thedailycaller--2020-11-05--WILFORD: California Voters Save The Gig Economy From Burdensome AB5, But There’s More Work To Be Don

WILFORD: California Voters Save The Gig Economy From Burdensome AB5, But There’s More Work To Be Done

Conservatives may not hold a high opinion of California voters , but they got at least one thing right this week .
By voting in favor of Proposition 22 , Californians carved out crucial relief for app-based drivers from the burdensome freelance work law passed last year , a move that will allow them to maintain the independence and flexibility that is the occupation ’ s main draw .
The fact that even California voters recognized the need to protect Uber and Lyft drivers from its legislature only underscores the danger that other freelancers in the state face as long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Assembly Bill 5 , or AB5 , is a law that requires many businesses operating in the state to reclassify freelance workers not as independent contractors but as employees .
For the purposes of worker classification , an “ employee ” is generally a worker who receives certain benefits and stricter labor law protections , but at the same time has less flexibility because their workflow and schedule is managed directly by the business .
On the other hand , an independent contractor trades fewer mandated benefits for the freedom and flexibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Uber and Lyft model of work clearly maps closer with the “ independent contractor ” classification .
Drivers can choose when they log in to the apps and work , flexibility that is a huge part of the draw .
Most rideshare drivers are driving to supplement other sources of income , and 96 percent of Lyft drivers report the ability to choose when to drive as being crucial to rideshare driving ’ s appeal .
Forcing Uber and Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees would have had profound consequences for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uber and Lyft had to offer their drivers health care benefits , for example , it would be impractical for the companies to also allow them to drive only when they wished .
On the other hand , how many drivers hoping to make a few dollars on the side would lose that opportunity when told they had to drive 40 hours a week ?
Practically , California ’ s approval of Proposition 22 keeps Uber and Lyft in the state .
Both companies had threatened to leave if their efforts to fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters did the right thing , the lengths that Uber and Lyft had to go to to mitigate the consequences of the California legislature ’ s ill-advised legislation is a reminder of the other businesses that are stuck dealing with AB5 .
Uber , Lyft , along with other app-based delivery businesses such as Postmates and Doordash which were also protected by Proposition 22 , funded a campaign which spent roughly $ 205 million in favor of voting “ yes ” on Proposition 22 , money that would have been better used for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dumb error perpetrated by the legislature .
California freelancers working for a business that doesn ’ t have those kinds of resources may not be so lucky .
When I wrote about AB5 ’ s aftermath back in December of 2019 , I noted a few other industries affected by AB5 , such as truck drivers and freelance writers .
These workers weren ’ t so fortunate as to get a carveout from AB5 , and those that lost their jobs won ’ t be getting them back .
Clearly , the fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California voters who saw the danger AB5 posed to app-based drivers should recognize that the scope of the law extends elsewhere , and push to scrap it entirely .
And that doesn ’ t mean that there ’ s no room to push for increased benefits and protections for freelance workers .
Proposition 22 allows for drivers classified as independent contractors to enjoy some benefits such as health care subsidies , accident insurance , and a minimum earnings guarantee , while still keeping the flexibility of their basic work structure in place .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not prepared to handle 21st century economic structures .
Congress should consider addressing employment classification issues in order to prevent these kinds of problems from harming the explosive growth of the sharing economy elsewhere in the country .
That ’ s a far better option than allowing a patchwork of state rules that fail to recognize the changing nature of the new economy .
Andrew Wilford is a policy analyst with the National Taxpayers Union Foundation , a nonprofit dedicated to tax policy research and education at all levels of government .

Conservatives may not hold a high opinion of California voters, but they got at least one thing right this week. By voting in favor of Proposition 22, Californians carved out crucial relief for app-based drivers from the burdensome freelance work law passed last year, a move that will allow them to maintain the independence and flexibility that is the occupation’s main draw. The fact that even California voters recognized the need to protect Uber and Lyft drivers from its legislature only underscores the danger that other freelancers in the state face as long as Assembly Bill 5 remains in effect.
Assembly Bill 5, or AB5, is a law that requires many businesses operating in the state to reclassify freelance workers not as independent contractors but as employees. For the purposes of worker classification, an “employee” is generally a worker who receives certain benefits and stricter labor law protections, but at the same time has less flexibility because their workflow and schedule is managed directly by the business. On the other hand, an independent contractor trades fewer mandated benefits for the freedom and flexibility to work as they see fit.
The Uber and Lyft model of work clearly maps closer with the “independent contractor” classification. Drivers can choose when they log in to the apps and work, flexibility that is a huge part of the draw. Most rideshare drivers are driving to supplement other sources of income, and 96 percent of Lyft drivers report the ability to choose when to drive as being crucial to rideshare driving’s appeal.
Forcing Uber and Lyft to reclassify their drivers as employees would have had profound consequences for the companies’ business models. If Uber and Lyft had to offer their drivers health care benefits, for example, it would be impractical for the companies to also allow them to drive only when they wished. On the other hand, how many drivers hoping to make a few dollars on the side would lose that opportunity when told they had to drive 40 hours a week?
Practically, California’s approval of Proposition 22 keeps Uber and Lyft in the state. Both companies had threatened to leave if their efforts to fight AB5 were unsuccessful.
But while California voters did the right thing, the lengths that Uber and Lyft had to go to to mitigate the consequences of the California legislature’s ill-advised legislation is a reminder of the other businesses that are stuck dealing with AB5. Uber, Lyft, along with other app-based delivery businesses such as Postmates and Doordash which were also protected by Proposition 22, funded a campaign which spent roughly $205 million in favor of voting “yes” on Proposition 22, money that would have been better used for nearly any other purpose besides fixing a dumb error perpetrated by the legislature.
California freelancers working for a business that doesn’t have those kinds of resources may not be so lucky. When I wrote about AB5’s aftermath back in December of 2019, I noted a few other industries affected by AB5, such as truck drivers and freelance writers. These workers weren’t so fortunate as to get a carveout from AB5, and those that lost their jobs won’t be getting them back.
Clearly, the fight against AB5 isn’t over. California voters who saw the danger AB5 posed to app-based drivers should recognize that the scope of the law extends elsewhere, and push to scrap it entirely.
And that doesn’t mean that there’s no room to push for increased benefits and protections for freelance workers. Proposition 22 allows for drivers classified as independent contractors to enjoy some benefits such as health care subsidies, accident insurance, and a minimum earnings guarantee, while still keeping the flexibility of their basic work structure in place.
Rigid, World War II-era employment law is not prepared to handle 21st century economic structures. Congress should consider addressing employment classification issues in order to prevent these kinds of problems from harming the explosive growth of the sharing economy elsewhere in the country. That’s a far better option than allowing a patchwork of state rules that fail to recognize the changing nature of the new economy.
Andrew Wilford is a policy analyst with the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to tax policy research and education at all levels of government.


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--US Economy Added 638,000 Jobs In October, More Than Expected

The U.S. economy added 638,000 jobs in October , while unemployment fell to 6.9 % , according to Department of Labor data released Friday .
Total non-farm payroll employment rose by 638,000 in October , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report , and the number of unemployed persons fell by 1.5 million to 11.1 million .
The U.S. added 661,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9 % .
“ There ’ s a pretty consistent pattern here that things are getting worse , ” said Pantheon Macroeconomics economist Ian Shepherdson , according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans to be added to payrolls and the unemployment rate to drop to 7.7 % prior to Friday ’ s report , according to the WSJ .
In August , the unemployment rate fell below 10 % for the first time since April when the rate reached 14.7 % .
( RELATED : Uber , Lyft Spend Hundreds Of Millions To Defeat Unions In California ) The U.S. economy surged by a record 33.1 % in the third quarter , according to a Oct. 29 Department of Commerce report .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Missing Expectations ) The 2020 presidential election remained undecided Friday , according to Decision Desk HQ .
Key battleground states Pennsylvania , Georgia , Nevada , North Carolina and Arizona have been contested since Tuesday .
However , the stock market has surged since Tuesday because the outcome will likely lead to a divided government preventing a potential Joe Biden administration from implementing stringent regulations , CNBC reported .
There is also hope Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will push for a quick coronavirus stimulus package , according to The New York Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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The U.S. economy added 638,000 jobs in October, while unemployment fell to 6.9%, according to Department of Labor data released Friday.
Total non-farm payroll employment rose by 638,000 in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report, and the number of unemployed persons fell by 1.5 million to 11.1 million. The U.S. added 661,000 jobs in September while the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9%.
“There’s a pretty consistent pattern here that things are getting worse,” said Pantheon Macroeconomics economist Ian Shepherdson, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Economists projected 530,000 Americans to be added to payrolls and the unemployment rate to drop to 7.7% prior to Friday’s report, according to the WSJ. In August, the unemployment rate fell below 10% for the first time since April when the rate reached 14.7%. (RELATED: Uber, Lyft Spend Hundreds Of Millions To Defeat Unions In California)
The U.S. economy surged by a record 33.1% in the third quarter, according to a Oct. 29 Department of Commerce report. (RELATED: New Unemployment Claims Steady At 751,000, Missing Expectations)
The 2020 presidential election remained undecided Friday, according to Decision Desk HQ. Key battleground states Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina and Arizona have been contested since Tuesday.
However, the stock market has surged since Tuesday because the outcome will likely lead to a divided government preventing a potential Joe Biden administration from implementing stringent regulations, CNBC reported. There is also hope Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will push for a quick coronavirus stimulus package, according to The New York Times.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-06--REPORT: NBA Players’ Reps Vote To Start The Next Season December 22

NBA players want to start the season Dec. 22 .
According to ESPN ’ s Adrian Wojnarowski ( who blocks me on Twitter for some unknown reason ) , the National Basketball Players Association board of representatives voted Thursday to start the season right before Christmas .
The league is gunning to finish the regular season in July .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The other starting date reportedly on the table was January 18 .
If the NBA starts right before Christmas , finishes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are over before football starts , then it ’ s not a bad idea .
Whatever the NBA does , the priority has to be finishing before the schedule collides with the NFL and college football .
As we all know , the ratings were in the garbage for the 2020 NBA Finals , and there are a ton of reasons why that happened .
Politics being injected into the sport at a nauseating level is certainly near the top of the list , but I fundamentally believe going up against football was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The only way the NBA succeeds is if it ’ s the main show in town .
If this plan gets that done , then the league should do it .
If another NBA Finals goes up against football , then they ’ re cooked .
P.S .
: Seriously , how soft is Adrian Wojnarowski that he blocks me on Twitter ?

