thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-30--Cindy McCain Attacks Trump: Says He Lacks ‘Empathy,’ ‘Kindness,’ And Doesn’t Understand America

Cindy McCain , the widow of Sen. John McCain ( R-AZ ) , spoke out on Tuesday to say that she decided to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden because President Donald Trump has a “ lack of empathy ” and “ kindness.
” “ Well , I think Joe Biden ’ s purpose tonight is to talk directly to the American people and let them know where he stands and what he believes and where he feels he can lead this country if elected president , ” McCain told MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell .
“ He ’ s up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special relationship with the truth .
So I think as long as he focuses on what is at stake here , and that ’ s the American people , then I think he ’ ll do well , ” she added .
“ We ’ ve all seen him in action .
We know what he can do .
He ’ s a good debater .
And I believe he ’ s going to be a good president.
” “ You ’ ve spoken in the past about the president ’ s —that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” calling American World War one casualties losers and suckers , years after attacking Gold star families .
How do you think that affects the voters ?
” Mitchell questioned .
“ You ’ re part of a legendary military family and a military mom as well.
” McCain responded by saying that Trump does not understand “ what this country is all about.
” Here ’ s her full reply : “ I think I can pretty well speak for the American families who have been a part of service to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s repulsive .
These young men and women , many of them gave the ultimate sacrifice , are not losers or suckers .
They are indeed , heroes .
T hat includes my own family but , more importantly , the families of every other service member around .
That , to me , just replicates and talks about a lack of understanding for what the military represents , and too with what every service member , not just in the military but in other service-oriented areas , are doing .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a lack of kindness .
It ’ s also a lack of really understanding what this country is all about.
” “ I think there ’ s a lot of women , not necessarily suburban women but women in general , out there that may be on the fence and they ’ re not really sure , you know , which way to go and perhaps are really studying both candidates .
I think — I hope what I do is give them the courage to perhaps step over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden .
I believe —the reason I am here is because I want this country to be a better place .
I want our elected representatives to be people that do have empathy and kindness and do care about the American people .
I think hopefully , I represent some of that , and hopefully , people will perhaps look at what I ’ ve done and maybe take the step forward and vote for Joe Biden.
” RELATED : Two Men Arrested For Allegedly Planning Terror Attack On Trump Tower It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump derangement syndrome to cause her to stray from supporting candidate who fights for the conservative principles that her family once held dear .
This piece was written by James Samson on September 30 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Cindy McCain, the widow of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), spoke out on Tuesday to say that she decided to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden because President Donald Trump has a “lack of empathy” and “kindness.”
Cindy McCain Attacks Trump
“Well, I think Joe Biden’s purpose tonight is to talk directly to the American people and let them know where he stands and what he believes and where he feels he can lead this country if elected president,” McCain told MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell.
“He’s up against an opponent that has a very special relationship with the truth. So I think as long as he focuses on what is at stake here, and that’s the American people, then I think he’ll do well,” she added. “We’ve all seen him in action. We know what he can do. He’s a good debater. And I believe he’s going to be a good president.”
RELATED: Cindy McCain To Endorse Joe Biden
“You’ve spoken in the past about the president’s —that the president made to “The Atlantic” calling American World War one casualties losers and suckers, years after attacking Gold star families. How do you think that affects the voters?” Mitchell questioned. “You’re part of a legendary military family and a military mom as well.”
McCain Claims Trump Doesn’t Understand America
McCain responded by saying that Trump does not understand “what this country is all about.” Here’s her full reply:
“I think I can pretty well speak for the American families who have been a part of service to our country, and that is, it’s repulsive. These young men and women, many of them gave the ultimate sacrifice, are not losers or suckers. They are indeed, heroes. T hat includes my own family but, more importantly, the families of every other service member around. That, to me, just replicates and talks about a lack of understanding for what the military represents, and too with what every service member, not just in the military but in other service-oriented areas, are doing. It’s a lack of empathy. It’s a lack of kindness. It’s also a lack of really understanding what this country is all about.” “I think there’s a lot of women, not necessarily suburban women but women in general, out there that may be on the fence and they’re not really sure, you know, which way to go and perhaps are really studying both candidates. I think — I hope what I do is give them the courage to perhaps step over the line and cast a vote for Joe Biden. I believe —the reason I am here is because I want this country to be a better place. I want our elected representatives to be people that do have empathy and kindness and do care about the American people. I think hopefully, I represent some of that, and hopefully, people will perhaps look at what I’ve done and maybe take the step forward and vote for Joe Biden.”
RELATED: Two Men Arrested For Allegedly Planning Terror Attack On Trump Tower
It’s sad that Cindy McCain has allowed Trump derangement syndrome to cause her to stray from supporting candidate who fights for the conservative principles that her family once held dear.
This piece was written by James Samson on September 30, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-30--DHS: Border Wall Going Up At 10 Miles Per Week, ‘Faster Than Ever Before’

The Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) put out a statement updating America on the construction of the border wall , reporting it is being built at about “ 10 miles per week.
” The statement , issued Tuesday , claims the Trump administration “ is building ( a ) new wall and doing so faster than ever before.
” “ Now construction is moving at a rate of approximately 10 miles per week , setting the administration up to complete its year-end goal with time to spare , ” it reads .
That year-end goal constitutes a 450-mile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and therefore most critical sectors of the southern border for illegal crossings and apprehensions.
” The department also notes that 341 new miles have been completed , while another 240 are under construction with an additional 157 miles entering the pre-construction phase .
Several recent stories outline the importance of the border wall in providing safety for the American people .
Last week , border patrol agents in Eagle Pass , Texas apprehended a man who had previously been deported .
“ During processing , agents discovered that [ Rigoberto ] Ortiz-Martinez was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against child-fondling ( indecent liberties with a child ) , ” the Custom and Border Protection ( CBP ) states .
Another alleged sex offender , Israel Picon-Monzon , was arrested days later .
Also last week , border patrol agents in San Ygnacio , Texas freed 11 individuals from a locked travel trailer .
“ The agents observed that the trailer ’ s door was locked from the outside with a padlock , ” CBP reported .
“ Suspecting that people may be trapped inside , agents requested assistance … ” RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last Night ’ s Presidential Debate Construction of the border wall represents a significant campaign promise from then-candidate Trump in 2016 .
“ The American people need and deserve a secure border , and they ’ re getting one from this administration , ” the DHS site reads .
“ These hundreds of miles of wall system are helping to improve the integrity of our immigration system , ” they add .
It is designed to “ protect Americans from crimes committed by illegal aliens , stem the flow of deadly hard narcotics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competitive economy that serves the American worker.
” Even the Washington Post conceded the rate at which the administration is building the wall is remarkable .
“ It is an unprecedented pace toward meeting one of Trump ’ s signature 2016 campaign promises , ” they reported .

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) put out a statement updating America on the construction of the border wall, reporting it is being built at about “10 miles per week.”
The statement, issued Tuesday, claims the Trump administration “is building (a) new wall and doing so faster than ever before.”
“Now construction is moving at a rate of approximately 10 miles per week, setting the administration up to complete its year-end goal with time to spare,” it reads.
That year-end goal constitutes a 450-mile section at “some of the highest-trafficking and therefore most critical sectors of the southern border for illegal crossings and apprehensions.”
The department also notes that 341 new miles have been completed, while another 240 are under construction with an additional 157 miles entering the pre-construction phase.
Border Wall System Update: 341 miles completed
240 miles under construction
157 miles under pre-construction To see the latest on the Border Wall System go to:https://t.co/1P24vPbOcu pic.twitter.com/3Y843NQ7CG — Chief Rodney Scott (@USBPChief) September 28, 2020
RELATED: Trump Slams Chris Wallace: ‘I Guess I’m Debating You, Not Him’
Importance of the Border Wall
Several recent stories outline the importance of the border wall in providing safety for the American people.
Last week, border patrol agents in Eagle Pass, Texas apprehended a man who had previously been deported.
“During processing, agents discovered that [Rigoberto] Ortiz-Martinez was convicted of rape-strong arm and sex offense against child-fondling (indecent liberties with a child),” the Custom and Border Protection (CBP) states.
Another alleged sex offender, Israel Picon-Monzon, was arrested days later.
Also last week, border patrol agents in San Ygnacio, Texas freed 11 individuals from a locked travel trailer.
“The agents observed that the trailer’s door was locked from the outside with a padlock,” CBP reported. “Suspecting that people may be trapped inside, agents requested assistance … ”
.@DHSgov seized nearly twice as many hard drugs—narcotics that do not include marijuana—at the U.S.-Mexico border during President @realDonaldTrump‘s first term than in the last administration’s two terms. Full story: https://t.co/ldgsBfygv0 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 26, 2020
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Promises Kept, 10 Miles Per Week
Construction of the border wall represents a significant campaign promise from then-candidate Trump in 2016.
“The American people need and deserve a secure border, and they’re getting one from this administration,” the DHS site reads.
“These hundreds of miles of wall system are helping to improve the integrity of our immigration system,” they add.
It is designed to “protect Americans from crimes committed by illegal aliens, stem the flow of deadly hard narcotics into our communities, and rebuild a competitive economy that serves the American worker.”
The proof abounds …
.@DHSgov seized nearly twice as many hard drugs—narcotics that do not include marijuana—at the U.S.-Mexico border during President @realDonaldTrump‘s first term than in the last administration’s two terms. Full story: https://t.co/ldgsBfygv0 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 26, 2020
.@CBP has seized more than 4,000lbs of fentanyl in FY20. That’s alarming, considering that just 2 milligrams can be lethal. pic.twitter.com/EynsaEVbyY — CBP Mark Morgan (@CBPMarkMorgan) September 25, 2020
Stronger border controls are making drug smugglers desperate. USBP agents intercepted packages of meth thrown over the border wall: https://t.co/T9QEBW8H96 & https://t.co/WFESsdl78S Remote Video Surveillance Operators notified agents who immediately responded. Walls work! pic.twitter.com/GVFpgOY6GS — CBP Mark Morgan (@CBPMarkMorgan) September 27, 2020
Another successful week! @CBP officers remain committed to securing our border and stopping the flow of deadly drugs from pouring into America. https://t.co/vR9uRONCCX — Acting Secretary Chad Wolf (@DHS_Wolf) September 28, 2020
Agents find nearly three dozen individuals inside belly dump trailer https://t.co/gz49rV5SNr — Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli (@HomelandKen) September 26, 2020
Even the Washington Post conceded the rate at which the administration is building the wall is remarkable.
“It is an unprecedented pace toward meeting one of Trump’s signature 2016 campaign promises,” they reported.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-30--Michael Keaton Sends Message To Biden: ‘No More Debates. You Won. Walk Away’

