thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-24--Kevin McCarthy: We’ll Oust Nancy Pelosi If She Tries To Impeach Trump Over SCOTUS Pick

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy threatened to oust Nancy Pelosi if she attempts to impeach Trump as a means to stop his Supreme Court nominee .
Pelosi , in an interview earlier this week with ABC News ’ “ This Week , ” refused to rule out impeachment of the President or Attorney General William Barr to halt the nomination .
“ We have arrows in our quiver that I ’ m not about to discuss right now , but the fact is we have a big challenge in our country , ” the House Speaker stated .
“ Listening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – if she tries to move for an impeachment based upon the president following the Constitution , I think there will be a move on the floor to no longer have the question of her being Speaker , ” McCarthy threatened .
“ She may think she has a quiver — we do too , ” he told reporters .
RELATED : AOC , Pelosi Hint Impeachment Should Be Considered To Stop Trump Supreme Court Selection McCarthy proceeded to explain why Pelosi ’ s threat to impeach – a process reserved for high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her being ousted .
“ The president is supposed to move forward and they will , ” he said noting it is Trump ’ s Constitutional duty to nominate a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the SCOTUS .
“ The Senate is supposed to take the action and they will — it ’ s their constitutional right and they are following through , ” he added .
“ If Pelosi and House Democrats try to impeach the president , we will take the movement to remove her from speakership , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do Anything to Stop Trump From Filling the SCOTUS Vacancy Impeachment hasn ’ t been the only arrow in the quiver that Pelosi and the Democrats have threatened to use if they don ’ t get their way .
Should Trump lose and Democrats regain control of both Houses of Congress , they ’ ve made it clear they ’ ll consider packing the Supreme Court with more liberal judges .
New York Rep. Jerry Nadler called on his colleagues to do just that .
Joe Biden said in 2019 that Democrats would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should they decide to pack the Supreme Court .
More recently , the Democrat nominee has declined to answer the question saying it would distract from the issue at hand .
The late Justice Ginsburg , in an interview with NPR last year , opposed the idea of expanding the court .
“ Nine seems to be a good number .
It ’ s been that way for a long time , ” she said , adding , “ I think it was a bad idea when President Franklin Roosevelt tried to pack @ @ @ @

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy threatened to oust Nancy Pelosi if she attempts to impeach Trump as a means to stop his Supreme Court nominee.
Pelosi, in an interview earlier this week with ABC News’ “This Week,” refused to rule out impeachment of the President or Attorney General William Barr to halt the nomination.
“We have arrows in our quiver that I’m not about to discuss right now, but the fact is we have a big challenge in our country,” the House Speaker stated.
“Listening to the speaker on television this weekend – if she tries to move for an impeachment based upon the president following the Constitution, I think there will be a move on the floor to no longer have the question of her being Speaker,” McCarthy threatened.
“She may think she has a quiver — we do too,” he told reporters.
If Nancy Pelosi tries to impeach President Trump for appointing a Supreme Court Justice—as the Constitution requires him to do—we will take steps to remove her as Speaker. pic.twitter.com/NIJMgcBbii — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) September 23, 2020
RELATED: AOC, Pelosi Hint Impeachment Should Be Considered To Stop Trump Supreme Court Selection
Kevin McCarthy Explains Why He’ll Oust Nancy Pelosi
McCarthy proceeded to explain why Pelosi’s threat to impeach – a process reserved for high crimes and misdemeanors – would lead to her being ousted.
“The president is supposed to move forward and they will,” he said noting it is Trump’s Constitutional duty to nominate a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the SCOTUS.
“The Senate is supposed to take the action and they will — it’s their constitutional right and they are following through,” he added.
“If Pelosi and House Democrats try to impeach the president, we will take the movement to remove her from speakership,” he reiterated.
Democrats are desperate → Jerry Nadler wants to pack the courts, and Nancy Pelosi wants to try to impeach the President again—just for doing what the Constitution requires him to do! pic.twitter.com/Kz9iZGjoJh — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) September 22, 2020
RELATED: Tucker Exposes Democrats’ Plan To Stop Trump’s SCOTUS Pick – ‘Burn The Entire F***ing Thing Down’
Pelosi and the Democrats Will Do Anything to Stop Trump From Filling the SCOTUS Vacancy
Impeachment hasn’t been the only arrow in the quiver that Pelosi and the Democrats have threatened to use if they don’t get their way.
Should Trump lose and Democrats regain control of both Houses of Congress, they’ve made it clear they’ll consider packing the Supreme Court with more liberal judges.
New York Rep. Jerry Nadler called on his colleagues to do just that.
If Sen. McConnell and @SenateGOP were to force through a nominee during the lame duck session—before a new Senate and President can take office—then the incoming Senate should immediately move to expand the Supreme Court. 1/2 https://t.co/BDYQ0KVmJe — Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) September 19, 2020
Joe Biden said in 2019 that Democrats would “live to rue that day” should they decide to pack the Supreme Court.
More recently, the Democrat nominee has declined to answer the question saying it would distract from the issue at hand.
Joe Biden on court packing: “I’m not going to answer that question”https://t.co/474yMypd1T pic.twitter.com/FZhkF8oJSq — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) September 22, 2020
The late Justice Ginsburg, in an interview with NPR last year, opposed the idea of expanding the court.
“Nine seems to be a good number. It’s been that way for a long time,” she said, adding, “I think it was a bad idea when President Franklin Roosevelt tried to pack the court.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-24--Trump Praying For Officers Shot In Violent Louisville Protests

On Wednesday , President Donald Trump said that he was praying for the two Louisville police officers who were shot during violent protests in Louisville .
The protests came in the wake of the grand jury decision regarding the death of Breonna Taylor .
“ Praying for the two police officers that were shot tonight in Louisville , Kentucky , ” Trump shared on Twitter .
“ The Federal Government stands behind you and is ready to help.
” RELATED : CNN ’ s Don Lemon Calls To ‘ Blow Up The Entire System ’ – Kayleigh McEnany Crushes Him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – Suspect In Custody Acting Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Robert Schroeder confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday night that both officers were being treated in the hospital and that both were stable .
He also confirmed police have one suspect in custody .
After the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case came down , which did not charge police officers for her shooting death of Taylor , violent riots emerged .
President Trump said that he had a conversation with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about public safety in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work together , immediately upon request !
” Trump said .
Earlier on Wednesday during a press conference , Trump said that Beshear had already called up the National Guard .
“ I understand he ’ s called up the National Guard , which is a good thing , ” the President said .
“ I think it ’ s a very positive thing .
And it ’ ll all work out.
” Trump also backed Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron after he announced the verdict .
“ Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump said .

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that he was praying for the two Louisville police officers who were shot during violent protests in Louisville.
The protests came in the wake of the grand jury decision regarding the death of Breonna Taylor.
“Praying for the two police officers that were shot tonight in Louisville, Kentucky,” Trump shared on Twitter. “The Federal Government stands behind you and is ready to help.”
Praying for the two police officers that were shot tonight in Louisville, Kentucky. The Federal Government stands behind you and is ready to help. Spoke to @GovAndyBeshear and we are prepared to work together, immediately upon request! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2020
RELATED: CNN’s Don Lemon Calls To ‘Blow Up The Entire System’ – Kayleigh McEnany Crushes Him
The Two Cops Are In Stable Condition – Suspect In Custody
Acting Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Robert Schroeder confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday night that both officers were being treated in the hospital and that both were stable.
He also confirmed police have one suspect in custody.
After the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case came down, which did not charge police officers for her shooting death of Taylor, violent riots emerged.
President Trump said that he had a conversation with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about public safety in his state.
“We are prepared to work together, immediately upon request!” Trump said.
Praying for the two police officers that were shot tonight in Louisville, Kentucky. The Federal Government stands behind you and is ready to help. Spoke to @GovAndyBeshear and we are prepared to work together, immediately upon request! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2020
Trump Claims Kentucky Governor Beshear ‘Called Up The National Guard’
Earlier on Wednesday during a press conference, Trump said that Beshear had already called up the National Guard.
“I understand he’s called up the National Guard, which is a good thing,” the President said. “I think it’s a very positive thing. And it’ll all work out.”
President Trump said he planned to speak with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear this evening: "I understand he's called up the National Guard, which is a good thing. I think it's a very positive thing and it'll all work out." pic.twitter.com/ZaGwO3uyCi — Paul Miles 🎙 (@PaulMiles840) September 23, 2020
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Trump On Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron: He’s ‘Doing A Fantastic Job’
Trump also backed Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron after he announced the verdict.
“Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is doing a fantastic job,” Trump said.
“I think he’s a star,” he added.
Trump also tweeted late Wednesday night, “law and order!”
LAW & ORDER! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--Trump To Choose Amy Coney Barrett For Supreme Court: Senior GOP Sources

