thedailycaller--2020-03-12--Did MSNBC Kill Bernie Sanders’ Candidacy?

Media coverage of Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has been a point of contention throughout the 2020 presidential race , and many “ Bernie Bros ” have been frustrated with the media ’ s coverage of the candidate .
In October 2019 , the Sanders campaign accused the media of conducting a “ Bernie blackout ” against him .
Sanders himself said in August 2019 that corporate media outlets aren ’ t fair in their campaign coverage of him , according to The Wall Street Journal .
Even conservatives began to rally around the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist as the media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In mid-January , for example , CNN published an article citing several anonymous sources who claimed that the Vermont Senator told former Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren that a woman couldn ’ t win the presidency .
The publication ran with the story and refused to back down , despite none of the anonymous sources actually being in the room during the private meeting .
The article caused widespread backlash , including among fellow reporters .
( RELATED : Warren Issues Statement , Stands By Claims That Bernie Sanders Told Her A Woman Couldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue with Sanders ’ s supporters , however , has been how MSNBC has covered the candidate .
“ Bernie Bros ” have been up in arms for a series of biased incidents in their coverage of Sanders .
Here are some of MSNBC ’ s most egregious examples .
“ Bernie Bros ” were up in arms after MSNBC excluded Sanders from an infographic of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in September 2019 .
The graphic showed 10 candidates , not including Sanders , despite the fact that he has been one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Many claimed on social media that MSNBC was , perhaps , intentionally suppressing Sanders-related news , Snopes reported .
Also excluded from the graphic were entrepreneur Andrew Yang and former Democratic Texas Rep. Beto O ’ Rourke .
MSNBC legal analyst Mimi Rocah once could not even hide her distaste for the Democratic candidate .
She noted that Sanders makes her “ skin crawl ” although she couldn ’ t specifically say why .
( RELATED : Why The Democratic Establishment Hates Bernie Sanders ) There ’ s also been numerous examples of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exclusions regarding Sanders .
MSNBC host Chuck Todd said in May 2019 that a Quinnipiac poll showed Sanders going down 5 points .
The poll actually showed him going up 5 points .
A month earlier , MSNBC ’ s business show “ Velshi & Ruhle ” displayed an incorrect graphic claiming an April Monmouth poll put Biden in first place among non-white voters .
In reality , Sanders was polling at 27 % and Biden at 25 % .
Additionally , some of the biggest MSNBC hosts have covered Sanders negatively far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Joe Biden , according to an “ In These Times ” graphic .
The graphic depicts how many negative mentions Sanders , Warren and Biden have gotten from various MSNBC hosts .
Other outlets have noticed a negative pattern in terms of how MSNBC covers Sanders , too .
CNN ’ s Brian Stelter wrote an article in February 2020 titled “ What is MSNBC ’ s problem with Bernie Sanders ?
” He noted that despite Sanders big Nevada primary win , the network continued to be hostile towards him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire for saying Sanders ’ s big win was as shocking as “ France falling to Germany during WWII ” after he won in February .
“ Never thought part of my job would be pleading with a national news network to stop likening the campaign of a Jewish presidential candidate whose family was wiped out by the Nazis to the Third Reich , ” Sanders ’ s communications director Mike Casca tweeted in response .
Matthews later issued an on-air apology to Sanders for the remarks .
Fox News reported that MSNBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Sanders too .
That round-up noted that Matthews also said , “ Sanders is not going to be president of the United States ” in February .
MSNBC host Joy Reid similarly announced that if President Donald Trump used ads to attack Sanders for praising former Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro , it would be “ true.
” She warned that his comments would kill his chances in Florida during the general election , Fox News reported .
( RELATED : Bernie Sanders Lost The Primary Race , But Won The Popular Vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Against Him Again ? )
“ Bernie Sanders Has an MSNBC Problem , ” an article from The New Republic in February is titled .
The publication similarly notes the negative press Sanders has endured from MSNBC .
The Nation suggested this MSNBC freak-out is because “ the network can ’ t stand the Democratic Party ’ s shift to the left.
” All in all , MSNBC ’ s numerous media bias moments against Sanders has angered his supporters , who have backed the campaign ’ s believe that the media is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dates back even to 2016 , when hundreds of supporters picketed CNN , as Vox previously reported .
( RELATED : Media Does Bernie Damage Control After New Hampshire ) Whether the media is to blame or not , Sanders ’ s campaign has taken a hit in recent weeks as Biden has surged in numerous primaries around the country .
Still , Sanders has not conceded the race and announced that he would be attending the March 15 debate .

Media coverage of Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has been a point of contention throughout the 2020 presidential race, and many “Bernie Bros” have been frustrated with the media’s coverage of the candidate.


thedailycaller--2020-03-12--Joe Biden Pledges To Undo Trump’s Public Charge Rule As Part Of Coronavirus Action Plan

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden unveiled an action plan to combat the coronavirus pandemic , which includes reversing the Trump administration ’ s public charge rule for immigrants .
While Biden delivered a national address Thursday , taking shots at President Donald Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus , his campaign rolled out a comprehensive plan on how to combat the spread of the novel virus .
Included in the action plan was a slate of proposals , such as free public testing and the formation of emergency funds .
Also in the former vice president ’ s plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration ’ s public charge rule , which makes it harder for foreign nationals to qualify for permanent status in the U.S. if they have a history of using government-funded benefits .
Biden would reverse “ the Trump Administration public charge rule , which places new , burdensome restrictions on documented immigrants who receive public benefits and discourages all immigrants from seeking health care services for COVID-19 , ” reads a section of the plan .
“ The cost of preventive care , treatment , and a potential vaccine could be an insurmountable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an earlier portion of the plan reads .
The public charge rule , first introduced by the Trump administration in August 2019 , has been met with fierce opposition by progressive and immigrant-rights groups .
However , after two separate Supreme Court victories , the rule was able to go into effect throughout the entire country in late February .
Under the rule , permanent status can be denied to applicants who have a history of using government-funded benefits and deemed a “ public charge ” on the U.S. government .
Such programs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance , Section 8 housing or other government-funded benefits .
( RELATED : ‘ Xenophobia ’ : Joe Biden Criticizes Trump For Calling Coronavirus A ‘ Foreign Virus ’ ) The rule has not been scientifically linked to the spread of COVID-19 , but the Biden campaign appears to believe it is scaring foreign nationals from getting tested and treated .
“ If we fail to remove this barrier , we will be turning our backs on these Americans in a time of crisis , and putting all Americans at risk by discouraging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” his plan reads .
Since launching his presidential campaign , Biden has inched leftward on the issue of immigration .
The former vice president — who oversaw the deportation of roughly 3 million illegal aliens during the Obama administration — has not only pledged to undo a number of Trump-led immigration initiatives , but has also vowed to place a 100-day moratorium on all deportations .
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden unveiled an action plan to combat the coronavirus pandemic, which includes reversing the Trump administration’s public charge rule for immigrants.
While Biden delivered a national address Thursday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus, his campaign rolled out a comprehensive plan on how to combat the spread of the novel virus. Included in the action plan was a slate of proposals, such as free public testing and the formation of emergency funds.
Also in the former vice president’s plan: a pledge to undo the Trump administration’s public charge rule, which makes it harder for foreign nationals to qualify for permanent status in the U.S. if they have a history of using government-funded benefits.
Biden would reverse “the Trump Administration public charge rule, which places new, burdensome restrictions on documented immigrants who receive public benefits and discourages all immigrants from seeking health care services for COVID-19,” reads a section of the plan.
“The cost of preventive care, treatment, and a potential vaccine could be an insurmountable economic barrier for many Americans,” an earlier portion of the plan reads.
The public charge rule, first introduced by the Trump administration in August 2019, has been met with fierce opposition by progressive and immigrant-rights groups. However, after two separate Supreme Court victories, the rule was able to go into effect throughout the entire country in late February.
Under the rule, permanent status can be denied to applicants who have a history of using government-funded benefits and deemed a “public charge” on the U.S. government. Such programs include food stamps, Medicaid, cash assistance, Section 8 housing or other government-funded benefits. (RELATED: ‘Xenophobia’: Joe Biden Criticizes Trump For Calling Coronavirus A ‘Foreign Virus’)
The rule has not been scientifically linked to the spread of COVID-19, but the Biden campaign appears to believe it is scaring foreign nationals from getting tested and treated.
“If we fail to remove this barrier, we will be turning our backs on these Americans in a time of crisis, and putting all Americans at risk by discouraging people from getting necessary testing and treatment,” his plan reads.
Since launching his presidential campaign, Biden has inched leftward on the issue of immigration. The former vice president — who oversaw the deportation of roughly 3 million illegal aliens during the Obama administration — has not only pledged to undo a number of Trump-led immigration initiatives, but has also vowed to place a 100-day moratorium on all deportations.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-12--Pornhub Offers Quarantined Italians Free Premium Porn During Coronavirus

