saraacater--2020-10-30--McConnell hints that COVID-19 relief package might wait till early 2021

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-Ky. ) hinted on Friday that the long-delayed second coronavirus economic relief package might be delayed until the beginning of the new year .
When asked by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt about the legislative agenda during the next session of Congress , presuming the GOP maintains control of the Senate after November 3 , McConnell drifted to coronavirus relief .
“ We probably need to do another package , certainly more modest than the $ 3 trillion dollar Nancy Pelosi package , ” said the Kentuckian , referring to the package that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May .
“ I think that ’ ll be something we ’ ll need to do right at the beginning of the year , ” he added .
“ We could target it particularly at small businesses that are struggling , and hospitals that are now dealing with the second wave of the Coronavirus , and of course the challenges for education , both K-12 and college.
” The first economic relief package was passed by both houses and signed by the President back in March .
A second package has been stalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mounting for both parties to agree to some form of a deal so that the tens of millions of unemployed Americans can get their stimulus checks in the mail .
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) hinted on Friday that the long-delayed second coronavirus economic relief package might be delayed until the beginning of the new year.
When asked by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt about the legislative agenda during the next session of Congress, presuming the GOP maintains control of the Senate after November 3, McConnell drifted to coronavirus relief.
Read the full interview transcript here.
“We probably need to do another package, certainly more modest than the $3 trillion dollar Nancy Pelosi package,” said the Kentuckian, referring to the package that the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed back in May.
“I think that’ll be something we’ll need to do right at the beginning of the year,” he added. “We could target it particularly at small businesses that are struggling, and hospitals that are now dealing with the second wave of the Coronavirus, and of course the challenges for education, both K-12 and college.”
The first economic relief package was passed by both houses and signed by the President back in March. A second package has been stalled since the summer and pressure has been mounting for both parties to agree to some form of a deal so that the tens of millions of unemployed Americans can get their stimulus checks in the mail.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-10-30--Jake Tapper suggests NYPost should delete original tweets with Hunter Biden exposé

CNN anchor Jake Tapper tried playing peacemaker between The New York Post and Twitter on Friday when he suggested possible options both sides could take to swiftly end their ongoing feud .
Earlier in October , The Post published in an exposé emails belonging to former Vice President Joe Biden ‘ s son , Hunter , that were obtained via a hard drive from a laptop that had been given to a Delaware repair shop .
The emails alleged that Hunter , while on the board of the corrupt Ukrainian energy company Burisma , had leveraged his father ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business dealings .
Since the emails were originally published , they have since been connected to the younger Biden .
Twitter suppressed the ability for users to spread the exposé on its platform because the publishing of these emails , in its eyes , violated it policy on sharing “ hacked materials.
” Additionally , it locked The Post out of its account .
After fierce backlash from across the platform , Twitter eventually updated its policies .
The Post ‘ s account remains locked .
Tapper , seeing that this situation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thread that if The Post were to delete the then-rule-breaking tweets and then just “ tweet them out again ” while also saying that Twitter could just as easily unlock its account since the tweets no longer violate the rules .
Assuming either side heeds Tapper ’ s advice , perhaps he should consider moonlighting as a diplomat .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

UPDATE:
In a significant turn of events, Attorney General Merrick Garland made a surprising announcement on Friday, elevating Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss to the role of special counsel. This decision marks a shift in focus towards the investigation of the Biden family’s financial matters. The probe, which encompasses Hunter Biden’s tax affairs and any potential connections his father, President Joe Biden, might have with his foreign associates, is slated to extend into the 2024 election cycle. Interestingly, this move comes as former President Donald Trump is simultaneously facing two federal indictments from the same department.
Garland stressed that the decision to appoint Weiss as an independent prosecutor aligns with the “public interest” and adheres to departmental regulations. Importantly, this transition was initiated by Weiss himself, who, earlier this week, conveyed his belief that the investigation had reached a point where he should proceed as a special counsel.
Weiss is no stranger to this intricate landscape. He is the federal prosecutor responsible for bringing charges against President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, in Delaware. Recent times have witnessed the unfolding of legal proceedings involving Hunter Biden, including a probation-oriented plea arrangement that was ultimately rejected by a judge. In June, Hunter Biden agreed to a deal with federal prosecutors, admitting guilt in two tax-related offenses and a firearm charge, potentially leading to the dismissal of the latter charge. This latest development underscores the intensification of scrutiny into the financial affairs of the Biden family and highlights the evolving legal landscape involving prominent political figures.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland will speak to the public Friday afternoon. It is highly anticipated because I believe, as do many others, that he may be getting ready to announce the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate “Hunter Biden” and his financial dealings overseas. Although, welcome there are still too many concerns with the DOJ that need to be addressed and there is little faith among many Americans that anything will be done.
Americans have witnessed the makings and the result of a two tiered justice system since President Trump was elected and then the continuing targeting of Trump even after his term as president.
I’ve spoken about the need for an outside investigation into Hunter Biden and President Biden at length on my podcast, The Sara Carter Show and on Fox News. But I’ve been jaded by the failures of past investigations and the weaponization of the Justice Department to do its job. The failure of the DOJ to be blind and just has been devastating to our nation.
Will Garland appoint a special counsel? I don’t know but as Americans we must demand that our leadership, our bureaucracies and our law makers follow the rule of law without prejudice. If they do not, as we have seen over the past decade with the establishments attacks on President Donald Trump and the weaponization of the system to target him, then our foundation will not only be fractured but it will be irreparable.
Either way, the alleged crimes and obvious financial connections linked to the Biden family with adversarial nations like China and Russia must be thoroughly investigated and the investigation must be made public. The Biden connections and large sums of money taken from government connected energy companies in Ukraine must also be thoroughly vetted and any improprieties must be made public.


saraacater--2020-10-30--Boro Park in Brooklyn Turns Into Trump Country

The heart of the Jewish Community in Boro Park , Brooklyn is now a President Donald Trump stronghold .
The @ @ @ @ @ which voted for Trump in 2016 , is supporting the Trump/Pence ticket again and in @ @ @ @ @ can feel the excitement in the streets , where Trump flags line up along the @ @ @ @ @ of businesses .
There ’ s also strong support for law enforcement with “ back @ @ @ @ @ .
Click here to read more at The Yeshiva World


saraacater--2020-10-30--Don Lemon gets MOCKED on Twitter for saying ‘Had to get rid of friends who support Trump’

Don Lemon gets MOCKED on Twitter for saying ‘ Had to get rid of friends who support Trump ’ I @ @ @ @ @ at Loud on Twitter this morning as CNN host and anti-Trump snob Don Lemon has @ @ @ @ @ Chris Cuomo that he ‘ had to get rid of friends who support Trump.
’ @ @ @ @ @ way , ’ which is his staple pretentious elitist preacher act , he said , @ @ @ @ @ get rid of a lot of people in my life because sometimes you have to @ @ @ @ @ think they have to hit rock bottom like an addict.
” Sure , Lemon .
@ @ @ @ @ your friends ( if you really had them ) are at home crying over your @ @ @ @ @ t think so .
Here ’ s some great comebacks to Lemon ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ support President Trump from his life .
You can follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @ @

In a recent development, the Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, along with two associates, find themselves at the center of a high-profile case involving human trafficking allegations.
The charges leveled against them indicate the formation of an organized criminal group in 2021 with the intent to carry out human trafficking operations not only in Romania but also in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to the BBC.
The investigation, which led to their arrest in December last year, has culminated in an indictment filed with the Bucharest court. According to the indictment, the Tate brothers are accused of luring their victims with false promises of love and marriage. Seven individuals have been identified as alleged victims, who were later coerced and subjected to a harrowing ordeal.
Prosecutors contend that the victims were taken to locations in Ilfov county, Romania, where they faced constant surveillance, intimidation, and control. The defendants allegedly forced the victims into debt and coerced them into participating in pornographic activities, with the explicit material subsequently shared on social media platforms. Shockingly, one of the defendants is accused of raping a woman on two occasions in March 2022, further amplifying the gravity of the charges.
While the trial is not expected to commence immediately, as a Romanian judge is granted 60 days to inspect the case files, it is anticipated to be a protracted legal battle. The complexity of the case and the severity of the charges will undoubtedly result in a lengthy trial process, with several years potentially passing before a verdict is reached.
Representatives for the Tate brothers released a statement acknowledging the unsurprising nature of the news but maintaining their belief in their innocence.
As reported by the BBC, the Tate brothers media team stared, “While this news is undoubtedly predictable, we embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation.”
They expressed their eagerness to present a comprehensive body of evidence meticulously collected over time, which they believe will substantiate their claims of innocence and restore their tarnished reputation.
However, it should be noted that additional charges, such as money laundering and trafficking of minors, are still under investigation. If evidence is uncovered to support these allegations, a separate indictment could be filed, further complicating the legal proceedings for the defendants.
Andrew Tate, who gained notoriety through his participation in the reality television show Big Brother, has a controversial past, having been removed from the show in 2016 following a video that appeared to depict him assaulting a woman.
Despite subsequent bans on social media platforms due to his contentious statements, he has managed to amass a following, particularly among young men, by promoting an ostentatious and hyper-masculine lifestyle.
As the case unfolds, public attention will undoubtedly be drawn to the trial, with many eagerly awaiting the outcome and hoping for justice to be served for the alleged victims. The complex web of charges and the high-profile nature of the defendants ensure that this trial will be closely monitored and scrutinized by the media and the public alike.
Follow Alexander Carter on Twitter @AlexCarterDC for more!


saraacater--2020-10-30--Mercedes Schlapp: Big tech is ‘trying to elect Joe Biden and destroy Pres. Trump’

