truepundit--2020-02-24--Sanders is an important step to full-blown socialism and ‘huge leftward shift,’ say leading leftists

If there was ever any doubt as to the true intentions of democratic socialists , then look no further than a sobering article in Slate written by two of the movement ’ s most prominent leaders .
In their piece , which is an adaptation of a forthcoming book , writers Micah Uetricht and Meagan Day of Jacobin , a socialist publication , argue that Sen. Bernie Sanders is merely the first step in a broader strategy to push the United States to the far left .
Uetricht and Day posit that the Vermont democratic socialist ’ s presidential campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they describe as “ a new socialist movement.
” The two make a case for manipulating “ democratic structures and processes ” to march the country toward full-scale socialism .
A new socialist movement is cohering in the US , thanks in large part to the popular class politics of Bernie Sanders .
But as that movement grows and progresses , it is bound to run into dangerous obstacles and thorny contradictions .
The new US socialist movement is without a single “ line ” or monolithic political position .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since none of us has all the answers .
Still , many people in the movement , ourselves included , feel strongly about certain approaches to strategy .
One approach we feel strongly about is what we call “ the democratic road to socialism , ” or the idea that we need to make good use of the democratic structures and processes available to us ( and to improve and expand them ) in order to advance our cause .
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If there was ever any doubt as to the true intentions of democratic socialists, then look no further than a sobering article in Slate written by two of the movement’s most prominent leaders.
In their piece, which is an adaptation of a forthcoming book, writers Micah Uetricht and Meagan Day of Jacobin, a socialist publication, argue that Sen. Bernie Sanders is merely the first step in a broader strategy to push the United States to the far left.
Uetricht and Day posit that the Vermont democratic socialist’s presidential campaign is the tip of the spear of what they describe as “a new socialist movement.” The two make a case for manipulating “democratic structures and processes” to march the country toward full-scale socialism.
A new socialist movement is cohering in the US, thanks in large part to the popular class politics of Bernie Sanders. But as that movement grows and progresses, it is bound to run into dangerous obstacles and thorny contradictions. The new US socialist movement is without a single “line” or monolithic political position. That’s a strength of the movement, since none of us has all the answers. Still, many people in the movement, ourselves included, feel strongly about certain approaches to strategy. One approach we feel strongly about is what we call “the democratic road to socialism,” or the idea that we need to make good use of the democratic structures and processes available to us (and to improve and expand them) in order to advance our cause. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Bernie Sanders defends Fidel Castro’s socialist Cuba: ‘Unfair to simply say everything is bad’ (VIDE

Bernie Sanders defends Fidel Castro’s socialist Cuba: ‘Unfair to simply say everything is bad’ (VIDEO)

Sen. Bernie Sanders , the frontrunner for the Democrats ’ presidential nomination , doubled down on his support for some of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro ’ s policies , saying in an interview that aired Sunday , “ it ’ s unfair to simply say everything is bad.
” Speaking to CBS News ’ “ 60 Minutes , ” Sanders , a self-proclaimed democratic socialist , pointed to social welfare programs introduced under Castro ’ s regime that he described as redeeming , despite the communist dictator ’ s often repressive human-rights violations against Cubans .
“ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cuba but you know , it ’ s unfair to simply say everything is bad .
You know ?
When Fidel Castro came into office , you know what he did ?
He had a massive literacy program .
Is that a bad thing ?
Even though Fidel Castro did it ?
” Sanders told Anderson Cooper .
Fidel Castro relinquished power to his brother , Raúl , in 2011 after nearly half a century in charge of the island nation ; Fidel died in 2016 .
Some Republicans jumped on Sanders ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference when those you murder at the firing squad can read & write , ” Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas , tweeted .
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, the frontrunner for the Democrats’ presidential nomination, doubled down on his support for some of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro’s policies, saying in an interview that aired Sunday, “it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad.”
Speaking to CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” Sanders, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, pointed to social welfare programs introduced under Castro’s regime that he described as redeeming, despite the communist dictator’s often repressive human-rights violations against Cubans.
Bernie Sanders defends his 1980s comments about Fidel Castro in an interview on 60 Minutes. https://t.co/ySqvQKoiBU pic.twitter.com/lTwuXWp9sA — 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) February 24, 2020
“We’re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba but you know, it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad. You know? When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did? He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing? Even though Fidel Castro did it?” Sanders told Anderson Cooper.
Fidel Castro relinquished power to his brother, Raúl, in 2011 after nearly half a century in charge of the island nation; Fidel died in 2016.
Some Republicans jumped on Sanders’ comments. “It really makes a difference when those you murder at the firing squad can read & write,” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, tweeted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--MSNBC: Dems ‘going to kill’ Sanders but they’re not going to stop him (VIDEO)

MSNBC anchor used some eyebrow-raising language to describe what the Democrats may try to do to stop Bernie Sanders .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to kill him but they may not stop him , ” Williams @ @ @ @ @ to be mutual .
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MSNBC anchor used some eyebrow-raising language to describe what the Democrats may try to do to stop Bernie Sanders.
Very disturbing watching @MSNBC’s Brian Williams talking about the Democratic establishment “killing” @BernieSanders. This network is worse than Fox News now. #NotMeUs pic.twitter.com/fcmLNrpWk2 — 🌹 Clark Feels The Bern (@Clarknt67) February 22, 2020
“Come Monday, they’re going to kill him but they may not stop him,” Williams said.
The feeling seems to be mutual.
On Friday, Sanders essentially declared war on the Democrat establishment. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Biden Says He’s Still Confident He Can Win South Carolina: ‘I Feel Good About Where We Are’ (VIDEO)

Former Vice President Joe Biden ( D ) said he is still confident that he can pull off a win @ @ @ @ @ recent polls that found his support among minority voters has taken a hit .
In @ @ @ @ @ ’ “ Face The Nation , ” Biden said he is feeling good about his @ @ @ @ @ “ I feel good about where we are .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) said he is still confident that he can pull off a win in South Carolina — despite recent polls that found his support among minority voters has taken a hit.
WATCH: “I feel good about where we are. I feel good about going into South Carolina,” @JoeBiden tells @margbrennan about his chances at winning the South Carolina primary. Tune in Sunday for more of Biden’s interview only on @facethenation https://t.co/0vv55uyMzq pic.twitter.com/uHQktz4t1v — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) February 23, 2020
In an interview on CBS News’ “Face The Nation,” Biden said he is feeling good about his chances in South Carolina.
“I feel good about where we are. I feel good about going into South Carolina. And I feel good about the kind of support I’ve had with African Americans around the country.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--WATCH: Cooper Grills Sanders For Not Knowing Cost Of His Plans. Sanders Responds With Nonsense.

Socialist Bernie Sanders , the current front runner in the race for the Democratic nomination for president , was grilled @ @ @ @ @ for not knowing the cost of his multi-trillion dollar big government programs .
Anderson Cooper @ @ @ @ @ CNN , hosted CBS News ’ “ 60 Minutes ” on Sunday , where he @ @ @ @ @ of his programs and over how he intends to pay for them .
Cooper noted @ @ @ @ @ government programs for which Sanders is advocating , including everything from government-run health care to @ @ @ @ @ Deal , ” will cost well into the tens of trillions of dollars , with @ @ @ @ @ nearly $ 100 trillion price tag to his proposals .
“ How much will that @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Obviously , those are expensive propositions , but we have done our best @ @ @ @ @ in paying for them , ” Sanders responded .
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Socialist Bernie Sanders, the current front runner in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, was grilled on Sunday during an interview for not knowing the cost of his multi-trillion dollar big government programs.
Anderson Cooper, normally a host on CNN, hosted CBS News’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday, where he pressed Sanders over the cost of his programs and over how he intends to pay for them.
Anderson Cooper grills Bernie Sanders for not knowing how much his multi-trillion-dollar socialist programs are going to cost and over Sanders’ absurd claim that he knows how he is going to pay for them, despite not knowing how much they’ll cost.pic.twitter.com/6WCxVD8zp1 — Nathan Brand (@NathanBrandWA) February 24, 2020
Cooper noted that the number of big government programs for which Sanders is advocating, including everything from government-run health care to the far-left “Green New Deal,” will cost well into the tens of trillions of dollars, with some top experts attaching a nearly $100 trillion price tag to his proposals.
“How much will that cost?” Cooper asked.
“Obviously, those are expensive propositions, but we have done our best on issue after issue – in paying for them,” Sanders responded. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Lithuanian Immigrant to Bernie Supporters: ‘They Should Go to a Socialist Country and Live There a W

Lithuanian Immigrant to Bernie Supporters: ‘They Should Go to a Socialist Country and Live There a While’

