thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Joy Behar Claims She’s Been ‘Respectful To Melania’ – Immediately Gets Shut Down

On Monday ’ s episode of “ The View , ” Joy Behar had the nerve to claim that she ’ s been “ respectful to Melania ” Trump during her time as First Lady .
Unfortunately for Behar , however , it didn ’ t take long for this to blow up in her face , as it ’ s well known that she ’ s been especially cruel to Melania over the past four years .
Joy Behar Claims She Was ‘ Respectful To Melania ’ The panel of the ABC talk show were discussing the Wall Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should really be calling herself a doctor when Behar chimed in .
“ Can I jump in here ?
Yeah I was going to say , you know , first of all , don ’ t call her kiddo , ” Behar said , addressing the author of the oped .
“ She ’ s not somebody you met on Tinder , okay ?
She ’ s the next First Lady of the United States.
” “ I think that we have been respectful to Melania , and we will be respectful to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backfired on Behar , however , when Fox News contributor Joe Concha fired back by pointing out that she and the rest of the media have treated Melania worse than any other First Lady in history .
Concha pointed out that it was only recently that Behar said , “ Melania Trump ’ s parents now enjoying chain migration , why wouldn ’ t she go along with it ?
She was in Slovenia doing nothing , I don ’ t know what she was doing… OK , she was a model now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then cited a Washington Post story that was headlined , “ People are making bets on whether Melania Trump will divorce Donald Trump.
” “ That ’ s all you have to know about the treatment of Melania Trump , treated the worst of any first lady we ’ ve seen in the modern era , ” Concha said .
Related : Joy Behar Shames Trump Voters – Says They Need To ‘ Look In The Mirror And See What They Did ’ Media Research Center contributing writer Kristine Marsh fired back at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her claim of being “ respectful ” to the First Lady .
“ That ’ s a laugh .
Mrs. Trump has been the target of several ‘ View ’ episodes , ” Marsh wrote , citing examples in which Behar was “ spreading gossip that Melania was going to divorce her husband ” and making “ snippy jokes ” at her expense .
‘ It should go without saying that this is the polar opposite of the warm and friendly treatment the ‘ View ’ hosts have always given to Jill Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was written by James Samson on December 16 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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On Monday’s episode of “The View,” Joy Behar had the nerve to claim that she’s been “respectful to Melania” Trump during her time as First Lady. Unfortunately for Behar, however, it didn’t take long for this to blow up in her face, as it’s well known that she’s been especially cruel to Melania over the past four years.
Joy Behar Claims She Was ‘Respectful To Melania’
The panel of the ABC talk show were discussing the Wall Street Journal op-ed that questioned if Jill Biden should really be calling herself a doctor when Behar chimed in.
“Can I jump in here? Yeah I was going to say, you know, first of all, don’t call her kiddo,” Behar said, addressing the author of the oped. “She’s not somebody you met on Tinder, okay? She’s the next First Lady of the United States.”
“I think that we have been respectful to Melania, and we will be respectful to Jill,” Behar added.
Related: Joy Behar Launches Vile Attack On Melania Trump
Behar Hit With Backlash
This backfired on Behar, however, when Fox News contributor Joe Concha fired back by pointing out that she and the rest of the media have treated Melania worse than any other First Lady in history.
Concha pointed out that it was only recently that Behar said, “Melania Trump’s parents now enjoying chain migration, why wouldn’t she go along with it? She was in Slovenia doing nothing, I don’t know what she was doing… OK, she was a model now she’s first lady.”
He then cited a Washington Post story that was headlined, “People are making bets on whether Melania Trump will divorce Donald Trump.”
“That’s all you have to know about the treatment of Melania Trump, treated the worst of any first lady we’ve seen in the modern era,” Concha said.
Related: Joy Behar Shames Trump Voters – Says They Need To ‘Look In The Mirror And See What They Did’
Behar Gets More Backlash
Media Research Center contributing writer Kristine Marsh fired back at Behar as well, blasting her for her claim of being “respectful” to the First Lady.
“That’s a laugh. Mrs. Trump has been the target of several ‘View’ episodes,” Marsh wrote, citing examples in which Behar was “spreading gossip that Melania was going to divorce her husband” and making “snippy jokes” at her expense.
‘It should go without saying that this is the polar opposite of the warm and friendly treatment the ‘View’ hosts have always given to Jill Biden,” Marsh continued.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 16, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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CNN Host Jake Tapper Warns That Trump And His ‘Minions” ‘Lies’ Could Lead To ‘Stochastic Terrorism’
Karl Rove Warns Trump ‘America Likes Comebacks But They Don’t Like Sore Losers’
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Judge Rules Trump Organization Must Turn Over Tax Documents To New York Attorney General

A New York judge has ruled that the Trump Organization must turn over tax documents to Letitia James , the state ’ s Attorney General .
James has long been an opponent of the President , and has set her sights on the President ’ s family .
Tax Documents Must Be Handed To New York AG The Trump Organization is currently being investigated by New York ’ s Attorney General , Letitia James , along with the Manhattan District Attorney , Cyrus Vance , in two separate investigations relating to tax write-offs the President allegedly linked to consulting fees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday ’ s ruling , the state judge said that the Trump Organization must hand over documents relating to discussions with an engineer and a property in Westchester .
At question is the use of tax abatements on the property .
Trump Organization attorneys had argued the documents were protected by attorney-client privilege .
Amy Carlin , on the Trump Organization ’ s legal team , said that they had “ every expectation that those communications would be confidential.
” However , Eric Haren , with the Attorney General ’ s office , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that privilege after they disclosed other documents to the IRS to “ gain benefit ” for tax reasons .
“ Literally everything other than the final appraisal value , ” was not disclosed , Haren said .
RELATED : REPORT : Report : Democrats Plan To Pursue Investigations Into President Trump After He Leaves Office The existing investigations have been slammed by the Trump Organization , the President ’ s family , and Republicans as just another Democrat witch hunt against the President .
“ This is just the latest fishing expedition in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” said Trump Organization attorney Alan Garten in November .
“ Everything was done in strict compliance with applicable law and under the advice of counsel and tax experts.
” “ This ‘ inquiry ’ by NYC Democrats is 100 % motivated by politics , publicity , and rage .
They know very well that there ’ s nothing here and that there was no tax benefit whatsoever , ” she added .
NY AG James even appeared on NBC ’ s “ The View ” to promote conspiracy theories about President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resign before January 20th , in order to allow Mike Pence to take office as President and pardon him .
“ In all likelihood , I suspect that he will pardon his family members , his children , his son-in-law , and individuals in his administration as well as some of his close associates .
And then I suspect , at some point in time , he will step down and allow the vice president to pardon him , ” James said .
RELATED : Rob Reiner Calls For Trump Family To Be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democracy ’ Depends On It

A New York judge has ruled that the Trump Organization must turn over tax documents to Letitia James, the state’s Attorney General.
James has long been an opponent of the President, and has set her sights on the President’s family.
Tax Documents Must Be Handed To New York AG
The Trump Organization is currently being investigated by New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, along with the Manhattan District Attorney, Cyrus Vance, in two separate investigations relating to tax write-offs the President allegedly linked to consulting fees paid by his daughter Ivanka.
In Tuesday’s ruling, the state judge said that the Trump Organization must hand over documents relating to discussions with an engineer and a property in Westchester.
At question is the use of tax abatements on the property.
Trump Organization attorneys had argued the documents were protected by attorney-client privilege. Amy Carlin, on the Trump Organization’s legal team, said that they had “every expectation that those communications would be confidential.”
However, Eric Haren, with the Attorney General’s office, had said that the Trump Organization waived that privilege after they disclosed other documents to the IRS to “gain benefit” for tax reasons.
“Literally everything other than the final appraisal value,” was not disclosed, Haren said.
RELATED: REPORT: Report: Democrats Plan To Pursue Investigations Into President Trump After He Leaves Office
Ivanka Trump: “This Is Harassment, Pure And Simple”
The existing investigations have been slammed by the Trump Organization, the President’s family, and Republicans as just another Democrat witch hunt against the President.
“This is just the latest fishing expedition in an ongoing attempt to harass the company,” said Trump Organization attorney Alan Garten in November. “Everything was done in strict compliance with applicable law and under the advice of counsel and tax experts.”
“This is harassment, pure and simple,” tweeted Ivanka Trump.
“This ‘inquiry’ by NYC Democrats is 100% motivated by politics, publicity, and rage. They know very well that there’s nothing here and that there was no tax benefit whatsoever,” she added.
“These politicians are simply ruthless.”
This is harassment pure and simple. This ‘inquiry’ by NYC democrats is 100% motivated by politics, publicity and rage. They know very well that there’s nothing here and that there was no tax benefit whatsoever. These politicians are simply ruthless.https://t.co/4dQoDzQlRX — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) November 20, 2020
NY AG James even appeared on NBC’s “The View” to promote conspiracy theories about President Trump, and claimed that he would resign before January 20th, in order to allow Mike Pence to take office as President and pardon him.
“In all likelihood, I suspect that he will pardon his family members, his children, his son-in-law, and individuals in his administration as well as some of his close associates. And then I suspect, at some point in time, he will step down and allow the vice president to pardon him,” James said.
.@NewYorkStateAG @TishJames tells @TheView she suspects Pres. Trump “will step down and allow the vice president to pardon him” before the end of his term as she says the “vast majority of legal scholars have indicated that he cannot pardon himself.” https://t.co/f8u2wbJuik pic.twitter.com/xeJwNtA4eH — The View (@TheView) December 8, 2020
RELATED: Rob Reiner Calls For Trump Family To Be Prosecuted – Says ‘Survival Of Our Democracy’ Depends On It


