westernjournal--2020-03-10--Major Sporting Events in Jeopardy After California County Bans Gatherings of Over 1,000 People

The status of three San Jose Sharks hockey games , the NCAA women ’ s basketball tournament at Stanford and one MLS game are in doubt after Santa Clara County , California , announced a ban of all large gatherings of at least 1,000 people for the rest of the month in response to the coronavirus outbreak .
The announcement Monday came hours after the public health department announced the first death in the county from COVID-19 .
A woman in her 60s had been hospitalized for several weeks with the virus before dying .
Six more cases of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , bringing the total number of cases to 43 .
“ Today ’ s order and new recommendations will reduce the number of people who develop severe illness and will help prevent our healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed , ” said Dr. Sara Cody , Santa Clara County health officer .
“ This is critically important for anyone with healthcare needs , not just those most vulnerable to serious illness from COVID-19 , ” Cody said .
For most people , the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia .
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus .
According to the World Health Organization , people with mild illness recover in about two weeks , while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover .
In mainland China , where the virus first exploded , more than 80,000 people have been diagnosed and more than 58,000 have so far recovered .
The Sharks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Montreal , March 21 against Boston and March 29 against Arizona .
There are no events scheduled at the SAP Center until a minor league hockey game on March 17 .
The team said it will abide by the order and is determining how to proceed .
“ We will be reviewing each scheduled event due to take place for the rest of the month and provide an update in the coming days , ” the team said in a statement .
“ We appreciate the understanding and patience of our fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time.
” The team could play the games without fans , find a neutral site or play the games on the road .
“ I don ’ t think it would make a huge difference but it would be kind of weird because it would be really , really , quiet , ” Sharks goalie Aaron Dell said this weekend about the prospect of playing games without fans .
“ But if that ’ s what they have to do , that ’ s what they have to do.
” RELATED : Zamboni @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Serve as Emergency Goalie , Helps Secure Win The Stanford women ’ s basketball team is expected to host the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament from March 20-22 .
Stanford is scheduled to host games in several other sports this month and the school said Monday night that all events remain scheduled as of now .
The San Jose Earthquakes have one home game scheduled this month on March 21 against Sporting Kansas City .
The team said it would comply immediately and will have information on plans for upcoming events soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report .
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The status of three San Jose Sharks hockey games, the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Stanford and one MLS game are in doubt after Santa Clara County, California, announced a ban of all large gatherings of at least 1,000 people for the rest of the month in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The announcement Monday came hours after the public health department announced the first death in the county from COVID-19. A woman in her 60s had been hospitalized for several weeks with the virus before dying.
Six more cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in Santa Clara County on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 43.
“Today’s order and new recommendations will reduce the number of people who develop severe illness and will help prevent our healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed,” said Dr. Sara Cody, Santa Clara County health officer.
“This is critically important for anyone with healthcare needs, not just those most vulnerable to serious illness from COVID-19,” Cody said.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. In mainland China, where the virus first exploded, more than 80,000 people have been diagnosed and more than 58,000 have so far recovered.
The Sharks have home games scheduled for March 19 against Montreal, March 21 against Boston and March 29 against Arizona.
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There are no events scheduled at the SAP Center until a minor league hockey game on March 17. The team said it will abide by the order and is determining how to proceed.
“We will be reviewing each scheduled event due to take place for the rest of the month and provide an update in the coming days,” the team said in a statement. “We appreciate the understanding and patience of our fans, guests and partners during this unprecedented time.”
The team could play the games without fans, find a neutral site or play the games on the road.
“I don’t think it would make a huge difference but it would be kind of weird because it would be really, really, quiet,” Sharks goalie Aaron Dell said this weekend about the prospect of playing games without fans. “But if that’s what they have to do, that’s what they have to do.”
The Stanford women’s basketball team is expected to host the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament from March 20-22. Stanford is scheduled to host games in several other sports this month and the school said Monday night that all events remain scheduled as of now.
The San Jose Earthquakes have one home game scheduled this month on March 21 against Sporting Kansas City.
Earthquakes Statement on Recent County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Mandate. pic.twitter.com/BG7yh4AthS — San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 10, 2020
The team said it would comply immediately and will have information on plans for upcoming events soon.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--Op-Ed: Trump Is Right: The State of Our Union Has Never Been Stronger

Like many of you , I found my eyes glued to the television last month as I witnessed President Trump deliver the most powerful State of the Union address I have heard in my lifetime .
I felt my heart swell at how lucky I am to be growing up at this moment in our country ’ s history , with more opportunities and access to the American dream than any generation before us .
As I watched many of our elected officials leap to their feet and cheer for our president ’ s accomplishments , I knew : The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stronger .
Women in America are more empowered than ever before .
It was just 100 years ago that women were afforded the right to vote through the passage of the 19th Amendment .
Around that time , very few women worked outside the home , and the first woman wasn ’ t elected to Congress until 1916 .
It was the time of my great-grandmothers , one who had nine children and farmed on her homestead , the other of Cherokee descent with ancestors who walked the Trail of Tears .
Isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I watched a Congress with the greatest percentage of female members in history be addressed by a president who has constantly uplifted women ?
President Trump has appointed many qualified women to senior-level White House positions , and thanks to his economic policies , women ’ s unemployment is at its lowest rate in nearly 65 years .
There has never been a better time to be a young woman in our nation , and I am inspired — and empowered — to achieve anything I set my mind to .
TRENDING @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Trump Family if GOP Brings Up Hunter Biden Thanks to President Trump , America has never been safer .
American soldiers have destroyed ISIS and brought the world ’ s leaders of terrorism to justice .
We ’ ve witnessed a massive drop in illegal border crossings — 75 percent since May , to be exact — and are fighting dangerous sanctuary city policies that empower and harbor dangerous criminals .
Our elected leaders are working diligently to combat the opioid epidemic that has claimed over 700,00 American lives since 1999 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all .
Most importantly , America has never been freer to dream .
In the last three years , nearly 2.5 million Americans have been lifted out of poverty .
The bottom half of wage earners have seen their net worth grow by 47 percent — a rate three times faster than the top 1 percent .
Our leaders are championing school choice , allowing America ’ s children to build a better future .
We ’ re observing notable investment in STEM education and growth in the workforce .
We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family leave policies championed by the Trump administration .
We ’ re once again daring to achieve the impossible and reach for the stars .
Our president has set in motion once again the American determination to return men and women to the moon and even set foot on Mars .
We ’ re dedicated to finally eradicating HIV and AIDS .
We ’ re planting the seeds for innovation never before dreamed of , steadfast in our resolve to make all American dreams reality .
For the first time since I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put first , rather than American politicians .
While this may not be a popular change in Washington , it ’ s a shift that ’ s improving the lives of millions of Americans throughout our nation .
The State of the Union saw many politicians refuse to applaud record-low unemployment and special guests , the ripping up of the speech by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and even boycotts of attendance altogether ( looking at you , AOC ) .
Washington theatrics , however , can not erase the renewed energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your political leanings , it ’ s impossible to refute the facts proving three years of unparalleled prosperity in our nation under President Trump .
RELATED : It 's Time To Put Politics Aside and Respect Trump 's Leadership on Coronavirus Everyday Americans have more money in their pockets at the end of the day .
Our economy is booming , especially for blue-collar workers .
We ’ re fighting back against the world ’ s enemies of liberty and are shining as a beacon of freedom around the world .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens and turning our dreams into realities .
As a young adult in 2020 America , I am eager to see the continued prosperity and success to come under this president and in the decade to come and I ’ m committed to being a force for that continued success .
Mr. President , you said it best : I know the state of our union has never been stronger .
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Like many of you, I found my eyes glued to the television last month as I witnessed President Trump deliver the most powerful State of the Union address I have heard in my lifetime.
I felt my heart swell at how lucky I am to be growing up at this moment in our country’s history, with more opportunities and access to the American dream than any generation before us. As I watched many of our elected officials leap to their feet and cheer for our president’s accomplishments, I knew: The state of our union has never been stronger.
Women in America are more empowered than ever before. It was just 100 years ago that women were afforded the right to vote through the passage of the 19th Amendment. Around that time, very few women worked outside the home, and the first woman wasn’t elected to Congress until 1916. It was the time of my great-grandmothers, one who had nine children and farmed on her homestead, the other of Cherokee descent with ancestors who walked the Trail of Tears.