Mercedes Schlapp : Big tech is ‘ trying to elect Joe Biden and destroy Pres .
Trump ’ Senior Advisor for the Trump-Pence campaign explained to Sara A. Carter on The Sara Carter Show podcast Thursday that social media companies are censoring information ahead of the election to get former Vice President Joe Biden elected .
“ I think you ’ re seeing more and more that this idea of censorship is a big , big problem , the fact that they ’ re not letting the American people decide what they can and can not read that it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ who are making the decisions people that we don ’ t even know who they are .
And we know for the most part that they ’ re probably liberal , and they ’ re trying to protect Joe Biden.
” Schlapp added that the tech giants “ have been a huge disappointment ” and an “ embarrassment because at the end of the day , they ’ re pushing one solid message .
And it ’ s not freedom of speech .
It is trying to , really trying to elect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s very , very clear.
” Earlier this week , the Senate Commerce Committee heard the testimony of the CEOs of Facebook , Twitter , and Google .
Republicans on the Committee grilled the social media leaders on many instances of censorship including the suppression of The New York Post ’ s ‘ smoking gun ’ reporting on Hunter Biden alleging he leveraged his father ’ s position in the Obama administration to profit overseas .
The Post ‘ s account has been suspended and many users report they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story on Twitter .
Twitter , however , defends the censorship as a violation of its rules and says it will only restore the Post ’ s account when the story is deleted from the platform .
“ I ’ m so glad that our republican senators are holding these social media companies accountable , ” Schlapp told Carter .
“ They do not deserve this legal immunity that they have right now .
Because it is an outrage on how they ’ re treating companies like the New York Post where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for no apparent reason .
And the mere fact is , is more and more evidence is coming out.
” She added , “ I mean , it really clearly shows that Joe Biden is corrupt , the mere fact that he has been involved in these foreign dealings with Hunter Biden , with China , advising them on what needed to be done , and I do think that the truth will come out , but you ’ re going to continue to see the suppression campaign not only coming from big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they continuously refuse to cover Tony Bobulinsky , who was hunter Biden ’ s former partner .
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Senior Advisor for the Trump-Pence campaign explained to Sara A. Carter on The Sara Carter Show podcast Thursday that social media companies are censoring information ahead of the election to get former Vice President Joe Biden elected.
“I think you’re seeing more and more that this idea of censorship is a big, big problem, the fact that they’re not letting the American people decide what they can and cannot read that it’s literally these ‘fact checkers,’ who are making the decisions people that we don’t even know who they are. And we know for the most part that they’re probably liberal, and they’re trying to protect Joe Biden.”
Schlapp added that the tech giants “have been a huge disappointment” and an “embarrassment because at the end of the day, they’re pushing one solid message. And it’s not freedom of speech. It is trying to, really trying to elect Joe Biden and destroy the president. It’s very, very clear.”
Earlier this week, the Senate Commerce Committee heard the testimony of the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google. Republicans on the Committee grilled the social media leaders on many instances of censorship including the suppression of The New York Post’s ‘smoking gun’ reporting on Hunter Biden alleging he leveraged his father’s position in the Obama administration to profit overseas. The Post‘s account has been suspended and many users report they’re unable to share or even view the story on Twitter. Twitter, however, defends the censorship as a violation of its rules and says it will only restore the Post’s account when the story is deleted from the platform.
“I’m so glad that our republican senators are holding these social media companies accountable,” Schlapp told Carter. “They do not deserve this legal immunity that they have right now. Because it is an outrage on how they’re treating companies like the New York Post where the account continues to remain suspended in Twitter for no apparent reason. And the mere fact is, is more and more evidence is coming out.”
She added, “I mean, it really clearly shows that Joe Biden is corrupt, the mere fact that he has been involved in these foreign dealings with Hunter Biden, with China, advising them on what needed to be done, and I do think that the truth will come out, but you’re going to continue to see the suppression campaign not only coming from big tech but from liberal media, where they continuously refuse to cover Tony Bobulinsky, who was hunter Biden’s former partner.”


saraacater--2020-10-30--JW sues DOJ for UNMASKING records requested by top Obama officials on Flynn

JW sues DOJ for UNMASKING records requested by top Obama officials on Flynn If it wasn ’ t for the conservative nonprofit watchdog Judicial Watch the American public would ’ ve been left in the dark about the Russia hoax perpetrated against President Donald Trump , the attack in Benghazi that left four Americans dead , including U.S .
Ambassador Christopher Stevens , Hillary Clinton ’ s use of a private server to hide government emails and hundreds more investigations into government malfeasance .
On Thursday Judicial Watch filed a Freedom of Information Act ( FOIA ) lawsuit against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for records of requests by former Vice President Joe Biden and other top Obama administration officials , including President Obama ’ s chief of staff , to “ unmask ” Lieutenant General ( Retired ) Michael Flynn.
” President of Judicial Watch Tom Fitton said that the FOIA lawsuit was in response to the government ’ s failure to turn over the documents originally requested by the watchdog group .
“ The requests by Joe Biden and President Obama ’ s chief of staff to unmask the identity of President Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and abuse , ” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton .
“ The documents about this illicit spy operation should be released immediately.
” It ’ s a huge struggle to obtain documents that actually belong to the American people .
Those in Washington ’ s bureaucracy hold the keys to the kingdom : the documents reveal the truth and expose the corruption .
In early 2017 I filed a Freedom of Information Act request on Sally Yates with regard to Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn .
I also included specific words that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Justice .
I finally heard back from the DOJ ’ s FOIA office on Thursday .
I honestly was taken back at first and thought it was some sort of scam .
It was real .
Guess what the official told me on the phone , “ can you narrow your search terms so it will be easier for us to locate the specific documents you are referring too ?
” I said angrily , ” you have to be kidding , it ’ s been like two years .
Do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s going on here ?
” I realized after I hung up it ’ s been more than three years since I put in for the FOIA .
If it wasn ’ t for Judicial Watch the documents would disappear into the swamp and never be remembered .
In early 2017 , John Solomon and I published numerous investigative stories exposing the FBI ’ s malfeasance in its investigation into former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn .
At the time Solomon and I were working for Circa , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since closed .
We also published extensive reports on the government ’ s malfeasance with regards to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the expansion spying powers on American citizens under the Obama administration .
All of this set the foundation and the stage for the majority of investigations and discoveries that led to the exposure of one of the worst abuses in power in modern political history against a sitting U.S. president .
What made matters worse is that those who weaponized the system against President Trump and his administration have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state – that are part of the extensive government bureaucracy and little has been done to hold those who tore our nation apart accountable .
Unmasking Americans , like the abuse that occurred to former Trump 2016 campaign volunteer Carter Page , is the process of disclosing the identities of U.S. citizens captured in private communications to government officials .
Judicial Watch notes it is “ referenced in intelligence surveillance of foreign nationals .
U.S. citizens ’ names are typically redacted from such reports unless a specific request is made to “ unmask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a press release that it filed “ this lawsuit after the NSA failed to respond to two separate September 1 , 2020 FOIA requests.
” In fact , in June 2020 , Judicial Watch first sued the State Department for records of requests by former U.N .
Ambassador Samantha Power to “ unmask ” Flynn .
Power had testified before Congress in 2017 that she didn ’ t request to unmask Flynn and that her name signed on any unmasking requests must have been done by someone else .
But when declassified documents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the National Security Agency ( NSA ) , it showed that she had signed unmasking requests on Flynn least seven separate times betweenNov .
30 , 2016 , and Jan. 11 , 2017 .
The first request seeks “ records about a January 12 , 2017 , request to ‘ unmask ’ Lieutenant General Flynn submitted to NSA by or on behalf of then-Vice President Joe Biden.
” The second request asks for “ records about requests to ‘ unmask ’ Lieutenant General Flynn submitted to NSA by or on behalf of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranges indicated : The Deputy Assistant Director of the National Media Exploitation Center , whose name was not known – December 15 , 2016 The names of officials and dates identified in the FOIA requests were taken directly from a list which was declassified on May 8 , 2020 , by then-Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell and submitted to Senators Charles Grassley and Ron Johnson on May 13 .
On May 19 , Senator Grassley responded and asked for “ the declassification of additional information related to the unmasking of Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but also to expand the scope of our request to include information as early as January 2016 .
Based on our investigation and recent press reports , we are increasingly concerned that the surveillance of U.S. persons affiliated with the Trump campaign began earlier than the opening of the FBI ’ s Crossfire Hurricane investigation in late July 2016 .
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If it wasn’t for the conservative nonprofit watchdog Judicial Watch the American public would’ve been left in the dark about the Russia hoax perpetrated against President Donald Trump, the attack in Benghazi that left four Americans dead, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Hillary Clinton’s use of a private server to hide government emails and hundreds more investigations into government malfeasance.
On Thursday Judicial Watch filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the “National Security Agency (NSA) for records of requests by former Vice President Joe Biden and other top Obama administration officials, including President Obama’s chief of staff, to “unmask” Lieutenant General (Retired) Michael Flynn.”
President of Judicial Watch Tom Fitton said that the FOIA lawsuit was in response to the government’s failure to turn over the documents originally requested by the watchdog group.
The documents about this illicit spy operation should be released immediately Tom Fitton, President Judicial Watch
“The requests by Joe Biden and President Obama’s chief of staff to unmask the identity of President Trump’s top national security adviser reeks of corruption and abuse,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. “The documents about this illicit spy operation should be released immediately.”
It’s a huge struggle to obtain documents that actually belong to the American people. Those in Washington’s bureaucracy hold the keys to the kingdom: the documents reveal the truth and expose the corruption. In early 2017 I filed a Freedom of Information Act request on Sally Yates with regard to Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. I also included specific words that I expected would expedite the matter with the Department of Justice. I finally heard back from the DOJ’s FOIA office on Thursday.
I honestly was taken back at first and thought it was some sort of scam. It was real. Guess what the official told me on the phone, “can you narrow your search terms so it will be easier for us to locate the specific documents you are referring too?”
I said angrily, ” you have to be kidding, it’s been like two years. Do you think I don’t know what’s going on here?” I realized after I hung up it’s been more than three years since I put in for the FOIA. If it wasn’t for Judicial Watch the documents would disappear into the swamp and never be remembered.
In early 2017, John Solomon and I published numerous investigative stories exposing the FBI’s malfeasance in its investigation into former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. At the time Solomon and I were working for Circa, a website division of Sinclair Media Group that has since closed.
We also published extensive reports on the government’s malfeasance with regards to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the expansion spying powers on American citizens under the Obama administration. All of this set the foundation and the stage for the majority of investigations and discoveries that led to the exposure of one of the worst abuses in power in modern political history against a sitting U.S. president.
What made matters worse is that those who weaponized the system against President Trump and his administration have many minions – known as the deep state – that are part of the extensive government bureaucracy and little has been done to hold those who tore our nation apart accountable.
Unmasking Americans, like the abuse that occurred to former Trump 2016 campaign volunteer Carter Page, is the process of disclosing the identities of U.S. citizens captured in private communications to government officials. Judicial Watch notes it is “referenced in intelligence surveillance of foreign nationals. U.S. citizens’ names are typically redacted from such reports unless a specific request is made to “unmask” them.”
Judicial Watch stated in a press release that it filed “this lawsuit after the NSA failed to respond to two separate September 1, 2020 FOIA requests.” In fact, in June 2020, Judicial Watch first sued the State Department for records of requests by former U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power to “unmask” Flynn. Power had testified before Congress in 2017 that she didn’t request to unmask Flynn and that her name signed on any unmasking requests must have been done by someone else. But when declassified documents were first made public in May by the National Security Agency (NSA), it showed that she had signed unmasking requests on Flynn least seven separate times betweenNov. 30, 2016, and Jan. 11, 2017.
FROM JW PRESS RELEASE
The first request seeks “records about a January 12, 2017, request to ‘unmask’ Lieutenant General Flynn submitted to NSA by or on behalf of then-Vice President Joe Biden.”
The second request asks for “records about requests to ‘unmask’ Lieutenant General Flynn submitted to NSA by or on behalf of the following officials on the dates or date ranges indicated:
Samantha Powers – Nov. 30, 2016 to Jan. 11, 2017
James Clapper – Dec. 2, 2016 to Jan. 7, 2017
Kelly Degnan – Dec. 6, 2016
John R. Phillips – Dec. 6, 2016
John Brennan – Dec. 14 & 15, 2016
Patrick Conlon – Dec. 14, 2016
Jacob Lew – Dec. 14 & 15, 2016
Arthur McGlynn – Dec. 14, 2016
Mike Neufeld – Dec. 14, 2016
Sarah Raskin – Dec. 14, 2016
Nathan Sheets – Dec. 14, 2016
Adam Szubin – Dec. 14, 2016
Robert Bell – Dec. 15, 2016
John Christenson – Dec. 15, 2016
Sarah Raskin – Dec. 15, 2016
Nathan Sheets – Dec. 15, 2016
Adam Szubin – Dec. 15, 2016
Robert Bell – Dec. 15, 2016
John Christenson – Dec. 15, 2016
James Comey – Dec. 15, 2016
Paul Geehreng – Dec. 15, 2016
Douglas Lute – Dec. 15, 2016
James Hursh – Dec. 15, 2016
Lee Litzenberger – Dec. 15, 2016
Scott Parrish – Dec. 15, 2016
Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall – Dec. 15, 2016
Tamir Waser – Dec. 15, 2016
John Tefft – Dec. 16, 2016
John Bass – Dec. 28, 2016
Denis McDonough – Jan. 5, 2017
Michael Dempsy – Jan. 7, 2017
Stephanie O’Sullivan – Jan. 7, 2017
The Deputy Assistant Director of the National Media Exploitation Center, whose name was not known – December 15, 2016
The names of officials and dates identified in the FOIA requests were taken directly from a list which was declassified on May 8, 2020, by then-Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell and submitted to Senators Charles Grassley and Ron Johnson on May 13.
On May 19, Senator Grassley responded and asked for “the declassification of additional information related to the unmasking of Americans around the time of the 2016 election, but also to expand the scope of our request to include information as early as January 2016. Based on our investigation and recent press reports, we are increasingly concerned that the surveillance of U.S. persons affiliated with the Trump campaign began earlier than the opening of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation in late July 2016.”


