thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Witness At Michigan Hearing Levels Democrat Rep. For Calling Her A Liar

Hima Kolanagireddy , testifying as a witness to alleged election fraud before a Michigan House Oversight Committee hearing , took a Democrat lawmaker to task after being called a liar .
The hearing had several notable moments from witnesses and lawmakers who quickly became sensations on the internet .
Democrat State Rep. Cynthia Johnson , the Minority Vice-Chair on the committee , interrupted proceedings during Kolanagireddy ’ s testimony to call into question the entire hearing and demand the witnesses be placed under oath .
“ You ’ re allowing people to come in here and lie !
” Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hall .
“ And I know they ’ re lying !
” Hall responded , “ You ’ re out of order .
I ’ ve indulged you , and we ’ re going to move on.
” Rudy Giuliani , legal counsel for the Trump campaign , interjected and reminded the panel that “ every single witness we ’ ve presented here has sworn an affidavit as to all these facts.
” But it was Kolanagireddy ’ s response to Johnson that served as a veritable mic drop .
“ Can I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what you want me to do , I will do it , ” she said in regards to making her claims under oath .
“ And I will still repeat the exact same thing.
” “ And I also want to say one thing , if it is a lie it may change because a liar has to have a lot of memory power , ” Kolanagireddy continued .
“ But if it is the truth , you can ask me in the middle of the night and it will still be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is No Evidence , DOJ Will Continue to Pursue Claims of Voter Fraud During another portion of the hearing , the unhinged Democrat Michigan State Rep. Cynthia Johnson forced a witness to give her maiden name , leading to accusations that she was trying to “ dox ” the woman .
Dictionary.com defines doxxing as “ search for and publish private or identifying information about ( a particular individual ) on the internet , typically with malicious intent.
” Jenna Ellis , the senior legal adviser to the Trump campaign , wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Trump Hints He ’ ll Be In White House In 2024 : ‘ See You In Four Years ’ More Highlights From The Alleged Voter Fraud Hearing Aside from Kolanagireddy ’ s admirable takedown of the Democrat lawmaker , other moments stood out as impactful during the hearing .
One witness , Melissa Carone , a reported Dominion-trained IT contractor , became an internet sensation for her no-holds-barred performance in the witness chair .
“ I signed an affidavit under penalty of prison … Did you ?
” she asked a Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to explain that more witnesses aren ’ t coming forward because of fears of intimidation .
“ I ’ ll tell you why [ more witnesses won ’ t step forward ] , ” she said .
“ My life has been destroyed .
My life has been completely destroyed because of this.
” “ I can ’ t even get a job anymore because Democrats like to ruin your life , ” she added .
Giuliani himself brought the fire when Democrat State Rep. Darrin Camilleri referenced a New York Times report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with President Trump .
Giuliani demanded Camilleri “ be disciplined for that ” question and accused the Democrat of “ defamation of my character.
” The utter disdain expressed towards witnesses to alleged voter fraud is disgusting .
Asking them questions to try and dismantle their accusations is fair game .
Trying to dox them and shouting that they are liars are the intimidation tactics of an unhinged group of juveniles .

Hima Kolanagireddy, testifying as a witness to alleged election fraud before a Michigan House Oversight Committee hearing, took a Democrat lawmaker to task after being called a liar.
The hearing had several notable moments from witnesses and lawmakers who quickly became sensations on the internet.
Democrat State Rep. Cynthia Johnson, the Minority Vice-Chair on the committee, interrupted proceedings during Kolanagireddy’s testimony to call into question the entire hearing and demand the witnesses be placed under oath.
“You’re allowing people to come in here and lie!” Johnson shouted at Committee Chair, Republican Matt Hall. “And I know they’re lying!”
Hall responded, “You’re out of order. I’ve indulged you, and we’re going to move on.”
Rudy Giuliani, legal counsel for the Trump campaign, interjected and reminded the panel that “every single witness we’ve presented here has sworn an affidavit as to all these facts.”
But it was Kolanagireddy’s response to Johnson that served as a veritable mic drop.
“Can I say something please? If that is what you want me to do, I will do it,” she said in regards to making her claims under oath. “And I will still repeat the exact same thing.”
“And I also want to say one thing, if it is a lie it may change because a liar has to have a lot of memory power,” Kolanagireddy continued. “But if it is the truth, you can ask me in the middle of the night and it will still be the same.”
RELATED: After Barr Says There is No Evidence, DOJ Will Continue to Pursue Claims of Voter Fraud
Hima Kolanagireddy Stars At Michigan Hearing
During another portion of the hearing, the unhinged Democrat Michigan State Rep. Cynthia Johnson forced a witness to give her maiden name, leading to accusations that she was trying to “dox” the woman.
Dictionary.com defines doxxing as “search for and publish private or identifying information about (a particular individual) on the internet, typically with malicious intent.”
Jenna Ellis, the senior legal adviser to the Trump campaign, wasn’t happy about it:
This is totally unacceptable that a sitting Michigan State Representative would try to intimidate and publicly dox a witness on national television simply because she doesn’t like the witness’s testimony. Sanctions??? https://t.co/Ygb4PpZ7lh — Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) December 3, 2020
RELATED: Trump Hints He’ll Be In White House In 2024: ‘See You In Four Years’
More Highlights From The Alleged Voter Fraud Hearing
Aside from Kolanagireddy’s admirable takedown of the Democrat lawmaker, other moments stood out as impactful during the hearing.
One witness, Melissa Carone, a reported Dominion-trained IT contractor, became an internet sensation for her no-holds-barred performance in the witness chair.
“I signed an affidavit under penalty of prison … Did you?” she asked a Republican lawmaker on the panel.
Carone proceeded to explain that more witnesses aren’t coming forward because of fears of intimidation.
“I’ll tell you why [more witnesses won’t step forward],” she said. “My life has been destroyed. My life has been completely destroyed because of this.”
“I can’t even get a job anymore because Democrats like to ruin your life,” she added.
Watch her testimony:
Giuliani himself brought the fire when Democrat State Rep. Darrin Camilleri referenced a New York Times report indicating he had discussed a possible pardon with President Trump.
Giuliani demanded Camilleri “be disciplined for that” question and accused the Democrat of “defamation of my character.”
Watch @darrincamilleri get the wrath of Rudy Giuliani after asking a disrespectful & completely asinine question pic.twitter.com/SHEMtSCWRH — Roz al Gulag 🇺🇸 (@PolitiKurd) December 3, 2020
The utter disdain expressed towards witnesses to alleged voter fraud is disgusting.
Asking them questions to try and dismantle their accusations is fair game.
Trying to dox them and shouting that they are liars are the intimidation tactics of an unhinged group of juveniles.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Lin Wood, Who Claims To Be A Georgia Trump Supporter, Voted For Obama And Donated To Democrats

The Georgia-based lawyer Lin Wood has been making headlines over the past few weeks by urging supporters of Donald Trump to ditch the president and vote for GOP Sens .
David Perdue ( R-GA ) and Kelly Loeffler ( R-GA ) in the upcoming runoff elections on January 5 .
Wood Is Not Who He ’ s Portraying Himself To Be Wood has been portraying himself as a supporter of Trump , even wearing a “ Make America Great Again ” hat as he calls upon conservatives to vote for Perdue and Loeffler ’ s opponents .
However , Wood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be .
There are no records of Wood ever voting for Trump in the Georgia primaries in 2020 and 2016 , according to Breitbart News .
There are also no records of Wood ever pulling a GOP primary ballot in 2016 or 2020 , the two years Trump was on the ticket , in the state of Georgia .
Records do show , however , that Wood backed Democrats for years before Trump .
In fact , he has not voted in a Republican primary since 2004 , and he requested Democrat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010 , and 2018 primary elections in Georgia .
This shows that even when Trump was president in 2018 , Wood still requested a Democrat primary ballot , despite the fact that Trump was backing Republicans in the state .
RELATED : Georgia GOP Senate Runoff Candidate Perdue Says He Will Fly AOC In To Campaign For His Opponent Wood Has Donated To Democrats For Years In addition , Wood has a long documented history of donating to Democrats ’ presidential , gubernatorial , senatorial , and congressional campaigns .
Federal Election Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wood did shift a bit to donating to Trump and other Republicans during the Trump era , he has long provided financial backing for Democrats for federal office and especially for Georgia offices .
The records show that Wood has donated $ 40,000 to Democrats from 2004 to at least 2018 .
Campaign finance records state that Wood has donated thousands of dollars to Democrats like Democrats like former President Barack Obama , who he gave $ 2,300 to in 2008 over two separate donations .
Wood also made donations to Democrat John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running for office back in 2004 .
Wood even previously made donations to Perdue ’ s 2014 Democrat opponent Michelle Nunn !
In 2017 , he donated a whopping $ 12,600 to Georgia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Evans , who would go on to lose the Democrat primary for governor in 2018 to Stacey Abrams , who then lost to now-GOP Gov .
Brian Kemp in the 2018 general election .
Wood is trying to portray himself as a Trump supporter who “ saw the light ” and is now a leftist , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just a liar who is willing to do anything to see liberals win elections .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 3 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The Georgia-based lawyer Lin Wood has been making headlines over the past few weeks by urging supporters of Donald Trump to ditch the president and vote for GOP Sens. David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) in the upcoming runoff elections on January 5.
Wood Is Not Who He’s Portraying Himself To Be
Wood has been portraying himself as a supporter of Trump, even wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat as he calls upon conservatives to vote for Perdue and Loeffler’s opponents. However, Wood is not who he’s claiming to be.
There are no records of Wood ever voting for Trump in the Georgia primaries in 2020 and 2016, according to Breitbart News. There are also no records of Wood ever pulling a GOP primary ballot in 2016 or 2020, the two years Trump was on the ticket, in the state of Georgia.
Records do show, however, that Wood backed Democrats for years before Trump. In fact, he has not voted in a Republican primary since 2004, and he requested Democrat ballots in the 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2018 primary elections in Georgia. This shows that even when Trump was president in 2018, Wood still requested a Democrat primary ballot, despite the fact that Trump was backing Republicans in the state.
RELATED: Georgia GOP Senate Runoff Candidate Perdue Says He Will Fly AOC In To Campaign For His Opponent
Wood Has Donated To Democrats For Years
In addition, Wood has a long documented history of donating to Democrats’ presidential, gubernatorial, senatorial, and congressional campaigns. Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show that while Wood did shift a bit to donating to Trump and other Republicans during the Trump era, he has long provided financial backing for Democrats for federal office and especially for Georgia offices. The records show that Wood has donated $40,000 to Democrats from 2004 to at least 2018.
Campaign finance records state that Wood has donated thousands of dollars to Democrats like Democrats like former President Barack Obama, who he gave $2,300 to in 2008 over two separate donations. Wood also made donations to Democrat John Kerry’s campaign when he was running for office back in 2004.
Wood even previously made donations to Perdue’s 2014 Democrat opponent Michelle Nunn! In 2017, he donated a whopping $12,600 to Georgia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Evans, who would go on to lose the Democrat primary for governor in 2018 to Stacey Abrams, who then lost to now-GOP Gov. Brian Kemp in the 2018 general election.
RELATED: In Georgia Senate Runoffs, GOP Now Boosts Mail-In Voting
Wood is trying to portray himself as a Trump supporter who “saw the light” and is now a leftist, but like many other Democrats, he’s just a liar who is willing to do anything to see liberals win elections.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 3, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Bernie Sanders On COVID Stimulus: ‘We’ve Got To Go A Lot Further’