Hollywood star Michael Keaton of fame took to Twitter on Wednesday morning to declare Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden the winner of last night ’ s debate , and to urge him not to debate President Donald Trump again .
“ No more ‘ debates , ' ” Keaton wrote .
“ Joe , leave him hanging .
You won .
Walk away .
That was NOT a debate.
” If Keaton is so sure that Biden won , why is he so eager for him not to debate Trump again ?
Perhaps it ’ s because even Keaton knows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the debate last night , he has no chance of beating Trump in one of these forums in the future .
RELATED : Pelosi Sends Message To Biden Before Presidential Debate – ‘ Be Yourself , Save The Planet ’ Not stopping there , Keaton preemptively called into question any claim of victory made by Trump on Election Day .
“ Election will NOT be decided on Election Day AND THAT ’ S OK. Be prepared and prepare others .
trump will try to claim victory on Election Day and try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vote early if you can , ” the star tweeted .
Keaton followed this up with an all-out attack on Trump , claiming that Barack Obama/Joe Biden administration was far superior to the current one .
The Obama/Biden administrations created more jobs in their last 3 years than trump administration did in their first 3 Out of the last 11 presidents , trump ’ s economy ranks 7h , ” Keaton wrote .
He added minutes later , “ Trump didn ’ t have a plan for his ‘ debate ’ because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has NEVER had any plan about anything .
How did no one see this when it ’ s been so obvious for so long ?
” “ What you saw in trump during the alleged “ debate ” is what you would see if you would look inside this administration -state of the country , ” he concluded .
“ VOTE and vote early .
People in Pennsylvania -PLEASE learn how to vote .
Do not let anyone confuse you.
” This comes one month after Keaton called on Trump to resign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No foul .
Walk away .
Would be very patriotic and I would personally write a note thanking him , ” Keaton wrote on Instagram .
“ I swear I ’ m not being condescending .
It ’ s just the truth.
” “ It ’ s crystal clear it was a fluke and unfortunately a terrible mistake , ” he added of Trump ’ s presidency .
“ There are moments when I honestly feel sorry for him .
OK , maybe not MOMENTS but seconds .
It ’ s reached the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Michael Keaton Calls For President Trump To Resign : It ‘ Would Be Very Patriotic ’ This piece was written by James Samson on September 30 , 2020 .
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Hollywood star Michael Keaton of Batman fame took to Twitter on Wednesday morning to declare Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden the winner of last night’s debate, and to urge him not to debate President Donald Trump again.
“No More ‘Debates'”
“No more ‘debates,'” Keaton wrote. “Joe, leave him hanging. You won. Walk away. That was NOT a debate.”
No more “debates”.
Joe, leave him hanging. You won.
Walk away. That was NOT a debate — Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) September 30, 2020
If Keaton is so sure that Biden won, why is he so eager for him not to debate Trump again? Perhaps it’s because even Keaton knows that not only did Biden “win” the debate last night, he has no chance of beating Trump in one of these forums in the future.
RELATED: Pelosi Sends Message To Biden Before Presidential Debate – ‘Be Yourself, Save The Planet’
Keaton Issues Warning About Trump Claiming Victory
Not stopping there, Keaton preemptively called into question any claim of victory made by Trump on Election Day.
“Election will NOT be decided on Election Day AND THAT’S OK. Be prepared and prepare others. trump will try to claim victory on Election Day and try to make people question results after that. Vote early if you can,” the Dumbo star tweeted.
Election will NOT be decided on Election Day AND THAT’S OK.
Be prepared and prepare others.
trump will try to claim victory on Election Day and try to make people question results after that.
Vote early if you can — Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) September 30, 2020
Keaton followed this up with an all-out attack on Trump, claiming that Barack Obama/Joe Biden administration was far superior to the current one.
The Obama/Biden administrations created more jobs in their last 3 years than trump administration did in their first 3 Out of the last 11 presidents, trump’s economy ranks 7h,” Keaton wrote.
Keaton Attacks Trump Again
He added minutes later, “Trump didn’t have a plan for his ‘debate’ because he doesn’t/CAN’T plan. He has NEVER had any plan about anything. How did no one see this when it’s been so obvious for so long?”
“What you saw in trump during the alleged “debate” is what you would see if you would look inside this administration -state of the country,” he concluded. “VOTE and vote early. People in Pennsylvania -PLEASE learn how to vote. Do not let anyone confuse you.”
The Obama/Biden administrations created more jobs in their last 3 years than trump administration did in their first 3
Out of the last 11 presidents, trump’s economy ranks 7th — Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) September 30, 2020
trump didn’t have a plan for his “debate” because he doesn’t/CAN’T plan. He has NEVER had any plan about anything.
How did no one see this when it’s been so obvious for so long? — Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) September 30, 2020
What you saw in trump during the alleged “debate” is what you would see if you would look inside this administration -state of the country. VOTE and vote early.
People in Pennsylvania -PLEASE learn how to vote. Do not let anyone confuse you — Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) September 30, 2020
Keaton Previously Called On Trump To Resign
This comes one month after Keaton called on Trump to resign.
“Resign. No harm. No foul. Walk away. Would be very patriotic and I would personally write a note thanking him,” Keaton wrote on Instagram. “I swear I’m not being condescending. It’s just the truth.”
“It’s crystal clear it was a fluke and unfortunately a terrible mistake,” he added of Trump’s presidency. “There are moments when I honestly feel sorry for him. OK, maybe not MOMENTS but seconds. It’s reached the point where it just pathetic.”
RELATED: Michael Keaton Calls For President Trump To Resign: It ‘Would Be Very Patriotic’
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-30--The Top 5 Trump Moments From Last Night’s Presidential Debate

