thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-02--Trump Should Pardon Edward Snowden – And Give Him The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

After President Donald Trump pardoned General Michael Flynn , who was accused of basically doing what incoming President Joe Biden is doing right now , many began to speculate about what other pardons might be coming .
RELATED : After Flynn , Speculation Mounts Over Possible Pardon Extravaganza From Trump When the National Security Agency was busy collecting Americans ’ private data during the Obama administration , government officials insisted they were not spying on citizens en masse .
When Obama ’ s Director of Intelligence James Clapper was asked in a Senate hearing if the government was spying on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When NSA contractor Snowden heard that , he knew he had to let the world know the U.S. government was lying .
Let The Whistleblower Hero Come Home To America Snowden met with progressive journalist Glenn Greenwald and they figured out a way to leak the information to the press who would report to the public , without releasing any information that could undermine national security or endanger individual agents .
Of course , this embarrassed the Obama administration and then-Vice President Joe Biden went out of his way to bully American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snowden was eventually forced into exile in Russia , where he remains today with his wife , who recently announced she is pregnant .
The hero whistleblower has said he would like to return home , to the United States .
Calls to pardon Snowden have come from all corners of the political landscape – including from some of President Trump ’ s biggest MAGA supporters .
She is joined by libertarians like Rep. Thomas Massie and Ron Paul .
Some of President Trump ’ s biggest supporters have also made the call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rand Paul .
Remember : President Trump Says The Deep State Spied On His Campaign Snowden should be allowed to come home .
For his service to our constitution , at the risk of his very life , he should also receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom .
That is where President Trump could do something really heroic .
Remember : the same Deep State that Snowden exposed are the same people President Trump has been battling ever since he announced his campaign .
Joe Biden is not going to pardon the man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Barack Obama .
Biden is a bagman and a lackey for the Deep State .
President Trump should grant Snowden a pardon so he can enjoy a heroes welcome home .
That is when Trump could also award Snowden the Presidential Medal of Freedom .
That medal is supposed to be awarded to “ an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States , world peace , cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
” RELATED : Rand Paul Torches Fauci – Tells Him To Apologize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Child In America ’ Pardon Edward Snowden – It ’ s The Right Thing To Do How many contributions could be greater than a private citizen alerting his fellow Americans that their government was violating their constitutional and basic privacy rights every day ?
Democrats and the Left would howl if Trump did this .
The Deep State would have a full-blown meltdown .
But that is not why he should do it .
President Trump should pardon Edward Snowden because it ’ s the right thing to do .
God willing , @ @ @

After President Donald Trump pardoned General Michael Flynn, who was accused of basically doing what incoming President Joe Biden is doing right now, many began to speculate about what other pardons might be coming.
That’s a no-brainer: Pardon Edward Snowden.
I’m one of them. @Snowden revealed that Trump-haters Clapper and Comey among others were illegally spying on Americans. Clapper lied to Congress about it. @realDonaldTrump should pardon Snowden! https://t.co/bRr9f2ETru — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 15, 2020
RELATED: After Flynn, Speculation Mounts Over Possible Pardon Extravaganza From Trump
Snowden Sounded Alarm On Obama’s Mass Unconstitutional Spying
When the National Security Agency was busy collecting Americans’ private data during the Obama administration, government officials insisted they were not spying on citizens en masse.
When Obama’s Director of Intelligence James Clapper was asked in a Senate hearing if the government was spying on citizens, he said it was not.
When NSA contractor Snowden heard that, he knew he had to let the world know the U.S. government was lying.
Let The Whistleblower Hero Come Home To America
Snowden met with progressive journalist Glenn Greenwald and they figured out a way to leak the information to the press who would report to the public, without releasing any information that could undermine national security or endanger individual agents.
Of course, this embarrassed the Obama administration and then-Vice President Joe Biden went out of his way to bully American allies into rejecting asylum for Snowden.
Snowden was eventually forced into exile in Russia, where he remains today with his wife, who recently announced she is pregnant.
The hero whistleblower has said he would like to return home, to the United States.
Calls to pardon Snowden have come from all corners of the political landscape – including from some of President Trump’s biggest MAGA supporters.
Tulsi Gabbard urges Donald Trump to pardon Edward Snowden and Julian Assange https://t.co/deqtbXMm9F — Newsweek (@Newsweek) November 26, 2020
Democrat Tulsi Gabbard has made the call.
She is joined by libertarians like Rep. Thomas Massie and Ron Paul.
Ron Paul calls on Trump to pardon Julian Assange and Edward Snowden: “Edward Snowden and Julian Assange are not criminals. They are heroes for telling us the truth about what criminals in government were doing in our name and with our money.” pic.twitter.com/8escBHMHGK — Sarah Abdallah (@sahouraxo) November 30, 2020
I try to never speak ill of another Congressman, because we all represent different districts and all worked hard to get elected. With that said, @TulsiPress is on the right side of history. I’m honored to be a cosponsor of her resolution urging @realDonaldTrump to pardon Assange https://t.co/nfZfGXHiLV — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) November 28, 2020
Some of President Trump’s biggest supporters have also made the call, like Rep. Matt Gaetz and Senator Rand Paul.
Edward @Snowden deserves a pardon from President @realDonaldTrump. — Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) September 3, 2020
Remember: President Trump Says The Deep State Spied On His Campaign
Snowden should be allowed to come home.
For his service to our constitution, at the risk of his very life, he should also receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
That is where President Trump could do something really heroic.
Remember: the same Deep State that Snowden exposed are the same people President Trump has been battling ever since he announced his campaign.
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR:
Obama/Hillary PAID a foreign agent to make up dirt on Trump
& used CIA FBI NSA to SPY on Trump campaign PRESIDENTIAL BEHAVIOR:
Trump checked on Ukraine Corruption & asked Ukraine to continue PREVIOUS investigation into corruption#MAGA
pic.twitter.com/1emdrEKnGq — poetWOAgun (@poetWOAgun) January 6, 2020
Biden Would Never Pardon Snowden
Joe Biden is not going to pardon the man who embarrassed him and his old boss, Barack Obama.
Biden is a bagman and a lackey for the Deep State.
President Trump should grant Snowden a pardon so he can enjoy a heroes welcome home. That is when Trump could also award Snowden the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
That medal is supposed to be awarded to “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.”
There was never a bad time, but now would be an excellent time for @realDonaldTrump to pardon @Snowden, pardon #JulianAssange, and commute @RealRossU’s egregious (double-life plus 40 years) sentence. — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) November 14, 2020
RELATED: Rand Paul Torches Fauci – Tells Him To Apologize To ‘Every Single Parent And School-Aged Child In America’
Pardon Edward Snowden – It’s The Right Thing To Do
How many contributions could be greater than a private citizen alerting his fellow Americans that their government was violating their constitutional and basic privacy rights every day?
Democrats and the Left would howl if Trump did this. The Deep State would have a full-blown meltdown.
But that is not why he should do it.
President Trump should pardon Edward Snowden because it’s the right thing to do.
God willing, he will.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-02--Activists Looking For Relief Package Pile Up Body Bags Outside Homes Of Republican Lawmakers

An activist group demanding a COVID relief package piled-up body bags in front of the homes of several Republican lawmakers Tuesday morning .
The group – known as SPACEs In Action – left the body bags in front of homes belonging to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) and Senators Susan Collins ( R-ME ) , James Inhofe ( R-OK ) , and Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) .
The group accused McConnell of having “ blood … on his hands ” by “ blocking a vote on COVID relief ” and bragged about their stunt on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his doorstep.
” The targeted harassment at the private homes of lawmakers indicates there will be no post-election unity push from the far-left Democrat base .
RELATED : Trump Hints He ’ ll Be In White House In 2024 : ‘ See You In Four Years ’ Misguided Anger At Republicans With the Body Bag Stunt A couple of questions arise in regards to the stunt : • Were those actual body bags or more Democrat voters leftover from election season ?
( Just kidding ) • Where is the anger toward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who even members of her own party cited as a roadblock to getting COVID relief passed prior to the election ?
“ My conviction is to actually do my goddamn job and come up with a solution for the American people , ” Rep. Abigail Spanberger ( D-VA ) said in a Democrat conference call in mid-September .
“ We have to bring something to the floor.
” They never did .
A spokesperson for Inhofe referenced that fact in response to the body bag stunt .
“ May I suggest they try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sen. Schumer ?
” they advised .
“ They are the ones holding up relief – not Sen. Inhofe.
” RELATED : Democrat State House Candidate Calls For Minneapolis Suburb To Be Burned Down : ‘ I Didn ’ t Come Here To Be Peaceful ’ Tuesday ’ s ghoulish prank is just another example of left-wing activists willing to harass Republicans either in public or outside their own homes .
And it has been going on for years .
In 2018 , a group of Antifa thugs swarmed the home of Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was inside .
“ Each night you remind us that we are not safe , ” the group , Smash Racism DC , wrote on social media .
“ Tonight , we remind you that you are not safe either.
” It was the same mob that chased Senator Ted Cruz and his wife out of a restaurant in DC .
McConnell himself was the victim of harassment , along with his wife , Secretary of Transportation , Elaine Chao .
More recently , violent protesters showed they were willing to harass , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Over the summer , Democrat Mayor of Portland , Ted Wheeler , paid a visit to protesters in his city and was promptly cursed out , told to resign , had water bottles thrown at him , and was tear-gassed by federal agents .
Paul Gallant , a talk show host for 710 ESPN in Seattle mocked President Trump for suggesting rioters in his city were violent .
A little over a month later , those same ‘ protesters ’ torched his apartment building , leaving Gallant looking at purchasing a firearm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an threatening to burn down a suburb .
“ I didn ’ t come here to be peaceful , ” John Thompson said protesting in the suburb of Hugo .
“ This whole god***n state burned down for $ 20 goddamn dollars , you think we give a f*** about burning Hugo down ?
” he said .
“ Blue lives don ’ t mean s*** to black people .
F*** Hugo , Minnesota !
” On the same day leftists were planting body bags outside his home , Republican Mitch McConnell continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
McConnell , according to Fox News , is “ focused on putting forth a GOP COVID relief effort that will be signed into law by President Trump .
”

