thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--President Trump Cuts Rally Short, Makes Unannounced Trip to Pay Respects to Fallen Soldiers

President Trump cut a rally in New Hampshire short and joined Vice President Mike Pence to fly unannounced to Dover Air Force Base , paying their respects to two soldiers killed in Afghanistan .
National security adviser Robert O ’ Brien told reporters aboard Air Force One that the President quickly wrapped up his rally speech so he could visit the families of the fallen 28-year-old soldiers .
“ These were fallen heroes and we were close by and the president wrapped his rally early so he could come , ” O ’ Brien stated .
President Trump and Pence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer cases containing the remains of U.S. Army SFC Antonio Rodriguez and U.S. Army Javier Gutierrez were transported off a cargo plane by six military members wearing white gloves .
RELATED : President Trump Stops to Pick Up Marine ’ s Hat – Twice The President rightly placed the importance of the transfer ceremony above that of his campaign rally out of respect .
“ These are terrible sacrifices for the families .
And these guys are heroes , they ’ re real warriors and did a great job for the American people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Fox News .
“ These are tough times .
It ’ s tough for the president but he thinks it ’ s important to be there for the families and recognize them.
” President Trump stood silently and saluted while Vice President Pence placed his hand over his heart as the remains of Rodriguez and Gutierrez were carried to a transport vehicle .
The two soldiers were killed when an individual dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire with a machine gun on Saturday .
Six other American service members were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cuomo Suggests Trump Sleeps Well At Night Because He Doesn ’ t Care About Murdered Americans Americans Are Not Law Enforcement For Other Nations In his State of the Union Address last week , President Trump referenced peace talks in Afghanistan , insisting U.S. soldiers were not meant to serve as “ law enforcement agencies ” for other nations .
In Afghanistan , the determination and valor of our warfighters has allowed us to make tremendous progress , and peace talks are now underway .
I am not looking to kill hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them totally innocent .
It is also not our function to serve other nations as law enforcement agencies .
These are warfighters that we have — the best in the world — and they either want to fight to win or not fight at all .
We are working to finally end America ’ s longest war and bring our troops back home .
It ’ s clear that the loss of American lives in Afghanistan is weighing heavily on President Trump ’ s mind .
CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well at night , with no concern whatsoever for the lives of American soldiers lost in Afghanistan .
“ Imagine sleeping at night or sleeping easily – nothing keeping you up – when people are dying when they shouldn ’ t , ” Cuomo said prior to mentioning a pair of American paratroopers killed in combat in Afghanistan .
Trump and Pence ’ s presence in Dover marks the first time both the president and vice president have attended a dignified transfer ceremony since 2009 .
After paying their respects , Trump tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Dover .
Very sad !
”

President Trump cut a rally in New Hampshire short and joined Vice President Mike Pence to fly unannounced to Dover Air Force Base, paying their respects to two soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
National security adviser Robert O’Brien told reporters aboard Air Force One that the President quickly wrapped up his rally speech so he could visit the families of the fallen 28-year-old soldiers.
“These were fallen heroes and we were close by and the president wrapped his rally early so he could come,” O’Brien stated.
President Trump and Pence stood in the rain as two flag-draped transfer cases containing the remains of U.S. Army SFC Antonio Rodriguez and U.S. Army Javier Gutierrez were transported off a cargo plane by six military members wearing white gloves.
Pres. Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to pay respects to two U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan. https://t.co/SNojlHccK0 pic.twitter.com/Z5cWrjUmAo — ABC News (@ABC) February 11, 2020
RELATED: President Trump Stops to Pick Up Marine’s Hat – Twice
Respect
The President rightly placed the importance of the transfer ceremony above that of his campaign rally out of respect.
“These are terrible sacrifices for the families. And these guys are heroes, they’re real warriors and did a great job for the American people,” O’Brien said according to Fox News.
“These are tough times. It’s tough for the president but he thinks it’s important to be there for the families and recognize them.”
President Trump stood silently and saluted while Vice President Pence placed his hand over his heart as the remains of Rodriguez and Gutierrez were carried to a transport vehicle.
The two soldiers were killed when an individual dressed in an Afghan army uniform opened fire with a machine gun on Saturday. Six other American service members were wounded in the attack.
HONORING FALLEN HEROES: President Trump and Vice President Pence stood in silence at Dover Air Force Base to await the return of two fallen Special Forces soldiers, Sgt. Javier Gutierrez and Sgt. Antonio Rodriguez, who were killed in Afghanistan over the weekend. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/GJkG3CnYL5 — FOX 10 Phoenix (@FOX10Phoenix) February 11, 2020
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Americans Are Not Law Enforcement For Other Nations
In his State of the Union Address last week, President Trump referenced peace talks in Afghanistan, insisting U.S. soldiers were not meant to serve as “law enforcement agencies” for other nations.
In Afghanistan, the determination and valor of our warfighters has allowed us to make tremendous progress, and peace talks are now underway. I am not looking to kill hundreds of thousands of people in Afghanistan, many of them totally innocent. It is also not our function to serve other nations as law enforcement agencies. These are warfighters that we have — the best in the world — and they either want to fight to win or not fight at all. We are working to finally end America’s longest war and bring our troops back home.
It’s clear that the loss of American lives in Afghanistan is weighing heavily on President Trump’s mind.
CNN’s Chris Cuomo recently claimed without evidence that the President sleeps well at night, with no concern whatsoever for the lives of American soldiers lost in Afghanistan.
“Imagine sleeping at night or sleeping easily – nothing keeping you up – when people are dying when they shouldn’t,” Cuomo said prior to mentioning a pair of American paratroopers killed in combat in Afghanistan.
Trump and Pence’s presence in Dover marks the first time both the president and vice president have attended a dignified transfer ceremony since 2009.
After paying their respects, Trump tweeted: “Just returned to White House from Dover. Very sad!”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--‘Truly Disgusting’: Don Jr. Condemns Media ‘Silence’ After Man Attacks Trump Supporters in Florida

On Tuesday , Donald Trump Jr. slammed the mainstream media for virtually ignoring the Sunday story in Jacksonville , Florida where a man who plowed a van into a Republican voter registration tent , nearly hitting six volunteers .
“ The [ media ’ s ] silence was deafening , ” Trump Jr. told Fox & Friends .
“ The violence against conservatives , Republicans , and Trump supporters is so prevalent and so underreported , if at all.
” According to Fox News , “ The 27-year-old Florida man who police say drove a van into a tent that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in court on Sunday smiling and nodding to the cameras before he was seated , a report said.
” RELATED : Jon Voight Says Pelosi ’ s Soul Has ‘ Evil Intent ’ – Calls Her A Threat To America According to Action News Jax , witnesses said the day before that suspect Gregory Timm ran over chairs and tables the day before at a local shopping center .
Witnesses told reporters that Timm recorded his actions after the incident , made an obscene gesture and sped off .
Local reports indicate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ronna McDaniel tweeted , “ These unprovoked , senseless attacks on @ realDonaldTrump ‘ s supporters need to end .
I want to echo the @ DuvalGOP in saying : We will not be silenced by cowards , and these disgusting acts will only make us work harder to win November.
” RELATED : Donald Trump Jr. Just Lit Up the Ladies of ‘ The View ’ – Crowd Cheers HIM !
Trump Jr. rightfully observed that if something like this had happened to supporters of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over America.
” “ There ’ s not a journalist that wouldn ’ t be covering it ad nauseum for weeks .
… It ’ s getting to the point of tacit complicity from the left and from the media , which are basically the same thing at this point .
It ’ s truly disgusting , ” Don Jr. said , adding that Americans are “ sick ” of the double standard that the media uses concerning violence against Trump supporters .
“ Timm faces two counts of aggravated assault on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one count of criminal mischief and one count of driving while his license is suspended , according to the Jacksonville Sheriff ’ s Office.
” Fox News noted .
“ Sunday , his bond was set at $ 507,500.
” The story you just read might be one of the few places you even hear about this story and there ’ s no excuse for it .
Donald Trump , Jr. is right .

