thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Nancy Pelosi Demands Masks In Congress After Breaking San Francisco COVID Rules In August

Infamous mask scofflaw House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared on the House floor on Tuesday that masks will be required of congressmen “ at all times ” while speaking in the chamber .
The Democrat added that “ members will not be recognized unless they are wearing a mask and recognition will be withdrawn if they remove the mask while speaking.
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Pelosi : ‘ Members Will Not Be Recognized Unless They Are Wearing A Mask ’ Pelosi said on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take this occasion to update her announcement of July 29 and November 13 — excuse me , 18 , concerning the wearing of masks in the Hall of the House during the coronavirus pandemic.
” “ The chair wishes to , again , emphasize the importance of safe practices during House proceedings , ” she added .
Then the Democrat leader laid down the law .
“ Accordingly , masks will now be required at all times in the Hall of the House , without exception , including while members are under recognition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chair would reiterate that this is a matter of order and decorum in the chamber under Clause 2 of Rule I.
” Pelosi said members who don ’ t wear masks while speaking would not be recognized .
“ To be clear , ” Pelosi emphasized , “ members will not be recognized unless they are wearing a mask and recognition will be withdrawn if they remove the mask while speaking.
” Earlier this year , Pelosi , who despite urging all Americans to wear masks , decided she didn ’ t need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private at a San Francisco salon .
At the time , the salon was closed due to COVID restrictions , but Pelosi was able to secure a private service .
After she got caught violating far-left San Fransisco ’ s COVID and mask orders , Pelosi bizarrely claimed that the salon had “ set her up.
” “ When they said they could accommodate people one at a time , and we can set up that time , I trusted that , ” she said .
“ As it turns out , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibility for falling for a setup.
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Now , the House Speaker is applying such a guideline to Congress .
Last month , USA Today knocked a conservative Facebook group for chastising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paper claims that it ’ s “ missing context ” to say Democrat leaders have been breaking their own rules – because there was a COVID outbreak in the White earlier this year .
So remember , it ’ s not just Nancy Pelosi breaking the rules .

Infamous mask scofflaw House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared on the House floor on Tuesday that masks will be required of congressmen “at all times” while speaking in the chamber.
The Democrat added that “members will not be recognized unless they are wearing a mask and recognition will be withdrawn if they remove the mask while speaking.”
Masks are to be “required at all times” and “without exception” in the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday. The announcement strengthened an existing mask requirement, which did not apply to people who were speaking.https://t.co/RmYJBrewDN — The New York Times (@nytimes) December 16, 2020
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Pelosi: ‘Members Will Not Be Recognized Unless They Are Wearing A Mask’
Pelosi said on the House floor, “The chair will take this occasion to update her announcement of July 29 and November 13 — excuse me, 18, concerning the wearing of masks in the Hall of the House during the coronavirus pandemic.”
“The chair wishes to, again, emphasize the importance of safe practices during House proceedings,” she added.
Then the Democrat leader laid down the law.
“Accordingly, masks will now be required at all times in the Hall of the House, without exception, including while members are under recognition,” Pelosi said. “The chair would reiterate that this is a matter of order and decorum in the chamber under Clause 2 of Rule I.”
Pelosi said members who don’t wear masks while speaking would not be recognized.
“To be clear,” Pelosi emphasized, “members will not be recognized unless they are wearing a mask and recognition will be withdrawn if they remove the mask while speaking.”
Pelosi Wantonly Violated San Fran COVID Rules
Earlier this year, Pelosi, who despite urging all Americans to wear masks, decided she didn’t need to when getting her hair done in private at a San Francisco salon.
At the time, the salon was closed due to COVID restrictions, but Pelosi was able to secure a private service.
EXCLUSIVE: @SpeakerPelosi used shuttered San Fran hair salon for blow-out, owner calls it ‘slap in the face’ In security footage obtained by Fox News, #Pelosi is seen walking through the salon Monday w/ wet hair &without a face mask over her mouth or nosehttps://t.co/pPwoR3XT3X — Brooke Singman (@BrookeSingman) September 1, 2020
After she got caught violating far-left San Fransisco’s COVID and mask orders, Pelosi bizarrely claimed that the salon had “set her up.”
“When they said they could accommodate people one at a time, and we can set up that time, I trusted that,” she said. “As it turns out, it was a setup. So I take responsibility for falling for a setup.”
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Joe Biden Wants Americans To Wear Masks The First 100 Days Of His Presidency
President-elect Joe Biden has said he will urge all Americans to wear masks during the first 100 days of his presidency to help tamp down the virus.
Now, the House Speaker is applying such a guideline to Congress.
Let’s hope Nancy Pelosi includes herself this time.
Uh Yes @SpeakerPelosi I do wear a mask when I’m getting my hair washed and done. Only because your fellow hypocrite #Democrats made it a mandatory law I think Nancy owes the salon owner & others an apology for her lies & holding out relief funds pic.twitter.com/tYuu7DPhtd — Mona Salama (@MonaSalama_) December 13, 2020
Last month, USA Today knocked a conservative Facebook group for chastising Democrats who flout COVID rules.
The paper claims that it’s “missing context” to say Democrat leaders have been breaking their own rules – because there was a COVID outbreak in the White earlier this year.
So remember, it’s not just Nancy Pelosi breaking the rules.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-16--Lindsey Graham Issues Chilling Warning Of What ‘Will Destroy Conservatism If We Don’t Push Back’

Senator Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) spoke out on Monday night to warn of the two things that he claims will destroy conservatism , identifying them as “ social media companies and mail-in voting.
” “ There ’ s two threats to conservatism : mass mail-in voting unverified and social media companies unregulated , unable to be sued when they take down the content of conservatives , ” Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity .
“ Social media companies and mail-in voting will destroy conservatism if we don ’ t push back.
” This came one day before Graham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Communications Decency Act , that insulates social media sites from legal action when they refuse to post material with no just cause .
“ Section 230 allows the big tech companies to take down content and make decisions without being sued and they ’ re not regulated , ” Graham explained .
“ There ’ s no business that I know of in America that can ’ t be sued for their actions and not subject to regulation by the government at any level , except big tech.
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” “ And you and the New York Post and Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham can sue these bastards when they try to censor content , ” he added .
Graham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind initiatives to reign in big tech .
“ I ’ ve had Democrats come up to me and say ‘ we hate these big tech companies as much as you do .
They ’ ve abused power , they ’ re American companies , they ’ ve created technology that enriches our lives , but they ’ ve got more power than anybody in the history of the world in terms of information flow , ' ” Graham said .
“ They have a political bias , ” he added .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re not regulated by the government .
That needs to come to an end.
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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke out on Monday night to warn of the two things that he claims will destroy conservatism, identifying them as “social media companies and mail-in voting.”
Graham Reveals Threats To Conservatism
“There’s two threats to conservatism: mass mail-in voting unverified and social media companies unregulated, unable to be sued when they take down the content of conservatives,” Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity. “Social media companies and mail-in voting will destroy conservatism if we don’t push back.”
This came one day before Graham introduced a bill to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, that insulates social media sites from legal action when they refuse to post material with no just cause.
“Section 230 allows the big tech companies to take down content and make decisions without being sued and they’re not regulated,” Graham explained. “There’s no business that I know of in America that can’t be sued for their actions and not subject to regulation by the government at any level, except big tech.”
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Graham Takes Action
Not stopping there, the Republican went on to pledge “to introduce legislation that would repeal Section 230, Jan. 1, 2023, which would give the Congress two years to replace it with something better and if we can’t find that something better it goes away.”
“And you and the New York Post and Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham can sue these bastards when they try to censor content,” he added.
Graham then said that there is bipartisan support behind initiatives to reign in big tech.
“I’ve had Democrats come up to me and say ‘we hate these big tech companies as much as you do. They’ve abused power, they’re American companies, they’ve created technology that enriches our lives, but they’ve got more power than anybody in the history of the world in terms of information flow,'” Graham said.
“They have a political bias,” he added. “They’re protected from lawsuits and they’re not regulated by the government. That needs to come to an end.”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Fauci Whines That America’s ‘Independent Spirit’ Has ‘Hurt Us’ During Pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke out on Wednesday to whine that America ’ s centuries-long tradition of individualism and freedom is making the COVID-19 pandemic worse in this country .
Fauci was asked by The Washington Post if the increase in cases in the United States is the fault of America ’ s individualist tradition or President Donald Trump ’ s refusal to demand national mandates .
He responded by saying that the “ independent spirit in the United States of people not wanting to comply with public health measures has certainly hurt us a bit.
” Fauci went on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus like a “ hoax.
” “ There are people in various parts of the country who still believe that [ coronavirus ] is a hoax , that it ’ s fake — even when in their own state the hospitals have been overrun with patients in the hospital beds and in the intensive care unit , ” Fauci said .
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“ They are not going to come home … That ’ s painful .
We don ’ t like that , ” he said .
“ But that ’ s just one of the things you ’ re going to have to accept as we go through this unprecedented challenging time.
” Instead of spending this Christmas together , Fauci urged Americans and their families to focus on the importance of future Christmases .
“ You try to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have many more Christmases ahead of you , ” he said .
“ You ’ ve enjoyed many more Christmases before .
Maybe this is a time to just say , ‘ This is an unusual situation , it ’ s not going to last forever . '
” Fauci added that it is “ highly likely ” the country “ will be back to normal by next Christmas.
” “ So make the choice and keep yourself and your family healthy so that you ’ ll have many more Christmases ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s the way I would try to reason with them.
” This piece was written by James Samson on December 17 , 2020 .
It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke out on Wednesday to whine that America’s centuries-long tradition of individualism and freedom is making the COVID-19 pandemic worse in this country.
Fauci Slams America’s Individualist History
Fauci was asked by The Washington Post if the increase in cases in the United States is the fault of America’s individualist tradition or President Donald Trump’s refusal to demand national mandates. He responded by saying that the “independent spirit in the United States of people not wanting to comply with public health measures has certainly hurt us a bit.”
Fauci went on to complain that there are people that treat coronavirus like a “hoax.”
“There are people in various parts of the country who still believe that [coronavirus] is a hoax, that it’s fake — even when in their own state the hospitals have been overrun with patients in the hospital beds and in the intensive care unit,” Fauci said.
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Fauci Begs Americans To Stay Home For Christmas
Not stopping there, Fauci then pleaded with the American people not to gather for Christmas this year, saying that he and his wife will not even be hosting their adult children for the holidays.
“They are not going to come home … That’s painful. We don’t like that,” he said. “But that’s just one of the things you’re going to have to accept as we go through this unprecedented challenging time.”
Instead of spending this Christmas together, Fauci urged Americans and their families to focus on the importance of future Christmases.
“You try to explain: you’re going to have many more Christmases ahead of you,” he said. “You’ve enjoyed many more Christmases before. Maybe this is a time to just say, ‘This is an unusual situation, it’s not going to last forever.'”
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Fauci added that it is “highly likely” the country “will be back to normal by next Christmas.”
“So make the choice and keep yourself and your family healthy so that you’ll have many more Christmases ahead of you,” he said. “That’s the way I would try to reason with them.”
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Trump Racks Up the Judicial Wins