An activist group demanding a COVID relief package piled-up body bags in front of the homes of several Republican lawmakers Tuesday morning.
The group – known as SPACEs In Action – left the body bags in front of homes belonging to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), James Inhofe (R-OK), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
A number of bags were labeled “Trump COVID Death.”
The group accused McConnell of having “blood … on his hands” by “blocking a vote on COVID relief” and bragged about their stunt on social media stating they brought “the bodies to his doorstep.”
The targeted harassment at the private homes of lawmakers indicates there will be no post-election unity push from the far-left Democrat base.
VIDEO: GOP senators led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have been blocking House-passed COVID relief for months. Over 270,000 dead, more losing jobs & homes & small businesses, and still they’re playing politics. 🎥 Today we brought the bodies to their doorsteps. pic.twitter.com/40P7Fmv5l6 — SPACEs In Action (@SPACEsInAction) December 1, 2020
RELATED: Trump Hints He’ll Be In White House In 2024: ‘See You In Four Years’
Misguided Anger At Republicans With the Body Bag Stunt
A couple of questions arise in regards to the stunt:
Were those actual body bags or more Democrat voters leftover from election season? (Just kidding) Where is the anger toward people like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who even members of her own party cited as a roadblock to getting COVID relief passed prior to the election?
“My conviction is to actually do my goddamn job and come up with a solution for the American people,” Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) said in a Democrat conference call in mid-September.
“We have to bring something to the floor.”
They never did.
A spokesperson for Inhofe referenced that fact in response to the body bag stunt.
“May I suggest they try sharing their concerns with Speaker Pelosi or Sen. Schumer?” they advised. “They are the ones holding up relief – not Sen. Inhofe.”
Mitch McConnell and the GOP Senate are blocking COVID relief. Letting thousands die and millions suffer. So today the incredible activists at @ShutDown_DC and @SPACEsInAction brought the message to their doors. In body bags.pic.twitter.com/hveatS2Mc3 — Joshua Potash (@JoshuaPotash) December 1, 2020
RELATED: Democrat State House Candidate Calls For Minneapolis Suburb To Be Burned Down: ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Be Peaceful’
The Violent Harassment And Imagery Continues
Tuesday’s ghoulish prank is just another example of left-wing activists willing to harass Republicans either in public or outside their own homes.
And it has been going on for years.
In 2018, a group of Antifa thugs swarmed the home of Fox News host Tucker Carlson while his wife was inside.
“Each night you remind us that we are not safe,” the group, Smash Racism DC, wrote on social media. “Tonight, we remind you that you are not safe either.”
BREAKING: A mob has gathered outside Tucker Carlson’s home demanding his family leave DC because he is a “racist scumbag.” “Every night you spread fear into homes — we remind you that you are not safe either” Tucker has 4 children. The Left is sick.https://t.co/rXs8pUmhxu pic.twitter.com/1R9O9UcTYM — Benny (@bennyjohnson) November 8, 2018
It was the same mob that chased Senator Ted Cruz and his wife out of a restaurant in DC.
McConnell himself was the victim of harassment, along with his wife, Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao.
More recently, violent protesters showed they were willing to harass, accost, and attack anybody from any political affiliation.
Over the summer, Democrat Mayor of Portland, Ted Wheeler, paid a visit to protesters in his city and was promptly cursed out, told to resign, had water bottles thrown at him, and was tear-gassed by federal agents.
Someone threw something at the mayor pic.twitter.com/ArNnYFxoJ9 — Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) July 23, 2020
Paul Gallant, a talk show host for 710 ESPN in Seattle mocked President Trump for suggesting rioters in his city were violent.
A little over a month later, those same ‘protesters’ torched his apartment building, leaving Gallant looking at purchasing a firearm for protection.
Life comes at you fast. pic.twitter.com/tSXyYBSIfu — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) July 26, 2020
Minneapolis in August saw an actual Democrat candidate for state office threatening to burn down a suburb.
“I didn’t come here to be peaceful,” John Thompson said protesting in the suburb of Hugo.
“This whole god***n state burned down for $20 goddamn dollars, you think we give a f*** about burning Hugo down?” he said. “Blue lives don’t mean s*** to black people. F*** Hugo, Minnesota!”
John Thompson, who recently won his Primary for 67A in St. Paul, goes off and screams at neighborhood children, residents, and neighbors of Police Union Leader Bob Kroll. “F*CK, Hugo Minnesota!” BLM protesters gathered today outside Kroll’s home. pic.twitter.com/1vTaiTQsML — Alpha News (@AlphaNewsMN) August 15, 2020
On the same day leftists were planting body bags outside his home, Republican Mitch McConnell continued to work on a COVID relief package.
🚨McConnell has sent Republicans his new covid relief package. It’s “targeted.” Here it is. pic.twitter.com/MsR3N4LRZd — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 1, 2020
McConnell, according to Fox News, is “focused on putting forth a GOP COVID relief effort that will be signed into law by President Trump.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-02--Trump Hints He’ll Be In White House In 2024: ‘See You In Four Years’

President Trump gave a glimpse of his plans moving forward , suggesting at a White House Christmas party that he would be back again in 2024 .
At the event , Trump looked back fondly at his first term , noted how he is currently battling the 2020 election results , and suggested if things don ’ t work out he ’ ll be back again in four years .
“ It ’ s been an amazing four years , ” Trump is heard saying in a live stream of the party by former Oklahoma Republican Party Chair Pam Pollard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get another four years , ” the President continued , “ but otherwise I ’ ll see you in four years.
” The Associated Press reports that the President continued to allege that the 2020 election was “ rigged.
” “ It ’ s certainly an unusual year .
We won an election .
But they don ’ t like that , ” Trump told the group .
“ I call it a rigged election , and I always will.
” RELATED : Steve Bannon – If Trump Loses To Biden , He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been swirling for weeks that the President plans to run again in 2024 .
Just ten days after the 2020 contest , the New York Times reported that Trump had told his advisers that if Democratic candidate Joe Biden is certified as the winner , he will announce a 2024 campaign shortly afterward .
NBC is now informing that the President may make an official announcement on the day of Biden ’ s inauguration , skipping the traditional ceremonies .
Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon said long before the election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wins , President Trump will run for a second term in 2024 .
“ I ’ ll make this prediction right now , ” said Bannon in mid-October .
“ If for any reason the election is stolen from , or in some sort of way Joe Biden is declared the winner , Trump will announce he ’ s going to run for re-election in 2024.
” RELATED : If The Legal Challenges Fall Short , President Trump Should Immediately Announce His 2024 Bid Senator Marco Rubio ( R-FL ) suggested that should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he would be the immediate frontrunner for the nomination .
“ If he runs in 2024 , he ’ ll certainly be the front-runner and will probably be the nominee , ” Rubio told reporters .
“ But again I ’ m still being presumptuous here , we ’ re not even through with 2020.
” The Political Insider ’ s Christopher Barron encouraged such a run , saying the President , unlike any other , represents the new , more diverse Republican Party .
“ The old Republican coalition – which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open borders advocates and Wall Street-firsters – is dead , ” Barron wrote .
“ The new Republican coalition , which relies heavily on working class voters , rural voters and increasing numbers of Latinos , blacks , Asian-Americans and LGBT individuals – is the coalition that Trump put together.
” Not everybody is down with a potential Trump campaign in 2024 , however .
Whoopi Goldberg , host of ‘ The View , ’ believes the President won ’ t be able to run for reelection because of other factors .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run in 2024 , ” Goldberg told viewers .
“ You are not going to run if you are in jail , my friend .
That is something you must also think of .
I ’ m just saying tick tock baby.
” One thing is certain – President Trump is going to continue to dominate headlines and perhaps serve as a shadow president over the next four years .
Biden will be an afterthought until the country can right the ship again .