A Lithuanian immigrant who attended President Donald Trump ’ s rally in Las Vegas , Nevada , on Friday spoke to Breitbart News and warned of the dangers of communism , saying Bernie Sanders ’ ( I-VT ) supporters “ should go to a socialist country ” to understand what it is like .
“ I thought America is free , ” said Daiva Gaulyte , an immigrant from Lithuania who has lived under communism .
“ I ’ ve been in a communist country .
I don ’ t want to have it here.
” “ The communist took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transported them to Siberia , and then when they got all this land , they didn ’ t know what to do with them because they ’ re lazy , ” Gaulyte continued .
“ Communists are lazy.
” “ We were not allowed to watch American movies , ” she said .
“ We had to hide if someone gets American movie , we close the curtains and watch it so nobody knows.
” “ I feel sorry that they do not understand what they are doing , ” she concluded .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience socialism , they should go to the socialist country and live there for a while so they know what it is.
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A Lithuanian immigrant who attended President Donald Trump’s rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday spoke to Breitbart News and warned of the dangers of communism, saying Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) supporters “should go to a socialist country” to understand what it is like.
“I thought America is free,” said Daiva Gaulyte, an immigrant from Lithuania who has lived under communism. “I’ve been in a communist country. I don’t want to have it here.”
“The communist took away my grandparents’ land, they transported them to Siberia, and then when they got all this land, they didn’t know what to do with them because they’re lazy,” Gaulyte continued. “Communists are lazy.”
(…)
“We were not allowed to watch American movies,” she said. “We had to hide if someone gets American movie, we close the curtains and watch it so nobody knows.”
“I feel sorry that they do not understand what they are doing,” she concluded. “Maybe if they really want to experience socialism, they should go to the socialist country and live there for a while so they know what it is.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Warren mocks Bloomberg height: ‘A big threat, not a tall one’ (VIDEO)

After failing to win the Nevada caucuses on Saturday , Elizabeth Warren made Mike Bloomberg ’ s lack of physical @ @ @ @ @ supporters in Seattle , Warren warned Bloomberg is a threat .
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Elizabeth Warren mocks Michael Bloomberg’s height during Nevada Caucus speech. He’s “a big threat…not a tall one, but a big one.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/HentjN1Bbz — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) February 23, 2020
After failing to win the Nevada caucuses on Saturday, Elizabeth Warren made Mike Bloomberg’s lack of physical stature a punchline.
Addressing supporters in Seattle, Warren warned Bloomberg is a threat. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Supreme Court Lifts Last Bar To Trump Immigration Rule, Over Furious Sotomayor Dissent

Justice Sonia Sotomayor handed down a ferocious dissent Friday after the Supreme Court lifted the final barrier to a Trump administration rule that withholds green cards from immigrants dependent on government services .
At issue in Friday ’ s case was the so-called public charge rule .
Federal immigration law provides that immigrants should not receive permanent legal status if they are likely to become “ a public charge.
” The government has traditionally defined a public charge as a person dependent on a cash assistance program .
The Trump administration ’ s rule expands that definition to include other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The vote was five to four and tracked familiar ideological lines .
The Court did not give an explanation for its decision , as is typical of such orders .
In dissent , Sotomayor said the Trump administration has been bringing cases to the Supreme Court prematurely by exploiting procedural rules .
“ Claiming one emergency after another , the government has recently sought stays in an unprecedented number of cases , demanding immediate attention and consuming limited Court resources in each , ” Sotomayor wrote .
“ And with each successive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of urgency ring increasingly hollow.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor handed down a ferocious dissent Friday after the Supreme Court lifted the final barrier to a Trump administration rule that withholds green cards from immigrants dependent on government services.
At issue in Friday’s case was the so-called public charge rule. Federal immigration law provides that immigrants should not receive permanent legal status if they are likely to become “a public charge.” The government has traditionally defined a public charge as a person dependent on a cash assistance program. The Trump administration’s rule expands that definition to include other forms of non-cash assistance like food stamps.
The vote was five to four and tracked familiar ideological lines. The Court did not give an explanation for its decision, as is typical of such orders. In dissent, Sotomayor said the Trump administration has been bringing cases to the Supreme Court prematurely by exploiting procedural rules.
“Claiming one emergency after another, the government has recently sought stays in an unprecedented number of cases, demanding immediate attention and consuming limited Court resources in each,” Sotomayor wrote. “And with each successive application, of course, its cries of urgency ring increasingly hollow.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Bernie On His Government Health Program: Not ‘Run By The Government,’ Just Gets Rid Of Free Market (

Bernie On His Government Health Program: Not ‘Run By The Government,’ Just Gets Rid Of Free Market (VIDEO)

Socialist Bernie Sanders , the current front runner in the Democratic nomination race , told CBS News on Sunday night that his government-run health care system would not be “ run by the government , ” and that it just gets “ rid of the private insurance companies.
” Sanders , whose proposal would force all Americans off of their private insurance plans and onto a government-run system , made the contradictory remarks during an interview with Anderson Cooper on “ 60 Minutes.
” “ Isn ’ t that a dangerous message for Democrats to say , ‘ You know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take away your private insurance .
We ’ re gon na give you something better run by the government , ’ ” Cooper said .
“ A lot of people don ’ t trust that.
” “ It ’ s not run by the government , ” Sanders falsely claimed .
“ Medicare allows you to go to any doctor you want for better or worse , this is not socialized medicine .
This is keeping the same system intact , but getting rid of the private insurance companies , giving people another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

Socialist Bernie Sanders, the current front runner in the Democratic nomination race, told CBS News on Sunday night that his government-run health care system would not be “run by the government,” and that it just gets “rid of the private insurance companies.”
Sanders, whose proposal would force all Americans off of their private insurance plans and onto a government-run system, made the contradictory remarks during an interview with Anderson Cooper on “60 Minutes.”
Bernie on his government-run health care system: “It’s not run by the government. Medicare allows you to go to any doctor you want for better or worse, this is not socialized medicine. This is keeping the same system intact, but getting rid of the private insurance companies…” pic.twitter.com/bTkISJTASp — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) February 24, 2020
“Isn’t that a dangerous message for Democrats to say, ‘You know what? We’re gonna take away your private insurance. We’re gonna give you something better run by the government,’” Cooper said. “A lot of people don’t trust that.”
“It’s not run by the government,” Sanders falsely claimed. “Medicare allows you to go to any doctor you want for better or worse, this is not socialized medicine. This is keeping the same system intact, but getting rid of the private insurance companies, giving people another card, which allows them complete freedom.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Venezuelan entrepreneur has a warning for Americans: Socialism literally kills people

Venezuelan small business owner Jose Monagas has seen his country go from being one of the richest in Latin America to the poorest and he has a clear message for Americans : Socialism literally kills people .
As Vermont democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a socialist overhaul of America ’ s health care system through his Medicare For All scheme , Monagas warns how socialized medicine has brought nothing but misery and despair to the once-prosperous nation .
“ For example , if you get into an accident and the ambulance takes you to the hospital , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Monagas told Fox News .
“ People die going from one hospital to another to see which one can take you.
” He added , “ They are sick and they are dying .
They are waiting outside of the hospital for their medicine and their treatment and that happens every day.
” Mongas noted that the crisis in Venezuela extends beyond the health care system and has now affected every aspect of life , including even depriving citizens of basic necessities .
“ Right now , so many people in Venezuela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shower .
So many people don ’ t have water to drink .
They have been robbed and they don ’ t know what to say .
They don ’ t have anyone to go to , ” he said .
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Venezuelan small business owner Jose Monagas has seen his country go from being one of the richest in Latin America to the poorest and he has a clear message for Americans: Socialism literally kills people.
As Vermont democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a socialist overhaul of America’s health care system through his Medicare For All scheme, Monagas warns how socialized medicine has brought nothing but misery and despair to the once-prosperous nation.
“For example, if you get into an accident and the ambulance takes you to the hospital, you will just die outside the hospital,” Monagas told Fox News. “People die going from one hospital to another to see which one can take you.”
He added, “They are sick and they are dying. They are waiting outside of the hospital for their medicine and their treatment and that happens every day.”
Mongas noted that the crisis in Venezuela extends beyond the health care system and has now affected every aspect of life, including even depriving citizens of basic necessities.
“Right now, so many people in Venezuela are going to work without taking a shower. So many people don’t have water to drink. They have been robbed and they don’t know what to say. They don’t have anyone to go to,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Pompeo Reveals Trump Admin’s Wide-Ranging Plan to Combat Iran, Deal Death Blow to Nuclear Deal

RIYADH , Saudi Arabia—The Trump administration is waging a multi-pronged effort to thwart Iran ’ s expansion across the Middle East , including efforts at the United Nations to ensure global sanctions come back into effect in what would mark a final death blow for the landmark nuclear deal , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the Washington Free Beacon in an exclusive and wide-ranging interview .
In a one-on-one talk with the Free Beacon on Friday following high-level meetings with the Saudi royal family in Riyadh , Pompeo pulled the curtain back on the Trump administration ’ s years-long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While that effort has faced many challenges , the administration remains steadfast in its pursuit of a global alliance that will end Iran ’ s nuclear weapons program and stymie its pursuit of regional dominance .
Pompeo outlined the next steps the administration will be taking to eradicate Tehran ’ s growing influence in key Arab nations , including Yemen , Syria , and Lebanon .
The secretary of state also opened up about mounting criticism he has faced from leading GOP hawks in Congress , who have been vocal in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of policies that they say have undermined the administration ’ s so-called maximum pressure campaign on Iran .
This includes a series of much-disputed sanctions waivers that have enabled Iran to continue some of its most contested nuclear work at a military site that once housed the country ’ s atomic weapons program .
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—The Trump administration is waging a multi-pronged effort to thwart Iran’s expansion across the Middle East, including efforts at the United Nations to ensure global sanctions come back into effect in what would mark a final death blow for the landmark nuclear deal, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the Washington Free Beacon in an exclusive and wide-ranging interview.
In a one-on-one talk with the Free Beacon on Friday following high-level meetings with the Saudi royal family in Riyadh, Pompeo pulled the curtain back on the Trump administration’s years-long effort to combat Iran militarily and diplomatically.
While that effort has faced many challenges, the administration remains steadfast in its pursuit of a global alliance that will end Iran’s nuclear weapons program and stymie its pursuit of regional dominance. Pompeo outlined the next steps the administration will be taking to eradicate Tehran’s growing influence in key Arab nations, including Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon.
The secretary of state also opened up about mounting criticism he has faced from leading GOP hawks in Congress, who have been vocal in recent months about their disdain for a range of policies that they say have undermined the administration’s so-called maximum pressure campaign on Iran. This includes a series of much-disputed sanctions waivers that have enabled Iran to continue some of its most contested nuclear work at a military site that once housed the country’s atomic weapons program. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Skip Bayless Says LeBron James Has ‘Seriously Considered’ Running for POTUS

