truepundit--2020-10-24--Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Counties Can’t Reject Mail-In Ballots When Signatures Don’t Match

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in Friday that mail-in ballots can not be rejected when their signatures don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ file .
“ ounty boards of elections are prohibited from rejecting absentee or mail-in ballots @ @ @ @ @ by county election officials or employees , or as the result of third-party challenges based @ @ @ @ @ , ” wrote Justice Debra Todd ( D ) in the decision .
While the @ @ @ @ @ are notably five Democrats and two Republicans on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court .
Mismatched signatures @ @ @ @ @ of rejected mail-in ballots across the country , according to the Philadelphia Inquirer , “ @ @ @ @ @ Voters of Pennsylvania and Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh had sued the state over counties @ @ @ @ @ , saying it created an unfair patchwork of policies.
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in Friday that mail-in ballots cannot be rejected when their signatures don’t match voters’ signatures on file.
“[C]ounty boards of elections are prohibited from rejecting absentee or mail-in ballots based on signature comparison conducted by county election officials or employees, or as the result of third-party challenges based on signature analysis and comparisons,” wrote Justice Debra Todd (D) in the decision.
While the decision was unanimous, there are notably five Democrats and two Republicans on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Mismatched signatures has been the leading cause of rejected mail-in ballots across the country, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, “and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh had sued the state over counties’ use of signature matching, saying it created an unfair patchwork of policies.”. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Ratcliffe: Iran and Russia Have Obtained Voter Info, Iran Has Tried to ‘Damage President Trump’ (VID

Ratcliffe: Iran and Russia Have Obtained Voter Info, Iran Has Tried to ‘Damage President Trump’ (VIDEO)

During a press conference on Wednesday , Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe stated that Iran and Russia have obtained @ @ @ @ @ be used “ to attempt to communicate false information to registered voters that they hope @ @ @ @ @ chaos , and undermine your confidence in American democracy.
” He also stated that Iran @ @ @ @ @ designed to intimidate voters , incite social unrest , and damage President Trump.
” And @ @ @ @ @ untrue claims about people casting fraudulent ballots .
Ratcliffe also said that while they have @ @ @ @ @ being taken by Russia , they have obtained voter information like they did in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

During a press conference on Wednesday, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe stated that Iran and Russia have obtained voter registration information that can be used “to attempt to communicate false information to registered voters that they hope will cause confusion, sow chaos, and undermine your confidence in American democracy.” He also stated that Iran has sent “spoofed emails designed to intimidate voters, incite social unrest, and damage President Trump.” And has pushed content that makes untrue claims about people casting fraudulent ballots. Ratcliffe also said that while they have not seen the same actions being taken by Russia, they have obtained voter information like they did in 2016. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Four Newborn Babies Die In Australia After Being Denied Heart Surgery Due To COVID Travel Rules

Four newborn babies in Adelaide , Australia have died after being denied life-saving heart surgery due to coronavirus travel restrictions @ @ @ @ @ mainland Australian capital that doesn ’ t provide paediatric cardiac surgery , therefore around 100 @ @ @ @ @ be sent interstate to receive treatment .
However , due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions imposed @ @ @ @ @ transfers to Melbourne have stopped and the babies have to make a longer journey to @ @ @ @ @ Professor John Svigos said four babies who had died in Adelaide in the past month @ @ @ @ @ transferred and would have “ almost certainly ” benefited from on-site surgery , ” reports @ @ @ @ @ press conference on Wednesday , Victoria ’ s Premier Daniel Andrews deflected blame for the @ @ @ @ @ said that his government ’ s health authorities told him that they did not prevent @ @ @ @ @ to Melbourne.- READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Four newborn babies in Adelaide, Australia have died after being denied life-saving heart surgery due to coronavirus travel restrictions.
Adelaide is the only mainland Australian capital that doesn’t provide paediatric cardiac surgery, therefore around 100 babies a year have to be sent interstate to receive treatment.
However, due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions imposed by the Australian government, transfers to Melbourne have stopped and the babies have to make a longer journey to Sydney instead.
“Obsetrician Professor John Svigos said four babies who had died in Adelaide in the past month had been unable to be transferred and would have “almost certainly” benefited from on-site surgery,” reports 9 News.
Four Newborns in Adelaide have died after being denied lifesaving heart surgery because it wasn’t available in Adelaide, and they couldn’t be transferred interstate because of travel restrictions. #9News pic.twitter.com/IFZsv9kq4k — 9News Australia (@9NewsAUS) October 20, 2020
During a press conference on Wednesday, Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews deflected blame for the newborns’ deaths. He said that his government’s health authorities told him that they did not prevent the children from being transported to Melbourne.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Senate Judiciary Committee Votes To Subpoena Facebook, Twitter CEOs

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to subpoena the testimonies of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and @ @ @ @ @ all 10 Democrats boycotted the panel ’ s hearing to advance the Supreme Court nomination @ @ @ @ @ Republican members want the two CEOs to testify about their handling of a recent series @ @ @ @ @ York Post , America ’ s fourth-largest newspaper , concerning former Vice President Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ s business dealings .
Both social media sites suppressed the stories .
Zuckerberg and Dorsey @ @ @ @ @ before the Senate Commerce Committee next week .
The Judiciary Committee voted to compel the @ @ @ @ @ “ suppression and/or censorship ” of the Post articles , one that alleged Hunter Biden @ @ @ @ @ top executive at Burisma , a Ukrainian energy company where he worked .
Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ about the matter but finally broke his silence Wednesday while doing an interview with a @ @ @ @ @ Delaware home.- READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to subpoena the testimonies of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg after all 10 Democrats boycotted the panel’s hearing to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett.
Republican members want the two CEOs to testify about their handling of a recent series of articles by the New York Post, America’s fourth-largest newspaper, concerning former Vice President Joe Biden’s son Hunter’s business dealings. Both social media sites suppressed the stories.
Zuckerberg and Dorsey are already set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee next week.
The Judiciary Committee voted to compel the CEOs to testify about their “suppression and/or censorship” of the Post articles, one that alleged Hunter Biden introduced his father to a top executive at Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company where he worked.
Joe Biden repeatedly refused to answer questions about the matter but finally broke his silence Wednesday while doing an interview with a Wisconsin TV station from his Delaware home.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Pennsylvania Trump Voters Show Passion: ‘He’s a Man that Wants to Do It All for America’ (VIDEO)

CBS ’ s “ This Morning ” highlighted the enthusiasm of President Donald Trump ’ s supporters outside his Tuesday night campaign rally in Erie , PA. Reporter Tony Dokoupil said , “ In our election series “ At America ’ s Crossroads , ” we are finding fresh evidence of voter enthusiasm here in in Erie , Pennsylvania .
Now you can only vote once in America that is bedrock , but people who plan to cast their ballot for President Trump may be voting with a bit more passion .
Pollsters have found that two-thirds of President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to just 46 % of Joe Biden ’ s supporters , who tend to be driven by opposition to the president .
To learn what is behind those feelings among Trump supporters , we talked to members of the crowd at Mr. Trump ’ s rally last night here in Erie.
” An unidentified man at the rally said , “ Trump is a real patriot .
So am I .
So if you don ’ t like patriotism , you won ’ t like him .
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CBS’s “This Morning” highlighted the enthusiasm of President Donald Trump’s supporters outside his Tuesday night campaign rally in Erie, PA.
Reporter Tony Dokoupil said, “In our election series “At America’s Crossroads,” we are finding fresh evidence of voter enthusiasm here in in Erie, Pennsylvania. Now you can only vote once in America that is bedrock, but people who plan to cast their ballot for President Trump may be voting with a bit more passion. Pollsters have found that two-thirds of President Trump supporters say they strongly back their candidate compared to just 46 % of Joe Biden’s supporters, who tend to be driven by opposition to the president. To learn what is behind those feelings among Trump supporters, we talked to members of the crowd at Mr. Trump’s rally last night here in Erie.”
An unidentified man at the rally said, “Trump is a real patriot. So am I. So if you don’t like patriotism, you won’t like him. ”- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Pelosi Vows: Democrats Will Take White House, Senate And ‘Will Increase Our Numbers In The House’

