thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Dave Chappelle: “I Don’t Look at Trump Supporters as My Enemy”

In an interview in which he discussed his support for 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang , the comedian Dave Chappelle said that he doesn ’ t look at Trump supporters as his enemy .
“ I don ’ t look at Trump supporters as my enemy at all .
I understand why people voted for Trump .
I understand people are desperate .
And I think that Andrew is right you run against the reasons that Trump got elected , ” Chappelle continued , going on to highlight that he has a broad appeal across the political spectrum , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got friends on both sides of the political aisle , I got fans on both sides of the political aisle , ” Chappelle said .
Chappelle explained that he was backing Yang because he saw him as having a number of good ideas .
“ A lot of people say professionally it ’ s not wise to support any candidate , but this idea is so good , that I think it should exist , ” he explained .
“ And I think the fountainhead of many of the good ideas on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single source — Andrew Yang .
And for some reason , no one ’ s paying attention .
This guy is the origin of a platform that really does address where I think the country needs to go.
” RELATED : Andrew Yang Had the Guts to Say , Let ’ s ‘ Stop Being Obsessed Over Impeachment ’ Chappelle endorsed Yang earlier this month , and pledged to do a number of shows in aid of his campaign .
This should not come as a shock to anyone – Chappelle is really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poke fun at everyone equally , and certainly doesn ’ t bow down to political correctness .
His only two options on the Democrat field who are at least trying to reach across the aisle would be Yang or Sen. Tulsi Gabbard – everyone else constantly panders to the progressive left and outrage mob .
Both of them are also the only ones to have truly defended free speech , something that Chappelle holds dear in his heart .
In his acceptance speech for the Mark Twain Award at the start of January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and declared stand-up comedy to be an “ incredibly American genre ” : I don ’ t think any other country can produce this many comedians .
Unbeknownst to many people in this audience , I don ’ t think there ’ s opinion that exists in this country that is not represented in a comedy club by somebody… I know comics that are very racist , and I watch ’ em on stage , and everyone ’ s laughin ’ , I ’ m like , that motherf***** means it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ em , don ’ t hate ’ em , we go upstairs and have a beer and sometimes I even appreciate the artistry that they paint their racist opinions with .
Man , it ’ s not that serious .
The First Amendment is first for a reason .
The Second Amendment is just in case the first one doesn ’ t work out .
If more of our comedians and entertainers were like Chappelle , who ’ s not afraid to poke fun at every issue , I think this country would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is today .
People are sick and tired of being ranted at by liberal elites who hate them for thinking differently .
Dave Chappelle is a much needed breath of fresh air in this toxic environment .

In an interview in which he discussed his support for 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, the comedian Dave Chappelle said that he doesn’t look at Trump supporters as his enemy.
“I Understand Why People Voted for Trump”
“I like Andrew’s pragmatism,” Chappelle told reporters in Ames, Iowa.
“I don’t look at Trump supporters as my enemy at all. I understand why people voted for Trump. I understand people are desperate. And I think that Andrew is right you run against the reasons that Trump got elected,” Chappelle continued, going on to highlight that he has a broad appeal across the political spectrum, both professionally and personally.
“I got friends on both sides of the political aisle, I got fans on both sides of the political aisle,” Chappelle said.
Chappelle explained that he was backing Yang because he saw him as having a number of good ideas.
“A lot of people say professionally it’s not wise to support any candidate, but this idea is so good, that I think it should exist,” he explained. “And I think the fountainhead of many of the good ideas on the table this year are coming from a single source — Andrew Yang. And for some reason, no one’s paying attention. This guy is the origin of a platform that really does address where I think the country needs to go.”
Dave Chappelle says why he is supporting @AndrewYang. “I don’t look at Trump supporters as my enemy at all. I understand why people voted for Trump I understand people are desperate. And I think that Andrew is right you run against the reasons that Trump got elected.” pic.twitter.com/jcAb1cDfPQ — Armando Tonatiuh Torres-García (@GarciaReports) January 29, 2020
RELATED: Andrew Yang Had the Guts to Say, Let’s ‘Stop Being Obsessed Over Impeachment’
Chappelle Understands America
Chappelle endorsed Yang earlier this month, and pledged to do a number of shows in aid of his campaign. This should not come as a shock to anyone – Chappelle is really an old school liberal who likes to poke fun at everyone equally, and certainly doesn’t bow down to political correctness. His only two options on the Democrat field who are at least trying to reach across the aisle would be Yang or Sen. Tulsi Gabbard – everyone else constantly panders to the progressive left and outrage mob.
Both of them are also the only ones to have truly defended free speech, something that Chappelle holds dear in his heart. In his acceptance speech for the Mark Twain Award at the start of January, he fiercely defended the First Amendment, and declared stand-up comedy to be an “incredibly American genre”:
I don’t think any other country can produce this many comedians. Unbeknownst to many people in this audience, I don’t think there’s opinion that exists in this country that is not represented in a comedy club by somebody… I know comics that are very racist, and I watch ’em on stage, and everyone’s laughin’, I’m like, that motherf***** means it. Don’t get mad at ’em, don’t hate ’em, we go upstairs and have a beer and sometimes I even appreciate the artistry that they paint their racist opinions with. Man, it’s not that serious. The First Amendment is first for a reason. The Second Amendment is just in case the first one doesn’t work out.
RELATED: Dave Chappelle Takes On The Outrage Mob
If more of our comedians and entertainers were like Chappelle, who’s not afraid to poke fun at every issue, I think this country would be a lot more united politically than it is today. People are sick and tired of being ranted at by liberal elites who hate them for thinking differently. Dave Chappelle is a much needed breath of fresh air in this toxic environment.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Rush Limbaugh Touts Polls Showing Trump Surging Since Dems Began Impeachment

Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh shared several polls showing President Donald Trump surging since Democrats began their push for impeachment .
“ Schiff had all the witnesses , and they don ’ t have any facts , ” he explained .
“ It ’ s been going on since October.
” And it ’ s only making life harder on their party in the upcoming election … “ In an ABC News/Washington Post poll , Trump has surged by double digits in head-to-head matchups against his competitors , ” Limbaugh relayed .
“ Against the four most likely winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in October Trump was down 56 to 39 against [ Biden ] , ” he continued .
“ As of now , the gap has closed 13 points .
Trump is down four points to [ Biden ] , 50 to 46.
” Limbaugh further noted that the polls show Trump closing the gap between him and “ crazy Bernie [ Sanders ] ” – from 14 points to just two .
Limbaugh expanded on the matter , touting a recent Gallup poll , as covered here at The Political Insider , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position of minorities in America have significantly increased since President Trump took office .
Gallup discovered a trend demonstrating double-digit improvements in several categories – including how Americans view the nation ’ s economy , security from terrorism , military strength and the state of race relations in our country .
The position of blacks and other racial minorities in the nation also rose 9 percent since Trump ’ s first day in office .
The President is making headway with minorities , something that could seal his victory in 2020 .
Gallup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t been this satisfied with the direction of the country in nearly 15 years .
The survey finds that Americans are overwhelmingly more satisfied with the state of the country than they were in the final days of the Obama-Biden presidency : • 68 % of Americans are satisfied with the U.S. economy , up 22 points since Trump took office .
• 68 % of Americans are satisfied with the nation ’ s security from terrorism , up 18 points since Trump took office .
• 81 % of Americans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength and preparedness , up 15 points since Trump took office .
RELATED : CBS Reporter Bombshell : Obama WISHES He Had Trump ’ s Record With Minorities Limbaugh explained exactly why race relations actually deteriorated under Obama , America ’ s first black President .
“ No criticism of the president was going to be permitted .
Even warranted policy criticism would not be permitted because it was going to be called racist , ” Limbaugh elucidated .
“ So race relations got far more friction with Obama in the White House.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has , in the past , concurred that any media narrative that race relations are actually worse under President Trump than they were in the past is ridiculous .
“ It sure doesn ’ t feel worse than when I grew up in Jim Crow Alabama .
So let ’ s drop this notion that we ’ re worse race relations today than we were in the past , ” Rice asserted in an interview with NBC ’ s ‘ Today ’ show .
Polling at the time of Obama ’ s election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given a lot of credit to work with when it came to race relations and how he utterly squandered it by the time he left office .
One such survey a month prior to the 2016 election showed a majority of Americans believed race relations had worsened under Obama .
54 % said the divide had grown worse , while a very low 16 % said it had gotten better .
By contrast , in May of 2009 , mere months into Obama ’ s first term , 32 % of all Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only 6 % said they had gotten worse .
That is a massive 64-point turnaround .
Obama took the racial harmony that led to his historic election and turned it into a wedge that divided the entire nation .
Just another mess President Trump is cleaning up to keep America great .

Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh shared several polls showing President Donald Trump surging since Democrats began their push for impeachment.
“Schiff had all the witnesses, and they don’t have any facts,” he explained. “It’s been going on since October.”
And it’s only making life harder on their party in the upcoming election …
“In an ABC News/Washington Post poll, Trump has surged by double digits in head-to-head matchups against his competitors,” Limbaugh relayed.
“Against the four most likely winners of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, in October Trump was down 56 to 39 against [Biden],” he continued. “As of now, the gap has closed 13 points. Trump is down four points to [Biden], 50 to 46.”
Limbaugh further noted that the polls show Trump closing the gap between him and “crazy Bernie [Sanders]” – from 14 points to just two.
🇺🇸 New Gallup Poll 🇺🇸 Double-digit improvements in how Americans view the nation’s economy, security from terrorism, military strength and the state of race relations since Trump entered office. https://t.co/2YVfoADBzj — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) January 30, 2020
RELATED: Gallup Poll: Race Relations See Double-Digit Increase Since Trump Entered White House
A Record Obama Would Envy
Limbaugh expanded on the matter, touting a recent Gallup poll, as covered here at The Political Insider, which indicates satisfaction with race relations and the position of minorities in America have significantly increased since President Trump took office.
Gallup discovered a trend demonstrating double-digit improvements in several categories – including how Americans view the nation’s economy, security from terrorism, military strength and the state of race relations in our country.
The position of blacks and other racial minorities in the nation also rose 9 percent since Trump’s first day in office.
The President is making headway with minorities, something that could seal his victory in 2020.
Gallup reveals that in general, Americans haven’t been this satisfied with the direction of the country in nearly 15 years.
The survey finds that Americans are overwhelmingly more satisfied with the state of the country than they were in the final days of the Obama-Biden presidency:
68% of Americans are satisfied with the U.S. economy, up 22 points since Trump took office.
68% of Americans are satisfied with the nation’s security from terrorism, up 18 points since Trump took office.
81% of Americans are satisfied with the nation’s military strength and preparedness, up 15 points since Trump took office.
Major Garrett may lose his main stream media credentials if he keeps praising Pres Trump like this: CBS News’ Major Garrett: Trump’s Agenda of Helping Minority Communities Is a ‘Policy Legacy’ any President would be PROUD to claim! pic.twitter.com/F0JJ5McQS3 — Nashville Tea Party (@NashvilleTea) December 31, 2019
RELATED: CBS Reporter Bombshell: Obama WISHES He Had Trump’s Record With Minorities
Race Relations
Limbaugh explained exactly why race relations actually deteriorated under Obama, America’s first black President.
“No criticism of the president was going to be permitted. Even warranted policy criticism would not be permitted because it was going to be called racist,” Limbaugh elucidated. “So race relations got far more friction with Obama in the White House.”
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has, in the past, concurred that any media narrative that race relations are actually worse under President Trump than they were in the past is ridiculous.
“It sure doesn’t feel worse than when I grew up in Jim Crow Alabama. So let’s drop this notion that we’re worse race relations today than we were in the past,” Rice asserted in an interview with NBC’s ‘Today’ show.
Polling at the time of Obama’s election showed just how the former President was given a lot of credit to work with when it came to race relations and how he utterly squandered it by the time he left office.
One such survey a month prior to the 2016 election showed a majority of Americans believed race relations had worsened under Obama. 54% said the divide had grown worse, while a very low 16% said it had gotten better.
By contrast, in May of 2009, mere months into Obama’s first term, 32% of all Americans believed race relations had improved, while only 6% said they had gotten worse.
That is a massive 64-point turnaround. Obama took the racial harmony that led to his historic election and turned it into a wedge that divided the entire nation.
Just another mess President Trump is cleaning up to keep America great.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Elizabeth Warren Attacks Christian Schools That Have “Anti-LGBTQ Policies”

In a tweet , Elizabeth Warren suggested that private Christian schools that have “ anti-LGBTQ policies ” should not receive state-funding .
“ States should focus on funding public schools , not private ones – especially not ones that maintain anti-LGBTQ+ policies , ” Warren wrote .
“ We must ensure every kid – especially LGBTQ+ kids – can get a high-quality public education.
” Warren linked to an article by the leftist paper , Huffington Post , which discusses a current SCOTUS case regarding private Christian schools that received tax credits in Montana .
The program in question in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was declared unconstitutional , as Montana does not allow public money to be spent on religious schools .
The Huffington Post highlighted some of the policies that they found particularly egregious .
The handbook of Stillwater Christian School in Kalispell , Montana , says that “ God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female ” and “ God created marriage to be exclusively the union of one man and one woman.
” It also dictates that any “ students and campus visitors must use restrooms , locker rooms , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” a rule the modern left would consider to be transphobic .
Other schools , like Heritage Christian School , of Bozeman , Montana , reserve the right to reject students based on “ sexual conduct ( including but not limited to sexual activity outside of marriage , lesbian , gay , bisexual and/or transgender conduct ) , ” while Foothills Community Christian School , of Great Falls , Montana , teaches that homosexuality is “ sinful and offensive to God.
” All of these would be considered “ anti-LGBTQ ” by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religious schools can “ violate the civil rights ” of their students and staff in this way is an ongoing debate .
Marcia McCormick , a professor of law and gender studies at St Louis University told NBC News that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964 may declare such actions unconstitutional .
“ Title VII has an expansive definition of religion – not just of beliefs but also practices , ” she said .
“ There are a lot of rules in a lot of religions about how people ought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means to be male and female , or to sexual or romantic activity.
” RELATED : Elizabeth Warren Vows To Fill Her Cabinet With Women And ‘ NON-BINARY ’ People But we all know the reason why Warren is going after these “ anti-LGBTQ ” practices .
Firstly , she hates the liberty that Americans have to freely associate themselves with whomever they choose , and secondly , she hates that America was founded upon Christian values , and she wants to wipe religion off the map so we can all worship the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you happen to be a radical Muslim , in which case , your diversity is what America needs !
I wonder if Warren would ever start questioning Islamists as to why they hate LGBTQ people ?

In a tweet, Elizabeth Warren suggested that private Christian schools that have “anti-LGBTQ policies” should not receive state-funding.
“Anti-LGBTQ Policies”
“States should focus on funding public schools, not private ones – especially not ones that maintain anti-LGBTQ+ policies,” Warren wrote. “We must ensure every kid – especially LGBTQ+ kids – can get a high-quality public education.”
States should focus on funding public schools, not private ones—especially not ones that maintain anti-LGBTQ+ policies. We must ensure every kid—especially LGBTQ+ kids—can get a high-quality public education. https://t.co/hxKap5Ofjm — Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) January 26, 2020
Warren linked to an article by the leftist paper, Huffington Post, which discusses a current SCOTUS case regarding private Christian schools that received tax credits in Montana. The program in question in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, was declared unconstitutional, as Montana does not allow public money to be spent on religious schools. The Huffington Post highlighted some of the policies that they found particularly egregious.
The handbook of Stillwater Christian School in Kalispell, Montana, says that “God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female” and “God created marriage to be exclusively the union of one man and one woman.” It also dictates that any “students and campus visitors must use restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities conforming with their biological sex,” a rule the modern left would consider to be transphobic.
Other schools, like Heritage Christian School, of Bozeman, Montana, reserve the right to reject students based on “sexual conduct (including but not limited to sexual activity outside of marriage, lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender conduct),” while Foothills Community Christian School, of Great Falls, Montana, teaches that homosexuality is “sinful and offensive to God.” All of these would be considered “anti-LGBTQ” by Warren.
Americans Have Freedom of Association!
The question of whether private religious schools can “violate the civil rights” of their students and staff in this way is an ongoing debate. Marcia McCormick, a professor of law and gender studies at St Louis University told NBC News that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964 may declare such actions unconstitutional.
“Title VII has an expansive definition of religion – not just of beliefs but also practices,” she said. “There are a lot of rules in a lot of religions about how people ought to behave when it comes to what it means to be male and female, or to sexual or romantic activity.”
RELATED: Elizabeth Warren Vows To Fill Her Cabinet With Women And ‘NON-BINARY’ People
But we all know the reason why Warren is going after these “anti-LGBTQ” practices. Firstly, she hates the liberty that Americans have to freely associate themselves with whomever they choose, and secondly, she hates that America was founded upon Christian values, and she wants to wipe religion off the map so we can all worship the state instead.
Unless, of course, you happen to be a radical Muslim, in which case, your diversity is what America needs! I wonder if Warren would ever start questioning Islamists as to why they hate LGBTQ people?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--2020 Dem Michael Bloomberg Will Run $10 Million Gun Control Ad During Super Bowl

