westernjournal--2020-08-27--Trump Polling 27% Higher Than Biden Among Independents, According to New Poll

It ’ s easy to pick a bit of good data out of a bad poll .
Heaven knows we ’ ve had to do enough of that over the past few months considering President Donald Trump ’ s poll numbers .
However , there was one number in a CBS/YouGov poll released Sunday in the wake of the Democratic National Convention that should give Republicans hope , and could be a sign that the Democratic poll advantage so far is not nearly as strong as the mainstream media would like the country to believe .
It has to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this election — and the most important one last time .
That would be self-described independents .
As for the bottom-line number , it still showed former Vice President Joe Biden ahead .
This isn ’ t a surprising number coming from a survey these days , although the numbers on the presidential polling section was made up of “ likely voters ” as opposed to merely “ registered voters.
” ( For the uninitiated , “ likely voter ” polls tend to be significantly more accurate — and also tend to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ registered voter ” ones . )
Biden was up nationally , 52 percent to 42 percent .
This was higher than the RealClearPolitics polling average on Thursday , but not significantly .
TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him The Democratic nominee was also up among most demographics .
Forty-eight percent of males said they were voting for Biden vs. 47 percent who said they were voting for Trump .
Among women , the margin was 54 percent for Biden against 38 percent for Trump .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it was 58 percent to 32 percent for Biden .
Among those 45 and over , it was a tie at 48 percent .
It was , however , the independent vote that should have raised a few eyebrows .
The poll stated that 47 percent of likely independent voters were leaning toward President Trump .
Thirty-seven percent , meanwhile , said they were for Biden .
The entire poll , which was conducted among 957 registered voters — including an unspecified number of “ likely voters ” — between Aug. 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ error of 3.6 points .
Now , of course , independent voters don ’ t determine the whole shebang .
In fact , if they did , the polls would look slightly better for Donald Trump .
But they certainly end up determining a lot .
RELATED : We Looked Up Obama 's Approval Ratings Before He Won in 2012 - Trump Is Ahead of Those Numbers This isn ’ t the only poll which shows Trump closing the lead slightly but surely on Biden — something that should have the Democrats worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately after their convention , when most campaigns are looking for a poll bounce .
The RealClearPolitics average Thursday showed Biden beating President Trump by a 49.6 to a 42.5 margin .
However , the polls and surveys have been all over the place .
An Economist/YouGov survey , for instance , had Biden ahead 50 percent to 41 percent — but that was a survey of 1,500 registered voters , not likely voters .
Meanwhile , a Rasmussen Reports poll of 2,500 likely voters had President Trump only down by one point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the 2 percent margin of error .
The Rasmussen poll was conducted online and by telephone Aug. 19-20 and Aug. 23-25 , whereas the Economist/YouGov survey was conducted online only between Aug. 23 and 25 .
Online-only polls are generally considered less reliable than those conducted by phone .
There ’ s no particularly clear picture that emerges from these polls other than the fact there is no clear picture , something the liberal media doesn ’ t particularly like pointing out .
For the purposes of the mainstream media narrative , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well ahead .
How this serves the Democratic Party ’ s presidential nominee , I don ’ t know .
After all , voters were told the exact same things about Hillary Clinton ’ s campaign in 2016 , and look at what happened there — particularly with independent voters .
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It’s easy to pick a bit of good data out of a bad poll. Heaven knows we’ve had to do enough of that over the past few months considering President Donald Trump’s poll numbers.
However, there was one number in a CBS/YouGov poll released Sunday in the wake of the Democratic National Convention that should give Republicans hope, and could be a sign that the Democratic poll advantage so far is not nearly as strong as the mainstream media would like the country to believe.
It has to do with the most important demographic for Trump in this election — and the most important one last time. That would be self-described independents.
As for the bottom-line number, it still showed former Vice President Joe Biden ahead. This isn’t a surprising number coming from a survey these days, although the numbers on the presidential polling section was made up of “likely voters” as opposed to merely “registered voters.” (For the uninitiated, “likely voter” polls tend to be significantly more accurate — and also tend to show Trump closer to Biden than the “registered voter” ones.)
Biden was up nationally, 52 percent to 42 percent. This was higher than the RealClearPolitics polling average on Thursday, but not significantly.
The Democratic nominee was also up among most demographics. Forty-eight percent of males said they were voting for Biden vs. 47 percent who said they were voting for Trump. Among women, the margin was 54 percent for Biden against 38 percent for Trump.
For those under 45 years of age, it was 58 percent to 32 percent for Biden. Among those 45 and over, it was a tie at 48 percent.
Republicans necessarily favored Trump. Democrats necessarily favored Biden.
It was, however, the independent vote that should have raised a few eyebrows.
The poll stated that 47 percent of likely independent voters were leaning toward President Trump. Thirty-seven percent, meanwhile, said they were for Biden.
That’s a 10-point spread — meaning Trump’s number was 27 percent higher than Biden’s.
The entire poll, which was conducted among 957 registered voters — including an unspecified number of “likely voters” — between Aug. 20 and 22, had a margin of error of 3.6 points.
Now, of course, independent voters don’t determine the whole shebang. In fact, if they did, the polls would look slightly better for Donald Trump. But they certainly end up determining a lot.
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This isn’t the only poll which shows Trump closing the lead slightly but surely on Biden — something that should have the Democrats worried considering the fact this it was taken immediately after their convention, when most campaigns are looking for a poll bounce.
The RealClearPolitics average Thursday showed Biden beating President Trump by a 49.6 to a 42.5 margin. However, the polls and surveys have been all over the place.
An Economist/YouGov survey, for instance, had Biden ahead 50 percent to 41 percent — but that was a survey of 1,500 registered voters, not likely voters.
Meanwhile, a Rasmussen Reports poll of 2,500 likely voters had President Trump only down by one point — 46 percent to 45 percent, within the 2 percent margin of error.
The Rasmussen poll was conducted online and by telephone Aug. 19-20 and Aug. 23-25, whereas the Economist/YouGov survey was conducted online only between Aug. 23 and 25. Online-only polls are generally considered less reliable than those conducted by phone.
There’s no particularly clear picture that emerges from these polls other than the fact there is no clear picture, something the liberal media doesn’t particularly like pointing out. For the purposes of the mainstream media narrative, the polling is clear and shows Biden well ahead.
How this serves the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, I don’t know. After all, voters were told the exact same things about Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2016, and look at what happened there — particularly with independent voters.
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--‘Sickening’: Arsonist Torches Jewish Center on College Campus

A fire allegedly started by an arsonist damaged the Jewish Life Center at the University of Delaware , according to a Wednesday report .
The fire at the building that houses the Chabad Center for Jewish Life started on Tuesday , WCAU reported .
Firefighters were able to control the blaze with no known injuries .
“ This is a sickening act of hostility that threatens the safety and security of our inclusive , welcoming neighborhoods .
My thoughts are with the Jewish community and those affected by this tragedy , ” Newark Mayor Jerry Clifton said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him The fire reportedly caused around $ 75,000 in damages .
“ It is heartbreaking to learn the fire at the Chabad Center was set intentionally , ” Clifton said .
“ I have faith that the Newark Police Department and partner agencies will work tirelessly to identify the individual or individuals responsible and bring them to justice.
” A criminal investigation is reportedly being pursued by the Delaware Fire Marshal ’ s office .
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A fire allegedly started by an arsonist damaged the Jewish Life Center at the University of Delaware, according to a Wednesday report.
The fire at the building that houses the Chabad Center for Jewish Life started on Tuesday, WCAU reported.
Firefighters were able to control the blaze with no known injuries.
“This is a sickening act of hostility that threatens the safety and security of our inclusive, welcoming neighborhoods. My thoughts are with the Jewish community and those affected by this tragedy,” Newark Mayor Jerry Clifton said in a statement.
Newark: Photo, Arsonist sets fire to the Chabad jewish center at the University of Delaware, took 40 minutes to bring fire under control, no injuries, multiple agencies investigating pic.twitter.com/tnB8Yiuvkk — Yiddish News (@YiddishNews) August 27, 2020
The fire reportedly caused around $75,000 in damages.
“It is heartbreaking to learn the fire at the Chabad Center was set intentionally,” Clifton said.
“I have faith that the Newark Police Department and partner agencies will work tirelessly to identify the individual or individuals responsible and bring them to justice.”
A criminal investigation is reportedly being pursued by the Delaware Fire Marshal’s office.
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Over 140 Romney and McCain Alumni Show Their True Colors with Public Letters

Supporters of two Republican presidential candidates who failed to win the White House are lining up against the one who did .