NBA players want to start the season Dec. 22.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (who blocks me on Twitter for some unknown reason), the National Basketball Players Association board of representatives voted Thursday to start the season right before Christmas. The league is gunning to finish the regular season in July. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The other starting date reportedly on the table was January 18.
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If the NBA starts right before Christmas, finishes the regular season in July and the playoffs are over before football starts, then it’s not a bad idea.
Whatever the NBA does, the priority has to be finishing before the schedule collides with the NFL and college football.
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As we all know, the ratings were in the garbage for the 2020 NBA Finals, and there are a ton of reasons why that happened.
Politics being injected into the sport at a nauseating level is certainly near the top of the list, but I fundamentally believe going up against football was a suicidal decision for the NBA.
The only way the NBA succeeds is if it’s the main show in town. If this plan gets that done, then the league should do it. If another NBA Finals goes up against football, then they’re cooked.
P.S.: Seriously, how soft is Adrian Wojnarowski that he blocks me on Twitter?


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--CORONAVIRUS ISOLATION DAY 238 UPDATE: The Virus Has Won Back-To-Back Weeks Against The Wisconsin Bad

CORONAVIRUS ISOLATION DAY 238 UPDATE: The Virus Has Won Back-To-Back Weeks Against The Wisconsin Badgers

It ’ s day 238 of the war against coronavirus , and the virus has stacked up back-to-back wins against the Wisconsin Badgers .
After our game against Nebraska was canceled because of coronavirus , our game slated this Saturday against Purdue has also been called off .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) That means the Badgers will go two straight weeks without playing a football game .
To say things aren ’ t going well would be an understatement .
To make matters even worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a chance the entire season could get bagged if another game gets canceled .
Again , we ’ re not just losing right now to coronavirus , but we ’ re getting whooped at the moment .
There ’ s really only one thing to do in a situation like this .
I have to turn to the wise words of Coach Eric Taylor from “ Friday Night Lights.
” Yes , we ’ re 0-2 against coronavirus since we beat the living hell out of Illinois .
Yes , things aren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What are we supposed to do ?
Are we supposed to just give up because we ’ ve had some rough sledding ?
Hell no is my answer to that !
We ’ re going to buckle down more than ever , do whatever is necessary to take the field against Michigan and we ’ re going to win .
Damn , I think I just motivated myself to run through a wall .
Is this a coronavirus update or is it Al Pacino giving a speech ?
We ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be back .
Now , please excuse me .
I have a Friday full of friends , beer and great food to enjoy .
Let ’ s start cracking them open !

It’s day 238 of the war against coronavirus, and the virus has stacked up back-to-back wins against the Wisconsin Badgers.
After our game against Nebraska was canceled because of coronavirus, our game slated this Saturday against Purdue has also been called off. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
That means the Badgers will go two straight weeks without playing a football game. To say things aren’t going well would be an understatement.
To make matters even worse, Dan Patrick reported that there’s a chance the entire season could get bagged if another game gets canceled.
Again, we’re not just losing right now to coronavirus, but we’re getting whooped at the moment.
DP from a source on Wisconsin: “If they can’t play 6 games, there’s a good chance with the state spiking in COVID cases they shut down. Camp Randall could serve as a possible field hospital.” pic.twitter.com/kD3MQMyFQm — Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) November 4, 2020
There’s really only one thing to do in a situation like this. I have to turn to the wise words of Coach Eric Taylor from “Friday Night Lights.”
Yes, we’re 0-2 against coronavirus since we beat the living hell out of Illinois. Yes, things aren’t really going well right now.
What are we supposed to do? Are we supposed to just give up because we’ve had some rough sledding? Hell no is my answer to that!
We’re going to buckle down more than ever, do whatever is necessary to take the field against Michigan and we’re going to win.
Damn, I think I just motivated myself to run through a wall. Is this a coronavirus update or is it Al Pacino giving a speech?
We’ll be back, folks. We’ll be back. Now, please excuse me. I have a Friday full of friends, beer and great food to enjoy. Let’s start cracking them open!


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--‘Yellowstone’ Releases Great Video Showcasing The Relationship Between Monica And Kayce

The show ’ s Twitter account tweeted a video Thursday night showcasing the relationship between the youngest Dutton son and his wife .
( REVIEW : ‘ Yellowstone ’ Ends Season 3 With One Of The Greatest Cliffhangers In TV History ) I can promise fans of the show will love it .
Give it a watch below .
The story arc between Monica and Kayce has been one of my favorite parts about “ Yellowstone.
” When we first met her , she wanted nothing to do with the Duttons .
She was living with her family , Kayce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but surely as Kayce was sucked back into the ranch , Monica had to accept that she was now a Dutton .
Once they went to war to save Tate , she was all in .
I ’ ll be the first to admit that I wasn ’ t a big Monica fan at all in season one .
I ’ ve loved Kayce ’ s character from the jump , but it took some time for me to come around to his wife .
I ’ m not sure if that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be or not , but that ’ s the way it was for me .
By the end of season three , I became a huge Monica fan .
Once she helped kill the predator killing Native American women , I was all in .
That was such a badass scene .
Now , millions of fans around America eagerly await for the fourth season of “ Yellowstone ” to arrive !
I honestly can ’ t wait .

“Yellowstone” recently released a great video about Monica and Kayce.
The show’s Twitter account tweeted a video Thursday night showcasing the relationship between the youngest Dutton son and his wife. (REVIEW: ‘Yellowstone’ Ends Season 3 With One Of The Greatest Cliffhangers In TV History)
I can promise fans of the show will love it. Give it a watch below.
The story arc between Monica and Kayce has been one of my favorite parts about “Yellowstone.” When we first met her, she wanted nothing to do with the Duttons. She was living with her family, Kayce and Tate on the reservation.
Slowly but surely as Kayce was sucked back into the ranch, Monica had to accept that she was now a Dutton.
Once they went to war to save Tate, she was all in.
I’ll be the first to admit that I wasn’t a big Monica fan at all in season one. I’ve loved Kayce’s character from the jump, but it took some time for me to come around to his wife.
I’m not sure if that’s how the writers intended it to be or not, but that’s the way it was for me. By the end of season three, I became a huge Monica fan.
Once she helped kill the predator killing Native American women, I was all in. That was such a badass scene.
Now, millions of fans around America eagerly await for the fourth season of “Yellowstone” to arrive! I honestly can’t wait.


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--Will Florida Beat Georgia This Saturday?

Will Florida pull off a huge upset and beat Georgia this Saturday ?
This is the biggest question in the world of SEC football at the moment , and I think there ’ s a great chance the Gators win Saturday in Athens .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) In fact , I ’ m going to even take things one step further .
I ’ m expecting Dan Mullen , Kyle Trask and the Gators to pull off the upset .
Here ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can see it .
Georgia is a damn good football team , and they have an outstanding defense .
However , Florida ’ s passing game is on a different level when Trask starts slinging it to Kyle Pitts , who is probably the best tight end in America .
So , can Georgia ’ s lockdown defense stop Florida ’ s offense ?
I think the answer to that is no .
I don ’ t see how they can contain Trask or stop Pitts .
Trask is mobile enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pitts will torch anybody on Georgia if they play him in single coverage .
The Bulldogs are favored by -3.5 points , and that ’ s the easiest line I ’ ve ever seen .
I ’ m not just on Florida +3.5 , but I ’ m taking Florida outright .
Smash the hammer !
I ’ m officially calling the upset .
Florida will beat Georgia in Athens .
You can catch the game at 3:30 EST on CBS .