Nancy Pelosi said that Democrats would make a clean sweep by taking back the White House , Senate , and @ @ @ @ @ .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Democrats would make a clean sweep on @ @ @ @ @ the White House and Senate and also boosting Dems ’ House numbers .
Pelosi made @ @ @ @ @ on MSNBC ’ s “ Andrea Mitchell Reports.
” “ I can only speak for @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Today , we would win the White House , the United States Senate @ @ @ @ @ Representatives.
” “ We put one good day in front of another , no wasted @ @ @ @ @ , and no regrets the day after the election that we should have done more @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , lesson brutally learned.
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Nancy Pelosi said that Democrats would make a clean sweep by taking back the White House, Senate, and House in an election prediction.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Democrats would make a clean sweep on November 3 by taking back the White House and Senate and also boosting Dems’ House numbers.
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi expects Democrats to increase House majority in November: MSNBC interview https://t.co/Aff27JadT3 pic.twitter.com/rFDVMmF3je — Reuters (@Reuters) October 21, 2020
Pelosi made this prediction during an interview on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports.”
“I can only speak for today,” Pelosi said. “Today, we would win the White House, the United States Senate, and the House of Representatives.”
“But we assume nothing,” Pelosi added.
“We put one good day in front of another, no wasted time, no underutilized resources, and no regrets the day after the election that we should have done more, as we experienced in 2016, lesson brutally learned.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Ohio sheriff goes viral after volunteering to help anti-Trump celebrities leave the country

An Ohio sheriff says he will help celebrities who want to leave the country if President Donald Trump is elected @ @ @ @ @ November .
Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones — a self-described Trump supporter — said @ @ @ @ @ any celebrities out who plan on leaving the country if they don ’ t get @ @ @ @ @ want .
In a viral video , Jones says that he will donate money to @ @ @ @ @ “ Hell , I ’ ll even help them pack , ” he adds .
@ @ @ @ @ threatening to leave are “ mostly ” the same people who are anti-cop .
“ @ @ @ @ @ people who don ’ t like police , that doesn ’ t like first responders @ @ @ @ @ leave , ” he says .
“ Maybe you can make a better life there @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

An Ohio sheriff says he will help celebrities who want to leave the country if President Donald Trump is elected to a second term in November.
Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones — a self-described Trump supporter — said Monday that he will help any celebrities out who plan on leaving the country if they don’t get the electoral result that they want.
In a viral video, Jones says that he will donate money to celebrities for their airfare.
“Hell, I’ll even help them pack,” he adds.
He adds that those celebrities threatening to leave are “mostly” the same people who are anti-cop.
“These are mostly the same people who don’t like police, that doesn’t like first responders. I hope you do leave,” he says. “Maybe you can make a better life there in that country.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar Join Event Organized By Blogger Who Said ‘America Deserved 9/11’

On Tuesday night , hard-left Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) and Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) joined a group of gamers in a live-streamed event that was organized by Hasan Piker , a vlogger who infamously said in 2019 that “ America deserved 9/11.
” In August 2019 , Piker , a Young Turks commentator , reviewing a clip of Rep. Dan Crenshaw ( R-TX ) talking to podcast host Joe Rogan , mocked Crenshaw on a Twitch live stream , ranting , “ This guy has the understanding of foreign policy of , like , a 12-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f*** is wrong with this dude ?
Didn ’ t he go to war and like literally lose his eye because some mujahideen — a brave f***ing soldier — f***ed his eye hole with their d** ?
” He added , “ Isn ’ t that how he f***ing lost his dumba** eye , because he got his f***ing eye hole f***ed by a brave soldier ?
” Piker added later , “ America deserved 9/11 , dude .
F*** it , I ’ m saying it.
” After he was slammed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americas foreign policy decisions has lead ( sic ) to 911. this would ’ ve been a controversial thing to say in 2001. stop being a f***ing idiot .
We supplied arms to and trained bin laden .
we destabilized the region long before 911. and now we ’ re stuck in perpetual war , which dan crenshaw was trying to justify in that clip .
it ’ s exactly this kind of attitude that has sent thousands of young men and women overseas to die.
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On Tuesday night, hard-left Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) joined a group of gamers in a live-streamed event that was organized by Hasan Piker, a vlogger who infamously said in 2019 that “America deserved 9/11.”
In August 2019, Piker, a Young Turks commentator, reviewing a clip of Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) talking to podcast host Joe Rogan, mocked Crenshaw on a Twitch live stream, ranting, “This guy has the understanding of foreign policy of, like, a 12-year-old. What the f***? What the f*** is wrong with this dude? Didn’t he go to war and like literally lose his eye because some mujahideen — a brave f***ing soldier — f***ed his eye hole with their d**?” He added, “Isn’t that how he f***ing lost his dumba** eye, because he got his f***ing eye hole f***ed by a brave soldier?”
Piker added later, “America deserved 9/11, dude. F*** it, I’m saying it.”
After he was slammed for his remarks, Piker tweeted, “Americas foreign policy decisions has lead (sic) to 911. this would’ve been a controversial thing to say in 2001. stop being a f***ing idiot. We supplied arms to and trained bin laden. we destabilized the region long before 911. and now we’re stuck in perpetual war, which dan crenshaw was trying to justify in that clip. it’s exactly this kind of attitude that has sent thousands of young men and women overseas to die.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Piers Morgan blasts media silence over Hunter Biden scandal: Imagine if it was Don Jr.’s laptop

Piers Morgan slammed the mainstream media for continuing to ignore the Hunter Biden email scandal , telling “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” that true journalists do not allow their personal biases to affect what or how they report .
Morgan , co-host of “ Good Morning Britain ” with Susanna Reid , said journalists have an obligation to cover news fairly and to investigate potentially important claims to determine their veracity no matter their personal viewpoint .
“ t doesn ’ t matter what side you ’ re on here .
Journalism , freedom of speech , dictates — the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story like this drops , and it ’ s not being denied by the people it ’ s accusing for six days now , clearly there is something there that they want to hide , ” he said .
“ The job of a newspaper , of a television network , of anybody , frankly , in the media , who believes in freedom of speech and believes in journalism is to go and investigate the allegations the New York Post has made.
” Morgan added that technology companies like Twitter and Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an “ instinctive reaction ” to suppress elements of stories for one reason or another , and said that both tech giants and mainstream media would indeed be intentionally drawing attention to the scandal if 50-year-old Hunter Biden were 41-year-old Donald Trump Jr.- READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Piers Morgan slammed the mainstream media for continuing to ignore the Hunter Biden email scandal, telling “Tucker Carlson Tonight” that true journalists do not allow their personal biases to affect what or how they report.
Morgan, co-host of “Good Morning Britain” with Susanna Reid, said journalists have an obligation to cover news fairly and to investigate potentially important claims to determine their veracity no matter their personal viewpoint.
“[I]t doesn’t matter what side you’re on here. Journalism, freedom of speech, dictates — the First Amendment dictates — that when a story like this drops, and it’s not being denied by the people it’s accusing for six days now, clearly there is something there that they want to hide,” he said.
“The job of a newspaper, of a television network, of anybody, frankly, in the media, who believes in freedom of speech and believes in journalism is to go and investigate the allegations the New York Post has made.”
Morgan added that technology companies like Twitter and Facebook are outside their lane when they show an “instinctive reaction” to suppress elements of stories for one reason or another, and said that both tech giants and mainstream media would indeed be intentionally drawing attention to the scandal if 50-year-old Hunter Biden were 41-year-old Donald Trump Jr.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Biden Claims Son Never Profited From China Deals; Records Say Otherwise

