bonginoreport--2020-12-06--Enfranchisement of Felons, Election Overhaul at Top of the Dems List If They Retake Senate

Federal Democrats have put an overhaul of American voting front and center on their agenda if they attain unified government , with a ready-to-go proposal that could give them a durable advantage in future elections .
The party passed legislation aimed at dramatic changes to the American electoral system after it reclaimed the House in 2018 .
That bill , H.R .
1 , was taken as a sign of their main priorities if Democrats retook the White House and the Senate , control of which now comes down to two still-undecided races in Georgia .
President-elect Joe Biden has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For the People Act—which Democrats and their allies have presented as an antidote to a hopelessly corrupt and unfair electoral system .
The bill would address Democrats ' concerns via a `` breathtaking attempt at federal control of national elections , '' Cato Institute constitutional studies director Ilya Shapiro told the Washington Free Beacon , many components of which are `` constitutionally dubious . ''
Provisions of the bill have even raised the hackles of the American Civil Liberties Union , normally a staunch ally to congressional Democrats .
It would also take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including extending voting rights to millions of currently disenfranchised felons and overhauling the Federal Election Commission to ensure partisan control .
Democrats have framed those changes and others as necessary to democracy , but they would also likely give the party a leg up in future elections .
Such interests likely undergird Democrats ' agitation about the possibility of seizing Congress 's upper chamber in the January Georgia runoff .
Those races have seen unprecedented interest from Democratic politicians and donors , including prominent members of the party 's left wing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ilhan Omar ( Minn. ) .
Running over 700 pages , the For the People Act contains provisions relating to almost every feature of the way America chooses its leaders .
The overall approach , Shapiro said , is to `` strip states of their longstanding responsibility as electoral gatekeepers by imposing one-size-fits-all rules , '' withdrawing discretion on issues like the shape of congressional districts or the composition of voter rolls .
Much of that focus is on increasing total voter registration , including through mandatory nationwide automatic voter registration at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The bill would also federally guarantee released felons the immediate right to vote , invalidating laws in 33 states that impose restrictions of any sort on those just out of jail .
And it would prohibit the practice of confirming that voters are residents at their current addresses and removing them if they 're not , called `` voter caging '' —an election integrity measure that Democrats charge unduly disenfranchises voters .
Such measures would have the added effect of boosting turnout , particularly among young people and the disproportionately minority felon population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a boon to Democrats , although this claim is disputed .
Most recently , record turnout helped President Donald Trump win again in red states like Texas and helped hand a wave of House seats to Republicans .
H.R .
1 also contains an exhaustive list of `` ethics reforms , '' many motivated by Democrats ' criticisms of the Trump White House , but which could also benefit them .
A provision of the bill would cut the Federal Election Commission to five members , two from each party and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shapiro noted , could be someone like Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) , and the incoming Democratic administration could effectively seize control of the commission for six years starting in 2022 .
The bill also authorizes a task force to consider extending statehood to non-state territories and explicitly endorses statehood for Washington , D.C.—a change that would likely add two solidly Democratic votes to the Senate .
Beyond partisan concerns , many of those proposals—which include new donor disclosure requirements for PACs and limits on lobbying employment—run afoul of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the ACLU to the House in advance of the bill 's passage .
Shapiro noted other constitutional concerns , including imposing ethics rules on Supreme Court justices— '' most scholars think Congress ca n't regulate the Supreme Court in that way , '' he said .
Such constitutional concerns are unlikely to constrain Democratic enthusiasm for the bill .
Instead , H.R .
1 offers a picture of the kind of sweeping change a unified Democratic government would pursue , changes that could entrench that same government for years to follow .

Federal Democrats have put an overhaul of American voting front and center on their agenda if they attain unified government, with a ready-to-go proposal that could give them a durable advantage in future elections.
The party passed legislation aimed at dramatic changes to the American electoral system after it reclaimed the House in 2018. That bill, H.R. 1, was taken as a sign of their main priorities if Democrats retook the White House and the Senate, control of which now comes down to two still-undecided races in Georgia. President-elect Joe Biden has indicated that he would sign the bill—the For the People Act—which Democrats and their allies have presented as an antidote to a hopelessly corrupt and unfair electoral system.
The bill would address Democrats' concerns via a "breathtaking attempt at federal control of national elections," Cato Institute constitutional studies director Ilya Shapiro told the Washington Free Beacon, many components of which are "constitutionally dubious." Provisions of the bill have even raised the hackles of the American Civil Liberties Union, normally a staunch ally to congressional Democrats.
It would also take a number of dramatic and controversial steps, including extending voting rights to millions of currently disenfranchised felons and overhauling the Federal Election Commission to ensure partisan control. Democrats have framed those changes and others as necessary to democracy, but they would also likely give the party a leg up in future elections.
Such interests likely undergird Democrats' agitation about the possibility of seizing Congress's upper chamber in the January Georgia runoff. Those races have seen unprecedented interest from Democratic politicians and donors, including prominent members of the party's left wing, like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) and Ilhan Omar (Minn.).
Running over 700 pages, the For the People Act contains provisions relating to almost every feature of the way America chooses its leaders. The overall approach, Shapiro said, is to "strip states of their longstanding responsibility as electoral gatekeepers by imposing one-size-fits-all rules," withdrawing discretion on issues like the shape of congressional districts or the composition of voter rolls.
Much of that focus is on increasing total voter registration, including through mandatory nationwide automatic voter registration at the DMV and preregistration of 16-year-olds. The bill would also federally guarantee released felons the immediate right to vote, invalidating laws in 33 states that impose restrictions of any sort on those just out of jail. And it would prohibit the practice of confirming that voters are residents at their current addresses and removing them if they're not, called "voter caging"—an election integrity measure that Democrats charge unduly disenfranchises voters.
Such measures would have the added effect of boosting turnout, particularly among young people and the disproportionately minority felon population. Increased turnout in general is thought to be a boon to Democrats, although this claim is disputed. Most recently, record turnout helped President Donald Trump win again in red states like Texas and helped hand a wave of House seats to Republicans.
H.R. 1 also contains an exhaustive list of "ethics reforms," many motivated by Democrats' criticisms of the Trump White House, but which could also benefit them. A provision of the bill would cut the Federal Election Commission to five members, two from each party and one independent. But that independent, Shapiro noted, could be someone like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.), and the incoming Democratic administration could effectively seize control of the commission for six years starting in 2022.
The bill also authorizes a task force to consider extending statehood to non-state territories and explicitly endorses statehood for Washington, D.C.—a change that would likely add two solidly Democratic votes to the Senate.
Beyond partisan concerns, many of those proposals—which include new donor disclosure requirements for PACs and limits on lobbying employment—run afoul of the First Amendment, according to a letter from the ACLU to the House in advance of the bill's passage. Shapiro noted other constitutional concerns, including imposing ethics rules on Supreme Court justices—"most scholars think Congress can't regulate the Supreme Court in that way," he said.
Such constitutional concerns are unlikely to constrain Democratic enthusiasm for the bill. Instead, H.R. 1 offers a picture of the kind of sweeping change a unified Democratic government would pursue, changes that could entrench that same government for years to follow.


bonginoreport--2020-12-06--Trump In Georgia: “If You Don’t Vote, The Socialists and Communists Win”

President Donald Trump told a large crowd in Valdosta , Georgia , Saturday , that if they did n't vote @ @ @ @ @ Sen. David Perdue in the upcoming Senate runoff that `` the socialists and the communists @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t vote , the socialists and the communists win .
They win , @ @ @ @ @ `` Georgia patriots must show up and vote for these two incredible people , and @ @ @ @ @ two of the finest people you 'll ever meet , '' he continued .
The @ @ @ @ @ Loeffler and Perdue to hold the Senate for the GOP on January 5 .
Both @ @ @ @ @ event thanking the President for his support and further urging their supporters to get out @ @ @ @ @ The President told his supporters , `` if you want revenge on the Democrats , @ @ @ @ @ in RECORD numbers .
That 's what you have to do . ''

President Donald Trump told a large crowd in Valdosta, Georgia, Saturday, that if they didn't vote for Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Sen. David Perdue in the upcoming Senate runoff that "the socialists and the communists win.”
"If you don’t vote, the socialists and the communists win. They win,” the President said.
"Georgia patriots must show up and vote for these two incredible people, and Im telling you they're two of the finest people you'll ever meet," he continued.
President @realDonaldTrump: “If you don’t vote. The socialists and the communists win.” pic.twitter.com/VLhaX0iKKa — Team Trump (@TeamTrump) December 6, 2020
The pressure is on for Senators Loeffler and Perdue to hold the Senate for the GOP on January 5. Both spoke briefly during the Presidents event thanking the President for his support and further urging their supporters to get out and vote in January.
The President told his supporters, "if you want revenge on the Democrats, you show up and vote in RECORD numbers. That's what you have to do."
President @realDonaldTrump: If you want revenge on the Democrats, you have to show up and vote in RECORD numbers for @PerdueSenate and @KLoeffler! pic.twitter.com/LqvcB84QPm — Team Trump (@TeamTrump) December 6, 2020


bonginoreport--2020-12-06--Congress Moves to Block Troop Withdrawals From Afghanistan and Germany in Defense Bill