Trump Racks Up the Judicial Wins

Say what you will about the president since election day , but one thing is clear to any Republican or conservative : The man has done an exemplary job in putting qualified conservatives on the bench and he ’ s still doing it .
Trump Has Been Successful In Supreme Court Appointments Not only have his three Supreme Court appointments been close to perfect , because they are jurists not political hacks , but the sheer number of lower court appointments has been amazing .
Combine those with the likely Republican majority in the Senate , the great advances in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last November , plus upcoming reapportionment , and you have the makings of a bulwark against Joe Biden and the authoritarian socialists he brings with him to office .
When Joe Biden acts unconstitutionally , our judges will be there .
When he exceeds his power , our judges will stop him .
When he tries to end run the law , our judges will be waiting for him .
And this is due to President Trump .
Even if he will not be in the Oval Office for the next four years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America .
“ Congratulations to this Great Hoosier , Judge Thomas Kirsch !
” tweeted Vice President Mike Pence , who is a former Indiana governor.
” Even Senator Dick Durbin , Democrat of Illinois , said , “ I know the man .
He is a qualified person.
” Durbin still said he was aghast at the “ extraordinary process ” Republicans have employed to confirm him .
He ’ s really aghast that we still have the Senate and are likely to hold it .
With all the Biden hoopla they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s driving them barking bonkers .
Kirsch is the 54th judge the president has appointed who has ascended to a federal court of appeals slot and the 230th Trump federal judge overall .
More will likely follow , as the president enjoys sweet payback over a stolen election .
Staying on a roll , on Wednesday the Senate Judiciary Committee voted yea on the nomination of Raul M. Arias-Marxuach , who Trump picked for the First Circuit Court of Appeals .
Also , Trump ’ s nominee for the Eastern District @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had her confirmation up for a vote before the Senate Wednesday morning .
She passed .
With just over a month left in his term , the president has confirmed hundreds of judicial nominees during his tenure in office .
There are currently 56 federal court vacancies with 33 nominations pending .
Those are also in his sites .
By the time he leaves Washington most will be safely in office .
This piece was written by David Kamioner on December 17 , 2020 .
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Say what you will about the president since election day, but one thing is clear to any Republican or conservative: The man has done an exemplary job in putting qualified conservatives on the bench and he’s still doing it.
Trump Has Been Successful In Supreme Court Appointments
Not only have his three Supreme Court appointments been close to perfect, because they are jurists not political hacks, but the sheer number of lower court appointments has been amazing. Combine those with the likely Republican majority in the Senate, the great advances in the House, a state legislative romp last November, plus upcoming reapportionment, and you have the makings of a bulwark against Joe Biden and the authoritarian socialists he brings with him to office.
When Joe Biden acts unconstitutionally, our judges will be there. When he exceeds his power, our judges will stop him. When he tries to end run the law, our judges will be waiting for him. And this is due to President Trump. Even if he will not be in the Oval Office for the next four years, his legacy will continue to protect America.
FNC tells us how:
“President Trump continued to add to his tally of successful judicial appointments Tuesday with the confirmation of Thomas Kirsch II as a judge on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Kirsch, who had served as the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, is filling the position that was left vacant when Justice Amy Coney Barrett left the Seventh Circuit to join the Supreme Court.”
“Congratulations to this Great Hoosier, Judge Thomas Kirsch!” tweeted Vice President Mike Pence, who is a former Indiana governor.”
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Tonight the Senate confirmed Thomas Kirsch to replace Justice Amy Coney Barrett on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, adding to a long list of Conservative judges confirmed under President @realDonaldTrump! Congratulations to this Great Hoosier, Judge Thomas Kirsch! pic.twitter.com/qomsrvXBCL — Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) December 15, 2020
Even Democrats Admit Kirsch Is Qualified
Even Senator Dick Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, said, “I know the man. He is a qualified person.”
Durbin still said he was aghast at the “extraordinary process” Republicans have employed to confirm him. He’s really aghast that we still have the Senate and are likely to hold it. With all the Biden hoopla they didn’t win this battle and it’s driving them barking bonkers.
Kirsch is the 54th judge the president has appointed who has ascended to a federal court of appeals slot and the 230th Trump federal judge overall. More will likely follow, as the president enjoys sweet payback over a stolen election.
Related: Nancy Pelosi Blasts Amy Coney Barrett As ‘An Illegitimate Supreme Court Justice’
Staying on a roll, on Wednesday the Senate Judiciary Committee voted yea on the nomination of Raul M. Arias-Marxuach, who Trump picked for the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Also, Trump’s nominee for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Katherine A. Crytzer, had her confirmation up for a vote before the Senate Wednesday morning. She passed.
With just over a month left in his term, the president has confirmed hundreds of judicial nominees during his tenure in office. There are currently 56 federal court vacancies with 33 nominations pending. Those are also in his sites. By the time he leaves Washington most will be safely in office.
This piece was written by David Kamioner on December 17, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--AOC Frustrated About Biden’s “Horrible, Revolving Door” Transition Team Full Of Corporate Bigwigs

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( AOC ) , the far-left Congresswoman from New York , has slammed Joe Biden ’ s “ horrible ” presidential transition team , calling it a “ revolving door ” of corporate insiders .
The comments come as Joe Biden begins to assemble his cabinet .
AOC : People All Across The Political Spectrum Are “ Sick Of ” Corporate Interests Ruling Them During a podcast interview with Jeremy Scahill of The Intercept , AOC was asked about Biden ’ s choice to pack his presidential transition team chock full of people from some of the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interests , and Wall Street executives .
AOC said the “ corporate revolving door ” of centrist , hawkish individuals that Biden had tapped was just “ horrible.
” “ This is not just a revolving door of private industry , but it ’ s a revolving door of just the same people for the last 10 , 20 , 30 years in a time when this like emerging populism ” is springing up on both sides of the political spectrum , AOC said .
The American people have an “ extreme disdain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just rules Washington , D.C. no matter who you seem to elect.
” “ It ’ s not just in individuals , but it ’ s in ideologies and it ’ s a way of doing things , ” AOC continued .
“ It ’ s this hand over fist self-dealing , this continued commitment to foreign wars that frankly people all across the political spectrum in the United States are sick of.
” On that point , at least , AOC seems to agree with a lot of Trump supporters who approve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring our troops home from decade-long wars in the Middle East .
AOC : Pelosi And Schumer Need To Go In the same interview , AOC said that it was time for Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi to leave their positions as the Democrat Congressional leadership .
“ I do think we need new leadership in the Democratic Party , ” she argued .
“ I think one of the things that I have struggled with , I think that a lot of people struggle with , is the internal dynamics of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ are ] very little options for succession.
” However , she warned that if Pelosi and Schumer were pushed out by progressives , “ nefarious forces ” could allow “ something even worse ” to take their place .
Omar Concerned About A Lack Of Progressive Influence In Biden ’ s Cabinet AOC is not the only member of ‘ The Squad ’ to have concerns over how Joe Biden would run the country as President , with not only his transition team , but his cabinet picks , lacking a progressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Rep. Ilhan Omar said she agreed with the assessment of Sen. Bernie Sanders , who argued that progressives did not have a big enough seat at the table in a Biden cabinet .
“ This is , you know , what we have been saying and asking for , ” Omar said .
“ We worked diligently in trying to make sure that the people understood that it was important for us to get rid of Trump , but to have someone who was going to be partner with us in governing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we continue to be hopeful in having that partnership as we have governed on behalf of our country.
” Omar said progressives would continue to push for influence in a Biden administration – they are currently circulating a petition to encourage Biden to be “ bold ” in his first 100 days as President .