Isn’t it amazing that this month, I watched a Congress with the greatest percentage of female members in history be addressed by a president who has constantly uplifted women? President Trump has appointed many qualified women to senior-level White House positions, and thanks to his economic policies, women’s unemployment is at its lowest rate in nearly 65 years.
There has never been a better time to be a young woman in our nation, and I am inspired — and empowered — to achieve anything I set my mind to.
Thanks to President Trump, America has never been safer. American soldiers have destroyed ISIS and brought the world’s leaders of terrorism to justice. We’ve witnessed a massive drop in illegal border crossings — 75 percent since May, to be exact — and are fighting dangerous sanctuary city policies that empower and harbor dangerous criminals. Our elected leaders are working diligently to combat the opioid epidemic that has claimed over 700,00 American lives since 1999, ensuring a safer medical future for us all.
Most importantly, America has never been freer to dream. In the last three years, nearly 2.5 million Americans have been lifted out of poverty. The bottom half of wage earners have seen their net worth grow by 47 percent — a rate three times faster than the top 1 percent.
Our leaders are championing school choice, allowing America’s children to build a better future. We’re observing notable investment in STEM education and growth in the workforce. We’re celebrating time with our families with the family leave policies championed by the Trump administration.
We’re once again daring to achieve the impossible and reach for the stars. Our president has set in motion once again the American determination to return men and women to the moon and even set foot on Mars. We’re dedicated to finally eradicating HIV and AIDS. We’re planting the seeds for innovation never before dreamed of, steadfast in our resolve to make all American dreams reality.
For the first time since I can remember, the American people are being put first, rather than American politicians.
While this may not be a popular change in Washington, it’s a shift that’s improving the lives of millions of Americans throughout our nation.
The State of the Union saw many politicians refuse to applaud record-low unemployment and special guests, the ripping up of the speech by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and even boycotts of attendance altogether (looking at you, AOC).
Washington theatrics, however, cannot erase the renewed energy created by this president.
Regardless of your political leanings, it’s impossible to refute the facts proving three years of unparalleled prosperity in our nation under President Trump.
Everyday Americans have more money in their pockets at the end of the day. Our economy is booming, especially for blue-collar workers. We’re fighting back against the world’s enemies of liberty and are shining as a beacon of freedom around the world. We’re investing in the future of our citizens and turning our dreams into realities.
As a young adult in 2020 America, I am eager to see the continued prosperity and success to come under this president and in the decade to come and I’m committed to being a force for that continued success.
Mr. President, you said it best: I know the state of our union has never been stronger.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--World’s Last Female White Giraffe & Her Calf Killed by Poachers

Conservationists from northeastern Kenya announced that two extremely rare , all-white giraffes that were living on the vast conservation land are dead , believed to be killed by poachers .
According to a statement from the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy , a team of rangers and community members found the carcasses of a female adult giraffe and her 7-month old calf “ in a skeletal state.
” “ Kenya ’ s only female white giraffe and her calf have been confirmed dead in Ijara , Garissa County , ” the statement read .
The conservancy believes “ armed poachers ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adviser Threatens 'Scorched-Earth ' Attack on Trump Family if GOP Brings Up Hunter Biden The mother giraffe ’ s bull that was born in 2017 is now thought to be the only remaining all-white giraffe in the world .
The little giraffe family rose to prominence when they were photographed in 2017 in the free-range area where they lived .
Ishaqbini stated that the giraffe trio was all-white , but not albino , instead , living with a condition known as leucism .
Leucism causes a partial lack of pigmentation and generally does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye color — the mother giraffe ’ s eyes were dark , Ishaqbini stated .
Mohammed Ahmednoor , the manager of the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy , called the deaths “ a long term loss , ” to the scientific community , tourists and wildlife conservationists alike .
“ This is a very sad day for the community of Ijara and Kenya as a whole , ” Ahmednoor said .
“ We are the only community in the world who are custodians of the white giraffe.
” RELATED : Watch This Mother Squirrel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her Babies “ Its killing is a blow to the tremendous steps taken by the community to conserve rare and unique species , and a wake-up call for continued support to conservation efforts , ” Ahmendnoor said .
Poachers likely targeted the exotic creatures for their unique hides as well as meat , killing them around four months ago based upon the skeletal remains , The Washington Post reported .
Kenya Wildlife Service said it was investigating the killings of the two giraffes , the outlet reported .
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Conservationists from northeastern Kenya announced that two extremely rare, all-white giraffes that were living on the vast conservation land are dead, believed to be killed by poachers.
According to a statement from the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy, a team of rangers and community members found the carcasses of a female adult giraffe and her 7-month old calf “in a skeletal state.”
“Kenya’s only female white giraffe and her calf have been confirmed dead in Ijara, Garissa County,” the statement read.
The conservancy believes “armed poachers” are to blame.
The mother giraffe’s bull that was born in 2017 is now thought to be the only remaining all-white giraffe in the world.
The little giraffe family rose to prominence when they were photographed in 2017 in the free-range area where they lived.
Ishaqbini stated that the giraffe trio was all-white, but not albino, instead, living with a condition known as leucism.
Leucism causes a partial lack of pigmentation and generally does not affect the animal’s dark eye color — the mother giraffe’s eyes were dark, Ishaqbini stated.
Mohammed Ahmednoor, the manager of the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy, called the deaths “a long term loss,” to the scientific community, tourists and wildlife conservationists alike.
“This is a very sad day for the community of Ijara and Kenya as a whole,” Ahmednoor said.
“We are the only community in the world who are custodians of the white giraffe.”
Rare white giraffes killed by poachers in Kenya https://t.co/uNTZtmaHWZ — BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) March 10, 2020
“Its killing is a blow to the tremendous steps taken by the community to conserve rare and unique species, and a wake-up call for continued support to conservation efforts,” Ahmendnoor said.
Poachers likely targeted the exotic creatures for their unique hides as well as meat, killing them around four months ago based upon the skeletal remains, The Washington Post reported.
Kenya Wildlife Service said it was investigating the killings of the two giraffes, the outlet reported.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--Mitch McConnell Cancels Senate Recess ‘To Continue Combating the Coronavirus’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that the Senate will not be taking a scheduled recess next week in order to provide more time to work out bipartisan coronavirus legislation .
“ Notwithstanding the scheduled state work period , the Senate will be in session next week , ” McConnell tweeted .
“ I am glad talks are ongoing between the Administration and Speaker Pelosi .
I hope Congress can pass bipartisan legislation to continue combating the coronavirus and keep our economy strong , ” he added .
TRENDING : Dem Adviser Threatens 'Scorched-Earth ' Attack on Trump Family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican senators , including John Barrasso of Wyoming , Joni Ernst of Iowa , Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Roy Blunt of Missouri called for the move , The Hill reported .
The House is slated to vote on new coronavirus legislation , backed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , on Thursday .
According to a news release from the speaker ’ s office , “ The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ” includes , free coronavirus testing ; paid emergency leave ( with 14 days paid sick leave and up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave ) ; “ enhanced unemployment insurance ” benefits ; expansion of food stamps , student meal and seniors nutrition programs ; and increased funding to Medicaid .
At a news conference on Thursday morning , Pelosi said House Democrats are actively negotiating with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin .
“ [ H ] e had some suggestions .
All very reasonable , ” she said .
“ I don ’ t think that any of them is a — would prevent us from moving forward with the bill.
” One issue McCarthy identified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noting it has no sunset provision and no exemptions .
This means the unfunded mandate on businesses would go on in perpetuity , with no relation to the coronavirus outbreak .
Other problems McCarthy identified include changes to the unemployment benefits program .
The California congressman argued that with the nation experiencing its lowest unemployment rate in 50 years , the focus should be on keeping people in their jobs .
The Republicans are proposing an employee retention tax credit to incentivize companies not to lay off or fire workers due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlighted there has been no scoring for Pelosi ’ s bill , meaning she is asking members to sign an open-ended check .
McConnell panned the bill in a speech from the Senate floor Thursday , calling it an “ ideological wish list.
” “ Unfortunately , it appears at this hour that the Speaker and House Democrats instead chose to produce an ideological wish list that was not tailored closely to the circumstances , ” McConnell said .
“ One is reminded of the famous comment from President Obama ’ s first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want a serious crisis to go to waste , ’ ” he added .
