thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Joe Biden’s Absence From Chinese Venture Business Records Doesn’t Rule Out His Involvement

• Former Vice President Joe Biden is not named in any available corporate records related to Hunter Biden ’ s 2017 business dealings with the Chinese energy firm CEFC China Energy Co. • But a much-publicized email purportedly referencing the former vice president as the “ big guy ” shows that the stakeholders were considering having an intermediary hold his stake in the venture .
• A trove of documents from Hunter Biden ’ s ex-business partner , Tony Bobulinski , reveals that Joe Biden was directly referenced in numerous texts in May 2017 amid a heated dispute between Bobulinski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their firm .
• Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign issued a statement Thursday saying the former vice president has never even considered being involved in any business dealings with his family .
Joe Biden is not named in the corporate records related to Hunter Biden ’ s 2017 business dealings with a Chinese firm , but a much-publicized email purportedly referencing the former vice president as the “ big guy ” shows that the stakeholders were considering having an intermediary hold his stake in the venture .
Daily Caller News Foundation found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages and other documents from Hunter Biden ’ s ex-business partner Tony Bobulinski indicating that Joe Biden obtained any off-the-books stake in Oneida Holdings when its structure was finalized in May 2017 .
But the document trove does contain numerous text messages from the stakeholders in the venture that directly mentioned Joe Biden and detailed concerns that the deal risked compromising the former vice president ’ s future 2020 campaign .
Bobulinski told reporters during a brief press conference on Thursday that he had an hour-long meeting in person with Joe Biden about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China , “ with which he was plainly familiar.
” “ I have heard Joe Biden say he ’ s never discussed business with Hunter .
That is false , ” Bobulinski said .
“ I have firsthand knowledge about this because I directly dealt with the Biden family , including Joe Biden.
” ( RELATED : Hunter Biden ’ s Ex-Business Partner Says Joe Biden Was Aware Of Overseas Dealings ) Joe Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement Thursday that the former vice president “ has never even considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nor in any overseas business whatsoever .
He has never held stock in any such business arrangements nor has any family member or any other person ever held stock for him.
” The Bobulinski document trove includes internal corporate documents for Oneida , which was brokering a joint venture deal with the Chinese energy firm CEFC China Energy Co in May 2017 .
None of the corporate documents in the trove related to Oneida identify Joe Biden by name .
However , an email sent from Hunter Biden associate James Gilliar to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggests that if Joe Biden was to have a stake in the firm , it would be held by an intermediary such as his son .
Gilliar ’ s email was sent nine days before Oneida ’ s structure was finalized on May 22 .
His message described the then-agreed upon equity distribution for Oneida ’ s stakeholders — Hunter Biden , Rob Walker , Bobulinksi , and Gilliar would each hold a 20 % equity stake in the firm , while Joe Biden ’ s brother , Jim Biden , would hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gilliar said .
Gilliar then questioned whether the remaining 10 % would be “ held by H for the big guy.
” Bobulinski confirmed in a statement Thursday that Gilliar ’ s email was authentic and that the reference to the “ big guy ” in the message was “ in fact a reference to Joe Biden.
” Gilliar told the Wall Street Journal on Thursday that he was “ unaware of any involvement at anytime of the former Vice President ” during his discussions in 2017 surrounding Oneida and CEFC .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when asked about his reference to the “ big guy ” in his May 13 email .
The proposed equity distribution for Oneida had changed by May 16 , according to a document in the Bobulinski trove .
The document indicated that Jim Biden ’ s proposed stake in the firm had doubled from 10 % to 20 % , with Hunter Biden , Gilliar , Walker and Bobulinski each holding 20 % as well .
Joe Biden ’ s name is not present in the May 16 document .
Text messages from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 17 and May 20 of 2017 , show that Bobulinski expressed deep dissatisfaction that Hunter and Jim Biden would hold a combined 40 % equity stake in Oneida .
On May 17 , Hunter sent a text to Bobulinski amid the dispute reminding him that CEFC was interested in entering into a joint venture with them because they want “ to be partners with the Bidens.
” Bobulinski accused Hunter Biden of bringing his uncle into Oneida so he could have disproportionate decision making power in the firm in a text May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Jim simply to leverage getting more equity for himself and family in the final hour , that is evident , ” Bobulinski wrote to Gilliar .
“ With an equal vote that means walker , H and Jim can do whatever they want w Oneida .
I have zero interest in being part of that.
” Bobulinski urged Gilliar to convince Hunter Biden to give one of them “ supervotes ” in the company .
Bobulinski added that it could be damaging for Hunter Biden if it was revealed his family held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ When the Wall Street journal peels this back u don ’ t want it to appear as H/Jim control it , ” Bobulinski told Gilliar .
That same day Hunter Biden told Bobulinski in a text : “ Just happens that in this instance the only one player holds the trump card and that ’ s me .
May not be fair but it ’ s the reality because I ’ m the only one putting an entire family legacy on the line.
” The following day , May 19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a text to a group chat between him , Bobulinski , Gilliar and Walker .
“ Hey TONY I have an idea , ” Hunter Biden wrote .
“ In light of the fact that we are at an impasse of sorts , and both James ’ lawyers and my Chairman gave an emphatic NO- I think we should all meet in Romania on Tuesday next week.
” “ We all want you to be a part of this partnership and respect your position that you are risking your most valuable asset /TIME/ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 % equity no matter what Tom foolery the four of us may be up to , ” Hunter Biden wrote .
Bobulinski responded to Hunter Biden in the group chat , saying he was “ not sure which Chairman you are referencing ” and that if Hunter Biden was “ so worried about your family , you wouldn ’ t be doing this because as u said , all of your dad ’ s lawyers and any lawyer would advise you and Jim not to touch this with a 100 foot pole.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ text message the same day that Hunter Biden was referring to his father “ when he said his chairman.
” The next day , on May 20 , Gilliar told Bobulinski in a text message : “ Don ’ t mention Joe being involved , it ’ s only when u are face to face , I know u know that but they are paranoid.
” Bobulinski said “ they should be paranoid about things ” in a response to Gilliar .
“ U need to stress to H , does he want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blows up his dad ’ s campaign , things need to be done right and protective of that fact , ” Bobulinski added .
The available texts in the Bobulinski trove indicate that by May 21 the dispute had been settled .
A text that day shows that Walker provided Bobulinski the name of a shell corporation he wanted his equity in Oneida to be assigned to .
Contained within the Bobulinski trove was a final company agreement for Oneida dated May 22 showing that Hunter Biden , Jim Biden , Gilliar , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 % stake in the firm .
Each of the stakeholders owned their piece of Oneida through individual shell companies .
Hunter Biden held his stake in the firm via GK Temujin LLC , and Jim Biden held his via Sino Atlantic Solutions LLC .
Both GK Temujin LLC and Sino Atlantic Solutions LLC were incorporated in Delaware on May 22 , 2017 .
Also in the Bobulinski trove were founding documents for Jim Biden ’ s Sino Atlantic Solutions LLC showing he was the sole member of the company .
Jim Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment inquiring about Oneida ’ s equity structure .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden is not named in any available corporate records related to Hunter Biden’s 2017 business dealings with the Chinese energy firm CEFC China Energy Co.
But a much-publicized email purportedly referencing the former vice president as the “big guy” shows that the stakeholders were considering having an intermediary hold his stake in the venture.
A trove of documents from Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner, Tony Bobulinski, reveals that Joe Biden was directly referenced in numerous texts in May 2017 amid a heated dispute between Bobulinski and Hunter Biden regarding the structure of their firm.
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign issued a statement Thursday saying the former vice president has never even considered being involved in any business dealings with his family.
Joe Biden is not named in the corporate records related to Hunter Biden’s 2017 business dealings with a Chinese firm, but a much-publicized email purportedly referencing the former vice president as the “big guy” shows that the stakeholders were considering having an intermediary hold his stake in the venture.
Daily Caller News Foundation found no records in a trove of text messages and other documents from Hunter Biden’s ex-business partner Tony Bobulinski indicating that Joe Biden obtained any off-the-books stake in Oneida Holdings when its structure was finalized in May 2017.
But the document trove does contain numerous text messages from the stakeholders in the venture that directly mentioned Joe Biden and detailed concerns that the deal risked compromising the former vice president’s future 2020 campaign.
Bobulinski told reporters during a brief press conference on Thursday that he had an hour-long meeting in person with Joe Biden about his family’s business dealings in China, “with which he was plainly familiar.”
“I have heard Joe Biden say he’s never discussed business with Hunter. That is false,” Bobulinski said. “I have firsthand knowledge about this because I directly dealt with the Biden family, including Joe Biden.” (RELATED: Hunter Biden’s Ex-Business Partner Says Joe Biden Was Aware Of Overseas Dealings)
Joe Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement Thursday that the former vice president “has never even considered being involved in business with his family, nor in any overseas business whatsoever. He has never held stock in any such business arrangements nor has any family member or any other person ever held stock for him.”
The Bobulinski document trove includes internal corporate documents for Oneida, which was brokering a joint venture deal with the Chinese energy firm CEFC China Energy Co in May 2017.
None of the corporate documents in the trove related to Oneida identify Joe Biden by name. However, an email sent from Hunter Biden associate James Gilliar to Bobulinski on May 13, 2017, suggests that if Joe Biden was to have a stake in the firm, it would be held by an intermediary such as his son.
Gilliar’s email was sent nine days before Oneida’s structure was finalized on May 22. His message described the then-agreed upon equity distribution for Oneida’s stakeholders — Hunter Biden, Rob Walker, Bobulinksi, and Gilliar would each hold a 20% equity stake in the firm, while Joe Biden’s brother, Jim Biden, would hold a 10% stake in the venture, Gilliar said.
Gilliar then questioned whether the remaining 10% would be “held by H for the big guy.”
Bobulinski confirmed in a statement Thursday that Gilliar’s email was authentic and that the reference to the “big guy” in the message was “in fact a reference to Joe Biden.”
Gilliar told the Wall Street Journal on Thursday that he was “unaware of any involvement at anytime of the former Vice President” during his discussions in 2017 surrounding Oneida and CEFC.
Gilliar did not respond to the Journal when asked about his reference to the “big guy” in his May 13 email.
The proposed equity distribution for Oneida had changed by May 16, according to a document in the Bobulinski trove. The document indicated that Jim Biden’s proposed stake in the firm had doubled from 10% to 20%, with Hunter Biden, Gilliar, Walker and Bobulinski each holding 20% as well. Joe Biden’s name is not present in the May 16 document.
Text messages from the Bobulinski document trove, dated between May 17 and May 20 of 2017, show that Bobulinski expressed deep dissatisfaction that Hunter and Jim Biden would hold a combined 40% equity stake in Oneida.
On May 17, Hunter sent a text to Bobulinski amid the dispute reminding him that CEFC was interested in entering into a joint venture with them because they want “to be partners with the Bidens.”
Bobulinski accused Hunter Biden of bringing his uncle into Oneida so he could have disproportionate decision making power in the firm in a text May 18 to Gilliar.
“H brought in Jim simply to leverage getting more equity for himself and family in the final hour, that is evident,” Bobulinski wrote to Gilliar. “With an equal vote that means walker, H and Jim can do whatever they want w Oneida. I have zero interest in being part of that.”
Bobulinski urged Gilliar to convince Hunter Biden to give one of them “supervotes” in the company. Bobulinski added that it could be damaging for Hunter Biden if it was revealed his family held disproportionate sway over Oneida’s operations.
“When the Wall Street journal peels this back u don’t want it to appear as H/Jim control it,” Bobulinski told Gilliar.
That same day Hunter Biden told Bobulinski in a text: “Just happens that in this instance the only one player holds the trump card and that’s me. May not be fair but it’s the reality because I’m the only one putting an entire family legacy on the line.”
The following day, May 19, Hunter Biden addressed the ongoing dispute in a text to a group chat between him, Bobulinski, Gilliar and Walker.
“Hey TONY I have an idea,” Hunter Biden wrote. “In light of the fact that we are at an impasse of sorts, and both James’ lawyers and my Chairman gave an emphatic NO- I think we should all meet in Romania on Tuesday next week.”
“We all want you to be a part of this partnership and respect your position that you are risking your most valuable asset /TIME/ and that’s more important than 20% equity no matter what Tom foolery the four of us may be up to,” Hunter Biden wrote.
Bobulinski responded to Hunter Biden in the group chat, saying he was “not sure which Chairman you are referencing” and that if Hunter Biden was “so worried about your family, you wouldn’t be doing this because as u said, all of your dad’s lawyers and any lawyer would advise you and Jim not to touch this with a 100 foot pole.”
Walker told Bobulinski in a separate text message the same day that Hunter Biden was referring to his father “when he said his chairman.”
The next day, on May 20, Gilliar told Bobulinski in a text message: “Don’t mention Joe being involved, it’s only when u are face to face, I know u know that but they are paranoid.”
Bobulinski said “they should be paranoid about things” in a response to Gilliar.
“U need to stress to H, does he want to be the reason or factor that blows up his dad’s campaign, things need to be done right and protective of that fact,” Bobulinski added.
The available texts in the Bobulinski trove indicate that by May 21 the dispute had been settled. A text that day shows that Walker provided Bobulinski the name of a shell corporation he wanted his equity in Oneida to be assigned to.
Contained within the Bobulinski trove was a final company agreement for Oneida dated May 22 showing that Hunter Biden, Jim Biden, Gilliar, Walker and Bobulinski were each allocated a 20% stake in the firm. Each of the stakeholders owned their piece of Oneida through individual shell companies.
Hunter Biden held his stake in the firm via GK Temujin LLC, and Jim Biden held his via Sino Atlantic Solutions LLC.
Both GK Temujin LLC and Sino Atlantic Solutions LLC were incorporated in Delaware on May 22, 2017.
Also in the Bobulinski trove were founding documents for Jim Biden’s Sino Atlantic Solutions LLC showing he was the sole member of the company.
Jim Biden and Bobulinski did not return requests for comment inquiring about Oneida’s equity structure.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Jon Bon Jovi, Maren Morris, Foo Fighters And More To Host Fundraising Concert For Biden

Celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi , Maren Morris , Foo Fighters and more will host a fundraising concert for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
“ This is an event you won ’ t want to miss , ” Amy Schumer captioned her post Friday , along with a link to the concert designed to raise money for Biden and vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris ’ campaign ahead of the 2020 election .
( RELATED : ‘ Drop It Like It ’ s Hot : ’ Snoop Dogg Raps In Effort To Get Voters Out For The DNC ) “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great group of artists to support @ JoeBiden , @ KamalaHarris and Democrats down the ballot , ” her post continued .
“ Do your part .
Join us by using the link : joebiden.com/concert.
” ( RELATED : Joe Biden Keeps One Specific Comic Strip On His Desk .
Here ’ s What It Is ) In the picture included with the post , performers like Black Eyed Peas , Macy Gray , John Legend and more are listed as doing musical performances for the event .
In a second part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cho , Pink , Billy Porter , Lin Manuel-Miranda and more are noted as being special guests for the evening ’ s festivities .
According to the website , people can just “ chip in any amount to attend our ‘ I Will Vote ’ concert in support of Joe Biden , Kamala Harris and Democrats across the country.
” The star-studded concert will take place on Sunday , Oct. 25 and starts at 8:00 p.m .
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It comes following numerous other fundraising events with Hollywood celebrities being held for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reuniting of “ Avengers ” stars and another event with a majority of members of the original cast of “ Hamilton ” reuniting virtually for a fundraiser .

Celebrities like Jon Bon Jovi, Maren Morris, Foo Fighters and more will host a fundraising concert for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
“This is an event you won’t want to miss,” Amy Schumer captioned her post Friday, along with a link to the concert designed to raise money for Biden and vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ campaign ahead of the 2020 election. (RELATED: ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot:’ Snoop Dogg Raps In Effort To Get Voters Out For The DNC)
“I’m hosting a concert with a great group of artists to support @JoeBiden, @KamalaHarris and Democrats down the ballot,” her post continued. “Do your part. Join us by using the link: joebiden.com/concert.” (RELATED: Joe Biden Keeps One Specific Comic Strip On His Desk. Here’s What It Is)
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In the picture included with the post, performers like Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, John Legend and more are listed as doing musical performances for the event.
In a second part, a list of stars like Margaret Cho, Pink, Billy Porter, Lin Manuel-Miranda and more are noted as being special guests for the evening’s festivities.
Y’all, I have never been asked to speak at anything, only perform. This Sunday, I am speaking to my country. I’m joining an incredible group of performers for a concert to support @JoeBiden, @KamalaHarris and Democrats down the ballot. Reserve your spot: https://t.co/fSOT3XQRdx pic.twitter.com/zJlanX4X7L — MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) October 23, 2020
According to the website, people can just “chip in any amount to attend our ‘I Will Vote’ concert in support of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Democrats across the country.”
The star-studded concert will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25 and starts at 8:00 p.m. ET.
It comes following numerous other fundraising events with Hollywood celebrities being held for the former vice president this year, including a reuniting of “Avengers” stars and another event with a majority of members of the original cast of “Hamilton” reuniting virtually for a fundraiser.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Interview With Senator Thom Tillis