President Donald Trump 's controversial orders to withdraw 2,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan and 12,000 from Germany would be blocked by the massive defense policy bill now headed to his desk .
One provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2021 would block funding for reducing the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500 by Jan. 15 , as ordered by Trump , until the Defense and State Departments verify that it was in the national interest .
Another provision of the NDAA essentially called on the incoming Biden administration to take a second look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12,000 U.S. troops from Germany .
The bill said troop levels in Germany should remain at 34,500 until 120 days after the secretary of defense submitted cost estimates and assessments of the impact of a withdrawal on allies and military families .
Read Next : Space Force Wo n't Be Forced to Use Navy Ranks , Lawmakers Decide The final version of the NDAA , released Thursday night , said that Afghanistan withdrawal orders announced by Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller on Nov. 17 , gave Congress no estimate of the national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thus far failed to explain how a troop withdrawal was `` in the national security interests of the United States to deny terrorists safe haven in Afghanistan , protect the United States homeland , '' the conferees said .
The NDAA provision also asked for details on whether the withdrawal would impact on the `` hard-fought gains for the rights of women , girls , and other vulnerable populations in Afghanistan . ''
Trump 's June announcement that he wanted 9,500 troops out of Germany after years of jousting with NATO allies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition from both sides of the aisle .
On July 29 , then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced a plan to carry out Trump 's order that increased the number of troops to be withdrawn from Germany to 12,000 .
Some of those troops would return to the U.S. , while others would go to Poland and the Baltic states in a shift eastward to enhance NATO 's deterrence against Russia , Esper said at the time .
The NDAA provision on Germany means that final decisions on a troop withdrawal could go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defense for Policy who is considered a frontrunner for defense secretary in the Biden administration .
Flournoy has already stated that pulling thousands of troops out of Germany would likely cost more than leaving them in place .
At an Aspen Security Forum in August , Flournoy also said that `` Our allies were completely surprised by this punitive troop withdrawal from Germany . ''
In addition , once he is inaugurated on Jan. 20 , Biden would have the authority to issue his own executive order reversing Trump 's withdrawal mandate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richard.Sisk @ Military.com .
Related : Trump Orders Pentagon to Move Most US Troops Out of Somalia

President Donald Trump's controversial orders to withdraw 2,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan and 12,000 from Germany would be blocked by the massive defense policy bill now headed to his desk.
One provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2021 would block funding for reducing the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500 by Jan. 15, as ordered by Trump, until the Defense and State Departments verify that it was in the national interest.
Another provision of the NDAA essentially called on the incoming Biden administration to take a second look at Trump's executive order to pull 12,000 U.S. troops from Germany.
The bill said troop levels in Germany should remain at 34,500 until 120 days after the secretary of defense submitted cost estimates and assessments of the impact of a withdrawal on allies and military families.
Read Next: Space Force Won't Be Forced to Use Navy Ranks, Lawmakers Decide
The final version of the NDAA, released Thursday night, said that Afghanistan withdrawal orders announced by Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller on Nov. 17, gave Congress no estimate of the national security implications.
The Trump administration has thus far failed to explain how a troop withdrawal was "in the national security interests of the United States to deny terrorists safe haven in Afghanistan, protect the United States homeland," the conferees said.
The NDAA provision also asked for details on whether the withdrawal would impact on the "hard-fought gains for the rights of women, girls, and other vulnerable populations in Afghanistan."
Trump's June announcement that he wanted 9,500 troops out of Germany after years of jousting with NATO allies to pay more for defense has also drawn opposition from both sides of the aisle.
On July 29, then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced a plan to carry out Trump's order that increased the number of troops to be withdrawn from Germany to 12,000.
Some of those troops would return to the U.S., while others would go to Poland and the Baltic states in a shift eastward to enhance NATO's deterrence against Russia, Esper said at the time.
The NDAA provision on Germany means that final decisions on a troop withdrawal could go to Michele Flournoy, a former undersecretary of Defense for Policy who is considered a frontrunner for defense secretary in the Biden administration.
Flournoy has already stated that pulling thousands of troops out of Germany would likely cost more than leaving them in place.
At an Aspen Security Forum in August, Flournoy also said that "Our allies were completely surprised by this punitive troop withdrawal from Germany."
In addition, once he is inaugurated on Jan. 20, Biden would have the authority to issue his own executive order reversing Trump's withdrawal mandate.
-- Richard Sisk can be reached at Richard.Sisk@Military.com.
Related: Trump Orders Pentagon to Move Most US Troops Out of Somalia


bonginoreport--2020-12-06--Big Tech Hates Conservative Comedy

Big Tech Hates Conservative Comedy

Cohen , the rapscallion behind 2007 ’ s “ Borat , ” now embraces Big Tech Censorship .
Even worse ?
The British comic ’ s newest release , “ Borat Subsequent Moviefilm , ” is as politically toothless as your average Stephen Colbert rant .
The 30-something Long , in sharp contrast , punishes the boundaries of modern comedy .
His videos aren ’ t safe for work nor do they align with PC sensibilities .
He goes where few other comics dare to tread , and he puts his “ Boyscast ” spotlight on others just like him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time before Big Tech Censorship caught up with him .
Both TikTok and Instagram banned Long ’ s latest sketch video , “ White Women Say Go Back To Hating White Men.
” The clip features white women trying to reclaim the cultural narrative that once targeted “ White Men ” as responsible for much of the world ’ s sins .
Those were the days , and the women in the video want them back .
The clip , which mocked woke posturing and bigotry , proved too intense for major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features no nudity or violence .
A few of the laugh lines feature salty language .
Countless videos on both TikTok and Instagram feature R-rated language .
if you type in the “ T ” word for breasts on Instagram you ’ ll find multiple users featuring it in their screen names .
The same holds true for the “ F ” word .
So clearly harsh language alone doesn ’ t require a warning or removal .
Big Tech Censors aren ’ t saying why it nixed the clip , part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ titans .
Long ’ s video features headlines from provocative essays like “ White Guys Are the Worst ” and “ Hey , Straight White Men .
We ’ re the Worst.
” Long noted on his podcast that those articles likely got past the Big Tech censors at Instagram and TikTok .
“ You ’ re allowed to do a big hit campaign on men .
But what you ’ re not allowed to do is make a video making fun of that hit campaign .
Thanks Instagram .
Thanks , TikTok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boyscast ” this week .
“ The funny part is … no one really knows why [ it was censored ] .
Maybe the Muslim stuff , ” he said .
One of the comediennes in the clip says , “ the last time I checked , terrorists are Mus -- white men , ” catching herself before she said something “ problematic.
” Long noted that some social media platforms allows sexual acts , and more , without fear of censorship .
“ Here ’ s a video of a guy getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Good to go !
Don ’ t see any problems here !
’ “ Oh , this guy made a parody video .
Get it off .
Get this thing off the platform !
” he mocked .
Long connected more of the Big Tech dots in his podcast .
“ Someone is saying that potentially we should question the COVID narratives … find him .
Put a bag around his head .
Put him in a dark van .
Get him out of here , ” he said , noting how platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , voices that counter the media ’ s narrative on the pandemic .
UPDATE : Long told Hollywood in Toto he posted the video in question on Instagram and was swiftly censored .
He tried posting it again , as did a comedy peer , but the results were the same despite the video going viral .
Long also defended the content of the banned material .
“ The video is clearly making fun of the idea that you should hate groups , ” he says .

Sacha Baron Cohen and Ryan Long once shared a similar comic spirit.
Not anymore.
Cohen, the rapscallion behind 2007’s “Borat,” now embraces Big Tech Censorship. Even worse? The British comic’s newest release, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” is as politically toothless as your average Stephen Colbert rant.
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm - Tráiler oficial | Amazon Prime Video
Watch this video on YouTube
The 30-something Long, in sharp contrast, punishes the boundaries of modern comedy. His videos aren’t safe for work nor do they align with PC sensibilities. He goes where few other comics dare to tread, and he puts his “Boyscast” spotlight on others just like him.
So it was only a matter of time before Big Tech Censorship caught up with him.
RELATED: ‘Borat,’ The Clown Prince of ‘Punching Down’
Both TikTok and Instagram banned Long’s latest sketch video, “White Women Say Go Back To Hating White Men.” The clip features white women trying to reclaim the cultural narrative that once targeted “White Men” as responsible for much of the world’s sins.
Those were the days, and the women in the video want them back.
White Women Say Go Back To Hating White Men
Watch this video on YouTube
The clip, which mocked woke posturing and bigotry, proved too intense for major social media platforms.
Alright folks were taken off tiktok too lol pic.twitter.com/tR5gfeqnXv — Ryan Long (@ryanlongcomedy) November 30, 2020
The comedy clip features no nudity or violence. A few of the laugh lines feature salty language. Countless videos on both TikTok and Instagram feature R-rated language. if you type in the “T” word for breasts on Instagram you’ll find multiple users featuring it in their screen names. The same holds true for the “F” word.
So clearly harsh language alone doesn’t require a warning or removal. Big Tech Censors aren’t saying why it nixed the clip, part of a disturbing lack of transparency among tech titans.
Long’s video features headlines from provocative essays like “White Guys Are the Worst” and “Hey, Straight White Men. We’re the Worst.” Long noted on his podcast that those articles likely got past the Big Tech censors at Instagram and TikTok.
His clip wasn’t so fortunate.
“You’re allowed to do a big hit campaign on men. But what you’re not allowed to do is make a video making fun of that hit campaign. Thanks Instagram. Thanks, TikTok,” he said on “The Boyscast” this week.
“The funny part is … no one really knows why [it was censored]. Maybe the Muslim stuff,” he said. One of the comediennes in the clip says, “the last time I checked, terrorists are Mus– white men,” catching herself before she said something “problematic.”
Long noted that some social media platforms allows sexual acts, and more, without fear of censorship.
“Here’s a video of a guy getting murdered. And there like, ‘Good to go! Don’t see any problems here!’ “Oh, this guy made a parody video. Get it off. Get this thing off the platform!” he mocked.
Long connected more of the Big Tech dots in his podcast.
“Someone is saying that potentially we should question the COVID narratives … find him. Put a bag around his head. Put him in a dark van. Get him out of here,” he said, noting how platforms like YouTube aggressively monitor, and censor, voices that counter the media’s narrative on the pandemic.
Just ask Nick Di Paolo.
UPDATE: Long told Hollywood in Toto he posted the video in question on Instagram and was swiftly censored. He tried posting it again, as did a comedy peer, but the results were the same despite the video going viral.
Long also defended the content of the banned material.
“The video is clearly making fun of the idea that you should hate groups,” he says.


