thedailycaller--2020-02-28--EXCLUSIVE: We Asked Battleground Dem Lawmakers About Sen. Sanders’ Anti-Fracking Promises. Only One

EXCLUSIVE: We Asked Battleground Dem Lawmakers About Sen. Sanders’ Anti-Fracking Promises. Only One Responded

• Moderate Democrats from battleground districts didn ’ t respond to questions about potential 2020 nominee Bernie Sanders ’ anti-fracking policies .
• Reps. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania and Max Rose of New York were two such Democrats who declined comment despite their past willingness to push back against their party ’ s leftward lurch .
• Their unwillingness to talk comes as Sanders continues making inroads in the race for president while superdelegates are angling to find a way to stop the surging self-avowed socialist .
Many Democrats distanced themselves from their party ’ s more radical elements before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of those same lawmakers refused to respond when the Daily Caller News Foundation asked them about Sen. Bernie Sanders ’ anti-fracking policies .
Neither Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar , nor his colleagues Matt Cartwright and Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania responded to questions about whether they support the self-avowed socialist .
They also declined to discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ’ s ill-fated Green New Deal with the DCNF .
In fact , only Rep. Kendra Horn of Oklahoma responded .
“ I do not support the proposed ban on fracking or the Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DCNF .
“ The oil and gas industry has fueled economic development and new opportunities in Oklahoma since statehood.
” She refused to further discuss a possible Sanders nomination .
The Texas Democratic Party told the DCNF that they do “ not comment on specific candidates right before a primary that we are administering , ” and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party did not respond to questions .
Both states ’ economies are heavily dependent on the fossil fuel industry .
Democratic Rep. Max Rose of New York has come out in recent months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in April 2019 that Ocasio-Cortez ’ s solution to climate change is a “ massive socialist economic policy platform .
Just not needed.
” He went on to say that “ urgent and bold action ” is needed .
Despite his past criticisms , Rose was unwilling to respond to the DCNF ’ s repeated requests for comment on Sanders ’ s policies , which many Democrats are calling socialistic .
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg even called the senator a communist at the Feb. 18 Nevada debate .
Lamb , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against former Rep. Rick Saccone , has also demonstrated a willingness to criticize his own caucus .
He wrote a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Feb. 15 rejecting a piece of legislation imposing a nationwide ban on fracking within the next five years .
Sanders , for his part , revealed his own GND in August 2019 , promising everything from “ virtually free ” electricity and a “ hunger-free ” transition to green energy from fossil fuels .
The democratic socialist ’ s nearly 14,000-page memo also lays out how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social justice issues .
Republicans in the Senate torpedoed Ocasio-Cortez ’ s legislation in March 2019 as Democrats called the vote a dog-and-pony show .
The GOP defeated the proposal 57-0 ; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the bill a socialistic ploy designed to kill the economy .
None of the Democratic senators supported the bill .
Ocasio-Cortez ’ s GND sought to phase out fossil fuel usage within 12 years , which would have cost tens of trillions of dollars , some reports show .
Americans could be forced to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the proposal over a decade , the conservative-leaning American Action Forum ( AAF ) noted in a study in February 2019 .
Other reports suggest the proposal , if it had become law , would have taken a sledgehammer to American households in swing states .
Households would have ponied up between $ 74,287 and $ 76,683 in Colorado , Michigan and Pennsylvania , among others , a report Wednesday from the Competitive Enterprise Institute noted .
Meanwhile , the U.S. also became the world ’ s largest producer of fracked natural gas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Barack Obama ’ s decision in 2015 to place a moratorium on such production on public lands .
It also passed coal as the country ’ s leading source of electricity in July 2017 .
Fracking technology helps energy producers extract natural gas out of places like the Permian Basin in Texas and the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania .
( RELATED : Flashback : Bernie Sanders Says His Green New Deal Can Make Electricity ‘ Virtually Free ’ By 2035 — But There ’ s A Catch ) Lamb , Cartwright , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for re-election .
They are running as the sand shifts underneath the Democratic Party ’ s proverbial feet , with Democrats worried that a potential Sanders win could mean disaster for a party that won control over the House less than two years ago .
More than 90 superdelegates told The New York Times in a report Thursday that say they are willing to sacrifice party cohesion to prevent a Sanders nomination ahead of the Democratic National Convention in July .
Nearly 84 of those the NYT interviewed said that the progressive senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s nominee because he has not yet secured a majority of the delegates .
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Moderate Democrats from battleground districts didn’t respond to questions about potential 2020 nominee Bernie Sanders’ anti-fracking policies.
Reps. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania and Max Rose of New York were two such Democrats who declined comment despite their past willingness to push back against their party’s leftward lurch.
Their unwillingness to talk comes as Sanders continues making inroads in the race for president while superdelegates are angling to find a way to stop the surging self-avowed socialist.
Many Democrats distanced themselves from their party’s more radical elements before winning congressional seats in 2018, but some of those same lawmakers refused to respond when the Daily Caller News Foundation asked them about Sen. Bernie Sanders’ anti-fracking policies.
Neither Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, nor his colleagues Matt Cartwright and Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania responded to questions about whether they support the self-avowed socialist. They also declined to discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ill-fated Green New Deal with the DCNF.
In fact, only Rep. Kendra Horn of Oklahoma responded.
“I do not support the proposed ban on fracking or the Green New Deal,” Horn told the DCNF. “The oil and gas industry has fueled economic development and new opportunities in Oklahoma since statehood.” She refused to further discuss a possible Sanders nomination.
The Texas Democratic Party told the DCNF that they do “not comment on specific candidates right before a primary that we are administering,” and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party did not respond to questions. Both states’ economies are heavily dependent on the fossil fuel industry.
Democratic Rep. Max Rose of New York has come out in recent months against the GND, telling USA Today in April 2019 that Ocasio-Cortez’s solution to climate change is a “massive socialist economic policy platform. Just not needed.” He went on to say that “urgent and bold action” is needed.
Despite his past criticisms, Rose was unwilling to respond to the DCNF’s repeated requests for comment on Sanders’s policies, which many Democrats are calling socialistic. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg even called the senator a communist at the Feb. 18 Nevada debate.
Lamb, who won a tight race in 2018 against former Rep. Rick Saccone, has also demonstrated a willingness to criticize his own caucus. He wrote a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Feb. 15 rejecting a piece of legislation imposing a nationwide ban on fracking within the next five years.
Sanders, for his part, revealed his own GND in August 2019, promising everything from “virtually free” electricity and a “hunger-free” transition to green energy from fossil fuels. The democratic socialist’s nearly 14,000-page memo also lays out how he will deal with a variety of social justice issues.
Republicans in the Senate torpedoed Ocasio-Cortez’s legislation in March 2019 as Democrats called the vote a dog-and-pony show. The GOP defeated the proposal 57-0; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the bill a socialistic ploy designed to kill the economy. None of the Democratic senators supported the bill.
Ocasio-Cortez’s GND sought to phase out fossil fuel usage within 12 years, which would have cost tens of trillions of dollars, some reports show. Americans could be forced to pay up to $93 trillion to implement the proposal over a decade, the conservative-leaning American Action Forum (AAF) noted in a study in February 2019.
Other reports suggest the proposal, if it had become law, would have taken a sledgehammer to American households in swing states. Households would have ponied up between $74,287 and $76,683 in Colorado, Michigan and Pennsylvania, among others, a report Wednesday from the Competitive Enterprise Institute noted.
Meanwhile, the U.S. also became the world’s largest producer of fracked natural gas in 2012, surpassing Russia despite former President Barack Obama’s decision in 2015 to place a moratorium on such production on public lands. It also passed coal as the country’s leading source of electricity in July 2017.
Fracking technology helps energy producers extract natural gas out of places like the Permian Basin in Texas and the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania. (RELATED: Flashback: Bernie Sanders Says His Green New Deal Can Make Electricity ‘Virtually Free’ By 2035 — But There’s A Catch)
Lamb, Cartwright, Cuellar, Rose and Horn are running for re-election. They are running as the sand shifts underneath the Democratic Party’s proverbial feet, with Democrats worried that a potential Sanders win could mean disaster for a party that won control over the House less than two years ago. More than 90 superdelegates told The New York Times in a report Thursday that say they are willing to sacrifice party cohesion to prevent a Sanders nomination ahead of the Democratic National Convention in July. Nearly 84 of those the NYT interviewed said that the progressive senator does not deserve to become the party’s nominee because he has not yet secured a majority of the delegates.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Practical Use Is Important Too, But These Are The Coolest Tactical Knives On The Internet