saraacater--2020-10-30--Texas sees more early ballots than all ballots cast in 2016

Texas sees more early ballots than all ballots cast in 2016 Texas has seen a surge in early voting with @ @ @ @ @ of Tuesday ’ s election than all ballots cast across the state in 2016 , @ @ @ @ @ to the Associated Press , Texans have cast more than 9 million ballots as of @ @ @ @ @ were cast across the state in the 2016 election .
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saraacater--2020-10-30--New poll reveals socialism increasing in popularity among Gen Z, Millennials

New poll reveals socialism increasing in popularity among Gen Z , Millennials A survey released by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Friday found that 49 % of Gen Z Americans view socialism favorably .
The number is a 9 % increase from 2019 ’ s survey , which had 40 % of Gen Z favoring the term .
YouGov conducted the survey and polled 2,100 Americans ages 16 and older .
Another shocking element of VOC ’ s survey showed that 33 % of Americans believe President Donald Trump is the biggest threat to world peace over Xi Jinping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Vladimir Putin .
“ It shocks the conscience that more Americans today believe the U.S. President is a bigger threat to world peace than the most brutal dictators in the world , and that four-in-ten Americans believe that their country is a ‘ racist ’ nation , ” says Marion Smith , Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation .
She added , “ This represents a total failure of our education system , not just in schools but also a basic dishonesty in our media and popular culture .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and embrace socialism , we know that we have failed to educate about the historical and moral failings of these ideologies.
” One of the most telling elements of the survey showed that young Americans of both Gen Z and the millennial generation don ’ t know that millions of people have been killed by communist regims in the last century , as Fox Business reporter Audrey Conklin pointed out on Twitter Friday .
“ VOC found that more young Americans ( Genz , Millennials ) don ’ t know that ~100 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in power in the last century and that the CCP has killed more people than Nazi Germany , ” Conklin wrote , adding “ The blame falls on educational institutions & media.
” Click here to read the survey .


saraacater--2020-10-31--Full moon will be visible for almost all times zones on Earth this HALLOWEEN

Full moon will be visible for almost all times zones on Earth this HALLOWEEN There will be a full moon @ @ @ @ @ visible for most time zones on Earth , according to SPACE.com .
This hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Farmers ’ Almanac and it isn ’ t expected to happen again @ @ @ @ @ the full moon is also going to be a “ .
” For more on @ @ @ @ @ minus the very scary COVID-19 issues we ’ re dealing with here on Earth , @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a designation for the second full moon to occur in a single calendar @ @ @ @ @ relatively rare as well , occurring on average just once every 2.5 years or so @ @ @ @ @ in March 2018 .
The next one is in August 2023 .
Watch it live @ @ @ @ @ , and on YouTube .
You can follow Sara A. Carter on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC @

There will be a full moon this Halloween that will be visible for most time zones on Earth, according to SPACE.com. This hasn’t happened since 1944, according to the Farmers’ Almanac and it isn’t expected to happen again until 2039.
Moreover, the full moon is also going to be a “ blue moon .”
For more on this awesome Halloween night, minus the very scary COVID-19 issues we’re dealing with here on Earth, go to Space.com.
It’s a designation for the second full moon to occur in a single calendar month. Blue moons are relatively rare as well, occurring on average just once every 2.5 years or so. We last saw one in March 2018. The next one is in August 2023.
Watch it live on Virtual Telescope website here, and on YouTube.
You can follow Sara A. Carter on Twitter @SaraCarterDC.


saraacater--2020-10-31--Joe Biden promises to lead America to “trunalimunumaprzure” Is this where we want to go?

Joe Biden promises to lead America to “ trunalimunumaprzure ” Is this where we want to go ?
Former Vice President Joe Biden promised that he would lead America to “ trunalimunumaprzure ” during his last campaign pit stops in the final days of the 2020 presidential election .
I have to ask , is this where we want to go ?
I ’ m serious , as much as I ’ m laughing at the strange new word Biden uttered during his campaign speech .
Just listen to what he said below before he trailed off into silence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ ll lead an effective strategy to mobilize trunalimunumaprzure , ” said Biden .
It ’ s actually very concerning because it isn ’ t a one time thing .
It ’ s just another one of a litany of gaffes , confusing phrases and blank stares we ’ ve witnessed over the past year .
The Democrats – along with those pretend double agent Republicans with the Lincoln Party – want to gaslight America and threaten that they ’ ll call us conspiracy theorists if we say anything about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who cares what the Democrats and these never- Trump haters say or what they threaten .
We can see the gaffes and problems for ourselves and we have enough common sense to know when something is wrong .
That is , unless Biden can explain what “ trunalimunumaprzure ” strategy actually is and then put it into action .
You can follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC


saraacater--2020-10-31--Navy SEAL Team 6 RESCUES American hostage in Nigeria in daring operation

An American hostage was rescued early Saturday morning in West Africa by Navy SEAL Team 6 in a daring raid @ @ @ @ @ News report .
Philip Walton , 27 , had been taken hostage early this past @ @ @ @ @ now free and on his way back to the United States , according to U.S. @ @ @ @ @ to get him before any potential trade or sale , ” one U.S. official to @ @ @ @ @ Trump hinted at the daring raid early Saturday morning saying on Twitter “ Big win @ @ @ @ @ Special Forces today .
Details to follow !
” For more on this story go @ @ @ @


saraacater--2020-11-01--Klobuchar asks Minnesotans: ‘don’t vote by mail anymore’ citing concerns over segregated ballots

