thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Election of Pro-Life Women Shows Tide Is Turning

Move over , Nancy Pelosi : Pro-life women are driving the new Republican surge in Congress – an unmistakable rebuke to Democrats ’ radical abortion agenda .
With several races still too close to call , the number of newly elected pro-life women is up to 16 .
Seven of these candidates flipped seats held by pro-abortion Democrats .
The group includes the first Iranian American elected to Congress , a member of the Cherokee nation , a daughter of Cuban exiles , and a first-generation Korean American , showing that the life issue brings a diverse coalition together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pro-life women in the House now stands at 27 .
In the Senate , the ranks of pro-life women continue to grow .
Joni Ernst ( R-Iowa ) and Cindy Hyde-Smith ( R-Miss . )
won competitive reelection races .
Additionally , former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis ( R-Wyo . )
won her race and will be the first woman to represent Wyoming in the Senate .
I remember when there was just a small handful of pro-life women in the House and in the Senate .
Over the years Susan B. Anthony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe underrepresentation and counter the well-funded abortion lobby .
This is breathtaking progress , something that Republican insiders and even some staunch pro-lifers doubted could be done .
Moreover , pro-abortion Democrats failed to flip a single state legislature despite spending historic sums of money .
In New Hampshire , Republicans won a trifecta , unexpectedly flipping both chambers of the legislature while holding on to the governor ’ s office .
In Texas , our team helped defeat pro-abortion radical Wendy Davis and more than a dozen others like her at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Beth Van Duyne in U.S. House races .
Our efforts succeeded in thwarting pro-abortion extremists ’ plans to infiltrate the Texas legislature and redraw district maps next year , solidifying the state as a stronghold in the fight to defend unborn children .
This surge is a testament not only to the power of the life issue to motivate voters , but to its most high-profile champion : Donald Trump .
RELATED : Ilhan Omar : Abolish The Death Penalty , The Electoral College , And ICE Because of his presidency , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it is practically unthinkable for Republican candidates anywhere to win elections without being pro-life .
Where the old Republican Party was glad to benefit from pro-lifers ’ votes while holding them at arm ’ s length , President Trump fully embraced the pro-life movement and governed as the most pro-life president in history .
He is the first president ever to get Planned Parenthood to forfeit Title X tax dollars or to address the March for Life in person .
Where Republican candidates used to speak timidly about abortion , if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boldly called out his Democrat opponents ’ support for late-term abortion and infanticide while repeatedly and publicly identifying his party with the protection of unborn children and their mothers .
Under President Trump ’ s lead , the Republican National Convention featured the most explicit pro-life speeches ever given at a major party convention .
The president consistently delivered on his promises – most importantly , to nominate only constitutionalist judges .
Because of President Trump and pro-life Senate Republicans , we have three outstanding justices on the Supreme Court – including the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amy Coney Barrett – and more than 200 new federal judges who will serve for life , giving us the best chance in half a century to mount a serious , successful challenge to the status quo under RELATED : Politico : Progressives Looking For A “ Reset ” After Sky-High Expectations Crash Down To Earth In contrast , the Democrats led by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hid their extreme views from the American people in the months before the election .
At the Democratic National Convention , the word “ abortion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – a stark difference from 2016 , when three heads of pro-abortion groups secured prime speaking slots .
Whatever else happens , the American people have spoken .
It is clear no “ mandate ” exists to enact deeply unpopular policies expanding abortion-on-demand through the moment of birth , paid for by taxpayers , as Biden and Harris have promised – or to drastically remake the brilliant system of checks and balances that has existed from the founding of our nation .
There is no more urgent task for pro-life advocates now than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pro-life hands , standing as a firewall against any attempts by Democrats to eliminate the filibuster , expand the Supreme Court , or roll back vital pro-life policies like the Hyde Amendment .
RELATED : Republican ‘ Squad ’ Known As ‘ Freedom Force ’ Teams Up To Take On AOC And Socialism To that end , SBA List ’ s team is all in to re-elect Sens .
Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in the Georgia runoff elections this January .
Before the election , I wrote a book titled “ Life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying of Vice President Mike Pence , making the case that the pro-life movement was just one election away from achieving unimaginable victories and predicting that Joe Biden would be the last thoroughly pro-abortion presidential candidate .
The rise of pro-life women leaves me more convinced than ever that momentum is on our side , and the battle to save unborn children and their mothers is one we can – and will – win .
Marjorie Dannenfelser is president of the national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List .
The opinions expressed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Political Insider .

By Marjorie Dannenfelser for RealClearPolitics
Move over, Nancy Pelosi: Pro-life women are driving the new Republican surge in Congress – an unmistakable rebuke to Democrats’ radical abortion agenda.
With several races still too close to call, the number of newly elected pro-life women is up to 16. Seven of these candidates flipped seats held by pro-abortion Democrats.
The group includes the first Iranian American elected to Congress, a member of the Cherokee nation, a daughter of Cuban exiles, and a first-generation Korean American, showing that the life issue brings a diverse coalition together.
Including incumbents, the total number of pro-life women in the House now stands at 27.
In the Senate, the ranks of pro-life women continue to grow. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) won competitive reelection races.
RELATED: AOC Frustrated About Biden’s “Horrible, Revolving Door” Transition Team Full Of Corporate Bigwigs
Additionally, former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) won her race and will be the first woman to represent Wyoming in the Senate.
I remember when there was just a small handful of pro-life women in the House and none in the Senate.
Over the years Susan B. Anthony List has worked tirelessly to fix this severe underrepresentation and counter the well-funded abortion lobby.
This is breathtaking progress, something that Republican insiders and even some staunch pro-lifers doubted could be done.
Moreover, pro-abortion Democrats failed to flip a single state legislature despite spending historic sums of money.
In New Hampshire, Republicans won a trifecta, unexpectedly flipping both chambers of the legislature while holding on to the governor’s office.
In Texas, our team helped defeat pro-abortion radical Wendy Davis and more than a dozen others like her at the state level, while electing pro-life champions like Beth Van Duyne in U.S. House races.
Our efforts succeeded in thwarting pro-abortion extremists’ plans to infiltrate the Texas legislature and redraw district maps next year, solidifying the state as a stronghold in the fight to defend unborn children.
This surge is a testament not only to the power of the life issue to motivate voters, but to its most high-profile champion: Donald Trump.
RELATED: Ilhan Omar: Abolish The Death Penalty, The Electoral College, And ICE
Because of his presidency, party leaders are unified and energized, and it is practically unthinkable for Republican candidates anywhere to win elections without being pro-life.
Where the old Republican Party was glad to benefit from pro-lifers’ votes while holding them at arm’s length, President Trump fully embraced the pro-life movement and governed as the most pro-life president in history.
He is the first president ever to get Planned Parenthood to forfeit Title X tax dollars or to address the March for Life in person.
Where Republican candidates used to speak timidly about abortion, if they spoke about it at all, he boldly called out his Democrat opponents’ support for late-term abortion and infanticide while repeatedly and publicly identifying his party with the protection of unborn children and their mothers.
Under President Trump’s lead, the Republican National Convention featured the most explicit pro-life speeches ever given at a major party convention.
The president consistently delivered on his promises – most importantly, to nominate only constitutionalist judges.
Because of President Trump and pro-life Senate Republicans, we have three outstanding justices on the Supreme Court – including the court’s first pro-life woman, Amy Coney Barrett – and more than 200 new federal judges who will serve for life, giving us the best chance in half a century to mount a serious, successful challenge to the status quo under Roe v. Wade.
RELATED: Politico: Progressives Looking For A “Reset” After Sky-High Expectations Crash Down To Earth
In contrast, the Democrats led by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hid their extreme views from the American people in the months before the election.
At the Democratic National Convention, the word “abortion” was not uttered a single time – a stark difference from 2016, when three heads of pro-abortion groups secured prime speaking slots.
Whatever else happens, the American people have spoken.
It is clear no “mandate” exists to enact deeply unpopular policies expanding abortion-on-demand through the moment of birth, paid for by taxpayers, as Biden and Harris have promised – or to drastically remake the brilliant system of checks and balances that has existed from the founding of our nation.
There is no more urgent task for pro-life advocates now than to ensure that the Senate remains in pro-life hands, standing as a firewall against any attempts by Democrats to eliminate the filibuster, expand the Supreme Court, or roll back vital pro-life policies like the Hyde Amendment.
RELATED: Republican ‘Squad’ Known As ‘Freedom Force’ Teams Up To Take On AOC And Socialism
To that end, SBA List’s team is all in to re-elect Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in the Georgia runoff elections this January.
Before the election, I wrote a book titled “Life is Winning,” inspired by a saying of Vice President Mike Pence, making the case that the pro-life movement was just one election away from achieving unimaginable victories and predicting that Joe Biden would be the last thoroughly pro-abortion presidential candidate.
The rise of pro-life women leaves me more convinced than ever that momentum is on our side, and the battle to save unborn children and their mothers is one we can – and will – win.
Syndicated with permission from RealClearWire.
Marjorie Dannenfelser is president of the national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List.
Read this Next on ThePoliticalInsider.com CNN Host Don Lemon Claims Trump Is ‘Embarrassing Himself’ With Relief Delay
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--CNN Host Don Lemon Claims Trump Is ‘Embarrassing Himself’ With Relief Delay

