thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-11--Black Lives Matter Turns On Biden After He Doesn’t Invite Any BLM Leaders To Meeting With Civil Righ

Black Lives Matter Turns On Biden After He Doesn’t Invite Any BLM Leaders To Meeting With Civil Rights Leaders

Former Vice President Joe Biden may have just lost the support of Black Lives Matter forever after he held a meeting with civil rights leaders on Tuesday and failed to invite anyone from their organization .
“ Joe Biden , Kamala Harris , and Rep. Cedric Richmond met with several civil rights groups yesterday .
@ blklivesmatter — as the largest social justice movement in history — was not invited , ” the official Black Lives Matter Twitter account tweeted .
Not stopping their , the radically leftwing political organization later added , “ The night of their victory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a letter requesting a meeting .
It has now been 32 days and we have yet to receive a response .
To set up a meeting with civil rights leaders , without BLM , is unacceptable.
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Black Lives Matter was triggered after being left out of a Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions in his administration , most notably the type of person he would nominate as attorney general .
The conversation was centered on racial justice and equity — racial equity is among the four pillars Biden laid out as top priorities on his transition website .
Race was also a key issue in the presidential election , as Americans all over the country took to the streets to protest racial injustice amid a pandemic that has disproportionately affected black and brown communities .
Plus , black voters not only saved Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to the White House in November .
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This Should Be Fun To Watch “ You can not respond by not having an attorney general that has a background in civil rights , ” Reverend Al Sharpton reportedly recalled telling Biden during a news conference .
“ My preference , I said to him , is to have a black attorney general .
… I said , however , the least we could have is someone that has a proven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s gon na handle this heightened , racist , bigoted atmosphere with on-the-job training , ” he added .
Perhaps Biden is finally regretting getting in bed with Black Lives Matter and other radically liberal groups .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 11 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden may have just lost the support of Black Lives Matter forever after he held a meeting with civil rights leaders on Tuesday and failed to invite anyone from their organization.
Biden Angers Black Lives Matter
“Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Rep. Cedric Richmond met with several civil rights groups yesterday. @blklivesmatter — as the largest social justice movement in history — was not invited,” the official Black Lives Matter Twitter account tweeted.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Rep. Cedric Richmond met with several civil rights groups yesterday.@blklivesmatter—as the largest social and justice movement in history—was not invited.
https://t.co/RYdoXmvSpw via @politico — Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) December 9, 2020
Not stopping their, the radically leftwing political organization later added, “The night of their victory, we sent @joebiden and @kamalaharris a letter requesting a meeting. It has now been 32 days and we have yet to receive a response. To set up a meeting with civil rights leaders, without BLM, is unacceptable.”
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Black Lives Matter then demanded a “seat at the table” alongside a petition calling for Biden and Kamala Harris to meet with them.
We deserve a seat at the table. The 63,747 people who signed our petition want us there too. Sign our petition below.https://t.co/D07evOc6Ei — Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) December 9, 2020
Biden’s Civil Rights Meeting
Black Lives Matter was triggered after being left out of a Tuesday meeting in which Biden talked about various positions in his administration, most notably the type of person he would nominate as attorney general.
Politico reported of the meeting:
The conversation was centered on racial justice and equity — racial equity is among the four pillars Biden laid out as top priorities on his transition website. Race was also a key issue in the presidential election, as Americans all over the country took to the streets to protest racial injustice amid a pandemic that has disproportionately affected black and brown communities. Plus, black voters not only saved Biden’s presidential primary campaign but also helped elevate him to the White House in November.
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“You cannot respond by not having an attorney general that has a background in civil rights,” Reverend Al Sharpton reportedly recalled telling Biden during a news conference.
“My preference, I said to him, is to have a black attorney general. … I said, however, the least we could have is someone that has a proven civil rights background, not someone that’s gonna handle this heightened, racist, bigoted atmosphere with on-the-job training,” he added.
Perhaps Biden is finally regretting getting in bed with Black Lives Matter and other radically liberal groups.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 11, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-11--Al Sharpton Claims, Without Evidence, Texas Election Lawsuit A ‘Clear Racist Attempt To Disenfranchi

Al Sharpton Claims, Without Evidence, Texas Election Lawsuit A ‘Clear Racist Attempt To Disenfranchise Black Voters’

MSNBC host Al Sharpton said Thursday that Texas ’ election lawsuit before the Supreme Court is a “ clear racist attempt to disenfranchise black voters.
” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton , two dozen state attorneys general , and over 100 Republican lawmakers support the lawsuit .
Sharpton made his comments on MSNBC ’ s “ The ReidOut ” with host Joy Reid .
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It ’ s anti-democracy.
” “ They are only going after cities where the prominent black voters and saying that is where the fraud is , ” she added .
“ It ’ s a direct war against Black voters.
” “ When you look at where they have methodically gone off Black voting districts , Black voting areas , they ’ re not questioning all the votes in the city or state , just certain areas , ” Sharpton said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disenfranchise and criminalize Black voters , ” he continued .
“ And we need to call it for what it is.
” RELATED : ‘ The View ’ s ’ Sunny Hostin Accuses Republicans Of Not Denouncing ‘ Racial Hatred ’ That Trump Incited “ This is a clear racist attempt to disenfranchise black voters by people a that celebrated the nuking of the Voting Rights Act , ” Sharpton insisted .
No Evidence Of Racism In Lawsuit There is no evidence that the lawsuit before the highest court in the land has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Maybe it is just Donald Trump and many Republicans understandably wanting to get a fair election .
Racism exists .
This is undeniable .
It is horrible and should be stamped out wherever it is found .
But racism doesn ’ t mean “ anything Democrats don ’ t like.
” President Trump ’ s legal team ’ s challenges regarding the 2020 presidential election have zero to do with racism .
This might be hard for someone to understand who makes everything about racism – like Al Sharpton .
Though you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He picked a lane , and he ’ s been remarkably consistent for many years .
The Texas lawsuit shall proceed .
To the degree that it becomes something about race is the fault of Al Sharpton and others like him , not Donald Trump .