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar cited concerns over the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling ordering Minnesota ballots received after Election @ @ @ @ @ other votes .
She said during an interview on Fox News Sunday that she no @ @ @ @ @ by mail .
“ We really are focused right now on making sure people can @ @ @ @ @ just telling them , don ’ t vote by mail anymore , ” said Klobuchar @ @ @ @ @ , ” encouraging voters to vote by other means .
“ Take your ballot to @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got plenty of them in Minnesota , ” Klobuchar added .
For more @ @ @ @ @ Fox News .
You can follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC

In a surprising twist, a newly unsealed court document has unveiled that Special Counsel Jack Smith managed to gain access to former President Donald J Trump’s Twitter account, including its private messages and draft tweets. This revelation comes amidst his ongoing investigations into alleged wrongdoings by the ex-president.
The document indicates that Smith obtained a secret search warrant in January, permitting him to scrutinize the ‘@RealDonaldTrump’ account for potential evidence related to criminal activities. Initially, a judge imposed a hefty fine of $350,000 on Elon Musk’s social media conglomerate, previously known as Twitter, for its refusal to cooperate, as revealed in documents released last week.
Furthermore, the court order also restricted the company, now identified as X, from informing Trump about the warrant. According to sources from Smith’s special counsel team, the fear was that if Trump were alerted to the warrant, he might interfere with the investigation.
An attorney from Smith’s team explained, “There actually are concrete cognizable reasons to think that if the former president had notice of these covert investigative steps, there would be actual harm and concern for the investigation, for the witnesses going forward.”
Following some legal wrangling, the unsealed filing discloses that Twitter ultimately provided the requested records. The court filing specifies that Smith secured a search warrant that directed Twitter to hand over ‘data and records’ linked to Trump’s Twitter account, according to reports from the Daily Mail. The content of the messages and draft tweets remains undisclosed.
As per a transcript included in the submission, a legal representative from Twitter affirmed that the company divulged ‘all direct messages, including those in ‘draft form,’ to the special counsel’s team. Moreover, access to both ‘eliminated’ and ‘retained’ direct messages from Trump was accorded to the special counsel’s team.
The former president, in response, accused Joe Biden of being responsible for the warrant and criticized Smith for what he deemed a violation of his privacy. Trump posted on Monday to voice his displeasure, stating, “How dare lowlife prosecutor, Deranged Jack Smith, breaking into my Twitter account without informing me and, indeed, trying to completely hide this atrocity from me. What could he possibly find out that is not already known.”
Smith’s actions have culminated in a 37-count indictment against Trump, with charges ranging from obstruction of justice in relation to classified materials to his efforts to maintain power after losing the 2020 election. The indictment also implicates Trump in spreading falsehoods and encouraging the events of January 6th, characterized as an attack on the Capitol “fueled by lies.”
In response to these developments, Smith issued a public statement underscoring that the assault on the Capitol was “fueled by lies” propagated by Trump, aiming to disrupt the core workings of the U.S. government’s electoral process. Smith asserted his commitment to a ‘swift’ trial as part of his pursuit of justice.
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saraacater--2020-11-01--Des Moines Register: Trump SURGES in latest Iowa polls, while Biden lags behind

Des Moines Register : Trump SURGES in latest Iowa polls , while Biden lags behind President Donald Trump took the lead in the Iowa polls Sunday , just days before the presidential election .
Former Vice President Joe Biden is now lagging in the Iowa Poll , which was conducted by the Des Moines Register/Mediacom .
According to the Des Moines Register Iowa Poll , Trump now leads by 7 percentage points over Biden , 48 % to 41 % .
Further , “ three percent say they will vote for someone else , 2 % aren ’ t sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say for whom they will vote.
” If these numbers hold , Trump will have a significant lead and the ramifications could be felt in other states , particularly battleground states that earlier had Biden in the lead .
Just look back in September , when the Iowa Poll , showed the candidates were both tied at 47 % to 47 % .
This new poll is a big loss for Biden , who watched as his campaign took big hits over the past month .
It may also be a sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly swing states .
Pollsters and analysts are keeping a close eye on Pennsylvania , Minnesota and Michigan .
Why ?
Because Biden ’ s recent statements during the last debate that his administration would phase out the oil and fracking industry had a direct impact on independent voters and Americans employed by this industry who are concerned the Democrats liberal economic policies will do severe damage to the nation ’ s economy and lead to debilitating unemployment .
“ The poll of 814 likely Iowa voters was conducted by Selzer & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.
” You can follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC .


saraacater--2020-11-02--TX Supreme Court strikes down attempt to toss 127,000 drive-thru ballots

The Texas Supreme Court has struck down Monday an effort led by Republicans to toss out 127,000 ballots in the Lone Star State ’ s largest county .
The court , comprised entirely of Republicans , according to The Hill , decided to strike down an attempt by GOP candidates and activists , who were the plaintiffs , to toss over 127,000 ballots cast at drive-thru early-voting sites from Harris County , which contains the city of Houston .
The county set up 10 of these drive-thru voting stations , where voters have the ability to remain in the comfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote to avoid coming into contact with many people inside of a traditional polling site and possibly contracting the novel coronavirus .
Fox News reported that , as of Friday , these 127,000 ballots amounted to 9 % of all the votes cast so far in Harris County , with the county having 2.4 million eligible voters .
According to Popular Information journalist Judd Legum , the reason for why the court struck this down is because , in the judge ’ s view , the “ plaintiffs didn ’ t articulate a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standing.
” It is important to note , however , that a federal judge on Monday will have an emergency meeting with the same group of GOP plaintiffs as part of a separate lawsuit about this same issue .
Thus , this issue regarding drive-thru voting sites may not be an entirely closed-and-shut case .
The plaintiffs argue that these drive-thru sites defy the U.S. Constitution as well as Texas election laws .
According to the state laws , per The Hill , curbside voting is permitted for those with disabilities in Harris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to vote at these drive-thru stations .
The plaintiffs claim that this should be restricted only to those with disabilities .
The battle for Texas is hot this election , as demographic trends and increased Democratic voter-registration efforts in the state have pushed the crown jewel of the Republicans ’ electoral wall toward swing-state status over the course of many elections .
Incumbent GOP President Donald Trump won the state by nine points in 2016 .
In the 2018 U.S. Senate election , Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O ’ Rourke ( D-TX @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( R-TX ) by less than three points .
As of Monday , FiveThirtyEight ’ s polling average places Trump at 48.5 % and former Vice President Joe Biden at 47.5 % in the state .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

The Texas Supreme Court has struck down Monday an effort led by Republicans to toss out 127,000 ballots in the Lone Star State’s largest county.
The court, comprised entirely of Republicans, according to The Hill, decided to strike down an attempt by GOP candidates and activists, who were the plaintiffs, to toss over 127,000 ballots cast at drive-thru early-voting sites from Harris County, which contains the city of Houston.
The county set up 10 of these drive-thru voting stations, where voters have the ability to remain in the comfort and safety of their vehicles while they vote to avoid coming into contact with many people inside of a traditional polling site and possibly contracting the novel coronavirus.
Fox News reported that, as of Friday, these 127,000 ballots amounted to 9% of all the votes cast so far in Harris County, with the county having 2.4 million eligible voters.
According to Popular Information journalist Judd Legum, the reason for why the court struck this down is because, in the judge’s view, the “plaintiffs didn’t articulate a specific injury, which is required for standing.”
Judge says plaintiffs didn't articulate a specific injury, which is required for standing. — Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) November 2, 2020
It is important to note, however, that a federal judge on Monday will have an emergency meeting with the same group of GOP plaintiffs as part of a separate lawsuit about this same issue. Thus, this issue regarding drive-thru voting sites may not be an entirely closed-and-shut case.
The plaintiffs argue that these drive-thru sites defy the U.S. Constitution as well as Texas election laws. According to the state laws, per The Hill, curbside voting is permitted for those with disabilities in Harris County. However, all voters are allowed to vote at these drive-thru stations. The plaintiffs claim that this should be restricted only to those with disabilities.
The battle for Texas is hot this election, as demographic trends and increased Democratic voter-registration efforts in the state have pushed the crown jewel of the Republicans’ electoral wall toward swing-state status over the course of many elections.
Incumbent GOP President Donald Trump won the state by nine points in 2016. In the 2018 U.S. Senate election, Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) lost to incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) by less than three points. As of Monday, FiveThirtyEight’s polling average places Trump at 48.5% and former Vice President Joe Biden at 47.5% in the state.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-11-02--Vienna: Reports of attacks on synagogue, kosher restaurant, 7 dead

There are reports Monday that the Jewish community is under attack in Vienna , Austria and that a synagogue and @ @ @ @ @ .
7 individuals have been killed by 3 attackers , according to reports .
Vienna @ @ @ @ @ 8:00 p.m. shots were fired by several suspects carrying rifles .
The attacks took place @ @ @ @ @ according to police .
One person died , several are injured , including a police @ @ @ @ @ shot and killed by police .
The public has been advised to stay inside .
@ @ @ @ @ to remove Kippot ( skullcaps ) and any other public displays of faith .
There @ @ @ @ @ hostage situation .