In our time of need , it ’ s always important to thank your trusty knife .
In all seriousness though , a great tactical knife can be the difference between life or death in the wilderness , whether it ’ s fending off wildlife or helping build your lean-to or other improvised shelter .
An all around helpful tool , a great tactical knife is sturdy and practical .
Many men love a specific knife style or brand , and stick with it until the end .
Hopefully with this article you can find your go-to tactical knife , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the highest-reviewed selections , as well as what the most trustworthy wilderness personalities consider their knife of choice : Although there is no official Jason Bourne endorsement , the Kershaw Boot Knife is still very cool .
While most fixed blades are meant to be concealed , you can be sure this knife is .
With a steel blade and polymer grip , it ’ s made exactly what you think it ’ s for and should be easy to grab , grip and pull out in a hurry .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s meant to take punishment and is an incredibly strong blade , having the ‘ 8Cr13MoV ‘ type of steel which is considered to be very capable , even by most steel snobs…which are actually a thing .
Let ’ s see that pack of wolves take your instant noodles now .
Official name : Camillus Survivorman Les Stroud SK Mountain Ultimate Survival Knife – codename : The Survivor Man Knife , is built to last even longer than you are in the wilderness .
With some of the most durable materials available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partially serrated drop point blade ) , you probably don ’ t have to worry about a break .
But with the Survivorman label comes a flurry of great features attached to its sheath , such as : LED flashlight , whistle , fire starter , and S.O.S .
signal mirror .
One of the more popular blade brands on the market , the Benchmade Bedlam 860 Scimitar would make even English Kings proud .
At $ 200 it is a practical , everyday nature boy ’ s ( not Ric Flair ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Decently strong and durable , the lifetime warranty provided should put your mind at ease .
It is meant for varying temperatures , but be aware of its manual fold , which could be an advantage in tactical situations .
Gerber being the respectable brand that it is teamed up with the most respectable wild man Bear Grylls to form the ‘ Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Knife , Fine Edge ‘ .
This knife is military-grade with a pull-through carbide sharpener in the sheath to ensure readiness at all times .
Not completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife comes with an array of sheath-paired features : an emergency whistle , a pocket guide and a fire-starter rod .
It ’ s meant to never corrode or lose its effectiveness , with a large , textured and rubberized handle that ’ s meant to last through tough conditions .
Who ’ s always posting about their elk meat , bows and all-around survivability ?
Joe Rogan .
When it comes to his knife of choice , there ’ s a bit of an online mystery surrounding what he uses out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he uses for meat carving .
In fact , there ’ s even some subreddits designated to figuring out what he uses .
While some say the unofficial Rogan blade is an Emerson Sheepdog , those , like many Emerson knives can be hard to get a hold of .
Two models available on Amazon however include the SEAX and the Big Bulldog .
The Big Bulldog is said to be made entirely based on demand , and has some pretty interesting selling points to say the least .
The brand is quoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manner : “ The ergonomics on this model are great and when it ’ s in your hand it feels like you could punch right through a brick wall ” .
Don ’ t ask , we didn ’ t .
The SEAX models are just under 4 inches of lock titanium in blade length , and are also somewhat hard to find .
So , get them while you can .
Have a favorite tactical knife or blade we missed ?
Let us know if you have any ideas on why your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maybe we missed the ‘ Steven Seagal Special ’ or the ‘ Chuck Norris Blade That Even He Can ’ t Break ’ , but that ’ s why we have you – the reader – to tell us about them .
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Email our BrightBulb Team at dealer @ dailycaller.com .
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In our time of need, it’s always important to thank your trusty knife. In all seriousness though, a great tactical knife can be the difference between life or death in the wilderness, whether it’s fending off wildlife or helping build your lean-to or other improvised shelter.
An all around helpful tool, a great tactical knife is sturdy and practical. Many men love a specific knife style or brand, and stick with it until the end. Hopefully with this article you can find your go-to tactical knife, as we looked into a combination of some of the highest-reviewed selections, as well as what the most trustworthy wilderness personalities consider their knife of choice:
1. Kershaw Secret Agent Boot Knife
Although there is no official Jason Bourne endorsement, the Kershaw Boot Knife is still very cool.
While most fixed blades are meant to be concealed, you can be sure this knife is. With a steel blade and polymer grip, it’s made exactly what you think it’s for and should be easy to grab, grip and pull out in a hurry.
You can tell by its design it’s meant to take punishment and is an incredibly strong blade, having the ‘8Cr13MoV‘ type of steel which is considered to be very capable, even by most steel snobs…which are actually a thing.
Let’s see that pack of wolves take your instant noodles now.
2. The Survivorman Knife
Official name: Camillus Survivorman Les Stroud SK Mountain Ultimate Survival Knife – codename: The Survivor Man Knife, is built to last even longer than you are in the wilderness.
With some of the most durable materials available (carbonitride titanium-bonded, 440 stainless non-stick partially serrated drop point blade), you probably don’t have to worry about a break.
But with the Survivorman label comes a flurry of great features attached to its sheath, such as: LED flashlight, whistle, fire starter, and S.O.S. signal mirror.
3. Benchmade Bedlam 860 Scimitar
One of the more popular blade brands on the market, the Benchmade Bedlam 860 Scimitar would make even English Kings proud. At $200 it is a practical, everyday nature boy’s (not Ric Flair) knife, perfect for the outdoors.
Decently strong and durable, the lifetime warranty provided should put your mind at ease. It is meant for varying temperatures, but be aware of its manual fold, which could be an advantage in tactical situations.
4. Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Knife
Gerber being the respectable brand that it is teamed up with the most respectable wild man Bear Grylls to form the ‘Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Knife, Fine Edge‘. This knife is military-grade with a pull-through carbide sharpener in the sheath to ensure readiness at all times.
Not completely unlike the Survivorman blade, the Grylls knife comes with an array of sheath-paired features: an emergency whistle, a pocket guide and a fire-starter rod.
It’s meant to never corrode or lose its effectiveness, with a large, textured and rubberized handle that’s meant to last through tough conditions.
5. Emerson SEAX/Bulldog
Who’s always posting about their elk meat, bows and all-around survivability? Joe Rogan. When it comes to his knife of choice, there’s a bit of an online mystery surrounding what he uses out in the wild, as opposed to what he uses for meat carving.
In fact, there’s even some subreddits designated to figuring out what he uses.
While some say the unofficial Rogan blade is an Emerson Sheepdog, those, like many Emerson knives can be hard to get a hold of.
Two models available on Amazon however include the SEAX and the Big Bulldog. The Big Bulldog is said to be made entirely based on demand, and has some pretty interesting selling points to say the least. The brand is quoted as describing the knife in the following manner: “The ergonomics on this model are great and when it’s in your hand it feels like you could punch right through a brick wall”.
Don’t ask, we didn’t. The SEAX models are just under 4 inches of lock titanium in blade length, and are also somewhat hard to find. So, get them while you can.
Have a favorite tactical knife or blade we missed? Let us know if you have any ideas on why your knife is best suited for survivability. Maybe we missed the ‘Steven Seagal Special’ or the ‘Chuck Norris Blade That Even He Can’t Break’, but that’s why we have you – the reader – to tell us about them.
Have a suggestion for a cool product or great deal that you think Daily Caller readers need to know about? Email our BrightBulb Team at dealer@dailycaller.com.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Gun Test: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Subcompact

Smith & Wesson ’ s M & P9 M2.0 Subcompact gets the Springfield , MA , manufacturer into the highly viable subcompact , double-stack combat handgun market .
Pistols of this ilk offer reduced size and weight , easier concealability , good firepower and the ability to use the more capacious magazines of their larger brethren .
This last advantage is pressed by the company , as it includes magazine sleeves that fit over and around larger variants to cover the body of the unit that extends below the mag well .
The sleeves provide a comfortable and secure ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you use larger magazines at the range or carry them for reloads .
The pistol comes with two magazines of its own .
One is flush-fitting , while the other incorporates a finger rest for the pinky ( capacity is the same ; 12 rounds ) .
The presence of a “ frame tool ” extending from the heel of the grip frame means there is less advantage to the flush-fitting magazine since , when the gun is carried strong side at a cant , the highest point with either magazine is about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wedge-shaped base and is significantly thicker than the flush fit only at the frontstrap .
Differently sized backstraps are also included with the M & P9 M2.0 Subcompact , allowing the end user to fit the pistol to his or her hand .
The inserts are aggressively stippled .
The stippling works well and is not painful with moderate use .
In addition to the magazine sleeves and backstrap inserts , the M & P9 M2.0 Subcompact has an 18-degree grip angle for comfort and pointability , and offers a low bore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Further , an extended stainless steel frame insert helps the pistol resist excessive flexing .
– Other features include a port in the barrel hood that serves as a loaded-chamber indicator .
Also , the M2.0 Subcompact is available with a thumb safety , not my thing , but an important selling point to some , especially those new to carrying firearms .
Heavily sculpted , the M & P9 M2.0 Subcompact has a handsome , but purposeful look .
The appearance is decidedly busy .
There are a lot of full-size controls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagine it could be intimidating for a newbie .
In use , though , busy doesn ’ t equal crowded .
Everything is well-placed and easy to reach and manipulate without confusion or fumbling .
This trigger , after take-up of the hinged safety that comprises the lower half , then grittily describes a short arc before coming to a small but distinct bump .
It ’ s excellent for staging .
Learn to stop at the bump , then apply just a touch more pressure and the shot breaks almost like you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reliability was good , except for two failures to feed ARX , with its oddly shaped 80-grain bullet .
In terms of accuracy , the pistol had a preference for Winchester Defender JHP .
The real issue was loading the magazine .
The follower had a very unusual shape , which made inserting the first round an ordeal .
After plenty of trial and error , I learned to roll the lower half of the first cartridge onto the follower forward of the feed lips under pressure , then to apply additional pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Subsequent cartridges were not a problem , but that first one was always a doozy .
Disassembly is not difficult , but it would be wrong to call it simple , compared to other striker-fired pistols available .
It involves removing the frame tool from the heel of the grip frame to push down the sear-activation lever once you ’ ve removed the backstrap insert .
After that , the process is pretty straightforward .
Just be sure to read the owner ’ s manual .
I carried the little M & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was quite comfortable , especially for a double-stack .
It ’ s heavier than some popular , similar-size polymer pistols , but not by much .
My recommendation would be to carry with the finger-rest magazine installed and have the magazine of a larger M & P equipped with a magazine sleeve carried as a handy and capacious reload .
As my colleague points out elsewhere , subcompact double-stacks ( sub-dubs ? )
have their virtues and the M & P M2.0 Subcompact ( also available in .40 S & W and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a fine addition to an already good line of carry pistols .