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), the far-left Congresswoman from New York, has slammed Joe Biden’s “horrible” presidential transition team, calling it a “revolving door” of corporate insiders.
The comments come as Joe Biden begins to assemble his cabinet.
AOC: People All Across The Political Spectrum Are “Sick Of” Corporate Interests Ruling Them
During a podcast interview with Jeremy Scahill of The Intercept, AOC was asked about Biden’s choice to pack his presidential transition team chock full of people from some of the biggest corporations on the planet, Washington special interests, and Wall Street executives.
Biden’s transition team includes executives from Airbnb, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook, Dell, DropBox, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, Lyft, Stripe and Uber. — Sticky Shoe (@shoe_sticky) December 2, 2020
AOC said the “corporate revolving door” of centrist, hawkish individuals that Biden had tapped was just “horrible.”
“This is not just a revolving door of private industry, but it’s a revolving door of just the same people for the last 10, 20, 30 years in a time when this like emerging populism” is springing up on both sides of the political spectrum, AOC said.
The American people have an “extreme disdain for this moneyed, political establishment that just rules Washington, D.C. no matter who you seem to elect.”
“It’s not just in individuals, but it’s in ideologies and it’s a way of doing things,” AOC continued.
“It’s this hand over fist self-dealing, this continued commitment to foreign wars that frankly people all across the political spectrum in the United States are sick of.”
On that point, at least, AOC seems to agree with a lot of Trump supporters who approve of the President’s efforts to bring our troops home from decade-long wars in the Middle East.
AOC: Pelosi And Schumer Need To Go
In the same interview, AOC said that it was time for Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi to leave their positions as the Democrat Congressional leadership.
“I do think we need new leadership in the Democratic Party,” she argued.
“I think one of the things that I have struggled with, I think that a lot of people struggle with, is the internal dynamics of the House has made it such that there [are] very little options for succession.”
NEW: Ocasio-Cortez: I'm "not ready" to be Speaker but Pelosi and Schumer need to go https://t.co/jN5oClhnvY pic.twitter.com/deSwTmC7q3 — The Hill (@thehill) December 16, 2020
However, she warned that if Pelosi and Schumer were pushed out by progressives, “nefarious forces” could allow “something even worse” to take their place.
Omar Concerned About A Lack Of Progressive Influence In Biden’s Cabinet
AOC is not the only member of ‘The Squad’ to have concerns over how Joe Biden would run the country as President, with not only his transition team, but his cabinet picks, lacking a progressive bent.
Appearing on CNN on Monday, Rep. Ilhan Omar said she agreed with the assessment of Sen. Bernie Sanders, who argued that progressives did not have a big enough seat at the table in a Biden cabinet.
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“This is, you know, what we have been saying and asking for,” Omar said.
“We worked diligently in trying to make sure that the people understood that it was important for us to get rid of Trump, but to have someone who was going to be partner with us in governing for progress in our country, and we continue to be hopeful in having that partnership as we have governed on behalf of our country.”
Omar said progressives would continue to push for influence in a Biden administration – they are currently circulating a petition to encourage Biden to be “bold” in his first 100 days as President.
The past four years have been difficult and now the Biden administration has the opportunity to not just undo the damage but to create real, substantial change. Add your name to our petition calling on Biden to bold in his first 100 days: https://t.co/AYu7JYPFUW — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) December 13, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Report: Dozens Of Police Officers Leaving New York City Due To ‘Anti-Cop’ Climate

The New York Post reports that “ dozens ” of NYPD officers are leaving the city in part due to a pervasive “ anti-cop climate.
” The report indicates that many of the roughly 50 officers have sought work in Long Island ’ s Nassau County Police Department .
“ They are going to a department where they will be better appreciated by their community , local politicians and district attorneys who still value the job they do protecting innocent people and property over criminals , ” one source told the newspaper .
In July , the NYPD saw an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due in part to a lack of respect and the loss of overtime pay .
The retirements were taking place at such a significant rate the department had to limit the number of applications .
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The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York , which represents over 50,000 active and retired New York City Police Officers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and women on the force to leave might be linked to some loss of wages .
“ We continue to lose trained , experienced [ officers ] to other [ departments ] where they can earn 70 % more , ” the PBA tweeted .
“ It ’ s yet another sign that NYC pols don ’ t care about improving policing , ” they added .
“ What they want is fewer cops on streets [ and ] their refusal to pay us is getting them exactly that.
” This past July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blasio announced he had cut $ 1 billion from the NYPD budget .
No wonder officers are now leaving for greener pastures .
New York socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez complained that the amount deprived to the NYPD wasn ’ t enough .
“ Defunding the police means defunding police , ” she said , “ It does not mean budget tricks or funny math.
” RELATED : Bernie Sanders Falsely Claims No Democrats Running For Office Want To Defund The Police While police officers in New York City are retiring or leaving in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in October were up by 33 percent and the number of victims shot has doubled .
In December , ABC 7 revealed that shootings had “ surge ( d ) to levels not seen in years.
” Minneapolis has struggled with similar spikes in violent crimes as their city council has worked diligently to ravage their police department ’ s budget .
Last week the Minneapolis City Council voted to move nearly $ 8 million from the department ’ s budget even as homicide rates have soared and residents are left wondering if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calls .
How many cities like Minneapolis or New York are going to watch their men and women in blue be denigrated to the point of leaving , only to watch crime rates go up and the people become less safe ?

The New York Post reports that “dozens” of NYPD officers are leaving the city in part due to a pervasive “anti-cop climate.”
The report indicates that many of the roughly 50 officers have sought work in Long Island’s Nassau County Police Department.
“They are going to a department where they will be better appreciated by their community, local politicians and district attorneys who still value the job they do protecting innocent people and property over criminals,” one source told the newspaper.
In July, the NYPD saw an uptick in the number of officers retiring due in part to a lack of respect and the loss of overtime pay.
The retirements were taking place at such a significant rate the department had to limit the number of applications.
“We continue to lose trained, experienced POs to other PDs where they can earn 70%more. It’s yet another sign that NYC pols don’t care about improving policing. What they want is fewer cops on streets & their refusal to pay us is getting them exactly that”https://t.co/qNLkR9phfQ — NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) December 15, 2020
RELATED: As Homicide Rates Soar In Minneapolis, City Council Members Now Say ‘Defund The Police’ Was Never Their ‘Framework’
Why Would Police Officers Be Leaving New York?
The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York, which represents over 50,000 active and retired New York City Police Officers, tweeted that the decisions of experienced men and women on the force to leave might be linked to some loss of wages.
“We continue to lose trained, experienced [officers] to other [departments] where they can earn 70% more,” the PBA tweeted.
“It’s yet another sign that NYC pols don’t care about improving policing,” they added. “What they want is fewer cops on streets [and] their refusal to pay us is getting them exactly that.”
This past July, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced he had cut $1 billion from the NYPD budget.
.@NYCMayor announced he wants to cut $1 BILLION from the New York City Police Department budget. Shame on Democratic leaders allowing anarchy & caving to cultural whims that put our communities, law enforcement, & law abiding citizens at risk. @NYPDNews https://t.co/DQwj47uxcs — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) July 1, 2020
No wonder officers are now leaving for greener pastures.
New York socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez complained that the amount deprived to the NYPD wasn’t enough.
“Defunding the police means defunding police,” she said, “It does not mean budget tricks or funny math.”
MOMENTS AGO: Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany slams Rep. AOC discussing uptick in NYC violence: “You have Rep. Ocasio-Cortez saying this is just because people are trying to get food with their families.” pic.twitter.com/SREtVGwZtF — The Hill (@thehill) July 13, 2020
RELATED: Bernie Sanders Falsely Claims No Democrats Running For Office Want To Defund The Police
Real-World Consequences
While police officers in New York City are retiring or leaving in droves, analysts have reported that murders in October were up by 33 percent and the number of victims shot has doubled.
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In December, ABC 7 revealed that shootings had “surge(d) to levels not seen in years.”
Minneapolis has struggled with similar spikes in violent crimes as their city council has worked diligently to ravage their police department’s budget.
Last week the Minneapolis City Council voted to move nearly $8 million from the department’s budget even as homicide rates have soared and residents are left wondering if officers are available to answer their emergency calls.
Ahem… the Minneapolis city council members who pushed to defund the police are wondering where they are during the city’s time of need. Typical Democrats. pic.twitter.com/kTkIU1EJMD — robjh1: The Conservative Black Cowboy (@robjh1) September 17, 2020
How many cities like Minneapolis or New York are going to watch their men and women in blue be denigrated to the point of leaving, only to watch crime rates go up and the people become less safe?