U.S. presidential races have seen their fair share of unorthodox and out of the ordinary candidates in recent years .
@ @ @ @ @ report is true , we haven ’ t seen anything yet .
Skip Bayless , @ @ @ @ @ , says that a source close to LeBron James told him that the Laker forward @ @ @ @ @ running for President of the United States .
James has grown increasingly politically active .
@ @ @ @ @ social justice issues after the shooting death of black teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012 .
@ @ @ @ @ with Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton .
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U.S. presidential races have seen their fair share of unorthodox and out of the ordinary candidates in recent years. However, if a recent report is true, we haven’t seen anything yet.
Skip Bayless, co-host of Undisputed on FS1, says that a source close to LeBron James told him that the Laker forward has “seriously considered” running for President of the United States.
FYI: I heard today from someone close to LeBron who said he HAS seriously considered running for President of the United States some day. “It’s a plan of his but not yet a goal,” the source said. — Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 22, 2020
James has grown increasingly politically active. He began speaking out on social justice issues after the shooting death of black teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012. In 2016, James campaigned with Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Stunning: A Delusional Socialist Just Blew Away the Democrat Competition in Nevada

If you think that headline sounds like something from the Babylon Bee , you ’ re not alone .
It defies logic , reason , and incredible odds , but as of publishing time , it appears that Bernie Sanders—a democratic socialist who is not even a member of the Democratic Party—is going to blow away the competition in the Nevada caucuses .
At present , with just over 23 % reporting , Bolshie Bernie has nearly 40 % of the vote , topping second-place Biden by 17 points .
Update : With 87.47 % of the vote counted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s currently at 40.73 % , followed by Biden ( 19.69 % ) , Buttigieg ( 17.14 % ) , and Warren ( 11.21 % ) .
None of the other andidates managed to climb out of the single digits .
While Sanders caucuses with Democrats in the Senate , he has held elected office since 1981 as an independent and self-identifies as a democratic socialist ( a less-scary-sounding way of saying “ I know best , so gim me all your money and say goodbye to your freedom ” ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on multiple occasions as a plain old “ socialist.
” Sanders bristled at Michael Bloomberg during the most recent debate when the former NYC mayor tried to tie him to communism ( Sanders called it a “ cheap shot ” ) , but the fact remains that he has praised and supported communist regimes , including the Soviet Union , where he honeymooned .
In 1988 , Ronald Reagan was president and the U.S. was still fighting the Cold War .
While many Americans were still practicing duck-and-cover drills , Sanders was cozying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Washington Examiner for uncovering these documents . )
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If you think that headline sounds like something from the Babylon Bee, you’re not alone. It defies logic, reason, and incredible odds, but as of publishing time, it appears that Bernie Sanders—a democratic socialist who is not even a member of the Democratic Party—is going to blow away the competition in the Nevada caucuses. At present, with just over 23% reporting, Bolshie Bernie has nearly 40% of the vote, topping second-place Biden by 17 points.
Update: With 87.47% of the vote counted, Sanders has maintained his commanding lead. He’s currently at 40.73%, followed by Biden (19.69%), Buttigieg (17.14%), and Warren (11.21%). None of the other andidates managed to climb out of the single digits.
While Sanders caucuses with Democrats in the Senate, he has held elected office since 1981 as an independent and self-identifies as a democratic socialist (a less-scary-sounding way of saying “I know best, so gimme all your money and say goodbye to your freedom”). He’s also identified himself on multiple occasions as a plain old “socialist.”
Sanders bristled at Michael Bloomberg during the most recent debate when the former NYC mayor tried to tie him to communism (Sanders called it a “cheap shot”), but the fact remains that he has praised and supported communist regimes, including the Soviet Union, where he honeymooned.
In 1988, Ronald Reagan was president and the U.S. was still fighting the Cold War. While many Americans were still practicing duck-and-cover drills, Sanders was cozying up to the enemy. (HT: Washington Examiner for uncovering these documents.) – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Ex-Clinton adviser predicts Bloomberg, Clinton plotting ‘scheme’ to make Hillary the Dem nominee

Dick Morris , a former adviser to Bill Clinton , predicted Sunday that Michael Bloomberg and Hillary Clinton are plotting a “ scheme ” that would allow Clinton to become the 2020 Democratic nominee .
Speaking with radio host John Catsimatidis on “ The Cats Roundtable , ” Morris said that he believes Bloomberg will continue to campaign and spend loads of cash to syphon support from Sen. Bernie Sanders and trigger a brokered convention .
“ Here ’ s the deal that I think is going down .
I think Hillary and Bloomberg have gotten together and cooked up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nobody will be nominated on the first ballot , and it ’ ll go to a second ballot .
Now , the problem is that the party establishment doesn ’ t have a candidate .
They can ’ t do Bloomberg because he got killed in the debate .
… Can ’ t do Biden because he ’ s already lost the frontrunner status .
… Buttigieg looks like a high school kid at the Model UN , and he ’ s not gon na be able to have it , certainly not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but she ’ s pretty far to the left , and people are not gon na want to— they ’ re not going to want to trust her .
And when you put it together , it will go to a second ballot and then I think Hillary Clinton enters the race .
And the superdelegates will all leave who they are for and go to Hillary .
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Dick Morris, a former adviser to Bill Clinton, predicted Sunday that Michael Bloomberg and Hillary Clinton are plotting a “scheme” that would allow Clinton to become the 2020 Democratic nominee.
Speaking with radio host John Catsimatidis on “The Cats Roundtable,” Morris said that he believes Bloomberg will continue to campaign and spend loads of cash to syphon support from Sen. Bernie Sanders and trigger a brokered convention.
“Here’s the deal that I think is going down. I think Hillary and Bloomberg have gotten together and cooked up a scheme,” Morris said.
Nobody will be nominated on the first ballot, and it’ll go to a second ballot. Now, the problem is that the party establishment doesn’t have a candidate. They can’t do Bloomberg because he got killed in the debate. … Can’t do [Joe] Biden because he’s already lost the frontrunner status. … [Pete] Buttigieg looks like a high school kid at the Model UN, and he’s not gonna be able to have it, certainly not against [President Donald] Trump. [Elizabeth] Warren is third, but she’s pretty far to the left, and people are not gonna want to— they’re not going to want to trust her.
And when you put it together, it will go to a second ballot and then I think Hillary Clinton enters the race. And the superdelegates will all leave who they are for and go to Hillary. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--No evidence of Russian ‘play’ to help Trump, briefer may have ‘overstated’ intelligence, official sa

No evidence of Russian ‘play’ to help Trump, briefer may have ‘overstated’ intelligence, official says

Contrary to numerous recent media reports , there is no evidence to suggest that Russia is making a specific “ play ” to boost President Trump ’ s reelection bid , a U.S. intelligence official told Fox News on Sunday .
In addition , top U.S. election official Shelby Pierson , who briefed Congress on Russian election interference efforts , may have overstated intelligence regarding the issue when speaking to the House Intelligence Committee earlier this month , the source added .
The Wall Street Journal reported last week , citing people familiar with her work , that Pierson “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her words and not appreciating the delicate work of corralling federal agencies , technology firms and state election officials to collaborate on election security.
” U.S. intelligence officials have publicly testified only that the Russians have been using “ information warfare ” ahead of the election .
Fox News is told Democrats pressed Pierson on whether Russia was trying to help Trump , and accurate context or perspective to her responses failed to emerge .
Intelligence agencies have made great strides in preventing Russian interference this year , Fox News also was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pierson briefing noted that Trump has taken on Russia in numerous ways , one official present told The Associated Press .
The White House has opposed Russia ’ s major proposed pipeline in Germany , provided deadly arms to Ukraine and accused Russia of violating key arms treaties , among other measures .
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Contrary to numerous recent media reports, there is no evidence to suggest that Russia is making a specific “play” to boost President Trump’s reelection bid, a U.S. intelligence official told Fox News on Sunday.
In addition, top U.S. election official Shelby Pierson, who briefed Congress on Russian election interference efforts, may have overstated intelligence regarding the issue when speaking to the House Intelligence Committee earlier this month, the source added.
The Wall Street Journal reported last week, citing people familiar with her work, that Pierson “has a reputation for being injudicious with her words and not appreciating the delicate work of corralling federal agencies, technology firms and state election officials to collaborate on election security.”
U.S. intelligence officials have publicly testified only that the Russians have been using “information warfare” ahead of the election. Fox News is told Democrats pressed Pierson on whether Russia was trying to help Trump, and accurate context or perspective to her responses failed to emerge.
Intelligence agencies have made great strides in preventing Russian interference this year, Fox News also was told.
Republican lawmakers who were in the Pierson briefing noted that Trump has taken on Russia in numerous ways, one official present told The Associated Press. The White House has opposed Russia’s major proposed pipeline in Germany, provided deadly arms to Ukraine and accused Russia of violating key arms treaties, among other measures. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--WATCH: Mardi Gras ‘Epstein didn’t kill himself’ float depicts gigantic ‘Hillary’ strangling her long