bonginoreport--2020-12-06--64 GOP Pennsylvania Lawmakers Sign Letter Asking to Block State’s Electoral Votes From Going to Bide

64 GOP Pennsylvania Lawmakers Sign Letter Asking to Block State’s Electoral Votes From Going to Biden

More than 60 Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers have signed a letter asking their representatives in Congress to block the commonwealth ’ s electoral votes from going to President-elect Joe Biden .
The letter , and sent to Pennsylvanian members of Congress on Friday , outlined several ways in which they believe Gov .
Tom Wolf and others “ undermined ” election safeguards that give the public confidence in the results .
“ The Pennsylvania Election Code requires that all mail-in ballots be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day ; Governor Wolf ordered that this statutory deadline be waived in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sought its waiver statewide for the General Election , ” read the letter as it mentioned other grievances , such as issues with inspecting ballots , counting defective ballots , and poll watching .
“ For these reasons , we the undersigned members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly urge you to object , and vote to sustain such objection , to the Electoral College votes received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the Joint Session of Congress on January 6 , 2021 , ” it concluded .
Multiple Pennsylvania politicians have already announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way of certifying the state ’ s 20 electoral votes , including Sen. Pat Toomey , who that he “ will not be objecting to Pennsylvania ’ s slate of electors.
” After the Electoral College meets on Dec. 14 , the election process shifts to Congress as it will then have to certify the election results in early January — at which point , some Trump allies have suggested an opening exists to challenge the results .
Alabama Republican Rep. Mo Brooks on Wednesday to force a deliberation in Congress on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appreciate in a tweet the next day .
Trump continues to pursue legal avenues to contest the Nov. 3 election results , in multiple battleground states .
Major news networks and even some government officials , have disputed the notion that voter fraud changed the outcome of the election .

More than 60 Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers have signed a letter asking their representatives in Congress to block the commonwealth’s electoral votes from going to President-elect Joe Biden.
The letter, signed by 64 Republican legislators and sent to Pennsylvanian members of Congress on Friday, outlined several ways in which they believe Gov. Tom Wolf and others “undermined” election safeguards that give the public confidence in the results.
“The Pennsylvania Election Code requires that all mail-in ballots be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day; Governor Wolf ordered that this statutory deadline be waived in some counties during the Primary Election, then sought its waiver statewide for the General Election,” read the letter as it mentioned other grievances, such as issues with inspecting ballots, counting defective ballots, and poll watching.
“For these reasons, we the undersigned members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly urge you to object, and vote to sustain such objection, to the Electoral College votes received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the Joint Session of Congress on January 6, 2021,” it concluded.
Multiple Pennsylvania politicians have already announced that they will not stand in the way of certifying the state’s 20 electoral votes, including Sen. Pat Toomey, who said in a statement that he “will not be objecting to Pennsylvania’s slate of electors.”
After the Electoral College meets on Dec. 14, the election process shifts to Congress as it will then have to certify the election results in early January — at which point, some Trump allies have suggested an opening exists to challenge the results .
Alabama Republican Rep. Mo Brooks floated a long-shot plan on Wednesday to force a deliberation in Congress on the matter, which President Trump appeared to appreciate in a tweet the next day.
“Thank you to Representative Mo Brooks!” Trump tweeted .


bonginoreport--2020-12-06--Congressman Calls for Rep. Tlaib’s Removal From Committees

A congressman out of Western Pennsylvania is calling for Congress to remove Rep. Rashida Tlaib ( D-MI ) from her committee assignments after two new incidents involving anti-Semitism , saying that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) was “ emboldening ” Tlaib ’ s “ dangerous , hateful bigotry ” by remaining silent on the issue .
Rep .
Guy Reschenthaler ( R-PA ) is calling for the removal of Tlaib from her congressional committees after Tlaib reportedly attended a conference last week that was described as “ anti-Israel.
” The call also comes after Tlaib recently promoted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that used a phrase that has long been associated with extremist calls to eliminate the state of Israel .
“ This week , Democrat Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib participated in a forum led by one of the nation ’ s most anti-Israel advocacy groups that featured other participants with reported connections to Hamas , terrorism financiers , and the Boycott , Divestment , and Sanctions ( BDS ) movement , ” Reschenthaler said in a statement .
“ Rep .
Tlaib ’ s participation in this conference , coupled with her recently deleted retweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Israel , are just the latest examples of a deeply disturbing pattern of anti-Semitism that has been on display since she was elected .
Yet Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats refuse to condemn her heinous behavior.
” “ As a Member of Congress representing southwestern Pennsylvania , I have seen firsthand what happens when we stand by and allow anti-Semitism and intolerance to pervade our communities , ” the statement continued .
“ In 2018 , eleven Jewish worshippers were killed and six others were wounded at the Tree of Life synagogue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cowardly act of violence , I stood in solidarity with Americans of all religions , races , and ethnicities at a vigil honoring the victims of this heinous crime , and the first time I ever spoke on the House floor was to denounce hatred and bigotry in all forms.
” “ House Republicans demonstrated we have zero tolerance for hateful speech in our ranks .
When outgoing Republican Congressman Steve King made inexcusable racist remarks , not only did he receive widespread condemnation from both sides of the aisle , but Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his committee assignments , ” the statement continued .
“ Speaker Pelosi , on the other hand , is deafeningly silent .
By failing to act and hold Rep. Tlaib accountable , Pelosi is emboldening her and others to continue spreading and escalating this dangerous , hateful bigotry.
” The statement concluded by Reschenthaler calling on his “ colleagues across the aisle ” to join him in calling for Tlaib to “ immediately lose her committee assignments.
” Dr. Mark Goldfeder , director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center , called for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an op-ed at Fox News .
“ In her latest expression of anti-Semitism , Tlaib retweeted a message Sunday that read : ‘ From the river to the sea , Palestine will be free , ' ” Goldfeder wrote .
“ That phrase is a well-known Hamas jihadist call to annihilate the state of Israel and murder its Jewish inhabitants .
It is an open request by Hamas and other terrorist groups for violence against innocent people and against one of America ’ s closest allies , Israel.
” “ Tlaib ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asserted .
“ According to the FBI , the majority of religiously motivated hate crimes in the United States are committed against Jews .
That number is on the rise , despite the fact that Jews make up less than 2 % of America ’ s population.
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A congressman out of Western Pennsylvania is calling for Congress to remove Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) from her committee assignments after two new incidents involving anti-Semitism, saying that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was “emboldening” Tlaib’s “dangerous, hateful bigotry” by remaining silent on the issue.
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) is calling for the removal of Tlaib from her congressional committees after Tlaib reportedly attended a conference last week that was described as “anti-Israel.” The call also comes after Tlaib recently promoted a highly inflammatory tweet on her Twitter account that used a phrase that has long been associated with extremist calls to eliminate the state of Israel.
“This week, Democrat Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib participated in a forum led by one of the nation’s most anti-Israel advocacy groups that featured other participants with reported connections to Hamas, terrorism financiers, and the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement,” Reschenthaler said in a statement. “Rep. Tlaib’s participation in this conference, coupled with her recently deleted retweet of a slogan calling for the elimination of Israel, are just the latest examples of a deeply disturbing pattern of anti-Semitism that has been on display since she was elected. Yet Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats refuse to condemn her heinous behavior.”
“As a Member of Congress representing southwestern Pennsylvania, I have seen firsthand what happens when we stand by and allow anti-Semitism and intolerance to pervade our communities,” the statement continued. “In 2018, eleven Jewish worshippers were killed and six others were wounded at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. The day after this cowardly act of violence, I stood in solidarity with Americans of all religions, races, and ethnicities at a vigil honoring the victims of this heinous crime, and the first time I ever spoke on the House floor was to denounce hatred and bigotry in all forms.”
“House Republicans demonstrated we have zero tolerance for hateful speech in our ranks. When outgoing Republican Congressman Steve King made inexcusable racist remarks, not only did he receive widespread condemnation from both sides of the aisle, but Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy rightfully stripped him of his committee assignments,” the statement continued. “Speaker Pelosi, on the other hand, is deafeningly silent. By failing to act and hold Rep. Tlaib accountable, Pelosi is emboldening her and others to continue spreading and escalating this dangerous, hateful bigotry.”
The statement concluded by Reschenthaler calling on his “colleagues across the aisle” to join him in calling for Tlaib to “immediately lose her committee assignments.”
Dr. Mark Goldfeder, director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, called for the House to censure Tlaib last week in an op-ed at Fox News.
“In her latest expression of anti-Semitism, Tlaib retweeted a message Sunday that read: ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,'” Goldfeder wrote. “That phrase is a well-known Hamas jihadist call to annihilate the state of Israel and murder its Jewish inhabitants. It is an open request by Hamas and other terrorist groups for violence against innocent people and against one of America’s closest allies, Israel.”
“Tlaib’s toxic anti-Semitism is dangerous,” Goldfeder asserted. “According to the FBI, the majority of religiously motivated hate crimes in the United States are committed against Jews. That number is on the rise, despite the fact that Jews make up less than 2% of America’s population.”


