thedailycaller--2020-07-17--BUTCHER: Giving Every Child Hope For Success This School Year

Editor ’ s note : We endeavor to bring you the top voices on current events representing a range of perspectives .
Below is a column arguing that students should return to the classroom this fall so they do not fall behind in their education .
You can find a counterpoint here , where Glenn Sacks , a teacher in Los Angeles and co-chairman of United Teachers of Los Angeles , argues that students should not be allowed to return to the classroom in person until precautions have been taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
What would parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now ?
As summer slides into back-to-school season , many are left wondering if students will be at home or in class when school begins .
While some large districts have announced their plans , at least dozens more across the U.S. are still in limbo .
At the onset of the pandemic , my research for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University recommended that traditional school districts that closed their doors attempt to educate students using online instruction .
The move would be a significant adjustment for everyone , but if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait until the pandemic was over , then educators should make a good faith attempt at virtual learning .
The report cautioned , though , that district schools should follow the best practices from existing full-time virtual schools instead of trying to reinvent online education .
Nearly two dozen states enroll students in online courses through state-based virtual schools , while another 200,000 to 300,000 students attend full-time online schools , according to the most recent figures , all offering examples to follow .
Lessons from these schools include regular interaction with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diet of reviewing existing material before jumping into new content , especially because the switch to full-time online learning would take some getting used to .
Now the returns are in , and 40 percent of parents in a recent poll said they did not have even weekly contact with their child ’ s teacher .
A Wall Street Journal report said that in Jackson , Miss.
, a consistently low-performing district , “ school officials essentially gave up on requiring remote learning… In late April the district allowed children who were passing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months of school and still receive an overall passing grade.
” For every success story such as the example set by charter schools in Arizona and Pennsylvania , there are disturbing reviews of places such as Jackson and other localities , such as Fairfax , Virginia , and Bibb County , Georgia .
A widely cited study from the Northwest Evaluation Association ( NWEA ) , creators of the diagnostic Measures of Academic Progress test that measures periodic learning gains , estimates that students will have lost between 30 and 50 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring to their new grade level in the fall .
More troubling are the reports from cities such as Los Angeles and Detroit that thousands of students did not log in to access online coursework .
Achievement gaps between low-income students and their peers have persisted for generations in these areas and now may widen .
Large districts , including L.A. , San Diego , Nashville and Atlanta , have announced plans for reopening that only offer remote instruction .
While local educators and medical professionals should develop plans based on health data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking if traditional schools must open to keep both students and district officials on task .
Families do not need a national consensus , but they do need to know that local school administrators are taking into consideration the latest evidence and potential that children could miss the equivalent of an entire semester — or more — if schools do not resume classes in-person .
A growing list of health organizations in the U.S. and Europe are recommending in-person learning this fall , including the American Academy of Pediatrics , and , most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Engineering and Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health .
These reports cite mounting evidence that young people are the least likely to be affected by the virus .
The organizations are also calling for substantial spending increases on education , but the U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that school officials have only spent a small fraction of new federal spending dedicated to schools in March for pandemic-related needs .
How can we know if more is needed ?
Instead of more money , policymakers should consider using these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning options if their child ’ s assigned school building is closed .
Teachers and students concerned about preexisting conditions or special needs should take reasonable precautions , from masks to rigorous cleaning protocols to moving school activities outside — or remaining at home .
Those showing any symptoms must stay home .
Yet none of these circumstances warrant keeping all students out of the classroom .
Health data , combined with evidence that thousands ( or more ) of the most disadvantaged students in the U.S. fell through the cracks in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the largest districts in the country are preparing to attempt online instruction again , is this the best option for students ?
While a crystal ball is hard to come by , it does not take a Magic 8 Ball to determine “ My sources say no.
” Jonathan Butcher is a senior policy analyst in The Heritage Foundation ’ s Center for Education Policy and a senior fellow at the Goldwater Institute .

Editor’s note: We endeavor to bring you the top voices on current events representing a range of perspectives. Below is a column arguing that students should return to the classroom this fall so they do not fall behind in their education. You can find a counterpoint here, where Glenn Sacks, a teacher and co-chairman of United Teachers of Los Angeles at James Monroe High School in the Los Angeles Unified School District, argues that students should not be allowed to return to the classroom in person until precautions have been taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
What would parents give to have a crystal ball right now? As summer slides into back-to-school season, many are left wondering if students will be at home or in class when school begins. While some large districts have announced their plans, at least dozens more across the U.S. are still in limbo.
At the onset of the pandemic, my research for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University recommended that traditional school districts that closed their doors attempt to educate students using online instruction. The move would be a significant adjustment for everyone, but if the alternative was to do nothing or wait until the pandemic was over, then educators should make a good faith attempt at virtual learning.
The report cautioned, though, that district schools should follow the best practices from existing full-time virtual schools instead of trying to reinvent online education. Nearly two dozen states enroll students in online courses through state-based virtual schools, while another 200,000 to 300,000 students attend full-time online schools, according to the most recent figures, all offering examples to follow.
Lessons from these schools include regular interaction with a child’s teacher and a steady diet of reviewing existing material before jumping into new content, especially because the switch to full-time online learning would take some getting used to.
Now the returns are in, and 40 percent of parents in a recent poll said they did not have even weekly contact with their child’s teacher. A Wall Street Journal report said that in Jackson, Miss., a consistently low-performing district, “school officials essentially gave up on requiring remote learning… In late April the district allowed children who were passing before the shutdown to skip the last two months of school and still receive an overall passing grade.”
For every success story such as the example set by charter schools in Arizona and Pennsylvania, there are disturbing reviews of places such as Jackson and other localities, such as Fairfax, Virginia, and Bibb County, Georgia. A widely cited study from the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), creators of the diagnostic Measures of Academic Progress test that measures periodic learning gains, estimates that students will have lost between 30 and 50 percent of the academic material they normally would bring to their new grade level in the fall.
More troubling are the reports from cities such as Los Angeles and Detroit that thousands of students did not log in to access online coursework. Achievement gaps between low-income students and their peers have persisted for generations in these areas and now may widen.
Large districts, including L.A., San Diego, Nashville and Atlanta, have announced plans for reopening that only offer remote instruction. While local educators and medical professionals should develop plans based on health data and student needs, we should be asking if traditional schools must open to keep both students and district officials on task.
Families do not need a national consensus, but they do need to know that local school administrators are taking into consideration the latest evidence and potential that children could miss the equivalent of an entire semester — or more — if schools do not resume classes in-person.
A growing list of health organizations in the U.S. and Europe are recommending in-person learning this fall, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, and, most recently, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. These reports cite mounting evidence that young people are the least likely to be affected by the virus.
The organizations are also calling for substantial spending increases on education, but the U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that school officials have only spent a small fraction of new federal spending dedicated to schools in March for pandemic-related needs. How can we know if more is needed? Instead of more money, policymakers should consider using these resources to give parents and students additional learning options if their child’s assigned school building is closed.
Teachers and students concerned about preexisting conditions or special needs should take reasonable precautions, from masks to rigorous cleaning protocols to moving school activities outside — or remaining at home. Those showing any symptoms must stay home. Yet none of these circumstances warrant keeping all students out of the classroom.
Health data, combined with evidence that thousands (or more) of the most disadvantaged students in the U.S. fell through the cracks in the spring, begs the question: If some of the largest districts in the country are preparing to attempt online instruction again, is this the best option for students?
While a crystal ball is hard to come by, it does not take a Magic 8 Ball to determine “My sources say no.”
Jonathan Butcher is a senior policy analyst in The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy and a senior fellow at the Goldwater Institute.


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--‘He Went Off The Crazy Train’: Jesse Watters Says All Biden Had To Do Was Be Moderate, And He Didn’t

Fox News host Jesse Watters said that former Vice President Joe Biden has failed to present a moderate platform going into the 2020 general election .
Watters claimed during a Friday segment of “ The Five ” that Biden “ went off the crazy train and fell into the socialism trap.
” ( RELATED : ‘ These Were Peaceful Shootings ’ : Jesse Watters Mocks Seattle Mayor For Underplaying Danger Of CHAZ ) “ Biden is blowing it , ” Watters began .
“ All you do is stay in a moderate lane and he ’ s just going off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just needs to stay moderate so he ’ s competitive in battlegrounds.
” Watters argued that Biden ’ s failure to come back to a more centrist position might have something to do with a perceived enthusiasm gap between the presumptive Democratic nominee and President Donald Trump .
“ They think all they need to do is juice enthusiasm with the left-wing base to juice turn out , ” Watters explained , adding that Biden ’ s policies were looking more and more like the policies of Democratic socialists like Independent Vermont Sen. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your eyes in the dark , you can ’ t tell in a blind taste test the difference between Sanders ’ health care plan and Joe Biden ’ s ” Watters added .
“ He ’ s raising taxes .
He ’ s going to hit everybody with regulations and he is letting Beto confiscate guns .
So , he really screwed this up.
” “ It ’ s not that difficult if he just stays normal , ” Watters concluded .
“ But he went off the crazy train and fell into @ @ @ @ @