WATCH: Mardi Gras ‘Epstein didn’t kill himself’ float depicts gigantic ‘Hillary’ strangling her longtime family friend

A Mardi Gras float featuring Hillary Clinton in her trademark pastel pantsuit , with her hands around the neck of @ @ @ @ @ friend Jeffrey Epstein , was all the rage at the festive party !
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t Kill Himself ” float and it was a big hit at the legendary @ @ @ @ @ of the float , it read : “ I ’ m as innocent as OJ.
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A Mardi Gras float featuring Hillary Clinton in her trademark pastel pantsuit, with her hands around the neck of convicted pedophile and Clinton family friend Jeffrey Epstein, was all the rage at the festive party!
It’s the “Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself” float and it was a big hit at the legendary parade.
On the side of the float, it read: “I’m as innocent as OJ.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--WATCH: Sanders doubles down on support for communist dictator Fidel Castro in ’60 Minutes’ interview

In a “ 60 Minutes ” interview that aired Sunday night , Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders doubled down on comments @ @ @ @ @ where he praised late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro .
When asked about his current stance @ @ @ @ @ front-runner said he continues supporting aspects of his totalitarian regime .
“ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ nature of Cuba , ” Sanders told host Anderson Cooper before pivoting to defending Castro @ @ @ @ @ s unfair to say that everything is bad.
” He then began parroting talking points @ @ @ @ @ ’ s communist government .
“ When Fidel Castro came into office , you know @ @ @ @ @ had a massive literacy program .
Is that a bad thing even though Fidel Castro @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

In a “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday night, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders doubled down on comments he made in the 1980s where he praised late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. When asked about his current stance on Castro, the Democratic front-runner said he continues supporting aspects of his totalitarian regime.
Bernie Sanders defends his 1980s comments about Fidel Castro in an interview on 60 Minutes. https://t.co/ySqvQKoiBU pic.twitter.com/lTwuXWp9sA — 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) February 24, 2020
“We’re very opposed to the authoritarian nature of Cuba,” Sanders told host Anderson Cooper before pivoting to defending Castro. “But it’s unfair to say that everything is bad.”
He then began parroting talking points often cited by the country’s communist government. “When Fidel Castro came into office, you know what he did? He had a massive literacy program. Is that a bad thing even though Fidel Castro did it?” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-24--WATCH: Disturbing Amateur Video Surfaces of Bloomberg Honoring Convicted Rapist Harvey Weinstein

Another black eye for Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg , this time honoring newly convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein .
A @ @ @ @ @ , alongside Bloomberg , “ talks the favors Bloomberg did for him and his brother @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think Bob and I would be on this stage if the mayor @ @ @ @ @ us.
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Another black eye for Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg, this time honoring newly convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein.
A video has surfaced where Weinstein, alongside Bloomberg, “talks the favors Bloomberg did for him and his brother as mayor: ‘I don’t think Bob and I would be on this stage if the mayor wasn’t there for us.’ ”
here’s mike bloomberg presenting harvey weinstein with an award in 2013. bloomberg calls weinstein “the pride of flushing” weinstein talks the favors bloomberg did for him and his brother as mayor: “i don’t think bob and i would be on this stage if the mayor wasn’t there for us” pic.twitter.com/arSESA87a6 — Matt Binder (@MattBinder) February 24, 2020
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truepundit--2020-02-24--Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape but acquitted of top criminal charges

Harvey Weinstein , the once-powerful Hollywood mogul , was found guilty of rape in the third degree Monday but acquitted @ @ @ @ @ criminal charges , capping a landmark trial of the # MeToo era .
The jury @ @ @ @ @ , 67 , of third-degree rape of Jessica Mann , a former aspiring actress , @ @ @ @ @ of criminal sexual act in the first degree against Mimi Haley , a former “ @ @ @ @ @ .
But the jury found him not guilty on two counts of predatory sexual assault @ @ @ @ @ in a life sentence .
He was also acquitted on a count of first-degree rape @ @ @ @ @ of seven men and five women deliberated for five days , causing anxiety among his @ @ @ @ @

Harvey Weinstein, the once-powerful Hollywood mogul, was found guilty of rape in the third degree Monday but acquitted on the two most serious criminal charges, capping a landmark trial of the #MeToo era.
The jury in New York convicted Weinstein, 67, of third-degree rape of Jessica Mann, a former aspiring actress, as well as a count of criminal sexual act in the first degree against Mimi Haley, a former “Project Runway” production assistant.
But the jury found him not guilty on two counts of predatory sexual assault, which could have resulted in a life sentence. He was also acquitted on a count of first-degree rape against Mann.
The jury of seven men and five women deliberated for five days, causing anxiety among his accusers. READ MORE:


truepundit--2020-02-27--REPORT: Top Dem leaders are planning to stop Bernie Sanders at the convention

Despite Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying she would be “ comfortable ” with Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) as the party ’ s nominee in the upcoming presidential election , a bombshell New York Times report says that a growing group of DNC superdelegates and party leaders are planning to stop the democratic socialist at the nominating convention in Milwaukee this summer .
Based on dozens of interviews with party leaders and 93 superdelegates , the Times reported that a significant contingent of top Democrats are secretly planning to stop him at the Democratic National Convention this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ chances in November .
“ This article is based on interviews with the 93 superdelegates , out of 771 total , as well as party strategists and aides to senior Democrats about the thinking of party leaders .
A vast majority of those superdelegates — whose ranks include federal elected officials , former presidents and vice presidents and D.N.C .
members — predicted that no candidate would clinch the nomination during the primaries , and that there would be a brokered convention fight in July to choose a nominee , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various top Democrats , reported .
“ People are worried , ” said former Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd , who once led the DNC and is endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden .
“ How you can spend four or five months hoping you don ’ t have to put a bumper sticker from that guy on your car ?
” Democrats are so anxious about Sanders potentially being the party ’ s nominee that some are urging former President Barack Obama to get involved to broker a truce either among the remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the DNC establishment .
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Despite Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi saying she would be “comfortable” with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) as the party’s nominee in the upcoming presidential election, a bombshell New York Times report says that a growing group of DNC superdelegates and party leaders are planning to stop the democratic socialist at the nominating convention in Milwaukee this summer.
Based on dozens of interviews with party leaders and 93 superdelegates, the Times reported that a significant contingent of top Democrats are secretly planning to stop him at the Democratic National Convention this summer, even if it risks damaging Democrats’ chances in November.
“This article is based on interviews with the 93 superdelegates, out of 771 total, as well as party strategists and aides to senior Democrats about the thinking of party leaders. A vast majority of those superdelegates — whose ranks include federal elected officials, former presidents and vice presidents and D.N.C. members — predicted that no candidate would clinch the nomination during the primaries, and that there would be a brokered convention fight in July to choose a nominee,” the Times, which also spoke on-the-record with various top Democrats, reported.
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“People are worried,” said former Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, who once led the DNC and is endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden. “How you can spend four or five months hoping you don’t have to put a bumper sticker from that guy on your car?”
Democrats are so anxious about Sanders potentially being the party’s nominee that some are urging former President Barack Obama to get involved to broker a truce either among the remaining “moderate” candidates or between progressives and the DNC establishment. – read more


truepundit--2020-02-27--San Francisco declares state of emergency over coronavirus

The mayor of San Francisco declared a state of emergency over coronavirus fears on Tuesday shortly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning that the U.S. will likely see more cases .
There are 57 known cases in the U.S. and no cases in San Francisco , but Mayor London Breed pointed to the virus ’ unpredictability and troubling global growth .
“ We see the virus spreading in new parts of the world every day , and we are taking the necessary steps to protect San Franciscans from harm , ” Breed said .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents travel to mainland China , so it is not far-fetched to suspect cases in the future .
U.C .
San Francisco successfully treated two cases successfully earlier this month , SFGate reported .
The declaration is effective immediately and will be voted on early next month .
The Los Angeles Times reported that San Diego and Santa Clara counties have made similar declarations .
China , by far , still has the most cases and deaths from the illness , though its numbers have slowed recently .
Chinese officials Wednesday reported another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of them in hard-hit Hubei province and all but 10 in the epicenter of the city of Wuhan .
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The mayor of San Francisco declared a state of emergency over coronavirus fears on Tuesday shortly after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning that the U.S. will likely see more cases.
There are 57 known cases in the U.S. and no cases in San Francisco, but Mayor London Breed pointed to the virus’ unpredictability and troubling global growth.
“We see the virus spreading in new parts of the world every day, and we are taking the necessary steps to protect San Franciscans from harm,” Breed said. She said many of the city’s residents travel to mainland China, so it is not far-fetched to suspect cases in the future.
U.C. San Francisco successfully treated two cases successfully earlier this month, SFGate reported. The declaration is effective immediately and will be voted on early next month. The Los Angeles Times reported that San Diego and Santa Clara counties have made similar declarations.
China, by far, still has the most cases and deaths from the illness, though its numbers have slowed recently. Chinese officials Wednesday reported another 406 cases and 52 additional deaths, all of them in hard-hit Hubei province and all but 10 in the epicenter of the city of Wuhan. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--California county plans to create special task force to confiscate guns from banned gun owners