bonginoreport--2020-12-06--Fight Breaks Out Between Antifa and Back the Blue Supporters in Washington (Antifa Loses)

Brutal brawl erupts between black bloc anarchists and 'Back the Blue ' supporters in Washington Violent clashes also happened in @ @ @

There were violent clashes in Washington's capital on Saturday during a "Back the Blue" rally when black bloc anarchists held their own counterprotest.
The Olympia Police Department released a notice: "Large group of opposing protesters started near the Capitol and are now moving through downtown Olympia. Near City Hall. The groups have dispersed into smaller groups and are moving throughout the area. Officers are monitoring to ensure things are peaceful from here forward."
The black bloc anarchists held their own event titled "Squash Fascists." The two groups baited each other throughout the day, as seen in footage from photojournalist Independent Media PDX. The black bloc members burned American flags and the "Back the Blue" supporters retaliated by burning a black umbrella, which many Antifa members carry to conceal their identities.
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At one point, a brutal brawl between the two groups erupted. Individuals dressed in all black are beaten with American and Trump flag poles.
The Olympia Police Department said the groups "have largely dispersed." The department said, "An arrest was made for two counts of felony assault. An additional charge may be referred for reckless endangerment as well."
"We did make an arrest for a subject that appeared to fire at least one round from a handgun into the opposing crowd," the police tweeted. "Any witnesses to that crime should contact @OlyPD through the 911 system."
Olympia wasn't the only place where groups clashed. In St Paul, Minneapolis, groups prepared for confrontation.
In California, Black bloc militants wielded shields and chanted, "No more Proud Boys in Sacramento!" There was a heavy police presence with officers wearing riot gear. Police officers fired non-lethal munitions at rowdy demonstrators dressed in all black.
At one point, alleged Proud Boys and black bloc members clashed. Black bloc members attacked Trump supporters and left them injured.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Kelly Loeffler Debates Challenger Raphael Warnock

Senator Kelly Loeffler took to the debate stage tonight against challenger Raphael Warnock to fight for one of Georgia 's two , coveted Senate seats , and for their party 's control of the US Senate .
Warnock avoided questions as to whether he would support Supreme Court expansion , twice , refusing to answer , instead going off on tangents about other issues .
Loeffler said that Warnock 's continued attacks on her for not providing coronavirus relief to Georgia , but Loeffler pointed out that she has supported relief packages , and that it was Speaker of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding up that relief , '' per Pelosi 's recent admission .
Warnock 's record on racial divisiveness was an issue for Loeffler , who said that Warnock has `` called on Americans to repent for their worship of whiteness , '' and `` called Israel an apartheid state . ''
Loeffler spoke to the concerns that Trump campaign has with regard to voting irregularities , and while she said that she supports Trump 's efforts to make sure the results of the election are accurate , she stopped short of saying that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She noted the 250 investigations open in Georgia .
She intoned Sen. Chuck Shumer 's statement that the fate of the nation rests in the Georgia senatorial election , and said that she wanted to make sure the country did n't `` go down the road of socialism . ''
When Loeffler asked Warnock to condemn socialism , he did not .
Warnock spoke against Loeffler 's wealth , saying that he 's fighting this race against the wealthiest member of the senate , saying that `` his opponent represents worst kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Warnock attacked Loeffler for attacking him , and noted his record with regard to advocacy for the Black Lives Matter movement in Georgia .
Loeffler painted her opponent as a `` radical leftist '' while Warnock attempted to say that Loeffler was out-of-touch and wealthy .
`` Radical liberal Raphael Warnock , '' Loeffler said has partnered with Stacey Abrams in these voter suppression conspiracies . ''
The debate took place the Atlanta Press Club .
Warnock is the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church , while Loeffler was appointed by Governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump has thrown his support behind Loeffler , and the state has been at the center of controversies regarding allegations of voter fraud , and repeated demands for recounts and audits of absentee ballots .
While the general election has been certified by Georgia 's Secretary of State Brad Raffesnperger , Republican activists have concerns that those issues they have alleged with regard to voting procedures in that state will continue votes are cast in this senate race .
The runoff election is set to be held on Jan. 5 , where Georgians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff , and in the race between Loeffler and Warnock .

Senator Kelly Loeffler took to the debate stage tonight against challenger Raphael Warnock to fight for one of Georgia's two, coveted Senate seats, and for their party's control of the US Senate.
Warnock avoided questions as to whether he would support Supreme Court expansion, twice, refusing to answer, instead going off on tangents about other issues.
WATCH: Raphael Warnock dodges question on Supreme Court packing twice. pic.twitter.com/yPV0jSjnWo — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 7, 2020
Loeffler said that Warnock's continued attacks on her for not providing coronavirus relief to Georgia, but Loeffler pointed out that she has supported relief packages, and that it was Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi who has been "holding up that relief," per Pelosi's recent admission.
WATCH: Senator Kelly Loeffler calls out Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for holding up coronavirus relief for both her state of Georgia and the nation. pic.twitter.com/YEhyuusGlU — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 7, 2020
Warnock's record on racial divisiveness was an issue for Loeffler, who said that Warnock has "called on Americans to repent for their worship of whiteness," and "called Israel an apartheid state."
WATCH: Loeffler: "Warnock has called on Americans to repent for whiteness." pic.twitter.com/0H3K8ADMGQ — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 7, 2020
Loeffler spoke to the concerns that Trump campaign has with regard to voting irregularities, and while she said that she supports Trump's efforts to make sure the results of the election are accurate, she stopped short of saying that she believed the election was rigged.
She noted the 250 investigations open in Georgia. She intoned Sen. Chuck Shumer's statement that the fate of the nation rests in the Georgia senatorial election, and said that she wanted to make sure the country didn't "go down the road of socialism." When Loeffler asked Warnock to condemn socialism, he did not.
Warnock spoke against Loeffler's wealth, saying that he's fighting this race against the wealthiest member of the senate, saying that "his opponent represents worst kind of this problem," referencing Washington cronyism. Warnock attacked Loeffler for attacking him, and noted his record with regard to advocacy for the Black Lives Matter movement in Georgia.
Loeffler painted her opponent as a "radical leftist" while Warnock attempted to say that Loeffler was out-of-touch and wealthy. "Radical liberal Raphael Warnock," Loeffler said has partnered with Stacey Abrams in these voter suppression conspiracies."
The debate took place the Atlanta Press Club. Warnock is the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, while Loeffler was appointed by Governor Kemp when her predecessor resigned.
President Trump has thrown his support behind Loeffler, and the state has been at the center of controversies regarding allegations of voter fraud, and repeated demands for recounts and audits of absentee ballots. While the general election has been certified by Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffesnperger, Republican activists have concerns that those issues they have alleged with regard to voting procedures in that state will continue votes are cast in this senate race.
The runoff election is set to be held on Jan. 5, where Georgians will decide between incumbent GOP Senator David Perdue and Democrat Jon Ossoff, and in the race between Loeffler and Warnock.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Goya CEO Names AOC Employee of the Month After Her Boycott Increases Their Sales

Goya Foods CEO Bob Unanue says sales spiked so dramatically after her calls for a boycott that he named Democratic New York Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as “ employee of the month.
” Unanue told Michael Berry that his sales spiked 1000 % after Ocasio-Cortez supported calls to boycott Goya Foods in mid-July .
( RELATED : ‘ Bullsh*t ’ : Chris Cuomo Loses It On Trump For ‘ Selling Beans ’ Amid Pandemic ) Unanue took criticism from a number of Democrats — including former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and Ocasio-Cortez — after saying that he believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a leader like President Donald Trump .
Unanue said that he believed Ocasio-Cortez was young and naïve , but that she might eventually come around .
“ We still have a chance with AOC , ” he said , adding , “ I love her , you know , I don ’ t like — she didn ’ t — she was actually our employee of the month , I don ’ t know if you know about this.
” Berry said that he wasn ’ t aware , and Unanue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually drawn more attention to the brand , creating a sharp spike in sales .
“ When she boycotted us , our sales actually increased 1000 % , so we gave her an honorary — we never were able to hand it to her — she got employee of the month for bringing attention to Goya and our adobo , ” he said .

