thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--7.7 Mag Earthquake Hits Caribbean – Shaking Felt in Miami – Tsunami Warning Issued For Cuba, Jamaica

7.7 Mag Earthquake Hits Caribbean – Shaking Felt in Miami – Tsunami Warning Issued For Cuba, Jamaica and Cayman Islands

7.7 Mag Earthquake Hits Caribbean – Shaking Felt in Miami – Tsunami Warning Issued For Cuba , Jamaica and Cayman Islands A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the sea just south of Cuba on Tuesday , prompting a tsunami warning for Cuba , Jamaica and the Cayman Islands .
The quake was felt in Miami , prompting people to evacuate from buildings .
“ I was sitting at my desk in Aventura , I felt motion similar to feeling light-headed , ” said one person who felt his building shake , but didn ’ t want to be identified .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t stop , and my coworker asked if the building was moving .
It lasted for another 20 seconds as we walked toward the stairwell.
” A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the sea south of Cuba on Tuesday , triggering a tsunami warning for Cuba , Jamaica and the Cayman Islands , the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS ) and the International Tsunami Information Center said .
The epicenter of the quake , initially reported as magnitude 7.3 before being upgraded , was between Jamaica , the Cayman Islands and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6.2 miles ( 10 km ) .
The quake was not strongly felt in the Cuban capital of Havana or in Kingston , Jamaica , according to Reuters witnesses .
Meanwhile , Mikhail Campbell , a police media relations officer in the Cayman Islands , said he was not immediately aware of any reports of serious damage .
“ Hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake are possible within 300 km ( 186 miles ) of the epicenter along the coasts of Jamaica… Cayman Islands and Cuba , ” the International Tsunami Information Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of casualties , however , there are reports of cracked roads in the Cayman Islands .

Update: Threat of a tsunami has largely passed.
A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the sea just south of Cuba on Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning for Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
The quake was felt in Miami, prompting people to evacuate from buildings.
“I was sitting at my desk in Aventura, I felt motion similar to feeling light-headed,” said one person who felt his building shake, but didn’t want to be identified. He told CBSMiami.com, “It didn’t stop, and my coworker asked if the building was moving. It lasted for another 20 seconds as we walked toward the stairwell.”
Reuters reported:
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the sea south of Cuba on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning for Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the International Tsunami Information Center said. The epicenter of the quake, initially reported as magnitude 7.3 before being upgraded, was between Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cuba, at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles (10 km). The quake was not strongly felt in the Cuban capital of Havana or in Kingston, Jamaica, according to Reuters witnesses. Meanwhile, Mikhail Campbell, a police media relations officer in the Cayman Islands, said he was not immediately aware of any reports of serious damage. Tsunami warnings were quickly issued. “Hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake are possible within 300 km (186 miles) of the epicenter along the coasts of Jamaica… Cayman Islands and Cuba,” the International Tsunami Information Center said.
There are no initial reports of casualties, however, there are reports of cracked roads in the Cayman Islands.
DEVELOPING…


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--Trump Attorney Patrick Philbin Destroys Dems, Unelected Bureaucrats, ‘The Constitution Vests All Exe

Trump Attorney Patrick Philbin Destroys Dems, Unelected Bureaucrats, ‘The Constitution Vests All Executive Power in a US President’ (VIDEO)

Trump Attorney Patrick Philbin Destroys Dems , Unelected Bureaucrats , ‘ The Constitution Vests All Executive Power in a US President ’ ( VIDEO ) President Trump ’ s defense team wrapped up their opening arguments on Tuesday .
Trump ’ s deputy counsel Patrick Philbin blasted the unelected bureaucrats in the executive branch who believe their foreign policy disputes with President Trump is an impeachable offense .
Intel community underlings like Eric Ciaramella , Sean Misko , who went from NatSec to work for Schiff , and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman plotted to remove Trump from office because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy related to Ukraine .
According to the Constitution , President Trump sets foreign policy , not unelected staffers who have no accountability to the American people .
“ The President can not defy agencies within the executive branch , ” Philbin argued .
“ Article 2 section 1 of the Constitution vests all of the executive power in a president of the United States — he alone is an entire branch of government — he sets policy for the executive branch.
” Philbin explained that the president is given such vast power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American people .
The US has an election every four years to keep that power in check .
In contrast , the career bureaucrats are not elected and therefore have zero authority to set foreign policy .
“ It inverts the Constitution , ” Philbin said of giving unelected bureaucrats power over foreign policy .
“ The sole power is vested to the President of the United States .
”

President Trump’s defense team wrapped up their opening arguments on Tuesday.
Trump’s deputy counsel Patrick Philbin blasted the unelected bureaucrats in the executive branch who believe their foreign policy disputes with President Trump is an impeachable offense.
Intel community underlings like Eric Ciaramella, Sean Misko, who went from NatSec to work for Schiff, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman plotted to remove Trump from office because they disagreed with the President’s foreign policy related to Ukraine.
According to the Constitution, President Trump sets foreign policy, not unelected staffers who have no accountability to the American people.
“The President cannot defy agencies within the executive branch,” Philbin argued. “Article 2 section 1 of the Constitution vests all of the executive power in a president of the United States — he alone is an entire branch of government — he sets policy for the executive branch.”
Philbin explained that the president is given such vast power because he is elected and accountable to the American people.
The US has an election every four years to keep that power in check.
In contrast, the career bureaucrats are not elected and therefore have zero authority to set foreign policy.
“It inverts the Constitution,” Philbin said of giving unelected bureaucrats power over foreign policy. “The sole power is vested to the President of the United States.”
Case closed.
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thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--Not Springsteen, New Jersey Is Trump Country Today: Massive Buzz Over President’s Jersey Shore Rally

Not Springsteen, New Jersey Is Trump Country Today: Massive Buzz Over President’s Jersey Shore Rally at Wildwood (Photos, Video)

Not Springsteen , New Jersey Is Trump Country Today : Massive Buzz Over President ’ s Jersey Shore Rally at Wildwood ( Photos , Video ) Bruce who ?
The New Jersey shore town of Wildwood has become Trump country as thousands of supporters have taken over the town and businesses post welcoming messages for President Trump for his campaign rally there Tuesday night at the Wildwood Convention Center .
Even though the center only holds 7,500 , the buzz for the rally is off the charts with ticket requests topping 175,000 and people lining in the winter cold since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vibe was like a summertime beach weekend .
The rally is being held while the Senate impeachment trial of Trump continues with the President ’ s legal team wrapping up their defense of Trump this day .
Impeachment has motivated Trump supporters to come out in numbers much larger than the venues can hold at recent campaign rallies in Pennsylvania , Michigan and Ohio to show their unwavering support .
The Trump campaign scheduled the rally as a thank you to Rep. Jeff Van Drew who switched from the Democrat to Republican parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House ’ s partisan impeachment of Trump last month .
Trump endorsed Van Drew in an Oval Office meeting when he switched parties .
The Trump campaign posted a promo video for the Wildwood rally that is strikingly similar to those produced for big name arena rock shows like Paul McCartney .

Bruce who? The New Jersey shore town of Wildwood has become Trump country as thousands of supporters have taken over the town and businesses post welcoming messages for President Trump for his campaign rally there Tuesday night at the Wildwood Convention Center. Even though the center only holds 7,500, the buzz for the rally is off the charts with ticket requests topping 175,000 and people lining in the winter cold since Sunday. A local reporter said the vibe was like a summertime beach weekend.
The rally is being held while the Senate impeachment trial of Trump continues with the President’s legal team wrapping up their defense of Trump this day. Impeachment has motivated Trump supporters to come out in numbers much larger than the venues can hold at recent campaign rallies in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio to show their unwavering support.
The Trump campaign scheduled the rally as a thank you to Rep. Jeff Van Drew who switched from the Democrat to Republican parties after he voted against the Democrat led House’s partisan impeachment of Trump last month. Trump endorsed Van Drew in an Oval Office meeting when he switched parties.
A local establishment posted Trump rally themed drink specials:
The Trump campaign posted a promo video for the Wildwood rally that is strikingly similar to those produced for big name arena rock shows like Paul McCartney.
The crowds already forming in Wildwood, New Jersey are AMAZING! SEE YOU SOON!#TrumpRallyWildwood pic.twitter.com/8FHlYsBXxH — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) January 28, 2020
Are you ready Arlington? 💥 #FreshenUpTour
Win a copy of the limited 'Egypt Station – Traveller's Edition' box set! Enter HERE: [US & Canada only] https://t.co/XxnRVF9Rig pic.twitter.com/uPST002CIU — Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) June 14, 2019
Photos and videos from Wildwood:
MUST WATCH: President Trump doesn't take the stage in Wildwood, New Jersey for another 25 HOURS! This is what the line looks like RIGHT NOW!#TrumpRallyWildwood pic.twitter.com/fU9WhJizDr — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) January 27, 2020
MIDNIGHT and 40 degrees In Wildwood, NEW JERSEY Nearly 24 HOURS BEFORE the @realDonaldTrump rally And look at all these patriots chanting 4 more years! Via @AbateMedia ⬇ pic.twitter.com/0vzTY0oT9s — Kayleigh McEnany (@kayleighmcenany) January 28, 2020
At Trump rally in Wildwood. It’s 3:30am and estimated there is around 3,500 people so far. Some people have been here for two days! WE LOVE OUR PRESIDENT! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸#TrumpRallyWildwood #TrumpRally pic.twitter.com/LRM6k4oXJo — Jean (@JeanQ252) January 28, 2020
Hotels here in Wildwood show support for POTUS Trump @News12NJ #njmornings pic.twitter.com/fRAh3gK4J9 — Jim Murdoch (@ReporterJim) January 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/TomPhillipsNJ7/status/1222136506623590401
https://twitter.com/SMMarkenstein/status/1222173981987524610
On line for the President Trump rally in Wildwood, 652 am pic.twitter.com/8sNFcRgTVP — John ⬅6⃣➡ Shabe (@johndshabe) January 28, 2020
Big boos for Pelosi and Rachel Maddow as this jumbotron came to life with this sizzle reel. It’s me and @johndshabe on the Trump line in Wildwood! Been here since 6. Will we get in? Stay tuned… pic.twitter.com/9HzQ5Ruihk — Jessica Remo (@JessicaRemoNJ) January 28, 2020
Thousands of @realDonaldTrump supporters line into corrals in Wildwood — only about 7k tickets available, so people have been sleeping in tents hoping to see the President speak. Feels like beach weekend in January https://t.co/gIshk6O7sM @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/r80H8nXqHc — Randy Gyllenhaal (@RandyGyllenhaal) January 28, 2020
Wildwood crowd getting close to 7000 already pic.twitter.com/cVgZByfpFU — Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1222200468849467392
It's always exciting when @realDonaldTrump rolls into town for a #KeepAmericaGreat rally but the intensity in Wildwood, NJ is unreal. This beach town is normally pretty quiet in January. But thanks to this POTUS visit, it's absolutely booming right now.https://t.co/lxXRalSYId — Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) January 28, 2020
I’m going home tonight. South Jersey, you broke a rally ticket request record for @realdonaldtrump. President Donald Trump rally in Wildwood, New Jersey already drawing crowds | https://t.co/ebPXgNa4TG
https://t.co/vrAHZDOMTu — Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) January 28, 2020
Wildwood rally has at least 5000 people in line as of 8am Capacity is 7400 This is absolutely massive pic.twitter.com/24i3yz0UTb — Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 28, 2020
Wildwood restaurant decked out for Trump rally pic.twitter.com/GVWBzT4LLx — Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/Eiggam5955/status/1222238371625472000
Not your typical beachware for sale today on the Wildwood boardwalk. MAGA hats are $10. pic.twitter.com/nXuzt6s6xL — Stacey Barchenger (@sbarchenger) January 28, 2020
Drink specials from a Wildwood NJ restaurant today pic.twitter.com/WOLnOugnoW — Lou & Pat (@Eagles2Two) January 28, 2020