During the Super Bowl this Sunday , 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will run a $ 10 million gun control ad .
Bloomberg Ad Will Feature Mother Who Lost Her Son to Gun Violence The ad will reportedly feature Calandrian Simpson Kemp , the mother of the late 20-year-old George Kemp Jr. , who will talk about her son being killed with a firearm in 2013 .
On Thursday , MSNBC ’ s Morning Joe showed a “ first look ” at Bloomberg ’ s gun control ad .
The spot starts with Simpson Kemp saying , “ George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years old .
He would wake up every Saturday , ready for the game .
That became our life .
He had aspirations about going to the NFL.
” “ On a Friday morning , George was shot , George didn ’ t survive , ” she says .
The Houston Chronicle reported that on September 27 , 2013 Kemp was shot just around midnight after allegedly pulling into a Richmond , Texas , neighborhood , calling an individual on his cell phone , and challenging him to a fight .
‘ Calandrian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the urgency of this issue ’ Bloomberg says the ad proves the need for universal background checks and other gun control measures .
Bloomberg told Politico , “ Calandrian ’ s story is a powerful reminder of the urgency of this issue and the failure of Washington to address it .
People will be rooting for different teams in the Super Bowl , but virtually all Americans — including people in both parties and a majority of gun owners — support universal background checks and other common sense gun laws.
” RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ball Bloomberg has vowed to stay in the race for the long haul and is reportedly pursuing a campaign strategy the former New York City mayor will pay off during the Super Tuesday primaries on March 3rd .
Still , most of the talk now concerning the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination is centered on Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders , with Pete Buttigieg remaining part of that front tier .
Elizabeth Warren is struggling at this point .
For now , Michael Bloomberg isn ’ t even part of the conversation .
@ @

— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 30, 2020
The Houston Chronicle reported that on September 27, 2013 Kemp was shot just around midnight after allegedly pulling into a Richmond, Texas, neighborhood, calling an individual on his cell phone, and challenging him to a fight.
‘Calandrian’s story is a powerful reminder of the urgency of this issue’
Bloomberg says the ad proves the need for universal background checks and other gun control measures.
Bloomberg told Politico, “Calandrian’s story is a powerful reminder of the urgency of this issue and the failure of Washington to address it. People will be rooting for different teams in the Super Bowl, but virtually all Americans — including people in both parties and a majority of gun owners — support universal background checks and other common sense gun laws.”
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has released the one-minute ad he'll air during the Super Bowl that highlights his years-long fight for tighter gun control measures. https://t.co/U9kE2cX7VT — CNN (@CNN) January 30, 2020
RELATED: Bloomberg Trolls Trump and then Loses the Ball
Does Bloomberg Have a Shot?
Bloomberg has vowed to stay in the race for the long haul and is reportedly pursuing a campaign strategy the former New York City mayor will pay off during the Super Tuesday primaries on March 3rd.
Still, most of the talk now concerning the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination is centered on Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, with Pete Buttigieg remaining part of that front tier. Elizabeth Warren is struggling at this point.
For now, Michael Bloomberg isn’t even part of the conversation. Good!


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Former Trump Campaign Adviser Carter Page Sues DNC Over Dossier

Vowing it would only be the “ first salvo ” in a quest for rule of law to prevail , former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page announced a lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee ( DNC ) .
Page is suing the DNC over funding of an unverified dossier used to attain FISA court warrants which were used as a means to surveil the President ’ s campaign .
The Justice Department has since determined that the subsequent warrants to wiretap Page were unlawfully obtained and specifically excluded knowledge that he was a CIA source .
The lawsuit does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sought , though it mentions Page is seeking “ compensatory , special and punitive damages in appropriate amounts to be established at trial.
” Page ’ s lawsuit alleges that the DNC and Marc Elias among others “ used false information , misrepresentations and other misconduct to direct the power of the international intelligence apparatus and the media industry against ” him to “ further their political agenda.
” Prior to the 2016 election , the DNC reportedly paid former British spy , Christopher Steele , $ 160,000 dollars for opposition research on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top Russian officials including a former spy chief and top Kremlin adviser .
Hillary Clinton , you may recall , outed her lawyer , Elias , as having paid for the infamous Steele dossier .
“ It [ the Steele dossier ] was research started by a Republican donor during the primary , and then when Trump got the nomination for the Republican Party , the people doing it came to my campaign lawyer [ Elias ] and said , ‘ would you like us to continue it ? '
” she confessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinton continued during an interview on Comedy Central .
“ He ’ s an experienced lawyer , he knows what the law is , he knows what opposition research is.
” So wait , soliciting foreign opposition research to sway an election is okay then ?
Huh … RELATED : 5 Times Democrats Actually Tried to Get Foreign Opposition Research on Trump Will Hillary herself be next ?
“ This is a first step to ensure that the full extent of the FISA abuse that has occurred during the last few years is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s attorney stated in discussing the lawsuit .
“ Defendants and those they worked with inside the federal government did not and will not succeed in making America a surveillance state.
” As stated above , Elias was approached with the dossier and Clinton knew about it .
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff issued a memo after Republicans accused the FBI of since-proven FISA abuses .
Perhaps he should be a target as well ?
“ This is only the first salvo , ” Page ’ s attorney continued .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no matter how high .
… The rule of law will prevail .
”

Vowing it would only be the “first salvo” in a quest for rule of law to prevail, former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page announced a lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Page is suing the DNC over funding of an unverified dossier used to attain FISA court warrants which were used as a means to surveil the President’s campaign.
The Justice Department has since determined that the subsequent warrants to wiretap Page were unlawfully obtained and specifically excluded knowledge that he was a CIA source.
The lawsuit does not specifically state the amount of damages being sought, though it mentions Page is seeking “compensatory, special and punitive damages in appropriate amounts to be established at trial.”
#FISA Government found two of four surveillance warrants for Trump campaign aide Carter Page invalid and decision pending on remaining two, citing “misstatements and omissions.” This sets up possible scenario FBI/DOJ October 2016 application and three 2017 renewals ALL invalid. pic.twitter.com/ACPQC3zKWz — Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) January 24, 2020
RELATED: Mark Levin: Obama Likely Knew ‘Hillary Clinton Paid For a Warrant’
What’s Behind the Suit?
Page’s lawsuit alleges that the DNC and Marc Elias among others “used false information, misrepresentations and other misconduct to direct the power of the international intelligence apparatus and the media industry against” him to “further their political agenda.”
Prior to the 2016 election, the DNC reportedly paid former British spy, Christopher Steele, $160,000 dollars for opposition research on President Trump.
Steele gathered information from top Russian officials including a former spy chief and top Kremlin adviser.
Hillary Clinton, you may recall, outed her lawyer, Elias, as having paid for the infamous Steele dossier.
“It [the Steele dossier] was research started by a Republican donor during the primary, and then when Trump got the nomination for the Republican Party, the people doing it came to my campaign lawyer [Elias] and said, ‘would you like us to continue it?'” she confessed.
“He said yes,” Clinton continued during an interview on Comedy Central. “He’s an experienced lawyer, he knows what the law is, he knows what opposition research is.”
So wait, soliciting foreign opposition research to sway an election is okay then? Huh …
It begins (well, again): Carter Page suing DNC and Perkins Coie to get his reputation backhttps://t.co/xfNAXMWnct — Ashe Schow (@AsheSchow) January 30, 2020
RELATED: 5 Times Democrats Actually Tried to Get Foreign Opposition Research on Trump
First Salvo
Will Hillary herself be next?
“This is a first step to ensure that the full extent of the FISA abuse that has occurred during the last few years is exposed and remedied,” Page’s attorney stated in discussing the lawsuit.
“Defendants and those they worked with inside the federal government did not and will not succeed in making America a surveillance state.”
As stated above, Elias was approached with the dossier and Clinton knew about it.
Devin Nunes writes letter to Adam Schiff pointing out several serious errors Schiff made in characterizing Steele dossier, Page FISA, more. ‘It is clear you are in need of rehabilitation…’ pic.twitter.com/qoY3p7EJOo — Byron York (@ByronYork) December 15, 2019
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff issued a memo after Republicans accused the FBI of since-proven FISA abuses. Perhaps he should be a target as well?
“This is only the first salvo,” Page’s attorney continued. “We will follow the evidence wherever it leads, no matter how high. … The rule of law will prevail.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Goofy Biden: Doesn’t Believe Economy Is Good, Suggests Non-Citizen Could Run For Office