Joe Biden during the presidential debate on Thursday denied that his son Hunter Biden profited from business deals with China @ @ @ @ @ with financial documents , assessments of Chinese corporate records , and banking information released by @ @ @ @ @ son has not made money in terms of this thing about—what are you talking about @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ I have not had , the only guy that made money from @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s the only one .
Nobody else has made money from China.
” @ @ @ @ @ corporate records and other documents indicating that his son Hunter Biden has received between several @ @ @ @ @ to millions of dollars from China-based investments and ventures in the years during and after @ @ @ @ @ presidential tenure .
Hunter Biden currently owns a 10 percent stake in BHR Partners , @ @ @ @ @ that is co-owned by the Bank of China , a state-controlled commercial bank , according @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Joe Biden during the presidential debate on Thursday denied that his son Hunter Biden profited from business deals with China, a claim that conflicts with financial documents, assessments of Chinese corporate records, and banking information released by Senate investigators.
“My son [Hunter] has not made money in terms of this thing about—what are you talking about, China,” Biden said. “I have not had, the only guy that made money from China is this guy [President Donald Trump]. He’s the only one. Nobody else has made money from China.”
Biden’s claims contradict corporate records and other documents indicating that his son Hunter Biden has received between several hundred thousand dollars and up to millions of dollars from China-based investments and ventures in the years during and after Joe Biden’s vice presidential tenure.
Hunter Biden currently owns a 10 percent stake in BHR Partners, a Chinese private equity firm that is co-owned by the Bank of China, a state-controlled commercial bank, according to corporate records.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Trump refers to ‘coyotes’ during illegal immigration segment at debate — and Twitter ‘blue check mar

Trump refers to ‘coyotes’ during illegal immigration segment at debate — and Twitter ‘blue check marks’ dazzle with their ignorance

‘ How the hell does a coyote bring a whole human across the border ?
!
’ Leftists love to @ @ @ @ @ , particularly with regard to his cognitive abilities .
Idiot , stupid , moron — @ @ @ @ @ the leader of the free world , they say .
But during Thursday night ’ @ @ @ @ @ nominee Joe Biden , Trump apparently really stepped in it when he referred to “ @ @ @ @ @ human smugglers — who illegally bring children across the U.S.-Mexico border .
“ How the @ @ @ @ @ a whole human across the border ?
!
” she responded , dumbfounded .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Well , some pretty prominent Trump-haters on Twitter lost their minds — no jokes , @ @ @ @ @ appeared to believe Trump was talking about the furry , walks-on-all-fours , looks-like-a-wolf coyotes .
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‘How the hell does a coyote bring a whole human across the border?!’
Leftists love to call President Donald Trump names, particularly with regard to his cognitive abilities. Idiot, stupid, moron — yup, that’s the leader of the free world, they say.
But during Thursday night’s debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, Trump apparently really stepped in it when he referred to “coyotes” — i.e., human smugglers — who illegally bring children across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Imagine calling the immigrant parents that bring their children to the United States for a better life “Coyotes” The level of xenophobia is sickening. — David Hogg (@davidhogg111) October 23, 2020
Coyotes, dawg? — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 23, 2020
Did @realDonaldTrump just say 545 kids they can’t find their parents for came over through “cartels and coyotes”?! How the hell does a coyote bring a whole human across the border?! Lord—–stop talking. #FinalDebate — Dar’shun Kendrick (@DarshunKendrick) October 23, 2020
“How the hell does a coyote bring a whole human across the border?!” she responded, dumbfounded. “Lord—–stop talking.”
Why? Well, some pretty prominent Trump-haters on Twitter lost their minds — no jokes, please — because they actually appeared to believe Trump was talking about the furry, walks-on-all-fours, looks-like-a-wolf coyotes. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Big Mistake? Biden Says He’ll ‘Transition’ From Oil Industry, Twitter Explodes: ‘Might Have Sealed T

Big Mistake? Biden Says He’ll ‘Transition’ From Oil Industry, Twitter Explodes: ‘Might Have Sealed The Deal’

During Thursday night ’ s presidential debate , former Vice President Joe Biden stepped onto a political landmine that will certainly cost him with working class Americans when he pledged to “ transition ” from the oil industry throughout his administration .
“ Would he close down the oil industry ?
” Trump asked .
“ Would you close down the oil industry ?
” “ I would transition from the oil industry , yes , ” Biden responded .
“ It is a big statement , because … the oil industry pollutes significantly , ” Biden emphasized , later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replaced by renewable energy over time , over time .
And I ’ d stop giving to the oil industry — I ’ d stop giving them federal subsidies .
won ’ t give federal subsidies to solar and wind .
Why are we giving it to oil industry ?
” “ We actually do give it to solar and wind , and that ’ s maybe the biggest statement in terms of business … because basically what he ’ s saying is he is going to destroy the oil industry .
Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you remember that , Pennsylvania ?
Oklahoma ?
” Trump concluded.- READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

During Thursday night’s presidential debate, former Vice President Joe Biden stepped onto a political landmine that will certainly cost him with working class Americans when he pledged to “transition” from the oil industry throughout his administration.
“Would he close down the oil industry?” Trump asked. “Would you close down the oil industry?”
“I would transition from the oil industry, yes,” Biden responded.
“That’s a big statement,” Trump shot back.
“It is a big statement, because … the oil industry pollutes significantly,” Biden emphasized, later adding: “It has to be replaced by renewable energy over time, over time. And I’d stop giving to the oil industry — I’d stop giving them federal subsidies. [Trump] won’t give federal subsidies to solar and wind. Why are we giving it to oil industry?”
“We actually do give it to solar and wind, and that’s maybe the biggest statement in terms of business … because basically what he’s saying is he is going to destroy the oil industry. Will you remember that, Texas? Will you remember that, Pennsylvania? Oklahoma?” Trump concluded.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Collins, Murkowski Vote Against Going To Session To Consider Barrett Confirmation

Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against going into an executive session to consider the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett Friday .
The United States Senate voted 51 to 46 to go into executive session to consider the confirmation of Trump ’ s Supreme Court nominee .
Democratic senators Kamala Harris of California , Doug Jones of Alabama , and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona did not vote .
Collins and Murkowski voted nay – a possible indication of how Murkowski will vote on Barrett ’ s confirmation .
The Maine senator has already said that she will vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve shared for a while that I didn ’ t think we should be taking this up until after the election , and I haven ’ t changed , ” Murkowski said Thursday , Newsweek reported .
“ That means I haven ’ t changed my mind on that , ” the Alaska senator added , asked whether her response meant that she would vote “ no.
” “ In order for the American people to have faith in their elected officials , we must act fairly and consistently–no matter which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Collins wrote in a September statement .
“ President Trump has the constitutional authority to make a nomination to fill the Supreme court vacancy , and I would have no objection to the Senate Judiciary Committee ’ s beginning the process for reviewing his nominee ’ s credentials.
” “ Given the proximity of the presidential election , however , I do not believe that the Senate should vote on the nominee prior to the election , ” Collins continued .
“ In fairness to the American people , who will either be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , the decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the president who is elected on November 3rd.
” The Senate will vote Oct. 26 to confirm Barrett .

Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against going into an executive session to consider the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett Friday.
The United States Senate voted 51 to 46 to go into executive session to consider the confirmation of Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Democratic senators Kamala Harris of California, Doug Jones of Alabama, and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona did not vote.
Collins and Murkowski voted nay – a possible indication of how Murkowski will vote on Barrett’s confirmation. The Maine senator has already said that she will vote against Barrett’s confirmation.
Senators Collins & Murkowski voted nay. Senators Harris, Jones & Sinema did not vote. https://t.co/VYLcPthMg8 — Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) October 23, 2020
“I’ve shared for a while that I didn’t think we should be taking this up until after the election, and I haven’t changed,” Murkowski said Thursday, Newsweek reported.
“That means I haven’t changed my mind on that,” the Alaska senator added, asked whether her response meant that she would vote “no.”
“In order for the American people to have faith in their elected officials, we must act fairly and consistently–no matter which political party is in power,” Collins wrote in a September statement. “President Trump has the constitutional authority to make a nomination to fill the Supreme court vacancy, and I would have no objection to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s beginning the process for reviewing his nominee’s credentials.”
“Given the proximity of the presidential election, however, I do not believe that the Senate should vote on the nominee prior to the election,” Collins continued. “In fairness to the American people, who will either be re-electing the president or selecting a new one, the decision on a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court should be made by the president who is elected on November 3rd.”
The Senate will vote Oct. 26 to confirm Barrett.


truepundit--2020-10-24--15 Shot, 3 Killed In Two Days In New York City

Over a dozen people were shot and three were killed in two days in New York City as violence continues @ @ @ @ @ of 15 people were hit with bullets , three fatally , between Wednesday and Thursday @ @ @ @ @ to the New York Post .
Eleven were gunned down in six separate incidents on @ @ @ @ @ reported .
Victim Aaron Santiago , 23 , was reportedly killed in a drive-by shooting @ @ @ @ @ according to the Post .
An hour before Santiago was killed another man was murdered @ @ @ @ @ left five others wounded , the New York outlet reported .
A 28-year-old old man @ @ @ @ @ was riddled with bullets outside of an apartment complex , according to the Post .
@ @ @ @ @ in the Boroughs for the month of September with murders rising 40 % compared to @ @ @ @ @ Police Department crime statistics revealed .
Burglary was up 42 % in the city , @ @ @ @ @ % , the data showed .