McConnell echoed McCarthy ’ s concern about the paid sick leave mandate the bill places on businesses , without exemptions .
The majority leader argued the provision could put “ thousands of small businesses at risk , ” due to their inability to afford the mandate .
Pelosi has not committed to keeping the House in session next week after voting on its coronavirus legislation .
“ Well , we ’ re doing one step at a time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not saying anything .
We are here to pass a bill .
When we pass a bill , we ’ ll make a judgement about what comes next.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that the Senate will not be taking a scheduled recess next week in order to provide more time to work out bipartisan coronavirus legislation.
“Notwithstanding the scheduled state work period, the Senate will be in session next week,” McConnell tweeted.
Notwithstanding the scheduled state work period, the Senate will be in session next week. I am glad talks are ongoing between the Administration and Speaker Pelosi. I hope Congress can pass bipartisan legislation to continue combating the coronavirus and keep our economy strong. — Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) March 12, 2020
“I am glad talks are ongoing between the Administration and Speaker Pelosi. I hope Congress can pass bipartisan legislation to continue combating the coronavirus and keep our economy strong,” he added.
Multiple Republican senators, including John Barrasso of Wyoming, Joni Ernst of Iowa, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Roy Blunt of Missouri called for the move, The Hill reported.
The House is slated to vote on new coronavirus legislation, backed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on Thursday.
According to a news release from the speaker’s office, “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act” includes, free coronavirus testing; paid emergency leave (with 14 days paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave); “enhanced unemployment insurance” benefits; expansion of food stamps, student meal and seniors nutrition programs; and increased funding to Medicaid.
At a news conference on Thursday morning, Pelosi said House Democrats are actively negotiating with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
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“[H]e had some suggestions. All very reasonable,” she said. “I don’t think that any of them is a — would prevent us from moving forward with the bill.”
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Thursday Pelosi’s bill has some “major problems.”
One issue McCarthy identified was the paid family leave proposal, noting it has no sunset provision and no exemptions.
This means the unfunded mandate on businesses would go on in perpetuity, with no relation to the coronavirus outbreak.
Other problems McCarthy identified include changes to the unemployment benefits program.
The California congressman argued that with the nation experiencing its lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, the focus should be on keeping people in their jobs.
The Republicans are proposing an employee retention tax credit to incentivize companies not to lay off or fire workers due to the impact of the coronavirus.
McCarthy further highlighted there has been no scoring for Pelosi’s bill, meaning she is asking members to sign an open-ended check.
McConnell panned the bill in a speech from the Senate floor Thursday, calling it an “ideological wish list.”
“Unfortunately, it appears at this hour that the Speaker and House Democrats instead chose to produce an ideological wish list that was not tailored closely to the circumstances,” McConnell said.
“One is reminded of the famous comment from President Obama’s first chief of staff: ‘You never want a serious crisis to go to waste,’” he added.
McConnell echoed McCarthy’s concern about the paid sick leave mandate the bill places on businesses, without exemptions.
The majority leader argued the provision could put “thousands of small businesses at risk,” due to their inability to afford the mandate.
Pelosi has not committed to keeping the House in session next week after voting on its coronavirus legislation.
“Well, we’re doing one step at a time,” she said.
“I’m not saying anything. We are here to pass a bill. When we pass a bill, we’ll make a judgement about what comes next.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--Far Left Refuses To Learn Lesson After Primary Blowouts, Urges Biden To Become Bernie

The landscape of the Democratic presidential primary race has shifted dramatically in less than a month .
Prior to Super Tuesday , former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s campaign appeared to be in deep trouble .
Biden failed to win early contests , including Iowa and New Hampshire , and his plummeting polling averages put him more than 12 points behind the surging Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont .
Then , however , two of the more moderate candidates — former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar — dropped out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic establishment rallying behind him , the former vice president had an impressive showing on Super Tuesday , giving his campaign new momentum that has continued into other states .
Naturally , those in the party ’ s far-left faction are unhappy with Biden ’ s resurgence and Sanders ’ decline , and some have proposed a solution .
TRENDING : Dem Adviser Threatens 'Scorched-Earth ' Attack on Trump Family if GOP Brings Up Hunter Biden If Sanders can not win , they want Biden to transform into Sanders — or at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matthew Yglesias of the progessive site Vox offered a laundry list of policies he said Biden should embrace to “ unify the party , ” including a “ large minimum wage increase , ” “ major expansion of government run health programs ” and “ multi-trillion investment in zero carbon energy.
” Sanders surrogate and former Women ’ s March leader Linda Sarsour echoed that view .
“ If Biden gets this nomination and wants Bernie supporters – he ’ s going to have to concede & negotiate on issues , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need to be able to inspire voters on the issues that moved us/them to support Bernie Sanders .
I think this is fair and reasonable .
We have to push him to the left.
” The party ’ s mobilization for Biden has left it with a new set of challenges , including the feeling among progressives that they ’ ve been left behind once again .
Many of them believe Sanders was cheated out of the nomination four years ago by the Democratic National Committee .
As they have noted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their votes to Biden .
RELATED : ABC Analyst Who Blamed Trump 'Rhetoric ' for Violence Praises Biden for Threatening Assault Many Sanders supporters , tired of having their votes taken for granted , want Biden to earn their support by moving to the left .
The challenge for Biden is that he was chosen as the safer , less-radical alternative to Sanders .
The differences between the two are what prompted the party to unify behind him in the first place .
If he moves to the left to pacify Sanders supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the qualities that made him the better bet in a one-on-one battle with President Donald Trump .
The conventional wisdom now is that the nomination is Joe Biden ’ s to lose .
Soon he ’ ll have to decide whether to alienate middle-of-the-road voters by making concessions to the party ’ s far left , or risk losing Sanders supporters ’ votes in November .
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The landscape of the Democratic presidential primary race has shifted dramatically in less than a month.
Prior to Super Tuesday, former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign appeared to be in deep trouble. Biden failed to win early contests, including Iowa and New Hampshire, and his plummeting polling averages put him more than 12 points behind the surging Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
Then, however, two of the more moderate candidates — former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar — dropped out of the race and endorsed Biden.
With the Democratic establishment rallying behind him, the former vice president had an impressive showing on Super Tuesday, giving his campaign new momentum that has continued into other states.
Naturally, those in the party’s far-left faction are unhappy with Biden’s resurgence and Sanders’ decline, and some have proposed a solution.
If Sanders cannot win, they want Biden to transform into Sanders — or at least adopt some version of his ideas.
Matthew Yglesias of the progessive site Vox offered a laundry list of policies he said Biden should embrace to “unify the party,” including a “large minimum wage increase,” “major expansion of government run health programs” and “multi-trillion investment in zero carbon energy.”
Biden needs to make major concessions to the left to unify the party. Should consider: — large minimum wage increase
— major expansion of government run health programs
— multi-trillion investment in zero carbon energy
— ban right to work laws — Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) March 11, 2020
Sanders surrogate and former Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour echoed that view.
“If Biden gets this nomination and wants Bernie supporters – he’s going to have to concede & negotiate on issues,” she said in a tweet Tuesday. “We need to be able to inspire voters on the issues that moved us/them to support Bernie Sanders. I think this is fair and reasonable. We have to push him to the left.”
If Biden gets this nomination and wants Bernie supporters – he’s going to have to concede & negotiate on issues. We need to be able to inspire voters on the issues that moved us/them to support Bernie Sanders. I think this is fair and reasonable. We have to push him to the left. — Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) March 11, 2020
The party’s mobilization for Biden has left it with a new set of challenges, including the feeling among progressives that they’ve been left behind once again. Many of them believe Sanders was cheated out of the nomination four years ago by the Democratic National Committee.
As they have noted on social media, they do not owe their votes to Biden.
joe biden and his supporters have to earn our votes and the TOXICITY i’m seeing online from his supporters toward bernie voters tonight might make that very hard. they have work to do! — Matt Binder (@MattBinder) March 11, 2020
You’ve spent months insulting, demeaning, sidelining and ridiculing us as “Bernie bros” and now you want our vote in November? No thanks. #NeverBiden — Andy James (@Andy_J96) March 11, 2020
We Bernie supporters have NO responsibility to support Biden. The Dem establishment better double and triple down to get their chosen one elected.