Fox News host Jesse Watters said that former Vice President Joe Biden has failed to present a moderate platform going into the 2020 general election.
Watters claimed during a Friday segment of “The Five” that Biden “went off the crazy train and fell into the socialism trap.” (RELATED: ‘These Were Peaceful Shootings’: Jesse Watters Mocks Seattle Mayor For Underplaying Danger Of CHAZ)
WATCH:
“Biden is blowing it,” Watters began. “All you do is stay in a moderate lane and he’s just going off the rails to the left and he just needs to stay moderate so he’s competitive in battlegrounds.”
Watters argued that Biden’s failure to come back to a more centrist position might have something to do with a perceived enthusiasm gap between the presumptive Democratic nominee and President Donald Trump.
“They think all they need to do is juice enthusiasm with the left-wing base to juice turn out,” Watters explained, adding that Biden’s policies were looking more and more like the policies of Democratic socialists like Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
“When you close your eyes in the dark, you can’t tell in a blind taste test the difference between Sanders’ health care plan and Joe Biden’s” Watters added. “He’s raising taxes. He’s going to hit everybody with regulations and he is letting Beto confiscate guns. So, he really screwed this up.”
“It’s not that difficult if he just stays normal,” Watters concluded. “But he went off the crazy train and fell into the socialism trap.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--Man Accused Of Punching NYPD Officers In Brooklyn Bridge Incident Released Without Bail

A man charged with assaulting New York Police officers , including the police chief , was released from custody without bail Thursday night , the New York Post reported .
Quran Campbell , a 25-year-old from the Bronx , reportedly resisted arrest and allegedly assaulted New York Police Department Chief Terence Monahan in the process , the Post reported .
Before his altercation with Monahan , Campbell also allegedly punched another officer .
The Manhattan court granted Campbell supervised release without posting bail , the Post reported .
Another 25-year-old Bronx resident , Banks Shaborn , appeared before a court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Campbell allegedly struck , the Post reported .
Both men are accused of assaulting Lieutenant Richard Mack , of the department ’ s Strategic Response Group .
Monahan said Campbell and Shaborn were part of an “ anarchist group that has been infiltrating this Black Lives movement since the beginning , ” the Post reported .
Shaborn reportedly punched Mack in the face multiple times , according to the Post .
During his arrest , Shaborn was found in possession of a taser and folding knife , and is being held with bail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
Both of Mack ’ s orbital bones were broken and he received 12 stitches at a hospital after the incident , the Post reported .
Monahan sustained bruises and jammed fingers , according to the Post .
“ This is what we dealt with since the first protest after George Floyd , ” Monahan said , the Post reported .
“ It is a legitimate movement , but it is being hijacked by these anarchists , and they are the ones that have been attacking our police officers [ and ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many peaceful protesters that are out there.
” Democratic New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called Monahan “ right afterwards , asked about the officers , asked about my well-being , ” Monahan said , the Post reported .
( RELATED : NYPD Chief , Cops Hurt In Clash With Protesters On Brooklyn Bridge ) The incident occurred as groups for and against the police collided on the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday , the Post reported .
The NYPD arrested 37 individuals following the incident .
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A man charged with assaulting New York Police officers, including the police chief, was released from custody without bail Thursday night, the New York Post reported.
Quran Campbell, a 25-year-old from the Bronx, reportedly resisted arrest and allegedly assaulted New York Police Department Chief Terence Monahan in the process, the Post reported.
Before his altercation with Monahan, Campbell also allegedly punched another officer. The Manhattan court granted Campbell supervised release without posting bail, the Post reported.
Another 25-year-old Bronx resident, Banks Shaborn, appeared before a court on charges of assaulting the same lieutenant Campbell allegedly struck, the Post reported. Both men are accused of assaulting Lieutenant Richard Mack, of the department’s Strategic Response Group.
Monahan said Campbell and Shaborn were part of an “anarchist group that has been infiltrating this Black Lives movement since the beginning,” the Post reported.
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Shaborn reportedly punched Mack in the face multiple times, according to the Post. During his arrest, Shaborn was found in possession of a taser and folding knife, and is being held with bail set at $10,000, the Post reported.
Both of Mack’s orbital bones were broken and he received 12 stitches at a hospital after the incident, the Post reported. Monahan sustained bruises and jammed fingers, according to the Post.
“This is what we dealt with since the first protest after George Floyd,” Monahan said, the Post reported. “It is a legitimate movement, but it is being hijacked by these anarchists, and they are the ones that have been attacking our police officers [and] are out hiding behind the many, many peaceful protesters that are out there.”
Democratic New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called Monahan “right afterwards, asked about the officers, asked about my well-being,” Monahan said, the Post reported. (RELATED: NYPD Chief, Cops Hurt In Clash With Protesters On Brooklyn Bridge)
The incident occurred as groups for and against the police collided on the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday, the Post reported. The NYPD arrested 37 individuals following the incident.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-17--‘Unprecedented’: Missouri Lawyer Says Political Posturing Is To Blame For St. Louis Couple’s Gun Sei

‘Unprecedented’: Missouri Lawyer Says Political Posturing Is To Blame For St. Louis Couple’s Gun Seizure

