thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-22--Kevin McCarthy Suggests He’d Kick Swalwell Off Intel Committee

Rep. Eric Swalwell ’ s continued presence on the House Intel Committee , because of the Fang Fang Affair , is an affront to American national security .
House Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California knows it and is bringing pressure to get him removed .
Fox News reported , “ The FBI briefing on Rep. Eric Swalwell ’ s ties to a suspected Chinese spy made it clear that he should not remain on the House Intelligence Committee , House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy , R-Calif. , said on “ Sunday Morning Futures .
The classified briefing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. ” “ I was not briefed .
That is when I first learned about it , ” McCarthy said .
“ I had two different FBI briefings scheduled that were canceled on the day , and now it came on Friday , and we were briefed together , Speaker Pelosi and myself , for more than an hour…No one that was in that room could walk out and say Eric Swalwell should be on the intel committee.
” “ The one answer that I got out of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swalwell should continue to serve on the intel committee , ” he added .
“ Because if this individual is sitting on this committee … they ’ ve got to know the background of what has gone on.
” Related : Rand Paul : Eric Swalwell Should Resign From Intelligence Committee After ‘ Sleeping With A Chinese Spy ’ How and when did this begin ?
McCarthy had this to say : “ And that exact same year when the FBI came to brief the Intel Committee because they were concerned of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ranking Democrat over the CIA .
I do not understand how this has continued this long… And I would never , never allow him on that committee…If you read the press , it was the FBI that went to him … not he going to them … I would assume it would be pretty serious if the FBI came to you [ and said ] that they knew this person was a spy for another country.
” “ I know he should not be serving on Intel .
What I read in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know him as a city councilman , helped him run for Congress , and remember what Eric Swalwell did last year ?
He ran for president , as well .
He ’ s raised a lot of questions on other people…I just think for what I know , for what the FBI presented , it is without a shadow of a doubt , I have no question as a Republican leader , I would never appoint anyone with that information I have on them.
” Related : Top Congressional Leader Calls For Eric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Report Links Him To Chinese Spy Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich feels the same way .
“ Swalwell is not alone in California Democratic Party ties to Communist China , ” Gingrich said .
“ Sen .
Dianne Feinstein , at one time chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee , had a driver for 20 years with ties to Chinese intelligence…In fact , a National Review story by Zachary Evans that described part of the Swalwell-Fang connection also identified Fang as a Feinstein staffer.
” “ Swalwell had participated in an event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese spy who developed a relationship with Swalwell between 2011 and 2015 , according to a year-long investigation by Axios which found that Fang bundled campaign donations for the congressman and even had an intern placed in his office , ” he continued .
This is too much .
Swalwell must leave the Intel Committee and Congress .
This piece was written by David Kamioner on December 22 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Rep. Eric Swalwell’s continued presence on the House Intel Committee, because of the Fang Fang Affair, is an affront to American national security. House Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California knows it and is bringing pressure to get him removed.
McCarthy Lets Loose On Swalwell
Fox News reported, “The FBI briefing on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy made it clear that he should not remain on the House Intelligence Committee, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said on “Sunday Morning Futures. The classified briefing on Friday included only McCarthy and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.”
SWALWELL SCANDAL GROWS: Dems Called-Out for Keeping Rep. on Intel Committee Despite China Plot https://t.co/uPBXykATuJ — Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) December 21, 2020
“I was not briefed. That is when I first learned about it,” McCarthy said. “I had two different FBI briefings scheduled that were canceled on the day, and now it came on Friday, and we were briefed together, Speaker Pelosi and myself, for more than an hour…No one that was in that room could walk out and say Eric Swalwell should be on the intel committee.”
“The one answer that I got out of that briefing was there is no way Eric Swalwell should continue to serve on the intel committee,” he added. “Because if this individual is sitting on this committee … they’ve got to know the background of what has gone on.”
Related: Rand Paul: Eric Swalwell Should Resign From Intelligence Committee After ‘Sleeping With A Chinese Spy’
McCarthy Doubles Down
How and when did this begin? McCarthy had this to say:
“And that exact same year when the FBI came to brief the Intel Committee because they were concerned of what they saw, he gets put as the ranking Democrat over the CIA. I do not understand how this has continued this long… And I would never, never allow him on that committee…If you read the press, it was the FBI that went to him … not he going to them … I would assume it would be pretty serious if the FBI came to you [and said] that they knew this person was a spy for another country.” “I know he should not be serving on Intel. What I read in the paper, this individual got to know him as a city councilman, helped him run for Congress, and remember what Eric Swalwell did last year? He ran for president, as well. He’s raised a lot of questions on other people…I just think for what I know, for what the FBI presented, it is without a shadow of a doubt, I have no question as a Republican leader, I would never appoint anyone with that information I have on them.”
Related: Top Congressional Leader Calls For Eric Swalwell’s Removal From Congress After Report Links Him To Chinese Spy
Gingrich Speaks Out
Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich feels the same way.
“Swalwell is not alone in California Democratic Party ties to Communist China,” Gingrich said. “Sen. Dianne Feinstein, at one time chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, had a driver for 20 years with ties to Chinese intelligence…In fact, a National Review story by Zachary Evans that described part of the Swalwell-Fang connection also identified Fang as a Feinstein staffer.”
“Swalwell had participated in an event organized by Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy who developed a relationship with Swalwell between 2011 and 2015, according to a year-long investigation by Axios which found that Fang bundled campaign donations for the congressman and even had an intern placed in his office,” he continued.
This is too much. Swalwell must leave the Intel Committee and Congress.
This piece was written by David Kamioner on December 22, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-22--President Trump Hosts Meeting With House Republicans To Discuss Challenging Election

President Trump on Monday hosted a group of House Republicans who have promised to challenge the election results in Congress .
Politico revealed that the group “ strategized over a last-ditch effort to overturn the election results next month , according to several members who attended the meeting.
” The group consisted of roughly a dozen lawmakers regarded as ‘ Trump loyalists.
’ Rep. Mo Brooks ( R-AL ) said the nearly three-hour meeting was “ a back-and-forth concerning the planning and strategy for January the 6th ” and implied that “ multiple ” Senate Republicans are also on board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name which senators .
January 6th will be the day that a joint session of Congress will be called and lawmakers officially certify the Electoral College votes from the 2020 presidential election .
RELATED : Outgoing AG Bill Barr : No Need For Special Counsel To Investigate Hunter Biden Or Election Fraud Several members of the House were spotted at the meeting , with some tweeting details about what plans were discussed to challenge the election .
Rep. Jody Hice ( R-GA ) , who recently demanded Attorney General Bill Barr conduct a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talked about the “ big meeting.
” “ I will lead an objection to Georgia ’ s electors on Jan 6 , ” he tweeted .
“ The courts refuse to hear the President ’ s legal case .
We ’ re going to make sure the People can !
” Reps. Paul Gosar ( R-AZ ) and congresswoman-elect Marjorie Taylor Greene ( R-GA ) also noted their appearance at the meeting , with the latter saying others are “ on board immediately to # StopTheSteal on Jan 6th ” and “ we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gaetz ( R-FL ) , who was also in attendance , responded to Democrat and media outrage that President Trump would dare challenge election results .
“ A GOP President hasn ’ t been inaugurated absent some attempted congressional challenge to electors since 1989 , ” he tweeted .
“ And , somehow , the Union held.
” The meeting is the latest sign that President Trump has no intention of giving up the fight , despite certification of the election and despite receiving absolutely no help from outgoing AG Barr .
Barr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ sure ” there was voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election , he sees “ no basis ” for the federal government to seize voting machines and examine them for said fraud .
“ To this point I have not seen a reason to appoint a special counsel and I have no plan to do so before I leave , ” he added .
The Daily Mail notes that Gen. Mike Flynn was in attendance at the meeting of House Republicans to challenge the election .
Flynn , who was recently pardoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implementing martial law .
“ He ( the President ) could order the , within the swing states , if he wanted to , he could take military capabilities , and he could place those in states and basically rerun an election in each of those states , ” the General said in an appearance on NewsMax .
Politico explains that even if a Senator joins the House Republicans in forcing a vote to toss election results “ the effort is almost certain to fail .
”

