thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-18--For The GOP, The Future Is Florida – And Freedom

I live on top of a mountain on the Virginia/West Virginia border where we routinely get snow between October and May , and I love it .
So little about Florida appeals to me .
But even I , as a committed fan of cold-weather living far from civilization , has to admit that for the Republican Party – the future is Florida .
Policy-wise , few in the Republican Party have handled the coronavirus better than Florida Governor Ron DeSantis .
Just this week , as other Governors were shutting down large swaths of their economies in an effort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to respond to rising case loads , DeSantis said : “ We ’ re happy to be here at Okeechobee Steakhouse to really send a message that at a time when folks in our service industries , particularly restaurants , lodging , and hospitality , have kind of taken it on the chin , particularly in other states , where they ’ ve been completely shut down .
We just want to send a message : Some may want to shut you down ; we want to pull you up .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York : Response To COVID Despite having one of the oldest and most at-risk population in the country , Florida ’ s COVID death rate per 100,000 is 94 .
This is less than half the death rate of New Jersey ( 201 ) and almost half the death rate of New York ( 184 ) .
New Jersey and New York ’ s governors have both instituted draconian economy-crushing regulations , while Florida – by and large – has been open for business .
RELATED : Report : Dozens Of Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Anti-Cop ’ Climate The facts , however , haven ’ t stopped the mainstream media from attempting to criticize and ridicule DeSantis ’ approach at every juncture .
The mainstream media has almost universally praised New York governor Andrew Cuomo for his leadership while almost universally denigrating the leadership of Florida governor Ron DeSantis .
New York has been held up as a model for all states to follow — lauded as a success story by almost all mainstream media — while Florida has been ridiculed as representing all that is wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus .
Yet when you look at the data , it ’ s quite clear the media has gotten this completely wrong .
To wit : a very recent example : While other Republican governors , like Maryland ’ s Larry Hogan , have bent to media pressure and modeled their response on the failed approach of Democrats like Andrew Cuomo ( NY ) or Phil Murphy ( NJ ) , DeSantis has been absolutely unwavering in his commitment to keeping the state open , the economy afloat , and workers employed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ‘ Independent Spirit ’ Has ‘ Hurt Us ’ During Pandemic As a result of DeSantis ’ efforts , not only are Floridians healthier , their economy is healthier .
Job losses in Florida are half the job losses in New York – despite the fact that Florida economy is heavily dependent on travel and tourism .
Not only has Florida been a model of how Republicans can and should handle COVID-19 , Florida is a model for how Republicans can win elections across the country .
Florida is a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great recipe for Republican victories .
Despite that , Florida has become more and more reliably Republican – even as the state gets even more ethnically diverse .
In 2020 , Trump tripled his margin of victory from 2016 .
But it didn ’ t end there – Republicans picked up two Congressional seats in Hispanic-heavy south Florida districts while Republicans added seats in the state house and state senate down ballot .
The 2020 victories in Florida came on the heels of two stunning Republican victories statewide in Florida – in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate race in 2018 , in a terrible year for Republicans across the country .
These victories have been powered by incredible inroads made with Hispanic voters .
While much of the media focus has been on inroads made in Cuban-American communities , Republicans have made gains with Hispanics beyond just conservative-leaning Cubans .
RELATED : Omar And ‘ Squad ’ Fire Back At Obama After He Criticizes ‘ Defund the Police ’ Slogan The Future Is Now For Republicans going forward , we need more Republican candidates and elected officials to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more Governors like Ron DeSantis who are willing to stand up to the mainstream media , stand up for workers , and demand that the science – rather than fear – be the guide for our response to COVID .
We need more Republicans like Rep. Matt Gaetz who are willing to unapologetically fight for an America First agenda .
We need more state parties like the Florida GOP who are committed to making the case to Hispanic and black voters about why our policies are better for them and for all Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it pains me to say this , but the future is Florida .

I live on top of a mountain on the Virginia/West Virginia border where we routinely get snow between October and May, and I love it.
So little about Florida appeals to me. But even I, as a committed fan of cold-weather living far from civilization, has to admit that for the Republican Party – the future is Florida.
Policy-wise, few in the Republican Party have handled the coronavirus better than Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Just this week, as other Governors were shutting down large swaths of their economies in an effort to look like they were doing something to respond to rising case loads, DeSantis said:
“We’re happy to be here at Okeechobee Steakhouse to really send a message that at a time when folks in our service industries, particularly restaurants, lodging, and hospitality, have kind of taken it on the chin, particularly in other states, where they’ve been completely shut down. We just want to send a message: Some may want to shut you down; we want to pull you up. We’ve got your back.”
Florida Vs. New York: Response To COVID
Despite having one of the oldest and most at-risk population in the country, Florida’s COVID death rate per 100,000 is 94. This is less than half the death rate of New Jersey (201) and almost half the death rate of New York (184).
New Jersey and New York’s governors have both instituted draconian economy-crushing regulations, while Florida – by and large – has been open for business.
RELATED: Report: Dozens Of Police Officers Leaving New York City Due To ‘Anti-Cop’ Climate
The facts, however, haven’t stopped the mainstream media from attempting to criticize and ridicule DeSantis’ approach at every juncture.
As Clay Travis so deftly recognized:
The mainstream media has almost universally praised New York governor Andrew Cuomo for his leadership while almost universally denigrating the leadership of Florida governor Ron DeSantis. New York has been held up as a model for all states to follow — lauded as a success story by almost all mainstream media — while Florida has been ridiculed as representing all that is wrong with the nation’s response to the coronavirus. Yet when you look at the data, it’s quite clear the media has gotten this completely wrong.
To wit: a very recent example:
While other Republican governors, like Maryland’s Larry Hogan, have bent to media pressure and modeled their response on the failed approach of Democrats like Andrew Cuomo (NY) or Phil Murphy (NJ), DeSantis has been absolutely unwavering in his commitment to keeping the state open, the economy afloat, and workers employed.
RELATED: Fauci Whines That America’s ‘Independent Spirit’ Has ‘Hurt Us’ During Pandemic
As a result of DeSantis’ efforts, not only are Floridians healthier, their economy is healthier.
Job losses in Florida are half the job losses in New York – despite the fact that Florida economy is heavily dependent on travel and tourism.
Florida Proves Freedom Is The Winning Political Message
Not only has Florida been a model of how Republicans can and should handle COVID-19, Florida is a model for how Republicans can win elections across the country.
Florida is a large and ethnically diverse state – not usually a great recipe for Republican victories.
Despite that, Florida has become more and more reliably Republican – even as the state gets even more ethnically diverse.
In 2020, Trump tripled his margin of victory from 2016.
But it didn’t end there – Republicans picked up two Congressional seats in Hispanic-heavy south Florida districts while Republicans added seats in the state house and state senate down ballot.
“We must have gotten obliterated by Hispanics…. defund the police killed us,” says top Miami Dem, citing a BLM backlash Waving Che Guevara flags, even though it was by just a few, gets lots of attention in a community that sees him as a symbol of totalitarian butchery pic.twitter.com/Wq6V5ht0DP — Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) November 4, 2020
The 2020 victories in Florida came on the heels of two stunning Republican victories statewide in Florida – in the Governor’s race and the Senate race in 2018, in a terrible year for Republicans across the country.
These victories have been powered by incredible inroads made with Hispanic voters.
While much of the media focus has been on inroads made in Cuban-American communities, Republicans have made gains with Hispanics beyond just conservative-leaning Cubans.
RELATED: Omar And ‘Squad’ Fire Back At Obama After He Criticizes ‘Defund the Police’ Slogan
The Future Is Now
For Republicans going forward, we need more Republican candidates and elected officials to follow the lead of Florida.
We need more Governors like Ron DeSantis who are willing to stand up to the mainstream media, stand up for workers, and demand that the science – rather than fear – be the guide for our response to COVID.
We need more Republicans like Rep. Matt Gaetz who are willing to unapologetically fight for an America First agenda.
We need more state parties like the Florida GOP who are committed to making the case to Hispanic and black voters about why our policies are better for them and for all Americans.
As a snow-loving mountain guy, it pains me to say this, but the future is Florida.
Good morning world pic.twitter.com/zpxLgjADKr — Chris Barron 🇺🇸 (@ChrisRBarron) December 17, 2020
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-18--Dems Snub ‘Green New Deal’ AOC For Spot On Coveted Energy Committee