Over a dozen people were shot and three were killed in two days in New York City as violence continues to fester.
A total of 15 people were hit with bullets, three fatally, between Wednesday and Thursday in the city, according to the New York Post. Eleven were gunned down in six separate incidents on Wednesday alone, the Post reported.
Victim Aaron Santiago, 23, was reportedly killed in a drive-by shooting near his Bronx home, according to the Post. An hour before Santiago was killed another man was murdered in a drive-by shooting that left five others wounded, the New York outlet reported.
A 28-year-old old man was also killed after he was riddled with bullets outside of an apartment complex, according to the Post.
Shootings were up 127% in the Boroughs for the month of September with murders rising 40% compared to 2019, New York City Police Department crime statistics revealed. Burglary was up 42% in the city, while rape was down 19%, the data showed.


truepundit--2020-10-24--‘Basic Respect 101’: Ocasio-Cortez Fumes At Trump For Calling Her ‘AOC’

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Donald Trump Thursday night for calling her “ AOC ” during the presidential debate .
The New York congresswoman said while “ the people ” can call her “ AOC , ” Republican use of her nickname shows “ disrespect of women.
” “ I wonder if Republicans understand how much they advertise their disrespect of women in debates when they consistently call women members of Congress by nicknames or first names while using titles & last names when referring to men of = stature , ” the congresswoman tweeted from her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is @ AOC .
“ Women notice .
It conveys a lot.
” “ AOC is a name given to me by community & the people , ” she continued .
“ Y ’ all can call me AOC .
Government colleagues referring to each other in a public or professional context ( aka who don ’ t know me like that ) should refer to their peers as ‘ Congresswoman , ’ ‘ Representative , ’ etc .
Basic respect 101.
” Her comments referred to Thursday night ’ s presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he mocked Biden ’ s environmental plan .
“ His plan is an economic disaster , ” Trump said .
“ If you look at what he wants to do , you know who developed it ?
AOC plus three .
They know nothing about the climate .
I mean she ’ s got a good line of stuff but she knows nothing about the climate .
And they are all hopping through hoops for AOC plus three.
” The New York congresswoman also has a Twitter account “ maintained by federal staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constituents of NY-14 ” with the handle “ @ RepAOC.
” She tweeted later Friday about shirts that say “ AOCplusme.
” Ocasio-Cortez ’ s nickname is commonly used throughout media , as the National Review ’ s Alexandra DeSanctis pointed out .
Thursday night reporting on the debate from publications such as CNN , Mother Jones , the New York Post , and other outlets included references to the New York congresswoman using the nickname in headlines .
CNN also used the name “ AOC ” to describe Ocasio-Cortez in copy .
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Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Donald Trump Thursday night for calling her “AOC” during the presidential debate.
The New York congresswoman said while “the people” can call her “AOC,” Republican use of her nickname shows “disrespect of women.”
“I wonder if Republicans understand how much they advertise their disrespect of women in debates when they consistently call women members of Congress by nicknames or first names while using titles & last names when referring to men of = stature,” the congresswoman tweeted from her personal Twitter account, the handle of which is @AOC. “Women notice. It conveys a lot.”
“AOC is a name given to me by community & the people,” she continued. “Y’all can call me AOC. Government colleagues referring to each other in a public or professional context (aka who don’t know me like that) should refer to their peers as ‘Congresswoman,’ ‘Representative,’ etc. Basic respect 101.”
Her comments referred to Thursday night’s presidential debate, where Trump mentioned Ocasio-Cortez as he mocked Biden’s environmental plan.
“His plan is an economic disaster,” Trump said. “If you look at what he wants to do, you know who developed it? AOC plus three. They know nothing about the climate. I mean she’s got a good line of stuff but she knows nothing about the climate. And they are all hopping through hoops for AOC plus three.”
The New York congresswoman also has a Twitter account “maintained by federal staff to share services and legislation relevant to constituents of NY-14” with the handle “@RepAOC.”
She tweeted later Friday about shirts that say “AOCplusme.”
A lot of folks have been asking for #AOCplusMe shirts, but we‘re struggling to make a design! Anyone out there want to give it a shot?👕 If so, reply w your design & submit it via this link. If we find a popular one we’ll reach out abt producing it: https://t.co/kAPqMLfJ1g https://t.co/6SQ8TO3E9h — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) October 23, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez’s nickname is commonly used throughout media, as the National Review’s Alexandra DeSanctis pointed out.
Thursday night reporting on the debate from publications such as CNN, Mother Jones, the New York Post, and other outlets included references to the New York congresswoman using the nickname in headlines.
CNN also used the name “AOC” to describe Ocasio-Cortez in copy.
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truepundit--2020-10-24--‘She Doesn’t Belong In Our Party,’ Minnesota Democratic Rep Said Of Ilhan Omar

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar , saying that “ she doesn ’ t belong in our party ” in a September video , according to the Star Tribune .
His comments came in response to an operative for the National Republican Congressional Committee , who asked Peterson why he defended Omar after she said that “ some people did something , ” referring to the 9/11 attacks .
The video was first obtained by the New York Post .
Peterson , who called himself the “ only conservative Democrat left ” to the Star Tribune , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three decades .
He was one of the few Democrats to vote against the Affordable Care Act in 2010 , and was one of two Democrats to vote against both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump in 2019 .
( The other , New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew , joined the GOP shortly after the vote . )
Now , as Congress becomes more polarized , Peterson has found himself increasingly isolated , the Tribune reported .
While the Blue Dog Democrat won reelection in 2016 as Trump won his district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces a competitive challenge from former GOP Lt. Gov .
Michelle Fischbach .
Of the 235 Democrats in the House , Peterson is the only one who is pro-life and has an “ A ” rating from the N.R.A .
“ If I hear the words ‘ common sense gun legislation ’ one more time , I ’ ll throw up , ” he said last year , according to the Tribune .
Peterson who chairs the House Agriculture Committee , has relied on the farm industry ’ s support throughout his time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest supplier of sugar beets in the nation , and the industry has raised over $ 1 million supporting his reelection , according to the MinnPost .
His comments toward Omar reflect Peterson ’ s increased willingness to criticize his own party , a point which he stressed during his September debate against Fischbach .
“ I don ’ t see myself as partisan .
I see myself as an American .
And what I do is I ’ m a representative .
I go to D.C. and I represent my district .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with my party , I don ’ t care .
I ’ m going to represent my district and let the chips fall where they may , ” Peterson said .

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Collin Peterson criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, saying that “she doesn’t belong in our party” in a September video, according to the Star Tribune.
His comments came in response to an operative for the National Republican Congressional Committee, who asked Peterson why he defended Omar after she said that “some people did something,” referring to the 9/11 attacks. The video was first obtained by the New York Post.
Peterson, who called himself the “only conservative Democrat left” to the Star Tribune, has represented western Minnesota for the past three decades. He was one of the few Democrats to vote against the Affordable Care Act in 2010, and was one of two Democrats to vote against both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump in 2019. (The other, New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew, joined the GOP shortly after the vote.)
Now, as Congress becomes more polarized, Peterson has found himself increasingly isolated, the Tribune reported. While the Blue Dog Democrat won reelection in 2016 as Trump won his district by over 30 points, he now faces a competitive challenge from former GOP Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach.
Of the 235 Democrats in the House, Peterson is the only one who is pro-life and has an “A” rating from the N.R.A.
“If I hear the words ‘common sense gun legislation’ one more time, I’ll throw up,” he said last year, according to the Tribune.
Peterson who chairs the House Agriculture Committee, has relied on the farm industry’s support throughout his time in Congress. His district is the largest supplier of sugar beets in the nation, and the industry has raised over $1 million supporting his reelection, according to the MinnPost.
His comments toward Omar reflect Peterson’s increased willingness to criticize his own party, a point which he stressed during his September debate against Fischbach.
“I don’t see myself as partisan. I see myself as an American. And what I do is I’m a representative. I go to D.C. and I represent my district. If my district is out of tune with my party, I don’t care. I’m going to represent my district and let the chips fall where they may,” Peterson said.