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--“You Cannot Impeach a President on an Un-sourced Allegation” – Trump Attorney Jay Sekulow Takes on B

“You Cannot Impeach a President on an Un-sourced Allegation” – Trump Attorney Jay Sekulow Takes on Bolton Rumors Head On (VIDEO)

“ You Can not Impeach a President on an Un-sourced Allegation ” – Trump Attorney Jay Sekulow Takes on Bolton Rumors Head On ( VIDEO ) President Trump Attorney Jay Sekulow took on the John Bolton manuscript rumors on Tuesday afternoon .
On Sunday the New York Times published a leak of alleged descriptions of former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton ’ s upcoming book on his time in the Trump White House .
John Bolton accused Trump of wanting to tie aid to Ukraine last year with investigations into the Democrats and the Bidens by Ukraine .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leak of the book .
This was a stunning leak by a disgruntled former Trump confidante .
On Tuesday Trump Attorney Jay Sekulow took on the Bolton rumors head on during his opening arguments .
Jay Sekulow : “ You can not impeach a president on an un-sourced allegation .
But if Professor Dershowitz is right and if everything in there was true , it constitutionally doesn ’ t rise to that level… In regard to what John Bolton has said which referenced a number of individuals , we ’ ll start with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president has said in response to that New York Times piece .
“ I never told John Bolton that the aid to Ukraine was tied to investigations on Democrats including the Bidens .
In fact he never complained about this at the time of his very public termination .
If John Bolton said this it was only to sell a book.
” The Department of Justice , “ While the Department of Justice has not reviewed John Bolton ’ s book , the New York Times grossly mischaracterizes what the Attorney General and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussion of personal favors or undue influence on investigations.
” The Vice President ’ s chief of staff issued a statement , “ In every conversation with the president and vice-president in preparation to our trip to Poland… The president consistently expressed his frustration that the United States was baring the lion ’ s share of the responsibility for aid to Ukraine .
”

President Trump Attorney Jay Sekulow took on the John Bolton manuscript rumors on Tuesday afternoon.
On Sunday the New York Times published a leak of alleged descriptions of former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton’s upcoming book on his time in the Trump White House.
John Bolton accused Trump of wanting to tie aid to Ukraine last year with investigations into the Democrats and the Bidens by Ukraine. Trump has denied the accusations made in the leak of the book.
This was a stunning leak by a disgruntled former Trump confidante.
On Tuesday Trump Attorney Jay Sekulow took on the Bolton rumors head on during his opening arguments.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--Lindsey Graham: Trump’s Defense Team Made a Damning Indictment so There Will Likely be 51 GOP Votes

Lindsey Graham: Trump’s Defense Team Made a Damning Indictment so There Will Likely be 51 GOP Votes to Call in Bidens and Whistleblower (VIDEO)

Lindsey Graham : Trump ’ s Defense Team Made a Damning Indictment so There Will Likely be 51 GOP Votes to Call in Bidens and Whistleblower ( VIDEO ) Senator Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) on Tuesday said Trump ’ s defense team “ made a damning indictment of what Hunter and Joe Biden allowed to happen ” in Ukraine , with Burisma , and he believes GOP senators will likely vote to call in the Bidens , Eric Ciaramella and other witnesses .
President Trump ’ s legal team went scorched earth on the Biden crime family on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s defense during the Senate impeachment trial .
Pam Bondi and Eric Herschmann both exposed Hunter Biden and his pay-to-play schemes in Ukraine and China .
Bondi clearly and concisely showed how Hunter Biden was sitting on the board of a very corrupt Ukrainian natural gas company whilst his father , then-Vice President Joe Biden , was tasked with handling Ukrainian relations , and especially Ukrainian corruption .
The Senators got to see for the first time all of the bank statements proving Hunter Biden was paid over $ 3 million in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the board of Burisma , despite having zero experience in oil and gas , or with Ukraine .
Mr. Herschmann said on Monday there has never been an investigation into the Biden-Burisma scandal .
“ There ’ s not a scintilla of evidence that the Bidens ’ connection to the Ukraine was inappropriate , there ’ s a tsunami of evidence , ” Graham said .
“ The defense team yesterday made a damning indictment of what Hunter and Joe Biden allowed to happen… ” “ I ’ ll make a prediction ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call Hunter Biden , Joe Biden , the whistleblower and the DNC staffer at a very minimum , ” Graham said .
Lindsey Graham was referring to Alexandra Chalupa , a DNC staffer who met with Ukrainians at the Ukrainian embassy during the 2016 election to get ‘ dirt ’ on Trump ’ s campaign manager Paul Manafort .
GOP Senator Josh Hawley has readied subpoenas to call in all of these witnesses to testify .
Senator Josh Hawley ( R-MO ) drafted motions to subpoena impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter Biden and Joe Biden to testify .
“ If the Senate calls witnesses , I will ask for votes on all these next week , ” Hawley said .
Politico reported that Hawley will also seek communications between the whistleblower ( Eric Ciaramella ) and Schiff ’ s staffers as well as ICIG Michael Atkinson ’ s testimony which is still under seal .

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Tuesday said Trump’s defense team “made a damning indictment of what Hunter and Joe Biden allowed to happen” in Ukraine, with Burisma, and he believes GOP senators will likely vote to call in the Bidens, Eric Ciaramella and other witnesses.
President Trump’s legal team went scorched earth on the Biden crime family on Monday, on day two of the president’s defense during the Senate impeachment trial.
Pam Bondi and Eric Herschmann both exposed Hunter Biden and his pay-to-play schemes in Ukraine and China.
Bondi clearly and concisely showed how Hunter Biden was sitting on the board of a very corrupt Ukrainian natural gas company whilst his father, then-Vice President Joe Biden, was tasked with handling Ukrainian relations, and especially Ukrainian corruption.
The Senators got to see for the first time all of the bank statements proving Hunter Biden was paid over $3 million in a 17-months time span for sitting on the board of Burisma, despite having zero experience in oil and gas, or with Ukraine.
Mr. Herschmann said on Monday there has never been an investigation into the Biden-Burisma scandal.
“There’s not a scintilla of evidence that the Bidens’ connection to the Ukraine was inappropriate, there’s a tsunami of evidence,” Graham said. “The defense team yesterday made a damning indictment of what Hunter and Joe Biden allowed to happen…”
“I’ll make a prediction; they’ll be 51 Republican votes to call Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, the whistleblower and the DNC staffer at a very minimum,” Graham said.
Lindsey Graham was referring to Alexandra Chalupa, a DNC staffer who met with Ukrainians at the Ukrainian embassy during the 2016 election to get ‘dirt’ on Trump’s campaign manager Paul Manafort.
WATCH:
Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC on witnesses: "I'll make a prediction; they'll be 51 Republican votes to call Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, the whistleblower and the DNC staffer at a very minimum." pic.twitter.com/jpoJIfzg7k — CSPAN (@cspan) January 28, 2020
GOP Senator Josh Hawley has readied subpoenas to call in all of these witnesses to testify.
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) drafted motions to subpoena impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff, ICIG Michael Atkinson, Eric Ciaramella, Hunter Biden and Joe Biden to testify.
“If the Senate calls witnesses, I will ask for votes on all these next week,” Hawley said.
Politico reported that Hawley will also seek communications between the whistleblower (Eric Ciaramella) and Schiff’s staffers as well as ICIG Michael Atkinson’s testimony which is still under seal.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--“You Did a Good Job on Her!” – President Trump Praises Mike Pompeo After His Shouting Match with NPR

“You Did a Good Job on Her!” – President Trump Praises Mike Pompeo After His Shouting Match with NPR Hack (VIDEO)

“ You Did a Good Job on Her !
” – President Trump Praises Mike Pompeo After His Shouting Match with NPR Hack ( VIDEO ) Last week Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with NPR hack Marie Louise Kelly .
When the interview was over Pompeo took Kelly to a side room and , reportedly , shouted at her in an expletive-laced exchange .
Pompeo said Kelly could not even point to Ukraine on a map .
Secretary of State Pompeo later accused Kelly of lying to him , twice , about their interview , before they sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over .
And the State Department later removed Kelly from the State Department press pool .
On Tuesday President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a historic peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians .
The agreement defines Israel and Palestine with definite borders .
The plan includes a tunnel connecting the West Bank and Gaza .
During the press conference Trump introduced Secretary of State Pompeo who received a raucous standing ovation !
President Trump praised Pompeo over his handling of Marie Louise Kelly , “ You did a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no crap from the liberal media .