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Trump Could Bury The Deep State By Supporting Gabbard And Massie’s New Bill To End PATRIOT Act

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard have introduced a bill to end the USA PATRIOT Act and warrantless spying on American citizens .
The duo have released their bill amid other challenges from Trump supporters and Rep. Gabbard to take on the Deep State in recent weeks .
This new attack on the PATRIOT Act dovetails with the Representatives ’ efforts to convince President Donald Trump to pardon NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden .
“ In our country , there are fundamental freedoms and rights that are enshrined in our the Constitution , guaranteed to every single American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ privacy and protection of our civil liberties , ” Gabbard said in a video promoting the bill .
The Representative from Hawaii noted that the 4th Amendment “ very specifically prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant based on probable cause , ” but that , for years , government intelligence agencies ( the Deep State ) have conducted mass surveillance on Americans without a warrant .
The PATRIOT Act and the FISA Amendments Act have allowed the government to collect phone records and emails en masse without probable cause .
RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans Rand Paul , Matt Gaetz , And Others Come Out In Full Support The PATRIOT Act in particular , passed just after 9/11 , permitted secret searches without the knowledge of the owner , and forced third parties to hand over your data to the government .
The bill was sold to Americans as an emergency war-time measure that would allow the government to spy on foreign terrorists .
As has been learned thanks to whistleblowers like Snowden , that is not the case .
“ The intelligence community has not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congress about what they ’ ve been doing , ” Gabbard argued .
Massie : “ It Is Long Past Time To Repeal The PATRIOT Act ” Gabbard said that her and Massie ’ s new bill , the “ Protect Our Civil Liberties Act , ” will “ make sure that Congress re-examines how best to protect our national security interests , while also ensuring that the Constitutional rights of every single American is preserved.
” According to Gabbard , the bill would take a number of steps , including the repeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amendments Act , requiring a warrant for the data collection of any American , and ensuring the Government Accountability Office monitor domestic surveillance programs for compliance annually .
The bill would also make any retaliation against government whistleblowers like Edward Snowden illegal .
Gabbard said it was thanks to him that we knew the violation of our Constitutional rights was even occurring in the first place .
The government would also no longer be allowed to place any “ backdoors ” into electronic devices .
These backdoors allow the government to bypass encryption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices with the backdoor vulnerable to attacks from even less trustworthy individuals .
“ Protection of our civil liberties is essential , ” Gabbard concluded .
Rep. Massie said he was “ honored ” to cosponsor the bill with Gabbard , his “ friend across the aisle.
” RELATED : Tulsi Gabbard Fires Back At Left-Wing Critics Of Her Bill To Protect Women In Sports Bill Would Be A Crushing Blow To The Deep State The bill would certainly prove a thorn in the side to the Deep State , if not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unelected bureaucrats of the defense and intelligence agencies have revelled in the ability to spy on any American it so chooses , and crush the lives of anybody like Snowden who dared to reveal the sheer scale of their Constitutional violations .
Massie and Gabbard have also called upon President Trump to pardon Edward Snowden , along with Julian Assange of Wikileaks .
Finally , some bipartisanship that would actually benefit Americans , rather than further erode freedom .

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard have introduced a bill to end the USA PATRIOT Act and warrantless spying on American citizens.
The duo have released their bill amid other challenges from Trump supporters and Rep. Gabbard to take on the Deep State in recent weeks.
This new attack on the PATRIOT Act dovetails with the Representatives’ efforts to convince President Donald Trump to pardon NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
USA PATRIOT Act Allows Mass, Warrantless Surveillance
“In our country, there are fundamental freedoms and rights that are enshrined in our the Constitution, guaranteed to every single American, among which are our right to privacy and protection of our civil liberties,” Gabbard said in a video promoting the bill.
The Representative from Hawaii noted that the 4th Amendment “very specifically prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant based on probable cause,” but that, for years, government intelligence agencies (the Deep State) have conducted mass surveillance on Americans without a warrant.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin@RepThomasMassie & I intro'd 'Protect Our Civil Liberties Act' (HR8970) to repeal the so-called Patriot Act & end illegal government surveillance pic.twitter.com/QEB8gKxFKu — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) December 16, 2020
The PATRIOT Act and the FISA Amendments Act have allowed the government to collect phone records and emails en masse without probable cause.
RELATED: After Trump Teases Pardoning Snowden, Republicans Rand Paul, Matt Gaetz, And Others Come Out In Full Support
The PATRIOT Act in particular, passed just after 9/11, permitted secret searches without the knowledge of the owner, and forced third parties to hand over your data to the government.
The bill was sold to Americans as an emergency war-time measure that would allow the government to spy on foreign terrorists.
As has been learned thanks to whistleblowers like Snowden, that is not the case.
“The intelligence community has not been transparent with the American people or even Congress about what they’ve been doing,” Gabbard argued.
Amen. James Clapper even admitted he lied to congress when he said "I responded in what I thought was the most truthful, or least untruthful, manner by saying 'no,'" https://t.co/Tp5WfGvtIS — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 14, 2020
Massie: “It Is Long Past Time To Repeal The PATRIOT Act”
Gabbard said that her and Massie’s new bill, the “Protect Our Civil Liberties Act,” will “make sure that Congress re-examines how best to protect our national security interests, while also ensuring that the Constitutional rights of every single American is preserved.”
According to Gabbard, the bill would take a number of steps, including the repeal of the PATRIOT Act and the Fisa Amendments Act, requiring a warrant for the data collection of any American, and ensuring the Government Accountability Office monitor domestic surveillance programs for compliance annually.
The bill would also make any retaliation against government whistleblowers like Edward Snowden illegal.
Gabbard said it was thanks to him that we knew the violation of our Constitutional rights was even occurring in the first place.
The government would also no longer be allowed to place any “backdoors” into electronic devices.
These backdoors allow the government to bypass encryption, but also make any and all devices with the backdoor vulnerable to attacks from even less trustworthy individuals.
“Protection of our civil liberties is essential,” Gabbard concluded.
Rep. Massie said he was “honored” to cosponsor the bill with Gabbard, his “friend across the aisle.”
“Our Founding Fathers fought and died to stop the kind of warrantless spying and searches that the Patriot Act and the FISA Amendments Act authorize,” he said in a statement. “It is long past time to repeal the PATRIOT Act and reassert the constitutional rights of all Americans.”
I’m honored to cosponsor a bill to repeal the Patriot Act with my friend across the aisle @TulsiGabbard https://t.co/dU3M53rSm8 — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 16, 2020
RELATED: Tulsi Gabbard Fires Back At Left-Wing Critics Of Her Bill To Protect Women In Sports
Bill Would Be A Crushing Blow To The Deep State
The bill would certainly prove a thorn in the side to the Deep State, if not a crushing blow.
For years, the unelected bureaucrats of the defense and intelligence agencies have revelled in the ability to spy on any American it so chooses, and crush the lives of anybody like Snowden who dared to reveal the sheer scale of their Constitutional violations.
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Massie and Gabbard have also called upon President Trump to pardon Edward Snowden, along with Julian Assange of Wikileaks.
.@realDonaldTrump Since you're giving pardons to people, please consider pardoning those who, at great personal sacrifice, exposed the deception and criminality of those in the deep state. https://t.co/aeXklUsNSd — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) November 26, 2020
Finally, some bipartisanship that would actually benefit Americans, rather than further erode freedom.
The American people deserve 435 Massies and Gabbards.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--AOC: It’s Time For The Nancy Pelosi And Chuck Schumer Era To End