RELATED: Jon Voight Says Pelosi’s Soul Has ‘Evil Intent’ – Calls Her A Threat To America
'The silence was deafening': Don Trump Jr. blasts media coverage on violence against Trump volunteers https://t.co/7dq0OoUtt6 — Joyce Sullens (@joyce_sullens) February 11, 2020
According to Action News Jax, witnesses said the day before that suspect Gregory Timm ran over chairs and tables the day before at a local shopping center. Witnesses told reporters that Timm recorded his actions after the incident, made an obscene gesture and sped off.
Local reports indicate that there were no injuries.
GOP Chair and President Trump Weigh In
GOP chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tweeted, “These unprovoked, senseless attacks on @realDonaldTrump‘s supporters need to end. I want to echo the @DuvalGOP in saying: We will not be silenced by cowards, and these disgusting acts will only make us work harder to win November.”
These unprovoked, senseless attacks on @realDonaldTrump's supporters need to end. I want to echo the @DuvalGOP in saying: We will not be silenced by cowards, and these disgusting acts will only make us work harder to win November. https://t.co/GQ7OrbtSO2 — Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) February 9, 2020
President Trump retweeted McDaniel’s comments, adding, “Be careful tough guys who you play with!”
Law Enforcement has been notified. Be careful tough guys who you play with! https://t.co/1Pq0hOrzy2 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 9, 2020
RELATED: Donald Trump Jr. Just Lit Up the Ladies of ‘The View’ – Crowd Cheers HIM!
Trump Jr. rightfully observed that if something like this had happened to supporters of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren it would be the “number one news story all over America.”
‘Sick’ of the Double Standard
“There’s not a journalist that wouldn’t be covering it ad nauseum for weeks. … It’s getting to the point of tacit complicity from the left and from the media, which are basically the same thing at this point. It’s truly disgusting,” Don Jr. said, adding that Americans are “sick” of the double standard that the media uses concerning violence against Trump supporters.
“Timm faces two counts of aggravated assault on a victim over the age of 65, one count of criminal mischief and one count of driving while his license is suspended, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.” Fox News noted. “Sunday, his bond was set at $507,500.”
The story you just read might be one of the few places you even hear about this story and there’s no excuse for it. Donald Trump, Jr. is right.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--James Woods Rips California Gov. Gavin Newsom: What Dems Have Done Is ‘Crime Against Humanity’

During his appearance on ABC ’ s “ The View ” Monday , California Gov .
Gavin Newsom bragged about his state ’ s economy and criticized President Trump for increasing the deficit .
“ Why is Trump scared of CA ?
” Newsom tweeted , listing his version of his state ’ s accomplishments .
“ $ 21.5 billion surplus-Record low unemployment-Creating 1 in 7 US jobs.
” Then he contrasted these examples with what he perceives as the President ’ s record .
“ Meanwhile Trump : -DOUBLED the deficit-Created over $ 3 TRILLION new debt.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his regressive policies , ” Newsom finished .
“ It ’ s driving him MAD.
” RELATED : Michelle Obama Says Women ‘ Allowed ’ Trump to Win , James Woods Crushes Her But actor and open Hollywood conservative James Woods wasn ’ t having it .
“ Did you step in human feces outside your office this morning and slip and hit your head ?
” asked Woods on social media .
“ What you Democrats have done to once-beautiful California is a crime against humanity .
Former Team Trump official Tim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some unavoidable facts about his progressive state .
“ CA has the nation ’ s highest poverty rate , most homeless , highest sales & income tax , 4th highest energy costs , 2nd highest home prices , and nearly a $ trillion in gov ’ t pension debts .
So there ’ s that… ” Clark tweeted .
If California is Doing So Great… One commenter noted on Twitter , “ 21.5 billion surplus ?
Really ?
Then why do you need federal funds ?
Also why is homelessness so bad in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a surplus , why not give some federal dollars back ?
“ Gavin is clearly betting on # TrumpReelection , ” tweeted another Twitterite .
“ Get ready for a state-funded candidate run for the next 4 years.
” California Is a Horrible Example for the Country California is one of the worst examples of how to run a government of any state in the country .
By any metric .
The massive debt , homelessness and poverty rates are directly due to the failed liberal policies that many Democrats , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foist upon the entire nation .
But this is what Democrats do .
They promote policies that hurt citizens across the board , call them victories and insist on promoting them further .
Does any sane person want what ’ s happened to California under Democratic rule to be dumped on all of the United States ?

Then he contrasted these examples with what he perceives as the President’s record. “Meanwhile Trump:-DOUBLED the deficit-Created over $3 TRILLION new debt.”
“We’re the progressive answer to his regressive policies,” Newsom finished. “It’s driving him MAD.”
RELATED: Michelle Obama Says Women ‘Allowed’ Trump to Win, James Woods Crushes Her
Why is Trump scared of CA?
-$21.5 billion surplus
-Record low unemployment
-Creating 1 in 7 US jobs Meanwhile Trump:
-DOUBLED the deficit
-Created over $3 TRILLION new debt We’re the progressive answer to his regressive policies. It’s driving him MAD. pic.twitter.com/lvZpD0EXfT — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) February 10, 2020
James Woods Strikes Back
But actor and open Hollywood conservative James Woods wasn’t having it.
“Did you step in human feces outside your office this morning and slip and hit your head?” asked Woods on social media. “What you Democrats have done to once-beautiful California is a crime against humanity.
Did you step in human feces outside your office this morning and slip and hit your head? What you #Democrats have done to once-beautiful California is a crime against humanity. https://t.co/xffOnEB4Kd — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) February 11, 2020
Former Team Trump official Tim Clark reminded the apparently forgetful Newsom of some unavoidable facts about his progressive state.
“CA has the nation’s highest poverty rate, most homeless, highest sales & income tax, 4th highest energy costs, 2nd highest home prices, and nearly a $trillion in gov’t pension debts. So there’s that…” Clark tweeted.
CA has the nation's highest poverty rate, most homeless, highest sales & income tax, 4th highest energy costs, 2nd highest home prices, and nearly a $trillion in gov't pension debts. So there's that… #MondayMotivaton @RealJamesWoods @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/Ig1dLuVKKo — Tim Clark (@TimSClark) February 10, 2020
If California is Doing So Great…
One commenter noted on Twitter, “21.5 billion surplus? Really? Then why do you need federal funds? Also why is homelessness so bad in CA?”
Exactly. If California has a surplus, why not give some federal dollars back?
21.5 billion surplus? Really? Then why do you need federal funds? Also why is homelessness so bad in CA? — MikeJones (@MikeJonesisback) February 11, 2020
“Gavin is clearly betting on #TrumpReelection,” tweeted another Twitterite. “Get ready for a state-funded candidate run for the next 4 years.”
Gavin is clearly betting on #TrumpReelection. Get ready for a state-funded candidate run for the next 4 years. https://t.co/aHgfejXAf4 — Bryan Suits KFI AM640 (@darksecretplace) February 10, 2020
RELATED: Leading California Candidate For Governor: Let’s Provide Illegals With Free Health Care
California Is a Horrible Example for the Country
California is one of the worst examples of how to run a government of any state in the country. By any metric. The massive debt, homelessness and poverty rates are directly due to the failed liberal policies that many Democrats, including many running for president, want to foist upon the entire nation.
But this is what Democrats do. They promote policies that hurt citizens across the board, call them victories and insist on promoting them further.
Does any sane person want what’s happened to California under Democratic rule to be dumped on all of the United States?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Trump Blasts ‘Racist’ Michael Bloomberg After Audio Surfaces of Him Defending Targeting Minorities W

Trump Blasts ‘Racist’ Michael Bloomberg After Audio Surfaces of Him Defending Targeting Minorities With ‘Stop and Frisk’

President Trump tweeted ( and later deleted ) a message to presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg calling him “ a total racist ” after audio surfaced of the Democrat defending “ stop and frisk ” policing specifically targeting minorities .
The remarks , made in 2015 at an event hosted by the Aspen Security Institute , reveal Bloomberg defending the tactic despite acknowledging that it led to significantly higher arrest rates for black and Hispanic men .
“ 95 percent of your murders – murderers and murder victims fit one M.O .
You can just take the description , Xerox it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cops , ” Bloomberg says in the recording .
“ They are male , minorities , 16-25 .
That ’ s true in New York , that ’ s true in virtually every city .
And that ’ s where the real crime is.
” The former mayor of New York City proceeded to explain where the police need to be placed in order to prevent crime .
“ Put the cops where the crime is , which means in minority neighborhoods , ” he said .
Bloomberg shrugged off unintended consequences of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s where the guns are .
The way you get those guns , he suggests , is you “ throw them up against the walls and frisk them.
” RELATED : Bloomberg Apologizes For Stop-And-Frisk Ahead Of Debates : ‘ I Got Something Important Really Wrong ’ Team Trump was quick to capitalize on the controversial audio clip , with the President leading the way .
“ WOW , BLOOMBERG IS A TOTAL RACIST !
” Trump tweeted – but later removed – from his social media timeline .
Campaign manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ # BloombergIsARacist , ” accompanying another clip from a 2013 interview where the Democrat laments that police stop white people “ too much ” and minorities “ too little.
” The President ’ s son , Donald Trump Jr. tweeted the same hashtag adding , “ Omg !
Leaked audio of Mike Bloomberg talking about the high crime rates among urban minorities.
” As several Democrat candidates to challenge Trump in 2020 are tripping over themselves by turning voters away , Bloomberg was expected to make a move in the primary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Achilles heel that he ’ s been able to overcome thus far .
Bloomberg apologized for his support of the program saying , “ I got something important really wrong.
” With that , a Quinnipiac University poll showed 22 percent of black voters said they support Bloomberg , second only behind Joe Biden .
Others noted that Bloomberg ’ s “ stop and frisk ” policy didn ’ t apply to all ‘ minority neighborhoods , ’ just certain ones .
As part of his apology , Bloomberg added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the full impact that stops were having on the black and Latino communities.
” This new audio shows he clearly understood the impact but didn ’ t mind the collateral damage in minority communities .
RELATED : Liberals Scorch Bloomberg for his ‘ Disingenuous ’ Apology Over Stop-And-Frisk Remarkably , the Aspen Times had audio from the event , but at Bloomberg ’ s request , they declined to publish it .
“ Michael Bloomberg representatives have asked the Aspen Institute not to distribute footage of his recent appearance in Aspen , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed comments concerning minorities and gun control , ” they reported at the time .
“ Both the Institute and GrassRoots TV , the organization that filmed the event , confirmed Thursday that they will not broadcast the footage online or on television as planned.
” The Aspen Times noted it isn ’ t uncommon for guests to request they not run footage of an event for a variety of reasons .
Do you think for a moment that if they had audio of Trump saying these exact words that it wouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadcast within hours ?