Senior Republican sources have claimed that President Trump will nominate Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy .
CNN reported on Friday afternoon that multiple senior Republicans have said that Barrett will be Trump ’ s third Supreme Court nominee .
The president will make the official announcement on Saturday afternoon .
The sources stressed that the President could always make a change at the last minute , but that the “ machinery is in motion ” for Barrett to take the nomination .
CNN says that the White House has declined to comment on the speculation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She ’ s the most distinguished and qualified by traditional measures .
She has the strongest support among the legal conservatives who have dedicated their lives to the court , ” a former senior administration official said .
“ She will contribute most to the court ’ s jurisprudence in the years and decades to come , ” the official continued .
It is unclear whether Barrett has been told she is the intended nominee .
RELATED : Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’ s Daughter Claims She Didn ’ t Retire Because She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long track record of solid conservative rulings during her tenure as a judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals , where she has sat since 2017 .
She has said that abortion is “ always immoral , ” and has voted as such in decisions .
She joined the dissenting ruling in the case , standing by legislation that would have required doctors to notify the parents of any minor who decided to seek an abortion .
It is likely her devout Catholic faith plays a role in her opinions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ brilliant jurist and a woman who brings the argument to the court that is potentially the contrary to the views of the sitting women justices , ” said Marjorie Dannenfelser , president of the Susan B. Anthony List .
Barrett has also stood by the Second Amendment , time and again .
In a 2019 case , Barrett said that denying the right to bear arms to all non-violent felons relegates the Second Amendment to a “ second-class right.
” She further defended the Trump administration ’ s “ public charge ” rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigrants into the country who may take out and rely on federal benefits , dissenting against the rest of the panel .
Democrats Don ’ t Want Her On The Supreme Court It is clear that Barrett is a strong conservative pick for the Supreme Court , and many on the left are not pleased .
Robert Reich , Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton , whined that she would “ lock in a majority to overturn Roe v Wade.
” The Human Rights Campaign said that Barrett has a “ track @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against “ trans rights , marriage equality , and reproductive rights , ” so therefore “ she shouldn ’ t be on the Supreme Court.
” Politicos will eagerly await the Democrats ’ strategy if Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell goes through with a vote .
Philip Wegmann of RealClearPolitics reports that Republicans see an electoral opportunity if the Democrats do anything like what they did to Justice Brett Kavanaugh .

Senior Republican sources have claimed that President Trump will nominate Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy.
Sources: Barrett Was “The Plan All Along”
CNN reported on Friday afternoon that multiple senior Republicans have said that Barrett will be Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee.
The president will make the official announcement on Saturday afternoon.
The sources stressed that the President could always make a change at the last minute, but that the “machinery is in motion” for Barrett to take the nomination.
CNN says that the White House has declined to comment on the speculation.
“She was the plan all along. She’s the most distinguished and qualified by traditional measures. She has the strongest support among the legal conservatives who have dedicated their lives to the court,” a former senior administration official said.
“She will contribute most to the court’s jurisprudence in the years and decades to come,” the official continued.
It is unclear whether Barrett has been told she is the intended nominee.
RELATED: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Daughter Claims She Didn’t Retire Because She Wanted Hillary To Name Successor
A Strong Conservative Voice For SCOTUS
Barrett has a long track record of solid conservative rulings during her tenure as a judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, where she has sat since 2017.
She has said that abortion is “always immoral,” and has voted as such in decisions.
She joined the dissenting ruling in the case Box vs Planned Parenthood of Indiana, standing by legislation that would have required doctors to notify the parents of any minor who decided to seek an abortion.
It is likely her devout Catholic faith plays a role in her opinions.
“She is the perfect combination of brilliant jurist and a woman who brings the argument to the court that is potentially the contrary to the views of the sitting women justices,” said Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List.
Barrett has also stood by the Second Amendment, time and again. In a 2019 case, Barrett said that denying the right to bear arms to all non-violent felons relegates the Second Amendment to a “second-class right.”
She further defended the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule, that prohibited the entry of legal immigrants into the country who may take out and rely on federal benefits, dissenting against the rest of the panel.
RELATED: It’s Starting: Democrats Introduce Bill To Limit Supreme Court Terms
Democrats Don’t Want Her On The Supreme Court
It is clear that Barrett is a strong conservative pick for the Supreme Court, and many on the left are not pleased.
Robert Reich, Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, whined that she would “lock in a majority to overturn Roe v Wade.”
Make no mistake: Amy Coney Barrett would lock in a majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. She'll gut what's left of our campaign finance laws and voting rights protections. Environmental protections, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and limits on corporate power would all disappear. https://t.co/AfR2Xz480W — Robert Reich (@RBReich) September 25, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett doesn’t belong on the Supreme Court. Let alone any court. #NoSCOTUSforAmy — Scott Dworkin (@funder) September 25, 2020
The Human Rights Campaign said that Barrett has a “track record of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric,” arguing against “trans rights, marriage equality, and reproductive rights,” so therefore “she shouldn’t be on the Supreme Court.”
It's no surprise Trump would want to nominate Amy Coney Barrett, a judge with a track record of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. She's argued against trans rights, marriage equality and reproductive rights — and she shouldn't be on the Supreme Court. #OurCourt https://t.co/D4xUWcYa4I — Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) September 25, 2020
Politicos will eagerly await the Democrats’ strategy if Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell goes through with a vote.
Philip Wegmann of RealClearPolitics reports that Republicans see an electoral opportunity if the Democrats do anything like what they did to Justice Brett Kavanaugh.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--It’s Starting: Democrats Introduce Bill To Limit Supreme Court Terms

Amid calls for significant changes to the Supreme Court and Senate , Democrats are set to introduce a bill next week that would set Supreme Court term limits at 18 years .
The Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act , according to Reuters , will be introduced by Democrats next Tuesday .
It would set term limits for the Supreme Court at 18 years , and allow every President to appoint to nominate two justices per term .
“ It would save the country a lot of agony and help lower the temperature over fights for the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cultural issues and is one of the primary things tearing at our social fabric , ” said Democrat Representative Ro Khanna .
Khanna will introduce the bill along with Representatives Joe Kennedy III and Don Beyer .
The bill would exempt current justices from the rules .
Justices who finish their term would retire from the Supreme Court and then rotate to lower courts .
“ That ’ s perfectly consistent with their judicial independence and having a lifetime salary and a lifetime appointment , ” Khanna argued .
RELATED : Ruth Bader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t Retire Because She Wanted Hillary To Name Successor This is not the only thing that Democrats have been demanding regarding the Supreme Court .
Representative Kennedy wrote on Twitter that if President Trump and the Republicans held a vote for his Supreme Court nominee this year , they would simply pack the court in 2021 .
This sentiment has been echoed by other Democrats .
“ Mitch McConnell set the precedent , ” Senate candidate Ed Markey tweeted .
“ No Supreme Court vacancies filled in an election year .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filibuster and expand the Supreme Court.
” If McConnell “ were to force through a nominee during the lame duck session—before a new Senate and President can take office—then the incoming Senate should immediately move to expand the Supreme Court , ” Nadler wrote .
RELATED : President Trump : If Dems Use Impeachment To Block Supreme Court Nomination , “ We Win ” Schumer : “ Nothing Is Off The Table ” Democrats are fuming that President Trump and Mitch McConnell have the gall to use their constitutional powers to nominate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s not the first time that there has been a nominee in an election year , and it won ’ t be the last .
They forget that Merrick Garland was not voted on because the Senate and Presidency were split .
That is not the case this time .
Some legal scholars argue that a constitutional amendment is needed to set term limits for Supreme Court justices .
It is unclear from the Reuters article whether or not Representative Khanna has been challenged about the issue .
Senator Chuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the table.
” I believe him .

Amid calls for significant changes to the Supreme Court and Senate, Democrats are set to introduce a bill next week that would set Supreme Court term limits at 18 years.
Term Limits For SCOTUS
The Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act, according to Reuters, will be introduced by Democrats next Tuesday.
It would set term limits for the Supreme Court at 18 years, and allow every President to appoint to nominate two justices per term.
“It would save the country a lot of agony and help lower the temperature over fights for the court that go to the fault lines of cultural issues and is one of the primary things tearing at our social fabric,” said Democrat Representative Ro Khanna.
Khanna will introduce the bill along with Representatives Joe Kennedy III and Don Beyer.
The bill would exempt current justices from the rules. Justices who finish their term would retire from the Supreme Court and then rotate to lower courts.
“That’s perfectly consistent with their judicial independence and having a lifetime salary and a lifetime appointment,” Khanna argued.
RELATED: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Daughter Claims She Didn’t Retire Because She Wanted Hillary To Name Successor
Democrats Demand Court Packing
This is not the only thing that Democrats have been demanding regarding the Supreme Court.
Representative Kennedy wrote on Twitter that if President Trump and the Republicans held a vote for his Supreme Court nominee this year, they would simply pack the court in 2021.
If he holds a vote in 2020, we pack the court in 2021. It’s that simple. — Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) September 19, 2020
This sentiment has been echoed by other Democrats. “Mitch McConnell set the precedent,” Senate candidate Ed Markey tweeted.
“No Supreme Court vacancies filled in an election year. If he violates it… we must abolish the filibuster and expand the Supreme Court.”
Mitch McConnell set the precedent. No Supreme Court vacancies filled in an election year. If he violates it, when Democrats control the Senate in the next Congress, we must abolish the filibuster and expand the Supreme Court. — Ed Markey (@EdMarkey) September 19, 2020
Representative Jerry Nadler joined the calls.
If McConnell “were to force through a nominee during the lame duck session—before a new Senate and President can take office—then the incoming Senate should immediately move to expand the Supreme Court,” Nadler wrote.
Filling the SCOTUS vacancy during a lame duck session, after the American people have voted for new leadership, is undemocratic and a clear violation of the public trust in elected officials. Congress would have to act and expanding the court would be the right place to start. — Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) September 19, 2020
RELATED: President Trump: If Dems Use Impeachment To Block Supreme Court Nomination, “We Win”
Schumer: “Nothing Is Off The Table”
Democrats are fuming that President Trump and Mitch McConnell have the gall to use their constitutional powers to nominate and confirm a replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
It’s not the first time that there has been a nominee in an election year, and it won’t be the last.
They forget that Merrick Garland was not voted on because the Senate and Presidency were split. That is not the case this time.
Some legal scholars argue that a constitutional amendment is needed to set term limits for Supreme Court justices.
It is unclear from the Reuters article whether or not Representative Khanna has been challenged about the issue.
Senator Chuck Schumer said that “nothing was off the table.” I believe him.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--Two Men Arrested For Allegedly Planning Terror Attack On Trump Tower