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Tommy Tuberville Hints He May Challenge Electoral College Results In The Senate

Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville of Alabama suggested he may challenge the results of the Electoral College in the Senate on January 6th .
Tuberville is the first Senator to signal his willingness to challenge , while Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama has pledged to carry that mantle in the House of Representatives .
Tuberville : What Happened In The Presidential Election Was “ Impossible ” During a campaign stump in Georgia , Senator-elect Tuberville said that Republican voters had “ no choice ” but to win the run-offs .
“ They ’ re going to try and steal it .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
They ’ re going to do everything they can to lie , cheat , and steal to win this election , like they did in the presidential election , ” Tuberville told the crowd .
He said that what happened in the presidential election was “ impossible , ” but that “ we ’ re going to get that all corrected .
I ’ m gon na tell you , don ’ t give up on [ President Trump ] .
” Tuberville was asked after the event by a voter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make the election right , ” to which Tuberville replied that they would “ fight hard.
” The female questioner specifically mentioned January 6th , when the Electoral College votes are counted in a joint session of Congress .
“ [ Representative-elect ] Madison Cawthorn said you had tricks up your sleeve , ” she asked Tuberville .
“ Just wait .
You ’ ll see what ’ s coming .
You ’ ve been reading about it in the House .
We ’ re going to have to do it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tuberville To Join Mo Brooks In His Challenge ?
Tuberville was referring to an effort , championed by Representative Mo Brooks in the House , to challenge the Electoral College votes .
“ I find it unfathomable that anyone would acquiesce to election theft and voter fraud because they lack the courage to take a difficult vote on the House or Senate floor , ” Brooks told Politico in an interview .
“ Last time I checked , that ’ s why we were elected to Congress.
” 18 Republican Representatives , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Andy Biggs , and Jim Banks , have joined Brooks in calling for immediate Congressional hearings on election integrity – they will likely join his challenge of the Electoral College results if the hearings do not take place .
26 Republican Representatives-elect also signed a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking the she “ promptly investigate ” the election irregularities .
“ Americans should be able to have faith that our elections are free and fair , ” said Representative-elect Jerry Carl .
RELATED : Trump Calls Out Mitch McConnell : Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican leadership has said that a challenge to the Electoral College votes would be unthinkable .
Senator Mitch McConnell has already congratulated Joe Biden for winning the election .
And reportedly , during a call between Senators , McConnell and other establishment Republican leaders reportedly “ pleaded ” with their colleagues not to object to any Biden electors .
The Senate Majority Leader said that the result of a vote challenge would be “ terrible ” for the GOP , as they would “ have to vote it down , ” which would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Litigation challenging the results of the presidential election remains ongoing in several states .
National media outlets and fact-checkers insist there was no voter fraud during the election and that President Trump has lost his bid for re-election .

Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville of Alabama suggested he may challenge the results of the Electoral College in the Senate on January 6th.
Tuberville is the first Senator to signal his willingness to challenge, while Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama has pledged to carry that mantle in the House of Representatives.
Tuberville: What Happened In The Presidential Election Was “Impossible”
During a campaign stump in Georgia, Senator-elect Tuberville said that Republican voters had “no choice” but to win the run-offs.
“They’re going to try and steal it. They’re going to try to buy it. They’re going to do everything they can to lie, cheat, and steal to win this election, like they did in the presidential election,” Tuberville told the crowd.
He said that what happened in the presidential election was “impossible,” but that “we’re going to get that all corrected. I’m gonna tell you, don’t give up on [President Trump].”
Tuberville was asked after the event by a voter if he was going to “fight to make the election right,” to which Tuberville replied that they would “fight hard.”
The female questioner specifically mentioned January 6th, when the Electoral College votes are counted in a joint session of Congress. “[Representative-elect] Madison Cawthorn said you had tricks up your sleeve,” she asked Tuberville.
“Just wait. You’ll see what’s coming. You’ve been reading about it in the House. We’re going to have to do it in the Senate,” the Senator-elect replied.
BREAKING: Defying McConnell, Sen-elect Tuberville suggests he will challenge Electoral College, while stumping in Georgia pic.twitter.com/1z5wJ2ajVP — Lauren Windsor (@lawindsor) December 17, 2020
RELATED: Democrat House Whip Clyburn: President Trump Is Attempting A Coup
Tuberville To Join Mo Brooks In His Challenge?
Tuberville was referring to an effort, championed by Representative Mo Brooks in the House, to challenge the Electoral College votes.
“I find it unfathomable that anyone would acquiesce to election theft and voter fraud because they lack the courage to take a difficult vote on the House or Senate floor,” Brooks told Politico in an interview.
“Last time I checked, that’s why we were elected to Congress.”
18 Republican Representatives, including Reps. Paul Gosar, Louie Gohmert, Andy Biggs, and Jim Banks, have joined Brooks in calling for immediate Congressional hearings on election integrity – they will likely join his challenge of the Electoral College results if the hearings do not take place.
26 Republican Representatives-elect also signed a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking the she “promptly investigate” the election irregularities.
“Americans should be able to have faith that our elections are free and fair,” said Representative-elect Jerry Carl.
Tonight I joined 25 of my @GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi demanding an investigation into the voting irregularities in the 2020 election. Americans should be able to have faith that our elections are free and fair. #al01 #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/z4bzY5Uebq — Jerry Carl (@CarlForAlabama) December 16, 2020
RELATED: Trump Calls Out Mitch McConnell: Republicans Must Finally Learn To Fight
Republican Leadership Shuts The Challenge Down
However, Republican leadership has said that a challenge to the Electoral College votes would be unthinkable.
Senator Mitch McConnell has already congratulated Joe Biden for winning the election.
And reportedly, during a call between Senators, McConnell and other establishment Republican leaders reportedly “pleaded” with their colleagues not to object to any Biden electors.
The Senate Majority Leader said that the result of a vote challenge would be “terrible” for the GOP, as they would “have to vote it down,” which would make them appear to oppose the President.
🚨NEW On a Senate R call just now, @senatemajldr, @RoyBlunt & @SenJohnThune all pleaded with Senate Rs to NOT object to the election results Jan. 6. MCCONNEL: it’s a “terrible vote” for the GOP. They’d have to vote it down, which makes it seem like they are anti Trump, he said — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 15, 2020
Litigation challenging the results of the presidential election remains ongoing in several states.
National media outlets and fact-checkers insist there was no voter fraud during the election and that President Trump has lost his bid for re-election.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Trump Calls Out Mitch McConnell: Republicans Must Finally Learn To Fight

President Trump called out Mitch McConnell after the Republican Senate Majority Leader congratulated Joe Biden for winning the presidential election .
McConnell on Tuesday acknowledged Biden as the winner of the 2020 election for the first time , declaring that “ the Electoral College has spoken.
” “ Yesterday , electors met in all 50 states , so , as of this morning , our country has officially a president-elect and a vice president-elect , ” McConnell said .
“ So , today I want to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden , ” he added .
McConnell also reportedly suggested that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There was encouragement on the phone for us to accept the result — as much as it ’ s not what we … would have envisioned for the next four years , ” Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters , “ and to try to do what ’ s best for American people , which is to look forward.
” The result of a vote challenge would be “ terrible ” for Republicans , McConnell said , as the GOP would “ have to vote it down ” which would make them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fired back in sharing an article that referenced Mitch McConnell ’ s congratulatory speech to Biden .
“ Mitch , 75,000,000 VOTES , a record for a sitting President ( by a lot ) , ” the President tweeted .
“ Too soon to give up .
Republican Party must finally learn to fight , ” added Trump .
“ People are angry !
” RELATED : Trump Threatens To Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230 , But House May Have Veto-Proof Majority McConnell landed in some hot water with conservatives after outlets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by The Political Insider ) which showed the Kentucky Republican received thousands of dollars in donations from lobbyists for two of the largest electronic voting machine vendors in the United States – including Dominion Voting Systems .
The report showcased how McConnell had been “ out of balance ” with other Republicans in shooting down a number of election security bills , which may have proven pivotal in this contested election year .
In other news , Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler , currently embroiled in a difficult runoff election for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the President in voting for a defense bill that the President vowed to veto .
Loeffler and Perdue will need President Trump ’ s support in order to win their respective races .
Trump reiterated that he would veto the bill as he has demanded a stronger effort which includes provisions ending Section 230 , allows for troop withdrawals , and preserves the names and existence of monuments and memorials .
“ I will veto the Defense Bill , which will make China very unhappy .
They love it , ” he tweeted @

President Trump called out Mitch McConnell after the Republican Senate Majority Leader congratulated Joe Biden for winning the presidential election.
McConnell on Tuesday acknowledged Biden as the winner of the 2020 election for the first time, declaring that “the Electoral College has spoken.”
“Yesterday, electors met in all 50 states, so, as of this morning, our country has officially a president-elect and a vice president-elect,” McConnell said.
“So, today I want to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden,” he added.
.@SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell: “Yesterday electors met in all 50 states, so, as of this morning, our country has officially a President-elect and a Vice President-elect… The Electoral College has spoken. So today I want to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden.” pic.twitter.com/EovreqWLhW — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 15, 2020
RELATED: Flashback: Mitch McConnell Received Thousands In Donations From Voting Machine Company Lobbyists – Including Dominion
Trump Fires Back at Mitch McConnell: People Are Angry!
McConnell also reportedly suggested that his fellow Republicans accept the defeat.
“There was encouragement on the phone for us to accept the result — as much as it’s not what we … would have envisioned for the next four years,” Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters, “and to try to do what’s best for American people, which is to look forward.”
The result of a vote challenge would be “terrible” for Republicans, McConnell said, as the GOP would “have to vote it down” which would make them appear to oppose the President.
🚨NEW On a Senate R call just now, @senatemajldr, @RoyBlunt & @SenJohnThune all pleaded with Senate Rs to NOT object to the election results Jan. 6. MCCONNEL: it’s a “terrible vote” for the GOP. They’d have to vote it down, which makes it seem like they are anti Trump, he said — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 15, 2020
Trump fired back in sharing an article that referenced Mitch McConnell’s congratulatory speech to Biden.
“Mitch, 75,000,000 VOTES, a record for a sitting President (by a lot),” the President tweeted.
“Too soon to give up. Republican Party must finally learn to fight,” added Trump. “People are angry!”
Trump’s allies slam Mitch McConnell for congratulating Biden https://t.co/ak9nu6420L via @MailOnline. Mitch, 75,000,000 VOTES, a record for a sitting President (by a lot). Too soon to give up. Republican Party must finally learn to fight. People are angry! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2020
RELATED: Trump Threatens To Veto Defense Bill Over Section 230, But House May Have Veto-Proof Majority
Suspect Moves By McConnell And Republicans
McConnell landed in some hot water with conservatives after outlets resurfaced a 2019 report (also covered by The Political Insider) which showed the Kentucky Republican received thousands of dollars in donations from lobbyists for two of the largest electronic voting machine vendors in the United States – including Dominion Voting Systems.
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The report showcased how McConnell had been “out of balance” with other Republicans in shooting down a number of election security bills, which may have proven pivotal in this contested election year.
Yikes… has this influenced McConnell’s apparent reluctance to look into voter/election fraud issues — to brush it all aside and “move on”?! https://t.co/XJRHslVQlI — Deborah R. Castleman (@Deborahcastleman on Parler) (@DRCastleman) December 16, 2020
In other news, Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, currently embroiled in a difficult runoff election for control of the Senate, went against the President in voting for a defense bill that the President vowed to veto.
The NDAA vote forced Republicans to choose between their loyalty to Trump and passing a measure many in their ranks considered more important than politics. https://t.co/co5Lv8r0ao — Roll Call (@rollcall) December 11, 2020
Loeffler and Perdue will need President Trump’s support in order to win their respective races.
Trump reiterated that he would veto the bill as he has demanded a stronger effort which includes provisions ending Section 230, allows for troop withdrawals, and preserves the names and existence of monuments and memorials.
“I will veto the Defense Bill, which will make China very unhappy. They love it,” he tweeted.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Ad Practices Lawsuit Against Google