There were several top moments – some highlights , some lowlights – for President Trump and Joe Biden during last night ’ s presidential debate .
By now , you ’ ve probably heard that Tuesday ’ s debate has been described by CNN host Dana Bash as a “ s***show.
” That is due in large part to moderator Chris Wallace being unable to control the crosstalk and interruptions from both candidates .
The media today will likely focus on the negatives from President Trump ’ s debate performance , but we ’ re going to focus on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several top moments from the President that are expected to go almost entirely ignored today by mainstream pundits in the aftermath of the debate .
Early on in the proceedings , President Trump made it quite clear he was debating two adversaries – Biden Wallace .
After Wallace challenged Trump on replacing Obamacare , the two had a spirited back and forth .
Wallace asserted himself as the moderator and repeated a question from a negative standpoint .
The Fox News host accused the President of “ never ” coming up with “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wallace charged that he only signed “ a largely symbolic executive order to protect people with preexisting conditions five days before this debate.
” “ Well , first of all , I guess I ’ m debating you , not him , ” Trump fired back .
“ But that ’ s okay .
I ’ m not surprised.
” It was an important comment that would call into question Wallace ’ s objectivity throughout the rest of the debate , something supporters of the President were skeptical of heading in .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Support the Green New Deal Biden was painted into a corner when he simultaneously had to denounce the Green New Deal to portray himself as a centrist while trying to simultaneously placate his radical base .
“ The Green New Deal is not my plan , ” Biden claimed after the President stated the price tag for the plan would be in the trillions .
Later on , Biden tripped up , stating , “ The Green New Deal will pay for itself as we move forward.
” When challenged on the flip-flop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t support the Green New Deal.
” “ Oh , you don ’ t ?
Oh , well , that ’ s a big statement , ” a surprised Trump shot back .
“ You just lost the radical left.
” Biden ’ s own campaign website , in fact , says he – at least tacitly – support the radical Green New Deal : Trump Gets Biden to Deny He Called American Soldiers ‘ Stupid Bastards ’ The President called out Biden on his support for the military in two steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that claimed Trump called soldiers “ suckers ” and “ losers ” while pointing out Biden ’ s own eye-popping remarks .
“ He made a statement about the military .
He said I said something about the military , ” Trump accused .
“ He and his [ media ] friends made it up , and then they went with it .
I never said it.
” 21 officials have forcefully denied the Atlantic piece according to the Trump campaign .
The President quickly followed up that denial by claiming Biden “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said it on tape , ” Trump pressed .
Biden replied , “ I did not say that ” and demanded Trump “ play it [ the tape ] .
” For the record , we can play the tape .
In addition to having the tape , Biden ’ s campaign authenticated the comment though they added context to the video .
“ Vice President Biden was jokingly encouraging the audience to clap for an airwoman on the stage , and a number of service members can be seen laughing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bates , director of rapid response for the Biden campaign , told the Washington Examiner .
Biden , in that same speech , praised the troops , saying , “ You ’ re the finest generation of warriors the world has ever , ever known .
Thank you very , very , very much.
” Context is something President Trump is rarely afforded , but we provide it here .
Trump Hammers Joe Biden for Saying He Would Shut Down America ’ s Economy Again Biden got battered by the President for saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down again in response to the pandemic .
Democrats “ think they ’ re hurting us by keeping them [ their states and cities ] closed , ” Trump railed .
“ They ’ re hurting people … Our country is coming back incredibly well , setting records as it does it — we don ’ t need somebody to come in and say , ‘ Let ’ s shut it down , ' ” he continued .
Forbes reports that “ voters are more likely to trust President Trump on economic issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Trump Stumps Biden When He Asks Him to Name One Law Enforcement Group That Supports His Candidacy In one of the top debate moments of the night , President Trump challenged Biden to name one law enforcement group that supports his campaign .
Biden searched for a reply but awkwardly stayed silent for a brief moment before Wallace helped him out .
“ He doesn ’ t have any law support .
He has no law enforcement , ” Trump claimed .
“ Oh , really , who do you have name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group that came out and supported you , ” the President continued to press .
“ Go ahead .
Think .
We have time.
” Biden fumbled badly saying , “ We don ’ t have time to do anything.
” Trump refused to let up , however .
“ No , no think right now .
Name one law enforcement group that came out in support of you , ” he said before Wallace interjected .
So there you have it , the top debate moments for President Trump from last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prompted Geraldo Rivera to opine : “ I thought that Joe wasn ’ t sharp , and the President I thought was so forceful at times that I thought he was gon na try and eat Joe Biden literally on the stage .
”

There were several top moments – some highlights, some lowlights – for President Trump and Joe Biden during last night’s presidential debate.
By now, you’ve probably heard that Tuesday’s debate has been described by CNN host Dana Bash as a “s***show.”
That is due in large part to moderator Chris Wallace being unable to control the crosstalk and interruptions from both candidates.
The media today will likely focus on the negatives from President Trump’s debate performance, but we’re going to focus on the positives.
Why? Because there were several top moments from the President that are expected to go almost entirely ignored today by mainstream pundits in the aftermath of the debate.
Trump Calls Out Chris Wallace in a Top Debate Moment
Early on in the proceedings, President Trump made it quite clear he was debating two adversaries – Biden and Wallace.
After Wallace challenged Trump on replacing Obamacare, the two had a spirited back and forth.
Wallace asserted himself as the moderator and repeated a question from a negative standpoint.
The Fox News host accused the President of “never” coming up with “a comprehensive plan to replace Obamacare.”
Wallace charged that he only signed “a largely symbolic executive order to protect people with preexisting conditions five days before this debate.”
President Trump goes back and forth with Chris Wallace when asked about his action or inaction in ‘repealing and replacing’ Obamacare. “I guess I’m debating you, not [Biden].” #Debates2020 https://t.co/VlT7z8drtO pic.twitter.com/8D6dyi8yeG — Newsmax (@newsmax) September 30, 2020
“Well, first of all, I guess I’m debating you, not him,” Trump fired back. “But that’s okay. I’m not surprised.”
It was an important comment that would call into question Wallace’s objectivity throughout the rest of the debate, something supporters of the President were skeptical of heading in.
RELATED: Trump Slams Chris Wallace: ‘I Guess I’m Debating You, Not Him’
Trump Gets Biden to Say He Does Not Support the Green New Deal
Biden was painted into a corner when he simultaneously had to denounce the Green New Deal to portray himself as a centrist while trying to simultaneously placate his radical base.
“The Green New Deal is not my plan,” Biden claimed after the President stated the price tag for the plan would be in the trillions.
Later on, Biden tripped up, stating, “The Green New Deal will pay for itself as we move forward.”
When challenged on the flip-flop, Biden replied, “I don’t support the Green New Deal.”
Joe Biden: “The Green New Deal is not my plan … No, I don’t support the Green New Deal.” #Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/Dkq8Xcdj12 — NBC News (@NBCNews) September 30, 2020
“Oh, you don’t? Oh, well, that’s a big statement,” a surprised Trump shot back. “You just lost the radical left.”
Biden’s own campaign website, in fact, says he does – at least tacitly – support the radical Green New Deal:
“Biden believes the Green New Deal is a crucial framework for meeting the climate challenges we face. It powerfully captures two basic truths, which are at the core of his plan: (1) the United States urgently needs to embrace greater ambition on an epic scale to meet the scope of this challenge, and (2) our environment and our economy are completely and totally connected.”
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Trump Gets Biden to Deny He Called American Soldiers ‘Stupid Bastards’
The President called out Biden on his support for the military in two steps – he denied the famed Atlantic article that claimed Trump called soldiers “suckers” and “losers” while pointing out Biden’s own eye-popping remarks.
“He made a statement about the military. He said I said something about the military,” Trump accused. “He and his [media] friends made it up, and then they went with it. I never said it.”
21 officials have forcefully denied the Atlantic piece according to the Trump campaign.
The President quickly followed up that denial by claiming Biden “called the military stupid bastards.”
“He said it on tape,” Trump pressed.
Biden replied, “I did not say that” and demanded Trump “play it [the tape].”
Joe Biden called our military ‘stupid bastards,’ and he said it on tape.#Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/cRBXXE8mdB — Team Trump (Text VOTE to 88022) (@TeamTrump) September 30, 2020
For the record, we can play the tape.
Joe Biden called American servicemembers “stupid bastards.” He must apologize! #Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/GD8iJL21aG — Trump War Room – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) September 30, 2020
In addition to having the tape, Biden’s campaign authenticated the comment though they added context to the video.
“Vice President Biden was jokingly encouraging the audience to clap for an airwoman on the stage, and a number of service members can be seen laughing and smiling at the comment,” Andrew Bates, director of rapid response for the Biden campaign, told the Washington Examiner.
Biden, in that same speech, praised the troops, saying, “You’re the finest generation of warriors the world has ever, ever known. Thank you very, very, very much.”
Context is something President Trump is rarely afforded, but we provide it here.
Trump Hammers Joe Biden for Saying He Would Shut Down America’s Economy Again
Biden got battered by the President for saying he would shut America’s economy down again in response to the pandemic.
Democrats “think they’re hurting us by keeping them [their states and cities] closed,” Trump railed.
“They’re hurting people … Our country is coming back incredibly well, setting records as it does it — we don’t need somebody to come in and say, ‘Let’s shut it down,'” he continued.
Forbes reports that “voters are more likely to trust President Trump on economic issues than Joe Biden despite the current recession.”
President @realDonaldTrump on shutdowns in Democrat states: They think they’re hurting us by keeping the states closed, but they are hurting the American people#Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/bL3KsZfXwe — Team Trump (Text VOTE to 88022) (@TeamTrump) September 30, 2020
Trump Stumps Biden When He Asks Him to Name One Law Enforcement Group That Supports His Candidacy
In one of the top debate moments of the night, President Trump challenged Biden to name one law enforcement group that supports his campaign.
Biden searched for a reply but awkwardly stayed silent for a brief moment before Wallace helped him out.
“He doesn’t have any law support. He has no law enforcement,” Trump claimed.
“That’s not true,” retorted Biden.
“Oh, really, who do you have name one group that supports you name one group that came out and supported you,” the President continued to press. “Go ahead. Think. We have time.”
Biden fumbled badly saying, “We don’t have time to do anything.”
Trump refused to let up, however.
“No, no think right now. Name one law enforcement group that came out in support of you,” he said before Wallace interjected.
Trump presses Biden to name a single law enforcement agency who supports him Biden can’t name a single one and says he doesn’t have time to talk about it Democrat Chris Wallace interrupts to stop the embarrassing moment for Biden pic.twitter.com/zYFrx2s0SS — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) September 30, 2020
So there you have it, the top debate moments for President Trump from last night’s debate.
A performance that prompted Geraldo Rivera to opine: “I thought that Joe wasn’t sharp, and the President I thought was so forceful at times that I thought he was gonna try and eat Joe Biden literally on the stage.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-30--AOC Demands People Stop Asking ‘If’ White Supremacy Exists In Policing – Says They Need To Talk Abou

AOC Demands People Stop Asking ‘If’ White Supremacy Exists In Policing – Says They Need To Talk About How Bad It Is Instead