We progressives need to sustain our working class movement. The Dems are on their own. #NeverBiden — Bernie2020 | IMPEACH TRUMP (@Bakari45) March 11, 2020
Many Sanders supporters, tired of having their votes taken for granted, want Biden to earn their support by moving to the left.
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The challenge for Biden is that he was chosen as the safer, less-radical alternative to Sanders. The differences between the two are what prompted the party to unify behind him in the first place.
If he moves to the left to pacify Sanders supporters, the former vice president risks compromising the qualities that made him the better bet in a one-on-one battle with President Donald Trump.
The conventional wisdom now is that the nomination is Joe Biden’s to lose.
Soon he’ll have to decide whether to alienate middle-of-the-road voters by making concessions to the party’s far left, or risk losing Sanders supporters’ votes in November.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--US General Says Iran-Backed Group ‘Most Likely’ Behind Deadly Attack on American Troops

The Pentagon has announced it is prepared to respond and has briefed President Donald Trump after two U.S. troops in Iraq were killed in a rocket attack that officials believe was perpetrated by an Iran-backed militant group .
“ Yesterday , hostile forces , most likely Shia militia groups , launched more than a dozen rockets at U.S. and coalition forces at Camp Taji in Iraq , killing two U.S. and one British service member , as well as wounding several more , ” Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie , commander of U.S. Central Command , told the Senate Armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Hill .
“ While we are still investigating the attack , I will note that the Iranian proxy group Kataib Hezbollah is the only group known to have previously conducted an indirect fire attack of this scale against coalition forces in Iraq , ” the general added .
McKenzie said that 10,000 U.S. troops have been deployed to the region since May .
But he indicated the increased military presence has not fully deterred Iran-backed attacks , according to Fox News .
TRENDING : Dem Adviser Threatens 'Scorched-Earth ' Attack on Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Let me be clear : The U.S. will not tolerate attacks against our people , our interests or our allies , ” Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told reporters Thursday , Politico reported .
“ I have spoken with the president .
He ’ s given me the authority to do what we need to do , consistent with his guidance .
And , you know – if that becomes the case , ” Esper said , as Reuters reported .
Esper did not elaborate on the possibility of a military response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to take any option off the table right now.
” He said the Pentagon is working with coalition partners to “ bring the perpetrators to justice and maintain deterrence.
” Politico also reported that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said the attack was perpetrated by “ Shia militia groups.
” He added : “ We have pretty good confidence we know who did this.
” Three people were killed , including the two U.S. service members , when a barrage of rockets struck the base .
At least 10 others were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Associated Press .
Army Col. Myles Caggins , a spokesman for U.S. forces in the region , wrote on Twitter that Iraq ’ s Camp Taji base was hit by “ more than 15 small rockets.
” The base , which is just 17 miles north of Baghdad , has been used by the U.S. military for training purposes for a number of years , the AP reported .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo commented on the attack Wednesday , noting that the action “ will not be tolerated.
” In Janury , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at U.S. troops housed at the Ain Assad air base in Iraq in response to the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in Baghdad days earlier .
The attack on Soleimani was ordered by President Trump .
Wednesday would have been Gen. Soleimani ’ s 63rd birthday , according to Fox .
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The Pentagon has announced it is prepared to respond and has briefed President Donald Trump after two U.S. troops in Iraq were killed in a rocket attack that officials believe was perpetrated by an Iran-backed militant group.
“Yesterday, hostile forces, most likely Shia militia groups, launched more than a dozen rockets at U.S. and coalition forces at Camp Taji in Iraq, killing two U.S. and one British service member, as well as wounding several more,” Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, according to The Hill.
“While we are still investigating the attack, I will note that the Iranian proxy group Kataib Hezbollah is the only group known to have previously conducted an indirect fire attack of this scale against coalition forces in Iraq,” the general added.
McKenzie said that 10,000 U.S. troops have been deployed to the region since May.
But he indicated the increased military presence has not fully deterred Iran-backed attacks, according to Fox News.
“Let me be clear: The U.S. will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests or our allies,” Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told reporters Thursday, Politico reported.
“I have spoken with the president. He’s given me the authority to do what we need to do, consistent with his guidance. And, you know – if that becomes the case,” Esper said, as Reuters reported.
Esper did not elaborate on the possibility of a military response, but said he was “not going to take any option off the table right now.”
He said the Pentagon is working with coalition partners to “bring the perpetrators to justice and maintain deterrence.”
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Politico also reported that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said the attack was perpetrated by “Shia militia groups.”
He added: “We have pretty good confidence we know who did this.”
Three people were killed, including the two U.S. service members, when a barrage of rockets struck the base.
At least 10 others were injured, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
Army Col. Myles Caggins, a spokesman for U.S. forces in the region, wrote on Twitter that Iraq’s Camp Taji base was hit by “more than 15 small rockets.”
The Coalition @CJTFOIR confirms more than 15 small rockets impacted Iraq’s Camp Taji base hosting Coalition troops, March 11 at 7:35 p.m. (Iraq Time). Assessment and investigation ongoing, follow @OIRSpox & @SecMedCell for updates. https://t.co/oNgNfCEYG7 — OIR Spokesman Col. Myles B. Caggins III (@OIRSpox) March 11, 2020
The base, which is just 17 miles north of Baghdad, has been used by the U.S. military for training purposes for a number of years, the AP reported.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo commented on the attack Wednesday, noting that the action “will not be tolerated.”
Today’s deadly attack on Iraq’s Camp Taji military base will not be tolerated. @DominicRaab and I agree – those responsible must be held accountable. — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) March 12, 2020
In Janury, Iranian forces launched a series of missiles at U.S. troops housed at the Ain Assad air base in Iraq in response to the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in Baghdad days earlier.
The attack on Soleimani was ordered by President Trump.
Wednesday would have been Gen. Soleimani’s 63rd birthday, according to Fox.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--Trump Fires Back Brilliant Response to EU Complaints About Travel Ban: ‘When They Raise Taxes on Us,

Trump Fires Back Brilliant Response to EU Complaints About Travel Ban: ‘When They Raise Taxes on Us, They Don’t Consult Us’

President Donald Trump ’ s decision announced late Wednesday to ban travelers to the United States from 26 European countries in an effort to protect Americans from the coronavirus isn ’ t sitting well with leaders in the European Union , according to Fox News .
But Trump brushed the criticisms aside at a White House news conference .
“ We get along well with the European leaders , but we had to make a decision and I didn ’ t want to take time , and it takes a long time to make the individual calls , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar , Fox reported .
He then compared the coronavirus ban to past EU decisions to impose tariffs on U.S. goods .
TRENDING : When Don Lemon Loses It Over Trump 's Coronavirus Speech , John Kashich Has To Set Him Straight “ But we had to move quickly , I mean when they raise taxes on us , they don ’ t consult us and I think that ’ s probably one and the same.
” Travelers from Ireland and the United Kingdom are not affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It takes effect at midnight Friday ( Eastern Daylight Time ) and is set to last for 30 days .
In a statement criticizing Trump ’ s action , European Union Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said more “ consultation ” should have taken place .
“ The European Union disapproves of the fact that the U.S. decision to impose a travel ban was taken unilaterally and without consultation , ” they said in the statement , according to Fox .
“ The European Union is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus.
” Maybe not strong enough .
According to the Centers for Disease Control , as of Thursday , the United States had 1,215 reported cases of coronavirus infections , with 36 deaths so far .
By dismaying contrast , the European Union , according to Fox , has had 17,000 cases of coronavirus infections .
According to the German data compilation company Statista , the EU has recorded 951 coronavirus deaths , with 827 of them in Italy alone .
For the European Union and its “ Schengen Area , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an essentially border-free zone , the idea of banning travelers from abroad might seem foreign .
But for the United States , where the issue of border control was key to Trump ’ s election in 2016 – and has been a point of conflict with radical Democrats who want to open the country ’ s borders to anyone who wants to come in – it ’ s a different matter .
RELATED : Acosta Blasted for Hypocrisy After Criticizing Trump for Coronavirus 'Xenophobia' And that showed in many of the social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Of course , there are legitimate questions about whether the ban might be too late , or might not be restrictive enough to protect United States citizens and residents from a disease the World Health Organization has officially designated a “ pandemic.
” But the decision itself is not hard to defend , whether the Europeans liked it or not .