truepundit--2020-10-24--FBI Meeting With Former Biden Family Business Partner, Senator Says

The FBI is meeting Friday with a businessman who has come forward with a trove of documents related to the Biden family ’ s involvement in a deal with a Chinese energy company , according to Republican Sen. Ron Johnson .
Johnson said in a statement that lawyers for Tony Bobulinski informed him that the FBI had asked to meet with their client on Friday .
“ I appreciate that the FBI has a job to do , I am glad they are finally taking an interest in these concerning financial matters our Committees have been investigating for months , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bobulinski was one of five partners in Oneida Holdings , a shell company formed in May 2017 with Hunter Biden , his uncle James Biden and two other businessmen .
The partners intended to use Oneida to facilitate a deal with CEFC , a Chinese energy firm chaired by Ye Jianming , a businessman with ties to the Chinese government .
Bobulinski came forward Wednesday to confirm the authenticity of an email released last week that was found on a laptop purportedly belonging to Biden .
He also claimed that the Bidens “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generate business with foreign companies .
The email , dated May 13 , 2017 email , lays out details of the Oneida-CEFC partnership .
The document says that Hunter Biden was to receive a 20 % equity stake in the partnership , and someone referred to as “ the big guy ” would hold a 10 % share .
Bobulinski says that “ the big guy ” is Joe Biden .
His comments could undercut two claims pushed by the Biden campaign and Democrats .
Joe Biden has denied that he was involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bobulinski says that documents in his possession contradict that claim .
Bobulinski ’ s verification of the May 13 , 2017 email also undermines Biden allies ’ assertion that documents purported to be from Hunter Biden ’ s laptop are part of a Russian disinformation campaign .
The New York Post has published several emails from a laptop that Biden allegedly left at a computer repair shop in April 2019 .
Bobulinski is providing the Senate Homeland Security Committee , which is chaired by Johnson , with a trove of emails , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Oneida-CEFC deal .
The Daily Caller News Foundation has obtained the records .
According to one text message , Hunter Biden set up a meeting with his father and Bobulinski on May 2 , 2017 to discuss the deal with the Chinese business company .
The deal involving Oneida Holdings and CEFC does not appear to have materialized .
But Hunter and James Biden did end up doing business with the company a few months after the Oneida deal fell apart .
A report released by Johnson ’ s committee on Sept. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wired $ 5 million to a shell company in September 2017 that in turn wired $ 4.8 million to Hunter Biden ’ s law firm .
The report also said that Hunter Biden and an associate of Ye applied for a $ 100,000 line of credit through a shell company called Hudson West III .
The report says that Hunter Biden , James Biden and James ’ wife Sara maxed out the line of credit on airplane tickets , restaurants and hotels .
The FBI did not respond to a request for comment @

The FBI is meeting Friday with a businessman who has come forward with a trove of documents related to the Biden family’s involvement in a deal with a Chinese energy company, according to Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.
Johnson said in a statement that lawyers for Tony Bobulinski informed him that the FBI had asked to meet with their client on Friday.
“I appreciate that the FBI has a job to do, I am glad they are finally taking an interest in these concerning financial matters our Committees have been investigating for months,” Johnson said in a statement.
Bobulinski was one of five partners in Oneida Holdings, a shell company formed in May 2017 with Hunter Biden, his uncle James Biden and two other businessmen. The partners intended to use Oneida to facilitate a deal with CEFC, a Chinese energy firm chaired by Ye Jianming, a businessman with ties to the Chinese government.
Bobulinski came forward Wednesday to confirm the authenticity of an email released last week that was found on a laptop purportedly belonging to Biden. He also claimed that the Bidens “aggressively leveraged” their family name to generate business with foreign companies.
The email, dated May 13, 2017 email, lays out details of the Oneida-CEFC partnership.
The document says that Hunter Biden was to receive a 20% equity stake in the partnership, and someone referred to as “the big guy” would hold a 10% share.
Bobulinski says that “the big guy” is Joe Biden. His comments could undercut two claims pushed by the Biden campaign and Democrats.
Joe Biden has denied that he was involved in his son’s business dealings. Bobulinski says that documents in his possession contradict that claim.
Bobulinski’s verification of the May 13, 2017 email also undermines Biden allies’ assertion that documents purported to be from Hunter Biden’s laptop are part of a Russian disinformation campaign. The New York Post has published several emails from a laptop that Biden allegedly left at a computer repair shop in April 2019.
Bobulinski is providing the Senate Homeland Security Committee, which is chaired by Johnson, with a trove of emails, text messages and business contracts related to the Oneida-CEFC deal.
The Daily Caller News Foundation has obtained the records.
According to one text message, Hunter Biden set up a meeting with his father and Bobulinski on May 2, 2017 to discuss the deal with the Chinese business company.
The deal involving Oneida Holdings and CEFC does not appear to have materialized. But Hunter and James Biden did end up doing business with the company a few months after the Oneida deal fell apart.
A report released by Johnson’s committee on Sept. 23 shows that companies affiliated with CEFC wired $5 million to a shell company in September 2017 that in turn wired $4.8 million to Hunter Biden’s law firm.
The report also said that Hunter Biden and an associate of Ye applied for a $100,000 line of credit through a shell company called Hudson West III. The report says that Hunter Biden, James Biden and James’ wife Sara maxed out the line of credit on airplane tickets, restaurants and hotels.
The FBI did not respond to a request for comment.


truepundit--2020-10-24--Retired Portland Cop Indicted After Video Shows Him Plowing Down Alleged Looter With Unmarked Car

A retired Portland police officer was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday after video showed he plowed down a suspected looter while working undercover during a riot in June .
Scott Groshong , who retired in August after 27 years of service , was seen on video clipping the alleged thief with an unmarked car , knocking him down , according to The Oregonian .
The officer struck the man as he ran out of a skateboard shop , with an allegedly stolen helmet , video shows .
Groshong , who was doing undercover surveillance , observed at least two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to The Oregonian .
The law enforcement veteran was charged with official misconduct , third-degree assault and failure to perform the duties of a driver , according to The Oregonian .
The alleged thief , who has not been identified by name , was arrested moments after the collision , the local outlet reported .
His charges were dropped by authorities .
“ Instead of the suspect facing consequences for looting , this veteran police officer finds himself the target of misplaced criminal charges , ” Portland Police Association President Daryl Turner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Oregonian .
“ Incredibly , this suspect now claims the police knowingly hit him with the undercover surveillance van when the officer drove towards him to document his criminal acts.
” “ That claim is false , self-serving , and runs completely counter to the independent eyewitness who observed the suspect running away from the scene of his crime.
” The manager of the skateboard shop Kevin Nimick , who said he was out protesting before he found his shop ransacked , disagreed with the city ’ s decision not to charge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want people thinking they can get away with it , ” Nimick told the local outlet .
“ We ’ re huge advocates for the Black Lives Matter movement , but I was looking at three white kids taking advantage of an opportunity .
It ’ s too bad because it detracts from the movement .
”

A retired Portland police officer was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday after video showed he plowed down a suspected looter while working undercover during a riot in June.
Scott Groshong, who retired in August after 27 years of service, was seen on video clipping the alleged thief with an unmarked car, knocking him down, according to The Oregonian. The officer struck the man as he ran out of a skateboard shop, with an allegedly stolen helmet, video shows.
Groshong, who was doing undercover surveillance, observed at least two others steal merchandise from the business, according to The Oregonian.
The law enforcement veteran was charged with official misconduct, third-degree assault and failure to perform the duties of a driver, according to The Oregonian.
The alleged thief, who has not been identified by name, was arrested moments after the collision, the local outlet reported. His charges were dropped by authorities.
“Instead of the suspect facing consequences for looting, this veteran police officer finds himself the target of misplaced criminal charges,” Portland Police Association President Daryl Turner said in a statement, according to The Oregonian. “Incredibly, this suspect now claims the police knowingly hit him with the undercover surveillance van when the officer drove towards him to document his criminal acts.”
“That claim is false, self-serving, and runs completely counter to the independent eyewitness who observed the suspect running away from the scene of his crime.”
The manager of the skateboard shop Kevin Nimick, who said he was out protesting before he found his shop ransacked, disagreed with the city’s decision not to charge the alleged looter.
“We don’t want people thinking they can get away with it,” Nimick told the local outlet.
“We’re huge advocates for the Black Lives Matter movement, but I was looking at three white kids taking advantage of an opportunity. It’s too bad because it detracts from the movement.”