The radically liberal Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-N.Y ) called on lawmakers to stop “ asking if white supremacy in policing exists ” and to instead accept that it does .
She also wants them to focus on determining just how big of a problem white supremacy in policing is going forward .
Ocasio-Cortez made these comments during a House Oversight and Reform hearing that was meant to focus on what the left described as the “ pervasive ” problem of white supremacists infiltrating the police departments in America .
Law enforcement officers , legal experts , and even one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with racist police officers .
Later in the hearing , Ocasio-Cortez was given the chance to speak , and she used her time to suggest that “ far too much of the discussion around the issue of white supremacist infiltration of policing focuses on whether this problem exists.
” RELATED : Michael Rapaport Torches AOC For Ignoring NYC ’ s Surge In Shootings – ‘ You Never Bring That Stuff Up ’ “ We have known for generations that it ’ s not a question about whether this problem is an issue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have allowed it to sustain for so long , ” she said .
“ Congress , as well , has been complicit , and our silence has allowed for more violence and continued generational trauma in our communities.
” “ We have to stop asking if white supremacy in policing exists and I think we need to start figuring out how we can better determine the scale of this problem , ” she added .
This just goes to show that the level of hatred that Ocasio-Cortez and her fellow Democrats have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they see it as a foregone conclusion that police departments are “ racist.
” It ’ s rhetoric like this from lawmakers like Ocasio-Cortez as well as from members of the media that have endangered the lives of American police officers all over the country like never before .
It should be noted that the FBI was asked to testify in the hearing , but refused .
Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Rep. Jamie Raskin ( D-Md . )
said “ they have nothing to say because they have no evidence that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s attention.
” We would have to agree with the FBI on this one .
RELATED : AOC , Pelosi Hint Impeachment Should Be Considered To Stop Trump Supreme Court Selection This piece was written by James Samson on September 30 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The radically liberal Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y) called on lawmakers to stop “asking if white supremacy in policing exists” and to instead accept that it does. She also wants them to focus on determining just how big of a problem white supremacy in policing is going forward.
Ocasio-Cortez Speaks Out On Policing
Ocasio-Cortez made these comments during a House Oversight and Reform hearing that was meant to focus on what the left described as the “pervasive” problem of white supremacists infiltrating the police departments in America. Law enforcement officers, legal experts, and even one former neo-Nazi testified about their personal experiences with racist police officers.
Later in the hearing, Ocasio-Cortez was given the chance to speak, and she used her time to suggest that “far too much of the discussion around the issue of white supremacist infiltration of policing focuses on whether this problem exists.”
RELATED: Michael Rapaport Torches AOC For Ignoring NYC’s Surge In Shootings – ‘You Never Bring That Stuff Up’
“We have known for generations that it’s not a question about whether this problem is an issue, it’s a matter of how we have allowed it to sustain for so long,” she said. “Congress, as well, has been complicit, and our silence has allowed for more violence and continued generational trauma in our communities.”
“We have to stop asking if white supremacy in policing exists and I think we need to start figuring out how we can better determine the scale of this problem,” she added.
Rep. @AOC: "We have to stop asking IF white supremacy in policing exists and I think we need to start figuring out how we can better determine the scale of this problem." pic.twitter.com/hFxz8uvGNB — The Hill (@thehill) September 29, 2020
Police Officers Don’t Deserve These Attacks
This just goes to show that the level of hatred that Ocasio-Cortez and her fellow Democrats have for police has become so great that they see it as a foregone conclusion that police departments are “racist.”
It’s rhetoric like this from lawmakers like Ocasio-Cortez as well as from members of the media that have endangered the lives of American police officers all over the country like never before.
It should be noted that the FBI was asked to testify in the hearing, but refused. Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said “they have nothing to say because they have no evidence that this is a widespread problem demanding the FBI’s attention.”
We would have to agree with the FBI on this one.
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This piece was written by James Samson on September 30, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-30--Biden’s ‘Xenophobia’ Comments Are Hotly Contested Post Debate – Here’s The Facts

During the first presidential debate on Tuesday night , Donald Trump accused 2020 Democratic nominee Joe Biden of calling his travel bans on China related to the Coronavirus “ xenophobic.
” The Trump campaign insists the charge is true .
Media fact-checkers have claimed that the charge is unclear , and some media outlets have called it outright false .
Let ’ s take a look at the available information .
“ I closed [ the country ] , and you said , ‘ He ’ s xenophobic .
He ’ s a racist , and he ’ s xenophobic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I should have closed our country , ” Trump said Tuesday night .
“ You didn ’ t think we should have closed our country because… you thought it was terrible .
You wouldn ’ t have closed it for another two months .
By my doing it for another two months , Dr. Fauci said , ‘ President Trump saved thousands of lives , ' ” the President noted .
RELATED : Dr. Fauci : President Trump ’ s Travel Ban Is What May Save This Country From Becoming Italy So What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Trump implemented a partial ban on travel from China .
The day after , on February 1st , Joe Biden Tweeted this criticism : While Biden ’ s “ hysteria ” and “ xenophobia ” Tweet came a day after the ban was enacted , Team Biden has denied that the former vice president was characterizing Trump ’ s travel ban .
The CNN fact check on the issue mentions a speech in Iowa on January 31 , but doesn ’ t mention the Tweet the following day : The campaign says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Trump has a record of ‘ hysterical xenophobia ’ and ‘ fear mongering ’ – were not about the travel restrictions at all .
The campaign says Biden did not know about the restrictions at the time of his speech , since his campaign event in Iowa started shortly after the Trump administration briefing where the restrictions were revealed by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar .
Still , CNN found that Trump ’ s inference is understandable : Rather than rate Trump ’ s charge true or false , CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ context.
” The LA Times has called Trump ’ s claim “ false , ” and Snopes says , “ But it ’ s unclear whether Biden was specifically referencing Trump ’ s travel restriction on China , as Trump has claimed.
” Biden Again Uses “ Xenophobic ” In March Tweet On March 18 , Biden again used the term “ xenophobic.
” This time , while responding to a Trump tweet that specifically mentions the travel ban on China : If looking for the temperature of the Democratic Party at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called it “ immoral ” and many in her party had a largely negative reaction .
According to the Biden campaign , Biden didn ’ t know about Trump ’ s travel ban during a speech on January 31 .
However , Biden tweeted about hysteria and xenophobia the following day , February 1 .
The media heavily covered Trump ’ s travel ban on January 31 .
Among those covering the announcement were The Guardian , CNN , The Verge , NPR , The National Law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If Biden didn ’ t know about the ban on January 31 , his campaign surely should have made him aware by the following day .
Biden ’ s second Twitter comment came over a month and a half later .
As even CNN concluded , it appears perfectly reasonable for Trump – or anyone – to assume that Biden referred to a travel ban on China as xenophobic .
Is it plausible that Presidential candidate Biden didn ’ t know about the ban before his February 1 Tweet ?
Especially with all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Tweet in March ?
While it ’ s true that Biden did not explicitly say “ the travel ban is xenophobic , ” based on the aforementioned facts Trump seems perfectly within the bounds of reason and inference to view Biden ’ s comments as an attack on the travel ban .
So , for once , we agree with CNN .
Trump Was Relentless During The Debate Tuesday night ’ s debate was fast and furious , with President Trump relentlessly pressing Biden on virtually everything he said , frequently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who struggled to maintain order .
RELATED : Van Jones Lets Slip : ‘ As Long As Biden Didn ’ t Embarrass Himself , We Were Going To Come Out Here And Praise It ’ Will This Issue Come Up Again In The Next Debate ?
The coronavirus pandemic and Trump ’ s handling of the crisis received plenty of attention , with Biden accusing the President of dropping the ball – which is when Trump noted that the former vice president appeared to condemn the travel ban .
Will this issue be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history shows President Trump unquestionably made the right decision .
The next presidential debate is scheduled for October 15th .