By Daniel T. McElrath, Shooting Illustrated
Smith & Wesson’s M&P9 M2.0 Subcompact gets the Springfield, MA, manufacturer into the highly viable subcompact, double-stack combat handgun market. Pistols of this ilk offer reduced size and weight, easier concealability, good firepower and the ability to use the more capacious magazines of their larger brethren.
This last advantage is pressed by the company, as it includes magazine sleeves that fit over and around larger variants to cover the body of the unit that extends below the mag well. The sleeves provide a comfortable and secure (and aesthetically pleasing) gripping surface if you use larger magazines at the range or carry them for reloads.
The pistol comes with two magazines of its own. One is flush-fitting, while the other incorporates a finger rest for the pinky (capacity is the same; 12 rounds). The presence of a “frame tool” extending from the heel of the grip frame means there is less advantage to the flush-fitting magazine since, when the gun is carried strong side at a cant, the highest point with either magazine is about the same. The extended magazine has a wedge-shaped base and is significantly thicker than the flush fit only at the frontstrap.
Differently sized backstraps are also included with the M&P9 M2.0 Subcompact, allowing the end user to fit the pistol to his or her hand. The inserts are aggressively stippled. The stippling works well and is not painful with moderate use.
In addition to the magazine sleeves and backstrap inserts, the M&P9 M2.0 Subcompact has an 18-degree grip angle for comfort and pointability, and offers a low bore axis for better control during recoil. Further, an extended stainless steel frame insert helps the pistol resist excessive flexing.
Both the rear and front sights are made of steel and set in dovetails, though the rear is equipped with a setscrew • A hinge at the midpoint of the trigger creates a distinct sensation during trigger press • Aggressive stippling is featured on each of the differently sized backstrap inserts for good purchase • Included sleeves allow you to comfortably use compact- or full-size M&P magazines in the Subcompact • Scalloped cocking serrations on the rear of the slide are echoed at the front • Though short, the rail section will accommodate accessories.
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Other features include a port in the barrel hood that serves as a loaded-chamber indicator. Also, the M2.0 Subcompact is available with a thumb safety, not my thing, but an important selling point to some, especially those new to carrying firearms.
Heavily sculpted, the M&P9 M2.0 Subcompact has a handsome, but purposeful look. The appearance is decidedly busy. There are a lot of full-size controls on not much real estate and I imagine it could be intimidating for a newbie. In use, though, busy doesn’t equal crowded. Everything is well-placed and easy to reach and manipulate without confusion or fumbling.
This trigger, after take-up of the hinged safety that comprises the lower half, then grittily describes a short arc before coming to a small but distinct bump. It’s excellent for staging. Learn to stop at the bump, then apply just a touch more pressure and the shot breaks almost like you’re firing a single-action pistol.
Reliability was good, except for two failures to feed ARX, with its oddly shaped 80-grain bullet. In terms of accuracy, the pistol had a preference for Winchester Defender JHP.
The real issue was loading the magazine. The follower had a very unusual shape, which made inserting the first round an ordeal. After plenty of trial and error, I learned to roll the lower half of the first cartridge onto the follower forward of the feed lips under pressure, then to apply additional pressure and slide it back under the lips. Subsequent cartridges were not a problem, but that first one was always a doozy.
Disassembly is not difficult, but it would be wrong to call it simple, compared to other striker-fired pistols available. It involves removing the frame tool from the heel of the grip frame to push down the sear-activation lever once you’ve removed the backstrap insert. After that, the process is pretty straightforward. Just be sure to read the owner’s manual.
I carried the little M&P9 in a strong-side Kydex holster. It was quite comfortable, especially for a double-stack. It’s heavier than some popular, similar-size polymer pistols, but not by much. My recommendation would be to carry with the finger-rest magazine installed and have the magazine of a larger M&P equipped with a magazine sleeve carried as a handy and capacious reload.
As my colleague points out elsewhere, subcompact double-stacks (sub-dubs?) have their virtues and the M&P M2.0 Subcompact (also available in .40 S&W and .45 ACP) certainly evinces them. It’s a fine addition to an already good line of carry pistols.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Lady Gaga Returns To The Music Scene With Quirky Music Video For ‘Stupid Love’

Musician Lady Gaga released her first single since 2017 on Friday .
Gaga also dropped a brand new music video to accompany the song as well .
“ Stupid Love ” is Gaga ’ s first music venture since her 2017 single “ The Cure.
” While , Gaga released music after working on “ A Star Is Born , ” she has not released an album since “ Joanne ” in 2016 .
Her newest album is rumored to be named “ Chromatica , ” according to a report published by the New York Post .
Gaga released a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drop that threw fans into a full on frenzy .
We ’ ve been expecting Gaga music for awhile now , but this is the first we ’ re getting .
( RELATED : Lady Gaga Goes Instagram Official With New Boyfriend , Breaks Hearts Of Everyone On The Internet ) The music video , which was shot fully on an iPhone 11 , is very on brand for Gaga , and even kind of seems like she ’ s moving back to her original pop roots .
The video features Gaga ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a modern day Gaga pop anthem .
The song does vaguely feel a lot like “ Bad Romance , ” but isn ’ t exactly the same .
I ’ m not disappointed in the new music , but I don ’ t feel like it shows any growth from Gaga .
She ’ s been through so much , but I ’ m not seeing any evolution in her music .
The song feels like a step backward from “ Shallow.
” Still , I ’ m totally pumped for her album @ @

Musician Lady Gaga released her first single since 2017 on Friday.
Gaga also dropped a brand new music video to accompany the song as well.
WATCH:
“Stupid Love” is Gaga’s first music venture since her 2017 single “The Cure.” While, Gaga released music after working on “A Star Is Born,” she has not released an album since “Joanne” in 2016. Her newest album is rumored to be named “Chromatica,” according to a report published by the New York Post.
Gaga released a teaser Thursday ahead of the music video drop that threw fans into a full on frenzy. We’ve been expecting Gaga music for awhile now, but this is the first we’re getting. (RELATED: Lady Gaga Goes Instagram Official With New Boyfriend, Breaks Hearts Of Everyone On The Internet)
The music video, which was shot fully on an iPhone 11, is very on brand for Gaga, and even kind of seems like she’s moving back to her original pop roots. The video features Gaga’s dance moves and the song is a modern day Gaga pop anthem.
The song does vaguely feel a lot like “Bad Romance,” but isn’t exactly the same. I’m not disappointed in the new music, but I don’t feel like it shows any growth from Gaga. She’s been through so much, but I’m not seeing any evolution in her music. The song feels like a step backward from “Shallow.”
Still, I’m totally pumped for her album release.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Ted Cruz Asked Ocasio-Cortez, ‘What’s A Y Chromosome?’ She Went Ballistic

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over several unanswered science questions .
The spat began Thursday when Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Donald Trump for putting Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the task force responding to Coronavirus .
Cruz responded by asking Ocasio-Cortez , “ As you are speaking as the oracle of science , tell us , what exactly is a Y chromosome ?
” ( RELATED : ‘ They ’ re Not Ted Cruz , Believe Me ’ : Trump Mocks Democratic Primary Debates ) Ocasio-Cortez fired back , insulting Cruz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resume .
Cruz challenged Ocasio-Cortez directly then , pointing out the fact that he had asked her three scientific questions that she had ignored in favor of sharing her “ resume & ad hominem attacks.
” Cruz then repeated all three of the questions , beginning with the one about the Y chromosome .
“ Science Q2 was ‘ at what age of gestation does science tell us that an unborn child feels physical pain ? '
” Cruz ’ s second question was meant to challenge the Democratic Party ’ s position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnancy for any reason .
“ And Science Q3 was ‘ of the 195 countries on planet Earth , which country produced the greatest total reduction in CO2 emissions in 2019 ? '
” Cruz ’ s final question attacked the Green New Deal and the fact that the United States is not the primary offender with regard to CO2 emissions .
At the time of publication , Ocasio-Cortez had not responded to any of the questions .

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over several unanswered science questions.
The spat began Thursday when Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Donald Trump for putting Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the task force responding to Coronavirus.
Mike Pence literally does not believe in science. It is utterly irresponsible to put him in charge of US coronavirus response as the world sits on the cusp of a pandemic. This decision could cost people their lives. Pence’s past decisions already have. https://t.co/NhMPOusOWm — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 27, 2020
Cruz responded by asking Ocasio-Cortez, “As you are speaking as the oracle of science, tell us, what exactly is a Y chromosome?” (RELATED: ‘They’re Not Ted Cruz, Believe Me’: Trump Mocks Democratic Primary Debates)
As you are speaking as the oracle of science, tell us, what exactly is a Y chromosome? https://t.co/t4XVVzWr3A — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 27, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez fired back, insulting Cruz and touting her own scientific prowess and resume.
Sen. Cruz, while I understand you judge people’s intelligence by the lowest income they’ve had, I hold awards from MIT Lincoln Lab &others for accomplishments in microbiology. Secondly, I’m surprised you’re asking about chromosomes given that you don’t even believe in evolution. https://t.co/vOIwJhpl7q — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 28, 2020
Sincerely,
an Intel global finalist,
a fmr multi-year intern for Sen. Kennedy,
a cum laude dual major in Economics & International Relations,
a fmr Educational Director for national organization,
Who to you is “just a bartender,”
And also your colleague.https://t.co/9ktAgXFXDE — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 28, 2020
Cruz challenged Ocasio-Cortez directly then, pointing out the fact that he had asked her three scientific questions that she had ignored in favor of sharing her “resume & ad hominem attacks.”
We see evolution every day: the Dem party is rapidly evolving into an angry, anti-science socialist ideology. You insulted Pence & I asked you 3 real Qs re science. You ignored all 3 & responded w/ your resume & ad hominem attacks. Instead of insults, address the substance. https://t.co/QhyqRJOrii — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 28, 2020
Cruz then repeated all three of the questions, beginning with the one about the Y chromosome.
2/x To reprise, science Q1 was “tell us, what exactly is a Y chromosome?” — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 28, 2020
“Science Q2 was ‘at what age of gestation does science tell us that an unborn child feels physical pain?'” Cruz’s second question was meant to challenge the Democratic Party’s position allowing abortion through all nine months of pregnancy for any reason.
3/x Science Q2 was “at what age of gestation does science tell us that an unborn child feels physical pain?” — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 28, 2020
“And Science Q3 was ‘of the 195 countries on planet Earth, which country produced the greatest total reduction in CO2 emissions in 2019?'” Cruz’s final question attacked the Green New Deal and the fact that the United States is not the primary offender with regard to CO2 emissions.
4/x And Science Q3 was “of the 195 countries on planet Earth, which country produced the greatest total reduction in CO2 emissions in 2019?” — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 28, 2020
5/x I await you’re engagement on the actual substance, as a colleague as you noted, hopefully without the insults. — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) February 28, 2020
At the time of publication, Ocasio-Cortez had not responded to any of the questions.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--HECHT: Sanders’ Faithful Are Unaware Free Stuff Leads To Tyranny