Interview With Senator Thom Tillis

North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis supports the Second Amendment , and it has never been in doubt .
When he first ran for state office and supporters questioned his staunch position on the right to keep and bear arms , he didn ’ t blink .
“ When I ended up getting into the state house , and I made it very clear that we were going to support the Second Amendment , I had people coming to me saying , ‘ Thom , why are you doing these additional protections for Second Amendment rights ?
’ And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carolina revere our Second Amendment , and they ’ ll support us.
” They did .
Sen. Tillis led the fight to pass gun rights legislation in the Tarheel State legislature before bringing that fight to the U.S. Senate and he hasn ’ t hesitated since .
Sen. Tillis , a member of the Senate Banking Committee , joined dozens of firearm and ammunition industry leaders for a virtual town hall event sponsored by the NSSF Political Action Committee ( PAC ) and discussed important topics facing the Second Amendment and the gun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond .
The firearm industry has been long focused on discrimination by banks and financial institutions of lawful and legally compliant industries .
NSSF ’ s Larry Keane , moderating the event , emphasized North Carolina ’ s significance as the home state to several banking institutions and firearm manufacturers .
“ The issue of banking and discrimination by the financial services sector against members of the firearm industry is really one of the top concerns our industry has right now , ” Keane began .
“ We ’ re seeing a terrible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our industry.
” Sen. Tillis added that the discriminatory headwinds facing gun manufacturers , distributors and retailers has his attention .
He warned what could happen if control of the Senate goes to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-N.Y. ) “ Here ’ s what I can tell you is gon na happen if Chuck Schumer and Biden get the gavel – they ’ re gon na fully operationalize Operation Choke Point and it [ the firearm industry ] will be an unbanked industry .
They want to shut you and some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voiced concerns that some banking institutions and their board members are approaching fiduciary malpractice by discriminating against disfavored industries and picking some lawful businesses over others .
“ This is sort of like Animal Farm , ‘ Everybody ’ s created equal , but some are created more equal than others , ” Sen. Tillis added .
The conversation also included talk of President Donald Trump ’ s Supreme Court nominee , Judge Amy Coney Barrett , and what her confirmation will mean for the Second Amendment .
Sen. Tillis sits on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearings on Judge Barrett this week .
Judge Barrett has given Second Amendment supporters reason for optimism as her history and approach to the bench has been that of an originalist , one who interprets the law based on the writings of the Founding Fathers and doesn ’ t create new law from the bench .
This is especially positive for the Second Amendment community and possible gun rights cases the Court may hear .
“ She ’ s a brilliant jurist , brilliant professor and endorsed by people from across the political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I believe she will get confirmed…We confirmed her for the Seventh Circuit .
I ’ m going to do everything I can to get her confirmed.
” Not all hopes can rest on court appointments , however .
Gun control advocates are ready to pounce should they gain the White House and the Senate .
“ Some of it will do irreparable damage , ” Sen. Tillis told virtual town hall participants about the stakes facing the Second Amendment and the industry following Election Day .
His North Carolina Senate seat is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chamber .
That race has White House election observers closely watching too .
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-Calif. ) comprise the most antigun presidential ticket in modern history .
Their gun control platform includes confiscation and measures to decimate the industry .
They continue to flirt with packing the Supreme Court to help politicize more gun control and legislate from the bench .
Biden has been questioned about his court-packing approach numerous times but has refused to answer .
Keane summed up what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the other day , ‘ He ’ ll tell people whether he ’ s going to pack the court after the election , ” he said .
“ By not answering the question you have answered the question.
’ ” Sen. Tillis summed up the stakes facing North Carolinians and the country , explaining the support he ’ s seeing from the ground .
“ If we don ’ t win in November , this industry will never look the same , ” Sen. Tillis said .
“ And the Second Amendment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched the # GUNVOTE® initiative to insure Second Amendment supporters are informed , engaged and turn out to vote on Nov. 3 so they don ’ t risk their rights .
Matt Manda is the manager of Public Affairs at the National Shooting Sports Foundation .

By Matt Manda
North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis supports the Second Amendment, and it has never been in doubt. When he first ran for state office and supporters questioned his staunch position on the right to keep and bear arms, he didn’t blink.
“When I ended up getting into the state house, and I made it very clear that we were going to support the Second Amendment, I had people coming to me saying, ‘Thom, why are you doing these additional protections for Second Amendment rights?’ And I said…I believe the people of North Carolina revere our Second Amendment, and they’ll support us.”
They did. Sen. Tillis led the fight to pass gun rights legislation in the Tarheel State legislature before bringing that fight to the U.S. Senate and he hasn’t hesitated since.
Financial Discrimination A Priority
Sen. Tillis, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined dozens of firearm and ammunition industry leaders for a virtual town hall event sponsored by the NSSF Political Action Committee (PAC) and discussed important topics facing the Second Amendment and the gun industry leading up to Election Day and beyond. The firearm industry has been long focused on discrimination by banks and financial institutions of lawful and legally compliant industries. NSSF’s Larry Keane, moderating the event, emphasized North Carolina’s significance as the home state to several banking institutions and firearm manufacturers.
“The issue of banking and discrimination by the financial services sector against members of the firearm industry is really one of the top concerns our industry has right now,” Keane began. “We’re seeing a terrible pattern of discrimination by the banks against our industry.”
Sen. Tillis added that the discriminatory headwinds facing gun manufacturers, distributors and retailers has his attention. He warned what could happen if control of the Senate goes to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)
“Here’s what I can tell you is gonna happen if Chuck Schumer and Biden get the gavel – they’re gonna fully operationalize Operation Choke Point and it [the firearm industry] will be an unbanked industry. They want to shut you and some other industries out of business.”
Tillis voiced concerns that some banking institutions and their board members are approaching fiduciary malpractice by discriminating against disfavored industries and picking some lawful businesses over others.
“This is sort of like Animal Farm, ‘Everybody’s created equal, but some are created more equal than others,” Sen. Tillis added.
Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett
The conversation also included talk of President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, and what her confirmation will mean for the Second Amendment. Sen. Tillis sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which began confirmation hearings on Judge Barrett this week.
Judge Barrett has given Second Amendment supporters reason for optimism as her history and approach to the bench has been that of an originalist, one who interprets the law based on the writings of the Founding Fathers and doesn’t create new law from the bench. This is especially positive for the Second Amendment community and possible gun rights cases the Court may hear.
“She’s a brilliant jurist, brilliant professor and endorsed by people from across the political spectrum,” Sen. Tillis said. “I believe she will get confirmed…We confirmed her for the Seventh Circuit. I’m going to do everything I can to get her confirmed.”
High Stakes Beyond Election Day
Not all hopes can rest on court appointments, however. Gun control advocates are ready to pounce should they gain the White House and the Senate.
“Some of it will do irreparable damage,” Sen. Tillis told virtual town hall participants about the stakes facing the Second Amendment and the industry following Election Day. His North Carolina Senate seat is regarded as a bellwether for the upper chamber. That race has White House election observers closely watching too.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his Vice Presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) comprise the most antigun presidential ticket in modern history. Their gun control platform includes confiscation and measures to decimate the industry. They continue to flirt with packing the Supreme Court to help politicize more gun control and legislate from the bench.
Biden has been questioned about his court-packing approach numerous times but has refused to answer. Keane summed up what everyone is thinking.
“Biden just said the other day, ‘He’ll tell people whether he’s going to pack the court after the election,” he said. “By not answering the question you have answered the question.’”
Sen. Tillis summed up the stakes facing North Carolinians and the country, explaining the support he’s seeing from the ground.
“If we don’t win in November, this industry will never look the same,” Sen. Tillis said. “And the Second Amendment will never look the same.”
NSSF launched the #GUNVOTE® initiative to insure Second Amendment supporters are informed, engaged and turn out to vote on Nov. 3 so they don’t risk their rights.
Matt Manda is the manager of Public Affairs at the National Shooting Sports Foundation.


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--It’s Another Glorious Day Of College Football In America

The sun is shining in America , and it ’ s another great Saturday of college football .
It ’ s October 24 , and the cowards and idiots who tried their best to cancel the greatest sport in America have without a doubt failed .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Not only is it another great day of college football , but the Big 10 is finally back .
For the first time in a very long time , things feel pretty normal in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through some very tough days several weeks back when it looks like the sport was in major trouble .
Now , we ’ re nearing the end of October , and things couldn ’ t be going better .
The B1G is back , Wisconsin is 1-0 after torching Illinois and I ’ m ready to have myself a hell of a day !
You truly just have to sit back and laugh at all the morons on social media melting down because games are happening .
I can ’ t imagine how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is America .
We play football in this country , and I ’ ll be damned if the coronavirus stops us from grinding it out on the gridiron on gorgeous Saturdays in the fall .
Get some beer on ice , grab yourself some great food and let ’ s have ourselves a great Saturday in America .

The sun is shining in America, and it’s another great Saturday of college football.
It’s October 24, and the cowards and idiots who tried their best to cancel the greatest sport in America have without a doubt failed. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Not only is it another great day of college football, but the Big 10 is finally back.
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For the first time in a very long time, things feel pretty normal in the world of college football. We went through some very tough days several weeks back when it looked like the sport was in major trouble.
Now, we’re nearing the end of October, and things couldn’t be going better. The B1G is back, Wisconsin is 1-0 after torching Illinois and I’m ready to have myself a hell of a day!
RAPID REACTION: Wisconsin crushes Illinois 45-7, Graham Mertz throws five touchdowns and the Badgers look unstoppable. Welcome to Mertz Mania. pic.twitter.com/7REdr945pu — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) October 24, 2020
You truly just have to sit back and laugh at all the morons on social media melting down because games are happening.
I can’t imagine how sad their lives must be. This is America. We play football in this country, and I’ll be damned if the coronavirus stops us from grinding it out on the gridiron on gorgeous Saturdays in the fall.
Get some beer on ice, grab yourself some great food and let’s have ourselves a great Saturday in America.