A coterie of GOP NeverTrumpers culled from the ranks of campaign staffers who worked for Sen. John McCain of Arizona in his 2008 loss to former President Barack Obama and Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah , who lost to Obama in 2012 , are encouraging Republicans to defect from the party and support Democratic nominee Joe Biden .
President Donald Trump sparred often with McCain prior to the senator ’ s death in 2018 , and with Romney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his distaste for the president .
A statement signed by 34 former Romney campaign aides posted on the website Romney4Biden .com says the U.S. needs “ a president that ’ s laser focused on putting the nation ’ s needs ahead of his own ” and that Biden fills that bill .
The screed says more about the group ’ s dislike of Trump than any policy positions of the former vice president .
TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him “ What unites us now is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a Trump presidency will morally bankrupt this country , irreparably damage our democracy , and permanently transform the Republican Party into a toxic personality cult , ” the group said .
The former Romney aides said that some swallowed their doubts and voted for Trump in 2016 while others were “ shocked that a party committed to the ideals of personal responsibility and patriotic duty would nominate an unhinged narcissist that routinely conflates loyalty to himself with love for country.
” “ Since 2017 , the results of that disastrous decision have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see .
Now , with a pandemic crippling our economy and strangling our national spirit , every corner of America is suffering at the hands of President Trump ’ s erratic , inept , self-absorbed governing style , ” the group said .
The statement noted that the group often disagrees with Biden but said it has faith he “ will marshal every resource at his disposal to quash this pandemic and take responsibility for protecting the health and livelihoods of hard-working Americans that are facing personal and financial ruin through no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not explain how that will be done .
The Romney staffers said they saw the 2012 GOP nominee as a man of “ humility , service , and devotion to his family and fellow citizens.
” “ We know Mitt and Joe share those same essential , presidential traits — traits that make Vice President Biden the clear choice to lead the United States through this perilous , uncertain time , ” the group said .
Meanwhile , in a post on Medium signed by 115 former McCain campaign aides , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend , Joe Biden.
” “ Many of us disagree with the positions espoused by the Democratic ticket , but we are heartened by Joe Biden ’ s history of bipartisanship , ” the post read .
RELATED : Ex-Dem Congressman Backs POTUS : Trump Made Me Feel More Welcome Than Pelosi Ever Did Much like the Romney staffers , McCain ’ s former aides said one of Biden ’ s best features is that he is not Trump .
“ Given the incumbent president ’ s lack of competent leadership , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among Americans , and his failure to uphold American values , we believe the election of former Vice President Biden is clearly in the national interest , ” the group said .
“ This is a cause worth the fighting for.
” Some pushed back against the statements .
Ex-staffers of former President George W. Bush have also issued a statement endorsing Biden over Trump .
“ More than 100 Establishment Insiders – former GWB , McCain and Romney staffers – are endorsing Joe Biden today , ” Cari Kelemen tweeted .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump is in the White House any more vividly , and why he will win re-election : Donald Trump is still an Outsider.
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Supporters of two Republican presidential candidates who failed to win the White House are lining up against the one who did.
A coterie of GOP NeverTrumpers culled from the ranks of campaign staffers who worked for Sen. John McCain of Arizona in his 2008 loss to former President Barack Obama and Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, who lost to Obama in 2012, are encouraging Republicans to defect from the party and support Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
President Donald Trump sparred often with McCain prior to the senator’s death in 2018, and with Romney, who has made no secret of his distaste for the president.
A statement signed by 34 former Romney campaign aides posted on the website Romney4Biden .com says the U.S. needs “a president that’s laser focused on putting the nation’s needs ahead of his own” and that Biden fills that bill.
The screed says more about the group’s dislike of Trump than any policy positions of the former vice president.
“What unites us now is a deep conviction that four more years of a Trump presidency will morally bankrupt this country, irreparably damage our democracy, and permanently transform the Republican Party into a toxic personality cult,” the group said.
The former Romney aides said that some swallowed their doubts and voted for Trump in 2016 while others were “shocked that a party committed to the ideals of personal responsibility and patriotic duty would nominate an unhinged narcissist that routinely conflates loyalty to himself with love for country.”
“Since 2017, the results of that disastrous decision have been on full display for the world to see. Now, with a pandemic crippling our economy and strangling our national spirit, every corner of America is suffering at the hands of President Trump’s erratic, inept, self-absorbed governing style,” the group said.
The statement noted that the group often disagrees with Biden but said it has faith he “will marshal every resource at his disposal to quash this pandemic and take responsibility for protecting the health and livelihoods of hard-working Americans that are facing personal and financial ruin through no fault of their own.”
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The group did not explain how that will be done.
The Romney staffers said they saw the 2012 GOP nominee as a man of “humility, service, and devotion to his family and fellow citizens.”
“We know Mitt and Joe share those same essential, presidential traits — traits that make Vice President Biden the clear choice to lead the United States through this perilous, uncertain time,” the group said.
Meanwhile, in a post on Medium signed by 115 former McCain campaign aides, they declared that “we are supporting his friend, Joe Biden.”
“Many of us disagree with the positions espoused by the Democratic ticket, but we are heartened by Joe Biden’s history of bipartisanship,” the post read.
Much like the Romney staffers, McCain’s former aides said one of Biden’s best features is that he is not Trump.
“Given the incumbent president’s lack of competent leadership, his efforts to aggravate rather than bridge divisions among Americans, and his failure to uphold American values, we believe the election of former Vice President Biden is clearly in the national interest,” the group said. “This is a cause worth the fighting for.”
Some pushed back against the statements.
Ex-staffers of former President George W. Bush have also issued a statement endorsing Biden over Trump.
All of these former Romney and McCain people coming out in support of Biden as if that’s supposed to mean something to republicans? Neither of those guys were/are popular on the right. It’s not a shock that they oppose Trump. Sorry @nytimes @thehill @CNN @washingtonpost who cares — Jared, now in 3D (@GreyJammies) August 27, 2020
Part of the 3 or 4 percent of Republicans that don’t support Trump. These people are deeply embedded swamp dwellers who can’t get over the fact that they have now become irrelevant. — ??Dandie?? (@realjimdandie) August 27, 2020
“More than 100 Establishment Insiders – former GWB, McCain and Romney staffers – are endorsing Joe Biden today,” Cari Kelemen tweeted. “They couldn’t have illustrated why Donald Trump is in the White House any more vividly, and why he will win re-election: Donald Trump is still an Outsider.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--CNN Mocked for Labeling Kenosha ‘Mostly Peaceful’ While Their Own Footage Showed the Opposite

After CNN showed footage of Kenosha , Wisconsin , burning while an on-screen chyron called the rioting there “ mostly peaceful , ” the responses on Twitter were mostly snarky .
Early Tuesday , CNN ’ s Omar Jimenez was broadcasting from the ground about the unrest in Kenosha , which began Sunday after 29-year-old Jacob Blake was shot by police .
While Jimenez was talking , CNN ’ s chyron across the screen labeled the unrest as follows : “ FIERY BUT MOSTLY PEACEFUL PROTESTS AFTER POLICE SHOOTING.
” The dissonance between the chyron and reality was briefly highlighted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the raging inferno being shown was “ one of multiple locations that have been burning in Kenosha , Wisconsin , over the course of the night.
” TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him In his commentary , Jimenez said daytime protests Monday were peaceful , but — as has been the pattern throughout the urban unrest that began in May after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis — turned violent after dark .
On a night when buildings were torched and businesses were vandalized , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ things began to get a little bit more contentious , things were thrown back and forth.
” As Jimenez spoke , the video CNN played beside him showed rioters throwing objects at a line of law enforcement personnel .
“ Police started using some of those crowd dispersal tactics like tear gas , even playing very loud sounds to push them out , ” he said .
With the video footage continuing to reveal destruction and unrest , Jimenez said : “ The common theme that ties all of this together is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what people feel like has become an all-too-familiar story.
” Multiple voices took to Twitter to mock CNN for its performance : RELATED : Don Lemon Suggests Trump Supporters Need To Be 'Deprogrammed ' Before Election “ Unbelievable , ” Eric Trump tweeted , saying that “ @ CNN is a total embarrassment to our country !
” During his speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention , Vice President Mike Pence said that while Americans should always be free to exercise their rights , the violence has to end .
“ President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right of Americans to peacefully protest .
But rioting and looting is not peaceful protest .
Tearing down statues is not free speech , and those who do so will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law , ” Pence said .
“ The American people know we do not have to choose between supporting law enforcement and standing with our African-American neighbors to improve the quality of their lives , education , jobs and safety , ” he added .