Goya Foods CEO Bob Unanue says sales spiked so dramatically after her calls for a boycott that he named Democratic New York Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as “employee of the month.”
Unanue told Michael Berry that his sales spiked 1000% after Ocasio-Cortez supported calls to boycott Goya Foods in mid-July. (RELATED: ‘Bullsh*t’: Chris Cuomo Loses It On Trump For ‘Selling Beans’ Amid Pandemic)
How did @GoyaFoods CEO Bob Unanue (ooh-NON-new-a) respond to AOC’s threatened boycott of his delicious foods? Well, he named her “employee of the month” for helping increase sales. Interesting man, & unafraid to speak of faith, family & patriotism:https://t.co/s6wPC33qxV pic.twitter.com/pLLfbSJAeQ — Michael Berry (@MichaelBerrySho) December 7, 2020
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Unanue took criticism from a number of Democrats — including former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro and Ocasio-Cortez — after saying that he believed the United States was “blessed” to have a leader like President Donald Trump.
.@GoyaFoods has been a staple of so many Latino households for generations. Now their CEO, Bob Unanue, is praising a president who villainizes and maliciously attacks Latinos for political gain. Americans should think twice before buying their products. #Goyaway https://t.co/lZDQlK6TcU — Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) July 9, 2020
Oh look, it’s the sound of me Googling “how to make your own Adobo” https://t.co/YOScAcyAnC — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 10, 2020
Unanue said that he believed Ocasio-Cortez was young and naïve, but that she might eventually come around.
“We still have a chance with AOC,” he said, adding, “I love her, you know, I don’t like — she didn’t — she was actually our employee of the month, I don’t know if you know about this.”
Berry said that he wasn’t aware, and Unanue explained that her calls to boycott had actually drawn more attention to the brand, creating a sharp spike in sales.
“When she boycotted us, our sales actually increased 1000%, so we gave her an honorary — we never were able to hand it to her — she got employee of the month for bringing attention to Goya and our adobo,” he said.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Gov. Whitmer Extends Lockdown of Michigan Yet Again

Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer is following the lead of many blue state governors across the nation in announcing plans to extend the lockdown orders and restrictions in that state .
She said that the new extension would go on for 12 days .
`` We 've got to all do our part to protect one another until we eliminate COVID-19 once and for all .
It 's imperative that we protect one another by doing the things we know to do : wearing a mask , practice social distancing . ''
`` Our progress is fragile , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let up yet . ''
She blamed Thanksgiving , as well , saying that there would be a big increase beginning on Thursday , which was 14 days since the holiday .
She noted that hospitals were near 75 percent capacity .
She said to small business owners `` I appreciate you , '' but went on to say that there was `` more work to do . ''
These plans come after the Nov. 18 announcement of a `` three-week pause '' which closed indoor dining in restaurants , closed organized sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ college and high school students .
Employers were required to allow employees to work remotely where they are able , and gatherings have been restricted to no more than two households at a time , according to local news .
This announcement begins the short-term extension of order that were intended to be short term when enacted in the spring , that were meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 .
Whitmer spoke alongside the chief medical executive for the Department of Health and Human Services , Dr. Joneigh Khaldun , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan Health and Hospital Association has stated their support for the lockdown continuation plans , saying that : '' Michigan was on the path to record COVID-19 case rates , deaths and hospitalizations when this order was adopted in November .
Today , our hospitals continue to face critical healthcare worker staffing shortages and troubling bed capacity numbers .
`` Our teams on the front lines are exhausted as this second surge continues ; we never truly recovered from the first .
Now , data is indicating slight declines in COVID-19 emergency department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As physicians , we 're telling you : these measures are working . ''
The determinations as to when and for how long to shutter the economy is apparently being made on the number of positive coronavirus tests that have been done in the state .
However , while cases are up , hospitalizations for COVID are down .
As of Dec. 4 , there were 4,113 COVID patients who were receiving in-patient hospital care for the virus , which is a decrease from the 4,326 the state saw on Nov. 30 @

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is following the lead of many blue state governors across the nation in announcing plans to extend the lockdown orders and restrictions in that state. She said that the new extension would go on for 12 days.
"We've got to all do our part to protect one another until we eliminate COVID-19 once and for all. It's imperative that we protect one another by doing the things we know to do: wearing a mask, practice social distancing."
"Our progress is fragile," she said, "and we cannot let up yet." She blamed Thanksgiving, as well, saying that there would be a big increase beginning on Thursday, which was 14 days since the holiday. She noted that hospitals were near 75 percent capacity.
She said to small business owners "I appreciate you," but went on to say that there was "more work to do."
These plans come after the Nov. 18 announcement of a "three-week pause" which closed indoor dining in restaurants, closed organized sports, casinos, and classroom learning for college and high school students.
AP: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends ban on indoor dining for 12 days; no in-person classes at high schools, colleges — Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) December 7, 2020
Employers were required to allow employees to work remotely where they are able, and gatherings have been restricted to no more than two households at a time, according to local news.
Michigan businesses and families cannot withstand another shutdown, and I am calling on Governor Whitmer to reverse course and allow Michiganders the freedom to work, go to school, and be with their families during this holiday season. https://t.co/0v9Yx5sF5c — Laura Cox (@MIGOPChair) December 7, 2020
This announcement begins the short-term extension of order that were intended to be short term when enacted in the spring, that were meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Whitmer spoke alongside the chief medical executive for the Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, as well as MDHHS director Robert Gordon. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association has stated their support for the lockdown continuation plans, saying that:
"Michigan was on the path to record COVID-19 case rates, deaths and hospitalizations when this order was adopted in November. Today, our hospitals continue to face critical healthcare worker staffing shortages and troubling bed capacity numbers.
"Our teams on the front lines are exhausted as this second surge continues; we never truly recovered from the first. Now, data is indicating slight declines in COVID-19 emergency department visits, daily admissions and total hospitalizations. As physicians, we're telling you: these measures are working."
The determinations as to when and for how long to shutter the economy is apparently being made on the number of positive coronavirus tests that have been done in the state.
However, while cases are up, hospitalizations for COVID are down. As of Dec. 4, there were 4,113 COVID patients who were receiving in-patient hospital care for the virus, which is a decrease from the 4,326 the state saw on Nov. 30.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Ted Cruz Says He’ll Present Arguments Before SCOTUS If They Take Up Pennsylvania Case

Senator Ted Cruz , ( R-Tex . )
has announced if the Supreme Court decides to take up the Pennsylvania mail-in ballot case , he will make the oral arguments on behalf of petitioners Rep. Mike Kelly and Congressional candidate Sean Parnell .
Cruz told Fox News , `` Petitioner 's legal team has asked me whether I would be willing to argue the case before the Supreme Court , if the Court grants certiorari .
I have agreed and told them that , if the Court takes the appeal , I will stand ready to present the oral argument @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said last week , the bitter division and acrimony we see across the Nation needs resolution .
I believe the Supreme Court has a responsibility to the American people to ensure , within its powers , that we are following the law and the Constitution . ''
In their lawsuit , Kelly and Parnell argue `` no-excuse '' mail-in voting is unconstitutional .
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court already said Kelly and Parnell were too late , hence the appeal to the Supreme Court .
The US Supreme Court deadline for Pennsylvania to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 at 9 am .
Pennsylvania officials can respond to Kelly 's emergency appeal to Justice Samuel Alito , who is assigned the emergency request .
Alito may then bring the request to the rest of the Court for a decision .
Pennsylvania Gov .
Tom Wolf , a Democrat , already certified the election results in that state for Biden over 10 days ago .
If Cruz were to argue the case in front of the Supreme Court , this would be his tenth time .
He served as Solicitor General of @ @ @ @

Senator Ted Cruz, (R-Tex.) has announced if the Supreme Court decides to take up the Pennsylvania mail-in ballot case, he will make the oral arguments on behalf of petitioners Rep. Mike Kelly and Congressional candidate Sean Parnell.
Cruz told Fox News, "Petitioner's legal team has asked me whether I would be willing to argue the case before the Supreme Court, if the Court grants certiorari. I have agreed and told them that, if the Court takes the appeal, I will stand ready to present the oral argument."
Cruz continued, "As I said last week, the bitter division and acrimony we see across the Nation needs resolution. I believe the Supreme Court has a responsibility to the American people to ensure, within its powers, that we are following the law and the Constitution."
In their lawsuit, Kelly and Parnell argue "no-excuse" mail-in voting is unconstitutional. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court already said Kelly and Parnell were too late, hence the appeal to the Supreme Court.
The US Supreme Court deadline for Pennsylvania to respond moved from Dec. 9 to Dec. 8 at 9 am. Pennsylvania officials can respond to Kelly's emergency appeal to Justice Samuel Alito, who is assigned the emergency request. Alito may then bring the request to the rest of the Court for a decision.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, already certified the election results in that state for Biden over 10 days ago. If Cruz were to argue the case in front of the Supreme Court, this would be his tenth time. He served as Solicitor General of Texas from 2003-2008.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Arizona’s Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Challenging Mail-In Ballots

The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge to mail-in ballots in Maricopa County filed by the state 's Republican Party Chairwoman Kelli Ward .
Maricopa County is the largest county in Arizona , with a little over half the state 's population .
It is home to the state capital of Phoenix .
The county went Democratic in the 2020 Presidential election for the first time since Harry S. Truman carried Arizona in 1948 .
Winning Maricopa , Joe Biden was narrowly able to carry the state by less than 11,000 votes , or 0.3 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismissed Ward 's suit on Friday , but the state Supreme Court agreed to hear the case after Ward claimed that irregularities were found in a sample of ballots she was allowed to review , the Washington Times reports .
The justices on the Arizona Supreme Court are appointed by the governor from a list of approved candidates drawn up by a bipartisan commission .
All seven justices have been appointed by Republican governors , with the current governor , Doug Ducey , having appointed five of them .
Another lawsuit previously filed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November had been dropped after the campaign concluded that Biden 's lead was too large to overcome even with the lawsuit .