Last week Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with NPR hack Marie Louise Kelly.
When the interview was over Pompeo took Kelly to a side room and, reportedly, shouted at her in an expletive-laced exchange. Pompeo said Kelly could not even point to Ukraine on a map.
Secretary of State Pompeo later accused Kelly of lying to him, twice, about their interview, before they sat down, and after the interview was over. And the State Department later removed Kelly from the State Department press pool.
On Tuesday President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a historic peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. The agreement defines Israel and Palestine with definite borders. The plan includes a tunnel connecting the West Bank and Gaza.
During the press conference Trump introduced Secretary of State Pompeo who received a raucous standing ovation!
President Trump praised Pompeo over his handling of Marie Louise Kelly, “You did a good job on her!”
Fantastic!
Trump takes no crap from the liberal media.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--GOP Senator Reportedly Pushing One-For-One Witness Trade: John Bolton For Hunter Biden

Sen. Patrick J. Toomey has reportedly spoken with several colleagues about calling in just two witnesses to President Trump ’ s impeachment trial .
The influential Republican from Pennsylvania ’ s plan is ingenuous : Let Democrats call former National Security Adviser John Bolton , and Republicans will call former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s son , Hunter .
Bolton makes claims that Trump really wanted Ukraine to announce it would investigate Burisma , a corrupt company that employs Hunter Biden , paying him $ 50,000 a month .
Bolton says Trump wanted to hold $ 391 million in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Hunter Biden would be a far more devastating witness .
While Bolton will likely come off as a hostile witness — Trump fired him from his post and had some unkind things to say — Hunter Biden could deliver a slew of hitherto unheard testimony that could change the entire story altogether .
“ Toomey has confided to GOP senators that proposing a ‘ one-for-one ’ deal with Senate Democrats may be necessary at some point , particularly with pressure mounting for witnesses to be called , according to the officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversations , ” The Washington Post reported .
“ He has argued that such an arrangement could force Democrats to accept a Republican witness against their wishes or else risk having Republicans move ahead to acquit Trump , the officials said.
” Toomey has spoken about his idea with Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-Utah ) and others , the officials added .
… Separately , two Senate GOP aides , who requested anonymity to speak frankly , said Romney is in touch with Toomey and generally supportive of a witness deal that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not yet signed on to any specific plan .
The proposal also came up in private conversations at Monday ’ s closed Senate GOP lunch , according to the officials and a Senate aide briefed on the meeting .
McConnell is reportedly not a big supporter of the proposal , putting the brakes on until the matter is formally taken up , later this week .
Colorful language , the GOP caucus claimed it was appalled .

Sen. Patrick J. Toomey has reportedly spoken with several colleagues about calling in just two witnesses to President Trump’s impeachment trial.
The influential Republican from Pennsylvania’s plan is ingenuous: Let Democrats call former National Security Adviser John Bolton, and Republicans will call former Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
Bolton makes claims that Trump really wanted Ukraine to announce it would investigate Burisma, a corrupt company that employs Hunter Biden, paying him $50,000 a month. Bolton says Trump wanted to hold $391 million in U.S. aid until the probe was announced.
But Hunter Biden would be a far more devastating witness. While Bolton will likely come off as a hostile witness — Trump fired him from his post and had some unkind things to say — Hunter Biden could deliver a slew of hitherto unheard testimony that could change the entire story altogether.
“Toomey has confided to GOP senators that proposing a ‘one-for-one’ deal with Senate Democrats may be necessary at some point, particularly with pressure mounting for witnesses to be called, according to the officials, who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations,” The Washington Post reported. “He has argued that such an arrangement could force Democrats to accept a Republican witness against their wishes or else risk having Republicans move ahead to acquit Trump, the officials said.”
Toomey has spoken about his idea with Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and others, the officials added. … Separately, two Senate GOP aides, who requested anonymity to speak frankly, said Romney is in touch with Toomey and generally supportive of a witness deal that he believes is fair to the GOP but has not yet signed on to any specific plan. The proposal also came up in private conversations at Monday’s closed Senate GOP lunch, according to the officials and a Senate aide briefed on the meeting.
McConnell is reportedly not a big supporter of the proposal, putting the brakes on until the matter is formally taken up, later this week.
Still, Toomey’s willingness to discuss bringing in witnesses, even under a “one-for-one” scenario, raises new questions for Trump’s team and Democrats as the trial proceeds. Will more Republicans join in and call for a contained and brief witness arrangement, such as Toomey has outlined to his colleagues? And would Senate Democrats be open to a trade after weeks of sharply criticizing Republicans for seeking witnesses they see as irrelevant to the trial?
Romney and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said early Monday that they expected other Republicans to back a push for new evidence, but they did not specify Toomey as one of the Republicans who might call for witnesses.
Those statements came after new revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton, who in his forthcoming book alleges that Trump directly tied the holdup of nearly $400 million in military aid to Ukraine to desired investigations of former vice president Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
Colorful language, the GOP caucus claimed it was appalled.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--“The Beginning of the End for FOX” – PRESIDENT TRUMP Blasts FOX News and Their Horrendous Impeachmen

“The Beginning of the End for FOX” – PRESIDENT TRUMP Blasts FOX News and Their Horrendous Impeachment Coverage

“ The Beginning of the End for FOX ” – PRESIDENT TRUMP Blasts FOX News and Their Horrendous Impeachment Coverage @ @ @ @ @ what it used to be !
On Monday the Fox News Channel bailed on covering @ @ @ @ @ President Trump .
Instead FOX offered viewers an interview with former Senator Barbara Boxer ( @ @ @ @ @ with Martha MacCallum .
FOX News chose this for their conservative audience instead of the @ @ @ @ @ Counsel Robert Ray and later renowned liberal lawyer Alan Dershowitz .
The arguments were shown @ @ @ @ @ , OANN and C-SPAN , but not Fox , the main preferred channel of Trump @ @ @ @ @ their coverage with prominent anti-Trumpers .
It ’ s very disappointing .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ its own audience !
Don ’ t forget that Paul Ryan is on the Board @ @ @ @ @ “ sugar daddy ” is Paul Singer .
The shoddy anti-Trump coverage at FOX News @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
The historic president posted two tweets attacking FOX News .

FOX News ain’t what it used to be!
On Monday the Fox News Channel bailed on covering the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Instead FOX offered viewers an interview with former Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) on The Story with Martha MacCallum.
FOX News chose this for their conservative audience instead of the defense presentations by former Independent Counsel Robert Ray and later renowned liberal lawyer Alan Dershowitz.
The arguments were shown live by MSNBC, CNN, OANN and C-SPAN, but not Fox, the main preferred channel of Trump supporters.
FOX also loaded their coverage with prominent anti-Trumpers.
It’s very disappointing.
It’s as if FOX News hates its own audience! Don’t forget that Paul Ryan is on the Board of Fox now.
The shoddy anti-Trump coverage at FOX News was not missed by President Trump.
The historic president posted two tweets attacking FOX News.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--Carpet-Bagger Mitt Romney Wants John Bolton to Testify in Impeachment Trial — But Not Sure About Hun

Carpet-Bagger Mitt Romney Wants John Bolton to Testify in Impeachment Trial — But Not Sure About Hunter Biden Carpet-bagger Mitt Romney ( R-UT ) told reporters Monday that other fellow Republicans are increasingly likely to support hearing testimony from former Trump national security adviser Ambassador John Bolton in President Trump ’ s impeachment trial in the Senate .
A leak of alleged descriptions of Bolton ’ s book on his time at the Trump White House were published Sunday in the New York Times .
Bolton accused Trump of wanting to tie aid to Ukraine last year with investigations into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump has denied the accusations made in the leak of the book .
But on Monday night Romney ’ s office released a statement on witnesses .
Mitt Romney is not sure if he will support a call for Hunter Biden or Joe Biden to come in and testify in front of the US Senate .
The Federalist reported : “ Senator Romney has said all along that John Bolton may have relevant information and that he wants to hear from him .
He will make a decision regarding witnesses after listening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Maybe this has something to do with Mitt Romney associate Cofer Black who was also on the Burisma Board .

Carpet-bagger Mitt Romney (R-UT) told reporters Monday that other fellow Republicans are increasingly likely to support hearing testimony from former Trump national security adviser Ambassador John Bolton in President Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate.
A leak of alleged descriptions of Bolton’s book on his time at the Trump White House were published Sunday in the New York Times. Bolton accused Trump of wanting to tie aid to Ukraine last year with investigations into the Democrats and the Bidens by Ukraine. Trump has denied the accusations made in the leak of the book.
But on Monday night Romney’s office released a statement on witnesses. Mitt Romney is not sure if he will support a call for Hunter Biden or Joe Biden to come in and testify in front of the US Senate.
The Federalist reported:
“Senator Romney has said all along that John Bolton may have relevant information and that he wants to hear from him. He will make a decision regarding witnesses after listening to the White House’s defense.”
Maybe this has something to do with Mitt Romney associate Cofer Black who was also on the Burisma Board.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--She’s Not Gone YET: Hillary Feels ‘Urge’ To Run