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saraacater--2020-11-02--Stevie Wonder: ‘I know Joe Biden’ will ‘give us reparations’

Stevie Wonder : ‘ I know Joe Biden ’ will ‘ give us reparations ’ Musician Stevie Wonder has said he expects that former Vice President Joe Biden , whom he supports , will be the person to make reparations for slavery happen if he wins the presidential election , according to The Washington Times .
Wonder was speaking in Detroit , Michigan at a drive-in rally for Biden on Saturday .
“ I ’ ll tell you what you could do better than [ a Juneteenth holiday ] , ” the legendary musician said .
“ I know Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reparations.
” A wave of honks and cheers then rang from the attendees in their vehicles .
“ For the work we ’ ve all done over the past 400 years — unpaid , ” he then added .
“ We must vote justice in and injustice out , ” he also said at the event .
Referencing Biden ’ s running mate , Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-Calif. ) , Wonder told the crowd : “ Vote like you know that Biden and Harris are the only choice for a chance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Put the future in your hands , not in the hands of fate , ” he continued .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .


saraacater--2020-11-02--Yale psychiatrist tweets then deletes post suggesting Trump is worse than Hitler

Yale psychiatrist tweets then deletes post suggesting Trump is worse than Hitler A Yale psychiatrist tweeted then deleted a post on Monday in which she compared incumbent President Donald Trump ‘ s “ competence ” to that of Adolf Hitler , the dictator of Nazi Germany .
“ Donald Trump is not an Adolf Hitler , ” the deleted tweet from Dr. Bandy X. Lee read .
“ At least Hitler improved the daily life of his followers , had discipline , and required more of himself to gain the respect of his followers .
Even with the same pathology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Read the screenshot of the tweet captured before its deletion : After deleting the controversial tweet , Dr. Lee posted a three-part thread where she attempts to explain her intent behind it but does not apologize for having posted it in the first place .
“ Okay , I have taken it down , since it has upset so many people and was not provoking thought but the opposite , ” she wrote .
“ Of note , my statement was about how little Donald Trump believes he needs to do to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adolf Hitler ’ s atrocities.
” Continuing , she said : “ If we can not look at parallels in history and learn from them , we are truly poised to repeat it .
I say so in heartbreak for the 11+ million lives lost , not in their minimization ( currently , we are looking at 7 billion at risk , without exaggeration if we soberly thought of it ) .
” “ I know most of you understood , and I appreciate it !
” she added .
Dr. Lee is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president ’ s mental health .
Most notably , she co-authored a book in 2017 titled “ The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump , ” which is comprised of essays that allege President Trump has mental instability that make him dangerous .
The publication of this book led to her and her colleagues receiving many death threats , she reported .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

A Yale psychiatrist tweeted then deleted a post on Monday in which she compared incumbent President Donald Trump‘s “competence” to that of Adolf Hitler, the dictator of Nazi Germany.
“Donald Trump is not an Adolf Hitler,” the deleted tweet from Dr. Bandy X. Lee read. “At least Hitler improved the daily life of his followers, had discipline, and required more of himself to gain the respect of his followers. Even with the same pathology, there are varying degrees of competence.”
Read the screenshot of the tweet captured before its deletion:
.@BandyXLee1 tweeted this and quickly deleted it today pic.twitter.com/Gz7i0iOdUm — Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) November 2, 2020
After deleting the controversial tweet, Dr. Lee posted a three-part thread where she attempts to explain her intent behind it but does not apologize for having posted it in the first place.
“Okay, I have taken it down, since it has upset so many people and was not provoking thought but the opposite,” she wrote. “Of note, my statement was about how little Donald Trump believes he needs to do to retain his followership, NOT to minimize Adolf Hitler’s atrocities.”
Continuing, she said: “If we cannot look at parallels in history and learn from them, we are truly poised to repeat it. I say so in heartbreak for the 11+ million lives lost, not in their minimization (currently, we are looking at 7 billion at risk, without exaggeration if we soberly thought of it).”
“I know most of you understood, and I appreciate it!” she added.
Okay, I have taken it down, since it has upset so many people and was not provoking thought but the opposite. Of note, my statement was about how little Donald Trump believes he needs to do to retain his followership, NOT to minimize Adolf Hitler’s atrocities. — Bandy X Lee, MD, MDiv (@BandyXLee1) November 2, 2020
I know most of you understood, and I appreciate it! — Bandy X Lee, MD, MDiv (@BandyXLee1) November 2, 2020
Dr. Lee is known for her public comments critical of the president’s mental health. Most notably, she co-authored a book in 2017 titled “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump,” which is comprised of essays that allege President Trump has mental instability that make him dangerous. The publication of this book led to her and her colleagues receiving many death threats, she reported.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-11-02--Rasmussen poll: Trump 48%, Biden 45% in Ohio

With one day until Election Day , Rasmussen Reports on Monday released its latest presidential election poll for Ohio , finding incumbent President Donald Trump to be at 48 % and former Vice President Joe Biden at 45 % among likely voters .
This is a three-point jump for President Trump in the Buckeye State from a Rasmussen poll two weeks ago .
While many experts say that the victor of this contentious election will most likely be decided in another Rust-Belt swing state , Pennsylvania , Ohio still remains crucial for Trump keeping his seat at the Resolute desk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by eight points , with just over 51 % of the vote .
It is important to note that over 2.9 million mail-in ballots have already been returned to election clerks as of Monday , the U.S .
Elections Project has reported .
Rasmussen found that 60 % of Ohio voters have already voted .
According to the same survey , Rasmussen found that 3 % are voting for a non-major-party candidate and that 4 % of likely voters are undecided .
The pollster says that there is a 3.5 % margin of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidence in the survey conducted between October 31 and November 1 among 800 likely voters in Ohio .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .


saraacater--2020-11-02--PA Gov. Tom Wolf tells residents it may take ‘a few days’ to count their votes

PA Gov .
Tom Wolf tells residents it may take ‘ a few days ’ to count their votes Pennsylvania Gov .
Tom Wolf is telling voters in his state it may take a few days to accurately count the votes for the presidential election in a new ad scheduled to air from Election Day through the end of the week .
“ These are unprecedented times .
Because of the coronavirus , there were millions of votes cast by mail so it may take longer than usual to count every vote , ” he says in the ad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Voter Project .
“ Folks in our election offices – your neighbors , family and friends are working hard ensuring every single vote is counted.
” Pennsylvania state law prohibits the counting of ballots before Election Day .
Officials in Pennsylvania say they hope to have all votes counted by November 6 , but a recent Supreme Court case requiring ballots received after Election Day to be segregated has raised concerns that the results may take longer .
President Trump , however , is demanding a result on election night .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and very nice if a winner were declared on November 3rd , instead of counting ballots for two weeks , which is totally inappropriate , and I don ’ t believe that that ’ s by our laws , ” Trump said last week .
‘ The Election should end on November 3rd.
, not weeks later !
’ he tweeted Friday .


saraacater--2020-11-02--WATCH LIVE: Trump rally in North Carolina


saraacater--2020-11-02--DOJ Announces presidential election ‘voting rights monitoring’ across the nation

The Justice Department announced its plans Monday for presidential “ voting rights ” monitoring in jurisdictions around the country on Tuesday for the 2020 general election .
DOJ spokesperson Kerri Kupec announced the plans on Twitter , as well as an official Justice Department press release as concerns among GOP voters have escalated over recent months that mail-in-ballots ( universal ballots ) could be tampered with during the election .
She said on Twitter “ department will also take complaints from the public nationwide regarding possible violation of fed voting rights laws through its call center.
” The press release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has monitored in jurisdictions in the field on election day , and is again doing so this year.
” Moreover , the DOJ will also take complaints from the public nationwide regarding possible violations of the federal voting rights laws through its call center that can be accessed from the DOJ ’ s official website .
“ Federal law entrusts the Civil Rights Division with protecting the right to vote for all Americans , ” said Eric S. Dreiband , Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division .
“ Our federal laws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to vote without suffering discrimination , intimidation , and harassment .
The work of the Civil Rights Division around each federal general election is a continuation of its historical mission to ensure that all of our citizens can freely exercise this most fundamental American right.
” The press release noted that the Civil Rights Division plans to send personnel to 44 jurisdictions in 18 states to monitor for compliance with the federal voting rights laws : “ As in past years , monitors will focus on compliance with the Voting Rights Act , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforced by the division .
Monitors will include civil rights personnel from the Civil Rights Division and civil rights and civil personnel from U.S. Attorney ’ s Offices .
Civil Rights Division personnel will also maintain contact with state and local election officials .
The Civil Rights Division ’ s Voting Section enforces the civil provisions of federal statutes that protect the right to vote , including the Voting Rights Act , the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act , the National Voter Registration Act , the Help America Vote Act , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ division ’ s Disability Rights Section enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) to ensure that persons with disabilities have a full and equal opportunity to vote .
The division ’ s Criminal Section enforces federal criminal statutes that prohibit voter intimidation and voter suppression based on race , color , national origin or religion .
” You can follow Sara A. Carter on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC


saraacater--2020-11-02--Sara Carter: Joe Biden will ‘undo’ Pres. Trump’s ‘America first policy’

On Saturday ’ s election special of “ The Next Revolution ” on Fox News , Sara A. Carter slammed former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s plans for the country , saying he will reverse President Donald Trump ’ s accomplishments and his ‘ America First ’ policy .
The election is set for Tuesday and at least 92 million Americans have already voted early .
“ If you think about former Vice President Joe Biden , you ’ ll see a person there that will absolutely undo an America first policy , ” Carter told host Steve Hilton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been fighting for , everything he ’ s accomplished , everything he ’ s done for the American people from his foreign policy ending the horrible Iran deal , the border wall , deregulation , making us the number one producer in oil , outdoing the Saudis as well as Russia.
” Carter added , “ Everything ’ s about America first and when you think of a Biden presidency , you think of ok , they ’ re gon na undo all of that , that ’ s the American choice .
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saraacater--2020-11-02--ELECTION: Rep. Waters says she won’t forgive ‘black young voters…who align themselves with Trump.’