“ And from the first days of this administration , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will keep supporting law enforcement and keep supporting our African-American and minority communities across this land for four more years.
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After CNN showed footage of Kenosha, Wisconsin, burning while an on-screen chyron called the rioting there “mostly peaceful,” the responses on Twitter were mostly snarky.
Early Tuesday, CNN’s Omar Jimenez was broadcasting from the ground about the unrest in Kenosha, which began Sunday after 29-year-old Jacob Blake was shot by police.
While Jimenez was talking, CNN’s chyron across the screen labeled the unrest as follows: “FIERY BUT MOSTLY PEACEFUL PROTESTS AFTER POLICE SHOOTING.”
The dissonance between the chyron and reality was briefly highlighted by the reporter when Jimenez noted that the raging inferno being shown was “one of multiple locations that have been burning in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the course of the night.”
CNN ran the chyron tonight: “FIERY BUT MOSTLY PEACEFUL PROTESTS AFTER POLICE SHOOTING” while a fire raged in the background. pic.twitter.com/nEIKhTrepE — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) August 27, 2020
In his commentary, Jimenez said daytime protests Monday were peaceful, but — as has been the pattern throughout the urban unrest that began in May after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis — turned violent after dark.
On a night when buildings were torched and businesses were vandalized, Jimenez summed up the lawlessness by saying “things began to get a little bit more contentious, things were thrown back and forth.”
As Jimenez spoke, the video CNN played beside him showed rioters throwing objects at a line of law enforcement personnel.
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“Police started using some of those crowd dispersal tactics like tear gas, even playing very loud sounds to push them out,” he said.
With the video footage continuing to reveal destruction and unrest, Jimenez said: “The common theme that ties all of this together is an expression of anger and frustration over what people feel like has become an all-too-familiar story.”
Multiple voices took to Twitter to mock CNN for its performance:
I don’t want to offend all the other hilariously awful CNN chyrons, but this is the most hilariously awful one by far. pic.twitter.com/c7PvubqDRN — Cabot Phillips (@cabot_phillips) August 27, 2020
CNN reports Hindenburg mostly safe landing? These guys…
CNN Calls Wisconsin Riots ‘Mostly Peaceful’ As Correspondent Stands In Front Of Burning Building https://t.co/Yzezbu1FAD via @dailycaller — Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) August 27, 2020
You cannot make this up… A CNN reporter is standing in front of a building engulfed in flames and CNN’s chyron reads: “FIERY BUT MOSTLY PEACEFUL PROTESTS AFTER POLICE SHOOTING” pic.twitter.com/4OHvKnh63u — Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) August 27, 2020
Is it a requirement to deny objective reality if you work for CNN? https://t.co/u8dIwMzjuy — Nick Short (@PoliticalShort) August 27, 2020
Unbelievable. @CNN is a total embarrassment to our country! CNN Chyron Calls Wisconsin Riots ‘Mostly Peaceful’ As Correspondent Stands In Front Of A Burning Building – The Daily Caller https://t.co/WLEk976WqL — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 27, 2020
“Unbelievable,” Eric Trump tweeted, saying that “@CNN is a total embarrassment to our country!”
During his speech Wednesday at the Republican National Convention, Vice President Mike Pence said that while Americans should always be free to exercise their rights, the violence has to end.
“President Trump and I will always support the right of Americans to peacefully protest. But rioting and looting is not peaceful protest. Tearing down statues is not free speech, and those who do so will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Pence said.
“The American people know we do not have to choose between supporting law enforcement and standing with our African-American neighbors to improve the quality of their lives, education, jobs and safety,” he added.
“And from the first days of this administration, we’ve done both, and we will keep supporting law enforcement and keep supporting our African-American and minority communities across this land for four more years.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Clueless Dem Voices Support for Law Written by Opponent in Failed Attempt To Bash Her

Every election cycle , it happens with the regularity of the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano : Party officials identify some great white whale of the opposition they believe they have an outside chance of harpooning and , with the monomania of a thousand wonk Captain Ahabs , pursue the dream of scoring the ultimate upset .
Thank heavens for this class of upstart candidates and the support that coalesces around them , by the way — at least if they ’ re Democrats .
Not only is the fawning coverage given to them by the media revealing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into which millions upon millions of dollars that could have been better used elsewhere are constantly shoveled into .
We ’ ve seen it this year , as Democrat Amy McGrath takes on Senate Majority Mitch McConnell of Kentucky in a bid that ’ s likely doomed to fail .
And we saw it in 2018 , when sweaty huckster Beto O ’ Rourke challenged Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz .
O ’ Rourke received a Brobdingnagian amount of campaign cash and was called a “ rock star ” by an ABC News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the process , essentially taking money that could have gone to viable candidates and lighting it on fire .
TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him In 2020 , one of the big-name incumbent Republicans who Democrats are targeting is Rep. Elise Stefanik .
The New York Republican , who took office following the landslide Republican midterm victories of 2014 , gained new prominence amid the Trump impeachment process as a steadfast and erudite defender of the president — and one who liked a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Captain Ahab in this case is Tedra Cobb , a business consultant who served in her country ’ s legislature for two terms , according to Ballotpedia .
Not exactly the kind of person who you might think would knock off a featured speaker on night three of the Republican National Convention , and even the Albany Times Union — in a Stefanik-bashing editorial which declared her vulnerable — noted that Cobb winning , “ though hardly impossible , still seems unlikely.
” So you ’ re saying there ’ s a chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be handicapped by self-owns like her campaign ’ s policy positions on the military .
In the laundry list of the ways in which Cobb implies she would be different than Stefanik , she says that she will “ [ s ] upport legislation such as the Military Family Stability Act , which provides flexible timing when moving for new assignments.
” In a tweet Tuesday morning , Cobb directed voters to her plan , saying : “ Stefanik has turned a blind eye to the bounties put on American soldiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not just be a political talking point.
” It shouldn ’ t be a political talking point , no .
However , it ’ s interesting to note that the Military Family Stability Act is already law , having been signed in December 2017 .
I ’ m disappointed that Rep. Stefanik voted against it , given she ’ s voiced support for families in our armed forces .
It shouldn ’ t be enough for you to change your vote to Cobb , but Stefanik ’ s refusal to support the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disapp– RELATED : Good News for Election ?
Nearly 5 Million Americans Have Become First-Time Gun Owners So Far in 2020 Oh wait , she sponsored the House version of the bill .
Never mind , then .
“ As the home of Fort Drum and the Kesselring Navy nuclear site , our district knows firsthand the critical role military families play in supporting our troops and providing for our national defense , ” Stefanik said in a statement upon introducing the bill in January 2017 .
“ Military families make great sacrifices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , jobs and communities , and we must do all we can to help ease their burden .
Military families serve too , and I am proud to introduce these commonsense measures to support these patriots.
” When Stefanik called out Cobb for essentially plagiarizing a bill she wrote , claiming to support it ( even though it ’ s law ) and refusing to credit her , Jerry Moore — editorial page director at the Watertown Daily Times — politely and wrongly mansplained to Stefanik why her anger was uncalled for .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ still on there , despite the fact that Cobb gave no credit to Stefanik or informed voters it was law .
As for “ more than 2 years ago , ” Stefanik introduced this more than three years ago , in January 2017 .
It ’ s already law .
Is Cobb giving Stefanik credit ?
Of course not — by including it on her laundry list of campaign goals , she ’ s implying the person who authored the legislation is actually against it .
It ’ s worth noting that once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to be exact , back when we were in the midst of impeachment — Stefanik ’ s defense of President Donald Trump made her a popular fundraising money pit , thanks in part to promotion from The Lincoln Project ’ s George Conway : While Conway is no longer with The Lincoln Project because of familial issues , it ’ s worth pointing that this is a group of people who claim to want to restore dignity to politics by “ saving ” the GOP , yet here ’ s Conway fundraising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trash.
” Cobb would only end up raising $ 2 million during that quarter , but the cause shall endure and the dream shall never die : Agreed .
Now is as good a time as any to set those greenbacks aflame .
Don ’ t just do it for me , though .
Do it for Beto O ’ Rourke .
Do it for Amy McGrath .
And most importantly , do it so your money doesn ’ t go to anyone who has a chance of winning .
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Every election cycle, it happens with the regularity of the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano: Party officials identify some great white whale of the opposition they believe they have an outside chance of harpooning and, with the monomania of a thousand wonk Captain Ahabs, pursue the dream of scoring the ultimate upset.
Thank heavens for this class of upstart candidates and the support that coalesces around them, by the way — at least if they’re Democrats.