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--The 2020 Army Vs. Navy Game Will Be Played At West Point Instead Of In Philadelphia

The 2020 Army vs. Navy game won ’ t happen in Philadelphia .
The prestigious football event between the two service academies traditionally takes place in Philadelphia , but some changes have been made because of coronavirus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Black Knights have announced that the game will take place at West Post this season .
According to @ RedditCFB , it ’ s the first time since 1943 that the game has been played at a service academy .
Despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be played in Philly , playing at West Point should actually be pretty damn cool .
If it can ’ t be played at a neutral site , then moving the game to a service academy location is obviously the next best choice .
I ’ ve never been to West Point , but I ’ ve heard the football atmosphere there is incredibly impressive .
It ’ s definitely on my bucket list of places to check out at some point .
Also , if you don ’ t watch the Army/Navy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
While it ’ s not the same level of football as the SEC or Big 10 , the pageantry surrounding the event is second to none .
Last year when I drove up to Philly the day before , there were just helicopters flying all over the place preparing .
It ’ s definitely worth enjoying if you love football and America .
I can promise you that much !

The 2020 Army vs. Navy game won’t happen in Philadelphia.
The prestigious football event between the two service academies traditionally takes place in Philadelphia, but some changes have been made because of coronavirus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The Black Knights have announced that the game will take place at West Post this season.
According to @RedditCFB, it’s the first time since 1943 that the game has been played at a service academy.
The Army-Navy game is moving from its traditional Philadelphia neutral site. This will be the first Army-Navy game played at an Academy site since 1943, when Navy beat Army 13-0 at West Point. https://t.co/cpObNGMCeB — RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 23, 2020
Despite the fact that the game won’t be played in Philly, playing at West Point should actually be pretty damn cool.
If it can’t be played at a neutral site, then moving the game to a service academy location is obviously the next best choice.
I’ve never been to West Point, but I’ve heard the football atmosphere there is incredibly impressive. It’s definitely on my bucket list of places to check out at some point.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Army Football (@armywp_football) on Oct 17, 2020 at 2:21pm PDT
Also, if you don’t watch the Army/Navy game, then you’re missing out. While it’s not the same level of football as the SEC or Big 10, the pageantry surrounding the event is second to none.
Last year when I drove up to Philly the day before, there were just helicopters flying all over the place preparing.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Army Football (@armywp_football) on Oct 21, 2020 at 8:44pm PDT
It’s definitely worth enjoying if you love football and America. I can promise you that much!


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--Brett Favre: ‘Fans Clearly Do Not Want Political Messaging Mixed With Their Sports’

Brett Favre doesn ’ t sound like a big fan of politics being injected into sports .
According to the Washington Post , the legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback was a member of Sinclair Broadcast Group ’ s “ America This Week ” earlier in the week , and asked President Donald Trump , “ The NBA and the NFL are struggling with lower ratings , as fans clearly do not want political messaging mixed with their sports .
So how should the leagues support and promote an anti-racism position without becoming political and alienating fans ?
” ( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Trump responded in part with , “ People don ’ t want to see all of the politics .
They ’ ve got enough politics , with me and with everybody else .
And they don ’ t want to see it with football or sports , on Sunday or whenever they happen to be watching.
” Obviously , Favre is 100 % correct .
The last thing sports fans want to see when they turn on a game is politics being shoved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the ratings reflect that fact .
The TV ratings for the NBA Finals were atrocious this year and hit record lows .
How bad has the politicization of sports ruined the product and alienated fans ?
That ’ s hard to say for sure , but NBA commissioner Adam Silver has already gone on record that the social justice messages will mostly be gone next season .
He ’ s not an idiot , and a quick look at the ratings make it clear there ’ s a major issue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ They don ’ t want to be lectured by millionaire athletes .
It ’ s truly that simple to understand .

Brett Favre doesn’t sound like a big fan of politics being injected into sports.
According to the Washington Post, the legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback was a member of Sinclair Broadcast Group’s “America This Week” earlier in the week, and asked President Donald Trump, “The NBA and the NFL are struggling with lower ratings, as fans clearly do not want political messaging mixed with their sports. So how should the leagues support and promote an anti-racism position without becoming political and alienating fans?” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brett Favre (@brettfavre) on Oct 13, 2020 at 12:42pm PDT
Trump responded in part with, “People don’t want to see all of the politics. They’ve got enough politics, with me and with everybody else. And they don’t want to see it with football or sports, on Sunday or whenever they happen to be watching.”
All players, coaches and refs take a knee and lock arms during the national anthem before the Lakers-Clippers game. pic.twitter.com/eZ9RHE3eh7 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 31, 2020
Obviously, Favre is 100% correct. The last thing sports fans want to see when they turn on a game is politics being shoved in their faces.
Nobody enjoys that, and the ratings reflect that fact. The TV ratings for the NBA Finals were atrocious this year and hit record lows.
NBA TV Ratings Crash For LeBron James And The Lakers. The Numbers Are Absolutely Pathetic https://t.co/yd2j4SWe5W — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 17, 2020
How bad has the politicization of sports ruined the product and alienated fans? That’s hard to say for sure, but NBA commissioner Adam Silver has already gone on record that the social justice messages will mostly be gone next season.
He’s not an idiot, and a quick look at the ratings make it clear there’s a major issue.
Fans want to enjoy the action. They don’t want to be lectured by millionaire athletes. It’s truly that simple to understand.


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--MORNING AFTER REPORT: Graham Mertz Has Arrived, And The Wisconsin Badgers Are For Real

The legend of Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz has been born , and I couldn ’ t be more excited .
Going into Friday night , I did my usual pregame routine .
I had some drinks ready to go , fired up my playlist of great speeches from sports movies and did what I needed to do in order to get mentally prepared to play the Fighting Illini .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Obviously , all the chatter was about Graham Mertz .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Finally , the most hyped recruit in program history was going to get his first career start .
Folks , Mertz didn ’ t just show up and play well .
He set the damn internet on fire as he torched Illinois for five touchdowns .
After taking the night to sleep on it , I ’ m ready to declare the hype around Mertz 100 % justified .
That young man is on a different planet when it comes to playing football .
Imagine the kind of guts you need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first ever career start , and it ’ s against a B1G team !
I ’ d be terrified right now if I was a defensive coordinator who has to face Wisconsin .
We used to just run the ball and throw off of play action .
Our offense last night looked like something I hadn ’ t seen since the days of Russell Wilson .
Mertz was cooking !
Welcome to the Graham Mertz era in Madison , gentlemen .
I hope you were all smart enough to listen when I told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those we play .
They need all the help they can get .

The legend of Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz has been born, and I couldn’t be more excited.
RAPID REACTION: Wisconsin crushes Illinois 45-7, Graham Mertz throws five touchdowns and the Badgers look unstoppable. Welcome to Mertz Mania. pic.twitter.com/7REdr945pu — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) October 24, 2020
Going into Friday night, I did my usual pregame routine. I had some drinks ready to go, fired up my playlist of great speeches from sports movies and did what I needed to do in order to get mentally prepared to play the Fighting Illini. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Obviously, all the chatter was about Graham Mertz. That’s all anyone wanted to talk about. Finally, the most hyped recruit in program history was going to get his first career start.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Oct 23, 2020 at 4:41pm PDT
Folks, Mertz didn’t just show up and play well. He set the damn internet on fire as he torched Illinois for five touchdowns.
✅ First B1G TD of 2020 ✅ First passing TD of Graham Mertz’s career@BadgerFootball jumps out to the early 7-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/nuqbFs0ifJ — Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 24, 2020
After taking the night to sleep on it, I’m ready to declare the hype around Mertz 100% justified. That young man is on a different planet when it comes to playing football.
Imagine the kind of guts you need to have to throw five touchdowns in your first ever career start, and it’s against a B1G team!
???? Freshman QB Graham Mertz has 3 TDs in the 1st half pic.twitter.com/JVcrDKBdgk — PFF College (@PFF_College) October 24, 2020
I’d be terrified right now if I was a defensive coordinator who has to face Wisconsin. We used to just run the ball and throw off of play action.
Our offense last night looked like something I hadn’t seen since the days of Russell Wilson. Mertz was cooking!
Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz is going OFF in his first career start ???? 14/14
190 yards
4 TDs And it’s only the first half..
(via @CFBONFOX)pic.twitter.com/MqavexFNCx — Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) October 24, 2020
Welcome to the Graham Mertz era in Madison, gentlemen. I hope you were all smart enough to listen when I told you this was coming.
View this post on Instagram That was fun ???? @graham_mertz5 A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Oct 23, 2020 at 8:10pm PDT
Just pray for those we play. They need all the help they can get.