MSNBC host Al Sharpton said Thursday that Texas’ election lawsuit before the Supreme Court is a “clear racist attempt to disenfranchise black voters.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, two dozen state attorneys general, and over 100 Republican lawmakers support the lawsuit.
Sharpton made his comments on MSNBC’s “The ReidOut” with host Joy Reid.
17 states have joined the Texas lawsuit to invalidate the 2020 election, I am live on MSNBC’s #TheReidOut w/ Joy Ann Reid sharing my thoughts. pic.twitter.com/t8zlqq3A6d — Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) December 11, 2020
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Sharpton: ‘They Are Directly Trying To Disenfranchise And Criminalize Black Voters’
Anchor Reid said to Sharpton, “This is nothing short to me of white nationalism in action in our political system. It’s anti-democracy.”
“They are only going after cities where the prominent black voters and saying that is where the fraud is,” she added. “It’s a direct war against Black voters.”
Sharpton replied, “You’re absolutely right.”
“When you look at where they have methodically gone off Black voting districts, Black voting areas, they’re not questioning all the votes in the city or state, just certain areas,” Sharpton said.
“They are directly trying to disenfranchise and criminalize Black voters,” he continued. “And we need to call it for what it is.”
It’s a month later and Donald Trump still refuses to admit defeat in the 2020 Presidential election, Senator Jeff Merkley joins me to discuss this and more. #PoliticsNation pic.twitter.com/K6J0gqXXjW — Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) December 5, 2020
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Sharpton then made his grand declaration.
“This is a clear racist attempt to disenfranchise black voters by people a that celebrated the nuking of the Voting Rights Act,” Sharpton insisted.
No Evidence Of Racism In Lawsuit
There is no evidence that the lawsuit before the highest court in the land has anything to do with race.
Racism? Maybe it is just Donald Trump and many Republicans understandably wanting to get a fair election.
Racism exists. This is undeniable. It is horrible and should be stamped out wherever it is found.
But racism doesn’t mean “anything Democrats don’t like.” President Trump’s legal team’s challenges regarding the 2020 presidential election have zero to do with racism.
This might be hard for someone to understand who makes everything about racism – like Al Sharpton.
Though you have to give Sharpton some credit. He picked a lane, and he’s been remarkably consistent for many years.
“These are the same people that a month ago were saying, ‘Make America Great Again.’ Now they’re saying, ‘Let’s leave America. That’s the only way we’re going to be great.’
That’s classic white supremacy.”- speaking on GOP efforts to overturn the 2020 election. #TheReidOut #MSNBC pic.twitter.com/97aXJ3MWg7 — Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) December 11, 2020
The Texas lawsuit shall proceed. To the degree that it becomes something about race is the fault of Al Sharpton and others like him, not Donald Trump.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-12--Biden Reportedly Considering Andrew Cuomo For Attorney General

Disturbing new reports are coming in stating that former Vice President Joe Biden is considering naming New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ( D ) as his attorney general .
A person familiar to the matter confirmed that Cuomo has made Biden ’ s shortlist for this position , according to Bloomberg .
Other names on this list include Alabama Senator Doug Jones , U.S .
Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland and former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates .
If Cuomo is indeed chosen to fill this role , it would be his second time working in a presidential administration , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Housing and Urban Development secretary during Bill Clinton ’ s presidency .
Cuomo ’ s path to actually being confirmed as attorney general should Biden choose him , however , would be rocky at best , since he would have opponents on both sides of the aisle .
In the nine years that Cuomo has been governor of New York , he has signed into law same-sex marriage , a $ 15 minimum wage and restrictions on guns .
Despite this , there are some Democrats who feel that Cuomo has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Janice Dean Demands Cuomo Be Held Accountable For COVID Deaths As NY Governor Blames ‘ Super-Spreader ’ Trump Though Cuomo has received praise for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic from the left , those on the right feel that he has arguably handled this crisis worse than anyone .
Earlier this year , he signed an order forcing nursing homes to take in patients who had tested positive for coronavirus , which only led to countless deaths among the elderly .
Cuomo claimed last month that his sole focus at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York .
“ Look , I said to New Yorkers when Covid first started my only agenda is New York .
I ’ m not running for president , not running for vice president , not going to Washington.
” Cuomo said , according to Forbes .
“ This is going to be a long road for New Yorkers , ” he added .
“ I want them to have total trust in what I ’ m saying .
I have no agenda but being New York governor , and I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job.
” This piece was written by James Samson on December 12 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Disturbing new reports are coming in stating that former Vice President Joe Biden is considering naming New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) as his attorney general.
Cuomo Makes Biden’s Attorney General Shortlist
A person familiar to the matter confirmed that Cuomo has made Biden’s shortlist for this position, according to Bloomberg. Other names on this list include Alabama Senator Doug Jones, U.S. Circuit Court Judge Merrick Garland and former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.
If Cuomo is indeed chosen to fill this role, it would be his second time working in a presidential administration, with his first being when he served as the Housing and Urban Development secretary during Bill Clinton’s presidency.
Cuomo’s path to actually being confirmed as attorney general should Biden choose him, however, would be rocky at best, since he would have opponents on both sides of the aisle.
In the nine years that Cuomo has been governor of New York, he has signed into law same-sex marriage, a $15 minimum wage and restrictions on guns. Despite this, there are some Democrats who feel that Cuomo has not been nearly progressive enough.
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Cuomo Has Handled COVID-19 Horribly As A Governor
Though Cuomo has received praise for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic from the left, those on the right feel that he has arguably handled this crisis worse than anyone. Earlier this year, he signed an order forcing nursing homes to take in patients who had tested positive for coronavirus, which only led to countless deaths among the elderly.
Cuomo claimed last month that his sole focus at the moment is on being governor of New York.
“Look, I said to New Yorkers when Covid first started my only agenda is New York. I’m not running for president, not running for vice president, not going to Washington.” Cuomo said, according to Forbes.
“This is going to be a long road for New Yorkers,” he added. “I want them to have total trust in what I’m saying. I have no agenda but being New York governor, and I’m going to stay here and finish the job.”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-12--Meet The Republican Woman Who Gave Pelosi What’s Being Described As Her ‘Most Bitter Loss’

Texas Rep.-elect Beth Van Duyne is the only Republican candidate in the United States who managed to pull off a victory to win an open seat where President Donald Trump won in 2016 , and where President-elect Joe Biden won in 2020 .
In fact , Van Duyne ’ s win was so huge that GOP strategists have even dubbed her seat as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s “ most bitter loss.
” Last month , Van Duyne was elected to represent Texas ’ 24th District covering Dallas-Fort Worth , making her only the second Republican woman from Texas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Representatives .
“ The results of this race proved the people of North Texas want a representative who will go to Washington to get things done , and that ’ s exactly what I ’ m going to do , ” Van Duyne told Fox News .
“ As a single mother and a businesswoman , I ’ m ready to fight to empower working families , expand job opportunities , and deliver more options for people to have affordable , personalized health care.
” Van Duyne beat her Democrat opponent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race , winning with 166,363 votes – or 48.8 % – to Valenzuela ’ s 163,326 , or 47.5 % .
This seat had been held by GOP Rep. Kenny Marchant since 2005 , and Pelosi and her fellow Democrats saw it as a prime opportunity to pick up an open seat with .
his retirement .
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“ They completely believed they were going to win.
” “ Pelosi ’ s failure in this North Texas suburban district – that Joe Biden won – may well be her most bitter loss , ” the strategist added .
Pelosi , however , has tried to put on a brave face and refused to acknowledge her failings in this election cycle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Pelosi said after the election .
“ But as I said , we won those seats in Trump districts .
He wasn ’ t on the ballot [ in 2018 ] , he is now .
I do believe with Biden in the White House and a Democratic Congress and hopefully a Democratic Senate – we ’ ll see in January – we ’ ll be able to do great things for the American people.
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“ Beth was an incredible mayor of Irving , Texas , who knows what it takes to grow our economy and keep our streets safe , ” said House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy ( R-CA ) .
“ Her victory in November means our Republican conference will be even stronger.
” “ She ’ ll be an invaluable member of our team because she will always fight to restore our way of life , rebuild the greatest economy in history , and renew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Texas Rep.-elect Beth Van Duyne is the only Republican candidate in the United States who managed to pull off a victory to win an open seat where President Donald Trump won in 2016, and where President-elect Joe Biden won in 2020.
In fact, Van Duyne’s win was so huge that GOP strategists have even dubbed her seat as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “most bitter loss.”
Van Duyne’s Epic Victory
Last month, Van Duyne was elected to represent Texas’ 24th District covering Dallas-Fort Worth, making her only the second Republican woman from Texas ever to be elected to the House of Representatives.
“The results of this race proved the people of North Texas want a representative who will go to Washington to get things done, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do,” Van Duyne told Fox News. “As a single mother and a businesswoman, I’m ready to fight to empower working families, expand job opportunities, and deliver more options for people to have affordable, personalized health care.”
Van Duyne beat her Democrat opponent, Candace Valenzuela, in a very tight race, winning with 166,363 votes – or 48.8% – to Valenzuela’s 163,326, or 47.5%. This seat had been held by GOP Rep. Kenny Marchant since 2005, and Pelosi and her fellow Democrats saw it as a prime opportunity to pick up an open seat with. his retirement.
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Pelosi Fails To Take Down Van Duyne
“Pelosi, Democrat leadership, and numerous liberal, attack organizations went all-in to assault Beth Van Duyne, spending over $14 million and making TX-24 the most expensive open seat race in the country,” said a Texas GOP strategist. “They completely believed they were going to win.”
“Pelosi’s failure in this North Texas suburban district – that Joe Biden won – may well be her most bitter loss,” the strategist added.
Pelosi, however, has tried to put on a brave face and refused to acknowledge her failings in this election cycle.
“We lost a few seats,” Pelosi said after the election. “But as I said, we won those seats in Trump districts. He wasn’t on the ballot [in 2018], he is now. I do believe with Biden in the White House and a Democratic Congress and hopefully a Democratic Senate – we’ll see in January – we’ll be able to do great things for the American people.”
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Republican Lawmakers Excited About Van Duane
Republican lawmakers are already expressing their excitement at having Van Duyne onboard.
“Beth was an incredible mayor of Irving, Texas, who knows what it takes to grow our economy and keep our streets safe,” said House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). “Her victory in November means our Republican conference will be even stronger.”
“She’ll be an invaluable member of our team because she will always fight to restore our way of life, rebuild the greatest economy in history, and renew the American Dream,” he added.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-12--Susan Rice Leaves The Board Of Netflix So She Can Take Job In Biden Administration