President Trump tweeted (and later deleted) a message to presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg calling him “a total racist” after audio surfaced of the Democrat defending “stop and frisk” policing specifically targeting minorities.
The remarks, made in 2015 at an event hosted by the Aspen Security Institute, reveal Bloomberg defending the tactic despite acknowledging that it led to significantly higher arrest rates for black and Hispanic men.
“95 percent of your murders – murderers and murder victims fit one M.O. You can just take the description, Xerox it and pass it out to all the cops,” Bloomberg says in the recording. “They are male, minorities, 16-25. That’s true in New York, that’s true in virtually every city. And that’s where the real crime is.”
The former mayor of New York City proceeded to explain where the police need to be placed in order to prevent crime.
“Put the cops where the crime is, which means in minority neighborhoods,” he said.
Bloomberg shrugged off unintended consequences of minorities being arrested for marijuana possession claiming that’s where the guns are. The way you get those guns, he suggests, is you “throw them up against the walls and frisk them.”
This is just beyond the beyond. The matter-of-fact tone while Bloomberg justifies violating people’s civil rights based on skin color. And let me add that anyone who’s followed me on Twitter for a while knows I have never been comfortable with stop-and-frisk. https://t.co/M7xpO1llO2 — John Ocasio-Nolte (@NolteNC) February 11, 2020
RELATED: Bloomberg Apologizes For Stop-And-Frisk Ahead Of Debates: ‘I Got Something Important Really Wrong’
Bloomberg … We Have a Problem
Team Trump was quick to capitalize on the controversial audio clip, with the President leading the way.
“WOW, BLOOMBERG IS A TOTAL RACIST!” Trump tweeted – but later removed – from his social media timeline.
Campaign manager Brad Parscale then tweeted a hashtag, “#BloombergIsARacist,” accompanying another clip from a 2013 interview where the Democrat laments that police stop white people “too much” and minorities “too little.”
The President’s son, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted the same hashtag adding, “Omg! Leaked audio of Mike Bloomberg talking about the high crime rates among urban minorities.”
Omg! Leaked audio of Mike Bloomberg talking about the high crime rates among urban minorities. “And the way to get the guns out of the kids hands is to throw them up against the wall and frisk them” #BloombergIsARacist pic.twitter.com/MkONUhQQpX — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 11, 2020
As several Democrat candidates to challenge Trump in 2020 are tripping over themselves by turning voters away, Bloomberg was expected to make a move in the primary.
‘Stop and frisk’ has been an Achilles heel that he’s been able to overcome thus far. Bloomberg apologized for his support of the program saying, “I got something important really wrong.”
With that, a Quinnipiac University poll showed 22 percent of black voters said they support Bloomberg, second only behind Joe Biden.
Others noted that Bloomberg’s “stop and frisk” policy didn’t apply to all ‘minority neighborhoods,’ just certain ones.
Chinatown is a “minority neighborhood,” but the cops weren’t sent there. Why not? https://t.co/z3vRoTicAj — Stefan Molyneux (@StefanMolyneux) February 11, 2020
As part of his apology, Bloomberg added: “I didn’t understand back then the full impact that stops were having on the black and Latino communities.”
This new audio shows he clearly understood the impact but didn’t mind the collateral damage in minority communities.
When @AspenInstitute and @grassrootstv complied with Bloomy’s order to bury the video of his stop-and-frisk talk, then-local journalist @KarlHerk posted the full audio on YouTube. It is still up.https://t.co/JBDgHGMYtK — Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) February 11, 2020
RELATED: Liberals Scorch Bloomberg for his ‘Disingenuous’ Apology Over Stop-And-Frisk
Media Coverup
Remarkably, the Aspen Times had audio from the event, but at Bloomberg’s request, they declined to publish it.
“Michael Bloomberg representatives have asked the Aspen Institute not to distribute footage of his recent appearance in Aspen, where the three-term New York City mayor made pointed comments concerning minorities and gun control,” they reported at the time.
“Both the Institute and GrassRoots TV, the organization that filmed the event, confirmed Thursday that they will not broadcast the footage online or on television as planned.”
The Aspen Times noted it isn’t uncommon for guests to request they not run footage of an event for a variety of reasons.
Do you think for a moment that if they had audio of Trump saying these exact words that it wouldn’t have ended up on every major broadcast within hours?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--NY Dem Forcibly Removed From Event Featuring Rashida Tlaib After He Asks About Her Anti-Semitism

A former New York Democrat lawmaker was forcibly ejected from an event featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib when he asked her about past anti-Semitic statements .
Dov Hikind was in the audience at an event titled , ‘ A Global Crisis : Refugees , Migrants , and Asylum Seekers – Lessons from the Prophet Muhammad , ’ held at Rutgers University and hosted by the group ‘ Muslims For Peace , ’ when the clash took place .
Tlaib “ came on at the end as the main speaker , ” Hikind told Fox News when he posed a question regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ libel.
” He was referencing Tlaib ’ s spreading of fake news on social media last month , in which she retweeted a message suggesting the death of a young Palestinian boy was at the hands of the Jewish state .
It later turned out his death was ruled an accidental drowning .
Hence , the ‘ blood libel.
’ Hikind asked her about it and was immediately swarmed by security and escorted out of the room .
Hikind described the scene above to Fox News .
He said that as he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pounced on me and I told him to immediately get his hands off and he did .
The cops were not far behind and removed me before I could get any response from Tlaib.
” Hikind claims that even after he was removed , Tlaib offered no apology for spreading anti-Semitic lies .
“ She didn ’ t offer any justification or apology for perpetuating a dangerous anti-Jewish blood libel even after I had been ejected , instead she played the victim as she does so expertly , ” he explained .
Hikind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharing the story having apologized when it was later proven false , Tlaib refused to do the same and only suggested days later that she needed to “ hold myself to the highest standards for what I share.
” RELATED : NY Dem Crushes De Blasio For Blaming Antisemitic Attacks on Trump : Jewish Communities Love the President Hikind asked about the most recent incident which shows Tlaib ’ s penchant for blaming Jews for things that are untrue .
But she has a rich history of anti-Semitism from which the Democrat could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Tlaib said thinking of the Holocaust provides her a “ calming feeling.
” • She called critics of her Holocaust distortion “ racist idiots.
” • Has a long history of associating with terrorists .
• Supports the BDS movement and posed for photos with a campaign fundraiser who promoted anti-Semitic conspiracy theories .
Hikind has been a consistent and significant thorn in the side of Tlaib and her fellow anti-Semitic ‘ Squad ’ member , calling out their bigotry at every turn .
In November , he forced Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to avoid testifying in a case stemming from her blocking Hikind on Twitter .
“ Mr .
Hikind has a First Amendment right to express his views and should not be blocked for them , ” AOC sheepishly stated .
“ In retrospect , it was wrong and improper and does not reflect the values I cherish .
I sincerely apologize for blocking Mr. Hikind.
” Either Rutgers University or Tlaib ’ s people trampled his First Amendment rights once again at this ‘ Muslims for Peace ’ event .
Rutgers immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what happened to Hikind , issuing a statement saying the event “ was not sponsored or endorsed by Rutgers , ” and they were simply the venue .
“ Rutgers is committed to diversity , inclusion and fostering a campus community in which people of all backgrounds are treated with respect , ” a spokesperson for the university said .
But somebody paid for the security personnel that dragged Hikind out .
And somebody instructed them to do so .
Hikind has raised the ire of liberals in the past by insisting that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the result of leftist rhetoric , not due to President Trump .
“ Isn ’ t it fascinating that all of these communities that have been victimized by anti-Semitism , unprecedented anti-Semitism , in New York , in neighboring New Jersey now , in Monsey , all of these communities , ” Hikind told Fox News .
“ They love the president .
They are his greatest supporters.
” Tlaib ’ s office has yet to comment on the incident at Rutgers .