During a town hall in Iowa on Tuesday , 2020 Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden struggled to look mentally fit as he appeared to suggest that a non-citizen could run for president , would not accept that America currently has a strong economy , and also repeatedly mixed up countries .
“ That ’ s like just flat out acknowledging , we ’ ve been doing everything we can do to keep Biden from being the nominee , ” said Biden , referring to his allegations that President Donald Trump tried to get Ukraine to investigate him because Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ And guess what ?
We tried it in Iraq , it ’ s not working so well , I mean in Iran , excuse me , we tried in Ukraine.
” RELATED : Biden Pokes Iowa Voter in the Chest , Tells Him to ‘ Go Vote For Someone Else ’ Later , a voter asked Biden if he could at least recognize things that were good with the economy under Trump .
“ There ’ s only one way you can win this , ” the voter said to Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stage with Donald Trump , you ’ re going to say , ‘ Donald , you have done some good things , I ’ m going to take what ’ s good that you did , I ’ m going to add to it , and I ’ m going to do it with dignity.
’ ” “ Not everything that the other side [ does ] is bad , ” the voter continued .
“ Not everything about the Democrat ideas are good .
There ’ s good in both.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of the good things , ” Biden replied .
“ The good things : the unemployment is good now , ” the voter responded .
“ Yeah , unemployment is good but wages are down , ” Biden falsely claimed as wages have dramatically increased during President Trump ’ s time in office .
“ Come on , accept the good , ” the voter pressed further .
“ You said there is no good on the other side ?
” “ Name one thing that ’ s good from the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I can ’ t think of anything off the top of my head , ” Biden said as he quickly tried to move away from the voter .
Biden seemed to suggest later that an admitted non-citizen could run for president and beat Trump .
“ I think you could beat him , ” Biden said to the man .
The man responded , “ I don ’ t think I could , I ’ m not an American citizen.
” Biden replied , “ Well , you might be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a rough time recently with seemingly confused comments he has made .
Biden said on Tuesday , in regards to who he might pick as his vice president nominee if he wins his party ’ s nomination , that “ it has to be demonstrated that whoever I pick is two things.
” “ One , is capable of being president , because I ’ m an old guy , ” Biden said as the crowd laughed .
“ No , I ’ m serious .
Look , thank God I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , no I ’ m serious , you know I work out every morning .
I ’ m in good shape.
” On Saturday , Biden had a hard time remembering the last time he was elected , saying it was “ January of 2012 , actually 2013 , no wait a minute , we got elected in 2012 , 2010 or 13.
” It ’ s still ten months until the November election , and for now , Biden is still the frontrunner .
You ’ ve got a long way @ @ @ @

— Tommy Pigott (@TCPigott) January 30, 2020
RELATED: Biden Pokes Iowa Voter in the Chest, Tells Him to ‘Go Vote For Someone Else’
Later, a voter asked Biden if he could at least recognize things that were good with the economy under Trump.
“There’s only one way you can win this,” the voter said to Biden. “When you’re on the stage with Donald Trump, you’re going to say, ‘Donald, you have done some good things, I’m going to take what’s good that you did, I’m going to add to it, and I’m going to do it with dignity.’”
“Not everything that the other side [does] is bad,” the voter continued. “Not everything about the Democrat ideas are good. There’s good in both.”
“You gotta give me a couple of the good things,” Biden replied.
“The good things: the unemployment is good now,” the voter responded.
“Yeah, unemployment is good but wages are down,” Biden falsely claimed as wages have dramatically increased during President Trump’s time in office.
“Come on, accept the good,” the voter pressed further. “You said there is no good on the other side?”
“I didn’t say that,” Biden claimed.
“Name one thing that’s good from the other side,” the voter asked.
“I can’t think of anything off the top of my head,” Biden said as he quickly tried to move away from the voter.
Iowa voter confronts Joe Biden on the strong Trump economy: “accept the good”pic.twitter.com/lj5qhb2MBq — Tommy Pigott (@TCPigott) January 30, 2020
Non-Citizens Can Run for President?!?
Biden seemed to suggest later that an admitted non-citizen could run for president and beat Trump.
“I think you could beat him,” Biden said to the man.
The man responded, “I don’t think I could, I’m not an American citizen.”
Biden replied, “Well, you might be able to, who knows.”
Joe Biden to non-U.S. citizen: you “might be able” to run for president, “who knows”pic.twitter.com/YsGAAjOzy8 — Tommy Pigott (@TCPigott) January 30, 2020
Biden has repeatedly had a rough time recently with seemingly confused comments he has made.
‘I’m an old guy’
Biden said on Tuesday, in regards to who he might pick as his vice president nominee if he wins his party’s nomination, that “it has to be demonstrated that whoever I pick is two things.”
“One, is capable of being president, because I’m an old guy,” Biden said as the crowd laughed. “No, I’m serious. Look, thank God I’m in great health, I work out, no I’m serious, you know I work out every morning. I’m in good shape.”
.@JoeBiden: "Whomever I pick” for VP, must “be capable of being president, because I’m an old guy — no I’m serious!” pic.twitter.com/WGnGkNnghI — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) January 29, 2020
RELATED: Hillary Clinton Advising Democrats, Blames Loss on Voter Suppression
On Saturday, Biden had a hard time remembering the last time he was elected, saying it was “January of 2012, actually 2013, no wait a minute, we got elected in 2012, 2010 or 13.”
At a Marshalltown, Iowa, town hall on 01/26, Joe Biden was recounting waiting for Obama to pick him up to head to the inauguration in “January of 2012, actually 2013, no wait a minute, we got elected in 2012, 2010 or 13.” Biden does not remember when the last time he was elected pic.twitter.com/y6TGgbsHb3 — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 29, 2020
It’s still ten months until the November election, and for now, Biden is still the frontrunner.
You’ve got a long way to go, Joe


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Hillary Clinton Refusing to Be Served Documents in Tulsi Gabbard’s Lawsuit

The lawyer for Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard claims Hillary Clinton has twice refused legal papers associated with a lawsuit against the former First Lady .
Gabbard filed a $ 50 million lawsuit against Clinton last week over comments insinuating the Representative from Hawaii was a “ Russian asset ” being used to help rig the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump .
Brian Dunne , an attorney representing Gabbard , suggests Clinton is intimidated by his client .
“ I find it rather unbelievable that Hillary Clinton is so intimidated by Tulsi Gabbard that she won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the New York Post .
“ But I guess here we are.
” Dunne claims papers were attempted to be delivered at Clinton ’ s home in Chappaqua , but the process server was rebuffed by Secret Service agents .
A second attempt was made with her lawyer in Washington , D.C. , but he claimed he could not accept the paperwork on Clinton ’ s behalf .
Gabbard ’ s attorneys are plotting other methods to deliver the legal documents .
RELATED : Hillary Accuses Rep Tulsi Gabbard of Trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Gabbard and Clinton began when the latter accused the former of secretly plotting to throw the election to President Trump by running as a third-party candidate .
“ She is a favorite of the Russians , ” Clinton said clearly referencing Gabbard .
“ They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far .
That ’ s assuming Jill Stein will give it up , which she might not because she is also a Russian asset.
” Clinton ’ s defense has been that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , when asked afterward if she was speaking of the Representative , a spokesman for Clinton said : “ If the nesting doll fits.
” RELATED : Tulsi Gabbard Slams Hillary Over Bernie Comments : You Need to Grow Up Gabbard and President Trump have found common ground in denouncing Clinton ’ s accusations as mildly unhinged .
“ I have dedicated my entire adult life to serving our country , ” Gabbard said , “ and for Hillary Clinton and her powerful allies to attempt to smear me and accuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m a traitor to the country that I love – is something that I can not allow to go unchecked.
” For his part , the President was glad Clinton ’ s accusations were revealing a side of her that Democrats , aside from Gabbard , haven ’ t acknowledged .
“ I said , wait a minute , it took me two-and-a-half years , ” he said after hearing the comments .
“ I wish she would have said that earlier because people … have realized she is crazy .
She ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Clinton in other arenas as well , recently telling her to “ grow up ” after the former two-time presidential loser claimed everybody hates Bernie Sanders .

The lawyer for Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard claims Hillary Clinton has twice refused legal papers associated with a lawsuit against the former First Lady.
Gabbard filed a $50 million lawsuit against Clinton last week over comments insinuating the Representative from Hawaii was a “Russian asset” being used to help rig the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump.
Brian Dunne, an attorney representing Gabbard, suggests Clinton is intimidated by his client.
“I find it rather unbelievable that Hillary Clinton is so intimidated by Tulsi Gabbard that she won’t accept service of process,” Dunne told the New York Post. “But I guess here we are.”
Dunne claims papers were attempted to be delivered at Clinton’s home in Chappaqua, but the process server was rebuffed by Secret Service agents. A second attempt was made with her lawyer in Washington, D.C., but he claimed he could not accept the paperwork on Clinton’s behalf.
Gabbard’s attorneys are plotting other methods to deliver the legal documents.
Hillary Clinton’s Secret Service agents turned down a process server’s attempts to deliver Tulsi Gabbard’s defamation lawsuit to her in Chappaqua (not clear that HRC was there then). Lawyer David Kendall also turned server away. https://t.co/HuHRXEeavY — Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) January 30, 2020
RELATED: Hillary Accuses Rep Tulsi Gabbard of Trying to Rig Election for the Russians
Clinton’s Smear Tactics
The dust-up between Gabbard and Clinton began when the latter accused the former of secretly plotting to throw the election to President Trump by running as a third-party candidate.
“She is a favorite of the Russians,” Clinton said clearly referencing Gabbard. “They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far. That’s assuming Jill Stein will give it up, which she might not because she is also a Russian asset.”
Clinton’s defense has been that she did not specifically reference Gabbard by name.
However, when asked afterward if she was speaking of the Representative, a spokesman for Clinton said: “If the nesting doll fits.”
I love our country. I’ve served as a soldier for nearly 17 years, deployed twice to the Middle East, & served in Congress for over 7 years. If Hillary & allies can destroy my reputation by portraying me as a traitor to the country I love, they can do it to anyone. #StandWithTulsi pic.twitter.com/Ly81D1sOUD — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) January 25, 2020
RELATED: Tulsi Gabbard Slams Hillary Over Bernie Comments: You Need to Grow Up
Tulsi Fires Back
Gabbard and President Trump have found common ground in denouncing Clinton’s accusations as mildly unhinged.
“I have dedicated my entire adult life to serving our country,” Gabbard said, “and for Hillary Clinton and her powerful allies to attempt to smear me and accuse me – really implying that I’m a traitor to the country that I love – is something that I cannot allow to go unchecked.”
For his part, the President was glad Clinton’s accusations were revealing a side of her that Democrats, aside from Gabbard, haven’t acknowledged.
“I said, wait a minute, it took me two-and-a-half years,” he said after hearing the comments. “I wish she would have said that earlier because people … have realized she is crazy. She’s crazy.”
Gabbard has fought back against Clinton in other arenas as well, recently telling her to “grow up” after the former two-time presidential loser claimed everybody hates Bernie Sanders.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--SHOWDOWN: Rand Paul Vows to Fight after Justice John Roberts Blocks Question Naming Whistleblower