The radically liberal CNN host Don Lemon claimed that Donald Trump was “ just embarrassing himself ” with the delay in signing the COVID-19 relief bill .
“ Ron , I got to tell you , watching this as much as you can as a layperson over the holidays because I was spending time off and not working , it ’ s embarrassing , ” Lemon said as he spoke to Ronald Brownstein , the senior editor at The Atlantic .
“ The president is just embarrassing himself and really ruining whatever legacy that he has acquired since he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stimulus checks , Ron , were already slated to go out as soon as this week , ” he added .
“ Though , that timing could slide according to an administration official .
And then the president comes in .
He delays the deal for a week .
It ’ s not just politics .
There are real — this impacts Americans who are counting on this money.
” Brownstein was quick to agree with Lemon ’ s anti-Trump sentiments .
“ Well , embarrassing is the right word , Don , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually wanted to affect the substance of this bill , he has months to intervene , but he was completely checked out on this bill as he has been on the broader pandemic itself.
” “ Since the election he ’ s been focussed on trying to overturn the election , ” Brownstein added .
‘ He ’ s been pressuring the Justice Department to appoint special prosecutors aimed at his political opponents .
He ’ s been dolling out pardons to his cronies and confederates and all while being AWOL on what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge.
” Related : CNN And MSNBC Executives Worry About The Post-Trump Era – Where Will They Get Their Ratings Now ?
“ We have been saying we ’ re living through a 9/11 or a Pearl Harbor a day , ” he concluded .
“ The projections from the University of Washington is that the month of January could exceed even that astounding death toll .
We are talking about maybe 100,000 projected deaths in the month of January from COVID and the president is simply AWOL on it while he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what a radically leftwing joke Lemon ’ s own show has become during Trump ’ s presidency , many would argue that he ’ s the last one who should be calling the actions of anyone else “ embarrassing.
” This piece was written by James Samson on December 29 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The radically liberal CNN host Don Lemon claimed that Donald Trump was “just embarrassing himself” with the delay in signing the COVID-19 relief bill.
Lemon Says Trump Is ‘Embarrassing’
“Ron, I got to tell you, watching this as much as you can as a layperson over the holidays because I was spending time off and not working, it’s embarrassing,” Lemon said as he spoke to Ronald Brownstein, the senior editor at The Atlantic. “The president is just embarrassing himself and really ruining whatever legacy that he has acquired since he’s been in office.”
“These stimulus checks, Ron, were already slated to go out as soon as this week,” he added. “Though, that timing could slide according to an administration official. And then the president comes in. He delays the deal for a week. It’s not just politics. There are real — this impacts Americans who are counting on this money.”
Related: Don Lemon Disrespects Kayleigh McEnany – ‘Girl, Bye’
Brownstein Agrees
Brownstein was quick to agree with Lemon’s anti-Trump sentiments.
“Well, embarrassing is the right word, Don,” he said. “If he actually wanted to affect the substance of this bill, he has months to intervene, but he was completely checked out on this bill as he has been on the broader pandemic itself.”
“Since the election he’s been focussed on trying to overturn the election,” Brownstein added. ‘He’s been pressuring the Justice Department to appoint special prosecutors aimed at his political opponents. He’s been dolling out pardons to his cronies and confederates and all while being AWOL on what is becoming an almost unimaginable national security challenge.”
Related: CNN And MSNBC Executives Worry About The Post-Trump Era – Where Will They Get Their Ratings Now?
“We have been saying we’re living through a 9/11 or a Pearl Harbor a day,” he concluded. “The projections from the University of Washington is that the month of January could exceed even that astounding death toll. We are talking about maybe 100,000 projected deaths in the month of January from COVID and the president is simply AWOL on it while he’s nursing his own grievances.”
Given what a radically leftwing joke Lemon’s own show has become during Trump’s presidency, many would argue that he’s the last one who should be calling the actions of anyone else “embarrassing.”
This piece was written by James Samson on December 29, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Desperate’ Restaurant Owner Fed Up With COVID Restrictions Blocks Health Inspector With His Truck

A video taken in December shows a “ desperate ” restaurant owner confronting a health inspector over COVID restrictions , blocking his vehicle in with a truck .
The incident involved Carlos Roman , owner of Bread & Barley restaurant in Covina , California , and a health official checking that his establishment was adhering to the government ’ s onerous restrictions .
Roman told CBS Los Angeles that he dipped into his personal savings and shelled out thousands of dollars to create a patio at his business for outdoor dining , only to have outdoor dining halted as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers dining outside who Roman claims being served by his restaurant .
Roman blocked the official ’ s vehicle with his truck and can be heard saying , “ I ’ m desperate .
Who is going to pay her car payment ?
Who is going to pay my cook ’ s rent ?
” RELATED : NY Gym Owner Rips Up $ 15,000 Lockdown Fine On Live TV : ‘ We Will Not Comply ’ Roman , according to the Daily Caller , received a “ notice of closure ” as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interfering with the duties of health officers ” and “ failure to comply with health officer order.
” It ’ s almost like they don ’ t care about this man and his business suffering .
Officers on the scene during the incident threatened that a tow truck was coming to remove his vehicle and said “ this is not the way to settle things.
” Roman replied by shredding the health inspector and officers for earning a paycheck while his employees go without .
“ Did you get a paycheck on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Did you get a paycheck ?
My people don ’ t .
I bet you got a paycheck , didn ’ t you ?
” “ We ’ re all in this together , we ’ ll just all starve to death and die.
” A GoFundMe page has been established for Roman , his restaurant , and his employees .
People Are Rising Up Against Tyrannical Government In late November , a gym owner in Orchard Park , New York , tore up a $ 15,000 fine from the Erie County @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview .
Dinero had been hit with the extraordinarily hefty fine following a confrontation in which roughly 50 business owners attending a meeting inside the gym refused to allow a pair of sheriffs and a health inspector entry to the building without a warrant .
Atilis Gym in New Jersey has seen its owners arrested and over $ 1.2 million in fines levied upon their business as they continue to defy lockdown orders from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy .
And other restaurants in California are also defying regional lockdown orders as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News reports .
“ Businesses throughout the county have invested thousands of dollars to ensure safety for their employees and customers only to be punished for the recent surge they have done everything in their power to prevent , ” Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger explained .
Meanwhile , in Los Angeles County , ABC 7 reports that “ restaurants have been linked to less than 4 % of coronavirus outbreaks in non-residential settings.
” Yet law enforcement and health department officials continue to embarrassingly go after people like Roman .

A video taken in December shows a “desperate” restaurant owner confronting a health inspector over COVID restrictions, blocking his vehicle in with a truck.
The incident involved Carlos Roman, owner of Bread & Barley restaurant in Covina, California, and a health official checking that his establishment was adhering to the government’s onerous restrictions.
Roman told CBS Los Angeles that he dipped into his personal savings and shelled out thousands of dollars to create a patio at his business for outdoor dining, only to have outdoor dining halted as well.
The health inspector reportedly found two customers dining outside who Roman claims weren’t being served by his restaurant.
The inspector still issued a citation.
Roman blocked the official’s vehicle with his truck and can be heard saying, “I’m desperate. Who is going to pay her car payment? Who is going to pay my cook’s rent?”
“If I can’t work, he can’t work,” he added.
Owner of Bread & Barley Carlos Roman, eventually moved his truck from blocking the public health inspector from leaving after police warned him several times of his truck being towed for blocking the road. Sunday was take on Sunday by a employee of Roman’s pic.twitter.com/98jl2Ej9YJ — Jorge Ventura Media (@VenturaReport) December 24, 2020
RELATED: NY Gym Owner Rips Up $15,000 Lockdown Fine On Live TV: ‘We Will Not Comply’
Restaurant Owner Confronts Health Inspector Over COVID Restrictions – Pays The Price
Roman, according to the Daily Caller, received a “notice of closure” as well as $1,000 in fines for “interfering with the duties of health officers” and “failure to comply with health officer order.”
It’s almost like they don’t care about this man and his business suffering.
Officers on the scene during the incident threatened that a tow truck was coming to remove his vehicle and said “this is not the way to settle things.”
Roman replied by shredding the health inspector and officers for earning a paycheck while his employees go without.
“Did you get a paycheck on Friday?” he asked the inspector. “Did you get a paycheck? My people don’t. I bet you got a paycheck, didn’t you?”
“We’re all in this together, we’ll just all starve to death and die.”
Owner of Bread & Barley Carlos Roman, has received a ‘Notice Of Closure’ order and has been fined for $1000 by public health. ‘Interfering with the duties of health officers’ and ‘failure to comply with health officer order’ are the fines Roman has received. pic.twitter.com/euhBWi4yG3 — Jorge Ventura Media (@VenturaReport) December 24, 2020
A GoFundMe page has been established for Roman, his restaurant, and his employees.
People Are Rising Up Against Tyrannical Government
In late November, a gym owner in Orchard Park, New York, tore up a $15,000 fine from the Erie County Health Department during a live Fox News interview.
Dinero had been hit with the extraordinarily hefty fine following a confrontation in which roughly 50 business owners attending a meeting inside the gym refused to allow a pair of sheriffs and a health inspector entry to the building without a warrant.
The moment tonight when Athletes Unleashed gym owner Robby Dinero ripped up the $15k fine he received today from @ECDOH LIVE on @FoxNews. The fine was for holding a rally inside his gym Friday night. @NewsRadio930 pic.twitter.com/FUk6sOSCX4 — Tim Wenger (@TimWBEN) November 25, 2020
Atilis Gym in New Jersey has seen its owners arrested and over $1.2 million in fines levied upon their business as they continue to defy lockdown orders from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.
Atilis Gym is continuing to defy New Jersey’s #Covid restrictions, and they’re now facing over a million dollars in fines. Co-Owner Ian Smith says he has no plans on paying those fines, and explains how he continues to keep his business afloat! #VarneyCo pic.twitter.com/Jxv4mc1ghz — Varney & Co. (@Varneyco) December 9, 2020
And other restaurants in California are also defying regional lockdown orders as a means of “survival,” Fox News reports.
“Businesses throughout the county have invested thousands of dollars to ensure safety for their employees and customers only to be punished for the recent surge they have done everything in their power to prevent,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger explained.
How much are restaurants contributing to the spread of COVID-19 in LA County? https://t.co/jCE3aPRVNv via @abc7 — Rusty Weiss 🇺🇸 (@rustyweiss74) December 14, 2020
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles County, ABC 7 reports that “restaurants have been linked to less than 4% of coronavirus outbreaks in non-residential settings.”
Yet law enforcement and health department officials continue to embarrassingly go after people like Roman.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Al Sharpton Claims Conservative Americans Fell For ‘Charismatic Con Man’ Trump