Not only is the fawning coverage given to them by the media revealing, but the candidates are often a sinkhole into which millions upon millions of dollars that could have been better used elsewhere are constantly shoveled into.
We’ve seen it this year, as Democrat Amy McGrath takes on Senate Majority Mitch McConnell of Kentucky in a bid that’s likely doomed to fail.
And we saw it in 2018, when sweaty huckster Beto O’Rourke challenged Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. O’Rourke received a Brobdingnagian amount of campaign cash and was called a “rock star” by an ABC News correspondent before losing quite predictably — and, in the process, essentially taking money that could have gone to viable candidates and lighting it on fire.
In 2020, one of the big-name incumbent Republicans who Democrats are targeting is Rep. Elise Stefanik. The New York Republican, who took office following the landslide Republican midterm victories of 2014, gained new prominence amid the Trump impeachment process as a steadfast and erudite defender of the president — and one who liked a good troll, to boot.
The chief Captain Ahab in this case is Tedra Cobb, a business consultant who served in her country’s legislature for two terms, according to Ballotpedia. Not exactly the kind of person who you might think would knock off a featured speaker on night three of the Republican National Convention, and even the Albany Times Union — in a Stefanik-bashing editorial which declared her vulnerable — noted that Cobb winning, “though hardly impossible, still seems unlikely.”
So you’re saying there’s a chance. Anyhow, Cobb’s probably going to be handicapped by self-owns like her campaign’s policy positions on the military.
In the laundry list of the ways in which Cobb implies she would be different than Stefanik, she says that she will “[s]upport legislation such as the Military Family Stability Act, which provides flexible timing when moving for new assignments.”
In a tweet Tuesday morning, Cobb directed voters to her plan, saying: “Stefanik has turned a blind eye to the bounties put on American soldiers. Supporting military service members and Veterans cannot just be a political talking point.”
Stefanik has turned a blind eye to the bounties put on American soldiers. Supporting military service members and Veterans cannot just be a political talking point. Learn more about how I plan to support our veterans and active-duty military personnel at: https://t.co/J5zWVTpoPx pic.twitter.com/ZolZQ1ixoO — Tedra Cobb for Congress (@TedraCobb) August 25, 2020
It shouldn’t be a political talking point, no.
However, it’s interesting to note that the Military Family Stability Act is already law, having been signed in December 2017.
I’m disappointed that Rep. Stefanik voted against it, given she’s voiced support for families in our armed forces. It shouldn’t be enough for you to change your vote to Cobb, but Stefanik’s refusal to support the bill is, quite frankly, a disapp–
Oh wait, she sponsored the House version of the bill. Never mind, then.
“As the home of Fort Drum and the Kesselring Navy nuclear site, our district knows firsthand the critical role military families play in supporting our troops and providing for our national defense,” Stefanik said in a statement upon introducing the bill in January 2017.
Should Cobb apologize for appropriating her opponent's legislation? Yes No
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“Military families make great sacrifices when relocating and transitioning to new schools, jobs and communities, and we must do all we can to help ease their burden. Military families serve too, and I am proud to introduce these commonsense measures to support these patriots.”
When Stefanik called out Cobb for essentially plagiarizing a bill she wrote, claiming to support it (even though it’s law) and refusing to credit her, Jerry Moore — editorial page director at the Watertown Daily Times — politely and wrongly mansplained to Stefanik why her anger was uncalled for.
The @EliseStefanik is going ballistic and claiming that @TedraCobb “plagiarized” Stefanik’s Military Family Stability Act. Cobb didn’t “plagiarize” anything; she said she supports the law. And she put that on her website more than 2 years ago. So what’s the controversy? https://t.co/lYilVvIirZ — Jerry Moore (@WDT_OpEd) August 25, 2020
The controversy is that it’s still on there, despite the fact that Cobb gave no credit to Stefanik or informed voters it was law.
As for “more than 2 years ago,” Stefanik introduced this more than three years ago, in January 2017. It’s already law. Is Cobb giving Stefanik credit? Of course not — by including it on her laundry list of campaign goals, she’s implying the person who authored the legislation is actually against it.
FACTS: My opponent tweeted her veterans plan this morning. She included my exact bill as part of her own veterans plan. How do I know this?
Because I wrote it.
Passed it.
Got it signed into law. But @wdt_oped thinks it’s ok for my opponent to say it’s HER veterans plan?! https://t.co/uciyCzk53B — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) August 25, 2020
It’s worth noting that once upon a time — nine months ago, to be exact, back when we were in the midst of impeachment — Stefanik’s defense of President Donald Trump made her a popular fundraising money pit, thanks in part to promotion from The Lincoln Project’s George Conway:
While Conway is no longer with The Lincoln Project because of familial issues, it’s worth pointing that this is a group of people who claim to want to restore dignity to politics by “saving” the GOP, yet here’s Conway fundraising for Cobb by calling Stefanik “lying trash.”
Cobb would only end up raising $2 million during that quarter, but the cause shall endure and the dream shall never die:
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a congressperson who isn’t trying to destroy our democracy? Today the magnificent Tedra Cobb joined us at our #SaveThePostalService protest. Follow and donate to @TedraCobb in NY 21. Her opponent is Trump’s sycophant Elise Stefanik. Vote blue! https://t.co/xRwMsUpOVJ — N R Singer (@nrsinger57) August 22, 2020
Since Rep. Elise Stefanik is speaking at the RNC tonight, here’s info about her Democratic opponent – Tedra Cobb. #DemCastNY Follow: @TedraCobb
Donate: https://t.co/4dvDazsMPk — Nick Knudsen ?? (@DemWrite) August 27, 2020
Agreed. Now is as good a time as any to set those greenbacks aflame.
Don’t just do it for me, though.
Do it for Beto O’Rourke. Do it for Amy McGrath. And most importantly, do it so your money doesn’t go to anyone who has a chance of winning.
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Prominent Dem Senator’s Staffer Calls for the ‘Complete Destruction of White Men’

In two very different parts of the country , two very different primaries have intersected in the most unusual of ways .
In Massachusetts , ossified liberal Sen. Edward Markey is fighting off a Democratic primary challenge from Rep. Joe Kennedy III .
As Boston.com notes , the race is between Markey ’ s experience and establishment cred against Kennedy ’ s promise to fight for a progressive agenda in Washington and , oh yes , did he mention he ’ s one of those Kennedys ?
Because in case you hadn ’ t guessed , this being Massachusetts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is ahead in three recent polls , two by double digits , according to the Boston Herald .
The race still isn ’ t over yet , with voters going to the polls next Tuesday — but it doesn ’ t look good for Kennedy , who ’ s complained about Markey ’ s increasingly negative tone .
Half a continent away , 19-year-old Aaron Coleman won the Democratic nomination for a Kansas state legislature seat earlier this month .
Coleman , a progressive candidate , was quickly revealed to have been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 13-year-old girl , according to the Kansas City Star .
TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him “ I made serious mistakes in middle school and I deeply regret and apologize for them .
I ’ ve grown up a great deal since then , ” Coleman said in a statement .
However , he didn ’ t grow up enough to tell a Republican during the campaign that he would “ laugh and giggle when you get COVID and die.
” Obviously , there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Democrats .
One of those outraged was a Markey campaign staffer .
Now , there were plenty of acceptable takes on this sort of thing that he could have had .
One of them wasn ’ t the “ utter and complete destruction ” of an entire race and gender because of one degenerate , the way Abhi Agarwal did .
The controversy came from Agarwal retweeting Coleman ’ s decision to re-enter the race on Tuesday after briefly withdrawing .
Coleman said he was a “ flawed individual who has made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not throw out a 7-term incumbent for a person like myself unless they are deeply frustrated with their lack of representation and demanding a change.
” There are plenty of takeaways one can have from this , none of them good .
However , Agarwal may have had the worst of all : using this individual ’ s problems to call for the “ destruction of white men.
” “ I am once again asking for the utter and complete destruction of white men , ” Agarwal said in the tweet .
RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His Property , Man Now Has an Epic Surprise Waiting : 'That ’ s the Goal' The tweet has since been deleted , as has Agarwal ’ s Twitter account .
According to The Washington Free Beacon , Agarwal was a member of Markey ’ s digital campaign staff .
I don ’ t think anyone is going to go out and defend Coleman — who , at the very least , probably should have put a lot of distance between his awful behavior and a political run .
However , using him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the utter and complete destruction of white men ” is a different story .
Again , Agarwal ’ s boss is a very old , very white man .
If Agarwal doesn ’ t like white men because of the damage they ’ ve wrought upon the world , man , he ’ s in for a shock when he realizes that Markey is about as establishment politician as it gets .