In a podcast interview with ‘ Intercepted ’ that aired Wednesday , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( AOC ) said it ’ s time for the era of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer to come to an end .
Ocasio-Cortez suggested the two leaders – House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Schumer – need to go , but also that there also needs to be solid leadership to fill their respective roles .
She was asked by the interviewer if it was time to replace the duo .
“ I do think we need new leadership in the Democratic Party , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ 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.
” She went on to warn her fellow progressives that pushing Pelosi and Schumer out could lead to “ nefarious forces ” allowing “ something even worse ” to take their place .
RELATED : AOC Turns On Democrats – Blasts them As ‘ Incompetent ’ After Election Losses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champing At The Bit To Get Rid Of Pelosi And Schumer AOC and the Island of Misfit Legislators known as the ‘ Squad ’ have been fighting with their party ’ s leadership for some time .
This past election – where Democrats lost a dozen House seats and failed to flip any state legislatures – has made the rift worse .
Audio of a wild conference call amongst Democrat lawmakers leaked shortly after the election .
It featured several members of the Democrat caucus “ angrily confronting ” Pelosi over their election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Squad ” members fired back with allegations that moderates were being racist .
For her part , Ocasio-Cortez blasted party leadership as ‘ incompetent ’ in an interview with the New York Times following the election losses .
“ Our party isn ’ t even online , not in a real way that exhibits competence , ” she criticized .
“ And so , yeah , they were vulnerable to these messages , because they weren ’ t even on the mediums where these messages were most potent.
” “ The party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have the core competencies , and no amount of money is going to fix that , ” AOC continued .
Some Progressives Aren ’ t Buying What AOC Is Selling Ocasio-Cortez went on to say that a “ vacuum ” may remain where Pelosi and Schumer once reigned , one she is not ready to fill .
“ The House is extraordinarily complex and I ’ m not ready , ” she said .
“ It can ’ t be me .
I know that I couldn ’ t do that job.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to be fair .
Progressives on social media , in the interim , have been hammering AOC on social media for not pushing their agenda and forcing a vote on Medicare For All .
They have implored the New York socialist and her fellow far-left colleagues to withhold their vote for Pelosi as House Speaker until Medicare For All is brought to the floor for a vote .
“ If progressives do threaten to withhold their support from Pelosi , Ocasio-Cortez said , their demand shouldn ’ t be merely for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is sure to fail , ” the Intercept countered in their report on the podcast interview .
Pelosi was re-elected Speaker of the House after running unopposed in November but will need 218 Democratic votes to be sworn in again in January .
On the Senate side , Schumer also won reelection without facing any in-party challenges .

In a podcast interview with ‘Intercepted’ that aired Wednesday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) said it’s time for the era of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer to come to an end.
Ocasio-Cortez suggested the two leaders – House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Schumer – need to go, but also that there also needs to be solid leadership to fill their respective roles.
She was asked by the interviewer if it was time to replace the duo.
“I do think we need new leadership in the Democratic Party,” AOC (D-NY) said.
“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.”
She went on to warn her fellow progressives that pushing Pelosi and Schumer out could lead to “nefarious forces” allowing “something even worse” to take their place.
RELATED: AOC Turns On Democrats – Blasts them As ‘Incompetent’ After Election Losses
AOC And The ‘Squad’ Are Champing At The Bit To Get Rid Of Pelosi And Schumer
AOC and the Island of Misfit Legislators known as the ‘Squad’ have been fighting with their party’s leadership for some time.
This past election – where Democrats lost a dozen House seats and failed to flip any state legislatures – has made the rift worse.
Audio of a wild conference call amongst Democrat lawmakers leaked shortly after the election.
It featured several members of the Democrat caucus “angrily confronting” Pelosi over their election losses and blasting the ‘Squad.’
“Squad” members fired back with allegations that moderates were being racist.
For her part, Ocasio-Cortez blasted party leadership as ‘incompetent’ in an interview with the New York Times following the election losses.
“Our party isn’t even online, not in a real way that exhibits competence,” she criticized. “And so, yeah, they were vulnerable to these messages, because they weren’t even on the mediums where these messages were most potent.”
“The party — in and of itself — does not have the core competencies, and no amount of money is going to fix that,” AOC continued.
NEW: Ocasio-Cortez: I’m “not ready” to be Speaker but Pelosi and Schumer need to go https://t.co/jN5oClhnvY pic.twitter.com/deSwTmC7q3 — The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2020
RELATED: Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff: Illegal Immigrants Should Be Paid A Minimum Wage
Some Progressives Aren’t Buying What AOC Is Selling
Ocasio-Cortez went on to say that a “vacuum” may remain where Pelosi and Schumer once reigned, one she is not ready to fill.
“The House is extraordinarily complex and I’m not ready,” she said. “It can’t be me. I know that I couldn’t do that job.”
Refreshingly honest take from a politician, to be fair.
Progressives on social media, in the interim, have been hammering AOC on social media for not pushing their agenda and forcing a vote on Medicare For All.
They have implored the New York socialist and her fellow far-left colleagues to withhold their vote for Pelosi as House Speaker until Medicare For All is brought to the floor for a vote.
“I’m incapable of mounting a pressure campaign around my idea, but now that there is one for a Med4all Vote, I wanna complain that we should do something else! Problem is that I don’t know how to actually start a pressure campaign as well as a pothead comedian, sucks to be me” https://t.co/yzsal5M6af — Jimmy Dore (@jimmy_dore) December 16, 2020
You know what Sex Workers could really use @AOC? Med4all!!! You RAN on it!! but now you have a chance to implement it & U won’t fight for it. Maybe if @J_ManPrime21 ask you it will be real? But what’s real is you are revealing yourself to be a regular Democrat. #ForceTheVote https://t.co/fqnfmpuom8 — Jimmy Dore (@jimmy_dore) December 16, 2020
“If progressives do threaten to withhold their support from Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez said, their demand shouldn’t be merely for a floor vote on Medicare for All, which is sure to fail,” the Intercept countered in their report on the podcast interview.
Pelosi was re-elected Speaker of the House after running unopposed in November but will need 218 Democratic votes to be sworn in again in January.
On the Senate side, Schumer also won reelection without facing any in-party challenges.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Don Lemon Disrespects Kayleigh McEnany – ‘Girl, Bye’

On Tuesday night , Don Lemon brutally disrespected his former CNN colleague Kayleigh McEnany , who is currently the White House Press Secretary .
During his show , Lemon lost it over comments that McEnany made earlier in the day during her press briefing .
The president is still involved in ongoing litigation related to the election , ” McEnany said .
“ Yesterday ’ s vote was one step in the constitutional process .
I will refer you to the campaign for more on that.
” She went on to attack the media for not spending enough time on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was virtually ignored by all mainstream outlets until after the election .
This did not sit well with Lemon , who accused McEnany of “ acting like the election did not happen ” before pointing out that she once served as a conservative correspondent on CNN .
“ Do you know she worked for — girl , bye , ” Lemon said as he waved his hand .
“ Girl , bye !
Buh-bye.
” Related : CNN And MSNBC Executives Worry About The Post-Trump Era – Where Will They Get Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classy , Don… Not stopping there , Lemon only doubled down on attacking McEnany for simply doing her job .
“ So much disinformation comes from the podium .
It ’ s just every day , ” he said .
“ It ’ s like [ she ] comes out , reads propaganda , talks about what the media is doing , criticizes the media , ‘ this is what you should be covering . '
” “ I think we got it .
When you sat here with us , you thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be here .
But now we don ’ t know what we ’ re doing ?
” Lemon added .
“ Girl , bye.
” McEnany was also attacked during this press briefing by CNN reporter Jim Acosta , who asked her , “ Isn ’ t it hypocritical of you to accuse others of disinformation when you spread it every day ?
” Related : Kayleigh McEnany Walks Away as Jim Acosta Blasts Her For ‘ Disinformation ’ McEnany ’ s former colleagues clearly can ’ t stand the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ network for trying to help Joe Biden win the election by ignoring a major and legitimate scandal that involved his son .
Having worked at CNN herself , perhaps McEnany knows just how corrupt the network is from the inside .
No wonder she gets under Lemon ’ s skin so much .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 16 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
Read more at LifeZette : CNN Host Jake Tapper Warns That Trump And His ‘ Minions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Stochastic Terrorism ’ Karl Rove Warns Trump ‘ America Likes Comebacks But They Don ’ t Like Sore Losers ’ Michael Flynn Breaks His Silence After Pardon With Comments On 2020 ’ s ‘ War Against The Forces Of Evil ’ The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Political Insider .