• A Missouri attorney said political posturing was the reason the St. Louis couple who were seen on video defending their home with firearms had their weapons seized with charges looming .
• The pair had both of their firearms seized without being in front of a judge , despite Missouri not having a red flag law .
St. Louis Police dodged questions about the legality of the confiscation .
• The Missouri attorney said the pair has an “ open and shut self defense claim , ” and the actions by the local court have drawn the attention of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including President Donald Trump .
A Missouri attorney said political posturing is the reason that the St. Louis couple who went viral for defending their mansion with guns had their firearms seized with charges looming .
Attorney Kevin Jamison , author of the book Missouri Weapons and Self-Defense Law , said the case against Mark and Patricia McCloskey , the duo that has become well-known for warding off protesters with an M16A2-style rifle and handgun , is “ weak to say the least.
” Jamison suspects political bias to have played a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to seize the McCloskey guns and ponder charges , he told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an interview .
“ The prosecutor has a lot of latitude in filing charges , but I think she ’ s here just to posture for her political base , ” Jamison told the DCNF .
“ We have a legal system that is operated by people , and people bring their prejudices with them when they come to work.
” St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner issued the order for police to confiscate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet filing charges on either one of them , St. Louis Police told the DCNF in an email .
Officers left the McCloskey home with the rifle on July 10 and later retrieved the handgun , which was given to the family ’ s former lawyer , according to 5 On Your Side .
Gardner was quick to react to video of the incident on Twitter shortly after it became public , calling the McCloskey ’ s behavior a “ violent assault ” that the city “ will not tolerate.
” Official charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair , but Mark McCloskey said “ the rumor is that we are going to be indicted shortly , ” in a Tuesday appearance on Fox News .
Red flag laws allow local police to confiscate guns without filing charges if someone is deemed a threat to themselves or others ; however , Missouri doesn ’ t have a red flag law .
The DCNF asked St. Louis police which law they used to justify the warrant , but they deferred to the circuit court who didn ’ t respond to the DCNF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems like they ’ re harassing these people , ” Jamison told the DCNF .
St. Louis police told the DCNF that the McCloskey ’ s called 911 for help the day of the incident to report multiple individuals busting down a private gate and forcing entry into their private community .
The record of the 911 call lists the incident as a trespassing and 4th degree intimidation , according to emails , but St. Louis police would not say if any demonstrators were arrested .
“ [ They said ] that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patricia McCloskey told Fox News .
“ They were going to come in there .
They were going to burn down the house.
” Jamison , who has over 30 years of law experience , can only cite one other case from memory where the person who dialed 911 wasn ’ t considered the victim in the eyes of the law .
“ The first person to call 911 is almost always the victim , ” Jamison said .
“ It is unprecedented for the first person to call 911 being arrested and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Police Reportedly Seize Rifle From St. Louis Couple Who Warded Off Protesters In Viral Video ) The Gun Owners of America , a prominent pro-Second Amendment group , slammed Gardner for her decision to confiscate the couple ’ s guns .
“ The circuit attorney in St. Louis , Kim Gardner ( D ) , has demonstrated her disrespect for gun owners , the Second Amendment and the basic human right to armed self-defense by confiscating Mark McCloskey ’ s AR-15 , ” GOA Senior Vice President Erich Pratt said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Demand Action , an anti-gun organization , said on Twitter that the “ armed intimidation ” displayed by the couple “ has no place in our society.
” Twelve GOP lawmakers wrote a letter to Attorney General William Barr last week urging the federal government to uphold the firearms rights of the McCloskeys after news broke of the gun confiscation , according to Fox News .
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Thursday also wrote to Barr calling the actions of Gardner an “ unacceptable abuse of power and threat to the Second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fox report .
( RELATED : GOP Lawmakers Urge Attorney General To Defend St. Louis Couple ’ s Gun Rights After Firearm Confiscation ) President Donald Trump has expressed interest in intervening on behalf of the couple , said Republican Missouri Gov .
Mike Parson , according to Business Insider .
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A Missouri attorney said political posturing was the reason the St. Louis couple who were seen on video defending their home with firearms had their weapons seized with charges looming.
The pair had both of their firearms seized without being in front of a judge, despite Missouri not having a red flag law. St. Louis Police dodged questions about the legality of the confiscation.
The Missouri attorney said the pair has an “open and shut self defense claim,” and the actions by the local court have drawn the attention of gun rights organizations and government top brass, including President Donald Trump.
A Missouri attorney said political posturing is the reason that the St. Louis couple who went viral for defending their mansion with guns had their firearms seized with charges looming.
Attorney Kevin Jamison, author of the book Missouri Weapons and Self-Defense Law, said the case against Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the duo that has become well-known for warding off protesters with an M16A2-style rifle and handgun, is “weak to say the least.” Jamison suspects political bias to have played a role in the circuit attorney’s decision to seize the McCloskey guns and ponder charges, he told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an interview.
“The prosecutor has a lot of latitude in filing charges, but I think she’s here just to posture for her political base,” Jamison told the DCNF. “We have a legal system that is operated by people, and people bring their prejudices with them when they come to work.”
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner issued the order for police to confiscate the couple’s guns, despite not yet filing charges on either one of them, St. Louis Police told the DCNF in an email. Officers left the McCloskey home with the rifle on July 10 and later retrieved the handgun, which was given to the family’s former lawyer, according to 5 On Your Side.
Fox News’s Shannon Bream shows photos of search warrant/police seizing the rifle seen in a viral video late last month showing the St. Louis couple, the McCloskeys, waving firearms at protesters marching through their gated neighborhood — https://t.co/a4R0F4hKIR — @dcexaminer pic.twitter.com/L1V59N9HyW — Daniel Chaitin (@danielchaitin7) July 11, 2020
Gardner was quick to react to video of the incident on Twitter shortly after it became public, calling the McCloskey’s behavior a “violent assault” that the city “will not tolerate.”
Statement from Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner in regards to events over weekend: pic.twitter.com/KqqFHIvL9Q — Circuit Attorney (@stlcao) June 29, 2020
Official charges have not yet been filed against the pair, but Mark McCloskey said “the rumor is that we are going to be indicted shortly,” in a Tuesday appearance on Fox News.
In a video posted to social media, peaceful protesters in St. Louis calling for police reforms walked past a couple brandishing firearms as they were ordered to stay away from the couple’s home https://t.co/bYl06iAiTo pic.twitter.com/wOZ1Wr3yac — Reuters (@Reuters) June 29, 2020
Red flag laws allow local police to confiscate guns without filing charges if someone is deemed a threat to themselves or others; however, Missouri doesn’t have a red flag law. The DCNF asked St. Louis police which law they used to justify the warrant, but they deferred to the circuit court who didn’t respond to the DCNF’s request.
“It just seems like they’re harassing these people,” Jamison told the DCNF.
St. Louis police told the DCNF that the McCloskey’s called 911 for help the day of the incident to report multiple individuals busting down a private gate and forcing entry into their private community. The record of the 911 call lists the incident as a trespassing and 4th degree intimidation, according to emails, but St. Louis police would not say if any demonstrators were arrested.
“[They said] that they were going to kill us,” Patricia McCloskey told Fox News. “They were going to come in there. They were going to burn down the house.”
Jamison, who has over 30 years of law experience, can only cite one other case from memory where the person who dialed 911 wasn’t considered the victim in the eyes of the law.
“The first person to call 911 is almost always the victim,” Jamison said. “It is unprecedented for the first person to call 911 being arrested and harassed in this manner.” (RELATED: Police Reportedly Seize Rifle From St. Louis Couple Who Warded Off Protesters In Viral Video)
The Gun Owners of America, a prominent pro-Second Amendment group, slammed Gardner for her decision to confiscate the couple’s guns.
“The circuit attorney in St. Louis, Kim Gardner (D), has demonstrated her disrespect for gun owners, the Second Amendment and the basic human right to armed self-defense by confiscating Mark McCloskey’s AR-15,” GOA Senior Vice President Erich Pratt said in a statement given to the DCNF.
Moms Demand Action, an anti-gun organization, said on Twitter that the “armed intimidation” displayed by the couple “has no place in our society.”
As peaceful protesters marched through St. Louis yesterday evening, an armed white couple pointed firearms at the crowd from their front lawn. This kind of armed intimidation has no place in our society. https://t.co/yb04wSi4Zp — Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) June 29, 2020
Twelve GOP lawmakers wrote a letter to Attorney General William Barr last week urging the federal government to uphold the firearms rights of the McCloskeys after news broke of the gun confiscation, according to Fox News.
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Thursday also wrote to Barr calling the actions of Gardner an “unacceptable abuse of power and threat to the Second Amendment,” according to a separate Fox report. (RELATED: GOP Lawmakers Urge Attorney General To Defend St. Louis Couple’s Gun Rights After Firearm Confiscation)
President Donald Trump has expressed interest in intervening on behalf of the couple, said Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, according to Business Insider.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-17--Trump Cuts Off Fox Interview To Find Proof Joe Biden Called For Defunding Police — He Couldn’t Find

Trump Cuts Off Fox Interview To Find Proof Joe Biden Called For Defunding Police — He Couldn’t Find Any According To Wallace

President Donald Trump interrupted a Friday interview with Fox News host Chris Wallace to provide proof that Joe Biden has endorsed defunding the police , but Wallace says the president couldn ’ t .
Footage of the incident aired on Fox shows Trump claim Biden signed a charter with Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders that called for defunding or abolishing the police .
Wallace said the charter called for no such thing .
Trump then stopped the interview and asked for a copy of the charter as proof , which Wallace says Trump looked through and failed to find any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden wants to defund the police , ” Trump said .
“ Look , he signed a charter with Bernie Sanders , ” Trump said , prompting Wallace to say the charter “ says nothing about defunding the police.
” “ Oh really ?
” Trump says .
“ It says abolish , it says defund .
Let ’ s go .
Get me the charter please.
” ( RELATED : FACT CHECK : Does The Biden-Sanders Task Force Seek To ‘ Abolish Immigration Detention , ’ As Donald Trump Claims ? )
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump and his aides went through the roughly 100-page charter and could not find an endorsement for abolishing or defunding the police .
A fact check from the Daily Caller in June found that Biden had not then called for defunding the police .
The language of the Biden-Sanders charter also does not call for abolishing or defunding the police .
The White House declined to comment on the record when the Daily Caller reached out for comment .

President Donald Trump interrupted a Friday interview with Fox News host Chris Wallace to provide proof that Joe Biden has endorsed defunding the police, but Wallace says the president couldn’t.
Footage of the incident aired on Fox showed Trump claim Biden signed a charter with Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders that called for defunding or abolishing the police. Wallace said the charter called for no such thing. Trump then stopped the interview and asked for a copy of the charter as proof, which Wallace said Trump looked through and failed to find any call for abolishing the police.
Trump interrupts interview to show proof that Biden plans to defund the police. It did not go well pic.twitter.com/ZwEwFpmcOg — Peter Wade ????♂ (@brooklynmutt) July 17, 2020
“Biden wants to defund the police,” Trump said.
“No, sir, he does not,” Wallace reponded.
“Look, he signed a charter with Bernie Sanders,” Trump said, prompting Wallace to say the charter “says nothing about defunding the police.”
“Oh really?” Trump replied. “It says abolish, it says defund. Let’s go. Get me the charter please.” (RELATED: FACT CHECK: Does The Biden-Sanders Task Force Seek To ‘Abolish Immigration Detention,’ As Donald Trump Claims?)
Footage then cut out and Wallace said Trump and his aides went through the roughly 100-page charter and could not find an endorsement for abolishing or defunding the police.
A fact check from Check Your Fact in June found that Biden had not then called for defunding the police. The language of the Biden-Sanders charter also does not call for abolishing or defunding the police.
The White House declined to comment on the record when the Daily Caller reached out for comment.


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--Houston Man Charged With Murder After Wife Found In Freezer

A Houston man has been charged with murder after the body of his wife was found in a commercial freezer .
Curtis Allen Holliday , 58 , was charged Tuesday in the murder of his wife Chi Thi Lien Le , 29 , according to a report published by KHOU 11 .
Le had reportedly been missing since April 3 after family was unable to contact her for multiple days .
Deputies claimed they searched Holliday ’ s place of work , where they found Le ’ s body inside a commercial freezer .
Her death has been ruled a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife on Nov. 28 and Dec. 25 of 2019 , according to court documents obtained by ABC 13 .
He was charged with assault at the time .
( RELATED : Employee ’ s Remains Found Behind Supermarket Cooler 10 Years Later ) Holliday had been arrested on May 5 after being charged with violation of bond on a protective order and continuous violence against a family member , the outlet reported .
He remains in Harris County Jail without bond .
This is really one of those true crime stories that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One of those situations you never think could actually happen in real life and could only happen in “ Law And Order.
” Makes you really freak out a little bit .

A Houston man has been charged with murder after the body of his wife was found in a commercial freezer.
Curtis Allen Holliday, 58, was charged Tuesday in the murder of his wife Chi Thi Lien Le, 29, according to a report published by KHOU 11. Le had reportedly been missing since April 3 after family was unable to contact her for multiple days.
Man charged with murder after wife found in freezer, deputies say https://t.co/ctFVJqfONL pic.twitter.com/ui5G7fli3t — ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) July 17, 2020
Deputies claimed they searched Holliday’s place of work, where they found Le’s body inside a commercial freezer. Her death has been ruled a homicide.
Holliday had previously assaulted his wife on Nov. 28 and Dec. 25 of 2019, according to court documents obtained by ABC 13. He was charged with assault at the time. (RELATED: Employee’s Remains Found Behind Supermarket Cooler 10 Years Later)
Holliday had been arrested on May 5 after being charged with violation of bond on a protective order and continuous violence against a family member, the outlet reported.
He remains in Harris County Jail without bond.
This is really one of those true crime stories that you hear when listening to those addicting podcasts. One of those situations you never think could actually happen in real life and could only happen in “Law And Order.”
Makes you really freak out a little bit.