Two men were arrested this week for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks on various major American targets , including Trump Tower .
Kristopher Sean Matthews , of Elgin , South Carolina , has been accused with conspiring with ISIS terrorists over the course of several months , according to the New York Post .
One of the people he conspired with was a Texas man named Jaylyn Christopher Molina , according to court papers .
Matthews and Molina , who were each arrested on Monday , reportedly talked about various possible sites for U.S. terror attacks .
Matthews wanted to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ like malls where innocent children are , ” the court documents state .
“ We need to stick together , we need to defeat them , we need to take a lot of casualties , a lot of numbers , ” Molina allegedly wrote in a secret chat group in which they pledged their loyalty to ISIS , the FBI said .
“ Let it be clear , I am against America , ” Molina allegedly wrote in the chat .
“ America is my enemy.
” RELATED : Assassination Attempt On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is Mailed To Him Back in May , Matthews said they should target state and Social Security buildings , as well as the New York Stock Exchange or Trump Tower in New York .
Molina responded by saying that as little as four people “ could be enough ” to successfully complete this attack .
Matthews added that if they “ accomplished the mission , ” they would achieve “ rock star status baby.
” “ This could be Netflix worthy , ” he said .
The complaint goes on to say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the headquarters of the CIA , the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration .
“ I would hit places like that to send a message , ” Matthews wrote .
“ In my opinion if you really want to do some damage and make a statement I would have a team … have a 3 to 4 man team and everyone spreads out … hit different sides then boom engulf them.
” RELATED : Woman Who Allegedly Tried To Assassinate Trump By Sending Him Poison Is Identified Matthews and Molina have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization .
If they are convicted , they each face up to 20 years in prison , a $ 250,000 fine and a lifetime of supervised release .
This piece was written by James Samson on September 25 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Two men were arrested this week for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks on various major American targets, including Trump Tower.
Two Men Arrested For Planning Terrorist Attack
Kristopher Sean Matthews, of Elgin, South Carolina, has been accused with conspiring with ISIS terrorists over the course of several months, according to the New York Post. One of the people he conspired with was a Texas man named Jaylyn Christopher Molina, according to court papers.
Matthews and Molina, who were each arrested on Monday, reportedly talked about various possible sites for U.S. terror attacks. Matthews wanted to “hit government centers” rather than places “like malls where innocent children are,” the court documents state.
“We need to stick together, we need to defeat them, we need to take a lot of casualties, a lot of numbers,” Molina allegedly wrote in a secret chat group in which they pledged their loyalty to ISIS, the FBI said.
“Let it be clear, I am against America,” Molina allegedly wrote in the chat. “America is my enemy.”
RELATED: Assassination Attempt On President Trump As Package Of Deadly Poison Is Mailed To Him
They Had Multiple Targets
Back in May, Matthews said they should target state and Social Security buildings, as well as the New York Stock Exchange or Trump Tower in New York.
Molina responded by saying that as little as four people “could be enough” to successfully complete this attack. Matthews added that if they “accomplished the mission,” they would achieve “rock star status baby.”
“This could be Netflix worthy,” he said.
The complaint goes on to say that the two men also planned possible attacks at the headquarters of the CIA, the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
“I would hit places like that to send a message,” Matthews wrote. “In my opinion if you really want to do some damage and make a statement I would have a team … have a 3 to 4 man team and everyone spreads out … hit different sides then boom engulf them.”
RELATED: Woman Who Allegedly Tried To Assassinate Trump By Sending Him Poison Is Identified
Matthews and Molina have been charged with conspiring to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization. If they are convicted, they each face up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and a lifetime of supervised release.
This piece was written by James Samson on September 25, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--A ‘Circus’ Senate Hearing? GOP Sees Gain if Dems Act Up Over Supreme Court