Oh , and in case you were wondering , Kansas Democrats have taken action against Coleman .
The New York Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behavior would hurt the party ’ s chances in other competitive elections ” and the incumbent he defeated in the midterms was prepared to run against him in the general election as a write-in .
In other words , there was no particular reason to attack white men here .
But we have a Democrat who was willing to do it anyway because , well , it was a good opportunity to use it to express racial animus .
My assumption is that Coleman won ’ t have a seat in the Kansas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a job .
It ’ ll be a fitting ending to a sordid and stupid controversy .
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In two very different parts of the country, two very different primaries have intersected in the most unusual of ways.
In Massachusetts, ossified liberal Sen. Edward Markey is fighting off a Democratic primary challenge from Rep. Joe Kennedy III.
As Boston.com notes, the race is between Markey’s experience and establishment cred against Kennedy’s promise to fight for a progressive agenda in Washington and, oh yes, did he mention he’s one of those Kennedys? Because in case you hadn’t guessed, this being Massachusetts, yes, yes he is.
Markey is ahead in three recent polls, two by double digits, according to the Boston Herald. The race still isn’t over yet, with voters going to the polls next Tuesday — but it doesn’t look good for Kennedy, who’s complained about Markey’s increasingly negative tone.
Half a continent away, 19-year-old Aaron Coleman won the Democratic nomination for a Kansas state legislature seat earlier this month. Coleman, a progressive candidate, was quickly revealed to have been a school bully who spread revenge porn featuring a 13-year-old girl, according to the Kansas City Star.
“I made serious mistakes in middle school and I deeply regret and apologize for them. I’ve grown up a great deal since then,” Coleman said in a statement.
However, he didn’t grow up enough to tell a Republican during the campaign that he would “laugh and giggle when you get COVID and die.”
Obviously, there was plenty of outrage over Coleman, especially from Democrats. One of those outraged was a Markey campaign staffer.
Now, there were plenty of acceptable takes on this sort of thing that he could have had. One of them wasn’t the “utter and complete destruction” of an entire race and gender because of one degenerate, the way Abhi Agarwal did.
The controversy came from Agarwal retweeting Coleman’s decision to re-enter the race on Tuesday after briefly withdrawing. Coleman said he was a “flawed individual who has made mistakes” but that voters “do not throw out a 7-term incumbent for a person like myself unless they are deeply frustrated with their lack of representation and demanding a change.”
There are plenty of takeaways one can have from this, none of them good. However, Agarwal may have had the worst of all: using this individual’s problems to call for the “destruction of white men.”
“I am once again asking for the utter and complete destruction of white men,” Agarwal said in the tweet.
“Has Abhi ever met his boss?” Shant Mesrobian, a podcaster, wondered.
This is the kind of demented language that passes for normal among the educated professional left activist and operative class. Also: Has Abhi ever met his boss? pic.twitter.com/7Zo8X6TGZt — Shant Mesrobian (@ShantMM) August 25, 2020
The tweet has since been deleted, as has Agarwal’s Twitter account. According to The Washington Free Beacon, Agarwal was a member of Markey’s digital campaign staff.
I don’t think anyone is going to go out and defend Coleman — who, at the very least, probably should have put a lot of distance between his awful behavior and a political run.
However, using him as an example to call “for the utter and complete destruction of white men” is a different story.
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Again, Agarwal’s boss is a very old, very white man. If Agarwal doesn’t like white men because of the damage they’ve wrought upon the world, man, he’s in for a shock when he realizes that Markey is about as establishment politician as it gets.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, Kansas Democrats have taken action against Coleman. The New York Times reported that “Democratic leaders feared his behavior would hurt the party’s chances in other competitive elections” and the incumbent he defeated in the midterms was prepared to run against him in the general election as a write-in.
In other words, there was no particular reason to attack white men here. But we have a Democrat who was willing to do it anyway because, well, it was a good opportunity to use it to express racial animus.
My assumption is that Coleman won’t have a seat in the Kansas state legislature and Agarwal won’t have a job. It’ll be a fitting ending to a sordid and stupid controversy.
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Man Accused of Murdering His Own Daughters in Gruesome ‘Honor Killing’ Arrested

A 12-year manhunt for a Muslim man wanted in connection with the allegedly religiously motivated murders of his two daughters ended Wednesday with the arrest of Yaser Abdel Said , according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation .
Said was taken into custody without incident in Justin , Texas , according to an FBI release posted on the FBI ’ s website .
Said had been on the FBI ’ s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives since December 4 , 2014 .
Said will soon be transferred to Dallas County for proceedings related to the 2008 deaths of his daughters Amina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police investigators classified the shootings as “ honor killings , ” WFAA-TV in Dallas reported .
TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him Irving , Texas , police Detective Eric Curtis told WFAA-TV in Dallas that the girls were dating non-Muslims against the father ’ s wishes .
“ I think that frustrated him and he could not handle that , ” Curtis said .
“ And ultimately that ’ s why he decided to kill them.
” Twelve years later , authorities have him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crimes Task Force has worked tirelessly to find Yaser Abdel Said .
These experienced investigators never gave up on their quest to find him and pledged to never forget the young victims in this case , ” FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno said in the news release .
“ His capture and arrest bring us one step closer to justice for Amina and Sarah.
” Irving Police Chief Jeff Spivey told WFAA that , despite the passage of time , investigators were determined to make an arrest in the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot to death his two daughters in his taxi cab , ” Spivey told the station .
“ We have tirelessly followed every lead , never losing hope that we would one day locate and arrest Yaser Said.
” The FBI release said Said is accused of taking his daughters for a ride in his taxicab on Jan. 1 , 2008 .
They were later found dead of multiple gunshots in the cab in Irving .
A warrant for Said ’ s arrest was issued the next day .
According to WFAA , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Islam Said , and his brother , Yasim Said , of Euless , Texas , on charges of harboring a fugitive .
RELATED : Big-Name Legal Team Steps Up To Help Kyle Rittenhouse Fight Kenosha Murder Charges “ We do expect that there were others who provided aid and comfort to this fugitive for a long period of time , ” DeSarno said , according to WFAA .
In a Twitter post , Ayaan Hirsi Ali , the Somali-born women ’ s rights advocate who now lives in the United States as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honor killings ” arrest .
Police said Amina was shot twice .
Sarah was shot nine times .
According to WFAA , Sarah called 911 after being shot and told dispatchers , “ My dad shot me .
I ’ m dying .
Stop it .
Stop it.
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A 12-year manhunt for a Muslim man wanted in connection with the allegedly religiously motivated murders of his two daughters ended Wednesday with the arrest of Yaser Abdel Said, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Said was taken into custody without incident in Justin, Texas, according to an FBI release posted on the FBI’s website. Said had been on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives since December 4, 2014. Said will soon be transferred to Dallas County for proceedings related to the 2008 deaths of his daughters Amina, 18, and Sarah, 17.
Police investigators classified the shootings as “honor killings,” WFAA-TV in Dallas reported.
The #FBI joins our state and local law enforcement partners in announcing the capture of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yaser Abdel Said, a capital murder suspect wanted in connection with the homicide of his two teenage daughters. @FBIDallas https://t.co/Dtx26p8ZNt pic.twitter.com/AsGPoJQjCB — FBI (@FBI) August 27, 2020
Irving, Texas, police Detective Eric Curtis told WFAA-TV in Dallas that the girls were dating non-Muslims against the father’s wishes.
“I think that frustrated him and he could not handle that,” Curtis said. “And ultimately that’s why he decided to kill them.”
Twelve years later, authorities have him in custody.
“The FBI-led Dallas Violent Crimes Task Force has worked tirelessly to find Yaser Abdel Said. These experienced investigators never gave up on their quest to find him and pledged to never forget the young victims in this case,” FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno said in the news release.
Is this finally justice for the victims? Yes No
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“His capture and arrest bring us one step closer to justice for Amina and Sarah.”
Irving Police Chief Jeff Spivey told WFAA that, despite the passage of time, investigators were determined to make an arrest in the case.
“This man brutally murdered, shot to death his two daughters in his taxi cab,” Spivey told the station. “We have tirelessly followed every lead, never losing hope that we would one day locate and arrest Yaser Said.”
The FBI release said Said is accused of taking his daughters for a ride in his taxicab on Jan. 1, 2008. They were later found dead of multiple gunshots in the cab in Irving. A warrant for Said’s arrest was issued the next day.
According to WFAA, the FBI arrested Said’s son, Islam Said, and his brother, Yasim Said, of Euless, Texas, on charges of harboring a fugitive.