Rep. Kathleen Rice has secured a seat on the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee , beating out colleague Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( AOC ) in a secret ballot vote .
Politico reported last week that both Rice and Ocasio-Cortez were waging a battle to secure the seat “ with both touting the support of the New York delegation , circulating separate letters with their home state ’ s endorsement.
” Confidence was exuding from AOC as she discussed the contest , noting she was the candidate with the state ’ s backing .
“ I ’ m the only member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ endorsement for New York state , ” Ocasio-Cortez declared .
“ She ( Rice ) has a couple signatures but she does not have the region ’ s endorsement.
” In the end , however , Rice got more than a couple of votes , winning by a large margin ( 46-13 ) in what Politico called “ a tense and awkward ” vote .
RELATED : AOC : It ’ s Time For The Nancy Pelosi And Chuck Schumer Era To End AOC may have lost the coveted seat due to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her own party .
“ The panel launched into an intense round of speeches on each candidate , with several Democrats speaking up to lobby against Ocasio-Cortez , ” the Politico report states .
Another factor for some Democrats who voted for Kathleen Rice was the fact that AOC refused to pay dues to her caucus and actively tried to unseat some of her party ’ s incumbents .
Rep. Henry Cuellar ( D-TX ) reportedly told others in a video call that , “ I ’ m taking into account who works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t. ” Politico goes on to describe the Rice/AOC battle as “ the most closely watched contest within the Democratic caucus ” and noted it carries “ big implications for both policy and power in the next Congress.
” With Axios referring to AOC ’ s defeat for the Energy and Commerce Committee seat as a “ chilly message ” from her colleagues , the New York socialist might want to take note of her behavior within the party .
Not paying caucus dues and tearing the party apart by promoting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coveted committee roles .
AOC has repeatedly made moves that leave a bad taste in the mouths of establishment Democrats , with some reports indicating it could lead them to eliminate her House seat as retribution .
“ Already in hot water for refusing to pay dues to her caucus ’ fundraising arm , the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee , she ’ s now devoting her resources instead to defeating Democrats , ” the New York Post Board reported in February .
“ Don ’ t be surprised when the established Democrats who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Census do their best to eliminate her seat.
” Other reports have indicated AOC may try to primary Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his seat in 2022 .
In a podcast interview that aired Wednesday , AOC said it ’ s time for new leadership in the Democrat party , specifically referencing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Schumer .

Rep. Kathleen Rice has secured a seat on the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, beating out colleague Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) in a secret ballot vote.
Politico reported last week that both Rice and Ocasio-Cortez were waging a battle to secure the seat “with both touting the support of the New York delegation, circulating separate letters with their home state’s endorsement.”
Confidence was exuding from AOC as she discussed the contest, noting she was the candidate with the state’s backing.
“I’m the only member to have the full region’s endorsement for New York state,” Ocasio-Cortez declared. “She (Rice) has a couple signatures but she does not have the region’s endorsement.”
In the end, however, Rice got more than a couple of votes, winning by a large margin (46-13) in what Politico called “a tense and awkward” vote.
It’s been a busy news day but here’s the recap of all the drama this afternoon that led to that lopsided Steering vote in favor of Rice landing a spot on Energy and Commerce W the indefatigable @sarahnferris https://t.co/Gu7NuTiNtw — Heather Caygle (@heatherscope) December 18, 2020
RELATED: AOC: It’s Time For The Nancy Pelosi And Chuck Schumer Era To End
AOC Loses the Energy and Commerce Committee Seat
AOC may have lost the coveted seat due to her inability to play nice with others within her own party.
“The panel launched into an intense round of speeches on each candidate, with several Democrats speaking up to lobby against Ocasio-Cortez,” the Politico report states.
Another factor for some Democrats who voted for Kathleen Rice was the fact that AOC refused to pay dues to her caucus and actively tried to unseat some of her party’s incumbents.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) reportedly told others in a video call that, “I’m taking into account who works against other members in primaries and who doesn’t.”
Politico goes on to describe the Rice/AOC battle as “the most closely watched contest within the Democratic caucus” and noted it carries “big implications for both policy and power in the next Congress.”
House Democratic colleagues of AOC sent her a chilly message yesterday when she lost 46-13 to a fellow New Yorker, Rep. Kathleen Rice, in a secret ballot for a seat on the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee. https://t.co/BfVvlTkdbH — Axios (@axios) December 18, 2020
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Ocasio-Cortez Not Making Many Friends
With Axios referring to AOC’s defeat for the Energy and Commerce Committee seat as a “chilly message” from her colleagues, the New York socialist might want to take note of her behavior within the party.
Not paying caucus dues and tearing the party apart by promoting radical challengers might not just cost her coveted committee roles.
AOC has repeatedly made moves that leave a bad taste in the mouths of establishment Democrats, with some reports indicating it could lead them to eliminate her House seat as retribution.
The Democratic Party is falling apart… Democrats may try to eliminate AOC’s House seat.https://t.co/uPnOlT0oiH — Tea Party Patriots (@TPPatriots) February 26, 2020
“Already in hot water for refusing to pay dues to her caucus’ fundraising arm, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, she’s now devoting her resources instead to defeating Democrats,” the New York Post Board reported in February.
“Don’t be surprised when the established Democrats who’ll control redistricting after the 2020 Census do their best to eliminate her seat.”
Other reports have indicated AOC may try to primary Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his seat in 2022.
In a podcast interview that aired Wednesday, AOC said it’s time for new leadership in the Democrat party, specifically referencing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Schumer.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-18--Ilhan Omar Blames President Trump For Her Father Dying From COVID

Rep. Ilhan Omar blamed “ criminal neglect ” on the part of President Trump for her father tragically passing away due to the coronavirus .
Omar ( D-MN ) made the harsh accusations during a conversation with MSNBC .
“ My father and over 300,000 people have lost their lives to Covid because of dangerous criminal neglect by Trump and his administration , ” she said .
Nur Omar Mohamed passed away in June due to “ complications from Covid-19.
” “ No words can describe what he meant to me and all who knew and loved him , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time .
RELATED : Ilhan Omar Uses Statement About Trump Diagnosis To Attack The President Ilhan Omar Blames the President For Her Father ’ s Death Omar also seemed to suggest the President and/or members of his administration should be “ prosecuted ” for those deaths , citing a memo released earlier in the week by House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn .
Clyburn ( D-SC ) released the memo to the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis which alleged “ political interference ” by the Trump administration in their pandemic response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the need for HHS to end its obstruction of the Select Subcommittee ’ s investigation into the political meddling that has hindered the nation ’ s response to this deadly virus , ” Clyburn said in a statement .
“ Unless the Administration abandons this flagrant obstruction , I will be forced to start issuing subpoenas , ” he threatened .
Omar doesn ’ t believe that will suffice .
“ I agree with Clyburn that it is not enough for us just to issue subpoenas , we have to investigate and prosecute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reckless deaths , ” she said .
RELATED : Ilhan Omar Ripped As ‘ Communist ’ For ‘ Radical ’ Plan to Take Over Hospitals During Coronavirus Crisis Omar was criticized back in March for suggesting all private hospitals be forced to become public in response to the pandemic crisis .
“ Here is maybe a radical idea to deal with some of the pressures our healthcare system is facing , ” she tweeted .
“ All private hospitals should be made public for the duration of the virus.
” She also called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include the cancellation of all student loan debt .
Which , of course , has nothing to do with the virus .
Omar , during that same time period , shockingly offered praise to President Trump regarding some economic policies in response to the pandemic which she described as “ incredible and the right response in this critical time.
” “ Unprecedented times require unprecedented leadership and we are seeing that in our country right now , ” she added .
Nine months later , Ilhan Omar has accused the same man of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father .

Rep. Ilhan Omar blamed “criminal neglect” on the part of President Trump for her father tragically passing away due to the coronavirus.
Omar (D-MN) made the harsh accusations during a conversation with MSNBC.
“My father and over 300,000 people have lost their lives to Covid because of dangerous criminal neglect by Trump and his administration,” she said.
Nur Omar Mohamed passed away in June due to “complications from Covid-19.”
“No words can describe what he meant to me and all who knew and loved him,” the Congresswoman wrote in announcing his passing at the time.
Omar says her father died of coronavirus because of Trump’s ‘criminal neglect’ https://t.co/15pMLkKFO2 #FoxNews — Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) December 18, 2020
RELATED: Ilhan Omar Uses Statement About Trump Diagnosis To Attack The President
Ilhan Omar Blames the President For Her Father’s Death
Omar also seemed to suggest the President and/or members of his administration should be “prosecuted” for those deaths, citing a memo released earlier in the week by House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn.
Clyburn (D-SC) released the memo to the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis which alleged “political interference” by the Trump administration in their pandemic response.
“The documents released today reinforce the need for HHS to end its obstruction of the Select Subcommittee’s investigation into the political meddling that has hindered the nation’s response to this deadly virus,” Clyburn said in a statement.
“Unless the Administration abandons this flagrant obstruction, I will be forced to start issuing subpoenas,” he threatened.
Omar doesn’t believe that will suffice.
“I agree with Clyburn that it is not enough for us just to issue subpoenas, we have to investigate and prosecute these people who are responsible for these reckless deaths,” she said.
It’s telling that .@IlhanMN has no harsh words for the duplicitous Chinese Communist government who lied to the world about the Wuhan Flu and “disappeared” brave whistleblower scientists and doctors who tried to warn the world. https://t.co/yUI26rCI44 — Rachel Campos-Duffy (@RCamposDuffy) December 18, 2020
RELATED: Ilhan Omar Ripped As ‘Communist’ For ‘Radical’ Plan to Take Over Hospitals During Coronavirus Crisis
Omar’s Response to the Pandemic
Omar was criticized back in March for suggesting all private hospitals be forced to become public in response to the pandemic crisis.
“Here is maybe a radical idea to deal with some of the pressures our healthcare system is facing,” she tweeted. “All private hospitals should be made public for the duration of the virus.”
Here is maybe a radical idea to deal with some of the pressures our healthcare system is facing: All private hospitals should be made public for the duration of the virus. — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 25, 2020
She also called on government action during the crisis to include the cancellation of all student loan debt. Which, of course, has nothing to do with the virus.
Omar, during that same time period, shockingly offered praise to President Trump regarding some economic policies in response to the pandemic which she described as “incredible and the right response in this critical time.”
“Unprecedented times require unprecedented leadership and we are seeing that in our country right now,” she added.
.@AyannaPressley always says, unprecedented times require unprecedented leadership and we are seeing that in our country right now. I have faith that we will survive this as a nation and build together. — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 19, 2020
Nine months later, Ilhan Omar has accused the same man of being responsible for the death of her father.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-19--AOC Films Herself Receiving Vaccine