She ’ s Not Gone YET : Hillary Feels ‘ Urge ’ To Run Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump in a humiliating landslide on Nov. 8 , 2016 .
That ’ s 1,176 days .
And yet she still hasn ’ t gone away .
While traveling the world on a self-pitying , woe-is-me tour , blaming everyone and everything for her embarrassing loss — everyone and everything except herself — Clinton ’ s been making millions giving speeches and selling an endless string of books .
And at every stop , someone asks her if she ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running in 2020 .
That happened once again when she sat down with Variety to pitch her new Hulu docu-series .
Asked if she felt the urge to go up against President Trump , she said : “ Yeah .
I certainly feel the urge because I feel the 2016 election was a really odd time and an odd outcome.
” ‘ The more we learn , the more that seems to be the case , ” she said , somehow forgetting that her claim that Russia altered the election was completely disproved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-and-a-half year investigation .
But as all shifty politicians do , she quickly added : “ But I ’ m going to support the people who are running now and do everything I can to help elect the Democratic nominee.
” Here ’ s the lowdown : Iowa holds its first-in-the-nation vote on Monday , just six days from now .
New Hampshire holds its primary the next day .
While Clinton , with her massive name recognition , didn ’ t need to campaign like some of the no-names out there , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she does need to accrue delegates to win the nomination .
There are 41 delegates up for grabs in Iowa , another 24 in New Hampshire .
In the two weeks that follow , and even 100 delegates will be pledged after primaries in South Carolina and Nevada .
But those four states represent just 4 % of the total delegates available during the 2020 nomination process in the Democratic Party .
While the winner of some or all of those states often carry insurmountable momentum , there have been plenty of candidates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those states and gone on to win the nomination .
A real drop-dead date is March 3 , when 1,344 delegates are up for grabs in what is known as Super Tuesday .
In the two weeks following , another 942 delegates will be picked .
Another but : The delegates are distributed proportionally , meaning a candidate who wins 14 % of the vote gets 14 % of the delegates , and so on .
With nine candidates still in the race , it may come down to no candidate winning a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no one would be picked until the Democratic National Committee ’ s convention in July .
Plus , there are “ super-delegates , ” which carry more weight than regular delegates and , in a skewed 2016 race , greatly helped Clinton win the nomination .
So what we ’ re saying is , Hillary is still not gone .
STILL NOT GONE !
And Clinton recently took a swipe at Sen. Bernie Sanders , who just happens to be the frontrunner for the nomination .
“ He was in Congress for years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nobody likes him , nobody wants to work with him , he got nothing done .
He was a career politician .
It ’ s all just baloney and I feel so bad that people got sucked into it , ” Hillary says in a new documentary about Sanders .
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter , published last week , she was asked if she would endorse Sanders and campaign for him if he wins the nomination .
“ I ’ m not going to go there yet , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still in a very vigorous primary season.
” Then she returned to bashing one of the top candidates for the 2020 nomination .
“ I will say , however , that it ’ s not only him , it ’ s the culture around him , ” Clinton said .
“ It ’ s his leadership team .
It ’ s his prominent supporters .
It ’ s his online Bernie Bros and their relentless attacks on lots of his competitors , particularly the women.
” “ And I really hope people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be worrisome that he has permitted this culture — not only permitted , [ he ] seems to really be very much supporting it , ” she added .

Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump in a humiliating landslide on Nov. 8, 2016. That’s 1,176 days.
And yet she still hasn’t gone away.
While traveling the world on a self-pitying, woe-is-me tour, blaming everyone and everything for her embarrassing loss — everyone and everything except herself — Clinton’s been making millions giving speeches and selling an endless string of books. And at every stop, someone asks her if she’s maybe, just maybe, thinking about running in 2020.
That happened once again when she sat down with Variety to pitch her new Hulu docu-series. Asked if she felt the urge to go up against President Trump, she said: “Yeah. I certainly feel the urge because I feel the 2016 election was a really odd time and an odd outcome.”
‘The more we learn, the more that seems to be the case,” she said, somehow forgetting that her claim that Russia altered the election was completely disproved by special counsel Robert Mueller after a two-and-a-half year investigation.
But as all shifty politicians do, she quickly added: “But I’m going to support the people who are running now and do everything I can to help elect the Democratic nominee.”
Here’s the lowdown: Iowa holds its first-in-the-nation vote on Monday, just six days from now. New Hampshire holds its primary the next day. While Clinton, with her massive name recognition, didn’t need to campaign like some of the no-names out there, like that mayor from South Bend, she does need to accrue delegates to win the nomination.
There are 41 delegates up for grabs in Iowa, another 24 in New Hampshire. In the two weeks that follow, and even 100 delegates will be pledged after primaries in South Carolina and Nevada.
But those four states represent just 4% of the total delegates available during the 2020 nomination process in the Democratic Party. While the winner of some or all of those states often carry insurmountable momentum, there have been plenty of candidates who have lost some or all of those states and gone on to win the nomination.
A real drop-dead date is March 3, when 1,344 delegates are up for grabs in what is known as Super Tuesday. In the two weeks following, another 942 delegates will be picked.
Another but: The delegates are distributed proportionally, meaning a candidate who wins 14% of the vote gets 14% of the delegates, and so on. With nine candidates still in the race, it may come down to no candidate winning a majority of the delegates, which means no one would be picked until the Democratic National Committee’s convention in July. Plus, there are “super-delegates,” which carry more weight than regular delegates and, in a skewed 2016 race, greatly helped Clinton win the nomination.
So what we’re saying is, Hillary is still not gone. STILL NOT GONE!
And Clinton recently took a swipe at Sen. Bernie Sanders, who just happens to be the frontrunner for the nomination.
“He was in Congress for years. He had one senator support him. Nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him, he got nothing done. He was a career politician. It’s all just baloney and I feel so bad that people got sucked into it,” Hillary says in a new documentary about Sanders.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published last week, she was asked if she would endorse Sanders and campaign for him if he wins the nomination. “I’m not going to go there yet,” she said. “We’re still in a very vigorous primary season.”
Then she returned to bashing one of the top candidates for the 2020 nomination.
“I will say, however, that it’s not only him, it’s the culture around him,” Clinton said. “It’s his leadership team. It’s his prominent supporters. It’s his online Bernie Bros and their relentless attacks on lots of his competitors, particularly the women.”
“And I really hope people are paying attention to that because it should be worrisome that he has permitted this culture — not only permitted, [he] seems to really be very much supporting it,” she added.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--Congressional Candidate Laura Loomer Files FEC Complaint Against Twitter For Providing In-Kind Corpo

Congressional Candidate Laura Loomer Files FEC Complaint Against Twitter For Providing In-Kind Corporate Contributions to Her Opponent Republican Congressional Candidate Laura Loomer has filed a formal Federal Election Commission complaint against Twitter for providing in-kind corporate contributions to her opponent , Democrat Congresswoman Lois Frankel , by censoring her from the platform .
Loomer , 26 , is one of the most banned political commentators , and now candidates for office , in the nation — having been kicked off Twitter , Facebook , Uber , Lyft , PayPal , GoFundMe , and other platforms for her fierce and controversial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running for office in Florida ’ s 21st district — which happens to be the voting residence of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania .
In December , Twitter announced that they would be verifying all congressional and gubernatorial candidates to “ level the playing field.
” When asked by The Gateway Pundit if the new policy meant they would reinstate banned candidates , specifically citing Loomer , they said no and that anyone who was permanently suspended will not be reinstated , verified or labeled .
Loomer ’ s campaign website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform , Twitter is providing her opponent with a “ significant benefit.
” On Monday , Loomer fought back by filing a first-of-its-kind complaint against the Big Tech giant .
“ This is a first-of-its-kind complaint and takes into account the influential role that social media corporations play in our elections , ” Charlie Spies , counsel for Laura Loomer for Congress , said in a statement .
Spies continued , “ Once Ms. Loomer became a federal candidate , it became illegal for Twitter to ban her while providing free access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forums like Twitter must either provide equal time and access for all candidates for public office , or charge market value .
Twitter should not be exempt from Equal Time laws , and a violation like the one occurring with Ms. Loomer is an impermissible in-kind corporate contribution to her opponent.
” The lawsuit cites TGP ’ s reporting on Twitter ’ s refusal to reinstate her account , as well as reports about their bias against conservatives and shadow banning of right-wing voices .
“ Twitter has become a primary method of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak directly to their supporters without the filter of the media .
President Trump proved this in 2016 and continues the practice today .
Twitter ’ s continued ban against Laura Loomer , prevents her campaign from having equal access that is required under the law , ” Spies statement concluded .
Loomer has gained wide mainstream support , including being endorsed by Fox News ’ Judge Jeanine Pirro , Michelle Malkin , and many others .
President Trump has even retweeted a call for donations to her campaign .
The feisty candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political censorship by Big Tech platforms .
The bill , introduced last week by Florida State Senator Joe Gruters , awards a minimum of $ 75,000 in damages against social media companies that “ deletes or censors the user ’ s religious speech or political speech ; or uses an algorithm to disfavor or censure the user ’ s religious speech or political speech.
” It will also bar tech platforms from using “ the social media website user ’ s alleged hate speech as a basis for justification or defense of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial.
” Loomer has previously worked as an undercover journalist for Project Veritas and is best known for conducting ambush interviews and staging political stunts to call attention to the issues she is concerned about .
Her campaign website notes that she has confronted Hillary Clinton , Chelsea Clinton , Huma Abedin , James Comey , Maxine Waters , Ilhan Omar , Rashida Tlaib , Alexandria Ocasio Cortez , Michael Avenatti , Tim Kaine , Linda Sarsour , Alyssa Milano , and former DNC chair Keith Ellison .