Pornhub is offering Italians free premium porn to pass the time during Italy ’ s coronavirus quarantine .
Users who open the online pornography platform in Italy will see a message in Italian letting them know that they can access Pornhub Premium for free for a month , Pornhub confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation on Thursday afternoon .
Pornhub will reportedly also donate the revenue obtained from Modelhub — a “ clip site designed for models from the ground up , ” according to Pornhub — to “ help Italy overcome the emergency.
” ( RELATED : Pornhub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Down Pornhub ’ Over Alleged Child Rape Films , Trafficking ) “ Pornhub has decided to donate its Modelhub March revenue to help Italy overcome the emergency , ” the Pornhub website reportedly says when users open the site in Italy , according to the Next Web .
“ To keep you company at home during these weeks , you ’ ll be able to access Pornhub Premium for free for the whole month , with no need for a credit card.
” The move came after Italy implemented lockdown procedures across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( grocery stores and pharmacies ) to temporarily close down Wednesday .
At least 1,016 Italians have died from the coronavirus , and 15,113 are reportedly infected by the disease , the BBC reported .
Italian officials said 1,258 of those infected have recovered , but the number of cases has also gone up by 2,651 since Wednesday .
( RELATED : Pornography And Sex Trafficking Are ‘ Completely Interwoven , ’ Activists Warn ) “ Italy was the first nation in Europe to be affected so badly , ” Foreign Minister Luigi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I hope it also means that Italy is the first one to leave the emergency behind.
” The country has been harder hit by the coronavirus than any other country except China , where the outbreak has reportedly begun to ease up .
The government in Beijing is sending teams of doctors and specialists to Italy to aid Italian outbreaks .
“ We need oxygen units , and we have started production with factories that produce them or others that can adapt to start producing them , ” Di Maio told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with countries across the world , many of them are willing to supply us with equipment.
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Pornhub is offering Italians free premium porn to pass the time during Italy’s coronavirus quarantine.
Users who open the online pornography platform in Italy will see a message in Italian letting them know that they can access Pornhub Premium for free for a month, Pornhub confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation on Thursday afternoon.
Pornhub will reportedly also donate the revenue obtained from Modelhub — a “clip site designed for models from the ground up,” according to Pornhub — to “help Italy overcome the emergency.” (RELATED: Pornhub Strikes Back At Petition To ‘Shut Down Pornhub’ Over Alleged Child Rape Films, Trafficking)
“Pornhub has decided to donate its Modelhub March revenue to help Italy overcome the emergency,” the Pornhub website reportedly says when users open the site in Italy, according to the Next Web. “To keep you company at home during these weeks, you’ll be able to access Pornhub Premium for free for the whole month, with no need for a credit card.”
The move came after Italy implemented lockdown procedures across the country and called for all non-essential stores (grocery stores and pharmacies) to temporarily close down Wednesday.
At least 1,016 Italians have died from the coronavirus, and 15,113 are reportedly infected by the disease, the BBC reported. Italian officials said 1,258 of those infected have recovered, but the number of cases has also gone up by 2,651 since Wednesday. (RELATED: Pornography And Sex Trafficking Are ‘Completely Interwoven,’ Activists Warn)
“Italy was the first nation in Europe to be affected so badly,” Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio told the BBC. “But I hope it also means that Italy is the first one to leave the emergency behind.”
The country has been harder hit by the coronavirus than any other country except China, where the outbreak has reportedly begun to ease up. The government in Beijing is sending teams of doctors and specialists to Italy to aid Italian outbreaks.
“We need oxygen units, and we have started production with factories that produce them or others that can adapt to start producing them,” Di Maio told the BBC. “We’re in contact with countries across the world, many of them are willing to supply us with equipment.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-12--Congress Pushing To Get An Additional Coronavirus Bill Passed Before Recess

In a press briefing on Capitol Hill , Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the House will vote Thursday to pass a bill that will “ put families first ” in fighting the coronavirus .
In response to a question about whether or not the U.S. House of Representatives will be leaving for it ’ s scheduled recess next week , House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said , “ I think we can get this done in 24-48 hours .
I think it ’ s critical that we do.
” The bill which came across the GOP ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initiative to help families that are struggling to cope with small business needs , school closures and paid leave .
But McCarthy said the bill “ Came up short.
” Saying that certain proposals such as sick leave would take too long logistically under the current plan .
( RELATED : Coronavirus Officially Declared Pandemic , Here ’ s What We Know ) But Speaker Pelosi seems confident House Republicans and Democrats can reach an agreement in a timely fashion saying , “ We don ’ t need 48 hours…We just need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ ll make this commitment to everyone , Republicans will not play politics , we ’ re not going to criticize and sit back were going to work to make this right , ” McCarthy finished .
“ I think the best thing we can do is take a deep breather , lets make sure whatever bill we can pass right here works to the need best for everyone .
”

In a press briefing on Capitol Hill, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the House will vote Thursday to pass a bill that will “put families first” in fighting the coronavirus.
In response to a question about whether or not the U.S. House of Representatives will be leaving for it’s scheduled recess next week, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said, “I think we can get this done in 24-48 hours. I think it’s critical that we do.”
The bill which came across the GOP’s desks late last night, is an initiative to help families that are struggling to cope with small business needs, school closures and paid leave.
But McCarthy said the bill “Came up short.” Saying that certain proposals such as sick leave would take too long logistically under the current plan. (RELATED: Coronavirus Officially Declared Pandemic, Here’s What We Know)
But Speaker Pelosi seems confident House Republicans and Democrats can reach an agreement in a timely fashion saying, “We don’t need 48 hours…We just need to decide to help families right now.”
“I’ll make this commitment to everyone, Republicans will not play politics, we’re not going to criticize and sit back were going to work to make this right,” McCarthy finished.
“I think the best thing we can do is take a deep breather, lets make sure whatever bill we can pass right here works to the need best for everyone.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-12--Sen Hawley Spearheads Bipartisan Push To Prod DOJ Into Investigating Google’s Search Operations

Sens .
Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal called on the Department of Justice to train its antitrust probe on Google ’ s search operations , which some say fuels the tech giant ’ s alleged anticompetitive practices .
The DOJ should turn its sights on Google ’ s search operations as well as its massive advertising business , Hawley and Blumenthal wrote in a letter Thursday to Attorney General William Barr .
They suggested the search tool contains the epicenter of the company ’ s power .
“ Narrowing the investigation ’ s focus such that Google ’ s anticompetitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not captured does a grave disservice to consumers , ” they wrote .
( RELATED : Here Are The Conservative Groups Google Is Paying To Brush Back Sen. Hawley ) Hawley is a Missouri Republican who is making a name for himself as one of Google ’ s fiercest opponents .
Blumenthal is a Connecticut Democrat who was one of several attorneys general to file an antitrust investigation in 1998 against Microsoft .
They cited reports showing Google using its search operations to squeeze out competitors .
One report showed that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 2.7 billion in 2017 for manipulating search results to hurt competitors .
“ Anticompetitive conduct in search engines is especially pernicious because it can ensure permanent , illicit dominance , ” Hawley and Blumenthal wrote .
“ Because of Google ’ s market share , it receives far more data than other search engines — data that it can use to improve its algorithm.
” Meanwhile , DOJ officials are reportedly asking Google ’ s rivals about how the company ’ s third-party advertising model affects advertisers .
The agency is honing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of DoubleClick , which is believed to be the source of Google ’ s power .
It is reportedly focusing in particular on two main elements : Google ’ s integration of the tools it provides websites to put ad space up for sale with its ad exchange ; and the company ’ s move to require advertisers to use its own equipment when buying digital real estate on Google-owned YouTube .
Hawley ’ s making enemies .
He proposed legislation in 2019 amending Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was young and growing .
The section protects websites from being sued for the content that users publish on the sites ’ platforms .
“ I ’ ve never seen pushback in such a fashion before , ” Terry Schilling , executive director of the American Principles Project , a conservative think tank , told reporters in July 2019 .
“ It ’ s safe to say that it ’ s largely due to pressure from the social media giants that hasn ’ t been seen before.
” Google was the biggest spender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lobbying contributions 18 % to $ 21.2 million .
Facebook ’ s spending amount grew nearly 10 % to $ 12.6 million .
All three companies spent the bulk of their lobbying on in-house lobbying crews .
The efforts largely went toward market and data regulation issues , according to the data .
Neither Google nor the DOJ have responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .
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Sens. Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal called on the Department of Justice to train its antitrust probe on Google’s search operations, which some say fuels the tech giant’s alleged anticompetitive practices.
The DOJ should turn its sights on Google’s search operations as well as its massive advertising business, Hawley and Blumenthal wrote in a letter Thursday to Attorney General William Barr. They suggested the search tool contains the epicenter of the company’s power.
“Narrowing the investigation’s focus such that Google’s anticompetitive practices to dominate the online search market is not captured does a grave disservice to consumers,” they wrote. (RELATED: Here Are The Conservative Groups Google Is Paying To Brush Back Sen. Hawley)
Hawley is a Missouri Republican who is making a name for himself as one of Google’s fiercest opponents. Blumenthal is a Connecticut Democrat who was one of several attorneys general to file an antitrust investigation in 1998 against Microsoft.
They cited reports showing Google using its search operations to squeeze out competitors. One report showed that the European Union fined the company more than $2.7 billion in 2017 for manipulating search results to hurt competitors.
“Anticompetitive conduct in search engines is especially pernicious because it can ensure permanent, illicit dominance,” Hawley and Blumenthal wrote. “Because of Google’s market share, it receives far more data than other search engines — data that it can use to improve its algorithm.”
Meanwhile, DOJ officials are reportedly asking Google’s rivals about how the company’s third-party advertising model affects advertisers. The agency is honing in on the company’s acquisition of DoubleClick, which is believed to be the source of Google’s power.
It is reportedly focusing in particular on two main elements: Google’s integration of the tools it provides websites to put ad space up for sale with its ad exchange; and the company’s move to require advertisers to use its own equipment when buying digital real estate on Google-owned YouTube.
Hawley’s making enemies. He proposed legislation in 2019 amending Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a law passed in 1996 when the Internet was young and growing. The section protects websites from being sued for the content that users publish on the sites’ platforms.
“I’ve never seen pushback in such a fashion before,” Terry Schilling, executive director of the American Principles Project, a conservative think tank, told reporters in July 2019. “It’s safe to say that it’s largely due to pressure from the social media giants that hasn’t been seen before.”
Big tech companies are breaking lobbying records.
Google was the biggest spender in 2018 by far, increasing its lobbying contributions 18% to $21.2 million. Facebook’s spending amount grew nearly 10% to $12.6 million. All three companies spent the bulk of their lobbying on in-house lobbying crews. The efforts largely went toward market and data regulation issues, according to the data.
Neither Google nor the DOJ have responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Democrats Fundraise Off Coronavirus And Joe Concha On How Awful The Media Is

