thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--President Trump Announces Fourth Middle East Peace Deal

President Trump tweeted , “ Another HISTORIC breakthrough today !
Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East !
” President Trump also tweeted , “ Today , I signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara.
” “ Morocco ’ s serious , credible , and realistic autonomy proposal is the ONLY basis for a just and lasting solution for enduring peace and prosperity !
” This agreement comes in the wake of other Middle East peace deals President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Associated Press noted , the Israel-Morocco deal is “ the fourth Arab-Israeli agreement in four months on Thursday.
” Trump ’ s is cementing quite the Mideast legacy , something even many of his critics have had to concede .
But wasn ’ t this supposed to be impossible ?
President Barack Obama ’ s former Secretary of State John Kerry famously said there could be no Middle East peace deals made without the Palestinians on board .
But President Trump did make such deals .
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Not surprisingly , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Nobel Peace Prize .
One Moroccan woman wrote , “ As a Moroccan – this is the best news ever ; it makes sense and it heralds a new era for the entire region !
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Mazeltov everyone ; great present for the Festival of Lights !
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” RELATED : YouTube Announces It Will Remove Any Videos Questioning Whether Biden Won The Election Has Any Other Modern President Accomplished So Much In The Region ?
Has there been a period in modern political history where an American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that used to be hostile , or at least non-existent ?
Certainly not during the Obama administration , where even the secretary of state thought this kind of peace was impossible in the region .
Certainly not during the George W. Bush administration , which turned the entire Middle East upside down with the disastrous Iraq War .
No , it seems Donald Trump has the unique distinction of being the president who has brought more peace to that region than most before him .
Don ’ t expect him to get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there could be more similar peace deals to come .

President Trump tweeted, “Another HISTORIC breakthrough today! Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East!”
Another HISTORIC breakthrough today! Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2020
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Trump Helps Normalize Relations Between Morocco And Israel
President Trump also tweeted, “Today, I signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara.”
“Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal is the ONLY basis for a just and lasting solution for enduring peace and prosperity!”
Today, I signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara. Morocco's serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal is the ONLY basis for a just and lasting solution for enduring peace and prosperity! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2020
This Is President Trump’s FOURTH Middle East Peace Deal
This agreement comes in the wake of other Middle East peace deals President Trump has brokered.
In fact, as the Associated Press noted, the Israel-Morocco deal is “the fourth Arab-Israeli agreement in four months on Thursday.”
Trump’s is cementing quite the Mideast legacy, something even many of his critics have had to concede.
But wasn’t this supposed to be impossible?
President Barack Obama’s former Secretary of State John Kerry famously said there could be no Middle East peace deals made without the Palestinians on board.
But President Trump did make such deals. FOUR times.
President @realDonaldTrump makes it look easy, but you cannot overstate the historic WINS he has achieved on the world stage! 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇦🇪 Israel-UAE peace 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇧🇭 Israel-Bahrain peace 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇸🇩 Israel-Sudan peace 🇺🇸 🇷🇸 🇽🇰 Serbia-Kosovo economic normalization More to come! — Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) October 23, 2020
Not surprisingly, some called again for President Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Good Job, Mr President. You deserve the Nobel Peace
Prize! — Tea N. Cracka (@MJBodary) December 10, 2020
One Moroccan woman wrote, “As a Moroccan – this is the best news ever; it makes sense and it heralds a new era for the entire region !!!! Mazeltov everyone; great present for the Festival of Lights !!!!”
As a Moroccan – this is the best news ever; it makes sense and it heralds a new era for the entire region !!!! Mazeltov everyone; great present for the Festival of Lights !!!! — Loubna Hadid (@LoubnaHadid) December 10, 2020
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Has Any Other Modern President Accomplished So Much In The Region?
Has there been a period in modern political history where an American president has assisted Israel in normalizing relations that used to be hostile, or at least non-existent?
Certainly not during the Obama administration, where even the secretary of state thought this kind of peace was impossible in the region.
Certainly not during the George W. Bush administration, which turned the entire Middle East upside down with the disastrous Iraq War.
No, it seems Donald Trump has the unique distinction of being the president who has brought more peace to that region than most before him.
Don’t expect him to get the credit he deserves.
And who knows, there could be more similar peace deals to come.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Senator Tom Cotton Calls For Special Counsel Investigation Into Hunter Biden

Republican Senator Tom Cotton , believed to have presidential aspirations in 2024 , has called for a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden ’ s business dealings , including his links to China .
This week , it was revealed that Hunter Biden is under investigation for “ tax dealings , ” and that the investigation began in 2018 .
Hunter Biden revealed Wednesday that he is currently subject to an investigation by federal prosecutors in Delaware for his tax dealings .
In a statement , he said he was taking the matter “ very seriously , ” but is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately , including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.
” According to CBS , federal sources began investigating Hunter Biden in 2018 , but that the “ investigation went quiet during election season due to DOJ policy around ‘ overt ’ investigative action that could impact [ the presidential ] election.
” Appearing on Fox News , Senator Cotton argued that the tax fraud investigation into Hunter Biden in Delaware is simply the “ least damaging part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ securities fraud , money laundering related to Hunter Biden ’ s Chinese businesses , a crooked hospital deal with Jim Biden , Joe Biden ’ s brother out in western Pennsylvania .
These investigations span multiple jurisdictions , ” Cotton argued .
“ If Joe Biden becomes president , then all those prosecutors are in line to be fired next month .
If there were ever circumstances that create a conflict of interest and call for a special counsel , that ’ s here , ” he continued .
A report from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed that some of Hunter Biden ’ s business dealings with Chinese nationals have been flagged for potential “ financial criminal activity.
” “ Hunter Biden had business associations with Ye Jianming , Gongwen Dong and other Chinese nationals linked to the Communist government and the People ’ s Liberation Army , ” the report details .
“ Those associations resulted in millions of dollars in cash flow.
” Cotton , who serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee , said the allegations were “ very serious , ” especially with the prospect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The Biden family has been trading on Joe Biden ’ s public office for 50 years , ” Cotton argued .
“ Do we really think that will change if Joe Biden becomes president , the highest office in the land ?
If they did it when he was vice president and he was senator , of course it ’ s going to happen when he has even more power.
” RELATED : Report : Media ’ s Biased Coverage of the Election May Have Handed the Presidency to Biden

Republican Senator Tom Cotton, believed to have presidential aspirations in 2024, has called for a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden’s business dealings, including his links to China.
This week, it was revealed that Hunter Biden is under investigation for “tax dealings,” and that the investigation began in 2018.
Tax Investigation “Went Quiet” In 2018
Hunter Biden revealed Wednesday that he is currently subject to an investigation by federal prosecutors in Delaware for his tax dealings.
In a statement, he said he was taking the matter “very seriously,” but is “confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.”
According to CBS, federal sources began investigating Hunter Biden in 2018, but that the “investigation went quiet during election season due to DOJ policy around ‘overt’ investigative action that could impact [the presidential] election.”
Two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS that the tax investigation of Hunter Biden began in 2018 report @ClareHymes22 @AndyTriay. The investigation went quiet during election season due to DOJ policy around "overt" investigative action that could impact election. https://t.co/BRWQ48SHOs — Natalie Brand (@NatalieABrand) December 10, 2020
Appearing on Fox News, Senator Cotton argued that the tax fraud investigation into Hunter Biden in Delaware is simply the “least damaging part of the investigation.”
“There are allegations of securities fraud, money laundering related to Hunter Biden’s Chinese businesses, a crooked hospital deal with Jim Biden, Joe Biden’s brother out in western Pennsylvania. These investigations span multiple jurisdictions,” Cotton argued.
“If Joe Biden becomes president, then all those prosecutors are in line to be fired next month. If there were ever circumstances that create a conflict of interest and call for a special counsel, that’s here,” he continued.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton says a special counsel should be appointed to investigate Joe Biden’s son Hunter: pic.twitter.com/UCbAbvBSfK — Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) December 10, 2020
RELATED: Report: Hunter Biden’s ‘Tax Affairs’ Investigation Began In 2018
Cotton: Allegations Against Hunter Biden Are “Very Serious”
A report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee revealed that some of Hunter Biden’s business dealings with Chinese nationals have been flagged for potential “financial criminal activity.”
“Hunter Biden had business associations with Ye Jianming, Gongwen Dong and other Chinese nationals linked to the Communist government and the People’s Liberation Army,” the report details. “Those associations resulted in millions of dollars in cash flow.”
Cotton, who serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the allegations were “very serious,” especially with the prospect of Hunter Biden’s father becoming president.
This isn’t just a tax investigation and there are other investigations into Chinese influence that are separate from the Hunter Biden investigation. — Adam Housley (@adamhousley) December 10, 2020
“The Biden family has been trading on Joe Biden’s public office for 50 years,” Cotton argued.
“Do we really think that will change if Joe Biden becomes president, the highest office in the land? If they did it when he was vice president and he was senator, of course it’s going to happen when he has even more power.”
RELATED: Report: Media’s Biased Coverage of the Election May Have Handed the Presidency to Biden