At first , the protesters were polite .
They filed quietly into the back of the hearing room , sat in the two dozen or so seats reserved for the public , and waited patiently .
But then , one by one , they started yelling , and then , one by one , they were hauled away by Capitol Police .
On the first day of Justice Brett Kavanaugh ’ s confirmation hearing , 70 people were charged with disorderly conduct .
It wasn ’ t any calmer outside the oak doors of the Judiciary Committee .
Hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into elevators and generally did their best to use their right to peaceably assemble to stop the Senate from fulfilling its duty – in this case , to offer advice and consent on President Trump ’ s second Supreme Court nominee .
Two years later , during a pandemic and just weeks ahead an election , partisan strife is even worse as Trump prepares to name a third justice .
“ There won ’ t be a circus this time , ” a senior committee aide said with a real sigh of relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors to the public because of the coronavirus .
RELATED : Senate Republicans Can Do What They Want , Democrats Already Shot the Hostage Whoever Trump picks won ’ t be interrupted by protesters dressed in flowing red robes and starched white bonnets , the dystopian costume inspired by the popular “ The Handmaid ’ s Tale.
” The nominee must face Kamala Harris , the California senator who tried to knock down Kavanaugh and who is now trying to knock the GOP out of the White House as the Democratic vice presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want the nominee confirmed .
But they wouldn ’ t mind a melee in the Judiciary Committee either .
A clash between Harris and Trump ’ s first female nominee , they believe , would drive turnout in November — the more contentious , the better .
A prosecutor and state attorney general before entering national politics , Harris could certainly leave a dent .
A bruising line of questioning between the senator and Kavanaugh over abortion rights , among other topics , didn ’ t derail his career .
It did propel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any laws that allowed the federal government to control the bodies of men .
He couldn ’ t .
The exchange was billed as “ a breakout moment ” for California ’ s freshman senator .
Trump World sees what ’ s ahead as a win-win situation , and a senior official gaming out strategy for the campaign tells RealClearPolitics that “ the ball is in Democrats ’ court.
” If the opposition party lays low , the official believes Joe Biden and Harris could “ make the electoral impact relatively small if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manner.
” RELATED : As Trump Pays His Respects to RBG , Protesters Interrupt With ‘ Vote Him Out ’ Chants This seems unlikely after Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that “ all options are on the table , ” a threat that could include impeaching Trump a second time if he is reelected or packing the court if Biden wins .
If Democrats attack with the same ferocity as they did against Kavanaugh , “ if they overreact and enflame those tensions , ” the official said , “ I think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After all , at a moment when Trump finds himself underwater with suburban women , Republicans wouldn ’ t be shy about flooding the airwaves with ads showing Democrats bullying a female Supreme Court nominee .
This would particularly apply to the vice presidential nominee .
“ Sen .
Harris , ” the official added , “ is going to come across to the American people as a partisan hack.
” This was too much for a Biden ally close to Harris .
“ The most profoundly hackish thing that has been done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ally told RCP , was nominating a Supreme Court justice during a pandemic while trying to overturn Obamacare .
Partisan hackery , the person continued , was “ selling every American out to China as the worst public health crisis in 100 years spread around like wildfire ; golfing and turning Americans against each other while letting the pandemic rage — all with no coherent strategy to beat it — and then , in an act of hypocrisy so prodigious that it could be seen from space , enacting a disgusting power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on costing millions of families their health care during that pandemic you ’ ve allowed to rage.
” Trump still has to name a nominee , a decision he promised to announce on Saturday .
And while Mitch McConnell has promised to bring the nomination to the floor , the majority leader has not specified if a vote will happen before or after the election .
A senior Republican aide on the Judiciary Committee was more bullish .
The aide who helped confirm Kavanaugh in 2018 told RCP that the emerging confirmation timeline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of October ” followed by a floor vote shortly afterward .
“ We ’ re going to do it , ” the aide said .
“ It is going to happen.
” Both sides are preparing for a bitter fight .
Republicans certainly believe they have the upper hand after confirming Justices Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch .
That work has hardened White House resolve , and Carrie Severino of the conservative Judicial Crisis Network said the experience has prepared the administration and its Senate allies to “ bring their A-game — they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” After all , everyone knows what is at stake .
“ This person will serve for a generation , ” Severino said of the next justice .
As Republicans rouse their Senate caucus and stand up outside grassroots armies for a confirmation battle , the Trump campaign is on a parallel political track .
The possibility of confirming a third Supreme Court justice has energized Trump .
RELATED : Supreme Court Pick 2020 : The Dems Can ’ t Win For Losing , And It ’ s Hilarious “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside world .
We have gone through confirmations in the past and know how to translate this conversation in a way that voters care about , ” a senior campaign official said , citing the two Senate seats Republicans net-gained in the midterms .
“ Democrats still hadn ’ t figured out how to turn this into electoral politics.
” A confirmation battle also potentially opens another front in the election , one that the Trump campaign sees as an opportunity to paint the opposition as extremist .
The back-and-forth , the official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vice president on the defensive : “ When Sen. [ Mazie ] Hirono says something out of control , or Chris Murphy tweets something stupid , or Brian Schatz goes out there for his retweets — all of this is Joe Biden ’ s party.
” Republicans , meanwhile , have convinced themselves that nominating a woman to the Supreme Court will help their odds in November .
The White House regularly highlights how Trump has entrusted women with positions of influence and power .
A female justice , the official said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us — that is another way for him to show and prove it.
” If a political circus occurs — and that seems likely — Republicans believe that all the theatrics will play to their advantage .
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By Philip Wegmann for RealClearPolitics
At first, the protesters were polite. They filed quietly into the back of the hearing room, sat in the two dozen or so seats reserved for the public, and waited patiently.
But then, one by one, they started yelling, and then, one by one, they were hauled away by Capitol Police.
On the first day of Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, 70 people were charged with disorderly conduct.
It wasn’t any calmer outside the oak doors of the Judiciary Committee.
Hundreds of anti-Kavanaugh demonstrators blocked hallways and chased senators into elevators and generally did their best to use their right to peaceably assemble to stop the Senate from fulfilling its duty – in this case, to offer advice and consent on President Trump’s second Supreme Court nominee.
Two years later, during a pandemic and just weeks ahead an election, partisan strife is even worse as Trump prepares to name a third justice.
“There won’t be a circus this time,” a senior committee aide said with a real sigh of relief now that the Senate has closed its doors to the public because of the coronavirus.
“Unless,” the Republican added, “the Democratic senators put one on.”
RELATED: Senate Republicans Can Do What They Want, Democrats Already Shot the Hostage
Whoever Trump picks won’t be interrupted by protesters dressed in flowing red robes and starched white bonnets, the dystopian costume inspired by the popular “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
The nominee must face Kamala Harris, the California senator who tried to knock down Kavanaugh and who is now trying to knock the GOP out of the White House as the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
First and foremost, Republicans want the nominee confirmed. But they wouldn’t mind a melee in the Judiciary Committee either.
A clash between Harris and Trump’s first female nominee, they believe, would drive turnout in November — the more contentious, the better.
A prosecutor and state attorney general before entering national politics, Harris could certainly leave a dent.
A bruising line of questioning between the senator and Kavanaugh over abortion rights, among other topics, didn’t derail his career. It did propel hers.
She asked him to identify any laws that allowed the federal government to control the bodies of men. He couldn’t.
The exchange was billed as “a breakout moment” for California’s freshman senator.
Trump World sees what’s ahead as a win-win situation, and a senior official gaming out strategy for the campaign tells RealClearPolitics that “the ball is in Democrats’ court.”
If the opposition party lays low, the official believes Joe Biden and Harris could “make the electoral impact relatively small if they go about this in a traditional manner.”
RELATED: As Trump Pays His Respects to RBG, Protesters Interrupt With ‘Vote Him Out’ Chants
This seems unlikely after Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that “all options are on the table,” a threat that could include impeaching Trump a second time if he is reelected or packing the court if Biden wins.
If Democrats attack with the same ferocity as they did against Kavanaugh, “if they overreact and enflame those tensions,” the official said, “I think it only comes back to bite them.”
After all, at a moment when Trump finds himself underwater with suburban women, Republicans wouldn’t be shy about flooding the airwaves with ads showing Democrats bullying a female Supreme Court nominee.
This would particularly apply to the vice presidential nominee. “Sen. Harris,” the official added, “is going to come across to the American people as a partisan hack.”
This was too much for a Biden ally close to Harris.
“The most profoundly hackish thing that has been done in American government in generations,” the ally told RCP, was nominating a Supreme Court justice during a pandemic while trying to overturn Obamacare.
Partisan hackery, the person continued, was “selling every American out to China as the worst public health crisis in 100 years spread around like wildfire; golfing and turning Americans against each other while letting the pandemic rage — all with no coherent strategy to beat it — and then, in an act of hypocrisy so prodigious that it could be seen from space, enacting a disgusting power grab in the name of quadrupling down on costing millions of families their health care during that pandemic you’ve allowed to rage.”
RELATED: It’s Starting: Democrats Introduce Bill To Limit Supreme Court Terms
Trump still has to name a nominee, a decision he promised to announce on Saturday.
And while Mitch McConnell has promised to bring the nomination to the floor, the majority leader has not specified if a vote will happen before or after the election.
A senior Republican aide on the Judiciary Committee was more bullish.
The aide who helped confirm Kavanaugh in 2018 told RCP that the emerging confirmation timeline includes confirmation hearings in “the middle of October” followed by a floor vote shortly afterward.
“We’re going to do it,” the aide said. “It is going to happen.”
Both sides are preparing for a bitter fight. Republicans certainly believe they have the upper hand after confirming Justices Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.
That work has hardened White House resolve, and Carrie Severino of the conservative Judicial Crisis Network said the experience has prepared the administration and its Senate allies to “bring their A-game — they’re going to be ready for it.”
After all, everyone knows what is at stake. “This person will serve for a generation,” Severino said of the next justice.
As Republicans rouse their Senate caucus and stand up outside grassroots armies for a confirmation battle, the Trump campaign is on a parallel political track.
The possibility of confirming a third Supreme Court justice has energized Trump.
RELATED: Supreme Court Pick 2020: The Dems Can’t Win For Losing, And It’s Hilarious
“This is a comfort zone for the president and our outside world. We have gone through confirmations in the past and know how to translate this conversation in a way that voters care about,” a senior campaign official said, citing the two Senate seats Republicans net-gained in the midterms.
“Democrats still hadn’t figured out how to turn this into electoral politics.”
A confirmation battle also potentially opens another front in the election, one that the Trump campaign sees as an opportunity to paint the opposition as extremist.
The back-and-forth, the official seemed confident, would force the former vice president on the defensive: “When Sen. [Mazie] Hirono says something out of control, or Chris Murphy tweets something stupid, or Brian Schatz goes out there for his retweets — all of this is Joe Biden’s party.”
Republicans, meanwhile, have convinced themselves that nominating a woman to the Supreme Court will help their odds in November.
The White House regularly highlights how Trump has entrusted women with positions of influence and power.
A female justice, the official said, “gives a face to that for us — that is another way for him to show and prove it.”
If a political circus occurs — and that seems likely — Republicans believe that all the theatrics will play to their advantage.
Syndicated with permission from RealClearWire
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--Rush Limbaugh: Explosive Hunter Biden Report Vindicates Trump For Asking Ukraine to Investigate Bide

Rush Limbaugh: Explosive Hunter Biden Report Vindicates Trump For Asking Ukraine to Investigate Bidens

Rush Limbaugh said a recent report by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security involving questionable financial transactions benefitting Hunter Biden vindicates President Trump ’ s suspicions .
“ The Senate report on Hunter Biden and Burisma , you know what it does , among many other things ?
” Limbaugh asked .
“ It proves that Trump was right asking the Ukrainians to investigate Biden.
” “ And they impeached Trump over this ?
” the conservative radio icon continued .
“ He was dead-on right asking the Ukrainians to investigate Biden.
” Limbaugh further makes an assertion that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ We ’ ve got serious criminal violations that occurred here between Joe Biden , his son Hunter , the government of Ukraine , ” he claimed .
House Democrats impeached the President on the basis of a July 25 , 2019 , phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky .
Trump , according to transcripts of the call , asked Zelensky to “ look into ” former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter .
“ A year-long Senate investigation concluded Wednesday that Hunter Biden ’ s efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during his father ’ s vice presidency raised alarm among U.S. government officials , ” Limbaugh said on his show .
Officials “ perceived an ethical conflict of interest and flagged concerns about possible criminal activity ranging from bribery to sex trafficking , ” according to the host .
The report states that Hunter Biden and his business partner Devon Archer ’ s firms “ made millions of dollars ” from an association with Mykola Zlochevsky , the founder of Burisma .
This , while his father served as vice president .
Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Senate report , also include a $ 3.5 million wire transfer from Elena Baturina , the wife of the former mayor of Moscow .
Regarding Limbaugh ’ s allegation of sex-trafficking , the New York Post reports that Hunter “ allegedly sent ‘ thousands of dollars ’ to people who appear to be involved in the sex industry.
” Footnotes in the Senate Committee report , The Post adds , contain a statement that “ some of these transactions are linked to what ‘ appears to be an Eastern European prostitution or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the second time this week that Rush ’ s commentary has been fairly newsworthy .
During a Monday broadcast , he suggested Senate Republicans skip the confirmation hearings for President Trump ’ s next Supreme Court nominee and go straight to a confirmation vote .
“ It ’ s [ Senate hearings have ] become a tradition , but it ’ s not a requirement , ” he explained .
“ Why not just blow up another tradition ?
” RELATED : Rush Limbaugh : Skip the Senate Hearings And Go Straight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SCOTUS Nominee “ They have to be defeated , ” he said of Democrats .
“ This Supreme Court seat has to be confirmed , it has to be named and confirmed before the election .
”