AOC Films Herself Receiving Vaccine

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) filmed herself receiving the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Friday evening .
“ Hey everyone !
So we found out last night that the COVID vaccine was available to members of Congress as part of ‘ continuity of governance ’ plan ( basically a national security measure ) , ” she wrote on her Instagram Story .
She went on to say that she would “ never advise ” Americans to do something she was not willing to do herself .
“ So I ’ m heading to my vaccination appt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a video of herself actually getting the vaccine .
AOC Reveals How She Felt Afterwards “ After you get the shot , they seat us in a room…for 15 minutes just to make sure we ’ re good , ” she said afterwards .
“ ( Sometimes people get headaches or dizziness in general or seeing blood , etc , so it ’ s just a precaution .
No problems today ! )
” Hours later , Ocasio-Cortez said she was feeling completely normal and was suffering no side effects .
“ Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , etc .
— That ’ s normal .
Your body is building immunity , ” she said .
Related : Dems Snub ‘ Green New Deal ’ AOC For Spot On Coveted Energy Committee At one point in her story , Ocasio-Cortez addressed why politicians are being given the vaccine ahead of healthcare workers .
“ I was actually surprised by this too — I was expecting that we were going to get it a lot later , ” she said , going on to say that healthcare workers have begun receiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obviously has been vaccinated.
” “ But when it comes to Congress ’ s access , it ’ s due to something known as ‘ continuity of governance ’ planning , ” Ocasio-Cortez explained , according to People Magazine .
“ Basically , there are national security politics on the books to ensure continuity of governance during national emergencies.
” Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) was vaccinated on Friday as well .
“ Today , with confidence in science & at the direction of the Office of the Attending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she tweeted alongside photos of her getting the vaccine .
“ As the vaccine is being distributed , we must all continue mask wearing , social distancing & other science-based steps to save lives & crush the virus.
” Related : AOC : It ’ s Time For The Nancy Pelosi And Chuck Schumer Era To End Today , with confidence in science & at the direction of the Office of the Attending Physician , I received the COVID-19 vaccine .
As the vaccine is being distributed , we must all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other science-based steps to save lives & crush the virus .
pic.twitter.com/tijVCSnJd7 This piece was written by James Samson on December 19 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) filmed herself receiving the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Friday evening.
AOC Gets Vaccine
“Hey everyone! So we found out last night that the COVID vaccine was available to members of Congress as part of ‘continuity of governance’ plan (basically a national security measure),” she wrote on her Instagram Story. She went on to say that she would “never advise” Americans to do something she was not willing to do herself.
“So I’m heading to my vaccination appt now,” Ocasio-Cortez added before posting a video of herself actually getting the vaccine.
AOC documents getting the Pfizer vaccine for her Insta following: pic.twitter.com/6kt5L8UwgU — Hannah Bleau 🌻 (@hannahbleau_) December 19, 2020
AOC Reveals How She Felt Afterwards
“After you get the shot, they seat us in a room…for 15 minutes just to make sure we’re good,” she said afterwards. “(Sometimes people get headaches or dizziness in general or seeing blood, etc, so it’s just a precaution. No problems today!)”
Hours later, Ocasio-Cortez said she was feeling completely normal and was suffering no side effects.
“Some people feel tired, have a headache, etc. — That’s normal. Your body is building immunity,” she said.
Related: Dems Snub ‘Green New Deal’ AOC For Spot On Coveted Energy Committee
At one point in her story, Ocasio-Cortez addressed why politicians are being given the vaccine ahead of healthcare workers.
“I was actually surprised by this too — I was expecting that we were going to get it a lot later,” she said, going on to say that healthcare workers have begun receiving it, though “not everybody yet obviously has been vaccinated.” “But when it comes to Congress’s access, it’s due to something known as ‘continuity of governance’ planning,” Ocasio-Cortez explained, according to People Magazine. “Basically, there are national security politics on the books to ensure continuity of governance during national emergencies.” Pelosi Gets Vaccinated Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was vaccinated on Friday as well. “Today, with confidence in science & at the direction of the Office of the Attending Physician, I received the COVID-19 vaccine,” she tweeted alongside photos of her getting the vaccine. “As the vaccine is being distributed, we must all continue mask wearing, social distancing & other science-based steps to save lives & crush the virus.” Related: AOC: It’s Time For The Nancy Pelosi And Chuck Schumer Era To End Today, with confidence in science & at the direction of the Office of the Attending Physician, I received the COVID-19 vaccine. As the vaccine is being distributed, we must all continue mask wearing, social distancing & other science-based steps to save lives & crush the virus. pic.twitter.com/tijVCSnJd7 — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) December 18, 2020
This piece was written by James Samson on December 19, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-19--Oregon’s Democratic Governor Extends Emergency Lockdowns Until March

Oregon ’ s Democratic Governor Kate Brown announced this week that she is extending her state of emergency declaration until March , claiming that “ these are the darkest days of this pandemic.
” The declaration was set to expire on January 2 , but it has now been extended sixty more days to March 3 .
The state of emergency declaration allows Brown to enact executive orders banning business operations and closing schools .
Brown defended her decision to extend this by citing a surge in COVID-19 cases in the state .
“ As we near 100,000 cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and health care workers stretched to their limits , there is no doubt that COVID-19 continues to pose a public health threat , ” Brown said in a press release .
“ We continue to lose too many Oregonians to this deadly disease , including over 100 reported deaths in the last two days.
” Related : Oregon Governor Orders Citizens To Snitch On Neighbors They See Breaking Coronavirus Rules ‘ These Are The Darkest Days Of The Pandemic “ These are the darkest days of this pandemic , ” she added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Beginning this week , each time another Oregonian is vaccinated against COVID-19 , we are one step closer to the day when we can return to normal life .
In the meantime , we must keep up our guard .
Protect your friends and loved ones by continuing to follow health and safety protocols .
Wear a face covering , avoid gatherings , stay home when you are sick––and , together , we can drive down COVID-19 infections and save lives.
” The press release went on to explain that , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal underpinning for the executive orders the Governor has issued to keep Oregonians healthy and safe throughout this crisis , including her orders concerning the risk level framework that establishes essential health and safety protections for Oregon , as well as orders around childcare , schools , and higher education operations .
Extending the state of emergency declaration allows those orders to stay in effect.
” RELATED : Rural Oregon Counties Have Had It – Vote To Break Off And Join Red State Idaho Democrat leaders like Brown have been shamelessly using the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over their citizens as possible .
It looks like Brown is in no rush to give up her newfound power over the people of Oregon anytime soon .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 19 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Oregon’s Democratic Governor Kate Brown announced this week that she is extending her state of emergency declaration until March, claiming that “these are the darkest days of this pandemic.”
Oregon Extends State Of Emergency Declaration
The declaration was set to expire on January 2, but it has now been extended sixty more days to March 3. The state of emergency declaration allows Brown to enact executive orders banning business operations and closing schools.
Brown defended her decision to extend this by citing a surge in COVID-19 cases in the state.
“As we near 100,000 cases of COVID-19 in Oregon, and with hospitals and health care workers stretched to their limits, there is no doubt that COVID-19 continues to pose a public health threat,” Brown said in a press release. “We continue to lose too many Oregonians to this deadly disease, including over 100 reported deaths in the last two days.”
Related: Oregon Governor Orders Citizens To Snitch On Neighbors They See Breaking Coronavirus Rules
‘These Are The Darkest Days Of The Pandemic
“These are the darkest days of this pandemic,” she added. “And yet, hope has arrived. Beginning this week, each time another Oregonian is vaccinated against COVID-19, we are one step closer to the day when we can return to normal life. In the meantime, we must keep up our guard. Protect your friends and loved ones by continuing to follow health and safety protocols. Wear a face covering, avoid gatherings, stay home when you are sick––and, together, we can drive down COVID-19 infections and save lives.”
The press release went on to explain that, “The state of emergency declaration is the legal underpinning for the executive orders the Governor has issued to keep Oregonians healthy and safe throughout this crisis, including her orders concerning the risk level framework that establishes essential health and safety protections for Oregon, as well as orders around childcare, schools, and higher education operations. Extending the state of emergency declaration allows those orders to stay in effect.”
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Democrat leaders like Brown have been shamelessly using the coronavirus pandemic to exert as much control over their citizens as possible. It looks like Brown is in no rush to give up her newfound power over the people of Oregon anytime soon.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 19, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-19--Minnesota Is Suing A Bar That Is Refusing To Close Amidst Lockdown – ‘We’ll See Them In Court’