A former New York Democrat lawmaker was forcibly ejected from an event featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib when he asked her about past anti-Semitic statements.
Dov Hikind was in the audience at an event titled, ‘A Global Crisis: Refugees, Migrants, and Asylum Seekers – Lessons from the Prophet Muhammad,’ held at Rutgers University and hosted by the group ‘Muslims For Peace,’ when the clash took place.
Tlaib “came on at the end as the main speaker,” Hikind told Fox News when he posed a question regarding “her anti-Semitism and spreading a blood libel.”
He was referencing Tlaib’s spreading of fake news on social media last month, in which she retweeted a message suggesting the death of a young Palestinian boy was at the hands of the Jewish state. It later turned out his death was ruled an accidental drowning. Hence, the ‘blood libel.’
Hikind asked her about it and was immediately swarmed by security and escorted out of the room.
Police just ejected me from an event of @Muslims4Peace at @RutgersU which was a fine event until @RashidaTlaib showed up. I challenged her about her antisemitism and spreading of an anti-Jewish blood libel! She had no answer for me. They will never silence us! Cc @IlhanMN pic.twitter.com/vyMGCGGxlX — Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) February 9, 2020
RELATED: Rashida Tlaib Claims Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban is ‘Straight-up Racism’
Pounced on Him
Hikind described the scene above to Fox News.
He said that as he was asking his question, “one man pounced on me and I told him to immediately get his hands off and he did. The cops were not far behind and removed me before I could get any response from Tlaib.”
Hikind claims that even after he was removed, Tlaib offered no apology for spreading anti-Semitic lies.
“She didn’t offer any justification or apology for perpetuating a dangerous anti-Jewish blood libel even after I had been ejected, instead she played the victim as she does so expertly,” he explained.
Hikind is correct. Despite the initial person sharing the story having apologized when it was later proven false, Tlaib refused to do the same and only suggested days later that she needed to “hold myself to the highest standards for what I share.”
In this era of inaccurate and manipulative news, I will also strive to hold myself to the highest standards for what I share. Know that I always seek truth as we uplift the oppressed and fight for equality, justice, and freedom. https://t.co/wma0ykjZbF — Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) January 28, 2020
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Tlaib a Rabid Anti-Semite
Hikind asked about the most recent incident which shows Tlaib’s penchant for blaming Jews for things that are untrue. But she has a rich history of anti-Semitism from which the Democrat could have chosen from in questioning her.
Tlaib said thinking of the Holocaust provides her a “calming feeling.”
She called critics of her Holocaust distortion “racist idiots.”
Accused pro-Israel advocates of having dual loyalty.
Has a long history of associating with terrorists.
Supports the BDS movement and posed for photos with a campaign fundraiser who promoted anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
After challenging @RashidaTlaib over her shameless antisemitism, and her recent spreading of an anti-Jewish blood libel, I got ejected. Rashida had no response for me, but @AmericansAA showed that we will never be silenced or intimidated! pic.twitter.com/ZRzZuHGPNh — Dov Hikind (@HikindDov) February 9, 2020
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Will He Sue?
Hikind has been a consistent and significant thorn in the side of Tlaib and her fellow anti-Semitic ‘Squad’ member, calling out their bigotry at every turn.
In November, he forced Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to settle a lawsuit and apologize in order to avoid testifying in a case stemming from her blocking Hikind on Twitter.
“Mr. Hikind has a First Amendment right to express his views and should not be blocked for them,” AOC sheepishly stated. “In retrospect, it was wrong and improper and does not reflect the values I cherish. I sincerely apologize for blocking Mr. Hikind.”
Either Rutgers University or Tlaib’s people trampled his First Amendment rights once again at this ‘Muslims for Peace’ event. Rutgers immediately claimed they had nothing to do with what happened to Hikind, issuing a statement saying the event “was not sponsored or endorsed by Rutgers,” and they were simply the venue.
“Rutgers is committed to diversity, inclusion and fostering a campus community in which people of all backgrounds are treated with respect,” a spokesperson for the university said.
But somebody paid for the security personnel that dragged Hikind out. And somebody instructed them to do so.
Democrat Truthteller @HikindDov Dov Hikind The Hate Is Coming From Tlaib Omar AOC The Hate Is Coming From The Democrat Party All The Hate
Is Coming From The Left#Antisemitism #HannukahStabbings pic.twitter.com/fhr85X4MNg — Dr. Marty Fox 🇺🇸 (@DrMartyFox) December 30, 2019
Hikind has raised the ire of liberals in the past by insisting that the rise in hate crimes and anti-Semitism are the result of leftist rhetoric, not due to President Trump.
“Isn’t it fascinating that all of these communities that have been victimized by anti-Semitism, unprecedented anti-Semitism, in New York, in neighboring New Jersey now, in Monsey, all of these communities,” Hikind told Fox News. “They love the president. They are his greatest supporters.”
Tlaib’s office has yet to comment on the incident at Rutgers.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Amy Klobuchar: Trump Supporters Fail the ‘Patriotism Check’

Democrat presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar , heading into Tuesday ’ s primary in New Hampshire , is questioning the patriotism and decency of people who support President Trump .
In an interview with MSNBC ’ s ‘ Morning Joe , ’ the Minnesota Democrat suggested the 2020 presidential campaign would be a referendum on ethics and love of country .
These are two areas she believes Trump voters fall short .
“ I have always had strong support from independent voters .
I get this , ” she explained .
“ I think this election isn ’ t just an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our debates are .
It ’ s also a decency check on this president .
It ’ s a patriotism check.
” In other words , independent voters pass that check because she has their support , while other voters – namely Republicans – do not .
RELATED : Study Finds States that Voted For Trump Are More Patriotic Than Those that Voted For Hillary This isn ’ t the first time Klobuchar has made the claim that voters supporting the President fail the ‘ patriotism check.
’ At a campaign rally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentiments .
“ This election is a patriotism check .
It ’ s a decency check on this president , ” she told fans at the rally .
“ And what unites us more than anything is that we know that the heart of America is bigger than the heart of the guy in the White House.
” That ‘ guy in the White House , ’ incidentally , cut short his campaign rally in New Hampshire to pay respects to two American soldiers killed Saturday in Afghanistan .
Seems pretty decent and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Maxine Waters : People Who Support the Wall Don ’ t Love This Country Hilariously , Klobuchar is presented in the media as some sort of moderate and reasoned voice in the Democrat field .
But then she goes and echoes extremist sentiments like this .
Congresswoman Maxine Waters , for instance , has claimed anybody who supports President Trump ’ s construction of a wall at the southern border is not a patriot and , in fact , does not love America .
“ Those people who want the wall are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They are not people who love this country , they are not people who stand up for what ’ s right !
” She was saying this while defending criminals crossing the border .
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , likewise , has suggested illegal aliens are more patriotic than Trump and his supporters .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has referred to illegals as patriotic , suggesting those who would prefer them to be legal as the opposite .
Klobuchar ’ s statements are just more of the same .
On the contrary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows that red states that voted for Donald Trump exhibit far more patriotic characteristics than their blue-state counterparts , which voted for Hillary Clinton .
Perhaps taking Clinton ’ s ‘ deplorable ’ comments and amplifying them by questioning the patriotism of Trump supporters isn ’ t exactly the pathway to the White House .
It didn ’ t work in 2016 and it ’ s not going to work in 2020 .

Democrat presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, heading into Tuesday’s primary in New Hampshire, is questioning the patriotism and decency of people who support President Trump.
In an interview with MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe,’ the Minnesota Democrat suggested the 2020 presidential campaign would be a referendum on ethics and love of country. These are two areas she believes Trump voters fall short.
“I have always had strong support from independent voters. I get this,” she explained. “I think this election isn’t just an economic check, which is what most of our debates are. It’s also a decency check on this president. It’s a patriotism check.”
In other words, independent voters pass that check because she has their support, while other voters – namely Republicans – do not.
This election is a decency check on the President. You may not agree with everything said on the debate stage (I don’t agree with everything said on the debate stage!), but we can agree on one thing: the heart of America is bigger than the heart of the guy in the White House. pic.twitter.com/pfKCIdAQTB — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) February 10, 2020
RELATED: Study Finds States that Voted For Trump Are More Patriotic Than Those that Voted For Hillary
Patriotism Check
This isn’t the first time Klobuchar has made the claim that voters supporting the President fail the ‘patriotism check.’
At a campaign rally over the weekend, she parroted those sentiments.
“This election is a patriotism check. It’s a decency check on this president,” she told fans at the rally. “And what unites us more than anything is that we know that the heart of America is bigger than the heart of the guy in the White House.”
That ‘guy in the White House,’ incidentally, cut short his campaign rally in New Hampshire to pay respects to two American soldiers killed Saturday in Afghanistan. Seems pretty decent and patriotic, no Ms. Klobuchar?
This election is a decency check and a patriotism check on the President. pic.twitter.com/3mAtjAA3ZF — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) February 6, 2020
RELATED: Maxine Waters: People Who Support the Wall Don’t Love This Country
Trump Supporters Love This Country
Hilariously, Klobuchar is presented in the media as some sort of moderate and reasoned voice in the Democrat field. But then she goes and echoes extremist sentiments like this.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, for instance, has claimed anybody who supports President Trump’s construction of a wall at the southern border is not a patriot and, in fact, does not love America.
“Those people who want the wall are not patriots,” Waters asserted. “They are not people who love this country, they are not people who stand up for what’s right!”
She was saying this while defending criminals crossing the border.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, likewise, has suggested illegal aliens are more patriotic than Trump and his supporters.
Ocasio-Cortez says economic migrants who are attempting to enter the country, many of them illegally, are “more American than any person who seeks to keep them out ever will be” pic.twitter.com/zyPXHqEzOW — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 9, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has referred to illegals as patriotic, suggesting those who would prefer them to be legal as the opposite.
Klobuchar’s statements are just more of the same.
On the contrary, a study conducted by WalletHub in 2019 shows that red states that voted for Donald Trump exhibit far more patriotic characteristics than their blue-state counterparts, which voted for Hillary Clinton.
Perhaps taking Clinton’s ‘deplorable’ comments and amplifying them by questioning the patriotism of Trump supporters isn’t exactly the pathway to the White House. It didn’t work in 2016 and it’s not going to work in 2020.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Omar Gets Roasted After Saying All Americans Should Receive G.I. Bill Given To Servicemembers and Ve