Will Florida pull off a huge upset and beat Georgia this Saturday?
This is the biggest question in the world of SEC football at the moment, and I think there’s a great chance the Gators win Saturday in Athens. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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In fact, I’m going to even take things one step further. I’m expecting Dan Mullen, Kyle Trask and the Gators to pull off the upset.
Here’s the reality of the situation as far as I can see it. Georgia is a damn good football team, and they have an outstanding defense.
However, Florida’s passing game is on a different level when Trask starts slinging it to Kyle Pitts, who is probably the best tight end in America.
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So, can Georgia’s lockdown defense stop Florida’s offense? I think the answer to that is no. I don’t see how they can contain Trask or stop Pitts.
Trask is mobile enough to cause major headaches, buy time and Pitts will torch anybody on Georgia if they play him in single coverage.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyle Pitts (@kylepitts__) on Oct 6, 2020 at 11:00am PDT
The Bulldogs are favored by -3.5 points, and that’s the easiest line I’ve ever seen. I’m not just on Florida +3.5, but I’m taking Florida outright.
Smash the hammer! I’m officially calling the upset. Florida will beat Georgia in Athens.
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You can catch the game at 3:30 EST on CBS.


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--REPORT: Falcons Fine Takk McKinley For Tweets Critical Of The Team

The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly fined Takk McKinley for tweets critical of the team ’ s leadership .
The Falcons defensive end tweeted Wednesday that the team would trade him after receiving offers , and then claimed the team refused trade offers after he demanded to land on a new team .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He then dropped a few clown emojis into the situation !
As of right now , the tweets are still up .
According to TMZ , the Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his actions on social media .
It ’ s not known how much his tweets ended up costing him .
I don ’ t want to sound too mean here because there ’ s often two sides to the story , but this is a classic example of what ’ s wrong with social media .
Instead of McKinley taking up his issues with the Falcons behind closed doors as it should be , he rushed to Twitter .
Now , he ’ s lost money , looks incredibly immature and still wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what exactly did he accomplish ?
The answer is that he accomplished nothing other than looking like a spoiled child who didn ’ t get his way .
It ’ s not a great look .
Next time , put the phone down , take a step back , calm down and then come back .
Itchy Twitter fingers never lead to a positive outcome , especially when it comes to pro athletes ripping their teams .
The Falcons did the right thing by fining him , and they should have fined him @ @ @ @

The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly fined Takk McKinley for tweets critical of the team’s leadership.
The Falcons defensive end tweeted Wednesday that the team would trade him after receiving offers, and then claimed the team refused trade offers after he demanded to land on a new team. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He then dropped a few clown emojis into the situation! As of right now, the tweets are still up.
The @AtlantaFalcons aren’t trading me. They have declined a handful of offers. — Takkarist McKinley (@Takk) November 2, 2020
These @AtlantaFalcons turned down a 2nd round draft pick when I requested to get traded last year. The same @AtlantaFalcons turned down a 5th and 6th round draft pick from multiple teams when I requested to get traded this year. I only have 17.5 career sacks. ???????????? — Takkarist McKinley (@Takk) November 4, 2020
According to TMZ, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the team fined McKinley for his actions on social media.
It’s not known how much his tweets ended up costing him.
I don’t want to sound too mean here because there’s often two sides to the story, but this is a classic example of what’s wrong with social media.
Instead of McKinley taking up his issues with the Falcons behind closed doors as it should be, he rushed to Twitter.
Now, he’s lost money, looks incredibly immature and still wasn’t traded away. So, what exactly did he accomplish?
The answer is that he accomplished nothing other than looking like a spoiled child who didn’t get his way. It’s not a great look.
Next time, put the phone down, take a step back, calm down and then come back. Itchy Twitter fingers never lead to a positive outcome, especially when it comes to pro athletes ripping their teams. The Falcons did the right thing by fining him, and they should have fined him a substantial amount.


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--Rich Rodriguez Defends Jim Harbaugh, Blames Michigan’s Academic Standards For The Team Not Meeting E

Rich Rodriguez Defends Jim Harbaugh, Blames Michigan’s Academic Standards For The Team Not Meeting Expectations

Rich Rodriguez has rushed to the defense of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh .
Rodriguez was infamously run out of Ann Arbor after only winning 15 games in his three seasons with the Wolverines .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) With Jim Harbaugh appearing to be nearing his end with the Wolverines after losing to Michigan State , Rich Rod wants people to know it ’ s not his fault .
According to Outkick , Rodriguez recently appeared on the “ Hard Edge Football ” podcast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards for why the football team can ’ t meet expectations .
He said the following during the interview about Michigan ’ s admission standards ( transcription via Outkick ) : There were some guys we fought to get in .
Our thought was , if they ’ re NCAA eligible , we should be able to get them in if we can vouch for their work ethic .
Sometimes guys didn ’ t get the same kind of high school education because of where they lived , but they ’ re gon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the help they can have and the type of mentality – you know who they are .
And we had to fight for a lot of guys .
And there were some guys – I ’ m not gon na mention their names – there was no way that Michigan was gon na let them in .
They met the NCAA standard , but they didn ’ t meet the so-called Michigan standard .
This is such a pathetic excuse for why Michigan hasn ’ t been any good for the past 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to admission standards .
Okay , does the University of Michigan have tougher standards than Ohio State , Alabama and Clemson ?
Sure , it ’ s a great school , but you can ’ t use that as a crutch .
You know another B1G team with difficult admission standards ?
The Wisconsin Badgers , and we ’ ve won at least 10 games in a season 11 times since 2005 .
In the same time period , Michigan has won 10 games or more in a season only five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sudden supposed to believe Wisconsin is able to simply recruit smarter players than Michigan ?
If that ’ s the case , then it ’ s truly an indictment of the coaching staff .
I appreciate Rich Rod inserting himself into this situation in an attempt to defend Harbaugh ( and make his record look better ) , but this excuse isn ’ t flying with me or anyone else .
It comes down to coaching and admission standards have literally nothing to do with Michigan ’ s disappointing seasons .

Rich Rodriguez has rushed to the defense of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh.
Rodriguez was infamously run out of Ann Arbor after only winning 15 games in his three seasons with the Wolverines. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
With Jim Harbaugh appearing to be nearing his end with the Wolverines after losing to Michigan State, Rich Rod wants people to know it’s not his fault.
According to Outkick, Rodriguez recently appeared on the “Hard Edge Football” podcast, and blamed Michigan’s academic standards for why the football team can’t meet expectations.
He said the following during the interview about Michigan’s admission standards (transcription via Outkick):
There were some guys we fought to get in. Our thought was, if they’re NCAA eligible, we should be able to get them in if we can vouch for their work ethic. Sometimes guys didn’t get the same kind of high school education because of where they lived, but they’re gonna have success in college with all the help they can have and the type of mentality – you know who they are. And we had to fight for a lot of guys. And there were some guys – I’m not gonna mention their names – there was no way that Michigan was gonna let them in. They met the NCAA standard, but they didn’t meet the so-called Michigan standard.
This is such a pathetic excuse for why Michigan hasn’t been any good for the past 15 years. Give me a break when it comes to admission standards.
Okay, does the University of Michigan have tougher standards than Ohio State, Alabama and Clemson? Sure, it’s a great school, but you can’t use that as a crutch.
You know another B1G team with difficult admission standards? The Wisconsin Badgers, and we’ve won at least 10 games in a season 11 times since 2005.
In the same time period, Michigan has won 10 games or more in a season only five times. Are we all of a sudden supposed to believe Wisconsin is able to simply recruit smarter players than Michigan?
If that’s the case, then it’s truly an indictment of the coaching staff.
I appreciate Rich Rod inserting himself into this situation in an attempt to defend Harbaugh (and make his record look better), but this excuse isn’t flying with me or anyone else.
It comes down to coaching and admission standards have literally nothing to do with Michigan’s disappointing seasons.


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--Paul Chryst Says He Hopes Wisconsin Can Play Football Again ‘Sooner Than Later’

Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst wants to return to the field as soon as it ’ s safe to do so .
The Badgers have had two straight games canceled after a coronavirus breakout within the program , and now people are eyeing up the Michigan game to see what happens .
Well , the man running the team wants to make a return as quickly as it can safely be done .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ We ’ re all hopeful that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Chryst said in an audio recording tweeted by the team late Thursday afternoon .
He also added , “ We just want the opportunity to get back and to do that we have to stop the spread.
” You can listen to his full comments below .
I think I speak for everyone when I say that we ’ re all ready for the Badgers to be back on the field .
Yes , we want to be safe , but we ’ re itching for some football .
This outbreak came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and things quickly fell apart for Wisconsin .
Before we knew it , Graham Mertz was out and the team was engulfed by chaos .
Now , we wait to find out whether or not the game against Michigan will happen next Saturday in Ann Arbor .
If that gets canceled , people are going to melt down in Wisconsin .
You best believe that .
Let ’ s do whatever it takes to get healthy and ready to roll .
The entire state is riding with the Badgers !

Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst wants to return to the field as soon as it’s safe to do so.
The Badgers have had two straight games canceled after a coronavirus breakout within the program, and now people are eyeing up the Michigan game to see what happens. Well, the man running the team wants to make a return as quickly as it can safely be done. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“We’re all hopeful that we can get back sooner than later,” Chryst said in an audio recording tweeted by the team late Thursday afternoon.
He also added, “We just want the opportunity to get back and to do that we have to stop the spread.”
You can listen to his full comments below.
We’ll be back.
And we’ll be ready. pic.twitter.com/3BiFxQrRfW — Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) November 5, 2020
I think I speak for everyone when I say that we’re all ready for the Badgers to be back on the field. Yes, we want to be safe, but we’re itching for some football.
This outbreak came out of nowhere following the Illinois game, and things quickly fell apart for Wisconsin. Before we knew it, Graham Mertz was out and the team was engulfed by chaos.
Now, we wait to find out whether or not the game against Michigan will happen next Saturday in Ann Arbor. If that gets canceled, people are going to melt down in Wisconsin.
You best believe that.
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Let’s do whatever it takes to get healthy and ready to roll. The entire state is riding with the Badgers!


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--Indiana Will Wear Awesome Camouflage Uniforms Against Michigan

Indiana might have the best uniforms in college football this weekend .
Head coach Tom Allen tweeted a video Thursday announcing that the team will be wearing special camo uniforms against Michigan to honor the USS Indiana .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can watch Allen ’ s video below .
Below is a live look at Michigan upon seeing that these are Indiana ’ s uniforms for Saturday .
There have been two USS Indiana ships to serve in the United States military .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ battleship that saw action in the Pacific Theater , and the second is a submarine currently in service .
The team will be honoring the ship from WWII , and the names of the people who served on it will also be featured on Indiana ’ s helmets , which is insanely badass .
I already thought Indiana would beat Michigan .
Now , I ’ m not even sure that the game will be close .
Michael Penix Jr. and company will put in work wearing uniforms honoring our WWII heroes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ uniforms that honor the brave men who defended freedom in WWII .
I ’ m pretty sure it ’ s legit illegal .
Props to Indiana for pulling off the awesome move to honor the USS Indiana and the men who served on it .

Indiana might have the best uniforms in college football this weekend.
Head coach Tom Allen tweeted a video Thursday announcing that the team will be wearing special camo uniforms against Michigan to honor the USS Indiana. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can watch Allen’s video below.
We are proud to represent the USS Indiana this weekend!! #LEO @adidasFballUS pic.twitter.com/5lIzTVXdKG — Coach Tom Allen (@CoachAllenIU) November 5, 2020
Below is a live look at Michigan upon seeing that these are Indiana’s uniforms for Saturday.
There have been two USS Indiana ships to serve in the United States military. The first USS Indiana was a WWII battleship that saw action in the Pacific Theater, and the second is a submarine currently in service.
The team will be honoring the ship from WWII, and the names of the people who served on it will also be featured on Indiana’s helmets, which is insanely badass.
I already thought Indiana would beat Michigan. Now, I’m not even sure that the game will be close. Michael Penix Jr. and company will put in work wearing uniforms honoring our WWII heroes.
You simply can’t lose wearing uniforms that honor the brave men who defended freedom in WWII. I’m pretty sure it’s legit illegal.
Indiana will wear these “Salute to Service” uniforms for Saturday’s game with Michigan pic.twitter.com/q0VhfaAWkw — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 5, 2020
Props to Indiana for pulling off the awesome move to honor the USS Indiana and the men who served on it.


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--Louisiana Tech Vs. UNT Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

Louisiana Tech vs. UNT is the latest college football game to be postponed because of coronavirus .
The Bulldogs announced late Thursday afternoon that the game scheduled for Saturday had been postponed because of coronavirus “ cases and contact tracing within the Mean Green program.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The game will be rescheduled for December 5 .
What the hell is going on in the world of college football ?
Seriously , what the hell is going on with America ’ s favorite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few problems through the first couple months of action , and now , it seems like we ’ re having nonstop problems .
By Ross Dellenger ’ s count , this is now the eighth game of the week to be canceled or postponed because of coronavirus .
Yeah , I think it ’ s safe to say it ’ s been a brutal week for college football .
I seriously don ’ t understand why things have gone so poorly the past few days , but coronavirus needs to chill the hell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope this is the final postponement/cancelation , but given the trends of the past couple days , I somehow don ’ t think we ’ re done with the bad news just yet .

Louisiana Tech vs. UNT is the latest college football game to be postponed because of coronavirus.
The Bulldogs announced late Thursday afternoon that the game scheduled for Saturday had been postponed because of coronavirus “cases and contact tracing within the Mean Green program.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The game will be rescheduled for December 5.
BREAKING | Louisiana Tech’s Conference USA game set for this Saturday at North Texas has been postponed due to Covid19 cases and contact tracing within the Mean Green program. ???? https://t.co/AaUjZoIdha pic.twitter.com/5Wb15m4MuA — LA Tech Football ???? (@LATechFB) November 5, 2020
What the hell is going on in the world of college football? Seriously, what the hell is going on with America’s favorite sport?
We’ve had very few problems through the first couple months of action, and now, it seems like we’re having nonstop problems.
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By Ross Dellenger’s count, this is now the eighth game of the week to be canceled or postponed because of coronavirus.
Yeah, I think it’s safe to say it’s been a brutal week for college football.
Good grief. Apparently, this is the eighth postponement this week. Nearing 50 on the season. Will have updated numbers later. https://t.co/zVA9wTHImU — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 5, 2020
I seriously don’t understand why things have gone so poorly the past few days, but coronavirus needs to chill the hell out.
I would say that I hope this is the final postponement/cancelation, but given the trends of the past couple days, I somehow don’t think we’re done with the bad news just yet.


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--REPORT: The NFL Fines The Raiders And Takes Away A Draft Pick Because Of Coronavirus Violations

The NFL has reportedly dropped the hammer on the Las Vegas Raiders .
According to Charles Robinson , the Raiders have been fined $ 500,000 and lost their sixth round draft pick because of “ protocol violations related to OT Trent Brown ’ s positive test in late October.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Head coach Jon Gruden was also fined $ 150,000 .
It ’ s not specified what happened with Brown ’ s test , but Gruden was previously fined $ 100,000 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Well , I guess the NFL is absolutely playing games when it comes to the league ’ s coronavirus protocols and rules .
I would love to know the specifics of what went wrong with Brown ’ s test , but Robinson didn ’ t specify at all .
Losing a draft pick and being fined $ 500,000 is an incredibly harsh punishment .
As for Gruden , if this $ 150,000 is over not wearing a mask , then he should just refuse to pay it and raise hell .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think the fact NFL coaches are required to wear them around players not wearing them is insane .
Nobody is wearing one in the locker room , and I fail to see how they become magically necessary once you walk out of the tunnel .
No matter , the NFL is sending a message to the rest of the league .
If you violate the rules , then the hammer is coming .

The NFL has reportedly dropped the hammer on the Las Vegas Raiders.
According to Charles Robinson, the Raiders have been fined $500,000 and lost their sixth round draft pick because of “protocol violations related to OT Trent Brown’s positive test in late October.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Head coach Jon Gruden was also fined $150,000. It’s not specified what happened with Brown’s test, but Gruden was previously fined $100,000 for not wearing a mask on the sidelines.
Sources: #NFL will fine the Las Vegas #Raiders $500,000 & coach Jon Gruden $150,000 and strip the team of a 6th round draft pick for COVID-19 protocol violations related to OT Trent Brown’s positive test in late October. Escalated fines/pick were due to being a “repeat offender”. — Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) November 6, 2020
Well, I guess the NFL is absolutely playing games when it comes to the league’s coronavirus protocols and rules.
I would love to know the specifics of what went wrong with Brown’s test, but Robinson didn’t specify at all. Losing a draft pick and being fined $500,000 is an incredibly harsh punishment.
As for Gruden, if this $150,000 is over not wearing a mask, then he should just refuse to pay it and raise hell.
While I’m not an anti-mask truther, I think the fact NFL coaches are required to wear them around players not wearing them is insane.
Nobody is wearing one in the locker room, and I fail to see how they become magically necessary once you walk out of the tunnel.
The NFL is fining the #Saints and #Raiders $250,000 each and coaches Sean Payton and Jon Gruden $100,000 each for failing to properly wear face coverings in the bench area Monday night, per source. That brings the total to $1.75 million in total fines for violations in Week 2. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 22, 2020
No matter, the NFL is sending a message to the rest of the league. If you violate the rules, then the hammer is coming.


thedailycaller--2020-11-06--EXCLUSIVE: ‘Democrats Changed The Rules Mid-way Through’: Michael Knowles On Election Chaos