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ’ impressive victory in Nevada ’ s Democratic Party caucus gives the self-declared socialist significant momentum for the nomination .
The Democrat establishment ’ s problem with Sanders is not that he is a socialist but that he affirms it .
As the Democrat presidential contenders again showed Tuesday in their Charleston , South Carolina , debate , the “ moderate ” Democrat has become a fiction .
In Nevada ’ s seven-person race , Bernie won nearly half the votes — more than double the tally for Joe Biden , the runner-up .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview on 60 Minutes , Sanders was asked whether Democrats have moved closer to him .
He responded , “ In many ways , they have , and the ideas that seemed radical four years ago are now kind of mainstream.
” That is true , and it is terrifying .
Contrary to Democrat spin , present-day socialism does not require the state to take possession of private property .
Through regulation , today ’ s large , intrusive centralized government can render property useless to its owner .
All Democrat candidates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York City record shows , favor an intrusive government .
Complaining about the “ grotesque level of wealth and income-distribution inequality , ” Sanders told Bloomberg in the Nevada Democratic debate : “ It wasn ’ t you who made all that money … it ’ s important [ workers ] share the benefits.
” When Bloomberg identified that as communism , an enraged Sanders shouted it ’ s “ democratic socialism … that ’ s a cheap shot.
” Communism , socialism and democratic socialism are collectivist .
They share the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that the government must reverse it .
Health care and education are rights the government must provide at no charge , which requires a massive redistribution of wealth .
By contrast , our society is based on natural rights — life , liberty and property , which precede government and always take priority .
The assembled people make a grant of coercive power to their government in exchange for security .
Taxes pay for the security that benefits every citizen .
This is in stark contrast to redistribution , which ultimately harms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ redistributes wealth , production suffers .
Beyond a certain level of intrusion and redistribution , the economy stagnates and contracts .
As socialism fails , its proponents ’ solution is even greater government power — more of the problem .
The entire society descends into tyranny .
Sanders had trouble appreciating this fact in his 60 Minutes interview : “ We ’ re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba , but you know , it ’ s unfair to simply say everything is bad.… When Fidel Castro came into office , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a massive literacy program .
Is that a bad thing , even though Fidel Castro did it ?
” As long as Sanders brought it up , here is what Castro did in 1959 .
His first act in power was to give away a tremendous amount of stolen property to the Cuban people .
He redistributed land , much of it taken from wealthy people .
He cut rents , telephone rates , admission to sporting events — you name it .
For a short time , ordinary Cubans felt rich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the economy stagnated .
Three years later , Castro had to institute the ration book , although he called it a temporary measure .
Today , more than six decades later , that same temporary measure is still in force , and so is the tyranny that delivered it .
Like Castro , Hugo Chávez in Venezuela and Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua promised free everything and delivered repression and destitution .
Democrats ignore the evidence and blame anything but socialism while continuing to support socialism elsewhere .
Communists no longer try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they penetrate a society from within .
They create division — identity politics splits society into groups of victims and oppressors .
The totalitarians ’ first target is the judiciary and criminal prosecution — lawfare .
With the ability to declare what is legal and what is not , they can take over the rest of the government .
As with domestic politics , socialist regimes look for like-minded partners abroad .
Despite Palestinian terrorism and autocracy , Sanders and the Democrats have put the Palestinian Arabs on the pedestal of their identity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Israel always the oppressor .
The Democrat embrace of totalitarianism and their rigid anti-Israel stance also lead them to embrace Israel ’ s worst enemy and one of America ’ s worst — Iran .
Next week , the American Israel Public Affairs Committee ( AIPAC ) will be convening in Washington , DC .
AIPAC is a normal must-show for presidential candidates of both parties .
Sanders , however , tweeted this week , “ I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not attend their conference.
” Only months away from the November ballot , we are in a confrontation between nothing less than tyranny and liberty .
As in Cuba , the so-called free health care and education promised by Democrats are not really free .
They will cost us our liberty .
If elected , Sanders will see to it .
Steve Hecht is editor at large of the Impunity Observer .

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ impressive victory in Nevada’s Democratic Party caucus gives the self-declared socialist significant momentum for the nomination. The Democrat establishment’s problem with Sanders is not that he is a socialist but that he affirms it.
As the Democrat presidential contenders again showed Tuesday in their Charleston, South Carolina, debate, the “moderate” Democrat has become a fiction. In Nevada’s seven-person race, Bernie won nearly half the votes — more than double the tally for Joe Biden, the runner-up. The Democratic Party has become socialist.
In an interview on 60 Minutes, Sanders was asked whether Democrats have moved closer to him. He responded, “In many ways, they have, and the ideas that seemed radical four years ago are now kind of mainstream.”
That is true, and it is terrifying.
Contrary to Democrat spin, present-day socialism does not require the state to take possession of private property. Through regulation, today’s large, intrusive centralized government can render property useless to its owner. All Democrat candidates, including Michael Bloomberg, as his New York City record shows, favor an intrusive government.
Complaining about the “grotesque level of wealth and income-distribution inequality,” Sanders told Bloomberg in the Nevada Democratic debate: “It wasn’t you who made all that money … it’s important [workers] share the benefits.” When Bloomberg identified that as communism, an enraged Sanders shouted it’s “democratic socialism … that’s a cheap shot.”
Communism, socialism and democratic socialism are collectivist. They share the premise that income inequality is unfair, and that the government must reverse it. Health care and education are rights the government must provide at no charge, which requires a massive redistribution of wealth.
By contrast, our society is based on natural rights — life, liberty and property, which precede government and always take priority. The assembled people make a grant of coercive power to their government in exchange for security. Taxes pay for the security that benefits every citizen. This is in stark contrast to redistribution, which ultimately harms everyone.
When the government intrudes and redistributes wealth, production suffers. Beyond a certain level of intrusion and redistribution, the economy stagnates and contracts. As socialism fails, its proponents’ solution is even greater government power — more of the problem. The entire society descends into tyranny.
Sanders had trouble appreciating this fact in his 60 Minutes interview: “We’re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba, but you know, it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad.… When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did? He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing, even though Fidel Castro did it?”
As long as Sanders brought it up, here is what Castro did in 1959. His first act in power was to give away a tremendous amount of stolen property to the Cuban people. He redistributed land, much of it taken from wealthy people. He cut rents, telephone rates, admission to sporting events — you name it.
For a short time, ordinary Cubans felt rich and loved their new ruler. However, the economy stagnated. Three years later, Castro had to institute the ration book, although he called it a temporary measure. Today, more than six decades later, that same temporary measure is still in force, and so is the tyranny that delivered it.
Like Castro, Hugo Chávez in Venezuela and Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua promised free everything and delivered repression and destitution. Democrats ignore the evidence and blame anything but socialism while continuing to support socialism elsewhere.
Communists no longer try to take power through force; rather, they penetrate a society from within. They create division — identity politics splits society into groups of victims and oppressors. The totalitarians’ first target is the judiciary and criminal prosecution — lawfare. With the ability to declare what is legal and what is not, they can take over the rest of the government.
As with domestic politics, socialist regimes look for like-minded partners abroad. Despite Palestinian terrorism and autocracy, Sanders and the Democrats have put the Palestinian Arabs on the pedestal of their identity politics — Arabs are always victims and Israel always the oppressor. The Democrat embrace of totalitarianism and their rigid anti-Israel stance also lead them to embrace Israel’s worst enemy and one of America’s worst — Iran.
Next week, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will be convening in Washington, DC. AIPAC is a normal must-show for presidential candidates of both parties. Sanders, however, tweeted this week, “I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian rights. For that reason, I will not attend their conference.”
Only months away from the November ballot, we are in a confrontation between nothing less than tyranny and liberty. As in Cuba, the so-called free health care and education promised by Democrats are not really free. They will cost us our liberty. If elected, Sanders will see to it.
Steve Hecht is editor at large of the Impunity Observer.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--FACT CHECK: Viral Post Misstates American Casualties In Major Conflicts