On the Friday interview edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we talk with The Hill ’ s media reporter Joe Concha about just how awful journalism is at a time when the American people could really use some honest reporting .
Before we talk with Joe , we cover how Democrats are shamelessly fundraising off coronavirus and the media continues to pretend they didn ’ t spend weeks calling it the “ Chinese coronavirus ” or the “ Wuhan virus , ” which they ’ ve now declared to be racist because Republicans repeated their words .
Listen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a political party have to be to simultaneously decry the politicization of coronavirus while politicizing coronavirus and fundraising off it ?
Joe Biden and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have done just that and it ’ s sickening .
We get into it and all the hypocrisy on display .
On hypocrisy , no one can hold a candle to the liberal media .
This week they declared calling the virus the “ Wuhan virus ” or the Chinese coronavirus ” to be racist after a few Republicans used those terms .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been using those terms for weeks , and video exists .
We have it and call them exactly what they are .
The Hill ’ s Joe Concha watches the media closer than just about anyone .
We pick his brain on how they ’ ve covered the coronavirus and the disservice to the pubic what now passes for journalism is doing for the American people at such an important time .
We also look at how they ’ re covering the race of the Democratic nomination and how they ’ re collectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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On the Friday interview edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we talk with The Hill’s media reporter Joe Concha about just how awful journalism is at a time when the American people could really use some honest reporting. Before we talk with Joe, we cover how Democrats are shamelessly fundraising off coronavirus and the media continues to pretend they didn’t spend weeks calling it the “Chinese coronavirus” or the “Wuhan virus,” which they’ve now declared to be racist because Republicans repeated their words.
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How shameless does a political party have to be to simultaneously decry the politicization of coronavirus while politicizing coronavirus and fundraising off it? Joe Biden and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have done just that and it’s sickening. We get into it and all the hypocrisy on display.
On hypocrisy, no one can hold a candle to the liberal media. This week they declared calling the virus the “Wuhan virus” or the Chinese coronavirus” to be racist after a few Republicans used those terms. The problem for them is they’d been using those terms for weeks, and video exists. We have it and call them exactly what they are.
The Hill’s Joe Concha watches the media closer than just about anyone. We pick his brain on how they’ve covered the coronavirus and the disservice to the pubic what now passes for journalism is doing for the American people at such an important time. We also look at how they’re covering the race of the Democratic nomination and how they’re collectively pretending all is well with Joe Biden.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Blumenthal ‘Appalled’ That The U.S. Lost 2 Months In Dealing With Coronavirus — His Party Spent Some

Blumenthal ‘Appalled’ That The U.S. Lost 2 Months In Dealing With Coronavirus — His Party Spent Some Of That Time Impeaching Trump

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Thursday that he was “ appalled and astonished that we have lost a critical two months ” in dealing with the coronavirus situation , but he left out the fact that , while terrifying reports flowed in from China , his own party stressed instead the urgency of impeaching President Donald Trump .
Responding to a question about the handling of the pandemic thus far , Blumenthal replied , “ I am appalled and astonished that we have lost a critical two months .
There ’ s still no plan , no strategy for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basics required for people to survive.
” ( RELATED : Coronavirus Mortality Rate Likely Overstated , But Still Far More Deadly Than Flu , Top Expert Tells Lawmakers ) “ We ’ re talking about life and death , ” Blumenthal continued .
“ There is still no plan .
I am at a loss , I am simply at a loss.
” Blumenthal went on to say that he didn ’ t understand how the United States could have gotten to that point — but American Greatness senior contributor Julie Kelly had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time you wasted on impeachment was a bad idea ?
” Kelly tweeted .
House Democrats had already voted to impeach Trump when the World Health Organization first reported strange cases of pneumonia in Wuhan , China , on December 31 , 2019 .
One week later , the virus was identified as a novel coronavirus .
Within one month , while the Senate held Trump ’ s impeachment trial , the National Institute of Health ( NIH ) announced that work had begun on a vaccine and the president reached the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restricted .
Just days before the Senate voted to acquit Trump , the president formed a new task force to address the threat and ordered a temporary ban on travel to the United States from China .
Blumenthal spent most of those days tweeting about the need to remove Trump from office .
The Connecticut senator ’ s first tweet mentioning coronavirus was posted on January 28 .
More recently , Blumenthal has been highly critical of the Trump administration ’ s inability to provide the necessary tests nationwide — an issue that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testimony as “ a failing ” on behalf of the government .

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Thursday that he was “appalled and astonished that we have lost a critical two months” in dealing with the coronavirus situation, but he left out the fact that, while terrifying reports flowed in from China, his own party stressed instead the urgency of impeaching President Donald Trump.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal: “I am appalled and astonished that we have lost a critical two months.” pic.twitter.com/DtnRRvx3Xu — The Hill (@thehill) March 12, 2020
Responding to a question about the handling of the pandemic thus far, Blumenthal replied, “I am appalled and astonished that we have lost a critical two months. There’s still no plan, no strategy for testing, for ventilators, for the basics required for people to survive.” (RELATED: Coronavirus Mortality Rate Likely Overstated, But Still Far More Deadly Than Flu, Top Expert Tells Lawmakers)
“We’re talking about life and death,” Blumenthal continued. “There is still no plan. I am at a loss, I am simply at a loss.”
Blumenthal went on to say that he didn’t understand how the United States could have gotten to that point — but American Greatness senior contributor Julie Kelly had a suggestion.
“Gee maybe all the time you wasted on impeachment was a bad idea?” Kelly tweeted.
Gee maybe all the time you wasted on impeachment was a bad idea? https://t.co/zmBNkR7Yby — Julie Kelly (@julie_kelly2) March 12, 2020
House Democrats had already voted to impeach Trump when the World Health Organization first reported strange cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019. One week later, the virus was identified as a novel coronavirus.
Within one month, while the Senate held Trump’s impeachment trial, the National Institute of Health (NIH) announced that work had begun on a vaccine and the president reached the conclusion that travel from China should be restricted.
Just days before the Senate voted to acquit Trump, the president formed a new task force to address the threat and ordered a temporary ban on travel to the United States from China.
Blumenthal spent most of those days tweeting about the need to remove Trump from office.
This is not complicated: Trump solicited a bribe; the Constitution says he must be removed. — Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 30, 2020
As I think back on this impeachment trial, I will remember vividly the bravery of dedicated public servants who had everything to lose & nothing to gain by telling the American people the truth about Donald Trump & his scheme to corruptly use his power for personal benefit. pic.twitter.com/OP8GvKJPge — Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) February 4, 2020
The Connecticut senator’s first tweet mentioning coronavirus was posted on January 28.
I urge HHS to declare a Public Health Emergency so we can ensure that CDC is able to access the additional funding it may need to expedite the development of a vaccine & to prepare to contain any coronavirus outbreak in our country. — Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 28, 2020
More recently, Blumenthal has been highly critical of the Trump administration’s inability to provide the necessary tests nationwide — an issue that Dr. Anthony Fauci conceded in his Congressional testimony as “a failing” on behalf of the government.


thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Mark Steyn: ‘Virtue-Signaling’ Left Conflates Racism And Coronavirus