The state of Minnesota is suing a bar that is refusing to close down and follow COVID-19 lockdown orders .
The Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville resisted Governor Tim Walz ’ s ( D ) executive order that banned indoor dining that went into affect on Wednesday .
The next day , the Alibi Drinkery defiantly served customers , writing on their Facebook page : “ OPEN TODAY .
COME IN FOR FOOD AND DRINKS !
” Hours later , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he had filed lawsuits against the Alibi Drinkery and the Neighbors on the Rum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s coronavirus executive order .
On top of that , he will be asking a judge for a temporary restraining order to shut down Alibi Drinkery .
Ellison announced that in the lawsuits , he is seeking civil penalties of up to $ 25,000 for each violation , according to KARE .
He added that his office would “ actively pursue more enforcement actions where violations have taken place.
” “ The businesses we ’ re holding accountable today know what they need to do to comply with the law and instead they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
“ I don ’ t enjoy using the enforcement tools I have , but it ’ s my job to protect Minnesotans and I will use them to hold violators accountable and keep Minnesotans safe.
” Related : Illinois Restaurant Owner Defies Dem Governor By Refusing To Close Amidst Second Shutdown Lisa Zarza , co-owner of the Alibi Drinkery , knows that this is going to be a difficult court battle , but she is ready for it .
“ I put a big fat bullseye on our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re going to come after every single business anyways , and I wanted to make sure I had thousands of supporters here , ” she explained .
“ We put our heart and soul into Alibi .
I ’ ve been in the industry for almost 30 years and this was always my dream to own my own business and to own my own restaurant and it finally came true.
” Zarza went on to say that she and others were hoping that Walz would not go as far as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe people held out hope , that he wasn ’ t going to do this to us again , and he did , ” Zarza said.
” ( Wednesday ’ s ) announcement is going to break down any hope people had .
You know what ?
We ’ ll see them in court.
” RELATED : New York Bar Declares Itself “ Autonomous Zone ” In Defiance Of Cuomo ’ s COVID Restrictions Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka , a Republican , fought back against Walz ’ s order , arguing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they follow CDC guidelines , including wearing face masks and practicing social distancing .
“ We ’ re here to bring hope , ” Gazelka said .
“ And it ’ s hope that they can make it through this , and hope that we can convince the governor and the attorney general that they have to relent.
” This piece was written by James Samson on December 19 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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The state of Minnesota is suing a bar that is refusing to close down and follow COVID-19 lockdown orders.
The Alibi Drinkery in Lakeville resisted Governor Tim Walz’s (D) executive order that banned indoor dining that went into affect on Wednesday. The next day, the Alibi Drinkery defiantly served customers, writing on their Facebook page: “OPEN TODAY. COME IN FOR FOOD AND DRINKS!”
Minnesota Files Lawsuit
Hours later, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he had filed lawsuits against the Alibi Drinkery and the Neighbors on the Rum restaurant in Princeton for defying Walz’s coronavirus executive order. On top of that, he will be asking a judge for a temporary restraining order to shut down Alibi Drinkery.
Ellison announced that in the lawsuits, he is seeking civil penalties of up to $25,000 for each violation, according to KARE. He added that his office would “actively pursue more enforcement actions where violations have taken place.”
“The businesses we’re holding accountable today know what they need to do to comply with the law and instead they’re flouting it,” Ellison said in a statement. “I don’t enjoy using the enforcement tools I have, but it’s my job to protect Minnesotans and I will use them to hold violators accountable and keep Minnesotans safe.”
Related: Illinois Restaurant Owner Defies Dem Governor By Refusing To Close Amidst Second Shutdown
Bar Owner Fights Back
Lisa Zarza, co-owner of the Alibi Drinkery, knows that this is going to be a difficult court battle, but she is ready for it.
“I put a big fat bullseye on our back for a reason because I know they’re going to come after every single business anyways, and I wanted to make sure I had thousands of supporters here,” she explained. “We put our heart and soul into Alibi. I’ve been in the industry for almost 30 years and this was always my dream to own my own business and to own my own restaurant and it finally came true.”
Zarza went on to say that she and others were hoping that Walz would not go as far as he did with his order.
“I believe people held out hope, that he wasn’t going to do this to us again, and he did,” Zarza said.”(Wednesday’s) announcement is going to break down any hope people had. You know what? We’ll see them in court.”
RELATED: New York Bar Declares Itself “Autonomous Zone” In Defiance Of Cuomo’s COVID Restrictions
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, a Republican, fought back against Walz’s order, arguing that restaurants should be allowed to open if they follow CDC guidelines, including wearing face masks and practicing social distancing.
“We’re here to bring hope,” Gazelka said. “And it’s hope that they can make it through this, and hope that we can convince the governor and the attorney general that they have to relent.”
This piece was written by James Samson on December 19, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-19--Gretchen Whitmer Uses Santa To Urge Michigan Children To Not Visit Their Grandparents For Christmas

Michigan ’ s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer posted a truly bizarre video to her Twitter page on Thursday in which she used Santa Claus to spread a message of mask-wearing and social distancing while also telling children in her state not to visit their grandparents for Christmas .
Whitmer Teams Up With Santa For Bizarre Video “ And another way to stay safe during the holiday is to stay home but call your grandparents and your cousins and your family , ” Whitmer told Michigan children .
“ It ’ s the a safest way to tell the people you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This year is it has to look a little bit different so we can stay safe.
” Whitmer kicked off the video by referring to Santa as her “ special guest ” and as “ someone who ’ s been really following the rules and making sure that he stays safe and the elves stay safe.
” In questions that seemed to be preselected , the children made queries of Santa that included “ Santa , do you have to wear a mask ?
” and “ How can we keep people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this second question by saying , “ What I would suggest to do is what the governor is telling all the people of the great state of Michigan to do : Social distance , wash your hands , and make sure you wear your mask when you ’ re outside your home.
” Related : Gretchen Whitmer Gets Crushing News As Michigan House Votes To Repeal Law She Used For Lockdown Orders Whitmer has become infamous for enacting some of the strictest COVID-19 restrictions in her state , and it didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in her face .
“ You doing this qualifies as child abuse , ” one user said , with another adding , That ’ s nice since a lot of kids won ’ t be having much of a Christmas due to your insane lockdowns.
” “ You exemplify the problem in politics/government today , ” a third user wrote .
“ You believe that you are a ‘ class ’ above , and the ‘ regular people ’ have no right to question you .
You are an oath breaking/ignoring traitorous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office and society.
” “ Nothing like seeing Santa on a screen while you sit home learning next to nothing with your abusive parents who ’ ve lost their jobs , ” said a fourth commenter .
Nice try , Gretchen , but it seems that this was yet another fail for you .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 19 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer posted a truly bizarre video to her Twitter page on Thursday in which she used Santa Claus to spread a message of mask-wearing and social distancing while also telling children in her state not to visit their grandparents for Christmas.
Whitmer Teams Up With Santa For Bizarre Video
“And another way to stay safe during the holiday is to stay home but call your grandparents and your cousins and your family,” Whitmer told Michigan children. “It’s the a safest way to tell the people you love how much you care about them. This year is it has to look a little bit different so we can stay safe.”
Whitmer kicked off the video by referring to Santa as her “special guest” and as “someone who’s been really following the rules and making sure that he stays safe and the elves stay safe.”
In questions that seemed to be preselected, the children made queries of Santa that included “Santa, do you have to wear a mask?” and “How can we keep people safe for Christmas?”
Santa answered this second question by saying, “What I would suggest to do is what the governor is telling all the people of the great state of Michigan to do: Social distance, wash your hands, and make sure you wear your mask when you’re outside your home.”
Related: Gretchen Whitmer Gets Crushing News As Michigan House Votes To Repeal Law She Used For Lockdown Orders
As Michigan's kids gear up for the holiday season, I decided to surprise a few of them with a special guest from the North Pole! pic.twitter.com/aI6qGkrouS — Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) December 16, 2020
Whitmer Hit With Backlash
Whitmer has become infamous for enacting some of the strictest COVID-19 restrictions in her state, and it didn’t take long for this video to blow up in her face.
“You doing this qualifies as child abuse,” one user said, with another adding, That’s nice since a lot of kids won’t be having much of a Christmas due to your insane lockdowns.”
“You exemplify the problem in politics/government today,” a third user wrote. “You believe that you are a ‘class’ above, and the ‘regular people’ have no right to question you. You are an oath breaking/ignoring traitorous bilge rat that should be removed from office and society.”
“Nothing like seeing Santa on a screen while you sit home learning next to nothing with your abusive parents who’ve lost their jobs,” said a fourth commenter.
Nice try, Gretchen, but it seems that this was yet another fail for you.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-20--Biden Won’t Discuss Hunter Biden With Any AG Candidates, His Press Secretary Pick Says