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined attorneys general from eight other states to file a lawsuit against Google for digital ad practices they claim are abusive and monopolistic .
Paxton ’ s Texas suit has been joined by Arkansas , Indiana , Idaho , Kentucky , Missouri , Mississippi , North Dakota , South Dakota , and Utah .
RELATED : Here ’ s A Look At The Media ’ s Coverage Of The Hunter Biden Scandal Before And After The Election Paxton said in a video shared on Twitter , “ Google repeatedly used its monopolistic power to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rig auctions , and a tremendous violation of justice.
” “ Right now , when you visit the website of a news outlet you know and trust… You ’ ll see advertisements likely placed there by Google , ” Paxton continued .
The Texas AG then accused Google of manipulating ads .
“ But Google doesn ’ t tell you , the public , that they manipulate the advertising auction , and they continually , illegally profit , by taking money away from those web pages and putting it in their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Claims Google Is A Monopoly That Is Abusing Its Power “ This goliath of a company is using its power to manipulate the market , destroy competition , and harm you , the consumer , ” Paxton insisted .
Paxton effectively said the tech giant was creating an abusive monopoly .
“ These actions harm every person in America , ” Paxton said .
“ It isn ’ t fair that Google can harm the web pages you visit and read , and it isn ’ t fair that Google effectively eliminated its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online advertising.
” AG Paxton used a baseball analogy to explain what he thinks is happening at the tech giant .
“ If the free market were a baseball game , Google positioned itself as the pitcher , the batter , and the umpire.
” Paxton said .
According to tech website The Verge , Google has denied the claims made by Paxton and the other states in the anti-trust lawsuit .
Reached for comment , Google denied the claim that digital ad markets are suffering from consolidation , citing recent declines in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paxton ’ s ad tech claims are meritless , yet he ’ s gone ahead in spite of all the facts , ” a company representative said .
“ Digital ad prices have fallen over the last decade .
Ad tech fees are falling too .
Google ’ s ad tech fees are lower than the industry average .
These are the hallmarks of a highly competitive industry .
ABC News reports that ad sales make up the huge majority of Google ’ s revenue : The complaint targets the heart of Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that generate nearly all of its revenue , as well as all the money that its corporate parent , Alphabet Inc. , depends upon to help finance a range of far-flung technology projects .
As more marketers have increased their spending online , those digital ads have turned Google into a moneymaking machine .
Through the first nine months of this year , Google ’ s ad sales totaled nearly $ 101 billion , accounting for 86 % of its total revenue .
ABC also interestingly notes that 50 states had joined Texas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yet , the current lawsuit only encompasses Republican attorneys general .

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined attorneys general from eight other states to file a lawsuit against Google for digital ad practices they claim are abusive and monopolistic.
Paxton’s Texas suit has been joined by Arkansas, Indiana, Idaho, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah.
Google has denied the allegations.
#BREAKING: Texas takes the lead once more! Today, we’re filing a lawsuit against #Google for anticompetitive conduct. This internet Goliath used its power to manipulate the market, destroy competition, and harm YOU, the consumer. Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/fdEVEWQb0e — Texas Attorney General (@TXAG) December 16, 2020
RELATED: Here’s A Look At The Media’s Coverage Of The Hunter Biden Scandal Before And After The Election
Texas AG Ken Paxton Accuses Google Of Manipulating Ads
Paxton said in a video shared on Twitter, “Google repeatedly used its monopolistic power to control pricing, engage in market collusions to rig auctions, and a tremendous violation of justice.”
“Right now, when you visit the website of a news outlet you know and trust… You’ll see advertisements likely placed there by Google,” Paxton continued.
The Texas AG then accused Google of manipulating ads.
“But Google doesn’t tell you, the public, that they manipulate the advertising auction, and they continually, illegally profit, by taking money away from those web pages and putting it in their own pockets,” he claimed.
BREAKING: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces Texas is filing a multi-state lawsuit against Google for “anticompetitive conduct, exclusionary practices and deceptive misrepresentations.” — The Bias News (@thebias_news) December 16, 2020
Paxton Claims Google Is A Monopoly That Is Abusing Its Power
“This goliath of a company is using its power to manipulate the market, destroy competition, and harm you, the consumer,” Paxton insisted.
Paxton effectively said the tech giant was creating an abusive monopoly.
“These actions harm every person in America,” Paxton said. “It isn’t fair that Google can harm the web pages you visit and read, and it isn’t fair that Google effectively eliminated its competition and crowned itself the head of online advertising.”
THIS should have #TechTyrants shaking in their boots. It's reckoning time. https://t.co/vsfNPQQwBT
This is a HUGE story. — Joe Pags Pagliarulo (@JoeTalkShow) December 16, 2020
RELATED: Flashback: Mitch McConnell Received Thousands In Donations From Voting Machine Company Lobbyists – Including Dominion
AG Paxton used a baseball analogy to explain what he thinks is happening at the tech giant.
“If the free market were a baseball game, Google positioned itself as the pitcher, the batter, and the umpire.” Paxton said.
Google Denies Monopoly Power Or Abuses
According to tech website The Verge, Google has denied the claims made by Paxton and the other states in the anti-trust lawsuit.
Reached for comment, Google denied the claim that digital ad markets are suffering from consolidation, citing recent declines in prices and fees. “Attorney General Paxton’s ad tech claims are meritless, yet he’s gone ahead in spite of all the facts,” a company representative said. “Digital ad prices have fallen over the last decade. Ad tech fees are falling too. Google’s ad tech fees are lower than the industry average. These are the hallmarks of a highly competitive industry.
ABC News reports that ad sales make up the huge majority of Google’s revenue:
The complaint targets the heart of Google’s business — the digital ads that generate nearly all of its revenue, as well as all the money that its corporate parent, Alphabet Inc., depends upon to help finance a range of far-flung technology projects. As more marketers have increased their spending online, those digital ads have turned Google into a moneymaking machine. Through the first nine months of this year, Google’s ad sales totaled nearly $101 billion, accounting for 86% of its total revenue.
ABC also interestingly notes that 50 states had joined Texas in investigating Google’s practices.
Yet, the current lawsuit only encompasses Republican attorneys general.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Fox News Celebrates Ratings As ‘Most-Watched Cable News Channel In History’ – But Do The Numbers Tel

Fox News Celebrates Ratings As ‘Most-Watched Cable News Channel In History’ – But Do The Numbers Tell The Whole Story?

Fox News is celebrating ratings success from this past year which made them the highest-rated cable news channel in history .
The numbers come from Nielsen Media Research and indicate that Fox is the cable news king for a fifth consecutive year .
The network boasts that in 2020 , “ viewers tuned in for the latest information on the presidential election , the coronavirus and everything in between.
” “ Fox News led among cable networks in the total day demographic for the first time with 1.89 million viewers , ” The Hill reports .
“ In primetime , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sean Hannity ’ s show finished first amongst all cable news programs with an average of 4.4 million total viewers , while Tucker Carlson was right behind averaging 4.37 million viewers .
“ This ratings milestone is a testament to the incredible work of the Fox News Channel team during a pivotal year , ” Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said .
“ We are immensely proud and honored to once again serve as the destination for news and opinion in America.
” RELATED : Newsmax Just Scored Their First-Ever Ratings Win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to argue with those ratings for Fox News and we won ’ t .
They had a great year , it ’ s clear .
For the majority of the year , the network put on solid programming – with mainstays like Hannity staying true to his own values , Carlson remaining the gold standard in cable news broadcasting , and fun shows like The Five .
But it would sure be interesting to see how November into December compares to the rest of the year .
You know , when Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling state election results , hosts started censoring legal challenges to the election , and others simply mocked people who value the integrity of the voting process .
For instance , The Hill analyzes that CNN and MSNBC both had impressive numbers of their own .
MSNBC described a “ record-breaking year in total viewers ” and the sixth consecutive year of growth , while CNN celebrated its “ best year ever ” in ratings .
Media analyst Joe Concha , a Fox News contributor , shared a Hill report from earlier this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest November ratings in the network ’ s history .
Day-to-day reports by Adweek in December , however , show the two left-wing media networks on top several times , as well as other days in which Fox News split ratings supremacy with others .
It ’ s More Complex Than Just Numbers The makeup of Fox News ’ contributors makes it one of the more unique networks on cable news and might be helping to make the matter of ratings more complex .
How is each show faring , for example ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of President Trump became dismayed at slanted coverage coming across their airwaves , they had to find trusted media personalities .
Hannity and Tucker certainly fit the bill .
Did shows that frequently feature liberal guests such as Juan Williams , Donna Brazile , or Marie Harf see their ratings go up as well ?
Or did they go down while Hannity and Carlson went up ?
We know Marth MacCallum had some trouble , becoming the first show on Fox to lose to another on the competing channel , Newsmax .
Newsmax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victory over Fox News Channel earlier this month , according to a CNN Business report .
The notable win came in the key 25- to 54-year-old demographic prized by advertisers , when the “ Greg Kelly Reports ” show topped Fox ’ s “ The Story with Martha MacCallum.
” President Trump has consistently urged his followers to watch alternative networks such as Newsmax and often takes swipes at the perceived shift in reporting at Fox .
“ Can ’ t believe how badly [ Fox News ] is doing in the ratings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They played right into the hands of the Radical Left Democrats , [ and ] now are floating in limboland.
” So far , the numbers aren ’ t exactly bearing that out .
But there may be more of a story hidden underneath .