President Trump on Monday hosted a group of House Republicans who have promised to challenge the election results in Congress.
Politico revealed that the group “strategized over a last-ditch effort to overturn the election results next month, according to several members who attended the meeting.”
The group consisted of roughly a dozen lawmakers regarded as ‘Trump loyalists.’
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) said the nearly three-hour meeting was “a back-and-forth concerning the planning and strategy for January the 6th” and implied that “multiple” Senate Republicans are also on board with the effort.
He declined to name which senators.
January 6th will be the day that a joint session of Congress will be called and lawmakers officially certify the Electoral College votes from the 2020 presidential election.
Full rundown of House GOP’s meeting at White House today:
—Three meetings, over 3 hours
—Talked w/ Trump about plans to challenge election on Jan 6
—Met w/ Pence to get on same page about how he’ll rule on procedural issues
—Ate meatballs & pigs in blanket https://t.co/d79jp9NDda — Melanie Zanona (@MZanona) December 22, 2020
RELATED: Outgoing AG Bill Barr: No Need For Special Counsel To Investigate Hunter Biden Or Election Fraud
House Republicans Meet With Trump To Discuss Election Challenge
Several members of the House were spotted at the meeting, with some tweeting details about what plans were discussed to challenge the election.
Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA), who recently demanded Attorney General Bill Barr conduct a forensic audit of the 2020 election, talked about the “big meeting.”
“I will lead an objection to Georgia’s electors on Jan 6,” he tweeted. “The courts refuse to hear the President’s legal case. We’re going to make sure the People can!”
Big meeting today with @realDonaldTrump, @VP, the President’s legal team, @freedomcaucus and other Members of Congress. I will lead an objection to Georgia’s electors on Jan 6. The courts refuse to hear the President’s legal case. We’re going to make sure the People can! — Rep. Jody Hice (@CongressmanHice) December 22, 2020
Reps. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and congresswoman-elect Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) also noted their appearance at the meeting, with the latter saying others are “on board immediately to #StopTheSteal on Jan 6th” and “we have more coming!”
Just left the Oval with @realDonaldTrump and several other members of Congress. Stay tuned… https://t.co/IVoXhE8BSc — Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) December 22, 2020
My freshman class is a solid group of fighters.@RepBarryMoore was on board immediately to #StopTheSteaI on Jan 6th. We have more coming! — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) December 22, 2020
RELATED: GOP Lawmakers Demand Bill Barr Perform A Forensic Audit Of The Election
The Union Will Hold
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who was also in attendance, responded to Democrat and media outrage that President Trump would dare challenge election results.
“A GOP President hasn’t been inaugurated absent some attempted congressional challenge to electors since 1989,” he tweeted. “And, somehow, the Union held.”
A note for media personalities eugolizing democracy & hyperventilating into a brown paper bag during all this: A GOP President hasn’t been inaugurated absent some attempted congressional challenge to electors since 1989. And, somehow, the Union held. https://t.co/7jdJkbsrnO — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) December 22, 2020
The meeting is the latest sign that President Trump has no intention of giving up the fight, despite certification of the election and despite receiving absolutely no help from outgoing AG Barr.
Barr on Monday said that while he is “sure” there was voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, he sees “no basis” for the federal government to seize voting machines and examine them for said fraud.
“To this point I have not seen a reason to appoint a special counsel and I have no plan to do so before I leave,” he added.
AG Bill Barr says he will not appoint a special counsel to investigate election fraud: “If I thought a special counsel at this stage was the right tool, I would name one, but I haven’t and I’m not going to.”pic.twitter.com/zojGz5wwQ2 — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 21, 2020
The Daily Mail notes that Gen. Mike Flynn was in attendance at the meeting of House Republicans to challenge the election.
Flynn, who was recently pardoned by President Donald Trump, has suggested implementing martial law.
“He (the President) could order the, within the swing states, if he wanted to, he could take military capabilities, and he could place those in states and basically rerun an election in each of those states,” the General said in an appearance on NewsMax.
Politico explains that even if a Senator joins the House Republicans in forcing a vote to toss election results “the effort is almost certain to fail.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-22--Abraham Lincoln High School Might Be Renamed Because He Didn’t Show ‘Black Lives Mattered To Him’

A high school in San Francisco might remove Abraham Lincoln ’ s name because he supposedly did not show that “ black lives mattered to him.
” This is according to a district committee that seemed to ignore than Lincoln also abolished slavery .
Lincoln Was Too Racist To Be Honored Today ?
According to the San Francisco Chronicle , Lincoln is one of a number of historical figures who might have their names stripped from buildings because they supposedly led racist lives .
According to Jeremiah Jeffries , chairman of the renaming committee , “ The discussion for Lincoln @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peoples , because that was offered first.
” “ Once he met criteria in that way , we did not belabor the point , ” Jeffries , who is also a first grade teacher , told the Chronicle .
Jeffries continued : “ The history of Lincoln and Native Americans is complicated , not nearly as well known as that of the Civil War and slavery.
” “ Lincoln , like the presidents before him and most after , did not show through policy or rhetoric that black lives ever mattered to them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of wealth building , ” Jeffries added .
Jeffries contends that for these reasons many of these historical figures should no longer be honored by having their names on city buildings .
“ Uprooting the problematic names and symbols that currently clutter buildings , streets , throughout the city is a worthy endeavor , ” he said .
“ Only good can come from the public being reflective and intentional about the power of our words , names and rhetoric within our public institutions , ” Jeffries added .
Needless to say , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harsh .
Trump tweeted in reaction , “ So ridiculous and unfair .
Will people never make a stand !
” Republican Sen. Ted Cruz also chimed in , tweeting : “ Abraham Lincoln…George Washington…even Diane friggin ’ Feinstein : NONE are woke enough for the America-hating radical Left.
” He added , “ This will never stop , until Americans say “ ENOUGH !
!
” and call it out for the ignorant nonsense that it is.
” Is Being The ‘ Great Emancipator ’ Not Good Enough For Today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all creeds and colors have considered Lincoln the Great Emancipator who freed the slaves .
When Barack Obama became president , he even used the Lincoln Bible for his inauguration in 2009 .
Lincoln has been considered a hero since the Civil War , particularly to African Americans .
Harold Holzer , a Lincoln scholar and director of Hunter College ’ s Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute , told the Chronicle that Lincoln “ was more progressive than most people ” of his time .
RELATED : Trump Could Bury The Deep State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Bill To End PATRIOT Act If Lincoln Isn ’ t Safe From The Woke Mob , Nobody Is “ There was pretty rampant hostility ( toward Native Americans ) and I think Lincoln rose above it , ” Holzer said .
“ Nobody is going to pass 21st century mores if you ’ re looking at the 18th and 19th centuries , ” he added .
Holzer makes a good point .
Hardly any historical figure would survive the extreme litmus test of today ’ s far left .
If the Great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure is .

A high school in San Francisco might remove Abraham Lincoln’s name because he supposedly did not show that “black lives mattered to him.”
This is according to a district committee that seemed to ignore than Lincoln also abolished slavery.
A man who gave more for the cause of black liberation than anyone on this “renaming committee” ever will or could even imagine has been tested and found wanting SF to rename Abraham Lincoln High School as he didn't show 'black lives mattered to him' https://t.co/tPIljKLJ4f — Rich Lowry (@RichLowry) December 15, 2020
Lincoln Was Too Racist To Be Honored Today?
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Lincoln is one of a number of historical figures who might have their names stripped from buildings because they supposedly led racist lives.
According to Jeremiah Jeffries, chairman of the renaming committee, “The discussion for Lincoln centered around his treatment of First Nation peoples, because that was offered first.”
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“Once he met criteria in that way, we did not belabor the point,” Jeffries, who is also a first grade teacher, told the Chronicle.
Jeffries continued: “The history of Lincoln and Native Americans is complicated, not nearly as well known as that of the Civil War and slavery.”
San Francisco Unified School District's renaming committee voted to rename Abraham Lincoln High School Did you know: San Francisco has more homeless drug users than students enrolled in high school Perhaps instead of erasing history, they could address that. 🤔 — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) December 16, 2020
“Lincoln, like the presidents before him and most after, did not show through policy or rhetoric that black lives ever mattered to them outside of human capital and as casualties of wealth building,” Jeffries added.
Jeffries contends that for these reasons many of these historical figures should no longer be honored by having their names on city buildings.
“Uprooting the problematic names and symbols that currently clutter buildings, streets, throughout the city is a worthy endeavor,” he said.
“Only good can come from the public being reflective and intentional about the power of our words, names and rhetoric within our public institutions,” Jeffries added.
Major Backlash From High Up
Needless to say, backlash against the rename suggestion has been harsh.
Including from President Trump!
Trump tweeted in reaction, “So ridiculous and unfair. Will people never make a stand!”
So ridiculous and unfair. Will people never make a stand! https://t.co/rO3EkzzkVA — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2020
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz also chimed in, tweeting: “Abraham Lincoln…George Washington…even Diane friggin’ Feinstein: NONE are woke enough for the America-hating radical Left.”
He added, “This will never stop, until Americans say “ENOUGH!!” and call it out for the ignorant nonsense that it is.”
Abraham Lincoln…George Washington…even Diane friggin’ Feinstein: NONE are woke enough for the America-hating radical Left. This will never stop, until Americans say “ENOUGH!!” and call it out for the ignorant nonsense that it is. https://t.co/UyqsTj4GBZ — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 15, 2020
Is Being The ‘Great Emancipator’ Not Good Enough For Today’s Left?
Many generations of Americans of all creeds and colors have considered Lincoln the Great Emancipator who freed the slaves.
When Barack Obama became president, he even used the Lincoln Bible for his inauguration in 2009.
Lincoln has been considered a hero since the Civil War, particularly to African Americans.
Harold Holzer, a Lincoln scholar and director of Hunter College’s Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute, told the Chronicle that Lincoln “was more progressive than most people” of his time.
Recommendation to rename San Francisco school named after Lincoln stirs national debate https://t.co/Oba3AoPMr4 pic.twitter.com/7s3fKLFX9H — The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2020
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If Lincoln Isn’t Safe From The Woke Mob, Nobody Is
“There was pretty rampant hostility (toward Native Americans) and I think Lincoln rose above it,” Holzer said.
“Nobody is going to pass 21st century mores if you’re looking at the 18th and 19th centuries,” he added.
Holzer makes a good point. Hardly any historical figure would survive the extreme litmus test of today’s far left.
If the Great Emancipator isn’t safe, no figure is.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-22--Black Lives Matter Protesters Crash Christmas Cancer Fundraiser For Children