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Governor Cuomo Wins Second ‘Award’ For Handling Of Coronavirus Pandemic

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has won another award for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic , despite serious allegations about deadly policies and criticism of his handling of the pandemic .
Governor Cuomo received an award this week from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for “ Inspired Leadership ” for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
The award is for leading New York through the coronavirus pandemic and fighting “ for social , racial and economic justice for all.
” This is despite serious allegations that his policies led to the deaths of thousands of elderly New Yorkers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start of the coronavirus pandemic , Cuomo issued a mandate to nursing homes operated by the state to take in COVID patients , regardless if they had the facilities and equipment to handle the disease or not .
As a result , around 6,326 positive patients were sent back to nursing homes , and New York reported around 6,600 deaths in the homes from the virus .
Many of those deaths came from residents who were not positive before the mandate .
Commenters were quick to point out the irony of any “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named after Ted Kennedy : This is the second award that Cuomo has received from the establishment .
In November , Cuomo was awarded an Emmy for his “ masterful ” daily coronavirus briefings .
“ The Governor ’ s 111 daily briefings worked so well because he effectively created television shows , with characters , plot lines , and stories of success and failure , ” said International Academy President & CEO , Bruce L. Paisner , in a statement at the time .
“ People around the world tuned in to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and New York tough became a symbol of the determination to fight back.
” RELATED : “ Autonomous Zone ” NYC Bar Owner Has Been Arrested After Sting Operation Cuomo Allegedly Creates A Toxic Work Environment , And Compares Himself To Celebrities Despite the slew of awards , it ’ s not all roses for Governor Cuomo .
A former aide to Cuomo came out this week , and declared that Cuomo ’ s office was the “ most toxic team environment ” that she had ever experienced .
“ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friendlys as a teenager was an infinitely more respectful environment .
Even when I had bad customers who tipped poorly , ” said Lindsey Boylan .
“ If people weren ’ t deathly afraid of him , they ’ d be saying the same thing and you ’ d already know the stories , ” she added .
Cuomo was also roasted online this week for braggadociously comparing himself and Dr Anthony Fauci to the “ modern-day ” versions of Robert de Niro and Al Pacino .
A few weeks ago , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot down by the Supreme Court .

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has won another award for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, despite serious allegations about deadly policies and criticism of his handling of the pandemic.
“Inspired Leadership” From The Governor
Governor Cuomo received an award this week from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for “Inspired Leadership” for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The award is for leading New York through the coronavirus pandemic and fighting “for social, racial and economic justice for all.”
This is despite serious allegations that his policies led to the deaths of thousands of elderly New Yorkers trapped in nursing homes.
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Cuomo issued a mandate to nursing homes operated by the state to take in COVID patients, regardless if they had the facilities and equipment to handle the disease or not.
As a result, around 6,326 positive patients were sent back to nursing homes, and New York reported around 6,600 deaths in the homes from the virus. Many of those deaths came from residents who were not positive before the mandate.
Commenters were quick to point out the irony of any “leadership awards” coming from an institute named after Ted Kennedy:
The man who sent 1000s to #COVID death in nursing homes learned about “putting people first” from Ted Kennedy, a man who abandoned a woman to her death after he crashed their car into a pond. Those Cuomo victims & Mary Jo Kopechne can’t comment, but we still can. #disgusting https://t.co/HJkuEbrGTy — Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) December 10, 2020
This is the second award that Cuomo has received from the establishment.
In November, Cuomo was awarded an Emmy for his “masterful” daily coronavirus briefings.
“The Governor’s 111 daily briefings worked so well because he effectively created television shows, with characters, plot lines, and stories of success and failure,” said International Academy President & CEO, Bruce L. Paisner, in a statement at the time.
“People around the world tuned in to find out what was going on, and New York tough became a symbol of the determination to fight back.”
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Cuomo Allegedly Creates A Toxic Work Environment, And Compares Himself To Celebrities
Despite the slew of awards, it’s not all roses for Governor Cuomo.
A former aide to Cuomo came out this week, and declared that Cuomo’s office was the “most toxic team environment” that she had ever experienced.
“I’ve had many jobs. Waitressing at @Friendlys as a teenager was an infinitely more respectful environment. Even when I had bad customers who tipped poorly,” said Lindsey Boylan. “If people weren’t deathly afraid of him, they’d be saying the same thing and you’d already know the stories,” she added.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office was ‘the most toxic team environment’, former aide claims https://t.co/6AEWFPTcEU — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) December 7, 2020
Cuomo was also roasted online this week for braggadociously comparing himself and Dr Anthony Fauci to the “modern-day” versions of Robert de Niro and Al Pacino.
A few weeks ago, his nonsensical, COVID restrictions on churches were shot down by the Supreme Court.
This makes sense because at the ends of their movies usually everyone is dead. https://t.co/toSqnDB56w — Sean Burns (@SeanMBurns) December 7, 2020
is Cuomo basing his own personal comparison on the total number of people dead at the hands of Pacino and De Niro's characters in their respective movies combined https://t.co/kEf9z5HwRO — Matt Binder (@MattBinder) December 7, 2020
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Dianne Feinstein Reportedly In Cognitive Decline – She’s ‘Seriously Struggling’

Sources close to Senator Dianne Feinstein ( D-CA ) have come forward this week to claim that she is in a cognitive decline that has been “ evident for several years.
” The sources told The New Yorker that Feinstein , 87 , is “ seriously struggling ” and that her short-term memory “ has grown so poor that she often forgets she has been briefed on a topic , accusing her staff of failing to do so just after they have.
” “ The staff is in such a bad position , ” a former Senate aide said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make her seem normal.
” This comes weeks after the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Big Tech in which Feinstein asked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey the same question twice , with him answering the same way both times .
Democrats began to question Feinstein ’ s mental state after the way she behaved during the Senate Confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett .
Afterwards , Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) spoke to Feinstein privately about stepping aside on her own terms .
Feinstein was reportedly stunned by what Schumer was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really all that aware of the extent to which she ’ d been compromised , ” said a Senate source .
“ It was hurtful and distressing to have it pointed out.
” RELATED : Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein Steps Down As Head Of Judiciary Committee After Backlash From Progressives Schumer Had To Talk To Feinstein Again Unfortunately , Feinstein ’ s short term memory appears to be so bad that she seemingly forgot the conversation with Schumer , so he had to do it again .
“ ‘ It was like Groundhog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each time , ” the source said .
Schumer was reportedly so worried about the Feinstein situation that he placed a trusted aide on the Judiciary Committee staff , just to keep an eye on her .
However , a former aide of Feinstein ’ s was quick to defend her , saying that even if her faculties are diminished , “ she ’ s still smarter and quicker than at least a third of the other members.
” Feinstein announced last month that she would step down as the ranking Democrat on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will still be a member of the panel going forward .
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Sources close to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) have come forward this week to claim that she is in a cognitive decline that has been “evident for several years.”
Feinstein Is ‘Seriously Struggling’
The sources told The New Yorker that Feinstein, 87, is “seriously struggling” and that her short-term memory “has grown so poor that she often forgets she has been briefed on a topic, accusing her staff of failing to do so just after they have.”
“The staff is in such a bad position,” a former Senate aide said. “They have to defend her and make her seem normal.”
This comes weeks after the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Big Tech in which Feinstein asked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey the same question twice, with him answering the same way both times.
Democrats began to question Feinstein’s mental state after the way she behaved during the Senate Confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett. Afterwards, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to Feinstein privately about stepping aside on her own terms. Feinstein was reportedly stunned by what Schumer was saying.
“She wasn’t really all that aware of the extent to which she’d been compromised,” said a Senate source. “It was hurtful and distressing to have it pointed out.”
RELATED: Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein Steps Down As Head Of Judiciary Committee After Backlash From Progressives
Schumer Had To Talk To Feinstein Again
Unfortunately, Feinstein’s short term memory appears to be so bad that she seemingly forgot the conversation with Schumer, so he had to do it again.
“‘It was like Groundhog Day, but with the pain fresh each time,” the source said.
Schumer was reportedly so worried about the Feinstein situation that he placed a trusted aide on the Judiciary Committee staff, just to keep an eye on her.
However, a former aide of Feinstein’s was quick to defend her, saying that even if her faculties are diminished, “she’s still smarter and quicker than at least a third of the other members.”
Feinstein announced last month that she would step down as the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, but she will still be a member of the panel going forward.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--‘The View’s’ Sunny Hostin Accuses Republicans Of Not Denouncing ‘Racial Hatred’ That Trump Incited