“We do expect that there were others who provided aid and comfort to this fugitive for a long period of time,” DeSarno said, according to WFAA.
In a Twitter post, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the Somali-born women’s rights advocate who now lives in the United States as an American citizen, celebrated the “honor killings” arrest.
For years we at the AHA Foundation felt that the lives of girls and women like Amina and Sarah did not matter. These two beautiful girls were murdered by their father. Tonight we can celebrate that he is captured. https://t.co/up66uKC7fg — Ayaan Hirsi Ali (@Ayaan) August 27, 2020
Police said Amina was shot twice. Sarah was shot nine times.
According to WFAA, Sarah called 911 after being shot and told dispatchers, “My dad shot me. I’m dying. Stop it. Stop it.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Democrat Mayor Levels Joe Biden During RNC Speech, Endorses Trump for President

The state of Minnesota has been a Democratic stronghold for decades , but one curiosity out of the Gopher State hasn ’ t escaped the notice of political observers : President Donald Trump and Republicans have made inroads in an unusual part of the state .
The Iron Range in the northeastern part of Minnesota is strongly Democratic territory — or Democratic-Farmer-Labor , as Minnesota ’ s state affiliate of the Democratic Party calls itself .
The times there are a-changin ’ , partially due to the fact that the president is pro-mining in an area not known as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Trump ’ s support for a “ massive ” nickel and copper project in the region has helped that change come about .
“ A place that once gave Democratic native sons Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale 4-1 voting wins and considers the late Sen. Paul Wellstone a local hero has begun to embrace a president who bears little resemblance to them , except that he reversed the ‘ injustice ’ of an Obama-era order that would have brought the nickel-copper project to a 20-year standstill , ” liberal outlet Politico reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that were the 25 percent tariffs Trump imposed on most foreign steel , which provided an initial boost to the 5,000 miners still employed in the region ’ s numerous iron-ore mines that have served as the backbone to the region ’ s economy.
” TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him This , Politico said , “ makes Minnesota the president ’ s top target among states he lost in 2016 — and potentially a pivot point in the 2020 presidential race .
Trump lost the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a remarkable feat considering how entrenched Democrats have been in the state.
” If you want one person who represents this transformation , it ’ s Bob Vlaisavljevich .
Vlaisavljevich is the Democratic mayor of Eveleth .
It is , as he described it during his speech for the Republican National Convention on Tuesday , “ a small town in the Iron Range of Minnesota.
” Not only does he credit President Trump with restoring the region ’ s economic prosperity , he said Democratic nominee Joe Biden is “ too weak , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand up to the radical left.
” “ My father and grandfather earned their livings mining the raw materials that made the steel that built America .
This election is a make or break for workers who are carrying on the legacy of men like them , ” he said .
For generations , Vlaisavljevich said in the speech , Minnesotans needed representation in Washington and “ looked to Democrats to fill that void for many years because we actually thought they cared about our welfare.
” It ’ s clear , given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that that ’ s no longer the case , Vlaisavljevich said .
“ The radical environmental movement has dragged the Democratic Party so far to the left , they can no longer claim to be advocates of the working man , ” he said .
RELATED : MSNBC Cuts Away from Pro-Life Nun Before RNC Viewers Can Hear Her Heartbreaking Description of Abortion “ This is hard for me to say because I am a lifelong Democrat .
But for far too long , members of both parties allowed our country to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially China , who dumped steel into our markets and slapped tariffs on our products .
And what did so-called leaders like Joe Biden do ?
Nothing.
” The story was the same in the Iron Range as it was in a whole swath of industrial communities across America , as Vlaisavljevich described it .
They “ lost thousands of jobs ” and “ a generation of young people who had to leave the Iron Range to find a livelihood.
” “ Worst of all , we lost hope , ” the mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The street-talking New Yorker burst onto the scene , promising to stand up to China and the rest of the world on behalf of the American worker .
Four years later , the Iron Range is roaring back to life , and we have one man to thank , President Donald Trump .
He made good on his promises by cutting our taxes , rolling back senseless regulations , and delivering trade deals that put America ’ s interests first.
” However , that resurgence is at risk , Vlaisavljevich says , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with the far left to craft his environmental policies .
“ Joe Biden has allowed radicals like [ New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ] to craft his environmental policies .
Their so-called Green New Deal is a job-killing disgrace dreamt up by people who don ’ t live in the real world .
But Biden is too weak , too scared , and too sleepy to stand up to the radical left .
He has been doing nothing in Washington for 47 years .
Why would Year 48 be any different ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ t just be “ Year 48 ” Americans need to worry about if Biden is elected .
If he completes his first term , it ’ ll be 52 years in Washington for a man whose sagging sails are rigged to catch the breeze of the moment .
Even if it were Biden crafting his own environmental policy , it would just end up being a melange of the Obama-era environmental policies that decimated industrial communities , and the kind of and desultory learn-to-code job training programs liberals claimed would revitalize these economies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t . )
Trump ’ s targeting of Minnesota may yet fall short , since generations of political tradition are tough to overcome .
However , the political calculus in the Iron Range has changed in a generational way .
Democrats — in Minnesota and beyond — don ’ t quite understand the implications of that yet .
They will .
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The state of Minnesota has been a Democratic stronghold for decades, but one curiosity out of the Gopher State hasn’t escaped the notice of political observers: President Donald Trump and Republicans have made inroads in an unusual part of the state.
The Iron Range in the northeastern part of Minnesota is strongly Democratic territory — or Democratic-Farmer-Labor, as Minnesota’s state affiliate of the Democratic Party calls itself.
The times there are a-changin’, partially due to the fact that the president is pro-mining in an area not known as the “Iron Range” for nothing. And Trump’s support for a “massive” nickel and copper project in the region has helped that change come about.
“A place that once gave Democratic native sons Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale 4-1 voting wins and considers the late Sen. Paul Wellstone a local hero has begun to embrace a president who bears little resemblance to them, except that he reversed the ‘injustice’ of an Obama-era order that would have brought the nickel-copper project to a 20-year standstill,” liberal outlet Politico reported in March.
“On top of that were the 25 percent tariffs Trump imposed on most foreign steel, which provided an initial boost to the 5,000 miners still employed in the region’s numerous iron-ore mines that have served as the backbone to the region’s economy.”
This, Politico said, “makes Minnesota the president’s top target among states he lost in 2016 — and potentially a pivot point in the 2020 presidential race. Trump lost the state by 45,000 votes in 2016, a remarkable feat considering how entrenched Democrats have been in the state.”
If you want one person who represents this transformation, it’s Bob Vlaisavljevich.
Vlaisavljevich is the Democratic mayor of Eveleth. It is, as he described it during his speech for the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, “a small town in the Iron Range of Minnesota.”
Not only does he credit President Trump with restoring the region’s economic prosperity, he said Democratic nominee Joe Biden is “too weak, too scared, and too sleepy to stand up to the radical left.”
Full video here:
“My father and grandfather earned their livings mining the raw materials that made the steel that built America. This election is a make or break for workers who are carrying on the legacy of men like them,” he said.
For generations, Vlaisavljevich said in the speech, Minnesotans needed representation in Washington and “looked to Democrats to fill that void for many years because we actually thought they cared about our welfare.”
It’s clear, given current Democratic antipathy toward mining causes, that that’s no longer the case, Vlaisavljevich said.
“The radical environmental movement has dragged the Democratic Party so far to the left, they can no longer claim to be advocates of the working man,” he said.
“This is hard for me to say because I am a lifelong Democrat. But for far too long, members of both parties allowed our country to be ripped off by our trading partners, especially China, who dumped steel into our markets and slapped tariffs on our products. And what did so-called leaders like Joe Biden do? Nothing.”
The story was the same in the Iron Range as it was in a whole swath of industrial communities across America, as Vlaisavljevich described it. They “lost thousands of jobs” and “a generation of young people who had to leave the Iron Range to find a livelihood.”
“Worst of all, we lost hope,” the mayor said.
“Then something unexpected happened: The street-talking New Yorker burst onto the scene, promising to stand up to China and the rest of the world on behalf of the American worker. Four years later, the Iron Range is roaring back to life, and we have one man to thank, President Donald Trump. He made good on his promises by cutting our taxes, rolling back senseless regulations, and delivering trade deals that put America’s interests first.”
However, that resurgence is at risk, Vlaisavljevich says, due to Biden’s willingness to work with the far left to craft his environmental policies.