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--How The Left’s Inverted Politics Are Destroying The Movement From The Inside Out

The inverted politics of intersectionality has become the “ new orthodoxy ” in parts of the left .
It also @ @ @ @ @ divided left wing seems to be destroying itself from the inside out .

The inverted politics of intersectionality has become the “new orthodoxy” in parts of the left. It also helps explain why an increasingly divided left wing seems to be destroying itself from the inside out.


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--Andrew Sullivan, An ‘Early Supporter Of’ Obama, Says He’s Out At NY Mag Because Coworkers Think He’s

Andrew Sullivan, An ‘Early Supporter Of’ Obama, Says He’s Out At NY Mag Because Coworkers Think He’s Too ‘Conservative’

Andrew Sullivan believes he is out at New York Magazine because his coworkers see his “ conservative ” views as “ physically ” harmful to them , he wrote Friday .
Sullivan announced Tuesday that he was parting ways with NY Mag , which was acquired by Vox Media .
Sullivan elaborated about the move in a NY Mag column Friday and noted that “ the quality of ” his work isn ’ t the problem , rather his beliefs are .
“ What has happened , I think , is relatively simple : A critical mass of the staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vox Media no longer want to associate with me , and , in a time of ever tightening budgets , I ’ m a luxury item they don ’ t want to afford , ” Sullivan wrote .
“ And that ’ s entirely their prerogative .
They seem to believe , and this is increasingly the orthodoxy in mainstream media , that any writer not actively committed to critical theory in questions of race , gender , sexual orientation , and gender identity is actively , physically harming co-workers merely by existing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacking , and even mocking , critical theory ’ s ideas and methods , as I have done continually in this space , is therefore out of sync with the values of Vox Media.
” Sullivan noted that he has “ passionately opposed Donald J. Trump , ” “ pioneered marriage equality , ” supports “ legalized drugs , criminal-justice reform , more redistribution of wealth ” and a slew of other traditionally liberal viewpoints .
He added that he “ was a major and early supporter of Barack Obama ” and intends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Despite these facts , Sullivan wrote that his views apparently do not match up with Vox Media and NY Mag .
( RELATED : Andrew Sullivan : Keys to conservatism ’ s revival improving Obamacare , accepting climate change ) “ It seems to me that if this conservatism is so foul that many of my peers are embarrassed to be working at the same magazine , then I have no idea what version of conservatism could ever be tolerated , ” Sullivan ’ s Friday column reads .
“ And that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of association in this country , and if the mainstream media want to cut ties with even moderate anti-Trump conservatives , because they won ’ t bend the knee to critical theory ’ s version of reality , that ’ s their prerogative.
” “ It may even win them more readers , at least temporarily .
But this is less of a systemic problem than in the past , because the web has massively eroded the power of gatekeepers to suppress and control speech .
I was among the first to recognize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and helped pioneer individual online media , specifically blogging , 20 years ago.
” NY Mag ’ s editor in chief David Haskell issued a statement Tuesday about Sullivan ’ s departure .
He hinted at the difficulty of “ publishing conservative commentary ” and noted that the magazine is “ a place where the liberal project is hashed out , ” Mediaite reported .
“ Publishing conservative commentary , or critiques of liberalism and the left , in 2020 is difficult to get right , and thoughtful , well-meaning people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Haskell said .
Sullivan announced that he would bring back his old blog now that he has cut ties with NY Mag .

Andrew Sullivan believes he is out at New York Magazine because his coworkers see his “conservative” views as “physically” harmful to them, he wrote Friday.
Sullivan announced Tuesday that he was parting ways with NY Mag, which was acquired by Vox Media. Sullivan elaborated about the move in a NY Mag column Friday and noted that “the quality of” his work isn’t the problem, rather his beliefs are.
“What has happened, I think, is relatively simple: A critical mass of the staff and management at New York Magazine and Vox Media no longer want to associate with me, and, in a time of ever tightening budgets, I’m a luxury item they don’t want to afford,” Sullivan wrote.
“And that’s entirely their prerogative. They seem to believe, and this is increasingly the orthodoxy in mainstream media, that any writer not actively committed to critical theory in questions of race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity is actively, physically harming co-workers merely by existing in the same virtual space. Actually attacking, and even mocking, critical theory’s ideas and methods, as I have done continually in this space, is therefore out of sync with the values of Vox Media.”
Sullivan noted that he has “passionately opposed Donald J. Trump,” “pioneered marriage equality,” supports “legalized drugs, criminal-justice reform, more redistribution of wealth” and a slew of other traditionally liberal viewpoints. He added that he “was a major and early supporter of Barack Obama” and intends “to vote for Biden in November.”
Dishness lives. All we’re waiting for is you.https://t.co/X02Q5258iA — Andrew Sullivan (@sullydish) July 17, 2020
Despite these facts, Sullivan wrote that his views apparently do not match up with Vox Media and NY Mag. (RELATED: Andrew Sullivan: Keys to conservatism’s revival improving Obamacare, accepting climate change)
“It seems to me that if this conservatism is so foul that many of my peers are embarrassed to be working at the same magazine, then I have no idea what version of conservatism could ever be tolerated,” Sullivan’s Friday column reads. “And that’s fine. We have freedom of association in this country, and if the mainstream media want to cut ties with even moderate anti-Trump conservatives, because they won’t bend the knee to critical theory’s version of reality, that’s their prerogative.”
“It may even win them more readers, at least temporarily. But this is less of a systemic problem than in the past, because the web has massively eroded the power of gatekeepers to suppress and control speech. I was among the first to recognize this potential for individual freedom of speech, and helped pioneer individual online media, specifically blogging, 20 years ago.”
NY Mag’s editor in chief David Haskell issued a statement Tuesday about Sullivan’s departure. He hinted at the difficulty of “publishing conservative commentary” and noted that the magazine is “a place where the liberal project is hashed out,” Mediaite reported.
“Publishing conservative commentary, or critiques of liberalism and the left, in 2020 is difficult to get right, and thoughtful, well-meaning people can come to different conclusions about it,” Haskell said.
Sullivan announced that he would bring back his old blog now that he has cut ties with NY Mag.


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--Report: Singer Tamar Braxton Hospitalized Following ‘Possible Overdose’

Singer Tamar Braxton reportedly has been hospitalized and is recovering following a “ possible overdose ” after she was found unconscious .
The 43-year-old reality star ’ s partner , David Adefeso , reportedly found her unresponsive at the Ritz Carlton Residences in Downtown Los Angeles where she had been staying , according to the Blast in a piece published Friday .
( RELATED : Demi Lovato Rushed To The Hospital For Possible Heroin Overdose ) Adefeso reportedly then called 911 , with the report suggesting the singer had been drinking and appeared to have taken an unknown number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( SLIDESHOW : These Are The Greatest Demi Lovato Photos On The Internet ) Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to a call at the location where Braxton was staying for a “ possible overdose.
” Sources told the outlet Braxton remains in the hospital in stable condition , but still unconscious where she is under 24-hour watch .
One source shared that Toni Braxton ’ s sister , “ Tamar has had a very tough and emotional day , more information will be coming in the next few days .
Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NME , has reported that the alleged overdose was a “ possible suicide attempt.
” Tamar is known for her role on the reality series “ Braxton Family Values and wining “ Celebrity Big Brother , ” as well as a host on the talk show , “ The Real .
”

Singer Tamar Braxton reportedly has been hospitalized and is recovering following a “possible overdose” after she was found unconscious.
The 43-year-old reality star’s partner, David Adefeso, reportedly found her unresponsive at the Ritz Carlton Residences in Downtown Los Angeles where she had been staying, according to the Blast in a piece published Friday. (RELATED: Demi Lovato Rushed To The Hospital For Possible Heroin Overdose)
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Adefeso reportedly then called 911, with the report suggesting the singer had been drinking and appeared to have taken an unknown number of prescription pills, per the outlet. (SLIDESHOW: These Are The Greatest Demi Lovato Photos On The Internet)
Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to a call at the location where Braxton was staying for a “possible overdose.”
Sources told the outlet Braxton remains in the hospital in stable condition, but still unconscious where she is under 24-hour watch.
One source shared that Toni Braxton’s sister, “Tamar has had a very tough and emotional day, more information will be coming in the next few days. Please pray for her.”
Another outlet, NME, has reported that the alleged overdose was a “possible suicide attempt.”
Tamar is known for her role on the reality series “Braxton Family Values and wining “Celebrity Big Brother,” as well as a host on the talk show, “The Real.”
More to come…


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--‘Anti-Catholic Bigotry’: Rep Banks Demands Investigations Into Anti-Catholic Crimes

Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks denounced incidents of vandalism of Catholic churches that have occurred throughout the United States in a Friday statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation , and called on the Department of Justice to investigate the attacks .
The Indiana representative spoke out Friday following repeated instances of apparently anti-Catholic attacks in Florida , Rhode Island , Massachusetts , Connecticut , New York , and many more locations .
Banks said that as hate crimes increase throughout the country , not every hate crime is given the same amount of attention .
“ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hate against many communities throughout the United States , but only some are receiving any recognition at all , ” Banks told the DCNF .
“ It seems crimes are highlighted not due to science-based data aggregated to show prevalence or severity , but in pre-existing narratives those in power want to perpetuate.
” “ I would like to see more people documenting the rise of anti-Catholic bigotry in this country , ” he said .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : White House Promises To Prosecute ‘ Criminals ’ For Anti-Catholic Crimes ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the representative is requesting that both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Attorney General Bill Barr look into these crimes and to “ prosecute those perpetrating hate crimes against the Catholic Church to the fullest extent of the law.
” Banks ’ comments came the same day that a senior White House official told the DCNF that the “ criminals ” who have vandalized and targeted Catholic churches and religious statues will be prosecuted “ to the fullest extent of the law.
” “ President Trump joins the Catholic community in solidarity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official told the DCNF .
“ Rest assured , President Trump will always demand law and order in American communities , and ensure the criminals causing these sacrilegious acts will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
” Trump ’ s campaign also commented on the matter to the DCNF .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : ‘ An Epidemic ’ : Trump Campaign Condemns Anti-Catholic Crimes ) “ The rise in violence against houses of worship , religious symbols , and sacred spaces is quickly becoming an epidemic across the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the very moral fabric of our nation , ” Trump campaign deputy press secretary Ken Farnaso told the DCNF .
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Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks denounced incidents of vandalism of Catholic churches that have occurred throughout the United States in a Friday statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation, and called on the Department of Justice to investigate the attacks.
The Indiana representative spoke out Friday following repeated instances of apparently anti-Catholic attacks in Florida, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and many more locations. Banks said that as hate crimes increase throughout the country, not every hate crime is given the same amount of attention.
“We’re seeing an uptick in targeted crimes and hate against many communities throughout the United States, but only some are receiving any recognition at all,” Banks told the DCNF. “It seems crimes are highlighted not due to science-based data aggregated to show prevalence or severity, but in pre-existing narratives those in power want to perpetuate.”
Disturbing to see the rise of bigoted attacks on Catholics, statues of saints and churches. Not enough people are pointing it out. Will those w/ a large platform fight anti-Catholic bigotry like they’ve fought other forms of discrimination?https://t.co/JFP9wHfIwI — Jim Banks (@RepJimBanks) July 17, 2020
“I would like to see more people documenting the rise of anti-Catholic bigotry in this country,” he said. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: White House Promises To Prosecute ‘Criminals’ For Anti-Catholic Crimes)
A spokesman for Banks told the DCNF that the representative is requesting that both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Attorney General Bill Barr look into these crimes and to “prosecute those perpetrating hate crimes against the Catholic Church to the fullest extent of the law.”
Banks’ comments came the same day that a senior White House official told the DCNF that the “criminals” who have vandalized and targeted Catholic churches and religious statues will be prosecuted “to the fullest extent of the law.”
This. Must. Stop. We must stand together against acts of hate. I hope that those responsible for this unconscionable vandalism will be brought to justice. https://t.co/FYAh9p1f7A — U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) July 17, 2020
“President Trump joins the Catholic community in solidarity during this difficult time,” the official told the DCNF. “Rest assured, President Trump will always demand law and order in American communities, and ensure the criminals causing these sacrilegious acts will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Trump’s campaign also commented on the matter to the DCNF. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: ‘An Epidemic’: Trump Campaign Condemns Anti-Catholic Crimes)
“The rise in violence against houses of worship, religious symbols, and sacred spaces is quickly becoming an epidemic across the country led by radical leftists hell-bent on destroying the very moral fabric of our nation,” Trump campaign deputy press secretary Ken Farnaso told the DCNF.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-17--Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Speaks At Dark Money Group’s Event After Railing Against Dark Money Groups

Democratic Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse spoke Wednesday at an event hosted by the American Constitution Society ( ACS ) , a dark money group — something the senator has adamantly spoken out against over the years .
Whitehouse spoke at the group ’ s event just weeks after introducing a bill that would require dark money judicial groups to reveal their donors , preventing anonymous funding .
Whitehouse has rallied against dark money groups for years , saying in December 2019 that the Supreme Court is captured by dark money .
The mission statement for ACS , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 3 ) group , says it “ generates intellectual capital for ready use by progressive allies and shapes debates on key legal and public policy issues including access to courts , voting , equality , immigration , workers ’ rights , and many others.
” In its section on “ Dark Money Basics , ” OpenSecrets , a nonpartisan oversight group focused on political lobbying , says 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) groups “ are not supposed to engage in any political activities.
” Whitehouse joined the ACS event Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown .
ACS is also not required to disclose its donors , according to OpenSecrets .
ACS shows who its sponsors are .
Sponsors are publicly-disclosed donors , but ACS does not reveal all of its donors .
For example , ACS ’ s 990 form filed in the state of New Mexico shows the amount of money they received , but they do not name who the donations are from .
The group also says it trains future generations of “ progressive lawyers , judges , policy experts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for networking , mentoring , and organizing around matters of both local and national significance.
” Whitehouse has said Republicans use dark money groups in order to pack courts and has also attacked dark money groups in reference to climate change .
“ There is a lot we have yet to learn about the special-interest ‘ dark money ’ that fuels the complex court-packing scheme and its overlap with the funding behind the Republican Party .
What is clear is that this effort has come at a tremendous cost for the American people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a report on dark money Whitehouse co-authored with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in May 2020 .
In October 2019 , Whitehouse also went after dark money groups for reportedly investing in fossil fuels .
( RELATED : Dark Money Group Linked To Ocasio-Cortez To Spend $ 500,000 Attacking Joe Biden , Pete Buttigieg ) “ Much of it was used to impose climate denial orthodoxy on the Republican party , ” Whitehouse said .
“ And why not spend a few billion dollars ?
Buying or renting the Republican Party or seizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a total bargain.
” In January 2020 , Whitehouse criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , saying on MSNBC that “ McConnell keeps GOP in line with dark money war chest.
” ( RELATED : Inside The Dark Money Dem Group Using An Umbrella Network To Flay Trump Over His Virus Response ) The National Republican Senatorial Committee ( NRSC ) criticized Whitehouse for giving a speech to the dark money group .
“ Democrats love bashing dark money , only to then turn around and benefit from it politically .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be exposed , ” the NRSC said to the Daily Caller .
Whitehouse ’ s office did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller when asked about his past opposition for dark money groups and why he decided to speak at the event .
ACS also did not respond to the Daily Caller .

Democratic Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse spoke Wednesday at an event hosted by the American Constitution Society (ACS), a dark money group — something the senator has adamantly spoken out against over the years.
Whitehouse spoke at the group’s event just weeks after introducing a bill that would require dark money judicial groups to reveal their donors, preventing anonymous funding. Whitehouse has rallied against dark money groups for years, saying in December 2019 that the Supreme Court is captured by dark money.
Join @ACSNEO TODAY at 1pm ET for a discussion on court capture with @SenSherrodBrown and @SenWhitehouse! Register here: https://t.co/oxuTBuFfCy — American Constitution Society (@acslaw) July 15, 2020
The mission statement for ACS, which is listed as a 501(c)(3) group, says it “generates intellectual capital for ready use by progressive allies and shapes debates on key legal and public policy issues including access to courts, voting, equality, immigration, workers’ rights, and many others.”
In its section on “Dark Money Basics,” OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan oversight group focused on political lobbying, says 501(c)(3) groups “are not supposed to engage in any political activities.”
Whitehouse joined the ACS event Wednesday on “court capture” with Democratic Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown.
ACS is also not required to disclose its donors, according to OpenSecrets. ACS shows who its sponsors are. Sponsors are publicly-disclosed donors, but ACS does not reveal all of its donors.
For example, ACS’s 990 form filed in the state of New Mexico shows the amount of money they received, but they do not name who the donations are from.
The group also says it trains future generations of “progressive lawyers, judges, policy experts, legislators, and academics by providing opportunities for networking, mentoring, and organizing around matters of both local and national significance.”
Whitehouse has said Republicans use dark money groups in order to pack courts and has also attacked dark money groups in reference to climate change.
“There is a lot we have yet to learn about the special-interest ‘dark money’ that fuels the complex court-packing scheme and its overlap with the funding behind the Republican Party. What is clear is that this effort has come at a tremendous cost for the American people and our democratic institutions,” reads a report on dark money Whitehouse co-authored with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in May 2020.
In October 2019, Whitehouse also went after dark money groups for reportedly investing in fossil fuels. (RELATED: Dark Money Group Linked To Ocasio-Cortez To Spend $500,000 Attacking Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg)
“Much of it was used to impose climate denial orthodoxy on the Republican party,” Whitehouse said. “And why not spend a few billion dollars? Buying or renting the Republican Party or seizing it in a hostile takeover … was a total bargain.”
In January 2020, Whitehouse criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, saying on MSNBC that “McConnell keeps GOP in line with dark money war chest.” (RELATED: Inside The Dark Money Dem Group Using An Umbrella Network To Flay Trump Over His Virus Response)
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) criticized Whitehouse for giving a speech to the dark money group.
“Democrats love bashing dark money, only to then turn around and benefit from it politically. It’s a shameless practice that needs to be exposed,” the NRSC said to the Daily Caller.
Whitehouse’s office did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller when asked about his past opposition for dark money groups and why he decided to speak at the event. ACS also did not respond to the Daily Caller.