Republican Congressional Candidate Laura Loomer has filed a formal Federal Election Commission complaint against Twitter for providing in-kind corporate contributions to her opponent, Democrat Congresswoman Lois Frankel, by censoring her from the platform.
Loomer, 26, is one of the most banned political commentators, and now candidates for office, in the nation — having been kicked off Twitter, Facebook, Uber, Lyft, PayPal, GoFundMe, and other platforms for her fierce and controversial criticism of Islam.
Laura is currently running for office in Florida’s 21st district — which happens to be the voting residence of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania.
In December, Twitter announced that they would be verifying all congressional and gubernatorial candidates to “level the playing field.” When asked by The Gateway Pundit if the new policy meant they would reinstate banned candidates, specifically citing Loomer, they said no and that anyone who was permanently suspended will not be reinstated, verified or labeled.
Loomer’s campaign website explains that by keeping her off the platform, Twitter is providing her opponent with a “significant benefit.”
On Monday, Loomer fought back by filing a first-of-its-kind complaint against the Big Tech giant.
“This is a first-of-its-kind complaint and takes into account the influential role that social media corporations play in our elections,” Charlie Spies, counsel for Laura Loomer for Congress, said in a statement.
Spies continued, “Once Ms. Loomer became a federal candidate, it became illegal for Twitter to ban her while providing free access to her Democrat opponent. Corporate owned public forums like Twitter must either provide equal time and access for all candidates for public office, or charge market value. Twitter should not be exempt from Equal Time laws, and a violation like the one occurring with Ms. Loomer is an impermissible in-kind corporate contribution to her opponent.”
The lawsuit cites TGP’s reporting on Twitter’s refusal to reinstate her account, as well as reports about their bias against conservatives and shadow banning of right-wing voices.
“Twitter has become a primary method of communication for candidates and elected officials to speak directly to their supporters without the filter of the media. President Trump proved this in 2016 and continues the practice today. Twitter’s continued ban against Laura Loomer, prevents her campaign from having equal access that is required under the law,” Spies statement concluded.
Loomer has gained wide mainstream support, including being endorsed by Fox News’ Judge Jeanine Pirro, Michelle Malkin, and many others. President Trump has even retweeted a call for donations to her campaign.
“It’s time to challenge Twitter and put an end to what amounts to blatant election interference. While Democrats want to distract Americans with cries of ‘Russian Bots’ and ‘Fake News’ as influencing our elections, Jack Dorsey and his staff at Twitter are overtly giving massive benefits to Democrat candidates, including my opponent, Rep. Lois Frankel,” Loomer said in a statement about the complaint.
The feisty candidate has also inspired a bill to stop political censorship by Big Tech platforms. The bill, introduced last week by Florida State Senator Joe Gruters, awards a minimum of $75,000 in damages against social media companies that “deletes or censors the user’s religious speech or political speech; or uses an algorithm to disfavor or censure the user’s religious speech or political speech.” It will also bar tech platforms from using “the social media website user’s alleged hate speech as a basis for justification or defense of the social media website’s actions at trial.”
Loomer has previously worked as an undercover journalist for Project Veritas and is best known for conducting ambush interviews and staging political stunts to call attention to the issues she is concerned about. Her campaign website notes that she has confronted Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Huma Abedin, James Comey, Maxine Waters, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Michael Avenatti, Tim Kaine, Linda Sarsour, Alyssa Milano, and former DNC chair Keith Ellison.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--Fred Fleitz, the Former Chief of Staff to John Bolton, Urges Ambassador: “Withdraw Your Book” (VIDEO

Fred Fleitz, the Former Chief of Staff to John Bolton, Urges Ambassador: “Withdraw Your Book” (VIDEO)

Fred Fleitz , the Former Chief of Staff to John Bolton , Urges Ambassador : “ Withdraw Your Book ” ( VIDEO ) John Bolton ’ s former Chief of Staff Fred Fleitz joined Laura Ingraham on Monday night on ‘ The Ingraham Angle.
’ Fleitz urged John Bolton , President Trump ’ s former National Security Advisor to withdraw his book from publication until after President Trump leaves office or at least until after the 2020 election .
Fred Fleitz also wrote an editorial for FOX News to encourage his former boss to hold back .
Given the importance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussions with his senior advisers , I strongly disagree with Bolton ’ s decision to release the book before the November presidential election and call on him to withdraw it from the publisher immediately… …Presidents must be able to candidly consult with their advisers without worrying they will leak these discussions to the press or obtain high-dollar book contracts to publish them .
A book by a former national security adviser ahead of a president ’ s reelection bid may set a dangerous precedent since it could discourage future presidents from seeking advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matters .
This is why executive privilege exists : to allow the president and other senior officials to keep certain communications and internal deliberations private if disclosing them would disrupt the functions or decision-making processes of the executive branch .
It truly is outrageous that John Bolton is pushing a tell-all book after leaving the Trump White House under strained circumstances — and prior to the 2020 election .
Obviously , conservatives were wrong about Mr. Bolton .
As someone who has met John Bolton and admired his career this is a huge @ @

John Bolton’s former Chief of Staff Fred Fleitz joined Laura Ingraham on Monday night on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
Fleitz urged John Bolton, President Trump’s former National Security Advisor to withdraw his book from publication until after President Trump leaves office or at least until after the 2020 election.
Fred Fleitz also wrote an editorial for FOX News to encourage his former boss to hold back.
Given the importance of protecting a president’s confidential discussions with his senior advisers, I strongly disagree with Bolton’s decision to release the book before the November presidential election and call on him to withdraw it from the publisher immediately… …Presidents must be able to candidly consult with their advisers without worrying they will leak these discussions to the press or obtain high-dollar book contracts to publish them. A book by a former national security adviser ahead of a president’s reelection bid may set a dangerous precedent since it could discourage future presidents from seeking advice from expert advisers on sensitive national security matters. This is why executive privilege exists: to allow the president and other senior officials to keep certain communications and internal deliberations private if disclosing them would disrupt the functions or decision-making processes of the executive branch.
It truly is outrageous that John Bolton is pushing a tell-all book after leaving the Trump White House under strained circumstances — and prior to the 2020 election.
Obviously, conservatives were wrong about Mr. Bolton.
As someone who has met John Bolton and admired his career this is a huge disappointment.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--O’Keefe Releases Part 4 #Expose2020 – Two Bernie Field Organizers in South Carolina Admit Sanders Ca

O’Keefe Releases Part 4 #Expose2020 – Two Bernie Field Organizers in South Carolina Admit Sanders Campaign Attracts “Truly Radical People”

Project Veritas on Tuesday released part 4 of its # Expose2020 series with an undercover video of two Bernie field organizers in South Carolina admitting the Sanders campaign attracts “ truly radical people.
” In the recorded conversation , Mason Baird , a South Carolina Field Organizer elaborated on how he envisions a Bernie Sanders presidency , Veritas reported .
In Baird ’ s view , creating a militant labor movement that is institutionalized by the federal government would be the best route to consolidate Sanders ’ power .
Here are the statements Baird made during conversations with a PVA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with someone whose an Anarchist , and with someone who ’ s a Marxist/Leninist so we attract radical , truly radical people in the campaign but obviously that ’ s not outward facing… ” “ Um…well , I think the goal is just to build a…you know , build a coalition…so , a lot of people…their politics fall outside of the American norm , so their politics are Marxist/Leninist , they ’ re Anarchists , so these types of folks they have more of a mind for ‘ direct action ’ for engaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Bernie said that – that the only way that we ’ re going to – the only way we ’ re going live is if – is if we have this mass movement going after the election.
” “ For the first time , for the first time , in like , my life , maybe even , probably most of our lives in American history , we ’ re going to have – like if we have Bernie in the White House , we ’ re going to have , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where we ’ ll have the presidency and we ’ ll have a mass movement , right alongside it , that ’ s like going to be like institutionalized and supported…and I ’ d like to participate in it.
” “ …Once we break up Google , YouTube , Facebook , nationalize these things , then that would be a huge thing forward so far as education stuff goes.
” “ We would need a federal government and labor union movement that is working together to strip power away from capitalists and preferably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the day , this kind of stuff will come out through practice , through the work and it ’ s hard for me to talk about it in the moment we live in cause I think China today is not what Mao envisioned , right it was through the practice of Chinese people doing the work to create the China today .
So , it never – we ’ re never going – I think a lot of the stuff – a lot of these answers are going to come through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try things – things aren ’ t going to work – we ’ re going to move on to the next thing , and we ’ re going to try to be as conscious and intentional about those things , but when you get into a certain level of detail , and depth , it ’ s like , that ’ s kind of my ‘ cop out ’ , it comes through the work , you know .
The answers come through the work.
” “ It would , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s gon na take militancy…like a militant labor movement that ’ s willing to…strike , and if necessary , you know , just destroy property and things like that.
” “ A militant labor movement is kind of our last – our last real chance before we try…other means.
” “ …After we abolish landlords , we don ’ t have to kill them , that ’ s my feeling I think it ’ s damaging to the soul , but um , there were plenty of excesses in 1917 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid .
Labor , I think that ’ s a big source of power for us , and just try to gain as much leverage and power in the short time that we have .
You know , Lenin didn ’ t have the internet , they were a peasant society , and I mean it was like , so you know I would hope that like , that we would – we ’ d have – we ’ d be doing a bunch of prep work before the capitalists got hip to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s my best uh , I ’ m not excited about the prospect of armed struggle… ” “ …And so I think that , um , I think if we pay attention to , to the lived experience of people in post-Soviet States and in Russia and things like that , then we do find that , yeah , like a lot of the stories we ’ re told in the United States about , you know , the Gulags and the persecution of the Kulaks and things like that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , uh , uh , a straight perspective on that stuff here in America .
”