Santa Clara County in California has announced a plan to implement a brand-new task force to confiscate firearms from citizens @ @ @ @ @ have them .
The district attorney ’ s office is teaming up with the county @ @ @ @ @ for the project .
On Monday , Santa Clara County officials announced the possible formation @ @ @ @ @ “ County Gun Team.
” The sole purpose of the team is to take away @ @ @ @ @ should not have them .
Officials said that approximately 4,600 people annually are court-ordered to @ @ @ @ @ which necessitates the County Gun Team .
Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez requested the @ @ @ @ @ supervisors to fund the new program , to the tune of $ 427,000 annually , @ @ @ @ @ and investigator expenses for the new team .
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Santa Clara County in California has announced a plan to implement a brand-new task force to confiscate firearms from citizens who are not permitted to have them.
The district attorney’s office is teaming up with the county’s board of supervisors for the project.
On Monday, Santa Clara County officials announced the possible formation of what they call a “County Gun Team.”
The sole purpose of the team is to take away firearms from those people who should not have them.
Officials said that approximately 4,600 people annually are court-ordered to turn in their guns, which necessitates the County Gun Team.
Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez requested the county’s board of supervisors to fund the new program, to the tune of $427,000 annually, in order to cover attorney and investigator expenses for the new team. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Report: Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Stopping Anchor Baby Schemes

President Trump ’ s “ Remain in Mexico ” policy at the United States-Mexico border is ensuring pregnant migrants are not using their court dates in the U.S. to then deliver their children on American soil , thus securing them birthright citizenship .
Currently , Trump ’ s Remain in Mexico policy has made sure that southern border crossers claiming asylum are returned to Mexico or their native Central American country while they await their asylum hearings in the U.S .
The policy has prevented mass fraud where illegal aliens are released into the interior of the U.S. only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and never leave the country .
Local San Diego reporter Max Rivlin-Nadler now rwrites that he has spoken with four pregnant migrants in Mexico awaiting their asylum hearings in the U.S. who were given future court dates after they deliver their child in Mexico — a process to prevent border-crossers from arriving in America solely to secure their children birthright citizenship .
Rivlin-Nadler reports : KPBS has found at least four pregnant women who were turned away by Customs and Border Protection agents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry , even though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the U.S .
Some of those women say they were then given new court dates for the month after they would give birth .
Others were never given a new court date and had their case closed by an immigration judge .
“ We told them our names , and the official said that we couldn ’ t board the bus because I was pregnant and already 8 months along , ” Karina said in Spanish .
She ’ s an asylum-seeker from El Salvador .
Karina and her husband fled their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to kill them .
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President Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy at the United States-Mexico border is ensuring pregnant migrants are not using their court dates in the U.S. to then deliver their children on American soil, thus securing them birthright citizenship.
Currently, Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy has made sure that southern border crossers claiming asylum are returned to Mexico or their native Central American country while they await their asylum hearings in the U.S. The policy has prevented mass fraud where illegal aliens are released into the interior of the U.S. only to never show up for their asylum hearings and never leave the country.
Local San Diego reporter Max Rivlin-Nadler now rwrites that he has spoken with four pregnant migrants in Mexico awaiting their asylum hearings in the U.S. who were given future court dates after they deliver their child in Mexico — a process to prevent border-crossers from arriving in America solely to secure their children birthright citizenship.
Rivlin-Nadler reports: KPBS has found at least four pregnant women who were turned away by Customs and Border Protection agents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, even though they had been given a court date in the U.S. Some of those women say they were then given new court dates for the month after they would give birth. Others were never given a new court date and had their case closed by an immigration judge. [Emphasis added]
“We told them our names, and the official said that we couldn’t board the bus because I was pregnant and already 8 months along,” Karina said in Spanish. She’s an asylum-seeker from El Salvador. Karina and her husband fled their home country after she says gangs tried to kill them. [Emphasis added] – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--McConnell Lays Down The Law On Stopping Socialism: ‘That’s Why I Call Myself The Grim Reaper’ (VIDEO

McConnell Lays Down The Law On Stopping Socialism: ‘That’s Why I Call Myself The Grim Reaper’ (VIDEO)

Speaking with Fox News on Wednesday , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell laid down the law with a tough , @ @ @ @ @ will not permit the Democrats to turn America into a socialist country , making it @ @ @ @ @ that he is the “ Grim Reaper.
” In 2019 , Senate Minority Leader Chuck @ @ @ @ @ , “ Leader McConnell , the Grim Reaper , is creating this graveyard.
” House @ @ @ @ @ “ Leader McConnell seems to take great pride in calling himself the Grim Reaper … @ @ @ @ @ the pride he takes as leader of the Senate.
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Speaking with Fox News on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell laid down the law with a tough, forceful statement asserting that he will not permit the Democrats to turn America into a socialist country, making it doubly clear by gleefully reiterating that he is the “Grim Reaper.”
McConnell stated: Whether it’s Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, the nominee for president on the Democratic side is going to be on a path to try to turn America into a socialist country. We’re not going to let that happen. Donald Trump is still in the White House, and as long as I am Majority Leader of the Senate I get to set the agenda. That’s why I call myself the Grim Reaper. We will not have the Green New Deal and we will not have Medicare-For-None as long as I am Majority Leader of the Senate. Democrats are on a path to try and turn America into a socialist country. “We are not going to let that happen…We will not have the Green New Deal and we will not have Medicare-For-None as long as I am Majority Leader of the Senate.” @senatemajldr pic.twitter.com/FlAFAUFcO9 — Senate Republican Communications Center (@SRCC) February 26, 2020
In 2019, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stated, “Leader McConnell, the Grim Reaper, is creating this graveyard.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi echoed, “Leader McConnell seems to take great pride in calling himself the Grim Reaper … it’s part of the pride he takes as leader of the Senate.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Marco Rubio on Bernie Sanders: ‘He’s Actually Not a Socialist — He’s a Marxist’ (VIDEO)

Tuesday on Fox News Channel ’ s “ Hannity , ” Sen. Marco Rubio ( R-FL ) took issue with @ @ @ @ @ for his colleague Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) , a candidate for the 2020 @ @ @ @ @ Florida Republican argued the proper label would be “ Marxist , ” given his view @ @ @ @ @ role in society .
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Tuesday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) took issue with the “socialist” label for his colleague Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
The Florida Republican argued the proper label would be “Marxist,” given his view of an individual’s role in society. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Watchdog Group Asks Congress to Investigate How Devin Nunes Is Funding His Lawsuits

A nonpartisan watchdog group is hoping to find out how Congressman Devin Nunes ( R-Calif. ) is able to pay @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s filing against the media and an online cow .
On Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ a letter to the Office of Congressional Ethics asking them to “ investigate whether Representative @ @ @ @ @ legal services in violation of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
” The group @ @ @ @ @ rules prohibit a Member from receiving free legal services , unless the Member establishes a @ @ @ @ @ to the House Legislative Resource Center , Representative Nunes has not filed any of the @ @ @ @ @ LEF.
” After noting that Nunes has been an especially litigious member of Congress , @ @ @ @ @ There are three permissible sources of payment for legal services under House rules : a @ @ @ @ @ funds , or Representative Nunes ’ s personal funds.
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A nonpartisan watchdog group is hoping to find out how Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) is able to pay for the numerous lawsuits that he’s filing against the media and an online cow.
On Wednesday, the Campaign Legal Center sent a letter to the Office of Congressional Ethics asking them to “investigate whether Representative Devin Nunes is receiving free legal services in violation of the Rules of the House of Representatives.”
The group also noted, “House rules prohibit a Member from receiving free legal services, unless the Member establishes a Legal Expense Fund. According to the House Legislative Resource Center, Representative Nunes has not filed any of the required reports to establish an LEF.”
After noting that Nunes has been an especially litigious member of Congress, the letter reads, “There are three permissible sources of payment for [Nunes’ lawyer’s] legal services under House rules: a legal expense fund, campaign funds, or Representative Nunes’s personal funds.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Obama Demands TV Stations Halt Anti-Biden Ad; Features ‘Plantation Politics’ Comment