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows the number of American casualties in some major military conflicts .
“ The price of freedom , ” reads part of the post .
The image only counts individuals killed in combat .
Data from the Department of Defense ( DOD ) shows casualties – killed and wounded – for the conflicts were much higher .
The image , shared by the Prepare to Take America Back page , claims to show the number of American casualties suffered in some major U.S. conflicts : the Revolutionary War , War of 1812 , World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korean War , Vietnam War , Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom .
However , it appears to only count those killed in combat as casualties , despite the term “ casualty ” having a broader definition .
( RELATED : Did The Military Get Its Biggest Pay Raise In Almost 10 Years ? )
“ Casualties when used in military terms always means killed and wounded , ” Yale University history professor Mark Peterson told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an email .
“ The wounded in most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are just as much a loss to the military effort as the killed .
And the wounded usually bring long term social costs of care for and loss of productivity from the disabled.
” The DOD defines a casualty as “ any person who is lost to the organization by having been declared dead , duty status – whereabouts unknown , missing , ill , or injured.
” Merriam-Webster offers a similar definition for the term .
While the post ’ s numbers do match up with the number of “ battle deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Veteran Affairs fact sheet , they only represent a fraction of the total casualties actually suffered .
According to historical data from the DOD ’ s Defense Casualty Analysis System , here are accurate casualty figures – deaths and wounded in action – for each conflict : It is important to note that these figures do not include ill service members who would be considered casualties under the DOD ’ s definition , so it ’ s possible that the casualty figures for each conflict may actually be higher .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Our Military Are Soulless Cowards ’ ? )
The image does not include other major conflicts , such as the Civil War , Mexican-American War and Spanish-American War .
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For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact [ email protected ] .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows the number of American casualties in some major military conflicts.
“The price of freedom,” reads part of the post.
Verdict: False
The image only counts individuals killed in combat. Data from the Department of Defense (DOD) shows casualties – killed and wounded – for the conflicts were much higher.
Fact Check:
The image, shared by the Prepare to Take America Back page, claims to show the number of American casualties suffered in some major U.S. conflicts: the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom.
However, it appears to only count those killed in combat as casualties, despite the term “casualty” having a broader definition. (RELATED: Did The Military Get Its Biggest Pay Raise In Almost 10 Years?)
“Casualties when used in military terms always means killed and wounded,” Yale University history professor Mark Peterson told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an email. “The wounded in most cases can no longer fight, so are just as much a loss to the military effort as the killed. And the wounded usually bring long term social costs of care for and loss of productivity from the disabled.”
The DOD defines a casualty as “any person who is lost to the organization by having been declared dead, duty status – whereabouts unknown, missing, ill, or injured.” Merriam-Webster offers a similar definition for the term.
While the post’s numbers do match up with the number of “battle deaths” listed for each conflict on a Department of Veteran Affairs fact sheet, they only represent a fraction of the total casualties actually suffered. According to historical data from the DOD’s Defense Casualty Analysis System, here are accurate casualty figures – deaths and wounded in action – for each conflict:
It is important to note that these figures do not include ill service members who would be considered casualties under the DOD’s definition, so it’s possible that the casualty figures for each conflict may actually be higher. (RELATED: Did Kamala Harris Say, ‘Our Military Are Soulless Cowards’?)
The image does not include other major conflicts, such as the Civil War, Mexican-American War and Spanish-American War.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact [email protected].


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--Biden Calls Chris Wallace ‘Chuck’ Immediately After Dismissing Questions About His Mental Capacity

Former Vice President Joe Biden called Fox News ’ Chris Wallace by the wrong name during his first interview with the host since 2007 after dismissing questions surrounding his mental capacity .
Biden spoke on “ Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace ” and was asked to respond to comments , including from President Donald Trump , questioning his mental capacity due to numerous gaffes .
It was his first interview this election cycle on the network , and the former vice president responded by calling Wallace “ Chuck.
” “ Mr .
Vice President , I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is an issue in the campaign , and that has been your sometimes shaky performance on the campaign trail , ” Wallace said before pointing out examples of his gaffes , including comments from Trump .
Biden dismissed the notion before making yet another gaffe .
“ I ’ m not gon na try to , you know , assign names and insults to the stable genius , ” Biden responded .
“ This is a guy who doesn ’ t know what he ’ s doing , he doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is making us more unsafe the way he ’ s responding to the coronavirus .
He ’ s done virtually nothing well that I can see , and so I can hardly wait to debate him on stage .
I want people to see me standing next to him and him standing next to me .
We ’ ll see whose sleepy.
” “ All right , Chuck , thank you very much , ” Biden then said to Wallace after the journalist thanked him for appearing on the show .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arrested ’ : Joe Biden Admits He Lied Numerous Times About South African Trip ) The former vice president responded that he “ just did Chuck , ” blaming the gaffe on back-t0-back interviews so early in the morning .
“ Chris !
I just did Chris , ” Biden said .
“ No , no , I just did Chuck .
I tell you what , man , these [ interviews ] are back to back .
I don ’ t know how you do it early in the morning , too @ @

Former Vice President Joe Biden called Fox News’ Chris Wallace by the wrong name during his first interview with the host since 2007 after dismissing questions surrounding his mental capacity.
Biden spoke on “Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace” and was asked to respond to comments, including from President Donald Trump, questioning his mental capacity due to numerous gaffes. It was his first interview this election cycle on the network, and the former vice president responded by calling Wallace “Chuck.”
“Mr. Vice President, I don’t especially like asking you about this but it is an issue in the campaign, and that has been your sometimes shaky performance on the campaign trail,” Wallace said before pointing out examples of his gaffes, including comments from Trump. Biden dismissed the notion before making yet another gaffe.
“I’m not gonna try to, you know, assign names and insults to the stable genius,” Biden responded. “This is a guy who doesn’t know what he’s doing, he doesn’t know how to run the country, he is making us more unsafe the way he’s responding to the coronavirus. He’s done virtually nothing well that I can see, and so I can hardly wait to debate him on stage. I want people to see me standing next to him and him standing next to me. We’ll see whose sleepy.”
“All right, Chuck, thank you very much,” Biden then said to Wallace after the journalist thanked him for appearing on the show. (RELATED: ‘I Wasn’t Arrested’: Joe Biden Admits He Lied Numerous Times About South African Trip)
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“All right, it’s Chris, but anyway,” Wallace replied.
The former vice president responded that he “just did Chuck,” blaming the gaffe on back-t0-back interviews so early in the morning.
“Chris! I just did Chris,” Biden said. “No, no, I just did Chuck. I tell you what, man, these [interviews] are back to back. I don’t know how you do it early in the morning, too.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--Wesley Hunt Receives Presidential Endorsement, Campaign Video Goes Viral

Wesley Hunt is quickly gaining notoriety as the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District of Texas .
In recent weeks Hunt has gained President Donald Trump ’ s official endorsement , and Hunt also released a campaign video this week entitled “ Chains , ” which went viral on social media .
The presidential endorsement launched the army veteran ’ s campaign into the spotlight as he vies for the position currently held by Democratic Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher .
In a tweet , President Trump said that Hunt will “ help us accomplish our America First policies.
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ strong on Crime , the Border , our 2nd Amendment , Trade , Military and Vets .
Wesley has my Complete and Total Endorsement !
” Hunt told the Daily Caller in an interview about how he broke the news to his father .
“ Dad , your son was just endorsed by the president of the United States of America , ” Hunt said he told his father , who is completely supportive .
( RELATED : Army Veteran Makes Emotional Pitch In Attempt To Flip Blue Texas District Back To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifelong Republican , and my friends and family know that .
It ’ s time to cut through partisanship , ” Hunt told the Caller .
“ Gender , sex , and color doesn ’ t matter .
America first .
America is amazing , and it ’ s the best country in the world , ” Hunt said in reference to the backlash that some minorities get for supporting the GOP .
“ I ’ ll take the heat from the black community , but at least I ’ m not getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a total of 55 combat missions as a graduate from West Point .
His siblings are also members of the United States Military .
( RELATED : Exclusive : GOP Congressional Candidate And Descendant Of Slaves Rejects Identity Politics ) Hunt ’ s campaign video , “ Chains , ” released this week , amassed 361,000 views on Twitter .
When my great-great-grandfather came to America he worked the land… 16 hours a day .
Not by choice .
He was bound by chains .
But , through the decades , my family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We achieved the American dream .
From slavery to West Point in just five generations ; that ’ s our story .
But it ’ s also America ’ s story .
We persevere , we advance , we do the impossible .
When I look at my baby daughter , I think of the limitless opportunities that she and her generation can have .
But to secure America ’ s future , we need a new generation of leadership in Congress .
With an unwavering belief in American exceptionalism , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
Cutting taxes and growing our economy ; securing the border and strengthening our military…when America stands together , we can do anything .
I ’ m Wesley Hunt , and I approve this message .
Hunt emphasized how important it is to learn from our country ’ s past errors .
“ Look how far we ’ ve come , ” he said .
“ Keep in mind the mistakes this country has made and look towards the future .
It doesn ’ t matter what you look like , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are , you can do anything in this country.
” According to Hunt , the video was intended to bring people together .
“ The goal was to include a positive message for everyone , ” he said .
When asked about how he will help Trump achieve “ America-first ” policies , Hunt spoke about stopping illegal immigration and defeating socialism .
“ There ’ s nothing racist or xenophobic about being against illegal immigration .
We have to know who ’ s coming into this country .
It ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reap the fruits of our labor and they skip the line in front of those who did it the right way , ” he said , referencing the process that legal immigrants take to become American citizens being undercut by those who want to break the law .
Hunt also believes that the purpose of welfare has been misappropriated .
“ Welfare was designed to be a hand-up not a hand-out , ” he said .
“ Generations of people are reliant on welfare and reliant on the government .
By continuing Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people will be getting off of welfare.
” “ Houston is the energy capital of the world , ” Hunt said , addressing issues that impact his district .
“ The biggest issue in Texas-7 is the banning of fracking , like Bernie Sanders wants to do.
” “ The goal is to get the House back to stop socialism .
District 7 is actually an integral seat .
We ’ re going to preserve capitalism , low taxes , and low regulations .
”