Tensions were on the rise Wednesday evening as Chief Justice John Roberts blocked a question from Senator Rand Paul that would have identified the alleged whistleblower at the center of the impeachment trial .
Roberts ’ actions prompted shouting from the Kentucky Senator as he vowed to “ fight for recognition.
” Sean Davis , a co-founder of the Federalist , reported that Roberts , at the behest of Democrats , “ previously vowed to ban any questions about the whistleblower whatsoever , named or not.
” “ Roberts ’ arbitrary and unilateral censorship of senators and Senate business raises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ban any and all motions to subpoena by name the whistleblower … to compel his testimony , ” Davis said .
GOP senators previously suggested having the whistleblower testify should witnesses be approved for the trial .
After Republicans threatened a vote to rebuke Roberts on the record , the Chief Justice retreated and said the actual name of the whistleblower would be the only thing earning a block .
Even that should be challenged .
RELATED : Watch : Rand Paul Obliterates Reporter Who Claims It ’ s Illegal To Out Whistleblower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , reportedly , left Paul fuming and vowing to engage in a fight to be heard .
“ I don ’ t want to have to stand up to try and fight for recognition , ” Paul was heard shouting during a break in the trial .
“ If I have to fight for recognition , I will.
” Reporter Niels Lesniewski said Paul ’ s complaint was “ audible from the galleries above the chamber.
” Paul , who has been insistent on testimony from the whistleblower for the record , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” when asked if he would force the issue .
As Senator Paul has explained time and again , whistleblowers are protected by federal law from retaliation in the workplace but are not guaranteed anonymity .
“ The whistleblower statute protects the whistleblower from having his name revealed by the inspector general , ” Paul previously noted when threatening to out him .
“ Even The New York Times admits that no one else is under any legal obligation.
” He has noted that the whistleblower is a material witness in the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the same time Hunter Biden was receiving $ 50,000 per month.
” The Political Insider has identified the alleged whistleblower as CIA officer Eric Ciaramella , a registered Democrat who worked with former Vice President Joe Biden and former CIA Director John Brennan .
His identity is crucial because House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and his office have allegedly coordinated the effort with him to take down President Trump .
Ciaramella ’ s work history and coordination with Schiff ’ s office would indicate a political bias – not a concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to impeach the President , something that is thoroughly relevant to the trial .
Attorney to the whistleblower , Mark Zaid , was revealed to have discussed a coup and other devious secret plans to oust the President .
“ Democrats must be accountable for their hoaxes and their crimes , ” Trump said regarding the ‘ coup.
’ Roberts , by protecting Schiff and the whistleblower , is assuring they will not be held accountable .
Paul must continue to fight this and his Republican colleagues must stand with him .

Tensions were on the rise Wednesday evening as Chief Justice John Roberts blocked a question from Senator Rand Paul that would have identified the alleged whistleblower at the center of the impeachment trial.
Roberts’ actions prompted shouting from the Kentucky Senator as he vowed to “fight for recognition.”
Sean Davis, a co-founder of the Federalist, reported that Roberts, at the behest of Democrats, “previously vowed to ban any questions about the whistleblower whatsoever, named or not.”
“Roberts’ arbitrary and unilateral censorship of senators and Senate business raises serious questions about whether he would similarly ban any and all motions to subpoena by name the whistleblower … to compel his testimony,” Davis said.
GOP senators previously suggested having the whistleblower testify should witnesses be approved for the trial.
After Republicans threatened a vote to rebuke Roberts on the record, the Chief Justice retreated and said the actual name of the whistleblower would be the only thing earning a block.
Even that should be challenged.
During the last break in the impeachment trial, “I don’t want to have to stand up to try and fight for recognition,” @RandPaul said loud enough to be audible from the galleries above the chamber. “If I have to fight for recognition, I will,” he said.https://t.co/E8EOwenvbF — Niels Lesniewski (@nielslesniewski) January 29, 2020
RELATED: Watch: Rand Paul Obliterates Reporter Who Claims It’s Illegal To Out Whistleblower
Paul Fuming
Roberts move at the encouraging of Democrats, reportedly, left Paul fuming and vowing to engage in a fight to be heard.
“I don’t want to have to stand up to try and fight for recognition,” Paul was heard shouting during a break in the trial. “If I have to fight for recognition, I will.”
Reporter Niels Lesniewski said Paul’s complaint was “audible from the galleries above the chamber.”
Paul, who has been insistent on testimony from the whistleblower for the record, said “tbd [to be decided]” when asked if he would force the issue.
Shameful and arbitrary abuse of power by Roberts, who has already done incalculable damage to the Supreme Court’s legitimacy as a non-political institution via his tortured defense of Obamcare’s constitutionality. Is he Chief Justice, or Chief Censor? https://t.co/KH83VjnkLZ — Sean Davis (@seanmdav) January 30, 2020
RELATED: Photo Emerges of Alleged Whistleblower Shaking Hands With Obama
Outing the Whistleblower
As Senator Paul has explained time and again, whistleblowers are protected by federal law from retaliation in the workplace but are not guaranteed anonymity.
“The whistleblower statute protects the whistleblower from having his name revealed by the inspector general,” Paul previously noted when threatening to out him. “Even The New York Times admits that no one else is under any legal obligation.”
He has noted that the whistleblower is a material witness in the case “because he worked for Joe Biden at the same time Hunter Biden was receiving $50,000 per month.”
The Political Insider has identified the alleged whistleblower as CIA officer Eric Ciaramella, a registered Democrat who worked with former Vice President Joe Biden and former CIA Director John Brennan.
A picture of the alleged Ukraine whistleblower shaking hands with @BarackObama has been unearthed. “This picture raises serious questions about how this sham impeachment process started,” a senior Trump administration official said. https://t.co/5PwJbzzL62 — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 20, 2019
His identity is crucial because House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and his office have allegedly coordinated the effort with him to take down President Trump.
Stunning that Adam Schiff lies to millions of Americans when he says he doesn’t know the identity of the whistleblower. He absolutely knows the identity of the whistleblower b/c he coordinated with the individual before the whistleblower’s complaint! His staff helped write it! — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) January 29, 2020
Ciaramella’s work history and coordination with Schiff’s office would indicate a political bias – not a concern over truth and justice – in trying to impeach the President, something that is thoroughly relevant to the trial.
Attorney to the whistleblower, Mark Zaid, was revealed to have discussed a coup and other devious secret plans to oust the President.
“Democrats must be accountable for their hoaxes and their crimes,” Trump said regarding the ‘coup.’
Roberts, by protecting Schiff and the whistleblower, is assuring they will not be held accountable. Paul must continue to fight this and his Republican colleagues must stand with him.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Adam Schiff Claims ‘I Don’t Know Who the Whistleblower Is’

On Wednesday , House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff insisted that he did not know the identity of the so-called “ whistleblower ” who filed the original complaint about President Donald Trump that led to the impeachment trial .
‘ I don ’ t know who the whistleblower is ’ “ First of all , I don ’ t know who the whistleblower is , I haven ’ t met them or communicated with them in any way , ” Schiff said Wednesday during the Senate impeachment trial .
What Schiff failed to mention was that the “ whistleblower ” approached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details about Trump ’ s phone call with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky .
RELATED : Chris Wallace Hosts Republican Will Hurd of Texas , Who Breaks with GOP on Whistleblower Identity The New York Times reported that a Schiff committee staffer told the “ whistleblower ” to meet with the inspector general and file a whistleblower complaint .
Schiff Denies His Staff Did Anything to Help Whistleblower Yet Schiff is still denying that any member of his staff did anything to help the “ whistleblower.
” “ The committee staff did not write @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put in the complaint , ” Schiff said .
Schiff condemned what he called a “ conspiracy theory ” that someone on his committee staff allegedly “ colluded ” with the whistleblower to craft a complaint that launched the impeachment investigation .
A spokesman for Schiff told the NYT that the whistleblower , “ contacted the committee for guidance on how to report possible wrongdoing within the jurisdiction of the intelligence community.
” Schiff said his staff has shown “ complete professionalism , ” adding that members of his staff had become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ smears ” committed by President Trump and his allies .
Schiff vowed he would not do anything to reveal or endanger the identity of the “ whistleblower ” as the trial continues .
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York accused Schiff on Twitter of lying about the “ whistleblower.
” “ Stunning that Adam Schiff lies to millions of Americans when he says he doesn ’ t know the identity of the whistleblower , ” she wrote .
“ He absolutely knows the identity of the whistleblower because he coordinated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s complaint !
His staff helped write it !
” Many Republicans have called for the “ whistleblower ” to testify as part of the impeachment process , with Schiff repeatedly refusing at each turn .
On Wednesday , Schiff told the Senate that the “ whistleblower ” testifying was no longer relevant because President Trump released the transcript of the call .
“ There ’ s no need for that whistleblower any more except to further endanger that person ’ s life , ” Schiff said .