On Tuesday night, Don Lemon brutally disrespected his former CNN colleague Kayleigh McEnany, who is currently the White House Press Secretary.
Lemon Loses It On McEnany
During his show, Lemon lost it over comments that McEnany made earlier in the day during her press briefing.
The president is still involved in ongoing litigation related to the election,” McEnany said. “Yesterday’s vote was one step in the constitutional process. I will refer you to the campaign for more on that.”
She went on to attack the media for not spending enough time on the “Hunter Biden scandal,” which was virtually ignored by all mainstream outlets until after the election.
This did not sit well with Lemon, who accused McEnany of “acting like the election did not happen” before pointing out that she once served as a conservative correspondent on CNN.
“Do you know she worked for — girl, bye,” Lemon said as he waved his hand. “Girl, bye! Buh-bye.”
Related: CNN And MSNBC Executives Worry About The Post-Trump Era – Where Will They Get Their Ratings Now?
Don Lemon had it with Kayleigh McEnany……”Girl Bye”#ByeKayleigh pic.twitter.com/XuFsCrtqMw — Icculus The Brave (@FirenzeMike) December 16, 2020
Way to keep it classy, Don…
Lemon Doubles Down
Not stopping there, Lemon only doubled down on attacking McEnany for simply doing her job.
“So much disinformation comes from the podium. It’s just every day,” he said. “It’s like [she] comes out, reads propaganda, talks about what the media is doing, criticizes the media, ‘this is what you should be covering.'”
“I think we got it. When you sat here with us, you thought we had it. You were happy to be here. But now we don’t know what we’re doing?” Lemon added. “Girl, bye.”
McEnany was also attacked during this press briefing by CNN reporter Jim Acosta, who asked her, “Isn’t it hypocritical of you to accuse others of disinformation when you spread it every day?”
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McEnany Isn’t Afraid To Call Out CNN
McEnany’s former colleagues clearly can’t stand the fact that she is rightfully calling out her former network for trying to help Joe Biden win the election by ignoring a major and legitimate scandal that involved his son. Having worked at CNN herself, perhaps McEnany knows just how corrupt the network is from the inside.
No wonder she gets under Lemon’s skin so much.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 16, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Ilhan Omar Turns On Top Democrat For Reportedly ‘Caving’ To Republicans On Relief Bill

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) is showing herself to be a thorn in the side of Democrats once again this week after she vented her frustration at her party ’ s leadership for “ caving ” to Republicans when it came to a coronavirus relief bill .
Omar took to Twitter to express her fury that Democrats did not hold out for a bigger package .
“ For months now people were told to hold out for a more comprehensive relief , caving in now is a slap in the face , ” she tweeted .
‘ We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local governments into bankruptcy , as Mitch suggested .
Going from $ 3 Trillion in the Heroes ACT to this , is not leadership.
” Omar wrote this in response to a post stating that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) had cited House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer ( D-MD ) in calling for a slimmed down relief .
Hoyer had told CNN on Sunday that he would consider forgoing state and local funding , a key sticking point in negotiations .
“ If we can get [ state and local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , but we want to get aid out to the people who are really , really struggling and are at great risk , ” he said .
Mariel Saez , Hoyer ’ s deputy communications director , released a brief statement to Fox News on Tuesday , saying , “ Mr .
Hoyer has been very clear that he supports funding for state and local governments , and he has worked for months to have it included in the final package.
” Democrats And Republicans Have Struggled For Months With Relief Bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to come up with an agreement on a COVID-19 relief bill .
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) essentially admitted earlier this month that she had been stalling coronavirus aid for months because Donald Trump was still in office .
When asked why she had suddenly started supporting a smaller relief package after the election , Pelosi cited “ a new president and a vaccine.
” She went on to say that the new proposal “ has simplicity , it ’ s what we had in our bills , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time , but that ’ s O.K .
now because we have a new president.
” This piece was written by James Samson on December 16 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is showing herself to be a thorn in the side of Democrats once again this week after she vented her frustration at her party’s leadership for “caving” to Republicans when it came to a coronavirus relief bill.
Omar Fuming At Democrat Leaders
Omar took to Twitter to express her fury that Democrats did not hold out for a bigger package.
“For months now people were told to hold out for a more comprehensive relief, caving in now is a slap in the face,” she tweeted. ‘We can’t let Republicans force state and local governments into bankruptcy, as Mitch suggested. Going from $3 Trillion in the Heroes ACT to this, is not leadership.”
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For months now people were told to hold out for a more comprehensive relief, caving in now is a slap in the face. We can’t let Republicans force state and local governments into bankruptcy, as Mitch suggested. Going from $3 Trillion in the Heroes ACT to this, is not leadership. https://t.co/0kK0wCItnc — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) December 15, 2020
Omar Was Addressing McConnell And Hoyer
Omar wrote this in response to a post stating that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) had cited House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) in calling for a slimmed down relief. Hoyer had told CNN on Sunday that he would consider forgoing state and local funding, a key sticking point in negotiations.
“If we can get [state and local assistance], we want to get it, but we want to get aid out to the people who are really, really struggling and are at great risk,” he said.
Mariel Saez, Hoyer’s deputy communications director, released a brief statement to Fox News on Tuesday, saying, “Mr. Hoyer has been very clear that he supports funding for state and local governments, and he has worked for months to have it included in the final package.”
Related: Ilhan Omar Reveals Her ‘Squad’ Gave Biden A To-Do List
Democrats And Republicans Have Struggled For Months With Relief Bill
Democrats and Republicans have spent months being unable to come up with an agreement on a COVID-19 relief bill.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) essentially admitted earlier this month that she had been stalling coronavirus aid for months because Donald Trump was still in office. When asked why she had suddenly started supporting a smaller relief package after the election, Pelosi cited “a new president and a vaccine.”
She went on to say that the new proposal “has simplicity, it’s what we had in our bills, it’s for a shorter period of time, but that’s O.K. now because we have a new president.”
This piece was written by James Samson on December 16, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Rev. Franklin Graham Explains Why He Is ‘Grateful To God’ For Last Four Years Of President Trump

On Monday , evangelical Christian leader Rev .
Franklin Graham said that he is grateful for the last four years of President Donald Trump ’ s time in the White House .
“ People have asked if I am disappointed about the election , ” Graham said in a Facebook post , noting that he is instead “ grateful to God.
” Rev .
Franklin Graham On Why He ’ s Thankful For Four Years Of President Donald Trump Praising God , Graham said that over the last four years “ He gave us a president who protected our religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defended the lives of the unborn , standing publicly against abortion and the bloody smear it has made on our nation.
” Graham added that he was “ grateful for a president who nominated conservative judges to the Supreme Court and to our federal courts.
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Graham said he was “ grateful for a president who built the strongest economy in 70 years with the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President for standing up for the military and law enforcement and against the Washington “ Swamp.
” Graham said he was “ grateful for a president who strengthened and supported our military ; grateful for a president who stood against ‘ the swamp ’ and the corruption in Washington ; grateful for a president who supported law and order and defended our police.
” He also recognized Trump ’ s advocacy for Americans of faith .
“ I ’ m grateful for a president and a vice president who recognized the importance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name of Jesus Christ , ” Graham added .
“ I ’ m thankful that the president stood against the secularists who wanted to take Christ out of Christmas and that he brought back the greeting “ Merry Christmas !
” Graham continued .
While it was pilloried in the liberal media , President Trump ’ s insistence that “ we are saying Merry Christmas again ” was immensely popular with Christians .
RELATED : Biden Inauguration Committee Says Ceremony Will Be ‘ Extremely Limited ’ – Tells People To Stay Home Graham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In History As One Of The Great Presidents ’ Reflecting on the end of the presidential election , Graham gave his final thoughts .
“ So as we come to the end of this election season , I look back with a grateful heart and thank God for all of these things , ” the reverend said .
“ President Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation , bringing peace and prosperity to millions here in the U.S. and around the world , ” Graham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Graham also thanked Rep. Tulsi Gabbard , who just introduced “ Born Alive ” legislation to protect babies who survive abortion .

On Monday, evangelical Christian leader Rev. Franklin Graham said that he is grateful for the last four years of President Donald Trump’s time in the White House.
“People have asked if I am disappointed about the election,” Graham said in a Facebook post, noting that he is instead “grateful to God.”
Rev. Franklin Graham On Why He’s Thankful For Four Years Of President Donald Trump
Praising God, Graham said that over the last four years “He gave us a president who protected our religious liberties; grateful for a president who defended the lives of the unborn, standing publicly against abortion and the bloody smear it has made on our nation.”
Graham added that he was “grateful for a president who nominated conservative judges to the Supreme Court and to our federal courts.”
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The reverend then touted President Trump’s economic success.
Graham said he was “grateful for a president who built the strongest economy in 70 years with the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years before the pandemic.”
The evangelical leader thanked the President for standing up for the military and law enforcement and against the Washington “Swamp.”
People have asked if I’m disappointed about the election. When I think about my answer, I have to say that I’m grateful to God that for the last 4 yrs He gave us a president who protected our religious liberties, defended the lives of the unborn & more… https://t.co/1przPSuiQG — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) December 15, 2020
Trump Stood Up For Christians
Graham said he was “grateful for a president who strengthened and supported our military; grateful for a president who stood against ‘the swamp’ and the corruption in Washington; grateful for a president who supported law and order and defended our police.”
He also recognized Trump’s advocacy for Americans of faith.
“I’m grateful for a president and a vice president who recognized the importance of prayer and were not ashamed of the name of Jesus Christ,” Graham added.
Graham also praised Trump for defending Christmas.
“I’m thankful that the president stood against the secularists who wanted to take Christ out of Christmas and that he brought back the greeting “Merry Christmas!” Graham continued.
Yesterday the 1st #COVID19 vaccines began being given to healthcare workers in the U.S. We thank God for this good news! I’m grateful to Pres. @realDonaldTrump, VP @Mike_Pence, & all those who made the incredible timeline of Operation Warp Speed a reality. https://t.co/Jn4Mq9x17y — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) December 15, 2020
While it was pilloried in the liberal media, President Trump’s insistence that “we are saying Merry Christmas again” was immensely popular with Christians.
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Graham: ‘President Trump Will Go Down In History As One Of The Great Presidents’
Reflecting on the end of the presidential election, Graham gave his final thoughts.
“So as we come to the end of this election season, I look back with a grateful heart and thank God for all of these things,” the reverend said.
“President Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation, bringing peace and prosperity to millions here in the U.S. and around the world,” Graham declared.
President Trump thanked Franklin Graham in a tweet late Tuesday.
Franklin Graham: ‘I Am Grateful to God’ for ‘the Last Four Years’ https://t.co/wbSLJ4snxX via @BreitbartNews Thank you Franklin! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2020
Earlier this week, Rev. Graham also thanked Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who just introduced “Born Alive” legislation to protect babies who survive abortion.
Thank you, @Franklin_Graham. My best wishes to you and your loves ones this holiday season. Merry Christmas! https://t.co/1MXCzRHxw7 — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) December 14, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Ivanka Trump Reportedly Considering Florida Senate Run Against Marco Rubio, Source Alleges