President Trump gave a glimpse of his plans moving forward, suggesting at a White House Christmas party that he would be back again in 2024.
At the event, Trump looked back fondly at his first term, noted how he is currently battling the 2020 election results, and suggested if things don’t work out he’ll be back again in four years.
“It’s been an amazing four years,” Trump is heard saying in a live stream of the party by former Oklahoma Republican Party Chair Pam Pollard.
“We’re trying to get another four years,” the President continued, “but otherwise I’ll see you in four years.”
Big voter fraud hearings today in the Great State of Michigan. This election is a far bigger scandal (FRAUD!) than anyone would have thought – not even close. Watch today! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2020
The Associated Press reports that the President continued to allege that the 2020 election was “rigged.”
“It’s certainly an unusual year. We won an election. But they don’t like that,” Trump told the group. “I call it a rigged election, and I always will.”
Trump at the White House Christmas party: “It’s been an amazing four years. We’re trying to do another four years, otherwise I’ll see you in four years.” h/t @ZekeJMiller, @colvinj pic.twitter.com/72Q3bVY3jP — Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) December 2, 2020
RELATED: Steve Bannon – If Trump Loses To Biden, He’ll Run Again in 2024
President Trump Running Again in 2024?
Rumors have been swirling for weeks that the President plans to run again in 2024.
Just ten days after the 2020 contest, the New York Times reported that Trump had told his advisers that if Democratic candidate Joe Biden is certified as the winner, he will announce a 2024 campaign shortly afterward.
NBC is now informing that the President may make an official announcement on the day of Biden’s inauguration, skipping the traditional ceremonies.
“Should Trump run in 2024?” asks Fox’s @marthamaccallum. Former Trump campaign manager Brad @Parscale responds: “I wish he would. I think there’s still a lot of story to be told…” pic.twitter.com/GzPDb3UufK — TV News HQ (@TVNewsHQ) December 2, 2020
Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon said long before the election even took place that if Joe Biden wins, President Trump will run for a second term in 2024.
“I’ll make this prediction right now,” said Bannon in mid-October. “If for any reason the election is stolen from, or in some sort of way Joe Biden is declared the winner, Trump will announce he’s going to run for re-election in 2024.”
I’ve seen the video. Trump most definitely hinted at a 2024 bit tonight, telling guests at a White House reception: “We’re trying to do another four years, otherwise I’ll see you in four years.” https://t.co/tOERzdc9A9 — Francesca Chambers (@fran_chambers) December 2, 2020
RELATED: If The Legal Challenges Fall Short, President Trump Should Immediately Announce His 2024 Bid
Trump’s Prospects in Four Years
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) suggested that should the President make another run in 2024, he would be the immediate frontrunner for the nomination.
“If he runs in 2024, he’ll certainly be the front-runner and will probably be the nominee,” Rubio told reporters. “But again I’m still being presumptuous here, we’re not even through with 2020.”
Rubio (himself a potential 2024 candidate), addresses the Axios report about Trump running again in 2024 and tells reporters on the Hill “If he runs in 2024, he’ll certainly be the front runner and will probably be the nominee”… but “we’re not even through with 2020” — Nicholas Wu (@nicholaswu12) November 9, 2020
The Political Insider’s Christopher Barron encouraged such a run, saying the President, unlike any other, represents the new, more diverse Republican Party.
“The old Republican coalition – which included neocons, unbridled free traders, open borders advocates and Wall Street-firsters – is dead,” Barron wrote.
“The new Republican coalition, which relies heavily on working class voters, rural voters and increasing numbers of Latinos, blacks, Asian-Americans and LGBT individuals – is the coalition that Trump put together.”
Per my NBC News colleagues: Trump may announce for 2024 on inauguration day. Either way, he won’t attend the inauguration and does not plan to invite Biden to the White House or even call him. — Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) December 1, 2020
Not everybody is down with a potential Trump campaign in 2024, however.
Whoopi Goldberg, host of ‘The View,’ believes the President won’t be able to run for reelection because of other factors.
“He keeps saying he’s going run in 2024,” Goldberg told viewers. “You are not going to run if you are in jail, my friend. That is something you must also think of. I’m just saying tick tock baby.”
One thing is certain – President Trump is going to continue to dominate headlines and perhaps serve as a shadow president over the next four years.
Biden will be an afterthought until the country can right the ship again.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-02--Trump Attorney General Bill Barr Says There Is No Evidence Of Mass Voter Fraud

Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that the Department of Justice has found no evidence of widespread voter fraud .
Barr told the Associated Press that the leads followed by U.S .
Attorneys and FBI agents have not found any substantive widespread fraud occurring .
The statement comes after several months of criticism from President Trump over Barr ’ s inaction on Russiagate .
RELATED : Rand Paul Torches Fauci – Tells Him To Apologize To ‘ Every Single Parent And School-Aged Child In America ’ Barr : DOJ Has Discovered Nothing That Would Change The Election Outcome Barr said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election.
” The Attorney General also specifically addressed claims that voting machines might have changed the results .
Barr said , “ There ’ s been one assertion that would be systemic fraud and that would be the claim that machines were programmed essentially to skew the election results .
“ And the DHS and DOJ have looked into that , and so far , we haven ’ t seen anything to substantiate that.
” Barr did note @ @ @ @ @ @ @ separate from Trump ’ s legal team ’ s pending lawsuits in several key states .
Civil proceedings are not affected by the DOJ ’ s findings .
Trump ’ s legal team responded to Barr with their own statement .
“ With all due respect to the Attorney General , there hasn ’ t been any semblance of a Department of Justice investigation , ” the statement read .
It continued , “ We have gathered ample evidence of illegal voting in at least six states , which they have not examined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oath they saw crimes being committed in connection with voter fraud.
” “ As far as we know , not a single one has been interviewed by the DOJ , ” the statement continued .
“ The Justice Department also hasn ’ t audited any voting machines or used their subpoena powers to determine the truth.
” RELATED : Whoopi Goldberg Claims Trump Won ’ t Run For President In 2024 Because He ’ ll Be In Jail Team Trump : Barr Is Not The Last Word On Voter Fraud Team Trump vowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through legal and state legislature means .
“ Nonetheless , we will continue our pursuit of the truth through the judicial system and state legislatures , and continue toward the Constitution ’ s mandate and ensuring that every legal vote is counted and every illegal vote is not , ” the statement insisted .
Trump ’ s legal team emphasized one last time that Barr was not the last word on this issue .
“ Again , with the greatest respect to the Attorney General , his opinion appears to be without any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and evidence of systemic fraud , ” the statement noted .

Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that the Department of Justice has found no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Barr told the Associated Press that the leads followed by U.S. Attorneys and FBI agents have not found any substantive widespread fraud occurring.
The statement comes after several months of criticism from President Trump over Barr’s inaction on Russiagate.
Pres. Trump’s false claims of rampant ballot fraud were debunked by his own Justice Department on Tuesday. Attorney General William Barr, a staunch Trump-ally, says there is no evidence to support the president’s allegations.@benstracy reports pic.twitter.com/AKe9tOvOmq — CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) December 1, 2020
RELATED: Rand Paul Torches Fauci – Tells Him To Apologize To ‘Every Single Parent And School-Aged Child In America’
Barr: DOJ Has Discovered Nothing That Would Change The Election Outcome
Barr said, “To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election.”
The Attorney General also specifically addressed claims that voting machines might have changed the results.
Barr said, “There’s been one assertion that would be systemic fraud and that would be the claim that machines were programmed essentially to skew the election results.
“And the DHS and DOJ have looked into that, and so far, we haven’t seen anything to substantiate that.”
Barr did note that the DOJ’s investigation was separate from Trump’s legal team’s pending lawsuits in several key states.
Civil proceedings are not affected by the DOJ’s findings.
Trump’s Legal Team Responds
Trump’s legal team responded to Barr with their own statement.
“With all due respect to the Attorney General, there hasn’t been any semblance of a Department of Justice investigation,” the statement read.
Lou Dobbs absolutely loses it over Bill Barr saying there's no evidence of widespread voter fraud, accusing Barr of joining "the Deep State and the Resistance" before saying this: "He is either a liar or a fool or both. He may be – perhaps compromised." pic.twitter.com/x9kU5xkctV — Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) December 1, 2020
It continued, “We have gathered ample evidence of illegal voting in at least six states, which they have not examined. We have many witnesses swearing under oath they saw crimes being committed in connection with voter fraud.”
“As far as we know, not a single one has been interviewed by the DOJ,” the statement continued.
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“The Justice Department also hasn’t audited any voting machines or used their subpoena powers to determine the truth.”
Sen. Chuck Schumer responds to Attorney General William Barr saying there's no evidence of widespread election fraud: "I guess he's the next one to be fired" https://t.co/CqVBUXlPbG pic.twitter.com/J81GLNEl42 — CBS News (@CBSNews) December 1, 2020
RELATED: Whoopi Goldberg Claims Trump Won’t Run For President In 2024 Because He’ll Be In Jail
Team Trump: Barr Is Not The Last Word On Voter Fraud
Team Trump vowed to continue pursuing “the truth” through legal and state legislature means.
“Nonetheless, we will continue our pursuit of the truth through the judicial system and state legislatures, and continue toward the Constitution’s mandate and ensuring that every legal vote is counted and every illegal vote is not,” the statement insisted.
Trump’s legal team emphasized one last time that Barr was not the last word on this issue.
“Again, with the greatest respect to the Attorney General, his opinion appears to be without any knowledge or investigation of the substantial irregularities and evidence of systemic fraud,” the statement noted.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-02--Obama Turns On Far-Left, Says Dems Lose With Slogans Like ‘Defund The Police’

In an apparent chiding of the far-left of his party , former President Obama said trying to win elections by using “ snappy ” slogans like “ defund the police ” is a political loser .
Obama appeared on the Snapchat political show “ Good Luck America , ” where he told host Peter Hamby that those who choose to use such slogans actually hurt police reform efforts .
RELATED : Rep. Gaetz : Trump Won An Overwhelming Landslide Of The People Who Voted In Person Obama : ‘ You Lost A Big Audience The Minute You Say ’ ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big audience the minute you say it , which makes it a lot less likely that you ’ re actually going to get the changes you want done , ” Obama said , as reported by Axios .
Obama continued , “ The key is deciding , do you want to actually get something done , or do you want to feel good among the people you already agree with ?
” Obama is not the only high profile Democrat who has made the same point .
Last month , House Majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s “ Meet the Press ” last month that he believed the slogan hurt some Democratic congressional candidates .
“ Defund the police ” became a rallying cry for Black Lives Matter protesters who filled the streets nationwide in the wake of the horrific death of George Floyd by the hands of Minneapolis police .
President Obama and Rep. Clyburn are , of course , black men .
Obama ’ s interview was meant to promote the first volume of his memoir , “ A Promised Land.
” Obama also addressed President Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 .
“ I think men generally are more susceptible to public figures who act tough , try to project a stereotypical macho style , ” Obama said .
“ I don ’ t think Black men are immune to that any more than white or Hispanic men are , ” he added .
But is that what really appealed to minority voters about Trump ?
CNN ’ s Van Jones noted after the election that Trump ’ s minority outreach worked , despite his critics .
“ I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this outcome , ” Jones .
“ It turns out that the outreach from Republicans to African Americans , Latinos was effective.
” RELATED : Whoopi Goldberg Claims Trump Won ’ t Run For President In 2024 Because He ’ ll Be In Jail CNN anchor Anderson Cooper pointed out to Jones that Trump “ picked up more African American females , African American males.
” “ Yeah , ” Jones responded .
“ People said , ‘ Listen , because Donald Trump says racially inflammatory stuff , he ’ ll never make @ @ @ @