“Joe Biden has allowed radicals like [New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez] to craft his environmental policies. Their so-called Green New Deal is a job-killing disgrace dreamt up by people who don’t live in the real world. But Biden is too weak, too scared, and too sleepy to stand up to the radical left. He has been doing nothing in Washington for 47 years. Why would Year 48 be any different?”
Can President Trump win Minnesota in 2020? Yes No
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Of course, it won’t just be “Year 48” Americans need to worry about if Biden is elected. If he completes his first term, it’ll be 52 years in Washington for a man whose sagging sails are rigged to catch the breeze of the moment.
Even if it were Biden crafting his own environmental policy, it would just end up being a melange of the Obama-era environmental policies that decimated industrial communities, and the kind of and desultory learn-to-code job training programs liberals claimed would revitalize these economies. (Spoiler alert: They didn’t.)
Trump’s targeting of Minnesota may yet fall short, since generations of political tradition are tough to overcome. However, the political calculus in the Iron Range has changed in a generational way.
Democrats — in Minnesota and beyond — don’t quite understand the implications of that yet. They will.
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Biden Cheerleader Who Brags on ‘Wet A** P****’ Says Melania’s the One Who’s Perverted

The female rapper and self-proclaimed political science junkie even asked Nigeria for citizenship after the Trump administration took down Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a January drone strike , citing fears the president was leading the country into World War III .
Now , Cardi B is coming after the first lady .
Following Melania Trump ’ s speech for the Republican National Convention on Tuesday , Republican DeAnna Lorraine tweeted , “ America needs far more women like Melania Trump and far less like Cardi B.
” Cardi B replied , “ Didn ’ t she used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him “ Wap ” is a reference to Cardi B ’ s new and controversial hit single , “ WAP , ” with Megan Thee Stallion .
“ WAP ” stands for “ wet a** p****.
” The song starts with the lyrics , “ Whores in this house , There ’ s some whores in this house , ” and gets significantly more vulgar from there .
Cardi B also tweeted an old photo of Mrs. Trump from her modeling days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be referencing rumors that the first lady worked as an escort around the time she was working as a model , according to People .
Mrs. Trump has long denied those rumors , and no evidence has surfaced to refute her denial .
She even sued the U.K. Daily Mail in 2016 for libel over its publication of the rumors .
The Daily Mail ultimately issued an apology to Mrs. Trump and , reportedly , paid her a multi-million dollar settlement .
Cardi B , on the other hand , has openly stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back when she worked as a stripper , according to the U.K .
Independent .
It ’ s ironic that a woman who raps that her sexual partners should “ Bring a bucket and a mop for this wet-a** p**** ” ( and that ’ s one of the tamer lyrics ) would suggest that Melania Trump is the one who is perverted .
Recently , Cardi B has become a cheerleader for the Democrats , and for Joe Biden in particular .
The presidential candidate who doesn ’ t have time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wallace had no problems sitting for a softball interview with the rapper for Elle magazine .
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She ’ s done interviews with prominent Democrats like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez .
Her interview with Biden took place in the lead-up to last week ’ s Democratic National Convention – one of the few interviews he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following interview isn ’ t graphic , but you might lose a few IQ points watching it .
Will Biden condemn Cardi B ’ s remarks about Melania Trump ?
Probably not .
Meanwhile , Melania Trump ’ s speech from the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday was eloquent , compassionate , and unifying .
She spent her time trying to lift up the people of this country , not tear down her political enemies .
The Democrats claim to be the party that supports strong women , but the liberals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t have the correct political designation after their names .
If President Trump was a Democrat , Melania would be seen as an aspirational model for minorities , and women in particular .
She was born in Slovenia and came to the United States for the opportunities available here .
She ’ s an immigrant who became the first lady of the United States – the first first lady to be a naturalized citizen , and the first for whom English is not her native language .
If that ’ s not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what is .
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It’s no secret Cardi B isn’t a fan of President Donald Trump.
The female rapper and self-proclaimed political science junkie even asked Nigeria for citizenship after the Trump administration took down Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a January drone strike, citing fears the president was leading the country into World War III.
Now, Cardi B is coming after the first lady.
Following Melania Trump’s speech for the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, Republican DeAnna Lorraine tweeted, “America needs far more women like Melania Trump and far less like Cardi B.”
Cardi B replied, “Didn’t she used to sell that Wap?”
Didn’t she used to sell that Wap? https://t.co/ahgIf96S6a — iamcardib (@iamcardib) August 26, 2020
“Wap” is a reference to Cardi B’s new and controversial hit single, “WAP,” with Megan Thee Stallion. “WAP” stands for “wet a** p****.” The song starts with the lyrics, “Whores in this house, There’s some whores in this house,” and gets significantly more vulgar from there.
Cardi B also tweeted an old photo of Mrs. Trump from her modeling days.
Cardi B’s comments appear to be referencing rumors that the first lady worked as an escort around the time she was working as a model, according to People.
Mrs. Trump has long denied those rumors, and no evidence has surfaced to refute her denial. She even sued the U.K. Daily Mail in 2016 for libel over its publication of the rumors. The Daily Mail ultimately issued an apology to Mrs. Trump and, reportedly, paid her a multi-million dollar settlement.
Cardi B, on the other hand, has openly stated she used to drug and rob men back when she worked as a stripper, according to the U.K. Independent.
It’s ironic that a woman who raps that her sexual partners should “Bring a bucket and a mop for this wet-a** p****” (and that’s one of the tamer lyrics) would suggest that Melania Trump is the one who is perverted.
Recently, Cardi B has become a cheerleader for the Democrats, and for Joe Biden in particular. The presidential candidate who doesn’t have time to sit down with Fox News’ Chris Wallace had no problems sitting for a softball interview with the rapper for Elle magazine.
Despite her criminal past and vulgar lyrics, the left holds her up as some sort of feminist icon.
She’s done interviews with prominent Democrats like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Her interview with Biden took place in the lead-up to last week’s Democratic National Convention – one of the few interviews he’s granted in recent weeks.
Warning: the following interview isn’t graphic, but you might lose a few IQ points watching it.
Will Biden condemn Cardi B’s remarks about Melania Trump? Probably not.
Meanwhile, Melania Trump’s speech from the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday was eloquent, compassionate, and unifying. She spent her time trying to lift up the people of this country, not tear down her political enemies.
The Democrats claim to be the party that supports strong women, but the liberals continually put down women who don’t have the correct political designation after their names.
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If President Trump was a Democrat, Melania would be seen as an aspirational model for minorities, and women in particular. She was born in Slovenia and came to the United States for the opportunities available here.
She’s an immigrant who became the first lady of the United States – the first first lady to be a naturalized citizen, and the first for whom English is not her native language.
If that’s not the American Dream, I don’t know what is.
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Looting Sweeps Minneapolis After Murder Suspect Commits Suicide

Violence ravaged parts of downtown Minneapolis late Wednesday and early Thursday after mobs responded to a false rumor that police had killed a shooting suspect who had , in fact , killed himself .
Not even dissemination of a surveillance video documenting the fact that the suspect had killed himself could prevent looting from taking place in and around the Nicollet Mall , a shopping and entertainment area .
Chloe Caplan visited the downtown Target store when “ all of the sudden I heard people screaming and yelling and chanting , ” she said , according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a closet .
“ It was very scary .
We didn ’ t know if someone was going to try to break the door down , we had no idea what was going on , ” she said .
“ In hindsight , it was not that traumatic , but at the time it was because I had no idea what was going on.
” TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him Police said the confrontation that triggered the unrest took place at about 2 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man who was with a woman .
Police located the gunman about four hours later , Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder said .
“ As officers approached , he produced a handgun and shot himself , ” Elder told Fox News .
He said police did not fire their weapons .
However , rumors soon spread that police had killed the man .
Tensions in Minneapolis have been high since the May 25 death of George Floyd while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police .
According to WCCO-TV , a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liquor Store said his store was looted in May and again overnight .
“ I came down here after I heard it on the news…that this place was getting hit again , ” he said .
“ I got here and there was no less than 15 cars in the parking lot , 25 people in the store , in and out they were going.
” The store owner said that when he called 911 to report the looting , he was told , “ Stay away and be safe.
” Videos posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on businesses as rioters set fires and looters hit Saks Fifth Avenue and Target .
RELATED : Court Docs : Medical Examiner Said George Floyd Had Stunning Level of Drugs in System Mayor Jacob Frey imposed an immediate curfew and requested help from the National Guard .
“ What we ’ re calling for right now is peace , ” he said .
“ This destruction and property damage just takes away from that underlying goal.
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Violence ravaged parts of downtown Minneapolis late Wednesday and early Thursday after mobs responded to a false rumor that police had killed a shooting suspect who had, in fact, killed himself.