Democratic senator and self-described socialist Bernie Sanders said Wednesday that , regarding the current bipartisan coronavirus relief proposal , ‘ we ’ ve got to go a lot further than what that proposal now entails.
” Sanders said on CNN ’ s “ AC 360 ” that the current plan – a $ 900 billion package – was merely a “ start.
” RELATED : Dan Crenshaw Issues Chilling Warning Of What Dems Will Do If GOP Loses Georgia – ‘ Crazy Bills ’ Will Become Laws “ He doesn ’ t have a nickel for unemployment supplements , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past , at least $ 600 a week .
He doesn ’ t have a penny.
” “ All over this country , people are worried about being evicted , ” Sanders continued .
“ There is no $ 1,200 check for those people .
So , I think his proposal is literally laughable.
” Sanders went on , “ I think the other proposal brought forth may be a start for discussions .
But we ’ ve got to go a lot further than what that proposal now entails.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have the $ 1,200 , ” Sanders added .
“ I would do $ 2,000 a month of stimulus check , but it ’ s a start .
But we ’ ve got to build on that.
” Almost $ 1 Trillion Not Nearly Enough For Sanders While the current bipartisan efforts seem like a joke to Sanders , that blueprint looks to be close to another trillion in spending the U.S. government simply does not have .
The New York Times reported late Wednesday , “ The top Democrats in Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compromise stimulus plan proposed by a bipartisan group of moderate senators , calling on Senator Mitch McConnell , Republican of Kentucky and the majority leader , to revive negotiations using the framework as the baseline.
” RELATED : Report : After Barr Saying There is No Evidence Yesterday , DOJ Will Continue to Pursue Claims of Voter Fraud The Times also noted , “ The move was a significant concession by Democratic leaders who have pressed for a federal aid package of more than twice the size… ” No doubt Sanders would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He would probably love to see five , ten , or twenty trillion .
Math-deficient Democrats do not pause to think about the future generations who are going to have to pay for all this , with Bernie Sanders at the top of that list .
And it ’ s the all-time catch-22 , especially for working families and blue collar workers .
In much of the country , they have been literally shut out of work by their government ’ s COVID rules , yet the new package doesn ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the numbers are truly scary .
In Boston , 44 % ( ! )
of small businesses have been shuttered .
In New York and New Jersey , that number is nearly 33 % .
Americans – and America – are being put in an impossible situation .

Democratic senator and self-described socialist Bernie Sanders said Wednesday that, regarding the current bipartisan coronavirus relief proposal, ‘we’ve got to go a lot further than what that proposal now entails.”
Sanders said on CNN’s “AC 360” that the current plan – a $900 billion package – was merely a “start.”
Americans are living in the most dangerous time since Franklin Roosevelt and the Great Depression, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells @andersoncooper. https://t.co/5o51rTjmSt pic.twitter.com/Tkw6EyJqkD — Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) December 3, 2020
RELATED: Dan Crenshaw Issues Chilling Warning Of What Dems Will Do If GOP Loses Georgia – ‘Crazy Bills’ Will Become Laws
Sanders On McConnell And Stimulus: ‘Literally Laughable’
Sanders called Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s proposal a joke.
“He doesn’t have a nickel for unemployment supplements,” Sanders complained. “We provided, in the past, at least $600 a week. He doesn’t have a penny.”
“All over this country, people are worried about being evicted,” Sanders continued. “There is no $1,200 check for those people. So, I think his proposal is literally laughable.”
Sanders went on, “I think the other proposal brought forth may be a start for discussions. But we’ve got to go a lot further than what that proposal now entails.”
“For example, that proposal does not have the $1,200,” Sanders added. “I would do $2,000 a month of stimulus check, but it’s a start. But we’ve got to build on that.”
Sen. Bernie Sanders says the GOP had become a "cult of the individual, that individual being Donald Trump." https://t.co/5o51rTjmSt pic.twitter.com/gHEEisfyAB — Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) December 3, 2020
Almost $1 Trillion Not Nearly Enough For Sanders
While the current bipartisan efforts seem like a joke to Sanders, that blueprint looks to be close to another trillion in spending the U.S. government simply does not have.
The New York Times reported late Wednesday, “The top Democrats in Congress on Wednesday endorsed a $908 billion compromise stimulus plan proposed by a bipartisan group of moderate senators, calling on Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the majority leader, to revive negotiations using the framework as the baseline.”
Pelosi, McConnell offer new stimulus plans to jumpstart talks https://t.co/ma3F6UMRJQ via @bpolitics — Erik Wasson (@elwasson) December 1, 2020
RELATED: Report: After Barr Saying There is No Evidence Yesterday, DOJ Will Continue to Pursue Claims of Voter Fraud
The Times also noted, “The move was a significant concession by Democratic leaders who have pressed for a federal aid package of more than twice the size…”
No doubt Sanders would be happier with two or three trillion. He would probably love to see five, ten, or twenty trillion.
Math-deficient Democrats do not pause to think about the future generations who are going to have to pay for all this, with Bernie Sanders at the top of that list.
And it’s the all-time catch-22, especially for working families and blue collar workers.
In much of the country, they have been literally shut out of work by their government’s COVID rules, yet the new package doesn’t have any payments for individuals.
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Some of the numbers are truly scary.
In Boston, 44% (!) of small businesses have been shuttered.
In New York and New Jersey, that number is nearly 33%.
Americans – and America – are being put in an impossible situation.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Biden The Grinch Cancels Christmas: ‘You Cannot Be Traveling During These Holidays’

Joe Biden is warning Americans : Stay home and limit travel during the Christmas holiday season , because the coronavirus is surging .
The media has declared Biden president-elect , though the electoral college has yet to meet .
The former vice president made his remarks on Wednesday during a virtual roundtable with workers impacted by the virus .
RELATED : Whoopi Goldberg Claims Trump Won ’ t Run For President In 2024 Because He ’ ll Be In Jail Biden : ‘ Christmas Is Going To Be A Lot Harder ’ “ I hope you are listening because , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going through , you can not be traveling during these holidays , as much as you want to.
” By way of example , Biden said that though his family is large , they tried to take the proper precautions , during the Thanksgiving holiday .
“ For the first time , we had a Thanksgiving with my wife and myself , my daughter … and her husband , who ’ s a doctor in the region , that ’ s it , ” Biden said .
“ All my other kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Zoom on Thanksgiving.
” Biden said “ Christmas is going to be a lot harder , ” but that sacrifices would still be necessary .
Politicians Are Not Following Their Own Guidelines “ I don ’ t want to scare anybody , but understand the facts , ” Biden said .
“ We ’ re likely to lose another 250,000 people , dead , between now and January … because people aren ’ t paying attention.
” “ There are ways that we have to bring down the virus … bring down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added .
Biden ’ s warnings come in the wake of public officials nationwide making similar declarations – and then completely ignoring them for themselves and their families .
Most recently , the mayor of Austin , Texas , Steve Adler , made national headlines Wednesday after he recorded a video urging his city ’ s residents to “ stay home.
” Where did Adler make the video ?
During his vacation .
RELATED : Rob Reiner Calls For Trump Family To Be Prosecuted – Says ‘ Survival Of Our Democracy ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wasn ’ t alone .
Last month , California Gov .
Gavin Newsom became a national laughingstock after it was learned that he had violated his own COVID-19 restrictions to attend a birthday dinner .
‘ Rules for thee , but not for me , ’ seems to be the operating principle for many of these leaders urging Americans to stay safe and social distance .
But a word of caution for those who would question Democrats leaders who flout their own COVID rules : our national media ’ s dutiful fact-checkers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your criticisms .
USA Today knocked a conservative Facebook group who chastised Democrat politicians for breaking their own COVID rules or suggestions .
The paper claims that it ’ s “ missing context ” to say Democrat leaders have been breaking their own rules – because people in the White House contracted COVID after breaking the rules .
So remember , if you want to criticize pro-lockdown Democrat politicians who break their own rules , always be sure to mention President Trump once contracted COVID so you aren ’ t missing context .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s actions match his coronavirus rhetoric .