Jen Psaki , who is Joe Biden ’ s choice for White House press secretary , spoke out over the weekend to claim that he will not be discussing the investigation into his son , Hunter , with anyone he interviews to nominate for attorney general .
“ There has been a lot of concern among Republicans about whether or not President Biden is going to stop the investigation of his son , ” said Fox News host Chris Wallace .
“ A couple of specifics here , does he promise to let David Weiss , who is the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow him to finish the job , and what does he think of President Trump possibly appointing a special counsel to conduct an independent investigation of Hunter Biden ?
” “ Let me be crystal clear , and I appreciate you asking this question , ” Psaki replied .
“ He will not be discussing an investigation of his son with any attorney general candidates .
He will not be discussing it with anyone he is considering for the role , and he will not be discussing it with the future attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the purview of the future attorney general and his administration to determine how to handle any investigation , ” she added .
“ As you know , U.S. attorneys , that ’ s a personnel decision , ” Psaki continued .
“ We are far from there at this point in the process , given we haven ’ t announced a Labor secretary , Education secretary , we have a few more to go , but we are going to allow the process to work how it should , which is for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the attorney general at the top.
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On Friday , President Donald Trump spoke out to deny that he had anything to do with the probe .
“ I have NOTHING to do with the potential prosecution of Hunter Biden , or the Biden family , ” Trump tweeted .
“ It is just more Fake News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sad to watch !
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It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Jen Psaki, who is Joe Biden’s choice for White House press secretary, spoke out over the weekend to claim that he will not be discussing the investigation into his son, Hunter, with anyone he interviews to nominate for attorney general.
“There has been a lot of concern among Republicans about whether or not President Biden is going to stop the investigation of his son,” said Fox News host Chris Wallace. “A couple of specifics here, does he promise to let David Weiss, who is the U.S. Attorney in Delaware, does he promise to allow him to finish the job, and what does he think of President Trump possibly appointing a special counsel to conduct an independent investigation of Hunter Biden?”
Biden Spokesperson Speaks Out
“Let me be crystal clear, and I appreciate you asking this question,” Psaki replied. “He will not be discussing an investigation of his son with any attorney general candidates. He will not be discussing it with anyone he is considering for the role, and he will not be discussing it with the future attorney general.”
“It will be up to the purview of the future attorney general and his administration to determine how to handle any investigation,” she added.
“As you know, U.S. attorneys, that’s a personnel decision,” Psaki continued. “We are far from there at this point in the process, given we haven’t announced a Labor secretary, Education secretary, we have a few more to go, but we are going to allow the process to work how it should, which is for a Justice Department to be run independently by the attorney general at the top.”
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Trump Denies Any Involvement In Investigation
Hunter confirmed earlier this month that he is being investigated for tax fraud. On Friday, President Donald Trump spoke out to deny that he had anything to do with the probe.
“I have NOTHING to do with the potential prosecution of Hunter Biden, or the Biden family,” Trump tweeted. “It is just more Fake News. Actually, I find it very sad to watch!”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-20--Fox News’ Chris Wallace Defends Jill Biden From ‘Silly, Sexist And Absurd’ Questions About Her ‘Doct

Fox News’ Chris Wallace Defends Jill Biden From ‘Silly, Sexist And Absurd’ Questions About Her ‘Doctor’ Status

Fox News host Chris Wallace spoke out over the weekend to defend Jill Biden from the “ fuss ” over her title of “ doctor ” after a Wall Street Journal op-ed claimed that she did not deserve the title .
“ There has been some criticism recently from conservatives , including some conservatives on Fox News about the fact that First Lady-to-be Jill Biden goes by the title doctor , ” Wallace said .
“ I wonder what is the Biden ’ s reaction to that , especially given the fact that so many people over the years — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rev .
Dr. Martin Luther King have gone by the title doctor , even though they ’ re not medical doctors and nobody seems to have made a fuss about that , ” he continued .
Jen Psaki , who is Joe Biden ’ s pick for White House press secretary , spoke out to defend Jill as well .
“ It ’ s a bit perplexing to me , and I ’ m sure to millions of Americans that with thousands of people dying every day of COVID , millions out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up in the morning and decide that the focus they need to have , the way they can contribute to society that day is to question whether or not Dr. Jill Biden — someone who is still teaching , who has a Ph.D. in education — should be called ‘ doctor ’ or not , ” Psaki said .
“ Of course , she should .
As anyone who works through that challenging process of getting a Ph.D.
It ’ s a really silly , sexist and absurd conversation that ’ s happening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Jill had defended herself last week in an interview with late night television host Stephen Colbert .
“ That was such a surprise !
” she said of the op-ed .
“ It was really the tone of it … You know , he called me ‘ kiddo.
’ One of the things I ’ m most proud of is my doctorate , I mean , I worked hard for it.
” The media has been up in arms over this one “ sexist ” op-ed bashing Jill , yet they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when First Lady Melania Trump was hit with sexist attack after sexist attack .
The hypocrisy of the left is truly staggering .
Read Next : Tucker Carlson Mocks Jill Biden – She ’ s No More A Doctor Than Dr. Pepper This piece was written by James Samson on December 20 , 2020 .
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Fox News host Chris Wallace spoke out over the weekend to defend Jill Biden from the “fuss” over her title of “doctor” after a Wall Street Journal op-ed claimed that she did not deserve the title.
Wallace Defends Jill Biden
“There has been some criticism recently from conservatives, including some conservatives on Fox News about the fact that First Lady-to-be Jill Biden goes by the title doctor,” Wallace said.
“I wonder what is the Biden’s reaction to that, especially given the fact that so many people over the years — I think of Dr. Henry Kissinger, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King have gone by the title doctor, even though they’re not medical doctors and nobody seems to have made a fuss about that,” he continued.
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Jen Psaki, who is Joe Biden’s pick for White House press secretary, spoke out to defend Jill as well.
“It’s a bit perplexing to me, and I’m sure to millions of Americans that with thousands of people dying every day of COVID, millions out of work, that anyone would wake up in the morning and decide that the focus they need to have, the way they can contribute to society that day is to question whether or not Dr. Jill Biden — someone who is still teaching, who has a Ph.D. in education — should be called ‘doctor’ or not,” Psaki said.
“Of course, she should. As anyone who works through that challenging process of getting a Ph.D. It’s a really silly, sexist and absurd conversation that’s happening a bit in society,” she added.
Jill Defends Herself
Jill had defended herself last week in an interview with late night television host Stephen Colbert.
“That was such a surprise!” she said of the op-ed. “It was really the tone of it … You know, he called me ‘kiddo.’ One of the things I’m most proud of is my doctorate, I mean, I worked so hard for it.”
The media has been up in arms over this one “sexist” op-ed bashing Jill, yet they were silent over the past four years when First Lady Melania Trump was hit with sexist attack after sexist attack. The hypocrisy of the left is truly staggering.
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This piece was written by James Samson on December 20, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-20--Jim Acosta Accuses Trump Of Chasing After ‘Fever Dream’ That He Can Overturn Election Results