ELECTION : Rep .
Waters says she won ’ t forgive ‘ black young voters…who align themselves with Trump.
’ Rep. Maxine Waters told SiriusXM ’ s ‘ The Joe Madison Show ’ Friday that she would never forgive young black voters that consider voting for President Donald Trump .
Does she even realize that young black voters aren ’ t asking for her forgiveness or her permission .
The nerve of Democratic politicians to think that they somehow own particular groups of people in America .
It doesn ’ t matter that Waters , a California Democrat , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insulting .
It ’ s not about the color of your skin , or how much or little money you make , it ’ s about your own individuality and right to choose what ’ s best for you .
I don ’ t think young Black voters are tossing and turning at night over what Waters thinks is best for them or the choices that they make .
It ’ s sad that the Democratic Party can ’ t see the hypocrisy in their own actions .
The way many Democratic leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that matter any minority community , is plain wrong and un-American .
Let ’ s look at what Waters said .
She said it was “ shameful ” that young black voters might consider casting a ballot for Trump.
” She said she was angry about “ black young men who think somehow they can align themselves with Trump.
” But more and more young Black men are aligning themselves with Trump .
Just look at the latest Rasmussen Reports that estimates roughly one-third of black voters will vote for Trump in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me so bad to see blacks talking about supporting Trump .
I don ’ t know why they would be doing it .
I don ’ t know why it is on their minds , ” she added .
What hurts Waters , and Democrats like her the most , is the fact that some of America ’ s youth and the Black community in general is awakening to the truth , as well as the failed policies of the Democratic Party .
How can she with a straight face call Trump “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not have any appreciation for black people and black women in particular.He has no respect for us .
He is not doing anything for us .
For those black young men who think somehow they can align themselves with Trump , not only are they terrible mistaken , any of them showing their face , I will never , ever forgive them for undermining the possibility to help their own people and their own communities.
” It ’ s all lies .
Trump ’ s economic policies prior to COVID-19 outbreak led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans , Latinos and other minorities in U.S. history .
He is also the first President to keep his promises to the Black community by reversing the dangerous policies established in the U.S. criminal justice system that led to massive incarceration of young Black me .
Trump passed the First Step Act and his White House has been open to all people regardless of their economic , cultural or political status .
It ’ s the reason so many Black rap artists , businessmen and religious leaders have shifted from the Democratic Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC

Rep. Maxine Waters told SiriusXM’s ‘The Joe Madison Show’ Friday that she would never forgive young black voters that consider voting for President Donald Trump.
Does she even realize that young black voters aren’t asking for her forgiveness or her permission. The nerve of Democratic politicians to think that they somehow own particular groups of people in America. It doesn’t matter that Waters, a California Democrat, is Black because what she is saying is insulting.
It’s not about the color of your skin, or how much or little money you make, it’s about your own individuality and right to choose what’s best for you. I don’t think young Black voters are tossing and turning at night over what Waters thinks is best for them or the choices that they make.
I sat in and interacted with that crowd in Miami last night.
I saw the enthusiasm among black and Hispanic voters; many crossover Dems.
We’re seeing the same nationwide.
I think Trump’s win will be much larger than predicted — John Cardillo (@johncardillo) November 2, 2020
It’s sad that the Democratic Party can’t see the hypocrisy in their own actions. The way many Democratic leaders speak about the Black community, or for that matter any minority community, is plain wrong and un-American.
Let’s look at what Waters said. She said it was “shameful” that young black voters might consider casting a ballot for Trump.”
She said she was angry about “black young men who think somehow they can align themselves with Trump.”
But more and more young Black men are aligning themselves with Trump. Just look at the latest Rasmussen Reports that estimates roughly one-third of black voters will vote for Trump in the election.
Nearly one-third of black voters will vote for Trump, Rasmussen report finds https://t.co/aXm0EaPY6D — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) October 29, 2020
“It just hurts me so bad to see blacks talking about supporting Trump. I don’t know why they would be doing it. I don’t know why it is on their minds,” she added.
What hurts Waters, and Democrats like her the most, is the fact that some of America’s youth and the Black community in general is awakening to the truth, as well as the failed policies of the Democratic Party .
How can she with a straight face call Trump “a racist.”
She said “he does not have any appreciation for black people and black women in particular.He has no respect for us. He is not doing anything for us. For those black young men who think somehow they can align themselves with Trump, not only are they terrible mistaken, any of them showing their face, I will never, ever forgive them for undermining the possibility to help their own people and their own communities.”
It’s all lies. Trump’s economic policies prior to COVID-19 outbreak led to the lowest unemployment rate for Black Americans, Latinos and other minorities in U.S. history. He is also the first President to keep his promises to the Black community by reversing the dangerous policies established in the U.S. criminal justice system that led to massive incarceration of young Black me.
Trump passed the First Step Act and his White House has been open to all people regardless of their economic, cultural or political status. It’s the reason so many Black rap artists, businessmen and religious leaders have shifted from the Democratic Party to the Trump administration.
You can follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @SaraCarterDC


saraacater--2020-11-03--Vienna Attack: Four killed, terrorist responsible was an ISIS sympathizer

Vienna Attack : Four killed , terrorist responsible was an ISIS sympathizer The Austrian government has confirmed that at least one suspect in Monday ’ s terrorist attack in Vienna is an Islamic State terrorist , who reportedly spent 22 months in prison for trying to travel to Syria to join Islamic State ’ s caliphate .
The suspected gunman , 20 , was killed by authorities Monday .
Interior Minister Karl Nehammer told the Austrian news agency APA , according to the Associate Press , that several other suspects have been arrested .
Monday ’ s shootings took place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an area reportedly known for its lively nightlife scene just hours before the country was to go on its second partial lockdown due to COVID-19 .
Four people were reportedly killed , including a police officer , in the attacks and 17 others are said to be wounded .
“ Yesterday ’ s attack was clearly an Islamist terror attack , ” Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said , according to the AP .
“ It was an attack out of hatred — hatred for our fundamental values , hatred for our way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which all people have equal rights and dignity.
” In response to the attacks , Austria has imposed a stricter lockdown , closing schools and telling the public to stay home .
Further , Jews have been instructed not to publicly display their faith .
The public has been advised to stay inside .
Jews have also been told to remove Kippot ( skullcaps ) and any other public displays of faith .
There are also reports of a hostage situation .


saraacater--2020-11-05--‘The year of the Republican woman’: Record-Breaking Number of GOP Women elected to Congress

‘ The year of the Republican woman ’ : Record-Breaking Number of GOP Women elected to Congress This election is unprecedented and record-breaking for a whole plethora of reasons .
However , one story that has been lost in all the ongoing presidential-race chaos is that a record number of female Republican candidates for both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have been elected .
“ This was a huge success , ” said Rep. Elise Stefanik , R-NY , who led the effort to get more GOP women to run for Congress , on Fox & Friends Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congressional elections is this is the year of the Republican woman .
We are going to increase our ranks .
There will be more Republican women serving in the United States Congress than ever before in our nation ’ s history .
And this was a real effort that I led to recruit and support and invest in these incredible women.
” These women follow in the footsteps of their Democratic counterparts back in the 2018 midterms , who elected a record number of women to the lower house of Congress .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least 12 new GOP women will call the House their place of employment for the next couple of years , according to Reagan McCarthy of Townhall .
This all goes without mentioning the 10 incumbents that have won re-election so far .
By the estimates of Politico ’ s Ally Mutnick , we ’ ll see at least 22 GOP female House reps at the start of the next Congress in January .
The Senate races that GOP women won—or are currently leading in—saw incumbents win for the most part ; those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Mississippi ( Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith ) , Iowa ( Sen. Joni Ernst ) , and West Virginia ( Sen. Shelley Moore Capito ) .
The only new female member of the Senate GOP will be former Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis , who handily but unsurprisingly won in deep-red Wyoming .
Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler , who was appointed to fill a vacant seat , is currently facing a brutal and crowded special election .
Ballots in the state are still being counted , so the results are not yet official .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trailing her Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock by over six points but neither candidate is remotely close to having 50 % of the vote .
More likely than not , there will ultimately be a runoff election between her and Warnock—and it will be one of the most contentious , if not the most contentious , Senate race in the country as Democrats try to erode the Republicans ’ majority in the upper chamber .
Sen. Martha McSally , who was appointed to fill the vacancy of the late Sen. John McCain and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced a special election .
The odds were not in McSally ’ s favor , however , losing by slim margins to astronaut Mark Kelly in a landmark defeat for Republicans in a once-reliable state .
The Republican Party has historically had trouble appealing to women voters , something which has grown markedly worse in recent years under President Donald Trump .
Amidst some chatter about Rep. Liz Cheney ( R-Wyo . )
possibly climbing up the House GOP leadership ladder after the election and maybe even becoming the Speaker of the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crop of congresswomen and senators , this could potentially be a turning point for the Republican Party as its future—unclear as it is—is being shaped as we speak .
As the election soldiers on , more House and Senate races will be called and the more we will know about the make-up of the 117th United States Congress .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