There ’ s little reason to think that “ consultation ” with European Union leaders would change a thing – and still more precious time might have been lost in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borders , and the president of the United States has decided to make use of those borders in an effort to protect American citizens from infection by a globally active , potentially fatal disease .
It ’ s a lesson Europeans – and American liberals and Democratic politicians – might want to study .
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Call it a lesson in sovereign borders.
President Donald Trump’s decision announced late Wednesday to ban travelers to the United States from 26 European countries in an effort to protect Americans from the coronavirus isn’t sitting well with leaders in the European Union, according to Fox News.
But Trump brushed the criticisms aside at a White House news conference.
“We get along well with the European leaders, but we had to make a decision and I didn’t want to take time, and it takes a long time to make the individual calls,” he said in the Oval Office, accompanied by Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, Fox reported.
He then compared the coronavirus ban to past EU decisions to impose tariffs on U.S. goods.
“But we had to move quickly, I mean when they raise taxes on us, they don’t consult us and I think that’s probably one and the same.”
Travelers from Ireland and the United Kingdom are not affected by the ban, according to Fox. It takes effect at midnight Friday (Eastern Daylight Time) and is set to last for 30 days.
In a statement criticizing Trump’s action, European Union Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said more “consultation” should have taken place.
“The European Union disapproves of the fact that the U.S. decision to impose a travel ban was taken unilaterally and without consultation,” they said in the statement, according to Fox. “The European Union is taking strong action to limit the spread of the virus.”
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Maybe not strong enough.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, as of Thursday, the United States had 1,215 reported cases of coronavirus infections, with 36 deaths so far.
By dismaying contrast, the European Union, according to Fox, has had 17,000 cases of coronavirus infections. According to the German data compilation company Statista, the EU has recorded 951 coronavirus deaths, with 827 of them in Italy alone.
For the European Union and its “Schengen Area,” where passports are not needed in an essentially border-free zone, the idea of banning travelers from abroad might seem foreign.
But for the United States, where the issue of border control was key to Trump’s election in 2016 – and has been a point of conflict with radical Democrats who want to open the country’s borders to anyone who wants to come in – it’s a different matter.
And that showed in many of the social media responses to coverage of the EU complaints.
The USA is a sovereign nation. ? — Jen Robertson (@jenrobertson2o2) March 12, 2020
The open-border policy in EU has rendered EU as dangerous and out of control as the worst country, i.e., Italy, in the whole European Union. — Echo of Conscience (@ConscienceEcho) March 12, 2020
Hey EU, ? YOU do you. Worry about Italy. Worry about your policies that contributed to your situation….Open borders and all. — running with the right (@rungmc_) March 12, 2020
You can evaluate it all day. We need to protect the American People. Good Job #Trump2020 — claudio (@CLAUDIOREYESTEC) March 12, 2020
Of course, there are legitimate questions about whether the ban might be too late, or might not be restrictive enough to protect United States citizens and residents from a disease the World Health Organization has officially designated a “pandemic.”
But the decision itself is not hard to defend, whether the Europeans liked it or not. There’s little reason to think that “consultation” with European Union leaders would change a thing – and still more precious time might have been lost in the dithering.
The United States has sovereign borders, and the president of the United States has decided to make use of those borders in an effort to protect American citizens from infection by a globally active, potentially fatal disease.
It’s a lesson Europeans – and American liberals and Democratic politicians – might want to study.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--Republicans Oppose Democrats’ Coronavirus Bill, Point Out ‘Major Problems’

Republicans lawmakers have come out in opposition to the legislation House Speaker Nancy Pelosi planned to introduce Thursday to address the coronavirus outbreak .
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said during a news conference on Capitol Hill that Pelosi ’ s bill , which went to the Rules Committee at 11 p.m. Wednesday night , “ comes up short.
” He argued it was rushed and has some “ major problems.
” The first problem McCarthy identified was the paid family leave the legislation proposes .
“ Under Pelosi ’ s bill , the Social Security Administration will be set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ program , ” he said .
“ This will take six months , so it won ’ t work in time .
It also will hamper the administration from putting out Social Security for those who need it right now in harm ’ s way.
” TRENDING : When Don Lemon Loses It Over Trump 's Coronavirus Speech , John Kashich Has To Set Him Straight “ This will hurt the very population that we ’ re supposed to be helping , ” McCarthy added .
“ It forces permanent paid sick leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunsets.
” The coronavirus has had its greatest impact among the elderly population .
The minority leader noted that because the law has no sunset provision , its paid sick leave provision places an unfunded mandate on businesses that could go on in perpetuity .
Pelosi ’ s bill dictates 14 days of paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave .
Another problem McCarthy identified with the legislation are changes to the unemployment benefits program .
The California congressman argued that with the nation experiencing its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus should be on keeping people in their jobs .
The Republicans are proposing an employee retention tax credit to incentivize companies not to lay off or fire workers due to the impact of the coronavirus .
McCarthy further highlighted there has been no scoring for Pelosi ’ s bill , meaning she is asking members to sign an open-ended check .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the legislation an “ ideological wish list , ” suggesting it will not be supported in the Republican-controlled chamber .
“ Unfortunately , it appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Democrats instead chose to produce an ideological wish list that was not tailored closely to the circumstances , ” McConnell said from the Senate floor Thursday .
“ One is reminded of the famous comment from President Obama ’ s first chief of staff : ‘ You never want a serious crisis to go to waste , ' ” he added .
McConnell echoed McCarthy ’ s concern about the paid sick leave mandate it places on businesses , without exceptions .
The majority leader argued the provision could put “ thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to their inability to afford the mandate .
GOP Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona , who sits on the House Rules Committee , said the Democrats are trying to “ sneak in ” provisions that have nothing to do with the coronavirus .
“ Speaker Pelosi is trying to push through a partisan bill on coronavirus funding , which is an important issue that we all care about , ” Lesko said .
“ The bad thing is that she didn ’ t talk to Republicans or the president about it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all these provisions that Democrats want that have nothing to do with the coronavirus and that will cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
” McCarthy promised to work with Pelosi and with the White House to get a bill House Republicans can support .
“ I ’ ll make this commitment to everyone .
Republicans will not play politics , ” he said .
“ We ’ re not going to criticize and sit back .
We are going to work to make this right.
” Pelosi dismissed the need for further negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t need 48 hours , we need to just make a decision to help families right now , ” the speaker said .
“ I ’ m not sticking around because they don ’ t want to agree to language.
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Republicans lawmakers have come out in opposition to the legislation House Speaker Nancy Pelosi planned to introduce Thursday to address the coronavirus outbreak.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said during a news conference on Capitol Hill that Pelosi’s bill, which went to the Rules Committee at 11 p.m. Wednesday night, “comes up short.”
He argued it was rushed and has some “major problems.”
The first problem McCarthy identified was the paid family leave the legislation proposes.
“Under Pelosi’s bill, the Social Security Administration will be set up to administer the paid sick leave program,” he said. “This will take six months, so it won’t work in time. It also will hamper the administration from putting out Social Security for those who need it right now in harm’s way.”
“This will hurt the very population that we’re supposed to be helping,” McCarthy added. “It forces permanent paid sick leave for all businesses without exemptions and no sunsets.”
The coronavirus has had its greatest impact among the elderly population.
The minority leader noted that because the law has no sunset provision, its paid sick leave provision places an unfunded mandate on businesses that could go on in perpetuity.
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Pelosi’s bill dictates 14 days of paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave.
Another problem McCarthy identified with the legislation are changes to the unemployment benefits program.
The California congressman argued that with the nation experiencing its lowest unemployment rate in 50 years the focus should be on keeping people in their jobs.
The Republicans are proposing an employee retention tax credit to incentivize companies not to lay off or fire workers due to the impact of the coronavirus.
McCarthy further highlighted there has been no scoring for Pelosi’s bill, meaning she is asking members to sign an open-ended check.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the legislation an “ideological wish list,” suggesting it will not be supported in the Republican-controlled chamber.
“Unfortunately, it appears at this hour that the speaker and House Democrats instead chose to produce an ideological wish list that was not tailored closely to the circumstances,” McConnell said from the Senate floor Thursday.
“One is reminded of the famous comment from President Obama’s first chief of staff: ‘You never want a serious crisis to go to waste,'” he added.
McConnell echoed McCarthy’s concern about the paid sick leave mandate it places on businesses, without exceptions.