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--Republican Official Goes After Governor Of His State For Withholding Funds From Only One County For

Republican Official Goes After Governor Of His State For Withholding Funds From Only One County For Defying His Orders

A Republican Pennsylvania Congressman has called out Democratic Gov .
Tom Wolf after he withheld $ 13 million in Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security ( CARES ) Act funding from one county that he claims didn ’ t follow the rules , numerous sources reported .
Rep. Dan Meuser addressed Wolf in a letter July 15 after the governor announced that Lebanon County , Pennsylvania , would not be receiving CARES funding after local Republican leaders voted to lift pandemic restrictions in defiance of the governor ’ s orders , WPXI reported .
( RELATED : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : PA Restaurant Hit With Thousands In Fines For Not Closing During Pandemic ) Wolf blamed the Republican leaders , saying “ these are the consequences ” for reopening .
“ Don ’ t come and say you want something from the state when you haven ’ t followed the rules.
” Meuser says that Wolf ’ s administration has “ exceeded its authority as related to this legislation , ” and that the move is in contradiction of the act ’ s purpose , ” the statement reads .
“ Sixty‐six of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are working quickly to infuse it into their local economies , helping thousands of businesses , non‐profits , municipalities , and more , ” Groh wrote .
“ Lebanon County is the only one left in Pennsylvania that has not received the money as promised by the Federal Government.
” The CARES Act provided roughly $ 4.9 billion in direct funding for Pennsylvania , and is intended to provide relief for workers , families , and small businesses financially impacted by the pandemic that caused mass unemployment and business shutdowns .
Wolf signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding from the CARES Act to cover coronavirus-related costs between March and November 2020 .
Meuser argues that while Act 24 outlines that all counties are to receive funding based upon population , the state ’ s Department of Community and Economic Development added additional requirements that necessitated counties to follow state-issued closures to guarantee eligibility .
“ Every Pennsylvanian deserves access to these federally provided funds including my constituents in Lebanon County , ” the letter says , going on to urge Wolf to follow the legislative intent of the act .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The local chamber of commerce in Lebanon County called the action an “ unacceptable exclusion of just one county ” that unfairly punishes small businesses , nonprofits and others , according to WPXI .
“ This money , close to $ 13 million , is desperately needed to help our business community continue to recover and survive the ongoing restrictions and added costs to follow CDC guidelines .
Tourism , small business , non‐profits , and more have been patiently waiting to apply for this grant money as announced by the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfair punishment , ” the Chamber of Commerce added according to Penn Live .

A Republican Pennsylvania Congressman has called out Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf after he withheld $13 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from one county that he claims didn’t follow the rules, numerous sources reported.
Rep. Dan Meuser addressed Wolf in a letter July 15 after the governor announced that Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, would not be receiving CARES funding after local Republican leaders voted to lift pandemic restrictions in defiance of the governor’s orders, WPXI reported. (RELATED: ‘I’m Not Paying Crap’: PA Restaurant Hit With Thousands In Fines For Not Closing During Pandemic)
Wolf blamed the Republican leaders, saying “these are the consequences” for reopening. “Don’t come and say you want something from the state when you haven’t followed the rules.”
Today, I sent a letter to Governor Wolf urging him to release federal relief funds entitled to Lebanon County, and responded to his latest mandate that will cause further harm to businesses across the commonwealth. https://t.co/PTtnNNVZyz — Congressman Dan Meuser (@RepMeuser) July 16, 2020
Meuser says that Wolf’s administration has “exceeded its authority as related to this legislation,” and that the move is in contradiction of the act’s purpose,” the statement reads.
“Sixty‐six of 67 counties have received their funding and are working quickly to infuse it into their local economies, helping thousands of businesses, non‐profits, municipalities, and more,” Groh wrote. “Lebanon County is the only one left in Pennsylvania that has not received the money as promised by the Federal Government.”
The CARES Act provided roughly $4.9 billion in direct funding for Pennsylvania, and is intended to provide relief for workers, families, and small businesses financially impacted by the pandemic that caused mass unemployment and business shutdowns.
Wolf signed Act 24 in June, which allocated funding from the CARES Act to cover coronavirus-related costs between March and November 2020. Meuser argues that while Act 24 outlines that all counties are to receive funding based upon population, the state’s Department of Community and Economic Development added additional requirements that necessitated counties to follow state-issued closures to guarantee eligibility.
“Every Pennsylvanian deserves access to these federally provided funds including my constituents in Lebanon County,” the letter says, going on to urge Wolf to follow the legislative intent of the act.
“Lives and livelihoods are at stake.”
The local chamber of commerce in Lebanon County called the action an “unacceptable exclusion of just one county” that unfairly punishes small businesses, nonprofits and others, according to WPXI.
“This money, close to $13 million, is desperately needed to help our business community continue to recover and survive the ongoing restrictions and added costs to follow CDC guidelines. Tourism, small business, non‐profits, and more have been patiently waiting to apply for this grant money as announced by the state. To take that away is an unfair punishment,” the Chamber of Commerce added according to Penn Live.


thedailycaller--2020-07-17--‘It’s Almost A Parody’: Economist Glenn Loury Talks BLM, The Smithsonian’s Race Guidelines And Joe B

‘It’s Almost A Parody’: Economist Glenn Loury Talks BLM, The Smithsonian’s Race Guidelines And Joe Biden

Brown University economist Glenn Loury spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about the “ Black Lives Matter ” movement , Joe Biden ’ s gaffes and more .
“ My criticism though is about the fact that I think of this movement , which is very radical , ” Loury said , “ which is anti-capitalist — I mean come on .
It has contempt for the normal narrative that one tells about the history of the country .
It ’ s obsessed with race .
I ’ ve been to the website and looked at some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not limited to what the police do .
They want to reform education in a particular way .
They want black autonomy and local governance .
They want a lot of different things.
” Brown University released a letter , which “ was signed by everybody , ” in response to George Floyd ’ s death .
Loury responded with a rebuttal .
“ It took a sharp political position on issues that are contentious , ” Loury explained .
“ It alleged that America basically is in the grips of 400 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people via something called ‘ anti-black racism.
’ That something called ‘ systemic racism ’ needed to be fought and that the event that happened with George Floyd being killed in Minneapolis was yet another incident of the many , many events that have happened to people of color or black people exhibiting something called ‘ anti-black racism . '
” Loury also commented on the National Museum of African American History and Culture definition of “ whiteness ” and signs of white culture in American society .
“ I was appalled when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t believe it actually , ” Loury said .
“ The National Museum of African American History defining ‘ whiteness ’ in terms of character traits that I thought were laudable .
I would have thought hard work was laudable.
” Loury continued , “ this is the hip-hop view of the world .
This is what I would expect a rapper to say , not what I would expect sober people charged with the maintenance of important cultural institutions having an impact on the lives of millions of Americans.
” Loury also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how the Democratic Party treats the black community and more .
( RELATED : ‘ I Find It Really — It ’ s Offensive ’ : Martha MacCallum Challenges ‘ Whiteness Assumptions ’ In Museum Learning Tool ) Check out more from the Daily Caller : ‘ People Are Starting To See What Black Lives Matter Really Is ’ : Damani Felder Speaks Out Against BLM ‘ Straw That Broke The Camel ’ s Back ’ : 150 Minneapolis Police Officers File For Disability , Citing PTSD

Brown University economist Glenn Loury spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about the “Black Lives Matter” movement, Joe Biden’s gaffes and more.
“My criticism though is about the fact that I think of this movement, which is very radical,” Loury said, “which is anti-capitalist — I mean come on. It has contempt for the normal narrative that one tells about the history of the country. It’s obsessed with race. I’ve been to the website and looked at some of the demands. They’re not limited to what the police do. They want to reform education in a particular way. They want black autonomy and local governance. They want a lot of different things.”
Brown University released a letter, which “was signed by everybody,” in response to George Floyd’s death. Loury responded with a rebuttal.
“It took a sharp political position on issues that are contentious,” Loury explained. “It alleged that America basically is in the grips of 400 years of uninterrupted white supremacy, which marginalized people via something called ‘anti-black racism.’ That something called ‘systemic racism’ needed to be fought and that the event that happened with George Floyd being killed in Minneapolis was yet another incident of the many, many events that have happened to people of color or black people exhibiting something called ‘anti-black racism.'”
Loury also commented on the National Museum of African American History and Culture definition of “whiteness” and signs of white culture in American society.
“I was appalled when I saw that. I couldn’t believe it actually,” Loury said. “The National Museum of African American History defining ‘whiteness’ in terms of character traits that I thought were laudable. I would have thought hard work was laudable.”
Loury continued, “this is the hip-hop view of the world. This is what I would expect a rapper to say, not what I would expect sober people charged with the maintenance of important cultural institutions having an impact on the lives of millions of Americans.”
Loury also discussed his feelings about Joe Biden, how the Democratic Party treats the black community and more. (RELATED: ‘I Find It Really — It’s Offensive’: Martha MacCallum Challenges ‘Whiteness Assumptions’ In Museum Learning Tool)
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thedailycaller--2020-07-17--FBI Tore Apart NYT Report On Trump-Russia Contacts In Newly Declassified Memo