Conservative author and pundit Mark Steyn said Thursday that the political left is treating the coronavirus like every other issue : conflating it with racism .
“ The left in general retreats to the ‘ you can ’ t say that ’ trope .
That ’ s what it means when they say referring to a foreign virus is xenophobic , ” Steyn told Fox News ’ Tucker Carlson on Thursday night ’ s edition of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” “ They are saying , ‘ oh , you are racist .
We said you are racist for everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your policy on climate change , you ’ re racist because you separate families at the border , and by the way , you are racist for this virus too.
’ ” “ That ’ s not a serious position : that ’ s just insert a name of news story here and apply the same old insult , ” Steyn continued .
( RELATED : Ocasio-Cortez : Not Eating Chinese Food Is ‘ Racist ’ ) The writer noted how the mayor of Florence , Italy was telling his citizens “ to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the streets ” in order to demonstrate their “ anti-racist bonafides.
” Steyn said that the mayor is no longer encouraging that kind of intimate contact because of the “ 1,000 dead Italians ” that have resulted from the coronavirus pandemic in that country .
Observing that “ given relative population sizes , ” the dead in Florence are the equivalent of two 9/11 terrorist attacks , Steyn said , “ That buffoon , narcissist , nincompoop virtue singling mayor isn ’ t telling you to hug a Chinese person now .
Everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to stay a full meter , 3 feet away from anybody else.
” Steyn insisted that even among the “ woke twerps , ” the instinct to survive “ kicks in.
” Referring to comments from CNN reporter Jim Acosta that calling the coronavirus Chinese is “ xenophobic , ” Steyn said Acosta would stop trying to sniff out racism “ if he actually had to live with the costs of his irresponsible and preposterous virtue signaling.
” ( RELATED : White House Cancels Trump ’ s Events In Colorado , Wisconsin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s speech to the nation Wednesday night that outlined further administration plans to combat the coronavirus , including banning travel from Europe for 30 days .
The World Health Organization classified virus as a pandemic on Wednesday .

Conservative author and pundit Mark Steyn said Thursday that the political left is treating the coronavirus like every other issue: conflating it with racism.
“The left in general retreats to the ‘you can’t say that’ trope. That’s what it means when they say referring to a foreign virus is xenophobic,” Steyn told Fox News’ Tucker Carlson on Thursday night’s edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” “They are saying, ‘oh, you are racist. We said you are racist for everything else, you’re racist for your policy on climate change, you’re racist because you separate families at the border, and by the way, you are racist for this virus too.’”
“That’s not a serious position: that’s just insert a name of news story here and apply the same old insult,” Steyn continued. (RELATED: Ocasio-Cortez: Not Eating Chinese Food Is ‘Racist’)
The writer noted how the mayor of Florence, Italy was telling his citizens “to go and hug a Chinese person on the streets” in order to demonstrate their “anti-racist bonafides.” Steyn said that the mayor is no longer encouraging that kind of intimate contact because of the “1,000 dead Italians” that have resulted from the coronavirus pandemic in that country.
Observing that “given relative population sizes,” the dead in Florence are the equivalent of two 9/11 terrorist attacks, Steyn said, “That buffoon, narcissist, nincompoop virtue singling mayor isn’t telling you to hug a Chinese person now. Everything is shut down and they are telling you to stay a full meter, 3 feet away from anybody else.”
Steyn insisted that even among the “woke twerps,” the instinct to survive “kicks in.” Referring to comments from CNN reporter Jim Acosta that calling the coronavirus Chinese is “xenophobic,” Steyn said Acosta would stop trying to sniff out racism “if he actually had to live with the costs of his irresponsible and preposterous virtue signaling.” (RELATED: White House Cancels Trump’s Events In Colorado, Wisconsin And Nebraska)
Acosta was analyzing Trump’s speech to the nation Wednesday night that outlined further administration plans to combat the coronavirus, including banning travel from Europe for 30 days. The World Health Organization classified virus as a pandemic on Wednesday.


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thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Wife Tests Positive For The Coronavirus

Canadian Prime Minister ’ s Justin Trudeau ’ s wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for the coronavirus .
After initial concern about symptoms she exhibited following her return from London , Mrs. Gregoire Trudeau was tested , and her husband continued to work from home out of an abundance of caution Thursday , per doctor ’ s recommendation .
Her test came back positive and was reported later Thursday evening in a statement from the prime minister ’ s office .
( RELATED : Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Self-Isolates After Wife Shows Coronavirus Symptoms ) “ She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild , ” the statement said .
“ Health professionals will reach out to those who have been in contact with Mrs. Gregoire Trudeau as they deem necessary.
” Both the prime minister and his wife will be in isolation , and the prime minister will not be tested because he does not exhibit symptoms , according to the statement .
Doctors also say there is no risk to those who have been in contact with him recently .
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Canadian Prime Minister’s Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has tested positive for the coronavirus.
After initial concern about symptoms she exhibited following her return from London, Mrs. Gregoire Trudeau was tested, and her husband continued to work from home out of an abundance of caution Thursday, per doctor’s recommendation.
I have some personal news to share today. Sophie recently returned from a speaking event in the UK, and last night she was experiencing mild flu-like symptoms. She‘s feeling better, but following the advice of our doctor she is self-isolating as we wait on COVID-19 test results. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 12, 2020
Her test came back positive and was reported later Thursday evening in a statement from the prime minister’s office. (RELATED: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Self-Isolates After Wife Shows Coronavirus Symptoms)
BREAKING: PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU’S WIFE HAS CORONAVIRUS – part of the statement from PMO: pic.twitter.com/eoxsfQSVnr — Katie Simpson (@CBCKatie) March 13, 2020
“She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild,” the statement said. “Health professionals will reach out to those who have been in contact with Mrs. Gregoire Trudeau as they deem necessary.”
Both the prime minister and his wife will be in isolation, and the prime minister will not be tested because he does not exhibit symptoms, according to the statement. Doctors also say there is no risk to those who have been in contact with him recently.
The prime minister is expected to address Canadians on Friday.


thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Supply Chain Expert Tells Tucker What Coming Shortages Americans Should Know About, And It’s Not Toi

Supply Chain Expert Tells Tucker What Coming Shortages Americans Should Know About, And It’s Not Toilet Paper

A supply chain management expert appeared on Thursday night ’ s edition of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” to explain why toilet paper shortages aren ’ t exactly what Americans should be looking for long-term in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic .
Daniel Stanton , the author of “ Supply Chain Management for Dummies , ” broke down the basics about supply chains and how they can be disrupted by events like coronavirus before explaining that “ demand shocks ” are what many Americans are currently experiencing with shortages of items like toilet paper , masks and hand sanitizer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of some things than what they would normally consume and buying less of some other things , and what that does is creates what we call a bullwhip effect that gets amplified upstream in the supply chain and causes all kinds of chaos , ” Stanton explained .
Stanton described these shortages as a “ temporary problem ” caused by “ panic buying , ” a situation that will be more than rectified when supplies are replenished .
Other items , however , will need to be manufactured on a greater scale .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are actually using more of .
I think disinfecting wipes , hand sanitizers , the hospital masks .
We need more of those than what we would normally consume , ” he said .
“ For those things , we need to be increasing capacity , maybe creating some new supply chains , and in a lot of cases , we are dependent on foreign manufacturing and long-distance transportation to get those supplies.
” After assuaging any concerns about food shortages , Stanton did point to some eventual economic roadblocks ahead caused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global supply chain .
“ That ’ s the part that I ’ m really scared about , right ?
” he told Carlson .
“ We talked about the short-term demand disruptions but we ’ ve got supply disruptions too .
Factories in China that haven ’ t been making things or haven ’ t been able to ship things , and those go into all kinds of things we buy , electronics , automobiles , basically any type of engineered manufactured product.
” ( RELATED : ‘ The Five ’ Panel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump Credit For Chinese Travel Ban ) Stanton said the U.S. could experience an inability to make several products Americans “ want to buy ” in the coming weeks .

A supply chain management expert appeared on Thursday night’s edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” to explain why toilet paper shortages aren’t exactly what Americans should be looking for long-term in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic.
Daniel Stanton, the author of “Supply Chain Management for Dummies,” broke down the basics about supply chains and how they can be disrupted by events like coronavirus before explaining that “demand shocks” are what many Americans are currently experiencing with shortages of items like toilet paper, masks and hand sanitizer.
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“People buying a lot more of some things than what they would normally consume and buying less of some other things, and what that does is creates what we call a bullwhip effect that gets amplified upstream in the supply chain and causes all kinds of chaos,” Stanton explained.
Stanton described these shortages as a “temporary problem” caused by “panic buying,” a situation that will be more than rectified when supplies are replenished. Other items, however, will need to be manufactured on a greater scale.
“There are other things that we are actually using more of. I think disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizers, the hospital masks. We need more of those than what we would normally consume,” he said. “For those things, we need to be increasing capacity, maybe creating some new supply chains, and in a lot of cases, we are dependent on foreign manufacturing and long-distance transportation to get those supplies.”
After assuaging any concerns about food shortages, Stanton did point to some eventual economic roadblocks ahead caused by the coronavirus’s effect on the global supply chain.
“That’s the part that I’m really scared about, right?” he told Carlson. “We talked about the short-term demand disruptions but we’ve got supply disruptions too. Factories in China that haven’t been making things or haven’t been able to ship things, and those go into all kinds of things we buy, electronics, automobiles, basically any type of engineered manufactured product.” (RELATED: ‘The Five’ Panel Explodes After Juan Williams Refuses To Give Trump Credit For Chinese Travel Ban)
Stanton said the U.S. could experience an inability to make several products Americans “want to buy” in the coming weeks.


thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Archdiocese of Washington Cancels All Masses After Maryland Gov Bans Large Religious Gatherings

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington announced Thursday that it is canceling all masses and closing all schools .
Archbishop Wilton Gregory announced Thursday evening that all masses would be canceled and all schools would be closed after Gov .
Larry Hogan of Maryland ordered the same day that all Maryland schools close and that no public gatherings in excess of 250 people could be held .
A press release from the archdiocese noted that Maryland ordered “ that no public gatherings in excess of 250 people may be held until further notice , ” and that Gregory canceled all masses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are aware of the rapidly developing district and state guidelines regarding the coronavirus , ” Gregory said in a statement .
“ My number one priority as your Archbishop is to ensure the safety and health of all who attend our Masses , the children in our schools , and those we welcome through our outreach and services.
” He added : “ Please know that this decision does not come lightly to close our schools or cancel Masses.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Seeking Solace ’ : Largest Catholic Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During Coronavirus Panic ) “ We are profoundly saddened that we are not able to celebrate our sacraments as a community for the time being but we know Christ remains with us at all times — specifically in times of worry like this.
” Gregory noted that he has made both pastoral and spiritual resources available as well as a TV Mass on the archdiocese ’ s website .
“ I also invite you to join us for Mass and prayer via livestream in our social media , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anxieties and fear we may have .
Let us continue to pray for the people whose lives have been impacted by the coronavirus as well as those who continue to care for them.
” News of the closures come after the D.C.-based Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception announced Thursday that it would remain open “ as long as we are permitted by government authorities.
” ( RELATED : Churches Suspend Worship Services In DC , Maryland And Virginia Over Coronavirus ) The Washington , D.C. , shrine , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America , will remain open to the public until otherwise instructed by the government , according to a Thursday statement from Monsignor Walter Rossi , Rector of the Basilica , provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Rossi noted that the basilica has seen “ increased attendance at our daily Masses ” — attendance that indicates there are “ many who are seeking the solace that can only be found in the celebration of the Holy Mass.
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington announced Thursday that it is canceling all masses and closing all schools.
Archbishop Wilton Gregory announced Thursday evening that all masses would be canceled and all schools would be closed after Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland ordered the same day that all Maryland schools close and that no public gatherings in excess of 250 people could be held.
A press release from the archdiocese noted that Maryland ordered “that no public gatherings in excess of 250 people may be held until further notice,” and that Gregory canceled all masses as a result of this order.
“We are aware of the rapidly developing district and state guidelines regarding the coronavirus,” Gregory said in a statement. “My number one priority as your Archbishop is to ensure the safety and health of all who attend our Masses, the children in our schools, and those we welcome through our outreach and services.”
He added: “Please know that this decision does not come lightly to close our schools or cancel Masses.” (RELATED: ‘Seeking Solace’: Largest Catholic Church In North America Sees Increase In Attendance During Coronavirus Panic)
“We are profoundly saddened that we are not able to celebrate our sacraments as a community for the time being but we know Christ remains with us at all times — specifically in times of worry like this.”
Gregory noted that he has made both pastoral and spiritual resources available as well as a TV Mass on the archdiocese’s website.
“I also invite you to join us for Mass and prayer via livestream in our social media,” he said. “May the peace of Christ settle any anxieties and fear we may have. Let us continue to pray for the people whose lives have been impacted by the coronavirus as well as those who continue to care for them.”
A spokesman for the Archdiocese of Washington clarified to the Daily Caller News Foundation Friday that “churches are not closed to the public. Public masses are cancelled. Churches remain open for private prayer. Each parish has its own confession schedule, so any changes to that will be at the discretion of the pastor.”
News of the closures come after the D.C.-based Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception announced Thursday that it would remain open “as long as we are permitted by government authorities.” (RELATED: Churches Suspend Worship Services In DC, Maryland And Virginia Over Coronavirus)
The Washington, D.C., shrine, which is the largest Catholic church in North America, will remain open to the public until otherwise instructed by the government, according to a Thursday statement from Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, provided to the DCNF.
Rossi noted that the basilica has seen “increased attendance at our daily Masses” — attendance that indicates there are “many who are seeking the solace that can only be found in the celebration of the Holy Mass.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Spain’s Vox Party Leader Santiago Abascal Tests Positive for Coronavirus After Attending CPAC

The leader of Vox , a right-wing political party in Spain , announced Thursday on Twitter that he has tested positive for coronavirus .
On Twitter , Santiago Abascal said he quarantined himself after learning that Vox General Secreatry Javier Ortega Smith tested positive for COVID-19 , and that he also took a test which came out positive .
He went on to say that he would be working from home and feels okay for now .
( RELATED : Sen. Lindsey Graham To Self-Quarantine As President Of Brazil Awaits Results For Coronavirus . )
Abascal attended the Conservative Political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of Febuary , but he told the Daily Caller that he believes he contracted the coronavirus on March 8th at a massive poltical rally in Spain that Ortega Smith also attended .
Video surfaced of Ortega Smith coughing near Abascal at the event .
Abascal says he attended CPAC February 26th-28th during his visit to Washington D.C .
The Vox party leader told the Daily Caller that Ortega Smith tested positive for coronavirus on March 10th , which inspired him to get tested despite not having any symptoms .
He says he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure .

The leader of Vox, a right-wing political party in Spain, announced Thursday on Twitter that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
On Twitter, Santiago Abascal said he quarantined himself after learning that Vox General Secreatry Javier Ortega Smith tested positive for COVID-19, and that he also took a test which came out positive. He went on to say that he would be working from home and feels okay for now. (RELATED: Sen. Lindsey Graham To Self-Quarantine As President Of Brazil Awaits Results For Coronavirus.)
Este martes, al conocer el positivo de Javier Ortega, me puse en cuarentena y pedí a un laboratorio privado un test de Covid-19. La prueba también ha dado positivo así que seguiré trabajando desde casa. Gracias por vuestra preocupación aunque me encuentro razonablemente bien. — Santiago Abascal (@Santi_ABASCAL) March 12, 2020
Abascal attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the end of Febuary, but he told the Daily Caller that he believes he contracted the coronavirus on March 8th at a massive poltical rally in Spain that Ortega Smith also attended. Video surfaced of Ortega Smith coughing near Abascal at the event.
Abascal says he attended CPAC February 26th-28th during his visit to Washington D.C.
Santiago Abascal, leader of the far-right Spanish opposition party Vox, has tested positive for #Covid_19. He was at CPAC and met with many GOP members in their offices on the Hill, including Sen. Ron Johnson, Rep. Chris Smith and Senator Ted Cruz. pic.twitter.com/6TDU7BmqKV — Daniel Medina (@dmedin11) March 12, 2020
The Vox party leader told the Daily Caller that Ortega Smith tested positive for coronavirus on March 10th, which inspired him to get tested despite not having any symptoms. He says he took the test on March 12th.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.


thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Without Evidence, Politico Suggests Trump Intentionally Exempted His Resorts From Travel Restriction

Without Evidence, Politico Suggests Trump Intentionally Exempted His Resorts From Travel Restrictions

Politico appeared to suggest Thursday that President Donald Trump ’ s new travel restrictions , which included a 30-day moratorium on flights from most European nations , intentionally spared his own resorts .
The ban exempts nations outside the Schengen Area , which is a group of 26 countries that allow visa-free international travel within its borders .
It also exempts American citizens traveling in Europe , although once they are allowed to return home they may be expected to self-quarantine .
( RELATED : ‘ It ’ s Not Important Compared To Life And Death ’ : Trump Puts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) “ Trump ’ s new coronavirus , European travel restrictions have a convenient side effect : They exempt nations where three Trump-owned golf resorts are located , ” the outlet tweeted along with an article that explained that the United Kingdom , which was exempted from the travel restrictions , was home to several Trump properties .
“ Trump ’ s travel ban sidesteps his own European resorts , ” the headline read on Politico ’ s website , and the story went on to suggest that financial struggles could have figured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is home to Trump Turnberry and Trump International Golf Links , and Ireland , which is home to another Trump-branded hotel and golf course at Doonbeg , do not participate in the Schengen Area .
Bulgaria , Croatia and Romania are also not part of the Schengen Area .
All three of the resorts are struggling financially .
Tim Murtaugh , communications director for President Trump ’ s reelection campaign , told the Daily Caller that Politico ’ s attack was unfounded and that the president had only the safety and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is just more media recklessness designed to undermine President Trump while he ’ s managing the response to the coronavirus outbreak .
Every single decision the President has made has been designed to protect the American people .
Every one , ” Murtaugh said .