RELATED: Chris Wallace Hosts Republican Will Hurd of Texas, Who Breaks with GOP on Whistleblower Identity
How is it that EVERY SINGLE reporter and political operative in Washington, DC knows who the "whistleblower" is, yet Adam Schiff claims he doesn't? The pencil neck geek has no credibility #FullOfSchiff https://t.co/3LOoGUZAWA — Andrew Surabian (@Surabees) January 29, 2020
The New York Times reported that a Schiff committee staffer told the “whistleblower” to meet with the inspector general and file a whistleblower complaint.
Schiff Denies His Staff Did Anything to Help Whistleblower
Yet Schiff is still denying that any member of his staff did anything to help the “whistleblower.”
“The committee staff did not write the complaint or coach the whistleblower what to put in the complaint,” Schiff said.
Schiff condemned what he called a “conspiracy theory” that someone on his committee staff allegedly “colluded” with the whistleblower to craft a complaint that launched the impeachment investigation.
A spokesman for Schiff told the NYT that the whistleblower, “contacted the committee for guidance on how to report possible wrongdoing within the jurisdiction of the intelligence community.”
Schiff said his staff has shown “complete professionalism,” adding that members of his staff had become subject to threats on social media thanks to “smears” committed by President Trump and his allies.
Schiff Vowed Not to Reveal Identity
Schiff vowed he would not do anything to reveal or endanger the identity of the “whistleblower” as the trial continues.
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York accused Schiff on Twitter of lying about the “whistleblower.”
“Stunning that Adam Schiff lies to millions of Americans when he says he doesn’t know the identity of the whistleblower,” she wrote. “He absolutely knows the identity of the whistleblower because he coordinated with the individual before the whistleblower’s complaint! His staff helped write it!”
Stunning that Adam Schiff lies to millions of Americans when he says he doesn’t know the identity of the whistleblower. He absolutely knows the identity of the whistleblower b/c he coordinated with the individual before the whistleblower’s complaint! His staff helped write it! — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) January 29, 2020
RELATED: ‘This Ain’t Over’: Doug Collins Challenges Schiff To Testify About Whistleblower
Many Republicans have called for the “whistleblower” to testify as part of the impeachment process, with Schiff repeatedly refusing at each turn.
On Wednesday, Schiff told the Senate that the “whistleblower” testifying was no longer relevant because President Trump released the transcript of the call.
“There’s no need for that whistleblower any more except to further endanger that person’s life,” Schiff said.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--World Health Organization Declares Coronavirus a Global Health Emergency

As the first case of person to person transmission of the coronavirus has been reported in the U.S. , the World Health Organization in Geneva , Switzerland on Thursday labeled the virus a global health emergency .
WHO stated the main reason for their announcement was the spread of the disease to countries outside of China .
Russia has shut down its long border with China and international flights continue to avoid the country .
Inside China millions are quarantined and whole regions are under strict restrictions regarding public transportation and meetings .
As rumors fly that the virus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nations all over the Earth are taking stringent measures to guard their populations against the deadly strain .
The coronavirus has killed 170 people in China as of Thursday and has infected 7,711 , the Chinese government reports .
The number of cases in the last 24 hours has grown by over 20 % and climbing .
16 countries are known to be affected , with 6 cases now in the U.S. Common symptoms of the virus first appear as the flu but then increase in respiratory severity until hospitalization is warranted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese are not allowing any foreign medical personnel into China to research and combat the disease .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 30, 2020
As the first case of person to person transmission of the coronavirus has been reported in the U.S., the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland on Thursday labeled the virus a global health emergency.
WHO stated the main reason for their announcement was the spread of the disease to countries outside of China.
Russia has shut down its long border with China and international flights continue to avoid the country.
Inside China millions are quarantined and whole regions are under strict restrictions regarding public transportation and meetings.
RELATED: Coronavirus Spreading: Flights Canceled, Four U.S. States Affected
As rumors fly that the virus is a Chinese biowarfare weapon gone awry, nations all over the Earth are taking stringent measures to guard their populations against the deadly strain.
The coronavirus has killed 170 people in China as of Thursday and has infected 7,711, the Chinese government reports. The number of cases in the last 24 hours has grown by over 20% and climbing.
16 countries are known to be affected, with 6 cases now in the U.S. Common symptoms of the virus first appear as the flu but then increase in respiratory severity until hospitalization is warranted.
Information though is limited at best because the Chinese are not allowing any foreign medical personnel into China to research and combat the disease.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Republican Lawmaker Launches Bill To Officially Classify CNN And Washington Post As ‘Fake News’

A Republican state representative from Tennessee filed a bill on Wednesday that would officially categorize the publications of CNN and The Washington Post as “ fake news ” while also condemning them for “ denigrating our citizens.
” Rep. Micah Van Huss , a veteran of the Marine Corps .
who served in Iraq and Afghanistan , filed the bill in the state ’ s General Assembly , according to The Daily Caller .
The bill ’ s summary states that it is “ A RESOLUTION to recognize CNN and The Washington Post as fake news and condemn them for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is fascinating to see this latest ‘ cult-of-Trump ’ meme coming from the left , because they are the true masters of deploying mobs to demand total conformity and compliance with their agenda , ” the bill reads , “ because they are the true masters of deploying mobs to demand total conformity and compliance with their agenda ; and WHEREAS , any thoughtful observer can see the cult-of-Trump meme as a classic case of psychological projection ; after all , accusing someone ’ s perceived opponent of exactly what one intends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; and WHEREAS , the mainstream media is in a panic because President Trump has opened the eyes of many average Americans who are tired of politics as usual.
” The bill goes on to list multiple instances in which CNN and The Washington Post have drawn a “ line between Trump opponents and Trump supporters ” by claiming that Trump ’ s supporters are “ cultists , ” without offering any evidence to back this up .
One example that is cited was when a CNN guest “ suggested that Trump supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president is using mind control.
” “ WHEREAS , it is fascinating to see this latest ‘ cult-of-Trump ’ meme coming from the left , because they are the true masters of deploying mobs to demand total conformity and compliance with their agenda , “ because they are the true masters of deploying mobs to demand total conformity and compliance with their agenda ; and WHEREAS , any thoughtful observer can see the cult-of-Trump meme as a classic case of psychological projection ; after all , accusing someone ’ s perceived opponent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very old tactic ; and WHEREAS , the mainstream media is in a panic because President Trump has opened the eyes of many average Americans who are tired of politics as usual.
” Van Huss ’ bill argues that because the “ cult diagnosis draws a line between Trump opponents and Trump supporters ” and “ oversimplifies the way people think and feel about their own beliefs and those on the other side of that line , ” the state of Tennessee should classify these outlets as “ fake news and part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party.
” “ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that we condemn them for denigrating our citizens and implying that they are weak-minded followers instead of people exercising their rights that our veterans paid for with their blood , ” the bill concludes , Van Huss posted on his Facebook page that he decided to file the bill because his constituents are sick of being lied to by the media .
“ I ’ ve filed HJR 779 on behalf of a constituency that ’ s tired of fake news and Republicans who don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
“ I remember when the news was informative and honest , ” he later added .
“ CNN continues to divide this country in an era of significant political polarization.
” Van Huss went on to say that his fellow Republicans are “ excited ” about the bill , indicating that it is receiving lots of support .
RELATED : ‘ The View ’ Goes Off The Rails As Impeachment Lawyer Alan Dershowitz ‘ Triggers ’ Hosts By Defending Trump “ I have not received any negative feedback , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have torpedoed their own reputations as trusted news organizations in recent years with their blatant anti-Trump biases .
If this bill does indeed become law , they only have themselves to blame .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By PoliZette Staff | January 30, 2020
A Republican state representative from Tennessee filed a bill on Wednesday that would officially categorize the publications of CNN and The Washington Post as “fake news” while also condemning them for “denigrating our citizens.”
Rep. Micah Van Huss, a veteran of the Marine Corps. who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, filed the bill in the state’s General Assembly, according to The Daily Caller. The bill’s summary states that it is “A RESOLUTION to recognize CNN and The Washington Post as fake news and condemn them for denigrating our citizens.”
“WHEREAS, it is fascinating to see this latest ‘cult-of-Trump’ meme coming from the left, because they are the true masters of deploying mobs to demand total conformity and compliance with their agenda,” the bill reads, “because they are the true masters of deploying mobs to demand total conformity and compliance with their agenda; and WHEREAS, any thoughtful observer can see the cult-of-Trump meme as a classic case of psychological projection; after all, accusing someone’s perceived opponent of exactly what one intends to do is a very old tactic; and WHEREAS, the mainstream media is in a panic because President Trump has opened the eyes of many average Americans who are tired of politics as usual.”
The bill goes on to list multiple instances in which CNN and The Washington Post have drawn a “line between Trump opponents and Trump supporters” by claiming that Trump’s supporters are “cultists,” without offering any evidence to back this up. One example that is cited was when a CNN guest “suggested that Trump supporters belong to a cult and that our president is using mind control.”
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The bill continues:
“WHEREAS, it is fascinating to see this latest ‘cult-of-Trump’ meme coming from the left, because they are the true masters of deploying mobs to demand total conformity and compliance with their agenda, “because they are the true masters of deploying mobs to demand total conformity and compliance with their agenda; and WHEREAS, any thoughtful observer can see the cult-of-Trump meme as a classic case of psychological projection; after all, accusing someone’s perceived opponent of exactly what one intends to do is a very old tactic; and WHEREAS, the mainstream media is in a panic because President Trump has opened the eyes of many average Americans who are tired of politics as usual.”
Van Huss’ bill argues that because the “cult diagnosis draws a line between Trump opponents and Trump supporters” and “oversimplifies the way people think and feel about their own beliefs and those on the other side of that line,” the state of Tennessee should classify these outlets as “fake news and part of the media wing of the Democratic Party.”
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we condemn them for denigrating our citizens and implying that they are weak-minded followers instead of people exercising their rights that our veterans paid for with their blood,” the bill concludes,
Van Huss posted on his Facebook page that he decided to file the bill because his constituents are sick of being lied to by the media.
“I’ve filed HJR 779 on behalf of a constituency that’s tired of fake news and Republicans who don’t fight,” Van Huss wrote.
“I remember when the news was informative and honest,” he later added. “CNN continues to divide this country in an era of significant political polarization.”
Van Huss went on to say that his fellow Republicans are “excited” about the bill, indicating that it is receiving lots of support.
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“I have not received any negative feedback,” he said.
CNN and The Washington Post have torpedoed their own reputations as trusted news organizations in recent years with their blatant anti-Trump biases. If this bill does indeed become law, they only have themselves to blame.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Bolton Video Guts Democrat Witness Strategy