Reverend Al Sharpton went on MSNBC on Monday to accuse conservative Americans of falling for a “ charismatic con man ” when they voted for President Donald Trump .
He went on to claim that Trump has “ fired up ” his supporters so much that it will be difficult for Joe Biden to walk across the aisle as president .
When asked about the potential Biden has of being able to work with Republican lawmakers , Sharpton replied , “ President-elect Biden is dealing with a different kind of zeal in this Republican Party now that has been put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their base.
” “ Many of them are afraid of their base that will not let them reach back across the aisle because they ’ ve become captive by a charismatic con man that has now captured the party and arrested them in place , ” Sharpton continued .
“ You ’ re not dealing with people that are talking about healing , ” he added .
“ You ’ re dealing with people that want to just hold where they are and have nothing even appearing like they ’ re dealing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dealing with the citizenship that is diverse and has interests that have been treated unfairly.
” After the election , Sharpton expressed his shock at how well Trump did with the minority vote .
“ He has done better than , in my judgment , he should have with Black men and Hispanics , which means that we ’ ve got to really look in the civil rights community , both on the Latino and the African American side , on a real conversation in our communities on what it is to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and being fair in terms of how we look from the whole , ” Sharpton said , according to Fox News .
Related : Al Sharpton Laments : Trump Did “ Better Than He Should Have ” With Minority Voters “ I think he appealed to some that wanted to feel that they had to be a certain kind of way to be aspirational and that you can be that and still be centrists , ” he added .
“ I think that a lot of them bought into the false view they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crime bill rather than dealing with the fact that Joe Biden was going along with the majority of people , even in the Black leadership with the Black crime bill , ” Sharpton concluded .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 29 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Reverend Al Sharpton went on MSNBC on Monday to accuse conservative Americans of falling for a “charismatic con man” when they voted for President Donald Trump. He went on to claim that Trump has “fired up” his supporters so much that it will be difficult for Joe Biden to walk across the aisle as president.
Sharpton Attacks Trump-Supporting Republicans
When asked about the potential Biden has of being able to work with Republican lawmakers, Sharpton replied, “President-elect Biden is dealing with a different kind of zeal in this Republican Party now that has been put in by Donald Trump and fired up their base.”
“Many of them are afraid of their base that will not let them reach back across the aisle because they’ve become captive by a charismatic con man that has now captured the party and arrested them in place,” Sharpton continued.
Related: Al Sharpton Claims, Without Evidence, Texas Election Lawsuit A ‘Clear Racist Attempt To Disenfranchise Black Voters’
“You’re not dealing with people that are talking about healing,” he added. “You’re dealing with people that want to just hold where they are and have nothing even appearing like they’re dealing with people across the aisle, less alone dealing with the citizenship that is diverse and has interests that have been treated unfairly.”
Sharpton Stunned By Minority Support For Trump
After the election, Sharpton expressed his shock at how well Trump did with the minority vote.
“He has done better than, in my judgment, he should have with Black men and Hispanics, which means that we’ve got to really look in the civil rights community, both on the Latino and the African American side, on a real conversation in our communities on what it is to be different in terms of being entrepreneurial aspirants and being fair in terms of how we look from the whole,” Sharpton said, according to Fox News.
Related: Al Sharpton Laments: Trump Did “Better Than He Should Have” With Minority Voters
“I think he appealed to some that wanted to feel that they had to be a certain kind of way to be aspirational and that you can be that and still be centrists,” he added.
“I think that a lot of them bought into the false view they were putting out on Joe Biden with the crime bill rather than dealing with the fact that Joe Biden was going along with the majority of people, even in the Black leadership with the Black crime bill,” Sharpton concluded.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 29, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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Trump Livid That Melania Hasn’t Been On Any Magazine Covers While Michelle Obama Was On 12
Ted Nugent Eviscerates Black Lives Matter – Rips Protests As ‘Soulless’ And ‘Stupid’
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Federal Appeals Court Blocks Cuomo’s Lockdown Rules, Says It ‘Discriminates Against Religion’

A federal appeals court in Manhattan struck down New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ’ s lockdown orders against houses of worship , stating it “ discriminates against religion on its face.
” A three-judge panel on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit sided unanimously Monday with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn , the Orthodox Jewish group Agudath Israel of America , and two synagogues , in their lawsuit against Cuomo .
At issue was the number of people that could attend religious gatherings .
The religious houses argued that Cuomo had unfairly targeted them with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could remain open and without restriction .
“ The restrictions challenged here specially and disproportionately burden religious exercise , ” wrote Circuit Judge Michael Park , an appointee of President Trump .
“ We conclude that [ Cuomo ’ s ] Order discriminates against religion on its face.
” The ruling by the Second Circuit comes about a month after the Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction blocking Cuomo ’ s efforts to limit religious gatherings during the pandemic .
Justice Neil Gorsuch , another appointee of President Trump , said in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not free to disregard the First Amendment in times of crisis.
” “ There is no world in which the Constitution tolerates color-coded executive edicts that reopen liquor stores and bike shops but shutter churches , synagogues and mosques , ” he wrote .
Cuomo , at the time , dismissed the Supreme Court ’ s ruling as “ moot ” and “ irrelevant , ” claiming the restrictions had been lifted in the areas in question .
Still , the court opined that the restrictions “ strike at the very heart of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religious liberty , ” and that “ even in a pandemic , the Constitution can not be put away and forgotten.
” RELATED : Trump Just Ended Obama ’ s 12-Year Streak As Most Admired Man Former Democrat presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard offered praise for the Supreme Court decision which blocked Cuomo ’ s anti-religion lockdown rules .
“ While COVID may temporarily require certain public health restrictions , houses of worship MUST be treated same as secular institutions—not more harshly/strictly , ” she said , a direct shot at Governor Cuomo .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lawyer for one of the plaintiff ’ s predicted the decision would extend beyond just COVID restrictions .
“ It is a clear statement … that government can ’ t disfavor religious conduct merely because it sees no value in religious practice , ” they said .
While Cuomo views these rulings as irrelevant , ensuring freedom and religion for all – even during a pandemic – is anything but .
And restricting those freedoms is unconstitutional .

A federal appeals court in Manhattan struck down New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s lockdown orders against houses of worship, stating it “discriminates against religion on its face.”
A three-judge panel on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit sided unanimously Monday with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, the Orthodox Jewish group Agudath Israel of America, and two synagogues, in their lawsuit against Cuomo.
At issue was the number of people that could attend religious gatherings. The religious houses argued that Cuomo had unfairly targeted them with arbitrary rules while other businesses deemed essential could remain open and without restriction.
“The restrictions challenged here specially and disproportionately burden religious exercise,” wrote Circuit Judge Michael Park, an appointee of President Trump.
“We conclude that [Cuomo’s] Order discriminates against religion on its face.”
It’s Cuomo and his ilk who are the disgusting dictatorshttps://t.co/KOTerotthY — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) December 29, 2020
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Cuomo’s Lockdown Orders Unfairly Target Religious Gatherings
The ruling by the Second Circuit comes about a month after the Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction blocking Cuomo’s efforts to limit religious gatherings during the pandemic.
Justice Neil Gorsuch, another appointee of President Trump, said in his concurring opinion that the government “is not free to disregard the First Amendment in times of crisis.”
“There is no world in which the Constitution tolerates color-coded executive edicts that reopen liquor stores and bike shops but shutter churches, synagogues and mosques,” he wrote.
Cuomo, at the time, dismissed the Supreme Court’s ruling as “moot” and “irrelevant,” claiming the restrictions had been lifted in the areas in question.
Still, the court opined that the restrictions “strike at the very heart of the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty,” and that “even in a pandemic, the Constitution cannot be put away and forgotten.”
Justice Barrett Casts Deciding Vote, Gorsuch Destroys Cuomo | Law & Crime https://t.co/8K9yLlSOYv — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) November 26, 2020
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Gabbard Tears Into the Lockdown Edicts
Former Democrat presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard offered praise for the Supreme Court decision which blocked Cuomo’s anti-religion lockdown rules.
“While COVID may temporarily require certain public health restrictions, houses of worship MUST be treated same as secular institutions—not more harshly/strictly,” she said, a direct shot at Governor Cuomo.
I strongly support this Supreme Court ruling defending our First Amendment/freedom of religion. While COVID may temporarily require certain public health restrictions, houses of worship MUST be treated same as secular institutions—not more harshly/strictly.https://t.co/PD2ztczYrD — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) November 30, 2020
As for Monday’s ruling, a lawyer for one of the plaintiff’s predicted the decision would extend beyond just COVID restrictions.
“It is a clear statement … that government can’t disfavor religious conduct merely because it sees no value in religious practice,” they said.
While Cuomo views these rulings as irrelevant, ensuring freedom and religion for all – even during a pandemic – is anything but. And restricting those freedoms is unconstitutional.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Community Comes Together For Army Veteran’s Family Who Lost Home In Christmas Eve Fire