Black Lives Matter protesters reportedly crashed a Christmas charity fundraiser for children with cancer this past weekend .
The fundraiser , protest , and march took place on Candy Cane Lane in the city of West Allis , Wisconsin .
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that “ a group of about 50 Black Lives Matter supporters ” marched at a Christmas light show of houses on the street which “ has raised money for the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer.
” The Journal-Sentinel notes that there were “ no arrests or citations ” issued during the protest and that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The protesters marched down the street chanting , “ What do we want … Justice , ” threatening to “ shut it down ” “ if we don ’ t get it , ” and holding Black Lives Matter signs .
The protest , organized by a group known as The People ’ s Revolution , a BLM organization , posted a video of their protest online .
At least one observer didn ’ t find the Black Lives Matter protest interrupting a fundraiser for children with cancer to be all that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlet ‘ Wisconsin Right Now , ’ some of the protesters shouted profanities , particularly as they came across homes still sporting signs in support of President Trump .
“ These people saw my ‘ Back the Badge ’ sign and ‘ Trump 2020 ’ sign and began to shout at us , ” one observer alleged on social media .
“ They began to give us the middle finger and shouted , ‘ F*** YOU F*** THE POLICE F*** TRUMP !
’ ” they continued .
“ Uhm really ?
I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The Sentinel reports that “ Since 1984 , Candy Cane Lane has raised money for the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer .
So far this year , organizers have raised more than $ 121,000.
” Not too many people were all that impressed with the Black Lives Matter group choosing to interrupt a Christmas fundraiser for children with cancer .
At one event this past summer involving Black Lives Matter , a protester was heard inciting others by shouting , “ If you kill one of us , it ’ s time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Prior to that , a group of non-peaceful protesters in Madison , Wisconsin tore down a statue of Hans Christian Heg , a Norwegian-American immigrant who died fighting to end slavery during the Civil War .
When not being ignorant of facts , they ’ re ignorant of time and place , protesting a children ’ s cancer fundraiser during the Christmas season .

Black Lives Matter protesters reportedly crashed a Christmas charity fundraiser for children with cancer this past weekend.
The fundraiser, protest, and march took place on Candy Cane Lane in the city of West Allis, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that “a group of about 50 Black Lives Matter supporters” marched at a Christmas light show of houses on the street which “has raised money for the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer.”
The Journal-Sentinel notes that there were “no arrests or citations” issued during the protest and that “there were no reports of violent activity.”
The protesters marched down the street chanting, “What do we want … Justice,” threatening to “shut it down” “if we don’t get it,” and holding Black Lives Matter signs.
The protest, organized by a group known as The People’s Revolution, a BLM organization, posted a video of their protest online.
Black Lives Matter Harasses A Christmas Fundraiser For Children’s Cancer
At least one observer didn’t find the Black Lives Matter protest interrupting a fundraiser for children with cancer to be all that delightful a demonstration.
According to the outlet ‘Wisconsin Right Now,’ some of the protesters shouted profanities, particularly as they came across homes still sporting signs in support of President Trump.
“These people saw my ‘Back the Badge’ sign and ‘Trump 2020’ sign and began to shout at us,” one observer alleged on social media.
“They began to give us the middle finger and shouted, ‘F*** YOU F*** THE POLICE F*** TRUMP!’” they continued. “Uhm really? I am holding my ONE-year-old son in my arms.”
#BlackLivesMatter at Candy Cane Lane in West Allis pic.twitter.com/s5iXATLHH2 — Lori Nickel (@LoriNickel) December 19, 2020
The Sentinel reports that “Since 1984, Candy Cane Lane has raised money for the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer. So far this year, organizers have raised more than $121,000.”
Reaction To BLM Crashing The Fundraiser
Not too many people were all that impressed with the Black Lives Matter group choosing to interrupt a Christmas fundraiser for children with cancer.
Protesting a a children’s cancer fundraiser. Way to go, clowns. They should have to make a donation from the millions they got in donations. https://t.co/PONy58HvMx — Veterans for Liberty (@Vets4AP) December 19, 2020
Can you stoop any lower than this? — Adam Heinzen (@AdamHeinzen) December 19, 2020
They do NOT care. It’s ALL about them. — Amy (@auntieamy90) December 20, 2020
At one event this past summer involving Black Lives Matter, a protester was heard inciting others by shouting, “If you kill one of us, it’s time for us to kill one of yours.”
Prior to that, a group of non-peaceful protesters in Madison, Wisconsin tore down a statue of Hans Christian Heg, a Norwegian-American immigrant who died fighting to end slavery during the Civil War.
When not being ignorant of facts, they’re ignorant of time and place, protesting a children’s cancer fundraiser during the Christmas season.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-22--Janice Dean Hammers Cuomo After He Says Santa Will Be Good To Him For Working Hard – Working Hard At

Janice Dean Hammers Cuomo After He Says Santa Will Be Good To Him For Working Hard – Working Hard At What ‘Killing Seniors?’

Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean absolutely leveled Andrew Cuomo after the New York Governor boasted that Santa would be “ very good to him because he “ worked hard this year.
” “ So .
A healthy holiday , and I ’ m going to have a great one , ” Cuomo told reporters at the conclusion of a coronavirus press conference on Monday .
“ Santa ’ s going to be very good to me – I can tell , ” he added .
“ I worked hard this year.
” Dean , whose husband ’ s parents were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom nursing homes in New York played a part , fired back on social media .
“ Worked hard to help kill seniors , jobs and New York State in general ?
” she quipped .
RELATED : Janice Dean Demands Cuomo Be Held Accountable For COVID Deaths As NY Governor Blames ‘ Super-Spreader ’ Trump Janice Dean wasn ’ t through shredding the Democrat governor from New York , not by a long shot .
“ He definitely worked hard on his book deal , his Emmy award , and lying through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted .
Indeed , Cuomo , the leader of a state which had by far the highest number of COVID-related deaths , is currently selling a book about how he conquered the pandemic .
In another tweet , Dean notes how Cuomo , during a CNN segment , had his book plugged by the network .
“ Ugh .
Plugging a book that makes money ( off ) the deaths of others , ” she seethed .
RELATED : Cuomo Attacks Police Who Refuse To Enforce His Lockdown Rules , Says They ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Should Know About the Cuomo Nursing Home Scandal Cuomo ’ s remarks about Santa looking fondly on his efforts are particularly audacious considering the governor is currently embroiled in a scandal in which he issued an executive order forcing nursing homes to take on patients that had tested positive for coronavirus .
The order prohibited facilities from requiring incoming patients “ to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission , ” and may have contributed to well over 6,600 deaths in New York .
Cuomo ’ s tactic in responding to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever happened .
“ It just never happened in New York , where we needed to say to a nursing home , ‘ We need you to take this person even though they ’ re COVID positive , ’ ” he said .
“ It never happened.
” He even denied there was a directive ordering COVID-positive patients to be taken into nursing homes .
Dean called him out at the time and she had the goods to back her up .
“ ordered over 6,000 Covid patients into nursing homes for 46 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Javits Center or the Comfort ship that were provided by the federal government , and is still lying about the total number of seniors that died from it , ” tweeted Dean .
Fox Business host and colleague of Dean ’ s , Charles Payne , also took a shot at Cuomo ’ s Santa remarks , focusing on his extraordinary efforts to kill the economy in New York .
“ The egomaniac that Gov .
Cuomo has either become or is finally displaying is so sickening , ” Payne said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York state , a lot of other folks didn ’ t work hard .
They got one of the highest unemployment rates — 10 percent , ” he added .
“ Where on this list is he allowed to pat himself on the back ?
Where is he allowed to suggest that somehow he has done a superlative job ?
” Payne concluded .
“ No , he doesn ’ t get anything from Santa .
He should get a bunch of coal and some humility.
” Humility is not a trait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean absolutely leveled Andrew Cuomo after the New York Governor boasted that Santa would be “very good to him because he “worked hard this year.”
“So. A healthy holiday, and I’m going to have a great one,” Cuomo told reporters at the conclusion of a coronavirus press conference on Monday.
“Santa’s going to be very good to me – I can tell,” he added. “I worked hard this year.”
Dean, whose husband’s parents were both victims of COVID-19, and in whom nursing homes in New York played a part, fired back on social media.
“Worked hard to help kill seniors, jobs and New York State in general?” she quipped.
Worked hard to help kill seniors, jobs and New York State in general? — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) December 21, 2020
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Janice Dean Rips Governor Cuomo Over Nursing Home Scandal
Janice Dean wasn’t through shredding the Democrat governor from New York, not by a long shot.
“He definitely worked hard on his book deal, his Emmy award, and lying through his teeth all year,” she tweeted.
Indeed, Cuomo, the leader of a state which had by far the highest number of COVID-related deaths, is currently selling a book about how he conquered the pandemic.
I wonder if @NYGovCuomo asks that they plug his book before his appearance because that’s even more gross. — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) December 21, 2020
In another tweet, Dean notes how Cuomo, during a CNN segment, had his book plugged by the network.
“Ugh. Plugging a book that makes money (off) the deaths of others,” she seethed.
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Santa Should Know About the Cuomo Nursing Home Scandal
Cuomo’s remarks about Santa looking fondly on his efforts are particularly audacious considering the governor is currently embroiled in a scandal in which he issued an executive order forcing nursing homes to take on patients that had tested positive for coronavirus.
The order prohibited facilities from requiring incoming patients “to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission,” and may have contributed to well over 6,600 deaths in New York.
The CDC unfortunately made it optional for nursing homes to report COVID deaths in March, April and early May, when NY’s pandemic was at its worst. But some homes did the right thing — and often gave numbers strikingly higher than reported by NYS DOH. https://t.co/6WSYZno25L pic.twitter.com/zIQOPExDLH — Bill Hammond (@NYHammond) September 8, 2020
Cuomo’s tactic in responding to the scandal has been to deny it ever happened.
“It just never happened in New York, where we needed to say to a nursing home, ‘We need you to take this person even though they’re COVID positive,’” he said. “It never happened.”
He even denied there was a directive ordering COVID-positive patients to be taken into nursing homes.
Dean called him out at the time and she had the goods to back her up.
“Just a reminder that [Cuomo] ordered over 6,000 Covid patients into nursing homes for 46 days, didn’t use the Javits Center or the Comfort ship that were provided by the federal government, and is still lying about the total number of seniors that died from it,” tweeted Dean.
Just a reminder that @NYGovCuomo ordered over 6,000 Covid patients into nursing homes for 46 days, didn’t use the Javits Center or the Comfort ship that were provided by the federal government and is still lying about the total number of seniors that died from it. — Janice Dean (@JaniceDean) December 22, 2020
Fox Business host and colleague of Dean’s, Charles Payne, also took a shot at Cuomo’s Santa remarks, focusing on his extraordinary efforts to kill the economy in New York.
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“The egomaniac that Gov. Cuomo has either become or is finally displaying is so sickening,” Payne said.
“He worked hard? Well, in New York state, a lot of other folks didn’t work hard. They got one of the highest unemployment rates — 10 percent,” he added.
“Where on this list is he allowed to pat himself on the back? Where is he allowed to suggest that somehow he has done a superlative job?” Payne concluded. “No, he doesn’t get anything from Santa. He should get a bunch of coal and some humility.”
Humility is not a trait ANY member of the Cuomo family possesses.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-22--Christian Leader Pat Robertson Turns On Trump: ‘Mistake’ For Trump To Run In 2024, Needs To ‘Move On