During the first presidential debate on Tuesday night, Donald Trump accused 2020 Democratic nominee Joe Biden of calling his travel bans on China related to the Coronavirus “xenophobic.”
The Trump campaign insists the charge is true.
Media fact-checkers have claimed that the charge is unclear, and some media outlets have called it outright false.
Let’s take a look at the available information.
Trump Says Biden Called His Travel Ban ‘Xenophobic’
“I closed [the country], and you said, ‘He’s xenophobic. He’s a racist, and he’s xenophobic’ because you don’t think I should have closed our country,” Trump said Tuesday night.
“You didn’t think we should have closed our country because… you thought it was terrible. You wouldn’t have closed it for another two months. By my doing it for another two months, Dr. Fauci said, ‘President Trump saved thousands of lives,'” the President noted.
RELATED: Dr. Fauci: President Trump’s Travel Ban Is What May Save This Country From Becoming Italy
So What Really Happened?
On January 31, President Trump implemented a partial ban on travel from China.
The day after, on February 1st, Joe Biden Tweeted this criticism:
We are in the midst of a crisis with the coronavirus. We need to lead the way with science — not Donald Trump’s record of hysteria, xenophobia, and fear-mongering. He is the worst possible person to lead our country through a global health emergency. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) February 1, 2020
While Biden’s “hysteria” and “xenophobia” Tweet came a day after the ban was enacted, Team Biden has denied that the former vice president was characterizing Trump’s travel ban.
The CNN fact check on the issue mentions a speech in Iowa on January 31, but doesn’t mention the Tweet the following day:
The campaign says Biden’s January 31 accusations – that Trump has a record of ‘hysterical xenophobia’ and ‘fear mongering’ – were not about the travel restrictions at all. The campaign says Biden did not know about the restrictions at the time of his speech, since his campaign event in Iowa started shortly after the Trump administration briefing where the restrictions were revealed by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
Still, CNN found that Trump’s inference is understandable:
Given the timing of the Biden remarks, it’s not unreasonable for Trump to infer that the former vice president was talking about the travel restrictions. But Biden never took an explicit position on the restrictions until his April declaration of support.
Rather than rate Trump’s charge true or false, CNN elected to classify it as “lacking context.”
The LA Times has called Trump’s claim “false,” and Snopes says, “But it’s unclear whether Biden was specifically referencing Trump’s travel restriction on China, as Trump has claimed.”
Biden Again Uses “Xenophobic” In March Tweet
On March 18, Biden again used the term “xenophobic.” This time, while responding to a Trump tweet that specifically mentions the travel ban on China:
Stop the xenophobic fear-mongering. Be honest. Take responsibility. Do your job. https://t.co/nQ5aLVrpyb — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) March 18, 2020
If looking for the temperature of the Democratic Party at the time Trump enacted the travel ban on China, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called it “immoral” and many in her party had a largely negative reaction.
The Media Covered Trump’s Ban On January 31
According to the Biden campaign, Biden didn’t know about Trump’s travel ban during a speech on January 31.
However, Biden tweeted about hysteria and xenophobia the following day, February 1.
The media heavily covered Trump’s travel ban on January 31. Among those covering the announcement were The Guardian, CNN, The Verge, NPR, The National Law Review, and The Washington Post.
If Biden didn’t know about the ban on January 31, his campaign surely should have made him aware by the following day.
Biden’s second Twitter comment came over a month and a half later.
As even CNN concluded, it appears perfectly reasonable for Trump – or anyone – to assume that Biden referred to a travel ban on China as xenophobic.
Is it plausible that Presidential candidate Biden didn’t know about the ban before his February 1 Tweet? Especially with all the media coverage?
What about Biden’s Tweet in March?
While it’s true that Biden did not explicitly say “the travel ban is xenophobic,” based on the aforementioned facts Trump seems perfectly within the bounds of reason and inference to view Biden’s comments as an attack on the travel ban.
So, for once, we agree with CNN.
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Trump Was Relentless During The Debate
Tuesday night’s debate was fast and furious, with President Trump relentlessly pressing Biden on virtually everything he said, frequently frustrating Fox News moderator Chris Wallace, who struggled to maintain order.
RELATED: Van Jones Lets Slip: ‘As Long As Biden Didn’t Embarrass Himself, We Were Going To Come Out Here And Praise It’
Will This Issue Come Up Again In The Next Debate?
The coronavirus pandemic and Trump’s handling of the crisis received plenty of attention, with Biden accusing the President of dropping the ball – which is when Trump noted that the former vice president appeared to condemn the travel ban.
Will this issue be revisited? Time will tell. But history shows President Trump unquestionably made the right decision.
The next presidential debate is scheduled for October 15th.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-30--Joe Biden Shushes ‘Clown’ Donald Trump: ‘Would You Shut Up, Man?’

During their first presidential debate on Tuesday night , Joe Biden told Donald Trump to “ shut up.
” As the Democratic presidential nominee spoke into the camera , Trump pressed Biden on whether or not , as president , he planned to pack the Supreme Court .
“ Would you shut up , man ?
” Biden snapped back at Trump .
RELATED : Kayleigh McEnany Shuts Down Reporter Who Asks Why Trump Can Have Thousands At His Outdoor Rallies “ Who is on your list , Joe ?
” Trump pushed back , making light of Biden for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a list of his Supreme Court nominees public .
As some prominent Democrats have vowed to pack the SCOTUS , many observers have wondered if Biden shares this opinion .
“ This is so unpresidential , ” he complained .
Biden said sarcastically to moderator Chris Wallace , “ That was really a productive segment , wasn ’ t it ?
” Biden : ‘ It ’ s Hard To Get Any Word In With This Clown ’ At one point during the debate Biden also called Trump a “ clown.
” Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut him off , and even began invoking the name of Biden ’ s son , Hunter , and his questionable business dealings with Ukraine .
“ It ’ s hard to get any word in with this clown , ” Biden said .
He then appeared to regret using the word “ clown.
” “ Excuse me , this person , ” Biden said .
RELATED : Biden Admits He Would Shut The Country Down Again And Defer To Scientists On Coronavirus Trump Might Have Made A Mistake By Constantly Interrupting Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire debate Tuesday night , with both candidates showing frustration .
The same was true of moderator Chris Wallace .
Who won the debate is a topic that will continue to be discussed , but even many Trump supporters did not believe the President did himself many favors by constantly cutting in to Biden ’ s speaking time .
The next presidential debate is scheduled for October 15th .

During their first presidential debate on Tuesday night, Joe Biden told Donald Trump to “shut up.”
As the Democratic presidential nominee spoke into the camera, Trump pressed Biden on whether or not, as president, he planned to pack the Supreme Court.
“Would you shut up, man?” Biden snapped back at Trump.
As Pres. Trump repeatedly interrupts Joe Biden, Biden says, "Will you shut up, man?" "That was really a productive segment, wasn't it?" Biden says sarcastically. "Keep yappin', man." https://t.co/5Bl4Ob3O2t #Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/XvNahLC1Rm — ABC News (@ABC) September 30, 2020
RELATED: Kayleigh McEnany Shuts Down Reporter Who Asks Why Trump Can Have Thousands At His Outdoor Rallies
Joe Biden: ‘This Is So Unpresidential’
“Who is on your list, Joe?” Trump pushed back, making light of Biden for refusing to answer his question or make a list of his Supreme Court nominees public.
As some prominent Democrats have vowed to pack the SCOTUS, many observers have wondered if Biden shares this opinion.
Biden appeared fed up with Trump’s interruptions.
“This is so unpresidential,” he complained.
Biden said sarcastically to moderator Chris Wallace, “That was really a productive segment, wasn’t it?”
Biden: ‘It’s Hard To Get Any Word In With This Clown’
“Keep yapping, man,” Biden said to Trump
At one point during the debate Biden also called Trump a “clown.”
Trump kept after Biden, constantly trying to cut him off, and even began invoking the name of Biden’s son, Hunter, and his questionable business dealings with Ukraine.
“It’s hard to get any word in with this clown,” Biden said. He then appeared to regret using the word “clown.”
“Excuse me, this person,” Biden said.
Former Vice President Biden on President Trump: "It's hard to get any word in with this clown. Excuse me, this person." https://t.co/5Bl4Ob3O2t#Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/y2hXjMXX5r — ABC News (@ABC) September 30, 2020
RELATED: Biden Admits He Would Shut The Country Down Again And Defer To Scientists On Coronavirus
Trump Might Have Made A Mistake By Constantly Interrupting Biden
Trump interrupting Biden was a theme throughout the entire debate Tuesday night, with both candidates showing frustration.
The same was true of moderator Chris Wallace.
Who won the debate is a topic that will continue to be discussed, but even many Trump supporters did not believe the President did himself many favors by constantly cutting in to Biden’s speaking time.
The next presidential debate is scheduled for October 15th.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-30--Obama Claims Trump Is Trying ‘To Keep People From Voting’ In New Ad For Biden

Former President Barack Obama spoke out in a new ad for Joe Biden to claim that President Donald Trump ’ s White House is “ working to keep people from voting.
” “ Hey , roommates , Barack Obama here .
Yes , coming to you from The Shade Room .
As you know the election is coming up and I ’ ve got just one word for you : vote .
Actually I ’ ve got two : vote early , ” Obama said in the ad , which was posted on popular Black entertainment news sites such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black , and Fabulous , according to Fox News .
“ Right now , from the White House on down , folks are working to keep people from voting , especially communities of color , ” Obama continued , going on to say that “ our democracy itself ” is at stake in the November election .
The former president concluded by urging viewers to make a plan to vote early .
RELATED : Trump Fires Back After Obama Says He Shouldn ’ t Fill SCOTUS Vacancy This comes after Obama has stepped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote for Biden in recent weeks .
Last week , Obama marked National Voter Registration Day by posting a video in which he stakes of the election are “ bigger than Joe or the man he ’ s running to replace.
” “ What ’ s at stake is whether or not our democracy endures , ” Obama added in the video .
“ And the folks in power are hoping that you stay at home.
” Obama also pushed for people to vote for Biden while speaking at the Democratic National Convention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will tear our democracy down if that ’ s what it takes to win , ” Obama said before accusing Trump of having “ shown no interest in putting in the work , no interest in finding common ground , no interest in using the awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his friends.
” RELATED : Obama , Bush Appointed Judges Rule Illegals Must Be Counted In Determining Congressional Seats Not stopping there , Obama continued attacking Trump and his allies .
“ They know they can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So they ’ re hoping to make it as hard as possible for you to vote , and to convince you that your vote doesn ’ t matter , ” he said .
So much for “ when they go low , we go high.
” This piece was written by James Samson on September 30 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Former President Barack Obama spoke out in a new ad for Joe Biden to claim that President Donald Trump’s White House is “working to keep people from voting.”
Obama Attacks Trump
“Hey, roommates, Barack Obama here. Yes, coming to you from The Shade Room. As you know the election is coming up and I’ve got just one word for you: vote. Actually I’ve got two: vote early,” Obama said in the ad, which was posted on popular Black entertainment news sites such as The Shade Room and The Young, Black, and Fabulous, according to Fox News.
“Right now, from the White House on down, folks are working to keep people from voting, especially communities of color,” Obama continued, going on to say that “our democracy itself” is at stake in the November election. The former president concluded by urging viewers to make a plan to vote early.
RELATED: Trump Fires Back After Obama Says He Shouldn’t Fill SCOTUS Vacancy
Obama Has Spent Weeks Helping Biden
This comes after Obama has stepped things up in pushing for Americans to vote for Biden in recent weeks. Last week, Obama marked National Voter Registration Day by posting a video in which he stakes of the election are “bigger than Joe or the man he’s running to replace.”
“What’s at stake is whether or not our democracy endures,” Obama added in the video. “And the folks in power are hoping that you stay at home.”
Your vote has never mattered more than it does right now. Today is National Voter Registration Day. Go to https://t.co/XdZz4dh82T to register and make a plan to vote. And make sure everybody you know does, too. pic.twitter.com/ItarX1d4zw — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 22, 2020
Obama also pushed for people to vote for Biden while speaking at the Democratic National Convention.
“This administration has shown it will tear our democracy down if that’s what it takes to win,” Obama said before accusing Trump of having “shown no interest in putting in the work, no interest in finding common ground, no interest in using the awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his friends.”
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Not stopping there, Obama continued attacking Trump and his allies.
“They know they can’t win you over with their policies. So they’re hoping to make it as hard as possible for you to vote, and to convince you that your vote doesn’t matter,” he said.
So much for “when they go low, we go high.”
This piece was written by James Samson on September 30, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-10-01--Texas Governor Abbott Limits Counties To One Site For Mail-In Ballot Dropoffs