A New Jersey family who lost their home and two dogs in a Christmas Eve fire is seeing an outpour of support from their community .
Army veteran Randy Mojica , who lost his home , served two tours in Iraq and considered his home a symbol of hard work for his children .
Mojica said , “ We honestly did this just through saving , working hard , and trying to show the kids that you could do this if you really work hard.
” Mr.Mojica and his wife , Cielo had only bought their home less than two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fall in place at that time because my wife and I just got married and after we got married , we got the house , ” Mojica told Fox News .
He and and his wife had only lived in apartments prior .
“ First home bought and owned , ” Mojica said .
“ It was the happiest day of my life.
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Thankfully the family , including their children , ages 5 , 6 , 11 , and 17 , were elsewhere at a holiday party .
When Mojica grabbed his phone to take a picture of his family he saw many missed calls .
That is when he found out about the fire .
“ I feel like my brain just exploded , or something .
I couldn ’ t think at that at the time , ” Mojica said , describing how the events unfolded that night .
Mojica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing their two dogs than their house .
“ They were really the highlight of the life of the house , ” Mojica said .
“ You know dogs .
They ’ re always happy .
They always bring life to the house.
” For now , the family is staying with relatives – but the community is giving them their full support .
Fox News reported on Sunday , “ In the days since the blaze , the Mojicas have received an outpouring of support .
Metuchen has begun aggregating different ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Fuccile Foundation , a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping local families affected by tragedies , has raised nearly $ 84,000 , ” Fox News reported .
“ And Mojica ’ s brother , Manuel Rodriguez , has setup a GoFundMe page that has raised more than $ 43,000 — surpassing it original $ 35,000 goal.
” “ On Christmas Day , Mojica ’ s neighbors brought over gifts for the children , ” the report noted .
‘ I Feel Like We ’ re Not Alone In This ’ Mojica deeply appreciates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ ve never seen a community like this in my life , ” Mojica said .
“ I was just telling my wife , ‘ This is unbelievable .
I feel like we ’ re not alone in this.
” “ I feel like there are people trying to reach out to us and helping us , ” he added .
“ Even though 2020 was such a bad year , this is a good example to show that there ’ s always love and hope , ” Mojica said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to be there for each other no matter what , ” he added .

A New Jersey family who lost their home and two dogs in a Christmas Eve fire is seeing an outpour of support from their community.
Army veteran Randy Mojica, who lost his home, served two tours in Iraq and considered his home a symbol of hard work for his children.
So many of you have already done so much for the Mojica family but it is apparent that they have a long road ahead & we will all continue to support them in every way we can until they are back on their feet.#OneMetuchen — Mayor Jonathan M. Busch (@mayorbusch) December 26, 2020
Heartbreaking Christmas Eve Tragedy
Mojica said, “We honestly did this just through saving, working hard, and trying to show the kids that you could do this if you really work hard.”
Mr.Mojica and his wife, Cielo had only bought their home less than two years ago.
“Everything just seemed to fall in place at that time because my wife and I just got married and after we got married, we got the house,” Mojica told Fox News.
He and and his wife had only lived in apartments prior.
“First home bought and owned,” Mojica said. “It was the happiest day of my life.”
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Their home caught fire at about 8:20 PM on Christmas Eve. Thankfully the family, including their children, ages 5, 6, 11, and 17, were elsewhere at a holiday party.
When Mojica grabbed his phone to take a picture of his family he saw many missed calls. That is when he found out about the fire.
“I feel like my brain just exploded, or something. I couldn’t think at that at the time,” Mojica said, describing how the events unfolded that night.
Mojica said his family is more heartbroken about losing their two dogs than their house.
“They were really the highlight of the life of the house,” Mojica said. “You know dogs. They’re always happy. They always bring life to the house.”
Community Rallies For The Mojica Family
For now, the family is staying with relatives – but the community is giving them their full support.
Fox News reported on Sunday, “In the days since the blaze, the Mojicas have received an outpouring of support. Metuchen has begun aggregating different ways people can help through ItTakesABorough.com.”
“The Fuccile Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping local families affected by tragedies, has raised nearly $84,000,” Fox News reported.
“And Mojica’s brother, Manuel Rodriguez, has setup a GoFundMe page that has raised more than $43,000 — surpassing it original $35,000 goal.”
“On Christmas Day, Mojica’s neighbors brought over gifts for the children,” the report noted.
Over the last 24 hours, so many have asked how they can help the Mojica family who lost so much in their house fire on Christmas Eve. Fortunately, they are staying with relatives now. — Mayor Jonathan M. Busch (@mayorbusch) December 26, 2020
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‘I Feel Like We’re Not Alone In This’
Mojica deeply appreciates the kind support of his neighbors.
“I’ve never seen a community like this in my life,” Mojica said. “I was just telling my wife, ‘This is unbelievable. I feel like we’re not alone in this.”
“I feel like there are people trying to reach out to us and helping us,” he added.
“Even though 2020 was such a bad year, this is a good example to show that there’s always love and hope,” Mojica said.
“This is all about companionship, we have to be there for each other no matter what,” he added.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--As Joe Biden Calls For ‘Healing’ And ‘Unity,’ Hollywood Left Wants ‘Blood’

Joe Biden tweeted on the day after Christmas , “ After a year of pain and loss , it ’ s time to unite , heal , and rebuild.
” It ’ s been a consistent message from Biden , beginning even before Election Day .
Too bad for Joe , far-left Hollywood wants anything but that .
Hollywood Left Doesn ’ t Want ‘ Unity ’ And Healing – It Wants Blood Actor-comedian and left activist David Cross called for straight up retribution against President Trump and his supporters in his response to Biden ’ s tweet .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grace star Debra Messing said she wished President Trump would become a victim of prison rape .
When some took offense , Messing wrote in a subsequent tweet that has also since been deleted , “ Let me be clear : I said nothing about LGBTQI/queer LOVE.
” “ Rape is an act of violence , ” she wrote .
“ Trump has perpetrated violence on hundreds of millions of people , ” Messing added .
“ My hope is ( and this is the first time in my life ) that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim of perpetrators .
?
” You can see how well the whole “ healing ” and “ unity ” thing is going so far .
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“ After Trump leaves , and he will , to repair the damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be imperative that a non partisan commission be formed to investigate him for Federal Crimes , ” Reiner tweeted on November 20th .
He added , “ It will be the only way we can restore faith in our Constitution and the Rule of Law.
” Meanwhile , Trump-hating comedienne and actress Wanda Sykes said everyone who voted for Trump is racist .
“ Here ’ s the tweet .
If you voted for Trump , there is a racist bone in your body , ” Wanda Sykes wrote on Twitter on December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your pinky toe… but it ’ s there .
Praying for you.
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Why would any Trump supporter want unity with leftists as vicious and hateful as these people ?
To be sure , these types of messages aren ’ t limited to famous Hollywood leftists .
Spend two or three minutes on Twitter , and you will find millions of similar messages from “ regular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call for “ healing ” when many of his mast high profile supporters are wishing violence and worse on Donald Trump and anyone who voted for him ?
Why would any Trump supporter agree to unify with people who want to harm us ?
That would be a great question for a reporter to ask Joe Biden .