Christian Leader Pat Robertson Turns On Trump: ‘Mistake’ For Trump To Run In 2024, Needs To ‘Move On’

On Monday , televangelist Pat Robertson seemed to turn on President Trump , saying that the “ erratic ” President Donald Trump needed to “ move on ” and that it would be a “ mistake ” to run for president again in 2024 .
Robertson made his comments on his program “ The 700 Club.
” RELATED : Michigan ’ s Democrat AG Dana Nessel Claimed Her Son Was ‘ Devastated ’ To Hear The Words ‘ Merry Christmas ’ Robertson : Forget Trump , 2024 Should Be All About Nikki Haley Robertson said of the possibility that Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it is a sideshow .
I think it will be a mistake.
” “ My money would be on Nikki Haley , ” Robertson said , touting Trump ’ s former United Nations ambassador .
“ She would make a tremendous candidate.
” The longtime televangelist then accused Trump of living in an “ alternate reality.
” “ With all his talent and the ability to raise money and grow large crowds , the president still lives in an alternate reality , ” Robertson said .
“ He really does.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Him In Office .
He Has Done A Marvelous Job For The Economy ’ “ People say he lies about this , that , and the other , ” Robertson continued .
“ To him , that is the truth .
He had the biggest crowd on Inauguration Day .
He had more people than ever .
He was the most popular.
” “ He saved NBC with ‘ The Apprentice , ’ go down the line of things that really aren ’ t true , ” Robertson said .
“ People kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did have some positive things to say about the President , though .
Robertson pointed out that Trump was a major advocate for Evangelicals .
“ Because they loved him so much , he was so strong for the Evangelicals , ” Robertson noted .
“ The Evangelicals were with him all the way .
But there was something about him that was good.
” RELATED : Congress To Approve Over $ 1 Billion For Southern Border Wall Along With Coronavirus Relief Bill Robertson To Trump : ‘ You Have Had Your Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ “ God placed him in office , ” Robertson insisted .
“ He has done a marvelous job for the economy.
” But then Robertson said that Trump was too “ erratic ” and that it was time for the President to “ move on.
” “ At the same time , he is very erratic , and he has fired people , fought people , he has insulted people , keeps going down the line , ” Robertson said .
“ It is a mixed bag.
” “ I think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You have had your day .
It is time to move on , ” Robertson finished .

On Monday, televangelist Pat Robertson seemed to turn on President Trump, saying that the “erratic” President Donald Trump needed to “move on” and that it would be a “mistake” to run for president again in 2024.
Robertson made his comments on his program “The 700 Club.”
Televangelist Pat Robertson says the election is over: "We're going to see a President Biden, and I also think we'll be seeing a President Kamala Harris not too long after the inauguration of President Biden… The president still lives in an alternate reality." pic.twitter.com/WeXbo7lt77 — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 21, 2020
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Robertson: Forget Trump, 2024 Should Be All About Nikki Haley
Robertson said of the possibility that Trump might run again in 2024, “I think it is a sideshow. I think it will be a mistake.”
“My money would be on Nikki Haley,” Robertson said, touting Trump’s former United Nations ambassador. “She would make a tremendous candidate.”
The longtime televangelist then accused Trump of living in an “alternate reality.”
“With all his talent and the ability to raise money and grow large crowds, the president still lives in an alternate reality,” Robertson said. “He really does.”
One of Trump's staunchest backers, televangelist Pat Robertson, now says Trump should concede the election to Biden and should not consider running again in 2024. "I think it's a sideshow." — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 22, 2020
Robertson On Trump: ‘God Placed Him In Office. He Has Done A Marvelous Job For The Economy’
“People say he lies about this, that, and the other,” Robertson continued. “To him, that is the truth. He had the biggest crowd on Inauguration Day. He had more people than ever. He was the most popular.”
“He saved NBC with ‘The Apprentice,’ go down the line of things that really aren’t true,” Robertson said. “People kept pointing to them.”
The Christian leader did have some positive things to say about the President, though.
Robertson pointed out that Trump was a major advocate for Evangelicals.
“Because they loved him so much, he was so strong for the Evangelicals,” Robertson noted. “The Evangelicals were with him all the way. But there was something about him that was good.”
BREAKING: Televangelist Pat Robertson Just declared that Biden will be president and said Trump "lives in an alternate reality," and should not run again in 2024 — PoliticsVideoChannel (@politvidchannel) December 21, 2020
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Robertson To Trump: ‘You Have Had Your Day. It Is Time To Move On’
“God placed him in office,” Robertson insisted. “He has done a marvelous job for the economy.”
But then Robertson said that Trump was too “erratic” and that it was time for the President to “move on.”
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“At the same time, he is very erratic, and he has fired people, fought people, he has insulted people, keeps going down the line,” Robertson said. “It is a mixed bag.”
“I think it would be well to say, ‘You have had your day. It is time to move on,” Robertson finished.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-22--After Taking Vaccine, Biden Admits President Trump ‘Deserves Some Credit’

On Monday , President-elect Joe Biden received his first coronavirus vaccine dose in Newark , Delaware .
Then he actually applauded the Trump administration ’ s Operation Warp Speed and said the President “ deserves some credit.
” RELATED : Lawmakers Brag About COVID Relief Bill With $ 600 Checks To The American People – They Should Be Ashamed Biden : ‘ I Think The Administration Deserves Some Credit ’ “ The scientists and the people who put this together , the front line workers , the people who were the ones who actually did the clinical work , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told reporters after getting vaccinated .
“ I think the administration deserves some credit getting this off the ground with Operation Warp Speed , ” Biden admitted .
“ I also think that it ’ s worth saying that this gives great hope , ” Biden continued .
“ I ’ m doing this to demonstrate that people should be prepared when it ’ s available to take the vaccine .
There is nothing to worry about.
” Biden : ‘ This Is Just The Beginning ’ Biden then made a point to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning.
” “ It ’ s one thing to get the vaccine out — and now Moderna is going to be on the road as well — but it ’ s going to take time , ” he said .
“ In the meantime , I know I don ’ t want to sound like a sour note here , but I hope people listen to all the experts from the Dr. Fauci ’ s on , talking about the need to wear masks during this Christmas and New Year ’ s holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Wear masks , socially distance , and if you don ’ t have to travel , don ’ t travel.
” RELATED : Kayleigh McEnany : Trump Is ‘ A President That Supports Moms And A President That Supports Life ’ Vaccines Are Coming , But We ’ re Still Not Out Of The Woods , Stresses Biden Biden warned the pandemic was not over .
“ We ’ re still in the thick of this .
It ’ s one thing to have the vaccine show up at a hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s another thing to get the vaccine from that vial into a needle , into an arm , and there ’ s millions of people out there that are going to need this , ” he finished .