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has limited counties to one location where voters are able to drop off their completed mail-in ballots .
Abbott issued the proclamation restricting Texas counties to one ballot dropoff location on Thursday afternoon .
The proclamation , Abbott says , was due to concerns over voter security .
It also said that counties must allow any poll watchers to “ observe any activity conducted at the early voting clerk ’ s office.
” “ The state of Texas has a duty to voters to maintain the integrity of our election , ” a statement released by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocols will ensure greater transparency and will help stop attempts at illegal voting.
” It follows the filing of a lawsuit in Houston on Monday by the Public Interest Legal Foundation ( PILF ) , which claimed that hundreds of noncitizens had been registered to vote in Harris County .
RELATED : Lawsuit : Hundreds Of Noncitizens Registered To Vote In Harris County , Texas Houston , in Harris County , is the most populous city in the state , and the fourth largest in the country .
Democrats slammed the move , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinly-veiled effort ” to “ suppress votes ” during the election .
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued a fuming statement , claiming that Republicans are “ on the verge of losing.
” “ Governor Abbott is trying to adjust the rules last minute , ” the statement read .
“ Courts all over the country , including the Fifth Circuit yesterday , have held that it is too late to change election rules , but our failed Republican leadership will try anyway.
” The statement went on to argue that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and that Texans must vote out “ these cowards ” in charge .
“ Governor Abbott and Texas Republicans are scared , ” it said .
“ We are creating a movement that will beat them at the ballot box on November 3rd , and there ’ s nothing these cheaters can do about it.
” Dana DeBeauvoir , the Democratic clerk of Travis County , said that she will be looking into a legal challenge of the order , which she said was “ intended to be disruptive , ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manipulate the election.
” Voter security is on the mind of many during this election , following the various security breaches , admin failures , and accusations of voter fraud that have appeared across the media .
In New York City just this week , voters received mail-in ballots with the incorrect name and address attached , something that could easily result in the ballot being invalidated if cast with the incorrect information .
RELATED : Democrat Operative Claims He Was Involved In Massive Mail-In Voting Fraud For Decades While last week in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Trump were found discarded by officials in Luzerne County .
“ It is the vital duty of government to ensure that every properly cast vote is counted , ” US Attorney David J Freed said in a statement about the missing ballots .

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has limited counties to one location where voters are able to drop off their completed mail-in ballots.
Abbott Introduces “Enhanced Security Protocols”
Abbott issued the proclamation restricting Texas counties to one ballot dropoff location on Thursday afternoon.
The proclamation, Abbott says, was due to concerns over voter security.
It also said that counties must allow any poll watchers to “observe any activity conducted at the early voting clerk’s office.”
“The state of Texas has a duty to voters to maintain the integrity of our election,” a statement released by Abbott said.
“These enhanced security protocols will ensure greater transparency and will help stop attempts at illegal voting.”
BREAKING: Gov. Abbott issues proclamation CLOSING (as of Oct. 2) satellite offices where voters can drop off completed mail-in ballots.
Counties can only have 1 dropoff point, he says.
Travis has 4, including 3 downtown.
Harris has 12. — Chuck Lindell (@chucklindell) October 1, 2020
It follows the filing of a lawsuit in Houston on Monday by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF), which claimed that hundreds of noncitizens had been registered to vote in Harris County.
RELATED: Lawsuit: Hundreds Of Noncitizens Registered To Vote In Harris County, Texas
Houston, in Harris County, is the most populous city in the state, and the fourth largest in the country.
Texas Democrat Chair: Vote “These Cowards” Out
Democrats slammed the move, claiming it was some form of “thinly-veiled effort” to “suppress votes” during the election.
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued a fuming statement, claiming that Republicans are “on the verge of losing.”
“Governor Abbott is trying to adjust the rules last minute,” the statement read.
“Courts all over the country, including the Fifth Circuit yesterday, have held that it is too late to change election rules, but our failed Republican leadership will try anyway.”
The statement went on to argue that “Democracy itself is on the ballot,” and that Texans must vote out “these cowards” in charge.
“Governor Abbott and Texas Republicans are scared,” it said.
RELATED: Trump Beating Biden In Voter Registration In Key Battleground States
“We are creating a movement that will beat them at the ballot box on November 3rd, and there’s nothing these cheaters can do about it.”
Dana DeBeauvoir, the Democratic clerk of Travis County, said that she will be looking into a legal challenge of the order, which she said was “intended to be disruptive,” and called it a “deliberate attempt to manipulate the election.”
Voter Security A Key Issue In This Election
Voter security is on the mind of many during this election, following the various security breaches, admin failures, and accusations of voter fraud that have appeared across the media.
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In New York City just this week, voters received mail-in ballots with the incorrect name and address attached, something that could easily result in the ballot being invalidated if cast with the incorrect information.
Also, according to Gothamist, signing the envelope with another persons name/address on it invalidates the ballot, so who knows how many people’s votes could be potentially thrown out. — Nathan McDermott (@natemcdermott) September 29, 2020
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While last week in Pennsylvania, seven military ballots cast for President Trump were found discarded by officials in Luzerne County.
“It is the vital duty of government to ensure that every properly cast vote is counted,” US Attorney David J Freed said in a statement about the missing ballots.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-10-01--Trump Beating Biden In Voter Registration In Key Battleground States