James O’Keefe strikes again!
Project Veritas on Tuesday released part 4 of its #Expose2020 series with an undercover video of two Bernie field organizers in South Carolina admitting the Sanders campaign attracts “truly radical people.”
In the recorded conversation, Mason Baird, a South Carolina Field Organizer elaborated on how he envisions a Bernie Sanders presidency, Veritas reported.
In Baird’s view, creating a militant labor movement that is institutionalized by the federal government would be the best route to consolidate Sanders’ power. Here are the statements Baird made during conversations with a PVA journalist:
“I’ve canvassed with someone whose an Anarchist, and with someone who’s a Marxist/Leninist so we attract radical, truly radical people in the campaign but obviously that’s not outward facing…”
“Um…well, I think the goal is just to build a…you know, build a coalition…so, a lot of people…their politics fall outside of the American norm, so their politics are Marxist/Leninist, they’re Anarchists, so these types of folks they have more of a mind for ‘direct action’ for engaging in politics outside of the electoral system.”
“Bernie said that – that the only way that we’re going to – the only way we’re going live is if – is if we have this mass movement going after the election.”
“For the first time, for the first time, in like, my life, maybe even, probably most of our lives in American history, we’re going to have – like if we have Bernie in the White House, we’re going to have, a real plan for dual power; where we’ll have the presidency and we’ll have a mass movement, right alongside it, that’s like going to be like institutionalized and supported…and I’d like to participate in it.”
“…Once we break up Google, YouTube, Facebook, nationalize these things, then that would be a huge thing forward so far as education stuff goes.”
“We would need a federal government and labor union movement that is working together to strip power away from capitalists and preferably directing violence toward property. At the end of the day, this kind of stuff will come out through practice, through the work and it’s hard for me to talk about it in the moment we live in cause I think China today is not what Mao envisioned, right it was through the practice of Chinese people doing the work to create the China today. So, it never – we’re never going – I think a lot of the stuff – a lot of these answers are going to come through practice – we’re going to try things – things aren’t going to work – we’re going to move on to the next thing, and we’re going to try to be as conscious and intentional about those things, but when you get into a certain level of detail, and depth, it’s like, that’s kind of my ‘cop out’, it comes through the work, you know. The answers come through the work.”
“It would, it’s gonna take, you know, it’s gonna take militancy…like a militant labor movement that’s willing to…strike, and if necessary, you know, just destroy property and things like that.”
“A militant labor movement is kind of our last – our last real chance before we try…other means.”
“…After we abolish landlords, we don’t have to kill them, that’s my feeling I think it’s damaging to the soul, but um, there were plenty of excesses in 1917 (Russian Revolution) I would hope to avoid. Labor, I think that’s a big source of power for us, and just try to gain as much leverage and power in the short time that we have. You know, Lenin didn’t have the internet, they were a peasant society, and I mean it was like, so you know I would hope that like, that we would – we’d have – we’d be doing a bunch of prep work before the capitalists got hip to what we were doing, I guess. That’s my best uh, I’m not excited about the prospect of armed struggle…”
“…And so I think that, um, I think if we pay attention to, to the lived experience of people in post-Soviet States and in Russia and things like that, then we do find that, yeah, like a lot of the stories we’re told in the United States about, you know, the Gulags and the persecution of the Kulaks and things like that are exaggerated…we certainly don’t have, uh, uh, a straight perspective on that stuff here in America.”


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--South Dakota on Track to Ban Gender Reassignment Surgery and Hormone Therapy for Children

South Dakota on Track to Ban Gender Reassignment Surgery and Hormone Therapy for Children The House State Affairs Committee in South Dakota has passed a proposal that will make it illegal for doctors to treat children younger than 16 with hormones or gender-reassignment surgery .
South Dakota is one of at least six states with proposed legislation to outlaw the practice .
Now that it has passed the state affairs committee , it will pass to the Republican-controlled House floor .
The lawmakers originally wanted the penalty for doctors who violate the measure to be a class 4 felony , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ class 1 misdemeanor .
The bill ’ s sponsor , Republican State Rep. Fred Deutsch made the common sense argument that young children shouldn ’ t be making life altering decisions based on childhood feelings .
“ A child ’ s belief that he or she is of the opposite sex , and the South Dakota doctor ’ s decision to provide the procedures banned in this bill , are based solely on a child ’ s feelings , ” Deutsch told reporters .
“ There ’ s no blood test , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any objective medical test to detect it .
It ’ s feelings , and as you all know , feelings change , especially in children.
” The Democrats have argued that the legislation will lead to the LGBTQ community and their allies boycotting the state .
“ There will be blowback , ” Democrat House Minority Leader Jamie Smith told the Washington Times .
“ We ’ ll be labeled as a state that is not welcoming and is not inclusive.
” “ As you all know in South Dakota , we don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play video lottery , buy a South Dakota lottery ticket , gamble in Deadwood , or buy , serve or consume alcohol , ” Deutsch explained .
“ Why is that ?
It ’ s because children aren ’ t prepared or qualified to make the decisions of this magnitude , even though they believe they may be.
” South Dakota ’ s Republican Governor Kristi Noem has expressed skepticism of the bill .
The American Civil Liberties Union has vowed to fight against the South Dakota legislation and any similar bills that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the boycott over North Carolina ’ s “ bathroom bill ” that was eventually overturned .

The House State Affairs Committee in South Dakota has passed a proposal that will make it illegal for doctors to treat children younger than 16 with hormones or gender-reassignment surgery.
South Dakota is one of at least six states with proposed legislation to outlaw the practice.
Now that it has passed the state affairs committee, it will pass to the Republican-controlled House floor.
The lawmakers originally wanted the penalty for doctors who violate the measure to be a class 4 felony, but it has been lowered to a class 1 misdemeanor.
The bill’s sponsor, Republican State Rep. Fred Deutsch made the common sense argument that young children shouldn’t be making life altering decisions based on childhood feelings.
“A child’s belief that he or she is of the opposite sex, and the South Dakota doctor’s decision to provide the procedures banned in this bill, are based solely on a child’s feelings,” Deutsch told reporters. “There’s no blood test, there’s no brain scan, nor any objective medical test to detect it. It’s feelings, and as you all know, feelings change, especially in children.”
The Democrats have argued that the legislation will lead to the LGBTQ community and their allies boycotting the state.
“There will be blowback,” Democrat House Minority Leader Jamie Smith told the Washington Times. “We’ll be labeled as a state that is not welcoming and is not inclusive.”
“As you all know in South Dakota, we don’t allow children to smoke, play video lottery, buy a South Dakota lottery ticket, gamble in Deadwood, or buy, serve or consume alcohol,” Deutsch explained. “Why is that? It’s because children aren’t prepared or qualified to make the decisions of this magnitude, even though they believe they may be.”
South Dakota’s Republican Governor Kristi Noem has expressed skepticism of the bill.
The American Civil Liberties Union has vowed to fight against the South Dakota legislation and any similar bills that pass nationwide. They were previously involved in the boycott over North Carolina’s “bathroom bill” that was eventually overturned.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--SHOCKER: Anti-Gun Trauma Surgeon Behind Fake Death Threat Connected to Clintons, Biden, Pelosi and O

SHOCKER: Anti-Gun Trauma Surgeon Behind Fake Death Threat Connected to Clintons, Biden, Pelosi and Other Top Democrats

SHOCKER : Anti-Gun Trauma Surgeon Behind Fake Death Threat Connected to Clintons , Biden , Pelosi and Other Top Democrats Another day and another lie from a top anti-gun Democrat on the left .
As previously reported , Dr. Joseph Sakran tweeted a fake death threat and then panicked after hundreds of Twitter users exposed his hate hoax this week so he deleted his fake ‘ death threat ’ tweets then made up a bizarre story claiming the police told him to delete his tweets .
Come to find out that he is an anti-gun activist connected to the Clintons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats .
On Sunday , TGP reported Joseph Sakran , an anti-gun trauma surgeon posted two photos ( now deleted ) to his Twitter account claiming a note with a hand pointing a gun and the words “ The End is Near ” was left on the windshield of his car .
“ Debated whether to share this , & after a lot of thought here it is , ” Sakran said .
“ Last week I ’ m leaving my home for work & I find this paper under my windshield .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the sentence that was covered to understand the intent of this message , a Death Threat , ” he added .
Sakran said he discovered the death threat as he was leaving for work…but observant Twitter users pointed out that the reflection on the windshield shows that his car was parked in his garage when he discovered the note .
The tweets have been deleted , and the truth is Dr. Sakran cooked up the hoax .
Dr. Sakran is a radical anti-gun activist who works with the most dangerous anti-2nd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to disarm American citizens .
This hate hoax he tried to pull off was to further his radical anti-gun agenda but he got caught lying .
Watch this informative YouTube video by David West further exposing Dr. Joseph Sakran ’ s death threat hoax : Now we know per evidence supplied by Yaacov Apelbaum that Dr. Sakran is not only a radical anti-gun activist , he is connected with top Democrat officials .
Using AI we ’ ve identified that it is likely that Dr Sakran obtained his handgun logo from a site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Dr. Sakran campaigned for Hillary Clinton and campaigned with Joe Biden at an anti-gun conference : He met the Clintons and Nancy Pelosi and even flew with the Clintons to Haiti : We also know that Dr Sakran ’ s family and friends are posting pro-Islam , anti-Israel and anti-American posts on social media that often include guns : Dr. Sakran appears to be just another lying leftist looking for attention .

Another day and another lie from a top anti-gun Democrat on the left.
As previously reported, Dr. Joseph Sakran tweeted a fake death threat and then panicked after hundreds of Twitter users exposed his hate hoax this week so he deleted his fake ‘death threat’ tweets then made up a bizarre story claiming the police told him to delete his tweets. Come to find out that he is an anti-gun activist connected to the Clintons, Biden, Pelosi and other top Democrats.
On Sunday, TGP reported Joseph Sakran, an anti-gun trauma surgeon posted two photos (now deleted) to his Twitter account claiming a note with a hand pointing a gun and the words “The End is Near” was left on the windshield of his car.
“Debated whether to share this, & after a lot of thought here it is,” Sakran said.
“Last week I’m leaving my home for work & I find this paper under my windshield. One does not have to see the rest of the sentence that was covered to understand the intent of this message, a Death Threat,” he added.
Sakran said he discovered the death threat as he was leaving for work…but observant Twitter users pointed out that the reflection on the windshield shows that his car was parked in his garage when he discovered the note.
The tweets have been deleted, and the truth is Dr. Sakran cooked up the hoax.
Dr. Sakran is a radical anti-gun activist who works with the most dangerous anti-2nd Amendment groups on Capitol Hill in order to disarm American citizens.
This hate hoax he tried to pull off was to further his radical anti-gun agenda but he got caught lying.
Watch this informative YouTube video by David West further exposing Dr. Joseph Sakran’s death threat hoax:
Now we know per evidence supplied by Yaacov Apelbaum that Dr. Sakran is not only a radical anti-gun activist, he is connected with top Democrat officials.
Using AI we’ve identified that it is likely that Dr Sakran obtained his handgun logo from a site that sells Dallas Cowboy stickers as well:
Dr. Sakran campaigned for Hillary Clinton and campaigned with Joe Biden at an anti-gun conference:
He met the Clintons and Nancy Pelosi and even flew with the Clintons to Haiti:
We also know that Dr Sakran’s family and friends are posting pro-Islam, anti-Israel and anti-American posts on social media that often include guns:
Dr. Sakran appears to be just another lying leftist looking for attention.
Hat tip Yaacov Apelbaum


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--CHINA UPDATE: Hong Kong Closes Schools Till March!  — Food Shortages in Affected and Barricaded Area

CHINA UPDATE: Hong Kong Closes Schools Till March!  — Food Shortages in Affected and Barricaded Areas

Barriers are in place around China , preventing individuals from traveling the country as is customary during the Chinese New Year .
Food shortages are being reported as the year of the rat starts on a terrible note .
Chinese citizens in the cities impacted because of the coronavirus are feeling the impact of the virus whether they are infected or not .
Many shopping centers across China are running out of food : In other locations , stores are reporting food shortages in staples such as rice and other food products : As we noted yesterday , the individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to grow crops are the lucky ones .
They can live off of their bags or rice and dried food for a couple of months .
The people in the big cities however are at risk already , as the stores are beginning to run out of foodstuffs .
The cause of the coronavirus is of much debate around the world .
Some claim that the unique food habits and consumption in areas like Wuhan in Hubei Province are the reason .
Pictures from this part of the world show people eating bat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snakes up their noses in grotesque shock shows in public .
Others claim that the virus may have leaked from a center in Wuhan that worked with the coronavirus : The rumors in China are that the US was involved .
Hong Kong schools announced they are closed now through the end of February .
Unfortunately , this is just the beginning and something the China economy could not afford at this time .