In an apparent chiding of the far-left of his party, former President Obama said trying to win elections by using “snappy” slogans like “defund the police” is a political loser.
Obama appeared on the Snapchat political show “Good Luck America,” where he told host Peter Hamby that those who choose to use such slogans actually hurt police reform efforts.
Obama tells @Snapchat’s @PeterHamby in an interview that will debut tomorrow on Snap that broad slogans like "defund the police" lose people
More on @axios: https://t.co/LofapVF8FR — Sara Fischer (@sarafischer) December 1, 2020
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Obama: ‘You Lost A Big Audience The Minute You Say’ ‘Defund the Police’
“You lost a big audience the minute you say it, which makes it a lot less likely that you’re actually going to get the changes you want done,” Obama said, as reported by Axios.
Obama continued, “The key is deciding, do you want to actually get something done, or do you want to feel good among the people you already agree with?”
Obama is not the only high profile Democrat who has made the same point.
Last month, House Majority Whip James Clyburn told NBC News’s “Meet the Press” last month that he believed the slogan hurt some Democratic congressional candidates.
“Defund the police” became a rallying cry for Black Lives Matter protesters who filled the streets nationwide in the wake of the horrific death of George Floyd by the hands of Minneapolis police.
President Obama and Rep. Clyburn are, of course, black men.
Obama is getting dragged for speaking out against “Defund the Police.” Democrats have moved so far to the left that even Obama doesn’t support them anymore. — JT Lewis (@thejtlewis) December 2, 2020
Obama Addresses Trump’s Huge Increase With Minority Voters
Obama’s interview was meant to promote the first volume of his memoir, “A Promised Land.”
Obama also addressed President Trump improving his votes with young black men in 2020.
“I think men generally are more susceptible to public figures who act tough, try to project a stereotypical macho style,” Obama said.
“I don’t think Black men are immune to that any more than white or Hispanic men are,” he added.
But is that what really appealed to minority voters about Trump?
CNN’s Van Jones noted after the election that Trump’s minority outreach worked, despite his critics.
“I don’t care who you are, nobody predicted this outcome,” Jones said. “It turns out that the outreach from Republicans to African Americans, Latinos was effective.”
Don't you mean, DONALD TRUMP'S outreach? CNN’s Van Jones: GOP Outreach to Blacks, Hispanics was ‘Effective‘ https://t.co/UPnH8PiZ30 via @BreitbartNews — Wilson (@GemmaofLucca) November 5, 2020
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CNN anchor Anderson Cooper pointed out to Jones that Trump “picked up more African American females, African American males.”
“Yeah,” Jones responded. “People said, ‘Listen, because Donald Trump says racially inflammatory stuff, he’ll never make any inroads.”
“It turns out that wasn’t true,” Jones added.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-02--Gretchen Whitmer Begs Michigan Residents ‘Please Don’t’ Travel For Christmas

As we move into the holiday season , Michigan ’ s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is effectively trying to “ cancel ” Christmas as she urges her state ’ s residents not to travel this month .
“ We all know the next two months are going to be hard .
Too many people traveled for Thanksgiving , ” she said on Tuesday in a press conference .
“ And we will see our numbers increase , very likely , because of it .
And that will coincide with the next big holiday , Christmas .
Too many people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : please don ’ t. ” This comes after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services put in place a three-week “ pause ” just before Thanksgiving that limited in-person gatherings to between two households , closed dine-in service at restaurants , and stopped sports and in-person instruction for high school students .
These restrictions are scheduled to be in place until December 8 , and Whitmer would not rule out extending it when asked .
“ At this point in time , it ’ s really too early to say precisely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , much less next week , ” Whitmer said .
“ But I think it ’ s important for people to know , we ’ ve not predetermined anything.
” “ I would anticipate early next week we ’ ll have a much better idea of what this pause has meant ( and ) if people have taken it seriously and done their part , ” she continued .
“ If everyone does their part , we ’ ll see these numbers drop.
” Michigan Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest data , saying that more people have been wearing masks and adhering to other guidelines in the state .
While the test positivity rate has gone down , Khaldun added that she is worried about a potential spike from the Thanksgiving holiday .
“ That is one thing that I am very concerned about , is that people may have gathered or traveled over the Thanksgiving break , ” she said .
“ Any increases in cases from the Thanksgiving holiday we would not expect to see for two to three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to say that anyone who did travel for Thanksgiving should isolate for fourteen days .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 2 , 2020 .
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As we move into the holiday season, Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is effectively trying to “cancel” Christmas as she urges her state’s residents not to travel this month.
Whitmer Begs People ‘Please Don’t’ Travel For Christmas
“We all know the next two months are going to be hard. Too many people traveled for Thanksgiving,” she said on Tuesday in a press conference. “And we will see our numbers increase, very likely, because of it. And that will coincide with the next big holiday, Christmas. Too many people are considering traveling and I’m reiterating: please don’t.”
This comes after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services put in place a three-week “pause” just before Thanksgiving that limited in-person gatherings to between two households, closed dine-in service at restaurants, and stopped sports and in-person instruction for high school students.
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Whitmer May Extend Restrictions
These restrictions are scheduled to be in place until December 8, and Whitmer would not rule out extending it when asked.
“At this point in time, it’s really too early to say precisely where we will be in a few days, much less next week,” Whitmer said. “But I think it’s important for people to know, we’ve not predetermined anything.”
“I would anticipate early next week we’ll have a much better idea of what this pause has meant (and) if people have taken it seriously and done their part,” she continued. “If everyone does their part, we’ll see these numbers drop.”
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Experts Weigh In
Michigan Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said experts are “cautiously optimistic” about the latest data, saying that more people have been wearing masks and adhering to other guidelines in the state.
While the test positivity rate has gone down, Khaldun added that she is worried about a potential spike from the Thanksgiving holiday.
“That is one thing that I am very concerned about, is that people may have gathered or traveled over the Thanksgiving break,” she said. “Any increases in cases from the Thanksgiving holiday we would not expect to see for two to three weeks in our data.”
Khaldun went on to say that anyone who did travel for Thanksgiving should isolate for fourteen days.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-11-30--UPDATE: “Autonomous Zone”  NYC Bar Owner Has Been Arrested After Sting Operation

The owner of Mac ’ s Public House in NYC , who had kept his bar open in defiance of Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio ’ s COVID restrictions , has now been arrested .
According to NBC4 in New York , sheriff ’ s deputies pulled off a sting operation against the bar after surveilling them : “ Plainclothes officers who were seated at a table ordered food and drinks “ in exchange for a mandatory ‘ donation ’ of $ 40 , ” authorities said.
” Co-owner Danny Presti was then taken in to custody .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough of COVID restrictions – and has declared itself to be an autonomous zone , rebelling against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo ’ s covid restrictions .
Mac ’ s Public House in Grant City , Staten Island , declared themselves to be an “ autonomous zone , ” free of the mandates set forth by the city and state of New York .
“ We refuse to abide by any rules and regulations put forth by the Mayor of NYC and Governor of NY State , ” the signs around the pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoor dining in bars and restaurants , and had come into effect on Wednesday .
Mac ’ s , however , kept their doors open .
As a result , they got the book thrown at them .
They ’ ve now lost their liquor license , and been hit with thousands of dollars in fines and a shut down order .
“ If That Liquor License Is Gon na Come Off The Wall , It ’ s Got ta Be Done By Cuomo ” “ At this point , we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re not paying it , ” said co-owner Danny Presti .
“ [ The Sheriff ’ s Department ] is issuing us $ 1,000 fines , so they keep coming back .
We ’ re still here .
We ’ re not letting them in.
” Keith McAlarney , the other owner of the bar , echoed Presti in a YouTube video on Friday , the day that the liquor license was pulled .
“ We ’ re not backing down .
You think you scared me by… saying I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now ?
Well guess what ?
That liquor license is on the wall .
If that liquor license is gon na come off the wall , it ’ s gon na be done by Cuomo , ” McAlarney said .
“ You wan na come down here and pull that license off the wall ?
” McAlarney asked ‘ DeBozo ’ .
“ Feel free to end up comin ’ down , and we ’ ll end up having a conversation before you even think about stepping foot on my property .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s is not the only business to openly rebel against Cuomo ’ s coronavirus restrictions .
Robby Dinero , the owner of the Athletes Unleashed gym in Orchard Park , New York , tore up a $ 15,000 fine he received from his county ’ s health department live on Fox News last week .
The Supreme Court also shot down Cuomo ’ s rules regarding worshipping during the pandemic , which Justice Neil Gorsuch slammed as being totally political in nature .
“ The only explanation for treating religious places differently seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there just isn ’ t as “ essential ” as what happens in secular spaces , ” Gorsuch argued : The ruling was praised by Democrat Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as a defense of the First Amendment and religious freedom .