Omar Gets Roasted After Saying All Americans Should Receive G.I. Bill Given To Servicemembers and Veterans

Rep. Ilhan Omar shared an article that called for the military ’ s G.I .
Bill ( legislation that pays for American service members/veterans higher education ) be made available for all U.S. citizens .
How stupid can one person be ?
Well , never mind .
All you have to do is look at the list of Democrats running for President .
One thing that needs to happen is college should only be a 2-3 year investment .
Do away with all the non-essential core and elective courses .
If you want to go on a G.I .
bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you go in for two years , the government , for each dollar saved would match say maybe 4-5 times what was saved .
The cost of some books is ridiculous .
Find a way for the books to be paid directly by the government at a reduced cost , much like insurance companies have set reduced payments to doctors and hospitals .
MORE NEWS : Ilhan Omar Blames America For Flooding , Lives Lost In Foreign Countries There are many ways to skin a cat if you want it done .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources to make a valid proposal .
As a proud veteran , I recommend that she be placed in full combat gear and be parachuted near the front lines in a combat zone .
Then if she lives through that experience , she might have some credibility when talking about veteran issues .
We owe our warriors more than we can ever pay for our safety and security .
They get the G.I .
bill because they deserve it .
It ’ s not a damned participation trophy .
As it is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly as well as we should .
Homeless veterans should get housing and assistance to the last man before we accept one more immigrant .
Want socialism ?
Go to Venezuela .
I hear they are hiring politicians down there .
Just curious , but do liberal arts degrees require math classes ?
Also , do they even need attending class ?
Do the universities give out the degree for doing nothing ?
Same with the G.I .
bill .
A veteran gets something to do something .
Fair trade .
The G.I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our military .
They have paid a much higher price than anyone else and deserve nothing less than everything that we can do for them .
We currently have “ public ” education from kindergarten through high school , and has it done any good ?
The better students are being held back , the slower students are causing trouble , and it is indoctrination to liberal thinking .
MORE NEWS : Tim Tebow Drops Everything To Celebrate Those With Special Needs At 2020 ‘ Night To Shine ’ Of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but then reality hits upon graduation , and the light comes on that they were ripped off .
Anything given for free is taken for granted , and the giver in control .
Not a good idea .
Thanks to all those that served in the military .
You deserve the G.I .
Bill .
Additionally , I think all politicians should have been required to serve in the military for at least the original six-year enlistment before being allowed to run for public office That way they could speak more intelligently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking every opportunity to belittle the sacrifices our military men and women make daily .
I suspect most would not even be able to make it through basic training .
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Rep. Ilhan Omar shared an article that called for the military’s G.I. Bill (legislation that pays for American service members/veterans higher education) be made available for all U.S. citizens.
How stupid can one person be? Well, never mind. All you have to do is look at the list of Democrats running for President. One thing that needs to happen is college should only be a 2-3 year investment. Do away with all the non-essential core and elective courses. If you want to go on a G.I. bill, create some 2-year military obligations.
If you go in for two years, the government, for each dollar saved would match say maybe 4-5 times what was saved. The cost of some books is ridiculous. Find a way for the books to be paid directly by the government at a reduced cost, much like insurance companies have set reduced payments to doctors and hospitals.
“Imagine what it would do for our country and those who live here if we were to take the ethos behind the original G.I. Bill and apply it to everybody—canceling all student debt and making public colleges, universities, and vocational schools tuition-free.” 💪🏽 https://t.co/P6LNRv6h9w — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 7, 2020
MORE NEWS: Ilhan Omar Blames America For Flooding, Lives Lost In Foreign Countries
There are many ways to skin a cat if you want it done. Ilhan needs to use her brain and resources to make a valid proposal.
As a proud veteran, I recommend that she be placed in full combat gear and be parachuted near the front lines in a combat zone. Then if she lives through that experience, she might have some credibility when talking about veteran issues.
We owe our warriors more than we can ever pay for our safety and security. They get the G.I. bill because they deserve it. It’s not a damned participation trophy. As it is, we don’t treat our warriors nearly as well as we should.
Homeless veterans should get housing and assistance to the last man before we accept one more immigrant. Want socialism? Go to Venezuela. I hear they are hiring politicians down there.
Just curious, but do liberal arts degrees require math classes? Also, do they even need attending class? Do the universities give out the degree for doing nothing? Same with the G.I. bill. A veteran gets something to do something. Fair trade.
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I'm a recipient of the GI Bill. The GI Bill was earned by agreeing to serve my country for six years and to put my life at risk as an infantryman in Afghanistan. It wasn't something just given to me with nothing expected in return. Don't cheapen our sacrifice w/ this comparison. pic.twitter.com/4CNspm8gXt — Chris Manning (@Manning4USCong) February 7, 2020
The G.I. Bill does not provide free education to our military. They have paid a much higher price than anyone else and deserve nothing less than everything that we can do for them.
We currently have “public” education from kindergarten through high school, and has it done any good? The better students are being held back, the slower students are causing trouble, and it is indoctrination to liberal thinking.
MORE NEWS: Tim Tebow Drops Everything To Celebrate Those With Special Needs At 2020 ‘Night To Shine’
Of course, college is also an introduction to liberalism, but then reality hits upon graduation, and the light comes on that they were ripped off. Anything given for free is taken for granted, and the giver in control. Not a good idea. Thanks to all those that served in the military. You deserve the G.I. Bill.
Additionally, I think all politicians should have been required to serve in the military for at least the original six-year enlistment before being allowed to run for public office That way they could speak more intelligently about these kinds of issues instead of taking every opportunity to belittle the sacrifices our military men and women make daily. I suspect most would not even be able to make it through basic training.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--DOJ to Seek Reduction of Roger Stone’s “Extreme” Sentencing Recommendation

The Department of Justice ( DOJ ) will seek a reduction of the “ extreme ” sentencing recommendation dealt out to Roger Stone , a close ally of the president .
“ Shocked to See the Sentencing Recommendation ” On Monday , federal prosecutors recommended Judge Amy Berman Jackson sentenced Roger Stone , a longtime friend and close ally of President Donald Trump , to between 87 and 108 months in jail .
Stone was convicted in November last year of seven counts of witness tampering , obstruction , and making false statements to Congress regarding the Mueller investigation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ contacting Wikileaks to gain access to hacked emails from the DNC and the Clinton campaign , and that he had attempted to protect the President and his campaign by obscuring the truth .
They therefore said the tough sentence was necessary because “ [ f ] oreign election interference is the ‘ most deadly adversar [ y ] of republican government . '
” However , Stone was not convicted of working with Russia to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election at all , and his defense team maintained his innocence , arguing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to Wikileaks , and it was well within the terms of reasonable doubt that he had lied to Congress when questioned .
RELATED : Star Witness At Roger Stone Trial Says He Feels ‘ Horrible ’ About Guilty Verdict The DOJ were “ shocked ” at the sentencing recommendation of Roger Stone .
“ The Department was shocked to see the sentencing recommendation in the filing in the Stone case last night , ” a DOJ official told Fox News .
“ The sentencing recommendation was not what had been briefed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding that the DOJ “ finds seven to nine years extreme , excessive and grossly disproportionate to Mr. Stone ’ s offenses.
” The DOJ officially recommended a more lenient sentence for Stone later on Tuesday , prompting three of Stone ’ s four prosecutors to quit the case .
One of the three who quit , Aaron Zelinsky , was an assistant to Robert Mueller during his investigation of the President and his alleged ties to Russia .
The President tweeted early on Tuesday morning , describing Stone ’ s situation as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The real crimes were on the other side , as nothing happens to them .
Can not allow this miscarriage of justice , ” the President continued .
RELATED : Tucker Calls For Roger Stone Pardon , Thinks Adam Schiff And Eric Swalwell Should Resign In Disgrace At least the DOJ have their heads on straight , unlike the federal prosecutors who have been going after Roger Stone .
The President is right – nothing ever happens to the corrupt Democrats !
Where are the federal prosecutors going after the Bidens , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was enough evidence to even attempt to prosecute Roger Stone , there is more than enough to lock up some of the swamp creatures harming this country .
Let ’ s just hope the President has the guts to pardon his friend – nothing would anger the deep state more !