• The Senate Judiciary Committee released a newly declassified FBI document Friday showing that a New York Times report about contacts between Trump associates and Russian intelligence was riddled with errors .
• Peter Strzok , who served as FBI deputy chief of counterintelligence , spotted 14 errors in the Times story , published on Feb. 14 , 2017 .
• Strzok also critiqued Christopher Steele , saying that the dossier author was unable to judge the reliability of his network of sources .
An FBI document released Friday details at least 14 inaccuracies in a New York Times report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Trump associates ’ contacts with Russian intelligence officers .
The document shows then-FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok ’ s comments on a Feb. 14 , 2017 article entitled “ Trump Campaign Aides Had Repeated Contacts With Russian Intelligence.
” Written by journalists Michael Schmidt , Mark Mazzetti and Matt Apuzzo , the story cited four current and former American officials who said that U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies had intercepted call records showing that Trump associates had contacts with Russian intelligence in the year prior to the election .
Strzok , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump investigation , spotted 14 errors in the article .
The Senate Judiciary Committee released the document on Friday along with a memo of the FBI ’ s interviews with a key source of information for dossier author Christopher Steele .
“ This statement is inaccurate and misleading as written , ” Strzok wrote in reference to the lead of the Times story , which said that officials had intercepted calls and obtained phone records of contacts between Russian intelligence officials and individuals associated with Trump .
( RELATED : The New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Far On Intel Leaks ) “ We have not seen evidence of any individuals affiliated with the Trump team in contact with [ Intelligence Officers ] , ” Strzok ’ s note said .
The Times reported that sources said former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was one of the individuals picked up in intercepted calls with Russian intelligence officers .
The story also said that the FBI was sifting through a vast trove of call logs and intercepted communications as part of the investigation into any links between Trump associates and Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ we are unaware of any call with any Russian government official in which Manafort was a party.
” He also wrote that the FBI had “ very few ” call logs in its possession .
Strzok reiterated in another section of the document that the FBI had no evidence that any Trump advisers had contact with Russian intelligence officials .
“ Again , we are unaware of ANY Trump advisers engaging in conversations with Russian intelligence officials , ” he wrote .
The Times also inaccurately reported that the FBI was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a longtime Trump confidant .
“ We have not investigated Roger Stone , ” Strzok wrote in reference to a section that said the FBI had “ closely examined ” the political operative along with several Trump campaign aides .
Stone later became a target of the special counsel ’ s probe in October 2017 .
Strzok ’ s commentary also shows that the FBI had doubts about Christopher Steele , the former British spy who wrote the anti-Trump dossier .
The Times story portrayed Steele in a positive light , saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a credible track record ” and that he had briefed the FBI about how he collected information for the dossier .
Strzok indicated that the FBI had obtained information that raised questions about Steele ’ s dossier .
“ Recent interviews and investigation , however , reveal Steele may not be in a position to judge the reliability of his source network , ” he wrote .
Sen. Lindsey Graham , who released the FBI documents on Friday , said in a press release that Strzok ’ s annotations on the Times article @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an admission that there was no reliable evidence that anyone from the Trump Campaign was working with Russian Intelligence Agencies in any form.
” James Comey , the former FBI director , criticized the Times report shortly after he was fired in May 2017 .
He told the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 7 , 2017 , that the story was “ almost entirely ” inaccurate .
The Times stood by the story despite the pushback from Comey .
“ The original sources could not immediately be reached after Mr. Comey ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the article was published , they have indicated that they believed the account was solid , ” the paper said in a statement following Comey ’ s testimony .
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The Senate Judiciary Committee released a newly declassified FBI document Friday showing that a New York Times report about contacts between Trump associates and Russian intelligence was riddled with errors.
Peter Strzok, who served as FBI deputy chief of counterintelligence, spotted 14 errors in the Times story, published on Feb. 14, 2017.
Strzok also critiqued Christopher Steele, saying that the dossier author was unable to judge the reliability of his network of sources.
An FBI document released Friday details at least 14 inaccuracies in a New York Times report from early 2017 that leveled shocking allegations of Trump associates’ contacts with Russian intelligence officers.
The document shows then-FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok’s comments on a Feb. 14, 2017 article entitled “Trump Campaign Aides Had Repeated Contacts With Russian Intelligence.”
Written by journalists Michael Schmidt, Mark Mazzetti and Matt Apuzzo, the story cited four current and former American officials who said that U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies had intercepted call records showing that Trump associates had contacts with Russian intelligence in the year prior to the election.
Strzok, who was the lead investigator on the Trump investigation, spotted 14 errors in the article.
The Senate Judiciary Committee released the document on Friday along with a memo of the FBI’s interviews with a key source of information for dossier author Christopher Steele.
“This statement is inaccurate and misleading as written,” Strzok wrote in reference to the lead of the Times story, which said that officials had intercepted calls and obtained phone records of contacts between Russian intelligence officials and individuals associated with Trump. (RELATED: The New York Times Has A History Of Reaching Too Far On Intel Leaks)
“We have not seen evidence of any individuals affiliated with the Trump team in contact with [Intelligence Officers],” Strzok’s note said.
The Times reported that sources said former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was one of the individuals picked up in intercepted calls with Russian intelligence officers. The story also said that the FBI was sifting through a vast trove of call logs and intercepted communications as part of the investigation into any links between Trump associates and Russia.
Strzok discounted those allegations, writing that “we are unaware of any call with any Russian government official in which Manafort was a party.”
He also wrote that the FBI had “very few” call logs in its possession.
Strzok reiterated in another section of the document that the FBI had no evidence that any Trump advisers had contact with Russian intelligence officials.
“Again, we are unaware of ANY Trump advisers engaging in conversations with Russian intelligence officials,” he wrote.
The Times also inaccurately reported that the FBI was at the time investigation Roger Stone, a longtime Trump confidant.
“We have not investigated Roger Stone,” Strzok wrote in reference to a section that said the FBI had “closely examined” the political operative along with several Trump campaign aides.
Stone later became a target of the special counsel’s probe in October 2017.
Strzok’s commentary also shows that the FBI had doubts about Christopher Steele, the former British spy who wrote the anti-Trump dossier.
The Times story portrayed Steele in a positive light, saying that FBI officials believed that Steele “had a credible track record” and that he had briefed the FBI about how he collected information for the dossier.
Strzok indicated that the FBI had obtained information that raised questions about Steele’s dossier.
“Recent interviews and investigation, however, reveal Steele may not be in a position to judge the reliability of his source network,” he wrote.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, who released the FBI documents on Friday, said in a press release that Strzok’s annotations on the Times article “are devastating in that they are an admission that there was no reliable evidence that anyone from the Trump Campaign was working with Russian Intelligence Agencies in any form.”
James Comey, the former FBI director, criticized the Times report shortly after he was fired in May 2017. He told the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 7, 2017, that the story was “almost entirely” inaccurate.
The Times stood by the story despite the pushback from Comey.
“The original sources could not immediately be reached after Mr. Comey’s remarks, but in the months since the article was published, they have indicated that they believed the account was solid,” the paper said in a statement following Comey’s testimony.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-17--Ellen DeGeneres Hit With Toxic Workplace Allegations Amid Reports Of Her ‘Cold’ Behavior

TV personality Ellen DeGeneres has been accused by ten former employees of allowing producers to foster a toxic workplace environment .
The former “ Ellen Show ” employees blamed executive producers and other senior managers for the workplace environment , according to a report published Thursday by Buzzfeed News .
One former employee noted it was still DeGeneres ’ name behind the brand .
“ She really needs to take more responsibility , ” the former employee told the outlet .
All former employees talked to the outlet anonymously due to fear of repercussions in the entertainment industry .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical leave or time off for funerals of relatives .
One employee claimed she quit her job over comments about her race .
A handful of former employees alleged they were told not to speak to DeGeneres if they saw her around the office , Buzzfeed reported .
“ If she wants to have her own show and have her name on the show title , she needs to be more involved to see what ’ s going on , ” a former employee told the outlet .
“ I think the executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Things are going great , everybody ’ s happy , ’ and she just believes that , but it ’ s her responsibility to go beyond that.
” ( RELATED : Ellen DeGeneres Reportedly Thought Accusations Against Her Were Just ‘ Sour Grapes ’ ) The producers of the show claimed they take the accusations “ seriously ” in a joint statement given to Buzzfeed .
“ Over the course of nearly two decades , 3,000 episodes , and employing over 1000 staff members , we have strived to create an open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” they said in the statement .
“ We are truly heartbroken and sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience .
It ’ s not who we are and not who we strive to be , and not the mission Ellen has set for us .
“ For the record , the day to day responsibility of the ‘ Ellen show ’ is completely on us , ” the statement added .
“ We take all of this very seriously and we realize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning , that we need to do better , are committed to do better , and we will do better.
” The accusations come after DeGeneres has been the focus of several reports regarding her “ cold ” behavior .
The talk show host was first accused of being “ cold and distant ” by a beauty YouTuber who appeared on her show in January .
Next , DeGeneres was accused of keeping her employees in the dark regarding pay and hours amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Then , a former security guard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been rude during the 2014 Oscars .