CNN ’ s chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta went on his own network on Friday to accuse President Donald Trump of “ chasing ” after a fever dream that he can overturn the results of last month ’ s election .
“ When you think of the crisis this country is facing now , the public health , the economy , the huge cyberattack , the president is speaking out in about any of it in any meaningful , substantial way , ” CNN host John Berman said to him .
“ Why is he fighting for a job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do ?
” “ I talked to a Trump adviser earlier this week who described the president as not whining not working .
I think that essentiality sums it up , ” Acosta replied .
“ It ’ s extraordinary because not only do we have this raging pandemic with thousands of lives lost every day , we also have this cyberattack , this Russian cyberattack on the U.S. government , that the president is still silent about this evening.
” “ We had multiple days in a row where the president is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera and addressing reporters , ” the CNN reporter added .
“ He would have had multiple opportunities if he wants them to not only speak out on the pandemic and encourage people to get out there and get vaccinations but also to warn Vladimir Putin to stay out of this federal government .
He ’ s just chosen not to do so.
” Related : Kayleigh McEnany Walks Away as Jim Acosta Blasts Her For ‘ Disinformation ’ Not stopping there , Acosta went on to double down and show that his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong as ever .
“ It is alarming , ” he said .
“ You and I were talking about this previously this week .
This is a president who has checked out .
He does not seem to want to do the job anymore .
He likes the fancy house behind me with the wreaths adorning the exterior and so on , but he does not want to do the work .
There is a lot to be done .
It ’ s extraordinary.
” ‘ One would think if he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would want to go out there and lead the charge on the coronavirus pandemic , lead the charge in challenging Vladimir Putin on this cybersecurity hack , ” Acosta added .
“ He ’ s not doing it .
I suspect , John because he ’ s wrapped up in grief with this election and chasing after this fever dream that he somehow can still over overturn the election results when it ’ s just not going to happen.
” Related : After Trump Supporters Chant ‘ CNN Sucks ’ At Rally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sucks — Getting The Coronavirus ’ Given the fact that Acosta has built a career solely on hitting Trump with below the belt attacks , he should really be hoping that the president will overturn the election more than anyone .
Once Trump is gone , Acosta will no longer be relevant , and his “ career ” in journalism ( if you can even call it that ) will effectively be over .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 20 , 2020 .
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CNN’s chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta went on his own network on Friday to accuse President Donald Trump of “chasing” after a fever dream that he can overturn the results of last month’s election.
Acosta Attacks Trump
“When you think of the crisis this country is facing now, the public health, the economy, the huge cyberattack, the president is speaking out in about any of it in any meaningful, substantial way,” CNN host John Berman said to him. “Why is he fighting for a job that he does not seemingly want to do?”
“I talked to a Trump adviser earlier this week who described the president as not whining not working. I think that essentiality sums it up,” Acosta replied. “It’s extraordinary because not only do we have this raging pandemic with thousands of lives lost every day, we also have this cyberattack, this Russian cyberattack on the U.S. government, that the president is still silent about this evening.”
“We had multiple days in a row where the president is not getting out in front of the camera and addressing reporters,” the CNN reporter added. “He would have had multiple opportunities if he wants them to not only speak out on the pandemic and encourage people to get out there and get vaccinations but also to warn Vladimir Putin to stay out of this federal government. He’s just chosen not to do so.”
Related: Kayleigh McEnany Walks Away as Jim Acosta Blasts Her For ‘Disinformation’
Acosta Doubles Down
Not stopping there, Acosta went on to double down and show that his Trump derangement syndrome is still going as strong as ever.
“It is alarming,” he said. “You and I were talking about this previously this week. This is a president who has checked out. He does not seem to want to do the job anymore. He likes the fancy house behind me with the wreaths adorning the exterior and so on, but he does not want to do the work. There is a lot to be done. It’s extraordinary.”
“One would think if he’s thinking about running in 2024 that he would want to go out there and lead the charge on the coronavirus pandemic, lead the charge in challenging Vladimir Putin on this cybersecurity hack,” Acosta added. “He’s not doing it. I suspect, John because he’s wrapped up in grief with this election and chasing after this fever dream that he somehow can still over overturn the election results when it’s just not going to happen.”
Related: After Trump Supporters Chant ‘CNN Sucks’ At Rally, Jim Acosta Says ‘What Also Sucks — Getting The Coronavirus’
Given the fact that Acosta has built a career solely on hitting Trump with below the belt attacks, he should really be hoping that the president will overturn the election more than anyone. Once Trump is gone, Acosta will no longer be relevant, and his “career” in journalism (if you can even call it that) will effectively be over.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 20, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-20--Fauci Backtracks – Says We Don’t Need To Cancel Christmas After Calling For Us To Do Just That

Dr. Anthony Fauci is backtracking like crazy right now , saying that we don ’ t need to cancel Christmas immediately after calling for us to do exactly that .
A Washington Post report came out on Thursday stating that Christmas gatherings could cause a spread of COVID-19 that is even worse than the one that happened after Thanksgiving .
Fauci was quoted in the article as saying that we can ’ t afford to “ run away from the data ” even though it will be painful to miss time with family .
After the report was published , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was calling for Christmas to be cancelled , but he later told Fox News that this was “ nonsense.
” “ I ’ ve heard and seen tweets saying , ‘ Fauci says cancel Christmas , ' ” he said .
“ Nonsense .
I ’ ve never said that.
” However , this directly contradicts what Fauci himself told the BBC just one day before on Wednesday .
“ It is a cancel Christmas message in effect ?
” he was asked , to which he replied , “ Yes , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Related : Fauci Whines That America ’ s ‘ Independent Spirit ’ Has ‘ Hurt Us ’ During Pandemic Fauci was singing a very different tune one day later , when he said we don ’ t need to cancel Christmas after all .
“ I ’ m not saying that everyone should cancel the family gathering , I ’ m saying that people will need to make individual choices , ” Fauci explained .
“ When you ’ re talking about having a congregate setting for dinner — not cancel the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dinners people bring friends and others in who travel from different parts of the country .
You could have 15 , 20 people at a dinner .
That ’ s really somewhat risky , ” he continued .
“ You can do a modified version of that.
” “ You don ’ t have to cancel things — you can still spend time with your family , ” Fauci later added .
“ I ’ m just asking people to be careful when it comes to travel that may not be necessary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you get together , try to make some limitation to it.
” It makes it awfully hard to “ follow the science , ” as the left loves to say , when we are getting such mixed messages .
Read Next : Rand Paul : Fauci Will ‘ Keep Us Masked Until The End of Time ’ This piece was written by James Samson on December 20 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci is backtracking like crazy right now, saying that we don’t need to cancel Christmas immediately after calling for us to do exactly that.
Fauci Backtracks On Christmas
A Washington Post report came out on Thursday stating that Christmas gatherings could cause a spread of COVID-19 that is even worse than the one that happened after Thanksgiving. Fauci was quoted in the article as saying that we can’t afford to “run away from the data” even though it will be painful to miss time with family.
After the report was published, Fauci was hit with accusations that he was calling for Christmas to be cancelled, but he later told Fox News that this was “nonsense.”
“I’ve heard and seen tweets saying, ‘Fauci says cancel Christmas,'” he said. “Nonsense. I’ve never said that.”
However, this directly contradicts what Fauci himself told the BBC just one day before on Wednesday.
“It is a cancel Christmas message in effect?” he was asked, to which he replied, “Yes, in some respects it is, unfortunately.”
Related: Fauci Whines That America’s ‘Independent Spirit’ Has ‘Hurt Us’ During Pandemic
Fauci Changes His Tune
Fauci was singing a very different tune one day later, when he said we don’t need to cancel Christmas after all.
“I’m not saying that everyone should cancel the family gathering, I’m saying that people will need to make individual choices,” Fauci explained.
“When you’re talking about having a congregate setting for dinner — not cancel the family aspect — but you have some Christmas dinners people bring friends and others in who travel from different parts of the country. You could have 15, 20 people at a dinner. That’s really somewhat risky,” he continued. “You can do a modified version of that.”
“You don’t have to cancel things — you can still spend time with your family,” Fauci later added. “I’m just asking people to be careful when it comes to travel that may not be necessary, travel that you can avoid. And when you get together, try to make some limitation to it.”
It makes it awfully hard to “follow the science,” as the left loves to say, when we are getting such mixed messages.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--President Trump Says You Can Thank Him For Bringing ‘Merry Christmas’ Back

Evangelical leader Rev .
Franklin Graham recently made a list of all the things he was grateful to President Donald Trump for over the last four years , including bringing back ‘ Merry Christmas.
’ Graham wrote on Facebook , “ I ’ m thankful that the president stood against the secularists who wanted to take Christ out of Christmas and that he brought back the greeting “ Merry Christmas !
” RELATED : Rev .
Franklin Graham Explains Why He Is ‘ Grateful To God ’ For Last Four Years Of President Trump Trump Said He Helped Keep ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the holiday season , President Trump told conservative student group Turning Point USA that he helped preserve and further popularize keeping “ Christmas ” in the public sphere .
“ Do you remember they were trying to take ‘ Christmas ’ out of Christmas ?
, ” Trump asked the students .
“ Do you remember ?
They didn ’ t want to let you say ‘ Merry Christmas.
” Trump : ‘ They Are Going To Say Merry Christmas Again ’ Trump said that during his 2016 presidential campaign , “ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” And now , he said , “ They are.
” The president continued , “ That ’ s the least of it , too .
Because we got a lot of things that they ’ re doing that they weren ’ t doing.
” Did Trump Help Bring ‘ Merry Christmas ’ Back ?
Was It Ever Really Gone ?
While there is no discernible way to measure the frequency to which ‘ Merry Christmas ’ was used by the general public before and after Trump ’ s election , we do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about using the phrase .
Trump is not the only modern president unafraid to use ‘ Merry Christmas ’ and the left-leaning media outlets have deduced that there is no actual war on Christmas , as some conservatives insist .
But there has been debate in recent years about whether saying ‘ Merry Christmas ’ is politically correct or not .
President Trump is merely saying : ‘ Merry Christmas ’ … whether you like it or not !
’ We like it .
Merry Christmas to all !