Joe Biden is warning Americans: Stay home and limit travel during the Christmas holiday season, because the coronavirus is surging.
The media has declared Biden president-elect, though the electoral college has yet to meet.
The former vice president made his remarks on Wednesday during a virtual roundtable with workers impacted by the virus.
"You cannot be traveling during these holidays, as much as you want to," @JoeBiden says during a roundtable with Americans struggling due to COVID-19. Biden said most of his family joined Thanksgiving by zoom, but warned that "Christmas is going to be a lot harder." pic.twitter.com/EgC8XXgeoX — Molly Nagle (@MollyNagle3) December 2, 2020
RELATED: Whoopi Goldberg Claims Trump Won’t Run For President In 2024 Because He’ll Be In Jail
Biden: ‘Christmas Is Going To Be A Lot Harder’
“I hope you are listening because, as with all the trouble you’re going through, you can not be traveling during these holidays, as much as you want to.”
By way of example, Biden said that though his family is large, they tried to take the proper precautions, during the Thanksgiving holiday.
“For the first time, we had a Thanksgiving with my wife and myself, my daughter … and her husband, who’s a doctor in the region, that’s it,” Biden said. “All my other kids, everyone else in the family was on Zoom on Thanksgiving.”
Biden said “Christmas is going to be a lot harder,” but that sacrifices would still be necessary.
Workers across our country are struggling right now and deserve relief. Join @JoeBiden live for a virtual roundtable with workers and small business owners affected by the economic crisis. https://t.co/V9UQT42ecZ — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) December 2, 2020
Politicians Are Not Following Their Own Guidelines
“I don’t want to scare anybody, but understand the facts,” Biden said. “We’re likely to lose another 250,000 people, dead, between now and January … because people aren’t paying attention.”
“There are ways that we have to bring down the virus … bring down the replication rate of it,” he added.
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Biden’s warnings come in the wake of public officials nationwide making similar declarations – and then completely ignoring them for themselves and their families.
Most recently, the mayor of Austin, Texas, Steve Adler, made national headlines Wednesday after he recorded a video urging his city’s residents to “stay home.”
Where did Adler make the video? During his vacation.
In Mexico.
EXCLUSIVE: Austin Mayor Steve Adler told the public to "stay home if you can…this is not the time to relax" in a Nov. 9 Facebook video. He did not disclose that he was at a timeshare in Cabo San Lucas after flying on a private jet with eight family members and guests. pic.twitter.com/w1uZahGfpM — Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) December 2, 2020
RELATED: Rob Reiner Calls For Trump Family To Be Prosecuted – Says ‘Survival Of Our Democracy’ Depends On It
Adler apologized, but he wasn’t alone.
Last month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom became a national laughingstock after it was learned that he had violated his own COVID-19 restrictions to attend a birthday dinner.
‘Rules for thee, but not for me,’ seems to be the operating principle for many of these leaders urging Americans to stay safe and social distance.
But a word of caution for those who would question Democrats leaders who flout their own COVID rules: our national media’s dutiful fact-checkers are here to set you straight on your criticisms.
USA Today knocked a conservative Facebook group who chastised Democrat politicians for breaking their own COVID rules or suggestions.
The paper claims that it’s “missing context” to say Democrat leaders have been breaking their own rules – because people in the White House contracted COVID after breaking the rules.
So remember, if you want to criticize pro-lockdown Democrat politicians who break their own rules, always be sure to mention President Trump once contracted COVID so you aren’t missing context.
(Seriously, read this fact-check. It’s incredible.)
We shall see how much Democrat Joe Biden’s actions match his coronavirus rhetoric.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--In ‘Most Important Speech’ He’s Ever Made, Trump Claims ‘Bad Things Happened’ In The Election

President Donald Trump , in what he described as the “ most important speech I ’ ve ever made , ” claims “ bad things happened ” during the election .
Trump added that if he ’ s right about the level of election fraud that took place in 2020 , “ Biden can ’ t be President.
” In a speech that stretched 46 minutes , the President once again claimed voter fraud during the election was rampant and that the results were rigged .
“ If we are right about the fraud , Joe Biden can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ re talking about hundreds of thousands of votes .
We ’ re talking about numbers like nobody has ever seen before.
” The speech was posted to social media outlets Facebook and Twitter , both of whom added their own labels – Twitter stating that the claim is disputed , and Facebook adding that “ Joe Biden is the projected winner of the US Presidential election.
” Still , President Trump vowed to fight on in his speech , asserting that “ the mail and voting scam is the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to overturn the results of the 2016 election.
” RELATED : Report : After Barr Saying There is No Evidence Yesterday , DOJ Will Continue to Pursue Claims of Voter Fraud While President Trump insisted in his speech that “ bad things happened , ” the Department of Justice has been sending out mixed signals .
“ As president , I have no higher duty than to defend the laws and the Constitution of the United States , ” Trump told the American people .
“ That is why I am determined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now under coordinated assault and siege.
” Earlier this week , Attorney General William Barr disputed the notion that the 2020 election was rife with fraud .
“ To date , we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election , ” Barr told the Associated Press .
Shortly thereafter , however , a DOJ official went on record with reporters saying the media had misconstrued Barr ’ s statements and that the department had not declared any conclusion or “ affirmative finding of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Department will continue to receive and vigorously pursue all specific and credible allegations of fraud as expeditiously as possible , ” the official added .
RELATED : Trump Hints He ’ ll Be In White House In 2024 : ‘ See You In Four Years ’ The President May Run Again in 2024 Trump ’ s speech alleging that “ Biden can ’ t be President ” if voter fraud is as widespread as he personally believes is yet another sign that he has no intention of conceding .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be investigated , if only so that the American people can feel confident in a free and fair election .
At a recent White House Christmas party , President Trump reiterated his intent to keep fighting in a more impromptu speech , but added a glimpse at future plans should things not work out this time around .
“ It ’ s been an amazing four years , ” Trump can be heard saying in a live stream of the party .
“ We ’ re trying to get another four years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in four years.
” When he makes that speech – his intent to run again in 2024 – it will be the new most important speech of his life .
It just might be the most important speech for America as well .

President Donald Trump, in what he described as the “most important speech I’ve ever made,” claims “bad things happened” during the election.
Trump added that if he’s right about the level of election fraud that took place in 2020, “Biden can’t be President.”
In a speech that stretched 46 minutes, the President once again claimed voter fraud during the election was rampant and that the results were rigged.
“If we are right about the fraud, Joe Biden can’t be president,” he insisted. “We’re talking about hundreds of thousands of votes. We’re talking about numbers like nobody has ever seen before.”
The speech was posted to social media outlets Facebook and Twitter, both of whom added their own labels – Twitter stating that the claim is disputed, and Facebook adding that “Joe Biden is the projected winner of the US Presidential election.”
Still, President Trump vowed to fight on in his speech, asserting that “the mail and voting scam is the latest part of [Democrats] four-year effort to overturn the results of the 2016 election.”
RELATED: Report: After Barr Saying There is No Evidence Yesterday, DOJ Will Continue to Pursue Claims of Voter Fraud
‘Bad Things Happened’ Trump Says in Election Fraud Speech
While President Trump insisted in his speech that “bad things happened,” the Department of Justice has been sending out mixed signals.
“As president, I have no higher duty than to defend the laws and the Constitution of the United States,” Trump told the American people. “That is why I am determined to protect our election system, which is now under coordinated assault and siege.”
Earlier this week, Attorney General William Barr disputed the notion that the 2020 election was rife with fraud.
“To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election,” Barr told the Associated Press.
Statement of Trump Legal Team on Bill Barr’s Comments on Voter Fraud. pic.twitter.com/SlZRKStbri — Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) December 1, 2020
Shortly thereafter, however, a DOJ official went on record with reporters saying the media had misconstrued Barr’s statements and that the department had not declared any conclusion or “affirmative finding of no fraud” in their investigation.
“The Department will continue to receive and vigorously pursue all specific and credible allegations of fraud as expeditiously as possible,” the official added.
what the Attorney General stated. The Department will continue to receive and vigorously pursue all specific and credible allegations of fraud as expeditiously as possible.” @ClareHymes22 @CBSNews — Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) December 2, 2020
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The President May Run Again in 2024
Trump’s speech alleging that “Biden can’t be President” if voter fraud is as widespread as he personally believes is yet another sign that he has no intention of conceding.
He has maintained that the allegations of fraud must be investigated, if only so that the American people can feel confident in a free and fair election.
At a recent White House Christmas party, President Trump reiterated his intent to keep fighting in a more impromptu speech, but added a glimpse at future plans should things not work out this time around.
Trump at the White House Christmas party: “It’s been an amazing four years. We’re trying to do another four years, otherwise I’ll see you in four years.” h/t @ZekeJMiller, @colvinj pic.twitter.com/72Q3bVY3jP — Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) December 2, 2020
“It’s been an amazing four years,” Trump can be heard saying in a live stream of the party. “We’re trying to get another four years, but otherwise I’ll see you in four years.”
When he makes that speech – his intent to run again in 2024 – it will be the new most important speech of his life.
It just might be the most important speech for America as well.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Democrat Mayor Steve Adler Tells Residents to Stay Home … In a Video He Filmed From His Vacation In

Democrat Mayor Steve Adler Tells Residents to Stay Home … In a Video He Filmed From His Vacation In Mexico