truepundit--2020-10-24--Early Vote Count Passes 2016 Total With 11 Days Until The Election

Over 50 million Americans have voted early with 11 days remaining until Election Day , far surpassing the 47 million early ballots cast in 2016 .
While nearly every state has begun early voting , Texas , California and Florida lead the way , with 6.3 million , 5.8 million and 4.2 million ballots cast in each state , according to the U.S .
Elections Project .
Early ballots have also overwhelmingly come from Democratic voters who have said that they are much more likely to vote early either by mail or in person than Republican voters , the data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report party registration data , over 50 % of ballots have come from registered Democrats , while 26.6 % have come from registered Republicans , according to the U.S .
Elections Project data .
The record vote totals reflect a remarkably energized electorate which is expected to shatter overall turnout records , forecasters say .
Of the over 50 million ballots cast , at least 23 million have come from the battleground states that are likely to decide the election , the data shows .
In Arizona , Georgia and North Carolina , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tossup Senate races , the early vote totals amount to 44 % , 56 % and 57 % of each state ’ s entire 2016 vote count , according to the project .
In states where ballots can be matched to an individual ’ s voter file , approximately 20 % of the ballots cast came from someone who did not cast a ballot in their state four years ago , according to The Washington Post .

Over 50 million Americans have voted early with 11 days remaining until Election Day, far surpassing the 47 million early ballots cast in 2016.
While nearly every state has begun early voting, Texas, California and Florida lead the way, with 6.3 million, 5.8 million and 4.2 million ballots cast in each state, according to the U.S. Elections Project.
Early ballots have also overwhelmingly come from Democratic voters who have said that they are much more likely to vote early either by mail or in person than Republican voters, the data shows. Of the 19 states that report party registration data, over 50% of ballots have come from registered Democrats, while 26.6% have come from registered Republicans, according to the U.S. Elections Project data.
The record vote totals reflect a remarkably energized electorate which is expected to shatter overall turnout records, forecasters say.
Might take the over on 154 million (narrowly). https://t.co/gbXvE4uNUD — Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) October 22, 2020
Of the over 50 million ballots cast, at least 23 million have come from the battleground states that are likely to decide the election, the data shows. In Arizona, Georgia and North Carolina, three competitive states that also feature four tossup Senate races, the early vote totals amount to 44%, 56% and 57% of each state’s entire 2016 vote count, according to the project.
In states where ballots can be matched to an individual’s voter file, approximately 20% of the ballots cast came from someone who did not cast a ballot in their state four years ago, according to The Washington Post.


truepundit--2020-10-24--Joe Biden Denies Ever Saying He Opposed Fracking But Promises To Eliminate Oil Industry

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden promised Thursday that if elected he would both “ transition from the oil industry ” and not ban fracking .
The former vice president said his administration would phase out the oil industry , but denied saying he ever opposed fracking during the second and final 2020 presidential debate .
“ I do rule out banning fracking , ” Biden said .
President Donald Trump responded saying that in the past Biden had supported a fracking ban “ on tape.
” “ The fact of the matter is , he is flat lying , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said I oppose fracking.
” Biden promised “ no new fracking ” during a CNN Democratic debate in March .
His climate plan calls for an “ emissions-free power sector ” by 2035 .
The topic of fracking led to the candidates ’ views on the oil industry more broadly during Thursday ’ s debate .
“ Would you close down the oil industry ?
” Trump asked Biden .
Biden responded : “ I would transition from the oil industry , yes.
” “ Because the oil industry pollutes , ” Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him on the topic .
Trump called Biden ’ s comments on the oil industry a “ big statement ” later noting that it would not help the former vice president ’ s election prospects in Pennsylvania , Texas or Ohio .

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden promised Thursday that if elected he would both “transition from the oil industry” and not ban fracking.
The former vice president said his administration would phase out the oil industry, but denied saying he ever opposed fracking during the second and final 2020 presidential debate.
“I do rule out banning fracking,” Biden said.
President Donald Trump responded saying that in the past Biden had supported a fracking ban “on tape.”
“The fact of the matter is, he is flat lying,” Biden said. “I have never said I oppose fracking.”
Biden promised “no new fracking” during a CNN Democratic debate in March. His climate plan calls for an “emissions-free power sector” by 2035.
The topic of fracking led to the candidates’ views on the oil industry more broadly during Thursday’s debate.
“Would you close down the oil industry?” Trump asked Biden.
Biden responded: “I would transition from the oil industry, yes.”
Joe Biden says he will “transition from the oil industry” pic.twitter.com/0TgtYhhLEZ — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 23, 2020
“Because the oil industry pollutes,” Biden added after debate moderator Kristen Welker pushed him on the topic.
Trump called Biden’s comments on the oil industry a “big statement” later noting that it would not help the former vice president’s election prospects in Pennsylvania, Texas or Ohio.


truepundit--2020-10-24--There Were No Second Amendment Questions In Any Of The Presidential Debates

There were no questions about the Second Amendment in the 2020 presidential debates or the vice presidential debate , despite record gun sales in the U.S .
The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Sept. 29 did not mention gun rights , and the second debate Thursday was devoid of questions on the issue .
The vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Biden ’ s running mate Sen. Kamala Harris Oct. 7 also did not include any questions on the Second Amendment .
Federal background check data for gun purchases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months still remaining in the year , according to Forbes .
FBI Firearm sale data reached an all-time monthly high in June with a total of around 3,932,000 background checks conducted amid nationwide unrest and rioting .
Biden has advocated for a ban on “ assault weapons ” and high capacity magazines , in addition to red flag legislation and universal background checks , according to his campaign website .
“ The first thing Washington Democrats will do if Biden is elected is pack the Supreme Court with radical left judges who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted Wednesday .
Trump has also vowed to “ save ” the Second Amendment in a Wednesday tweet directed at Virginians .
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There were no questions about the Second Amendment in the 2020 presidential debates or the vice presidential debate, despite record gun sales in the U.S.
The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Sept. 29 did not mention gun rights, and the second debate Thursday was devoid of questions on the issue. The vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Biden’s running mate Sen. Kamala Harris Oct. 7 also did not include any questions on the Second Amendment.
Federal background check data for gun purchases has hit an annual record with three months still remaining in the year, according to Forbes. FBI Firearm sale data reached an all-time monthly high in June with a total of around 3,932,000 background checks conducted amid nationwide unrest and rioting.
Biden has advocated for a ban on “assault weapons” and high capacity magazines, in addition to red flag legislation and universal background checks, according to his campaign website.
“The first thing Washington Democrats will do if Biden is elected is pack the Supreme Court with radical left judges who will eliminate your 2nd Amendment,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
The first thing Washington Democrats will do if Biden is elected is pack the Supreme Court with radical left judges who will eliminate your 2nd Amendment.pic.twitter.com/hcEZcys5cn — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 22, 2020
Trump has also vowed to “save” the Second Amendment in a Wednesday tweet directed at Virginians.
Vote Trump to save your Second Amendment, Virginia! https://t.co/IQkCo67DXH — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2020
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truepundit--2020-10-24--Joe Biden Promises A Pathway To Citizenship For 11 Million Illegal Immigrants