The Arizona Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge to mail-in ballots in Maricopa County filed by the state's Republican Party Chairwoman Kelli Ward.
Maricopa County is the largest county in Arizona, with a little over half the state's population. It is home to the state capital of Phoenix. The county went Democratic in the 2020 Presidential election for the first time since Harry S. Truman carried Arizona in 1948.
Winning Maricopa, Joe Biden was narrowly able to carry the state by less than 11,000 votes, or 0.3%.
An Arizona lower court had already dismissed Ward's suit on Friday, but the state Supreme Court agreed to hear the case after Ward claimed that irregularities were found in a sample of ballots she was allowed to review, the Washington Times reports.
The justices on the Arizona Supreme Court are appointed by the governor from a list of approved candidates drawn up by a bipartisan commission. All seven justices have been appointed by Republican governors, with the current governor, Doug Ducey, having appointed five of them.
Another lawsuit previously filed by the Trump campaign in the state in November had been dropped after the campaign concluded that Biden's lead was too large to overcome even with the lawsuit.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Why Did David Perdue Refuse to Debate Jon Ossoff?

Republican Sen. David Perdue will need every vote he can get if he ’ s to keep his Senate seat during one of Georgia ’ s critical runoff elections this January .
But when given the opportunity to appeal directly to his constituents and show them why his Democratic opponent , Jon Ossoff , is unfit for the job , Perdue did not even show up .
Perdue declined to debate Ossoff on Sunday evening , allowing Ossoff to participate in a one-sided televised event in which he repeated Democratic talking points that went unchallenged .
Ossoff was also able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coward '' who couldn ’ t even be bothered to debate important topics during one of the most consequential races of this year .
“ It shows an astonishing arrogance and sense of entitlement for Georgia ’ s senior U.S. senator to believe he shouldn ’ t have to debate at a moment like this in our history , ” Ossoff said while standing alone onstage .
During a different portion of the debate in which candidates typically pose questions to each other , Ossoff said it ’ s “ a strange situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sitting United States senator who is not here to debate as he asks for the votes of the people to be reelected.
” Perdue ’ s presence alone would have undercut this narrative .
His absence , however , only served to confirm it .
The Republican senator backed out of Sunday evening 's debate , as he did with another debate scheduled for before Election Day , after a fiery October debate during which Ossoff called Perdue a `` crook . ''
In a statement , Perdue 's office said he declined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he could join President Trump 's rally instead .
`` As lovely as another debate listening to Jon Ossoff lie to the people of Georgia sounds , Senator Perdue will not be participating in the WSB-TV debate but will instead join the 45th president , Donald J. Trump , for a huge Get-Out-The-Vote rally in Northwest Georgia , '' Perdue spokesman John Burke said in a statement .
Still , this was a mistake .
If Perdue had participated in the debate , he would have been able to sell himself and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and left-leaning agenda as reasons why Georgians should not trust or elect Ossoff .
True , Perdue has been doing this exact thing repeatedly through various campaign events and attack ads .
But a direct , face-to-face debate would have been an excellent chance for Perdue to hit those points home .
At this point , it is unlikely that either Georgia Senate debate will make that much of a difference .
Few , if any , voters in the state are still undecided .
But the importance of optics should not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as close and important as Perdue ’ s .
And , unfortunately , Perdue has not helped himself on this front .

Republican Sen. David Perdue will need every vote he can get if he’s to keep his Senate seat during one of Georgia’s critical runoff elections this January. But when given the opportunity to appeal directly to his constituents and show them why his Democratic opponent, Jon Ossoff, is unfit for the job, Perdue did not even show up.
Perdue declined to debate Ossoff on Sunday evening, allowing Ossoff to participate in a one-sided televised event in which he repeated Democratic talking points that went unchallenged. Ossoff was also able to slam Perdue as an uninterested "coward" who couldn’t even be bothered to debate important topics during one of the most consequential races of this year.
“It shows an astonishing arrogance and sense of entitlement for Georgia’s senior U.S. senator to believe he shouldn’t have to debate at a moment like this in our history,” Ossoff said while standing alone onstage.
During a different portion of the debate in which candidates typically pose questions to each other, Ossoff said it’s “a strange situation to be asking a question of a sitting United States senator who is not here to debate as he asks for the votes of the people to be reelected.”
Perdue’s presence alone would have undercut this narrative. His absence, however, only served to confirm it.
The Republican senator backed out of Sunday evening's debate, as he did with another debate scheduled for before Election Day, after a fiery October debate during which Ossoff called Perdue a "crook." In a statement, Perdue's office said he declined to attend this week's debate so that he could join President Trump's rally instead.
"As lovely as another debate listening to Jon Ossoff lie to the people of Georgia sounds, Senator Perdue will not be participating in the WSB-TV debate but will instead join the 45th president, Donald J. Trump, for a huge Get-Out-The-Vote rally in Northwest Georgia," Perdue spokesman John Burke said in a statement.
Perdue's office also argued Ossoff's lone performance was an "epic failure" and that it proved "just how unserious — and unprepared — he really is."
These are all points Perdue could have made directly had he debated Ossoff on stage. Perdue would have been able to sell himself and point to Ossoff’s political inexperience and left-leaning agenda as reasons why Georgians should not trust or elect Ossoff.
True, Perdue has been doing this exact thing repeatedly through various campaign events and attack ads. But a direct, face-to-face debate would have been an excellent chance for Perdue to hit those points home.
At this point, it is unlikely that either Georgia Senate debate will make that much of a difference. Few, if any, voters in the state are still undecided. But the importance of optics should not be discounted, especially when the race is as close and important as Perdue’s. And, unfortunately, Perdue has not helped himself on this front.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out! “Woke Santa” Tells Kid He Can’t Have a Nerf Gun

A viral video shows a `` Liberal Santa '' making a young boy cry , after flatly rejecting the child 's request for a Nerf gun for Christmas .
`` No guns , not even a Nerf gun , '' Santa can be heard saying .
`` Nope , if your dad wants to get it for you , that 's fine .
But I ca n't bring it to you . ''
`` Do n't cry ! ''
says Santa , after making the boy cry .
Luckily for the child , the mother can be heard saying `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when asked by the boy if he 'd get the toy gun .
Many online condemned the Santa .
`` I wish he would say that to one of my kids !
!
Please !
! ''
said one parent .
Music video director Robby Starbuck tweeted an update to the story , saying that he has made contact with the boy in the video 's mother , and will be sending a `` Nerf care package . ''
`` His mom Sabella says she 's so appreciative of the support they 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the love ! ''
said Starbuck .

A viral video shows a "Liberal Santa" making a young boy cry, after flatly rejecting the child's request for a Nerf gun for Christmas.
"No guns, not even a Nerf gun," Santa can be heard saying. "Nope, if your dad wants to get it for you, that's fine. But I can't bring it to you."
Liberal Santa sent a boy away in tears for...
*checks notes*
Saying no to Nerf guns. pic.twitter.com/ozMy34CTM1 — Students For Trump (@TrumpStudents) December 7, 2020
"Don't cry!" says Santa, after making the boy cry.
Luckily for the child, the mother can be heard saying "you'll still get it," when asked by the boy if he'd get the toy gun.
Many online condemned the Santa. "I wish he would say that to one of my kids!! Please!!" said one parent.
Music video director Robby Starbuck tweeted an update to the story, saying that he has made contact with the boy in the video's mother, and will be sending a "Nerf care package."
"His mom Sabella says she's so appreciative of the support they've received today and she thanks everyone for the love!" said Starbuck.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Former Israeli Space Head Says There Are Aliens – but They’re in Hiding

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7 , 1941 marked a crucial moment in American history .
The day is still remembered as one of the largest tragedies in the United States ' history .
Monday commemorates 79 years since the attack .
December 7 has served as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day every year since 1994 .
Events to commemorate those who were lost are held each year at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii .
On November 27th a warning was sent to Admiral Husband E. Kimmel that war may be on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 16 and November 24 .
Lieutenant General Walter C. Short gave orders to operate mobile radar , move fighter planes to Wheeler Field , and had an `` alert against sabotage , '' according to Britannica .
The first Japanese plane was first spotted just five minutes before 8 a.m .
Almost two hundred Japanese planes attacked the base within about 15 minutes .
Planes and ships were prime targets .
The USS West Virginia and USS Oklahoma were both capsized during the attack , with the Oklahoma flipping entirely .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ both sank , albeit California in shallower waters .
The USS Arizona was also destroyed with a large explosion .
In the second wave , which began at about 8:50 a.m. saw the USS Pennsylvania set on fire and the destroyer USS Shaw destroyed .
The USS Nevada was also attacked .
Confusion among the troops during the attack are shown in logs preserved by the National Archives .
The Japanese ended the attack after 9 a.m. Their losses were far less than the U.S. 's .
Less than 100 of their soldiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 60 Japanese planes and around five submarines were destroyed in the attack , according to Britannica .
A remembrance in the National Archives explained that the USS Conyngham and USS Maryland were crucial in recovery and rescue efforts , saving about 30 people from the water and 25 people from Oklahoma .
On December 8 , then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it a day `` which will live in infamy . ''
Congress declared war on Japan .
On December 11 , Japanese allies Germany and Italy also declared war on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Japan concluded four years later in August 1945 with the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki .
According to the National Park Service , 188 aircrafts were destroyed , along with the ships that sank .
Most importantly , National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors the 2,403 people who were killed in the attack as well as the 1,178 who were injured .
The theme of this year 's Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is `` Above and Beyond the Call '' and is set to focus on Battlefield O'ahu .
`` The experiences of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sailors defending O'ahu , as well as the civilians caught in the crossfire , would exemplify courage under fire and perseverance .
Their spirit at the beginning of the long crucible of war would frame the template for the securing of victory and peace , '' the National Park Service said on its website .