Steve Adler , the Democrat mayor of Austin , Texas , told residents they should “ stay home ” in the midst of a surge in the coronavirus pandemic via a video he filmed while on vacation in Mexico .
“ Stay home if you can … We need to keep the numbers down , ” Adler said in a clip uploaded to Facebook .
“ This is not the time to relax.
” It turns out Adler himself was relaxing , since he made the video , according to the Daily Mail , “ speaking from his timeshare in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Democrat was at a timeshare “ after flying on a private jet with eight guests , including immediate and extended family.
” Even better , Adler traveled to Cabo one day after having “ hosted a wedding with 20 guests for his daughter at a boutique hotel in Austin.
” RELATED : CO Lawmaker : Nobody Has Authority To Impose Restrictions In Your Own Home Austin Mayor Steve Adler apologized for his actions on Wednesday but maintained he did not violate any of his own orders .
“ I regret this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , didn ’ t over Thanksgiving and won ’ t over Christmas , ” the statement reads .
“ But my fear is that this travel , even having happened during a safer period , could be used by some as justification for risky behavior.
” “ In hindsight , and even though it violated no order , it set a bad example for which I apologize , ” the statement added .
Residents were not impressed by Adler ’ s actions .
And while he maintains he did not violate any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Daily Mail , was made when “ Austin was under Stage 3 COVID guidelines , meaning residents were urged to avoid gatherings greater than 10 and non-essential travel if they were high-risk.
” Adler is 64 years old and attended a wedding of 20 people .
One critic responded to the Facebook video : “ How ’ s Cabo ?
!
Must be nice to not ‘ stay home ’ … but when you are part of the political elite , well … we all know how that goes.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hypocrite This isn ’ t the first time Adler has been accused of being a hypocrite .
During the race riots in June , the Austin City Council voted to direct the city manager to propose reductions in the city ’ s police department budget next year .
And while Adler did not admit this was a move to defund the police , he did say it was an effort in “ re-imagining policing.
” One concerned citizen tweeted to Mayor Adler , “ Does this mean you ’ ll be giving up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you don ’ t. ” Adler certainly doesn ’ t have a stranglehold on the hypocrisy department .
We all saw Nancy Pelosi ’ s famous hair salon visit while small businesses in San Francisco were struggling to stay afloat due to pandemic lockdowns .
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told city residents to “ cancel ” Thanksgiving but celebrated maskless in the streets after the election .
87-year-old senator Diane Feinstein was recently caught wandering the halls of the Capitol without a mask .
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo restricted the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a private residence and imposed a curfew on bars and restaurants .
This , despite the fact that he and his own brother , CNN host Chris Cuomo , have been caught maskless and flaunting lockdown protocols .
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a handful of absurd edicts upon his state ’ s residents .
They include restrictions on gatherings to just three households , suggestions that all get-togethers be held outdoors , while limiting them to two hours , and warning that singing and shouting is “ strongly discouraged.
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those orders when he was caught dining at a restaurant known as The French Laundry .
Newsom ’ s party , according to reports , included 22 people , was held indoors , and was “ so loud , other patrons complained.
” No , Adler certainly isn ’ t the only Democrat hypocrite .
But he definitely upped the ante by having the balls to tell people they should “ stay home ” while on vacation in Mexico .

Steve Adler, the Democrat mayor of Austin, Texas, told residents they should “stay home” in the midst of a surge in the coronavirus pandemic via a video he filmed while on vacation in Mexico.
“Stay home if you can … We need to keep the numbers down,” Adler said in a clip uploaded to Facebook.
“This is not the time to relax.”
It turns out Adler himself was relaxing, since he made the video, according to the Daily Mail, “speaking from his timeshare in Cabo San Lucas.”
Fox News reports that the Democrat was at a timeshare “after flying on a private jet with eight guests, including immediate and extended family.”
Even better, Adler traveled to Cabo one day after having “hosted a wedding with 20 guests for his daughter at a boutique hotel in Austin.”
EXCLUSIVE: Austin Mayor Steve Adler told the public to “stay home if you can…this is not the time to relax” in a Nov. 9 Facebook video. He did not disclose that he was at a timeshare in Cabo San Lucas after flying on a private jet with eight family members and guests. pic.twitter.com/w1uZahGfpM — Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) December 2, 2020
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler is a Hypocrite
Austin Mayor Steve Adler apologized for his actions on Wednesday but maintained he did not violate any of his own orders.
“I regret this travel. I wouldn’t travel now, didn’t over Thanksgiving and won’t over Christmas,” the statement reads. “But my fear is that this travel, even having happened during a safer period, could be used by some as justification for risky behavior.”
“In hindsight, and even though it violated no order, it set a bad example for which I apologize,” the statement added.
Residents were not impressed by Adler’s actions.
No, Steve Adler is just a bad mayor. He’s personally kept bars and restaurants closed all year, while charging them property taxes. He’s put hundreds of thousands of austinites on unemployment. He should be put in jail for not following his own rules. — St≡v≡n Christakos | My Electric Adventure (@schristakos) December 2, 2020
And while he maintains he did not violate any order, Adler’s video, according to the Daily Mail, was made when “Austin was under Stage 3 COVID guidelines, meaning residents were urged to avoid gatherings greater than 10 and non-essential travel if they were high-risk.”
Adler is 64 years old and attended a wedding of 20 people.
One critic responded to the Facebook video: “How’s Cabo?! Must be nice to not ‘stay home’ … but when you are part of the political elite, well … we all know how that goes.”
The Mexico trip with family came the day after Adler hosted a small wedding for his daughter at a trendy South Congress Hotel with 20 attendees. Adler says he consulted with health authorities prior and that guests had to undergo COVID-19 testing and practice social distancing. — Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) December 2, 2020
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He’s Not the Only Democrat Hypocrite
This isn’t the first time Adler has been accused of being a hypocrite.
During the race riots in June, the Austin City Council voted to direct the city manager to propose reductions in the city’s police department budget next year.
And while Adler did not admit this was a move to defund the police, he did say it was an effort in “re-imagining policing.”
One concerned citizen tweeted to Mayor Adler, “Does this mean you’ll be giving up your APD security detail? Kinda hypocritical if you don’t.”
@MayorAdler : does this mean you’ll be giving up your APD security detail? Kinda hypocritical if you don’t. — Doug OConnell (@DouglasOConnell) June 12, 2020
Adler certainly doesn’t have a stranglehold on the hypocrisy department.
We all saw Nancy Pelosi’s famous hair salon visit while small businesses in San Francisco were struggling to stay afloat due to pandemic lockdowns.
Next up, Nancy Pelosi who absolutely had to have her hair done but when she got caught without her mask on took no responsibility for her actions and accused the hair salon of setting her up! pic.twitter.com/kmMKYnrLxI — 🇺🇸 Deplorable Michelle 🇺🇸 (@Michell84065362) November 27, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told city residents to “cancel” Thanksgiving but celebrated maskless in the streets after the election.
87-year-old senator Diane Feinstein was recently caught wandering the halls of the Capitol without a mask.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), without a mask, walks through the corridor before today’s Facebook/Twitter CEO hearing. pic.twitter.com/lYTVMEa3Dw — The Recount (@therecount) November 17, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo restricted the number of people that can attend a gathering in a private residence and imposed a curfew on bars and restaurants.
This, despite the fact that he and his own brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, have been caught maskless and flaunting lockdown protocols.
Found this picture of someone without a mask on the internet today. https://t.co/NlmjKCY9kC pic.twitter.com/mWubulugQB — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) August 31, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a handful of absurd edicts upon his state’s residents.
They include restrictions on gatherings to just three households, suggestions that all get-togethers be held outdoors, while limiting them to two hours, and warning that singing and shouting is “strongly discouraged.”
He appears to have violated every one of those orders when he was caught dining at a restaurant known as The French Laundry.
Newsom’s party, according to reports, included 22 people, was held indoors, and was “so loud, other patrons complained.”
EXCLUSIVE: We’ve obtained photos of Governor Gavin Newsom at the Napa dinner party he’s in hot water over. The photos call into question just how outdoors the dinner was. A witness who took photos tells us his group was so loud, the sliding doors had to be closed. 10pm on @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/gtOVEwa864 — Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) November 18, 2020
No, Adler certainly isn’t the only Democrat hypocrite.
But he definitely upped the ante by having the balls to tell people they should “stay home” while on vacation in Mexico.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Kayleigh McEnany Calls Out Top Dems For Hypocrisy On Lockdowns – ‘Rules For Thee But Not For Me’