Fox News is celebrating ratings success from this past year which made them the highest-rated cable news channel in history.
The numbers come from Nielsen Media Research and indicate that Fox is the cable news king for a fifth consecutive year.
The network boasts that in 2020, “viewers tuned in for the latest information on the presidential election, the coronavirus and everything in between.”
“Fox News led among cable networks in the total day demographic for the first time with 1.89 million viewers,” The Hill reports. “In primetime, it had almost 3.62 million viewers.”
Sean Hannity’s show finished first amongst all cable news programs with an average of 4.4 million total viewers, while Tucker Carlson was right behind averaging 4.37 million viewers.
“This ratings milestone is a testament to the incredible work of the Fox News Channel team during a pivotal year,” Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said.
“We are immensely proud and honored to once again serve as the destination for news and opinion in America.”
“Fox News Channel is closing the year with the highest prime time and total day ratings in cable news history, averaging 1.9 million viewers in total day and 3.6 million viewers in prime time.” https://t.co/R6UbKY0LhQ — Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) December 17, 2020
RELATED: Newsmax Just Scored Their First-Ever Ratings Win Over Fox News
Fox News Ratings on the Slide?
It’s certainly difficult to argue with those ratings for Fox News and we won’t. They had a great year, it’s clear.
For the majority of the year, the network put on solid programming – with mainstays like Hannity staying true to his own values, Carlson remaining the gold standard in cable news broadcasting, and fun shows like The Five.
But it would sure be interesting to see how November into December compares to the rest of the year.
You know, when Fox went off the deep end by prematurely calling state election results, hosts started censoring legal challenges to the election, and others simply mocked people who value the integrity of the voting process.
Neil Cavuto cuts away from White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany because he deems her words too dangerous to hear. Instead of letting us decide, he interprets her meaning for us, even using words she never said. Fox News: We Report & We Decide (shut up and obey). pic.twitter.com/fDPfoNhVvM — Tim Xeriland (@Xeriland) November 10, 2020
For instance, The Hill analyzes that CNN and MSNBC both had impressive numbers of their own.
MSNBC described a “record-breaking year in total viewers” and the sixth consecutive year of growth, while CNN celebrated its “best year ever” in ratings.
Media analyst Joe Concha, a Fox News contributor, shared a Hill report from earlier this month which showed the network earning the highest November ratings in the network’s history.
OK – here’s the final numbers for all of November: https://t.co/dIYXZgtET2 — Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) December 17, 2020
Day-to-day reports by Adweek in December, however, show the two left-wing media networks on top several times, as well as other days in which Fox News split ratings supremacy with others.
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It’s More Complex Than Just Numbers
The makeup of Fox News’ contributors makes it one of the more unique networks on cable news and might be helping to make the matter of ratings more complex.
How is each show faring, for example? As election results came in and supporters of President Trump became dismayed at slanted coverage coming across their airwaves, they had to find trusted media personalities.
Hannity and Tucker certainly fit the bill. Did shows that frequently feature liberal guests such as Juan Williams, Donna Brazile, or Marie Harf see their ratings go up as well? Or did they go down while Hannity and Carlson went up?
We know Marth MacCallum had some trouble, becoming the first show on Fox to lose to another on the competing channel, Newsmax.
Newsmax TV scored their historic, first-ever ratings victory over Fox News Channel earlier this month, according to a CNN Business report.
The notable win came in the key 25- to 54-year-old demographic prized by advertisers, when the “Greg Kelly Reports” show topped Fox’s “The Story with Martha MacCallum.”
Kelly’s show averaged 229,000 viewers compared to MacCallum’s which averaged 203,000.
REPORT: Newsmax TV beats Fox News for the time ever in ratings matchup https://t.co/1TcHNr2diK pic.twitter.com/C3mRA4L8eC — Newsmax (@newsmax) December 9, 2020
President Trump has consistently urged his followers to watch alternative networks such as Newsmax and often takes swipes at the perceived shift in reporting at Fox.
“Can’t believe how badly [Fox News] is doing in the ratings,” Trump recently tweeted. “They played right into the hands of the Radical Left Democrats, [and] now are floating in limboland.”
So far, the numbers aren’t exactly bearing that out. But there may be more of a story hidden underneath.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--As Homicide Rates Soar In Minneapolis, City Council Members Now Say ‘Defund The Police’ Was Never Th

As Homicide Rates Soar In Minneapolis, City Council Members Now Say ‘Defund The Police’ Was Never Their ‘Framework’

A pair of Minneapolis City Council members are claiming “ defund the police ” was never part of their planned “ framework , ” just days after a vote to move nearly $ 8 million from the department ’ s budget while homicide rates have soared in the city .
In an interview with KSTP Eyewitness News , Steve Fletcher and Phillipe Cunningham both concurred that the plan was never about defunding the police and implied the department was simply a casualty of unavoidable budgeting issues .
“ ‘ Defund ’ is not the framework the council has ever chosen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the network , “ audibly agreed.
” Fletcher continued , “ If we ’ re going to look at how we fund different programs , it would be very hard to do that without taking that money from the Minneapolis Police Department.
” Last week , the Minneapolis City Council voted to “ redirect ” $ 7.77 million from the police department toward other programs .
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frye ( D ) said he would veto the proposed budget if any police officer positions were cut .
RELATED : Minneapolis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – Two Months After Voting To Defund The Police It is rather difficult to take Fletcher and Cunningham seriously when they suggest the plan was never about defunding the police , especially when the Council is notably on record as supporting such efforts .
Over the summer , the council took numerous steps to redirect funding away from the department , including an amendment to remove $ 1 million from their budget and reallocate it toward hiring “ violence interrupters.
” They announced their intentions in June , according to the Guardian , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members declared their intent to ‘ dismantle ’ and ‘ abolish ’ the embattled police agency.
” As for Fletcher and Cunningham , the Daily Mail reports that they “ appeared with seven colleagues on a stage bearing a huge sign reading ‘ Defund Police ’ during a protest in Powderhorn Park.
” While these two council members play semantics on their phrasing of reallocating funds as opposed to defunding , the city suffers .
Compared to last year , according to Minneapolis Police Department data , murders are up 90 percent so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months after voting to defund the police , other Minneapolis City Council members were dismayed over a surge in violent crimes – which Fox News reports include daylight carjackings , robberies , assaults , and shootings .
RELATED : Biden In Leaked Audio : ‘ Defund the Police ’ Is A Losing Matter , We Should Avoid Talking Police Reform Until After Georgia Runoffs The Minneapolis City Council ’ s efforts to defund the police should serve as a cautionary tale for voters heading to the polls in January for the Georgia Senate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear to his fellow Democrats that defunding the police is a political loser , not because the idea isn ’ t supported , but that he thinks the party needs to hide their anti-law enforcement views from the American people until after the Georgia runoffs .
“ I also don ’ t think we should get too far ahead of ourselves on dealing with police reform in that , because they ’ ve already labeled us as being ‘ defund the police ’ anything we put forward in terms of the organizational structure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you , will occur , ” Biden said in leaked audio with several prominent civil rights leaders .
Biden told the civil rights leaders “ to think about how much do we push between now and January 5th , ” the date of the Georgia runoffs , regarding police reform , but still promised a “ full-blown commission ” to examine the matter .
It appears odd for Biden and Democrats to be concerned about the matter as it relates to Georgia – the media and fact-checkers insist that neither of the Democrat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police .
So why would Biden be concerned ?
The 2020 elections as a whole are another matter .
Audio of a wild conference call leaked shortly after the election featuring several members of the Democrat caucus “ angrily confronting ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over their party ’ s election losses .
Several members of the caucus blasted radical progressives for tying the party to efforts to “ defund the police ” .
House Majority Whip James Clyburn ( D-SC ) , specifically citing the Georgia runoffs , also urged his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or defunding police or socialized medicine , ” adding that if Democrats pursued such policies , “ we ’ re not going to win.
” Their concerns are not without merit .
Politico reporter Marc Caputo shared the sentiment of a top Miami Democrat , who claimed that the calls to “ defund the police ” cost Democrats the state of Florida .