Not even dissemination of a surveillance video documenting the fact that the suspect had killed himself could prevent looting from taking place in and around the Nicollet Mall, a shopping and entertainment area.
Chloe Caplan visited the downtown Target store when “all of the sudden I heard people screaming and yelling and chanting,” she said, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Caplan and some store workers sheltered in a closet.
“It was very scary. We didn’t know if someone was going to try to break the door down, we had no idea what was going on,” she said. “In hindsight, it was not that traumatic, but at the time it was because I had no idea what was going on.”
Police said the confrontation that triggered the unrest took place at about 2 p.m. when a gunman shot and killed another man who was with a woman. Police located the gunman about four hours later, Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder said.
“As officers approached, he produced a handgun and shot himself,” Elder told Fox News. He said police did not fire their weapons.
However, rumors soon spread that police had killed the man. Tensions in Minneapolis have been high since the May 25 death of George Floyd while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police.
According to WCCO-TV, a man identified as the owner of the Franklin-Nicollet Liquor Store said his store was looted in May and again overnight.
“I came down here after I heard it on the news…that this place was getting hit again,” he said. “I got here and there was no less than 15 cars in the parking lot, 25 people in the store, in and out they were going.”
The store owner said that when he called 911 to report the looting, he was told, “Stay away and be safe.”
Videos posted on social media showed the damage inflicted on businesses as rioters set fires and looters hit Saks Fifth Avenue and Target.
Brit’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis is on fire. pic.twitter.com/WieEJ2qwz4 — Mark Vancleave ?+?=? (@MDVancleave) August 27, 2020
More looting in downtown Minneapolis. They’ve now breached the Saks 5th Avenue store on 6th and Nicollet and people are making out with lots of goods. pic.twitter.com/tgUIyoIMvf — Courtney Godfrey (@courtneygodfrey) August 27, 2020
Massive looting and rioting in Nicollet Mall Target. #mplsdowntown pic.twitter.com/zHmt9tBm5Z — Mike Karbo (@MKarbo) August 27, 2020
Mayor Jacob Frey imposed an immediate curfew and requested help from the National Guard.
“What we’re calling for right now is peace,” he said. “This destruction and property damage just takes away from that underlying goal.”
Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and sent the National Guard and 150 Minnesota State Patrol troopers to the city.
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Singer Katy Perry Gives Birth to Baby Girl: ‘We Are Floating with Love’

Katy Perry has given birth to a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom .
The pop superstar and her fiancé , actor Orlando Bloom , got UNICEF to announce the news on its Instagram account .
Both Perry and Bloom are goodwill ambassadors for the United Nations agency that helps children .
UNICEF posted a black and white photograph of the infant ’ s hand and said the happy couple told the organization : “ We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter.
” TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram post , the couple also spoke about how fortunate they were to have had a “ peaceful ” birthing experience with good health care — something , they said , many families do not experience .
“ Smile , ” Perry ’ s fifth major-label album , will be released Friday .
In a recent interview with The Associated Press , the 35-year-old talked about finding her smile again after a few years of pain .
“ I went through a reckoning of self and really re-prioritized what was important and my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with validation , ” she said .
The baby is Perry ’ s first .
Bloom and his former wife , Miranda Kerr , have a son , Flynn , who was born in 2011 .
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Katy Perry has given birth to a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom.
The pop superstar and her fiancé, actor Orlando Bloom, got UNICEF to announce the news on its Instagram account.
Both Perry and Bloom are goodwill ambassadors for the United Nations agency that helps children.
UNICEF posted a black and white photograph of the infant’s hand and said the happy couple told the organization: “We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter.”
Welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom! We are honoured to introduce Goodwill Ambassadors @KatyPerry and Orlando Bloom’s new bundle of joy. “We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter.” — UNICEF (@UNICEF) August 27, 2020
In an Instagram post, the couple also spoke about how fortunate they were to have had a “peaceful” birthing experience with good health care — something, they said, many families do not experience.
Posted withregram • unicef Welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom! We are honoured to introduce Goodwill Ambassadors @KatyPerry and orlandobloom’s new bundle of joy.

“We are floating with love and wonder from… https://t.co/CFtU4EbfVt — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 27, 2020
“Smile,” Perry’s fifth major-label album, will be released Friday.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, the 35-year-old talked about finding her smile again after a few years of pain.
May I present… the next taste of ?#SMILE? before it comes out NEXT! FRIDAY! (AUGUST 28TH!) What Makes A Woman is out now https://t.co/jVDy8LHvFW ? and go to https://t.co/GIT8lT3kRO to pre-order the whole record!!! pic.twitter.com/xkmQfydQHF — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 20, 2020
“I went through a reckoning of self and really re-prioritized what was important and my association with validation, or my relationship with validation,” she said.
The baby is Perry’s first.
Bloom and his former wife, Miranda Kerr, have a son, Flynn, who was born in 2011.
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westernjournal--2020-08-27--Obama-Appointed Judge Sets Up Last-Second Roadblock to Execution of Rapist, Killer

A judge in Washington halted the federal government ’ s planned Friday execution of a man who kidnapped , raped and killed a 10-year-old Kansas girl , saying the law requires the government to get a prescription for the drug it plans to use .
In an opinion early Thursday , U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said a federal law that regulates drugs requires the government to get a prescription for the lethal injection drug pentobarbital , which it plans to use to execute Keith Dwayne Nelson .
Nelson ’ s execution was scheduled to be the fifth carried out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The executions followed the Trump administration ’ s announcement last year that it would resume executing death row inmates for the first time since 2003 .
TRENDING : Nick Sandmann Has Perfect Response When Ex-Kamala Harris Staffer Attacks Him Chutkan ’ s 13-page opinion came hours after the government carried out the execution of Lezmond Mitchell .
With Mitchell ’ s execution , the federal government has now carried out more executions in 2020 than it had in the previous 56 years combined .
Two more executions are scheduled for September .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using pentobarbital .
Chutkan , who was nominated by President Barack Obama , said in her opinion that it is “ undisputed that a prescription is required to dispense pentobarbital in the ordinary course.
” “ It is also undisputed , ” she wrote , “ that the government has not obtained a prescription — nor does it intend to — for the use of pentobarbital in Nelson ’ s execution.
” Chutkan said that under previous court decisions , when pentobarbital is being used for an execution it is still subject to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Cosmetic Act , so a prescription is required .
“ The court hereby enjoins Defendants from executing Keith Nelson until they have met the requirements of the FDCA , ” Chutkan wrote .
The government has argued that pentobarbital is not subject to the act when used for lethal injections .
It did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment before business hours Thursday .
Nelson pleaded guilty in 2001 and was sentenced to death in the 1999 kidnapping , rape and killing of Pamela Butler .
The 10-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Nelson abducted her .
He later raped her before strangling her to death with a wire .
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A judge in Washington halted the federal government’s planned Friday execution of a man who kidnapped, raped and killed a 10-year-old Kansas girl, saying the law requires the government to get a prescription for the drug it plans to use.
In an opinion early Thursday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said a federal law that regulates drugs requires the government to get a prescription for the lethal injection drug pentobarbital, which it plans to use to execute Keith Dwayne Nelson.
The government is appealing.
Nelson’s execution was scheduled to be the fifth carried out this year by the federal government.
The executions followed the Trump administration’s announcement last year that it would resume executing death row inmates for the first time since 2003.
Chutkan’s 13-page opinion came hours after the government carried out the execution of Lezmond Mitchell.
With Mitchell’s execution, the federal government has now carried out more executions in 2020 than it had in the previous 56 years combined.
Two more executions are scheduled for September. All of the executions have been carried out using pentobarbital.
Chutkan, who was nominated by President Barack Obama, said in her opinion that it is “undisputed that a prescription is required to dispense pentobarbital in the ordinary course.”
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“It is also undisputed,” she wrote, “that the government has not obtained a prescription — nor does it intend to — for the use of pentobarbital in Nelson’s execution.”
Chutkan said that under previous court decisions, when pentobarbital is being used for an execution it is still subject to the requirements in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, so a prescription is required.
“The court hereby enjoins Defendants from executing Keith Nelson until they have met the requirements of the FDCA,” Chutkan wrote.
The government has argued that pentobarbital is not subject to the act when used for lethal injections.
It did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment before business hours Thursday.
Nelson pleaded guilty in 2001 and was sentenced to death in the 1999 kidnapping, rape and killing of Pamela Butler.
The 10-year-old was rollerblading in front of her Kansas home when Nelson abducted her. He later raped her before strangling her to death with a wire.
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