Wesley Hunt is quickly gaining notoriety as the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District of Texas.
In recent weeks Hunt has gained President Donald Trump’s official endorsement, and Hunt also released a campaign video this week entitled “Chains,” which went viral on social media.
The presidential endorsement launched the army veteran’s campaign into the spotlight as he vies for the position currently held by Democratic Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.
In a tweet, President Trump said that Hunt will “help us accomplish our America First policies.” He continued on to say that he is “strong on Crime, the Border, our 2nd Amendment, Trade, Military and Vets. Wesley has my Complete and Total Endorsement!”
I am honored to have President @realDonaldTrump‘s endorsement and will work with him to continue to make the United States a better and stronger place. #TX07 https://t.co/iJreDHOKXs — Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) February 12, 2020
Hunt told the Daily Caller in an interview about how he broke the news to his father.
“Dad, your son was just endorsed by the president of the United States of America,” Hunt said he told his father, who is completely supportive. (RELATED: Army Veteran Makes Emotional Pitch In Attempt To Flip Blue Texas District Back To Red)
“I’m a lifelong Republican, and my friends and family know that. It’s time to cut through partisanship,” Hunt told the Caller.
“Gender, sex, and color doesn’t matter. America first. America is amazing, and it’s the best country in the world,” Hunt said in reference to the backlash that some minorities get for supporting the GOP. “I’ll take the heat from the black community, but at least I’m not getting shot at!”
Hunt has flown a total of 55 combat missions as a graduate from West Point. His siblings are also members of the United States Military. (RELATED: Exclusive: GOP Congressional Candidate And Descendant Of Slaves Rejects Identity Politics)
Hunt’s campaign video, “Chains,” released this week, amassed 361,000 views on Twitter.
When my great-great-grandfather came to America, he worked the land bound by chains. My family went from slavery to West Point in just 5 generations and 2 weeks ago, this great-great-grandson of a slave was endorsed by the President of the United States of America. pic.twitter.com/u0JwcvHIhp — Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) February 26, 2020
When my great-great-grandfather came to America he worked the land… 16 hours a day. Not by choice. He was bound by chains. But, through the decades, my family found opportunity, success, and security. We achieved the American dream. From slavery to West Point in just five generations; that’s our story. But it’s also America’s story. We persevere, we advance, we do the impossible. When I look at my baby daughter, I think of the limitless opportunities that she and her generation can have. But to secure America’s future, we need a new generation of leadership in Congress. With an unwavering belief in American exceptionalism, I know we can secure our way of life. Cutting taxes and growing our economy; securing the border and strengthening our military…when America stands together, we can do anything. I’m Wesley Hunt, and I approve this message.
Hunt emphasized how important it is to learn from our country’s past errors. “Look how far we’ve come,” he said. “Keep in mind the mistakes this country has made and look towards the future. It doesn’t matter what you look like, it doesn’t matter what race you are, you can do anything in this country.”
According to Hunt, the video was intended to bring people together. “The goal was to include a positive message for everyone,” he said.
When asked about how he will help Trump achieve “America-first” policies, Hunt spoke about stopping illegal immigration and defeating socialism.
“There’s nothing racist or xenophobic about being against illegal immigration. We have to know who’s coming into this country. It’s a matter of national security. Illegal immigrants reap the fruits of our labor and they skip the line in front of those who did it the right way,” he said, referencing the process that legal immigrants take to become American citizens being undercut by those who want to break the law.
Hunt also believes that the purpose of welfare has been misappropriated. “Welfare was designed to be a hand-up not a hand-out,” he said. “Generations of people are reliant on welfare and reliant on the government. By continuing Trump’s lowest unemployment ever, more people will be getting off of welfare.”
“Houston is the energy capital of the world,” Hunt said, addressing issues that impact his district. “The biggest issue in Texas-7 is the banning of fracking, like Bernie Sanders wants to do.”
“The goal is to get the House back to stop socialism. District 7 is actually an integral seat. We’re going to preserve capitalism, low taxes, and low regulations.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--BILLINGSLEY: Sanders Not Alone In Willful Ignorance Of Communist Realities

Surging Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders describes himself as a “ democratic socialist.
” A Rip Van Winkle figure would be more accurate for someone who apparently slept through the major atrocities of Communism .
Sanders was born on September 8 , 1941 , a few months after the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 .
Before Hitler ’ s invasion , the Nazis and Soviets had signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact , a non-aggression pact that promised peace between the two countries for ten years .
After the signing of the Pact on August 23 , 1939 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Regime invaded Poland , beginning World War II , and Stalin ’ s Union of Soviet Socialist Republics joined in the invasion soon after , sealing Poland ’ s fate .
Sanders was but an infant at the time but in his 78 years has shown few signs that he knows anything about the Nazi-Soviet alliance .
Likewise , Stalin ’ s forced famine in the Ukraine , which claimed millions of lives , seems to have escaped notice , along with Stalin ’ s show-trials of the mid-1930s .
A vast body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and repressions , works such as The Great Terror , by Robert Conquest , and novels such as The Gulag Archipelago , by Alexander Solzhenitsyn .
Like the establishment media , Sanders shows little if any familiarity with the historical record .
In February of 1956 , when Sanders was 14 , Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev revealed the tide of Stalin ’ s atrocities to the Communist Party Congress .
When that hit the news , most of those who were still Communists in the U.S. left the Party , never to return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Khrushchev revelations it has yet to make news .
On the other hand , reporters can ’ t ask about events they don ’ t know .
The Soviets were still holding on to Eastern Europe and by the end of the 1950s established a colony in Cuba .
The Castro Communist dictatorship put down all dissent , repressed all freedom and had the firing squads working three shifts .
By the late 1960s Castro was being denounced by European leftists who previously supported him .
For the record , see Paul Hollander @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western Intellectuals to the Soviet Union , China and Cuba 1928-1978 .
That scholarly work was published in 1981 , when Bernie Sanders was 40 .
Seven years later , he opted to honeymoon in the Soviet Union .
Castro also proclaimed homosexuality to be counterrevolutionary , and tossed Cuban gays into forced labor camps .
That was chronicled in the 1984 Improper Conduct , a documentary by Cuban cinematographer Nestor Almendros and praised by , among others , Vincent Canby in the New York Times .
One would think candidate Pete Buttigieg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president , might denounce Cuban homophobia in his pushback against rival Bernie Sanders .
So far , nothing from mayor Pete , and for the Vermont socialist Fidel Castro is a noble purveyor of literacy programs , not a Sado-Stalinist dictator .
One would think every candidate for president of the United States would strive to be better informed about the biggest mass movement of modern times , and its outpost 90 miles offshore .
And as it happens , this is not a partisan issue .
In 1976 , Republican Gerald Ford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Eastern Europe , ” surely one of the dumbest statements of all time .
True to form , Ford lost to Jimmy Carter , and the rest is history .
There might be a lesson in there somewhere .
Lloyd Billingsley is a policy fellow at the nonprofit Independent Institute in Oakland , Calif .

Surging Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders describes himself as a “democratic socialist.” A Rip Van Winkle figure would be more accurate for someone who apparently slept through the major atrocities of Communism.
Sanders was born on September 8, 1941, a few months after the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941. Before Hitler’s invasion, the Nazis and Soviets had signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a non-aggression pact that promised peace between the two countries for ten years. After the signing of the Pact on August 23, 1939, the Hitler’s National Socialist Regime invaded Poland, beginning World War II, and Stalin’s Union of Soviet Socialist Republics joined in the invasion soon after, sealing Poland’s fate.
Sanders was but an infant at the time but in his 78 years has shown few signs that he knows anything about the Nazi-Soviet alliance. Likewise, Stalin’s forced famine in the Ukraine, which claimed millions of lives, seems to have escaped notice, along with Stalin’s show-trials of the mid-1930s.
A vast body of scholarly literature has revealed these atrocities and repressions, works such as The Great Terror, by Robert Conquest, and novels such as The Gulag Archipelago, by Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Like the establishment media, Sanders shows little if any familiarity with the historical record.
In February of 1956, when Sanders was 14, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev revealed the tide of Stalin’s atrocities to the Communist Party Congress. When that hit the news, most of those who were still Communists in the U.S. left the Party, never to return. If Sanders has ever addressed the Khrushchev revelations it has yet to make news. On the other hand, reporters can’t ask about events they don’t know.
The Soviets were still holding on to Eastern Europe and by the end of the 1950s established a colony in Cuba. The Castro Communist dictatorship put down all dissent, repressed all freedom and had the firing squads working three shifts.
By the late 1960s Castro was being denounced by European leftists who previously supported him. For the record, see Paul Hollander’s Political Pilgrims: Travels of Western Intellectuals to the Soviet Union, China and Cuba 1928-1978. That scholarly work was published in 1981, when Bernie Sanders was 40. Seven years later, he opted to honeymoon in the Soviet Union.
Castro also proclaimed homosexuality to be counterrevolutionary, and tossed Cuban gays into forced labor camps. That was chronicled in the 1984 Improper Conduct, a documentary by Cuban cinematographer Nestor Almendros and praised by, among others, Vincent Canby in the New York Times.
One would think candidate Pete Buttigieg, the first openly gay candidate for president, might denounce Cuban homophobia in his pushback against rival Bernie Sanders. So far, nothing from mayor Pete, and for the Vermont socialist Fidel Castro is a noble purveyor of literacy programs, not a Sado-Stalinist dictator.
One would think every candidate for president of the United States would strive to be better informed about the biggest mass movement of modern times, and its outpost 90 miles offshore. And as it happens, this is not a partisan issue.
In 1976, Republican Gerald Ford proclaimed “there is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe,” surely one of the dumbest statements of all time. True to form, Ford lost to Jimmy Carter, and the rest is history. There might be a lesson in there somewhere.
Lloyd Billingsley is a policy fellow at the nonprofit Independent Institute in Oakland, Calif.