Joe Biden tweeted on the day after Christmas, “After a year of pain and loss, it’s time to unite, heal, and rebuild.”
It’s been a consistent message from Biden, beginning even before Election Day.
Too bad for Joe, far-left Hollywood wants anything but that.
After a year of pain and loss, it’s time to unite, heal, and rebuild. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 27, 2020
Hollywood Left Doesn’t Want ‘Unity’ And Healing – It Wants Blood
Actor-comedian and left activist David Cross called for straight up retribution against President Trump and his supporters in his response to Biden’s tweet.
“F*** that. I want blood,” Cross tweeted.
Fuck that. I want blood https://t.co/WuIBUmhOt7 — david cross✍ (@davidcrosss) December 27, 2020
In a since deleted tweet, Will & Grace star Debra Messing said she wished President Trump would become a victim of prison rape.
When some took offense, Messing wrote in a subsequent tweet that has also since been deleted, “Let me be clear: I said nothing about LGBTQI/queer LOVE.”
“Rape is an act of violence,” she wrote.
“Trump has perpetrated violence on hundreds of millions of people,” Messing added. “My hope is (and this is the first time in my life) that the tables are turned and he is the victim of perpetrators.?”
You can see how well the whole “healing” and “unity” thing is going so far.
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Rob Reiner Wants A ‘Special Commission’
Not to be outdone, Hollywood leftist and producer Rob Reiner said a “non-partisan commission should be appointed to “repair the damage” President Trump has supposedly inflicted on the country.
“After Trump leaves, and he will, to repair the damage he has caused Democracy, it will be imperative that a non partisan commission be formed to investigate him for Federal Crimes,” Reiner tweeted on November 20th.
He added, “It will be the only way we can restore faith in our Constitution and the Rule of Law.”
After Trump leaves, and he will, to repair the damage he has caused Democracy, it will be imperative that a non partisan commission be formed to investigate him for Federal Crimes. It will be the only way we can restore faith in our Constitution and the Rule of Law. — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) November 20, 2020
Wanda Sykes Calls All Trump Voters Racist
Meanwhile, Trump-hating comedienne and actress Wanda Sykes said everyone who voted for Trump is racist.
“Here’s the tweet. If you voted for Trump, there is a racist bone in your body,” Wanda Sykes wrote on Twitter on December 13th. “It might be in your pinky toe… but it’s there. Praying for you.”
Here’s the tweet. If you voted for Trump, there is a racist bone in your body. It might be in your pinky toe…but it’s there. Praying for you.🙏🏾❤ — Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) December 14, 2020
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Why Would Conservatives Want Anything To Do With These People?
Why would any Trump supporter want unity with leftists as vicious and hateful as these people?
To be sure, these types of messages aren’t limited to famous Hollywood leftists.
Spend two or three minutes on Twitter, and you will find millions of similar messages from “regular” Americans.
How can Joe Biden call for “healing” when many of his mast high profile supporters are wishing violence and worse on Donald Trump and anyone who voted for him?
Why would any Trump supporter agree to unify with people who want to harm us?
That would be a great question for a reporter to ask Joe Biden.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Report: Chuck Schumer ‘Pessimistic’ About Georgia Democrat Senate Candidates Ossoff, Warnock’s Chanc

Report: Chuck Schumer ‘Pessimistic’ About Georgia Democrat Senate Candidates Ossoff, Warnock’s Chances

NBC News is reporting that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is “ pessimistic ” about Georgia Senate Democrat candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock ’ s chances of winning their runoff elections against incumbent Republican Sens .
Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue on January 5 .
NBC News noted that after outside Democrat individuals and groups spent large amounts in 2020 down-ballot races with lackluster results , Schumer has stopped meeting with donors .
Who wins these runoff elections will determine if Republicans maintain a majority in the Senate or if Democrats can take control .
If Republicans Loeffler and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kamala Harris would become the tie-breaking vote in the Senate , giving Democrats an effective majority .
Schumer spokesperson Justin Goodman denied the NBC News report , saying , “ This is absolutely not true and this anonymous ‘ source ’ has no idea what they ’ re talking about , and it ’ s really sad NBC published it.
” “ Schumer has diligently made calls and fundraised for both Georgia candidates and is optimistic about their chances in January , ” Goodman added .
Dem Campaign Managers ‘ Sounding The Alarm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Warnock and Ossoff , Jerid Kurtz and Ellen Foster , respectively , recently said they were “ sounding the alarm ” over lack of fundraising in a memo obtained by NBC News .
“ To win this election in 8 days , we need to continue our historic efforts to turn out every single voter — but we won ’ t be able to do that if our fundraising revenue continues to fall , ” the campaign managers wrote .
This despite , according to NBC , each Democrat candidate raising over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the Republican candidates .
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“ Our Republican counterparts don ’ t have to spend as much of their precious resources on TV and can invest in the area that is most important at this stage : direct voter contact , ” the memo states .
But at least according to NBC News , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Democrats running for U.S. Senate – and apparently so has Chuck Schumer .

NBC News is reporting that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is “pessimistic” about Georgia Senate Democrat candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock’s chances of winning their runoff elections against incumbent Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue on January 5.
NBC News noted that after outside Democrat individuals and groups spent large amounts in 2020 down-ballot races with lackluster results, Schumer has stopped meeting with donors.
Ossoff, Warnock warn of dwindling funds; Schumer 'pessimistic' on Democrats' chances, source says https://t.co/CXW85iU5TL via @nbcnews — MaxwellⓋ (@FloLake) December 29, 2020
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Schumer’s Office Denies Report
Who wins these runoff elections will determine if Republicans maintain a majority in the Senate or if Democrats can take control.
If Republicans Loeffler and Perdue lose did lose, vice president-elect Kamala Harris would become the tie-breaking vote in the Senate, giving Democrats an effective majority.
Schumer spokesperson Justin Goodman denied the NBC News report, saying, “This is absolutely not true and this anonymous ‘source’ has no idea what they’re talking about, and it’s really sad NBC published it.”
“Schumer has diligently made calls and fundraised for both Georgia candidates and is optimistic about their chances in January,” Goodman added.
Update 2:30 p.m. ET: A spokesperson for Schumer said NBC News' reporting is "absolutely not true." The representative, Justin Goodman, added that "Schumer has diligently made calls and fundraised for both Georgia candidates and is optimistic about their chances in January." https://t.co/ymOh1HzLcf — Jette Guyette (@MizJette) December 29, 2020
Dem Campaign Managers ‘Sounding The Alarm’ On Insufficient Donations
The campaign managers for Warnock and Ossoff, Jerid Kurtz and Ellen Foster, respectively, recently said they were “sounding the alarm” over lack of fundraising in a memo obtained by NBC News.
“To win this election in 8 days, we need to continue our historic efforts to turn out every single voter — but we won’t be able to do that if our fundraising revenue continues to fall,” the campaign managers wrote.
This despite, according to NBC, each Democrat candidate raising over $100 million dollars, significantly more than the Republican candidates.
Ivanka Trump releases new ad warning against Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock: "If Ossoff and Warnock win Georgia, Democrats will gain control of the US Senate and they will enact the most radical socialist agenda in American history." pic.twitter.com/Xr4Oz97wPG — The Hill (@thehill) December 29, 2020
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Desperate Dems
The memo also stated that more “direct voter contact” could be the key to the Democratic candidates campaigning more effectively.
“Our Republican counterparts don’t have to spend as much of their precious resources on TV and can invest in the area that is most important at this stage: direct voter contact,” the memo states.
But at least according to NBC News, many believe Georgians are giving up on the Democrats running for U.S. Senate – and apparently so has Chuck Schumer.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Stacey Abrams: Republicans Don’t ‘Know How To Win Without Voter Suppression’

Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Monday that “ Republicans do not know how to win without voter suppression as one of their tools.
” Abrams , who claimed she lost her 2018 race against then-Secretary of State Brian Kemp in the gubernatorial race because of voter suppression , made her comments on CNN ’ s “ New Day.
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” Sciutto continued , “ Do you see that effort ticking up again after this cycle in state legislatures around the country where , frankly , Republicans have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , what are you going to do about it ?
” ” Abrams replied , “ We ’ re going to do what we ’ ve been doing , which is we are going to work to mitigate voter suppression.
” Abrams went on about voter suppression : “ You are absolutely right that when voter suppression was put on its heels in the 2020 election , through the work of Fair Fight 2020 and other organizations around the country , we saw voters turn out in record numbers and in record composition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania , in Arizona , here in Georgia.
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And Republicans do not know how to win without voter suppression as one of their tools , ” Abrams claimed .
She added , “ That ’ s why we see True the Vote down here in Georgia challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days before the election because voter suppression is their modus operandi.
” Abrams and her voter initiative Fair Fight Action sued the state of Georgia after her failed 2018 gubernatorial bid , alleging widespread , racially-motivated voter suppression .

Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Monday that “Republicans do not know how to win without voter suppression as one of their tools.”
Abrams, who claimed she lost her 2018 race against then-Secretary of State Brian Kemp in the gubernatorial race because of voter suppression, made her comments on CNN’s “New Day.”
“Republicans do not know how to win without voter suppression as one of their tools.” -Stacey Abrams pic.twitter.com/2okkRSqvB2 — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) December 28, 2020
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Abrams: ‘We Are Going To Work To Mitigate Voter Suppression’
CNN host Jim Sciutto said to Abrams, “I want to ask you a big picture question here because, you know, the president still denies the outcome of this election and Republicans around the country drawing on that to already begin writing up voting restrictions, right, to bring back some of the voter expansion measures we saw in this cycle, including mail-in ballots, et cetera.”
Sciutto continued, “Do you see that effort ticking up again after this cycle in state legislatures around the country where, frankly, Republicans have an enormous advantage? And, if so, what are you going to do about it?””
Abrams replied, “We’re going to do what we’ve been doing, which is we are going to work to mitigate voter suppression.”
Stacey Abrams: "We are going to work to mitigate voter suppression." pic.twitter.com/TP6VoKbQrK — The Hill (@thehill) December 28, 2020
Abrams went on about voter suppression:
“You are absolutely right that when voter suppression was put on its heels in the 2020 election, through the work of Fair Fight 2020 and other organizations around the country, we saw voters turn out in record numbers and in record composition in Michigan, in Wisconsin, in Pennsylvania, in Arizona, here in Georgia.”
Democrat Abrams continued to explain how Republicans supposedly manipulate elections.
Stacey Abrams says she doesn't trust Republicans and Georgia Gov. Kemp to run a free and fair election in November, but that "it's up to the people to demand an election that actually meets the standards of the Constitution." "Voter suppression is real, it is thriving." pic.twitter.com/vlsnELPjT9 — MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 27, 2020
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Abrams Sued Georgia After Her Failed 2018 Gubernatorial Bid Alleging Voter Suppression
“When we create access to the right to vote for eligible citizens, more people participate. And Republicans do not know how to win without voter suppression as one of their tools,” Abrams claimed.
She added, “That’s why we see True the Vote down here in Georgia challenging 364,000 voters nine days before — eight days before the election because voter suppression is their modus operandi.”
Abrams and her voter initiative Fair Fight Action sued the state of Georgia after her failed 2018 gubernatorial bid, alleging widespread, racially-motivated voter suppression.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Two Newest Members Of AOC’s ‘Squad’ Refuse To Pledge Support For Pelosi As Speaker