ABC legal analyst and “ The View ” cohost Sunny Hostin launched her latest deranged attack on Donald Trump and the Republican Party as a whole on Wednesday , this time accusing the GOP of failing to denounce the “ racial hatred ” that she claims Trump has incited .
The panel of the ABC talk show were talking about Michigan State Rep. Cynthia Johnson ( D ) getting racist voicemail after challenging Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani ’ s election fraud claims when Hostin went off on her newest anti-Republican rant .
“ I think this is about this president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incite violence , and this Republican Party is refusing to denounce violence , ” Hostin began .
“ I was terrified , Whoopi , when I saw that tweet from the Arizona GOP basically inciting violence and asking people to risk their lives , to put up their lives for President Trump , and somehow trying to steal the election.
” “ I think that this could possibly end in violence , ” she added .
“ More violence than we ’ ve seen , and I am afraid of that .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just not the America that I know.
” RELATED : Sunny Hostin Claims On ‘ The View ’ That Trump ‘ Is In A Psychosis ’ – Tells Him ‘ To Go To Losers Anonymous ’ “ Let ’ s not forget that this has this sort of racial tinge to many of these threats that I have been seeing in social media that has been reported , ” she added .
“ We ’ re talking about a man saying that he was going to — there were going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we there ?
Is that where we are ?
” “ I think the racial hatred this president has incited and has developed is something that should be denounced by the Republican Party , and we hear crickets , ” Hostin said .
“ We hear crickets over and over and over again , and that is something that is shameful .
It ’ s just shameful.
” “ Where do we go from here ?
I see violence in our future , ” she concluded .
“ Isn ’ t this supposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Aren ’ t the Republicans supportive of law enforcement ?
Where did that go ?
” RELATED : Meghan McCain Shuts Down Sunny Hostin After She Claims Violent Riots Are ‘ Manufactured ’ By Trump Hostin is conveniently ignoring all of the anti-Republican hatred that she and her fellow cohosts of “ The View ” incite on their show every single day .
How typical of a leftist .
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ABC legal analyst and “The View” cohost Sunny Hostin launched her latest deranged attack on Donald Trump and the Republican Party as a whole on Wednesday, this time accusing the GOP of failing to denounce the “racial hatred” that she claims Trump has incited.
Hostin Shames Trump And Republicans
The panel of the ABC talk show were talking about Michigan State Rep. Cynthia Johnson (D) getting racist voicemail after challenging Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani’s election fraud claims when Hostin went off on her newest anti-Republican rant.
“I think this is about this president always inciting violence, using words that incite violence, and this Republican Party is refusing to denounce violence,” Hostin began. “I was terrified, Whoopi, when I saw that tweet from the Arizona GOP basically inciting violence and asking people to risk their lives, to put up their lives for President Trump, and somehow trying to steal the election.”
“I think that this could possibly end in violence,” she added. “More violence than we’ve seen, and I am afraid of that. I am disgusted by it, and this is just not the America that I know.”
RELATED: Sunny Hostin Claims On ‘The View’ That Trump ‘Is In A Psychosis’ – Tells Him ‘To Go To Losers Anonymous’
Hostin Doubles Down
“Let’s not forget that this has this sort of racial tinge to many of these threats that I have been seeing in social media that has been reported,” she added. “We’re talking about a man saying that he was going to — there were going to be crosses burned. I mean, are we there? Is that where we are?”
“I think the racial hatred this president has incited and has developed is something that should be denounced by the Republican Party, and we hear crickets,” Hostin said. “We hear crickets over and over and over again, and that is something that is shameful. It’s just shameful.”
“Where do we go from here? I see violence in our future,” she concluded. “Isn’t this supposed to be the law and order administration? Aren’t the Republicans supportive of law enforcement? Where did that go?”
RELATED: Meghan McCain Shuts Down Sunny Hostin After She Claims Violent Riots Are ‘Manufactured’ By Trump
“The racial hatred that this president has incited and has developed is something that should be denounced by the Republican party, and we hear crickets,” @ sunny says. “That is something that is shameful.” https://t.co/f8u2wbJuik pic.twitter.com/eoMqZK3f4I — The View (@TheView) December 9, 2020
Hostin is conveniently ignoring all of the anti-Republican hatred that she and her fellow cohosts of “The View” incite on their show every single day. How typical of a leftist.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Ilhan Omar Reveals Her ‘Squad’ Gave Biden A To-Do List

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) has revealed that she and her radically liberal “ Squad ” have given Joe Biden a to-do list of things that they want to see him use executive orders to carry out .
Omar told NBC News that the “ Squad ” would like to see Biden sign executive orders to cancel student loan debt , declare climate change a national emergency , raise the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour for federal contractors , and much more .
The list reportedly also included ideas from people outside the “ Squad ” as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D-MA ) .
The Minnesota congresswoman said that she and her fellow radicals are tired of seeing Republicans in Congress foil their plans .
“ We ’ ve all seen what it ’ s like trying to get meaningful legislation past Republicans in the Senate , ” Omar said .
“ We know that there is a lot that can be done at the executive level.
” She added that she has met with Biden and his transition team , saying that she was “ quite happy ” to find that they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AOC And Her ‘ Squad ’ Demand Biden Be Bold With Green New Deal Omar And The ‘ Squad ’ Putting Pressure On Biden One of the demands that Omar made was that Biden forgive tens of thousands of dollars in loan debt per student .
She also would like him to reinstate the “ temporary protected status ” for immigrants cut off by President Donald Trump .
The “ Squad ” is additionally pressuring Biden to put tougher COVID-19 workplace protections through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only want him to declare climate change to be a national emergency , they also would like him to create an office of climate mobilization to coordinate a governmentwide response .
Though Biden has voiced support for some of the things on this list , including forgiving some student loan debt and raising the minimum wage to $ 15 , he has not said that he would use executive orders to carry them out .
RELATED : Ilhan Omar ’ s Husband ’ s Firm Received Over $ 500K in Pandemic Bailout Funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the election , Omar and other members of the “ Squad ” made no secret of the fact that they saw Biden as someone who they could push further and further left .
It seems that they are wasting no time in putting pressure on him to carry out their radical agenda .
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has revealed that she and her radically liberal “Squad” have given Joe Biden a to-do list of things that they want to see him use executive orders to carry out.
Omar’s List Of Executive Orders For Biden
Omar told NBC News that the “Squad” would like to see Biden sign executive orders to cancel student loan debt, declare climate change a national emergency, raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, and much more. The list reportedly also included ideas from people outside the “Squad” as well, including Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
The Minnesota congresswoman said that she and her fellow radicals are tired of seeing Republicans in Congress foil their plans.
“We’ve all seen what it’s like trying to get meaningful legislation past Republicans in the Senate,” Omar said. “We know that there is a lot that can be done at the executive level.”
She added that she has met with Biden and his transition team, saying that she was “quite happy” to find that they were receptive to her ideas.
RELATED: AOC And Her ‘Squad’ Demand Biden Be Bold With Green New Deal
Omar And The ‘Squad’ Putting Pressure On Biden
One of the demands that Omar made was that Biden forgive tens of thousands of dollars in loan debt per student. She also would like him to reinstate the “temporary protected status” for immigrants cut off by President Donald Trump.
The “Squad” is additionally pressuring Biden to put tougher COVID-19 workplace protections through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). On top of that, they not only want him to declare climate change to be a national emergency, they also would like him to create an office of climate mobilization to coordinate a governmentwide response.
Though Biden has voiced support for some of the things on this list, including forgiving some student loan debt and raising the minimum wage to $15, he has not said that he would use executive orders to carry them out.
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Prior to the election, Omar and other members of the “Squad” made no secret of the fact that they saw Biden as someone who they could push further and further left. It seems that they are wasting no time in putting pressure on him to carry out their radical agenda.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 10, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Maxine Waters Pens Letter To ‘Wet A** Pu**y’ Rapper Thanking Her For Highlighting ‘Plight Of Black W

Maxine Waters Pens Letter To ‘Wet A** Pu**y’ Rapper Thanking Her For Highlighting ‘Plight Of Black Women’