The communications director to former President Barack Obama has called on South Carolina TV stations to stop The Committee To Defend The President , a pro-Trump super pac , from airing an ad that Obama fears will confuse voters into thinking he has denounced his own former vice president , Joe Biden .
According to an op-ed published in The Washington Post , Katie Hill , spokesperson for the president , wants TV stations to know that the ad has been designed to “ suppress turnout among minority voters in South Carolina ” and mislead voters .
The ad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , features Obama ’ s voice narrating a passage in his 1995 memoir , “ Dreams From My Father , ” as photos of Biden appear in the background .
The photos feature claims , written in large white text , attacking the former vice president , saying that Biden “ joined segregationists , ” and “ blamed African American parents for inequality.
” According to The Washington Post , the passage is from a segment of the memoir where Obama recalls a conversation he had with a Chicago barber , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s “ plantation politics , ” during which Democratic politicians would feel entitled to the votes of African American residents .
“ Joe Biden promised to help our community , ” reads a narrator toward the beginning of the ad .
“ It was a lie : Here ’ s President Obama.
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The communications director to former President Barack Obama has called on South Carolina TV stations to stop The Committee To Defend The President, a pro-Trump super pac, from airing an ad that Obama fears will confuse voters into thinking he has denounced his own former vice president, Joe Biden.
According to an op-ed published in The Washington Post, Katie Hill, spokesperson for the president, wants TV stations to know that the ad has been designed to “suppress turnout among minority voters in South Carolina” and mislead voters.
The ad, which was obtained by the news agency, features Obama’s voice narrating a passage in his 1995 memoir, “Dreams From My Father,” as photos of Biden appear in the background. The photos feature claims, written in large white text, attacking the former vice president, saying that Biden “joined segregationists,” and “blamed African American parents for inequality.”
According to The Washington Post, the passage is from a segment of the memoir where Obama recalls a conversation he had with a Chicago barber, and it describes the history of the city’s “plantation politics,” during which Democratic politicians would feel entitled to the votes of African American residents.
“Joe Biden promised to help our community,” reads a narrator toward the beginning of the ad. “It was a lie: Here’s President Obama.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Ohio Democrat tried to trade votes for cash, could get 50 years in prison, authorities say

A Cincinnati city councilwoman could face up to 50 years in prison after being arrested Tuesday on federal corruption charges , authorities say , according to reports .
Shortly after being taken into custody , Tamaya Dennard appeared in court in handcuffs and leg irons to face charges of honest services fraud , bribery and attempted extortion , FOX 19 of Cincinnati reported .
In one instance , a source linked to a downtown development project , who was cooperating with the FBI , handed Dennard a cashier ’ s check for $ 10,000 .
“ Oh , that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is heard saying on a recording , according to the Cincinnati Enquirer .
“ Thank you .
… I ’ m going right to the bank on this.
” “ It would be awesome if this were initiated today , ” she said , according to an affidavit .
After Tuesday ’ s hearing , Dennard was released on her own recognizance , pending further court action , but was ordered to surrender her passport , FOX 19 reported .
Federal authorities allege Dennard had requested sums of $ 10,000 to $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a representative of a law firm linked to the development project along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati .
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A Cincinnati city councilwoman could face up to 50 years in prison after being arrested Tuesday on federal corruption charges, authorities say, according to reports.
Shortly after being taken into custody, Tamaya Dennard appeared in court in handcuffs and leg irons to face charges of honest services fraud, bribery and attempted extortion, FOX 19 of Cincinnati reported.
In one instance, a source linked to a downtown development project, who was cooperating with the FBI, handed Dennard a cashier’s check for $10,000.
“Oh, that’s perfect,” Dennard, 40, is heard saying on a recording, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. “Thank you. … I’m going right to the bank on this.”
Another time Dennard allegedly requested $15,000.
“It would be awesome if this were initiated today,” she said, according to an affidavit.
After Tuesday’s hearing, Dennard was released on her own recognizance, pending further court action, but was ordered to surrender her passport, FOX 19 reported.
Federal authorities allege Dennard had requested sums of $10,000 to $15,000 for personal expenses from the source, a representative of a law firm linked to the development project along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Trump Campaign Files Libel Suit Against New York Times Over Russia Story

President Donald Trump ’ s re-election campaign said on Wednesday it filed a libel lawsuit against the New York Times , accusing the newspaper of intentionally publishing a false story last year related to the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election .
In an escalation of the Republican president ’ s long-running battle with the news media , campaign officials said the lawsuit was being filed in the New York State Supreme Court , the state ’ s trial-level court .
A statement from the campaign said the aim of the litigation was to “ hold the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statements against President Trump ’ s campaign.
” The lawsuit relates to a March 27 , 2019 , article published by the Times .
The lawsuit originated with the Trump re-election campaign , but Trump has contended the Times has at times been biased against him .
Trump , seeking re-election on Nov. 3 , often refers to various news media outlets as “ fake news ” and has called elements of the U.S. news media “ the enemy of the American people.
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President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign said on Wednesday it filed a libel lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the newspaper of intentionally publishing a false story last year related to the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
In an escalation of the Republican president’s long-running battle with the news media, campaign officials said the lawsuit was being filed in the New York State Supreme Court, the state’s trial-level court. A statement from the campaign said the aim of the litigation was to “hold the news organization accountable for intentionally publishing false statements against President Trump’s campaign.”
The lawsuit relates to a March 27, 2019, article published by the Times. The lawsuit originated with the Trump re-election campaign, but Trump has contended the Times has at times been biased against him.
Trump, seeking re-election on Nov. 3, often refers to various news media outlets as “fake news” and has called elements of the U.S. news media “the enemy of the American people.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Jussie Smollett: The ‘Truth’ Will Be My Defense In New Trial

Former “ Empire ” actor Jussie Smollett , who appeared in a Chicago court earlier this week to face six new counts of disorderly conduct and lying to Chicago police officers , told reporters with TMZ that he ’ s “ innocent ” and that the “ truth ” will be his defense in his new trial , due to start in mid-March .
“ The ex- “ Empire ” star was leaving LAX Tuesday when a photog ran into him and asked to see how he ’ s holding up , ” TMZ reported Wednesday .
“ His lawyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Jussie laughs it off — it ’ s pretty clear he ’ s going through it , and seems to think at least that much should be obvious.
” Smollett , dressed in a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and a pair of sunglasses , threw most of the questions to his attorney , who was riding the escalator with him .
“ He ’ s resiliant .
He ’ ll get through this , ” she told the photographer .
It ’ s “ frustrating , ” Smollett eventually added , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s fight or die at this point , right.
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Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who appeared in a Chicago court earlier this week to face six new counts of disorderly conduct and lying to Chicago police officers, told reporters with TMZ that he’s “innocent” and that the “truth” will be his defense in his new trial, due to start in mid-March.
“The ex-“Empire” star was leaving LAX Tuesday when a photog ran into him and asked to see how he’s holding up,” TMZ reported Wednesday. “His lawyer says he’s a tough cookie, but Jussie laughs it off — it’s pretty clear he’s going through it, and seems to think at least that much should be obvious.”
Smollett, dressed in a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and a pair of sunglasses, threw most of the questions to his attorney, who was riding the escalator with him.
“He’s resiliant. He’ll get through this,” she told the photographer.
It’s “frustrating,” Smollett eventually added, but that “you just gotta, it’s fight or die at this point, right.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Trump says coronavirus vaccine coming along ‘rapidly,’ appoints Pence to head task force

As fears spread of a possible coronavirus outbreak in the U.S , President Trump addressed the nation in a Wednesday evening news conference at the White House to discuss how his administration was handling the virus threat — saying that a vaccine is being developed “ rapidly ” and “ coming along very well.
” However , Anthony Fauci , who heads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , said later at the press conference that a vaccine would not be applicable to the epidemic for a “ year to a year and a half , ” due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production and distribution .
The freewheeling and sometimes confusing press conference marked a rare appearance by the president in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room , as he usually takes questions from reporters outside the White House while his Marine One helicopter prepares for takeoff .
“ It ’ s really nice to talk to you without the helicopter , ” a reporter shouted at one point , as others laughed and applauded .
( “ We ’ ll do more of ’ em , ” Trump said after some journalists asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the briefing room in the future . )
Some of Trump ’ s targets remained the same , despite the new setting .
In particular , the president excoriated both the Federal Reserve and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif , calling her “ incompetent ” after she challenged his response to the virus and said he couldn ’ t be trusted on the matter .
“ I think she ’ s not thinking about the country ; instead of making a statement like that , where I ’ ve been beating her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying we should work together , ” Trump said .
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As fears spread of a possible coronavirus outbreak in the U.S, President Trump addressed the nation in a Wednesday evening news conference at the White House to discuss how his administration was handling the virus threat — saying that a vaccine is being developed “rapidly” and “coming along very well.”
However, Anthony Fauci, who heads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said later at the press conference that a vaccine would not be applicable to the epidemic for a “year to a year and a half,” due to delays from testing, development, production and distribution.
The freewheeling and sometimes confusing press conference marked a rare appearance by the president in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, as he usually takes questions from reporters outside the White House while his Marine One helicopter prepares for takeoff.
“It’s really nice to talk to you without the helicopter,” a reporter shouted at one point, as others laughed and applauded. (“We’ll do more of ’em,” Trump said after some journalists asked him to “come back” to the briefing room in the future.)
Some of Trump’s targets remained the same, despite the new setting. In particular, the president excoriated both the Federal Reserve and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, calling her “incompetent” after she challenged his response to the virus and said he couldn’t be trusted on the matter.
“I think she’s not thinking about the country; instead of making a statement like that, where I’ve been beating her routinely at everything … she should be saying we should work together,” Trump said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Former WH Physician Suggests Biden ‘Might Need’ to Take the ‘Cognitive Test’ After Latest Gaffe

A former White House physician believes that former Vice President Joe Biden ( D ) “ might need ” to @ @ @ @ @ ” following slip-ups made by the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful .
At the South Carolina @ @ @ @ @ , Biden made a gaffe when he told those in attendance at the end of @ @ @ @ @ “ a Democratic candidate for the United State ’ s Senate.
” “ Where I @ @ @ @ @ ’ t go very far unless you ask .
My name ’ s Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ Democratic candidate for the United State ’ s Senate .
Look me over .
If @ @ @ @ @ , help out .
If not , vote for the other Biden .
Give me @ @ @ @ @ ?
” A full clip of Biden ’ s comments even shows they were not @ @ @ @ @ in the Senate .
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A former White House physician believes that former Vice President Joe Biden (D) “might need” to take a “cognitive test” following slip-ups made by the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful.
At the South Carolina Democrat Party dinner on Monday, Biden made a gaffe when he told those in attendance at the end of his remarks that he is “a Democratic candidate for the United State’s Senate.”
Remember the cognitive test I gave @realDonaldTrump? The one he aced! Sounds like somebody else might need some testing done!! Scary!! https://t.co/MhantZoHIy — Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJackson4TX) February 25, 2020
“Where I come from, you don’t go very far unless you ask. My name’s Joe Biden. I’m a Democratic candidate for the United State’s Senate. Look me over. If you like what you see, help out. If not, vote for the other Biden. Give me a look though, okay?”
A full clip of Biden’s comments even shows they were not made while discussing his career in the Senate. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--ABC News Reporter: We ‘Don’t Give’ Trump ‘Credit’ For Good Things. ABC Suspends Him.