It has just been announced that former National Security Advisor Susan Rice will be leaving her post on the board of Netflix next month to take a position in the potential administration of Joe Biden .
Netflix chairman and co-CEO Reed Hastings confirmed Rice ’ s departure in a brief statement , thanking her for her “ service.
” “ We are grateful to Susan Rice for her many contributions on our board and congratulate her on her return to public service , ” Hastings said , according to Deadline .
On Thursday , Biden named Rice as the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she would have a major role in carrying out his leftwing agenda .
She had been with Netflix since 2018 , and her final official day with the streaming service will be January 20 .
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“ As a former member of the Cabinet , she also understands the challenges and opportunities of running an agency and has extensive experience working with other key members of the Biden-Harris White House team.
” Biden also nominated Denis McDonough , the former White House chief of staff for Barack Obama , as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the fact that McDonough never served in the armed forces himself , according to the Associated Press .
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On Friday , he also nominated Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary .
Vilsack had this same role for eight years when Obama was in office .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rubber meets the road — where competent and crisis-tested governance can make a meaningful difference in people ’ s lives , enhancing the dignity , equity , security , and prosperity of the day-to-day lives of Americans , ” Biden said in a statement , referring to the nominations .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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It has just been announced that former National Security Advisor Susan Rice will be leaving her post on the board of Netflix next month to take a position in the potential administration of Joe Biden.
Rice Leaves Netflix To Work With Biden
Netflix chairman and co-CEO Reed Hastings confirmed Rice’s departure in a brief statement, thanking her for her “service.”
“We are grateful to Susan Rice for her many contributions on our board and congratulate her on her return to public service,” Hastings said, according to Deadline.
On Thursday, Biden named Rice as the head of the Domestic Policy Council, meaning she would have a major role in carrying out his leftwing agenda. She had been with Netflix since 2018, and her final official day with the streaming service will be January 20.
RELATED: Susan Rice Says That Trump ‘Sends Troops Into The Streets Of Our Cities To Attack Peaceful Protesters’
Biden Speaks Out On Rice
Biden’s campaign said in a statement that he chose Rice for this role because she “knows government inside and out” and will “turbocharge the effort to build back better,” according to Yahoo News.
“Rice is among our nation’s most senior and experienced government leaders with the skills to harness the power of the federal government to serve the American people,” Biden said. “As a former member of the Cabinet, she also understands the challenges and opportunities of running an agency and has extensive experience working with other key members of the Biden-Harris White House team.”
Biden also nominated Denis McDonough, the former White House chief of staff for Barack Obama, as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This was a somewhat controversial decision given the fact that McDonough never served in the armed forces himself, according to the Associated Press.
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Biden Loading Up His Administration With Obama Officials
This is yet more evidence that Biden is filling his potential administration with major figures in the Obama administration. On Friday, he also nominated Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary. Vilsack had this same role for eight years when Obama was in office.
“The roles they will take on are where the rubber meets the road — where competent and crisis-tested governance can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, enhancing the dignity, equity, security, and prosperity of the day-to-day lives of Americans,” Biden said in a statement, referring to the nominations.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-12--Biden’s National Policy Director Chillingly Says ‘Big, Bold’ Executive Orders On Guns And Healthcare

Biden’s National Policy Director Chillingly Says ‘Big, Bold’ Executive Orders On Guns And Healthcare Are Coming