A pair of Minneapolis City Council members are claiming “defund the police” was never part of their planned “framework,” just days after a vote to move nearly $8 million from the department’s budget while homicide rates have soared in the city.
In an interview with KSTP Eyewitness News, Steve Fletcher and Phillipe Cunningham both concurred that the plan was never about defunding the police and implied the department was simply a casualty of unavoidable budgeting issues.
“‘Defund’ is not the framework the council has ever chosen,” Fletcher claimed.
Cunningham, according to the network, “audibly agreed.”
Fletcher continued, “If we’re going to look at how we fund different programs, it would be very hard to do that without taking that money from the Minneapolis Police Department.”
Last week, the Minneapolis City Council voted to “redirect” $7.77 million from the police department toward other programs.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frye (D) said he would veto the proposed budget if any police officer positions were cut.
Minneapolis city council members backpedal and claim ‘Defund the Police’ has ‘never been a chosen framework’ https://t.co/Yj4L2Inf6L — Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) December 17, 2020
RELATED: Minneapolis City Council Shocked By Surge In Crime – Two Months After Voting To Defund The Police
Minneapolis City Council Votes To Defund Police
It is rather difficult to take Fletcher and Cunningham seriously when they suggest the plan was never about defunding the police, especially when the Council is notably on record as supporting such efforts.
Over the summer, the council took numerous steps to redirect funding away from the department, including an amendment to remove $1 million from their budget and reallocate it toward hiring “violence interrupters.”
They announced their intentions in June, according to the Guardian, when “a veto-proof majority of council members declared their intent to ‘dismantle’ and ‘abolish’ the embattled police agency.”
As for Fletcher and Cunningham, the Daily Mail reports that they “appeared with seven colleagues on a stage bearing a huge sign reading ‘Defund Police’ during a protest in Powderhorn Park.”
Pressure to ‘defund police’ turns protest chants into action…Lawlessness Comes To New York City & Minneapolis https://t.co/IDliT111pR — David, Ph.D. (@americanshomer) June 8, 2020
While these two council members play semantics on their phrasing of reallocating funds as opposed to defunding, the city suffers.
Compared to last year, according to Minneapolis Police Department data, murders are up 90 percent so far in the city.
Just two months after voting to defund the police, other Minneapolis City Council members were dismayed over a surge in violent crimes – which Fox News reports include daylight carjackings, robberies, assaults, and shootings.
Ahem… the Minneapolis city council members who pushed to defund the police are wondering where they are during the city’s time of need. Typical Democrats. pic.twitter.com/kTkIU1EJMD — robjh1: The Conservative Black Cowboy (@robjh1) September 17, 2020
RELATED: Biden In Leaked Audio: ‘Defund the Police’ Is A Losing Matter, We Should Avoid Talking Police Reform Until After Georgia Runoffs
The Framework For Georgia Senate Candidates
The Minneapolis City Council’s efforts to defund the police should serve as a cautionary tale for voters heading to the polls in January for the Georgia Senate runoffs.
Joe Biden has made it clear to his fellow Democrats that defunding the police is a political loser, not because the idea isn’t supported, but that he thinks the party needs to hide their anti-law enforcement views from the American people until after the Georgia runoffs.
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“I also don’t think we should get too far ahead of ourselves on dealing with police reform in that, because they’ve already labeled us as being ‘defund the police’ anything we put forward in terms of the organizational structure to change policing — which I promise you, will occur,” Biden said in leaked audio with several prominent civil rights leaders.
Biden told the civil rights leaders “to think about how much do we push between now and January 5th,” the date of the Georgia runoffs, regarding police reform, but still promised a “full-blown commission” to examine the matter.
It appears odd for Biden and Democrats to be concerned about the matter as it relates to Georgia – the media and fact-checkers insist that neither of the Democrat candidates in the Georgia runoffs support defunding the police.
So why would Biden be concerned?
Leaked audio of Biden bragging again. Shows his true colors as a neoliberal ghoul that he is. Looking forward to another crappy 4 years of chaos. pic.twitter.com/BDAIafGXlv — Danny (@DanylYoung) December 10, 2020
The 2020 elections as a whole are another matter.
Audio of a wild conference call leaked shortly after the election featuring several members of the Democrat caucus “angrily confronting” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over their party’s election losses.
Several members of the caucus blasted radical progressives for tying the party to efforts to “defund the police”.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), specifically citing the Georgia runoffs, also urged his party to downplay “Medicare for all or defunding police or socialized medicine,” adding that if Democrats pursued such policies, “we’re not going to win.”
Their concerns are not without merit.
Politico reporter Marc Caputo shared the sentiment of a top Miami Democrat, who claimed that the calls to “defund the police” cost Democrats the state of Florida.
“We must have gotten obliterated by Hispanics…. defund the police killed us,” says top Miami Dem, citing a BLM backlash Waving Che Guevara flags, even though it was by just a few, gets lots of attention in a community that sees him as a symbol of totalitarian butchery pic.twitter.com/Wq6V5ht0DP — Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) November 4, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Rand Paul: Eric Swalwell Should Resign From Intelligence Committee After ‘Sleeping With A Chinese Sp

Rand Paul: Eric Swalwell Should Resign From Intelligence Committee After ‘Sleeping With A Chinese Spy’

On Wednesday , Republican Senator Rand Paul said Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell should resign from Congress after it was reported that he was intimately involved with an alleged Chinese spy .
Paul made his comments during a Fox News interview with anchor Sandra Smith .
RELATED : Judge Rules Trump Organization Must Turn Over Tax Documents To New York Attorney General Sen. Paul said if Rep. Swalwell doesn ’ t resign , he should at the very least be removed from the House Intelligence Committee .
Smith asked Paul whether Swalwell should step down from his position on the House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to classified information .
“ I think , to be careful and to [ be ] cautious , he should actually resign from the intelligence committee , ” Paul replied .
“ If he ’ s not willing to do that , he should be removed from the intelligence committee , ” Paul said .
The GOP senator then noted the rank hypocrisy on the part of Swalwell – who was one of the most vocal proponents of the Trump-Russia collusion theory .
“ But I also think that — what hypocrisy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a guy who was hurling stones and accusations , all kinds of false accusations at President Trump .
‘ Oh , he ’ s controlled by spies , ’ and this and that.
” Paul : Swalwell ‘ Really Should Be Red-faced And Ashamed Of Himself ’ “ He was the most over-the-top critic of President Trump on Russia collusion , and it turns out he ’ s sleeping with a Chinese spy , ” Paul noted .
Paul said Swalwell should be ashamed of himself .
“ I mean , my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul continued .
“ It ’ s appalling , and he really should be red-faced and ashamed of himself , and really probably ought to just resign from Congress.
” Sen. Paul ’ s comments come in the wake of 17 Republican House members calling for Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to remove Swalwell from the intelligence committee .
Republican Congressman Jim Banks told The Daily Wire , “ Speaker Pelosi spent four years yelling about President Trump being compromised by Russia , despite never having evidence to support her claim.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foremost adversary compromised a lawmaker who regularly handles highly classified intelligence , ” Banks added .
Banks emphasized , “ Speaker Pelosi needs to step up , put country over party and call on Rep. Swalwell to resign from the House Intelligence Committee.
” When Pelosi was asked about this controversy by reporters last week , she replied , “ I don ’ t have any concern about Mr. Swalwell.
” “ In terms of Mr. Swalwell , in the spring of 2015 , the leadership of the House and the [ Intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Chinese person were being made to members of Congress , ” Pelosi said during a news conference .
“ When that was made known to the members of Congress , it was over , that was the end of any communication with those people .
”

On Wednesday, Republican Senator Rand Paul said Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell should resign from Congress after it was reported that he was intimately involved with an alleged Chinese spy.
Paul made his comments during a Fox News interview with anchor Sandra Smith.
"He was the most over-the-top critic of President Trump on Russia collusion, and it turns out he's sleeping with a Chinese spy."@RandPaul says @ericswalwell "ought to just resign from Congress," after his association with an alleged Chinese spy was revealed. pic.twitter.com/84bmxfmHsn — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 16, 2020
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Sen. Paul said if Rep. Swalwell doesn’t resign, he should at the very least be removed from the House Intelligence Committee.
Smith asked Paul whether Swalwell should step down from his position on the House Intelligence Committee, which gives him special access to classified information.
“I think, to be careful and to [be] cautious, he should actually resign from the intelligence committee,” Paul replied.
“If he’s not willing to do that, he should be removed from the intelligence committee,” Paul said.
The GOP senator then noted the rank hypocrisy on the part of Swalwell – who was one of the most vocal proponents of the Trump-Russia collusion theory.
“But I also think that — what hypocrisy!” Paul said. “This is a guy who was hurling stones and accusations, all kinds of false accusations at President Trump. ‘Oh, he’s controlled by spies,’ and this and that.”
17 top Republicans ask Nancy Pelosi to remove Eric Swalwell from Intelligence Committee https://t.co/sjcXxBP91k — Newsweek (@Newsweek) December 15, 2020
Paul: Swalwell ‘Really Should Be Red-faced And Ashamed Of Himself’
“He was the most over-the-top critic of President Trump on Russia collusion, and it turns out he’s sleeping with a Chinese spy,” Paul noted.
Paul said Swalwell should be ashamed of himself.
“I mean, my goodness, the hypocrisy!,” Paul continued. “It’s appalling, and he really should be red-faced and ashamed of himself, and really probably ought to just resign from Congress.”
Sen. Paul’s comments come in the wake of 17 Republican House members calling for Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to remove Swalwell from the intelligence committee.
Republican Congressman Jim Banks told The Daily Wire, “Speaker Pelosi spent four years yelling about President Trump being compromised by Russia, despite never having evidence to support her claim.”
“Well, now we have proof our foremost adversary compromised a lawmaker who regularly handles highly classified intelligence,” Banks added.
Banks emphasized, “Speaker Pelosi needs to step up, put country over party and call on Rep. Swalwell to resign from the House Intelligence Committee.”
Nancy Pelosi gave a vote of confidence to Eric Swalwell after revelations of his interactions with a suspected Chinese spy set off a furor among Republicans in Congress. “I don't have any concern about Mr. Swalwell,” Pelosi told reporters.https://t.co/SHaINfrT8H pic.twitter.com/DS2yVlsFSk — POLITICO (@politico) December 10, 2020
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Pelosi Isn’t Worried About Swalwell
When Pelosi was asked about this controversy by reporters last week, she replied, “I don’t have any concern about Mr. Swalwell.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-17--Tucker Carlson Joins ‘Doctor’ Controversy, Shreds Jill Biden’s Dissertation: ‘Borderline Illiterate’