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--REPORT: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Antonio Brown

According to Adam Schefter , the Bucs and Brown have reached an agreement on a one-year deal .
Salary details @ @ @ @ @ this time .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North @ @ @ @ @ Football ) Brown is currently suspended for violating the league ’ s NFL ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ’ s eligible to return after week eight .
I ’ ve been very clear @ @ @ @ @ signing Antonio Brown is a huge mistake .
I see no situation where bringing him @ @ @ @ @ as I ’ m concerned , the man has done nothing to prove he deserves @ @ @ @ @ league .
Having said that , we all know that Tom Brady is an incredible @ @ @ @ @ s anyone who can help him grow and flourish , it ’ s Brady .
@ @ @ @ @ it goes with the Bucs , but I ’ m not holding my breath for @ @ @ @ @ us know what you think of the signing in the comments .

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reportedly signed wide receiver Antonio Brown.
According to Adam Schefter, the Bucs and Brown have reached an agreement on a one-year deal. Salary details aren’t known at this time. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Update: Antonio Brown and the Buccaneers have reached agreement on a one-year deal, per sources. Language still has to be finalized, COVID protocols passed, but Brown is likely to make his Bucs’ debut in Week 9 against the Saints. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 23, 2020
Tom Brady has been a driving force behind Tampa’s interest. Now both sides working to make it happen. https://t.co/rIyKcYN3Mu — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 23, 2020
Brown is currently suspended for violating the league’s NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. He’s eligible to return after week eight.
Antonio Brown was notified today by NFL Special Counsel for Conduct Todd Jones that he has been suspended without pay for the first eight regular-season games of the 2020 season for multiple violations of the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2020
I’ve been very clear that I think any team signing Antonio Brown is a huge mistake. I see no situation where bringing him ends well.
As far as I’m concerned, the man has done nothing to prove he deserves to be back in the league.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by AB (@ab) on Oct 3, 2020 at 3:19pm PDT
Having said that, we all know that Tom Brady is an incredible leader. If there’s anyone who can help him grow and flourish, it’s Brady.
We’ll see how it goes with the Bucs, but I’m not holding my breath for an outstanding outcome. Let us know what you think of the signing in the comments.


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--The Dodgers Beat The Rays 6-2 In Game 3 Of The World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers won game three of the World Series 6-2 over the Tampa Bay Rays .
Entering the @ @ @ @ @ Dodgers and Rays were tied 1-1 , and now Los Angeles holds a 2-1 lead @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To @ @ @ @ @ watch highlights from the game below .
As I ’ ve said many times before @ @ @ @ @ t care less who wins this series .
I ’ m not a big baseball @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m just hoping it ’ s a competitive series , and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve had that through three games .
It ’ s also kind of @ @ @ @ @ even competing for a championship considering they have one of the cheapest rosters in all @ @ @ @ @ s very much a David vs. Goliath situation when it comes to the payroll in @ @ @ @ @ You can catch game four Saturday night at 8:08 EST on Fox .

The Los Angeles Dodgers won game three of the World Series 6-2 over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Entering the Friday night game, the Dodgers and Rays were tied 1-1, and now Los Angeles holds a 2-1 lead in the series. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can watch highlights from the game below.
As I’ve said many times before, I honestly couldn’t care less who wins this series. I’m not a big baseball guy by any metric.
I’m just hoping it’s a competitive series, and it’s safe to say that we’ve had that through three games.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Dodgers (@dodgers) on Oct 23, 2020 at 8:28pm PDT
It’s also kind of cool to see the Rays even competing for a championship considering they have one of the cheapest rosters in all of baseball.
It’s very much a David vs. Goliath situation when it comes to the payroll in the 2020 World Series.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tampa Bay Rays (@raysbaseball) on Oct 23, 2020 at 8:39pm PDT
You can catch game four Saturday night at 8:08 EST on Fox.


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--Celebrate The 1st Saturday Of Big 10 Football With These Great Sports Speeches

The first Saturday of Big 10 football has arrived , and I have the perfect way for everyone to celebrate .
As we all know , the war to save B1G football was an incredibly difficult task , but we got the job done .
Now , it ’ s time to watch some Big 10 action .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) There ’ s only one way to prepare for a day like today , and it ’ s to watch the greatest sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s “ Miracle , ” “ Remember the Titans ” or “ Friday Night Lights , ” nothing hits the soul like a great sports speech .
Let ’ s dive right in with all the epic videos below .
Who else is ready to run through a damn concrete barrier right now ?
Hand up .
My hand is in the air .
I ’ m ready to fight a war if that ’ s what it comes to .
These speeches are always like a shot of pure adrenaline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s settle in for a great day of football .
We won the war and it ’ s time to enjoy some Big 10 action .
It ’ s been a hell of a ride to get to this point , and I thank everyone of you who took it with me .

The first Saturday of Big 10 football has arrived, and I have the perfect way for everyone to celebrate.
As we all know, the war to save B1G football was an incredibly difficult task, but we got the job done. Now, it’s time to watch some Big 10 action. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Fields (@justnfields) on Jun 17, 2020 at 5:17pm PDT
There’s only one way to prepare for a day like today, and it’s to watch the greatest sports speeches from movies and TV.
Whether it’s “Miracle,” “Remember the Titans” or “Friday Night Lights,” nothing hits the soul like a great sports speech.
Let’s dive right in with all the epic videos below.
Who else is ready to run through a damn concrete barrier right now? Hand up. My hand is in the air. I’m ready to fight a war if that’s what it comes to.
These speeches are always like a shot of pure adrenaline to the soul.
Now, let’s settle in for a great day of football. We won the war and it’s time to enjoy some Big 10 action. It’s been a hell of a ride to get to this point, and I thank everyone of you who took it with me.
P.S.: As a bonus, let’s enjoy Coach O’s great locker room moment after beating Alabama.


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--Wisconsin Pulverizes Illinois 45-7 Behind The Arm Of Graham Mertz

Wisconsin destroyed Illinois to the tune of Friday night .
After more than a year of nonstop hype , Graham Mertz finally made his debut at quarterback for Wisconsin , and he balled out .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The redshirt freshman tossed five touchdowns , no interceptions and absolutely obliterated the Fighting Illini .
How much does it hurt , folks ?
How much does it hurt our critics to admit I was correct the entire time ?
Feed me the tears .
Everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Graham Mertz was the real deal .
Nobody wanted to believe a redshirt freshman could set the conference on fire .
Now , after his first career start , it ’ s crystal clear that I was 100 % correct from the jump .
The Graham Mertz era has arrived and I couldn ’ t be more excited .
I hope you ’ re all ready for what comes next the rest of the season because Wisconsin is here to stay with Graham Mertz leading the way .
I told you all that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nobody listened and I was proven right .
Welcome to Wisconsin football .

Wisconsin destroyed Illinois to the tune of Friday night.
After more than a year of nonstop hype, Graham Mertz finally made his debut at quarterback for Wisconsin, and he balled out. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The redshirt freshman tossed five touchdowns, no interceptions and absolutely obliterated the Fighting Illini.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Oct 23, 2020 at 5:22pm PDT
How much does it hurt, folks? How much does it hurt our critics to admit I was correct the entire time? Feed me the tears.
Everyone wrote us off when I said that Graham Mertz was the real deal. Nobody wanted to believe a redshirt freshman could set the conference on fire.
Now, after his first career start, it’s crystal clear that I was 100% correct from the jump. The Graham Mertz era has arrived and I couldn’t be more excited.
Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz is going OFF in his first career start ???? 14/14
190 yards
4 TDs And it’s only the first half..
(via @CFBONFOX)pic.twitter.com/MqavexFNCx — Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) October 24, 2020
I hope you’re all ready for what comes next the rest of the season because Wisconsin is here to stay with Graham Mertz leading the way.
I told you all that we were in for a huge season, nobody listened and I was proven right. Welcome to Wisconsin football.


thedailycaller--2020-10-24--‘I Got Treated Fairly’: Trump Praises Debate Moderator Kristen Welker

President Donald Trump said he was treated “ very fairly ” by NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker during Thursday night ’ s presidential debate in Nashville , Tennessee .
Speaking Friday afternoon to a campaign rally crowd in The Villages , Florida , Trump brought up Welker while discussing Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ’ s debate performance .
“ By the way , I got treated , I thought very fairly by the anchor , ” Trump said .
“ I thought , right ?
Kristen .
I was surprised .
She ’ s been a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I was surprised.
” “ But her network has been crazy .
NBC .
Comcast , ” the president continued .
“ But I thought Kristen did a very good job yesterday .
Some people said she interrupted me more than she interrupted sleepy Joe , but that ’ s because he didn ’ t have that much to say.
” Welker received praise from both sides of the aisle for her performance as moderator .
( RELATED : Trump ’ s Microphone Cut Off During Debate ) The Presidential Debate Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cut the mics of candidates in response to the president repeatedly interrupting Biden and moderator Chris Wallace during the first debate last month .
Additionally , microphones were muted during each candidates ’ two-minute response to questions .