One of Joe Biden ’ s top aides has chillingly revealed that he is planning to use executive orders to make some radical changes to this country as soon as he takes office .
Stef Feldman , who is Biden ’ s national policy director , said this during a Zoom briefing hosted by Georgetown University ’ s Institute of Politics and Public Service this past week .
It was in this briefing that Feldman allegedly said that Biden was planning to “ make big , bold changes through executive action , not just on policing and climate like we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and education , on gun violence , on a range of issues.
” “ There ’ s really a lot you can do through guidance and executive action , ” she continued .
The gun industry is already bracing for the worst from Biden , and is currently preparing aggressive action to counter any controversial executive orders .
“ I ’ m going to be pretty busy , ” a top gun lobbyist told the Washington Examiner .
This comes days after Biden said that he will be signing an executive order on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks in all federal buildings as well as on airplanes , trains and buses for one hundred days .
“ I ’ m absolutely convinced that in 100 days we can change the course of the disease and change life in America for the better .
My first 100 days , I ’ m going to ask for a masking plan .
Everyone for the first 100 days of my administration to wear a mask , ” Biden said , according to Newsweek .
“ We ’ re going to require masks wherever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action , ” he added .
“ And so , as the new president , I ’ m going to speak directly to the American people and say what I ’ m saying now : We need your help .
Wear a mask for just 100 days.
” We also reported earlier this week that Senator Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) had called on Biden to cancel millions of dollars of federal student loan debt .
“ We have come to the conclusion that President Biden can undo this debt , can forgive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he becomes president , ” Schumer said .
“ You don ’ t need Congress .
All you need is the flick of a pen.
” It seems that we can expect quite a few radical executive orders coming in January , should Biden take office .
BACKSTORY : Schumer Demands Biden Use Executive Order To Cancel Millions In Student Loan Debt This piece was written by James Samson on December 12 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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One of Joe Biden’s top aides has chillingly revealed that he is planning to use executive orders to make some radical changes to this country as soon as he takes office.
Biden Planning ‘Big, Bold’ Executive Orders
Stef Feldman, who is Biden’s national policy director, said this during a Zoom briefing hosted by Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service this past week.
It was in this briefing that Feldman allegedly said that Biden was planning to “make big, bold changes through executive action, not just on policing and climate like we talked about previously, but in healthcare and education, on gun violence, on a range of issues.”
“There’s really a lot you can do through guidance and executive action,” she continued.
The gun industry is already bracing for the worst from Biden, and is currently preparing aggressive action to counter any controversial executive orders.
“I’m going to be pretty busy,” a top gun lobbyist told the Washington Examiner.
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Biden Planning Mask Mandate Executive Order
This comes days after Biden said that he will be signing an executive order on his first day in office that mandates masks in all federal buildings as well as on airplanes, trains and buses for one hundred days.
“I’m absolutely convinced that in 100 days we can change the course of the disease and change life in America for the better. My first 100 days, I’m going to ask for a masking plan. Everyone for the first 100 days of my administration to wear a mask,” Biden said, according to Newsweek.
“We’re going to require masks wherever possible, but this goes beyond government action,” he added. “And so, as the new president, I’m going to speak directly to the American people and say what I’m saying now: We need your help. Wear a mask for just 100 days.”
We also reported earlier this week that Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) had called on Biden to cancel millions of dollars of federal student loan debt.
“We have come to the conclusion that President Biden can undo this debt, can forgive $50,000 of debt the first day he becomes president,” Schumer said. “You don’t need Congress. All you need is the flick of a pen.”
It seems that we can expect quite a few radical executive orders coming in January, should Biden take office.
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This piece was written by James Samson on December 12, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-12--AOC Fires Back At Those Who Call Her Radical – ‘Shoutout To My Fellow Radicals’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) fired back at those who have correctly characterized her views as radical during a bizarre Instagram Live on Thursday .
Ocasio-Cortez busied herself with cooking on the Instagram Live while also answering questions about the COVID-19 relief negotiations in Congress .
The self-described Democratic Socialist told her followers that she had been branded a radical for supporting a livable minimum wage and wanting to pass a relief measure that included no strings attached .
“ Shoutout to my fellow radicals in the United States who believe crazy things like a full-time job should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in crazy radical things like if you kill someone there shouldn ’ t be impunity , ” Ocasio-Cortez said .
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“ Or that you should get a stimulus check without your employer , you know , if you work for one of these huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s way and being completely immune from any accountability for it.
” AOC Shows How Full Of Herself She Is Ocasio-Cortez went on to show how unapologetically full of herself she really is by saying that her views reflect an “ advanced society.
” “ You know , shoutout to my fellow radicals who think that we should live in a humane advanced society and that we shouldn ’ t be under the thumb of a $ 7 minimum wage and racist systems , ” she continued .
“ Because , I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people who already are in power to be in power .
So , you know , shoutout to my radicals.
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Former President Barack Obama made headlines earlier this month when he called upon the Democratic Party to embrace her and give her a platform .
“ You give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be some other young Democrats who come from more conservative areas who have a different point of view .
But new blood is always good , ” he said .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fired back at those who have correctly characterized her views as radical during a bizarre Instagram Live on Thursday.
AOC Addresses Being Called A Radical
Ocasio-Cortez busied herself with cooking on the Instagram Live while also answering questions about the COVID-19 relief negotiations in Congress. The self-described Democratic Socialist told her followers that she had been branded a radical for supporting a livable minimum wage and wanting to pass a relief measure that included no strings attached.
“Shoutout to my fellow radicals in the United States who believe crazy things like a full-time job should be enough for you to live and believe in crazy radical things like if you kill someone there shouldn’t be impunity,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
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“And also who believe really crazy radical things like you should get a stimulus check without having to bail out a corporation for it,” she added. “Or that you should get a stimulus check without your employer, you know, if you work for one of these huge conglomerate employers sending you in harm’s way and being completely immune from any accountability for it.”
AOC Shows How Full Of Herself She Is
Ocasio-Cortez went on to show how unapologetically full of herself she really is by saying that her views reflect an “advanced society.”
“You know, shoutout to my fellow radicals who think that we should live in a humane advanced society and that we shouldn’t be under the thumb of a $7 minimum wage and racist systems,” she continued. “Because, I don’t know, that just benefits the people who already are in power to be in power. So, you know, shoutout to my radicals.”
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Ocasio-Cortez is considered to be a controversial figure among Republicans and even some Democrats who think her views go too far left. Former President Barack Obama made headlines earlier this month when he called upon the Democratic Party to embrace her and give her a platform.
“You give her a platform, just like there may be some other young Democrats who come from more conservative areas who have a different point of view. But new blood is always good,” he said.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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VA Gov. Northam Announces New Restrictions: You Don’t Have To Sit In Church For God To Hear Your Prayers

Virginia ’ s Democratic Governor Ralph Northam announced some strict new COVID-19 regulations on Thursday , sending a brutal message to Christians specifically by telling them to stay out of churches over Christmas .
“ This year , we need to think about what is truly the most important thing .
Is it the worship or the building ?
” Northam said during a press conference .
“ For me , God is wherever you are .
You don ’ t have to sit in the church pew for God to hear your prayers.
” The Democrat went on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way ” and “ set an example ” for their communities .
“ Worship with a mask on is still worship , worship outside or worship online is still worship , ” Northam added .
However , the leftwing governor made sure to admit that he doesn ’ t actually have the power to legally limit in-person worship ceremonies , citing a recent Supreme Court decision against the state of New York that makes it so that he is unable to do that .
Northam then called out churches instead of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been reports of Christians not social distancing or wearing masks inside them .
“ I have heard reports .
They don ’ t use distancing inside the church .
They are not wearing masks .
Quite frankly we know that a lot of the spread is coming from this , ” he said .
Not stopping there , Northam also put a curfew in place , demanding that people be inside from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. “ I will also say something that my parents taught me when I was younger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after midnight , ” he continued .
In addition , bars and restaurants will need to stop selling alcohol at 10:00 p.m. in accordance with Northam ’ s new rules , and social gatherings must be limited to ten people , down from 25 before .
Finally , Northam has ordered the people of Virginia to wear masks indoors , even if they are remaining socially distant .
It ’ s despicable that Northam specifically felt the need to call out Christians and churches when announcing his new coronavirus rules .
Had he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all hell would have broken loose , and Northam would have been widely slammed as a bigot .
Since he targeted Christians in this way , however , there is no outrage whatsoever from the media .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Virginia’s Democratic Governor Ralph Northam announced some strict new COVID-19 regulations on Thursday, sending a brutal message to Christians specifically by telling them to stay out of churches over Christmas.
Northam Issues New COVID Restrictions
“This year, we need to think about what is truly the most important thing. Is it the worship or the building?” Northam said during a press conference. “For me, God is wherever you are. You don’t have to sit in the church pew for God to hear your prayers.”
The Democrat went on to call on faith leaders to “lead the way” and “set an example” for their communities.
“Worship with a mask on is still worship, worship outside or worship online is still worship,” Northam added.
However, the leftwing governor made sure to admit that he doesn’t actually have the power to legally limit in-person worship ceremonies, citing a recent Supreme Court decision against the state of New York that makes it so that he is unable to do that.
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Northam Calls Out Churches
Northam then called out churches instead of all places of worship, claiming that there have been reports of Christians not social distancing or wearing masks inside them.
“I have heard reports. They don’t use distancing inside the church. They are not wearing masks. Quite frankly we know that a lot of the spread is coming from this,” he said.
Not stopping there, Northam also put a curfew in place, demanding that people be inside from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
“I will also say something that my parents taught me when I was younger, and that is nothing good happens after midnight,” he continued.
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In addition, bars and restaurants will need to stop selling alcohol at 10:00 p.m. in accordance with Northam’s new rules, and social gatherings must be limited to ten people, down from 25 before.
Finally, Northam has ordered the people of Virginia to wear masks indoors, even if they are remaining socially distant.
NEW >> Here’s Virginia’s #COVID19 modified stay at home order.
Bottom Line:
• Virginians are told to stay at home between 12AM & 5AM.
• Masks mandated indoors, even at +6ft distance
• Social gatherings capped at 10 people
• Order takes effect 12:01AM Dec 14@WUSA9 @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/ZcxCs41hbb — Mike Valerio (@MikevWUSA) December 10, 2020
It’s despicable that Northam specifically felt the need to call out Christians and churches when announcing his new coronavirus rules.
Had he said this about Muslims and mosques, all hell would have broken loose, and Northam would have been widely slammed as a bigot. Since he targeted Christians in this way, however, there is no outrage whatsoever from the media.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-12--McCloskeys Get Good News In Court As Judge Removes St. Louis Prosecutor From Case