Politico appeared to suggest Thursday that President Donald Trump’s new travel restrictions, which included a 30-day moratorium on flights from most European nations, intentionally spared his own resorts.
The ban exempts nations outside the Schengen Area, which is a group of 26 countries that allow visa-free international travel within its borders. It also exempts American citizens traveling in Europe, although once they are allowed to return home they may be expected to self-quarantine. (RELATED: ‘It’s Not Important Compared To Life And Death’: Trump Puts Stock Market Drop In Perspective Amid Coronavirus)
“Trump’s new coronavirus, European travel restrictions have a convenient side effect: They exempt nations where three Trump-owned golf resorts are located,” the outlet tweeted along with an article that explained that the United Kingdom, which was exempted from the travel restrictions, was home to several Trump properties.
Trump’s new coronavirus, European travel restrictions have a convenient side effect: They exempt nations where three Trump-owned golf resorts are locatedhttps://t.co/MhV1DIfktm — POLITICO (@politico) March 12, 2020
“Trump’s travel ban sidesteps his own European resorts,” the headline read on Politico’s website, and the story went on to suggest that financial struggles could have figured into the decision.
The United Kingdom, which is home to Trump Turnberry and Trump International Golf Links, and Ireland, which is home to another Trump-branded hotel and golf course at Doonbeg, do not participate in the Schengen Area. Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania are also not part of the Schengen Area. All three of the resorts are struggling financially.
Tim Murtaugh, communications director for President Trump’s reelection campaign, told the Daily Caller that Politico’s attack was unfounded and that the president had only the safety and health of American citizens in mind.
“This is just more media recklessness designed to undermine President Trump while he’s managing the response to the coronavirus outbreak. Every single decision the President has made has been designed to protect the American people. Every one,” Murtaugh said.


thedailycaller--2020-03-13--‘The Five’ Panel Explodes After Juan Williams Refuses To Give Trump Credit For Chinese Travel Ban

Several panelists on Fox News ’ “ The Five ” erupted on fellow co-host Juan Willaims after he refused to give President Donald Trump credit for implementing a ban on travel to and from China early in the coronavirus pandemic .
Foreign nationals who had recently been to China were banned from entering the United States in early February as a countermeasure against the coronavirus threat in Wuhan , a move many say slowed the contagion ’ s growth in the U.S .
However , when guest co-host Shannon Bream asked Williams if he would “ give the president some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balked .
“ It wasn ’ t early , in fact it should have been earlier , ” Williams said , which prompted guffaws and protests around the table .
After everyone kept talking at once , Bream told the panel they were “ all getting technical fouls.
” Williams argued that Trump “ had knowledge ” that the general public didn ’ t have .
“ When the president acted it was , again , not clear to everybody the extent , and we had people going from China , guess where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Williams said .
“ It ’ s just like what happened yesterday with , oh , not England , when , in fact , the cases are spiking in England.
” ( RELATED : Things Get Heated When Jesse Watters Asks Juan Williams To Apologize To Wrongfully Accused West Point Cadets ) “ Juan , you ’ ve totally discredited yourself , ” said Watters .
“ It ’ s over , it ’ s done .
We don ’ t believe anything anymore because you will criticize no matter what he does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months ago didn ’ t happen.
” Watters promised to “ pull the tape ” and “ show everybody ” Williams coming out against the ban .
The heated discussion continued until Bream ended it by promising to take things to “ pay-per-view .
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Several panelists on Fox News’ “The Five” erupted on fellow co-host Juan Willaims after he refused to give President Donald Trump credit for implementing a ban on travel to and from China early in the coronavirus pandemic.
Foreign nationals who had recently been to China were banned from entering the United States in early February as a countermeasure against the coronavirus threat in Wuhan, a move many say slowed the contagion’s growth in the U.S.
However, when guest co-host Shannon Bream asked Williams if he would “give the president some credit” for the ban, he balked.
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“It wasn’t early, in fact it should have been earlier,” Williams said, which prompted guffaws and protests around the table.
“You were against it!” exclaimed co-host Jesse Watters.
After everyone kept talking at once, Bream told the panel they were “all getting technical fouls.”
Williams argued that Trump “had knowledge” that the general public didn’t have.
“When the president acted it was, again, not clear to everybody the extent, and we had people going from China, guess where, Italy, North Korea,” Williams said. “It’s just like what happened yesterday with, oh, not England, when, in fact, the cases are spiking in England.” (RELATED: Things Get Heated When Jesse Watters Asks Juan Williams To Apologize To Wrongfully Accused West Point Cadets)
“Juan, you’ve totally discredited yourself,” said Watters. “It’s over, it’s done. We don’t believe anything anymore because you will criticize no matter what he does and then pretend like what you said two months ago didn’t happen.”
Watters promised to “pull the tape” and “show everybody” Williams coming out against the ban.
The heated discussion continued until Bream ended it by promising to take things to “pay-per-view.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Chiefs, Redskins And More NFL Teams Suspend Travel Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Kansas City Chiefs , Washington Redskins and more NFL Teams announced Thursday the suspension of pre-draft travel amid coronavirus concerns .
“ The health and safety of our players , coaches , and staff is our top priority , ” a message on the Chief ’ s Instagram read .
“ While we have had no positive cases of coronavirus , we believe it is best to take preemptive action out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our employees and our community.
” ( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been instructed to work remotely for a minimum of 14 days beginning Monday , March 16 , ” it added .
“ Additionally , we have suspended business travel and all non-essential travel for our coaches and scouts for the time being as we continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19.
” ( RELATED : Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns ) The Washington Redskins shared a similar message that , “ Due to health and travel concerns surrounding COVID-19 # Redskins have informed all coaches and scouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The health and safety of our staff and players is our number one priority and we feel that these are the necessary precautions given the current circumstances.
” ( RELATED : Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC ) Not long after , a handful of other teams with the National Football League followed suit and canceled pre-draft travel for their scouts and coaches over concern of COVID-19 , according to NFL.com .
The list includes the Atlanta Falcons , Buffalo Bills , Cleveland Browns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green Bay Packers , Jacksonville Jaguars , Los Angeles Chargers , Miami Dolphins , Minnesota Vikings , New York Giants , San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network has since tweeted the Philadelphia Eagles have closed their facilities starting Friday .
And the New York Jets have suspended travel for the foreseeable future .
The Denver Broncos and Houston Texans have instructed their staff to work from home .
And the NFL ’ s Annual League Meeting , that was scheduled to take place March 29-April @ @ @ @ @ @

Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins and more NFL Teams announced Thursday the suspension of pre-draft travel amid coronavirus concerns.
“The health and safety of our players, coaches, and staff is our top priority,” a message on the Chief’s Instagram read. “While we have had no positive cases of coronavirus, we believe it is best to take preemptive action out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our employees and our community.”(RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
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“All non-essential Chiefs personnel have been instructed to work remotely for a minimum of 14 days beginning Monday, March 16,” it added. “Additionally, we have suspended business travel and all non-essential travel for our coaches and scouts for the time being as we continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19.”(RELATED: Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns)
The Washington Redskins shared a similar message that, “Due to health and travel concerns surrounding COVID-19 #Redskins have informed all coaches and scouts to suspend all travel until further notice. The health and safety of our staff and players is our number one priority and we feel that these are the necessary precautions given the current circumstances.” (RELATED: Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC)
Not long after, a handful of other teams with the National Football League followed suit and canceled pre-draft travel for their scouts and coaches over concern of COVID-19, according to NFL.com. The list includes the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network has since tweeted the Philadelphia Eagles have closed their facilities starting Friday. And the New York Jets have suspended travel for the foreseeable future.
The Denver Broncos and Houston Texans have instructed their staff to work from home.
And the NFL’s Annual League Meeting, that was scheduled to take place March 29-April 1, has been canceled.


thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Sen Ron Johnson Shifts Gears, Will Subpoena Consulting Firm Linked To Burisma And Hunter Biden