UPDATE:
The owner of Mac’s Public House in NYC, who had kept his bar open in defiance of Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio’s COVID restrictions, has now been arrested.
According to NBC4 in New York, sheriff’s deputies pulled off a sting operation against the bar after surveilling them: “Plainclothes officers who were seated at a table ordered food and drinks “in exchange for a mandatory ‘donation’ of $40,” authorities said.”
Co-owner Danny Presti was then taken in to custody.
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A bar in New York City has had enough of COVID restrictions – and has declared itself to be an autonomous zone, rebelling against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s covid restrictions.
Bar Slapped With Severe Sanctions
Mac’s Public House in Grant City, Staten Island, declared themselves to be an “autonomous zone,” free of the mandates set forth by the city and state of New York.
“We refuse to abide by any rules and regulations put forth by the Mayor of NYC and Governor of NY State,” the signs around the pub read.
The new restrictions stopped all indoor dining in bars and restaurants, and had come into effect on Wednesday.
Mac’s, however, kept their doors open.
As a result, they got the book thrown at them. They’ve now lost their liquor license, and been hit with thousands of dollars in fines and a shut down order.
Mac’s Public House posted a sign saying: "!ATTENTION! We hereby declare this establishment an !!!AUTONOMOUS ZONE!!! … We refuse to abide by any rules & regulations put forth by the Mayor of NYC & Governor of NY." — DogWhisperer (@cannotrunfast) November 29, 2020
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“If That Liquor License Is Gonna Come Off The Wall, It’s Gotta Be Done By Cuomo”
“At this point, we’re OK with it, because we’re not paying it,” said co-owner Danny Presti.
“[The Sheriff’s Department] is issuing us $1,000 fines, so they keep coming back. We’re still here. We’re not letting them in.”
Keith McAlarney, the other owner of the bar, echoed Presti in a YouTube video on Friday, the day that the liquor license was pulled.
“We’re not backing down. You think you scared me by… saying I don’t have a license now to serve liquor now? Well guess what? That liquor license is on the wall. If that liquor license is gonna come off the wall, it’s gonna be done by Cuomo,” McAlarney said.
“You wanna come down here and pull that license off the wall?” McAlarney asked ‘DeBozo’.
“Feel free to end up comin’ down, and we’ll end up having a conversation before you even think about stepping foot on my property. I will not back down.”
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Businesses Revolting Against NY Restrictions
Mac’s is not the only business to openly rebel against Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions.
Robby Dinero, the owner of the Athletes Unleashed gym in Orchard Park, New York, tore up a $15,000 fine he received from his county’s health department live on Fox News last week.
The moment tonight when Athletes Unleashed gym owner Robby Dinero ripped up the $15k fine he received today from @ECDOH LIVE on @FoxNews. The fine was for holding a rally inside his gym Friday night. @NewsRadio930 pic.twitter.com/FUk6sOSCX4 — Tim Wenger (@TimWBEN) November 25, 2020
The Supreme Court also shot down Cuomo’s rules regarding worshipping during the pandemic, which Justice Neil Gorsuch slammed as being totally political in nature.
“The only explanation for treating religious places differently seems to be a judgment that what happens there just isn’t as “essential” as what happens in secular spaces,” Gorsuch argued:
Indeed, the Governor is remarkably frank about this: In his judgment laundry and liquor, travel and tools are all “essential” while traditional religious exercises are not. That is exactly the kind of discrimination the First Amendment forbids.
The ruling was praised by Democrat Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as a defense of the First Amendment and religious freedom.
I strongly support this Supreme Court ruling defending our First Amendment/freedom of religion. While COVID may temporarily require certain public health restrictions, houses of worship MUST be treated same as secular institutions—not more harshly/strictly.https://t.co/PD2ztczYrD — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) November 30, 2020


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Georgia Secretary Of State Confirms Group Linked To Stacey Abrams Tried To ‘Register His Deceased So

Georgia Secretary Of State Confirms Group Linked To Stacey Abrams Tried To ‘Register His Deceased Son’ To Vote

Brad Raffensperger , the Secretary of State in Georgia , has launched an investigation into various Democrat-linked groups after one of them that was linked to Stacey Abrams tried to register his deceased son to vote before the state ’ s runoff election on January 5 .
Abrams ’ Group Tries To Register Raffensperger ’ s Dead Son To Vote Raffensperger has launched an investigation into Abrams ’ New Georgia Project as well as various other third-party voting groups after hers tried to register his dead son to vote .
“ Here ’ s something that came to my house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all from the same organization and it ’ s to my son Brenton J. Raffensperger who passed away two years ago , ” he said .
This is what led to Raffensperger deciding that an investigation is necessary .
“ I have issued clear warnings several times to groups and individuals working to undermine the integrity of elections in Georgia through false and fraudulent registrations , ” Raffensperger said .
“ The security of Georgia ’ s elections is of the utmost importance , ” he added .
“ We have received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voter registrations from ineligible individuals who have passed away or live out of state .
I will investigate these claims thoroughly and take action against anyone attempting to undermine our elections.
” RELATED : Dan Crenshaw Issues Chilling Warning Of What Dems Will Do If GOP Loses Georgia – ‘ Crazy Bills ’ Will Become Laws A statement released by Raffensperger ’ s office confirmed that an investigation has indeed been launched : “ Secretary Brad Raffensperger has launched an investigation into several groups , including America Votes , Vote Forward , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeatedly and aggressively sought to register ineligible , out-of-state , or deceased voters before the January 5 Senate runoff elections .
For several weeks , the Secretary has issued warnings against efforts to register individuals who are ineligible to cast ballots in the January runoffs or to encourage people to come to Georgia solely to cast ballots.
” The Georgia runoff elections are crucial because if Democrats win both seats , they will have control of the Senate .
What Abrams ’ voting group is doing shows once again that Democrats will literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ NEXT : Lin Wood , Who Claims To Be A Georgia Trump Supporter , Voted For Obama And Donated To Democrats This piece was written by James Samson on December 3 , 2020 .
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Brad Raffensperger, the Secretary of State in Georgia, has launched an investigation into various Democrat-linked groups after one of them that was linked to Stacey Abrams tried to register his deceased son to vote before the state’s runoff election on January 5.
Abrams’ Group Tries To Register Raffensperger’s Dead Son To Vote
Raffensperger has launched an investigation into Abrams’ New Georgia Project as well as various other third-party voting groups after hers tried to register his dead son to vote.
“Here’s something that came to my house yesterday, we got three of them, all from the same organization and it’s to my son Brenton J. Raffensperger who passed away two years ago,” he said.
This is what led to Raffensperger deciding that an investigation is necessary.
“I have issued clear warnings several times to groups and individuals working to undermine the integrity of elections in Georgia through false and fraudulent registrations,” Raffensperger said.
“The security of Georgia’s elections is of the utmost importance,” he added. “We have received specific evidence that these groups have solicited voter registrations from ineligible individuals who have passed away or live out of state. I will investigate these claims thoroughly and take action against anyone attempting to undermine our elections.”
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Raffensperger’s Office Confirms Investigation
A statement released by Raffensperger’s office confirmed that an investigation has indeed been launched:
“Secretary Brad Raffensperger has launched an investigation into several groups, including America Votes, Vote Forward, and The New Georgia Project, that have repeatedly and aggressively sought to register ineligible, out-of-state, or deceased voters before the January 5 Senate runoff elections. For several weeks, the Secretary has issued warnings against efforts to register individuals who are ineligible to cast ballots in the January runoffs or to encourage people to come to Georgia solely to cast ballots.”
The Georgia runoff elections are crucial because if Democrats win both seats, they will have control of the Senate. What Abrams’ voting group is doing shows once again that Democrats will literally do anything to win in Georgia.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Obama Goes Full Racist – Says Black Men Are ‘Susceptible’ To Trump’s ‘Macho Style’

In his latest attempt to attack Donald Trump , Barack Obama made some statements that can only be described as racist , as he claimed that black men are “ susceptible ” to the president ’ s “ macho style.
” “ If there are some in the hip-hop community who are constantly rapping about bling and depicting women in a certain way , and then they hear Donald Trump basically delivering the same version of it , they might say , ‘ Yeah , that guy , that ’ s what I want .
That ’ s what I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in an interview with Peter Hamby , the host of Snapchat ’ s “ Good Luck America.
” He said this after Hamby pointed out that while 95 percent of black male voters supported Obama , only 80 percent voted for Joe Biden .
Exit polls have shown that Trump actually managed to improve his support from black voters by four percentage points .
Obama went on to say that men are naturally drawn to the pop culture values of wealth , power , and greed .
“ I think men generally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act tough , sort of a stereotypical macho style , ” he said .
“ I don ’ t think Black men are immune to that any more than white or Hispanic men are.
” RELATED : Barack Obama Blasts Hispanics Who Voted For Trump – They Ignored The President ’ s Racism Because They Oppose Gay Marriage However , Obama made sure to add that there are plenty of progressive black men , making it clear that he views this way of thinking as superior .
“ Those of us who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that women should be treated with respect and dignity or wealth isn ’ t the measure of worth , we should have a more equitable society , we can ’ t take for granted any group , ” the former president explained .
Obama then lamented that some black neighborhoods have “ a bunch of folks who are churchgoing folks ” that still had “ pretty conservative views about a lot of things.
” He concluded by warning that Democrats should never assume that they have the black and hispanic votes “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should never assume they could not appeal to white men .
“ [ T ] he one thing that the presidency taught me is the country ’ s complicated , ” Obama said .
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In his latest attempt to attack Donald Trump, Barack Obama made some statements that can only be described as racist, as he claimed that black men are “susceptible” to the president’s “macho style.”
Obama Goes Full Racist
“If there are some in the hip-hop community who are constantly rapping about bling and depicting women in a certain way, and then they hear Donald Trump basically delivering the same version of it, they might say, ‘Yeah, that guy, that’s what I want. That’s what I want to be,’” Obama said in an interview with Peter Hamby, the host of Snapchat’s “Good Luck America.”
He said this after Hamby pointed out that while 95 percent of black male voters supported Obama, only 80 percent voted for Joe Biden. Exit polls have shown that Trump actually managed to improve his support from black voters by four percentage points.
Obama went on to say that men are naturally drawn to the pop culture values of wealth, power, and greed.
“I think men generally are more susceptible to public figures who act tough, sort of a stereotypical macho style,” he said. “I don’t think Black men are immune to that any more than white or Hispanic men are.”
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Obama On Progressive Black Men
However, Obama made sure to add that there are plenty of progressive black men, making it clear that he views this way of thinking as superior.
“Those of us who are progressive, who think, for example, that women should be treated with respect and dignity or wealth isn’t the measure of worth, we should have a more equitable society, we can’t take for granted any group,” the former president explained.
Obama then lamented that some black neighborhoods have “a bunch of folks who are churchgoing folks” that still had “pretty conservative views about a lot of things.”
He concluded by warning that Democrats should never assume that they have the black and hispanic votes “locked up,” and that they should never assume they could not appeal to white men.
“[T]he one thing that the presidency taught me is the country’s complicated,” Obama said.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Hillary Clinton Warns Liberals That President Trump Is “Not Going Away”