Mark and Patricia McCloskey , the gun-toting couple from St. Louis , Missouri who made headlines earlier this year when they armed themselves to defend their home from Black Lives Matter protesters , got some good news this week when a judge removed the prosecutor from their case .
Circuit Judge Thomas Clark II ruled that fundraising emails by Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner ’ s campaign were improper and infringed on the McCloskeys ’ right to a fair trial .
The judge said that these fundraising emails “ raise the appearance of impropriety and jeopardize the defendant ’ s right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a needle pulling thread , she links the defendant and his conduct to her critics , ” Clark wrote in the ruling , which was 22 pages , the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
“ These emails are tailored to use the June 28 incident to solicit money by positioning her against defendant and her more vocal critics.
” “ This is a high-profile case , receiving extensive media coverage , eliminating any possibility that any assistant circuit attorney is unaware of Ms. Gardner ’ s incipient interest , initial involvement and advocacy on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In short , she identifies her critics , links them to ( Mark McCloskey ) , requests the campaign contribution to fight back and forewarns criminal prosecution by holding defendant ‘ accountable , ' ” Clark continued .
“ To a reasonable person , this language forecasts prosecutorial action.
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Clark , however , was not having any of it .
“ Ms .
Gardner has every right to rebut criticism , but it appears unnecessary to stigmatize defendant — or even mention him — in campaign solicitations , especially when she purports to be responding to others , ” he said .
“ In fact , the case law and Rules of Professional Conduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win for the McCloskeys , as Gardner has had it out for them from the very beginning of this scandal .
It was Gardner who hit the McCloskeys with gun charges after they armed themselves while Black Lives Matter rioters marched on their home .
Clark ruled that Garner ’ s fundraising emails indicate that she “ initiated a criminal prosecution for political purposes.
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“ The July 17th email drew a direct line from the incident , which had not yet resulted in criminal charges , to Ms. Gardner ’ s political antagonists and from there to a call for donations to further her re-election efforts , ” said Schwartz .
“ It implied that the defendant was among those ‘ perpetuating a system of systemic racism and police brutality . '
” Two months ago , the McCloskeys were indicted on felony charges of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical evidence .
They have pleaded not guilty to all charges against them .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the gun-toting couple from St. Louis, Missouri who made headlines earlier this year when they armed themselves to defend their home from Black Lives Matter protesters, got some good news this week when a judge removed the prosecutor from their case.
McCloskeys Get Good News
Circuit Judge Thomas Clark II ruled that fundraising emails by Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s campaign were improper and infringed on the McCloskeys’ right to a fair trial. The judge said that these fundraising emails “raise the appearance of impropriety and jeopardize the defendant’s right to a fair trial.”
“Like a needle pulling thread, she links the defendant and his conduct to her critics,” Clark wrote in the ruling, which was 22 pages, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “These emails are tailored to use the June 28 incident to solicit money by positioning her against defendant and her more vocal critics.”
“This is a high-profile case, receiving extensive media coverage, eliminating any possibility that any assistant circuit attorney is unaware of Ms. Gardner’s incipient interest, initial involvement and advocacy on this matter,” the judge added.
“In short, she identifies her critics, links them to (Mark McCloskey), requests the campaign contribution to fight back and forewarns criminal prosecution by holding defendant ‘accountable,'” Clark continued. “To a reasonable person, this language forecasts prosecutorial action.”
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Gardner Fights Back
Gardner, a proud Democrat, had tried to defend herself by claiming that the emails were used to protect herself from rightwing politicians and media. She alleged that she was under “national scrutiny from our divisive President, the Republican establishment of Missouri, and the right-wing media, including Fox News,” according to NPR.
Clark, however, was not having any of it.
“Ms. Gardner has every right to rebut criticism, but it appears unnecessary to stigmatize defendant — or even mention him — in campaign solicitations, especially when she purports to be responding to others,” he said. “In fact, the case law and Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit it.”
This is a huge win for the McCloskeys, as Gardner has had it out for them from the very beginning of this scandal. It was Gardner who hit the McCloskeys with gun charges after they armed themselves while Black Lives Matter rioters marched on their home. Clark ruled that Garner’s fundraising emails indicate that she “initiated a criminal prosecution for political purposes.”
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Joel Schwartz, an attorney representing the couple, filed a motion back in July to dismiss Gardner from the case after the fundraising emails first came to light.
“The July 17th email drew a direct line from the incident, which had not yet resulted in criminal charges, to Ms. Gardner’s political antagonists and from there to a call for donations to further her re-election efforts,” said Schwartz. “It implied that the defendant was among those ‘perpetuating a system of systemic racism and police brutality.'”
Two months ago, the McCloskeys were indicted on felony charges of unlawful use of weapons and tampering with physical evidence. They have pleaded not guilty to all charges against them.
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-13--House Democrat Calls On Pelosi To Punish Republicans Who Supported Texas Supreme Court Lawsuit