One thing about DC is that everyone has said everything at one time or another for every reason .
So it is with former temporary Democrat savior and darling John Bolton .
The Democrats wanted him on the witness stand in the senate impeachment trial of President Trump because , in an illegally leaked book passage to gin up book preorders , Bolton claimed that the president directly told him that Ukrainian military aid was completely tied to a political hit on Joe Biden by the Ukrainians .
Turns out , it was all a gimmick to sell books .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the busy bees on his opposition research staff have unearthed a video in which former Trump National Security Advisor Bolton makes no mention of any quid pro quo in the Ukrainian matter .
None .
They also found clips of Schiff personally trashing Bolton .
Given the Democrats obsessed on Bolton and his supposed damning indictment of the president during the entire Wednesday session of the trial they have some explaining to do when the Thursday session rolls around .
No doubt Jay Sekulow and Alan Dershowitz can ’ t wait to hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 2019 clip from Radio Free Europe .
In the interview Bolton says the presidential relationship with Ukrainian president Zelensky was “ warm and cordial.
” He says not a word about misconduct on the part of President Trump .
He even makes the GOP president ’ s case by saying fighting corruption in Ukraine was a “ high priority ” for Trump .
But now , with Bolton needing cash for a post White House career , he changes his tune .
Well golly , what a surprise .
Seeing the clip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over.
” And what of the honesty and credibility of prospective Democrat star witness Bolton ?
Let Adam Schiff explain it to us , “ This is someone who ’ s likely to exaggerate the dangerous impulses of the president toward belligerence , his proclivity to act without thinking , and his love of conspiracy theories , ” Schiff said to MSNBC ’ s Rachel Maddow on March 22 , 2018 .
RELATED : Wednesday Senate Trial Got More Heated as it Got Later And in 2005… “ And particularly given the history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politicizing of intelligence over WMD [ weapons of mass destruction ] , why we would pick someone who the very same issue has been raised repeatedly , and that is John Bolton ’ s politicization of the intelligence he got on Cuba and other issues , why we would want someone with that lack of credibility , I can ’ t understand , ” Schiff said , emphasis mine .
The GOP legal team will most probably be ready with those clips at the trial on Thursday .
Fun will ensue .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 30, 2020
Well, well.
One thing about DC is that everyone has said everything at one time or another for every reason.
So it is with former temporary Democrat savior and darling John Bolton. The Democrats wanted him on the witness stand in the senate impeachment trial of President Trump because, in an illegally leaked book passage to gin up book preorders, Bolton claimed that the president directly told him that Ukrainian military aid was completely tied to a political hit on Joe Biden by the Ukrainians.
Turns out, it was all a gimmick to sell books.
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We know this because the president and the busy bees on his opposition research staff have unearthed a video in which former Trump National Security Advisor Bolton makes no mention of any quid pro quo in the Ukrainian matter. None.
They also found clips of Schiff personally trashing Bolton.
Given the Democrats obsessed on Bolton and his supposed damning indictment of the president during the entire Wednesday session of the trial they have some explaining to do when the Thursday session rolls around. No doubt Jay Sekulow and Alan Dershowitz can’t wait to hear it.
The first video is an August 2019 clip from Radio Free Europe. In the interview Bolton says the presidential relationship with Ukrainian president Zelensky was “warm and cordial.” He says not a word about misconduct on the part of President Trump. He even makes the GOP president’s case by saying fighting corruption in Ukraine was a “high priority” for Trump.
But now, with Bolton needing cash for a post White House career, he changes his tune. Well golly, what a surprise.
Seeing the clip the President Trump tweeted: “Game over.”
And what of the honesty and credibility of prospective Democrat star witness Bolton? Let Adam Schiff explain it to us, “This is someone who’s likely to exaggerate the dangerous impulses of the president toward belligerence, his proclivity to act without thinking, and his love of conspiracy theories,” Schiff said to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on March 22, 2018.
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And in 2005…
“And particularly given the history, where we’ve had the politicizing of intelligence over WMD [weapons of mass destruction], why we would pick someone who the very same issue has been raised repeatedly, and that is John Bolton’s politicization of the intelligence he got on Cuba and other issues, why we would want someone with that lack of credibility, I can’t understand,” Schiff said, emphasis mine.
The GOP legal team will most probably be ready with those clips at the trial on Thursday. Fun will ensue.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Fox Refuses To Air Super Bowl Ad About Abortion Survivors – Greenlights Commercial Featuring Drag Qu

Fox Refuses To Air Super Bowl Ad About Abortion Survivors – Greenlights Commercial Featuring Drag Queens