Hillary Clinton warned liberals on a podcast that President Trump “ is not going away , ” no matter what happens with the election .
Clinton : “ He ’ s Going To Turn Around The Next Day And Say He ’ s Running Again ” Clinton appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast hosted by Hollywood actor Dax Shepard this week .
The two-time presidential loser gave the warning to liberals , who no doubt hope that President Trump has actually lost the presidential race , and that he will simply drop off the political map forever .
“ Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinton said .
“ He may have to finally have to leave the White House , but he ’ s going to turn around the next day and say he ’ s running for President again , and then he ’ s going to be out there , he ’ s going to have rallies , because it ’ s like lifeblood to him.
” She then repeated the rumor that has swirled around liberal media circles – that Trump is actually preparing to start up his own media company .
Axios even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the express purpose of targeting Fox News .
Conservatives have been unhappy with how the ostensibly conservative network handled 2020 election coverage .
“ He ’ s probably going to be owning some kind of media outlet where he ’ s going to be peddling his stuff every day .
Somehow we ’ ve got to break through the noise , ” Clinton continued .
The former first lady suggested that the media highlight the “ fabulous policies ” of Joe Biden as a counter-narrative .
“ We ’ ve got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and everything he wants to do , into a narrative that captures those eyeballs , ” she added .
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The noises from Clinton about the President running again in 2024 , if it turns out he has lost the election , will likely prove correct .
At a White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would do exactly that .
“ It ’ s been an amazing four years , ” Trump is heard saying in a live stream of the party by former Oklahoma Republican Party Chair Pam Pollard .
“ We ’ re trying to get another four years , but otherwise I ’ ll see you in four years , ” the President continued .
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NBC suggested he may do this on Biden ’ s inauguration day instead , if that happens .
Of course , these complaints coming from Clinton , the 2016 election loser , are rich .
She has steadfastly refused to step out of the spotlight following her defeat , and still hasn ’ t even conceded the 2016 election .
Just last year , she declared that President Trump was @ @ @ @

Hillary Clinton warned liberals on a podcast that President Trump “is not going away,” no matter what happens with the election.
Clinton: “He’s Going To Turn Around The Next Day And Say He’s Running Again”
Clinton appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast hosted by Hollywood actor Dax Shepard this week.
The two-time presidential loser gave the warning to liberals, who no doubt hope that President Trump has actually lost the presidential race, and that he will simply drop off the political map forever.
“Trump’s not going away,” Clinton said. “He may have to finally have to leave the White House, but he’s going to turn around the next day and say he’s running for President again, and then he’s going to be out there, he’s going to have rallies, because it’s like lifeblood to him.”
She then repeated the rumor that has swirled around liberal media circles – that Trump is actually preparing to start up his own media company.
Axios even speculated that such a move would be for the express purpose of targeting Fox News.
Conservatives have been unhappy with how the ostensibly conservative network handled 2020 election coverage.
“He’s probably going to be owning some kind of media outlet where he’s going to be peddling his stuff every day. Somehow we’ve got to break through the noise,” Clinton continued.
The former first lady suggested that the media highlight the “fabulous policies” of Joe Biden as a counter-narrative.
“We’ve got to figure out how to translate that, and everything he wants to do, into a narrative that captures those eyeballs,” she added.
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MAGA 2024? MAGA Now?
Set aside for a second the irony of Hillary Clinton whining that Trump won’t go away.
The noises from Clinton about the President running again in 2024, if it turns out he has lost the election, will likely prove correct.
At a White House Christmas party this week, he suggested he would do exactly that.
“It’s been an amazing four years,” Trump is heard saying in a live stream of the party by former Oklahoma Republican Party Chair Pam Pollard.
“We’re trying to get another four years, but otherwise I’ll see you in four years,” the President continued.
Trump at the White House Christmas party: "It's been an amazing four years. We're trying to do another four years, otherwise I'll see you in four years." h/t @ZekeJMiller, @colvinj pic.twitter.com/72Q3bVY3jP — Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) December 2, 2020
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Only ten days after election day last month, the New York Times reported that Trump had told his advisers that if Biden is certified as the winner, he would announce his campaign shortly after.
NBC suggested he may do this on Biden’s inauguration day instead, if that happens.
“Should Trump run in 2024?” asks Fox’s @marthamaccallum. Former Trump campaign manager Brad @Parscale responds: “I wish he would. I think there’s still a lot of story to be told…” pic.twitter.com/GzPDb3UufK — TV News HQ (@TVNewsHQ) December 2, 2020
Of course, these complaints coming from Clinton, the 2016 election loser, are rich.
She has steadfastly refused to step out of the spotlight following her defeat, and still hasn’t even conceded the 2016 election.
Just last year, she declared that President Trump was “illegitimate.”


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--AOC Mocked For Selling Expensive Merchandise With Leftist Slogans, Including “Tax The Rich”

Far-left Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , also known as AOC , has been widely mocked online for selling expensive merchandise with hardcore leftist slogans .
“ Tax The Rich ” Sweatshirt Going For $ 65 AOC announced her new merchandise shop on Twitter on Thursday , declaring that pre-orders for the items were open now .
She made sure to highlight that each of the products were “ Made in the US with dignified , union jobs paying living wages.
” On the website , fans of AOC can buy various items , including sweatshirts , t-shirts , hoodies , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far-left slogans .
Among them , you can find “ tax the rich , ” “ the green new deal , ” “ change takes courage , ” or “ drink water and don ’ t be racist.
” The price on the items ranges from around $ 27 for a t-shirt , to $ 65 for a hoodie , and even up to $ 90 for a pack of six green new deal propaganda posters .
The cost of the items are considered contributions to her Congressional campaign .
RELATED : AOC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To ‘ Cancel ’ Student Debt Are A ‘ Socialist Takeover Of Higher Education ’ The response to the merchandise being posted by AOC was generally not positive from those on the right .
Many highlighted the extravagant cost of the items in the store – particularly for someone who has , correctly , pointed out that many Americans are going hungry during the COVID pandemic .
“ Democrats like AOC want to lock you down , kill your job , permanently put you out of business , tank the economy , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy their $ 65 sweatshirts that say ‘ Tax the Rich , ’ so they can fund their re-election campaign and do it all again , ” Charlie Kirk tweeted .
In their inimitable style , satire site Babylon Bee suggested a hot item AOC should sell .
One Twitter user even highlighted the supreme irony in the composition of her “ Green New Deal ” hoodie .
The hoodie , which costs $ 65 , contains polyester in the waist and wrist cuffs .
Polyester is , of course , a petroleum-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the mockery laying down , though .
She responded with her usual brand of snarky non-sequiturs .
“ Republicans are freaking out [ because ] we don ’ t use slave-wage labor for merch that funds grassroots organizing , ” AOC shot back in a tweet in response to critics .

Far-left Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, has been widely mocked online for selling expensive merchandise with hardcore leftist slogans.
AOC is a self-described “democratic socialist.”
“Tax The Rich” Sweatshirt Going For $65
AOC announced her new merchandise shop on Twitter on Thursday, declaring that pre-orders for the items were open now.
She made sure to highlight that each of the products were “Made in the US with dignified, union jobs paying living wages.”
As always, made in the US with dignified, union jobs paying living wages ✨ — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) December 2, 2020
On the website, fans of AOC can buy various items, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs, all decorated with different far-left slogans.
Among them, you can find “tax the rich,” “the green new deal,” “change takes courage,” or “drink water and don’t be racist.”
The price on the items ranges from around $27 for a t-shirt, to $65 for a hoodie, and even up to $90 for a pack of six green new deal propaganda posters.
The cost of the items are considered contributions to her Congressional campaign.
RELATED: AOC Fires Back After Betsy DeVos Warns Calls To ‘Cancel’ Student Debt Are A ‘Socialist Takeover Of Higher Education’
“AOC Loves Capitalism When It’s Convenient For Her”
The response to the merchandise being posted by AOC was generally not positive from those on the right.
Many highlighted the extravagant cost of the items in the store – particularly for someone who has, correctly, pointed out that many Americans are going hungry during the COVID pandemic.
“Democrats like AOC want to lock you down, kill your job, permanently put you out of business, tank the economy, and then turn around and ask you to buy their $65 sweatshirts that say ‘Tax the Rich,’ so they can fund their re-election campaign and do it all again,” Charlie Kirk tweeted.
Democrats like AOC want to lock you down, kill your job, permanently put you out of business, tank the economy, and then turn around and ask you to buy their $65 sweatshirts that say "Tax the Rich" so they can fund their re-election campaign and do it all again. — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) December 3, 2020
In their inimitable style, satire site Babylon Bee suggested a hot item AOC should sell.
AOC Now Selling 'Tax The Rich' Caviar For Just $10,000 A Can https://t.co/4JXHXq7EWl — The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) December 3, 2020
Hey @AOC I can't afford this sweatshirt rn, you got a coupon code for the non-rich? https://t.co/7Aoawf4U4f — Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) December 3, 2020
.@AOC loves capitalism when it’s convenient for her and her self-interests. https://t.co/UnoAgOZv5p — CJ Pearson (@thecjpearson) December 3, 2020
One Twitter user even highlighted the supreme irony in the composition of her “Green New Deal” hoodie.
The hoodie, which costs $65, contains polyester in the waist and wrist cuffs.
Polyester is, of course, a petroleum-based product.
Her Green New Deal sweatshirt is part polyester, which is petroleum based. — L 🤺 (@SomeBitchIKnew) December 3, 2020
AOC didn’t take all the mockery laying down, though.
She responded with her usual brand of snarky non-sequiturs.
“Republicans are freaking out [because] we don’t use slave-wage labor for merch that funds grassroots organizing,” AOC shot back in a tweet in response to critics.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Sen. Tom Cotton: Red Wave Happened ‘Because Of Donald Trump’