This election is unprecedented and record-breaking for a whole plethora of reasons. However, one story that has been lost in all the ongoing presidential-race chaos is that a record number of female Republican candidates for both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have been elected.
“This was a huge success,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-NY, who led the effort to get more GOP women to run for Congress, on Fox & Friends Thursday. “The story of the 2020 Congressional elections is this is the year of the Republican woman. We are going to increase our ranks. There will be more Republican women serving in the United States Congress than ever before in our nation’s history. And this was a real effort that I led to recruit and support and invest in these incredible women.”
2020 is the year of the Republican woman! Proud of our amazing #EPAC endorsed candidates who won tough races across the country. America is going to fall in love with these incredible women leaders 🇺🇸
Watch my interview on @foxandfriends with @ainsleyearhardt this morning 📺👇 pic.twitter.com/zeiXFraYo5 — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) November 5, 2020
These women follow in the footsteps of their Democratic counterparts back in the 2018 midterms, who elected a record number of women to the lower house of Congress. With millions of ballots still being counted, at least 12 new GOP women will call the House their place of employment for the next couple of years, according to Reagan McCarthy of Townhall. This all goes without mentioning the 10 incumbents that have won re-election so far.
And another: #IA01 Ashley Hinson — Kirk A. Bado (@kirk_bado) November 4, 2020
By the estimates of Politico’s Ally Mutnick, we’ll see at least 22 GOP female House reps at the start of the next Congress in January.
House GOP women could very well have made up all of their 2018 losses (when they dropped from 23 to 13)
By my count, they will have ~at least~ 22 women next year, if not several more
At least 10/11 incumbents coming back + there are TWELVE pickups (and counting)
Working List: pic.twitter.com/xN7DvtGBlX — Ally Mutnick (@allymutnick) November 4, 2020
The Senate races that GOP women won—or are currently leading in—saw incumbents win for the most part; those states being Maine (Sen. Susan Collins), Mississippi (Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith), Iowa (Sen. Joni Ernst), and West Virginia (Sen. Shelley Moore Capito). The only new female member of the Senate GOP will be former Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis, who handily but unsurprisingly won in deep-red Wyoming.
Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who was appointed to fill a vacant seat, is currently facing a brutal and crowded special election. Ballots in the state are still being counted, so the results are not yet official. At the time of publication, she is trailing her Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock by over six points but neither candidate is remotely close to having 50% of the vote. More likely than not, there will ultimately be a runoff election between her and Warnock—and it will be one of the most contentious, if not the most contentious, Senate race in the country as Democrats try to erode the Republicans’ majority in the upper chamber.
Sen. Martha McSally, who was appointed to fill the vacancy of the late Sen. John McCain and his appointed successor Sen. Jon Kyl, also faced a special election. The odds were not in McSally’s favor, however, losing by slim margins to astronaut Mark Kelly in a landmark defeat for Republicans in a once-reliable state.
The Republican Party has historically had trouble appealing to women voters, something which has grown markedly worse in recent years under President Donald Trump. Amidst some chatter about Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) possibly climbing up the House GOP leadership ladder after the election and maybe even becoming the Speaker of the House down the line, and this new crop of congresswomen and senators, this could potentially be a turning point for the Republican Party as its future—unclear as it is—is being shaped as we speak.
As the election soldiers on, more House and Senate races will be called and the more we will know about the make-up of the 117th United States Congress.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-11-04--Pres. Trump claims to win Pennsylvania, Georgia, & North Carolina

President Donald Trump claims he ’ s won three make or break states : Pennsylvania , Georgia , and North Carolina in Tuesday ’ s election , in a series of tweets posted Wednesday evening .
However , ballots are still being counted in each of them .
“ We have claimed , for Electoral Vote purposes , the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( which won ’ t allow legal observers ) the State of Georgia , and the State of North Carolina , each one of which has a BIG Trump lead .
Additionally , we hereby claim the State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ….. ” Trump wrote .
He added , “ …..there was a large number of secretly dumped ballots as has been widely reported !
” The statement was quickly flagged by Twitter as content that “ is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process.
” The Trump campaign remains confident that the incumbent president will win the election , but they have cast doubts about the accuracy of ballot counting with an unprecedented number of mail-in and absentee ballots having to be processed due to COVID-19 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them get away with it ( voter fraud ) , ” said President Trump ’ s lawyer Rudy Giuliani told reporters Wednesday , announcing lawsuits in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin .
“ They ’ re not gon na steal this election.
” “ This election gets decided by the people .
The elite , they don ’ t care about the people .
The people are the deplorables , the chumps — they ’ re not important… ”


saraacater--2020-11-04--Arizona AG opens probe into voter SHARPIE complaints in Maricopa County

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is investigating claims that hundreds of ballots were tossed or rejected by the use of sharpies being passed out by people at voter locations in Maricopa County , as well as other polling stations in the state .
Brnovich tweeted out a letter sent by Arizona Deputy Solicitor General Michael Catlett demanding Maricopa County Director of Election Day and Emergency Voting Scott Jenson answer questions regarding complaints lodged by hundreds of voters who may have been disenfranchised because they were given Sharpies to fill out their ballots .
Maricopa County has a significantly higher Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or not counted began Tuesday with voters complaining on social media platforms , as well as complaints being lodged with the Emergency Voting Office , according to reports .
“ We have received hundreds of voter complaints regarding Sharpies at polling locations , ” said Brnovich .
“ Accordingly , we sent this letter to Maricopa County election officials .
Let ’ s get some answers.
” In the letter , Catlett said the election board must answer his questions by Nov. 5 .
He wants to know which voting centers provided the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ More importantly , he wants to know how many ballots at those centers were rejected because of over-votes – mainly the ink from the sharpie leaked onto the backside of the ballot .
“ Were the ballot tabulation machines utilized at voting centers on Election Day programmed to reject over-voted ballots , ” he asked .
He also asked the Maricopa County Election board what the process is for cancelling a voters ballot ?
If a ballot is reflected as “ cancelled ” on the Secretary of State ’ s website , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” You can follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC


saraacater--2020-11-04--Trump campaign declares victory in PA, despite ballots still being counted

Trump campaign declares victory in PA , despite ballots still being counted The Trump campaign has declared victory in Pennsylvania @ @ @ @ @ to count millions of ballots .
This comes as the incumbent President Donald Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ in this state , Michigan , and Wisconsin to halt the counting of ballots .
@ @ @ @ @ a victor in Pennsylvania yet .
The Team Trump account on Twitter posted an image @ @ @ @ @ in the must-win Keystone State , saying in all-caps : “ President Trump wins Pennsylvania @ @ @ @ @ one of President Trump ’ s sons , also tweeted on Wednesday prior to Team @ @ @ @ @ You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .


saraacater--2020-11-04--Election 2020 Statewide Referendums: marijuana, mushrooms, wages, state flags, and more

The biggest news on Election Night was the ongoing presidential race between incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger , former Vice President Joe Biden .
The House and Senate races even broke through the headlines .
However , like in every election , there were ballot measures voted on too .
Many states across the country allow for their voters to vote on specific policy referendums that are printed on their ballots alongside their candidates , with some that are binding and others that are non-binding .
This election , the topics of the measures that voters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice reform to electoral reform .
Let ’ s look over the most significant ballot measures successfully approved by voters in this election .
Note : Millions of ballots nationwide have yet to be counted , so the results of some of these measures could change in the coming days .
If current trends continue , another measure , Colorado Proposition 113 , will likely be approved by voters .
This would have Colorado join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact .
Florida Amendment 2 : Increase the minimum wage to $ 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s worth noting that Proposal 2 appears it will be approved by voters if current trends continue .
Proposal 2 would require a warrant for accessing electronic data .
Mississippi Ballot Measure 1A : Decide whether to change the state ’ s marijuana laws Mississippi Ballot Measure 1B : Deciding what kind of medical marijuana law to pass For clarification , Measure 1 is a two-part measure related to legalizing medical marijuana .
Measure 1A asked voters if they wanted one of the medical marijuana laws proposed in Measure 1B , and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law that would limit medical marijuana to terminally ill patients or one which would permit it for patients with over 20 other illnesses .
Mississippians approved both parts of Measure 1 .
On top of those two measures , Mississippians also voted to adopt the new flag that a state commission approved after receiving thousands of entrees from a flag-design contest .
This carries immense historical significance because the former Mississippi flag incorporated the Confederate battle flag in its design , making it the final state in the former Confederacy to remove the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The new flag , designed by graphic artist Rocky Vaughan , makes use of the state ’ s official flower , the magnolia , and includes the motto “ In God We Trust ” : It ’ s important to mention that Oregon also approved decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of hard drugs such as heroin , MDMA , psilocybin mushrooms , LSD , cocaine , and others—making it the first state to do so .
Utah Constitutional Amendment C : Change the state constitution to remove slavery as a punishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Douglas_P_Braff .

The biggest news on Election Night was the ongoing presidential race between incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden.
The House and Senate races even broke through the headlines. However, like in every election, there were ballot measures voted on too.
Many states across the country allow for their voters to vote on specific policy referendums that are printed on their ballots alongside their candidates, with some that are binding and others that are non-binding. This election, the topics of the measures that voters approved ranged widely from drugs and criminal justice reform to electoral reform. Let’s look over the most significant ballot measures successfully approved by voters in this election.
Note: Millions of ballots nationwide have yet to be counted, so the results of some of these measures could change in the coming days.
(States are listed in alphabetical order.)
ARIZONA
Arizona Proposition 207: Legalize recreational marijuana
CALIFORNIA
California Proposition 22: Classify gig workers as contractors
California Proposition 24: Enhance consumer privacy laws
COLORADO
Colorado Proposition 118: Institute paid family and medical leave
If current trends continue, another measure, Colorado Proposition 113, will likely be approved by voters. This would have Colorado join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
DISTRICT of COLUMBIA
Initiative 81: Decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungus
FLORIDA
Florida Amendment 2: Increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2026
KENTUCKY
Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1: Include crime victims’ rights in the state constitution
MICHIGAN
For Michigan, it’s worth noting that Proposal 2 appears it will be approved by voters if current trends continue. Proposal 2 would require a warrant for accessing electronic data.
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Ballot Measure 2: Establish runoffs for gubernatorial elections
Mississippi Ballot Measure 1A: Decide whether to change the state’s marijuana laws
Mississippi Ballot Measure 1B: Deciding what kind of medical marijuana law to pass
For clarification, Measure 1 is a two-part measure related to legalizing medical marijuana. Measure 1A asked voters if they wanted one of the medical marijuana laws proposed in Measure 1B, and then 1B asked voters if they wanted a law that would limit medical marijuana to terminally ill patients or one which would permit it for patients with over 20 other illnesses. Mississippians approved both parts of Measure 1.
On top of those two measures, Mississippians also voted to adopt the new flag that a state commission approved after receiving thousands of entrees from a flag-design contest.
This carries immense historical significance because the former Mississippi flag incorporated the Confederate battle flag in its design, making it the final state in the former Confederacy to remove the battle flag from its official state flag. The new flag, designed by graphic artist Rocky Vaughan, makes use of the state’s official flower, the magnolia, and includes the motto “In God We Trust”:
MISSOURI
Missouri Amendment 3: Change the redistricting process
MONTANA
Montana Initiative 190: Legalize and tax recreational marijuana
NEBRASKA
Nebraska Amendment 2: Extend the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) repayment period to 20 years
Nebraska Initiative 428: Place a cap on payday loan rates at 36%
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Public Question 1: Legalize recreation marijuana for adults (ages 21+)
OREGON
Oregon Measure 110: Fund drug treatment centers with money from marijuana taxes
It’s important to mention that Oregon also approved decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of hard drugs such as heroin, MDMA, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, cocaine, and others—making it the first state to do so.
SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Constitutional Amendment A: Legalize recreational marijuana
UTAH
Utah Constitutional Amendment C: Change the state constitution to remove slavery as a punishment
VIRGINIA
Virginia Redistricting Commission Amendment: Create a redistricting commission
WASHINGTON
Washington Advisory Vote 32: Repeal plastic bag tax
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saraacater--2020-11-04--Sen. Collins wins re-election in Maine