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the United States over the past few months , killing thousands and putting millions out of work .
Instead of focusing all of her attention on getting the American people through this unprecedented crisis , however , Rep. Maxine Waters ( D-CA ) found the time to write a letter to the rapper behind the song “ Wet A** Pu**y , ” or “ WAP , ” to outrageously thank her for drawing attention to the “ plight of black women.
” Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram to gush about the letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ congresswoman .
“ One of the highlights of my year was getting a letter from Congress Woman @ repmaxinewaters , ” the rapper wrote alongside a screenshot of the letter she allegedly received from Waters .
“ I am so honored to be recognized by such an amazing woman and I promise to keep using my voice and encourage others to use theirs !
” RELATED : Maxine Waters ’ Daughter Gets $ 240K From Her Mother ’ s Campaign Waters wrote the letter to thank Megan Thee Stallion “ for bringing much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women ” in an op-ed she wrote for The New York Times .
In this piece , the rapper claimed that she was trying to use her platform to speak up for black women .
“ You are so right that Black women have paved the way and have done so by leading with courage and bravery , ” Waters wrote .
“ There is also this notion , which you touched upon , that we as Black women have the ability to bear a heavier burden than everyone else in this society.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s Presidency Is ‘ Over ’ – Calls For Him To Be Investigated “ That notion contributes to the lack of care and attention to the issues that specifically affect us While we are too often overlooked , there is no doubt that Black women are a glue for our families and communities , and a crucial part of the fabric of this country , ” the Democrat continued .
“ We see that – in your career and your tremendous success , despite the obstacles that have come your way.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that I am so incredibly proud of you and how you have used your voice to uplift black women , ” Waters added .
This seems like a good time to remind you that Megan Thee Stallion is best known for a song called “ Wet A** Pu**y.
” “ I know that black women and girls everywhere thank you for the way you so fiercely have their back , ” Waters concluded .
“ I want you to know that I have your back , too .
I hope that during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowing that I am fighting for you , and all black women , every single day.
” “ Stay well , keep fighting , and take care , ” she wrote .
“ We need your voice in this fight.
” It ’ s absurd that anyone would think that a rapper known for a song called “ Wet A** Pu**y ” would be any kind of role model for young girls .
Given how deranged Waters is , however , we really should not be that surprised .
This piece was written @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the United States over the past few months, killing thousands and putting millions out of work.
Waters Pens Letter To ‘WAP’ Rapper
Instead of focusing all of her attention on getting the American people through this unprecedented crisis, however, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) found the time to write a letter to the rapper behind the song “Wet A** Pu**y,” or “WAP,” to outrageously thank her for drawing attention to the “plight of black women.”
Megan Thee Stallion took to Instagram to gush about the letter that she received from the radically liberal congresswoman.
“One of the highlights of my year was getting a letter from Congress Woman @repmaxinewaters,” the rapper wrote alongside a screenshot of the letter she allegedly received from Waters. “I am so honored to be recognized by such an amazing woman and I promise to keep using my voice and encourage others to use theirs!”
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Waters Thanks Megan Thee Stallion
Waters wrote the letter to thank Megan Thee Stallion “for bringing much needed attention to the plight of black women” in an op-ed she wrote for The New York Times. In this piece, the rapper claimed that she was trying to use her platform to speak up for black women.
“You are so right that Black women have paved the way and have done so by leading with courage and bravery,” Waters wrote. “There is also this notion, which you touched upon, that we as Black women have the ability to bear a heavier burden than everyone else in this society.”
RELATED: Maxine Waters Declares That Trump’s Presidency Is ‘Over’ – Calls For Him To Be Investigated
“That notion contributes to the lack of care and attention to the issues that specifically affect us While we are too often overlooked, there is no doubt that Black women are a glue for our families and communities, and a crucial part of the fabric of this country,” the Democrat continued. “We see that – in your career and your tremendous success, despite the obstacles that have come your way.”
“I write all this to say that I am so incredibly proud of you and how you have used your voice to uplift black women,” Waters added.
This seems like a good time to remind you that Megan Thee Stallion is best known for a song called “Wet A** Pu**y.”
Waters Doubles Down
“I know that black women and girls everywhere thank you for the way you so fiercely have their back,” Waters concluded. “I want you to know that I have your back, too. I hope that during these trying times you take comfort in knowing that I am fighting for you, and all black women, every single day.”
“Stay well, keep fighting, and take care,” she wrote. “We need your voice in this fight.”
It’s absurd that anyone would think that a rapper known for a song called “Wet A** Pu**y” would be any kind of role model for young girls. Given how deranged Waters is, however, we really should not be that surprised.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 10, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Trump Calls On Ted Cruz To Argue Texas Supreme Court Election Lawsuit

President Trump asked Senator Ted Cruz to argue a case involving a Texas lawsuit before the Supreme Court which seeks to invalidate election results in battleground states .
The request came Tuesday night , according to the New York Times , as the President sought assistance from a one-time intense political rival in Cruz ( R-TX ) .
The President asked Cruz , the report reads , “ if he would be willing to make oral arguments in the case should it reach the Supreme Court.
” Cruz has made arguments before the Supreme Court on nine separate occasions before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he served as Texas solicitor general .
RELATED : Texas Files Supreme Court Lawsuit Against Battleground States For ‘ Unconstitutional ’ Election Law Changes Ted Cruz to Argue Texas Lawsuit Before the Supreme Court Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit earlier this week against Georgia , Michigan , Wisconsin , and Pennsylvania , charging that the battleground states implemented unconstitutional changes to their election laws prior to 2020 .
It argues that changes to those states ’ election laws were made under the guise of pandemic safety and were “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order those states to allow their legislatures to appoint electors .
Each of those states holds a Republican majority legislature following the 2020 election and electors made by those appointments could presumably choose President Trump .
The Hill reports that 17 other states have joined Texas in their lawsuit .
“ The attorneys general of seventeen states that won filed an brief on Wednesday , ” they revealed .
RELATED : Several More Red States Join Texas ’ Election Lawsuit At The Supreme Court President Trump also joined in the lawsuit according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ big one.
” The court has not yet agreed to hear the Texas lawsuit on its merits .
On Tuesday , they delivered a blow to the President by rejecting a separate case involving Pennsylvania .
Cruz had also expressed his wish to argue the PA case if the Supreme Court picked it up .
President Trump thinks so highly of Cruz and his ability that he included his name on a list of potential Supreme Court nominees should he have won a second term .
Cruz replied to the gesture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and “ humbling.
” “ The High Court plays a unique role in defending our Constitution , and there is no greater responsibility in public service than to support and defend the Constitution of the United States , ” he said .
Except maybe now , when he will be called upon to support and defend the integrity of elections in America .

President Trump asked Senator Ted Cruz to argue a case involving a Texas lawsuit before the Supreme Court which seeks to invalidate election results in battleground states.
The request came Tuesday night, according to the New York Times, as the President sought assistance from a one-time intense political rival in Cruz (R-TX).
The President asked Cruz, the report reads, “if he would be willing to make oral arguments in the case should it reach the Supreme Court.”
The Republican senator agreed.
Cruz has made arguments before the Supreme Court on nine separate occasions before, with most of the cases from when he served as Texas solicitor general.
President Trump has personally asked Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas if he would argue a long-shot election lawsuit seeking to overturn the election results in four battleground states, should the Supreme Court agree to take it up, sources say https://t.co/3oR2p6nkVw — CNN (@CNN) December 10, 2020
RELATED: Texas Files Supreme Court Lawsuit Against Battleground States For ‘Unconstitutional’ Election Law Changes
Ted Cruz to Argue Texas Lawsuit Before the Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit earlier this week against Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, charging that the battleground states implemented unconstitutional changes to their election laws prior to 2020.
It argues that changes to those states’ election laws were made under the guise of pandemic safety and were “unconstitutional.”
They requested that the Court order those states to allow their legislatures to appoint electors.
Each of those states holds a Republican majority legislature following the 2020 election and electors made by those appointments could presumably choose President Trump.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The state of Texas has sued Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania & Wisconsin over election irregularities! This means Texas will have original jurisdiction to go directly to the Supreme Court‼ HUGE ⬇ pic.twitter.com/2LqpQ4Ym6y — Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) December 8, 2020
The Hill reports that 17 other states have joined Texas in their lawsuit.
“The attorneys general of seventeen states that President Trump won filed an amicus brief on Wednesday,” they revealed.
“Those states are: Missoudonald tri, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and West Virginia.”
RELATED: Several More Red States Join Texas’ Election Lawsuit At The Supreme Court
Trump Joins in the ‘Big One’
President Trump also joined in the lawsuit according to the Dallas Morning News, calling it the “big one.”
The court has not yet agreed to hear the Texas lawsuit on its merits. On Tuesday, they delivered a blow to the President by rejecting a separate case involving Pennsylvania.
Cruz had also expressed his wish to argue the PA case if the Supreme Court picked it up.
I’m disappointed the Court decided not to hear the case challenging the election results in PA. This appeal filed raised important & serious legal issues, & I believe the Court had a responsibility to ensure our elections follow the law & the Constitution. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/X3ZnomaUkd — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 9, 2020
President Trump thinks so highly of Cruz and his ability that he included his name on a list of potential Supreme Court nominees should he have won a second term.
Cruz replied to the gesture by calling it “deeply honoring” and “humbling.”
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“The High Court plays a unique role in defending our Constitution, and there is no greater responsibility in public service than to support and defend the Constitution of the United States,” he said.
Except maybe now, when he will be called upon to support and defend the integrity of elections in America.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Report: Hunter Biden’s ‘Tax Affairs’ Investigation Began In 2018