Rush Limbaugh said a recent report by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security involving questionable financial transactions benefitting Hunter Biden vindicates President Trump’s suspicions.
“The Senate report on Hunter Biden and Burisma, you know what it does, among many other things?” Limbaugh asked.
“It proves that Trump was right asking the Ukrainians to investigate Biden.”
“And they impeached Trump over this?” the conservative radio icon continued.
“He was dead-on right asking the Ukrainians to investigate Biden.”
Limbaugh further makes an assertion that the report goes “way beyond ethical violations.”
“We’ve got serious criminal violations that occurred here between Joe Biden, his son Hunter, the government of Ukraine,” he claimed.
Hey @jaketapper you spent a lot of time covering Russia over the past 4 years. Now Hunter Biden got $3.5 mil from the wife of the mayor of Moscow (a known Putin associate) so I look forward to your commentary. https://t.co/lKCjLhlZYl — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 23, 2020
House Democrats impeached the President on the basis of a July 25, 2019, phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump, according to transcripts of the call, asked Zelensky to “look into” former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
RELATED: Homeland Security Committee: Hunter Biden Received Millions From Ex-Moscow Mayor’s Wife
Rush Limbaugh Explains What’s In The Homeland Security Report
“A year-long Senate investigation concluded Wednesday that Hunter Biden’s efforts to cash in on foreign business deals during his father’s vice presidency raised alarm among U.S. government officials,” Limbaugh said on his show.
Officials “perceived an ethical conflict of interest and flagged concerns about possible criminal activity ranging from bribery to sex trafficking,” according to the host.
OUT TODAY: Report with @chuckgrassley found millions of dollars in questionable financial transactions between Hunter Biden & his associates and foreign individuals, including the wife of the former mayor of Moscow. https://t.co/R1MxQ4xGKP — Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) September 23, 2020
The report states that Hunter Biden and his business partner Devon Archer’s firms “made millions of dollars” from an association with Mykola Zlochevsky, the founder of Burisma.
This, while his father served as vice president.
Biden’s financial transactions, according to this Senate report, also include a $3.5 million wire transfer from Elena Baturina, the wife of the former mayor of Moscow.
Can anyone in the media honestly deny that if this were Don Jr. instead of Hunter Biden that it would be the lead story on CNN right now and the front page of The New York Times and Washington Post? https://t.co/LzwDDF3TFV — Andrew Surabian (@Surabees) September 23, 2020
Regarding Limbaugh’s allegation of sex-trafficking, the New York Post reports that Hunter “allegedly sent ‘thousands of dollars’ to people who appear to be involved in the sex industry.”
Footnotes in the Senate Committee report, The Post adds, contain a statement that “some of these transactions are linked to what ‘appears to be an Eastern European prostitution or human trafficking ring.'”
RELATED: Documentary Claims Hunter Biden’s Business Dealings ‘Served’ China and Their Military
Rush Making News Again
This is the second time this week that Rush’s commentary has been fairly newsworthy.
During a Monday broadcast, he suggested Senate Republicans skip the confirmation hearings for President Trump’s next Supreme Court nominee and go straight to a confirmation vote.
Rush Limbaugh calls for Trump’s Supreme Court nomination to skip the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings and go straight to a floor vote pic.twitter.com/4jc33X3D0W — Media Matters (@mmfa) September 21, 2020
“It’s [Senate hearings have] become a tradition, but it’s not a requirement,” he explained. “Why not just blow up another tradition?”
RELATED: Rush Limbaugh: Skip the Senate Hearings And Go Straight To A Vote On Trump’s SCOTUS Nominee
“They have to be defeated,” he said of Democrats. “This Supreme Court seat has to be confirmed, it has to be named and confirmed before the election.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--McMaster Dismisses Wolf Blitzer’s Claim That Military Would Remove Trump If He Doesn’t Concede

Former National Security Adviser H.R .
McMaster swiftly dismissed CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer ’ s suggestion that the military might get involved if President Donald Trump fails to concede the election .
“ If the president were to lose the election on November 3rd and if he were to refuse to concede , ” Blitzer began .
“ What role would the U.S. military have to play in that type of scenario ?
” McMaster even seemed to chuckle at the prospect .
“ Those who suggest that the military would have any role in transition , they are being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : McMaster And The ‘ Deep State ’ : Some People In The Administration Are Trying To Save The World ‘ From The President ’ McMaster Slammed Trump For Refusing to Commit to a Peaceful Transition of Power McMaster ’ s nod to being “ equally irresponsible ” is a reference to President Trump , who has been accused of not committing to a peaceful transition of power .
“ This is very disappointing , and really , this is something that our founders feared , ” McMaster told Blitzer , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ unfortunate.
” “ We have to demand that our leaders restore confidence in our democratic principles and institutions and processes and , of course , it ’ s the administration who has responsibility to secure the election process , ” he added .
The Trump campaign later clarified his comments were referring to the concern of voter fraud and that he would commit to a peaceful transition after a “ free and fair election.
” RELATED : Hillary Clinton Advises Joe Biden To Not Concede on Election Night ‘ Under Any Circumstances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Accept Election Results ?
While the media is in a tizzy over Trump ’ s comments , several prominent Democrats have also indicated Biden would not accept defeat on Election Day .
A Democratic data and analytics firm has been claiming that it might appear Trump wins re-election on November 3rd , but could “ ultimately lose when all the votes are counted.
” Hillary Clinton has , not coincidentally , warned Biden not to concede the election “ under any circumstances.
” While the media focuses on McMaster ’ s negative comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sees coming from the Trump administration .
He has insisted that the President ’ s aggressive policy toward China “ was long overdue.
” “ He got it right , ” McMaster said .
“ I mean , I think it was the most significant shift in U.S. foreign policy at least since the end of the Cold War.
” McMaster even claimed Trump has been tough on Russia .
In an interview with “ 60 Minutes ” earlier this week , McMaster stated there is a group of people within the White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world “ from the President .
”

Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster swiftly dismissed CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer’s suggestion that the military might get involved if President Donald Trump fails to concede the election.
“If the president were to lose the election on November 3rd and if he were to refuse to concede,” Blitzer began. “What role would the U.S. military have to play in that type of scenario?”
The Lt. Gen. replied, “Absolutely no role, Wolf.”
McMaster even seemed to chuckle at the prospect.
“Those who suggest that the military would have any role in transition, they are being equally irresponsible,” he added.
CNN’s @wolfblitzer to HR McMaster: If Trump doesn’t concede, can we call in the military? pic.twitter.com/bS05XA5W8q — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) September 24, 2020
RELATED: McMaster And The ‘Deep State’: Some People In The Administration Are Trying To Save The World ‘From The President’
McMaster Slammed Trump For Refusing to Commit to a Peaceful Transition of Power
McMaster’s nod to being “equally irresponsible” is a reference to President Trump, who has been accused of not committing to a peaceful transition of power.
“This is very disappointing, and really, this is something that our founders feared,” McMaster told Blitzer, adding that the President’s comments were “unfortunate.”
“We have to demand that our leaders restore confidence in our democratic principles and institutions and processes and, of course, it’s the administration who has responsibility to secure the election process,” he added.
After Democrats almost successfully hid their efforts to rob voters of a free and fair election by conspiring with Russian agents and abusing FISA, it’s clear Trump isn’t the one who should be questioned over a “peaceful transfer of power.” https://t.co/LECP6Mvm0q — Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) September 25, 2020
The Trump campaign later clarified his comments were referring to the concern of voter fraud and that he would commit to a peaceful transition after a “free and fair election.”
RELATED: Hillary Clinton Advises Joe Biden To Not Concede on Election Night ‘Under Any Circumstances’
Who Isn’t Going to Accept Election Results?
While the media is in a tizzy over Trump’s comments, several prominent Democrats have also indicated Biden would not accept defeat on Election Day.
A Democratic data and analytics firm has been claiming that it might appear Trump wins re-election on November 3rd, but could “ultimately lose when all the votes are counted.”
Hillary Clinton has, not coincidentally, warned Biden not to concede the election “under any circumstances.”
Hillary Clinton has some advice for Joe Biden: Don’t concede in a close race. The 2016 nominee sits down with @jmpalmieri and @sho_thecircus to urge Dems to pay close attention to GOP strategy. pic.twitter.com/REwfLf1QjS — The Recount (@therecount) August 24, 2020
While the media focuses on McMaster’s negative comments, he has offered some positives he sees coming from the Trump administration.
He has insisted that the President’s aggressive policy toward China “was long overdue.”
“He got it right,” McMaster said. “I mean, I think it was the most significant shift in U.S. foreign policy at least since the end of the Cold War.”
McMaster even claimed Trump has been tough on Russia.
In an interview with “60 Minutes” earlier this week, McMaster stated there is a group of people within the White House who believe they are saving the world “from the President.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--Supreme Court Pick 2020: The Dems Can’t Win For Losing, And It’s Hilarious