President Donald Trump said he was treated “very fairly” by NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker during Thursday night’s presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee.
Speaking Friday afternoon to a campaign rally crowd in The Villages, Florida, Trump brought up Welker while discussing Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s debate performance.
“By the way, I got treated, I thought very fairly by the anchor,” Trump said. “I thought, right? Kristen. I was surprised. She’s been a little bit rough on me over the years. I was surprised.”
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“But her network has been crazy. NBC. Comcast,” the president continued. “But I thought Kristen did a very good job yesterday. Some people said she interrupted me more than she interrupted sleepy Joe, but that’s because he didn’t have that much to say.”
Welker received praise from both sides of the aisle for her performance as moderator. (RELATED: Trump’s Microphone Cut Off During Debate)
The Presidential Debate Commission instituted new rules which now allow moderators to cut the mics of candidates in response to the president repeatedly interrupting Biden and moderator Chris Wallace during the first debate last month. Additionally, microphones were muted during each candidates’ two-minute response to questions.


thedailycaller--2020-10-25--‘It’s Not Easy’ Being Vilified By The President, Ocasio-Cortez Tells Jane Fonda

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Saturday during an interview with actress and liberal activist Jane Fonda that “ it ’ s not easy ” being attacked by President Donald Trump .
Fonda said during the Greenpeace USA segment , “ You and I have both experienced being vilified , including by presidents , and so I ’ m going to ask you a question that I get asked a lot : How do you handle it ?
” “ Well , you know , it ’ s not easy , I think is the first thing to communicate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The reason that these attacks happen — whether they ’ re on journalists , whether they ’ re on progressive politicians , whether they ’ re on women , people of color , etc .
— is to exhaust us .
It is to wear us down.
” ( RELATED : Jane Fonda ‘ So Disappointed ’ In Justin Trudeau ) She said people like her “ don ’ t necessarily have the traditional institutional resources ” that people “ born into aristocratic families ” have .
“ The way that I try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really helps me is the grassroots support that we have.
” The “ squad ” member who has promoted policies like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All as a freshman member of the House of Representatives , said it would be “ really hard to continue ” fighting for these issues if it “ was not politically popular , was not supported by everyday people [ and ] if people were not organizing on the ground to support this work.
” She told Fonda that the “ power of grassroots movements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is “ part of something bigger ” than herself .
Ocasio-Cortez took issue with Trump calling her “ AOC ” during the recent presidential debate as he said Democratic Party policy was in the hands of “ AOC plus three.
” ( RELATED : Jane Fonda Throws Support Behind Bernie Sanders , Calls Him The ‘ Climate Candidate ’ ) “ I wonder if Republicans understand how much they advertise their disrespect of women in debates when they consistently call women members of Congress by nicknames or first names , ” she tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since she opposed the Vietnam War .
She has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is “ God ’ s gift to the left .
”

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Saturday during an interview with actress and liberal activist Jane Fonda that “it’s not easy” being attacked by President Donald Trump.
Fonda said during the Greenpeace USA segment, “You and I have both experienced being vilified, including by presidents, and so I’m going to ask you a question that I get asked a lot: How do you handle it?”
“Well, you know, it’s not easy, I think is the first thing to communicate,” the congresswoman responded. “The reason that these attacks happen — whether they’re on journalists, whether they’re on progressive politicians, whether they’re on women, people of color, etc. — is to exhaust us. It is to wear us down.” (RELATED: Jane Fonda ‘So Disappointed’ In Justin Trudeau)
She said people like her “don’t necessarily have the traditional institutional resources” that people “born into aristocratic families” have.
“The way that I try to endure, honestly the thing that really helps me is the grassroots support that we have.”
The “squad” member who has promoted policies like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All as a freshman member of the House of Representatives, said it would be “really hard to continue” fighting for these issues if it “was not politically popular, was not supported by everyday people [and] if people were not organizing on the ground to support this work.”
She told Fonda that the “power of grassroots movements” has made her feel that she is “part of something bigger” than herself.
Ocasio-Cortez took issue with Trump calling her “AOC” during the recent presidential debate as he said Democratic Party policy was in the hands of “AOC plus three.” (RELATED: Jane Fonda Throws Support Behind Bernie Sanders, Calls Him The ‘Climate Candidate’)
“I wonder if Republicans understand how much they advertise their disrespect of women in debates when they consistently call women members of Congress by nicknames or first names,” she tweeted Thursday.
Fonda has promoted liberal causes since she opposed the Vietnam War. She has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is “God’s gift to the left.”


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thedailycaller--2020-10-25--MAGA Mask-Wearing Nuns Steal The Show At Trump Rally

Religious nuns wearing “ Make America Great Again ” masks at President Donald Trump ’ s rally excited the attention @ @ @ @ @ .
At least three different nuns can be seen standing behind the president as he @ @ @ @ @ , Ohio .
The nuns , dressed in white , black and purple habits and @ @ @ @ @ , also wore black masks with the letters “ MAGA ” on them , were @ @ @ @ @ the Trump rally .
One nun held a bible in her hands , pictures show @ @ @ @ @ .
( RELATED : Biden Has 52 % Of The Catholic Vote , Poll Finds @ @ @ @ @ seen applauding throughout the president ’ s speech , as Twitter users noted .
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Religious nuns wearing “Make America Great Again” masks at President Donald Trump’s rally excited the attention of Twitter users Saturday evening.
At least three different nuns can be seen standing behind the president as he spoke Saturday night in Circleville, Ohio. The nuns, dressed in white, black and purple habits and wearing crosses around their necks, also wore black masks with the letters “MAGA” on them, were in the front row of the Trump rally.
One nun held a bible in her hands, pictures show, while others held rosaries. (RELATED: Biden Has 52% Of The Catholic Vote, Poll Finds)
.@realDonaldTrump in Ohio: “Joe [Biden], you want to do all this stuff, why didn’t you do it? You were there 3.5 years ago. … I wouldn’t have run Joe if you did a good job. … The fact is you didn’t do a good job Joe, you let us down.” pic.twitter.com/0sK8kDf62l — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) October 24, 2020
The nuns can be seen applauding throughout the president’s speech, as Twitter users noted.
Nuns with MAGA masks @realDonaldTrump in Ohio pic.twitter.com/cgZHiA2aPF — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) October 24, 2020
Alternatively, Joe Biden wants to force nuns to pay for abortions. https://t.co/zKUiTuECgS — Abigail Marone ???????? (@abigailmarone) October 24, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-10-25--Hunter Biden Sought To Avoid Registering As Foreign Agent In Chinese Business Venture, Text Message

Hunter Biden Sought To Avoid Registering As Foreign Agent In Chinese Business Venture, Text Message Shows