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany called out the many instances of Democrat leaders hypocritically breaking their own COVID-19 lockdowns that they are demanding that the rest of us follow .
“ Behind me , you will see images of Democrat hypocrisy playing on loop , ” McEnany said as she kicked off her White House press briefing on Wednesday .
She then proceeded to read out a lengthy list of “ hypocrites ” that included California Gov .
Gavin Newsom , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot , San Francisco Mayor London Breed , Los Angeles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host Chris Cuomo .
“ Quite clearly these Democrats do not follow their own edicts .
They act in a way that their own citizens are barred from acting , ” McEnany said as images of the officials played on loop behind her .
“ These images behind me make clear Democrats ’ mindset : rules for thee but not for me , ” she added .
During Wednesday ’ s press conference , McEnany also went after members of the media like Washington Post reporter Jennifer Rubin and CNN host Anderson Cooper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools open .
She pointed out that Rubin once said that Trump wants to “ kill your kids ” by keeping them in school .
“ I ’ m not sure how that ’ s responsible reporting , ” McEnany countered , according to Fox News .
“ You had Anderson Cooper saying that he actually doesn ’ t care about kids at all , nor about the health of their teachers and parents , ” she added , going on to say that Trump “ followed the science ” all along when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s also kept in mind , we have a Constitution , and he will be unashamed and always advocating for the science and the best interest of the children of this country , ” McEnany continued .
On Sunday , Dr. Anthony Fauci finally backed up Trump ’ s long-held view that schools should remain open throughout this pandemic .
“ We say it , not being facetiously or having a soundbite or anything , but you know : close the bars , keep the schools open , is what we really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obviously , you don ’ t have one size fits all , but as I ’ ve said in the past , and as you accurately quoted me – the default position should be as best as possible , within reason , to keep the children in school and get them back to school , ” he added .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 2 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany called out the many instances of Democrat leaders hypocritically breaking their own COVID-19 lockdowns that they are demanding that the rest of us follow.
McEnany Calls Out Democrat Hypocrisy
“Behind me, you will see images of Democrat hypocrisy playing on loop,” McEnany said as she kicked off her White House press briefing on Wednesday.
She then proceeded to read out a lengthy list of “hypocrites” that included California Gov. Gavin Newsom, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, and even CNN host Chris Cuomo.
“Quite clearly these Democrats do not follow their own edicts. They act in a way that their own citizens are barred from acting,” McEnany said as images of the officials played on loop behind her.
“These images behind me make clear Democrats’ mindset: rules for thee but not for me,” she added.
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Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany: "Democrat politicians seek to impose draconian restrictions against their citizens." pic.twitter.com/0SBr1OBc9z — The Hill (@thehill) December 2, 2020
McEnany Calls Out Media
During Wednesday’s press conference, McEnany also went after members of the media like Washington Post reporter Jennifer Rubin and CNN host Anderson Cooper for attacking Trump for wanting to keep schools open. She pointed out that Rubin once said that Trump wants to “kill your kids” by keeping them in school.
“I’m not sure how that’s responsible reporting,” McEnany countered, according to Fox News.
“You had Anderson Cooper saying that he actually doesn’t care about kids at all, nor about the health of their teachers and parents,” she added, going on to say that Trump “followed the science” all along when it came to schools.
“He’s also kept in mind, we have a Constitution, and he will be unashamed and always advocating for the science and the best interest of the children of this country,” McEnany continued.
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Fauci Backs Up Trump On Schools
On Sunday, Dr. Anthony Fauci finally backed up Trump’s long-held view that schools should remain open throughout this pandemic.
“We say it, not being facetiously or having a soundbite or anything, but you know: close the bars, keep the schools open, is what we really say,” Fauci said.
“Obviously, you don’t have one size fits all, but as I’ve said in the past, and as you accurately quoted me – the default position should be as best as possible, within reason, to keep the children in school and get them back to school,” he added.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 2, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-02--George Clooney Attacks America – Says Racism Is Our Country’s ‘Great Original Sin’

The Hollywood star and radical liberal George Clooney was quick to bash the United States in a new interview , saying that racism is the “ great original sin ” of America .
“ I ’ ve been to so many countries that are really failed states , and they look to this country for leadership , ” Clooney told People Magazine .
“ We come up short a lot—race being our great original sin and clearly the one we ’ ve been the worst at—but we are in the constant process of trying to find a more perfect union.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
I believe in the American spirit , ” he added .
Despite the fact that he ’ d essentially just said that America is racist to its core , Clooney added that he is “ optimistic about this country , ” though he was quick to also say that “ we fail a great deal.
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… And what did you do about that ?
’ And if the answer is ‘ nothing , ’ then I would be ashamed , ” continued Clooney , who is the father to 3 year-old twins with his wife Amal .
Clooney is conveniently ignoring the fact that it was his close personal friend Barack Obama who actually started the policy of “ putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is unfortunately far from the first time that Clooney has gone after America in this way .
Back in June , he penned a scathing op-ed claiming that “ anti-black racism ” is this country ’ s “ pandemic ” that “ infects all of us.
” “ This is our pandemic , ” he wrote of racism .
“ It infects all of us , and in 400 years we ’ ve yet to find a vaccine .
It seems we ’ ve stopped even looking for one and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an individual basis.
” RELATED : George Clooney Launches Attack On America – Says U.S. Has A Racism ‘ Pandemic ’ That ‘ Infects All Of Us ’ It ’ s sad that radically liberal Hollywood A-listers like Clooney have made bashing our country so fashionable these days .
Regardless of what Clooney and his fellow spoiled actors say , it ’ s important to remember that America is still the greatest country in the world .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 2 , 2020 .
It originally appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The Hollywood star and radical liberal George Clooney was quick to bash the United States in a new interview, saying that racism is the “great original sin” of America.
Clooney Attacks America
“I’ve been to so many countries that are really failed states, and they look to this country for leadership,” Clooney told People Magazine. “We come up short a lot—race being our great original sin and clearly the one we’ve been the worst at—but we are in the constant process of trying to find a more perfect union.”
“You can’t give up. I believe in the American spirit,” he added.
Despite the fact that he’d essentially just said that America is racist to its core, Clooney added that he is “optimistic about this country,” though he was quick to also say that “we fail a great deal.”
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“I’m in the same situation as most fathers of 3-year-olds: I don’t want my children when they’re 15 years old to turn around and say, ‘There was a time when they were putting kids in cages?… And what did you do about that?’ And if the answer is ‘nothing,’ then I would be ashamed,” continued Clooney, who is the father to 3 year-old twins with his wife Amal.
Clooney is conveniently ignoring the fact that it was his close personal friend Barack Obama who actually started the policy of “putting kids in cages” at the border.
Clooney Has Attacked America Before
This is unfortunately far from the first time that Clooney has gone after America in this way. Back in June, he penned a scathing op-ed claiming that “anti-black racism” is this country’s “pandemic” that “infects all of us.”
“This is our pandemic,” he wrote of racism. “It infects all of us, and in 400 years we’ve yet to find a vaccine. It seems we’ve stopped even looking for one and we just try to treat the wound on an individual basis.”
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It’s sad that radically liberal Hollywood A-listers like Clooney have made bashing our country so fashionable these days. Regardless of what Clooney and his fellow spoiled actors say, it’s important to remember that America is still the greatest country in the world.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 2, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-04--Durham Seeking Prison Time For Ex-FBI Lawyer Clinesmith, Who Doctored CIA Email On Carter Page

US Attorney John Durham , heading up a probe into the origins of the “ Russian collusion ” scandal , is recommending a six month prison sentence for an FBI lawyer who was caught altering documents .
Kevin Clinesmth , an ex-FBI lawyer , pled guilty in August of this year for altering an email relating to Carter Page , a former Trump campaign spokesman .
As a result , US Attorney Durham has asked a federal judge in a court filing on Thursday to sentence Clinesmith to “ between the middle and upper end ” of sentencing guidelines for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The penalty could work out to six months in prison .
Page was being investigated as part of the FBI ’ s “ Crossfire Hurricane , ” the investigation into alleged links between the Trump campaign and Russia .
In 2016 , the CIA had informed the FBI that Page had worked as an “ operational contact ” for the agency from 2008-2013 .
This information was not included during the initial FISA warrant for Page , one of 17 failings that were detected by the Inspector General ’ s office .
RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of The Russian Probe Are Moving ‘ Full Steam Ahead ’ “ Political Or Personal Bias ” Against The Trump Campaign In June 2017 , Clinesmith inquired about Page to the CIA , in regards to an application to renew surveillance on him .
He added the words “ not a ‘ source ' ” into the email from a CIA liaison , and then shared this altered email with FBI higher ups .
Durham has argued that Clinesmith made the alteration about Page due to “ political or personal bias ” against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ At the time I believed the information I was providing in the email was accurate , but I am agreeing that the information I inserted into the email was not already there , ” Clinesmith said during his August plea hearing .
Clinesmith ’ s lawyers said that their client had “ made a grievous mistake ” when he altered the email , and now “ accepts full responsibility ” for his actions .
Clinesmith has admitted however that the FBI discovering that Page was a CIA source would have “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have handled their FISA applications at the time of the investigation .

US Attorney John Durham, heading up a probe into the origins of the “Russian collusion” scandal, is recommending a six month prison sentence for an FBI lawyer who was caught altering documents.
Durham Recommends Six Months For Clinesmith
Kevin Clinesmth, an ex-FBI lawyer, pled guilty in August of this year for altering an email relating to Carter Page, a former Trump campaign spokesman.
As a result, US Attorney Durham has asked a federal judge in a court filing on Thursday to sentence Clinesmith to “between the middle and upper end” of sentencing guidelines for his crime of making false statements.
The penalty could work out to six months in prison.
Page was being investigated as part of the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane,” the investigation into alleged links between the Trump campaign and Russia.
In 2016, the CIA had informed the FBI that Page had worked as an “operational contact” for the agency from 2008-2013.
This information was not included during the initial FISA warrant for Page, one of 17 failings that were detected by the Inspector General’s office.
NEW: U.S. Attorney John Durham is seeking a prison sentence for Kevin Clinesmith–the former FBI lawyer who pleaded guilty to altering an email from the CIA about former Trump campaign aide Carter Page–for up to 6 months.https://t.co/2msLCeTZnU — Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) December 4, 2020
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“Political Or Personal Bias” Against The Trump Campaign
In June 2017, Clinesmith inquired about Page to the CIA, in regards to an application to renew surveillance on him.
He added the words “not a ‘source'” into the email from a CIA liaison, and then shared this altered email with FBI higher ups.
Durham has argued that Clinesmith made the alteration about Page due to “political or personal bias” against President Trump and his 2016 campaign team.
“At the time I believed the information I was providing in the email was accurate, but I am agreeing that the information I inserted into the email was not already there,” Clinesmith said during his August plea hearing.
Clinesmith’s lawyers said that their client had “made a grievous mistake” when he altered the email, and now “accepts full responsibility” for his actions.
Clinesmith has admitted however that the FBI discovering that Page was a CIA source would have “drastically” changed how the FBI would have handled their FISA applications at the time of the investigation.
New – Kevin Clinesmith files his sentencing memo. Claim: "Kevin did not knowingly lie about the relationship between Individual #1 [Carter Page] and the other gov't agency [CIA]" 🤔 Seeks non-custodial sentence. Full doc:https://t.co/Otgi8cWNrP pic.twitter.com/ERGugxVY5h — Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) December 3, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-04--Biden Jokes He Would Resign Under Pretense Of Illness If He And Kamala Fundamentally Disagreed