One of the few times Barack Obama acted constitutionally was in 2016 , when he nominated a candidate to fill a Supreme Court vacancy .
The Senate declined to consider Obama ’ s nomination , as was their constitutional prerogative .
I thought it was a mistake at the time , because I was sure Hillary would win and maybe nominate someone less desirable to conservatives .
Mitch McConnell was astute enough to see that chance was better than chance .
READ : As Trump Pays His Respects to RBG , Protesters Interrupt With ‘ Vote Him Out ’ Chants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you keep rolling the dice , and it comes up “ snake eyes ” on you like it has for the Democrats gambling on Merrick Garland , gambling on Hillary Clinton , gambling on Ruth Bader Ginsburg staying alive , it just might be time to step away from the table before you go busted .
Getting a majority on SCOTUS is the goal , not the election of Trump .
If you don ’ t understand that , you don ’ t understand conservatives , which makes you unfit to criticize them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historical record , in 1968 , Earl Warren resigned as chief Justice , apparently because he was horrified at the possibility that Richard Nixon , whom he hated , would appoint his successor .
The Republicans would disagree , and in the days before Harry Reid , they could filibuster the nomination .
Ironically , in 1969 , Fortas had to resign from the Supreme Court when it was revealed that he had ruled on cases involving people who had paid him .
None of this is to suggest an answer to what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an example of how one nomination was handled in an election year .
All of this hand wringing and fear-mongering by the left does not matter .
A nominee will be named Saturday , and probably voted on and in by mid-October .
It will be either Amy Coney Barrett or Barbara Lagoa .
It is that simple .
When the left uses these facts as yet another reason to riot , more centrists will lean right and vote for Trump , virtually assuring that Stephen Breyer is the next liberal Justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
READ : Pelosi Backs Down , Says She Won ’ t Try Impeaching Trump Again : Not ‘ Worth The Trouble ’ It Is All About The Constitution It is likely McConnell has counted his chickens and has the votes to proceed ; one thing this may be used for is to delineate the DNC from GOP .
Case in point , the usual claims were made shortly after RBG died : ‘ If Trump tries to use his powers to fill the vacancy , the world will come to an end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powers , anyway ?
’ Hyperbole , to be sure , it ’ s what follows that is most disturbing , because the Democrats are forever accusing conservatives of being fascists and brutes .
But it is they that have threatened to eliminate the filibuster , electoral college , and pack the Supreme Court , all to make , in effect , a one-party state .
Something tells me this will be part and parcel of the opening salvo on the “ law and order ” front , and the senators will want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be taken since it ’ s almost October can expect Surprise ( s ) .
Last night we had numerous cities burn because the DNC Mob was not pleased with another judicial decision It appears all the mob wants is blood and vengeance .
One way or another , this is fraught with opportunity for weal or woe , and is one more aggravation in a year of aggravations , in a Century of uncertainty .
The Amusing Thing Is No One Cares No one will ever praise someone who a hypocrite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being a “ hypocrite.
” And they already think that the people on the other side are “ hypocrites.
” That ’ s part of why they ’ re on the other side .
READ : Trump ’ s Refusal To Start New Wars Drives The Swamp Nuts Accusations of hypocrisy are just an elaborate form of name-calling .
You do it when you can ’ t “ win ” by any method .
Undecideds don ’ t care : that ’ s why they ’ re undecided .
They ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s a big part of why they ’ re… undecided .
And both sides being hypocrites cancel each other out , and you ’ re back to square one .
If McConnell weren ’ t a “ hypocrite , ” would anyone who is objecting to his actions suddenly slap their foreheads and say , “ Oh , my gosh , he ’ s not a hypocrite : I ’ m going to support him and whomever he votes for ?
” • Report : The ‘ Hunt ’ For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just Put Christopher Wray in the Hot Seat • [ VIDEO ] McMaster Laughs in Wolf Blitzer ’ s Face When He Suggests Trump Would be ‘ Removed ’ by The Military After Losing • [ VIDEO ] Charles Barkley Demolishes Calls to Defund the Police – ‘ Who Are Black People Supposed to Call ?
Ghostbusters ?
’

One of the few times Barack Obama acted constitutionally was in 2016, when he nominated a candidate to fill a Supreme Court vacancy.
The Senate declined to consider Obama’s nomination, as was their constitutional prerogative.
I thought it was a mistake at the time, because I was sure Hillary would win and maybe nominate someone less desirable to conservatives.
Mitch McConnell was astute enough to see that some chance was better than no chance.
READ: As Trump Pays His Respects to RBG, Protesters Interrupt With ‘Vote Him Out’ Chants
Hey Dems, you know, when you keep rolling the dice, and it comes up “snake eyes” on you like it has for the Democrats gambling on Merrick Garland, gambling on Hillary Clinton, gambling on Ruth Bader Ginsburg staying alive, it just might be time to step away from the table before you go busted.
Getting a majority on SCOTUS is the goal, not the election of Trump.
If you don’t understand that, you don’t understand conservatives, which makes you unfit to criticize them.
Does Anyone Remember Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas?
Just for the sake of the historical record, in 1968, Earl Warren resigned as chief Justice, apparently because he was horrified at the possibility that Richard Nixon, whom he hated, would appoint his successor.
Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Associate Justice Abe Fortas to be Chief Justice.
The Republicans would disagree, and in the days before Harry Reid, they could filibuster the nomination.
Ironically, in 1969, Fortas had to resign from the Supreme Court when it was revealed that he had ruled on cases involving people who had paid him.
None of this is to suggest an answer to what should be done now.
But it is an example of how one nomination was handled in an election year.
Trump Will Fulfill His Duty, Period
All of this hand wringing and fear-mongering by the left does not matter. A nominee will be named Saturday, and probably voted on and in by mid-October.
It will be either Amy Coney Barrett or Barbara Lagoa. It is that simple.
She went from a solid “no way” to a “well, maybe….” in record time. Mitch working his magic?https://t.co/PocgROFvFw — W.E. Dupree (@WayneDupreeShow) September 25, 2020
When the left uses these facts as yet another reason to riot, more centrists will lean right and vote for Trump, virtually assuring that Stephen Breyer is the next liberal Justice to be replaced by another brilliant conservative.
READ: Pelosi Backs Down, Says She Won’t Try Impeaching Trump Again: Not ‘Worth The Trouble’
It Is All About The Constitution
It is likely McConnell has counted his chickens and has the votes to proceed; one thing this may be used for is to delineate the DNC from GOP.
Case in point, the usual claims were made shortly after RBG died: ‘If Trump tries to use his powers to fill the vacancy, the world will come to an end, and how dare he usurp such powers, anyway?’
Health care Pre-existing condition protections A woman’s right to choose Marriage equality Workers’ rights Labor rights Voting rights Civil rights Climate change More Democrats won’t stop fighting for Americans’ rights and to honor Justice Ginsburg’s legacy & last wish. pic.twitter.com/I7cOKpJb7b — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 23, 2020
Hyperbole, to be sure, it’s what follows that is most disturbing, because the Democrats are forever accusing conservatives of being fascists and brutes.
But it is they that have threatened to eliminate the filibuster, electoral college, and pack the Supreme Court, all to make, in effect, a one-party state.
Something tells me this will be part and parcel of the opening salvo on the “law and order” front, and the senators will want to get in on the scalps soon to be taken since it’s almost October can expect Surprise(s).
Last night we had numerous cities burn because the DNC Mob was not pleased with another judicial decision
It appears all the mob wants is blood and vengeance.
One way or another, this is fraught with opportunity for weal or woe, and is one more aggravation in a year of aggravations, in a Century of uncertainty.
The Amusing Thing Is No One Cares
No one will ever praise someone who isn’t a hypocrite. Or accuse someone on their side of being a “hypocrite.”
And they already think that the people on the other side are “hypocrites.” That’s part of why they’re on the other side.
READ: Trump’s Refusal To Start New Wars Drives The Swamp Nuts
Accusations of hypocrisy are just an elaborate form of name-calling. You do it when you can’t “win” by any method.
Undecideds don’t care: that’s why they’re undecided. They’ve already figured out both sides are hypocrites.
Whoa, something has shaken up Crazy Nancy…this was the quickest and biggest about-face everhttps://t.co/D8hRo6QCkk — W.E. Dupree (@WayneDupreeShow) September 25, 2020
That’s a big part of why they’re… undecided. And both sides being hypocrites cancel each other out, and you’re back to square one.
If McConnell weren’t a “hypocrite,” would anyone who is objecting to his actions suddenly slap their foreheads and say, “Oh, my gosh, he’s not a hypocrite: I’m going to support him and whomever he votes for?”
Choose wisely.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--Trump Accuses Biden of Being Anti-Police, Surrendering to Flag Burners and Arsonists