The majority leader argued the provision could put “thousands of small businesses at risk,” due to their inability to afford the mandate.
GOP Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona, who sits on the House Rules Committee, said the Democrats are trying to “sneak in” provisions that have nothing to do with the coronavirus.
Speaker Pelosi dropped a totally partisan coronavirus bill at the eleventh hour and snuck in provisions that have nothing to do with #COVIDー19. We all care about fighting this disease, preventing its spread, & protecting Americans. We must put politics aside and work together. pic.twitter.com/I2pJK6D5Ev — Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (@RepDLesko) March 12, 2020
“Speaker Pelosi is trying to push through a partisan bill on coronavirus funding, which is an important issue that we all care about,” Lesko said.
“The bad thing is that she didn’t talk to Republicans or the president about it, and they’re trying to sneak in all these provisions that Democrats want that have nothing to do with the coronavirus and that will cost taxpayers billions of dollars.”
McCarthy promised to work with Pelosi and with the White House to get a bill House Republicans can support.
“I’ll make this commitment to everyone. Republicans will not play politics,” he said. “We’re not going to criticize and sit back. We are going to work to make this right.”
Pelosi dismissed the need for further negotiations in the House.
Q: Would House Dems stay if compromise isn’t reached on the coronavirus response bill in the next 24-48 hours?@SpeakerPelosi: “We don’t need 48 hours, we need to just make a decision to help families right now… I’m not sticking around bc they don’t want to agree to language” pic.twitter.com/6B2V3cPxk6 — CSPAN (@cspan) March 12, 2020
“We don’t need 48 hours, we need to just make a decision to help families right now,” the speaker said. “I’m not sticking around because they don’t want to agree to language.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--Dick Morris: Coronavirus Under Control in China – At Last!

For some reason , this hasn ’ t been reported widely in the U.S. , but China has experienced a sharp decrease in coronavirus infections .
According to the Financial Times of March 11 , China “ reported just 19 cases on Tuesday , down from several hundred two weeks ago and the lowest official number since the start of nationwide reporting in January.
” The announcement , the first break in the virus ’ spread , came out in connection with a visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping to Wuhan , a metropolis of eleven million people where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American media reported this startling development ?
Is good news suddenly verboten in the current era ?
TRENDING : Dem Adviser Threatens 'Scorched-Earth ' Attack on Trump Family if GOP Brings Up Hunter Biden We can not tell for certain — and I am no scientist — but this good news may herald a shorter duration to the epidemic than has been feared on main street and Wall Street .
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For some reason, this hasn’t been reported widely in the U.S., but China has experienced a sharp decrease in coronavirus infections.
According to the Financial Times of March 11, China “reported just 19 cases on Tuesday, down from several hundred two weeks ago and the lowest official number since the start of nationwide reporting in January.”
The announcement, the first break in the virus’ spread, came out in connection with a visit by Chinese president Xi Jinping to Wuhan, a metropolis of eleven million people where the virus originated.
Why hasn’t the American media reported this startling development?
Is good news suddenly verboten in the current era?
We cannot tell for certain — and I am no scientist — but this good news may herald a shorter duration to the epidemic than has been feared on main street and Wall Street.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--Ilhan Omar Announces Marriage to Recently Divorced Consultant Her Campaign Paid

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar announced her third marriage Wednesday night on Instagram .
Omar posted a black and white photograph of herself with her former political consultant , Tim Mynett , with the caption , “ Got married !
” “ From partners in politics to life partners , so blessed , ” she wrote .
Jeremy Slevin , a spokesman for Omar , confirmed the union had taken place “ Islamically and legally ” to NBC News .
TRENDING : Dem Adviser Threatens 'Scorched-Earth ' Attack on Trump Family if GOP Brings Up Hunter Biden Omar and Mynett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that started with alleged infidelity on both of their parts .
In August , Beth Mynett filed for divorce from her 38-year-old husband due to his “ devastating and shocking declaration of love ” for Omar .
Beth Mynett claimed in court papers that her husband ’ s frequent travel and work hours may have been “ more related to his affair with Omar than to his actual work commitments , ” KMSP-TV reported .
Mynett and Omar both denied the allegations .
In November , it was reported that over the previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the E Street Group , run by Mynett , to whom she earlier paid $ 223,000 , according to Federal Election Commission data .
The Mynetts ’ divorce was finalized in December , Fox News reported .
Omar also filed for divorce from her husband , Ahmed Hirsi , in October .
When Omar and Hirsi were reportedly separated in July , details about their long relationship became known , including that they ’ d first married in an Islamic ceremony in 2002 — when Omar was 19 .
They were separated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2012 and legally marry in 2018 .
They have three children .
RELATED : Biden Deals Devastating Blow to Sanders with Another Big Night of Primaries While they were separated , Omar married another man in 2009 , Ahmed Nur Said Elmi , who numerous reports speculate to be her brother .
In June , the Minnesota Star Tribune reported allegations that Omar had married her sibling to help him get around U.S. immigration laws and enter the United States .
That marriage split up in 2011 , Omar told the Star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 2017 , a year before she married Hirsi for the second time .
Omar and Hirsi ’ s divorce was finalized in November , and Hirsi remarried just 37 days later in Somalia , the New York Post reported in January .
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Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar announced her third marriage Wednesday night on Instagram.
Omar posted a black and white photograph of herself with her former political consultant, Tim Mynett, with the caption, “Got married!”
“From partners in politics to life partners, so blessed,” she wrote.
Jeremy Slevin, a spokesman for Omar, confirmed the union had taken place “Islamically and legally” to NBC News.
Omar and Mynett’s relationship has a complicated history that started with alleged infidelity on both of their parts.
In August, Beth Mynett filed for divorce from her 38-year-old husband due to his “devastating and shocking declaration of love” for Omar.
Beth Mynett claimed in court papers that her husband’s frequent travel and work hours may have been “more related to his affair with Omar than to his actual work commitments,” KMSP-TV reported.
Mynett and Omar both denied the allegations. In November, it was reported that over the previous three months, Omar paid $146,712.63 to the E Street Group, run by Mynett, to whom she earlier paid $223,000, according to Federal Election Commission data.
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The Mynetts’ divorce was finalized in December, Fox News reported.
Omar also filed for divorce from her husband, Ahmed Hirsi, in October.
When Omar and Hirsi were reportedly separated in July, details about their long relationship became known, including that they’d first married in an Islamic ceremony in 2002 — when Omar was 19.
They were separated six years later, only to reunite in 2012 and legally marry in 2018.
They have three children.
While they were separated, Omar married another man in 2009, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, who numerous reports speculate to be her brother.
In June, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported allegations that Omar had married her sibling to help him get around U.S. immigration laws and enter the United States.
That marriage split up in 2011, Omar told the Star Tribune, but did not end legally until 2017, a year before she married Hirsi for the second time.
Omar and Hirsi’s divorce was finalized in November, and Hirsi remarried just 37 days later in Somalia, the New York Post reported in January.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--MLB Suspends Operations Due to Coronavirus

Major League Baseball announced Thursday afternoon it is canceling the rest of its spring training game schedule due to the coronavirus and delaying the start of the season by at least two weeks .
Commissioner Rob Manfred planned a conference call with his executive council Thursday to discuss the situation and then a call with controlling owners of the 30 clubs , according to people who spoke on condition of anonymity .
The announcement came just after 3 p.m. Eastern time .
“ Following a call with the 30 Clubs , and after consultation with the Major League Baseball Players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today announced that MLB has decided to suspend Spring Training games and to delay the start of the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks due to the national emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic , ” the league said in a statement .
“ This action is being taken in the interests of the safety and well-being of our players , Clubs and our millions of loyal fans .
“ MLB will continue to evaluate ongoing events leading up to the start of the season .
Guidance related to daily operations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the coming days .
As of 4:00 p.m .
ET today , forthcoming Spring Training games have been cancelled , and 2020 World Baseball Classic Qualifier games in Tucson , Arizona have been postponed indefinitely.
” TRENDING : When Don Lemon Loses It Over Trump 's Coronavirus Speech , John Kashich Has To Set Him Straight “ MLB and the Clubs have been preparing a variety of contingency plans regarding the 2020 regular season schedule .
MLB will announce the effects on the schedule at an appropriate time and will remain flexible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of resuming normal operations as soon as possible .
“ Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our players , employees and fans .
MLB will continue to undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts .
We send our best wishes to all individuals and communities that have been impacted by coronavirus.
” MLB had continued to play into Thursday , when Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis said he strongly recommended to local authorities and organizers that they limit all mass gatherings .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start March 26 , its earliest opening other than for international games .
MLB had not had a mass postponement of openers since 1995 , when the season was shortened from 162 games to 144 following a seven-month strike that also wiped out the 1994 World Series .
Opening Day was pushed back from April 2 to April 26 .
Player salaries were reduced by 11.1 percent in 1995 because the games were lost due to a strike .
If regular-season games are lost this year , MLB could attempt to reduce salaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Player ’ s Contract , which covers national emergencies .
RELATED : Hall of Famer Goose Gossage Shreds the State of MLB : 'Like the Democrats Are Running Baseball' “ This contract is subject to federal or state legislation , regulations , executive or other official orders or other governmental action , now or hereafter in effect respecting military , naval , air or other governmental service , which may directly or indirectly affect the player , club or the league , ” it says .
The provision also states the agreement is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the commissioner to suspend the operation of this contract during any national emergency during which Major League Baseball is not played.
” MLB joins the NHL and NBA in suspending play .
Several NCAA conferences canceled their basketball tournaments .
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Major League Baseball announced Thursday afternoon it is canceling the rest of its spring training game schedule due to the coronavirus and delaying the start of the season by at least two weeks.
Commissioner Rob Manfred planned a conference call with his executive council Thursday to discuss the situation and then a call with controlling owners of the 30 clubs, according to people who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The announcement came just after 3 p.m. Eastern time.
“Following a call with the 30 Clubs, and after consultation with the Major League Baseball Players Association, Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. today announced that MLB has decided to suspend Spring Training games and to delay the start of the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks due to the national emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic,” the league said in a statement. “This action is being taken in the interests of the safety and well-being of our players, Clubs and our millions of loyal fans.
“MLB will continue to evaluate ongoing events leading up to the start of the season. Guidance related to daily operations and workouts will be relayed to Clubs in the coming days. As of 4:00 p.m. ET today, forthcoming Spring Training games have been cancelled, and 2020 World Baseball Classic Qualifier games in Tucson, Arizona have been postponed indefinitely.”
“MLB and the Clubs have been preparing a variety of contingency plans regarding the 2020 regular season schedule. MLB will announce the effects on the schedule at an appropriate time and will remain flexible as events warrant, with the hope of resuming normal operations as soon as possible.
“Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our players, employees and fans. MLB will continue to undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts. We send our best wishes to all individuals and communities that have been impacted by coronavirus.”
Statement from Major League Baseball: pic.twitter.com/0bWS5VTRPu — MLB (@MLB) March 12, 2020
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MLB had continued to play into Thursday, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he strongly recommended to local authorities and organizers that they limit all mass gatherings.
The big league season had been scheduled to start March 26, its earliest opening other than for international games.
MLB had not had a mass postponement of openers since 1995, when the season was shortened from 162 games to 144 following a seven-month strike that also wiped out the 1994 World Series. Opening Day was pushed back from April 2 to April 26.
Player salaries were reduced by 11.1 percent in 1995 because the games were lost due to a strike.
If regular-season games are lost this year, MLB could attempt to reduce salaries by citing paragraph 11 of the Uniform Player’s Contract, which covers national emergencies.
“This contract is subject to federal or state legislation, regulations, executive or other official orders or other governmental action, now or hereafter in effect respecting military, naval, air or other governmental service, which may directly or indirectly affect the player, club or the league,” it says.
The provision also states the agreement is “subject also to the right of the commissioner to suspend the operation of this contract during any national emergency during which Major League Baseball is not played.”
MLB joins the NHL and NBA in suspending play. Several NCAA conferences canceled their basketball tournaments.
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--ABC Analyst Who Blamed Trump ‘Rhetoric’ for Violence Praises Biden for Threatening Assault

This Tuesday ’ s suite of primaries , dubbed Super Tuesday II by a media that loves hype and dreads originality , was a sequel that played a lot like the original .
Joe Biden won four out of six states , with two of those wins by massive margins .
He lost in delegate-starved North Dakota and is ahead by a slight margin in Washington ’ s primary , where votes are still being counted ; even if he loses , the race will be close enough that the delegate difference will be minimal .
Theoretically then , Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , on election day in Michigan , Biden got himself into a bit of a media kerfuffle when he threatened a worker who confronted him about guns and the Second Amendment during Biden ’ s pro forma visit to a Detroit auto plant .
In the exchange , Biden threatened to take the man “ outside ” and said he was “ full of s— ” and a “ horse ’ s a– , ” in addition to mentioning something about “ AR-14s.
” That kind of exchange doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , let me put my sunglasses on here — super Tuesday .
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TRENDING : Dem Adviser Threatens 'Scorched-Earth ' Attack on Trump Family if GOP Brings Up Hunter Biden Thankfully , two things happened .
One , the exchange occurred on an election day in the middle of a pandemic , both of which saturated the news cycle .
Second , when the clip was brought up , there were people willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it showed unorthodox grit .
One of them was ABC political analyst Matthew Dowd , a man who intimated Donald Trump ’ s “ rhetoric ” played a part in the Poway synagogue shooting back in 2019 , which left one person dead and three injured at the southern California house of worship .
According to NewsBusters , Dowd appeared during ABC ’ s election night coverage to analyze , among other things , the showdown at the Detroit auto plant .
Dowd thought it was good for Biden .
“ When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ this is going to be a net plus for Joe Biden , ' ” Dowd said .
“ I ’ ve been through so many campaigns with so many candidates that have had moments like that and everybody thinks , ‘ Oh , my gosh , what just happened ?
’ In this environment , at this time , for Joe Biden , that ’ s going to be a net plus in this.
” And why is that , Mr. Dowd ?
“ One of the things we learned through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are sick of the typical political speak , the typical way where you phrase everything perfectly and say it just right and speak in paragraphs and do all of that the way that we ’ ve gotten used to these sort of manufactured candidates that have everything put down perfectly well , ” he said .
RELATED : News Outlet Claims Trump 'Storms ' Out of Briefing , Video Proves It 's Full of Lies “ Voters want somebody that they can trust and is genuine and has a believability .
And that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an issue that ’ s important to most Americans , which is guns , where a majority of the country supports where Joe Biden is on this issue was a moment that will be capture .
The Democratic Party will love it and independent voters who question whether Joe Biden has the strength to take on Donald Trump are going to see that in him .
So I think net plus.
” Dowd had a different take about this kind of rhetoric after the Poway synagogue shooting in April of 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whitlock noted over at NewsBusters , Dowd said in April that Trump should “ look in the mirror and understand that the rhetoric , the words he uses in all of this inflame a big part of what ’ s going on in America , give permission to the most craziest people in America.
” At what point Dowd became convinced that inflamed rhetoric doesn ’ t cause violence is unclear .
He seems to be a total convert , however , since what Biden said to the worker at the auto plant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at one point , “ Don ’ t tell me that , pal , or I ’ m going to go out and slap you in the face ” — is actual violence threatened against a voter who confronted him on the issues .
That ’ s quite a bit further than Trump has taken things .
Trump ’ s “ rhetoric ” has done nothing to the fabric of our society that over 200 years of politics hasn ’ t done already .
We live in a country where , in 1856 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carolina used his metal-topped cane to beat anti-slavery Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts into unconsciousness in the Senate chamber .
I doubt a slap-fight with a Second Amendment advocate would exactly qualify as a Preston Brooks moment , particularly given the fact the Secret Service are known to intervene before affrays involving the former vice president and an auto worker take place .
This is exactly what Biden was threatening , however .
As “ rhetoric ” goes , I don ’ t see any way this is a “ net plus.
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This Tuesday’s suite of primaries, dubbed Super Tuesday II by a media that loves hype and dreads originality, was a sequel that played a lot like the original. Joe Biden won four out of six states, with two of those wins by massive margins.
He lost in delegate-starved North Dakota and is ahead by a slight margin in Washington’s primary, where votes are still being counted; even if he loses, the race will be close enough that the delegate difference will be minimal.