Fox News host Tucker Carlson went in on Jill Biden ’ s dissertation on Wednesday , concluding that she needs reading glasses or perhaps is “ borderline illiterate.
” Carlson ’ s segment comes amid a days-long “ controversy ” about whether or not Jill Biden should be referred to as “ Doctor.
” She holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Delaware , which she completed in 2007 .
Carlson made it very clear where he stands on the matter .
RELATED : Judge Rules Trump Organization Must Turn Over Tax Documents To New York Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Carlson said Wednesday .
“ Either that , or she ’ s borderline illiterate , ” The Fox News pundit blistered the quality of Mrs. Biden ’ s dissertation .
“ There are typos everywhere , including in the first paragraph of the introduction , ” Carlson said .
“ Doctor Jill can ’ t write , ” he added .
“ She can ’ t really think either.
” “ Parts of the dissertation seem to be written in a foreign language , using English words , ” Carlson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nonsense , like Pig Latin , or dogs barking.
” “ The whole thing is just incredibly embarrassing — and not simply to poor , illiterate Jill Biden , but to the college that considered this crap scholarship — in fact , to our entire system of higher education , to the country itself , ” he said .
Mr. Carlson ’ s critique comes after National Review ’ s Kyle Smith wrote a harsh column on Wednesday claiming that Jill Biden demands to be called “ Dr. ” because she was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote , “ Insisting on being called ‘ Doctor ’ when you don ’ t heal people is , among most holders of doctorates , seen as a gauche , silly , cringey ego trip.
” “ Consider ‘ Dr. ’ Jill Biden , who doesn ’ t even hold a Ph.D. but rather a lesser Ed.D.
, something of a joke in the academic world , ” Smith continued .
“ President-elect Joe Biden once explained that his wife sought the degree purely for status reasons : “ She said , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming to Sen. and Mrs. Biden .
I wanted to get mail addressed to Dr. and Sen. Biden.
’ That ’ s the real reason she got her doctorate , ’ Joe Biden has said.
” Smith claimed that Biden wanted this title to bolster her own name or brand , but by no means deserves it .
“ Mrs .
Biden wanted the credential for its own sake , ” Smith wrote .
“ As for its quality , well , ” Smith said , touching on some of Carlson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the University of Delaware , whose ties to her husband , its most illustrious alumnus if you don ’ t count Joe Flacco , run so deep that it has a school of public policy named after him , ” Smith noted .
Smith then speculated that it would have been near politically impossible for the university to reject Mrs. Biden ’ s dissertation , given who she was married to .
RELATED : Obama Praises ‘ Defund The Police ’ Activists As He Warns Them About Their Slogan “ That the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dissertation as sloppy , poorly written , non-academic , and barely fit for a middle-school Social Studies classroom ( all of which it is ) when her husband had been representing its state in the U.S. Senate for more than three decades was about as likely as Tom Hagen telling Vito Corleone that his wife is a fat sow on payday , ” Smith wrote .
You can read all of Smith ’ s piece here .
Who Is To Be Called “ Doctor ?
” The controversy surrounding Jill Biden has caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the media .
While left-wing journalists had meltdowns over a Wall Street Journal opinion piece that argued Mrs. Biden should stop calling herself “ Doctor , ” others pointed out how often journalists refused to call actual medical doctors “ Doctor ” – if those doctors were Republicans .
Non-partisan research group R Street wrote in 2015 about how the New York Times rarely referred to Ben Carson as “ Doctor.
” Dr. Carson is widely acknowledged as the world ’ s foremost pediatric neurosurgeon .
A man who became the youngest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States at just 33 , and pioneered several procedures .
But of course , Dr. Carson is also a Republican , so he is referred to as “ Mr. ” Commenters noted the same phenomenon for Republican Ron Paul – an obstetrician who earned his M.D .
from Duke and has delivered over 3,000 babies .

Fox News host Tucker Carlson went in on Jill Biden’s dissertation on Wednesday, concluding that she needs reading glasses or perhaps is “borderline illiterate.”
Carlson’s segment comes amid a days-long “controversy” about whether or not Jill Biden should be referred to as “Doctor.” She holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Delaware, which she completed in 2007.
Carlson made it very clear where he stands on the matter.
That's DOCTOR Jill Biden To You! pic.twitter.com/szFTBZxI3o — Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 17, 2020
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Tucker Carlson Savages Jill Biden’s Dissertation
“Doctor Jill needs reading glasses,” Carlson said Wednesday. “Either that, or she’s borderline illiterate,”
The Fox News pundit blistered the quality of Mrs. Biden’s dissertation.
“There are typos everywhere, including in the first paragraph of the introduction,” Carlson said.
“Doctor Jill can’t write,” he added. “She can’t really think either.”
Carlson kept the critiques coming.
“Parts of the dissertation seem to be written in a foreign language, using English words,” Carlson said. “They’re essentially pure nonsense, like Pig Latin, or dogs barking.”
“The whole thing is just incredibly embarrassing — and not simply to poor, illiterate Jill Biden, but to the college that considered this crap scholarship — in fact, to our entire system of higher education, to the country itself,” he said.
Carlson declared, “Jill Biden’s PhD dissertation is our national shame.”
Tucker Carlson takes on the Jill Biden controversy by going through her… interesting dissertation. pic.twitter.com/nBaO3hf1IS — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) December 17, 2020
National Review’s Kyle Smith Says Jill Biden’s ‘Dr.’ Insistence Is A Joke
Mr. Carlson’s critique comes after National Review’s Kyle Smith wrote a harsh column on Wednesday claiming that Jill Biden demands to be called “Dr.” because she was “smarting from an inferiority complex.”
Smith wrote, “Insisting on being called ‘Doctor’ when you don’t heal people is, among most holders of doctorates, seen as a gauche, silly, cringey ego trip.”
“Consider ‘Dr.’ Jill Biden, who doesn’t even hold a Ph.D. but rather a lesser Ed.D., something of a joke in the academic world,” Smith continued.
“President-elect Joe Biden once explained that his wife sought the degree purely for status reasons: “She said, ‘I was so sick of the mail coming to Sen. and Mrs. Biden. I wanted to get mail addressed to Dr. and Sen. Biden.’ That’s the real reason she got her doctorate,’ Joe Biden has said.”
Smith claimed that Biden wanted this title to bolster her own name or brand, but by no means deserves it.
“Mrs. Biden wanted the credential for its own sake,” Smith wrote.
“As for its quality, well,” Smith said, touching on some of Carlson’s criticisms.
Jill Biden: 'Doctor' Credential Unearned | National Review https://t.co/V7I0CUXLVX — Montgomery Granger (@mjgranger1) December 17, 2020
Smith Claims Degree Was A Special Favor
“She got it from the University of Delaware, whose ties to her husband, its most illustrious alumnus if you don’t count Joe Flacco, run so deep that it has a school of public policy named after him,” Smith noted.
Smith then speculated that it would have been near politically impossible for the university to reject Mrs. Biden’s dissertation, given who she was married to.
RELATED: Obama Praises ‘Defund The Police’ Activists As He Warns Them About Their Slogan
“That the University of Delaware would have rejected her 2006 dissertation as sloppy, poorly written, non-academic, and barely fit for a middle-school Social Studies classroom (all of which it is) when her husband had been representing its state in the U.S. Senate for more than three decades was about as likely as Tom Hagen telling Vito Corleone that his wife is a fat sow on payday,” Smith wrote.
Ouch.
You can read all of Smith’s piece here.
Who Is To Be Called “Doctor?”
The controversy surrounding Jill Biden has caused some commentators to point out the hypocrisy of the media.
While left-wing journalists had meltdowns over a Wall Street Journal opinion piece that argued Mrs. Biden should stop calling herself “Doctor,” others pointed out how often journalists refused to call actual medical doctors “Doctor” – if those doctors were Republicans.
Non-partisan research group R Street wrote in 2015 about how the New York Times rarely referred to Ben Carson as “Doctor.”
Dr. Carson is widely acknowledged as the world’s foremost pediatric neurosurgeon. A man who became the youngest chief of pediatric neurosurgery in the United States at just 33, and pioneered several procedures.
But of course, Dr. Carson is also a Republican, so he is referred to as “Mr.”
Commenters noted the same phenomenon for Republican Ron Paul – an obstetrician who earned his M.D. from Duke and has delivered over 3,000 babies.