On Wednesday .
Sen. Tom Cotton attributed the Republican victories in the House , Senate , and state legislatures all to President Donald Trump .
Many pollsters and outlets had predicted a “ blue wave , ” while instead , Republicans made historic gains .
“ We had smashing victories in the Senate , ” Cotton told SiriusXM host Alex Marlow .
“ It was predicted by the media and the Democrats we would lose control of the Senate , perhaps in a landslide.
” RELATED : Report : After Barr Saying There is No Evidence Yesterday , DOJ Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In the House , Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans [ were predicted ] to lose 10 or 20 seats .
They ended up gaining about 15 seats , ” Cotton noted .
“ It ’ s going to be the narrowest majority of modern times.
” The Arkansas Republican then addressed the GOP ’ s state legislature pickups .
“ Then you look at the state legislatures like in Arkansas , ” Cotton continued .
“ I didn ’ t think it was possible , but we became even more Republican in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senators .
We ’ ve flipped a handful of state legislative chambers.
” “ The Democrats — after four years of Eric Holder wasting millions of Democratic donors ’ money to try to flip legislatures to gerrymander the House — did not pick up a single legislative chamber.
” Cotton noted .
“ We had all these victories not in spite of Donald Trump , but because of Donald Trump , ” Cotton insisted .
Cotton then set the record straight on how Trump was a major positive for down ballot Republicans in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we won the Senate or we won some House seats or we picked up the state legislatures in spite of Donald Trump simply does not understand the kind of movement that he has brought into the Republican Party over the last four years , ” Cotton observed .
RELATED : Dan Crenshaw Issues Chilling Warning Of What Dems Will Do If GOP Loses Georgia – ‘ Crazy Bills ’ Will Become Laws Democrats spent $ 230 million in direct political campaigning in key 2020 Senate races won by Republicans , with incumbent GOP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seat against a formidable and well-funded Democrat challenger being among the most notable .
A reporter for the New York Times suggested that , overall , the left-wing raised almost $ 5 billion in 2020 .
Despite the left narrative assuming the opposite , Trump was a benefit to Graham and many others , as Cotton also noted .

On Wednesday. Sen. Tom Cotton attributed the Republican victories in the House, Senate, and state legislatures all to President Donald Trump.
Many pollsters and outlets had predicted a “blue wave,” while instead, Republicans made historic gains.
“We had smashing victories in the Senate,” Cotton told SiriusXM host Alex Marlow. “It was predicted by the media and the Democrats we would lose control of the Senate, perhaps in a landslide.”
Thank you to @SenTomCotton for the really nice words on all we are doing, and have done. We will win! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2020
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Sen. Cotton Describes Scope Of GOP Victories
“In the House, Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans [were predicted] to lose 10 or 20 seats. They ended up gaining about 15 seats,” Cotton noted. “It’s going to be the narrowest majority of modern times.”
The Arkansas Republican then addressed the GOP’s state legislature pickups.
“Then you look at the state legislatures like in Arkansas,” Cotton continued.
“I didn’t think it was possible, but we became even more Republican in Arkansas. We beat two Democratic state senators. We’ve flipped a handful of state legislative chambers.”
The GOP senator mocked Democrats failed efforts.
“The Democrats — after four years of Eric Holder wasting millions of Democratic donors’ money to try to flip legislatures to gerrymander the House — did not pick up a single legislative chamber.” Cotton noted.
Obama & Eric Holder activists are pouring millions of Super PAC dollars into Texas to boost Democrats in Texas races. Don’t let out-of-state liberals hijack Texas. Go vote on Tuesday to Keep Texas,Texas. #txlege #tcot @TexasGOP https://t.co/QeuComhu9l — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) November 4, 2018
Cotton: Victories Thanks To Donald Trump
“We had all these victories not in spite of Donald Trump, but because of Donald Trump,” Cotton insisted.
Cotton then set the record straight on how Trump was a major positive for down ballot Republicans in 2020.
“Anyone who suggests that we won the Senate or we won some House seats or we picked up the state legislatures in spite of Donald Trump simply does not understand the kind of movement that he has brought into the Republican Party over the last four years,” Cotton observed.
I just don’t believe the people in Georgia are going to allow this country to be turned into a socialist nation. That’s really what’s on the ballot for these Senate seats. #GaRepublicanshttps://t.co/DaANnZ3x8i — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 24, 2020
RELATED: Dan Crenshaw Issues Chilling Warning Of What Dems Will Do If GOP Loses Georgia – ‘Crazy Bills’ Will Become Laws
Democrats Spent Record Amounts In 2020
Democrats spent $230 million in direct political campaigning in key 2020 Senate races won by Republicans, with incumbent GOP Senator Lindsey Graham holding on to his seat against a formidable and well-funded Democrat challenger being among the most notable.
A reporter for the New York Times suggested that, overall, the left-wing raised almost $5 billion in 2020.
The growth on ActBlue was explosive in 2020 cycle (the first with a presidential nominee using the platform). 126.9 million *contributions*
14.8 million unique donors
$4.8 billion donated pic.twitter.com/H1g36NOtXW — Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) December 3, 2020
Despite the left narrative assuming the opposite, Trump was a benefit to Graham and many others, as Cotton also noted.


thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--AOC Fires Back After Betsy DeVos Warns Calls To ‘Cancel’ Student Debt Are A ‘Socialist Takeover Of H

AOC Fires Back After Betsy DeVos Warns Calls To ‘Cancel’ Student Debt Are A ‘Socialist Takeover Of Higher Education’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) is firing back at Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos after she warned that calls by the radical left to “ cancel ” student are really a “ socialist takeover ” of higher education .
DeVos had spoken out on Tuesday at the 2020 Federal Student Aid Training Conference to make the case against “ total government control ” of higher education .
“ Policies should never entice students into greater debt .
Nor should they put taxpayer dollars at greater risk .
There are too many politicians today who support policy that does both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more advance the truly insidious notion of government gift giving .
We ’ ve heard shrill calls to ‘ cancel , ’ to ‘ forgive , ’ to ‘ make it all free.
’ Any innocuous label out there can ’ t obfuscate what it really is : wrong , ” she continued .
“ The campaign for ‘ free college ’ is a matter of total government control , ” she added .
“ Make no mistake : it is a socialist takeover of higher education .
Now , depending on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not find that notion as scary as I do .
But mark my words : none of you would like the way it will work.
” RELATED : AOC Says Trump ‘ Afraid of Strong Women , ’ Denies Being a Socialist Not stopping there , DeVos went on to say that college counselors could turn into essentially “ rationers ” of “ state-approved higher-education options.
” She then warned that students may not be eligible to attend certain schools or degree programs .
DeVos explained that there could be cases in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ students is full , ” which would force counselors to tell students “ that they now have to pay full price.
” “ Ultimately , nothing is ‘ free.
’ Somebody , somewhere pays the bill , ” she said .
“ And the bill is coming due .
What we do next in education policy—and in public policy writ large—will either break our already fragile economy , or it will unleash an age of achievement and prosperity the likes of which we ’ ve never seen.
” This did not sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major proponent of “ free college.
” “ Tuition-free public college is a dangerous socialist takeover of higher ed , as opposed to the far superior capitalist takeover of higher ed , which reliably buries millions of Americans in trillions of dollars in debt & graduates them into low paying jobs without good healthcare , ” the self-described Democratic Socialist tweeted in response to DeVos .
RELATED : AOC Throws Temper Tantrum After Nikki Haley Shuts Her Down For Saying We Need To Pay People To Stay Home DeVos will almost certainly be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January , as he has several reforms for higher education planned .
These reforms include “ eliminating tuition for all students attending public colleges and universities whose families have a household income of less than $ 125,000 , improved student loan forgiveness for public servants , significantly cutting student loan payments to 5 % of discretionary income over $ 25,000 , and zero for those making less than $ 25,000 , ” according to Fox News .
This piece was written by James Samson on December 3 , 2020 .
It originally appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is firing back at Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos after she warned that calls by the radical left to “cancel” student are really a “socialist takeover” of higher education.
DeVos Slams ‘Free College’ Movement
DeVos had spoken out on Tuesday at the 2020 Federal Student Aid Training Conference to make the case against “total government control” of higher education.
“Policies should never entice students into greater debt. Nor should they put taxpayer dollars at greater risk. There are too many politicians today who support policy that does both,” DeVos said.
“Still more advance the truly insidious notion of government gift giving. We’ve heard shrill calls to ‘cancel,’ to ‘forgive,’ to ‘make it all free.’ Any innocuous label out there can’t obfuscate what it really is: wrong,” she continued.
“The campaign for ‘free college’ is a matter of total government control,” she added. “Make no mistake: it is a socialist takeover of higher education. Now, depending on your personal politics, some of you might not find that notion as scary as I do. But mark my words: none of you would like the way it will work.”
RELATED: AOC Says Trump ‘Afraid of Strong Women,’ Denies Being a Socialist
DeVos Doubles Down
Not stopping there, DeVos went on to say that college counselors could turn into essentially “rationers” of “state-approved higher-education options.” She then warned that students may not be eligible to attend certain schools or degree programs.
DeVos explained that there could be cases in which the “quota for ‘free college’ students is full,” which would force counselors to tell students “that they now have to pay full price.”
“Ultimately, nothing is ‘free.’ Somebody, somewhere pays the bill,” she said. “And the bill is coming due. What we do next in education policy—and in public policy writ large—will either break our already fragile economy, or it will unleash an age of achievement and prosperity the likes of which we’ve never seen.”
#HigherEd policies should never entice students into greater debt, nor should they put taxpayer dollars at greater risk. There are too many politicians today who support policy that does both. Ultimately, nothing is “free.” Somebody, somewhere pays the bill. #FSATC2020 pic.twitter.com/9A06ZFy2rO — Secretary Betsy DeVos (@BetsyDeVosED) December 1, 2020
AOC Fires Back
This did not sit well with Ocasio-Cortez, who is a major proponent of “free college.”
“Tuition-free public college is a dangerous socialist takeover of higher ed, as opposed to the far superior capitalist takeover of higher ed, which reliably buries millions of Americans in trillions of dollars in debt & graduates them into low paying jobs without good healthcare,” the self-described Democratic Socialist tweeted in response to DeVos.
RELATED: AOC Throws Temper Tantrum After Nikki Haley Shuts Her Down For Saying We Need To Pay People To Stay Home
Tuition-free public college is a dangerous socialist takeover of higher ed, as opposed to the far superior capitalist takeover of higher ed, which reliably buries millions of Americans in trillions of dollars in debt & graduates them into low paying jobs without good healthcare👍🏽 https://t.co/dcu6PIRKcC — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) December 1, 2020
DeVos will almost certainly be replaced if Joe Biden takes office in January, as he has several reforms for higher education planned.
These reforms include “eliminating tuition for all students attending public colleges and universities whose families have a household income of less than $125,000, improved student loan forgiveness for public servants, significantly cutting student loan payments to 5% of discretionary income over $25,000, and zero for those making less than $25,000,” according to Fox News.
From tackling climate change to making community college free for all — I've got big plans for the country. And I'll pay for them by making sure the super-wealthy, like President Trump, pay more than $750 in federal income taxes. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 18, 2020
This piece was written by James Samson on December 3, 2020. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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thepoliticalinsider--2020-12-03--Longtime Aide To Bill Clinton Claims Former President Visited Epstein Island