Theoretically then, Biden should be living his best live now. However, on election day in Michigan, Biden got himself into a bit of a media kerfuffle when he threatened a worker who confronted him about guns and the Second Amendment during Biden’s pro forma visit to a Detroit auto plant.
In the exchange, Biden threatened to take the man “outside” and said he was “full of s—” and a “horse’s a–,” in addition to mentioning something about “AR-14s.” That kind of exchange doesn’t exactly make for a — hold on, let me put my sunglasses on here — super Tuesday.
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WATCH: “You’re full of sh*t,” @JoeBiden tells a man who accused him of “actively trying to end our Second Amendment right.” “I support the Second Amendment,” Biden adds while vising under-construction auto plant in Detroit. @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/sueOSBaY9P — Bo Erickson CBS (@BoKnowsNews) March 10, 2020
Thankfully, two things happened. One, the exchange occurred on an election day in the middle of a pandemic, both of which saturated the news cycle. Second, when the clip was brought up, there were people willing to stand up for Biden threatening a voter because it showed unorthodox grit.
One of them was ABC political analyst Matthew Dowd, a man who intimated Donald Trump’s “rhetoric” played a part in the Poway synagogue shooting back in 2019, which left one person dead and three injured at the southern California house of worship.
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According to NewsBusters, Dowd appeared during ABC’s election night coverage to analyze, among other things, the showdown at the Detroit auto plant. Dowd thought it was good for Biden.
“When I saw that moment, I thought, ‘this is going to be a net plus for Joe Biden,'” Dowd said.
“I’ve been through so many campaigns with so many candidates that have had moments like that and everybody thinks, ‘Oh, my gosh, what just happened?’ In this environment, at this time, for Joe Biden, that’s going to be a net plus in this.”
And why is that, Mr. Dowd?
“One of the things we learned through the Donald Trump election is, voters are sick of the typical political speak, the typical way where you phrase everything perfectly and say it just right and speak in paragraphs and do all of that the way that we’ve gotten used to these sort of manufactured candidates that have everything put down perfectly well,” he said.
“Voters want somebody that they can trust and is genuine and has a believability. And that moment to me, taking on this on an issue that’s important to most Americans, which is guns, where a majority of the country supports where Joe Biden is on this issue was a moment that will be capture. The Democratic Party will love it and independent voters who question whether Joe Biden has the strength to take on Donald Trump are going to see that in him. So I think net plus.”
Dowd had a different take about this kind of rhetoric after the Poway synagogue shooting in April of 2019, which left one dead.
As Scott Whitlock noted over at NewsBusters, Dowd said in April that Trump should “look in the mirror and understand that the rhetoric, the words he uses in all of this inflame a big part of what’s going on in America, give permission to the most craziest people in America.”
At what point Dowd became convinced that inflamed rhetoric doesn’t cause violence is unclear.
He seems to be a total convert, however, since what Biden said to the worker at the auto plant — it sounds like he said, at one point, “Don’t tell me that, pal, or I’m going to go out and slap you in the face” — is actual violence threatened against a voter who confronted him on the issues.
That’s quite a bit further than Trump has taken things.
Trump’s “rhetoric” has done nothing to the fabric of our society that over 200 years of politics hasn’t done already.
We live in a country where, in 1856, pro-slavery Rep. Preston Brooks of South Carolina used his metal-topped cane to beat anti-slavery Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts into unconsciousness in the Senate chamber.
I doubt a slap-fight with a Second Amendment advocate would exactly qualify as a Preston Brooks moment, particularly given the fact the Secret Service are known to intervene before affrays involving the former vice president and an auto worker take place.
This is exactly what Biden was threatening, however.
As “rhetoric” goes, I don’t see any way this is a “net plus.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-12--Dave Ramsey Gives Crucial Financial Advice for Coronavirus Chaos: ‘Don’t Get Off a Roller Coaster in

Dave Ramsey Gives Crucial Financial Advice for Coronavirus Chaos: ‘Don’t Get Off a Roller Coaster in the Middle of the Ride’

Financial expert Dave Ramsey told investors that they should not “ get off a roller coaster in the middle of the ride ” as they watch the stock markets fall after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic Wednesday .
“ I think you do not play the stock market on the short term , it will give you a heart attack ” the host of “ The Dave Ramsey Show ” said Thursday on the Fox News program “ Fox & Friends.
” “ This is investing , and you don ’ t lose money and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coaster in the middle of the ride.
” The global stock market fluctuated Wednesday and seemed to be headed for bear market Thursday , CNN reported .
The S & P 500 opened down 6.5 percent on Thursday .
If it closes at 20 percent from its all-time high , it would close in a bear market and end the longest bull-market run in U.S. history .
The Dow also fell 6.9 percent and the Nasdaq fell 6.8 percent .
TRENDING : When Don Lemon Loses It Over Trump 's Coronavirus Speech , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , Ramsey said this market turbulence “ will be a complete memory ” in the fall of this year .
“ I sat in here in 2008 yelling over and over again , ‘ Please don ’ t take your money out of the market .
It will be OK , ' ” he said .
“ The Dow went down to 6,300 from 13,000 .
It went in half .
Not just down a little bit — it ’ s just down a little bit comparatively .
And then it went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rachel Cruze , Ramsey ’ s daughter , added that if you have any concerns , it is a good idea to talk to your financial adviser .
“ Financial advisers , they ’ re in this all day every day , so talk to them , get their opinion , it ’ s always the long game , ” she said .
“ Never take your money out of the retirement accounts .
Leave it in.
” Ramsey said there are financial opportunities in this bear market economy , such as refinancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve got one of those stupid adjustable rates or a balloon mortgage or even , could you believe we would say like 5 or 6 percent interest is high ?
That ’ s a high-interest mortgage .
You need to refinance that baby , ” he said .
Cruze added that she tells people to “ control what you can control.
” “ You can ’ t control the global economy so do what you can for your home , ” she said .
“ Things like living on a budget , getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency fund , having cash in the bank if emergencies happen .
Those kinds of things set you up for success in your household.
” In his address Wednesday night , President Donald Trump announced measures to try to combat the spreading of the virus including suspending travel between the United States and most European countries .
“ This is not a financial crisis , ” he said .
“ This just a temporary moment of time that we will overcome together as a nation and as a world.
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Financial expert Dave Ramsey told investors that they should not “get off a roller coaster in the middle of the ride” as they watch the stock markets fall after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic Wednesday.
“I think you do not play the stock market on the short term, it will give you a heart attack” the host of “The Dave Ramsey Show” said Thursday on the Fox News program “Fox & Friends.”
“This is investing, and you don’t lose money and you don’t get off a roller coaster in the middle of the ride.”
The global stock market fluctuated Wednesday and seemed to be headed for bear market Thursday, CNN reported.
The S&P 500 opened down 6.5 percent on Thursday. If it closes at 20 percent from its all-time high, it would close in a bear market and end the longest bull-market run in U.S. history. The Dow also fell 6.9 percent and the Nasdaq fell 6.8 percent.
However, Ramsey said this market turbulence “will be a complete memory” in the fall of this year.
“I sat in here in 2008 yelling over and over again, ‘Please don’t take your money out of the market. It will be OK,'” he said.
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“The Dow went down to 6,300 from 13,000. It went in half. Not just down a little bit — it’s just down a little bit comparatively. And then it went back up to 30,000.”
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Financial expert Rachel Cruze, Ramsey’s daughter, added that if you have any concerns, it is a good idea to talk to your financial adviser.
“Financial advisers, they’re in this all day every day, so talk to them, get their opinion, it’s always the long game,” she said. “Never take your money out of the retirement accounts. Leave it in.”
Ramsey said there are financial opportunities in this bear market economy, such as refinancing a home.
“If you’ve got one of those stupid adjustable rates or a balloon mortgage or even, could you believe we would say like 5 or 6 percent interest is high? That’s a high-interest mortgage. You need to refinance that baby,” he said.
Cruze added that she tells people to “control what you can control.”
“You can’t control the global economy so do what you can for your home,” she said. “Things like living on a budget, getting out of debt, saving up an emergency fund, having cash in the bank if emergencies happen. Those kinds of things set you up for success in your household.”
In his address Wednesday night, President Donald Trump announced measures to try to combat the spreading of the virus including suspending travel between the United States and most European countries.
“This is not a financial crisis,” he said. “This just a temporary moment of time that we will overcome together as a nation and as a world.”
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