Rep. Bill Pascrell ( D-NJ ) is calling on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) to punish House Republicans who dared to support the Texas Supreme Court lawsuit challenging the election results .
On Friday , the Supreme Court rejected Texas ’ attempt to swing the election in President Donald Trump ’ s favor , saying the lawsuit had a “ lack of standing under Article III of the Constitution.
” Afterwards , Pascrell wrote a letter to Pelosi saying that Republican lawmakers and Republican congressmen-elect should be punished for supporting the lawsuit .
He claimed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers violated the Constitution , and that they therefore should be sanctioned and removed from Congress .
“ The courageous Reconstruction Congress implanted into our governing document safeguards to cleanse from our government ranks any traitors and others who would seek to destroy the Union , ” Pascrell wrote , citing the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution .
“ Stated simply , men and women who would act to tear the United States government apart can not serve as Members of the Congress , ” he added .
“ These lawsuits seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system by invalidating the clear results of the 2020 presidential election attack the text and spirit of the Constitution , which each Member swears to support and defend , as well as violate the Rules of our House of Representatives , which explicitly forbid Members from committing unbecoming acts that reflect poorly on our chamber , ” the Democrat said .
That ’ s when Pascrell demanded that Pelosi take action .
“ Consequently , I call on you to exercise the power of your offices to evaluate steps you can take to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if possible , refuse to seat in the 117th Congress any Members-elect seeking to make Donald Trump an unelected dictator , ” he wrote .
Pascrell even went so far as to compare this moment in American history to Civil War-era division .
“ Rising from the embers of the Civil War , the Fourteenth Amendment was written to prevent the destruction of the United States from without and within .
The moment we face now may be without parallel since 1860 .
The fate of our democracy depends on us meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pascrell has been working overtime to defend Joe Biden ’ s alleged win in the wake of the presidential election .
Last month , he claimed that Trump and his “ enablers ” should be “ tried for their crimes against our nation and Constitution.
” “ Donald Trump and members of his administration have committed innumerable crimes against the United States , ” the Democrat said , nonsensically alleging that the Trump administration has “ engaged in treachery , in treason.
” “ Therefore , in 2021 the entire Trump administration must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice and any other relevant offices , ” Pascrell added .
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Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) is calling on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to punish House Republicans who dared to support the Texas Supreme Court lawsuit challenging the election results.
On Friday, the Supreme Court rejected Texas’ attempt to swing the election in President Donald Trump’s favor, saying the lawsuit had a “lack of standing under Article III of the Constitution.”
Pascrell Calls On Pelosi To Punish Republicans
Afterwards, Pascrell wrote a letter to Pelosi saying that Republican lawmakers and Republican congressmen-elect should be punished for supporting the lawsuit. He claimed that in supporting the lawsuit, the GOP lawmakers violated the Constitution, and that they therefore should be sanctioned and removed from Congress.
“The courageous Reconstruction Congress implanted into our governing document safeguards to cleanse from our government ranks any traitors and others who would seek to destroy the Union,” Pascrell wrote, citing the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
“Stated simply, men and women who would act to tear the United States government apart cannot serve as Members of the Congress,” he added.
“These lawsuits seeking to obliterate public confidence in our democratic system by invalidating the clear results of the 2020 presidential election attack the text and spirit of the Constitution, which each Member swears to support and defend, as well as violate the Rules of our House of Representatives, which explicitly forbid Members from committing unbecoming acts that reflect poorly on our chamber,” the Democrat said.
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Pascrell Demands Pelosi Take Action
That’s when Pascrell demanded that Pelosi take action.
“Consequently, I call on you to exercise the power of your offices to evaluate steps you can take to address these constitutional violations this Congress and, if possible, refuse to seat in the 117th Congress any Members-elect seeking to make Donald Trump an unelected dictator,” he wrote.
Pascrell even went so far as to compare this moment in American history to Civil War-era division.
“Rising from the embers of the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment was written to prevent the destruction of the United States from without and within. The moment we face now may be without parallel since 1860. The fate of our democracy depends on us meeting that moment,” he said.
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Pascrell has been working overtime to defend Joe Biden’s alleged win in the wake of the presidential election. Last month, he claimed that Trump and his “enablers” should be “tried for their crimes against our nation and Constitution.”
“Donald Trump and members of his administration have committed innumerable crimes against the United States,” the Democrat said, nonsensically alleging that the Trump administration has “engaged in treachery, in treason.”
“Therefore, in 2021 the entire Trump administration must be fully investigated by the Department of Justice and any other relevant offices,” Pascrell added.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-13--Tucker Carlson Issues Chilling Warning On How AOC ‘Absolutely Could’ Be President In Four Years

During his show on Friday night , Fox News host Tucker Carlson issued a chilling warning as to how Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) “ absolutely could ” become president in four years .
Carlson claimed that if Democrats win both Georgia runoff elections and regain control of the Senate , their economic recovery plan for America would be disastrous for the American middle-class .
He alleged that the left would create more inflation by printing more money , and give tax breaks to the wealthy .
Inflation may crush you , but it will make the people making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular wage earners , people living on fixed income , every middle-class retiree in the country , anyone who bothered to live like a responsible person and save money — will be in serious trouble when inflation arrives .
That ’ s not speculation .
It ’ s coming , and anyone who ’ s paying attention knows it ’ s coming .
If Democrats retake the Senate in January , they ’ ve committed to passing something called the HEROES Act .
Just who are these heroes they plan to help ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ whose lives they destroyed .
No , this legislation will help rich people in the Northeast who were hurt by the Trump administration ’ s last tax cuts .
The HEROES Act would restore the full state and local tax deduction , reversing the 2017 law that capped it at $ 10,000 .
According to the Brookings Institution , 96 % of the benefits from this would go to the top quintile of earners , 57 % would benefit the top 1 % , and 25 % would benefit the top 0.1 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit Democratic voters .
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“ They are giving capitalism a bad name because what they ’ re participating in is not a free , open market economy , ” he said .
“ It ’ s a closed game , run for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is a disaster for all of us and not even so far in the future.
” It ’ s this “ volatile society ” that Carlson said would pave the way for someone like Ocasio-Cortez , who he called “ Sandy Cortez , ” to get to the White House .
“ In four years .
for example , Sandy Cortez will be eligible to run for president .
Now , you may laugh at Sandy Cortez , and you should .
She ’ s a vacuous idiot , another rich-girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Carlson said .
“ But that doesn ’ t mean she couldn ’ t win .
If we keep up with this economic craziness , she absolutely could.
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During his show on Friday night, Fox News host Tucker Carlson issued a chilling warning as to how Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) “absolutely could” become president in four years.
Carlson’s Warning About AOC
Carlson claimed that if Democrats win both Georgia runoff elections and regain control of the Senate, their economic recovery plan for America would be disastrous for the American middle-class. He alleged that the left would create more inflation by printing more money, and give tax breaks to the wealthy.
Carlson explained:
Inflation may crush you, but it will make the people making the decisions richer. Everyone else — regular wage earners, people living on fixed income, every middle-class retiree in the country, anyone who bothered to live like a responsible person and save money — will be in serious trouble when inflation arrives. That’s not speculation. It’s coming, and anyone who’s paying attention knows it’s coming. If Democrats retake the Senate in January, they’ve committed to passing something called the HEROES Act. Just who are these heroes they plan to help? Not the thousands of small business owners whose lives they destroyed. No, this legislation will help rich people in the Northeast who were hurt by the Trump administration’s last tax cuts. The HEROES Act would restore the full state and local tax deduction, reversing the 2017 law that capped it at $10,000. According to the Brookings Institution, 96% of the benefits from this would go to the top quintile of earners, 57% would benefit the top 1%, and 25% would benefit the top 0.1%. In other words, it would benefit Democratic voters.
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Carlson Doubles Down
Carlson added that the main issue with Democrats’ economic vision is that it enriches the wealthy on the backs of the middle-class that “discredits” capitalism and emboldens socialists.
“They are giving capitalism a bad name because what they’re participating in is not a free, open market economy,” he said. “It’s a closed game, run for their benefit and their benefit alone. Long-term, this is a disaster for all of us and not even so far in the future.”
It’s this “volatile society” that Carlson said would pave the way for someone like Ocasio-Cortez, who he called “Sandy Cortez,” to get to the White House.
“In four years. for example, Sandy Cortez will be eligible to run for president. Now, you may laugh at Sandy Cortez, and you should. She’s a vacuous idiot, another rich-girl narcissist with an overheated Twitter account,” Carlson said. “But that doesn’t mean she couldn’t win. If we keep up with this economic craziness, she absolutely could.”
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Carlson Reveals How We Can Stop Democrats
In order to stop Democrats from doing this, Carlson suggested a “one-time COVID fee” against corporations that have financially benefited during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Here’s another idea: Why not make the people who benefited the most from the lockdown pay for the effects of those lockdowns?” Carlson said, specifically citing Amazon, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Google, Netflix, Walmart, and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. “While we’re at it, why not make Harvard and Yale and Stanford and Princeton use their endowments to pay off some of the student debt they caused?” Carlson continued. “There’s no reason ordinary taxpayers should be on the hook for their spending.”
This piece was written by James Samson on December 12, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-13--Former Advisor To Andrew Cuomo Claims He Sexually Harassed Her ‘For Years’