Democratic nominee Joe Biden said that he would grant a pathway to citizenship for the millions of illegal immigrants living in the United States during the presidential debate Thursday evening .
“ Within 100 days , I ’ m going to send the United States Congress a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented people , ” Biden said in response to debate moderator Kristen Welker .
“ All of those so-called dreamers , those DACA kids , ” — referring to the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals policy — “ they ’ re going to be immediately certified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put on a path to citizenship , ” Biden said .
Biden and President Donald Trump went back and forth their respective immigration policies Thursday , sparring over family separation policies , deportations and more .
“ The idea that they are being sent home by that they ’ re being sent to a country they ’ ve never seen before , ” Biden said .
Trump responded , criticizing Biden ’ s tenure as President Barack Obama ’ s vice president and failure to pass immigration reform .
“ He had eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was going to do , ” Trump responded .
“ We got rid of catch of release , we got rid of a lot of horrible things that they put in and that they lived with .
But for eight years he was vice president ; he did nothing.
” “ Wrong , ” Biden said in response .
Biden criticized Trump ’ s administration for forcing undocumented migrants to seek asylum while residing outside of the U.S. Thursday was the final scheduled debate between Trump and Biden before the election on Nov. @ @

Democratic nominee Joe Biden said that he would grant a pathway to citizenship for the millions of illegal immigrants living in the United States during the presidential debate Thursday evening.
“Within 100 days, I’m going to send the United States Congress a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented people,” Biden said in response to debate moderator Kristen Welker.
“All of those so-called dreamers, those DACA kids,” — referring to the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals policy — “they’re going to be immediately certified again to stay in this country and put on a path to citizenship,” Biden said.
WATCH:
Joe Biden: “Within 100 days, I’m going to send to the United States Congress a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented people.” #Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/uzNGt12iCI — The Hill (@thehill) October 23, 2020
Biden and President Donald Trump went back and forth their respective immigration policies Thursday, sparring over family separation policies, deportations and more.
“The idea that they are being sent home by [Trump means] that they’re being sent to a country they’ve never seen before,” Biden said.
Trump responded, criticizing Biden’s tenure as President Barack Obama’s vice president and failure to pass immigration reform.
“He had eight years to do what he said he was going to do,” Trump responded. “We got rid of catch of release, we got rid of a lot of horrible things that they put in and that they lived with. But for eight years he was vice president; he did nothing.”
“Wrong,” Biden said in response. Biden criticized Trump’s administration for forcing undocumented migrants to seek asylum while residing outside of the U.S.
Thursday was the final scheduled debate between Trump and Biden before the election on Nov. 3.


truepundit--2020-10-24--Biden Checks Watch As Debate Ends

Biden Checks Watch As Debate Ends

“ Was I glad when the damn thing was over ?
” Bush later said to PBS Newshour ‘ s @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Why did Joe Biden just check his watch , ” asked Republican Arizona @ @ @ @ @ created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news @ @ @ @ @ large audience .
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“Was I glad when the damn thing was over?” Bush later said to PBS Newshour‘s Jim Lehrer. “Yeah.”
WATCH:
“Why did Joe Biden just check his watch,” asked Republican Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar.
Biden repeats the 1992 mistake of George H.W. Bush in debate – looking at his watch while the camera is on. Trump has made mistakes, but Biden.should have known not to bring a watch on stage. — John Fund (@johnfund) October 23, 2020
Joe Biden just stared at his watch during the debate. He’s done. #Debates — Danielle D’Souza Gill (@danielledsouzag) October 23, 2020
. @JoeBiden just looked at his watch – for a long stare. He’s tired. — Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) October 23, 2020
Biden checks watch towards the end of the debate… It’s getting late: pic.twitter.com/zECgfnnjsO — Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) October 23, 2020
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truepundit--2020-10-24--‘You Shouldn’t Be Bringing Up Wall Street’: Trump Says Biden Is The One Taking Big Bucks From Wall S

‘You Shouldn’t Be Bringing Up Wall Street’: Trump Says Biden Is The One Taking Big Bucks From Wall Street

President Donald Trump warned 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden not to bring up Wall Street funding Thursday night , saying , “ You ’ re the one that takes the money from Wall Street.
” The presidential candidates sparred over Wall Street funding Thursday night at the second presidential debate in Nashville , Tennessee .
“ You ’ re the one that takes all the money from Wall Street , ” Trump told Biden .
“ I don ’ t take it .
You have raised a lot of money .
Tremendous amounts of money .
And every time you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Trump said he could raise “ so much more money ” and “ blow away every record ” if he called up the heads of Wall Street .
“ But I don ’ t want to do that because it puts me in a bad position , ” Trump finished .
“ And then you bring up Wall Street ?
You shouldn ’ t be bringing up Wall Street , because you ’ re the one that takes the money from Wall Street , not me.
” Wall Street campaign donations to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Trump , CNN Business reported in late September .
The industry has donated $ 51.1 million to Biden ’ s campaign as opposed to just $ 10.5 million to Trump ’ s campaign , the publication reported .
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President Donald Trump warned 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden not to bring up Wall Street funding Thursday night, saying, “You’re the one that takes the money from Wall Street.”
The presidential candidates sparred over Wall Street funding Thursday night at the second presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee.
“You’re the one that takes all the money from Wall Street,” Trump told Biden. “I don’t take it. You have raised a lot of money. Tremendous amounts of money. And every time you raise money deals are made, Joe.”
Trump said he could raise “so much more money” and “blow away every record” if he called up the heads of Wall Street.
“But I don’t want to do that because it puts me in a bad position,” Trump finished. “And then you bring up Wall Street? You shouldn’t be bringing up Wall Street, because you’re the one that takes the money from Wall Street, not me.”
Wall Street campaign donations to Biden are five times larger than those to Trump, CNN Business reported in late September. The industry has donated $51.1 million to Biden’s campaign as opposed to just $10.5 million to Trump’s campaign, the publication reported.
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The Affordable Care Act Is Likely Here To Stay Regardless Of Who Fills The Supreme Court Vacancy, Health Care Experts Say