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--Chris Matthews Notably Absent From MSNBC South Carolina Primary Coverage

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews was notably absent from the network ’ s Saturday evening coverage of the Democratic presidential primary in South Carolina .
“ A day after he was accused of sexual harassment by a journalist , MSNBC decided to keep host Chris Matthews off its airwaves during coverage of the South Carolina primary results , ” The Daily Beast reported .
In a GQ column published Friday , columnist Laura Bassett accused the embattled MSNBC anchor of sexually harassing her in 2016 .
“ In 2016 , right before I had to go on his show and talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matthews looked over at me in the makeup chair next to him and said , ‘ Why haven ’ t I fallen in love with you yet ? '
” Bassett wrote .
“ When I laughed nervously and said nothing , he followed up to the makeup artist .
‘ Keep putting makeup on her , I ’ ll fall in love with her . '
” Bassett was among those on Twitter who noted Matthews ’ absence : The day before South Carolina ’ s Democratic primary , Matthews mistook Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harrison , a Democrat running against Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham .
( RELATED : ‘ You ’ re Very Rude , Sir !
’ — Martha MacCallum Fires Back At Filibustering Dem Congressman During Heated Exchange ) Last week , the MSNBC host issued an on-air apology after comparing Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders ’ electoral success to France ’ s defeat to Nazi Germany in World War II .
Matthews didn ’ t seem to get a lot , if any , support from Twitter users Saturday night :

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews was notably absent from the network’s Saturday evening coverage of the Democratic presidential primary in South Carolina.
“A day after he was accused of sexual harassment by a journalist, MSNBC decided to keep host Chris Matthews off its airwaves during coverage of the South Carolina primary results,” The Daily Beast reported.
In a GQ column published Friday, columnist Laura Bassett accused the embattled MSNBC anchor of sexually harassing her in 2016.
“In 2016, right before I had to go on his show and talk about sexual-assault allegations against Donald Trump, Matthews looked over at me in the makeup chair next to him and said, ‘Why haven’t I fallen in love with you yet?'” Bassett wrote. “When I laughed nervously and said nothing, he followed up to the makeup artist. ‘Keep putting makeup on her, I’ll fall in love with her.'”
Bassett was among those on Twitter who noted Matthews’ absence:
Chris Matthews was pulled from election night coverage https://t.co/l2v3QDWUfX — Laura Bassett (@LEBassett) March 1, 2020
The day before South Carolina’s Democratic primary, Matthews mistook Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott for Jaime Harrison, a Democrat running against Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. (RELATED: ‘You’re Very Rude, Sir!’ — Martha MacCallum Fires Back At Filibustering Dem Congressman During Heated Exchange)
Last week, the MSNBC host issued an on-air apology after comparing Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ electoral success to France’s defeat to Nazi Germany in World War II.
Matthews didn’t seem to get a lot, if any, support from Twitter users Saturday night:
Long overdue. And Matthews isn’t “embattled” now because one journalist, @LEBassett, wrote about his persistent sexist behavior, but because he’s been treating women this way for years and now it may matter a little more. https://t.co/VRvsrBh6g3 https://t.co/D4LnbsxGdE — Soraya Chemaly (@schemaly) March 1, 2020


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims Senator James Inhofe Now Serves As The EPA’s Chief Of Staff

An image shared on Facebook claims Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe now serves as the Environmental Protection Agency ’ s ( EPA ) chief of staff .
Inhofe currently serves as a senator for the state of Oklahoma .
A spokesperson for the EPA told the Daily Caller that former EPA Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Molina took over the chief of staff role in an acting capacity in late February .
The viral image , posted Feb. 18 , falsely claims that Inhofe , who currently chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee , now serves as the EPA ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember the idiot who brought a snowball onto the Senate floor to ‘ prove global warming is a hoax ?
” reads the caption .
“ He ’ s now Trump ’ s EPA ’ s chief of staff.
” But a spokesperson for the EPA told the Caller in an email that Molina has actually taken over the role in an acting capacity .
( RELATED : Were The First 23 Black Senators Republicans ? )
“ Ryan Jackson ’ s last day as Chief of Staff at the EPA was February @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became Acting Chief of Staff , ” Molly Block said .
Ryan Jackson , who the EPA still lists as the chief of staff on its website , left the agency to join the National Mining Association as a lobbyist , according to The Hill .
He previously served as a top aid for Inhofe and as a staff director for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee , according to the EPA website .
The Washington Post reported Feb. 14 that Mandy Gunasekara , a former top EPA air policy official , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agency ’ s chief of staff , but the EPA hasn ’ t made any announcements to that effect at the time of publication .

An image shared on Facebook claims Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe now serves as the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) chief of staff.
Verdict: False
Inhofe currently serves as a senator for the state of Oklahoma. A spokesperson for the EPA told the Daily Caller that former EPA Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Molina took over the chief of staff role in an acting capacity in late February.
Fact Check:
The viral image, posted Feb. 18, falsely claims that Inhofe, who currently chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, now serves as the EPA’s chief of staff. “So remember the idiot who brought a snowball onto the Senate floor to ‘prove global warming is a hoax?” reads the caption. “He’s now Trump’s EPA’s chief of staff.”
But a spokesperson for the EPA told the Caller in an email that Molina has actually taken over the role in an acting capacity. (RELATED: Were The First 23 Black Senators Republicans?)
“Ryan Jackson’s last day as Chief of Staff at the EPA was February 21st, at which time Michael Molina became Acting Chief of Staff,” Molly Block said.
Ryan Jackson, who the EPA still lists as the chief of staff on its website, left the agency to join the National Mining Association as a lobbyist, according to The Hill. He previously served as a top aid for Inhofe and as a staff director for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, according to the EPA website.
The Washington Post reported Feb. 14 that Mandy Gunasekara, a former top EPA air policy official, has been tapped to return as the agency’s chief of staff, but the EPA hasn’t made any announcements to that effect at the time of publication.


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--FACT CHECK: Does This Photo Show Obama’s Columbia University ID Listing Him As A ‘Foreign Student’?

An image shared on Facebook more than 3,800 times purportedly shows former President Barack Obama ’ s student ID listing him as a “ foreign student.
” Another former Columbia student ’ s ID card has been doctored to feature a photo of Obama and the words “ foreign student.
” The viral image has made the rounds on social media repeatedly over the years , with this particular post being shared on Feb. 13 .
It purportedly shows the Columbia University student ID of Barry Soetoro listed as a “ foreign student.
” Obama , who was born in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the surname of his stepfather , as a boy in Indonesia but later stopped using it , according to The New York Times .
( RELATED : Did Barack Obama Tweet , ‘ Ask Ukraine If They Found My Birth Certificate ’ ? )
He transferred from Occidental College after two years in 1981 to Columbia University , where there is no record of Obama ever going by Soetoro .
In fact , an essay Obama published in the university ’ s weekly Sundial magazine has the byline “ Barack Obama.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , actually belongs to a former Columbia student named Thomas Lugert , whose ID number matches that in the post .
It was digitally altered to have a photo of Obama and to replace the word “ student ” with the words “ foreign student ” after being posted online in 1998 .
According to the Columbia University Record , the school didn ’ t start using digital ID cards like the one in the post until 1996 .
Their implementation took place after Obama graduated .
A Chicago Tribune photographer took the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ student ID in 1999 while he was an Illinois state senator , according to its caption .

An image shared on Facebook more than 3,800 times purportedly shows former President Barack Obama’s student ID listing him as a “foreign student.”
Verdict: False
Another former Columbia student’s ID card has been doctored to feature a photo of Obama and the words “foreign student.”
Fact Check:
The viral image has made the rounds on social media repeatedly over the years, with this particular post being shared on Feb. 13. It purportedly shows the Columbia University student ID of Barry Soetoro listed as a “foreign student.”
Obama, who was born in Hawaii, used the last name Soetoro, the surname of his stepfather, as a boy in Indonesia but later stopped using it, according to The New York Times. (RELATED: Did Barack Obama Tweet, ‘Ask Ukraine If They Found My Birth Certificate’?)
He transferred from Occidental College after two years in 1981 to Columbia University, where there is no record of Obama ever going by Soetoro. In fact, an essay Obama published in the university’s weekly Sundial magazine has the byline “Barack Obama.”
The student ID card, Snopes reported, actually belongs to a former Columbia student named Thomas Lugert, whose ID number matches that in the post. It was digitally altered to have a photo of Obama and to replace the word “student” with the words “foreign student” after being posted online in 1998.
According to the Columbia University Record, the school didn’t start using digital ID cards like the one in the post until 1996. Their implementation took place after Obama graduated.
A Chicago Tribune photographer took the photo of Obama featured in the doctored student ID in 1999 while he was an Illinois state senator, according to its caption.


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--Tom Steyer Ends Campaign After Disappointing Finish In South Carolina

Billionaire Tom Steyer put an end to his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination Saturday after a less-than-stellar finish in South Carolina .
According to a report from the Associated Press , Steyer was set to announce his withdrawal from the primary just hours after the contest was called for former Vice President Joe Biden .
Steyer took third in South Carolina — behind Biden and Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders — but that wasn ’ t enough to keep him in the race .
( RELATED : Tom Steyer Promises $ 22 Minimum Wage After CBO Predicted $ 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a group of supporters in Columbia , South Carolina , Steyer conceded that he could no longer see a path forward .
“ There ’ s no question today that this campaign , we were disappointed with where we came out .
But I said if I didn ’ t see a path to winning that I ’ d suspend my campaign , and honestly I can ’ t see a path where I can win the presidency.
” Steyer had just over 11 % of the vote with 68 % reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both his own presidential bid and his “ Need to Impeach ” ad campaign .

Billionaire Tom Steyer put an end to his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination Saturday after a less-than-stellar finish in South Carolina.
According to a report from the Associated Press, Steyer was set to announce his withdrawal from the primary just hours after the contest was called for former Vice President Joe Biden.
BREAKING: Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is ending his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination after a disappointing finish in the South Carolina primary.#Election2020 #SCPrimary https://t.co/7JAeLo3TMa — The Associated Press (@AP) March 1, 2020
Steyer took third in South Carolina — behind Biden and Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders — but that wasn’t enough to keep him in the race. (RELATED: Tom Steyer Promises $22 Minimum Wage After CBO Predicted $15 Would Cost 1.3 Million Jobs)
Speaking to a group of supporters in Columbia, South Carolina, Steyer conceded that he could no longer see a path forward. “There’s no question today that this campaign, we were disappointed with where we came out. But I said if I didn’t see a path to winning that I’d suspend my campaign, and honestly I can’t see a path where I can win the presidency.”
Steyer had just over 11% of the vote with 68% reporting. He has already poured millions into both his own presidential bid and his “Need to Impeach” ad campaign.