Michael Knowles , the host of The Michael Knowles Show at the Daily Wire , spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about the election as it currently stands , the future of the Republican Party and more .
“ This is the fight .
Right now — this is the fight .
There are some squishes who want to give up right now despite all the irregularities , ” Knowles said .
“ Those people are anathema .
They should not be called conservatives .
They should not be called Republicans.
” He continued , “ we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Democrats changed the rules of the election mid-way through during the election .
They used COVID as an excuse .
They used lots of excuses .
They won certain court decisions ; they lost others.
” ( RELATED : Supreme Court Rules North Carolina Can Accept Mail-In Ballots Up To 9 Days After Election ) “ Since Election Day not only do you have these stunning irregularities — unprecedented — of the widespread , unsolicited mail-in ballots , completely open to fraud , ” Knowles said , “ but now you also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becoming very regular , of mistaken numbers being reported only in those swing states.
” Knowles also commented on the future of the Republican Party should Trump not win reelection .
“ I think we should learn the lessons of President Trump ’ s courage on issues and in practice , ” he said .
“ If the Republican Party is going to have any kind of effect on the American project , we ’ re going to have to follow President Trump on issues.
” He added , “ everyone thinks that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not about issues .
Actually , it ’ s the opposite.
” Knowles also discussed the impact of the media on the election , tech censorship and more .
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Michael Knowles, the host of The Michael Knowles Show at the Daily Wire, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about the election as it currently stands, the future of the Republican Party and more.
“This is the fight. Right now — this is the fight. There are some squishes who want to give up right now despite all the irregularities,” Knowles said. “Those people are anathema. They should not be called conservatives. They should not be called Republicans.”
He continued, “we knew that this was going to happen. Democrats changed the rules of the election mid-way through during the election. They used COVID as an excuse. They used lots of excuses. They won certain court decisions; they lost others.” (RELATED: Supreme Court Rules North Carolina Can Accept Mail-In Ballots Up To 9 Days After Election)
“Since Election Day not only do you have these stunning irregularities — unprecedented — of the widespread, unsolicited mail-in ballots, completely open to fraud,” Knowles said, “but now you also have the irregularities, they’re becoming very regular, of mistaken numbers being reported only in those swing states.”
Knowles also commented on the future of the Republican Party should Trump not win reelection.
“I think we should learn the lessons of President Trump’s courage on issues and in practice,” he said. “If the Republican Party is going to have any kind of effect on the American project, we’re going to have to follow President Trump on issues.”
He added, “everyone thinks that the Trump phenomenon was all about personality not about issues. Actually, it’s the opposite.”
Knowles also discussed the impact of the media on the election, tech censorship and more.
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Civil Unrest No Matter Who Wins, Seattle Police Officers Guild President Says
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thedailycaller--2020-11-06--Van Jones, David Axelrod Suggests Trump Is A Racist For Questioning Vote Counting In Philadelphia, D

Van Jones, David Axelrod Suggests Trump Is A Racist For Questioning Vote Counting In Philadelphia, Detroit

CNN contributor Van Jones and former White House advisor David Axelrod suggested that President Donald Trump is a racist for questioning the election count proceedings in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , and Detroit , Michigan .
Calling those cities “ two of the most corrupt political places anywhere in our country , easily , ” Trump on Thursday said they “ can not be responsible for engineering the outcome of a presidential race.
” “ Let ’ s just be really blunt about this , ” Axelrod said during a panel segment on CNN ’ s “ Out Front with Erin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Detroit ?
Why is he talking about Philadelphia ?
It ’ s not subtle .
It ’ s race !
It ’ s race !
It ’ s Donald Trump ’ s go-to play , and it ’ s disgusting.
” “ I appreciate you teeing it up , ” said Jones .
“ It ’ s unbelievable that he can say these cities are known for corruption , et cetera , et cetera .
There ’ s corruption all across this country in every institution .
Why are you singling out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you denying the victory that these people have fought for ?
” “ We went and we got young , African-Americans across this country to believe , to buy in , to stand in line , to do this thing and have the president of the United States crap all over their efforts it hurts and you can say he didn ’ t mean it to be racial , but it feels racial to us .
It ’ s disgraceful , ” he continued .
( RELATED : Democrats Have So Far Failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , And Lost Two ) The Trump campaign has filed suits in Georgia , Michigan and Pennsylvania seeking to stop the counting of mail-ballots until “ meaningful access ” to poll watchers is allowed at ballot counting locations .
The lawsuits , however , have yet to contain allegations of voter fraud .

CNN contributor Van Jones and former White House advisor David Axelrod suggested that President Donald Trump is a racist for questioning the election count proceedings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Detroit, Michigan.
Calling those cities “two of the most corrupt political places anywhere in our country, easily,” Trump on Thursday said they “cannot be responsible for engineering the outcome of a presidential race.”
“Let’s just be really blunt about this,” Axelrod said during a panel segment on CNN’s “Out Front with Erin Burnett.” “Why is he talking about Detroit? Why is he talking about Philadelphia? It’s not subtle. It’s race! It’s race! It’s Donald Trump’s go-to play, and it’s disgusting.”
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“I appreciate you teeing it up,” said Jones. “It’s unbelievable that he can say these cities are known for corruption, et cetera, et cetera. There’s corruption all across this country in every institution. Why are you singling out these two black cities? Why are you denying the victory that these people have fought for?”
“We went and we got young, African-Americans across this country to believe, to buy in, to stand in line, to do this thing and have the president of the United States crap all over their efforts it hurts and you can say he didn’t mean it to be racial, but it feels racial to us. It’s disgraceful,” he continued. (RELATED: Democrats Have So Far Failed To Flip A Single State Legislative Chamber, And Lost Two)
The Trump campaign has filed suits in Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania seeking to stop the counting of mail-ballots until “meaningful access” to poll watchers is allowed at ballot counting locations. The lawsuits, however, have yet to contain allegations of voter fraud.


thedailycaller--2020-11-07--Pedophile Priest Convicted In Sex Abuse Scandal Dies

Paul Shanley , a Roman Catholic priest who was convicted of raping a boy and was at the center of the Archdiocese of Boston ’ s sex abuse scandal , has died at age 89 , numerous sources reported .
Police in Ware , Massachusetts , where Shanley was living since being released from prison in 2017 , said he died of heart failure on Oct. 28 , according to Boston 25 News .
Shanley was central in the Boston clergy sex abuse scandal that The Boston Globe uncovered in 2002 .
Dozens of priests had molested and raped children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped to cover up the abuse .
Shanley was a “ street priest ” who had counseled gay and troubled youth in the 1960s and 1970s , according to the Associated Press .
Decades later , he was convicted of raping a boy at a parish in the 1980s , and was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2005 .
The Vatican defrocked Shanley in 2004 after dozens of men accused him of molesting or raping them .
( RELATED : Former Boston Archbishop Outed In Pedophilia Scandal Dies ) “ Children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Paul Shanley , ” Attorney Mitchell Garabedian , who represented Shanley ’ s victims , told the Boston Globe .
Garabedian called Shanley “ one of the poster boys of clergy sexual abuse throughout the United States and the world.
” Shanley ’ s victim felt cheated because he died a free man , and the church supervisors who did not stop Shanley were never prosecuted .
Shanley spent his remaining days in Ware as a registered sex offender , according to Boston 25 News .
“ Victims are still coming forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Shanley , ” Garabedian told the Globe .
“ The negligence of the Archdiocese of Boston was inexcusable and irreparable to many victims.
” Internal church records revealed during the scandal included documents indicating Shanley had attended a forum with others who later went on to form the North American Man-Boy Love Association , a group that supports pedophilia , according to the AP .
The Archdiocese of Boston released a statement Friday about Shanley ’ s death , according to Boston 25 News .
“ The harm caused to so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims showed great courage in exposing his crimes and fighting for justice both within the criminal justice system and the Church .
We are indebted to Shanley ’ s victims and all victims of clergy abuse for what they have done to stop the abuse , assure that the Church supports healing for those abused , and puts the protection of children at the top of our priorities .
”

Paul Shanley, a Roman Catholic priest who was convicted of raping a boy and was at the center of the Archdiocese of Boston’s sex abuse scandal, has died at age 89, numerous sources reported.
Police in Ware, Massachusetts, where Shanley was living since being released from prison in 2017, said he died of heart failure on Oct. 28, according to Boston 25 News.
Shanley was central in the Boston clergy sex abuse scandal that The Boston Globe uncovered in 2002. Dozens of priests had molested and raped children for decades, and the church leaders helped to cover up the abuse. Shanley was a “street priest” who had counseled gay and troubled youth in the 1960s and 1970s, according to the Associated Press. Decades later, he was convicted of raping a boy at a parish in the 1980s, and was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2005.
The Vatican defrocked Shanley in 2004 after dozens of men accused him of molesting or raping them.(RELATED:Former Boston Archbishop Outed In Pedophilia Scandal Dies)
“Children are now safer because of the passing of Paul Shanley,” Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, who represented Shanley’s victims, told the Boston Globe. Garabedian called Shanley “one of the poster boys of clergy sexual abuse throughout the United States and the world.”
Shanley’s victim felt cheated because he died a free man, and the church supervisors who did not stop Shanley were never prosecuted. Shanley spent his remaining days in Ware as a registered sex offender, according to Boston 25 News.
“Victims are still coming forward claiming to have been sexually abused by Paul Shanley,” Garabedian told the Globe. “The negligence of the Archdiocese of Boston was inexcusable and irreparable to many victims.”
Internal church records revealed during the scandal included documents indicating Shanley had attended a forum with others who later went on to form the North American Man-Boy Love Association, a group that supports pedophilia, according to the AP.
The Archdiocese of Boston released a statement Friday about Shanley’s death, according to Boston 25 News.
“The harm caused to so many by Paul Shanley is immeasurable. His victims showed great courage in exposing his crimes and fighting for justice both within the criminal justice system and the Church. We are indebted to Shanley’s victims and all victims of clergy abuse for what they have done to stop the abuse, assure that the Church supports healing for those abused, and puts the protection of children at the top of our priorities.”