New reports pertaining to an investigation into Hunter Biden ’ s “ tax affairs ” indicate that the Justice Department began the probe in 2018 , a year before Joe Biden announced his campaign for the presidency .
Biden ’ s son revealed Wednesday that federal prosecutors in Delaware had been investigating those affairs – including scrutinizing some of his Chinese business dealings and other transactions .
“ I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel , also yesterday , that they are investigating my tax affairs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately , including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.
” An Associated Press report indicates the “ tax investigation was launched in 2018 , ” immediately calling into question the integrity , if not the incompetence , if not the malicious and willful intent to suppress information , by the mainstream media in America .
RELATED : Hunter Biden Reveals He Is Under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden Investigation and the Media ’ s Criminal Ignorance Complicating Hunter ’ s tax affairs is a Fox News report Thursday morning regarding their review of a new accounting from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee .
The report outlines “ Hunter Biden ’ s past dealings with Chinese nationals – including some flagged for ‘ potential financial criminal activity . '
” “ Hunter Biden had business associations with Ye Jianming , Gongwen Dong and other Chinese nationals linked to the Communist government and the People ’ s Liberation Army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Fox News .
“ Those associations resulted in millions of dollars in cash flow.
” So if this Senate committee has been investigating Hunter ’ s finances and the DOJ has been investigating since 2018 , where the hell has the media been ?
Where are daily leaks from these committees broadcast to the world within hours as there were for the Russian collusion hoax ?
Where was the media , which once thrived on unveiling political scandals to the public , for two full years as the investigation churned on ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ father .
They were covering to meddle in an election .
Ben Shapiro , the editor of the Daily Wire , reminds us that the media and Big Tech deliberately buried a New York Post story involving emails found on Hunter Biden ’ s laptop which seemed to discuss shady business dealings with foreign entities .
“ Hunter Biden has been under investigation since 2018 .
We only found out about this now , ” Shapiro tweeted .
“ The media didn ’ t dig into allegations about Hunter during the entirety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that “ many declared that stories from the [ Post ] were Russian disinformation.
” President Trump had to force the issue by bringing up the New York Post story at the debates , but the media still refused to investigate .
Big Tech giant Twitter deliberately censored the story then later admitted it was wrong to do so .
That admission came in the form of testimony before the Senate … after the election .
Shapiro continued savaging the media regarding the Hunter Biden story .
“ Meanwhile , according to CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ due to Justice Department guidelines prohibiting overt actions that could affect an election , the person said , ' ” he wrote .
“ Which means they kept quiet to affect an election.
” “ So , here ’ s the thing about members of the media now screaming about the undermining of democracy .
F*** right off , ” Shapiro raged .
“ Your job was to bring relevant information to the American public .
You ignored it , because you are largely Democratic mouthpieces.
” That last bit – there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can dispute the assertion that the media is one and the same with the Democrat party .
RELATED : Rush Limbaugh Warns : America Could Be ‘ Trending Toward Secession ’ If it hasn ’ t been glaringly apparent that the media is overwhelmingly biased and serving as Democrat activists rather than American informants before , this Hunter Biden story should serve as ample evidence .
Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders accused the media of flat-out engaging in a cover-up in mishandling the Hunter Biden investigation .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frankly very disturbing , ” seethed Sanders .
“ President Trump spent days and weeks and months talking about trying to get the liberal media to cover this , and it ’ s not shocking that they absolutely , not just refused to cover it , but frankly I think covered it up in many cases and refused to hold the fire on Biden and certainly on these business dealings.
” President Trump warned days ago that America no longer has freedom of the press .
“ They don ’ t want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed it off , big tech and the media , other than The New York Post , as you remember , which took a lot of heat , ” Trump said .
“ It ’ s a situation , the likes of which — we don ’ t have freedom of the press in this country .
We have suppression by the press , ” he added .
“ They suppress.
” When will it ever end ?

New reports pertaining to an investigation into Hunter Biden’s “tax affairs” indicate that the Justice Department began the probe in 2018, a year before Joe Biden announced his campaign for the presidency.
Biden’s son revealed Wednesday that federal prosecutors in Delaware had been investigating those affairs – including scrutinizing some of his Chinese business dealings and other transactions.
“I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs,” Hunter said in a statement.
“I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.”
An Associated Press report indicates the “tax investigation was launched in 2018,” immediately calling into question the integrity, if not the incompetence, if not the malicious and willful intent to suppress information, by the mainstream media in America.
Two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS that the tax investigation of Hunter Biden began in 2018 report @ClareHymes22 @AndyTriay. The investigation went quiet during election season due to DOJ policy around “overt” investigative action that could impact election. https://t.co/BRWQ48SHOs — Natalie Brand (@NatalieABrand) December 10, 2020
RELATED: Hunter Biden Reveals He Is Under Federal Investigation For Tax Case
The Hunter Biden Investigation and the Media’s Criminal Ignorance
Complicating Hunter’s tax affairs is a Fox News report Thursday morning regarding their review of a new accounting from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
The report outlines “Hunter Biden’s past dealings with Chinese nationals – including some flagged for ‘potential financial criminal activity.'”
“Hunter Biden had business associations with Ye Jianming, Gongwen Dong and other Chinese nationals linked to the Communist government and the People’s Liberation Army,” the report says, according to Fox News.
“Those associations resulted in millions of dollars in cash flow.”
Hunter Biden’s association with Chinese nationals linked to CCP resulted in millions of dollars in cash flow.https://t.co/U3JjWkDovN — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) December 10, 2020
So if this Senate committee has been investigating Hunter’s finances and the DOJ has been investigating since 2018, where the hell has the media been?
Where are daily leaks from these committees broadcast to the world within hours as there were for the Russian collusion hoax? Where was the media, which once thrived on unveiling political scandals to the public, for two full years as the investigation churned on?
They were covering for Biden and his father. They were covering to meddle in an election.
Ben Shapiro, the editor of the Daily Wire, reminds us that the media and Big Tech deliberately buried a New York Post story involving emails found on Hunter Biden’s laptop which seemed to discuss shady business dealings with foreign entities.
“Hunter Biden has been under investigation since 2018. We only found out about this now,” Shapiro tweeted. “The media didn’t dig into allegations about Hunter during the entirety of the 2020 election cycle.”
He added that “many declared that stories from the [Post] were Russian disinformation.”
Hunter Biden has been under investigation since 2018. We only found out about this now. The media didn’t dig into allegations about Hunter during the entirety of the 2020 election cycle. Many declared that stories from the @NYPost were Russian disinformation. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 10, 2020
President Trump had to force the issue by bringing up the New York Post story at the debates, but the media still refused to investigate.
Big Tech giant Twitter deliberately censored the story then later admitted it was wrong to do so. That admission came in the form of testimony before the Senate … after the election.
The @Twitter CEO admits censoring Hunter Biden report and was wrong. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey admitted in a Senate hearing Tuesday that it was wrong for the social-media giant to Censor. — Bryan Doyle (@Bryan700) November 18, 2020
Shapiro continued savaging the media regarding the Hunter Biden story.
“Meanwhile, according to CNN, the DOJ kept their investigation quiet ‘due to Justice Department guidelines prohibiting overt actions that could affect an election, the person said,'” he wrote. “Which means they kept quiet to affect an election.”
“So, here’s the thing about members of the media now screaming about the undermining of democracy. F*** right off,” Shapiro raged. “Your job was to bring relevant information to the American public. You ignored it, because you are largely Democratic mouthpieces.”
That last bit – there isn’t a fact-checker alive that can dispute the assertion that the media is one and the same with the Democrat party.
So, here’s the thing about members of the media now screaming about the undermining of democracy. F*** right off. Your job was to bring relevant information to the American public. You ignored it, because you are largely Democratic mouthpieces. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 10, 2020
RELATED: Rush Limbaugh Warns: America Could Be ‘Trending Toward Secession’
The Media Cover-Up
If it hasn’t been glaringly apparent that the media is overwhelmingly biased and serving as Democrat activists rather than American informants before, this Hunter Biden story should serve as ample evidence.
Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders accused the media of flat-out engaging in a cover-up in mishandling the Hunter Biden investigation.
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“It’s not surprising, but it’s frankly very disturbing,” seethed Sanders.
“President Trump spent days and weeks and months talking about trying to get the liberal media to cover this, and it’s not shocking that they absolutely, not just refused to cover it, but frankly I think covered it up in many cases and refused to hold the fire on Biden and certainly on these business dealings.”
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President Trump warned days ago that America no longer has freedom of the press.
“They don’t want to talk about Hunter, so they totally closed it off, big tech and the media, other than The New York Post, as you remember, which took a lot of heat,” Trump said.
“It’s a situation, the likes of which — we don’t have freedom of the press in this country. We have suppression by the press,” he added. “They suppress.”
When will it ever end?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Ben Rhodes: If Anyone Gets Hurt Over Election Fraud Claims, Blood Is On Trump’s Hands