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will seek a reduction of the “extreme” sentencing recommendation dealt out to Roger Stone, a close ally of the president.
“Shocked to See the Sentencing Recommendation”
On Monday, federal prosecutors recommended Judge Amy Berman Jackson sentenced Roger Stone, a longtime friend and close ally of President Donald Trump, to between 87 and 108 months in jail.
Stone was convicted in November last year of seven counts of witness tampering, obstruction, and making false statements to Congress regarding the Mueller investigation. Prosecutors argued that Stone had lied about contacting Wikileaks to gain access to hacked emails from the DNC and the Clinton campaign, and that he had attempted to protect the President and his campaign by obscuring the truth.
They therefore said the tough sentence was necessary because “[f]oreign election interference is the ‘most deadly adversar[y] of republican government.'”
However, Stone was not convicted of working with Russia to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election at all, and his defense team maintained his innocence, arguing that there was no “inside connection” to Wikileaks, and it was well within the terms of reasonable doubt that he had lied to Congress when questioned.
RELATED: Star Witness At Roger Stone Trial Says He Feels ‘Horrible’ About Guilty Verdict
The DOJ were “shocked” at the sentencing recommendation of Roger Stone.
“The Department was shocked to see the sentencing recommendation in the filing in the Stone case last night,” a DOJ official told Fox News.
“The sentencing recommendation was not what had been briefed to the Department,” they continued, adding that the DOJ “finds seven to nine years extreme, excessive and grossly disproportionate to Mr. Stone’s offenses.”
The DOJ officially recommended a more lenient sentence for Stone later on Tuesday, prompting three of Stone’s four prosecutors to quit the case. One of the three who quit, Aaron Zelinsky, was an assistant to Robert Mueller during his investigation of the President and his alleged ties to Russia.
Free Roger Stone!
The President tweeted early on Tuesday morning, describing Stone’s situation as “horrible and very unfair.”
“The real crimes were on the other side, as nothing happens to them. Cannot allow this miscarriage of justice,” the President continued.
This is a horrible and very unfair situation. The real crimes were on the other side, as nothing happens to them. Cannot allow this miscarriage of justice! https://t.co/rHPfYX6Vbv — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 11, 2020
RELATED: Tucker Calls For Roger Stone Pardon, Thinks Adam Schiff And Eric Swalwell Should Resign In Disgrace
At least the DOJ have their heads on straight, unlike the federal prosecutors who have been going after Roger Stone. The President is right – nothing ever happens to the corrupt Democrats! Where are the federal prosecutors going after the Bidens, the Clintons, and the Pelosis? If there was enough evidence to even attempt to prosecute Roger Stone, there is more than enough to lock up some of the swamp creatures harming this country. Let’s just hope the President has the guts to pardon his friend – nothing would anger the deep state more!


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Biden Has Left the Building, Leaves New Hampshire Ahead of Results

Former Vice President Joe Biden left New Hampshire for South Carolina early Tuesday , leaving his supporters in NH holding the bag .
Not a morale boosting move or one that instills much loyalty in followers .
Internal polls likely showed him in 4th or 5th place and he didn ’ t want to hang around for the humiliation .
He heads to South Carolina where he hopes for a better reception from black voters and more moderate southern voters .
His bug out from the Granite State would have been unthinkable even a month ago when he was fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MORE NEWS : Biden stuns New Hampshire voter by calling her a ‘ lying , dog-faced pony soldier ’ But gaffes , a weak message , and generally odd behavior has sent him plummeting in the polls .
As he has lost Mayor Pete Buttigieg has gained at his expense .
If Buttigieg comes in second in New Hampshire , as thought at this point , his solid showing will give him the wind at his back to challenge Biden for southern moderates .
There used to be a southern threat from Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revelations of outrageously stupid statements from Bloomberg on crime and race , statements that specifically targets blacks for disparagement , is going to defang him to the point that most Democrats and almost all black Democrats will only find him an embarrassment hanging around the fringes of the contest , money or not .
On to the NH results and the fast train to Charleston .
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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By David Kamioner | February 11, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden left New Hampshire for South Carolina early Tuesday, leaving his supporters in NH holding the bag. Not a morale boosting move or one that instills much loyalty in followers.
Internal polls likely showed him in 4th or 5th place and he didn’t want to hang around for the humiliation. He heads to South Carolina where he hopes for a better reception from black voters and more moderate southern voters.
His bug out from the Granite State would have been unthinkable even a month ago when he was fighting for the first or second slot.
MORE NEWS: Biden stuns New Hampshire voter by calling her a ‘lying, dog-faced pony soldier’
But gaffes, a weak message, and generally odd behavior has sent him plummeting in the polls. As he has lost Mayor Pete Buttigieg has gained at his expense.
If Buttigieg comes in second in New Hampshire, as thought at this point, his solid showing will give him the wind at his back to challenge Biden for southern moderates.
There used to be a southern threat from Bloomberg and all his cash. But recent revelations of outrageously stupid statements from Bloomberg on crime and race, statements that specifically targets blacks for disparagement, is going to defang him to the point that most Democrats and almost all black Democrats will only find him an embarrassment hanging around the fringes of the contest, money or not.
On to the NH results and the fast train to Charleston.
This piece originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--BBC to Produce Greta Thunberg Documentary Series

The BBC is set to produce a documentary series following the life of Greta Thunberg , the Swedish teenage climate activist .
The show currently has no title , release date , or episode schedule .
BBC Studios announced that the show will “ follow Greta ’ s international crusade which takes her to the front line of climate change in some of the most extraordinary places on earth , as she explores what actions could be taken to limit climate change and the damage it causes : ” As she travels Greta meets not only leading scientists but political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientific evidence with them and challenging them to change .
The films will also charts her own journey into adulthood as she continues to be confronted by the real world consequences of inaction ; and will share some of the quiet moments as she writes the impactful speeches that are now broadcast and analysed around the world , as she lives a teenage life like no other .
“ Climate change is probably the most important issue of our lives so it feels timely to make an authoritative series that explores the facts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Rob Liddell , the produce of the show , said .
“ To be able to do this with Greta is an extraordinary privilege , getting an inside view on what it ’ s like being a global icon and one of the most famous faces on the planet , ” he continued .
Last December , the BBC arranged for Greta Thunberg to guest edit Radio 4 ’ s flagship morning news programme , Today .
This , coupled with the new documentary series , really shows just how obsessed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It makes sense – Thunberg is the voice of the establishment .
As much as she claims to rail against powerful interests , she is pushing the same agenda that every corporation and government institution are backing .
She may be a touch more radical , but then again , they need themselves to sound reasonable to the general public !
RELATED : Steven Mnuchin Tells Greta Thunberg to Get An Education , Then Talk Economics Little Greta needs to go back to school – let the adults do the talking !

The BBC is set to produce a documentary series following the life of Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenage climate activist.
Documentary Will “Follow Greta’s International Crusade”
The show currently has no title, release date, or episode schedule. BBC Studios announced that the show will “follow Greta’s international crusade which takes her to the front line of climate change in some of the most extraordinary places on earth, as she explores what actions could be taken to limit climate change and the damage it causes:”
As she travels Greta meets not only leading scientists but political leaders and business heavyweights, exploring the scientific evidence with them and challenging them to change. The films will also charts her own journey into adulthood as she continues to be confronted by the real world consequences of inaction; and will share some of the quiet moments as she writes the impactful speeches that are now broadcast and analysed around the world, as she lives a teenage life like no other.
“Climate change is probably the most important issue of our lives so it feels timely to make an authoritative series that explores the facts and science behind this complex subject,” Rob Liddell, the produce of the show, said. “To be able to do this with Greta is an extraordinary privilege, getting an inside view on what it’s like being a global icon and one of the most famous faces on the planet,” he continued.
RELATED: Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
Go Back to School Greta!
Last December, the BBC arranged for Greta Thunberg to guest edit Radio 4’s flagship morning news programme, Today. This, coupled with the new documentary series, really shows just how obsessed the mainstream media are with the teenage activist.
It makes sense – Thunberg is the voice of the establishment.
As much as she claims to rail against powerful interests, she is pushing the same agenda that every corporation and government institution are backing. She may be a touch more radical, but then again, they need themselves to sound reasonable to the general public!
RELATED: Steven Mnuchin Tells Greta Thunberg to Get An Education, Then Talk Economics
Little Greta needs to go back to school – let the adults do the talking!


thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Mitt Romney Hit With New Republican Resolution That Would Force Him To Support Trump Or Give Up His

Mitt Romney Hit With New Republican Resolution That Would Force Him To Support Trump Or Give Up His Seat

Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-Utah ) betrayed the entire Republican Party when he voted to impeach Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial .
Now , this has come back to bite him in a big way , as the GOP in his home state has drawn up a resolution that will force him to either support Trump or step down .
The resolution , which was submitted by Utah GOP State Central Committee member Brandon Beckham , will be considered at the Republican Party state central committee meeting on February 29 , according to The Blaze .
The motion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe disapproval ” for Romney ’ s impeachment vote .
“ A lot of us feel that it ’ s sort of an embarrassment to our party , ” Beckham told the Salt Lake Tribune .
He went on to explain that Republicans in the state had already passed a resolution in which they expressed full support of the president and called on members of the GOP to defend him .
Despite knowing this , Romney voted to convict President Trump anyway .
Though Romney has yet to comment on the resolution , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences for his vote .
“ No question the consequence will be enormous , ” Romney said .
“ The consequence of violating my conscience and my oath of office to God would be even greater.
” MORE NEWS : Biden stuns New Hampshire voter by calling her a ‘ lying , dog-faced pony soldier ’ Romney may claim he voted his conscience , but many conservatives are not buying it .
Rick Gorka , who was a spokesman for Romney ’ s 2012 presidential campaign , tweeted that the senator ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and “ jealousy.
” As a representative of the people of Utah , Romney knew full well that the majority of his constituents wanted to see Trump remain in office , yet he switched sides and went with Democrats anyway .
Clearly , his own vendettas against the president are more important to him than adequately representing the people of Utah , who deserve better than this .
We can only hope that this resolution is approved , and that Romney has to face the music for his turncoat vote .
This piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by permission .
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By PoliZette Staff | February 11, 2020
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) betrayed the entire Republican Party when he voted to impeach Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial. Now, this has come back to bite him in a big way, as the GOP in his home state has drawn up a resolution that will force him to either support Trump or step down.
The resolution, which was submitted by Utah GOP State Central Committee member Brandon Beckham, will be considered at the Republican Party state central committee meeting on February 29, according to The Blaze.
I have officially submitted a resolution for the Utah GOP State Central Committee to formally censure Senator @MittRomney for his vote to remove @realDonaldTrump. #Trump2020 #ImpeachmentTrialSham #DonaldTrump #AcquittedForever pic.twitter.com/aFel6muxWn — Brandon Beckham (@BrandonBeckham) February 8, 2020
The motion expresses the Utah GOP’s “severe disapproval” for Romney’s impeachment vote.
“A lot of us feel that it’s sort of an embarrassment to our party,” Beckham told the Salt Lake Tribune. He went on to explain that Republicans in the state had already passed a resolution in which they expressed full support of the president and called on members of the GOP to defend him. Despite knowing this, Romney voted to convict President Trump anyway.
Though Romney has yet to comment on the resolution, he has admitted that he will face consequences for his vote.
“No question the consequence will be enormous,” Romney said. “The consequence of violating my conscience and my oath of office to God would be even greater.”
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Romney may claim he voted his conscience, but many conservatives are not buying it. Rick Gorka, who was a spokesman for Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, tweeted that the senator’s vote was motivated by “bitterness” and “jealousy.”
I believe Mitt Romney is motivated by bitterness and jealously that @realDonaldTrump accomplished what he has failed to do multiple times. His desire to pander to the chattering class has gotten the best of him…again. — Rick Gorka (@Rick_Gorka) February 5, 2020
As a representative of the people of Utah, Romney knew full well that the majority of his constituents wanted to see Trump remain in office, yet he switched sides and went with Democrats anyway. Clearly, his own vendettas against the president are more important to him than adequately representing the people of Utah, who deserve better than this.
We can only hope that this resolution is approved, and that Romney has to face the music for his turncoat vote.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Warren Describes Pence As A ‘Dog’ During New Hampshire Campaign Rally

A campaign rally for Senator Elizabeth Warren , D-MA.
, got a little out of hand on Sunday when she resorted to name-calling , describing Vice President Mike Pence as a “ dog.
” During Warren ’ s rally in Lebanon , New Hampshire , one voter asked the senator if she whispers to her dog Bailey , “ Who is going to be my Mike Pence ?
Who is going to look at me with adoring eyes ?
” “ I already have a dog , ” Warren replied as the audience burst into laughter .
Democrats have since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying that it shows she ’ s the perfect person to take on President Donald Trump .
“ She ’ s absolutely quick witted , she ’ s funny , she ’ s sharp , this is a woman that managed to get herself out of her , um , out of Oklahoma into college on a debate scholarship , ” Rep. Katie Porter ( D-Calif. ) told MSNBC .
“ When it comes time to go toe to toe with Donald Trump , Elizabeth has the ability to think on her feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowledge , she has the courage and the quick wit , to absolutely defeat Donald Trump in those debates and make the strongest possible contrast.
” After calling Pence a dog , Warren went on to describe who her ideal vice president would be , adding that she wants someone “ who is going to be in the fight ” with her .
“ I want smart people .
… I want people who have ideas .
I want people who have worked in the fields , ” she continued , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who believe that they can be part of putting government on the side of our citizens instead of on the sides of giant corporations.
” Given the fact that she ’ s currently polling in fourth place in New Hampshire , however , it ’ s wishful thinking for Warren to even be considering who she might want as a Vice President .
Perhaps she should focus a little more on winning over voters , and a little less on insulting members of the current administration .
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By PoliZette Staff | February 11, 2020
A campaign rally for Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-MA., got a little out of hand on Sunday when she resorted to name-calling, describing Vice President Mike Pence as a “dog.”
During Warren’s rally in Lebanon, New Hampshire, one voter asked the senator if she whispers to her dog Bailey, “Who is going to be my Mike Pence? Who is going to look at me with adoring eyes?”
“I already have a dog,” Warren replied as the audience burst into laughter.
Q: Do you whisper into Bailey’s ear, “Who is gonna be my Mike Pence? Who is gonna look at me with adoring eyes?”@ewarren: I already have a dog. #WinWithWarren #Warren2020 pic.twitter.com/XwU23uUqEl — California for Warren (@CA_for_Warren) February 10, 2020
Democrats have since been praising Warren for the insult, saying that it shows she’s the perfect person to take on President Donald Trump.
“She’s absolutely quick witted, she’s funny, she’s sharp, this is a woman that managed to get herself out of her, um, out of Oklahoma into college on a debate scholarship,” Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) told MSNBC. “When it comes time to go toe to toe with Donald Trump, Elizabeth has the ability to think on her feet, she has the depth of policy knowledge, she has the courage and the quick wit, to absolutely defeat Donald Trump in those debates and make the strongest possible contrast.”
AGAIN. WOW. @katieporteroc is just unbelievable. Here she puts Elizabeth Warren referring to Mike Pence as a lapdog in perfect context and tells you why @ewarren is the fighter with the skill to beat Trump. She also tells you why there’s such a gap between Warren and Klobuchar. pic.twitter.com/OTw4bRKMxw — Jason Overstreet (@JasonOverstreet) February 10, 2020
After calling Pence a dog, Warren went on to describe who her ideal vice president would be, adding that she wants someone “who is going to be in the fight” with her.
“I want smart people. … I want people who have ideas. I want people who have worked in the fields,” she continued, according to The Hill. “I want people who believe that they can be part of putting government on the side of our citizens instead of on the sides of giant corporations.”
Given the fact that she’s currently polling in fourth place in New Hampshire, however, it’s wishful thinking for Warren to even be considering who she might want as a Vice President. Perhaps she should focus a little more on winning over voters, and a little less on insulting members of the current administration.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Tuesday Morning Recap: Buttigieg And Sanders In Dead Heat, Trump Secures Another Judge And Could Rog

Tuesday Morning Recap: Buttigieg And Sanders In Dead Heat, Trump Secures Another Judge And Could Roger Stone Be Pardoned?

Buttigieg and Sanders remain in a dead heat going into the New Hampshire today .
A large turnout will favor Sanders .
Buttigieg is counting on depressed college student turnout , in both senses of the phrase , and a moderate voter base .
Biden has to finish in the top three or he is in serious trouble .
Warren has to just not get completely clobbered .
Our call is Sanders .
Then it ’ s on for them to savage Mike Bloomberg .
World Health Organization officials traveling in China today called the coronavirus “ a very grave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Over 100 have died there from the virus and 43,000 others have fallen ill from it round the world .
99 % percent of the cases are in China .
There have been no U.S. deaths as of yet .
International monitors speculate China ’ s rudimentary socialized health system is not capable of handling the crisis .
But national pride stops them from asking for significant outside help .
The president gets another judge through the Senate .
This time it ’ s the nomination of Judge Andrew Basher to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GOP Leader Mitch McConnell got Basher his upcoming new job with a Monday 46-41 vote in favor .
The official nod will be this afternoon .
Two Russian satellites are tailing an American spy satellite , coming as close as 100 miles .
In space , that ’ s nudging the guy next to you in the ribs .
A U.S. Space Force ( so cool to write that ) general says the Russian craft ’ s actions are “ unusual and disturbing.
” Not really , Just Vladimir Putin rattling his actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump is hinting he may pardon his former pal Roger Stone .
In a tweet this morning he called Stone ’ s prosecution and upcoming sentencing “ horrible and very unfair.
” Germany has been politically upended with the news that Chancellor Angela Merkel ’ s hand-picked heir apparent , Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer , has said no to moving into Merkel ’ s job .
It ’ s like Mike Pence turning down the presidency after he won the 2024 GOP nomination for president .
The Defense Minister made the move because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of both she and Merkel , the Christian Democratic Union , allied with a hard core anti-immigration party , the AFD , in state elections .
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By LifeZette Staff | February 11, 2020
The New Hampshire primary
Buttigieg and Sanders remain in a dead heat going into the New Hampshire today. A large turnout will favor Sanders. Buttigieg is counting on depressed college student turnout, in both senses of the phrase, and a moderate voter base. Biden has to finish in the top three or he is in serious trouble. Warren has to just not get completely clobbered. Our call is Sanders. Then it’s on for them to savage Mike Bloomberg.
Coronavirus update
World Health Organization officials traveling in China today called the coronavirus “a very grave threat to the rest of the world.” Over 100 have died there from the virus and 43,000 others have fallen ill from it round the world. 99% percent of the cases are in China. There have been no U.S. deaths as of yet. International monitors speculate China’s rudimentary socialized health system is not capable of handling the crisis. But national pride stops them from asking for significant outside help.
Trump secures another judge
The president gets another judge through the Senate. This time it’s the nomination of Judge Andrew Basher to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell got Basher his upcoming new job with a Monday 46-41 vote in favor. The official nod will be this afternoon.
Space war?
Two Russian satellites are tailing an American spy satellite, coming as close as 100 miles. In space, that’s nudging the guy next to you in the ribs. A U.S. Space Force ( so cool to write that) general says the Russian craft’s actions are “unusual and disturbing.” Not really, Just Vladimir Putin rattling his actually relatively puny sword a bit.
Could Roger Stone be pardoned?
President Trump is hinting he may pardon his former pal Roger Stone. In a tweet this morning he called Stone’s prosecution and upcoming sentencing “horrible and very unfair.”
Across the pond
Germany has been politically upended with the news that Chancellor Angela Merkel’s hand-picked heir apparent, Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, has said no to moving into Merkel’s job. It’s like Mike Pence turning down the presidency after he won the 2024 GOP nomination for president. The Defense Minister made the move because she is upset that the political party of both she and Merkel, the Christian Democratic Union, allied with a hard core anti-immigration party, the AFD, in state elections.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Democrats Rush To Use Obama In Campaign Ads