The Super Bowl is set to take place on Sunday , which means countless advertisers have spent the past few months working on the commercials that will air on Fox during the game .
Unfortunately , it has just been revealed that FOX has refused to approve a powerful commercial about abortion survivors , yet the network had no problem with green lighting an ad featuring drag queens .
The pro-life group Faces of Choice is speaking out this week to slam Fox Sports for refusing to air an ad they produced during the Super Bowl , according to LifeSite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year ’ s March For Life , and it tells the story of fourteen people who survived abortions .
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“ We were one of the very first people to submit anything to them , ” explained Lyric Gillett , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We met every single stipulation that they asked for and every time we met the line they moved the line further to request something else.
” Gillett went on to say that she was initially told by Fox that they would get back to her by October about whether or not the ad had been approved , but she never heard anything else from them .
After she repeatedly tried to get in touch with Fox ’ s legal department , she was finally told in November that all Super Bowl advertising slots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Fox announced that more advertising slots had become available for the Super Bowl , so Gillett resubmitted the application .
At the time of this writing , Gillett has yet to hear back about the commercial .
Gillett expressed surprise that Fox asked her at one point to give them information about everyone who had donated to the ad .
Though Gillett found this request to be “ untenable , ” she ultimately complied and handed over the information .
“ I think it ’ s very clever what they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If they directly said ‘ no ’ then we could say ‘ this is asinine , look at the suitable ad that Fox rejected , ’ but they haven ’ t directly said ‘ no , ’ they ’ ve ignored us , wasted our time , refused to give an answer and refused to either give us clearance or simply say ‘ no . '
” What Fox is doing is even more offensive given the fact that the network had no problem approving a Super Bowl ad that featured contestants from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Drag Race.
” Drag queens Kim Chi and Miz Cracker will be appearing in a fifteen-second ad for Sabra hummus products , according to NBC News .
Bob Witeck , a marketing expert for LGBTQ audiences , described the commercial as “ revolutionary.
” “ For queer audiences , [ drag ] is an art form and an ‘ outsiders ’ language , ” he explained .
“ Reaching the Super Bowl means taking our language into every home in the nation and millions around the world.
” Sadly , abortion survivors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the Super Bowl .
Gillett lamented that abortion survivors “ have been ignored their whole lives and that they now faced being ignored again.
” “ The main goal [ of the commercial ] is for every day Americans to actually see choice — to be able to look it in the eye , ” Gillett told FaithWire .
“ It is ironic and it is incensing to me that these survivors of abortion had their very voices almost stolen from them from the moment of conception , and now the media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Actress Evan Rachel Wood Gets Major Backlash For Calling Kobe Bryant A ‘ Rapist ’ After His Death She added that she believes it ’ s important for Americans to see the faces of abortion survivors so that they can realize that they ’ re human beings too , and more than just a “ choice.
” “ Every single humanitarian effort , every civil rights effort that has actually made a difference has been through the voice of a survivor , and that is because the culture actually realized these people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Super Bowl is a sporting event that is enjoyed by people of all faiths and political beliefs , so it ’ s a real shame that the network being it is taking sides in a political argument .
If drag queens can be represented during the Super Bowl , abortion survivors deserve to be as well .
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By PopZette Staff | January 30, 2020
The Super Bowl is set to take place on Sunday, which means countless advertisers have spent the past few months working on the commercials that will air on Fox during the game. Unfortunately, it has just been revealed that FOX has refused to approve a powerful commercial about abortion survivors, yet the network had no problem with green lighting an ad featuring drag queens.
The pro-life group Faces of Choice is speaking out this week to slam Fox Sports for refusing to air an ad they produced during the Super Bowl, according to LifeSite News. The ad originally ran during this year’s March For Life, and it tells the story of fourteen people who survived abortions.
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Back in July, Faces of Choice submitted a thirty-second version of the ad to be aired during the Super Bowl, but the network was not having it.
“We were one of the very first people to submit anything to them,” explained Lyric Gillett, the founder of Faces of Choice. “We met every single stipulation that they asked for and every time we met the line they moved the line further to request something else.”
Gillett went on to say that she was initially told by Fox that they would get back to her by October about whether or not the ad had been approved, but she never heard anything else from them. After she repeatedly tried to get in touch with Fox’s legal department, she was finally told in November that all Super Bowl advertising slots were full. Last week, however, Fox announced that more advertising slots had become available for the Super Bowl, so Gillett resubmitted the application.
At the time of this writing, Gillett has yet to hear back about the commercial.
Gillett expressed surprise that Fox asked her at one point to give them information about everyone who had donated to the ad. Though Gillett found this request to be “untenable,” she ultimately complied and handed over the information.
“I think it’s very clever what they’re doing,” Gillett continued. “If they directly said ‘no’ then we could say ‘this is asinine, look at the suitable ad that Fox rejected,’ but they haven’t directly said ‘no,’ they’ve ignored us, wasted our time, refused to give an answer and refused to either give us clearance or simply say ‘no.'”
What Fox is doing is even more offensive given the fact that the network had no problem approving a Super Bowl ad that featured contestants from the reality television show “Rupaul’s Drag Race.” Drag queens Kim Chi and Miz Cracker will be appearing in a fifteen-second ad for Sabra hummus products, according to NBC News.
Bob Witeck, a marketing expert for LGBTQ audiences, described the commercial as “revolutionary.”
“For queer audiences, [drag] is an art form and an ‘outsiders’ language,” he explained. “Reaching the Super Bowl means taking our language into every home in the nation and millions around the world.”
Sadly, abortion survivors will not be receiving this same representation during the Super Bowl. Gillett lamented that abortion survivors “have been ignored their whole lives and that they now faced being ignored again.”
“The main goal [of the commercial] is for every day Americans to actually see choice — to be able to look it in the eye,” Gillett told FaithWire. “It is ironic and it is incensing to me that these survivors of abortion had their very voices almost stolen from them from the moment of conception, and now the media is doing that again.”
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She added that she believes it’s important for Americans to see the faces of abortion survivors so that they can realize that they’re human beings too, and more than just a “choice.”
“Every single humanitarian effort, every civil rights effort that has actually made a difference has been through the voice of a survivor, and that is because the culture actually realized these people are human,” Gillett explained.
The Super Bowl is a sporting event that is enjoyed by people of all faiths and political beliefs, so it’s a real shame that the network being it is taking sides in a political argument. If drag queens can be represented during the Super Bowl, abortion survivors deserve to be as well.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-01-30--Clashes Continue in Trial on Wednesday, GOP Holds Advantage

The mood was legal yet the elements of fiery controversy were there on Wednesday during the Democrat Combover Festival and Senate impeachment trial of President Trump .
Most GOP questions were handled by attorney Patrick Philbin .
But Alan Dershowitz , Pat Cipollone , Pam Bondi and Jay Sekulow also got their turn at bat .
The Democrats inexplicably continued to go with the hard on the ear team of Nadler and Schiff , relegating better litigators like Jeffries and Crow to the general sidelines for most of the day .
The Democrats also continued to let the unintentionally comic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is so inarticulate that her time on camera has become the designated bathroom break time for Democrat and GOP Hill staffers alike .
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When they addressed the other side the questions became increasingly aggressive as the day wore on .
• Supposed swing vote GOP Senator Susan Collins of Maine was seen to be visibly upset at Democrat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Democrats are pushing her towards acquittal .
• GOP Senator Rand Paul had a question thrown back at him by Chief Justice John Roberts when Paul named Eric Ciaramella as the informer .
More details on that in a following article .
• The Democrats focused on Bolton .
Yet the GOP , and you will be sure to hear of this today , unearthed videos where Bolton states there was nothing amiss with the president ’ s communications with the Ukrainians .
• A constant GOP theme during the day was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sufficient to meet the standard of impeachment set forth by the Founders.The Democrats countered with their usual “ big lie ” strategy of ignoring reality and focusing on their fictional talking points .
Schiff even revisited his old trick of making up lines he then insinuates were the president ’ s real meanings .
• The Democrats stoked the fire on their love affair with the hapless Lt .
Colonel “ Flounder ” Vindman , even though his was perhaps the worst and most discredited testimony during the House hearings .
• Jay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we predicted .
He said he would call both Bidens , Schiff , and Ciaramella to the stand , at the very least , if the Senate voted for witnesses .
• The New York-California Axis was on display during the Democrat presentations , as the leftist party can ’ t seem to find very many legal acolytes or elected supporters much distant from the Big Rotten Apple or the Left Coast .
• Swing vote possibility Democrat Senator John Tester , given the nature of a question he sent to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , may be leaning against the president .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | January 30, 2020
The mood was legal yet the elements of fiery controversy were there on Wednesday during the Democrat Combover Festival and Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.
Most GOP questions were handled by attorney Patrick Philbin. But Alan Dershowitz, Pat Cipollone, Pam Bondi and Jay Sekulow also got their turn at bat. The Democrats inexplicably continued to go with the hard on the ear team of Nadler and Schiff, relegating better litigators like Jeffries and Crow to the general sidelines for most of the day.
The Democrats also continued to let the unintentionally comic Val Demings take the podium. She is so inarticulate that her time on camera has become the designated bathroom break time for Democrat and GOP Hill staffers alike.
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Other developments were as follows:
The questions from the senators were mostly contrived set ups to their own party’s lawyers. When they addressed the other side the questions became increasingly aggressive as the day wore on.
Supposed swing vote GOP Senator Susan Collins of Maine was seen to be visibly upset at Democrat insults to her and other senators. The Democrats are pushing her towards acquittal.
GOP Senator Rand Paul had a question thrown back at him by Chief Justice John Roberts when Paul named Eric Ciaramella as the informer. More details on that in a following article.
The Democrats focused on Bolton. Yet the GOP, and you will be sure to hear of this today, unearthed videos where Bolton states there was nothing amiss with the president’s communications with the Ukrainians.
A constant GOP theme during the day was that policy or political differences are not sufficient to meet the standard of impeachment set forth by the Founders.The Democrats countered with their usual “big lie” strategy of ignoring reality and focusing on their fictional talking points. Schiff even revisited his old trick of making up lines he then insinuates were the president’s real meanings.
The Democrats stoked the fire on their love affair with the hapless Lt. Colonel “Flounder” Vindman, even though his was perhaps the worst and most discredited testimony during the House hearings.
Jay Sekulow showcased the poison pill defense, as we predicted. He said he would call both Bidens, Schiff, and Ciaramella to the stand, at the very least, if the Senate voted for witnesses.
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The New York-California Axis was on display during the Democrat presentations, as the leftist party can’t seem to find very many legal acolytes or elected supporters much distant from the Big Rotten Apple or the Left Coast.
Swing vote possibility Democrat Senator John Tester, given the nature of a question he sent to the Chief Justice for the Democrat House managers, may be leaning against the president.
More to follow…
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