President Trump , at a rally in Jacksonville , Florida , accused Joe Biden of being on an “ anti-police ” crusade and surrendering to “ flag burners and rioters.
” The President ’ s forceful law and order speech comes as two police officers were shot in Louisville , Kentucky , in the midst of protests over Breonna Taylor ’ s death .
“ Biden ’ s anti-police crusade must stop , ” insisted Trump .
“ I will always stand with the heroes of law enforcement.
” The Democrat nominee was described as being “ weak as hell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standing up to rioters .
“ He surrendered his party to flag burners , rioters and anti-police radicals , ” the President said .
Biden has been trying to regain traction on the law and order issue , issuing a statement condemning the violence in Louisville .
“ Even amidst the profound grief [ and ] anger today ’ s [ Breonna Taylor ] decision generated , violence is never [ and ] can never be the answer , ” he tweeted .
“ Those who engage in it must be held accountable.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ late ?
Michael Goodwin of the New York Post accused Democrats in August of failing to say “ a single word ” about the violence .
Even CNN anchor Don Lemon had to prod Democrats to speak up about the riots and violence .
RELATED : Texas Democrat Official , 3 Others Indicted on 134 Felony Counts Involving Mail-In Ballot Fraud The lack of respect for law and order was on full display just one month ago at the Democratic National Convention , where Biden officially accepted the nomination .
One panelist at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More than that , they called for a complete end to law enforcement – from the police , to ICE , to prisons in general .
“ We ’ re talking about abolishing the police .
We ’ re talking about abolishing ICE .
We ’ re talking about abolishing prisons , ” the panelist proclaimed .
Josh Kraushaar of the National Journal accused Democrats of being “ profoundly uncomfortable talking about the rise in violent crime in many major cities.
” “ It went unmentioned throughout the four days of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing in importance for many voters , ” he wrote .
Biden Accuses Trump Of Wanting To Defund The Police Biden has actually accused of wanting to ‘ defund the police.
’ “ I don ’ t want to defund police departments , ” Biden said in an ABC interview .
“ The only guy that actually put in a bill to actually defund the police is Donald Trump , ” he added .
Incredibly , PolitiFact rated that claim as “ Mostly True.
” Last week , Minneapolis City Council members , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s police department roughly two months earlier , expressed dismay at the rapid rise of crime .
“ America needs creation , not destruction ; cooperation , not contempt ; security , not anarchy ; healing , not hatred ; justice , not chaos , ” President Trump said .
“ This is our mission , and we will succeed .
”

President Trump, at a rally in Jacksonville, Florida, accused Joe Biden of being on an “anti-police” crusade and surrendering to “flag burners and rioters.”
The President’s forceful law and order speech comes as two police officers were shot in Louisville, Kentucky, in the midst of protests over Breonna Taylor’s death.
“Biden’s anti-police crusade must stop,” insisted Trump. “I will always stand with the heroes of law enforcement.”
The Democrat nominee was described as being “weak as hell” when it comes to crime and standing up to rioters.
“He surrendered his party to flag burners, rioters and anti-police radicals,” the President said.
RELATED: Video Purportedly Shows Louisville Protesters Grabbing Anti-Police Signs, Supplies From U-Haul
Biden On Law And Order
Biden has been trying to regain traction on the law and order issue, issuing a statement condemning the violence in Louisville.
“Even amidst the profound grief [and] anger today’s [Breonna Taylor] decision generated, violence is never [and] can never be the answer,” he tweeted.
“Those who engage in it must be held accountable.”
But is it too little too late?
Michael Goodwin of the New York Post accused Democrats in August of failing to say “a single word” about the violence.
Even CNN anchor Don Lemon had to prod Democrats to speak up about the riots and violence.
President Trump: “If Biden wins, the rioters win, the anarchists win, arsonists, flag-burners — they all win.” pic.twitter.com/BaPB7opVXs — The Hill (@thehill) September 13, 2020
RELATED: Texas Democrat Official, 3 Others Indicted on 134 Felony Counts Involving Mail-In Ballot Fraud
Anti-Police Extremism At The DNC
The lack of respect for law and order was on full display just one month ago at the Democratic National Convention, where Biden officially accepted the nomination.
One panelist at the DNC called to abolish the police.
More than that, they called for a complete end to law enforcement – from the police, to ICE, to prisons in general.
“We’re talking about abolishing the police. We’re talking about abolishing ICE. We’re talking about abolishing prisons,” the panelist proclaimed.
Josh Kraushaar of the National Journal accused Democrats of being “profoundly uncomfortable talking about the rise in violent crime in many major cities.”
“It went unmentioned throughout the four days of their convention, even as it’s growing in importance for many voters,” he wrote.
This @WhiteHouse, this President @realDonaldTrump will ALWAYS support our brave law enforcement officers! Targeting a police officer is an assault against your community. It is an assault against law and order. It is antithetical to what we value as Americans. pic.twitter.com/y7T8EbjJfD — Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) September 17, 2020
Biden Accuses Trump Of Wanting To Defund The Police
Biden has actually accused President Trump of wanting to ‘defund the police.’
“I don’t want to defund police departments,” Biden said in an ABC interview.
“The only guy that actually put in a bill to actually defund the police is Donald Trump,” he added. Incredibly, PolitiFact rated that claim as “Mostly True.”
Last week, Minneapolis City Council members, who had voted to defund the city’s police department roughly two months earlier, expressed dismay at the rapid rise of crime.
Ahem… the Minneapolis city council members who pushed to defund the police are wondering where they are during the city’s time of need. Typical Democrats. pic.twitter.com/kTkIU1EJMD — robjh1: The Conservative Black Cowboy (@robjh1) September 17, 2020
“America needs creation, not destruction; cooperation, not contempt; security, not anarchy; healing, not hatred; justice, not chaos,” President Trump said.
“This is our mission, and we will succeed.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--Senate Republicans Can Do What They Want, Democrats Already Shot the Hostage

After the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , Senate Democrats vowed “ nothing was off the table ” if President Trump nominated a replacement for Ginsburg and the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed that nominee .
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer said , “ Let me be clear : If Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans move forward with this , then nothing is off the table for next year .
Nothing is off the table.
” RELATED : Schumer Vows To Use ‘ Every Tool In The Toolkit ’ To Delay Trump Supreme Court Nominee The “ nothing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grab bag of left-wing priorities : Packing the Supreme Court with additional justices , ending the filibuster in the Senate , statehood for Puerto Rico , and statehood for the District of Columbia .
Nancy Pelosi one-upped her Senate colleague , going as far as to threaten to impeach President Trump and/or the Attorney General to try and stop confirmation of a new Justice .
From Vox : ABC ’ s George Stephanopoulos asked Pelosi about the idea floated by that Democrats could use impeachment hearings against Trump or Attorney General Bill Barr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to push through a nomination during a lame-duck session ( after a potential win for Democrats in Congress and the White House ) .
“ Well , we have our options , ” Pelosi replied .
“ We have arrows in our quiver that I ’ m not about to discuss right now , but the fact is we have a big challenge in our country .
“ This president has threatened to not even accept the results of the election with statements that he and his henchmen have made.
” Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the threats by suggesting the GOP negotiate with Democrats .
NeverTrumper David French suggested that Trump make his pick , the Senate proceeds to hold hearings on the nominee , but that the Senate only confirms his pick if Trump is re-elected .
French explicitly says the reason for this compromise is because of Democratic threats : After all , while much can happen between now and November 3rd , the Democrats may well hold the House , narrowly take control of the Senate , and win the White House .
At that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal and constitutional power to not just reverse conservative control of the Court by amending the law to increase the number of Supreme Court seats ( a process popularly known as “ court-packing ” ) , they could also permanently alter the balance of power in the Senate by admitting new states – namely Puerto Rico and Washington , D.C .
While some conservatives have attempted to counter French by arguing the Reaganesque “ we don ’ t negotiate with terrorists ” line , I would take it one step further : Senate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever they want , Democrats have already shot the hostage .
Let ’ s be clear , absolutely everything the Democrats have threatened to do if Republicans proceed with the nomination , they will do if they take power – regardless of whether Republicans play nice or not .
Democrats Will Not Respect Norms – Vote On Trump ’ s Nominee If Joe Biden wins in November and if Democrats maintain majority in the House and retake the Senate , they will eliminate the filibuster , move to pack the Court , press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and do the same for the District of Columbia .
Hell , Democrats have already impeached the President for purely political reasons .
As Maya Angelou famously said , “ When people show you who they are , believe them the first time.
” Democrats have shown the American people time and time again exactly who they are – and it is time we believe them .
RELATED : Gowdy Hammers Biden – If You Don ’ t Want Trump Picking Supreme Court Justices , Win An Election Joe Biden won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he doesn ’ t want to tell the American people the truth , which is : if he can do , it he absolutely will .
I firmly believe that Donald Trump will be re-elected in November – in spite of Democratic shenanigans – but if for some reason the President isn ’ t re-elected , a conservative Supreme Court majority for a generation would certainly be the most important and lasting piece of President Trump ’ s legacy .