thedailycaller--2020-11-07--College President Offers To Reimburse Students’ Bail, Fines For ‘Peaceful Protest’

A Minnesota college president offered to cover the fines and bail of students should they be arrested while protesting .
Suzanne Rivera , president of Macalester College , initially made the offer in June during the Black Lives Matter protest , saying “ conscientious and peaceful refusal to obey certain laws , demands , orders or commands ” to foster change “ is a time-honored tradition in this country , ” according to a Nov. 5 letter to students .
Rivera said again in a tweet on Thursday that Macalester students can rely on the college to support their right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential election occurred across the country .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Bail Fund Promoted By Kamala Harris Helped Free Serial Domestic Abusers ) “ Any currently enrolled student who participates in civil disobedience and needs help with bail or a fine they can not afford can seek reimbursement by emailing me , ” Rivera tweeted .
But Rivera maintained she would protect the right of students regardless of their political identity .
“ I would defend free speech for our conservative students as vigorously as for our liberal students , ” Rivera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Thursday letter that despite “ angry emails ” and “ threats of violence ” the college would continue to offer assistance to students who can ’ t afford the consequences of civil disobedience because it is an equity issue .
“ From my perspective , offering to reimburse fines for civil disobedience is an equity issue , ” Rivera wrote .
“ What I am emphasizing here is that if any students can not afford the fines for peaceful protest then I would be willing to reimburse them because freedom of speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students should enjoy.
” ‘ I understand that some people will disagree with my position on this and I affirm their right to tell me so ’ .
I only ask that when we disagree , we engage in constructive dialogue about our differences of opinion , appreciating that each member of this community is entitled to safety , courtesy , and respect .
”

A Minnesota college president offered to cover the fines and bail of students should they be arrested while protesting.
Suzanne Rivera, president of Macalester College, initially made the offer in June during the Black Lives Matter protest, saying “conscientious and peaceful refusal to obey certain laws, demands, orders or commands” to foster change “is a time-honored tradition in this country,” according to a Nov. 5 letter to students.
Rivera said again in a tweet on Thursday that Macalester students can rely on the college to support their right to civil disobedience as protests over the presidential election occurred across the country. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Bail Fund Promoted By Kamala Harris Helped Free Serial Domestic Abusers)
“Any currently enrolled student who participates in civil disobedience and needs help with bail or a fine they cannot afford can seek reimbursement by emailing me,” Rivera tweeted.
Any currently enrolled student who participates in civil disobedience and needs help with bail or a fine they cannot afford can seek reimbursement by emailing me. — Macalester President (@MacalesterPres) November 5, 2020
But Rivera maintained she would protect the right of students regardless of their political identity.
“I would defend free speech for our conservative students as vigorously as for our liberal students,” Rivera told Star Tribune.
Rivera said in the Thursday letter that despite “angry emails” and “threats of violence” the college would continue to offer assistance to students who can’t afford the consequences of civil disobedience because it is an equity issue.
“From my perspective, offering to reimburse fines for civil disobedience is an equity issue,” Rivera wrote. “What I am emphasizing here is that if any students cannot afford the fines for peaceful protest then I would be willing to reimburse them because freedom of speech is not a privilege only our wealthy students should enjoy.”
‘I understand that some people will disagree with my position on this and I affirm their right to tell me so’. I only ask that when we disagree, we engage in constructive dialogue about our differences of opinion, appreciating that each member of this community is entitled to safety, courtesy, and respect.”


thedailycaller--2020-11-07--‘Segregated And Secured’: Alito Orders Late Pennsylvania Ballots Counted Separately

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an order Friday calling for the segregation of all Pennsylvania ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day .
“ Fox News at Night ” anchor Shannon Bream shared the news , tweeting , “ BREAKING FROM SCOTUS : Justice Alito has issued an Order than any ballots received after after 8pm on election day in PA be segregated and secured – and if counted , counted separately .
There is a petition pending before SCOTUS .
Alito orders opposing side to reply by 2p Saturday.
” ( RELATED : Pennsylvania Secretary Of State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Counted If They Arrive Late ) Bream quoted the order directly in a follow-up tweet , saying , “ ‘ … neither the applicant ( PA GOP ) nor the Secretary has been able to verify that all boards are complying with the Secretary ’ s guidance , which , it is alleged , is not legally binding on them . '
” Democratic Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar issued guidance Sunday that directed poll workers to count all mailed ballots that arrived after 8 p.m. on Election Day but before 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Previous guidance called for late ballots to be kept separate from the ballots that were received on time , and they were to remain uncounted .
President Donald Trump ’ s attorneys have filed several lawsuits in the hotly contested state of Pennsylvania , where Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden currently holds a lead over Trump .

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an order Friday calling for the segregation of all Pennsylvania ballots received after 8 p.m. on Election Day.
“Fox News at Night” anchor Shannon Bream shared the news, tweeting, “BREAKING FROM SCOTUS: Justice Alito has issued an Order than any ballots received after after 8pm on election day in PA be segregated and secured – and if counted, counted separately. There is a petition pending before SCOTUS. Alito orders opposing side to reply by 2p Saturday.” (RELATED: Pennsylvania Secretary Of State Updates Guidance, Orders Ballots To Be Counted If They Arrive Late)
BREAKING FROM SCOTUS: Justice Alito has issued an Order than any ballots received after after 8pm on election day in PA be segregated and secured – and if counted, counted separately. There is a petition pending before SCOTUS. Alito orders opposing side to reply by 2p Saturday. — Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) November 7, 2020
Bream quoted the order directly in a follow-up tweet, saying, “‘… neither the applicant (PA GOP) nor the Secretary has been able to verify that all boards are complying with the Secretary’s guidance, which, it is alleged, is not legally binding on them.'”
Alito order: “… neither the applicant (PA GOP) nor the Secretary has been able to verify that all boards are complying with the Secretary’s guidance, which, it is alleged, is not legally binding on them.” — Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) November 7, 2020
Democratic Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar issued guidance Sunday that directed poll workers to count all mailed ballots that arrived after 8 p.m. on Election Day but before 5 p.m. on Friday, November 6. Previous guidance called for late ballots to be kept separate from the ballots that were received on time, and they were to remain uncounted.
President Donald Trump’s attorneys have filed several lawsuits in the hotly contested state of Pennsylvania, where Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden currently holds a lead over Trump.


thedailycaller--2020-11-07--MSNBC Contributor Steve Schmidt Calls Tucker Carlson A 2024 GOP ‘Frontrunner’

MSNBC contributor Steve Schmidt suggested that Fox News host Tucker Carlson may be a Republican “ frontrunner ” in 2024 .
Schmidt , a member of the Lincoln Project , appeared Friday on MSNBC ’ s “ Deadline : White House ” with anchor Brian Williams , who brought the topic to “ Trumpism , ” a “ part of what the Lincoln Project was formed to defeat.
” “ Trumpism is a powerful thing , ” said Williams .
“ It may be a loser politically , but do you anticipate it to survive Donald Trump ?
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Look , we have almost 48 % of this country that ’ s voted for a statist authoritarian movement with fascistic markers that ’ s hostile to American democracy , to the rule of law that venerates an individual , that ’ s a cult of personality.
” “ I think that Tucker Carlson is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in 2024 , ” he continued .
“ What you are going to see is every Republican candidate will kowtow to the conspiracy that Trump was stabbed in the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state , that the election was stolen , that it ’ s illegitimate forever .
Forever.
” Schmidt went on to contend that most Republicans “ will believe this was an illegitimate election ” because of networks like Fox News and One America News Network .
“ And so this is a long-term fight , ” he said , calling Trumpism “ an emboldened white supremacist , white nationalist movement in this country.
” ( RELATED : Tucker Carlson : If Democrats Had Won The Senate , ‘ The Country As We Know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lincoln Project released a video Friday supporting Democratic Georgia Senate candidate Jon Ossoff , who will face incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue in a January runoff .