Six of the Democratic candidates battling for the presidential nomination in New Hampshire have used old clips of the disgraced 44th president in campaign ads .
Joe Biden , Tom Steyer , Michael Bloomberg , Liz Warren , Deval Patrick , and Tulsi Gabbard have all utilized Barack Obama to prime the pump .
The quotes in the spots are from years ago when they were running for different offices or engaged in other activities .
But the spots are cut to make it appear that Obama is endorsing them today .
To date the former president has said kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he has officially endorsed no one .
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In fact , he may not endorse anyone until the convention or until there is a definite front runner with a clear path to the nomination .
He and his wife are holding their fire so they upset no one , lest those not endorsed not endorse Michelle Obama for her possible upcoming statewide run in Illinois .
But the larger issue in using Obama highlights the fact that the Democrats are caught in a bizarre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday are playing to a much too appreciative audience .
Part of the reason is our old pal GOP political incompetence .
Also bad timing was at play .
The 2008 McCain presidential effort was shoddily run and it happened to coincide with national economic calamity .
But the Democrats ignore those factors and think Obama pulled off an electoral miracle .
Saying , for argument ’ s sake , that Obama did pull a nice stunt , it was over ten years ago .
The nation has moved on .
And in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Need we say more ?
Do the Democrats really want to compare the economic and national security records of Obama and Trump ?
The Obama administration brought us a slow as molasses jobless uptick .
Trump has brought economic boom .
In national security the prevailing Obama images are American sailors being taken prisoner by the Iranians and in response Obama flying billions in last minute pallets of cash to them just before he left office .
The Trump defense record so far has an overriding image as well .
Qassem Soleimani eating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden stuns New Hampshire voter by calling her a ‘ lying , dog-faced pony soldier ’ Given these examples , why in the world would the Democrats want Obama ’ s endorsement ?
Sure , it ’ ll play well in the primary season and especially well with black voters on Super Tuesday .
Nevertheless , by seeking it they go down a tone deaf and anachronistic path that will serve them ill in the fall .
Let ’ s hope they don ’ t realize it until next winter .
This piece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by permission .
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By David Kamioner | February 11, 2020
Six of the Democratic candidates battling for the presidential nomination in New Hampshire have used old clips of the disgraced 44th president in campaign ads.
Joe Biden, Tom Steyer, Michael Bloomberg, Liz Warren, Deval Patrick, and Tulsi Gabbard have all utilized Barack Obama to prime the pump.
The quotes in the spots are from years ago when they were running for different offices or engaged in other activities. But the spots are cut to make it appear that Obama is endorsing them today. To date the former president has said kind words about several of them. However, he has officially endorsed no one.
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In fact, he may not endorse anyone until the convention or until there is a definite front runner with a clear path to the nomination. He and his wife are holding their fire so they upset no one, lest those not endorsed not endorse Michelle Obama for her possible upcoming statewide run in Illinois.
But the larger issue in using Obama highlights the fact that the Democrats are caught in a bizarre time warp/echo chamber where the hits from yesterday are playing to a much too appreciative audience.
Part of the reason is our old pal GOP political incompetence. Also bad timing was at play. The 2008 McCain presidential effort was shoddily run and it happened to coincide with national economic calamity. But the Democrats ignore those factors and think Obama pulled off an electoral miracle. Saying, for argument’s sake, that Obama did pull a nice stunt, it was over ten years ago. The nation has moved on.
And in 2012 they ran against Mitt Romney. Need we say more?
Do the Democrats really want to compare the economic and national security records of Obama and Trump? The Obama administration brought us a slow as molasses jobless uptick. Trump has brought economic boom.
In national security the prevailing Obama images are American sailors being taken prisoner by the Iranians and in response Obama flying billions in last minute pallets of cash to them just before he left office. The Trump defense record so far has an overriding image as well. Qassem Soleimani eating a hellfire missile.
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Given these examples, why in the world would the Democrats want Obama’s endorsement? Sure, it’ll play well in the primary season and especially well with black voters on Super Tuesday.
Nevertheless, by seeking it they go down a tone deaf and anachronistic path that will serve them ill in the fall.
Let’s hope they don’t realize it until next winter.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-02-11--Democratic Convention Headed Towards Mayhem

Have you seen the television series “ Veep ” ?
I haven ’ t .
But my college sophomore eldest daughter has seen it .
She , who I programmed…er…um…cough…helped to raise well , tells me one of the last episodes is a hilarious rendition of a brokered convention .
If it actually happens in July in Milwaukee , it won ’ t be so funny for the Democrats .
For those of you unfamiliar with the concept of a brokered convention , it means no candidate gets to the convention with enough delegates to win on the first ballot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Since it ’ s up close and personal retail politics , it gets vicious and easily melodramatic .
In other words , everybody from candidates , to the press , to staffers , start acting like telenovela villains .
The resultant grudges are not exactly conducive to a united party going into the fall .
At a brokered melee it ’ s not “ listen to my ideas.
” The time for that is well past .
It ’ s pushing a state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ This can go one of two ways .
Either you get a bridge named after you or I make sure your spouse learns about the male stripper on your staff .
You know , the one you share hotel rooms with to ‘ economize.
’ Your call.
” Anybody from the front runners to the also rans , to the unknown compromise candidates , can walk away with the nomination .
The 1924 Democratic convention in NYC went for 103 ballots over 16 days .
The compromise candidate won .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballots and the dark horse guy won after the galleries went bonkers for him .
The 1976 GOP convention in Kansas City almost went to a second ballot , but Ford edged out Reagan in the first .
Not even close to a brokered convention since then .
Why is this year different ?
The Democrats are so abnormally diffused by ideology and faction , even for them , that one candidate may not be able to unite everyone under their tent by July .
The party establishment is behind Pete , Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left wants Bernie or Liz .
Then there ’ s Mike .
And if Hillary gets in ?
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” When a character is explaining the collective attitudes of South Florida Latins towards each other he says , “ One thing you got ta remember .
Here , everybody hates everybody.
” That also may be the reigning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least , we hope it is .
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By David Kamioner | February 11, 2020
Have you seen the television series “Veep”? I haven’t.
But my college sophomore eldest daughter has seen it. She, who I programmed…er…um…cough…helped to raise well, tells me one of the last episodes is a hilarious rendition of a brokered convention.
If it actually happens in July in Milwaukee, it won’t be so funny for the Democrats.
For those of you unfamiliar with the concept of a brokered convention, it means no candidate gets to the convention with enough delegates to win on the first ballot. Then, the back stabbing begins.
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Since it’s up close and personal retail politics, it gets vicious and easily melodramatic.
In other words, everybody from candidates, to the press, to staffers, start acting like telenovela villains. The resultant grudges are not exactly conducive to a united party going into the fall.
At a brokered melee it’s not “listen to my ideas.” The time for that is well past. It’s pushing a state party chairman into a corner and saying, “This can go one of two ways. Either you get a bridge named after you or I make sure your spouse learns about the male stripper on your staff. You know, the one you share hotel rooms with to ‘economize.’ Your call.”
Anybody from the front runners to the also rans, to the unknown compromise candidates, can walk away with the nomination. The 1924 Democratic convention in NYC went for 103 ballots over 16 days. The compromise candidate won.
The 1940 GOP convention in Philadelphia went 6 ballots and the dark horse guy won after the galleries went bonkers for him. The 1976 GOP convention in Kansas City almost went to a second ballot, but Ford edged out Reagan in the first. Not even close to a brokered convention since then.
Why is this year different?
The Democrats are so abnormally diffused by ideology and faction, even for them, that one candidate may not be able to unite everyone under their tent by July. The party establishment is behind Pete, Joe, and maybe Amy. The hard left wants Bernie or Liz. Then there’s Mike. And if Hillary gets in?
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Their attitude towards each other is best typified by paraphrasing Tom Wolfe in “Back to Blood.” When a character is explaining the collective attitudes of South Florida Latins towards each other he says, “One thing you gotta remember. Here, everybody hates everybody.”
That also may be the reigning ethos in Milwaukee in July. At least, we hope it is.
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