The two newest members of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez ’ s ( D-NY ) radically liberal “ Squad ” refused to commit to supporting Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) in her run for another term as Speaker of the House .
New ‘ Squad ’ Members Decline To Say If They ’ ll Support Pelosi Reps.-elect Jamaal Bowman ( D-NY ) and Cori Bush ( D-MO ) were being interviewed on CNN ’ s “ State Of The Union ” on Sunday when they declined to give a straight answer after being asked if Pelosi had enough votes to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure that voices of the people of St. Louis are heard and we have what we need .
And so you will find out then , ” Bush replied when asked directly if she would support Pelosi .
Bowman declined to answer as well , saying that Americans “ will find out when my vote is tallied and , again , [ I will be ] organizing with our community to figure out what ’ s best.
” Related : AOC Says It ’ s Time For The Nancy Pelosi And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as fears have been mounting among Democrats that the COVID-19 pandemic combined with Pelosi ’ s shrinking majority could cost her the speakership .
“ Let ’ s say , just theoretically , we had six or eight people out with COVID and the Republicans have none .
They probably could elect [ Kevin ] McCarthy , ” Rep. John Yarmuth ( D-KY ) told The Hill this past weekend .
Supporters of Pelosi in the House have said that a potential coronavirus outbreak stemming from gathering over the holidays would pose the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ re in a health care crisis , right ?
No one can get sick .
That ’ s the X-factor here , ” said one House Democrat , a Pelosi ally , who spoke on the condition of anonymity .
“ We need everyone to be healthy .
… That ’ s the big fear.
” Related : AOC Turns On Democrats – Blasts them As ‘ Incompetent ’ After Election Losses AOC Wants ‘ New Leadership In The Democratic Party ’ Ocasio-Cortez herself has made no secret of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see someone else take over the speaker position .
“ I do think we need new leadership in the Democratic Party , ” she said earlier this month .
“ I think one of the things that I have struggled with , I think that a lot of people struggle with , is the internal dynamics of the House has made it such that there [ are ] very little options for succession.
” This piece was written by James Samson on December 29 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at LifeZette : Trump Livid That Melania Hasn ’ t Been On Any Magazine Covers While Michelle Obama Was On 12 Kamala Harris ’ Kwanzaa Celebration Video Backfires As She ’ s Allegedly Slammed For Shameless Political Pandering Ted Nugent Eviscerates Black Lives Matter – Rips Protests As ‘ Soulless ’ And ‘ Stupid ’ The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Political Insider .

The two newest members of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s (D-NY) radically liberal “Squad” refused to commit to supporting Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in her run for another term as Speaker of the House.
New ‘Squad’ Members Decline To Say If They’ll Support Pelosi
Reps.-elect Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) and Cori Bush (D-MO) were being interviewed on CNN’s “State Of The Union” on Sunday when they declined to give a straight answer after being asked if Pelosi had enough votes to become Speaker again.
“I am going to make sure that voices of the people of St. Louis are heard and we have what we need. And so you will find out then,” Bush replied when asked directly if she would support Pelosi.
Bowman declined to answer as well, saying that Americans “will find out when my vote is tallied and, again, [I will be] organizing with our community to figure out what’s best.”
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Democrat Supporters Of Pelosi Panic
This comes as fears have been mounting among Democrats that the COVID-19 pandemic combined with Pelosi’s shrinking majority could cost her the speakership.
“Let’s say, just theoretically, we had six or eight people out with COVID and the Republicans have none. They probably could elect [Kevin] McCarthy,” Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) told The Hill this past weekend.
Supporters of Pelosi in the House have said that a potential coronavirus outbreak stemming from gathering over the holidays would pose the biggest threat to her future as speaker.
“We’re in a health care crisis, right? No one can get sick. That’s the X-factor here,” said one House Democrat, a Pelosi ally, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “We need everyone to be healthy. … That’s the big fear.”
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AOC Wants ‘New Leadership In The Democratic Party’
Ocasio-Cortez herself has made no secret of the fact that she would like to see someone else take over the speaker position.
“I do think we need new leadership in the Democratic Party,” she said earlier this month. “I think one of the things that I have struggled with, I think that a lot of people struggle with, is the internal dynamics of the House has made it such that there [are] very little options for succession.”
This piece was written by James Samson on December 29, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Former Pence Aide Olivia Troye Says She’s Worried About Trump Supporters Causing Violence on January

Former Pence Aide Olivia Troye Says She’s Worried About Trump Supporters Causing Violence on January 6th

Olivia Troye , a former aide to Vice President Mike Pence , claims she is “ very concerned ” about violence taking place on January 6th .
Troye , who made the assertion during an appearance on MSNBC ’ s , added any violence that might ensue would take place because President Trump is encouraging it .
“ I ’ m actually very concerned that there will be violence on January 6th because the president himself is encouraging it , ” she fretted .
“ This is what he does , ” Troye continued .
“ He tweets , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and supporters to behave in this manner , and they believe they are being patriots because they ’ re supporting the president.
” The former Pence aide was commenting on Trump ’ s dogged pursuit of voter fraud claims .
Claims that the media have said do not exist .
President Trump and some Republican loyalists plan to challenge the election results on January 6th – the day that a joint session of Congress will be called and lawmakers officially certify the Electoral College votes .
RELATED : Trump Just Ended Obama ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Olivia Troye Concerned About Violence at the Hands of Trump Supporters Olivia Troye ’ s concerns about violence are wildly unfounded .
As are most media concerns about violent Trump supporters .
We know this , because she follows up those ridiculous comments by somehow linking the President to the Christmas day bombing in Nashville and race riots over the summer .
“ This is a president who calls himself the president of law and order , and we have seen anything but that , ” Troye continued .
“ We have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve had protests in the streets.
” “ This is all out of control , ” she continued .
“ The divisiveness is through the ceiling because of this man who continues to stoke the flames of these far-right people who show up and think that he ’ s calling out to them.
” There is a whole cache of weapons-grade stupidity in Troye ’ s comments .
Protests in the streets , violence over the summer was almost exclusively egged on at the hands of left-wing agitators like Antifa or Black Lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , authorities are continuing to search for a motive , with some suggesting he was a loner paranoid about 5G technology .
Not sure how Trump influenced that guy .
Nobody had ever heard of Troye until she became a darling of the left-wing media circuit by criticizing President Trump ’ s response to the COVID-19 pandemic .
It didn ’ t hurt that she declared her allegiance to President-elect Joe Biden by saying she would vote for him .
A quick perusal of her Twitter timeline shows she is simply another left-wing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Like an Alexander Vindman , or a Miles Taylor .
In fact , she refers to herself as a “ former ‘ deep stater . '
” Troye ’ s pandemic infatuation is present in posted pictures of her super-creepy Dr. Anthony Fauci Christmas ornament with the caption “ In Fauci we trust.
” She has accused Pence and Trump of having blood on their hands for their response to the pandemic .
Just the typical nut case that liberal media seems to find and prop up on a daily basis .
Troye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The President claimed she “ was terminated .
”