MSNBC contributor Steve Schmidt suggested that Fox News host Tucker Carlson may be a Republican “frontrunner” in 2024.
Schmidt, a member of the Lincoln Project, appeared Friday on MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House” with anchor Brian Williams, who brought the topic to “Trumpism,” a “part of what the Lincoln Project was formed to defeat.”
“Trumpism is a powerful thing,” said Williams. “It may be a loser politically, but do you anticipate it to survive Donald Trump?”
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“Oh, absolutely,” Schmidt responded. “Look, we have almost 48% of this country that’s voted for a statist authoritarian movement with fascistic markers that’s hostile to American democracy, to the rule of law that venerates an individual, that’s a cult of personality.”
“I think that Tucker Carlson is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in 2024,” he continued. “What you are going to see is every Republican candidate will kowtow to the conspiracy that Trump was stabbed in the back by unseen malicious forces of the deep state, that the election was stolen, that it’s illegitimate forever. Forever.”
Schmidt went on to contend that most Republicans “will believe this was an illegitimate election” because of networks like Fox News and One America News Network.
“And so this is a long-term fight,” he said, calling Trumpism “an emboldened white supremacist, white nationalist movement in this country.” (RELATED: Tucker Carlson: If Democrats Had Won The Senate, ‘The Country As We Know It Would Have Ended’)
The Lincoln Project released a video Friday supporting Democratic Georgia Senate candidate Jon Ossoff, who will face incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue in a January runoff.


thedailycaller--2020-11-07--Michigan Voting Software Glitch Reportedly Skewed Results, Triggering Manual Recount In At Least One

Michigan Voting Software Glitch Reportedly Skewed Results, Triggering Manual Recount In At Least One County

Antrim County , Michigan , a traditionally Republican county that flipped blue this election has reportedly flipped back to red after a manual recount of votes found thousands of votes for President Donald Trump accidentally went for Joe Biden .
“ The vote totals counted by the election software did not match the printed tabulator tapes , which official results are based upon .
Because of this , the printed tabulates tapes from each precinct will be counted manually and revised Unofficial results will be posted , ” Antrim County said in a statement , according to WXYZ , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blue and showed a win for Biden .
However , election officials looked into the results and found the county ’ s software glitched , according to WLNS .
The county uses the ‘ Dominion Voting System , ’ which is also used in 64 counties across the state including Ingham , Jackson , and Shiawassee , per the same report .
However , a spokesperson for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the skewed results were due to “ county user error ” and not the software itself , per the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s How Recounts Could Unfold In Critical Battleground States ) Trump won Antrim County in 2016 with roughly 62 % of the vote , while Clinton won 33 % .
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden led Trump by nearly 3,000 votes in the county , according to the Detroit Free Press .
However , Trump won the county back winning roughly 56 % of the vote while Biden received 42 % , per the Detroit Free Press .

Antrim County, Michigan, a traditionally Republican county that flipped blue this election has reportedly flipped back to red after a manual recount of votes found thousands of votes for President Donald Trump accidentally went for Joe Biden.
“The vote totals counted by the election software did not match the printed tabulator tapes, which official results are based upon. Because of this, the printed tabulates tapes from each precinct will be counted manually and revised Unofficial results will be posted,” Antrim County said in a statement, according to WXYZ, an ABC affiliate.
Originally the county went blue and showed a win for Biden. However, election officials looked into the results and found the county’s software glitched, according to WLNS. The county uses the ‘Dominion Voting System,’ which is also used in 64 counties across the state including Ingham, Jackson, and Shiawassee, per the same report.
However, a spokesperson for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the skewed results were due to “county user error” and not the software itself, per the same report. (RELATED: Here’s How Recounts Could Unfold In Critical Battleground States)
Trump won Antrim County in 2016 with roughly 62% of the vote, while Clinton won 33%. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden led Trump by nearly 3,000 votes in the county, according to the Detroit Free Press.
However, Trump won the county back winning roughly 56% of the vote while Biden received 42%, per the Detroit Free Press.


thedailycaller--2020-11-07--FACT CHECK: Did Virginia Election Workers Take Ballots Home On Election Night?

An image shared on Facebook claims Virginia election workers “ took the uncounted ballots home with them ” on Election Night .
“ This must be stopped , ” the Facebook user remarked .
There is no evidence election workers took ballots home on Election Night .
A spokesperson for the Virginia Department of Elections said ballots “ are maintained in a secure location.
” The image shows a screen grab of a Nov. 4 tweet from the Twitter user @ JusticeMAGA that alleges Virginia election workers “ decided to call it a night and… GET THIS… They took the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Election Night .
The Twitter user appears to be suggesting that the workers would do something “ nefarious ” with the ballots at home .
However , the Daily Caller News Foundation didn ’ t find reporting from local media outlets such as the Richmond Times-Dispatch , The Virginian-Pilot and NBC12 about election officials taking uncounted ballots home on Election Night .
The post does not specify where in Virginia the alleged incident occurred and provides no sources for the allegation , further adding to its dubiousness .
“ Officers of Election do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gaines , a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Elections , said in an email to the DCNF .
“ Ballots are maintained in a secure location.
” ( RELATED : Does This TV Screen Show Actual Presidential Election Results ? )
Ahead of the 2020 primaries , several county election directors told NBC affiliate WSLS 10 News how they keep votes secure .
Barbara Gunter , the Bedford County Registrar , said “ chain of custody forms are used for all of the official voting equipment and reporting , numbered and tamper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and locks.
” Henry County Registrar Elizabeth Stone said the county ’ s voting machines “ are programmed , locked and sealed and any tampering would be evident.
” The Associated Press called the presidential race in Virginia for former Vice President Joe Biden on Election Night .
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An image shared on Facebook claims Virginia election workers “took the uncounted ballots home with them” on Election Night.
“This must be stopped,” the Facebook user remarked.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence election workers took ballots home on Election Night. A spokesperson for the Virginia Department of Elections said ballots “are maintained in a secure location.”
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The image shows a screen grab of a Nov. 4 tweet from the Twitter user @JusticeMAGA that alleges Virginia election workers “decided to call it a night and… GET THIS… They took the uncounted ballots HOME WITH THEM” on Election Night. The Twitter user appears to be suggesting that the workers would do something “nefarious” with the ballots at home.
However, the Daily Caller News Foundation didn’t find reporting from local media outlets such as the Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Virginian-Pilot and NBC12 about election officials taking uncounted ballots home on Election Night. The post does not specify where in Virginia the alleged incident occurred and provides no sources for the allegation, further adding to its dubiousness.
“Officers of Election do not take ballots home,” Andrea Gaines, a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Elections, said in an email to the DCNF. “Ballots are maintained in a secure location.” (RELATED: Does This TV Screen Show Actual Presidential Election Results?)
Ahead of the 2020 primaries, several county election directors told NBC affiliate WSLS 10 News how they keep votes secure. Barbara Gunter, the Bedford County Registrar, said “chain of custody forms are used for all of the official voting equipment and reporting, numbered and tamper evident seals are used, security cages and locks.” Henry County Registrar Elizabeth Stone said the county’s voting machines “are programmed, locked and sealed and any tampering would be evident.”
The Associated Press called the presidential race in Virginia for former Vice President Joe Biden on Election Night.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-07--FACT CHECK: Did Wisconsin’s Voter Turnout Rate Jump From 67% In 2016 To 89% In 2020?

An image shared on Facebook claims voter turnout in Wisconsin jumped from about 67 % in 2016 to over 89 % in 2020 .
The Wisconsin Elections Commission estimates 2020 voter turnout is about 73 % .
Voter turnout in the state has only increased roughly 5 % from 2016 .
The image shows a screen grab of a tweet from conservative commentator Harlan Hill showing the alleged voter turnout rate for Wisconsin for election years between 2000 and 2020 .
In the tweet , Wisconsin voter turnout allegedly jumped nearly 22 % from 2016 to 2020 .
The screen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jump in voter turnout between 2016 and 2020 to suggest there was voter fraud in Wisconsin , saying , “ Totally believable LOLOLOLOL They ’ re stealing this !
” However , the state did not actually see such a jump .
( RELATED : Viral Image Falsely Claims Wisconsin Had More Votes Cast Than Registered Voters ) Voter turnout in Wisconsin is determined by looking at how many people voted in proportion to the voting age population , according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission .
The unofficial tally shows that nearly 3.3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press time and the state ’ s estimated 2020 voting age population is about 4.5 million people , which gives a voter turnout rate of roughly 73 % .
The Wisconsin Elections Commission unofficially estimates a turnout rate of about 72.6 % , Reid Magney , a spokesperson for the Wisconsin Elections Commission , told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
The current unofficial 2020 voter turnout rate for Wisconsin appears to be roughly in line with previous election years , increasing approximately 5 % from 2016 .
The claim that Wisconsin saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have come from dividing the number of people who voted by the number of registered voters in the state , instead of the voting age population .
“ The problem is that some people ( including some clerks ) are reporting turnout as a percentage of registered voters , which is an irrelevant number , ” Magney said in an email to the DCNF .
“ Unlike many other states , Wisconsin has Election Day registration .
That means citizens with proper proof of residence and a valid , government-issued photo ID can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ register to vote and get a ballot .
Across the state , 100,000 or more people do this in any election .
Wisconsin uses the Voting Age Population to calculate voter turnout .
This is a standard practice among most state election administrators.
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An image shared on Facebook claims voter turnout in Wisconsin jumped from about 67% in 2016 to over 89% in 2020.
Verdict: False
The Wisconsin Elections Commission estimates 2020 voter turnout is about 73%. Voter turnout in the state has only increased roughly 5% from 2016.
Fact Check:
The image shows a screen grab of a tweet from conservative commentator Harlan Hill showing the alleged voter turnout rate for Wisconsin for election years between 2000 and 2020. In the tweet, Wisconsin voter turnout allegedly jumped nearly 22% from 2016 to 2020.
The screen grabbed tweet attempts to use the alleged jump in voter turnout between 2016 and 2020 to suggest there was voter fraud in Wisconsin, saying, “Totally believable LOLOLOLOL They’re stealing this!” However, the state did not actually see such a jump. (RELATED: Viral Image Falsely Claims Wisconsin Had More Votes Cast Than Registered Voters)
Voter turnout in Wisconsin is determined by looking at how many people voted in proportion to the voting age population, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The unofficial tally shows that nearly 3.3 million people voted in Wisconsin as of press time and the state’s estimated 2020 voting age population is about 4.5 million people, which gives a voter turnout rate of roughly 73%. The Wisconsin Elections Commission unofficially estimates a turnout rate of about 72.6%, Reid Magney, a spokesperson for the Wisconsin Elections Commission, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The current unofficial 2020 voter turnout rate for Wisconsin appears to be roughly in line with previous election years, increasing approximately 5% from 2016. The claim that Wisconsin saw an 89% voter turnout rate may have come from dividing the number of people who voted by the number of registered voters in the state, instead of the voting age population.
“The problem is that some people (including some clerks) are reporting turnout as a percentage of registered voters, which is an irrelevant number,” Magney said in an email to the DCNF. “Unlike many other states, Wisconsin has Election Day registration. That means citizens with proper proof of residence and a valid, government-issued photo ID can walk in to a polling place and register to vote and get a ballot. Across the state, 100,000 or more people do this in any election. Wisconsin uses the Voting Age Population to calculate voter turnout. This is a standard practice among most state election administrators.”
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thedailycaller--2020-11-07--‘They Are Broken’: Robert Cahaly Breaks Down Why He Thinks Polls Were Wrong

Robert Cahaly , a senior strategist and pollster at the Trafalgar Group , spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about why he thinks the polls were so wrong this election , improvements for the future and more .
Cahaly has made headlines in recent news for discussing what he labels as “ the shy Trump voter.
” “ If you look at all the other polls that were so entertaining before the election and they derided us so much for saying this election would be close , ” Cahaly said in reference to his own polling that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ realize that they were hidden from them.
” He continued , “ by them , I mean all the other polling firms.
” ( RELATED : Trump Isn ’ t Conceding The Election — Vows To ‘ Never Give Up Fighting ’ ) “ Yes , they absolutely exist and people are beginning to realize that this is a real thing , ” Cahaly said .
“ There ’ s really no excuse or explanation for why everybody could have gotten it so wrong if these people were participating.
” Cahaly also discussed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how polls can be improved for future elections and more .
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Robert Cahaly, a senior strategist and pollster at the Trafalgar Group, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about why he thinks the polls were so wrong this election, improvements for the future and more.
Cahaly has made headlines in recent news for discussing what he labels as “the shy Trump voter.”
“If you look at all the other polls that were so entertaining before the election and they derided us so much for saying this election would be close,” Cahaly said in reference to his own polling that indicated a tight race, “you realize that they were hidden from them.”
He continued, “by them, I mean all the other polling firms.” (RELATED: Trump Isn’t Conceding The Election — Vows To ‘Never Give Up Fighting’)
“Yes, they absolutely exist and people are beginning to realize that this is a real thing,” Cahaly said. “There’s really no excuse or explanation for why everybody could have gotten it so wrong if these people were participating.”
Cahaly also discussed his own group’s methodology, how polls can be improved for future elections and more.
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thedailycaller--2020-11-07--Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Suggests ‘Trump Sycophants’ Should Be Held Accountable ‘In The Future’

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested Friday that “ Trump sycophants ” should be held accountable for their “ complicity in the future.
” The recently reelected congresswoman tweeted asking whether anyone was keeping track of comments made by “ Trump sycophants.
” She was likely referring to supporters of President Donald Trump who are alleging that voter fraud is causing the president to fall behind 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden .
Trump has not provided evidence that voter fraud is costing him the election .
“ Is anyone archiving these Trump sycophants for when they try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future , ” she asked .
“ I foresee decent probability of many deleted Tweets , writings , photos in the future.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Basic Respect 101 ’ : Ocasio-Cortez Fumes At Trump For Calling Her ‘ AOC ’ ) “ Lol at the ‘ party of personal responsibility ’ being upset at the idea of being responsible for their behavior over last four years , ” she added .
Ocasio-Cortez ’ s comments come as other high profile social media users announced the start of a “ Trump Accountability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who took a paycheck to help Trump undermine America is held responsible for what they did.
” “ We must never forget those who furthered the Trump agenda , ” the Trump Accountability Project website says .
“ We should welcome in our fellow Americans with whom we differ politically .
But those who took a paycheck from the Trump Administration should not profit from their efforts to tear our democracy apart.
” The website description continued : “ The world should never forget those who , when faced with a decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their time , and their reputations behind separating children from their families , encouraging racism and anti-Semitism , and negligently causing the unnecessary loss of life and economic devastation from our country ’ s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested Friday that “Trump sycophants” should be held accountable for their “complicity in the future.”
The recently reelected congresswoman tweeted asking whether anyone was keeping track of comments made by “Trump sycophants.” She was likely referring to supporters of President Donald Trump who are alleging that voter fraud is causing the president to fall behind 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Trump has not provided evidence that voter fraud is costing him the election.
“Is anyone archiving these Trump sycophants for when they try to downplay or deny their complicity in the future,” she asked. “I foresee decent probability of many deleted Tweets, writings, photos in the future.” (RELATED: ‘Basic Respect 101’: Ocasio-Cortez Fumes At Trump For Calling Her ‘AOC’)
Is anyone archiving these Trump sycophants for when they try to downplay or deny their complicity in the future? I foresee decent probability of many deleted Tweets, writings, photos in the future — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 6, 2020
“Lol at the ‘party of personal responsibility’ being upset at the idea of being responsible for their behavior over last four years,” she added.
Ocasio-Cortez’s comments come as other high profile social media users announced the start of a “Trump Accountability Project” that will “make sure anyone who took a paycheck to help Trump undermine America is held responsible for what they did.”
We’re launching the Trump Accountability Project to make sure anyone who took a paycheck to help Trump undermine America is held responsible for what they did. Join us and help spread the word.https://t.co/wtVxGIlYOK — Emily Abrams (@emabrams) November 6, 2020
“We must never forget those who furthered the Trump agenda,” the Trump Accountability Project website says. “We should welcome in our fellow Americans with whom we differ politically. But those who took a paycheck from the Trump Administration should not profit from their efforts to tear our democracy apart.”
The website description continued: “The world should never forget those who, when faced with a decision, chose to put their money, their time, and their reputations behind separating children from their families, encouraging racism and anti-Semitism, and negligently causing the unnecessary loss of life and economic devastation from our country’s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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thedailycaller--2020-11-06--Here’s Why Matthew McConaughey Gave No Details On His Alleged Sexual Abuse Claims In His New Memoir

Actor Matthew McConaughey explained why he didn ’ t include any details of the alleged sexual abuse that happened to him as a teenager in his new memoir .
McConaughey claimed there is nothing “ constructive ” about the details during an interview on Friday ’ s episode of the “ Tamron Hall Show.
” “ Ultimately , there ’ s nothing that I feel is constructive about the details , ’ McConaughey said on the show .
“ I feel like those details , unless I had a really good constructive way that I saw it that could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like those details could have just been grabbed and reported for voyeurism , ” he added .
“ They could ’ ve been the thing that every single show was going to go ‘ Read about the details of when Matthew was molested , ’ or ‘ Read about when he got blackmailed , ’ and that ’ s the wrong headline.
” ( RELATED : Matthew McConaughey Reveals He Was Molested At Age 18 ) McConaughey revealed he had been molested at age 18 .
The “ How To Lose A Guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ molested by a man when [ he ] was eighteen while knocked unconscious in the back of a van , ” according to an excerpt published by Page Six .
McConaughey also revealed he was blackmailed into having sex at the age of 15 .
However , McConaughey doesn ’ t consider himself to be a victim .
“ Those two events happened to me at 15 and 18 .
If they would ’ ve happened to me younger … maybe I would ’ ve been more confused , ” McConaughey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened to me , it was very clear to me , that they were wrong , that they were not ideal , that they were not how it ’ s supposed to be .
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Actor Matthew McConaughey explained why he didn’t include any details of the alleged sexual abuse that happened to him as a teenager in his new memoir.
McConaughey claimed there is nothing “constructive” about the details during an interview on Friday’s episode of the “Tamron Hall Show.”
“Ultimately, there’s nothing that I feel is constructive about the details,’ McConaughey said on the show.
“I feel like those details, unless I had a really good constructive way that I saw it that could be relatable to other people, I felt like those details could have just been grabbed and reported for voyeurism,” he added. “They could’ve been the thing that every single show was going to go ‘Read about the details of when Matthew was molested,’ or ‘Read about when he got blackmailed,’ and that’s the wrong headline.” (RELATED: Matthew McConaughey Reveals He Was Molested At Age 18)
McConaughey revealed he had been molested at age 18. The “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days” actor claimed he was “molested by a man when [he] was eighteen while knocked unconscious in the back of a van,” according to an excerpt published by Page Six.
McConaughey also revealed he was blackmailed into having sex at the age of 15.
However, McConaughey doesn’t consider himself to be a victim.
“Those two events happened to me at 15 and 18. If they would’ve happened to me younger … maybe I would’ve been more confused,” McConaughey told Hall. ‘But when they happened to me, it was very clear to me, that they were wrong, that they were not ideal, that they were not how it’s supposed to be.”