A woman who was once an advisor to New York ’ s Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo is claiming that he sexually harassed her “ for years ” during their time working together .
From March of 2015 to October of 2018 , Lindsey Boylan served as deputy secretary for economic development and special advisor in the Cuomo administration , according to Newsweek .
She took to Twitter on Saturday to accuse Cuomo of sexually harassing her .
“ My first experience of workplace sexual harassment was when my mom got her first real office job after graduating from college when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boylan wrote in a series of tweets .
“ She was so excited to be taken ‘ seriously.
’ Her bossed isolated her and kissed her .
She never had that type of job again.
” “ It was then how I learned how hard it is for women .
How hard this world can be for us when we are trying to be taken seriously and help our community .
How easily jerks can destroy the lives of women , ” she added .
“ And I promised myself I would never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would work hard my whole life to put myself in positions of power to change things , ” Boylan continued .
“ To end the violence & corruption .
Give voice to the voiceless .
I am not stopping .
I refuse .
I will never give up.
” RELATED : Former Aide Of NY Gov Cuomo Says His Office Was ‘ Most Toxic ’ Work Environment That ’ s when she got into her allegations against Cuomo .
“ Yes , @ NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years , ” Boylan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and watched .
I could never anticipate what to expect : would I be grilled on my work ( which was very good ) or harassed about my looks .
Or would it be both in the same conversation ?
This was the way for years .
Not knowing what to expect what ’ s the most upsetting part aside from knowing that no one would do a damn thing even when they saw it .
No one .
And I *know* I am not the only woman.
” “ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all .
That because I am a woman , I can work hard my whole life to better myself and help others and yet still fall victim as countless women over generations have .
Mostly silently , ” Boylan concluded .
” I hate that some men , like @ NYGovCuomo abuse their power.
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Cuomo Is Called Out For His Hypocrisy After He Invites His 89 Year-Old Mother To Thanksgiving Dinner This comes days after Boylan claimed that “ working for Andrew Cuomo ” was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had ever encountered .
She added that “ if people weren ’ t deathly afraid ” of Cuomo , that “ they ’ d be saying the same thing and you ’ d already know the stories.
” “ Seriously , the messages and texts I receive when I speak the truth about this…it ’ s a whole book of people who have been harmed , ” Boylan said .
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A woman who was once an advisor to New York’s Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo is claiming that he sexually harassed her “for years” during their time working together.
Cuomo Is Accused Of Sexual Harassment
From March of 2015 to October of 2018, Lindsey Boylan served as deputy secretary for economic development and special advisor in the Cuomo administration, according to Newsweek. She took to Twitter on Saturday to accuse Cuomo of sexually harassing her.
“My first experience of workplace sexual harassment was when my mom got her first real office job after graduating from college when I was in high school,” Boylan wrote in a series of tweets. “She was so excited to be taken ‘seriously.’ Her bossed isolated her and kissed her. She never had that type of job again.”
“It was then how I learned how hard it is for women. How hard this world can be for us when we are trying to be taken seriously and help our community. How easily jerks can destroy the lives of women,” she added.
“And I promised myself I would never let those kind of guys win. I would work hard my whole life to put myself in positions of power to change things,” Boylan continued. “To end the violence & corruption. Give voice to the voiceless. I am not stopping. I refuse. I will never give up.”
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Boylan Zeroes In On Cuomo
That’s when she got into her allegations against Cuomo.
“Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years,” Boylan alleged. “Many saw it, and watched. I could never anticipate what to expect: would I be grilled on my work (which was very good) or harassed about my looks. Or would it be both in the same conversation? This was the way for years. Not knowing what to expect what’s the most upsetting part aside from knowing that no one would do a damn thing even when they saw it. No one. And I *know* I am not the only woman.”
“I’m angry to be put in this situation at all. That because I am a woman, I can work hard my whole life to better myself and help others and yet still fall victim as countless women over generations have. Mostly silently,” Boylan concluded. ” I hate that some men, like @NYGovCuomo abuse their power.”
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This comes days after Boylan claimed that “working for Andrew Cuomo” was the “most toxic team environment” she had ever encountered. She added that “if people weren’t deathly afraid” of Cuomo, that “they’d be saying the same thing and you’d already know the stories.”
“Seriously, the messages and texts I receive when I speak the truth about this…it’s a whole book of people who have been harmed,” Boylan said.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-13--LA Times Reporter Demands Dianne Feinstein Resign Amidst Reports She’s In Cognitive Decline

Earlier this week , we reported that sources close to Senator Dianne Feinstein ( D-CA ) were saying that she was “ seriously struggling ” and was in a cognitive decline .
Now , things have gotten even worse for her , as a reporter with the Los Angeles Times is calling on her to resign so that Governor Gavin Newsom can appoint a “ Black or Latino ” Democrat in her place .
LA Times columnist Erika Smith published a piece on Thursday in which she suggested that Newsom should be filling two vacant Senate seats instead of just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She explained that this means he should appoint both a Black and Latino to the Senate instead of sacrificing one for the other .
“ Representation does matter , and the more I listen to Black and Latino leaders demand it on behalf of a state that is becoming more diverse every year , the less I understand why our senior senator is still in office , blocking progress , ” Smith wrote .
“ At 87 years old , Feinstein is the oldest member of the U.S. Senate , a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dominated by people under 40 , ” Smith added .
“ She is a wealthy woman in a state overrun with poverty , and the homelessness that too often accompanies it.
” “ Given all of this , it would make perfect sense for Feinstein to be selfless and retire early with California ’ s gratitude for a distinguished career , ” she added .
“ Now is absolutely the time to be an ally to communities of color and let another younger lawmaker represent the evolving values of this state , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address the many long-standing , race-based disparities in everything from healthcare to housing , California needs a Black senator and a Latino senator.
” Though Feinstein ’ s current term does not end until 2025 , she recently announced that she will be stepping down as the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee .
This comes after sources told The New Yorker that Feinstein 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just after they have.
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It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Earlier this week, we reported that sources close to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) were saying that she was “seriously struggling” and was in a cognitive decline.
Now, things have gotten even worse for her, as a reporter with the Los Angeles Times is calling on her to resign so that Governor Gavin Newsom can appoint a “Black or Latino” Democrat in her place.
LA Times Columnist Calls On Feinstein To Resign
LA Times columnist Erika Smith published a piece on Thursday in which she suggested that Newsom should be filling two vacant Senate seats instead of just the one replacing Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. She explained that this means he should appoint both a Black and Latino to the Senate instead of sacrificing one for the other.
“Representation does matter, and the more I listen to Black and Latino leaders demand it on behalf of a state that is becoming more diverse every year, the less I understand why our senior senator is still in office, blocking progress,” Smith wrote.
“At 87 years old, Feinstein is the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, a member of the Silent Generation in a state dominated by people under 40,” Smith added. “She is a wealthy woman in a state overrun with poverty, and the homelessness that too often accompanies it.”
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Smith Doubles Down
“Given all of this, it would make perfect sense for Feinstein to be selfless and retire early with California’s gratitude for a distinguished career,” she added.
“Now is absolutely the time to be an ally to communities of color and let another younger lawmaker represent the evolving values of this state,” Smith wrote. “For to adequately address the many long-standing, race-based disparities in everything from healthcare to housing, California needs a Black senator and a Latino senator.”
Though Feinstein’s current term does not end until 2025, she recently announced that she will be stepping down as the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
This comes after sources told The New Yorker that Feinstein 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.”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-14--Tulsi Gabbard Fires Back At Left-Wing Critics Of Her Bill To Protect Women In Sports

Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has responded after coming under fire from progressives for her bill designed to protect women in sport from competing against transgender women – biological males – in school sports .
Congresswoman Gabbard introduced the “ Protect Women ’ s Sports Act ” as a bill in the House last week .
Gabbard Slammed By The Left For “ Transphobia ” The bill specifies that Title IX protections are based on biological sex , not identified gender , ensuring that biological men would not be able to compete against biological women , even if they identified as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the left for this , and was slammed as transphobic and bigoted .
“ Tulsi Gabbard is now introducing a blatantly transphobic piece of legislation aimed at trans and non-binary young people , ” tweeted trans activist Charlotte Clymer .
“ Of course , that ’ s hardly surprising for a Republican , ” she added .
RELATED : Tulsi Gabbard Demolishes Netflix Over ‘ Cuties ’ Scandal – ‘ You Are Now Complicit ’ In Child Sex Trafficking In a series of tweets , Gabbard defended herself against the accusations of bigotry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act simply ensures that girls and women can compete “ on a level playing field ” in sports .
“ Denying biological differences between men & women undermines the reason why Title IX was created in the first place , ” she added .
“ My ‘ Protect Women ’ s Sports Act ’ is based on science , ” Gabbard said .
“ Title IX was created out of a recognition of a biological distinction between men & women , & the need to make sure women & girls have equal opportunities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in sports .
My bill upholds the original intent of Title IX , & strengthens it .
That ’ s all.
” Gabbard then added to and explained her position further in an 8 minute long video posted to Twitter , where she went into far greater detail about her reasoning .
“ Let ’ s be honest , there are some people who oppose my bill… because they don ’ t like Title IX in the first place , and they don ’ t like Title IX because it is based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men and women , ” she argued .
“ But it is a scientifically established fact that there is such a thing as a man and a woman .
It ’ s also common sense .
So , it is the height of hypocrisy for those who claim to be advocates for women ’ s rights to deny that there is even such a thing as a woman , biologically speaking , to deny the very biological distinction that makes women women , and not men.
” RELATED : Democrats Ignore Tulsi Gabbard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Invited To Participate In Any Way ’ Gabbard has faced further criticism from the left for her unorthodox views within the Democrat Party .
While she still holds many left-wing positions , particularly on economic issues , she is very much not your standard Democrat .
Last week , she also introduced legislation that would “ ensure a health care practitioner exercises the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion , ” a very pro-life position for a Democrat .
She also stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions in New York , and appealed to President Trump to pardon Julian Assange and Edward Snowden for exposing “ the deception and criminality of those in the deep state .
”

Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has responded after coming under fire from progressives for her bill designed to protect women in sport from competing against transgender women – biological males – in school sports.
Congresswoman Gabbard introduced the “Protect Women’s Sports Act” as a bill in the House last week.
Gabbard Slammed By The Left For “Transphobia”
The bill specifies that Title IX protections are based on biological sex, not identified gender, ensuring that biological men would not be able to compete against biological women, even if they identified as women.
NEW: Hawaii Rep. @TulsiGabbard introduces bill called ‘Protect Women’s Sports Act’ — would clarify Title IX protections to be based on biological sex, which would impact transgender athletes participating in athletic programs for women and girls @KITV4 pic.twitter.com/VcDDgO1mFL — Tom George (@TheTomGeorge) December 10, 2020
Gabbard faced withering criticism from the left for this, and was slammed as transphobic and bigoted.
“Tulsi Gabbard is now introducing a blatantly transphobic piece of legislation aimed at trans and non-binary young people,” tweeted trans activist Charlotte Clymer.
“Of course, that’s hardly surprising for a Republican,” she added.
Tulsi Gabbard is now introducing a blatantly transphobic piece of legislation aimed at trans and non-binary young people. Of course, that's hardly surprising for a Republican. https://t.co/uqIwG9snt8 — Charlotte Clymer 🏳🌈 (@cmclymer) December 11, 2020
Tulsi Gabbard has introduced legislation that would bar federal funding to schools that allow transgender girls, women & non-binary people to compete on sports teams consistent w/ their gender identity. This is “blatantly transphobic” and unacceptable. https://t.co/p7QDuyR2n5 — Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) December 11, 2020
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Tulsi Slams Critics – “My Bill Is Based On Science”
In a series of tweets, Gabbard defended herself against the accusations of bigotry from the left.
She argued her act simply ensures that girls and women can compete “on a level playing field” in sports.
“Denying biological differences between men & women undermines the reason why Title IX was created in the first place,” she added.
“My ‘Protect Women’s Sports Act’ is based on science,” Gabbard said.
“Title IX was created out of a recognition of a biological distinction between men & women, & the need to make sure women & girls have equal opportunities to compete on a level playing field in sports. My bill upholds the original intent of Title IX, & strengthens it. That’s all.”
Gabbard then added to and explained her position further in an 8 minute long video posted to Twitter, where she went into far greater detail about her reasoning.
“Let’s be honest, there are some people who oppose my bill… because they don’t like Title IX in the first place, and they don’t like Title IX because it is based on that recognition of the biological distinction between men and women,” she argued.
“But it is a scientifically established fact that there is such a thing as a man and a woman. It’s also common sense. So, it is the height of hypocrisy for those who claim to be advocates for women’s rights to deny that there is even such a thing as a woman, biologically speaking, to deny the very biological distinction that makes women women, and not men.”
Title IX is a historic law that positively changed everything for women & girls. This video explains how, and why I introduced the Protect Women’s Sports Act – to clarify, uphold & strengthen the original intent of Title IX, ensuring a level playing field for girls & women. pic.twitter.com/B0647yCGmW — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) December 13, 2020
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Tulsi Gabbard: Not Your Average Democrat
Gabbard has faced further criticism from the left for her unorthodox views within the Democrat Party.
While she still holds many left-wing positions, particularly on economic issues, she is very much not your standard Democrat.
Last week, she also introduced legislation that would “ensure a health care practitioner exercises the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion,” a very pro-life position for a Democrat.
Tulsi Gabbard also introduced a "Born Alive" bill protecting infants who survive an abortion. I'm waiting for Tulsi to realize she belongs in the GOP. https://t.co/E6Kj9bBdjS — Mary Rice Hasson (@maryricehasson) December 11, 2020
She also stood against Andrew Cuomo’s religious coronavirus restrictions in New York, and appealed to President Trump to pardon Julian Assange and Edward Snowden for exposing “the deception and criminality of those in the deep state.”
.@realDonaldTrump Since you're giving pardons to people, please consider pardoning those who, at great personal sacrifice, exposed the deception and criminality of those in the deep state. https://t.co/aeXklUsNSd — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) November 26, 2020