• Hunter Biden wanted to avoid registering as a foreign agent as part of a deal with a Chinese energy company , according to text messages obtained by The Daily Caller News Foundation .
• In a message to Tony Bobulinski on May 1 , 2017 , Hunter Biden also proposed creating a U.S.-based shell company so that the joint venture could bid on contracts with the U.S. government .
• A day after sending the message , Hunter Biden set up a meeting with his father , Joe Biden , and Bobulinski in Los Angeles .
• He claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equity shareholder in early documents for the Chinese business deal .
Hunter Biden suggested setting up a shell company to do business with a Chinese firm in order to avoid registering as a foreign agent , and to be able to bid on contracts with the U.S. government , according to documents from May 2017 obtained by The Daily Caller News Foundation .
A day after sending the message , Biden arranged a meeting between his father , Joe Biden , and Tony Bobulinski , one of the prospective partners in a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conglomerate whose chairman had links to the communist regime in Beijing .
( RELATED : ‘ He Was Plainly Familiar ’ : Hunter Biden ’ s Ex-Business Partner Says Joe Biden Was Aware Of Overseas Dealings ) “ We don ’ t want to have to register as foreign agents under the FCPA which is much more expansive than people who should know choose not to know , ” Hunter Biden wrote to Bobulinski on May 1 , 2017 , according to a message obtained by the DCNF .
“ No matter what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company at some level in order for us to make bids on federal and state funded projects.
” Biden appeared to be referring to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ( FCPA ) as well as the Foreign Agents Registration Act ( FARA ) .
Biden did not explain in the messages why he thought the venture with CEFC would violate FARA or FCPA without the buffer of a U.S. shell company .
A joint report from the Senate Homeland Security and Senate Finance Committees released on Sept. 23 regarding Hunter Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s chairman at the time , Ye Jianming , had ties to the People ’ s Liberation Army .
Ye had also been an officer in the 2000s for a group controlled by the Chinese Communist Party , according to the Senate report .
On May 2 , 2017 , a day after the text message , Hunter Biden arranged a meeting between Bobulinski , James Biden and Joe Biden in Los Angeles .
Bobulinski said at a press conference on Thursday that the meeting lasted an hour .
He also said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past claims to have never discussed business with his son .
“ That is false , ” Bobulinski said of Joe Biden ’ s previous statements .
“ I have firsthand knowledge about this because I directly dealt with the Biden family , including Joe Biden.
” Bobulinski said that during the May 2017 meeting , he and the Bidens discussed “ the Biden ’ s family business plans with the Chinese.
” He said that Joe Biden was “ plainly familiar ” with those plans “ at a high level.
” Text @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the meeting with Hunter and James Biden .
Bobulinski has provided emails , text messages and business records related to the CEFC deal to the Senate Homeland Security Committee .
He also met Friday with the FBI , according to Sen. Ron Johnson , who chairs the committee .
The DCNF has also obtained Bobulinski ’ s trove of records .
Bobulinski , Hunter Biden , James Biden and two other partners , James Gilliar and Rob Walker , went on to form companies called SinoHawk and Oneida Holdings to partner with CEFC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Oneida Holdings was formed on May 22 , 2017 , three weeks after Hunter Biden proposed using a U.S. company to do business with CEFC .
According to Bobulinski , CEFC was expected to fund the partnership with SinoHawk with $ 10 million in seed money to begin investing in infrastructure and technology companies .
He said Thursday that CEFC never followed through with the investment .
Emails and text messages from Bobulinski show him hounding CEFC executives about the delayed wire transfer .
Hunter and James Biden ended up working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he was unaware of the side deal .
In the Aug. 3 , 2017 , email , Bobulinski provided a letter responding to a list of questions from CEFC about the joint venture with SinoHawk .
One question from CEFC was about a $ 5 million interest-free loan the company was making to the Biden family .
The next day , without Bobulinski ’ s knowledge , CEFC made the first in a series of wire transfers to a law firm for Hunter Biden .
According to the Senate report , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Infrastructure Investment wired $ 100,000 to Hunter Biden ’ s law firm , Owasco .
The report also says that the wire payment “ was identified for potential criminal financial activity.
” On Aug. 8 , 2017 , according to the Senate report , the CEFC affiliate wired $ 5 million to a bank account for a shell company called Hudson West III .
That shell company , which Hunter Biden co-owned with an associate of Ye Jianming , would end up wiring $ 4,790,375 to Hunter Biden ’ s law firm through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the report .
Hunter and James Biden also tapped into a $ 100,000 line of credit linked to Hudson West III and CEFC , the Senate report said .
Bobulinski confronted James Biden about revelations in the Senate report , according to his records .
“ You can imagine my shock when reading the report yesterday put out by the Senate committee , ” Bobulinski wrote to James Biden on Sept. 24 .
“ The fact that you and HB were lying to Rob , James and I while accepting $ 5 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
“ And so disappointing based on the years of work that James , Rob and team invested to get things done , ” he continued , referring to James Gilliar and Rob Walker , the two other SinoHawk partners .
Other documents from the Bobulinski documents raise questions about whether Joe Biden was a passive investor in the CEFC partnership .
A May 13 , 2017 email written by Gilliar , the SinoHawk partner , makes reference to a 10 % equity stake that Hunter Biden would hold for “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ the big guy ” is Joe Biden , and that Hunter Biden often referred to his father by that term .
Joe Biden was never listed on any business records for SinoHawk or Oneida Holdings , though messages from the Bobulinski trove show that the partners discussed keeping Joe Biden ’ s name hidden during business discussions .
“ Don ’ t mention Joe being involved , it ’ s only when u are face to face , I know u know that but they are paranoid , ” Gilliar told Bobulinski @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2017 .
“ They should be paranoid about things , ” Bobulinski replied .
The Biden campaign denied in a statement on Thursday that Joe Biden ever invested in his son ’ s companies .
“ Joe Biden has never even considered being involved in business with his family , nor in any overseas business whatsoever .
He has never held stock in any such business arrangements nor has any family member or any other person ever held stock for him , ” said Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign did not address questions about Biden ’ s meeting with Bobulinski , according to The Journal .
A lawyer for Hunter Biden did not respond to a request for comment .
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Hunter Biden wanted to avoid registering as a foreign agent as part of a deal with a Chinese energy company, according to text messages obtained by The Daily Caller News Foundation.
In a message to Tony Bobulinski on May 1, 2017, Hunter Biden also proposed creating a U.S.-based shell company so that the joint venture could bid on contracts with the U.S. government.
A day after sending the message, Hunter Biden set up a meeting with his father, Joe Biden, and Bobulinski in Los Angeles.
He claims that Joe Biden is referenced as an equity shareholder in early documents for the Chinese business deal.
Hunter Biden suggested setting up a shell company to do business with a Chinese firm in order to avoid registering as a foreign agent, and to be able to bid on contracts with the U.S. government, according to documents from May 2017 obtained by The Daily Caller News Foundation.
A day after sending the message, Biden arranged a meeting between his father, Joe Biden, and Tony Bobulinski, one of the prospective partners in a deal with CEFC China Energy, a Chinese conglomerate whose chairman had links to the communist regime in Beijing. (RELATED: ‘He Was Plainly Familiar’: Hunter Biden’s Ex-Business Partner Says Joe Biden Was Aware Of Overseas Dealings)
“We don’t want to have to register as foreign agents under the FCPA which is much more expansive than people who should know choose not to know,” Hunter Biden wrote to Bobulinski on May 1, 2017, according to a message obtained by the DCNF.
“No matter what it will need to be a US company at some level in order for us to make bids on federal and state funded projects.”
Biden appeared to be referring to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as well as the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
Biden did not explain in the messages why he thought the venture with CEFC would violate FARA or FCPA without the buffer of a U.S. shell company.
A joint report from the Senate Homeland Security and Senate Finance Committees released on Sept. 23 regarding Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings said that CEFC’s chairman at the time, Ye Jianming, had ties to the People’s Liberation Army.
Ye had also been an officer in the 2000s for a group controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, according to the Senate report.
On May 2, 2017, a day after the text message, Hunter Biden arranged a meeting between Bobulinski, James Biden and Joe Biden in Los Angeles.
Bobulinski said at a press conference on Thursday that the meeting lasted an hour. He also said that the meeting undercut Joe Biden’s past claims to have never discussed business with his son.
“That is false,” Bobulinski said of Joe Biden’s previous statements.
“I have firsthand knowledge about this because I directly dealt with the Biden family, including Joe Biden.”
Bobulinski said that during the May 2017 meeting, he and the Bidens discussed “the Biden’s family business plans with the Chinese.”
He said that Joe Biden was “plainly familiar” with those plans “at a high level.”
Text messages preserved by Bobulinski show him discussing the meeting with Hunter and James Biden.
Bobulinski has provided emails, text messages and business records related to the CEFC deal to the Senate Homeland Security Committee. He also met Friday with the FBI, according to Sen. Ron Johnson, who chairs the committee.
The DCNF has also obtained Bobulinski’s trove of records.
WATCH:
Bobulinski, Hunter Biden, James Biden and two other partners, James Gilliar and Rob Walker, went on to form companies called SinoHawk and Oneida Holdings to partner with CEFC.
Documents from the Bobulinski trove show that Oneida Holdings was formed on May 22, 2017, three weeks after Hunter Biden proposed using a U.S. company to do business with CEFC.
According to Bobulinski, CEFC was expected to fund the partnership with SinoHawk with $10 million in seed money to begin investing in infrastructure and technology companies.
He said Thursday that CEFC never followed through with the investment. Emails and text messages from Bobulinski show him hounding CEFC executives about the delayed wire transfer.
Hunter and James Biden ended up working with CEFC, though Bobulinski said on Thursday that he was unaware of the side deal.
In the Aug. 3, 2017, email, Bobulinski provided a letter responding to a list of questions from CEFC about the joint venture with SinoHawk. One question from CEFC was about a $5 million interest-free loan the company was making to the Biden family.
The next day, without Bobulinski’s knowledge, CEFC made the first in a series of wire transfers to a law firm for Hunter Biden.
According to the Senate report, a subsidiary of CEFC China Energy called CEFC Infrastructure Investment wired $100,000 to Hunter Biden’s law firm, Owasco.
The report also says that the wire payment “was identified for potential criminal financial activity.”
On Aug. 8, 2017, according to the Senate report, the CEFC affiliate wired $5 million to a bank account for a shell company called Hudson West III.
That shell company, which Hunter Biden co-owned with an associate of Ye Jianming, would end up wiring $4,790,375 to Hunter Biden’s law firm through Sept. 25, 2018, according to the report.
Hunter and James Biden also tapped into a $100,000 line of credit linked to Hudson West III and CEFC, the Senate report said.
Bobulinski confronted James Biden about revelations in the Senate report, according to his records.
“You can imagine my shock when reading the report yesterday put out by the Senate committee,” Bobulinski wrote to James Biden on Sept. 24.
“The fact that you and HB were lying to Rob, James and I while accepting $5 million from CeFc is infuriating,” Bobulinksi wrote.
“And so disappointing based on the years of work that James, Rob and team invested to get things done,” he continued, referring to James Gilliar and Rob Walker, the two other SinoHawk partners.
Other documents from the Bobulinski documents raise questions about whether Joe Biden was a passive investor in the CEFC partnership.
A May 13, 2017 email written by Gilliar, the SinoHawk partner, makes reference to a 10% equity stake that Hunter Biden would hold for “the big guy.”
Bobulinski said Thursday that “the big guy” is Joe Biden, and that Hunter Biden often referred to his father by that term.
Joe Biden was never listed on any business records for SinoHawk or Oneida Holdings, though messages from the Bobulinski trove show that the partners discussed keeping Joe Biden’s name hidden during business discussions.
“Don’t mention Joe being involved, it’s only when u are face to face, I know u know that but they are paranoid,” Gilliar told Bobulinski in a text message on May 20, 2017.
“They should be paranoid about things,” Bobulinski replied.
The Biden campaign denied in a statement on Thursday that Joe Biden ever invested in his son’s companies.
“Joe Biden has never even considered being involved in business with his family, nor in any overseas business whatsoever. He has never held stock in any such business arrangements nor has any family member or any other person ever held stock for him,” said Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates in a statement to The Wall Street Journal.
The campaign did not address questions about Biden’s meeting with Bobulinski, according to The Journal.
A lawyer for Hunter Biden did not respond to a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-24--Students For Life Rally Outside Sen. Casey’s Office Urging Him Support Barrett’s Supreme Court Confi