TV personality Ellen DeGeneres has been accused by ten former employees of allowing producers to foster a toxic workplace environment.
The former “Ellen Show” employees blamed executive producers and other senior managers for the workplace environment, according to a report published Thursday by Buzzfeed News. One former employee noted it was still DeGeneres’ name behind the brand.
Former Employees Say Ellen’s “Be Kind” Talk Show Mantra Masks A Toxic Work Culture That Has Most Living In Constant Fear https://t.co/h3Xj7rIPAf — BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) July 17, 2020
“She really needs to take more responsibility,” the former employee told the outlet.
All former employees talked to the outlet anonymously due to fear of repercussions in the entertainment industry.
Some employees claimed they were fired after taking medical leave or time off for funerals of relatives. One employee claimed she quit her job over comments about her race. A handful of former employees alleged they were told not to speak to DeGeneres if they saw her around the office, Buzzfeed reported.
“If she wants to have her own show and have her name on the show title, she needs to be more involved to see what’s going on,” a former employee told the outlet. “I think the executive producers surround her and tell her, ‘Things are going great, everybody’s happy,’ and she just believes that, but it’s her responsibility to go beyond that.” (RELATED: Ellen DeGeneres Reportedly Thought Accusations Against Her Were Just ‘Sour Grapes’)
The producers of the show claimed they take the accusations “seriously” in a joint statement given to Buzzfeed.
This was one of my favorite stories of the year. pic.twitter.com/qH7ZO7fAp7 — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) July 9, 2020
“Over the course of nearly two decades, 3,000 episodes, and employing over 1000 staff members, we have strived to create an open, safe, and inclusive work environment,” they said in the statement. “We are truly heartbroken and sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience. It’s not who we are and not who we strive to be, and not the mission Ellen has set for us.
“For the record, the day to day responsibility of the ‘Ellen show’ is completely on us,” the statement added. “We take all of this very seriously and we realize, as many in the world are learning, that we need to do better, are committed to do better, and we will do better.”
The accusations come after DeGeneres has been the focus of several reports regarding her “cold” behavior. The talk show host was first accused of being “cold and distant” by a beauty YouTuber who appeared on her show in January. Next, DeGeneres was accused of keeping her employees in the dark regarding pay and hours amid the coronavirus pandemic. Then, a former security guard for the television host claimed she had been rude during the 2014 Oscars.


thedailycaller--2020-07-18--Congressman And Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Dead At Age 80

Democratic Georgia Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis has died at the age of 80 after a fight against pancreatic cancer , numerous sources reported .
Lewis served in Congress since 1987 , and was an original Freedom Rider who demonstrated against segregation , riding interstate buses through the South in protest of segregated bus terminals , Business Insider reported .
Lewis became a national figure by his early 20s , and was arrested and jailed for challenging Jim Crow laws .
He was an organizer of the March on Washington alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Lewis was diagnosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the final stage of the disease .
( RELATED : Rep. John Lewis Diagnosed With Stage IV Cancer ) “ I have been in some kind of fight—for freedom , equality , basic human rights—for nearly my entire life , ” he said in a statement after the diagnosis .
“ I have never faced a fight quite like the one I have now.
” He added , “ I have decided to do what I know to do and do what I have always done : I am going to fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Community .
”

Democratic Georgia Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis has died at the age of 80 after a fight against pancreatic cancer, numerous sources reported.
Terrible loss: Civil Rights icon John Lewis has died after a struggle with pancreatic cancer. The Congressman became a young leader and speaker at Dr. King’s 1963 March on Washington, and in 1965 almost died in the brutal attack on marchers at the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Selma — Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) July 18, 2020
Lewis served in Congress since 1987, and was an original Freedom Rider who demonstrated against segregation, riding interstate buses through the South in protest of segregated bus terminals, Business Insider reported.
John Lewis gave all he had to redeem America’s unmet promise of equality and justice for all, and to create a place for us to build a more perfect union together. In so doing he became the conscience of the nation. — Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) July 18, 2020
Louise and I are heartbroken. Rev. C. T. Vivian passing earlier today and now our dear friend John Lewis. So much to say, but that will have to wait. For the moment I am so sad and simply have no words. pic.twitter.com/P4hAeSnikf — Doug Jones (@DougJones) July 18, 2020
Lewis became a national figure by his early 20s, and was arrested and jailed for challenging Jim Crow laws. He was an organizer of the March on Washington alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
This picture of John Lewis 59 years ago when he was arrested for using a “white” restroom is just legendary. #goodtrouble pic.twitter.com/cgDRbyRa8u — Erick Fernandez (@ErickFernandez) July 18, 2020
Lewis was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2019, the final stage of the disease.(RELATED: Rep. John Lewis Diagnosed With Stage IV Cancer)
“I have been in some kind of fight—for freedom, equality, basic human rights—for nearly my entire life,” he said in a statement after the diagnosis. “I have never faced a fight quite like the one I have now.” He added, “I have decided to do what I know to do and do what I have always done: I am going to fight it and keep fighting for the Beloved Community.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-18--‘Very Similar To 2016’: Democratic Political Analyst Jason Nichols Says Election Will Be ‘Razor-Thin

‘Very Similar To 2016’: Democratic Political Analyst Jason Nichols Says Election Will Be ‘Razor-Thin’

University of Maryland professor and Democratic strategist Jason Nichols said the presidential election will likely be “ razor-thin ” despite current polling significantly in favor of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden .
The Friday night segment of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” saw Nichols and Fox News guest host Lisa Boothe analyzing the impact of Kanye West ’ s potential candidacy and the potential that the music mogul could play spoiler to either President Donald Trump or Biden .
“ I don ’ t think there ’ s any chance he ’ s going to win but I think people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest vote , ” said Nichols .
“ I think there are many people who are completely dissatisfied with the direction the country is going under Donald Trump and there are people who don ’ t like Joe Biden or don ’ t think that he ’ s coherent or competent or whatever it is that ’ s the narrative that ’ s being spread and they are looking for someone who ’ s , you know , another option.
” Nichols speculated that just like Green Party candidate Jill Stein in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close race , which would “ etch him into the history books.
” “ I think he can absolutely be a spoiler , ” Nichols told Boothe when asked who his candidacy would harm the most .
“ We have to remember in Wisconsin , I think it was decided by 77,000 votes .
If he ’ s able to get on some of these ballots , and it ’ s going to be a razor-thin election .
It ’ s going to be very similar to 2016.
” The University of Maryland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Trump , but contended that it was “ going to narrow.
” ( RELATED : Geraldo Rivera Sees A Potential ‘ Clear Path To Reelection ’ For Trump ) “ I think it ’ s going to be a close election , ” he predicted .
“ I think Joe Biden will probably come out on top but you never know .
I think you know this could be a situation where Kanye West takes youth voters from Joe Biden and takes , you know , some voters from Donald Trump as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be a toss-up .
He ’ s a very interesting character .
This is a very interesting time we ’ re living it and I am excited to see how it shakes out .
”

University of Maryland professor and Democratic strategist Jason Nichols said the presidential election will likely be “razor-thin” despite current polling significantly in favor of presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
The Friday night segment of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” saw Nichols and Fox News guest host Lisa Boothe analyzing the impact of Kanye West’s potential candidacy and the potential that the music mogul could play spoiler to either President Donald Trump or Biden.
“I don’t think there’s any chance he’s going to win but I think people need to understand the power of a protest vote,” said Nichols. “I think there are many people who are completely dissatisfied with the direction the country is going under Donald Trump and there are people who don’t like Joe Biden or don’t think that he’s coherent or competent or whatever it is that’s the narrative that’s being spread and they are looking for someone who’s, you know, another option.”
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Nichols speculated that just like Green Party candidate Jill Stein in 2016, West could play spoiler in a close race, which would “etch him into the history books.”
“I think he can absolutely be a spoiler,” Nichols told Boothe when asked who his candidacy would harm the most. “We have to remember in Wisconsin, I think it was decided by 77,000 votes. If he’s able to get on some of these ballots, and it’s going to be a razor-thin election. It’s going to be very similar to 2016.”
The University of Maryland professor acknowledged the current double-digit deficits faced by Trump, but contended that it was “going to narrow.” (RELATED: Geraldo Rivera Sees A Potential ‘Clear Path To Reelection’ For Trump)
“I think it’s going to be a close election,” he predicted. “I think Joe Biden will probably come out on top but you never know. I think you know this could be a situation where Kanye West takes youth voters from Joe Biden and takes, you know, some voters from Donald Trump as well. So, it’s going to be a toss-up. He’s a very interesting character. This is a very interesting time we’re living it and I am excited to see how it shakes out.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-19--‘Not My Son’: Police Morale Has Reached An All-Time Low, And Possibly At The Worst Time Ever

Two major police union officials said law enforcement morale is declining so sharply that they wouldn ’ t want their @ @ @ @ @ force , particularly as violence targeting police officers increases .

Two major police union officials said law enforcement morale is declining so sharply that they wouldn’t want their own sons to join the force, particularly as violence targeting police officers increases.