Sen. Collins wins re-election in Maine

Sen. Susan Collins has won a tough re-election fight against a well-funded Democratic opponent , according to the Associated Press .
Collins ’ Democratic challenger Sara Gideon , the Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives , conceded the race on Wednesday in front of a crowd of supporters .
In the lead-up to Election Day , Gideon was the favorite to win the race , with FiveThirtyEight estimating that she would claim victory .
Significantly , Collins was the sole GOP Senator up for re-election who did not receive an endorsement from President Donald Trump .
Generally agreed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she has made a name for herself for breaking with the rest of her caucus and the president more often than her colleagues .
This has put her on the receiving end of criticism from more conservative Republicans .
Despite being somewhat of a centrist , Democrats don ’ t like her either .
After deciding to vote with the rest of the Senate Republicans in controversially confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in 2018 , Democrats all across the country started to raise millions of dollars in funds to unseat Collins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toughest that she ever faced .
Collins squeaked past Gideon and the other two candidates on the ballot , managing to win just over a majority of votes .
This was the first election in which Maine used its recently adopted ranked-choice voting system to vote for candidates for president and the U.S. Senate .
Because Collins was able to get over 50 % of people ’ s first-choice votes , no instant runoffs occurred .
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saraacater--2020-11-04--White House fights back: Arizona, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, other States are still at play

White House fights back : Arizona , Pennsylvania , Wisconsin , other States are still at play Arizona is one of the states at the heart of Tuesday ’ s 2020 presidential election and the early call to give the state to former Vice President Joe Biden by Fox News Tuesday night infuriated President Donald Trump and the White House .
The decision was also criticized by many voters , some who suggested that decision to do so was biased and harmed the voters of the state .
As of Wednesday morning there were still some hundreds of thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to an Arizona Republic survey .
However , some suspect that number to be much higher because the Republic could only get figures from nine of Arizona ’ s 15 counties .
Moreover , “ provisional ballots are given to voters who can ’ t verify their ID at the polls or who received a mail-in ballot but decided to vote in person .
Election officials must verify a voter ’ s registration before the provisional ballot is counted , ” according to Arizona Central .
Arizona isn ’ t the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to force a recount in Wisconsin , which they believe has some serious discrepancies in the voter tally and was called for former Vice President Joe Biden with only a one-percent difference in the vote .
White House officials made sure to address the concerns of calling the state early on Wednesday , noting that by their calculations they expect to win the Western state with possibly more than 30,000 votes once the final tally is in .
The state carries 11 electoral votes and if Trump takes Pennsylvania , with 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with the other states Trump has already won -will set him over the finish line .
Republican Rep. Andy Biggs , of Arizona , told me Wednesday in a phone call that the votes are far from being counted in his home state and pointed to the more than 100,000 votes that still need to be counted in Trump-friendly Maricopa County alone , where officials say they can ’ t yet estimate the number of early ballots dropped at polling places .
Those ballots still need be counted and “ could increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by another 100,000 to 200,000 on top of the Republic ’ s 400,000 estimate.
” As of 6 a.m. on Wednesday , Trump was only behind Biden by roughly 93,000 but there were still almost 70,000 votes that hadn ’ t been counted .
The Republican Chairman of the Freedom Caucus also referenced his own primary election several years ago when the polls had him behind his challenger and in fact , several said he had lost .
He didn ’ t , of course , and came back to win the primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were tallied .
Biggs said when the announcement came early that he was going to lose , a number of people , including his opponent , called on him to concede the race .
“ I didn ’ t concede , of course , and neither should President Trump , ” said Biggs .
“ We need to wait until all the votes are counted .
It ’ s all going in the right direction .
I believe when it ’ s all said and done we ’ re going to win this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results before calling the state is a must .
On Wednesday morning there was a data error about the percentage of the vote counted in Arizona .
At first , the percentage of the vote tallied appeared higher but allegedly the error was caught by Edison Research data .
It was identified by New York Times editor Patrick LaForge , and it appeared that 98 % of the vote had been counted when in reality it was only 86 % had actually been tabulated and counted .
As of Wednesday afternoon , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be counted and the number of ballots dividing the two candidates is shrinking .
In Pennsylvania the White House believes the President could win on the conservative side by 40,000 votes .
White House officials said Wednesday that there are still many Republican votes left to be counted in the counties of Cumberland , Luzerne , Franklin , Beaver and West Moreland County .
A realistic count would have Trump winning Pennsylvannia by 40,000 votes .
There are lawyers on the ground to ensure the sanctity of the vote and to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a Trump campaign official said .
You can follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC

Arizona is one of the states at the heart of Tuesday’s 2020 presidential election and the early call to give the state to former Vice President Joe Biden by Fox News Tuesday night infuriated President Donald Trump and the White House.
The decision was also criticized by many voters, some who suggested that decision to do so was biased and harmed the voters of the state. As of Wednesday morning there were still some hundreds of thousands of ballots to be counted in Arizona, according to an Arizona Republic survey. However, some suspect that number to be much higher because the Republic could only get figures from nine of Arizona’s 15 counties. Moreover, “provisional ballots are given to voters who can’t verify their ID at the polls or who received a mail-in ballot but decided to vote in person. Election officials must verify a voter’s registration before the provisional ballot is counted,” according to Arizona Central.
Arizona isn’t the only concern. Trump’s lawyers are going to force a recount in Wisconsin, which they believe has some serious discrepancies in the voter tally and was called for former Vice President Joe Biden with only a one-percent difference in the vote.
“We need to wait until all the votes are counted. It’s all going in the right direction. I believe when it’s all said and done we’re going to win this thing.” Rep Andy Biggs, Arizona
White House officials made sure to address the concerns of calling the state early on Wednesday, noting that by their calculations they expect to win the Western state with possibly more than 30,000 votes once the final tally is in.
The state carries 11 electoral votes and if Trump takes Pennsylvania, with 20 electoral votes, then that calculation – along with the other states Trump has already won -will set him over the finish line.
Republican Rep. Andy Biggs, of Arizona, told me Wednesday in a phone call that the votes are far from being counted in his home state and pointed to the more than 100,000 votes that still need to be counted in Trump-friendly Maricopa County alone, where officials say they can’t yet estimate the number of early ballots dropped at polling places. Those ballots still need be counted and “could increase the number of ballots left to count by another 100,000 to 200,000 on top of the Republic’s 400,000 estimate.” As of 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Trump was only behind Biden by roughly 93,000 but there were still almost 70,000 votes that hadn’t been counted.
The Republican Chairman of the Freedom Caucus also referenced his own primary election several years ago when the polls had him behind his challenger and in fact, several said he had lost. He didn’t, of course, and came back to win the primary in the final stretch after the votes were tallied. Biggs said when the announcement came early that he was going to lose, a number of people, including his opponent, called on him to concede the race.
“I didn’t concede, of course, and neither should President Trump,” said Biggs. “We need to wait until all the votes are counted. It’s all going in the right direction. I believe when it’s all said and done we’re going to win this thing.”
And waiting for the final results before calling the state is a must. On Wednesday morning there was a data error about the percentage of the vote counted in Arizona. At first, the percentage of the vote tallied appeared higher but allegedly the error was caught by Edison Research data. It was identified by New York Times editor Patrick LaForge, and it appeared that 98% of the vote had been counted when in reality it was only 86% had actually been tabulated and counted.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there are still more than 400,000 votes left to be counted and the number of ballots dividing the two candidates is shrinking.
In Pennsylvania the White House believes the President could win on the conservative side by 40,000 votes. White House officials said Wednesday that there are still many Republican votes left to be counted in the counties of Cumberland, Luzerne, Franklin, Beaver and West Moreland County. A realistic count would have Trump winning Pennsylvannia by 40,000 votes.
There are lawyers on the ground to ensure the sanctity of the vote and to make sure only the legitimate ballots are counted, a Trump campaign official said.
You can follow Sara A Carter on Twitter @SaraCarterDC


saraacater--2020-11-04--Kathy Griffin AGAIN posts photo of decapitated Trump head

Comedian and self-proclaimed D-list celebrity Kathy Griffin posted a photo on Election Night Tuesday with a fake severed head of @ @ @ @ @ earned backlash for posting the same picture in 2017 , including from President Trump who @ @ @ @ @ ashamed of herself .
My children , especially my 11 year old son , Barron @ @ @ @ @ time with this .
Sick !
” Griffin was fired from CNN for the incident @ @ @ @ @ t stopped her from threatening the President .
In fact , in May , Griffin @ @ @ @ @ using a “ syringe with nothing but air inside .
”