On Monday, President-elect Joe Biden received his first coronavirus vaccine dose in Newark, Delaware.
Then he actually applauded the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed and said the President “deserves some credit.”
After receiving the coronavirus vaccine, Joe Biden says that the Trump administration "deserve some credit" for Operation Warp Speed pic.twitter.com/mvzi58NeCI — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) December 21, 2020
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Biden: ‘I Think The Administration Deserves Some Credit’
“The scientists and the people who put this together, the front line workers, the people who were the ones who actually did the clinical work, it’s just amazing,” Biden told reporters after getting vaccinated.
But Biden also noted Trump deserved credit.
“I think the administration deserves some credit getting this off the ground with Operation Warp Speed,” Biden admitted.
“I also think that it’s worth saying that this gives great hope,” Biden continued.
“I’m doing this to demonstrate that people should be prepared when it’s available to take the vaccine. There is nothing to worry about.”
If he were inaugurated, Joe Biden would try to steal credit for the vaccine that never would have arrived this fast without President Trump. These are the TRUMP vaccines & should be referred to as nothing else- lest they attempt to change history. #TrumpVaccine@realDonaldTrump — Brandon Straka (@BrandonStraka) December 18, 2020
Biden: ‘This Is Just The Beginning’
Biden then made a point to stress that “this is just the beginning.”
“It’s one thing to get the vaccine out — and now Moderna is going to be on the road as well — but it’s going to take time,” he said.
“In the meantime, I know I don’t want to sound like a sour note here, but I hope people listen to all the experts from the Dr. Fauci’s on, talking about the need to wear masks during this Christmas and New Year’s holiday,” Biden said.
He added, “Wear masks, socially distance, and if you don’t have to travel, don’t travel.”
BIDEN SAYS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DESERVES CREDIT FOR THE VACCINE — zerohedge (@zerohedge) December 21, 2020
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Vaccines Are Coming, But We’re Still Not Out Of The Woods, Stresses Biden
Biden warned the pandemic was not over.
“We’re still in the thick of this. It’s one thing to have the vaccine show up at a hospital,” Biden said.
“It’s another thing to get the vaccine from that vial into a needle, into an arm, and there’s millions of people out there that are going to need this,” he finished.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-22--House Passes Monster 5,600-Page Stimulus Bill That No One Could Have Possibly Read

On Monday night , the U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive 5,600-page , $ 900 billion coronavirus relief and stimulus bill .
It was passed just a few hours after it was released , meaning it was literally impossible for members of Congress to actually read it .
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Nobody The bill authorized $ 1.4 trillion in spending and included $ 600 stimulus checks for American households and a temporary extension of federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is half of the $ 600 paid out earlier this year .
The bill will now head to the Senate after passing the House , passed 359-53 .
Like so much Washington legislation , the bill is littered with items unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic .
Like $ 10 million for “ gender programs ” in Pakistan , along with a whole host of billions for foreign countries .
The fact that no one in Congress could possibly have time to read this bill was pointed out by a number of Republicans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busting bill will be 5,593 pages !
” Paul tweeted .
“ If 250 words per page , then that ’ s 1,398,250 words.
” “ If Congresspeople read at the American average of 300 words/min ( a big assumption ) , ” Paul calculated , “ then a Congressperson might read this in 4,660 minutes or 77.68 hours !
( if no rest breaks ) .
” Republican Congressman Thomas Massie tweeted , “ Reminder : The House has a rule to give everyone 72 hours to read the bills .
Every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that rule and that ’ s why we ’ re voting on a 5500+ page bill tonight with less than 8 hours to read it.
” ‘ Don ’ t Vote For Anyone Who Voted For This .
It ’ s Not Okay ’ “ They passed 5,593 pages they didn ’ t read , ” tweeted former Republican turned Libertarian Congressman Justin Amash .
“ America , stop letting this happen.
” “ Don ’ t vote for anyone who voted for this .
It ’ s not okay , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Too many people have come to accept oligarchy.
” As the House bill now heads to the Senate , Sen. Rand Paul predicted earlier on Monday , “ My guess Big Spenders in Both Parties will pass this without anybody ever really reading it.
” RELATED : Michigan ’ s Democrat AG Dana Nessel Claimed Her Son Was ‘ Devastated ’ To Hear The Words ‘ Merry Christmas ’ How many Republicans will stand up to this reckless spending in a bill that no one even read ?
We know the Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least one did… Tulsi gave the most succinct breakdown on the broken bill , the broken process that created it , and the broken institution that passed it :

On Monday night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive 5,600-page, $900 billion coronavirus relief and stimulus bill.
It was passed just a few hours after it was released, meaning it was literally impossible for members of Congress to actually read it.
Due diligence? Full text of 5,600-page spending bill released to House members just hours before vote | Just The News https://t.co/fht7KLgiJQ — John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) December 22, 2020
RELATED: Outgoing AG Bill Barr: No Need For Special Counsel To Investigate Hunter Biden Or Election Fraud
Who Could Have Possibly Read This Bill? Nobody
The bill authorized $1.4 trillion in spending and included $600 stimulus checks for American households and a temporary extension of federal unemployment benefits by $300, which is half of the $600 paid out earlier this year.
The bill will now head to the Senate after passing the House, passed 359-53.
Like so much Washington legislation, the bill is littered with items unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic.
Like $10 million for “gender programs” in Pakistan, along with a whole host of billions for foreign countries.
The fact that no one in Congress could possibly have time to read this bill was pointed out by a number of Republicans, and Democrat Tulsi Gabbard.
Rand Paul Breaks It Down
Sen. Rand Paul broke down the numbers.
“Deficit busting bill will be 5,593 pages!” Paul tweeted. “If 250 words per page, then that’s 1,398,250 words.”
“If Congresspeople read at the American average of 300 words/min (a big assumption),” Paul calculated, “then a Congressperson might read this in 4,660 minutes or 77.68 hours! (if no rest breaks).”
Deficit busting bill will be 5,593 pages! If 250 words per page, then that’s 1,398,250 words If Congresspeople read at the American average of 300 words/min (a big assumption) then a Congressperson might read this in 4,660 minutes or 77.68 hours! (if no rest breaks) — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 21, 2020
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie tweeted, “Reminder: The House has a rule to give everyone 72 hours to read the bills. Every Democrat in the House voted to suspend that rule and that’s why we’re voting on a 5500+ page bill tonight with less than 8 hours to read it.”
Reminder: The House has a rule to give everyone 72 hours to read the bills. Every Democrat in the House voted to suspend that rule and that’s why we’re voting on a 5500+ page bill tonight with less than 8 hours to read it. — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 21, 2020
‘Don’t Vote For Anyone Who Voted For This. It’s Not Okay’
“They passed 5,593 pages they didn’t read,” tweeted former Republican turned Libertarian Congressman Justin Amash. “America, stop letting this happen.”
“Don’t vote for anyone who voted for this. It’s not okay,” he added. “Representative government is important. Too many people have come to accept oligarchy.”
“This doesn’t end well,” Amash finished.
They passed 5,593 pages they didn’t read. America, stop letting this happen. Don’t vote for anyone who voted for this. It’s not okay. Representative government is important. Too many people have come to accept oligarchy. This doesn’t end well. — Justin Amash (@justinamash) December 22, 2020
As the House bill now heads to the Senate, Sen. Rand Paul predicted earlier on Monday, “My guess Big Spenders in Both Parties will pass this without anybody ever really reading it.”
“Not me, I’m a no.”
My guess Big Spenders in Both Parties will pass this without anybody ever really reading it. Not me, I’m a no. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 21, 2020
RELATED: Michigan’s Democrat AG Dana Nessel Claimed Her Son Was ‘Devastated’ To Hear The Words ‘Merry Christmas’
Tulsi, Right On Time
How many Republicans will stand up to this reckless spending in a bill that no one even read?
We know the Democrats won’t. Well, at least one did…
Not every Democrat …. — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) December 22, 2020
Tulsi gave the most succinct breakdown on the broken bill, the broken process that created it, and the broken institution that passed it:
$600 is a slap in the face to every American struggling due to the pandemic. You deserve better. I voted against the 5,593-page spending bill that gave billions to corporate interests, the military industrial complex & other countries, leaving crumbs for you who need help most. pic.twitter.com/82F1HYF43T — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) December 22, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-19--CNN: George W. Bush’s Christmas Card Is A Shot At Trump

