s Bid For In-Person Worship On Christmas ) California ’ s response to COVID-19 has been among the worst in America , with great economic destruction , loss of life , and violations of democratic norms .
Courts continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lacks justification .
Health experts say that school closures are doing incalculable harm to kids .
Hundreds of thousands of Californians continue to wait on unemployment benefits while hundreds of millions of dollars fly out the door of his EDD Office to prisoners scamming the government .
Californians sense the American dream is dead here .
In a new poll by the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California , a nearly two thirds of Californians say kids growing up in the state today will be worse off than their parents .
And recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst population growth in a century , as we lost 135,600 people to other states over the last year .
Mark Baldassare with PPIC called the numbers “ really startling , ” saying , “ This isn ’ t the Golden State of the past ” where people came from all over “ to find their way to the California dream.
” Quite a few politicians , like myself , are supporting the recall effort .
But this began as a citizens ’ movement and it will succeed as a citizens ’ movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remove the most corrupt governor in America , but to save the California Dream before it ’ s too late .
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Gavin Newsom’s top advisors are “increasingly concerned” that the recall effort against him “could mushroom into a major threat in 2021,” as Politico has reported.
The Sacramento Bee says that “fending off” the recall is a major challenge for Newsom’s new chief-of-staff (a top lobbyist, to no one’s surprise). And the Associated Press reports “Newsom’s advisers are carefully watching the signature count.” It reminds me of a quote sometimes attributed to Gandhi: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they attack you, then you win.”
One particularly ominous sign for Newsom is his that own party is musing about throwing him under the bus. Politico quotes a Sacramento insider “aligned with a major special interest group” as saying, “We’ve gotten calls from Democrats who are already kicking the tires.” In a sign of desperation, the Newsom campaign put out a bizarre statement that initiating a recall against him is a “refusal to play by the rules.” I’d suggest he peruse the California Constitution, Art. II, § 13-18, setting forth the rules for recalls. (RELATED: How Gov. Gavin Newsom Abuses Shutdowns To ‘Reshape’ California For ‘Equity’)
The bar for a recall is undeniably high. When Gray Davis was recalled in 2003, only 900,000 verified signatures were required, but it will take 1.5 million to qualify the Newsom recall. Current estimates are that about 850,000 signatures have been collected. Countless volunteers are working tirelessly to increase that number every day, with what Lead Proponent Orrin Heatlie calls a “French Laundry list” of reasons for people to sign. The campaign received a major shot in the arm when a Sacramento Superior Court extended the deadline to March 17.
The ability to launch a recall was added to the California Constitution through a special election in 1911. Supported by Gov. Hiram Johnson and growing out of a national political movement associated with Teddy Roosevelt, it was seen as a tool to “unlock the special interest grip” on state politics. That grip has never been tighter than it is now. Newsom may not have created all the problems causing California’s decline, but he fully embodies them – to the point of caricature. And he’s dramatically accelerated them in a way we never could have imagined. (RELATED: Federal Court Blocks California Church’s Bid For In-Person Worship On Christmas)
California’s response to COVID-19 has been among the worst in America, with great economic destruction, loss of life, and violations of democratic norms. Courts continue to rule that Newsom’s lockdown strategy lacks justification. Health experts say that school closures are doing incalculable harm to kids. Hundreds of thousands of Californians continue to wait on unemployment benefits while hundreds of millions of dollars fly out the door of his EDD Office to prisoners scamming the government.
Californians sense the American dream is dead here. In a new poll by the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California, a nearly two thirds of Californians say kids growing up in the state today will be worse off than their parents. And recently released data shows California just had its worst population growth in a century, as we lost 135,600 people to other states over the last year. Mark Baldassare with PPIC called the numbers “really startling,” saying, “This isn’t the Golden State of the past” where people came from all over “to find their way to the California dream.”
Quite a few politicians, like myself, are supporting the recall effort. But this began as a citizens’ movement and it will succeed as a citizens’ movement. It is a fight not only to remove the most corrupt governor in America, but to save the California Dream before it’s too late.
Kevin Kiley is a California legislator and author of the forthcoming book “Recall Newsom: The Case Against America’s Most Corrupt Governor”
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