Olivia Troye, a former aide to Vice President Mike Pence, claims she is “very concerned” about violence taking place on January 6th.
Troye, who made the assertion during an appearance on MSNBC’s Deadline, added any violence that might ensue would take place because President Trump is encouraging it.
“I’m actually very concerned that there will be violence on January 6th because the president himself is encouraging it,” she fretted.
“This is what he does,” Troye continued. “He tweets, he incites is, and he gets followers and supporters to behave in this manner, and they believe they are being patriots because they’re supporting the president.”
The former Pence aide was commenting on Trump’s dogged pursuit of voter fraud claims. Claims that the media have said do not exist.
President Trump and some Republican loyalists plan to challenge the election results on January 6th – the day that a joint session of Congress will be called and lawmakers officially certify the Electoral College votes.
RELATED: Trump Just Ended Obama’s 12-Year Streak As Most Admired Man
Olivia Troye Concerned About Violence at the Hands of Trump Supporters
Olivia Troye’s concerns about violence are wildly unfounded. As are most media concerns about violent Trump supporters.
We know this, because she follows up those ridiculous comments by somehow linking the President to the Christmas day bombing in Nashville and race riots over the summer.
“This is a president who calls himself the president of law and order, and we have seen anything but that,” Troye continued. “We have a bombing on Christmas day. We’ve had protests in the streets.”
“This is all out of control,” she continued. “The divisiveness is through the ceiling because of this man who continues to stoke the flames of these far-right people who show up and think that he’s calling out to them.”
There is a whole cache of weapons-grade stupidity in Troye’s comments.
Protests in the streets, violence over the summer was almost exclusively egged on at the hands of left-wing agitators like Antifa or Black Lives Matter.
As for the Nashville bomber, authorities are continuing to search for a motive, with some suggesting he was a loner paranoid about 5G technology. Not sure how Trump influenced that guy.
“I’m actually very concerned that there will be violence on January 6th because the president himself is encouraging it,” #OliviaTroye said. #MikePence #TuesdayThoughts https://t.co/ZhRTXQHykD — … to the edge (@TiknisArts) December 29, 2020
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Just Another Left-Wing Loon
Nobody had ever heard of Troye until she became a darling of the left-wing media circuit by criticizing President Trump’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It didn’t hurt that she declared her allegiance to President-elect Joe Biden by saying she would vote for him.
A quick perusal of her Twitter timeline shows she is simply another left-wing bitter former employee of the administration. Like an Alexander Vindman, or a Miles Taylor.
In fact, she refers to herself as a “former ‘deep stater.'”
“These (gov’t) agencies are filled with patriots who have earned our respect & should’ve never been treated as political footballs. I’m looking forward to the honor of working with them.”-@JoeBiden #BidenBriefing The “Deep State” label era is over-Finally!🇺🇸
-Former “Deep Stater” — Olivia of Troye (@OliviaTroye) December 28, 2020
Troye’s pandemic infatuation is present in posted pictures of her super-creepy Dr. Anthony Fauci Christmas ornament with the caption “In Fauci we trust.”
She has accused Pence and Trump of having blood on their hands for their response to the pandemic.
Me: “Do you believe that your former boss Donald Trump, your former boss Mike Pence, have blood on their hands?” Former Pence aide @OliviaTroye: “Yes. There’s no way that you can allow this to happen for as long as it did… The evidence is all there.”pic.twitter.com/85BYRc4lU3 — Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) December 17, 2020
Just the typical nut case that liberal media seems to find and prop up on a daily basis.
Troye left the White House in July. The President claimed she “was terminated.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Trump Heading To Georgia For Rally On The Eve Of Historic Runoff Elections

On the night before Georgia chooses who will be its next two U.S. senators , a decision that will determine which party controls the Senate , President Trump is heading to the state to headline a rally in support of incumbent Republicans David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler .
“ On behalf of two GREAT Senators , @ sendavidperdue & @ KLoeffler , I will be going to Georgia on Monday night , January 4th , to have a big and wonderful RALLY , ” Trump tweeted on Sunday .
“ So important for our country that they win !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Worst Professions For Honesty And Ethics According To Survey Trump Is Campaigning In Georgia To Hopefully Bolster Republicans Trump appeared at a campaign rally in Valdosta , Georgia earlier in December .
The President said re-electing the Republican senators against their Democratic challengers , Joe Osoff and Raphael Warnock , will determine “ whether your children will grow up in a socialist country or free country.
” Fate Of The U.S. Senate Is In Georgia ’ s Hands The current U.S. Senate is comprised of 50 Republicans and 48 Democrats .
If Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s runoff elections , a 50-50 Senate would emerge .
However , with tie-breaking authority in the hands of vice president-elect Kamala Harris , her party would essentially control that body .
If Republicans maintain a Senate majority , this would enable them to block much of the Democrats ’ agenda .
Ivanka Trump made a Georgia appearance to support the Republican tickers on December 21st .
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Needless to say , with the stakes so high , these Georgia runoffs have been a national focus .
Fox News reported Sunday , “ The campaigns , political parties , and outside groups such as super PACs are dishing out massive amounts of money into the runoffs .
More than $ 200 million has reportedly been raised in a last-ditch effort by Republicans to maintain control of the legislative chamber .
” President Trump no doubt hopes his appearance on the eve of the January 5th vote will help Republicans clinch @ @ @

On the night before Georgia chooses who will be its next two U.S. senators, a decision that will determine which party controls the Senate, President Trump is heading to the state to headline a rally in support of incumbent Republicans David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
“On behalf of two GREAT Senators, @sendavidperdue & @KLoeffler, I will be going to Georgia on Monday night, January 4th, to have a big and wonderful RALLY,” Trump tweeted on Sunday. “So important for our country that they win!”
On behalf of two GREAT Senators, @sendavidperdue & @KLoeffler, I will be going to Georgia on Monday night, January 4th., to have a big and wonderful RALLY. So important for our Country that they win! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 27, 2020
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Trump Is Campaigning In Georgia To Hopefully Bolster Republicans
Trump appeared at a campaign rally in Valdosta, Georgia earlier in December.
The President said re-electing the Republican senators against their Democratic challengers, Joe Osoff and Raphael Warnock, will determine “whether your children will grow up in a socialist country or free country.”
One Of The Most Powerful Moments In @realDonaldTrump Rally History “FIGHT FOR TRUMP! FIGHT FOR TRUMP!” pic.twitter.com/Qn8aXHHCJL — The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) December 6, 2020
Fate Of The U.S. Senate Is In Georgia’s Hands
The current U.S. Senate is comprised of 50 Republicans and 48 Democrats.
If Democrats were to win both of Georgia’s runoff elections, a 50-50 Senate would emerge. However, with tie-breaking authority in the hands of vice president-elect Kamala Harris, her party would essentially control that body.
If Republicans maintain a Senate majority, this would enable them to block much of the Democrats’ agenda.
Ivanka Trump made a Georgia appearance to support the Republican tickers on December 21st.
TODAY: @IvankaTrump is coming to Georgia to campaign for @Perduesenate and me! It’s an honor to have her full support — and I hope you’ll join us! RSVP for Fulton County here. #gapol #gasen https://t.co/NFcjHWaM86 — Kelly Loeffler (@KLoeffler) December 21, 2020
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Will One More Trump Appearance Pay Off For Republicans?
Needless to say, with the stakes so high, these Georgia runoffs have been a national focus.
Fox News reported Sunday, “The campaigns, political parties, and outside groups such as super PACs are dishing out massive amounts of money into the runoffs. More than $200 million has reportedly been raised in a last-ditch effort by Republicans to maintain control of the legislative chamber. ”
President Trump no doubt hopes his appearance on the eve of the January 5th vote will help Republicans clinch those victories.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--130 Republicans Vote Against Trump On $2,000 Stimulus Checks For Americans

The House voted overwhelmingly Monday in favor of sending $ 2,000 stimulus checks to the American people , but 130 Republicans went against President Trump and voted in opposition to the measure .
The vote was held after the President had threatened to veto the COVID relief package due to wasteful spending and stimulus checks that he contends would amount to less than what even illegal aliens would get .
Trump abruptly backtracked and signed the bill over the weekend , still demanding Congress take action to change the stimulus checks from $ 600 per person to $ 2,000 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just 44 House Republicans voted for the larger checks , signaling that despite popularity for the move , Senate approval will be a tough hill to climb .
Republican lawmakers voting against the $ 2,000 stimulus checks is somewhat understandable .
Government spending is tragically out of control , and the GOP is not the party of free handouts .
That said , a COVID relief bill was going to pass regardless .
And that relief bill was going to include stimulus payments to the American people .
Handing out money the answer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do it in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic , it sure as hell better be more than $ 600 , and the bill should focus on struggling Americans and businesses .
In the end , as we argued on these very pages , this isn ’ t about money from the government , it ’ s about the government preventing people from earning money .
Senator Rand Paul ( R-KY ) blasted “ so-called conservatives ” who voted for “ this spending monstrosity ” when the first pair of relief bills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The only thing that can save us is opening the economy.
” Agreed .
Let ’ s see a vote in the House and Senate on a bill that demands the economy be opened back up in its entirety .
Republicans would no doubt vote overwhelmingly in favor of such a measure while Democrats would be on record indicating they want the suffering of the American people to continue .
RELATED : Tulsi Gabbard Savages $ 600 Stimulus Checks In COVID Relief Bill : ‘ Slap In The Face To Americans ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , President Trump continued to demand $ 2,000 stimulus checks for Americans .
“ I want far less wasteful spending and more money going to the American people in the form of $ 2,000 checks per adult and $ 600 per child , ” he said .
In a previous video statement , the President griped : “ The $ 900 billion package provides hard-working taxpayers with only $ 600 each in relief payments and not enough money is given to small businesses and in particular restaurants , whose owners have suffered so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to meet stiff opposition in the GOP-controlled Senate .
Politico contends that the House passing the measure “ may amount to more of a political maneuver than an effort to ultimately deliver additional relief.
” They also report that “ it ’ s unclear if the chamber ( Senate ) will even take up the House proposal , ” and if they do “ Republicans are expected to object.
” Senator Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) said he planned to filibuster to force the Senate into holding a vote on increasing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signal support for Bernie Sanders , indicating we ’ ve officially entered Bizarro World here as 2020 comes to an end .
“ Give the people $ 2000 , not $ 600 , ” Trump tweeted in response to Sanders ’ plan .
“ They have suffered enough !
”

The House voted overwhelmingly Monday in favor of sending $2,000 stimulus checks to the American people, but 130 Republicans went against President Trump and voted in opposition to the measure.
The vote was held after the President had threatened to veto the COVID relief package due to wasteful spending and stimulus checks that he contends would amount to less than what even illegal aliens would get.
Trump abruptly backtracked and signed the bill over the weekend, still demanding Congress take action to change the stimulus checks from $600 per person to $2,000 per person, $4,000 per couple.
Just 44 House Republicans voted for the larger checks, signaling that despite popularity for the move, Senate approval will be a tough hill to climb.
Over 100 Republicans voted to override Trump’s veto on the NDAA and voted against raising the stimulus checks to $2,000 pic.twitter.com/dC31yXx1Fu — Greg Price (@greg_price11) December 28, 2020
RELATED: Trump Signs COVID Relief Bill, Continues to Demand $2,000 Stimulus Checks For Americans
130 Republicans Buck Trump Over $2,000 Stimulus Checks
Republican lawmakers voting against the $2,000 stimulus checks is somewhat understandable. Government spending is tragically out of control, and the GOP is not the party of free handouts.
That said, a COVID relief bill was going to pass regardless. And that relief bill was going to include stimulus payments to the American people.
Handing out money isn’t the answer, but if the government is going to do it in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, it sure as hell better be more than $600, and the bill should only focus on struggling Americans and businesses.
In the end, as we argued on these very pages, this isn’t about money from the government, it’s about the government preventing people from earning money.
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) blasted “so-called conservatives” who voted for “this spending monstrosity” when the first pair of relief bills were voted on.
He added, “The only thing that can save us is opening the economy.”
Agreed. Let’s see a vote in the House and Senate on a bill that demands the economy be opened back up in its entirety.
Republicans would no doubt vote overwhelmingly in favor of such a measure while Democrats would be on record indicating they want the suffering of the American people to continue.
Looking like a big margin on the NDAA veto override. So 130 House Republicans went against Trump on $2,000 checks just moments ago, and it looks like there will be over 100 Republicans who go against the president on NDAA. Trump’s grip on the GOP loosens. Winter intensifies. — Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) December 28, 2020
RELATED: Tulsi Gabbard Savages $600 Stimulus Checks In COVID Relief Bill: ‘Slap In The Face To Americans’
Trump Continues Demanding Higher Payments
Even after signing the COVID relief bill, President Trump continued to demand $2,000 stimulus checks for Americans.
“I want far less wasteful spending and more money going to the American people in the form of $2,000 checks per adult and $600 per child,” he said.
In a previous video statement, the President griped: “The $900 billion package provides hard-working taxpayers with only $600 each in relief payments and not enough money is given to small businesses and in particular restaurants, whose owners have suffered so grievously.”
The increased stimulus checks are expected to meet stiff opposition in the GOP-controlled Senate.
Politico contends that the House passing the measure “may amount to more of a political maneuver than an effort to ultimately deliver additional relief.”
They also report that “it’s unclear if the chamber (Senate) will even take up the House proposal,” and if they do “Republicans are expected to object.”
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said he planned to filibuster to force the Senate into holding a vote on increasing the stimulus checks.
President Trump seemed to signal support for Bernie Sanders, indicating we’ve officially entered Bizarro World here as 2020 comes to an end.
“Give the people $2000, not $600,” Trump tweeted in response to Sanders’ plan. “They have suffered enough!”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-29--Trump Just Ended Obama’s 12-Year Streak As Most Admired Man

President Trump put a halt to former president Barack Obama ’ s 12-year reign as the most admired man in America , according to a Gallup survey .
“ Trump tied former President Barack Obama for the honor last year but edged out his predecessor this year , ” Gallup reports .
They add , “ Trump ’ s first-place finish ends a 12-year run as most admired man for Obama , tied with Dwight Eisenhower for the most ever.
” Respondents are asked to name the man and woman they most admire , without prompting them with actual choices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent of Americans named Trump , followed by 15 percent who chose Obama as the most admired man .
Rounding out the top 5 were President-elect Joe Biden ( 6 % ) , Dr. Anthony Fauci ( 3 % ) , and Pope Francis ( 2 % ) .
RELATED : New York Post Turns On Trump – Demands He End ‘ Dark Charade ’ Of Challenging The Election Trump , Not Obama , Is Most Admired Man President Trump toppling Obama as the most admired man in the world happened mainly on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Even though Trump is … unpopular now – 39 % approve of his performance – his dominant performance among Republicans , contrasted with Democrats splitting their choices among multiple public figures , pushes him to the top of the 2020 most admired man list.
” Obama was the top choice amongst Democrats , at 32 % , down 9 points from last year , while Biden only grabbed 13 percent of the Democrat share .
Melania Comes in a Distant Third Amongst Women It ’ s difficult to ascertain just what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gallup explains , “ when the sitting president is not the top choice , it is usually because he is unpopular politically ” which was the case in 2017 and 2018 when Obama still reigned supreme .
But President Trump is no more popular politically than he was those other years or in 2019 when he tied Obama .
Perhaps it ’ s because – despite slanted media coverage against him , and polls which have clearly been inaccurate over the past four years – when it comes to the American people simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of their head , Trump remains quite popular .
We predicted last year that Trump would take the top spot in 2020 , in part because he was effectively dismantling Obama ’ s legacy piece by piece .
It wasn ’ t all good news for the Trump family in the Gallup survey , however .
Melania Trump – perpetually ignored and shamed in the media for the sin of being married to the President – came in third place behind Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote , with Harris behind at 6 percent , and Mrs. Trump at 4 percent .
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) made her first appearance in the top 10 , tying for fifth place alongside Hillary Clinton , Angela Merkel , and Queen Elizabeth II .
President Trump may brag about forcing Obama out of the top spot as the most admired man in America , for no other reason than to drive liberals apoplectic .
Then again , he knows the work he does on behalf of America is more important @ @ @ @ @

President Trump put a halt to former president Barack Obama’s 12-year reign as the most admired man in America, according to a Gallup survey.
“Trump tied former President Barack Obama for the honor last year but edged out his predecessor this year,” Gallup reports.
They add, “Trump’s first-place finish ends a 12-year run as most admired man for Obama, tied with Dwight Eisenhower for the most ever.”
Respondents are asked to name the man and woman they most admire, without prompting them with actual choices. Hence the low percentages.
Eighteen percent of Americans named Trump, followed by 15 percent who chose Obama as the most admired man.
Rounding out the top 5 were President-elect Joe Biden (6%), Dr. Anthony Fauci (3%), and Pope Francis (2%).
Gallup: President Trump is most admired man of 2020. Ends Barack Obama’s 12-year most-admired run. https://t.co/k1E8VufMMe pic.twitter.com/XoXx6OaO9f — Byron York (@ByronYork) December 29, 2020
RELATED: New York Post Turns On Trump – Demands He End ‘Dark Charade’ Of Challenging The Election
Trump, Not Obama, Is Most Admired Man
President Trump toppling Obama as the most admired man in the world happened mainly on the strength of his sway with Republicans.
“Even though Trump is … unpopular now – 39% approve of his performance – his dominant performance among Republicans, contrasted with Democrats splitting their choices among multiple public figures, pushes him to the top of the 2020 most admired man list.”
Forty-eight percent of Republicans named Trump this year.
Obama was the top choice amongst Democrats, at 32%, down 9 points from last year, while Biden only grabbed 13 percent of the Democrat share.
In yearly Gallup poll, President Trump named most admired man with 18% of vote, ends former President Obama’s 12 year run at top..Michelle Obama named most admired woman for third year in a row, VP-Elect Sen. Kamala Harris second. https://t.co/u4ypf4GYXr — FOX News Radio (@foxnewsradio) December 29, 2020
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Melania Comes in a Distant Third Amongst Women
It’s difficult to ascertain just what a poll like this means.
As Gallup explains, “when the sitting president is not the top choice, it is usually because he is unpopular politically” which was the case in 2017 and 2018 when Obama still reigned supreme.
But President Trump is no more popular politically than he was those other years or in 2019 when he tied Obama.
Perhaps it’s because – despite slanted media coverage against him, and polls which have clearly been inaccurate over the past four years – when it comes to the American people simply naming a person they admire off the top of their head, Trump remains quite popular.
We predicted last year that Trump would take the top spot in 2020, in part because he was effectively dismantling Obama’s legacy piece by piece.
ATTENTION: @senatemajldr @GOPLeader @GOPChairwoman There is NO @GOP without @realdonaldTrump❗ Trump ends Obama’s 12-year run as most admired man: Gallup Among Republicans, 48% named Trump. No other public figure got more than 2% of Republican supporthttps://t.co/CqURzoAmPA pic.twitter.com/k7bZapXIdl — LVNancyAgain (@again_lv) December 29, 2020
It wasn’t all good news for the Trump family in the Gallup survey, however.
Melania Trump – perpetually ignored and shamed in the media for the sin of being married to the President – came in third place behind Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Mrs. Obama received 10 percent of the vote, with Harris behind at 6 percent, and Mrs. Trump at 4 percent.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) made her first appearance in the top 10, tying for fifth place alongside Hillary Clinton, Angela Merkel, and Queen Elizabeth II.
Michelle Obama named most admired woman for third-straight year https://t.co/4KEeXYN8tE pic.twitter.com/o2WdzA0IBI — The Hill (@thehill) December 29, 2020
President Trump may brag about forcing Obama out of the top spot as the most admired man in America, for no other reason than to drive liberals apoplectic.
Then again, he knows the work he does on behalf of America is more important than any popularity contest.