CNN claims a relatively mundane Christmas card sent out by former President George W. Bush is a shot at President Trump for not accepting the 2020 election results .
“ George W. Bush sends holiday card with pointed message as Trump denies election loss , ” reads the headline .
The ‘ pointed message ’ appears to be an image of the Statue of Liberty titled , “ Beacon of Hope , 2020.
” The artwork is from a collection that celebrates immigrants .
Here is CNN ’ s explanation for why this is a shot at President Trump : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a former President who has in the past leveled veiled criticism against Trump ’ s immigration policies and was one of the first Republican figures to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his election win .
Bush ’ s choice to make the Statue of Liberty central to his card is symbolic of his past critiques of Trump .
The statue was often one of the first sights that new immigrants to America would see as they entered New York Harbor and contains a poem by Emma Lazarus that is famous for its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , your poor , your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
” Yes , that ’ s right .
CNN thinks an image of the Statue of Liberty is a criticism of Donald Trump .
While they also seem incapable – still – of understanding the difference between immigration and immigration .
A helpful analogy for those still uncertain of the difference – one can walk into a bank and choose to either withdraw money or , the latter of which will get you thrown in jail .
RELATED : Trump Wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Call For End to Partisanship When He Was Being Impeached CNN also seems to link the “ Beacon of Hope ” message itself is for Trump , who has been unwilling to submit to what he believes is a fraudulent election .
“ The holiday card from the only living former Republican president comes as Trump and his GOP allies continue to deny his election loss even after the Electoral College on Monday affirmed Biden ’ s win , ” they write .
Bush Has Taken Plenty Of Shots At Trump In The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s not that former President George W. Bush has been unwilling to level criticism at Trump in the past , it ’ s just that drawing a line , in this case , seems rather ridiculous .
This past May , Bush made a rare public statement to address the nation during the coronavirus pandemic , calling for an end to partisanship .
The comments made President Trump wonder just where the heck the former President was while Democrats were unfairly savaging him for the previous four years .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a tweet Sunday stating , “ Oh by the way , I appreciate the message from former President Bush , but where was he during Impeachment calling for putting partisanship aside ?
” Trump added his own thoughts : “ He was nowhere to be found in speaking up against the greatest Hoax in American history !
” Come to think of it , where was Bush ’ s ‘ Beacon of Hope ’ message when Barack Obama and his administration were throwing kids in cages ?
Bush went after President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City in 2017 , leaving no doubt about how he felt toward the new administration at the time .
Without mentioning him by name , Bush picked apart numerous aspects of a new attitude in America under Trump – and it ’ s clear he ’ s not a fan .
“ Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone , ” Bush said , and “ provides permission for cruelty and bigotry.
” He also surmised that in today ’ s America , “ Bigotry seems emboldened ; our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and outright fabrication.
” Bush also attacked the ‘ America first ’ concept , calling it “ isolationist sentiments ” and lamented that “ we ’ ve seen nationalism distorted into nativism.
” He added that under Trump , our nation has “ forgotten the dynamism that immigration has always brought to America.
” Perhaps if George W. Bush wants to know what a ‘ Beacon of Hope ’ is , he should speak to his nephew , George P. Bush , current Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office .
George Prescott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of light against socialism and communism in comments he made explaining why he would be voting for him over Joe Biden .
“ President Trump is the only thing standing between America and socialism , ” the younger Bush explained .
Hard to remain a ‘ beacon of hope ’ when the one man preventing socialism from coming to America is about to be replaced by a guy who warned the country was going to enter a “ very dark winter .
”

CNN claims a relatively mundane Christmas card sent out by former President George W. Bush is a shot at President Trump for not accepting the 2020 election results.
“George W. Bush sends holiday card with pointed message as Trump denies election loss,” reads the headline.
The ‘pointed message’ appears to be an image of the Statue of Liberty titled, “Beacon of Hope, 2020.”
The artwork is from a collection that celebrates immigrants.
Here is CNN’s explanation for why this is a shot at President Trump:
“The painting and its title come from a former President who has in the past leveled veiled criticism against Trump’s immigration policies and was one of the first Republican figures to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his election win. Bush’s choice to make the Statue of Liberty central to his card is symbolic of his past critiques of Trump. The statue was often one of the first sights that new immigrants to America would see as they entered New York Harbor and contains a poem by Emma Lazarus that is famous for its phrase, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”
Yes, that’s right. CNN thinks an image of the Statue of Liberty is a criticism of Donald Trump.
While they also seem incapable – still – of understanding the difference between legal immigration and illegal immigration.
A helpful analogy for those still uncertain of the difference – one can walk into a bank and choose to either withdraw money legally or illegally, the latter of which will get you thrown in jail.
Former President George W. Bush has sent out holiday cards with a pointed message about a hopeful new year as President Trump continues to deny his election loss https://t.co/fMugcihNRm — CNN (@CNN) December 17, 2020
RELATED: Trump Wants to Know Why George Bush Didn’t Call For End to Partisanship When He Was Being Impeached
George W. Bush’s Christmas Card
CNN also seems to link the “Beacon of Hope” message itself is for Trump, who has been unwilling to submit to what he believes is a fraudulent election.
“The holiday card from the only living former Republican president comes as Trump and his GOP allies continue to deny his election loss even after the Electoral College on Monday affirmed Biden’s win,” they write.
Is George W Bush the most skilled painter among presidents? By the way, Pres Bush is using his Statue of Liberty painting for a Christmas Card. Could there be a message about America’s history of welcoming immigrants + an unstated criticism of the current President’s approach? pic.twitter.com/YfrJRoJNgb — Larry Jacobs (@larryrjacobs) December 18, 2020
Bush Has Taken Plenty Of Shots At Trump In The Past
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that former President George W. Bush has been unwilling to level criticism at Trump in the past, it’s just that drawing a line, in this case, seems rather ridiculous.
This past May, Bush made a rare public statement to address the nation during the coronavirus pandemic, calling for an end to partisanship.
The comments made President Trump wonder just where the heck the former President was while Democrats were unfairly savaging him for the previous four years.
The President quoted Fox News personality Pete Hegseth in a tweet Sunday stating, “Oh by the way, I appreciate the message from former President Bush, but where was he during Impeachment calling for putting partisanship aside?”
Trump added his own thoughts: “He was nowhere to be found in speaking up against the greatest Hoax in American history!”
.@PeteHegseth “Oh bye the way, I appreciate the message from former President Bush, but where was he during Impeachment calling for putting partisanship aside.” @foxandfriends He was nowhere to be found in speaking up against the greatest Hoax in American history! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 3, 2020
Come to think of it, where was Bush’s ‘Beacon of Hope’ message when Barack Obama and his administration were throwing kids in cages?
Bush went after President Trump at a speech delivered in New York City in 2017, leaving no doubt about how he felt toward the new administration at the time.
Without mentioning him by name, Bush picked apart numerous aspects of a new attitude in America under Trump – and it’s clear he’s not a fan.
“Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone,” Bush said, and “provides permission for cruelty and bigotry.”
He also surmised that in today’s America, “Bigotry seems emboldened; our politics seems more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication.”
Bush also attacked the ‘America first’ concept, calling it “isolationist sentiments” and lamented that “we’ve seen nationalism distorted into nativism.”
He added that under Trump, our nation has “forgotten the dynamism that immigration has always brought to America.”
President George W Bush in NYC: “We’ve seen nationalism distorted into nativism…we need to recall and recover our own identity” pic.twitter.com/dsiSkFzEVp — Pat Ward (@WardDPatrick) October 19, 2017
Perhaps if George W. Bush wants to know what a ‘Beacon of Hope’ is, he should speak to his nephew, George P. Bush, current Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office.
George Prescott Bush explained why Trump is a beacon of light against socialism and communism in comments he made explaining why he would be voting for him over Joe Biden.
“President Trump is the only thing standing between America and socialism,” the younger Bush explained.
Thank you George, great honor! https://t.co/1WzkcvLpnR — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 10, 2020
Hard to remain a ‘beacon of hope’ when the one man preventing socialism from coming to America is about to be replaced by a guy who warned the country was going to enter a “very dark winter.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-23--Youngest Member Of Congress Madison Cawthorn Says He Will Contest Electoral College Votes On January

Youngest Member Of Congress Madison Cawthorn Says He Will Contest Electoral College Votes On January 6th

Republican Congressman-elect Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina , set to be the new youngest member of Congress , will contest the Electoral College results on January 6th .
Speaking at Turning Point USA ’ s annual Student Action Summit in Florida , Cawthorn made the announcement that he would contest the Electoral College results on January 6th , resulting in cheers from the crowd , and chants of “ USA !
” “ I ’ ve been studying our Constitution .
It says that state legislators are the only body that can change election law within their own states , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his logic , and noted that “ liberal swing states ” had “ broken the law ” by changing electoral law through executive mandate .
In November , a Pennsylvania judge ruled that the state ’ s Secretary of State , Kathy Boockvar , did not have the legal authority to change the ballot identification deadline at short notice .
Similar instances occurred in other states .
RELATED : James Woods Demands Arizona Secretary Of State Who Called Trump Supporters Nazis Should Recuse Herself Cawthorn clarified his position in a series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The right to vote in a free and fair election is the cornerstone of our Republic , ” he argued .
“ Attempts to subvert the Constitutional authority of state legislatures to conduct elections strikes at the very heart of representative government.
” “ No US Representative , who believes in the inviolability of the right to vote and the sacredness of every citizen ’ s right to equal protection under the law , can stand by and ignore substantial allegations of voter fraud , ” Cawthorn concluded .
New Congressman Now Joins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that any Republican now who was not on the record “ calling for fair , free , and just elections now and in the future , ” would be subject to a primary challenge , funded by himself .
“ For way too long the Republican Party has just been the party of no .
They have always conceded things .
They ’ ve let God out of our schools , they have let socialism creep into our country .
When I look into this crowd , I see the new Republican Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young conservatives .
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Congressional Republicans Attend Immigration Event Cawthorn now joins a number of current Representatives and Congressmen-elect who will be challenging the results , such as Rep.-elect Barry Moore and Rep.-elect Marjorie Taylor-Greene ( in joining the effort , which was pioneered by Rep. Mo Brooks . )
Others on the list included Rep. Matt Gaetz , Rep. Paul Gosar , and Sen. Tommy Tuberville .
Many of those joined President Trump for a meeting to discuss a challenge to the Electoral College @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nearly three-hour meeting was “ a back-and-forth concerning the planning and strategy for January the 6th ” and implied that “ multiple ” Senate Republicans are also on board with the effort .
The national media and fact-checkers insist there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud .

Republican Congressman-elect Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina, set to be the new youngest member of Congress, will contest the Electoral College results on January 6th.
Cawthorn: “I Will Fight!”
Speaking at Turning Point USA’s annual Student Action Summit in Florida, Cawthorn made the announcement that he would contest the Electoral College results on January 6th, resulting in cheers from the crowd, and chants of “USA!”
“I’ve been studying our Constitution. It says that state legislators are the only body that can change election law within their own states,” Cawthorn said, telling the crowd of his logic, and noted that “liberal swing states” had “broken the law” by changing electoral law through executive mandate.
Not doing this to help my career in Washington, in fact this will most likely harm it. But no one should go to Washington as a career. Go there to serve the people. And on behalf of the people I am contesting this election based on constitutional violations by key states. pic.twitter.com/puDmUZAbaw — Madison Cawthorn (@CawthornforNC) December 22, 2020
In November, a Pennsylvania judge ruled that the state’s Secretary of State, Kathy Boockvar, did not have the legal authority to change the ballot identification deadline at short notice. Similar instances occurred in other states.
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Cawthorn clarified his position in a series of subsequent tweets following his speech.
“The right to vote in a free and fair election is the cornerstone of our Republic,” he argued. “Attempts to subvert the Constitutional authority of state legislatures to conduct elections strikes at the very heart of representative government.”
“No US Representative, who believes in the inviolability of the right to vote and the sacredness of every citizen’s right to equal protection under the law, can stand by and ignore substantial allegations of voter fraud,” Cawthorn concluded.
The right to vote in a free and fair election is the cornerstone of our Republic. Attempts to subvert the Constitutional authority of state legislatures to conduct elections strikes at the very heart of representative government. I choose to stand in the breach, to fight for us. https://t.co/qmgG8o7qtF — Madison Cawthorn (@CawthornforNC) December 21, 2020
No U.S. Representative, who believes in the inviolability of the right to vote and the sacredness of every citizen’s right to equal protection under the law, can stand by and ignore substantial allegations of voter fraud. I for one, will not be silent. I will fight. Will you? — Madison Cawthorn (@CawthornforNC) December 22, 2020
New Congressman Now Joins A Growing List Of Republicans
Cawthorn declared that any Republican now who was not on the record “calling for fair, free, and just elections now and in the future,” would be subject to a primary challenge, funded by himself.
“For way too long the Republican Party has just been the party of no. They have always conceded things. They’ve let God out of our schools, they have let socialism creep into our country. When I look into this crowd, I see the new Republican Party,” Cawthorn told the audience of young conservatives.
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Cawthorn now joins a number of current Representatives and Congressmen-elect who will be challenging the results, such as Rep.-elect Barry Moore and Rep.-elect Marjorie Taylor-Greene (in joining the effort, which was pioneered by Rep. Mo Brooks.)
Others on the list included Rep. Matt Gaetz, Rep. Paul Gosar, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Many of those joined President Trump for a meeting to discuss a challenge to the Electoral College votes on Monday.
Big meeting today with @realDonaldTrump, @VP, the President's legal team, @freedomcaucus and other Members of Congress. I will lead an objection to Georgia's electors on Jan 6. The courts refuse to hear the President's legal case. We're going to make sure the People can! — Rep. Jody Hice (@CongressmanHice) December 22, 2020
Just left the Oval with @realDonaldTrump and several other members of Congress. Stay tuned… https://t.co/IVoXhE8BSc — Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) December 22, 2020
My freshman class is a solid group of fighters.@RepBarryMoore was on board immediately to #StopTheSteaI on Jan 6th. We have more coming! — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) December 22, 2020
Rep. Brooks said the nearly three-hour meeting was “a back-and-forth concerning the planning and strategy for January the 6th” and implied that “multiple” Senate Republicans are also on board with the effort.
The national media and fact-checkers insist there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-23--New York Attorney General: Trump A “Loser,” Discussing Martial Law “An Act Of Sedition”

New York ’ s Attorney General Letitia James has said that if President Trump declares martial law , it will be an “ act of sedition ” from a “ loser.
” Media reports have claimed that during a meeting at the White House , President Trump and others had an argument about whether to declare martial law in order to allow a re-run of the election in states with irregularities .
Speaking to Dean Obeidallah , New York Attorney General Letitia James said that any discussing of martial law was tantatmount to an act of “ sedition ” by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people have [ sic ] spoken , and that [ sic ] the days of President Trump are closely coming to an end , ” James said .
“ And the reality is is that this is an act of sedition .
This president is engaging in illegality , and the fact that he would even consider martial law is an affront to our values , and to the Constitution.
” “ The people have spoken , ” James continued , “ and he should accept the outcome of the election , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where none exists.
” She argued that the martial law discussion from Trump was “ nothing more than a distraction ” from the current coronavirus crisis .
James added that “ this is nothing more than an attempt by President Trump to raise money .
It ’ s fundraising .
That ’ s all that this is .
Fundraising .
And that ’ s all that he cares about.
” “ He ’ s in the White House , and he stews on the fact that he ’ s a loser , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s finding it hard to accept .
He lost , ” she concluded .
President Trump has , however , claimed that the martial law discussion never took place , slamming it as fake news .
“ Just more knowingly bad reporting , ” the President tweeted .
Sources close to his legal team have further repudiated the claims .
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” “ We do know that members of Congress in all likelihood will again try to circumvent the will of the people , undermine our democracy , and delay or attempt to delay the fact that Vice President Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will soon be sworn in on January 20th , ” James continued .
Attorney General James is no stranger to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Attorney General is also currently targeting the Trump Organization in an investigation relating to tax write-offs the President allegedly linked to consulting fees paid by his daughter Ivanka , along with a separate investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney .
“ This is just the latest fishing expedition in an ongoing attempt to harass the company , ” said Trump Organization attorney Alan Garten in November .
“ Everything was done in strict compliance with applicable law and under the advice of counsel and tax experts.
” “ This ‘ inquiry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motivated by politics , publicity , and rage .
They know very well that there ’ s nothing here and that there was no tax benefit whatsoever , ” she added .
James has also promoted , without evidence , a conspiracy theory that President Trump will step down before January 20th so that Vice President Pence can “ pardon ” him .
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New York’s Attorney General Letitia James has said that if President Trump declares martial law, it will be an “act of sedition” from a “loser.”
Media reports have claimed that during a meeting at the White House, President Trump and others had an argument about whether to declare martial law in order to allow a re-run of the election in states with irregularities.
President Trump Says “Martial Law” Debate Is Fake News
Speaking to Dean Obeidallah, New York Attorney General Letitia James said that any discussing of martial law was tantatmount to an act of “sedition” by the President.
“The will of the people have [sic] spoken, and that [sic] the days of President Trump are closely coming to an end,” James said. “And the reality is is that this is an act of sedition. This president is engaging in illegality, and the fact that he would even consider martial law is an affront to our values, and to the Constitution.”
“The people have spoken,” James continued, “and he should accept the outcome of the election, as opposed to trying to find fraud where none exists.”
She argued that the martial law discussion from Trump was “nothing more than a distraction” from the current coronavirus crisis.
James added that “this is nothing more than an attempt by President Trump to raise money. It’s fundraising. That’s all that this is. Fundraising. And that’s all that he cares about.”
“He’s in the White House, and he stews on the fact that he’s a loser, and he lost this election, and unfortunately he’s finding it hard to accept. He lost,” she concluded.
President Trump has, however, claimed that the martial law discussion never took place, slamming it as fake news.
“Just more knowingly bad reporting,” the President tweeted. Sources close to his legal team have further repudiated the claims.
Martial law = Fake News. Just more knowingly bad reporting! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 20, 2020
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Ivanka: James Engaging In “Harassment” Against Her Family
James noted the current challenge ramping up in Congress to the Electoral College votes from Republicans, and said that they are “unfortunately validating the behavior of this President, who is closely engaging in a seditious act.”
“We do know that members of Congress in all likelihood will again try to circumvent the will of the people, undermine our democracy, and delay or attempt to delay the fact that Vice President Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will soon be sworn in on January 20th,” James continued.
Attorney General James is no stranger to the President, or the Trump family.
The Attorney General is also currently targeting the Trump Organization in an investigation relating to tax write-offs the President allegedly linked to consulting fees paid by his daughter Ivanka, along with a separate investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney.
“This is just the latest fishing expedition in an ongoing attempt to harass the company,” said Trump Organization attorney Alan Garten in November. “Everything was done in strict compliance with applicable law and under the advice of counsel and tax experts.”
“This is harassment, pure and simple,” tweeted Ivanka Trump.
“This ‘inquiry’ by NYC Democrats is 100% motivated by politics, publicity, and rage. They know very well that there’s nothing here and that there was no tax benefit whatsoever,” she added.
“These politicians are simply ruthless.”
This is harassment pure and simple. This ‘inquiry’ by NYC democrats is 100% motivated by politics, publicity and rage. They know very well that there’s nothing here and that there was no tax benefit whatsoever. These politicians are simply ruthless.https://t.co/4dQoDzQlRX — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) November 20, 2020
James has also promoted, without evidence, a conspiracy theory that President Trump will step down before January 20th so that Vice President Pence can “pardon” him.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-23--Biden Tells Reporter He Still Believes Hunter Scandal is ‘Russian Misinformation’