In an interview , Joe Biden joked that if he and Kamala Harris ever had a disagreement over morals , he would feign illness and resign .
“ I ’ ll Develop Some Disease And I ’ ll Have To Resign ” Biden joined his Vice Presidential pick Senator Harris in an interview with CNN ’ s Jake Tapper .
Biden told Tapper that he and Harris are “ simpatico on our philosophy of government , simpatico on how we want to attack , approach these issues that we ’ re facing , ” implying a generally aligned political strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theoretical Biden-Harris administration would handle internal agreements .
“ When we disagree , it ’ ll be just like – so far , it ’ s been just like when Barack and I did , ” Biden continued .
“ It ’ s in private , she ’ ll say ‘ I think we should do A , B , C , and D , ’ and I ’ ll say , ‘ I like A , I don ’ t like B and C , ’ and let ’ s go , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if I reach something where there is a fundamental disagreement we have based on moral principle , I ’ ll develop some disease and say I ’ ll have to resign , ” Biden joked .
Biden then downplayed any possibility of a fundamental disagreement , saying , “ We discussed at length our views on foreign policy , on domestic policy , on intelligence.
” The former Vice President then went on to praise Harris ’ s record working within the Senate .
Trump Warns Kamala Should Not Be Let In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment from Biden , although flippant , once again raised eyebrows about the possibility of a Harris presidency before 2024 if Biden resigns after he is inaugurated .
There is no evidence to suggest that any sort of plan like that exists , but many have speculated about the possibility .
Biden would enter office as the oldest president ever .
RELATED : Report : Biden Poised To Unleash Radical Agenda , Mass Amnesty In First 100 Days During a campaign rally in Wisconsin in September , President Trump warned about the potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back door ” after Biden stepped down .
“ If a woman is going to become the first president of the United States , it can ’ t be her , ” President Trump told the crowd .
“ That would rip our country apart .
This is not what people want .
And she comes in through the back door.
” CNN pundits in November speculated that Biden would only serve one term as President , leaving Harris to be the frontrunner for 2024 .
“ This is a unique political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former senior advisor to Obama .
“ Because never has a vice president entered office on the first day as the , kind of , presumed frontrunner for the nomination four years later .
”

In an interview, Joe Biden joked that if he and Kamala Harris ever had a disagreement over morals, he would feign illness and resign.
“I’ll Develop Some Disease And I’ll Have To Resign”
Biden joined his Vice Presidential pick Senator Harris in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper.
Biden told Tapper that he and Harris are “simpatico on our philosophy of government, simpatico on how we want to attack, approach these issues that we’re facing,” implying a generally aligned political strategy.
The potential president described how a theoretical Biden-Harris administration would handle internal agreements.
“When we disagree, it’ll be just like – so far, it’s been just like when Barack and I did,” Biden continued. “It’s in private, she’ll say ‘I think we should do A, B, C, and D,’ and I’ll say, ‘I like A, I don’t like B and C,’ and let’s go, okay.”
“Like I told Barack, if I reach something where there is a fundamental disagreement we have based on moral principle, I’ll develop some disease and say I’ll have to resign,” Biden joked.
Biden then downplayed any possibility of a fundamental disagreement, saying, “We discussed at length our views on foreign policy, on domestic policy, on intelligence.”
The former Vice President then went on to praise Harris’s record working within the Senate.
Joe Biden is asked about his disagreements with Kamala Harris on certain issues: "Like I told Barack, if I reach something where there's a fundamental disagreement we have based on a moral principle, I'll develop some disease and say I have to resign." pic.twitter.com/SLcvrwaPCA — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 4, 2020
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Trump Warns Kamala Should Not Be Let In “Through The Back Door”
The comment from Biden, although flippant, once again raised eyebrows about the possibility of a Harris presidency before 2024 if Biden resigns after he is inaugurated.
There is no evidence to suggest that any sort of plan like that exists, but many have speculated about the possibility.
Biden would enter office as the oldest president ever.
Joe Biden on disagreeing with Kamala Harris "I'll develop some disease and say I have to resign." Um? 🤨 — Abigail Marone (@abigailmarone) December 4, 2020
Oops. Joe Biden announces he will “develop some disease” and resign if there is a disagreement with Kamala Harris. His accidental honesty continues to be appreciated. https://t.co/PsZSXawmO1 — James Todaro, MD (@JamesTodaroMD) December 4, 2020
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During a campaign rally in Wisconsin in September, President Trump warned about the potential for a Harris presidency coming “through the back door” after Biden stepped down.
“If a woman is going to become the first president of the United States, it can’t be her,” President Trump told the crowd.
“That would rip our country apart. This is not what people want. And she comes in through the back door.”
Trump in Mosinee, Wisconsin, on Kamala Harris: “That is no way for a woman to become the first president” “If a woman is going to become the first president of the United States, it cannot be her" pic.twitter.com/n7LYshYUOP — Jordan Fabian (@Jordanfabian) September 18, 2020
CNN pundits in November speculated that Biden would only serve one term as President, leaving Harris to be the frontrunner for 2024.
“This is a unique political situation,” said David Axelrod, a former senior advisor to Obama.
“Because never has a vice president entered office on the first day as the, kind of, presumed frontrunner for the nomination four years later.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-04--New Report: Facebook Facing Antitrust Lawsuits From 40 States

As early as next week , at least 40 states are set to file an antitrust lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg ’ s Facebook according to a new report .
CNBC reports that these states , led by New York , have been investigating Facebook for possible antitrust violations .
Four sources have reportedly confirmed this is happening and moving forward .
RELATED : Georgia Secretary Of State Confirms Group Linked To Stacey Abrams Tried To ‘ Register His Deceased Son ’ To Vote CNBC noted , “ The complaint would be the second major lawsuit filed against a Big Tech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sued Alphabet ’ s Google in October.
” “ More than 40 states plan to sign on to the lawsuit , one source said , without naming them , ” the outlet reported .
As President Trump continues to call for the repeal of Section 230 , which protects big social media companies like Facebook and Twitter from liability , the spotlight on Big Tech continues to shine brighter and harsher .
Now , it appears the individual states are pushing this issue .
Breitbart News recently reported “ the lawsuits reportedly focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power in the internet economy , focusing on Google ’ s position in the search and advertising industry and Facebook ’ s dominance in the social media market.
” “ Both companies have denied using their power in an anti-competitive manner , saying that they operate in extremely competitive markets and that their services benefit consumers , ” Breitbart noted .
“ Despite ongoing antitrust investigations and lawsuits , Facebook and Google are both on a spending spree to buy rivals and tech startups , ” Breitbart added .
RELATED : Mark Levin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By End Of The Year ’ Both Republicans And Dems Have Gone After Facebook – For Entirely Different Reasons Zuckerberg ’ s Facebook continues to face increased scrutiny from both major parties , in addition to President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden .
Republicans generally believe Facebook has penalized conservative speech in ways that go against Section 230 , which is supposed to be a shield for free and open speech on social media .
Democrats – supposed “ liberals ” – believe the social media giant needs to restrict speech even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that Section 230 prevents that from happening to the extent they wish .
Joe Biden has even called for “ revoking ” Section 230 .
Facebook is currently in crosshairs either way , and for good reason .
Section 230 demands that social media platforms behave as platforms that allow free speech , not publishers that edit their content .
Facebook has been behaving for more like the latter as of late .
Conservative voices and sources have seen a drop in sharing on Facebook and Twitter even went so far as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Hunter Biden ’ s overseas business dealings .
Twitter did this days before the election .
That is not behaving as a mere platform , but a publisher that is making editorial judgments and decisions .
Behaving as a publisher undermines the purpose and spirit of Section 230 and in the end could threaten Mark Zuckerberg ’ s entire business model .
And if that happens , it will be no one ’ s fault but his own .