Doug Band , a former top aide to Bill Clinton , made shocking allegations in an interview with Vanity Fair , including claims that the former president took a trip in 2003 to the island of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein .
The island purportedly is where Epstein trafficked underage victims .
“ In January 2003 , according to Band , Clinton visited Epstein ’ s private Caribbean island , Little St. James , ” the Vanity Fair column states , adding in his claim that “ it was one of the few trips he declined to go on in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Clinton has denied the claim , saying he “ had never been to the island ” and provided “ detailed travelogue entries of the period in question ” that did not include a reference to such a visit .
Following Epstein ’ s arrest in 2019 , Clinton ’ s press secretary Angel Ureña tweeted a statement in which the former President admitted to taking a “ total of four trips ” on the billionaire ’ s private plane .
Ureña also wrote on Twitter , “ The story keeps changing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analysis by Fox News , however , showed Clinton had traveled on Epstein ’ s jet – known as the ‘ Lolita Express ’ – 26 separate times , a fact also made in the Vanity Fair piece .
Band is described in the piece as having “ worked alongside Bill Clinton every day for nearly two decades.
” Doug Band claims in the interview that he “ had no idea about Epstein ’ s sex crimes back then , ” but had enough of a bad feeling about the man that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” But the former president “ continued to socialize with Epstein and take his money , ” allegedly .
Clinton , according to a Daily Beast report in September , invited Ghislaine Maxwell , a woman accused of procuring underage girls for Epstein , to a “ cozy ” dinner in 2014 .
Band , the report states , had “ cut Maxwell out of the president ’ s network in 2011.
” And yet , the Daily Beast claimed , he was with Maxwell in a Los Angeles restaurant three years later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team was aware of Epstein ’ s transgressions at the time of that dinner , having been convicted of procuring for prostitution a girl below the age of 18 in 2008 .
Similarly , one of Epstein ’ s alleged survivors , Virginia Roberts Giuffre , had already accused Maxwell of being involved in the trafficking .
A witness interview document between Giuffre and her lawyers was unsealed in July by a New York Judge .
At one point in the transcribed conversation , she is asked about alleged “ favors ” owed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember asking Jeffrey [ a ] ‘ What ’ s Bill Clinton doing here ?
’ kind of thing , and he laughed it off and said , ‘ Well , he owes me a favor , ’ ” she said , according to the documents .
“ He never told me what favors they were .
I never knew .
I didn ’ t know if he was serious .
It was just a joke.
” RELATED : Democrat Mayor Steve Adler Tells Residents to Stay Home … In a Video He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longtime Clinton aide went on to rip the family apart , suggesting being a part of Clintonworld is like being in a cult .
“ It ’ s like a cult , that world , ” he said .
“ It ’ s hard to get yourself out and difficult to see outside of it .
And it ’ s even harder to understand that when you ’ re inside.
” While he was on the inside , Band flew on Epstein ’ s private jet as well , including for Clinton ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was listed in Epstein ’ s Little Black Book .
Epstein was arrested on multiple charges related to sex trafficking last year , but his case never went to trial , as he died in jail prior to the onset .
Maxwell is currently being held in prison , charged with multiple sex trafficking and sexual assault offenses , along with two counts of perjury .
Clinton , meanwhile , gave a speech of support for Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention earlier this year .

Doug Band, a former top aide to Bill Clinton, made shocking allegations in an interview with Vanity Fair, including claims that the former president took a trip in 2003 to the island of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The island purportedly is where Epstein trafficked underage victims.
“In January 2003, according to Band, Clinton visited Epstein’s private Caribbean island, Little St. James,” the Vanity Fair column states, adding in his claim that “it was one of the few trips he declined to go on in his time with Clinton.”
A spokesperson for Clinton has denied the claim, saying he “had never been to the island” and provided “detailed travelogue entries of the period in question” that did not include a reference to such a visit.
Following Epstein’s arrest in 2019, Clinton’s press secretary Angel Ureña tweeted a statement in which the former President admitted to taking a “total of four trips” on the billionaire’s private plane.
Ex-aide to Bill Clinton claims the former president visited Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious islandhttps://t.co/9Y967Ne7WP — Fox News (@FoxNews) December 3, 2020
Ureña also wrote on Twitter, “The story keeps changing, the facts don’t.”
An analysis by Fox News, however, showed Clinton had traveled on Epstein’s jet – known as the ‘Lolita Express’ – 26 separate times, a fact also made in the Vanity Fair piece.
Band is described in the piece as having “worked alongside Bill Clinton every day for nearly two decades.”
RELATED: Bill Clinton Invited Accused Sex-Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell To An ‘Intimate’ Dinner
Doug Band: Bill Clinton Went To Epstein’s Island
Doug Band claims in the interview that he “had no idea about Epstein’s sex crimes back then,” but had enough of a bad feeling about the man that “he advised Clinton to end the relationship.”
But the former president “continued to socialize with Epstein and take his money,” allegedly.
Clinton, according to a Daily Beast report in September, invited Ghislaine Maxwell, a woman accused of procuring underage girls for Epstein, to a “cozy” dinner in 2014.
Band, the report states, had “cut Maxwell out of the president’s network in 2011.”
And yet, the Daily Beast claimed, he was with Maxwell in a Los Angeles restaurant three years later.
More troubling – Clinton’s team was aware of Epstein’s transgressions at the time of that dinner, having been convicted of procuring for prostitution a girl below the age of 18 in 2008.
Similarly, one of Epstein’s alleged survivors, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, had already accused Maxwell of being involved in the trafficking.
A witness interview document between Giuffre and her lawyers was unsealed in July by a New York Judge.
At one point in the transcribed conversation, she is asked about alleged “favors” owed to Epstein by Clinton.
“I remember asking Jeffrey [a] ‘What’s Bill Clinton doing here?’ kind of thing, and he laughed it off and said, ‘Well, he owes me a favor,’” she said, according to the documents.
“He never told me what favors they were. I never knew. I didn’t know if he was serious. It was just a joke.”
RELATED: Democrat Mayor Steve Adler Tells Residents to Stay Home … In a Video He Filmed From His Vacation In Mexico
Band Rips The Clinton Family ‘Cult’
The longtime Clinton aide went on to rip the family apart, suggesting being a part of Clintonworld is like being in a cult.
“It’s like a cult, that world,” he said. “It’s hard to get yourself out and difficult to see outside of it. And it’s even harder to understand that when you’re inside.”
Wow. Doug Band — Bill Clinton’s former right-hand man — says Clinton visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, which Clinton has repeatedly denied. https://t.co/86ymaZLdb4 pic.twitter.com/TlVRk2KBm1 — Jacob Shamsian (@JayShams) December 2, 2020
While he was on the inside, Band flew on Epstein’s private jet as well, including for Clinton’s 2002 humanitarian trip to Africa, and was listed in Epstein’s Little Black Book.
Epstein was arrested on multiple charges related to sex trafficking last year, but his case never went to trial, as he died in jail prior to the onset.
Maxwell is currently being held in prison, charged with multiple sex trafficking and sexual assault offenses, along with two counts of perjury.
Clinton, meanwhile, gave a speech of support for Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention earlier this year.