Former deputy national security adviser for President Barack Obama , Ben Rhodes , said Wednesday that blood would be on the hands of President Donald Trump if anyone is physically harmed because of his election fraud claims .
RELATED : Report : Biden Will Hire ‘ High-Ranking Official ’ Whose Sole Job Is To Dismantle Trump ’ s Immigration Reforms “ We have to take seriously the power Donald Trump has on an enormous share of the American population , ” Rhodes said .
“ I remember when Birtherism happened , and the Republican Party didn ’ t really condemn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Rhodes continued .
“ People thought , well , this is so ridiculous people are not going to believe that.
” “ Then poll after poll showed healthy majorities of Republicans thought Barack Obama wasn ’ t born in America , ” Rhodes added .
“ And that informed the degree of opposition and the degree of hostility that he faced in government.
” The former Obama official then said the election fraud claims were far worse than “ Birtherism.
” “ This , in many ways , is far worse , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s seeking to convince a significant part of the American public that this election was illegitimate and that it was stolen.
” Rhodes then accused President Trump of being insane .
“ Let ’ s be very clear ; what he ’ s saying is insane and absurd , ” Rhodes declared .
“ It ’ s akin to pointing to the sky and saying it ’ s not blue .
It ’ s green.
” “ Yet we ’ ve seen because of the spread conspiracy theory because of the size of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of social media , people are more than willing to live inside that reality , and the Republicans are going along with it , ” he added .
“ From a national security perspective , how many warning signs do you need ?
” Rhodes asked .
“ We had a plot to kidnap and potentially kill the Governor of Michigan .
We ’ ve had people showing up armed in front of places.
” Don ’ t forget – the alleged Michigan plotters , of course , hate President Trump and also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t fit Rhodes ’ false narrative .
“ We ’ ve had Republican officials sounding alarm , as you said , ” Rhodes continued .
“ The warning signs are there.
” Then Rhodes said the President will be responsible if physical harm comes of his rhetoric .
“ If someone gets hurt , if someone gets killed , the blood is on all of their hands , the people who are saying nothing , the people who are going along with this , ” Rhodes insisted .
How about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening up a larger foothold for ISIS – the Obama administration created by helping to overthrow the government in Libya ?
Or even U.S. action or lack thereof in Syria under Obama , with Rhodes in tow ?
The former Obama advisor is merely playing politics here .
RELATED : Michigan Democrat Threatens Trump Supporters In Video , Tells “ Soldiers ” To “ Make Them Pay ” “ This is a deliberate effort to make a big chunk of this country live inside of a conspiracy theory that could radicalize them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The Obama administration alumni finished , “ And this needs to be taken seriously and shut down by responsible adults before this becomes just a part of the political backdrop of this country for the next several years.
” Thankfully , President Trump took his job seriously , and responsible adults shut down the disastrous Obama foreign policy , quarterbacked by Ben Rhodes , during the last four years .

Former deputy national security adviser for President Barack Obama, Ben Rhodes, said Wednesday that blood would be on the hands of President Donald Trump if anyone is physically harmed because of his election fraud claims.
Rhodes made his comments on MSNBC’s “Deadline.”
RELATED: Report: Biden Will Hire ‘High-Ranking Official’ Whose Sole Job Is To Dismantle Trump’s Immigration Reforms
Ben Rhodes: Trump’s Claims Are Insane
“We have to take seriously the power Donald Trump has on an enormous share of the American population,” Rhodes said.
“I remember when Birtherism happened, and the Republican Party didn’t really condemn that or distance themselves from that,” Rhodes continued. “People thought, well, this is so ridiculous people are not going to believe that.”
“Then poll after poll showed healthy majorities of Republicans thought Barack Obama wasn’t born in America,” Rhodes added. “And that informed the degree of opposition and the degree of hostility that he faced in government.”
The former Obama official then said the election fraud claims were far worse than “Birtherism.”
“This, in many ways, is far worse,” Rhodes said. “He’s seeking to convince a significant part of the American public that this election was illegitimate and that it was stolen.”
Rhodes then accused President Trump of being insane.
“Let’s be very clear; what he’s saying is insane and absurd,” Rhodes declared. “It’s akin to pointing to the sky and saying it’s not blue. It’s green.”
“This is not a hard picture to connect,” @brhodes says. “The words and conspiracy theories that he [Pres. Trump] is spreading are clearly planting very dark seeds in the psyche of part of the American populous."https://t.co/xMIax3ozsU — MSNBC (@MSNBC) October 10, 2020
Rhodes Says Trump’s ‘Conspiracy Theories’ Could Inspire Violence
Rhodes then accused trump of spreading conspiracy theories.
“Yet we’ve seen because of the spread conspiracy theory because of the size of the megaphone Donald Trump has and nature of social media, people are more than willing to live inside that reality, and the Republicans are going along with it,” he added.
“From a national security perspective, how many warning signs do you need?” Rhodes asked. “We had a plot to kidnap and potentially kill the Governor of Michigan. We’ve had people showing up armed in front of places.”
Don’t forget – the alleged Michigan plotters, of course, hate President Trump and also wanted to hang him – but that doesn’t fit Rhodes’ false narrative.
“We’ve had Republican officials sounding alarm, as you said,” Rhodes continued. “The warning signs are there.”
Then Rhodes said the President will be responsible if physical harm comes of his rhetoric.
“If someone gets hurt, if someone gets killed, the blood is on all of their hands, the people who are saying nothing, the people who are going along with this,” Rhodes insisted.
Even in defeat and disgrace, Trump continues to poison the well of global politics. https://t.co/xVWKuS1oca — Ben Rhodes (@brhodes) December 5, 2020
Blood on their hands?
How about the instability in the Middle East – including opening up a larger foothold for ISIS – the Obama administration created by helping to overthrow the government in Libya?
Or even U.S. action or lack thereof in Syria under Obama, with Rhodes in tow?
2011: @brhodes backed Libya War without congressional authorization https://t.co/LKgX3xObeA — Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) January 3, 2020
The former Obama advisor is merely playing politics here.
RELATED: Michigan Democrat Threatens Trump Supporters In Video, Tells “Soldiers” To “Make Them Pay”
Rhodes: ‘This isn’t a game’
“This isn’t a game,” Rhodes emphasized on Wednesday. “This isn’t a charade.”
“This is a deliberate effort to make a big chunk of this country live inside of a conspiracy theory that could radicalize them to commit acts of violence,” Rhodes said.
The Obama administration alumni finished, “And this needs to be taken seriously and shut down by responsible adults before this becomes just a part of the political backdrop of this country for the next several years.”
Thankfully, President Trump took his job seriously, and responsible adults shut down the disastrous Obama foreign policy, quarterbacked by Ben Rhodes, during the last four years.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Rush Limbaugh Warns: America Could Be ‘Trending Toward Secession’

Conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh believes the political landscape in America makes it possible that the nation is “ trending toward secession.
” Limbaugh , a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and legend in broadcasting , made the observation during a broadcast of his show on Wednesday .
A question was posed by his producer wondering if Republicans would ever be able to win elections again if they ’ re not able to make headway in strongly blue cities and states .
Limbaugh began by noting elections had been won without the help of blue states in years past , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the equation .
“ I thought you meant ‘ Can we win the culture , can we dominate the culture ?
” he said to producer James Golden , aka Bo Snerdley .
“ I actually think that we ’ re trending toward secession , ” Limbaugh surmised .
“ I see more and more people asking what in the world do we have in common with the people who live in , say , New York ?
” “ What is there that makes us believe that there is enough of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at winning New York , especially if you ’ re talking about votes ?
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Naturally , the mainstream media doesn ’ t understand that basic skill .
The left has been absolutely distraught over Limbaugh ’ s comments , suggesting he is actually for secession .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far-left leaning and not all that bright when it comes to political observation , whether they ’ ll admit to it or not , in the case of Kristol .
They took quotes from the show out of context to create a narrative they could use to smear Limbaugh .
What Rush was getting at , is that there are a lot of people saying , “ there can not be a peaceful coexistence of two completely different theories of life , theories of government , theories of how we manage our affairs.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Limbaugh ’ s own words when he was simply making an observation about what others have said .
Shortly thereafter , Limbaugh had this to say : I know that there ’ s a sizable and growing sentiment for people who believe that that is where we ’ re headed whether we want to or not .
Whether we want to go there or not .
I myself haven ’ t made up my mind .
I still haven ’ t given up the idea that we are the majority and that all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to unite and win .
Not a man for secession , rather than a man who is simply stating he believes this is where things are heading based on what others have said about red states being unable to have a say in elections .
Earlier this year , Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during President Trump ’ s State of the Union Speech , a move that left the radio legend quite emotional .
“ Rush Limbaugh , thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medal , the President explained , was “ in recognition of all that you have done for our nation , the millions of people a day that you speak to and that you inspire , and all of the incredible work that you have done for charity.
” In late October , Limbaugh shared sobering details of his ongoing battle with lung cancer , telling listeners he can no longer deny he ’ s “ under a death sentence.
” Limbaugh updated fans on his condition which he described as terminal .
Still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long time to continue to annoy the left.
” We ’ re hoping that is for many , many years to come .

Conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh believes the political landscape in America makes it possible that the nation is “trending toward secession.”
Limbaugh, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and legend in broadcasting, made the observation during a broadcast of his show on Wednesday.
A question was posed by his producer wondering if Republicans would ever be able to win elections again if they’re not able to make headway in strongly blue cities and states.
Limbaugh began by noting elections had been won without the help of blue states in years past, but then injected the notion of culture in the equation.
“I thought you meant ‘Can we win the culture, can we dominate the culture?” he said to producer James Golden, aka Bo Snerdley.
“I actually think that we’re trending toward secession,” Limbaugh surmised. “I see more and more people asking what in the world do we have in common with the people who live in, say, New York?”
“What is there that makes us believe that there is enough of us there to even have a chance at winning New York, especially if you’re talking about votes?”
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Rush Limbaugh Warns America Is Heading Toward Secession … But Wait
Much of Limbaugh’s broadcasting genius revolves around the fact that he sometimes lets the listener into his thought process.
Naturally, the mainstream media doesn’t understand that basic skill. The left has been absolutely distraught over Limbaugh’s comments, suggesting he is actually calling for secession.
The danger is real -Trump’s Medal of Freedom Winner: Rush Limbaugh Argues For Secession: ‘There Cannot Be A Peaceful Coexistence’ | Crooks and Liars https://t.co/upM9a41TbN — Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1) December 10, 2020
Rush Limbaugh: “There cannot be a peaceful coexistence” between liberals and conservatives: “I actually think that we’re trending toward secession”https://t.co/Ui18peIFSA — Media Matters (@mmfa) December 9, 2020
What do we have in common?
How about that we’re Americans…? https://t.co/VZMPqRjFpZ — Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) December 9, 2020
All of the above commentators and entities are far-left leaning and not all that bright when it comes to political observation, whether they’ll admit to it or not, in the case of Kristol.
They took quotes from the show out of context to create a narrative they could use to smear Limbaugh.
What Rush was getting at, is that there are a lot of people saying, “there cannot be a peaceful coexistence of two completely different theories of life, theories of government, theories of how we manage our affairs.”
Leftists are telling you those are Limbaugh’s own words when he was simply making an observation about what others have said.
Shortly thereafter, Limbaugh had this to say:
I know that there’s a sizable and growing sentiment for people who believe that that is where we’re headed whether we want to or not. Whether we want to go there or not. I myself haven’t made up my mind. I still haven’t given up the idea that we are the majority and that all we have to do is find a way to unite and win.
Not a man advocating for secession, rather than a man who is simply stating he believes this is where things are heading based on what others have said about red states being unable to have a say in elections.
First lady Melania Trump presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh. The conservative radio host recently announced an advanced cancer diagnosis https://t.co/C3Wm2ERpwP pic.twitter.com/rMnJUse6mA — CBS News (@CBSNews) February 5, 2020
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Limbaugh: Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner
Earlier this year, Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during President Trump’s State of the Union Speech, a move that left the radio legend quite emotional.
“Rush Limbaugh, thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country,” Trump said.
The medal, the President explained, was “in recognition of all that you have done for our nation, the millions of people a day that you speak to and that you inspire, and all of the incredible work that you have done for charity.”
Thank you so much for your overwhelming encouragement, support, and prayers out there. They absolutely work! Fear not, I plan to hang around a long time to continue to annoy the left. — Rush H. Limbaugh (@RealRLimbaugh) October 19, 2020
In late October, Limbaugh shared sobering details of his ongoing battle with lung cancer, telling listeners he can no longer deny he’s “under a death sentence.”
Limbaugh updated fans on his condition which he described as terminal.
Still, he vowed to “hang around a long time to continue to annoy the left.”
We’re hoping that is for many, many years to come.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-10--Obama Adviser David Axelrod Calls Republicans Who Support Trump’s Election Fraud Claims ‘Cowards’

Former Obama administration official David Axelrod said that Republicans who support President Donald Trump ’ s election fraud claims are “ cowards.
” Those ‘ cowards , ’ according to Axelrod , include the 18 state attorneys general who support Texas ’ case at the Supreme Court challenging the presidential election results in four battleground states .
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” Then Obama ’ s former senior adviser explained his definition of “ courage.
” “ Courage are those secretaries of state and election officials who , under threat of violence against them and their families and political repercussions , did their duty , counted the votes , verified the votes , recounted the votes , and proclaimed a winner based on the will of the people in their states , ” he claimed .
He continued , “ What these people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the members of Congress , you know Representative Johnson said the president is eager to see the list of who signs on.
” “ What do you think that means ?
” he said , repeating , “ What do you think that means ?
” Then he hit the “ coward ” theme once again .
“ These people are cowards , ” Axelrod said for the second or third time , depending on your count .
“ They ’ re cowards.
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” “ It will be problematic for Biden because Trump is not going to do what other presidents do , ” Axelrod predicted .
“ He will try to lead the resistance from outside , and he will threaten Republicans who don ’ t do what he wants them to do.
” Axelrod was echoing a perhaps wise prediction from two-time presidential loser Hillary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinton said , “ Trump ’ s not going away , ” Clinton said .
“ He may have to finally have to leave the White House , but he ’ s going to turn around the next day and say he ’ s running for President again , and then he ’ s going to be out there , he ’ s going to have rallies , because it ’ s like lifeblood to him.
” The 2020 election still has not been settled , though the national media and fact-checkers insist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s campaign , and several states , are still litigating the outcome in court .

Former Obama administration official David Axelrod said that Republicans who support President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims are “cowards.”
Those ‘cowards,’ according to Axelrod, include the 18 state attorneys general who support Texas’ case at the Supreme Court challenging the presidential election results in four battleground states.
Axelrod made his comments Wednesday on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time.”
David Axelrod tells CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time” members of Congress who support President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims and the 18 state attorneys general forwarding a lawsuit to contest the election results of four battleground states were “cowards.” No, Patriots! — Suzanne Jones (@SuzanneVickiJ1) December 10, 2020
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Axelrod: Election Officials Have ‘Displayed Courage’
Axelrod said, “Let’s just be clear about one thing, the president said yesterday, he said let’s see who has the courage to do what everyone in this country knows is right.”
“Let’s talk about courage,” Axelrod teased.
Then Obama’s former senior adviser explained his definition of “courage.”
“Courage are those secretaries of state and election officials who, under threat of violence against them and their families and political repercussions, did their duty, counted the votes, verified the votes, recounted the votes, and proclaimed a winner based on the will of the people in their states,” he claimed.
“That is courage,” Axelrod insisted. “That is courage.”
Here’s something only this guy can answer, and won’t:
Does he actually believe, despite all evidence, that the election was stolen from him?
Or is he just stoking this craziness to assuage his ego, inflame his base and raise a boatload of cash on the way out the door? pic.twitter.com/hv3SKKiYk2 — David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) December 1, 2020
Axelrod Repeatedly Calls Trump And His Allies ‘Cowards’
He continued, “What these people are doing, these 18 attorneys general, the members of Congress, you know Representative Johnson said the president is eager to see the list of who signs on.”
“What do you think that means?” he said, repeating, “What do you think that means?”
Then he hit the “coward” theme once again.
“These people are cowards,” Axelrod said for the second or third time, depending on your count. “They’re cowards.”
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Axelrod wound down, “So let’s be clear of who is showing the courage and who is showing cowardice here.”
“It will be problematic for Biden because Trump is not going to do what other presidents do,” Axelrod predicted.
“He will try to lead the resistance from outside, and he will threaten Republicans who don’t do what he wants them to do.”
Axelrod was echoing a perhaps wise prediction from two-time presidential loser Hillary Clinton.
On a recent podcast, Clinton said, “Trump’s not going away,” Clinton said. “He may have to finally have to leave the White House, but he’s going to turn around the next day and say he’s running for President again, and then he’s going to be out there, he’s going to have rallies, because it’s like lifeblood to him.”
The 2020 election still has not been settled, though the national media and fact-checkers insist that Joe Biden has won.
President Trump’s campaign, and several states, are still litigating the outcome in court.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-09--Biden, the ‘Not’ Candidate, Does Not Have a Mandate