Evangelical leader Rev. Franklin Graham recently made a list of all the things he was grateful to President Donald Trump for over the last four years, including bringing back ‘Merry Christmas.’
Graham wrote on Facebook, “I’m thankful that the president stood against the secularists who wanted to take Christ out of Christmas and that he brought back the greeting “Merry Christmas!”
RELATED: Rev. Franklin Graham Explains Why He Is ‘Grateful To God’ For Last Four Years Of President Trump
Trump Said He Helped Keep ‘Christmas’ In Christmas
Last year around the holiday season, President Trump told conservative student group Turning Point USA that he helped preserve and further popularize keeping “Christmas” in the public sphere.
“Do you remember they were trying to take ‘Christmas’ out of Christmas?,” Trump asked the students. “Do you remember? They didn’t want to let you say ‘Merry Christmas.”
PRESIDENT Trump and our Beautiful First Lady, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.https://t.co/tsGDx0i6E2 — Maris DeSoto (@MarisDesoto) December 13, 2020
Trump: ‘They Are Going To Say Merry Christmas Again’
Trump said that during his 2016 presidential campaign, “They are going to say Merry Christmas again.” And now, he said, “They are.”
The president continued, “That’s the least of it, too. Because we got a lot of things that they’re doing that they weren’t doing.”
Did Trump Help Bring ‘Merry Christmas’ Back? Was It Ever Really Gone?
While there is no discernible way to measure the frequency to which ‘Merry Christmas’ was used by the general public before and after Trump’s election, we do know he hasn’t been shy about using the phrase.
Trump is not the only modern president unafraid to use ‘Merry Christmas’ and the left-leaning media outlets have deduced that there is no actual war on Christmas, as some conservatives insist.
The WHO now recommends against hugging over the holidays. Like we said last week, pretty soon you won’t be able to say Merry Christmas. — Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) December 8, 2020
RELATED: Melania Trump Delivers Another Stunning White House Christmas
Merry Christmas!
But there has been debate in recent years about whether saying ‘Merry Christmas’ is politically correct or not.
President Trump is merely saying: ‘Merry Christmas’… whether you like it or not!’
We like it. Merry Christmas to all!
Trump wants to wish us a merry Christmas from the bottom of his heart. 🎄🎅😂 pic.twitter.com/sMG0p5ghEk — Paty (@pat_laffreuse) December 13, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Kayleigh McEnany: Trump Is ‘A President That Supports Moms And A President That Supports Life’

Attending “ Life is Winning : Celebrating Four Years of Pro-Life Accomplishments , ” McEnany said that Trump has been “ a president that supports moms and a president that supports life.
” RELATED : Trump Could Bury The Deep State By Supporting Gabbard And Massie ’ s New Bill To End PATRIOT Act McEnany tweeted on Tuesday , “ Not sure what it ’ s like to work for a Democrat campaign , but I ’ ve never hesitated to tell or when has a pediatrician appointment or I have a family obligation — a testament to how it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McEnany ’ s tweet was a response to a post by reporter Ashley Parker , who wrote , “ When you have a meeting somebody wants to schedule , so many women are like , ‘ Well , I don ’ t want to tell them I can ’ t make it because I have a school thing or my kid is sick , because that ’ s not professional.
” While McEnany noted that the Trump administration has always supported mothers like herself , Trump ’ s pro-life bonafides are something to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Susan B. Anthony List gave a lengthy list of President Trump ’ s pro-life accomplishments , with appointing conservative judges at the top of that list .
“ During the 2016 campaign , then-candidate Trump promised he would nominate pro-life justices to the U.S. Supreme Court , ” Susan B. Anthony List noted .
It continued , “ In the final presidential debate , Trump stated , ‘ I am pro-life , and I will be appointing pro-life judges.
” RELATED : As Homicide Rates Soar In Minneapolis , City Council Members Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Never Their ‘ Framework ’ Susan B. Anthony List then put President Trump ’ s Supreme Court appointments at the top of their pro-life rankings .
“ In April , 2017 , Justice Neil Gorsuch was successfully confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court , ” the List noted .
“ In October , 2018 , Justice Brett Kavanaugh was successfully confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court , ” it continued .
“ And in October 2020 , Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed , succeeding the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
” Susan B.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ To date , 220 of President Trump ’ s judicial nominees have been confirmed , including three Supreme Court justices , fifty-three U.S. Courts of Appeals judges , 162 District Court judges and two judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade.
” For pro-life supporters including Kayleigh McEnany , President Donald Trump ’ s record has been second to none .

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany touted President Donald Trump’s strong pro-life accomplishments at a recent event.
Attending “Life is Winning: Celebrating Four Years of Pro-Life Accomplishments,” McEnany said that Trump has been “a president that supports moms and a president that supports life.”
"He is a President that supports moms. He's a President that supports life." — @PressSec pic.twitter.com/czxDfSQYpo — The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 16, 2020
RELATED: Trump Could Bury The Deep State By Supporting Gabbard And Massie’s New Bill To End PATRIOT Act
McEnany: Trump Supports Life
McEnany tweeted on Tuesday, “Not sure what it’s like to work for a Democrat campaign, but I’ve never hesitated to tell @realDonaldTrump or @MarkMeadows when #BlabyBlake has a pediatrician appointment or I have a family obligation — a testament to how it SHOULD be for working moms!”
Not sure what it’s like to work for a Democrat campaign, but I’ve never hesitated to tell @realDonaldTrump or @MarkMeadows when #BlabyBlake has a pediatrician appointment or I have a family obligation — a testament to how it SHOULD be for working moms! ⬇ https://t.co/3ohgVLhivX — Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) December 16, 2020
McEnany’s tweet was a response to a post by reporter Ashley Parker, who wrote, “When you have a meeting somebody wants to schedule, so many women are like, ‘Well, I don’t want to tell them I can’t make it because I have a school thing or my kid is sick, because that’s not professional.”
“F*** that,” she added.
"When you have a meeting somebody wants to schedule, so many women are like, 'Well, I don’t want to tell them I can’t make it because I have a school thing or my kid is sick, because that’s not professional.' Fuck that." https://t.co/smPJwLmnME — Ashley Parker (@AshleyRParker) December 16, 2020
President Trump Has A Strong Pro-life Record
While McEnany noted that the Trump administration has always supported mothers like herself, Trump’s pro-life bonafides are something to appreciate broadly.
The pro-life advocacy group Susan B. Anthony List gave a lengthy list of President Trump’s pro-life accomplishments, with appointing conservative judges at the top of that list.
“During the 2016 campaign, then-candidate Trump promised he would nominate pro-life justices to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Susan B. Anthony List noted.
It continued, “In the final presidential debate, Trump stated, ‘I am pro-life, and I will be appointing pro-life judges.”
Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser: "Trump Takes Taxpayers Out of the Abortion Business" Read more: https://t.co/dY1FBz8GJz pic.twitter.com/CaEnsVSlL7 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 22, 2018
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Susan B. Anthony List then put President Trump’s Supreme Court appointments at the top of their pro-life rankings.
“In April, 2017, Justice Neil Gorsuch was successfully confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court,” the List noted.
“In October, 2018, Justice Brett Kavanaugh was successfully confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court,” it continued. “And in October 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed, succeeding the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.”
Susan B. Anthony List would also noted, “To date, 220 of President Trump’s judicial nominees have been confirmed, including three Supreme Court justices, fifty-three U.S. Courts of Appeals judges, 162 District Court judges and two judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade.”
For pro-life supporters including Kayleigh McEnany, President Donald Trump’s record has been second to none.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Michigan’s Democrat AG Dana Nessel Claimed Her Son Was ‘Devastated’ To Hear The Words ‘Merry Christm

Michigan’s Democrat AG Dana Nessel Claimed Her Son Was ‘Devastated’ To Hear The Words ‘Merry Christmas’

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel , in a since-deleted tweet , claims her son was “ devastated ” the first time he heard somebody wish he and his mother a “ Merry Christmas.
” Nessel was actually responding to a video clip of President Trump wishing his supporters a Merry Christmas at a rally in Georgia earlier this month .
“ Let me begin by wishing you all a very Merry Christmas .
Remember the word ?
” the President began .
“ Remember we started five years ago and I said ‘ You ’ re going to be saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it proudly again although they ’ ll be trying to take that word again out of the vocabulary , ” he added .
RELATED : President Trump : Jesus Christ is the True Meaning of Christmas Dana Nessel Fires Back In The War On Christmas Like clockwork , Nessel chimed in by responding to Trump ’ s speech with a specious claim that her son was emotionally distraught by those very words .
“ I remember the first time I was at a store with my son and an employee said ‘ Merry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked devastated as ( sic ) asked ‘ Are we the only people who don ’ t celebrate Christmas ? '
” she tweeted .
“ I answered ‘ No , and we are just as American as everyone else . '
” Really ?
If a store clerk was so traumatizing to Nessel ’ s son , wait until he gets a load of this … Whoa .
The President-elect said the very same phrase ?
Wishing a Merry Christmas to people during the Christmas season ?
Know what ’ s more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 2018 and 2019 : Nessel followed up her story , which she deleted from her Twitter feed , by explaining more in-depth why the phrase “ Happy Holidays ” is the way to go .
“ Saying ‘ Happy Holidays ’ this time of year does not denigrate Christianity , ” she wrote .
“ It simply acknowledges and respects the great diversity of our nation and includes each and every one of us who call ourselves proud Americans.
” All well and good , except going out of your way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leaves Christians of the celebration of “ the great diversity of our nation .
”