As early as next week, at least 40 states are set to file an antitrust lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook according to a new report.
CNBC reports that these states, led by New York, have been investigating Facebook for possible antitrust violations.
Four sources have reportedly confirmed this is happening and moving forward.
A coalition of 40 U.S. states that have been investigating Facebook for potential antitrust violations have plans to file a lawsuit against the social network next week, CNBC says.
That would mark the second major antitrust lawsuit…https://t.co/Go47uPno79 https://t.co/hziDyy4Leb — Phil Jeudy (@PhilJ) December 3, 2020
RELATED: Georgia Secretary Of State Confirms Group Linked To Stacey Abrams Tried To ‘Register His Deceased Son’ To Vote
Facebook Under Fire
CNBC noted, “The complaint would be the second major lawsuit filed against a Big Tech company this year. The Justice Department sued Alphabet’s Google in October.”
“More than 40 states plan to sign on to the lawsuit, one source said, without naming them,” the outlet reported.
“Facebook declined to comment,” CNBC said.
As President Trump continues to call for the repeal of Section 230, which protects big social media companies like Facebook and Twitter from liability, the spotlight on Big Tech continues to shine brighter and harsher.
Section 230, which is a liability shielding gift from the U.S. to “Big Tech” (the only companies in America that have it – corporate welfare!), is a serious threat to our National Security & Election Integrity. Our Country can never be safe & secure if we allow it to stand….. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2020
Now, it appears the individual states are pushing this issue.
Breitbart News recently reported “the lawsuits reportedly focus on whether the tech giant abused their power in the internet economy, focusing on Google’s position in the search and advertising industry and Facebook’s dominance in the social media market.”
“Both companies have denied using their power in an anti-competitive manner, saying that they operate in extremely competitive markets and that their services benefit consumers,” Breitbart noted.
“Despite ongoing antitrust investigations and lawsuits, Facebook and Google are both on a spending spree to buy rivals and tech startups,” Breitbart added.
Hurry and follow me at Parler. I may not stay at Facebook or Twitter if they continue censoring me. And one day I’ll have left their platforms. Parler is a wonderful alternative and is growing, and we need you there ASAP. It believes in truly open speech.https://t.co/3RnjMoknfj — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) November 30, 2020
RELATED: Mark Levin Says He Will Leave Facebook ‘Probably By End Of The Year’
Both Republicans And Dems Have Gone After Facebook – For Entirely Different Reasons
Zuckerberg’s Facebook continues to face increased scrutiny from both major parties, in addition to President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
Republicans generally believe Facebook has penalized conservative speech in ways that go against Section 230, which is supposed to be a shield for free and open speech on social media.
Democrats – supposed “liberals” – believe the social media giant needs to restrict speech even more, to combat “misinformation,” and that Section 230 prevents that from happening to the extent they wish. Joe Biden has even called for “revoking” Section 230.
Facebook is currently in crosshairs either way, and for good reason.
Section 230 demands that social media platforms behave as platforms that allow free speech, not publishers that edit their content. Facebook has been behaving for more like the latter as of late.
Conservative voices and sources have seen a drop in sharing on Facebook and Twitter even went so far as to censor a New York Times story on Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings. Twitter did this days before the election.
That is not behaving as a mere platform, but a publisher that is making editorial judgments and decisions.
Behaving as a publisher undermines the purpose and spirit of Section 230 and in the end could threaten Mark Zuckerberg’s entire business model.
And if that happens, it will be no one’s fault but his own.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-04--Marco Rubio Demolishes AOC For Her Attacks On PPP – ‘Work More, Tweet Less’

Senator Marco Rubio ( R-FL ) spoke out on Thursday to defend the federal Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) as a bipartisan success for COVID-19 relief after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) criticized it .
Rubio was fuming after he read Ocasio-Cortez ’ s attack on the PPP on Twitter .
“ Black-owned small businesses were widely shut out from accessing PPP loans , yet right-wing disinfo org PV took half a million in public money while decrying direct federal assistance as ‘ radical socialism , ' ” she wrote .
“ Republicanism in a nutshell .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
! )
” RELATED : Ted Cruz Schools AOC – Calls Her Out For Democrats Stalling Relief Package Rubio , however , was not having any of it .
“ Working together R ’ s & D ’ s helped save the jobs of 55 million Americans through PPP , ” Rubio fired back at Ocasio-Cortez .
“ Work more , tweet less & one day you too can make a difference.
” Ocasio-Cortez was widely criticized back in April when she was the only Democrat to vote against a largely bipartisan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling the proposal “ too small , ” according to Fox News .
Rubio is the chairman of the Senate ’ s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee , which is the group that developed the PPP , a “ forgivable loan ” program to help small businesses keep employees on the payroll during shutdowns caused by COVID-19 , instead of firing them .
RELATED : AOC Mocked For Selling Expensive Merchandise With Leftist Slogans , Including “ Tax The Rich ” This comes after Rubio called on Congress to extend PPP funding beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in March with the passing of the $ 2.2 trillion CARES ( Coronavirus Aid , Relief and Economic Security ) Act .
Though the House passed the follow-up HEROES Act back in October , it stalled in the Senate .
This act would provide only $ 288 billion more for PPP instead of an additional $ 700 billion , which is what Rubio wants .
“ It is important to note that at its current ( funding ) level , the proposal barely provides enough to fund a second round of Paycheck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide sufficient funds to help small businesses , restaurants , entertainment venues , and others to help them weather the second wave , ” Rubio said .
“ It should have happened this summer .
It needed to happen this fall .
Enough is enough .
Let ’ s get this done.
” Rubio warned last month that small businesses will be “ wiped out ” if the PPP extension is not approved because Democrat leaders are holding out for more .
“ The issue here is very simple , ” Rubio said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are saying , ‘ You either spend $ 2 trillion — or something close to it — and do all of these other things , or we do nothing at all .
We will not allow PPP to happen on its own.
’ That ’ s the stance they ’ ve taken.
” This piece was written by James Samson on December 4 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke out on Thursday to defend the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as a bipartisan success for COVID-19 relief after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) criticized it.
AOC Attacks PPP
Rubio was fuming after he read Ocasio-Cortez’s attack on the PPP on Twitter.
“Black-owned small businesses were widely shut out from accessing PPP loans, yet right-wing disinfo org PV took half a million in public money while decrying direct federal assistance as ‘radical socialism,'” she wrote. “Republicanism in a nutshell. (Also they’re based in Mamaroneck?!)”
RELATED: Ted Cruz Schools AOC – Calls Her Out For Democrats Stalling Relief Package
Black-owned small businesses were widely shut out from accessing PPP loans, yet right-wing disinfo org PV took half a million in public money while decrying direct federal assistance as “radical socialism.” Republicanism in a nutshell. (Also they’re based in Mamaroneck?! 👀) https://t.co/JARqvhgBmD — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) December 3, 2020
Rubio Fires Back
Rubio, however, was not having any of it.
“Working together R’s & D’s helped save the jobs of 55 million Americans through PPP,” Rubio fired back at Ocasio-Cortez. “Work more, tweet less & one day you too can make a difference.”
Working together R’s & D’s helped save the jobs of 55 million Americans through PPP Work more, tweet less & one day you too can make a difference https://t.co/WprW5OR9LP — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) December 3, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez was widely criticized back in April when she was the only Democrat to vote against a largely bipartisan $484 billion coronavirus relief bill, calling the proposal “too small,” according to Fox News.
Rubio is the chairman of the Senate’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, which is the group that developed the PPP, a “forgivable loan” program to help small businesses keep employees on the payroll during shutdowns caused by COVID-19, instead of firing them.
RELATED: AOC Mocked For Selling Expensive Merchandise With Leftist Slogans, Including “Tax The Rich”
Rubio Fights Congress To Extend PPP Funding
This comes after Rubio called on Congress to extend PPP funding beyond the initial $700 billion it received back in March with the passing of the $2.2 trillion CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act.
Though the House passed the follow-up HEROES Act back in October, it stalled in the Senate. This act would provide only $288 billion more for PPP instead of an additional $700 billion, which is what Rubio wants.
“It is important to note that at its current (funding) level, the proposal barely provides enough to fund a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans, and does not provide sufficient funds to help small businesses, restaurants, entertainment venues, and others to help them weather the second wave,” Rubio said. “It should have happened this summer. It needed to happen this fall. Enough is enough. Let’s get this done.”
Rubio warned last month that small businesses will be “wiped out” if the PPP extension is not approved because Democrat leaders are holding out for more.
“The issue here is very simple,” Rubio said. “Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are saying, ‘You either spend $2 trillion — or something close to it — and do all of these other things, or we do nothing at all. We will not allow PPP to happen on its own.’ That’s the stance they’ve taken.”
This piece was written by James Samson on December 4, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-04--Polls Show Tight Race In Georgia U.S. Senate Runoffs

When Georgians head to the polls in January to decide if Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler will remain in office or succumb to their Democrat challengers , polls show it is sure to be a close race .
The stakes couldn ’ t be higher .
These races will determine if Republicans maintain control of the U.S. Senate as Democrats control the House and White House .
RELATED : Bombshell Allegations In Georgia Include Video Of Poll Workers Allegedly Pulling Out Suitcases Full Of Ballots A SurveyUSA Poll commissioned exclusively by local Georgia affiliate 11Alive shows that currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tight .
Perdue ’ s race against Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff is about even , with Ossoff receiving 50 percent , just two points ahead of Perdue , who received 48 percent .
This small lead simply means every vote will count in this special runoff election .
In the November 3 general election vote , Democrat Osoff led in some polls yet Perdue still brought in about 86,000 more votes .
In Georgia ’ s other high profile Senate race , Democrat challenger Raphael Warnock is leading incumbent Republican Loeffler , 52 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Omar Defends Raphael Warnock ’ s Claim That ‘ Nobody Can Serve God And The Military ’ If just one of these GOP senators win , Republicans will maintain control of the U.S. Senate .
RELATED : A Call To Arms : Georgia Is Ground Zero For The Future Of The Country – We Must Win Some Conservatives Urging Georgians To Not Vote Another factor in these widely watched races is Georgia-based lawyer Lin Wood , who has made headlines by urging Donald Trump supporters to ditch Republicans Perdue and Loeffler .
Wood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the call against supporting the GOP candidates .
Wood has been portrayed himself as a Trump supporter , yet according to Breitbart News there are no records of Wood ever voting for Trump in the Georgia primaries in 2020 and 2016 , or even pulling a GOP primary ballot in 2016 or 2020 .
On the other hand , both Wood and Powell have been one of the most vocal proponents of the theory that President Trump actually won the election .
Both are currently heavily involved in litigation to that effect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ To Be A Georgia Trump Supporter , Voted For Obama And Donated To Democrats For his part , President Trump has strongly urged his supporters to support the Republican candidates in Georgia .
While who Wood voted for in the past or will vote for in the present shall remain an open question , who Georgians get behind on January 5 will determine the fate of the federal government and the country .
Every vote counts .
In Georgia , more than ever .