New reports are coming in alleging that White House senior advisor Ivanka Trump is considering a possible Senate run in Florida , which would likely be seen as a slap in the face to Sen. Marco Rubio ( R-FL ) , who has been an ally to her father .
Source Says Ivanka May Run For Senate Rubio ’ s Senate seat , which he has held since 2011 , will be on the ballot in the 2022 midterms , and one source said that this could explain why Ivanka is reportedly planning to settle in Florida with her husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Ivanka definitely has political ambitions , no question about it , ” the source told CNN .
“ She wants to run for something , but that still needs to be figured out.
” Putting down roots in Florida would be the first step for Ivanka securing this Senate seat .
“ Assuming she ’ s not interested in a low-profile political office , that would leave the United States Senate as a possibility , ” said Adam C. Smith , former Tampa Bay Times political editor and now consultant with Mercury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for reelection in 2022 and is expected to run again , ” he added .
“ But I wouldn ’ t think Rubio would deter her if she wanted to run .
The last time Marco Rubio ran against a Trump in Florida , in the 2016 presidential primary , Rubio was crushed by 19 percentage points.
” Related : Ivanka Trump Comes Out As ‘ Pro-Life , And Unapologetically So ’ Ivanka ’ s Chances Of Winning Would Be Good Smith went on to say that he believes Ivanka ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good , should she actually choose to run .
“ Normally , you ’ d expect a credible candidate for US Senate to spend years building a political and financial network , but those normal rules would not apply to Ivanka , ” he said .
“ I think she ’ d be the immediate frontrunner if she ran for US Senate against Rubio , given her father ’ s popularity in the Sunshine State.
” This comes after it was reported that Ivanka and her husband are in the final stages of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Indian Creek Island , which has been nicknamed “ billionaire bunker.
” “ ( Indian Creek Island ) is one of Miami ’ s most private and sought after neighborhoods , frequented by high net-worth individuals seeking privacy , ” said Dora Puig , who has sold more than $ 3 billion worth of real estate .
A source close to Ivanka would only say that people should not read too much into the home purchase , as she has been wanting to buy property in Florida for quite some time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Back On Her Friend Ivanka Trump , Blasts Donald As Racist , Islamophobic This piece was written by James Samson on December 16 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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New reports are coming in alleging that White House senior advisor Ivanka Trump is considering a possible Senate run in Florida, which would likely be seen as a slap in the face to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who has been an ally to her father.
Source Says Ivanka May Run For Senate
Rubio’s Senate seat, which he has held since 2011, will be on the ballot in the 2022 midterms, and one source said that this could explain why Ivanka is reportedly planning to settle in Florida with her husband Jared Kushner in the coming weeks.
“Ivanka definitely has political ambitions, no question about it,” the source told CNN. “She wants to run for something, but that still needs to be figured out.”
Putting down roots in Florida would be the first step for Ivanka securing this Senate seat.
“Assuming she’s not interested in a low-profile political office, that would leave the United States Senate as a possibility,” said Adam C. Smith, former Tampa Bay Times political editor and now consultant with Mercury Public Affairs.
“Marco Rubio is up for reelection in 2022 and is expected to run again,” he added. “But I wouldn’t think Rubio would deter her if she wanted to run. The last time Marco Rubio ran against a Trump in Florida, in the 2016 presidential primary, Rubio was crushed by 19 percentage points.”
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Ivanka’s Chances Of Winning Would Be Good
Smith went on to say that he believes Ivanka’s chances of winning in Florida would be good, should she actually choose to run.
“Normally, you’d expect a credible candidate for US Senate to spend years building a political and financial network, but those normal rules would not apply to Ivanka,” he said. “I think she’d be the immediate frontrunner if she ran for US Senate against Rubio, given her father’s popularity in the Sunshine State.”
This comes after it was reported that Ivanka and her husband are in the final stages of buying a property on the exclusive enclave of Indian Creek Island, which has been nicknamed “billionaire bunker.”
“(Indian Creek Island) is one of Miami’s most private and sought after neighborhoods, frequented by high net-worth individuals seeking privacy,” said Dora Puig, who has sold more than $3 billion worth of real estate.
A source close to Ivanka would only say that people should not read too much into the home purchase, as she has been wanting to buy property in Florida for quite some time.
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This piece was written by James Samson on December 16, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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Flashback: Mitch McConnell Received Thousands In Donations From Voting Machine Company Lobbyists – Including Dominion

A report from July of 2019 indicates Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell received thousands of dollars in donations from lobbyists for two of the largest electronic voting machine vendors in the United States – Election Systems & Software and Dominion Voting Systems .
Newsweek reported on the donations in noting that McConnell ( R-KY ) had squashed two separate bills in the Senate addressing election security .
The reports were based on an investigation by an outlet called ‘ Sludge.
’ “ Several of the lobbyists working for ES & S and Dominion Voting Systems have recently made contributions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee , ” Sludge wrote .
The outlet discovered the following contributions : The BBC also notes McConnell ’ s entanglement with Dominion saying the “ company has also donated ” to his committee .
Mitch McConnell ’ s Stance On Voting Machine Security Seemed More In Line With Democrats Particularly interesting from the Newsweek article is that they describe McConnell ’ s opposition to the election security bills as “ out of balance with his party.
” The Senate Intelligence Committee , which is led by Republicans , had released a report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including an instance in Illinois where “ Russian cyberactors were in a position to delete or change voter data.
” In December of that same year , four congressional Democrats including Senator Elizabeth Warren ( D-MA ) sent a letter to the owners of Dominion Voting Systems claiming several problems that “ threaten the integrity of our elections , ” including “ vote switching.
” McConnell did agree to add $ 250 million for election security after having held up the earlier legislation .
President Trump , meanwhile , in arguing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 presidential election , has openly criticized Dominion .
“ Now it is learned that the horrendous Dominion Voting System was used in Arizona ( and big in Nevada ) , ” Trump tweeted .
“ No wonder the result was a very close loss !
” In fact , the Washington Examiner explains that “ Dominion Voting Systems was rejected three times by experts from the Texas secretary of state and attorney general ’ s office.
” Election officials have countered that there is little reason to believe those machines altered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McConnell ’ s $ 250 million allocations for election security said it wasn ’ t enough .
They demanded that every ballot in America have a paper backup , as well as requirements that campaigns report contacts with foreign officials and nations that interfere in the election are subject to sanctions .
“ Millions of Americans in 2020 are still expected to vote using machines with no paper record or other potential insecurities , ” NPR warned .
It seems like everyone was questioning the integrity of the election in 2020 on both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McConnell ’ s acceptance of Joe Biden as the President-elect , and his follow up demand that GOP senators accept the results all the more curious .
McConnell argued that the result of a vote challenge would be “ terrible ” for Republicans , as they would “ have to vote it down ” which would make them appear to oppose the President .
Democrats question Dominion voting machines before the election .
Republicans question them after the election .
But even as President Trump has refused to concede the election , America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , Mr. McConnell ?