The Trump campaign is winning the battle of voter registration in key states , netting over 444,000 new voters across AZ , FL , NC and PA. Biden Campaign Focusing On Virtual Outreach While Republicans Knock On Doors With President Trump closing on the lead that his opponent , Joe Biden , has in the polls , it seems his more significant advantage is in the battle for voter registration .
The Trump campaign claims to knock on 1 million doors a week .
This is in sharp contrast to the Biden ’ s campaign focus on “ conversations they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground game completely over fears of the coronavirus pandemic , as NPR reports .
This may very well come back to bite the Democrats in the rear-end .
The research couldn ’ t be more clear : Get Out The Vote campaigns are often very crucial when it comes to determining the winner of elections .
It would certainly explain the significant difference in the uptick in voter registration between the Trump campaign and the Biden campaign , especially in key battleground states .
President Trump won 6 states by less than 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 states , Arizona , North Carolina , Florida , and Pennsylvania , all allow voter registration by party affiliation .
And in all of them , the voter registration numbers are far stronger than they were for the last election .
RELATED : Lawsuit : Hundreds Of Noncitizens Registered To Vote In Harris County , Texas Voter Registration Figures Are Crucial , And Vastly Different Between The Campaigns To give one example , the sunshine state of Florida , between March and August , 195,652 new voters came onto the electoral roll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats .
In 2016 , Republicans only added an extra 182,983 , and Democrats gained 163,571 .
The same pattern is repeated across Pennsylvania , North Carolina , and Arizona .
What this shows is that perhaps this isn ’ t necessarily a victory for the Trump campaign , but a failure for the Democrats .
The Republicans are keeping up their solid GOTV campaign from 2016 , and the Democrats are sorely lacking .
In each of these states , the margins of error are so close that neither side can afford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writes that Democrat strategists are “ deeply disturbed ” by the lack of in-person outreach that is leading to these huge differences .
In this most crucial of elections , decisions in campaign strategy like this , are likely to have a huge impact .
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The Trump campaign is winning the battle of voter registration in key states, netting over 444,000 new voters across AZ, FL, NC and PA.
Biden Campaign Focusing On Virtual Outreach While Republicans Knock On Doors
With President Trump closing on the lead that his opponent, Joe Biden, has in the polls, it seems his more significant advantage is in the battle for voter registration.
RELATED: Report: Colorado Clarifies Why Voter Registration Postcards Received By Non-Citizens, Dead People
The Trump campaign claims to knock on 1 million doors a week.
This is in sharp contrast to the Biden’s campaign focus on “conversations they can have virtually,” ditching their ground game completely over fears of the coronavirus pandemic, as NPR reports.
This may very well come back to bite the Democrats in the rear-end.
Two weeks ago Biden campaign manager @jomalleydillon said door knocking doesn’t matter and they wouldn’t “put people in harm’s way.” Now they’re knocking on doors. What changed? The science…or the political science?… pic.twitter.com/LcmONmIlK0 — Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) October 1, 2020
The research couldn’t be more clear: Get Out The Vote campaigns are often very crucial when it comes to determining the winner of elections.
It would certainly explain the significant difference in the uptick in voter registration between the Trump campaign and the Biden campaign, especially in key battleground states.
President Trump won 6 states by less than 5 points in 2016.
Out of those 6 states, Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, and Pennsylvania, all allow voter registration by party affiliation.
And in all of them, the voter registration numbers are far stronger than they were for the last election.
RELATED: Lawsuit: Hundreds Of Noncitizens Registered To Vote In Harris County, Texas
Voter Registration Figures Are Crucial, And Vastly Different Between The Campaigns
To give one example, the sunshine state of Florida, between March and August, 195,652 new voters came onto the electoral roll for Republicans, compared to 98,362 for Democrats.
In 2016, Republicans only added an extra 182,983, and Democrats gained 163,571.
The same pattern is repeated across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Arizona.
New for @NBCNews: Trump may be well behind, but he's winning the voter registration battle. Since the primaries, Rs have added a net 444,723 registrants in AZ, FL, NC & PA vs. 225,623 Ds. In 2016, these gains were roughly even. https://t.co/XbwgXsnnM1 — Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) October 1, 2020
What this shows is that perhaps this isn’t necessarily a victory for the Trump campaign, but a failure for the Democrats.
The Republicans are keeping up their solid GOTV campaign from 2016, and the Democrats are sorely lacking.
In each of these states, the margins of error are so close that neither side can afford to lag behind the other.
NBC writes that Democrat strategists are “deeply disturbed” by the lack of in-person outreach that is leading to these huge differences.
This is the one few pieces of data that are much more favorable to Trump. Republicans are destroying Democrats with new voter registration numbers https://t.co/8ShLgSlzzz — Ryan James Girdusky (@RyanGirdusky) October 1, 2020
In this most crucial of elections, decisions in campaign strategy like this, are likely to have a huge impact.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-10-01--California Governor Newsom Opens The Door For Reparations As State Continues To Be On Fire

With large parts of California succumbing to horrendous wildfires and a massive homeless problem in some of the state ’ s major cities , Democrats have decided to tackle one of the most crucial problems on the horizon – reparations for slavery .
The Sacramento Bee reported Wednesday , “ Gov .
Gavin Newsom signed a law on Wednesday that opens the door to the state paying reparations of some kind to Black Californians , especially those who are descendants of slaves.
” RELATED : AOC Claims That Felons Not Being Allowed To Vote Is ‘ Legacy ’ Of Slavery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is One Of Slavery , Racism , And Injustice… “ The law does not commit to any specific kind of payment , ” the Bee noted .
“ It calls for a nine-member task force that will be asked to make recommendations for how reparations could be provided , such as through compensation or restitution.
” The story also noted that “ The task force can also make recommendations on eliminating state laws and policies that perpetuate discrimination and on issuing a formal apology ‘ for the perpetration of gross human rights violations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their descendants , ’ according to the bill.
” Gov .
Newsom tweeted on Wednesday , “ CA just became the first state in the nation to mandate the study and development of proposals for reparations .
Our past is one of slavery , racism , and injustice .
Our systems were built to oppress people of color.
” Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee On The ‘ Need For Reparations ’ “ Our country was built on systems of racism , violence , and oppression , ” she tweeted .
“ It won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action to dismantle systemic racism and examine the need for reparations.
” “ Thank you for your leadership , ” Lee added .
The far-left ’ s call for reparations for slavery is not new , but has also been central to some of the current nationwide protests .
Black Lives Matter Has Long Promoted Reparations For Slavery – And In The Form Of Looting ?
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Promoting reparations has not surprisingly been central to the message of the Black Lives Matter organization and affiliated groups .
Some radicals have even described the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the violent protests a form of “ reparations.
” Chicago Black Lives Matter organizer Ariel Atkins framed the reparations debate this way and defended criminals .
“ The whole idea of criminality is based on racism anyway , ” she told NPR in August as reported by the New York Post .
“ Because criminality is punishing people for things that they have needed to do to survive or just the way that society has affected them with white supremacist BS , ” she added .
Actor and outspoken conservative James Woods had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California , there is a good chance Woods might be right .

With large parts of California succumbing to horrendous wildfires and a massive homeless problem in some of the state’s major cities, Democrats have decided to tackle one of the most crucial problems on the horizon – reparations for slavery.
The Sacramento Bee reported Wednesday, “Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Wednesday that opens the door to the state paying reparations of some kind to Black Californians, especially those who are descendants of slaves.”
BREAKING: California will study and develop proposals for potential reparations for slavery under new law signed by Gov. Newsom https://t.co/Cet2KWi5nG — KTLA (@KTLA) September 30, 2020
RELATED: AOC Claims That Felons Not Being Allowed To Vote Is ‘Legacy’ Of Slavery
Gov. Newsom: ‘Our Past Is One Of Slavery, Racism, And Injustice…
“The law does not commit to any specific kind of payment,” the Bee noted. “It calls for a nine-member task force that will be asked to make recommendations for how reparations could be provided, such as through compensation or restitution.”
The story also noted that “The task force can also make recommendations on eliminating state laws and policies that perpetuate discrimination and on issuing a formal apology ‘for the perpetration of gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity on African slaves and their descendants,’ according to the bill.”
Gov. Newsom tweeted on Wednesday, “CA just became the first state in the nation to mandate the study and development of proposals for reparations. Our past is one of slavery, racism, and injustice. Our systems were built to oppress people of color.”
“It’s past time we acknowledge that,” he added.
CA just became the first state in the nation to mandate the study and development of proposals for reparations. Our past is one of slavery, racism, and injustice. Our systems were built to oppress people of color. It’s past time we acknowledge that. https://t.co/sY8UWffqzt — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 30, 2020
Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee On The ‘Need For Reparations’
Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee thanked Newsom.
“Our country was built on systems of racism, violence, and oppression,” she tweeted. “It won’t change unless we take bold action to dismantle systemic racism and examine the need for reparations.”
“Thank you @GavinNewsom for your leadership,” Lee added.
Our country was built on systems of racism, violence, and oppression. It won’t change unless we take bold action to dismantle systemic racism and examine the need for reparations. Thank you @GavinNewsom for your leadership. https://t.co/OSgZx8h89Y — Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) October 1, 2020
The far-left’s call for reparations for slavery is not new, but has also been central to some of the current nationwide protests.
Protesters Rally Outside Governor's Mansion To Demand Reparations For American Descendants Of Slaves#ADOS https://t.co/WdJYxfcnjQ — PeachesIsBack🇺🇸 (@PeachesJenkins4) October 1, 2020
Black Lives Matter Has Long Promoted Reparations For Slavery – And In The Form Of Looting?!
Promoting reparations has not surprisingly been central to the message of the Black Lives Matter organization and affiliated groups.
Some radicals have even described the looting that has occurred during some of the violent protests a form of “reparations.”
RELATED: Black Lives Matter Organizer Says Looting ‘Is Reparations’
Chicago Black Lives Matter organizer Ariel Atkins framed the reparations debate this way and defended criminals.
“The whole idea of criminality is based on racism anyway,” she told NPR in August as reported by the New York Post.
“Because criminality is punishing people for things that they have needed to do to survive or just the way that society has affected them with white supremacist BS,” she added.
Actor and outspoken conservative James Woods had a very different take.
“There won’t be a taxpayer left in California within 5 years,” he tweeted early Thursday.
There won’t be a taxpayer left in California within 5 years. https://t.co/J8NNYXzXON — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) October 1, 2020
Unfortunately for California, there is a good chance Woods might be right.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-10-01--Trump Dossier Source Was a Suspected Russian Spy, and the FBI Knew It