ABC News suspended one of their top reporters on Wednesday after an undercover sting video was released that showed him admitting that the network misinforms voters and does not give President Donald Trump credit for good things that he does .
Political correspondent David Wright was captured making the remarks in undercover videos that were released by James O ’ Keefe ’ s Project Veritas .
“ We don ’ t hold him to account .
We also don ’ t give him credit for what things he does do , ” Wright said , later adding , “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the truth suffers , the voters are poorly informed , and people also have the opportunity to tune into whatever they want to hear.
” “ With Trump , we ’ re interested in three things : the outrage of the day , the investigation , and of the palace intrigue of who ’ s backstabbing whom , ” Wright continued .
“ Beyond that , we don ’ t really cover the guy … ‘ Who ’ s he throwing out of the White House today ?
’ or ‘ Who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in the back ?
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ABC News suspended one of their top reporters on Wednesday after an undercover sting video was released that showed him admitting that the network misinforms voters and does not give President Donald Trump credit for good things that he does.
Political correspondent David Wright was captured making the remarks in undercover videos that were released by James O’Keefe’s Project Veritas.
“We don’t hold him [Trump] to account. We also don’t give him credit for what things he does do,” Wright said, later adding, “I feel terrible about it. I feel that the truth suffers, the voters are poorly informed, and people also have the opportunity to tune into whatever they want to hear.”
“With Trump, we’re interested in three things: the outrage of the day, the investigation, and of the palace intrigue of who’s backstabbing whom,” Wright continued. “Beyond that, we don’t really cover the guy [Trump]… ‘Who’s he [Trump] throwing out of the White House today?’ or ‘Who’s blowing the whistle and stabbing him [Trump] in the back?’” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Eric Holder Tweets a Disturbing Warning to Trump on Coronavirus with a Photo of an Assassinated Pres

Eric Holder Tweets a Disturbing Warning to Trump on Coronavirus with a Photo of an Assassinated President

Well , this is beyond creepy .
Eric Holder , along with many other D.C. swamp creatures , is attacking @ @ @ @ @ to the coronavirus , but Holder definitely took it to a weird place .
The @ @ @ @ @ a tweet where he suggested that Trump wasn ’ t prepared for the virus and @ @ @ @ @ president John F. Kennedy and his brother who was also killed .
Lots of other @ @ @ @ @ as a cryptic threat against the president and were quick to point it out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ BarackObama admins gender-less bathrooms…let the adults handle this one !
I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ that code or something ?
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Well, this is beyond creepy.
Eric Holder, along with many other D.C. swamp creatures, is attacking President Trump’s response to the coronavirus, but Holder definitely took it to a weird place.
The former Attorney General issued out a tweet where he suggested that Trump wasn’t prepared for the virus and included a photo of assassinated president John F. Kennedy and his brother who was also killed.
Does anyone think that if there were a consequential national security/economic crisis that this Administration has the intellectual capacity and policy acumen to navigate the nation through it? The answer, frighteningly, is no. Now we have the coronavirus and they have no idea. pic.twitter.com/Yr3K0SKtfi — Eric Holder (@EricHolder) February 26, 2020
Lots of other twitter users also saw this as a cryptic threat against the president and were quick to point it out.
“This is bigger then @BarackObama admins gender-less bathrooms…let the adults handle this one! I don’t like your f****** picture either…is that code or something? @SecretService @potus @WhiteHouse @SecPompeo” – read more
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Ohio lawmakers join wave of efforts to keep biological males out of girls’ sports

Two Republican lawmakers in Ohio have put forward legislation that would prohibit biological males who identify as transgender from participating in girls ’ high school sports , joining a wave of similar efforts throughout the country .
The Columbus Dispatch reported Tuesday that GOP state Reps. Jena Powell and Reggie Stoltzfus had introduced the “ Save Women ’ s Sports Act , ” which would mandate that the state ’ s high school athletic association bar students who are biologically male from participating in public school and private school girls ’ sports .
At a Tuesday news conference at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bill “ is crucial to preserving women ’ s rights and the integrity of women ’ s and girls sports.
” She added , “ Across our country , female athletes are being robbed of athletic opportunities , dreams of competing at the next level , and even potential scholarship opportunities when biological males compete against females.
” After briefly summarizing what the bill would do , Powell said that “ we want everyone in the state of Ohio to be able to compete on a level playing field.
” She later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compete against biological females is a discriminatory policy that turns back the clock over a half-century on advances we have made for women , ” such as Title IX .
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Two Republican lawmakers in Ohio have put forward legislation that would prohibit biological males who identify as transgender from participating in girls’ high school sports, joining a wave of similar efforts throughout the country.
The Columbus Dispatch reported Tuesday that GOP state Reps. Jena Powell and Reggie Stoltzfus had introduced the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which would mandate that the state’s high school athletic association bar students who are biologically male from participating in public school and private school girls’ sports.
At a Tuesday news conference at the statehouse in Columbus, Powell said that the bill “is crucial to preserving women’s rights and the integrity of women’s and girls sports.” She added, “Across our country, female athletes are being robbed of athletic opportunities, dreams of competing at the next level, and even potential scholarship opportunities when biological males compete against females.”
After briefly summarizing what the bill would do, Powell said that “we want everyone in the state of Ohio to be able to compete on a level playing field.” She later added that “allowing biological males to compete against biological females is a discriminatory policy that turns back the clock over a half-century on advances we have made for women,” such as Title IX. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--CNN Commentator Who Escaped Socialism Torches Bernie: ‘There Is No F***ing Bright Side’

Left-wing CNN political commentator Ana Navarro ripped socialist Bernie Sanders following the Democrats ’ debate on Tuesday over his continued @ @ @ @ @ saying that there is “ no f***ing bright side.
” Navarro ’ s remarks came @ @ @ @ @ his praise of murderous Cuban communist dictator Fidel Castro this week by falsely claiming that @ @ @ @ @ literate – they already had a high literacy rate .
“ I was born in @ @ @ @ @ there .
My husband was born in Cuba , ” Navarro tweeted .
“ Castros @ @ @ @ @ anti-American , murderous thugs .
They jail , kill , torture , starve , beat @ @ @ @ @ enriching themselves .
There is no f***ing bright side .
Period.
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Left-wing CNN political commentator Ana Navarro ripped socialist Bernie Sanders following the Democrats’ debate on Tuesday over his continued praise of communist dictators, saying that there is “no f***ing bright side.”
Navarro’s remarks came after Sanders has repeatedly defended his praise of murderous Cuban communist dictator Fidel Castro this week by falsely claiming that he made the Cuban people literate – they already had a high literacy rate.
I was born in Nicaragua. My parents live there.
My husband was born in Cuba.
Castros & Ortega are corrupt, anti-American, murderous thugs. They jail, kill, torture, starve, beat, persecute political dissidents while enriching themselves. There is no fucking bright side. Period. — Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) February 26, 2020
“I was born in Nicaragua. My parents live there. My husband was born in Cuba,” Navarro tweeted. “Castros & Ortega are corrupt, anti-American, murderous thugs. They jail, kill, torture, starve, beat, persecute political dissidents while enriching themselves. There is no f***ing bright side. Period.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Hillary Clinton took more cash from Harvey Weinstein than any other Democrat

WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton raked-in more cash from convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein than any other politician despite brushing off his donations by claiming he gave money to “ every ” Democrat .
Federal Election Commission filings show the disgraced movie mogul bundled $ 1.4 million for Clinton during her presidential bid in 2016 and handed her another $ 73,390 dating back to her 1999 New York Senate seat run .
On Tuesday , the former first lady defended her long relationship with the sex creep , quickly deflecting scrutiny from reporters by noting that Weinstein also raised funds for Barack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during their presidential bids .
“ He contributed to every Democrat ’ s campaign , ” Clinton said at screening of her new film “ Hillary ” at the Berlin Film Festival on Tuesday , one day after Weinstein , 67 , was found guilty on rape charges .
“ He contributed to Barack Obama ’ s campaign , and John Kerry ’ s campaign and Al Gore ’ s campaign and everybody ’ s campaign , ” Clinton added .
The Miramax founder raised $ 72,100 for Obama but only bundled $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half of what he raised for Clinton , the FEC data shows .
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WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton raked-in more cash from convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein than any other politician despite brushing off his donations by claiming he gave money to “every” Democrat.
Federal Election Commission filings show the disgraced movie mogul bundled $1.4 million for Clinton during her presidential bid in 2016 and handed her another $73,390 dating back to her 1999 New York Senate seat run.
On Tuesday, the former first lady defended her long relationship with the sex creep, quickly deflecting scrutiny from reporters by noting that Weinstein also raised funds for Barack Obama, John Kerry and Al Gore during their presidential bids.
“He contributed to every Democrat’s campaign,” Clinton said at screening of her new film “Hillary” at the Berlin Film Festival on Tuesday, one day after Weinstein, 67, was found guilty on rape charges.
“He contributed to Barack Obama’s campaign, and John Kerry’s campaign and Al Gore’s campaign and everybody’s campaign,” Clinton added.
The Miramax founder raised $72,100 for Obama but only bundled $679,000 for his 2012 reelection bid — half of what he raised for Clinton, the FEC data shows. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--AOC: Trump ‘scared’ to call me ‘wack job’ to my face (VIDEO)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks Donald Trump is “ scared ” to call her names to her face .
The socialist congresswoman @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday that it ’ s easy for people to “ drop a comment ” online @ @ @ @ @ say in real life.
” One of the hosts said Trump “ threw some shots @ @ @ @ @ never say to you .
He called you a wack job.
” “ Oh no @ @ @ @ @ , ” Ocasio-Cortez responded .
“ Yeah , he never would .
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks Donald Trump is “scared” to call her names to her face.
The socialist congresswoman told the Breakfast Club on Tuesday that it’s easy for people to “drop a comment” online that they “would never say in real life.”
One of the hosts said Trump “threw some shots at you that he would never say to you. He called you a wack job.”
“Oh no, he wouldn’t,” Ocasio-Cortez responded. “Yeah, he never would. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Pelosi Confirms She Is Comfortable With Sanders as the Democratic Nominee (VIDEO)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) confirmed on Wednesday that she would be comfortable with Sen. Bernie Sanders ( @ @ @ @ @ of the Democratic ticket .
As she was leaving a meeting with House Democrats on @ @ @ @ @ simply “ yes ” when a reporter asked if she was comfortable with a Sanders @ @ @ @ @ that she doesn ’ t have concerns that the Democrats might lose the majority if @ @ @ @ @ of the ticket .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) confirmed on Wednesday that she would be comfortable with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) at the top of the Democratic ticket.
As she was leaving a meeting with House Democrats on Wednesday morning, Pelosi said simply “yes” when a reporter asked if she was comfortable with a Sanders nomination.
Q: Will you be OK if @BernieSanders is the nominee?@SpeakerPelosi: Yes. Q: Do you have any concerns that you could lose the majority?@SpeakerPelosi: No. pic.twitter.com/Ag740ZlvJS — Alex Moe (@AlexNBCNews) February 26, 2020
Pelosi also said that she doesn’t have concerns that the Democrats might lose the majority if Sanders is on the top of the ticket. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Haley: ‘America Will Never Become a Socialist Country’

Former Trump administration ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley delivered a stinging rebuke of socialism on Wednesday during a speech at a prominent Washington , D.C. , think tank .
“ We must promise each other and future generations that America will never become a socialist country , ” Haley said during a speech at the Hudson Institute , where she lashed out at prominent Democrats who criticize American capitalism and are pushing for socialism across the country .
Haley , who has long been rumored to want a shot at the White House in 2024 , laid into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his allies in Congress .
Her comments come as Sanders has surged to frontrunner status in the Democratic primary , winning the first three caucuses and primaries .
“ Socialism is a total disaster , and as Americans , we must condemn it wherever it exists , ” Haley said .
“ That is why it is truly amazing to see how socialism has become trendy in parts of America .
These days it seems like socialism is everywhere.
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Former Trump administration ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley delivered a stinging rebuke of socialism on Wednesday during a speech at a prominent Washington, D.C., think tank.
“We must promise each other and future generations that America will never become a socialist country,” Haley said during a speech at the Hudson Institute, where she lashed out at prominent Democrats who criticize American capitalism and are pushing for socialism across the country.
Haley, who has long been rumored to want a shot at the White House in 2024, laid into Sen. Bernie Sanders (I. Vt.) and his allies in Congress. Her comments come as Sanders has surged to frontrunner status in the Democratic primary, winning the first three caucuses and primaries.
“Socialism is a total disaster, and as Americans, we must condemn it wherever it exists,” Haley said. “That is why it is truly amazing to see how socialism has become trendy in parts of America. These days it seems like socialism is everywhere.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Nancy Pelosi: ‘Too Late’ for Trump Admin to Stem Coronavirus Outbreak

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) on Wednesday accused the Trump administration of responding “ too late ” to halt the possible spread of China ’ s deadly coronavirus in the United States .
“ This is shameful , ” Pelosi told reporters on Capitol Hill when asked about the administration sending a $ 2.5 billion supplemental budget request to combat the illness .
“ He puts forth a proposal now that is meager , anemic in terms of addressing this .
Ebola , we did $ 5 billion .
And now they ’ re trying to take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ What he ’ s doing is late , too late , anemic , ” she added .
“ Hopefully , we can make up for the loss of time but we have to have professionals in place , resources that are adequate and not use scare tactics about people coming back to our country.
” The administration ’ s request proposes spending unused funds earmarked to fight Ebola , with officials seeking $ 1.25 billion in new money for vaccine development and purchasing protective equipment .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Wednesday accused the Trump administration of responding “too late” to halt the possible spread of China’s deadly coronavirus in the United States.
“This is shameful,” Pelosi told reporters on Capitol Hill when asked about the administration sending a $2.5 billion supplemental budget request to combat the illness. “He puts forth a proposal now that is meager, anemic in terms of addressing this. Ebola, we did $5 billion. And now they’re trying to take the Ebola money and spend it here.”
“Hopefully we can make up for the loss of time…and not be using scare tactics about people coming back to our country.” Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the Trump administration’s response against coronavirus is “late—too late—anemic.” https://t.co/YJqdmP1bDA pic.twitter.com/nY0wmhStWe — ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) February 26, 2020
“What he’s doing is late, too late, anemic,” she added. “Hopefully, we can make up for the loss of time but we have to have professionals in place, resources that are adequate and not use scare tactics about people coming back to our country.”
The administration’s request proposes spending unused funds earmarked to fight Ebola, with officials seeking $1.25 billion in new money for vaccine development and purchasing protective equipment. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-27--Trump administration launches new unit to strip US citizenship from foreign-born terrorists, crimina

Trump administration launches new unit to strip US citizenship from foreign-born terrorists, criminals

The Trump administration is establishing a new section within the Justice Department to deal with the process of removing citizenship from foreign-born individuals who fraudulently obtained citizenship by failing to disclose past convictions for serious crimes — including terrorism and war crimes .
The section , which will be within the DOJ ’ s Office of Immigration Litigation , will be dedicated to denaturalizing those who had failed to disclose they had been involved in criminal activity on their N-400 form for naturalization .
It requires the government to show that citizenship was obtained illegally or “ procured by concealment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misrepresentation.
” That form includes questions asking whether an applicant has been involved in genocide and torture among other serious crimes , if they have ever been part of a terrorist or totalitarian organization , if they had been associated with the Nazi government in Germany , and if they have been charged or convicted with a crime or served prison time .
Targets for denaturalization are those who have made material breaches of those questions .
“ When a terrorist or sex offender becomes a U.S. citizen under false pretenses , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it is especially offensive to those who fall victim to these criminals , ” Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt said .
“ The new Denaturalization Section will further the Department ’ s efforts to pursue those who unlawfully obtained citizenship status and ensure that they are held accountable for their fraudulent conduct.
” The department has seen an increase in such cases both because of an increased effort by U.S .
Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS ) to root out fraud , as well as Operation Janus — an operation which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified hundreds of thousands of cases where paper fingerprint data was not entered into the centralized fingerprint database .
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The Trump administration is establishing a new section within the Justice Department to deal with the process of removing citizenship from foreign-born individuals who fraudulently obtained citizenship by failing to disclose past convictions for serious crimes — including terrorism and war crimes.
The section, which will be within the DOJ’s Office of Immigration Litigation, will be dedicated to denaturalizing those who had failed to disclose they had been involved in criminal activity on their N-400 form for naturalization. It requires the government to show that citizenship was obtained illegally or “procured by concealment of a material fact or by willful misrepresentation.”
That form includes questions asking whether an applicant has been involved in genocide and torture among other serious crimes, if they have ever been part of a terrorist or totalitarian organization, if they had been associated with the Nazi government in Germany, and if they have been charged or convicted with a crime or served prison time. Targets for denaturalization are those who have made material breaches of those questions.
“When a terrorist or sex offender becomes a U.S. citizen under false pretenses, it is an affront to our system — and it is especially offensive to those who fall victim to these criminals,” Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt said. “The new Denaturalization Section will further the Department’s efforts to pursue those who unlawfully obtained citizenship status and ensure that they are held accountable for their fraudulent conduct.”
The department has seen an increase in such cases both because of an increased effort by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to root out fraud, as well as Operation Janus — an operation which began during the Obama administration and that identified hundreds of thousands of cases where paper fingerprint data was not entered into the centralized fingerprint database. – READ MORE
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