• Democrats have warned that the Affordable Care Act could be overturned if Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court , but some experts say that the landmark health care law is unlikely to vanish anytime soon .
• On Nov. 10 , the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Texas v. California , in which the plaintiffs argue that a central piece of the legislation — the individual mandate — is unconstitutional , and that the entire law should be struck down as a result .
• Many health care experts believe that even if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be legally severed from the rest of the law , preserving the ACA as a result .
Democrats have warned that the Affordable Care Act could be overturned if Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court , but experts say that the landmark health care law is unlikely to vanish anytime soon .
Democrats have specifically pointed to Texas v. California , which is set to be argued before the Supreme Court on Nov. 10 , arguing that Republicans are rushing Barrett ’ s confirmation in order to solidify the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overturn the ACA as a result .
The suit ’ s plaintiffs , consisting of Republican attorneys general from across the country , argue that the Act is unconstitutional since its critical component — the individual mandate — was essentially eliminated in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act .
“ If Judge Barrett is confirmed , America stands to lose the benefits that the ACA provides , ” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein , the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee , adding that women would also lose protections including “ critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments were echoed by Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy , who said that with Barrett ’ s confirmation , Republicans have “ the potential to accomplish through the court what they ’ ve failed to accomplish by votes in the halls of Congress.
” Some healthcare and legal experts , however , see little chance of the suit being successful , even if Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court before the case is argued .
Dr. Joel Zinberg , a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute , said that while the Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know or predict , it ’ s unlikely with or without a Justice Barrett.
” There are three legal components to Texas v. California , Zinberg told the Daily Caller News Foundation : the case ’ s standing , the constitutionality of the Act ’ s individual mandate , and whether the mandate , if found to be unconstitutional , can be separated from the rest of the legislation .
In order for the case to even be decided , the plaintiffs must first show their connection to any negative repercussions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guaranteed .
“ The Supreme Court can only decide issues that are properly in front of them .
The plaintiffs have to show that they were somehow injured in the statute , ” Zinberg said .
While Zinberg told the DCNF that he believes the case has standing , his opinion is not universally shared .
Michael Cannon , the director of health policy studies at the Cato Institute , doubted the case ’ s legal standing , calling a case “ without merit.
” “ I don ’ t think that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this case , ” he told the DCNF , “ since the plaintiffs don ’ t have standing to begin with.
” If the case is granted standing , the justices will then decide whether the individual mandate , which imposed a fine for those who did not have private health insurance and deferred enrolling under the Affordable Care Act , is in fact constitutional .
Though still in existence , the fine that the mandate imposed was reduced to zero dollars in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , rendering it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential piece of the original legislation , but it has become clear since in recent years that it was never that important to the ACA , ” Zinberg said , a point which was echoed by Cannon as well .
“ What Congress did in was make the mandate nonfunctional , ” he told the DCNF .
Though the mandate ’ s penalty been eliminated , the plaintiffs in Texas v. California hope that the Supreme Court will declare it unconstitutional , prompting the court to throw out the entire law as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know , but my suspicion is that the mandate will be declared unconstitutional , ” Zinberg said .
Regardless of the upcoming ruling , the mandate has been challenged before .
In 2012 , when the mandate was still a critical component of the Act , Chief Justice John Roberts was the deciding vote in ruling the mandate as constitutional , preserving the entire law as a result .
Some opponents of Barrett ’ s confirmation have pointed to her criticism of Chief Justice John Roberts ’ ruling , where she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act beyond its plausible meaning to save the statute.
” Even if it the mandate is declared unconstitutional , however , both Zinberg and Cannon doubted that the entire Affordable Care Act will be thrown out , citing its severability .
In short , severability allows for the court hypothetically render the individual mandate unconstitutional while simultaneously preserving the rest of ACA as a whole .
If the Texas v. California got to that point , both experts said , there would be a greater chance of a unanimous decision upholding remainder of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it out .
“ It ’ s difficult to know or predict , but I think the court would come to the conclusion that the 10 titles of the ACA are not that related , ” Zinberg said .
“ We ’ ll have to wait and see , but a Justice Barrett I don ’ t think would change the coming ruling substantially.
” Zinberg also pointed to Barrett ’ s own hearing , where she remarked that “ the presumption is always in favor of severability , ” noting that judges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible , a response that drew praise from Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein , the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee .
Cannon spoke along similar lines , saying that he “ would not be surprised if the court ruled against the plaintiffs nine to nothing.
” “ I ’ m even more confident that having one more appointed justice won ’ t have an effect .
The way I see it , there ’ s an astronomically small chance that the court might do what Texas wants and over turn all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added , circling back to his assertion that the case lacked merit due to the plaintiffs ’ lack of standing .
“ The court generally doesn ’ t like taking up high profile cases and issues if it doesn ’ t have to , much less making controversial rulings.
” Even supporters of the ACA , who have warned that overturning the law could lead jeopardize coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions and lead to fewer Americans with health insurance , have said that it is unlikely that the law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to prevail , but the small chance of a very bad thing happening is worth worrying about , ” Nick Bagley , a law professor at the University of Michigan and a supporter of the ACA , told The New York Times .
His comments were echoed by Jonathon Adler , a law professor at Case Western Reserve University , who told The Times that even with a Justice Barrett , the law was unlikely to be struck down : “ Replacing Ginsburg could have big effects in lots of areas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of them .
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Democrats have warned that the Affordable Care Act could be overturned if Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, but some experts say that the landmark health care law is unlikely to vanish anytime soon.
On Nov. 10, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Texas v. California, in which the plaintiffs argue that a central piece of the legislation — the individual mandate — is unconstitutional, and that the entire law should be struck down as a result.
Many health care experts believe that even if the mandate is declared unconstitutional, it can be legally severed from the rest of the law, preserving the ACA as a result.
Democrats have warned that the Affordable Care Act could be overturned if Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, but experts say that the landmark health care law is unlikely to vanish anytime soon.
Democrats have specifically pointed to Texas v. California, which is set to be argued before the Supreme Court on Nov. 10, arguing that Republicans are rushing Barrett’s confirmation in order to solidify the Court’s conservative majority and hopefully overturn the ACA as a result. The suit’s plaintiffs, consisting of Republican attorneys general from across the country, argue that the Act is unconstitutional since its critical component — the individual mandate — was essentially eliminated in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
“If Judge Barrett is confirmed, America stands to lose the benefits that the ACA provides,” said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, adding that women would also lose protections including “critical preventative services and maternity care.”
Her comments were echoed by Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, who said that with Barrett’s confirmation, Republicans have “the potential to accomplish through the court what they’ve failed to accomplish by votes in the halls of Congress.”
Some healthcare and legal experts, however, see little chance of the suit being successful, even if Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court before the case is argued.
Dr. Joel Zinberg, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, said that while the Court’s coming ruling is “difficult to know or predict, it’s unlikely [that the ACA is overturned] with or without a Justice Barrett.”
There are three legal components to Texas v. California, Zinberg told the Daily Caller News Foundation: the case’s standing, the constitutionality of the Act’s individual mandate, and whether the mandate, if found to be unconstitutional, can be separated from the rest of the legislation.
Standing
In order for the case to even be decided, the plaintiffs must first show their connection to any negative repercussions of the law, something that is not guaranteed.
“The Supreme Court can only decide issues that are properly in front of them. The plaintiffs have to show that they were somehow injured in the statute,” Zinberg said.
While Zinberg told the DCNF that he believes the case has standing, his opinion is not universally shared.
Michael Cannon, the director of health policy studies at the Cato Institute, doubted the case’s legal standing, calling a case “without merit.”
“I don’t think that a Justice Barrett will affect the outcome of this case,” he told the DCNF, “since the plaintiffs don’t have standing to begin with.”
The Individual Mandate
If the case is granted standing, the justices will then decide whether the individual mandate, which imposed a fine for those who did not have private health insurance and deferred enrolling under the Affordable Care Act, is in fact constitutional.
Though still in existence, the fine that the mandate imposed was reduced to zero dollars in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, rendering it is largely purposeless.
“It was an essential piece of the original legislation, but it has become clear since in recent years that it was never that important to the ACA,” Zinberg said, a point which was echoed by Cannon as well.
“What Congress did in [the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act] was make the mandate nonfunctional,” he told the DCNF.
Though the mandate’s penalty been eliminated, the plaintiffs in Texas v. California hope that the Supreme Court will declare it unconstitutional, prompting the court to throw out the entire law as a result.
“It’s tough to know, but my suspicion is that the mandate will be declared unconstitutional,” Zinberg said.
Regardless of the upcoming ruling, the mandate has been challenged before. In 2012, when the mandate was still a critical component of the Act, Chief Justice John Roberts was the deciding vote in ruling the mandate as constitutional, preserving the entire law as a result.
Some opponents of Barrett’s confirmation have pointed to her criticism of Chief Justice John Roberts’ ruling, where she said that he “pushed the Affordable Care Act beyond its plausible meaning to save the statute.”
Severability
Even if it the mandate is declared unconstitutional, however, both Zinberg and Cannon doubted that the entire Affordable Care Act will be thrown out, citing its severability.
In short, severability allows for the court hypothetically render the individual mandate unconstitutional while simultaneously preserving the rest of ACA as a whole. If the Texas v. California got to that point, both experts said, there would be a greater chance of a unanimous decision upholding remainder of the law than a split decision throwing it out.
“It’s difficult to know or predict, but I think the court would come to the conclusion that the 10 titles of the ACA are not that related,” Zinberg said. “We’ll have to wait and see, but a Justice Barrett I don’t think would change the coming ruling substantially.”
Zinberg also pointed to Barrett’s own hearing, where she remarked that “the presumption is always in favor of severability,” noting that judges often try to preserve existing laws when possible, a response that drew praise from Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Cannon spoke along similar lines, saying that he “would not be surprised if the court ruled against the plaintiffs nine to nothing.”
“I’m even more confident that having one more appointed justice won’t have an effect. The way I see it, there’s an astronomically small chance that the court might do what Texas wants and over turn all of or even a part of the law,” he added, circling back to his assertion that the case lacked merit due to the plaintiffs’ lack of standing.
“The court generally doesn’t like taking up high profile cases and issues if it doesn’t have to, much less making controversial rulings.”
Even supporters of the ACA, who have warned that overturning the law could lead jeopardize coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions and lead to fewer Americans with health insurance, have said that it is unlikely that the law is overturned.
“It is still unlikely to prevail, but the small chance of a very bad thing happening is worth worrying about,” Nick Bagley, a law professor at the University of Michigan and a supporter of the ACA, told The New York Times.
His comments were echoed by Jonathon Adler, a law professor at Case Western Reserve University, who told The Times that even with a Justice Barrett, the law was unlikely to be struck down: “Replacing Ginsburg could have big effects in lots of areas. I’m just not sure this is one of them.”