The FBI long suspected that a major source for Christopher Steele ’ s anti-Trump dossier was a Russian spy , according to newly declassified documents .
In other words , the bureau knowingly relied on the word of a suspected Russian spy to spy on a Trump campaign aide wrongly smeared as a Russian spy : Carter Page .
Rep. Devin Nunes told RealClearInvestigations : “ The revelations are further proof of what we already knew – that the Democrats , and only the Democrats , colluded with Russians to swing the 2016 election.
” The material declassified by Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back as 2009 the FBI was investigating as a potential Russian intelligence operative the Brookings Institution researcher who in 2016 would become the dossier ’ s “ primary sub-source.
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He was identified by RealClearInvestigations this past summer as Igor Danchenko , 42 , who confessed to the FBI in 2017 that his dossier fabrications were largely inspired by gossip and bar talk among him and his drinking buddies , most of whom were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used the now-debunked dossier based on Danchenko ’ s falsehoods in four applications before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in order to spy on Page – and people Page communicated with .
Democrats including Rep. Adam Schiff , the House Intelligence Committee chariman , had long described the dossier – which was opposition research paid for by Hillary Clinton ’ s campaign – as credible , and said its claims demanded a broader investigation of Trump and his campaign ’ s ties to Russia .
But according to Inspector General Michael Horowitz ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of FISA court applications , “ Steele himself was not the originating source of any of the factual information in his reporting.
” Instead , Steele turned to the “ primary sub-source ” to bring him information supposedly gathered from a network of highly placed Russian sources .
And the FBI surely knew Danchenko was probably not one to trust , according to a newly “ unclassified summary of classified investigative case file reports ” provided by the Justice Department to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham .
RELATED : Trump Calls For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It says the FBI commenced its Trump-Russia investigation “ based on information by the FBI indicating that the Primary Sub-source may be a threat to national security.
” It also details the FBI ’ s earlier Danchenko spy investigation , begun when he was at Brookings , working with Fiona Hill , who would later work for the State Department in Ukraine and testify at President Trump ’ s impeachment hearings .
Two junior researchers at “ a prominent U.S. think tank , ” the summary says — read , Brookings — were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2008 , ” sitting at a table when they were approached by a fellow researcher — Danchenko .
What followed was a remarkably bold , if clumsy , invitation to join a criminal conspiracy .
Late 2008 , of course , was the transition time to the incoming Obama administration .
Danchenko made a proposition to the two at the table : If either “ did get a job in the government and had access to classified information ” and wanted “ to make a little extra money , ” he “ knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Word of this conversation made it to the FBI months later and the bureau launched a preliminary investigation into Danchenko ( who is opaquely referred to in the DoJ summary as “ the employee ” ) .
One of the co-workers propositioned by Danchenko expressed “ suspicion of the employee ” to the FBI , going so far as to entertain “ the possibility that the employee might actually be a Russian spy.
” The FBI converted its Danchenko probe into a full investigation .
The bureau found he was “ an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and discovered that he “ had contact in 2006 with the Russian Embassy and known Russian intelligence officers.
” The summary suggests that the FBI had a bug on at least one of those Russians , since the bureau has extensive accounts of the conversations the intelligence officer had with Danchenko : [ T ] he Russian Intelligence Officer invited the Primary Sub-source to the Russian Embassy to see his office .
The Primary Sub-source told the Russian Intelligence Officer that he/she was interested in entering the Russian diplomatic service one day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Primary Sub-source was to visit .
Four days later , the Russian Intelligence Officer contacted the Primary Sub-source and informed him/her they could meet that day to work “ on the documents and then think about future plans.
” Later in October 2006 , the Primary Sub-source contacted the Russian Intelligence Officer seeking a reply “ so the documents can be placed in tomorrow ’ s diplomatic mail pouch.
” The FBI did some asking around and interviewed at least one person who had been troubled by how Danchenko “ persistently asked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular military vessel.
” By July 2010 , the FBI was applying for a FISA warrant to put Danchenko under surveillance .
But before the FISA application was approved , Danchenko left the U.S .
The FBI closed the investigation .
Come the end of 2016 , the Crossfire Hurricane team at the FBI knew that Danchenko was the source of Christopher Steele ’ s extraordinary allegations .
The Crossfire crew also knew of the 2009 investigation that gathered evidence Danchenko was a Russian spy .
And yet , even with reason to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were Russian disinformation , the FBI agents investigating the Trump campaign continued to treat the Steele dossier as if it were something to be believed .
RELATED : Investigation : The Senate ’ s ‘ Russian Collusion ’ Report Had No Smoking Gun RealClearInvestigations asked Danchenko ’ s lawyer , Mark Schamel , whether his client is or has ever been a Russian agent .
“ As every objective investigation has shown , ” Schamel said , “ Mr .
Danchenko is an exceptional analyst who is truthful and credible.
” The opinions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Political Insider .

By Eric Felten for RealClearInvestigations
The FBI long suspected that a major source for Christopher Steele’s anti-Trump dossier was a Russian spy, according to newly declassified documents.
In other words, the bureau knowingly relied on the word of a suspected Russian spy to spy on a Trump campaign aide wrongly smeared as a Russian spy: Carter Page.
Republicans seized on the disclosure.
Rep. Devin Nunes told RealClearInvestigations: “The revelations are further proof of what we already knew – that the Democrats, and only the Democrats, colluded with Russians to swing the 2016 election.”
The material declassified by Attorney General William Barr shows that as far back as 2009 the FBI was investigating as a potential Russian intelligence operative the Brookings Institution researcher who in 2016 would become the dossier’s “primary sub-source.”
RELATED: If James Comey Was That Incompetent At The FBI, How Did He Keep His Job?
He was identified by RealClearInvestigations this past summer as Igor Danchenko, 42, who confessed to the FBI in 2017 that his dossier fabrications were largely inspired by gossip and bar talk among him and his drinking buddies, most of whom were childhood friends from Russia.
The bureau used the now-debunked dossier based on Danchenko’s falsehoods in four applications before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in order to spy on Page – and people Page communicated with.
Democrats including Rep. Adam Schiff, the House Intelligence Committee chariman, had long described the dossier – which was opposition research paid for by Hillary Clinton’s campaign – as credible, and said its claims demanded a broader investigation of Trump and his campaign’s ties to Russia.
But according to Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report on Department of Justice abuses of FISA court applications, “Steele himself was not the originating source of any of the factual information in his reporting.”
Instead, Steele turned to the “primary sub-source” to bring him information supposedly gathered from a network of highly placed Russian sources.
And the FBI surely knew Danchenko was probably not one to trust, according to a newly “unclassified summary of classified investigative case file reports” provided by the Justice Department to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham.
RELATED: Trump Calls For Arrest Of Former FBI Director James Comey
It says the FBI commenced its Trump-Russia investigation “based on information by the FBI indicating that the Primary Sub-source may be a threat to national security.”
It also details the FBI’s earlier Danchenko spy investigation, begun when he was at Brookings, working with Fiona Hill, who would later work for the State Department in Ukraine and testify at President Trump’s impeachment hearings.
Two junior researchers at “a prominent U.S. think tank,” the summary says — read, Brookings — were at a “work-related event in late 2008,” sitting at a table when they were approached by a fellow researcher — Danchenko.
What followed was a remarkably bold, if clumsy, invitation to join a criminal conspiracy. Late 2008, of course, was the transition time to the incoming Obama administration.
Danchenko made a proposition to the two at the table: If either “did get a job in the government and had access to classified information” and wanted “to make a little extra money,” he “knew some people to whom they could speak.”
Word of this conversation made it to the FBI months later and the bureau launched a preliminary investigation into Danchenko (who is opaquely referred to in the DoJ summary as “the employee”).
One of the co-workers propositioned by Danchenko expressed “suspicion of the employee” to the FBI, going so far as to entertain “the possibility that the employee might actually be a Russian spy.”
RELATED: Secret Report: CIA’s Brennan Overruled Dissenters Who Concluded Russia Favored Hillary
The FBI converted its Danchenko probe into a full investigation.
The bureau found he was “an associate of two FBI counterintelligence subjects” and discovered that he “had contact in 2006 with the Russian Embassy and known Russian intelligence officers.”
The summary suggests that the FBI had a bug on at least one of those Russians, since the bureau has extensive accounts of the conversations the intelligence officer had with Danchenko:
[T]he Russian Intelligence Officer invited the Primary Sub-source to the Russian Embassy to see his office. The Primary Sub-source told the Russian Intelligence Officer that he/she was interested in entering the Russian diplomatic service one day. The two discussed a time when the Primary Sub-source was to visit. Four days later, the Russian Intelligence Officer contacted the Primary Sub-source and informed him/her they could meet that day to work “on the documents and then think about future plans.” Later in October 2006, the Primary Sub-source contacted the Russian Intelligence Officer seeking a reply “so the documents can be placed in tomorrow’s diplomatic mail pouch.”
The FBI did some asking around and interviewed at least one person who had been troubled by how Danchenko “persistently asked about the interviewee’s knowledge of a particular military vessel.”
By July 2010, the FBI was applying for a FISA warrant to put Danchenko under surveillance.
But before the FISA application was approved, Danchenko left the U.S. The FBI closed the investigation.
Come the end of 2016, the Crossfire Hurricane team at the FBI knew that Danchenko was the source of Christopher Steele’s extraordinary allegations.
The Crossfire crew also knew of the 2009 investigation that gathered evidence Danchenko was a Russian spy.
And yet, even with reason to suspect that the materials produced by Danchenko were Russian disinformation, the FBI agents investigating the Trump campaign continued to treat the Steele dossier as if it were something to be believed.
RELATED: Investigation: The Senate’s ‘Russian Collusion’ Report Had No Smoking Gun
RealClearInvestigations asked Danchenko’s lawyer, Mark Schamel, whether his client is or has ever been a Russian agent.
“As every objective investigation has shown,” Schamel said, “Mr. Danchenko is an exceptional analyst who is truthful and credible.”
Syndicated with permission from RealClearWire
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