Live from Hong Kong
Barriers are in place around China, preventing individuals from traveling the country as is customary during the Chinese New Year. Food shortages are being reported as the year of the rat starts on a terrible note.
Chinese citizens in the cities impacted because of the coronavirus are feeling the impact of the virus whether they are infected or not. Many shopping centers across China are running out of food:
In other locations, stores are reporting food shortages in staples such as rice and other food products:
As we noted yesterday, the individuals living in smaller villages who have fields to grow crops are the lucky ones. They can live off of their bags or rice and dried food for a couple of months. The people in the big cities however are at risk already, as the stores are beginning to run out of foodstuffs.
The cause of the coronavirus is of much debate around the world. Some claim that the unique food habits and consumption in areas like Wuhan in Hubei Province are the reason. Pictures from this part of the world show people eating bat soup and live mice and others shoving snakes up their noses in grotesque shock shows in public.
Others claim that the virus may have leaked from a center in Wuhan that worked with the coronavirus:
The rumors in China are that the US was involved. Hong Kong schools announced they are closed now through the end of February.
Unfortunately, this is just the beginning and something the China economy could not afford at this time.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--Minnesota College Hosts Event for ‘White Students Only’ to ‘Acknowledge That There is a Nasty Little

Minnesota College Hosts Event for ‘White Students Only’ to ‘Acknowledge That There is a Nasty Little Racist Inside Them’

Minnesota College Hosts Event for ‘ White Students Only ’ to ‘ Acknowledge That There is a Nasty Little Racist Inside Them ’ Minnesota ’ s Concordia College held an event on Martin Luther King Day for “ white students only ” to “ recognize and acknowledge that there is a nasty little racist inside them.
” The event was titled “ How to Embrace Your Inner Racist : A Session for White People ” and was organized and taught by Dr. Ahmed Afzaal , an associate professor of religion at Concordia .
The session description said that after participating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and acknowledge that there is a nasty little racist inside them , and to do so without becoming angry or defensive ” and that they will be able to “ describe the skills of psychological flexibility that they must develop in order to make authentic choices in defiance of their racist tendencies.
” The course description specifically stated that the session is “ for White people only.
” “ While we won ’ t stop people of color from attending , they should know that their presence in the room is likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the professor noted .
Campus Reform reports that the professor “ has published such works as ‘ Free Speech Comes with a Price Tag , ’ and an essay about the peaceful application of jihad in the modern world.
” A student at the college told CR that the event was “ well attended ” and estimated there were about 70 exclusively white students .
“ The room was packed with people sitting on the floor , ” he said .
“ There was only white people there.
” Another event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at white women .
CR reports that Concordia Professor Karla Knutson who co-directs the Women ’ s and Gender Studies Department , led a session designed for white women called “ And You Call Yourself an Ally.
” The course description says that the goal is to “ encourage white women to confront and analyze their participation and/or complicity in racist systems of oppression ” and “ create a foundational experience of exposure to white women ’ s microaggressions.
” When the events started to draw criticism on social media , Concordia issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguably racist , courses .
“ Concordia College hosted speakers and break-out sessions throughout the day on Monday as part of its annual recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day .
All the sessions were intended to engage conversation on issues for which Dr. King dedicated his life .
Concordia supports an environment where people can ask tough questions .
All were allowed to attend any of the breakout sessions , ” the statement declared .

Minnesota’s Concordia College held an event on Martin Luther King Day for “white students only” to “recognize and acknowledge that there is a nasty little racist inside them.”
The event was titled “How to Embrace Your Inner Racist: A Session for White People” and was organized and taught by Dr. Ahmed Afzaal, an associate professor of religion at Concordia.
The session description said that after participating “attendees will be able to recognize and acknowledge that there is a nasty little racist inside them, and to do so without becoming angry or defensive” and that they will be able to “describe the skills of psychological flexibility that they must develop in order to make authentic choices in defiance of their racist tendencies.”
The course description specifically stated that the session is “for White people only.”
“While we won’t stop people of color from attending, they should know that their presence in the room is likely to interfere with the effectiveness of the session,” the professor noted.
Campus Reform reports that the professor “has published such works as ‘Free Speech Comes with a Price Tag,’ and an essay about the peaceful application of jihad in the modern world.”
A student at the college told CR that the event was “well attended” and estimated there were about 70 exclusively white students.
“The room was packed with people sitting on the floor,” he said. “There was only white people there.”
Another event on the same day was aimed specifically at white women. CR reports that Concordia Professor Karla Knutson who co-directs the Women’s and Gender Studies Department, led a session designed for white women called “And You Call Yourself an Ally.” The course description says that the goal is to “encourage white women to confront and analyze their participation and/or complicity in racist systems of oppression” and “create a foundational experience of exposure to white women’s microaggressions.”
When the events started to draw criticism on social media, Concordia issued a statement defending the segregated, and arguably racist, courses.
“Concordia College hosted speakers and break-out sessions throughout the day on Monday as part of its annual recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All the sessions were intended to engage conversation on issues for which Dr. King dedicated his life. Concordia supports an environment where people can ask tough questions. All were allowed to attend any of the breakout sessions,” the statement declared.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--Sanders Camp Livid: ‘If the DNC Believes It’s Going to Get Away in 2020 With What it Did in 2016, It

Sanders Camp Livid: ‘If the DNC Believes It’s Going to Get Away in 2020 With What it Did in 2016, It Has Another Thing Coming’

Sanders Camp Livid : ‘ If the DNC Believes It ’ s Going to Get Away in 2020 With What it Did in 2016 , It Has Another Thing Coming ’ Nina Turner , the national co-chairwoman of the Bernie Sanders campaign , is absolutely furious over the appointment of Hillary Clinton lackeys John Podesta and former Rep. Barney Frank to the rules committee that will oversee the party platform at their nominating convention .
Appearing on the progressive podcast Status Coup , Turner said that the party should be “ ashamed ” and vowed that “ if the DNC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away in 2020 with what it did in 2016 , it has another thing coming.
” “ The DNC should be ashamed of itself , because it really is a slap in the face to folks who were asking for reform , and if the DNC believes that it ’ s going to get away in 2020 with what it did in 2016 , it has another thing coming , ” Turner said .
Sanders ’ s California political director Susie Shannon has also sent a formal letter to Perez requesting that paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be excluded from the rules committee .
Sanders previously attempted to get Frank , a harsh critic of his , removed from the rules committee in 2016 .
The campaign described him as an “ aggressive attack surrogate for the Clinton campaign.
” The backlash comes after Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez released a list of nominations for the standing committees over the weekend .
The nominations are only a portion of the people who will serve on each committee , as they will later be filled in by a majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our rules require the DNC chair to make a small fraction of appointments to three standing committees for the convention , and these appointments reflect the rich diversity of our party , ” DNC national press secretary Brandon Gassaway told The Hill .
“ The remaining appointments will be made based on each state ’ s election results .
2016 presidential preference was not considered for this convention ’ s appointments .
We are grateful for these appointees ’ commitment to the party and look forward to an energized convention where we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States , ” he added .
Supporters of Sanders have also argued that the list features too many corporate lobbyists who don ’ t represent the base .
The 2020 Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place from July 13 to 16 in Milwaukee , Wisconsin .