A report from July of 2019 indicates Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell received thousands of dollars in donations from lobbyists for two of the largest electronic voting machine vendors in the United States – Election Systems & Software and Dominion Voting Systems.
Newsweek reported on the donations in noting that McConnell (R-KY) had squashed two separate bills in the Senate addressing election security.
The reports were based on an investigation by an outlet called ‘Sludge.’
“Several of the lobbyists working for ES&S and Dominion Voting Systems have recently made contributions to McConnell’s campaign and joint fundraising committee,” Sludge wrote.
The outlet discovered the following contributions:
Brownstein Hyatt Farber and Schreck lobbyist David Cohen, who lobbies for Dominion Voting Systems on issues related to election security and monitors federal legislation for the company, gave McConnell $2,000 on March 31: $1,000 to his campaign committee and $1,000 to his joint fundraising committee. Lobbyist Brain Wild, who works alongside Cohen on the Dominion contract, gave McConnell $1,000 on the same day.
The BBC also notes McConnell’s entanglement with Dominion saying the “company has also donated” to his committee.
Mitch McConnell @senatemajldr Received Donations from Voting Machine Lobbyists Before Blocking Election Security Bills https://t.co/twZYwAaF9y — Bernard B. Kerik (@BernardKerik) December 16, 2020
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Mitch McConnell’s Stance On Voting Machine Security Seemed More In Line With Democrats
Particularly interesting from the Newsweek article is that they describe McConnell’s opposition to the election security bills as “out of balance with his party.”
The Senate Intelligence Committee, which is led by Republicans, had released a report with concerns about Russians targeting voting systems, including an instance in Illinois where “Russian cyberactors were in a position to delete or change voter data.”
In December of that same year, four congressional Democrats including Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to the owners of Dominion Voting Systems claiming several problems that “threaten the integrity of our elections,” including “vote switching.”
Dominion.🗳 “These problems threaten the integrity of our elections.” Senators Elizabeth Warren (D), Amy Klobuchar (D) & Ron Wyden (D) issue a formal complaint in 2019 to Dominion Voting Systems. Among the complaints? Allegations of ‘vote-switching.’🔻https://t.co/4MYMNnMUyl pic.twitter.com/og9EwkI4dV — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) November 13, 2020
McConnell did agree to add $250 million for election security after having held up the earlier legislation.
President Trump, meanwhile, in arguing his case that there was fraud in the 2020 presidential election, has openly criticized Dominion.
“Now it is learned that the horrendous Dominion Voting System was used in Arizona (and big in Nevada),” Trump tweeted. “No wonder the result was a very close loss!”
Texas rejected Dominion voting machines due to safety concerns.
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In fact, the Washington Examiner explains that “Dominion Voting Systems was rejected three times by experts from the Texas secretary of state and attorney general’s office.”
Election officials have countered that there is little reason to believe those machines altered the outcome of the election.
Now it is learned that the horrendous Dominion Voting System was used in Arizona (and big in Nevada). No wonder the result was a very close loss! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 13, 2020
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McConnell Says Don’t Question The Election
Critics of McConnell’s $250 million allocations for election security said it wasn’t enough.
They demanded that every ballot in America have a paper backup, as well as requirements that campaigns report contacts with foreign officials and nations that interfere in the election are subject to sanctions.
“Millions of Americans in 2020 are still expected to vote using machines with no paper record or other potential insecurities,” NPR warned.
It seems like everyone was questioning the integrity of the election in 2020 on both sides of the political aisle.
Making McConnell’s acceptance of Joe Biden as the President-elect, and his follow up demand that GOP senators accept the results all the more curious.
🚨NEW On a Senate R call just now, @senatemajldr, @RoyBlunt & @SenJohnThune all pleaded with Senate Rs to NOT object to the election results Jan. 6. MCCONNEL: it’s a “terrible vote” for the GOP. They’d have to vote it down, which makes it seem like they are anti Trump, he said — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 15, 2020
McConnell argued that the result of a vote challenge would be “terrible” for Republicans, as they would “have to vote it down” which would make them appear to oppose the President.
Democrats question Dominion voting machines before the election. Republicans question them after the election.
But even as President Trump has refused to concede the election, America is just supposed to accept the results now, Mr. McConnell?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Barack Obama Slams Republican Party As ‘The Minority Party In This Country’

In a new interview on “ The Daily Show ” with Trevor Noah , former President Barack Obama belittled the Republican Party , calling it “ the minority party in this country.
” “ In fact , the Republican Party is the minority party in this country , ” Obama said .
“ The only reason they it doesn ’ t look like the majority party is because of structures like the U.S. Senate and the Electoral College that don ’ t render them the majority party.
” “ So they have certain built-in advantages around power given their population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he added .
“ But the truth of the matter is that 60 percent of the people are occupying what I would consider a more reality-based universe , and those are the constituents we ’ re speaking to , and that is a more diverse group.
” Related : Barack Obama Blasts Hispanics Who Voted For Trump – They Ignored The President ’ s Racism Because They Oppose Gay Marriage Not stopping there , Obama proceeded to use racism to attack the Republican Party as well , implying that it is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the book the first time I go to the Republican House caucus to speak to them , ” Obama said .
“ I think there was an Asian guy or gal and maybe a couple of Hispanics , and that was it.
” “ It is much more homogeneous , which means that , yes , they have to do less work , ” he continued .
“ But it also means that they can talk to themselves , and as a consequence of the way our democracy , our republic is structured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal to as broad of a base.
” “ That ’ s not fair , ” Obama added .
“ But you know I at least would prefer not having the progressives model ourselves on the current Republican Party .
That doesn ’ t feel like a good strategy to me to get the outcomes that we want.
” Related : Pastor Fires Back At Obama For Offensive Comments He Made About Evangelical Hispanic Voters Obama Goes After Fox And Rush Limbaugh While promoting his new memoir “ Promised Land , ” Obama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both Donald Trump and the Republican Party as a whole every chance he gets .
Earlier this month , Obama bizarrely blamed Fox News and Rush Limbaugh , who is currently battling cancer , with ruining his apparent connection with conservatives .
“ I ended up getting enormous support in these pretty conservative , rural , largely white communities when I was a senator , and that success was repeated when I ran for president in the first race in Iowa , ” Obama claimed .
“ By my second year in office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could make that same connection , because now those same people are filtering me through Fox News and Rush Limbaugh and an entire right-wing or conservative media infrastructure that was characterizing me in a way that suggested I looked down on those folks or had nothing in common with them , ” Obama continued .
Read Next : Obama : Fox News And Rush Limbaugh Ruined His ‘ Connection ’ With Conservatives This piece was written by James Samson on December 16 , 2020 .
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In a new interview on “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah, former President Barack Obama belittled the Republican Party, calling it “the minority party in this country.”
Obama Attacks Republican Party
“In fact, the Republican Party is the minority party in this country,” Obama said. “The only reason they it doesn’t look like the majority party is because of structures like the U.S. Senate and the Electoral College that don’t render them the majority party.”
“So they have certain built-in advantages around power given their population distribution and how our government works,” he added. “But the truth of the matter is that 60 percent of the people are occupying what I would consider a more reality-based universe, and those are the constituents we’re speaking to, and that is a more diverse group.”
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Obama Doubles Down
Not stopping there, Obama proceeded to use racism to attack the Republican Party as well, implying that it is not diverse enough.
“I describe in the book the first time I go to the Republican House caucus to speak to them,” Obama said. “I think there was an Asian guy or gal and maybe a couple of Hispanics, and that was it.”
“It is much more homogeneous, which means that, yes, they have to do less work,” he continued. “But it also means that they can talk to themselves, and as a consequence of the way our democracy, our republic is structured, they don’t have to appeal to as broad of a base.”
“That’s not fair,” Obama added. “But you know I at least would prefer not having the progressives model ourselves on the current Republican Party. That doesn’t feel like a good strategy to me to get the outcomes that we want.”
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Obama Goes After Fox And Rush Limbaugh
While promoting his new memoir “Promised Land,” Obama has seemingly been working overtime to shame both Donald Trump and the Republican Party as a whole every chance he gets.
Earlier this month, Obama bizarrely blamed Fox News and Rush Limbaugh, who is currently battling cancer, with ruining his apparent connection with conservatives.
“I ended up getting enormous support in these pretty conservative, rural, largely white communities when I was a senator, and that success was repeated when I ran for president in the first race in Iowa,” Obama claimed.
“By my second year in office, I’m not sure if I could make that same connection, because now those same people are filtering me through Fox News and Rush Limbaugh and an entire right-wing or conservative media infrastructure that was characterizing me in a way that suggested I looked down on those folks or had nothing in common with them,” Obama continued.
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WATCH: Barack Obama says Rush Limbaugh and Fox News are to blame for his ruined connections with conservatives. pic.twitter.com/WKhY7YEGa2 — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 10, 2020
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff: Illegal Immigrants Should Be Paid A Minimum Wage