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, in a since-deleted tweet, claims her son was “devastated” the first time he heard somebody wish he and his mother a “Merry Christmas.”
Nessel was actually responding to a video clip of President Trump wishing his supporters a Merry Christmas at a rally in Georgia earlier this month.
“Let me begin by wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Remember the word?” the President began.
“Remember we started five years ago and I said ‘You’re going to be saying Christmas again,’ and we say it proudly again although they’ll be trying to take that word again out of the vocabulary,” he added.
President Trump: “I said you’re going to be saying ‘Christmas’ again — and we say it proudly again… [Democrats] will be trying to take that word again out of the vocabulary.” pic.twitter.com/IfAgr7s9NN — The Hill (@thehill) December 6, 2020
RELATED: President Trump: Jesus Christ is the True Meaning of Christmas
Dana Nessel Fires Back In The War On Christmas
Like clockwork, Nessel chimed in by responding to Trump’s speech with a specious claim that her son was emotionally distraught by those very words.
“I remember the first time I was at a store with my son and an employee said ‘Merry Christmas’ to us. My son looked devastated as (sic) asked ‘Are we the only people who don’t celebrate Christmas?'” she tweeted. “I answered ‘No, and we are just as American as everyone else.'”
“Glad [Joe Biden] knows that.”
SHOCK: Michigan Democrat State Attorney General Dana Nessel had a public meltdown over Trump wishing his supporters a “Merry Christmas” and stated her “son looked devastated” when someone said “Merry Christmas” to him. She then deleted her tweet. https://t.co/vPOfaYgilm — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) December 7, 2020
Really? If a store clerk was so traumatizing to Nessel’s son, wait until he gets a load of this …
Whoa. The President-elect said the very same phrase? Wishing a Merry Christmas to people during the Christmas season?
Devastating.
Know what’s more devastating? Nessel’s own posts from 2018 and 2019:
Here’s hoping your Christmas is full of wonderful surprises! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. https://t.co/a4UHB2Du4U — Dana Nessel (@dananessel) December 24, 2018
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. Have a joyous holiday! pic.twitter.com/cfGTtttErN — Dana Nessel (@dananessel) December 24, 2019
Nessel Demands “Happy Holidays”
Nessel followed up her story, which she deleted from her Twitter feed, by explaining more in-depth why the phrase “Happy Holidays” is the way to go.
“Saying ‘Happy Holidays’ this time of year does not denigrate Christianity,” she wrote. “It simply acknowledges and respects the great diversity of our nation and includes each and every one of us who call ourselves proud Americans.”
Saying “Happy Holidays” this time of year does not denigrate Christianity. It simply acknowledges and respects the great diversity of our nation and includes each and everyone of us who call ourselves proud Americans. — Dana Nessel (@dananessel) December 6, 2020
All well and good, except going out of your way to avoid saying the word Christmas actually does denigrate Christianity and leaves Christians out of the celebration of “the great diversity of our nation.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-21--Politico: Progressives Looking For A “Reset” After Sky-High Expectations Crash Down To Earth

Progressive Democrats are looking for a “ reset ” following a poor showing in the 2020 elections , with Biden and centrists dominating the party ’ s left-wing over the last election cycle .
According to Politico , the progressive wing of the Democrat Party is looking for a “ reset ” after their sky-high expectations for 2020 came crashing down to the ground .
Progressives are reportedly “ deeply disappointed ” with how this year has gone .
Progressive candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were dominated in the presidential by Joe Biden , after he came back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after everyone else dropped out to support him .
“ Progressives are like a superstar young athlete that is supposed to be coming into his prime but has still not established himself as a starter , let alone an all-star , ” said Max Berger , the former director of progressive outreach for Warren ’ s presidential campaign .
While they managed to defeat three Democrat incumbents in primaries and take their seats in the House , the progressives failed to unseat a single Republican in the Congressional elections – a far cry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a better showing this past year than we ’ ve had in a long time , but it ’ s still much worse than we might have hoped , ” Berger added .
Politico notes specifically that the far-left didn ’ t get any traction with black voters : RELATED : AOC Mocked For Selling Expensive Merchandise With Leftist Slogans , Including “ Tax The Rich ” Omar And AOC Worried A Biden Presidency Will Shut Them Out The “ reset ” that progressives are looking for may certainly not happen under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to attack when their own side is in charge .
Disappointments remain there too , in multitude .
Representatives Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , both of the infamous “ Squad , ” have been frustrated with Biden ’ s cabinet and presidential transition team respectively .
Omar , agreeing with Bernie Sanders , said that progressives did not have a “ big enough seat at the table ” in Biden ’ s cabinet , while AOC noted that the transition team was full of corporate bigwigs , including those from Big Tech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said was just “ horrible.
” RELATED : Ilhan Omar Defends Second Push To Defund Minneapolis Police , Despite Crime Wave No Sympathy From Their Colleagues The progressives will likely not get any sympathy from the rest of their Democrat colleagues , with many blaming them for their failure to produce a “ blue wave ” in November .
Some of the blame was placed on progressives spouting support for radical campaigns like “ defund the police ” and pushing for hardcore socialist policies .
Abigal Spanberger , a Representative for Virginia ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Democratic caucus call in November , saying that “ defund the police ” movement almost cost her her race , and that Democrats must not say “ socialism ” ever again .
Politico ’ s Marc Caputo said that a Miami Democrat told him that the Democrats got “ obliterated by Hispanics ” in Florida , claiming that their campaigns to defund the police and support BLM likely “ killed ” their chances to take the state .

Progressive Democrats are looking for a “reset” following a poor showing in the 2020 elections, with Biden and centrists dominating the party’s left-wing over the last election cycle.
Progressives “Deeply Disappointed” With 2020
According to Politico, the progressive wing of the Democrat Party is looking for a “reset” after their sky-high expectations for 2020 came crashing down to the ground. Progressives are reportedly “deeply disappointed” with how this year has gone.
Progressive candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren were dominated in the presidential by Joe Biden, after he came back from behind and clinched the Democratic nomination after everyone else dropped out to support him.
“Progressives are like a superstar young athlete that is supposed to be coming into his prime but has still not established himself as a starter, let alone an all-star,” said Max Berger, the former director of progressive outreach for Warren’s presidential campaign.
While they managed to defeat three Democrat incumbents in primaries and take their seats in the House, the progressives failed to unseat a single Republican in the Congressional elections – a far cry from the 2018 mid-terms.
“We had a better showing this past year than we’ve had in a long time, but it’s still much worse than we might have hoped,” Berger added.
Politico notes specifically that the far-left didn’t get any traction with black voters:
One issue became clear in the presidential primary: The inability to win over Black voters was a leading obstacle for progressives this year. Both Sanders and Warren failed to make headway with African Americans, and South Carolina dealt as big a blow to the Vermont senator’s campaign in 2020, as it had in 2016.
RELATED: AOC Mocked For Selling Expensive Merchandise With Leftist Slogans, Including “Tax The Rich”
Omar And AOC Worried A Biden Presidency Will Shut Them Out
The “reset” that progressives are looking for may certainly not happen under a Biden presidency, with it harder to attack when their own side is in charge. Disappointments remain there too, in multitude.
Representatives Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, both of the infamous “Squad,” have been frustrated with Biden’s cabinet and presidential transition team respectively.
Omar, agreeing with Bernie Sanders, said that progressives did not have a “big enough seat at the table” in Biden’s cabinet, while AOC noted that the transition team was full of corporate bigwigs, including those from Big Tech companies and Wall Street, which she said was just “horrible.”
RELATED: Ilhan Omar Defends Second Push To Defund Minneapolis Police, Despite Crime Wave
No Sympathy From Their Colleagues
The progressives will likely not get any sympathy from the rest of their Democrat colleagues, with many blaming them for their failure to produce a “blue wave” in November.
Some of the blame was placed on progressives spouting support for radical campaigns like “defund the police” and pushing for hardcore socialist policies.
Abigal Spanberger, a Representative for Virginia’s 7th District, allegedly was yelling on the Democratic caucus call in November, saying that “defund the police” movement almost cost her her race, and that Democrats must not say “socialism” ever again.
Spanberger on the Dem caucus call: We lost races we shouldn’t have lost.
Defund police almost cost me my race bc of an attack ad.
Don’t say socialism ever again.
Need to get back to basics.
(Is yelling.) — Erica Werner (@ericawerner) November 5, 2020
Politico’s Marc Caputo said that a Miami Democrat told him that the Democrats got “obliterated by Hispanics” in Florida, claiming that their campaigns to defund the police and support BLM likely “killed” their chances to take the state.
“We must have gotten obliterated by Hispanics…. defund the police killed us,” says top Miami Dem, citing a BLM backlash Waving Che Guevara flags, even though it was by just a few, gets lots of attention in a community that sees him as a symbol of totalitarian butchery pic.twitter.com/Wq6V5ht0DP — Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) November 4, 2020