Nina Turner, the national co-chairwoman of the Bernie Sanders campaign, is absolutely furious over the appointment of Hillary Clinton lackeys John Podesta and former Rep. Barney Frank to the rules committee that will oversee the party platform at their nominating convention.
Appearing on the progressive podcast Status Coup, Turner said that the party should be “ashamed” and vowed that “if the DNC believes it’s going to get away in 2020 with what it did in 2016, it has another thing coming.”
“The DNC should be ashamed of itself, because it really is a slap in the face to folks who were asking for reform, and if the DNC believes that it’s going to get away in 2020 with what it did in 2016, it has another thing coming,” Turner said.
Sanders’s California political director Susie Shannon has also sent a formal letter to Perez requesting that paid employees or consultants to the presidential campaigns be excluded from the rules committee.
Sanders previously attempted to get Frank, a harsh critic of his, removed from the rules committee in 2016. The campaign described him as an “aggressive attack surrogate for the Clinton campaign.”
The backlash comes after Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez released a list of nominations for the standing committees over the weekend.
Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez issued a list of individuals he nominated for the 2020 Democratic National Convention committees. Let's examine some of the individuals. I'll initially focus on the nominees for the DNC Platform Committee. Thread. pic.twitter.com/fVm41YClJQ — Kevin Gosztola (@kgosztola) January 25, 2020
The nominations are only a portion of the people who will serve on each committee, as they will later be filled in by a majority of the winner’s supporters.
“Our rules require the DNC chair to make a small fraction of appointments to three standing committees for the convention, and these appointments reflect the rich diversity of our party,” DNC national press secretary Brandon Gassaway told The Hill.
“The remaining appointments will be made based on each state’s election results. 2016 presidential preference was not considered for this convention’s appointments. We are grateful for these appointees’ commitment to the party and look forward to an energized convention where we will nominate the next president of the United States,” he added.
Supporters of Sanders have also argued that the list features too many corporate lobbyists who don’t represent the base.
The 2020 Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place from July 13 to 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--WATCH: MSNBC Panel Featuring John Brennan Calls for State of the Union to Be Cancelled

WATCH : MSNBC Panel Featuring John Brennan Calls for State of the Union to Be Cancelled An MSNBC panel discussion led by anchor Chuck Todd and featuring disgraced CIA Director turned NBC News analyst John Brennan called for the annual State of the Union address to be cancelled over the impeachment .
Brennan claimed that President Donald Trump speaking would be “ embarrassing ” and “ very destructive to the image of the United States worldwide.
” President Bill Clinton also gave a State of the Union address during his impeachment , but that doesn ’ t seem to matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know , one of the things that I really worry about is that we ’ re going to have a State of the Union very shortly , while all of this is going on , ” Brennan said during the panel .
Todd quickly jumped in , mockingly saying “ State of our union is strong , ’ who the hell is going to say that ?
” “ I just can not imagine .
It ’ s not just embarrassing , but also I think it ’ s very destructive to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have this going on and have Mr. Trump up there , ” Brennan stated .
“ And you can imagine he ’ s going to use that State of the Union address not to address the state of the union , but to address the state of Donald Trump .
And he is going to , I think , be on the offensive there .
So I question whether or not it makes sense to hold that at this point , ” Brennan continued .

An MSNBC panel discussion led by anchor Chuck Todd and featuring disgraced CIA Director turned NBC News analyst John Brennan called for the annual State of the Union address to be cancelled over the impeachment.
Brennan claimed that President Donald Trump speaking would be “embarrassing” and “very destructive to the image of the United States worldwide.”
President Bill Clinton also gave a State of the Union address during his impeachment, but that doesn’t seem to matter to these partisan hacks.
“And you know, one of the things that I really worry about is that we’re going to have a State of the Union very shortly, while all of this is going on,” Brennan said during the panel.
Todd quickly jumped in, mockingly saying “State of our union is strong,’ who the hell is going to say that?”
“I just cannot imagine. It’s not just embarrassing, but also I think it’s very destructive to the image of the United States worldwide to have this going on and have Mr. Trump up there,” Brennan stated.
“And you can imagine he’s going to use that State of the Union address not to address the state of the union, but to address the state of Donald Trump. And he is going to, I think, be on the offensive there. So I question whether or not it makes sense to hold that at this point,” Brennan continued.


thegatewaypundit--2020-01-28--WAYNE ALLYN ROOT: Mexico is Paying For Trump’s Wall

President Trump has done it again .
He just keeps winning .
He just keeps proving “ the Trump Doctrine ” works magnificently .
Don ’ t look now , but Trump has even built his wall- and Mexico is paying for it .
More on the new “ Trump Wall ” in a minute .
But first , I want to explain how and why Trump is winning like no president in history .
Even UFC legend Connor McGregor just called President Trump “ the G.O.A.T.
” - as in “ the greatest of all time.
” It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doctrine.
” This doctrine is a mixture of Trump ’ s unique business acumen and negotiating skills .
No other politician in the world has this combination of traits .
Like Connor McGregor , Americans can see Trump is accomplishing things .
He is getting tangible results .
He ’ s moving the country in the right direction .
He is # WINNING .
First , the economy .
Trump ’ s unique business acumen has created not only an economic miracle , but a true “ goldilocks economy.
” It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump knows jobs .
We got millions of jobs .
He knows how to get things moving .
We got a dramatic bump in economic growth .
He focuses with laser-like intensity on the middle class .
We ’ re enjoying dramatic middle-class wage growth .
He understands stocks .
We got one of the great stock markets of all time .
Yet there ’ s no inflation .
This is the perfect economy .
Second , Trump understands “ the Art of the Deal.
” Actually , he wrote the book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win .
America is the economic engine of the world .
We are the number one consumer in the world .
Every country in the world needs us , more than we need them .
Without our consumers , the world is out of business .
So , Trump understands America is in the driver ’ s seat .
We are in perfect position to make demands .
The rest of the world has no choice but to blink .
Under Trump , we are no longer the world ’ s doormat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to their knees .
He tanked their economy .
China came back to the table and capitulated .
It was a massive victory for the US economy , small business , manufacturers , farmers , energy companies and American jobs .
We won with Iran .
Iran only responds to strength .
Trump flexed America ’ s muscle .
Not only did Iran cave like a paper tiger , but the Iranian people were emboldened .
Trump inspired them to rise up against their evil leaders .
Iranian protestors days ago refused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s strength has changed the world .
Now we get to Mexico .
Illegal immigrant crossings nationwide are down almost 80 % .
At the Arizona-Mexico border illegal crossings are down by 94 % .
Once overcrowded dorms , where we house illegal border crossers , are now empty .
And Mexico is keeping illegals who demand asylum on their side of the border .
No one is getting into “ fortress America , ” anymore .
It ’ s another huge Trump victory .
How did he do it ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump understood Mexico needs us , far more than we need them .
We can make their economy crumble in a nanosecond .
Mexico blinked , just like China and Iran .
Faced with tariffs and economic ruin , Mexico agreed to place thousands of their troops , at their expense , at both our Northern border and their Southern border with Central Mexico .
Suddenly , no one can get through .
A Mexican journalist just named this human wall of Mexican troops , “ Trump ’ s Wall.
” So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wall , a human wall .
And Mexico is paying for it .
Bravo .
Past politicians let the world step all over America and American workers .
Those days are gone .
There ’ s a new sheriff in town .
He ’ s a businessman who understands we are the greatest nation in world history , ever blessed by God .
And we are in a position of strength to make demands and win negotiations with anyone , anywhere , anytime .
Wayne Allyn Root is the host of “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newsmax TV , nightly at 8 PM ET , found on DirecTV Ch # 349 , or Dish TV Ch # 216 , at http : //www.newsmaxtv.com/Shows/The-Wayne-Allyn-Root-Show He is also a nationally syndicated radio host of “ Wayne Allyn Root : Raw & Unfiltered ” found at http : //usaradio.com/wayne-allyn-root/

By Wayne Allyn Root
President Trump has done it again. He just keeps winning. He just keeps proving “the Trump Doctrine” works magnificently.
Don’t look now, but Trump has even built his wall- and Mexico is paying for it. More on the new “Trump Wall” in a minute.
But first, I want to explain how and why Trump is winning like no president in history. Even UFC legend Connor McGregor just called President Trump “the G.O.A.T.”- as in “the greatest of all time.”
It’s all because of the “Trump Doctrine.” This doctrine is a mixture of Trump’s unique business acumen and negotiating skills. No other politician in the world has this combination of traits.
Like Connor McGregor, Americans can see Trump is accomplishing things. He is getting tangible results. He’s moving the country in the right direction. He is #WINNING.
First, the economy. Trump’s unique business acumen has created not only an economic miracle, but a true “goldilocks economy.” It’s perfect. It’s just right.
Trump knows jobs. We got millions of jobs. He knows how to get things moving. We got a dramatic bump in economic growth. He focuses with laser-like intensity on the middle class. We’re enjoying dramatic middle-class wage growth. He understands stocks. We got one of the great stock markets of all time. Yet there’s no inflation. This is the perfect economy.
Second, Trump understands “the Art of the Deal.” Actually, he wrote the book. He knows how to negotiate to win. America is the economic engine of the world. We are the number one consumer in the world. Every country in the world needs us, more than we need them. Without our consumers, the world is out of business.
So, Trump understands America is in the driver’s seat. We are in perfect position to make demands. The rest of the world has no choice but to blink. Under Trump, we are no longer the world’s doormat.
We won with China. Trump brought them to their knees. He tanked their economy. China came back to the table and capitulated. It was a massive victory for the US economy, small business, manufacturers, farmers, energy companies and American jobs.
We won with Iran. Iran only responds to strength. Trump flexed America’s muscle. Not only did Iran cave like a paper tiger, but the Iranian people were emboldened. Trump inspired them to rise up against their evil leaders. Iranian protestors days ago refused to step on an American flag. Trump’s strength has changed the world.
Now we get to Mexico. Illegal immigrant crossings nationwide are down almost 80%. At the Arizona-Mexico border illegal crossings are down by 94%. Once overcrowded dorms, where we house illegal border crossers, are now empty. And Mexico is keeping illegals who demand asylum on their side of the border. No one is getting into “fortress America,” anymore. It’s another huge Trump victory.
How did he do it? Trump won a masterful negotiation with Mexico. Trump understood Mexico needs us, far more than we need them. We can make their economy crumble in a nanosecond. Mexico blinked, just like China and Iran.
Faced with tariffs and economic ruin, Mexico agreed to place thousands of their troops, at their expense, at both our Northern border and their Southern border with Central Mexico. Suddenly, no one can get through.
A Mexican journalist just named this human wall of Mexican troops, “Trump’s Wall.”
So, in fact, Trump has built the wall, a human wall. And Mexico is paying for it. Bravo.
Past politicians let the world step all over America and American workers. Those days are gone. There’s a new sheriff in town. He’s a businessman who understands we are the greatest nation in world history, ever blessed by God. And we are in a position of strength to make demands and win negotiations with anyone, anywhere, anytime.
That’s the real “Trump Doctrine.” #WINNING
Wayne Allyn Root is the host of “The Wayne Allyn Root Show” on Newsmax TV, nightly at 8 PM ET, found on DirecTV Ch #349, or Dish TV Ch #216, at http://www.newsmaxtv.com/Shows/The-Wayne-Allyn-Root-Show He is also a nationally syndicated radio host of “Wayne Allyn Root: Raw & Unfiltered” found at http://usaradio.com/wayne-allyn-root/