Jon Ossoff , a Democrat Georgia Senate candidate , believes federal immigration officials should provide workplace protections for illegal immigrants , which includes enforcement of a minimum wage .
Ossoff made the argument at a campaign event over the weekend .
The Democrat was asked by a woman taking advantage of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program what he would do to protect her and her family .
“ Dreamers , DACA recipients are every bit as American as any of us , and I will have your back in the U.S. Senate , ” replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For Illegal Immigrants To Earn Minimum Wage In a video posted to his timeline , Jon Ossoff then makes an argument for ICE to ensure illegals are paid a minimum wage .
“ In Georgia ’ s agricultural sector , the campesinos ( farm workers ) who work in the fields , enduring some of the most brutal conditions of labor anywhere in this country to keep America fed , paid less than the minimum wage , [ are ] often subject to abuse by employers , ” he said .
“ When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ farms it should be to make sure people are being paid the minimum wage , working in humane conditions , ” added Ossoff .
Ossoff is involved in a runoff election with Republican Sen. David Perdue .
It is one of two runoffs in the Peach State that will determine which party has control of the Senate .
RELATED : Tucker Carlson Mocks Jill Biden – She ’ s No More A Doctor Than Dr. Pepper President-elect Joe Biden made a rare appearance this week , emerging from his basement to stump for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , another Democrat in the other Senate runoff .
CBS News reports that he praised both Ossoff and Warnock in a speech in which he declared , “ I need two senators who will get something done , not two senators who will get in the way.
” But Ossoff has some extreme views and platforms , a minimum wage for illegals being one .
But there are several others .
The Democrat candidate has called for placing funding for certain police departments “ on the line ” – code for support to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to have national standards for the use of force , and yeah , you ’ ve got to be able to hold individual officers and entire departments accountable , and there also has to be funding for those departments on the line , ” Ossoff said .
Biden has made it clear to his fellow Democrats that defunding the police is a political loser .
It ’ s not that he doesn ’ t support the idea , it ’ s just that he thinks candidates need to hide their anti-law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas in which Ossoff and Biden see eye to radical eye : • Ossoff tried to hide his connection to the Chinese Communist government from the public .
• Ossoff received thousands of dollars from Qatar ’ s state media company Al Jazeera as well as a Chinese state-backed media company .
• Ossoff ’ s millionaire father met with Chinese “ dignitaries ” while touring the yacht he bought from a China-based company with ties to the Communist Party .
• Ossoff has called for a ban on selling “ semiautomatic rifles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault weapons.
” • Ossoff has expressed his support for proposals backed by AOC like expanding government-backed healthcare and “ core principles ” of the Green New Deal .
Trump , at his own campaign event in support of Georgia Republicans Kelly Loeffler and Perdue , explained why defeating Ossoff and Warnock is so important .
“ If you don ’ t vote , the socialists and the communists win.
” They will have clear sailing in implementing their radical agenda if they get control of the Senate .

Jon Ossoff, a Democrat Georgia Senate candidate, believes federal immigration officials should provide workplace protections for illegal immigrants, which includes enforcement of a minimum wage.
Ossoff made the argument at a campaign event over the weekend.
The Democrat was asked by a woman taking advantage of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program what he would do to protect her and her family.
“Dreamers, DACA recipients are every bit as American as any of us, and I will have your back in the U.S. Senate,” replied Ossoff.
Dreamers, DACA recipients, are every bit as American as any of us. I will have your back in the Senate. pic.twitter.com/CuQ6UB0TWb — Jon Ossoff (@ossoff) December 14, 2020
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Jon Ossoff Makes The Case For Illegal Immigrants To Earn Minimum Wage
In a video posted to his timeline, Jon Ossoff then makes an argument for ICE to ensure illegals are paid a minimum wage.
“In Georgia’s agricultural sector, the campesinos (farm workers) who work in the fields, enduring some of the most brutal conditions of labor anywhere in this country to keep America fed, paid less than the minimum wage, [are] often subject to abuse by employers,” he said.
“When federal agents arrive at one of these farms it should be to make sure people are being paid the minimum wage, working in humane conditions,” added Ossoff.
Ossoff is involved in a runoff election with Republican Sen. David Perdue. It is one of two runoffs in the Peach State that will determine which party has control of the Senate.
This is irresponsible and a slap in the face to every citizen of this country that follows the rules. Vote NO to @ossoff. He is Anti-America. Ossoff says ICE should make sure illegal immigrants are paid minimum wage https://t.co/kxhYyKARxf #FoxNews — Somewhere over Dwayne Bowe (@Cort9999) December 16, 2020
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Joe Biden Makes The Case For Ossoff
President-elect Joe Biden made a rare appearance this week, emerging from his basement to stump for Ossoff and fellow radical, Raphael Warnock, another Democrat in the other Senate runoff.
CBS News reports that he praised both Ossoff and Warnock in a speech in which he declared, “I need two senators who will get something done, not two senators who will get in the way.”
But Ossoff has some extreme views and platforms, a minimum wage for illegals being one. But there are several others.
The Democrat candidate has called for placing funding for certain police departments “on the line” – code for support to ‘defund the police.’
“You have to have national standards for the use of force, and yeah, you’ve got to be able to hold individual officers and entire departments accountable, and there also has to be funding for those departments on the line,” Ossoff said.
Biden has made it clear to his fellow Democrats that defunding the police is a political loser. It’s not that he doesn’t support the idea, it’s just that he thinks candidates need to hide their anti-law enforcement views from the American people.
Law enforcement cannot afford the Biden/Warnock/Ossoff agenda. Ossoff said funding for police departments has to be “on the line.” Warnock has called police gangsters & thugs. Biden wants Democrats to hide their defund the police plans until after the runoff. — Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) December 16, 2020
Other areas in which Ossoff and Biden see eye to radical eye:
Ossoff tried to hide his connection to the Chinese Communist government from the public.
Ossoff received thousands of dollars from Qatar’s state media company Al Jazeera as well as a Chinese state-backed media company.
Ossoff’s millionaire father met with Chinese “dignitaries” while touring the yacht he bought from a China-based company with ties to the Communist Party.
Ossoff has called for a ban on selling “semiautomatic rifles,” referring to them as “assault weapons.”
Ossoff has expressed his support for proposals backed by AOC like expanding government-backed healthcare and “core principles” of the Green New Deal.
Trump, at his own campaign event in support of Georgia Republicans Kelly Loeffler and Perdue, explained why defeating Ossoff and Warnock is so important.
“If you don’t vote, the socialists and the communists win.”
They will have clear sailing in implementing their radical agenda if they get control of the Senate.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Rush Limbaugh Gives His Audience A Touching Update On His Cancer Battle

Conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh provided his listeners with a touching update on his current battle with lung cancer .
Limbaugh told his audience that the fight has moved to a stage where he takes each day one at a time , but that he still feels blessed each of those days to be alive .
“ Every day remains a gift , ” he said during his Tuesday broadcast .
“ You know , I wake up every morning , and I thank God that I did.
” Limbaugh explained that he will continue to need an occasional day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .
“ But the fact that I ’ m able to get back here and be with you is a genuine blessing , and I appreciate it and I appreciate your understanding throughout all of this , ” the Presidential Medal of Freedom winner reflected .
“ As we say , everything ’ s day-to-day , and especially in the circumstances I find myself in.
” An Update On Rush Limbaugh ’ s Battle With Cancer What makes Limbaugh the media icon that he is can best be captured in the personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His listeners , many of whom adore and revere him , to know about his condition and to share in his journey .
Weeks before the election , he shared sobering details of his ongoing battle with lung cancer , telling listeners he can no longer deny he ’ s “ under a death sentence.
” “ It ’ s tough to realize that the days where I do not think I ’ m under a death sentence are over , ” he said during an October radio broadcast .
“ Now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he continued .
“ We all know that we ’ re going to die at some point , but when you have a terminal disease diagnosis that has a time frame to it , then that puts a different psychological and even physical awareness to it.
” RELATED : Rush Limbaugh Warns : America Could Be ‘ Trending Toward Secession ’ Being a conservative entertainer , Rush Limbaugh is consistently a source of controversy , most often due to the liberal media parsing his words or taking them out of context @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had observed chatter from online bloggers and noted his belief that the nation is “ trending toward secession.
” Leftists went apoplectic immediately , as they are wont to do , accusing him of advocating for a new Civil War .
In reality , the media took quotes from the show out of context to create a narrative they could use to smear Limbaugh .
What Rush was getting at , is that there are a lot of people saying , “ there can not be a peaceful coexistence of two completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government , theories of how we manage our affairs.
” Despite the attacks from the ‘ resistance ’ crowd , Rush has amassed a career unparalleled in the business culminating earlier this year at the State of the Union address .
“ Rush Limbaugh , thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country , ” President Trump said in awarding Rush the Presidential Medal of Freedom .
The medal , the President explained , was “ in recognition of all that you have done for our nation , the millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to and that you inspire , and all of the incredible work that you have done for charity.
” During that same October broadcast , Limbaugh vowed to “ hang around a long time to continue to annoy the left .
”

Conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh provided his listeners with a touching update on his current battle with lung cancer.
Limbaugh told his audience that the fight has moved to a stage where he takes each day one at a time, but that he still feels blessed each of those days to be alive.
“Every day remains a gift,” he said during his Tuesday broadcast. “You know, I wake up every morning, and I thank God that I did.”
Limbaugh explained that he will continue to need an occasional day off for medical reasons or rest going forward.
“But the fact that I’m able to get back here and be with you is a genuine blessing, and I appreciate it and I appreciate your understanding throughout all of this,” the Presidential Medal of Freedom winner reflected.
“As we say, everything’s day-to-day, and especially in the circumstances I find myself in.”
God bless you @RealRLimbaugh … thanks for reminding us that despite all appearances to the contrary, we’re just like you — we’re all day to day. And yes, everyday is a grand and glorious gift. #RushLimbaughhttps://t.co/AjNPsrfU1f — Paul Batura (@PaulBatura) December 16, 2020
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An Update On Rush Limbaugh’s Battle With Cancer
What makes Limbaugh the media icon that he is can best be captured in the personal relationship he shares with his audience.
His listeners, many of whom adore and revere him, want to know about his condition and want to share in his journey.
Weeks before the election, he shared sobering details of his ongoing battle with lung cancer, telling listeners he can no longer deny he’s “under a death sentence.”
Praying even now!!!!!!! — Amonandfran Amonandfran Tuesday, December 15, 2020
“It’s tough to realize that the days where I do not think I’m under a death sentence are over,” he said during an October radio broadcast.
“Now, we all are, is the point,” he continued.
“We all know that we’re going to die at some point, but when you have a terminal disease diagnosis that has a time frame to it, then that puts a different psychological and even physical awareness to it.”
Here is some of @rushlimbaugh today, discussing his update on his cancer status. Very thoughtful, very brave. All prayers up for him and his family as well as everyone going through this, as he himself talks about. pic.twitter.com/jZM5VOr6DI — Heather Champion ™ (@winningatmylife) October 19, 2020
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Trump Awarded Limbaugh The Highest Civilian Honor
Being a conservative entertainer, Rush Limbaugh is consistently a source of controversy, most often due to the liberal media parsing his words or taking them out of context.
Just days ago, Limbaugh said he had observed chatter from online bloggers and noted his belief that the nation is “trending toward secession.”
Leftists went apoplectic immediately, as they are wont to do, accusing him of advocating for a new Civil War.
What do we have in common?
How about that we’re Americans…? https://t.co/VZMPqRjFpZ — Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) December 9, 2020
In reality, the media took quotes from the show out of context to create a narrative they could use to smear Limbaugh.
What Rush was getting at, is that there are a lot of people saying, “there cannot be a peaceful coexistence of two completely different theories of life, theories of government, theories of how we manage our affairs.”
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Despite the attacks from the ‘resistance’ crowd, Rush has amassed a career unparalleled in the business culminating earlier this year at the State of the Union address.
First lady Melania Trump presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh. The conservative radio host recently announced an advanced cancer diagnosis https://t.co/C3Wm2ERpwP pic.twitter.com/rMnJUse6mA — CBS News (@CBSNews) February 5, 2020
“Rush Limbaugh, thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country,” President Trump said in awarding Rush the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The medal, the President explained, was “in recognition of all that you have done for our nation, the millions of people a day that you speak to and that you inspire, and all of the incredible work that you have done for charity.”
During that same October broadcast, Limbaugh vowed to “hang around a long time to continue to annoy the left.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Mayor De Blasio Says NYC Will ‘Need A Shutdown’ And ‘The Sooner The Better’

Democrat New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that the city is “ going to need a shutdown , and I think the sooner the better.
” Mayor de Blasio : ‘ We ’ re Going To Need A Shutdown ’ CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer asked the mayor , “ The numbers are already going , as we all know , in the wrong direction , so why wait until after people gather to celebrate the holidays , Christmas , New Year ’ s , Kwanzaa , folks are celebrating Hanukkah right now , why not do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Wolf , I think there ’ s certainly an argument for that .
Look , the state of New York makes this decision.
” RELATED : Kayleigh McEnany Shreds Pelosi – Accuses Her Of ‘ Prioritizing Trial Lawyers ’ In Relief Bill Negotiations The mayor noted he has had constant discussion with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo .
“ I ’ ve had this conversation several times with Gov .
Cuomo , he ’ s going to make the ultimate decision , ” de Blasio said .
“ But what I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the numbers go up , we are concerned about our hospitals , protecting the ability of hospitals to serve people , de Blasio added .
Clearly , we are going to need a pause.
” Then he insisted on another lockdown .
“ We ’ re going to need a shutdown , and I think the sooner the better , ” de Blasio insisted .
De Blasio Would Lockdown Right After Christmas When ?
Christmas or sooner , if de Blasio had his way .
“ I suggested Christmas as sort of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ When the shopping ’ s over , and you know , a lot of things are closed down at that point anyway , it ’ s a very good time to stop activity.
” He added , “ But , if it was something the state wanted to do even sooner , I would certainly support it as well.
” Blitzer followed up by asking , “ How long do you think a shutdown might be necessary ?
” De Blasio answered , “ What our health folks always say is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to really see the effects of any kind of restrictions .
So , the sooner we start , the sooner we will reap the benefit.
” De Blasio finished , “ But I think that ’ s the right way to think about it , somewhere between two weeks and a month is typically when you can have a real impact and knock down the infection rate substantially.
” The pandemic lockdown has decimated much of the city ’ s economy as restaurants continue to struggle with an indoor dining ban .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thousands of restaurants face an uncertain future as they brace for brutal winter months that could reduce business to new lows.
” RELATED : Rose McGowan Begs Trump To Take On Deep State By Pardoning Assange And Snowden : ‘ Burn Them Down ’ “ Restaurants across the city are moving to lay off waiters , servers and bartenders , throwing the workers ’ lives in turmoil and presenting a new setback in New York ’ s economic recovery , ” the Times noted .
“ Some restaurants will shut entirely for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Others , confronting daunting rent payments and mounting bills , wonder how , if at all , they will survive.
” As of November , over 1,000 restaurants in the city have already closed .

Democrat New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that the city is “going to need a shutdown, and I think the sooner the better.”
De Blasio made his comments on CNN’s “Situation Room.”
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says because of a surge in cases, his city will “need a shutdown.” De Blasio added that the decision for a citywide shutdown remains with the state, but “somewhere between two weeks and a month” would help mitigate the spread of the virus. pic.twitter.com/YH8pFRyQNn — The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) December 16, 2020
Mayor de Blasio: ‘We’re Going To Need A Shutdown’
CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer asked the mayor, “The numbers are already going, as we all know, in the wrong direction, so why wait until after people gather to celebrate the holidays, Christmas, New Year’s, Kwanzaa, folks are celebrating Hanukkah right now, why not do it now?”
De Blasio replied, “Wolf, I think there’s certainly an argument for that. Look, the state of New York makes this decision.”
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The mayor noted he has had constant discussion with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
“I’ve had this conversation several times with Gov. Cuomo, he’s going to make the ultimate decision,” de Blasio said.
“But what I would say is, we’ve seen the numbers go up, we are concerned about our hospitals, protecting the ability of hospitals to serve people, de Blasio added. Clearly, we are going to need a pause.”
Then he insisted on another lockdown.
“We’re going to need a shutdown, and I think the sooner the better,” de Blasio insisted.
NYC Mayor de Blasio threatens another shutdown: "Unfortunately, and I don't say it with anything but sorrow, but I do think it's needed. We're going to need to do some kind of shutdown in the weeks ahead, something that resembles the PAUSE we were in in the spring." pic.twitter.com/dBanOIPQL7 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 15, 2020
De Blasio Would Lockdown Right After Christmas
When? Christmas or sooner, if de Blasio had his way.
“I suggested Christmas as sort of an obvious point,” the mayor said. “When the shopping’s over, and you know, a lot of things are closed down at that point anyway, it’s a very good time to stop activity.”
He added, “But, if it was something the state wanted to do even sooner, I would certainly support it as well.”
Blitzer followed up by asking, “How long do you think a shutdown might be necessary?”
De Blasio answered, “What our health folks always say is it takes between two and four weeks to really see the effects of any kind of restrictions. So, the sooner we start, the sooner we will reap the benefit.”
De Blasio finished, “But I think that’s the right way to think about it, somewhere between two weeks and a month is typically when you can have a real impact and knock down the infection rate substantially.”
Gov. Cuomo shuts down indoor dining in NYC amid COVID-19 surge https://t.co/WVBqp11u0B pic.twitter.com/QKqd1VW5ei — New York Post (@nypost) December 11, 2020
Lockdowns And Restrictions Decimating NYC Economy, Particularly Restaurants
The pandemic lockdown has decimated much of the city’s economy as restaurants continue to struggle with an indoor dining ban.
The New York Times reported Monday, “Thousands of restaurants face an uncertain future as they brace for brutal winter months that could reduce business to new lows.”
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“Restaurants across the city are moving to lay off waiters, servers and bartenders, throwing the workers’ lives in turmoil and presenting a new setback in New York’s economic recovery,” the Times noted.
“Some restaurants will shut entirely for the winter months,” reported NYT.
“Others, confronting daunting rent payments and mounting bills, wonder how, if at all, they will survive.”
Many won’t survive.
As of November, over 1,000 restaurants in the city have already closed.
1.4% of COVID cases in NYC were traced back to restaurants. Does anyone understand the science behind closing all indoor dining again? How will restaurants ever survive this? — Dr. David Samadi, MD (@drdavidsamadi) December 12, 2020