Kudos to Joe Biden for already fulfilling his main campaign promise : He ’ s not Donald Trump .
Problem is , a four-year term awaits with no mandate for change .
That ’ s the price for conducting one of the most negative campaigns in American history .
It ’ s not that Biden was nasty – though calling the president a “ racist ” and a “ clown ” at the first debate was downright Trumpian .
It ’ s that he ran as the Candidate of Not .
He was not Trump .
He was not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fracking , not against the police , not a supporter of antifa – except when he was , which took us into the realm of the double negative campaign .
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This helps explain a recent Morning Consult poll that found that 44 % of his supporters said they were chiefly voting against Trump .
It also illuminates Biden ’ s surprising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House seats and Republicans held their own in legislative races as an expected blue wave turned a reddish purple .
Campaigning as the Candidate of Not will make it hard to govern a third term of Yes We Can !
The question that has dogged Biden throughout his 47-year career – what , if anything , does the guy stand for ?
– remains .
Of course , Biden will claim a mandate as he pushes Democratic Party plans for higher taxes , greater regulation , and a lead-from-behind foreign policy .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact that while more than half the nation found Trump ’ s personality repulsive , his policies were relatively popular .
Domestic initiatives that spurred the economy and an aggressive posture abroad that confronted our enemies while demanding more from our allies are the main reasons Trump was favored to win a second term before COVID-19 emerged .
Biden ’ s early Cabinet picks , which are heavy on Obama administration alums , suggest a restoration of the previous regime .
Is that what the American people want ?
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But the past shows that Trump ’ s surprise victory in 2016 was not only a rejection of Hillary Clinton but a repudiation of Obama-Biden administration policies that turned the Democrats from a majority to minority party during its eight years .
To state the obvious-but-oft-forgotten point : If the country had believed the liberal line that Barack Obama was a modern Pericles , it wouldn ’ t have taken a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and television star who had never held elective office .
Now that the transition is underway , Biden and his allies are trying to erase that history by pretending that he is already president and that Trump ’ s lingering presence is an existential threat to democracy if he exercises the authority of his office in a way that might conflict with Biden ’ s wishes .
This is the spin we ’ ve been hearing since Iran ’ s top nuclear scientist was assassinated last week – allegedly by the Israelis with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condemned because it may impede Biden ’ s goal of reviving Obama ’ s signature foreign policy initiative , the Iran nuclear deal , which Trump abrogated .
But Trump is merely following existing presidential norms by doing what he can to make it harder for his successor to undo his policies .
Obama did just that , with a vengeance .
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While Obama said little about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he thought Hillary Clinton would prevail , he imposed new sanctions on the country after she lost .
This not only complicated the president-elect ’ s plans , but led to specious claims that the incoming national security adviser , Gen. Michael Flynn , might have violated the 1799 Logan Act by discussing the sanctions with Russia ’ s ambassador before Trump ’ s inauguration .
This , we now know , was part of a larger Obama administration effort to delegitimize Trump ’ s victory – and his ability to undo the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiat rather than legislation – culminating in the bogus Trump/Russia scandal .
The message then : The president is still the president .
The message now : The president-elect is in charge .
Biden ’ s claims of a mandate will also be complicated by the resistance Trump faced regarding his signature campaign issue : the wall .
It ’ s hard to think of another candidate who leaned so heavily on such a relatively small , albeit symbolically rich , issue .
If ever a president had a mandate , Trump did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the price tag for structures that could be easily removed by the next administration was barely a blip in the multi-trillion-dollar budget , Democrats repeatedly refused to give it to Trump without conditions he opposed .
What ’ s worse , Republicans provided less than enthusiastic support for Trump ’ s promise to construct his “ big , beautiful wall.
” The will of the people be damned .
And so the Candidate of Not can add one more notch to his belt of negativity : He does not have a mandate .
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By J. Peder Zane for RealClearPolitics
Kudos to Joe Biden for already fulfilling his main campaign promise: He’s not Donald Trump.
Problem is, a four-year term awaits with no mandate for change.
That’s the price for conducting one of the most negative campaigns in American history. It’s not that Biden was nasty – though calling the president a “racist” and a “clown” at the first debate was downright Trumpian.
It’s that he ran as the Candidate of Not. He was not Trump. He was not a radical leftist.
He was not against fracking, not against the police, not a supporter of antifa – except when he was, which took us into the realm of the double negative campaign.
RELATED: Republicans On Inauguration Committee Block Resolution Saying That Biden Won The Election
He pursued that strategy while not really running for office, hunkering down in his Delaware basement.
This helps explain a recent Morning Consult poll that found that 44% of his supporters said they were chiefly voting against Trump.
It also illuminates Biden’s surprising lack of coattails, as Democrats lost House seats and Republicans held their own in legislative races as an expected blue wave turned a reddish purple.
Campaigning as the Candidate of Not will make it hard to govern a third term of Yes We Can! The question that has dogged Biden throughout his 47-year career – what, if anything, does the guy stand for? – remains.
Of course, Biden will claim a mandate as he pushes Democratic Party plans for higher taxes, greater regulation, and a lead-from-behind foreign policy.
But this effort will be complicated by the fact that while more than half the nation found Trump’s personality repulsive, his policies were relatively popular.
Domestic initiatives that spurred the economy and an aggressive posture abroad that confronted our enemies while demanding more from our allies are the main reasons Trump was favored to win a second term before COVID-19 emerged.
Biden’s early Cabinet picks, which are heavy on Obama administration alums, suggest a restoration of the previous regime. Is that what the American people want?
RELATED: Report: Biden Will Hire ‘High-Ranking Official’ Whose Sole Job Is To Dismantle Trump’s Immigration Reforms
Outside of death and taxes, the future is unpredictable.
But the past shows that Trump’s surprise victory in 2016 was not only a rejection of Hillary Clinton but a repudiation of Obama-Biden administration policies that turned the Democrats from a majority to minority party during its eight years.
To state the obvious-but-oft-forgotten point: If the country had believed the liberal line that Barack Obama was a modern Pericles, it wouldn’t have taken a flyer on a brash real estate developer and television star who had never held elective office.
Now that the transition is underway, Biden and his allies are trying to erase that history by pretending that he is already president and that Trump’s lingering presence is an existential threat to democracy if he exercises the authority of his office in a way that might conflict with Biden’s wishes.
This is the spin we’ve been hearing since Iran’s top nuclear scientist was assassinated last week – allegedly by the Israelis with U.S. support.
That action is being condemned because it may impede Biden’s goal of reviving Obama’s signature foreign policy initiative, the Iran nuclear deal, which Trump abrogated.
But Trump is merely following existing presidential norms by doing what he can to make it harder for his successor to undo his policies. Obama did just that, with a vengeance.
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In 2016, Trump ran on improving relations with Russia. While Obama said little about alleged Russian interference in the election when he thought Hillary Clinton would prevail, he imposed new sanctions on the country after she lost.
This not only complicated the president-elect’s plans, but led to specious claims that the incoming national security adviser, Gen. Michael Flynn, might have violated the 1799 Logan Act by discussing the sanctions with Russia’s ambassador before Trump’s inauguration.
This, we now know, was part of a larger Obama administration effort to delegitimize Trump’s victory – and his ability to undo the achievements of a president who ruled by fiat rather than legislation – culminating in the bogus Trump/Russia scandal.
The message then: The president is still the president. The message now: The president-elect is in charge. Biden’s claims of a mandate will also be complicated by the resistance Trump faced regarding his signature campaign issue: the wall.
It’s hard to think of another candidate who leaned so heavily on such a relatively small, albeit symbolically rich, issue. If ever a president had a mandate, Trump did — to build the thing.
Although the price tag for structures that could be easily removed by the next administration was barely a blip in the multi-trillion-dollar budget, Democrats repeatedly refused to give it to Trump without conditions he opposed.
What’s worse, Republicans provided less than enthusiastic support for Trump’s promise to construct his “big, beautiful wall.”
The will of the people be damned. And so the Candidate of Not can add one more notch to his belt of negativity: He does not have a mandate.
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J. Peder Zane is an editor for RealClearInvestigations and a columnist for RealClearPolitics.
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