Students For Life Rally Outside Sen. Casey’s Office Urging Him Support Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation

• A Students for Life of America ( SFLA ) group gathered outside the district office of self-proclaimed pro-life Democrat Sen. Bob Casey whose voting record has heavily aligned with pro-abortion groups like Planned Parenthood and NARAL .
• The SFLA group ’ s sidewalk chalk supporting Judge Amy Coney Barrett was hosed down by building staff of the Philadelphia property where Casey ’ s district office is housed .
SFLA groups also faced backlash that turned violent in response to their counter demonstrations held in Washington D.C. during the Women ’ s March on Oct. 17 .
• SFLA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s confirmation to the Supreme Court .
However , Barrett did not say whether her votes would align with those of late Justice Anton Scalia , a proponent for pro-life views .
A Students for Life of America ( SFLA ) group gathered in Philadelphia on Friday , Oct. 23 for a rally outside Pennsylvania Democrat Senator Casey ’ s district office urging him to vote in support of the appointment of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court .
“ We ’ re here today for our Justice for Life Tour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coordinator Liana Hollendonner told Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ We specifically chose senators who claim to be pro-life , but their voting record doesn ’ t reflect that.
” The SFLA group of about two dozen people chanted “ fill that seat !
” outside the district offices of Casey , a self-proclaimed pro-life Democrat .
Casey has proven to be a proponent for abortion rights as his votes have aligned with Planned Parenthood 75 % of his time in the Senate since 2011 , according to Politico .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Casey released a statement on Sept. 23 in response to President Donald Trump ’ s nomination of Barrett to the Supreme Court writing , “ I can not support a Supreme Court nominee who would rip health care away from tens of millions , undermine the rights of workers and do the bidding of large corporations.
” Barrett “ just embodies true feminism , being a mom and being successful in her chosen career , ” Hollendonner told DCNF .
“ Judge Amy ’ s confirmation to Supreme Court is , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victory of first wave and second wave feminism in our country , and it should be a moment that every woman across America celebrates , ” said SFLA ’ s President , Kristan Hawkins , in an interview with DCNF .
The SFLA group wrote in sidewalk chalk statements supporting Barrett along with various pro-life sentiments but were told the sidewalk outside of 2000 Market St. — which houses the office suite of Casey — was private property .
A security staff member for the building demanded the SFLA group stop chalking , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private property.
” The Philadelphia ’ s Civil Affairs Unit confirmed that the sidewalk area in front of the Market St. building was public property , according to Hollendonner who called the Civil Affairs Unit .
The Civil Affairs Unit further stated that the police would give the same explanation to the building ’ s staff if they were to call 911 , Hollendonner said .
The building staff of 2000 Market St. hosed down the SFLA group ’ s sidewalk chalk once the rally had finished .
SFLA also gathered in other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida , Michigan , Pennsylvania , Arizona , Minnesota , North Carolina , Colorado and Washington where student groups rallied outside the office of each state ’ s respective senator to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court .
“ Our goal this week has been to go out into the states and just show the U.S. Senate this pro-life generation wants them to do their job and confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court , ” Hawkins told DCNF .
This weekend ’ s Justice for Life Tour comes after SFLA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s March in Washington D.C. last Saturday where the group faced much hostility , according to Hawkins .
“ The Democrats have tried very hard to make Amy Coney Barrett ’ s confirmation about the future of Obamacare , but what it ’ s really about is the future of abortion law in our country and that is why we saw what we saw just this past Saturday at the Women ’ s March and the violence against our team members and the threats of violence , ” Hawkins said in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commit to a position on overturning abortion precedent like Roe v. Wade , but emphasized before the Senate Judiciary Committee that although the late Justice Anton Scalia was a mentor of hers and who held a pro-life position on the court , this did not mean she would judge the same as him .
“ For textualism , the judge approaches the text as it was written with the meaning it had at the time and doesn ’ t infuse their own meaning into it , ” Barrett said during her nomination hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careful to say if I am confirmed , you would not be getting Justice Scalia .
You would be getting Justice Barrett .
And that is so because originalists don ’ t always agree .
And neither do textualists , ” she said .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the Senate will hold a vote to confirm Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday , Oct. 26 .
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A Students for Life of America (SFLA) group gathered outside the district office of self-proclaimed pro-life Democrat Sen. Bob Casey whose voting record has heavily aligned with pro-abortion groups like Planned Parenthood and NARAL.
The SFLA group’s sidewalk chalk supporting Judge Amy Coney Barrett was hosed down by building staff of the Philadelphia property where Casey’s district office is housed. SFLA groups also faced backlash that turned violent in response to their counter demonstrations held in Washington D.C. during the Women’s March on Oct. 17.
SFLA is in full support of Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. However, Barrett did not say whether her votes would align with those of late Justice Anton Scalia, a proponent for pro-life views.
A Students for Life of America (SFLA) group gathered in Philadelphia on Friday, Oct. 23 for a rally outside Pennsylvania Democrat Senator Casey’s district office urging him to vote in support of the appointment of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
“We’re here today for our Justice for Life Tour,” SFLA’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator Liana Hollendonner told Daily Caller News Foundation. “We specifically chose senators who claim to be pro-life, but their voting record doesn’t reflect that.”
The SFLA group of about two dozen people chanted “fill that seat!” outside the district offices of Casey, a self-proclaimed pro-life Democrat. Casey has proven to be a proponent for abortion rights as his votes have aligned with Planned Parenthood 75% of his time in the Senate since 2011, according to Politico. (RELATED: OPINION — The Surrender Of Pro-Life Democrats)
Casey released a statement on Sept. 23 in response to President Donald Trump’s nomination of Barrett to the Supreme Court writing, “I cannot support a Supreme Court nominee who would rip health care away from tens of millions, undermine the rights of workers and do the bidding of large corporations.”
Barrett “just embodies true feminism, being a mom and being successful in her chosen career,” Hollendonner told DCNF. “Judge Amy’s confirmation to Supreme Court is, I think, in itself just showing the victory of first wave and second wave feminism in our country, and it should be a moment that every woman across America celebrates,” said SFLA’s President, Kristan Hawkins, in an interview with DCNF.
The SFLA group wrote in sidewalk chalk statements supporting Barrett along with various pro-life sentiments but were told the sidewalk outside of 2000 Market St. — which houses the office suite of Casey — was private property. A security staff member for the building demanded the SFLA group stop chalking, explaining that the group was defacing “private property.”
The Philadelphia’s Civil Affairs Unit confirmed that the sidewalk area in front of the Market St. building was public property, according to Hollendonner who called the Civil Affairs Unit.
The Civil Affairs Unit further stated that the police would give the same explanation to the building’s staff if they were to call 911, Hollendonner said.
The building staff of 2000 Market St. hosed down the SFLA group’s sidewalk chalk once the rally had finished.
SFLA also gathered in other key swing states on Oct. 23 including Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, Colorado and Washington where student groups rallied outside the office of each state’s respective senator to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
“Our goal this week has been to go out into the states and just show the U.S. Senate this pro-life generation wants them to do their job and confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court,” Hawkins told DCNF.
This weekend’s Justice for Life Tour comes after SFLA’s counter demonstration at the Women’s March in Washington D.C. last Saturday where the group faced much hostility, according to Hawkins.
“The Democrats have tried very hard to make Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation about the future of Obamacare, but what it’s really about is the future of abortion law in our country and that is why we saw what we saw just this past Saturday at the Women’s March and the violence against our team members and the threats of violence,” Hawkins said in an interview with DCNF.
Barrett did not commit to a position on overturning abortion precedent like Roe v. Wade, but emphasized before the Senate Judiciary Committee that although the late Justice Anton Scalia was a mentor of hers and who held a pro-life position on the court, this did not mean she would judge the same as him.
“For textualism, the judge approaches the text as it was written with the meaning it had at the time and doesn’t infuse their own meaning into it,” Barrett said during her nomination hearing. “But I want to be careful to say if I am confirmed, you would not be getting Justice Scalia. You would be getting Justice Barrett. And that is so because originalists don’t always agree. And neither do textualists,” she said.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the Senate will hold a vote to confirm Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday, Oct. 26.
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