President-elect Joe Biden told Fox News reporter Peter Doocy that he still believes the Hunter Biden scandal is “ Russian misinformation , ” despite Hunter himself revealing he is under investigation for “ tax affairs.
” He also called Doocy a “ one-horse pony , ” which , using my Biden-English dictionary translates to the oft-used phrase , ‘ one-trick pony.
’ “ Mr .
President-elect , do you still think that the stories from the fall about your son Hunter were Russian disinformation and a smear campaign like you said ?
” Doocy can be heard asking as Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yes , yes , yes , ” Biden replied to the two questions .
“ God love you , man .
You ’ re a one-horse pony.
” The Democrat went on to reassure that potential candidates for Attorney General would be independent on the matter .
“ I promise you my Justice Department will be totally on its own , making its judgments about how they should proceed , ” he offered .
Hunter Biden , the President-elect ’ s son , revealed himself that he is the subject of a federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : The Media Did Everything They Could To Hide The Hunter Biden Scandal From Voters The only misinformation regarding the Hunter scandal came out of Biden ’ s campaign office , better known as the mainstream media .
They spent month upon month upon month trying to avoid covering the story .
And even when it became clear that there was something to it , they proceeded to swat the controversy away by labeling it ‘ Russian misinformation.
’ John Ratcliffe , the director of national intelligence , squashed the ‘ Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Let me be clear , ” he said .
“ The intelligence community doesn ’ t believe that because there is no intelligence that supports that.
” RELATED : Here ’ s A Look At The Media ’ s Coverage Of The Hunter Biden Scandal Before And After The Election In reality , there were many pieces of evidence that pointed to the truth , and it didn ’ t involve some conspiracy by Vladimir Putin to get Trump reelected .
Hunter ’ s “ tax affairs ” investigations began in 2018 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that indicated inquiries into Biden ’ s son .
And there was a documentary out prior to the election which claimed Hunter ’ s numerous business deals in China “ served ” the communist country and their military .
It wasn ’ t Russian misinformation then , and it certainly isn ’ t now .
If it , Biden might want to find out which Russians working on his transition team put out a statement on an apparently non-existent story .
Biden insists he hasn ’ t spoken to any potential AG candidates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The attorney general of the United States of America is not the president ’ s lawyer , ” he said .
“ I will appoint someone I expect to enforce the law as the law is written , not guided by me.
” Meanwhile , outgoing attorney general Bill Barr announced recently that he would be appointing a Special Counsel to take over the Hunter Biden probe .
“ I think to the extent that there ’ s an investigation , I think that it ’ s being handled responsibly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden .
“ To this point I have not seen a reason to appoint a special counsel and I have no plan to do so before I leave .
”

President-elect Joe Biden told Fox News reporter Peter Doocy that he still believes the Hunter Biden scandal is “Russian misinformation,” despite Hunter himself revealing he is under investigation for “tax affairs.”
He also called Doocy a “one-horse pony,” which, using my Biden-English dictionary translates to the oft-used phrase, ‘one-trick pony.’
“Mr. President-elect, do you still think that the stories from the fall about your son Hunter were Russian disinformation and a smear campaign like you said?” Doocy can be heard asking as Biden concludes a session with reporters.
“Yes, yes, yes,” Biden replied to the two questions. “God love you, man. You’re a one-horse pony.”
The Democrat went on to reassure that potential candidates for Attorney General would be independent on the matter.
“I promise you my Justice Department will be totally on its own, making its judgments about how they should proceed,” he offered.
Hunter Biden, the President-elect’s son, revealed himself that he is the subject of a federal investigation into his “tax affairs.”
NEW: Reporter: ” Do you still think that stories about your son Hunter were Russian disinformation?” Biden: “Yes, yes and yes. God love you, man. You’re a one-horse pony, I tell ya.” #WheresHunter pic.twitter.com/VyIE2Zgb1u — WW News 🚨 (@WW_NEWS_) December 22, 2020
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Biden Claims His Son’s Investigation Is Russian Misinformation
The only misinformation regarding the Hunter scandal came out of Biden’s campaign office, better known as the mainstream media.
They spent month upon month upon month trying to avoid covering the story. And even when it became clear that there was something to it, they proceeded to swat the controversy away by labeling it ‘Russian misinformation.’
One of the best ever @newsbusters clips out there! pic.twitter.com/s8muZMfOYq — Raheem Kassam (@RaheemKassam) December 10, 2020
John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, squashed the ‘Russian misinformation’ hoax rather easily.
“Let me be clear,” he said. “The intelligence community doesn’t believe that because there is no intelligence that supports that.”
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More Like Biden Misinformation
In reality, there were many pieces of evidence that pointed to the truth, and it didn’t involve some conspiracy by Vladimir Putin to get Trump reelected.
Hunter’s “tax affairs” investigations began in 2018. There were Senate committees and subsequent reports that indicated inquiries into Biden’s son.
And there was a documentary out prior to the election which claimed Hunter’s numerous business deals in China “served” the communist country and their military.
It wasn’t Russian misinformation then, and it certainly isn’t now. If it were, Biden might want to find out which Russians working on his transition team put out a statement on an apparently non-existent story.
Statement from the Biden-Harris Transition “President-elect Biden is deeply proud of his son, who has fought through difficult challenges, including the vicious personal attacks of recent months, only to emerge stronger.” https://t.co/KxBReACbq2 — Sam Stein (@samstein) December 9, 2020
Biden insists he hasn’t spoken to any potential AG candidates about his son’s legal issues.
“The attorney general of the United States of America is not the president’s lawyer,” he said. “I will appoint someone I expect to enforce the law as the law is written, not guided by me.”
Meanwhile, outgoing attorney general Bill Barr announced recently that he would not be appointing a Special Counsel to take over the Hunter Biden probe.
“I think to the extent that there’s an investigation, I think that it’s being handled responsibly and professionally,” he announced Monday regarding Biden.
“To this point I have not seen a reason to appoint a special counsel and I have no plan to do so before I leave.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-23--Gretchen Whitmer Announces She’s Granting Clemency To Four Prisoners

Michigan ’ s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday that she is granting clemency to four prisoners , which will make them eligible for parole consideration immediately .
The inmates she granted clemency to served time for firearms possession , drug possession , and selling drugs .
Three of them have been in prison for over twenty years , while the fourth has been behind bars for sixteen years , according to Fox News .
Whitmer released a statement saying that she came to her decision to grant clemency by looking over the prisoners ’ clemency applications as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan Parole Board .
“ As a former prosecutor , I recognize how critical it is to take steps toward a smarter and more equitable justice system , ” Whitmer said .
“ Over the last two years , we ’ ve worked with leaders on both sides of the aisle to make tremendous progress to give people a second chance , from reforming civil asset forfeiture to becoming a national leader on expungement .
“ These commutations offer a second chance to four individuals who have accepted responsibility and paid their debts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for non-violent offenses , ” she continued .
“ We still have a lot of work to do , but today is a step in the right direction , and I ’ m confident that Michigan can continue to be a national leader in smart justice.
” Related : Gretchen Whitmer Attacks Trump As She Claims ‘ Biden Won This Election And He Won It Handily ’ One Of The Inmates Was Supported By Celebrities One of the inmates that was granted clemency was Michael Thompson , 69 , whose case had garnered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being hit with a weapons charge despite not carrying any firearms when he was arrested in 1994 on drug charges .
Many of the firearms listed in his case were actually just antique collectibles that he had been keeping in a locked safe .
Whitmer ’ s decision means that the parole board will vote whether to grant a four-year parole to each prisoner .
If they do decide to grant parole , the inmates will be held for 28 additional days while the parole board notifies the judge , prosecutor and any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman for Michigan ’ s Department of Corrections said that all four of the men will likely be released late in January or early February .
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It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday that she is granting clemency to four prisoners, which will make them eligible for parole consideration immediately.
Whitmer Grants Clemency
The inmates she granted clemency to served time for firearms possession, drug possession, and selling drugs. Three of them have been in prison for over twenty years, while the fourth has been behind bars for sixteen years, according to Fox News.
Whitmer released a statement saying that she came to her decision to grant clemency by looking over the prisoners’ clemency applications as well as taking into consideration recommendations from the Michigan Parole Board.
“As a former prosecutor, I recognize how critical it is to take steps toward a smarter and more equitable justice system,” Whitmer said. “Over the last two years, we’ve worked with leaders on both sides of the aisle to make tremendous progress to give people a second chance, from reforming civil asset forfeiture to becoming a national leader on expungement.
“These commutations offer a second chance to four individuals who have accepted responsibility and paid their debts to society and whose sentences span decades for non-violent offenses,” she continued. “We still have a lot of work to do, but today is a step in the right direction, and I’m confident that Michigan can continue to be a national leader in smart justice.”
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One Of The Inmates Was Supported By Celebrities
One of the inmates that was granted clemency was Michael Thompson, 69, whose case had garnered the attention of celebrities due to him being hit with a weapons charge despite not carrying any firearms when he was arrested in 1994 on drug charges. Many of the firearms listed in his case were actually just antique collectibles that he had been keeping in a locked safe.
Whitmer’s decision means that the parole board will vote whether to grant a four-year parole to each prisoner. If they do decide to grant parole, the inmates will be held for 28 additional days while the parole board notifies the judge, prosecutor and any victims involved in the cases.
A spokesman for Michigan’s Department of Corrections said that all four of the men will likely be released late in January or early February.
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This piece was written by James Samson on December 23, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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