Sen. Ron Johnson , the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee , plans to directly subpoena a consulting firm linked to Hunter Biden and Burisma Holdings , he said in a letter Thursday .
Johnson initially planned to subpoena a former consultant for the firm , Blue Star Strategies , but he altered his strategy after recent briefings from the FBI and protest from Democrats on the committee .
The Wisconsin Republican said in a letter to Sen. Gary Peters , the top Democrat on the committee , that he plans to subpoena Blue Star for records related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the firm ’ s co-founders , Karen Tramontano and Sally Painter .
Johnson said he will issue the subpoena “ to address the many unanswered questions ” about possible conflicts of interest involving Burisma .
The subpoena is also aimed at answering whether Blue Star “ used individuals with close personal connections to high-level officials within the Obama administration to gain access to and potentially influence U.S. government agencies.
” ( RELATED : Senate Panel Will Soon Release Report On Biden-Burisma Connections ) He is seeking Blue Star ’ s records related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He also wants to interview with Tramontano and Painter Hunter Biden , who joined Burisma ’ s board in April 2014 , reportedly put Blue Star in touch with the Ukrainian company in 2015 to help it fight corruption allegations .
Biden served through last year on the board of the Truman National Security Project with Painter , who served in the Clinton administration .
Hunter Biden ’ s position on Burisma ’ s board has drawn attention because of his lack of experience in Ukraine , or in the energy business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his father took over as the Obama administration ’ s point man on Ukraine-related issues .
Painter and Tramontano both had contact in 2016 with State Department officials regarding Burisma , according to communications released by the agency .
Tramontano , who was deputy chief of staff to Bill Clinton , emailed one official Feb. 24 , 2016 , seeking a meeting with the agency regarding corruption allegations against Burisma .
She also mentioned that Hunter Biden was affiliated with the company .
Painter sought a meeting in June 2016 with Tony Blinken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of state , to discuss “ troubling events ” in Ukraine .
Painter wrote in the email that she spoke briefly with Blinken at an event for the Truman National Security Project , the think tank on whose board she and Hunter Biden served .
Blinken serves as a top foreign policy adviser to Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign .
Johnson initially wanted to subpoena Andrii Telizhenko , a former Ukrainian embassy official who served as a Blue Star consultant from 2016 to 2017 .
Peters , the ranking Democrat , opposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreading disinformation about the Bidens , possible in aid of Russia .
Telizhenko began working last year with Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani , who has accused Joe Biden of pressuring the Ukrainian government to help Burisma .
Tramontano told The New York Times on Wednesday that her firm had turned over 89 pages worth of documents to the Senate panel .
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Sen. Ron Johnson, the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, plans to directly subpoena a consulting firm linked to Hunter Biden and Burisma Holdings, he said in a letter Thursday.
Johnson initially planned to subpoena a former consultant for the firm, Blue Star Strategies, but he altered his strategy after recent briefings from the FBI and protest from Democrats on the committee.
The Wisconsin Republican said in a letter to Sen. Gary Peters, the top Democrat on the committee, that he plans to subpoena Blue Star for records related to Burisma, and to request interviews with the firm’s co-founders, Karen Tramontano and Sally Painter.
Johnson said he will issue the subpoena “to address the many unanswered questions” about possible conflicts of interest involving Burisma. The subpoena is also aimed at answering whether Blue Star “used individuals with close personal connections to high-level officials within the Obama administration to gain access to and potentially influence U.S. government agencies.” (RELATED: Senate Panel Will Soon Release Report On Biden-Burisma Connections)
He is seeking Blue Star’s records related to Burisma Holdings since Jan. 1, 2013. He also wants to interview with Tramontano and Painter
Hunter Biden, who joined Burisma’s board in April 2014, reportedly put Blue Star in touch with the Ukrainian company in 2015 to help it fight corruption allegations. Biden served through last year on the board of the Truman National Security Project with Painter, who served in the Clinton administration.
Hunter Biden’s position on Burisma’s board has drawn attention because of his lack of experience in Ukraine, or in the energy business. He took the job just as his father took over as the Obama administration’s point man on Ukraine-related issues.
Painter and Tramontano both had contact in 2016 with State Department officials regarding Burisma, according to communications released by the agency.
Tramontano, who was deputy chief of staff to Bill Clinton, emailed one official Feb. 24, 2016, seeking a meeting with the agency regarding corruption allegations against Burisma. She also mentioned that Hunter Biden was affiliated with the company.
Painter sought a meeting in June 2016 with Tony Blinken, who then served as deputy secretary of state, to discuss “troubling events” in Ukraine. Painter wrote in the email that she spoke briefly with Blinken at an event for the Truman National Security Project, the think tank on whose board she and Hunter Biden served.
Blinken serves as a top foreign policy adviser to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
Johnson initially wanted to subpoena Andrii Telizhenko, a former Ukrainian embassy official who served as a Blue Star consultant from 2016 to 2017. Peters, the ranking Democrat, opposed the subpoena, saying that Telizhenko was spreading disinformation about the Bidens, possible in aid of Russia. Telizhenko began working last year with Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who has accused Joe Biden of pressuring the Ukrainian government to help Burisma.
Tramontano told The New York Times on Wednesday that her firm had turned over 89 pages worth of documents to the Senate panel.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-12--Ben Affleck And Reported Girlfriend, Ana De Armas, Look Cozy On Beach Getaway

Ben Affleck reportedly has a new girlfriend , Ana de Armas , and the two looked cozy in pictures that have surfaced from their beach getaway .
The 47-year-old actor was photographed during a trip to Costa Rica with the actress , according to the Daily Mail in a piece published Thursday .
( RELATED : Report : Jennifer Garner , Ben Affleck Divorce In Jeopardy Of Being Dismissed ) In the photos , the two are seen holding hands and definitely looking close .
( RELATED : Jennifer Garner Opens Up About Life After Divorce And Dating Again ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two looked like a couple when they were at the airport in Costa Rica .
“ I ’ m sitting on the floor of the domestic Costa Rica terminal I see a couple come through a very small security making out like arms draped , ” the person shared .
“ As soon as I saw him I knew it was Ben.
” “ They were being very openly affectionate , ” the eyewitness added .
The “ Gone Girl ” star and Armas reportedly first met during the filming of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to IMDB , the movie is about , “ A well-to-do husband [ Ben ] who allows his wife [ Ana ] to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce ” and then “ becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.
” The actress is currently best known for her latest work in the Bond movie “ No Time To Die ” and “ Knives Out.
” Affleck was previously married to actress Jennifer Garner for 12 years before their divorce became official in 2018 .
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Ben Affleck reportedly has a new girlfriend, Ana de Armas, and the two looked cozy in pictures that have surfaced from their beach getaway.
The 47-year-old actor was photographed during a trip to Costa Rica with the actress, according to the Daily Mail in a piece published Thursday. (RELATED: Report: Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Divorce In Jeopardy Of Being Dismissed)
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In the photos, the two are seen holding hands and definitely looking close. (RELATED: Jennifer Garner Opens Up About Life After Divorce And Dating Again)
An eyewitness told Entertainment Tonight, that the two looked like a couple when they were at the airport in Costa Rica.
“I’m sitting on the floor of the domestic Costa Rica terminal I see a couple come through a very small security making out like arms draped,” the person shared. “As soon as I saw him I knew it was Ben.”
“They were being very openly affectionate,” the eyewitness added.
The “Gone Girl” star and Armas reportedly first met during the filming of their thriller, “Deep Water.”
According to IMDB, the movie is about, “A well-to-do husband [Ben] who allows his wife [Ana] to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce” and then “becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.”
The actress is currently best known for her latest work in the Bond movie “No Time To Die” and “Knives Out.”
Affleck was previously married to actress Jennifer Garner for 12 years before their divorce became official in 2018. The two share three children together.


thedailycaller--2020-03-12--US Strikes Iran-Backed Militia That Hit Iraq Base

U.S. forces in Iraq launched airstrikes Thursday against Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed to be responsible for Wednesday ’ s rocket attack on Camp Taji , north of Baghdad , that killed two Americans and one British service member while wounding fifteen more .
Officials said that the strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq and were jointly conducted with British forces .
( RELATED : Here Are The Sanctions The US Has Imposed On Iran Following Its Missile Attack ) The Pentagon released a statement confirming that the strikes were conducted in response to the rocket attacks on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States conducted defensive precision strikes against Kata ’ ib Hizbollah ( KH ) facilities across Iraq , ” the statement said .
“ These strikes targeted five weapon storage facilities to significantly degrade their ability to conduct future attacks against Operation Inherent Resolve ( OIR ) coalition forces .
These weapons storage facilities include facilities that housed weapons used to target U.S. and coalition troops.
” “ These strikes were defensive , proportional , and in direct response to the threat posed by Iranian-backed Shia militia groups ( SMG ) who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces , ” the Pentagon added .
The strikes mark a rapid escalation in tensions with Tehran and its proxy groups in Iraq .
They come just two months after Iran carried out a ballistic missile attack against American troops at the Al-Asad air base in Iraq in response to the U.S. killing of Iranian terrorist leader Qassem Soleimani .

U.S. forces in Iraq launched airstrikes Thursday against Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed to be responsible for Wednesday’s rocket attack on Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, that killed two Americans and one British service member while wounding fifteen more.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials: US airstrikes underway against Iran-backed militia group that hit Iraq base. — Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) March 12, 2020
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BREAKING: multiple US sources confirm that Iran is directly responsible for the 107mm Katyusha Rocket attack on Camp Taji, Iraq that killed two American and one British service members while wounding 15. This is considered a major escalation. — Alex Plitsas ???????? (@alexplitsas) March 12, 2020
Officials said that the strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq and were jointly conducted with British forces. (RELATED: Here Are The Sanctions The US Has Imposed On Iran Following Its Missile Attack)
The Pentagon released a statement confirming that the strikes were conducted in response to the rocket attacks on Wednesday:
“Earlier this evening, the United States conducted defensive precision strikes against Kata’ib Hizbollah (KH) facilities across Iraq,” the statement said. “These strikes targeted five weapon storage facilities to significantly degrade their ability to conduct future attacks against Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) coalition forces. These weapons storage facilities include facilities that housed weapons used to target U.S. and coalition troops.”
“These strikes were defensive, proportional, and in direct response to the threat posed by Iranian-backed Shia militia groups (SMG) who continue to attack bases hosting OIR coalition forces,” the Pentagon added.
The strikes mark a rapid escalation in tensions with Tehran and its proxy groups in Iraq. They come just two months after Iran carried out a ballistic missile attack against American troops at the Al-Asad air base in Iraq in response to the U.S. killing of Iranian terrorist leader Qassem Soleimani.


thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Four Primaries To Take Place Tuesday Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

• Top election officials in Arizona , Florida , Illinois and Ohio issued a joint statement saying Tuesday ’ s upcoming primary elections will proceed as planned amid the coronavirus pandemic .
• As mass gatherings across the country have shut down due to the virus , the election officials assured voters they can “ safely and securely ” cast ballots at polling locations .
• A combined 577 delegates are up for grabs Tuesday .
Tuesday ’ s upcoming presidential primary contests with a combined 577 delegates up for grabs will move forward as planned despite the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida , Illinois and Ohio issued a joint statement Friday assuring voters that they can “ safely and securely ” cast their ballots , saying polling locations don ’ t produce the same level of exposure as other types of mass gatherings that have been canceled across the country .
“ Unlike concerts , sporting events or other mass gatherings where large groups of people travel long distances to congregate in a confined space for an extended period of time , polling locations see people from a nearby community coming in and out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” read the joint statement from Illinois Elections Board Chairman Charles Sholz and Secretaries of State Katie Hobbs of Arizona , Laurel Lee of Florida and Frank LaRose of Ohio .
“ We are confident that voters in our states can safely and securely cast their ballots in this election , and that otherwise healthy poll workers can and should carry out their patriotic duties on Tuesday , ” the statement read .
The message of reassurance from the election officials comes as institutions across the country are shutting down to stem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected 145,000 and killed 5,400 worldwide .
( RELATED : Here Are All The Major Places And Events Closed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic ) The announcement came the same day Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said he will postpone his state ’ s presidential primary election from April 4 to June 20 to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said at a press conference Friday that he was concerned that some prospective voters will avoid the polls on Tuesday due to the coronavirus , but didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be postponed .
“ If child care centers are being shut down , and they are , if schools are being shut down , and they are , what are parents supposed to do ?
” Sanders asked .
“ Can you go out and vote if you ’ re staying home and taking care of your kids ?
The answer is you can ’ t. ” “ Rescheduling elections is not something we do lightly or should do lightly , ” Sanders said .
But , he added , “ everybody who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote , and that may not be the case today.
” Former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s campaign did not immediately respond when asked if Tuesday ’ s upcoming primaries should be delayed due to coronavirus .
The Arizona Democratic Party agreed full-heartedly with the state ’ s decision to move forward with Tuesday ’ s primary as scheduled .
“ We have seen high volumes of mail-in ballots sent in and are on track to potentially exceed 2016 PPE results on the Democratic side , ” an Arizona Democratic Party spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Ultimately , the State Party does not make decisions on when to hold contests but we have every reason to believe this should move forward and we are confident in the safety precautions being made at our voting locations.
” Democratic parties of Florida and Ohio did not immediately return requests for comment , but both parties have issued messages of reassurance to voters who wish to participate in Tuesday ’ s election without being exposed to voting crowds .
The chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party , David Pepper , tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voting early or by casting a ballot by mail .
Florida voters concerned about voting in person can pick up a vote-by-mail ballot at their county elections office , the Florida Democratic Party tweeted Friday .
But Illinois voters seeking to avoid the polls on Tuesday appear to be out of luck .
Vote by mail applications were due by midnight Thursday , according to the Illinois State Board of Elections .
The Illinois Democratic Party did not immediately return a request for comment .
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Top election officials in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio issued a joint statement saying Tuesday’s upcoming primary elections will proceed as planned amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As mass gatherings across the country have shut down due to the virus, the election officials assured voters they can “safely and securely” cast ballots at polling locations.
A combined 577 delegates are up for grabs Tuesday.
Tuesday’s upcoming presidential primary contests with a combined 577 delegates up for grabs will move forward as planned despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Top election officials in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio issued a joint statement Friday assuring voters that they can “safely and securely” cast their ballots, saying polling locations don’t produce the same level of exposure as other types of mass gatherings that have been canceled across the country.
“Unlike concerts, sporting events or other mass gatherings where large groups of people travel long distances to congregate in a confined space for an extended period of time, polling locations see people from a nearby community coming in and out of the building for a short duration,” read the joint statement from Illinois Elections Board Chairman Charles Sholz and Secretaries of State Katie Hobbs of Arizona, Laurel Lee of Florida and Frank LaRose of Ohio.
“We are confident that voters in our states can safely and securely cast their ballots in this election, and that otherwise healthy poll workers can and should carry out their patriotic duties on Tuesday,” the statement read.
The message of reassurance from the election officials comes as institutions across the country are shutting down to stem the spread of coronavirus, which has infected 145,000 and killed 5,400 worldwide. (RELATED: Here Are All The Major Places And Events Closed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic)
The announcement came the same day Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said he will postpone his state’s presidential primary election from April 4 to June 20 to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said at a press conference Friday that he was concerned that some prospective voters will avoid the polls on Tuesday due to the coronavirus, but didn’t say whether he believed the contests should be postponed.
“If child care centers are being shut down, and they are, if schools are being shut down, and they are, what are parents supposed to do?” Sanders asked. “Can you go out and vote if you’re staying home and taking care of your kids? The answer is you can’t.”
“Rescheduling elections is not something we do lightly or should do lightly,” Sanders said. But, he added, “everybody who wants to vote has the right to vote, and that may not be the case today.”
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign did not immediately respond when asked if Tuesday’s upcoming primaries should be delayed due to coronavirus.
The Arizona Democratic Party agreed full-heartedly with the state’s decision to move forward with Tuesday’s primary as scheduled.
“We have seen high volumes of mail-in ballots sent in and are on track to potentially exceed 2016 PPE results on the Democratic side,” an Arizona Democratic Party spokesman told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “Ultimately, the State Party does not make decisions on when to hold contests but we have every reason to believe this should move forward and we are confident in the safety precautions being made at our voting locations.”
Democratic parties of Florida and Ohio did not immediately return requests for comment, but both parties have issued messages of reassurance to voters who wish to participate in Tuesday’s election without being exposed to voting crowds.
The chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, David Pepper, tweeted Thursday that voters can avoid crowds by voting early or by casting a ballot by mail.
Florida voters concerned about voting in person can pick up a vote-by-mail ballot at their county elections office, the Florida Democratic Party tweeted Friday.
But Illinois voters seeking to avoid the polls on Tuesday appear to be out of luck. Vote by mail applications were due by midnight Thursday, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
The Illinois Democratic Party did not immediately return a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-13--Bill Gates Is Leaving Microsoft’s Board Of Directors

Microsoft c0-founder Bill Gates announced Friday he is leaving the company after 45 years and resigning from the board of Berkshire Hathaway .
“ I have made the decision to step down from both of the public boards on which I serve – Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway – to dedicate more time to philanthropic priorities including global health and development , education , and my increasing engagement in tackling climate change , ” said Gates in a statement on LinkedIn .
“ The leadership at the Berkshire companies and Microsoft has never been stronger , so the time is right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ With respect to Microsoft , stepping down from the board in no way means stepping away from the company .
Microsoft will always be an important part of my life ’ s work and I will continue to be engaged with Satya and the technical leadership to help shape the vision and achieve the company ’ s ambitious goals .
I feel more optimistic than ever about the progress the company is making and how it can continue to benefit the world.
” ( RELATED : Google-Funded Think Tank Chief Resigns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 1975 , Gates c0-founded Microsoft along with his now-deceased colleague Paul Allen , and he holds the largest amount of shares in the company at 1.36 % , according to CNBC .
Gates ’ current net worth is estimated to be $ 103.6 billion , making him the second richest man in the world just behind Amazon founder Jeff Bezos , Forbes reported .
“ I am looking forward to this next phase as an opportunity to maintain the friendships and partnerships that have meant the most to me , continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am incredibly proud , and effectively prioritize my commitment to addressing some of the world ’ s toughest challenges , ” added Gates .

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Friday he is leaving the company after 45 years and resigning from the board of Berkshire Hathaway.
“I have made the decision to step down from both of the public boards on which I serve – Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway – to dedicate more time to philanthropic priorities including global health and development, education, and my increasing engagement in tackling climate change,” said Gates in a statement on LinkedIn. “The leadership at the Berkshire companies and Microsoft has never been stronger, so the time is right to take this step.”
Gates continued, “With respect to Microsoft, stepping down from the board in no way means stepping away from the company. Microsoft will always be an important part of my life’s work and I will continue to be engaged with Satya and the technical leadership to help shape the vision and achieve the company’s ambitious goals. I feel more optimistic than ever about the progress the company is making and how it can continue to benefit the world.” (RELATED: Google-Funded Think Tank Chief Resigns After Wishing Coronavirus Would Kill Trump)
In 1975, Gates co-founded Microsoft along with his now-deceased colleague Paul Allen, and he holds the largest amount of shares in the company at 1.36%, according to CNBC. Gates’ current net worth is estimated to be $103.6 billion, making him the second richest man in the world just behind Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Forbes reported.
“I am looking forward to this next phase as an opportunity to maintain the friendships and partnerships that have meant the most to me, continue to contribute to two companies of which I am incredibly proud, and effectively prioritize my commitment to addressing some of the world’s toughest challenges,” added Gates.