After the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Senate Democrats vowed “nothing was off the table” if President Trump nominated a replacement for Ginsburg and the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed that nominee.
Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer said, “Let me be clear: If Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans move forward with this, then nothing is off the table for next year. Nothing is off the table.”
RELATED: Schumer Vows To Use ‘Every Tool In The Toolkit’ To Delay Trump Supreme Court Nominee
NEW: Democrats step up hardball tactics as Supreme Court fight heats up https://t.co/z3DWVXv14L pic.twitter.com/b7bkMZX0Yv — The Hill (@thehill) September 22, 2020
Democrats’ Extreme Lengths To Stop Trump
The “nothing is off the table” threat is a grab bag of left-wing priorities:
Packing the Supreme Court with additional justices, ending the filibuster in the Senate, statehood for Puerto Rico, and statehood for the District of Columbia.
Nancy Pelosi one-upped her Senate colleague, going as far as to threaten to impeach President Trump and/or the Attorney General to try and stop confirmation of a new Justice.
From Vox: ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Pelosi about the idea floated by some activists that Democrats could use impeachment hearings against Trump or Attorney General Bill Barr to tie up the Senate if Republicans try to push through a nomination during a lame-duck session (after a potential win for Democrats in Congress and the White House).
“Well, we have our options,” Pelosi replied. “We have arrows in our quiver that I’m not about to discuss right now, but the fact is we have a big challenge in our country. “This president has threatened to not even accept the results of the election with statements that he and his henchmen have made.”
NeverTrump Republicans Already Surrendering?
Some on the establishment right immediately responded to the threats by suggesting the GOP negotiate with Democrats.
NeverTrumper David French suggested that Trump make his pick, the Senate proceeds to hold hearings on the nominee, but that the Senate only confirms his pick if Trump is re-elected.
French explicitly says the reason for this compromise is because of Democratic threats:
After all, while much can happen between now and November 3rd, the Democrats may well hold the House, narrowly take control of the Senate, and win the White House.
At that point, they’d have the legal and constitutional power to not just reverse conservative control of the Court by amending the law to increase the number of Supreme Court seats (a process popularly known as “court-packing”), they could also permanently alter the balance of power in the Senate by admitting new states – namely Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
Me, in @Time – a path forward that holds politicians to their promises. If it’s just about power, we’ll strain this country to the breaking point. But there’s a statesmen’s path that relies on principles and prudence to decide who holds Ginsburg’s seat: https://t.co/Vx6ZyTZ6il — David French (@DavidAFrench) September 21, 2020
While some conservatives have attempted to counter French by arguing the Reaganesque “we don’t negotiate with terrorists” line, I would take it one step further:
Senate Republicans can – and should – do whatever they want, Democrats have already shot the hostage.
Let’s be clear, absolutely everything the Democrats have threatened to do if Republicans proceed with the nomination, they will do if they take power – regardless of whether Republicans play nice or not.
Democrats Will Not Respect Norms – Vote On Trump’s Nominee
If Joe Biden wins in November and if Democrats maintain majority in the House and retake the Senate, they will eliminate the filibuster, move to pack the Court, press forward on statehood for Puerto Rico, and do the same for the District of Columbia.
Hell, Democrats have already impeached the President for purely political reasons.
As Maya Angelou famously said, “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.”
Democrats have shown the American people time and time again exactly who they are – and it is time we believe them.
RELATED: Gowdy Hammers Biden – If You Don’t Want Trump Picking Supreme Court Justices, Win An Election
Joe Biden won’t answer questions about things like Court packing because he doesn’t want to tell the American people the truth, which is: if he can do, it he absolutely will.
Quote:Biden “doesn’t answer key questions. And his media friends calculate that if they give you the inside scoop on the amazingly deft political strategy behind not answering questions, you’ll be so wowed you won’t notice that the answers are what matter” https://t.co/KDd1I6zDlM — Brit Hume (@brithume) September 23, 2020
I firmly believe that Donald Trump will be re-elected in November – in spite of Democratic shenanigans – but if for some reason the President isn’t re-elected, a conservative Supreme Court majority for a generation would certainly be the most important and lasting piece of President Trump’s legacy.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-09-25--Texas Democrat Official, 3 Others Indicted on 134 Felony Counts Involving Mail-In Ballot Fraud

A Texas Democrat county commissioner was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three associates committed mail-in ballot fraud in a 2018 primary election .
Gregg County commissioner Shannon Brown – along with Marlena Jackson , Charlie Burns , and DeWayne Ward – was indicted by a grand jury , Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced .
Brown won his March Democratic primary by a tally of 1,047 to 1,042 .
He received a much greater share of his support from absentee ballots , according to the Texas Tribune .
Ballots for 38 voters , the report reads , accuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ causing ] false information to be provided on an application for ballot by mail.
” Applications allegedly indicated that “ the voter was disabled , when in fact the voter was not disabled.
” It is unclear what percentage of the 38 ballots were successfully processed .
RELATED : Over 1600 New Jersey Primary Ballots Found In Bin Months Later Paxton , in announcing the latest charges , claims “ elections can be stolen outright by mail ballot fraud.
” “ Election fraud , particularly an organized mail ballot fraud scheme orchestrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to democracy and results in voter disenfranchisement and corruption at the highest level , ” he said .
97 of the total felony counts were against Jackson , with 30 of them for alleged election fraud .
Brown was hit with 23 counts , and Burns and Ward eight and six respectively .
The penalties , according to Fox News , can range anywhere between six months in jail to 99 years in prison .
Paxton , earlier this summer , claimed that mail-in fraud is more prevalent than some may realize .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ last decade have been about mail-in ballots , ” he claimed .
“ And so we know for a fact that there is mail-in ballot voter fraud going on every day.
” RELATED : Error In Over 400 Michigan Military And Overseas Ballots – Incorrectly Lists Trump Running Mate President Trump recently tweeted a video commentary by Tucker Carlson which covers a case in Pennsylvania where nine military mail-in ballots were reportedly found in a ditch .
A majority of those ballots – seven – were for the President .
“ Democrats are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed .
Earlier this month , an error in over 400 Michigan overseas military and overseas ballots listed the Libertarian Party ’ s VP pick , Jeremy Cohen , as Trump ’ s running mate instead of Mike Pence .
Two weeks ago , over 1,600 ballots from New Jersey ’ s July primary were discovered in a “ mislabeled ” bin in a “ secure area ” at a Board of Elections office .
The primary had taken place in July .
The results would not have changed had the bin of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who try to manipulate the outcome of elections in Texas must be held accountable , ” Paxton said of the latest charges .
Shouldn ’ t that be the mantra across the entire country ?

A Texas Democrat county commissioner was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three associates committed mail-in ballot fraud in a 2018 primary election.
Gregg County commissioner Shannon Brown – along with Marlena Jackson, Charlie Burns, and DeWayne Ward – was indicted by a grand jury, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced.
Brown won his March Democratic primary by a tally of 1,047 to 1,042. He received a much greater share of his support from absentee ballots, according to the Texas Tribune.
Ballots for 38 voters, the report reads, accuse Brown and the others of “intentionally [causing] false information to be provided on an application for ballot by mail.”
Applications allegedly indicated that “the voter was disabled, when in fact the voter was not disabled.”
It is unclear what percentage of the 38 ballots were successfully processed.
New cases of voter fraud: ballots found in a ditch, 134 felony charges for rigged mail-in vote pic.twitter.com/hJ15xRz0rI — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) September 25, 2020
RELATED: Over 1600 New Jersey Primary Ballots Found In Bin Months Later
Texas AG Discusses Mail-In Ballot Fraud
Paxton, in announcing the latest charges, claims “elections can be stolen outright by mail ballot fraud.”
“Election fraud, particularly an organized mail ballot fraud scheme orchestrated by political operatives, is an affront to democracy and results in voter disenfranchisement and corruption at the highest level,” he said.
BREAKING: Texas AG announces 134 felony voter fraud charges in connection with 2018 Dem primary, including mail-in ballot fraud https://t.co/zgj9FMfNqp — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) September 25, 2020
97 of the total felony counts were against Jackson, with 30 of them for alleged election fraud.
Brown was hit with 23 counts, and Burns and Ward eight and six respectively.
The penalties, according to Fox News, can range anywhere between six months in jail to 99 years in prison.
Paxton, earlier this summer, claimed that mail-in fraud is more prevalent than some may realize.
“Two-thirds of our cases over the last decade have been about mail-in ballots,” he claimed. “And so we know for a fact that there is mail-in ballot voter fraud going on every day.”
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
RELATED: Error In Over 400 Michigan Military And Overseas Ballots – Incorrectly Lists Trump Running Mate
Recent History of Problems With Fraud
President Trump recently tweeted a video commentary by Tucker Carlson which covers a case in Pennsylvania where nine military mail-in ballots were reportedly found in a ditch.
A majority of those ballots – seven – were for the President.
“Democrats are rigging our 2020 election!” he claimed.
Earlier this month, an error in over 400 Michigan overseas military and overseas ballots listed the Libertarian Party’s VP pick, Jeremy Cohen, as Trump’s running mate instead of Mike Pence.
Michigan: over 400 ballots were mailed to U.S. Military overseas with the wrong name for VPOTUS! Were they planning on disqualifying these votes for the TRUMP-PENCE ticket?#DefendYourBallot pic.twitter.com/ZyTkGSiiJE — Mike Roman (@mikeroman) September 15, 2020
Two weeks ago, over 1,600 ballots from New Jersey’s July primary were discovered in a “mislabeled” bin in a “secure area” at a Board of Elections office.
The primary had taken place in July. The results would not have changed had the bin of ballots been properly tabulated.
Officials in Sussex County, New Jersey, discovered 1,666 ballots from the July 7 primary “in a bin that was mislabeled.” Whoops. The revised count did not change the outcome of any election in any race for any office. And if it had?https://t.co/bWBDdOTbSR — Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) September 18, 2020
“Those who try to manipulate the outcome of elections in Texas must be held accountable,” Paxton said of the latest charges.
Shouldn’t that be the mantra across the entire country?