When Georgians head to the polls in January to decide if Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler will remain in office or succumb to their Democrat challengers, polls show it is sure to be a close race.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. These races will determine if Republicans maintain control of the U.S. Senate as Democrats control the House and White House.
Poll results show tight races between candidates in U.S. Senate runoffs https://t.co/EJP5tsxGn8 — 11Alive News (@11AliveNews) December 3, 2020
RELATED: Bombshell Allegations In Georgia Include Video Of Poll Workers Allegedly Pulling Out Suitcases Full Of Ballots
Georgia Races Couldn’t Be More High Stakes
A SurveyUSA Poll commissioned exclusively by local Georgia affiliate 11Alive shows that currently the races scheduled for January 5 are tight.
Perdue’s race against Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff is about even, with Ossoff receiving 50 percent, just two points ahead of Perdue, who received 48 percent.
This small lead simply means every vote will count in this special runoff election.
In the November 3 general election vote, Democrat Osoff led in some polls yet Perdue still brought in about 86,000 more votes.
In Georgia’s other high profile Senate race, Democrat challenger Raphael Warnock is leading incumbent Republican Loeffler, 52 to 45 percent.
RELATED: Ilhan Omar Defends Raphael Warnock’s Claim That ‘Nobody Can Serve God And The Military’
If just one of these GOP senators win, Republicans will maintain control of the U.S. Senate.
Thank you, @IngrahamAngle! "If you are upset or you are angry about what has happened in this state, there is only one right way to channel your frustration: by working to ensure Loeffler and Perdue win on January 5th." 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #gapol #gasen pic.twitter.com/yrLI15jlli — Kelly Loeffler (@KLoeffler) December 4, 2020
RELATED: A Call To Arms: Georgia Is Ground Zero For The Future Of The Country – We Must Win
Some Conservatives Urging Georgians To Not Vote
Another factor in these widely watched races is Georgia-based lawyer Lin Wood, who has made headlines by urging Donald Trump supporters to ditch Republicans Perdue and Loeffler.
Wood was joined by lawyer Sidney Powell in the call against supporting the GOP candidates.
Wood has been portrayed himself as a Trump supporter, yet according to Breitbart News there are no records of Wood ever voting for Trump in the Georgia primaries in 2020 and 2016, or even pulling a GOP primary ballot in 2016 or 2020.
On the other hand, both Wood and Powell have been one of the most vocal proponents of the theory that President Trump actually won the election.
Both are currently heavily involved in litigation to that effect.
RELATED: Lin Wood, Who Claims To Be A Georgia Trump Supporter, Voted For Obama And Donated To Democrats
For his part, President Trump has strongly urged his supporters to support the Republican candidates in Georgia.
While who Wood voted for in the past or will vote for in the present shall remain an open question, who Georgians get behind on January 5 will determine the fate of the federal government and the country.
Every vote counts. In Georgia, more than ever.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-04--GOP Lawmakers Demand Bill Barr Perform A Forensic Audit on the Election

Representatives Andy Biggs ( R-AZ ) , Jody Hice ( R-GA ) , and members of the House Freedom Caucus are calling on Attorney General William Barr to conduct a forensic audit of the 2020 election .
Biggs accused Barr of being “ missing in action ” after suggesting a request had been made a month ago that he conduct an investigation into allegations of voter fraud .
“ I feel that [ Barr ] is missing in action , ” accused Biggs .
“ The reality is that he is capable , he ’ s qualified and he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualified individuals .
We need them in action from about a month ago .
We are running out of time .
He needs to get them going.
” Rep. Louie Gohmert ( R-TX ) likened a lack of investigation to letting somebody get away with attempted murder .
“ Barr says there isn ’ t enough evidence to turn over the election , ” he recalled .
“ We don ’ t let people off for only to murder someone.
” RELATED : Bombshell Allegations In Georgia Include Video Of Poll Workers Allegedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Needs To Conduct A Forensic Audit Of The Election Now The Republican lawmakers ’ demands for a forensic audit of the election come on the same day that President Trump ’ s legal team released a video of what they claim are poll workers pulling out ‘ suitcases ’ of ballots in Georgia .
Volunteer attorney Jackie Pick accused poll workers in the video of counting those same ballots after witnesses had been cleared from the room .
The video ’ s context has been disputed , but Hice found it to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Justice .
At Thursday ’ s press conference , Rep. Randy Weber ( R-TX ) indicated just how important accountability in the election is for the American people .
“ What ’ s he [ Barr ] actually doing ?
” he asked .
“ Why are election materials and voting machines not being gathered and preserved for investigation ?
” “ This is not hill to die on , this is hill to die on , ” Weber concluded .
“ The only way we will know is if they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audit , ” Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr said .
“ Votes were counted in secret , and we want to know why ; we implore you , Barr , to work on this.
” RELATED : In ‘ Most Important Speech ’ He ’ s Ever Made , Trump Claims ‘ Bad Things Happened ’ In The Election Tensions have been flaring for some time now between Republicans concerned about election integrity and a dormant Department of Justice .
That tension came to a head when Barr told the Associated Press that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widespread voter fraud .
“ To date , we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election , ” Barr claimed .
The President ’ s legal team put out a statement of response almost immediately .
“ With all due respect to the Attorney General , there hasn ’ t been any semblance of a Department of Justice investigation , ” they wrote .
“ We have gathered ample evidence of illegal voting in at least six states , which they have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official sought to clarify the report .
“ Some media outlets have incorrectly reported that the Department has concluded its investigation of election fraud and announced an affirmative finding of no fraud in the election , ” the official said .
“ That is not what the Associated Press reported nor what the Attorney General stated.
” “ The Department will continue to receive and vigorously pursue all specific and credible allegations of fraud as expeditiously as possible , ” they advised .
But the damage seems to have already been done .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidence in Barr responded , “ I used to.
” President Trump also gave an indication that Barr better get moving on a forensic audit of the election .
When asked if he had confidence in Barr he replied , “ Ask me that in a number of weeks from now .
”

Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Jody Hice (R-GA), and members of the House Freedom Caucus are calling on Attorney General William Barr to conduct a forensic audit of the 2020 election.
Biggs accused Barr of being “missing in action” after suggesting a request had been made a month ago that he conduct an investigation into allegations of voter fraud.
“I feel that [Barr] is missing in action,” accused Biggs. “The reality is that he is capable, he’s qualified and he’s got a department of capable, qualified individuals. We need them in action from about a month ago. We are running out of time. He needs to get them going.”
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) likened a lack of investigation to letting somebody get away with attempted murder.
“Barr says there isn’t enough evidence to turn over the election,” he recalled. “We don’t let people off for only trying to murder someone.”
Yesterday, I led a press conference to demand that Attorney General Barr release the findings of his election fraud investigation. It is imperative that the American people receive clarity as to the allegations and claims that have been raised about the 2020 election. pic.twitter.com/YtO3cjBo8j — Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) December 4, 2020
RELATED: Bombshell Allegations In Georgia Include Video Of Poll Workers Allegedly Pulling Out Suitcases Full Of Ballots
Barr Needs To Conduct A Forensic Audit Of The Election Now
The Republican lawmakers’ demands for a forensic audit of the election come on the same day that President Trump’s legal team released a video of what they claim are poll workers pulling out ‘suitcases’ of ballots in Georgia.
Volunteer attorney Jackie Pick accused poll workers in the video of counting those same ballots after witnesses had been cleared from the room.
The video’s context has been disputed, but Hice found it to be compelling enough to call out the Department of Justice.
Caught on candid camera… Fulton County supervisors in Georgia tell poll workers, press and observers to leave the room… And then pull out SUITCASES of ballots. Say it with me… F R A U D. WHERE IS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE?”pic.twitter.com/1Nc8cZqGXA — Rep. Jody Hice (@CongressmanHice) December 3, 2020
At Thursday’s press conference, Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) indicated just how important accountability in the election is for the American people.
“What’s he [Barr] actually doing?” he asked. “Why are election materials and voting machines not being gathered and preserved for investigation?”
“This is not A hill to die on, this is THEE hill to die on,” Weber concluded.
US Reps want Barr to investigate voter fraud in the election.https://t.co/Xva7l16Xgz — David J Harris Jr (@DavidJHarrisJr) December 4, 2020
“The only way we will know is if they have federal investigators in now and do an audit,” Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr said. “Votes were counted in secret, and we want to know why; we implore you, Barr, to work on this.”
RELATED: In ‘Most Important Speech’ He’s Ever Made, Trump Claims ‘Bad Things Happened’ In The Election
Tensions Flaring Over Barr’s Inaction
Tensions have been flaring for some time now between Republicans concerned about election integrity and a dormant Department of Justice.
That tension came to a head when Barr told the Associated Press that he had “not seen” evidence of widespread voter fraud.
“To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election,” Barr claimed.
The President’s legal team put out a statement of response almost immediately.
“With all due respect to the Attorney General, there hasn’t been any semblance of a Department of Justice investigation,” they wrote. “We have gathered ample evidence of illegal voting in at least six states, which they have not examined.”
Shortly thereafter, a DOJ official sought to clarify the report.
“Some media outlets have incorrectly reported that the Department has concluded its investigation of election fraud and announced an affirmative finding of no fraud in the election,” the official said.
“That is not what the Associated Press reported nor what the Attorney General stated.”
what the Attorney General stated. The Department will continue to receive and vigorously pursue all specific and credible allegations of fraud as expeditiously as possible.” @ClareHymes22 @CBSNews — Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) December 2, 2020
“The Department will continue to receive and vigorously pursue all specific and credible allegations of fraud as expeditiously as possible,” they advised.
But the damage seems to have already been done.
Gohmert, when asked if he had confidence in Barr responded, “I used to.”
President Trump also gave an indication that Barr better get moving on a forensic audit of the election.
When asked if he had confidence in Barr he replied, “Ask me that in a number of weeks from now.”
“He hasn’t done anything. He hasn’t looked (for fraud in the Georgia election),” Trump continued.