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941 marked a crucial moment in American history. The day is still remembered as one of the largest tragedies in the United States' history. Monday commemorates 79 years since the attack.
December 7 has served as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day every year since 1994. Events to commemorate those who were lost are held each year at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Hawaii.
On November 27th a warning was sent to Admiral Husband E. Kimmel that war may be on the horizon. He'd also received warnings on October 16 and November 24. Lieutenant General Walter C. Short gave orders to operate mobile radar, move fighter planes to Wheeler Field, and had an "alert against sabotage," according to Britannica.
Two Man Japanese Submarine used at Pearl Harbour. Hulton Archive/Getty
A Nakajima B5N2 torpedo plane takes off from the Japanese aircraft carrier Shokaku, during the Pearl Harbor attack, December 7, 1941. Silver print, 1941. VCG Wilson/Corbis/Getty
The USS Nevada burns following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese military. Corbis/Getty
The capsized the USS Oklahoma and the USS Maryland, were two of the ships destroyed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Corbis/Getty
The first Japanese plane was first spotted just five minutes before 8 a.m. Almost two hundred Japanese planes attacked the base within about 15 minutes. Planes and ships were prime targets. The USS West Virginia and USS Oklahoma were both capsized during the attack, with the Oklahoma flipping entirely. The USS California and USS Utah were both sank, albeit California in shallower waters. The USS Arizona was also destroyed with a large explosion. In the second wave, which began at about 8:50 a.m. saw the USS Pennsylvania set on fire and the destroyer USS Shaw destroyed. The USS Nevada was also attacked. Confusion among the troops during the attack are shown in logs preserved by the National Archives.
The Japanese ended the attack after 9 a.m. Their losses were far less than the U.S.'s. Less than 100 of their soldiers perished in the attack. Only up to 60 Japanese planes and around five submarines were destroyed in the attack, according to Britannica.
The capsized the USS Oklahoma and the USS Maryland, were two of the ships destroyed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Corbis
The ocean burns from oil near the Naval Air Station, shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941. Silver print, Navy photographer, 1941. VCG Wilson/Corbis/Getty
An explosion following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Hulton Archive/Getty
A remembrance in the National Archives explained that the USS Conyngham and USS Maryland were crucial in recovery and rescue efforts, saving about 30 people from the water and 25 people from Oklahoma.
On December 8, then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it a day "which will live in infamy." Congress declared war on Japan. On December 11, Japanese allies Germany and Italy also declared war on the U.S.
A crane lifts the mangled remains of a plane, a result of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Corbis/Getty
A heap of demolished planes and a wrecked hangar at Wheeler Airfield is the result of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. Corbis/Getty
President Roosevelt signs the declaration of war against Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bettmann/Getty
The U.S.'s war with Japan concluded four years later in August 1945 with the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
According to the National Park Service, 188 aircrafts were destroyed, along with the ships that sank. Most importantly, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors the 2,403 people who were killed in the attack as well as the 1,178 who were injured.
The theme of this year's Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is "Above and Beyond the Call" and is set to focus on Battlefield O'ahu. "The experiences of the soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and sailors defending O'ahu, as well as the civilians caught in the crossfire, would exemplify courage under fire and perseverance. Their spirit at the beginning of the long crucible of war would frame the template for the securing of victory and peace," the National Park Service said on its website.


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Remembering Pearl Harbor: 79 Years After the Attack


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--Condo at Manhattan’s “Billionaire’s Row” Loses $12 Million in Value

One57 building in the skyline of New York City as seen from the Rockefeller Center Observation Deck .
The seller of a luxury condo apartment on Manhattan 's Billionaires ' Row took a loss of at least $ 12 million to offload the property , according to public filings .
The 4,500-square-foot condo at 157 W. 57th St. , or One57 , went into contract last week after being listed for $ 22.5 million , according the Olshan Luxury Market Report , which tracks Manhattan sales contracts .
The purchase price is unknown , and brokers declined to comment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or sellers .
The apartment was purchased by the seller in 2014 , at the peak of the Manhattan real estate craze , for $ 34 million .
Assuming that it sold for below the listing price — which is likely in the current market — the seller took a loss of about $ 12 million or more .
`` This is the best buyer 's market I 've seen , '' said broker Ryan Serhant , who advised the buyers and recently launched brokerage and advisory firm Serhant .
`` The smart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multimillion-dollar loss highlights the dramatic declines in value and the wealth destruction experienced by buyers who paid top dollar for the glamorous super-towers built in midtown Manhattan .
One57 was the king of condos in 2014 — it was the tallest residential building in the city at the time , soaring more than 1,000 feet , with a screening room , art atelier , private fitness center and a Park Hyatt on the lower 18 floors .
The penthouse of One57 was sold in 2014 for $ 100.5 million to tech billionaire Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One57 's fortunes were turning .
An even taller condo tower was rising next door and there was a glut of new condo apartments in midtown .
State and local tax changes in 2017 made things even worse .
Resale prices at One57 began to slide .
Then came the coronavirus pandemic , and New York City residents moved to the suburbs .
Apartment sales in Manhattan fell 46 % in the third quarter , with average prices dropping anywhere between 5 % and 10 % .
An apartment on the 88th floor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which was $ 19 million less than the seller paid in 2014 .
The unit that went into contract last week , 58A , on the 58th floor , has three bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms , with a sweeping living and dining room overlooking Central Park .
It 's been on the market for more than six months with the listing price dropping from $ 24.8 million to $ 22.5 million .
Serhant said the buyers are New Yorkers .
`` They 're local , '' he said .
`` They 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trophy home at a discount . ''

One57 building in the skyline of New York City as seen from the Rockefeller Center Observation Deck.
The seller of a luxury condo apartment on Manhattan's Billionaires' Row took a loss of at least $12 million to offload the property, according to public filings.
The 4,500-square-foot condo at 157 W. 57th St., or One57, went into contract last week after being listed for $22.5 million, according the Olshan Luxury Market Report, which tracks Manhattan sales contracts. The purchase price is unknown, and brokers declined to comment on price or the identity of the buyers or sellers.
The apartment was purchased by the seller in 2014, at the peak of the Manhattan real estate craze, for $34 million. Assuming that it sold for below the listing price — which is likely in the current market — the seller took a loss of about $12 million or more.
"This is the best buyer's market I've seen," said broker Ryan Serhant, who advised the buyers and recently launched brokerage and advisory firm Serhant. "The smart purchasers are taking advantage."
The multimillion-dollar loss highlights the dramatic declines in value and the wealth destruction experienced by buyers who paid top dollar for the glamorous super-towers built in midtown Manhattan. One57 was the king of condos in 2014 — it was the tallest residential building in the city at the time, soaring more than 1,000 feet, with a screening room, art atelier, private fitness center and a Park Hyatt on the lower 18 floors. The penthouse of One57 was sold in 2014 for $100.5 million to tech billionaire Michael Dell.
Even before the pandemic, One57's fortunes were turning. An even taller condo tower was rising next door and there was a glut of new condo apartments in midtown. State and local tax changes in 2017 made things even worse. Resale prices at One57 began to slide. Then came the coronavirus pandemic, and New York City residents moved to the suburbs. Apartment sales in Manhattan fell 46% in the third quarter, with average prices dropping anywhere between 5% and 10%.
An apartment on the 88th floor sold in May for $28 million, which was $19 million less than the seller paid in 2014.
The unit that went into contract last week, 58A, on the 58th floor, has three bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms, with a sweeping living and dining room overlooking Central Park. It's been on the market for more than six months with the listing price dropping from $24.8 million to $22.5 million.
Serhant said the buyers are New Yorkers.
"They're local," he said. "They're excited about the prospect of buying a trophy home at a discount."


bonginoreport--2020-12-07--The Grinch Weighs in on Christmas Gatherings

Monday , National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci voiced his concern about the upcoming Christmas holiday as the United States continues to battle the coronavirus .
Fauci told CNN “ New Day ” host John Berman that his concerns are similar to the ones he had heading into Thanksgiving .
He noted that Christmas lasts longer than Thanksgiving , which he said makes the upcoming holiday “ more compounded ” and “ more of a challenge.
” “ My concerns , John , are the same thing of the concerns that I had about Thanksgiving , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a longer holiday , ” Fauci stated .
“ With Thanksgiving , you know , it was the end of the week and you go back to work the next week .
With Christmas , it starts several days before .
It goes through Christmas , the week after Christmas into New Year ’ s and the New Year ’ s holiday .
I think it could be even more of a challenge than what we saw with Thanksgiving .
So , I hope that people realize that and understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nobody wants to modify if not essentially shut down their holiday season .
But we are in a very critical time in this country right now.
” “ We ’ ve got to not walk away from the facts and the data .
This is tough going for all of us , ” he concluded .