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--CNN Contributor Endorses Joe Biden While On A CNN Political Panel

Former Virginia Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden while appearing as a CNN contributor on a network panel breaking down the former vice president ’ s Democratic primary victory in South Carolina .
“ I have made a decision , ” the former DNC chairman told CNN ’ s Anderson Cooper when asked .
“ I ’ m going to endorse Joe Biden.
” In addition to protecting Obamacare , McAuliffe cited “ electability ” as a key factor : “ Who has the best shot at beating Donald Trump ?
” Speaking of his plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former DNC chair expressed hope that other candidates would “ decide to get out ” if they “ do not have a pathway ” to victory before Super Tuesday .
“ I think the mayor ’ s got to take a tough look , ” he said when asked about whether former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg should withdraw .
The former Virginia governor joined CNN as a contributor in June 2019 , soon after deciding against his own Democratic 2020 bid .
( RELATED : ‘ I Didn ’ t Ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MacCallum Grills Biden Surrogate On Arrest Claim ) Biden regained Democratic presidential primary momentum after scoring an overwhelming victory in South Carolina on Saturday .

Former Virginia Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden while appearing as a CNN contributor on a network panel breaking down the former vice president’s Democratic primary victory in South Carolina.
“I have made a decision,” the former DNC chairman told CNN’s Anderson Cooper when asked. “I’m going to endorse Joe Biden.”
WATCH:
In addition to protecting Obamacare, McAuliffe cited “electability” as a key factor: “Who has the best shot at beating Donald Trump?”
Speaking of his plans to campaign with Biden soon, the former DNC chair expressed hope that other candidates would “decide to get out” if they “do not have a pathway” to victory before Super Tuesday. “I think the mayor’s got to take a tough look,” he said when asked about whether former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg should withdraw.
The former Virginia governor joined CNN as a contributor in June 2019, soon after deciding against his own Democratic 2020 bid. (RELATED: ‘I Didn’t Ask You About President Trump’: Martha MacCallum Grills Biden Surrogate On Arrest Claim)
Biden regained Democratic presidential primary momentum after scoring an overwhelming victory in South Carolina on Saturday.


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--Joe Biden Uses South Carolina Victory Lap To Take Veiled Swipes At Bernie Sanders

Former Vice President Joe Biden used his South Carolina victory lap Saturday to take a few veiled swipes at Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders .
Biden , who had promised from the beginning to do so , delivered a big win in South Carolina — and although he did not mention Sanders by name , it was clear that his opponent was on his mind .
( RELATED : Trump Mocks Biden , Says He Would Be ‘ In A Home Someplace ’ While Others Run The Government For Him ) After thanking Democratic South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Democratic Party directly , saying , “ This is the moment to choose the path forward for our party .
This is the moment and it ’ s arrived maybe sooner than anybody guessed it would .
But it ’ s here .
And the decisions Democrats make all across America next few days will determine what this party stands for , what we believe , and what we ’ ll get done .
If Democrats nominate me , I believe we can beat Donald Trump.
” Biden went on to suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position to help deliver the House and the Senate — the first veiled swipe at Sanders .
Biden has said in previous interviews that down-ticket races could suffer if there was a self-described socialist at the top of the Democratic Party ’ s ticket .
“ And join us — fellow Democrats across America — join us Democrats who want to nominate someone who will build on ObamaCare and not scrap it , ” Biden added , taking aim at Sanders ’ signature platform issue : Medicare for All .
“ If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Democrat — ” Biden continued , a clear reference to Sanders ’ embrace of the label “ Democratic socialist .
“ A life-long Democrat — a proud Democrat — an a Obama-Biden Democrat.
” Biden fired one last shot at Sanders as he touted his own ability to build a broad coalition across numerous demographics , adding , “ Folks , win big or lose , that ’ s the choice .
Most Americans don ’ t want the promise of revolution .
They want more than promises , they want results.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or caucus win for the former vice president in three presidential campaigns .

Former Vice President Joe Biden used his South Carolina victory lap Saturday to take a few veiled swipes at Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Biden, who had promised from the beginning to do so, delivered a big win in South Carolina — and although he did not mention Sanders by name, it was clear that his opponent was on his mind. (RELATED: Trump Mocks Biden, Says He Would Be ‘In A Home Someplace’ While Others Run The Government For Him)
WATCH:
After thanking Democratic South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn for his introduction, Biden pivoted to address the Democratic Party directly, saying, “This is the moment to choose the path forward for our party. This is the moment and it’s arrived maybe sooner than anybody guessed it would. But it’s here. And the decisions Democrats make all across America next few days will determine what this party stands for, what we believe, and what we’ll get done. If Democrats nominate me, I believe we can beat Donald Trump.”
Biden went on to suggest that he would be in the best position to help deliver the House and the Senate — the first veiled swipe at Sanders. Biden has said in previous interviews that down-ticket races could suffer if there was a self-described socialist at the top of the Democratic Party’s ticket.
“And join us — fellow Democrats across America — join us Democrats who want to nominate someone who will build on ObamaCare and not scrap it,” Biden added, taking aim at Sanders’ signature platform issue: Medicare for All.
“If the Democrats want a nominee who’s a Democrat —” Biden continued, a clear reference to Sanders’ embrace of the label “Democratic socialist. “A life-long Democrat — a proud Democrat — an a Obama-Biden Democrat.”
Biden fired one last shot at Sanders as he touted his own ability to build a broad coalition across numerous demographics, adding, “Folks, win big or lose, that’s the choice. Most Americans don’t want the promise of revolution. They want more than promises, they want results.”
South Carolina marks the first primary or caucus win for the former vice president in three presidential campaigns.


thedailycaller--2020-03-01--Poll: 69% Of  Canadians Say ‘Right Now, Canada Is Broken’ — And Trudeau Gets The Blame

After a month of environmental extremists blockading rail traffic and constructing illegal barricades without fear of arrest , a new poll says 69 % of Canadians believe that “ Right now , Canada is broken.
” The poll , conducted for the National Post , reveals a growing anger in Canada over the federal Liberal government ’ s apparent tolerance for illegal dissent if it promotes an environmental agenda .
It is also bad news for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who returned to power last October with a fragile minority government that could fall if the Opposition Conservatives and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ join forces to vote the Trudeau Liberals out of power .
Trudeau gets a failing grade from the poll ’ s respondents , with only 27 % of those surveyed approving of the way Trudeau has handled the blockade and other disruptive protests .
“ This is one of the few polls that I just looked at — and I ’ ve been doing this for 30 years , so I did polling around the Oka Crisis — I was astonished when I saw some of these numbers , but I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the National Post .
The civil unrest was sparked when environmentalists decided to protest a court decision to approve the construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern British Columbia .
( RELATED : Mining Company Withdraws From $ 20B Oil Sands Project — Citing Trudeau ’ s Environmental Policies ) Trudeau finally called for an end to the blockade last Friday and told relevant police forces to enforce the law against the illegal barricades .
Despite police action to tear down some barricades , pockets of resistance are continuing across Canada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Montreal .
The premier of Quebec this week said the masked demonstrators have access to AK-47 assault rifles .
Trudeau was slow to address the crisis .
While environmental activists brought railway traffic to a standstill , the prime minister continued to criss-cross the globe , seeking to secure foreign support Canada ’ s bid to regain a seat on the United Nations Security Council .
As the crisis accelerated , Trudeau came home and promised to outline an action plan before the House of Commons .
He didn ’ t deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservative leader Andrew Scheer , who called Trudeau ’ s speech “ the weakest response to a national crisis in Canadian history.
” ( RELATED : Counter-Protesters In Alberta Tear Down Anti-Pipeline Barricade As Trudeau Contemplates Action ) “ A lot of the blame has been centered on the prime minister and the Liberal government , ” Daniel Béland , the director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada , told the National Post .
“ There was some form of void .
The government left the impression — at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there was no one really in charge of the situation , ” Béland said .
The National Post notes that the “ poll was conducted among 1,511 randomly selected Canadian adult members of Maru/Blue ’ s online panel on /Feb .
24 and is considered accurate within plus or minus 2.9 percentage points .
”

After a month of environmental extremists blockading rail traffic and constructing illegal barricades without fear of arrest, a new poll says 69% of Canadians believe that “Right now, Canada is broken.”
The poll, conducted for the National Post, reveals a growing anger in Canada over the federal Liberal government’s apparent tolerance for illegal dissent if it promotes an environmental agenda.
It is also bad news for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who returned to power last October with a fragile minority government that could fall if the Opposition Conservatives and at least one other party in Parliament join forces to vote the Trudeau Liberals out of power.
Trudeau gets a failing grade from the poll’s respondents, with only 27% of those surveyed approving of the way Trudeau has handled the blockade and other disruptive protests.
“This is one of the few polls that I just looked at — and I’ve been doing this for 30 years, so I did polling around the Oka Crisis — I was astonished when I saw some of these numbers, but I’m not surprised,” pollster John Wright told the National Post.
The civil unrest was sparked when environmentalists decided to protest a court decision to approve the construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern British Columbia. (RELATED: Mining Company Withdraws From $20B Oil Sands Project — Citing Trudeau’s Environmental Policies)
Trudeau finally called for an end to the blockade last Friday and told relevant police forces to enforce the law against the illegal barricades.
Despite police action to tear down some barricades, pockets of resistance are continuing across Canada this week, including Mohawk protesters outside of Montreal. The premier of Quebec this week said the masked demonstrators have access to AK-47 assault rifles.
Trudeau was slow to address the crisis. While environmental activists brought railway traffic to a standstill, the prime minister continued to criss-cross the globe, seeking to secure foreign support Canada’s bid to regain a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
As the crisis accelerated, Trudeau came home and promised to outline an action plan before the House of Commons. He didn’t deliver and his wait and see attitude enraged Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, who called Trudeau’s speech “the weakest response to a national crisis in Canadian history.” (RELATED: Counter-Protesters In Alberta Tear Down Anti-Pipeline Barricade As Trudeau Contemplates Action)
“A lot of the blame has been centered on the prime minister and the Liberal government,” Daniel Béland, the director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, told the National Post.
“There was some form of void. The government left the impression — at least many people came to the conclusion — that there was no one really in charge of the situation,” Béland said.
The National Post notes that the “poll was conducted among 1,511 randomly selected Canadian adult members of Maru/Blue’s online panel on /Feb. 24 and is considered accurate within plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.”