Monday, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci voiced his concern about the upcoming Christmas holiday as the United States continues to battle the coronavirus.
Fauci told CNN “New Day” host John Berman that his concerns are similar to the ones he had heading into Thanksgiving. He noted that Christmas lasts longer than Thanksgiving, which he said makes the upcoming holiday “more compounded” and “more of a challenge.”
“My concerns, John, are the same thing of the concerns that I had about Thanksgiving, only this may be more compounded because it’s a longer holiday,” Fauci stated. “With Thanksgiving, you know, it was the end of the week and you go back to work the next week. With Christmas, it starts several days before. It goes through Christmas, the week after Christmas into New Year’s and the New Year’s holiday. I think it could be even more of a challenge than what we saw with Thanksgiving. So, I hope that people realize that and understand that as difficult as this is, nobody wants to modify if not essentially shut down their holiday season. But we are in a very critical time in this country right now.”
“We’ve got to not walk away from the facts and the data. This is tough going for all of us,” he concluded.
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bonginoreport--2020-12-08--Pelosi Honors First Black Congressman Without Mentioning He Was a Republican

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Whip James Clyburn omitted that the first African American to serve in the House of Representatives was a Republican when the Democratic leaders announced the opening of a new exhibit displayed in his honor .
The exhibition in the United States Capitol named , `` Joseph Rainey : 150 Years , '' celebrates the 150th anniversary of the swearing-in of former Rep. Joseph Rainey of South Carolina , who was the first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives .
During his political career , Rainey was also on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party and served as a delegate to the state constitutional convention in 1868 .
“ It is a great honor to join Whip Clyburn — a proud son of South Carolina — to announce the opening of this exhibition , celebrating the historic service and enduring impact of Congressman Joseph Rainey , ” Pelosi said , according to a press release sent out on Friday announcing the exhibit .
“ As Speaker , it has long been my priority to ensure that the halls of the United States Capitol reflect the full , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and this special exhibition will help finally share the story of Congressman Rainey , which has for too long and for too many gone untold .
As it communicates an important part of our nation ’ s history , this exhibition will also help inform and inspire the future – engaging the next generation of voting rights and civil rights champions , '' Pelosi added .
The first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate was also a member of the Republican Party .
Hiram Rhodes Revels , a Republican from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to serve in the Senate when he was seated in 1870 during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era , which was the same year that Rainey began his tenure in the House .
Blanche Bruce , also a Mississippi Republican , was the second African-American to serve in the Senate , starting in 1875 .
“ I want to thank Speaker Pelosi and the Clerk of the House , Cheryl Johnson , for having the vision to mark this 150th anniversary of Joseph Rainey ’ s swearing in as the first African American House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clyburn said when announcing the exhibit in Rainey 's honor .
“ History can only inform us , if we know that history .
This exhibit reminds us to celebrate those whose shoulders we stand upon and to learn the lessons from the long arc of the Black experience in this august body.
” The Clerk of the House , Cheryl Johnson , sent out a `` Dear Colleague '' letter to members of Congress about the Rainey exhibit , which also did n't mention that he was a Republican .
A congressional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Just the News that the information displayed about Rainey in the exhibit also does n't include his party affiliation .
However , Rainey 's biographical page on the House of Representative 's history website does note that he was a Republican .

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Whip James Clyburn omitted that the first African American to serve in the House of Representatives was a Republican when the Democratic leaders announced the opening of a new exhibit displayed in his honor.
The exhibition in the United States Capitol named, "Joseph Rainey: 150 Years," celebrates the 150th anniversary of the swearing-in of former Rep. Joseph Rainey of South Carolina, who was the first African American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. During his political career, Rainey "helped found the state Republican Party and represented Georgetown on the party’s central committee." He also served as a delegate to the state constitutional convention in 1868.
“It is a great honor to join Whip Clyburn — a proud son of South Carolina — to announce the opening of this exhibition, celebrating the historic service and enduring impact of Congressman Joseph Rainey,” Pelosi said, according to a press release sent out on Friday announcing the exhibit.
“As Speaker, it has long been my priority to ensure that the halls of the United States Capitol reflect the full, vibrant and diverse portrait of American history, and this special exhibition will help finally share the story of Congressman Rainey, which has for too long and for too many gone untold. As it communicates an important part of our nation’s history, this exhibition will also help inform and inspire the future – engaging the next generation of voting rights and civil rights champions," Pelosi added.
The first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate was also a member of the Republican Party. Hiram Rhodes Revels, a Republican from Mississippi, became the first African American to serve in the Senate when he was seated in 1870 during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era, which was the same year that Rainey began his tenure in the House. Blanche Bruce, also a Mississippi Republican, was the second African-American to serve in the Senate, starting in 1875.
“I want to thank Speaker Pelosi and the Clerk of the House, Cheryl Johnson, for having the vision to mark this 150th anniversary of Joseph Rainey’s swearing in as the first African American House member in this important way,” Clyburn said when announcing the exhibit in Rainey's honor. “History can only inform us, if we know that history. This exhibit reminds us to celebrate those whose shoulders we stand upon and to learn the lessons from the long arc of the Black experience in this august body.”
The Clerk of the House, Cheryl Johnson, sent out a "Dear Colleague" letter to members of Congress about the Rainey exhibit, which also didn't mention that he was a Republican.
A congressional source who asked not to be identified told Just the News that the information displayed about Rainey in the exhibit also doesn't include his party affiliation.
However, Rainey's biographical page on the House of Representative's history website does note that he was a Republican.


bonginoreport--2020-12-08--President Trump to Appoint Kellyanne Conway to Air Force Academy Board

On Tuesday , President Donald Trump named 26 people he intends to appoint to the boards of various U.S. government-run institutions .
Among those Trump said he intends to appoint was former White House advisor and counselor Kellyanne Conway , to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy ’ s Board of Visitors .
According to the Air Force Academy , the Board of Visitors is established under Title 10 U.S. Code , § 9355 and “ inquires into the morale , discipline , curriculum , instruction , physical equipment , fiscal affairs , academic methods and other matters relating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to consider.
” Conway previously served as Trump ’ s 2016 campaign manager and throughout various roles in the Trump White House .
In August , Conway announced her decision to step down from the Trump White House , though she has continued to support Trump in the lead up to the 2020 election , including giving a speech at the Republican National Convention .
Trump also announced his intent to appoint retired U.S. Army Col. Douglas Macgregor to the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy .
Conway and Macgregor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump said he intends to appoint to various “ key positions in his Administration ” Elaine L. Chao , of Kentucky , to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .
Lynn Friess , of Wyoming , to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .
Douglas Manchester , of California , to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .
Catherine B. Reynolds , of Virginia , to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts .
Andrew George Biggs , of Oregon , to be a Member of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico .
Dr. Betty A. Rosa , Ph.D. , of New York , to be a Member of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Utah , to be a Member of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico .
Rep. Mike Sanders , of Oklahoma , to be a Member of the Community Development Advisory Board .
Christopher C. Papagianis , of New York , to be a Member of the Community Development Advisory Board .
J. Steven Grist , of Virginia , to be a Member of the Community Development Advisory Board .
James H. Herbert II , of Wyoming , to be a Member of the Community Development Advisory Board .
Kellyanne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Columbia , to be a Member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force Academy .
Douglas Macgregor , of Pennsylvania , to be a Member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy .
Chang Oh Turkmani , of Florida , to be a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board .
Elizabeth M. Fago , of Florida , to be a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board .
Dr. Jack T. Evjy , M.D.
, of New Hampshire , to be a Member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cutone , of California , to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences .
Marina A. DeWit , of Arizona , to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences .
Larry Schweikart , of Arizona , to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences .
Matthew A. Schlapp , of Virginia , to be a Member of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board .
Andrew Kloster , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States .
Jared Smith , of Florida , to be a Member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council .
William Ruger , of Virginia , to be a Member of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board .
Dr. Jonathan Bronitsky , Ph.D. , of Michigan , to be a Member of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission .
David Kennedy , of Virginia , to be a Member of the Arctic Research Commission .

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump named 26 people he intends to appoint to the boards of various U.S. government-run institutions. Among those Trump said he intends to appoint was former White House advisor and counselor Kellyanne Conway, to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors.
According to the Air Force Academy, the Board of Visitors is established under Title 10 U.S. Code, § 9355 and “inquires into the morale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods and other matters relating to the Academy which the Board decides to consider.”
Conway previously served as Trump’s 2016 campaign manager and throughout various roles in the Trump White House. In August, Conway announced her decision to step down from the Trump White House, though she has continued to support Trump in the lead up to the 2020 election, including giving a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Trump also announced his intent to appoint retired U.S. Army Col. Douglas Macgregor to the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy.
Conway and Macgregor are among a list of 26 people Trump said he intends to appoint to various “key positions in his Administration”
Trump’s full list includes: