westernjournal--2020-03-09--Lawsuit: College Suspended Male Student for Not Dating Woman After They Kissed

It ’ s a familiar tale : Boy meets girl , they share some wonderful moments of passion , but then he suddenly doesn ’ t call or come around anymore .
In the past , that was all part of the dating game , but today the story ends with “ boy ” being suspended for not perusing a relationship with “ girl ” and having to file a federal lawsuit to clear his name .
The saga began in November 2016 when two students at Williams College in Massachusetts , identified in court papers as John Doe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together .
They went for a walk and afterward , at Smith ’ s insistence , went back to Doe ’ s dorm , according to the lawsuit filed by Doe in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts .
Smith expressed that because of her strict upbringing and “ restrictive cultural norms ” in her home country , she had never kissed a boy .
( Doe is identified as Hispanic , and both were foreign students at the college . )
When Doe asked if he could kiss her , she agreed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual touching , although both remained fully clothed , the lawsuit says .
TRENDING : 'We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ' Dem Strategist Says 'Deteriorating ' Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party Afterward , messages exchanged between the two already showed signs of a one-sided relationship .
Smith expressed how she felt “ liberated ” and had “ not been this happy ever since I started college , ” according to the lawsuit , while Doe took four days to respond to her text and warned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ super busy until the end of the semester.
” Still , Smith sought out Doe after she ’ d applied to be part of a student organization where Doe served in a leadership capacity .
He told her she was already selected and approved , and they talked about other topics , including Smith ’ s feeling that Doe had been culturally insensitive by not pursuing a relationship .
In another version of an “ It ’ s not you , it ’ s me ” gentle let-down , he told her he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then asked if he could kiss her , which she initially rebuffed but when asked a second time agreed , the lawsuit says .
The two engaged in more kissing and touching .
After this second encounter , Doe noticed strange treatment from Smith ’ s friends , he said .
When confronted , she advised him that she felt he “ disrespected her cultural norms ” and that she had “ lots of people ready to hurt him , ” according to his lawsuit .
Doe vs Williams College by The Western @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the administration at Williams College for help and was referred to Meg Bossong , director of sexual assault prevention and response .
Although he was initially told by the dean that Smith ’ s threat could be grounds for him to file a harassment complaint against her , Bossong eventually told him they couldn ’ t help him , he said .
Instead , Doe found himself on the other side of a Title IX complaint for possible “ non-consensual sexual interaction ” for his two encounters with Smith .
The Title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Obama administration to protect students against sexual discrimination , but there are problems with the way it is broadly applied to cases of sexual misconduct on campus .
As Greg Piper of The College Fix aptly pointed out , this is a case of “ one weird trick for turning ‘ culturally insensitive ’ behavior into sexual misconduct ” : At Williams College , the process to respond to a Title IX sexual misconduct claim includes a hearing in front of a three-person panel that reviews an independent report compiled at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The report in Doe ’ s case did not give specific information on the identity of the witnesses , the substance of their statements or other relevant facts from the interviews , the lawsuit says .
Additionally , Doe was not permitted to add anything in his own defense to that report .
He was not allowed to face his accuser , was not allowed to question other students as to their involvement in the investigation , and was not allowed to submit as evidence Smith ’ s two prior allegations of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pattern of her wielding the charge as a weapon .
Despite this , Doe was found to have “ acted without consent ” in his encounters with Smith and was summarily suspended from the college .
His legal team asserts that because of the unfair process and the preponderance of the evidence , Doe should have been cleared of the charge .
Furthermore , Williams College “ did not credit Smith ’ s assertion that Doe engaged in forcible sexual contact over her verbal objections , ” Doe ’ s legal team argued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he should have guessed that she would not want to engage in kissing or touching under the circumstances.
” Meanwhile , Smith was still permitted to spread misinformation about Doe on campus .
Doe said he was told by Title IX Coordinator Toya Camacho that any attempt by the college to silence her would go against # MeToo movement .
The # MeToo movement initially gained momentum as encouragement for victims of sexual abuse and sexual harassment to speak out , but it has morphed into the presumption of guilt with no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has negative consequences for women as men are afraid to get caught up in allegations .
The absurdity of this claim against Doe not only gaining traction at the school but also resulting in disciplinary action is summed up by author and political commentator Ann Coulter .
“ No wonder college tuition is so expensive !
” she said on Twitter .
“ Look at all the administrators , handbooks , outside investigators , etc , necessary to deal with : A guy kisses a girl , but decides not to date her.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe all women ” mentality that is pervasive on college campuses .
While the lawsuit indicates Williams College acknowledged Doe didn ’ t force himself on Smith , the allegation sets up the expectation that he should have read her mind rather than listen to her words .
The old trope about women expecting men to be mind readers is apparently considered a duty at institutions such as Williams College .
This is problematic because if consent is about both parties agreeing , then even if Doe was aware of Smith ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Doe had a right to withdraw consent at any time , negating Smith ’ s claim of his duty to date her .
After all , Williams College ’ s own Code of Conduct states “ consent once given may be withdrawn at any time , ” so Doe should be off the hook .
Why should a man have to date a woman he doesn ’ t want to be with simply because they engaged in consensual physical intimacy ?
If either party has a right to change his or her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ no means no , ” then nothing more can be expected of Doe — unless that only applies to females .
Doe ’ s lawsuit asks that Williams College reverse its finding and expunge his record .
It also seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages .
Any woman who ’ s ever been ghosted by a man after sharing intimacy can relate to the feelings of rejection and anger .
However , a woman who has her heart broken has no right to take away a man ’ s future , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sin of “ cultural insensitivity.
” Hopefully , justice will win the day in court this time .
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It’s a familiar tale: Boy meets girl, they share some wonderful moments of passion, but then he suddenly doesn’t call or come around anymore.
In the past, that was all part of the dating game, but today the story ends with “boy” being suspended for not perusing a relationship with “girl” and having to file a federal lawsuit to clear his name.
The saga began in November 2016 when two students at Williams College in Massachusetts, identified in court papers as John Doe and Sally Smith, went out to dinner together.
They went for a walk and afterward, at Smith’s insistence, went back to Doe’s dorm, according to the lawsuit filed by Doe in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.
Smith expressed that because of her strict upbringing and “restrictive cultural norms” in her home country, she had never kissed a boy. (Doe is identified as Hispanic, and both were foreign students at the college.) When Doe asked if he could kiss her, she agreed, and the pair engaged in kissing and sexual touching, although both remained fully clothed, the lawsuit says.
Afterward, messages exchanged between the two already showed signs of a one-sided relationship. Smith expressed how she felt “liberated” and had “not been this happy ever since I started college,” according to the lawsuit, while Doe took four days to respond to her text and warned that he was “just going to be super busy until the end of the semester.”
Still, Smith sought out Doe after she’d applied to be part of a student organization where Doe served in a leadership capacity. He told her she was already selected and approved, and they talked about other topics, including Smith’s feeling that Doe had been culturally insensitive by not pursuing a relationship.
In another version of an “It’s not you, it’s me” gentle let-down, he told her he wasn’t emotionally available. He then asked if he could kiss her, which she initially rebuffed but when asked a second time agreed, the lawsuit says. The two engaged in more kissing and touching.
After this second encounter, Doe noticed strange treatment from Smith’s friends, he said.
When confronted, she advised him that she felt he “disrespected her cultural norms” and that she had “lots of people ready to hurt him,” according to his lawsuit.
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Panicked, he went to the administration at Williams College for help and was referred to Meg Bossong, director of sexual assault prevention and response. Although he was initially told by the dean that Smith’s threat could be grounds for him to file a harassment complaint against her, Bossong eventually told him they couldn’t help him, he said.
Instead, Doe found himself on the other side of a Title IX complaint for possible “non-consensual sexual interaction” for his two encounters with Smith.
The Title IX guideline was put in place by the Obama administration to protect students against sexual discrimination, but there are problems with the way it is broadly applied to cases of sexual misconduct on campus.
As Greg Piper of The College Fix aptly pointed out, this is a case of “one weird trick for turning ‘culturally insensitive’ behavior into sexual misconduct”:
One weird trick for turning “culturally insensitive” behavior into sexual misconduct https://t.co/Fl77kmthA9 via @collegefix — Greg Piper (@gregpiper) March 5, 2020
At Williams College, the process to respond to a Title IX sexual misconduct claim includes a hearing in front of a three-person panel that reviews an independent report compiled at the request of the college’s dean.
The report in Doe’s case did not give specific information on the identity of the witnesses, the substance of their statements or other relevant facts from the interviews, the lawsuit says.
Additionally, Doe was not permitted to add anything in his own defense to that report. He was not allowed to face his accuser, was not allowed to question other students as to their involvement in the investigation, and was not allowed to submit as evidence Smith’s two prior allegations of cultural insensitivity, which could demonstrate a pattern of her wielding the charge as a weapon.
Despite this, Doe was found to have “acted without consent” in his encounters with Smith and was summarily suspended from the college.
His legal team asserts that because of the unfair process and the preponderance of the evidence, Doe should have been cleared of the charge.
Furthermore, Williams College “did not credit Smith’s assertion that Doe engaged in forcible sexual contact over her verbal objections,” Doe’s legal team argued. “Instead, it essentially held that he should have guessed that she would not want to engage in kissing or touching under the circumstances.”
Meanwhile, Smith was still permitted to spread misinformation about Doe on campus. Doe said he was told by Title IX Coordinator Toya Camacho that any attempt by the college to silence her would go against #MeToo movement.
The #MeToo movement initially gained momentum as encouragement for victims of sexual abuse and sexual harassment to speak out, but it has morphed into the presumption of guilt with no due process for men like Doe and has negative consequences for women as men are afraid to get caught up in allegations.
The absurdity of this claim against Doe not only gaining traction at the school but also resulting in disciplinary action is summed up by author and political commentator Ann Coulter.
“No wonder college tuition is so expensive!” she said on Twitter. “Look at all the administrators, handbooks, outside investigators, etc, necessary to deal with: A guy kisses a girl, but decides not to date her.”
No wonder college tuition is so expensive! Look at all the administrators, handbooks, outside investigators, etc, necessary to deal with: A guy kisses a girl, but decides not to date her.https://t.co/8M1V1Hmi3k — Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) March 6, 2020
This case highlights the lopsided “believe all women” mentality that is pervasive on college campuses. While the lawsuit indicates Williams College acknowledged Doe didn’t force himself on Smith, the allegation sets up the expectation that he should have read her mind rather than listen to her words. The old trope about women expecting men to be mind readers is apparently considered a duty at institutions such as Williams College.
This is problematic because if consent is about both parties agreeing, then even if Doe was aware of Smith’s relationship expectations based on previous physical intimacy, Doe had a right to withdraw consent at any time, negating Smith’s claim of his duty to date her.
After all, Williams College’s own Code of Conduct states “consent once given may be withdrawn at any time,” so Doe should be off the hook. Why should a man have to date a woman he doesn’t want to be with simply because they engaged in consensual physical intimacy?
If either party has a right to change his or her mind because, as we all know, “no means no,” then nothing more can be expected of Doe — unless that only applies to females.
Doe’s lawsuit asks that Williams College reverse its finding and expunge his record. It also seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
Any woman who’s ever been ghosted by a man after sharing intimacy can relate to the feelings of rejection and anger. However, a woman who has her heart broken has no right to take away a man’s future, even if he is guilty of the sin of “cultural insensitivity.”
Hopefully, justice will win the day in court this time.
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Surgeon General Bats Down Concerns That Trump Is in Danger of Catching Coronavirus

President Donald Trump is fully healthy and ready to lead America ’ s fight against fear and the coronavirus , according to Surgeon General Jerome Adams .
Adams appeared Sunday on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union.
” His appearance came as Americans are panic-buying large quantities of household items and as two Republican lawmakers — Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona — have announced they are imposing a quarantine upon themselves after coming into contact with an individual at the Conservative Political Action Conference who has since tested positive for the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adams told host Jake Tapper that “ one of the things we know is that life can ’ t stop.
” Tapper cited Trump ’ s age and asked Adams whether rallies should be put on hold .
“ If people are going to go out there , we want them to be extra cautious .
We want them to wash their hands frequently , ” he said before discussing Trump , who is 73 .
TRENDING : ‘ We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ’ Dem Strategist Says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disaster for Party “ And I was with the president on Friday .
And I just said : ‘ Sir , when ’ s the last time you washed your hands ?
’ And he said : ‘ I washed my hands just a few minutes ago.
’ We want to make sure , if folks are out there who are at risk , they ’ re taking extra precautions , ” he said .
“ But speaking of being at risk , the president , he sleeps less than I do , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am .
And so that ’ s the other reason that this messaging is hard , because there are 70-year-olds who run marathons and are healthier than some 30-year-olds , ” Adams said .
During the interview , the surgeon general noted that Americans who want to be tested for the virus will be able to be tested due to an increased supply of kits making their way around the country .
He also noted that although the virus is spreading , deaths are largely confined to older individuals with compromised health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said as the interview ended .
Trump was asked on Saturday whether he would make lifestyle changes to adapt to the virus , according to a White House media pool report .
“ Well , we ’ ll have tremendous rallies .
And we ’ re doing very well .
And we ’ ve done a fantastic job with respect to that subject on the virus , ” he said .
Trump was asked by a media representative if he was “ concerned that the virus is getting closer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ No , I ’ m not concerned at all .
No , I ’ m not .
No , we ’ ve done a great job , ” Trump said .
Trump has pushed back against what he sees as the media-based culture of fear about the virus .
A day earlier , Trump was asked about how he is taking precautions to protect his health , according to a White House media pool report .
“ You know , I ’ m a person that was never big on the hand-shaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to criticize me for it or laugh about it or have fun with it .
But if you ’ re a politician — like , I walk in , and the doctors have their hands out — ‘ Hello , sir .
How are you ?
’ I — if you don ’ t shake hands , they ’ re not going to like you too much .
And I guess that ’ s my business ; I never thought I ’ d be a politician .
I guess , I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I feel very secure .
I feel very secure , ” Trump said .
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President Donald Trump is fully healthy and ready to lead America’s fight against fear and the coronavirus, according to Surgeon General Jerome Adams.
Adams appeared Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” His appearance came as Americans are panic-buying large quantities of household items and as two Republican lawmakers — Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona — have announced they are imposing a quarantine upon themselves after coming into contact with an individual at the Conservative Political Action Conference who has since tested positive for the virus, according to Politico.
However, Adams told host Jake Tapper that “one of the things we know is that life can’t stop.”
Tapper cited Trump’s age and asked Adams whether rallies should be put on hold.
“If people are going to go out there, we want them to be extra cautious. We want them to wash their hands frequently,” he said before discussing Trump, who is 73.
“And I was with the president on Friday. And I just said: ‘Sir, when’s the last time you washed your hands?’ And he said: ‘I washed my hands just a few minutes ago.’ We want to make sure, if folks are out there who are at risk, they’re taking extra precautions,” he said.
“But speaking of being at risk, the president, he sleeps less than I do, and he’s healthier than what I am. And so that’s the other reason that this messaging is hard, because there are 70-year-olds who run marathons and are healthier than some 30-year-olds,” Adams said.
During the interview, the surgeon general noted that Americans who want to be tested for the virus will be able to be tested due to an increased supply of kits making their way around the country.
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He also noted that although the virus is spreading, deaths are largely confined to older individuals with compromised health.
“Facts over fear, Jake,” he said as the interview ended.
Trump was asked on Saturday whether he would make lifestyle changes to adapt to the virus, according to a White House media pool report.
“Well, we’ll have tremendous rallies. And we’re doing very well. And we’ve done a fantastic job with respect to that subject on the virus,” he said.
Trump was asked by a media representative if he was “concerned that the virus is getting closer to the White House and D.C.?”
“No, I’m not concerned at all. No, I’m not. No, we’ve done a great job,” Trump said.
Trump has pushed back against what he sees as the media-based culture of fear about the virus.
The Fake News Media and their partner, the Democrat Party, is doing everything within its semi-considerable power (it used to be greater!) to inflame the CoronaVirus situation, far beyond what the facts would warrant. Surgeon General, “The risk is low to the average American.” — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 9, 2020
A day earlier, Trump was asked about how he is taking precautions to protect his health, according to a White House media pool report.
“You know, I’m a person that was never big on the hand-shaking deal throughout my life. They used to criticize me for it or laugh about it or have fun with it. But if you’re a politician — like, I walk in, and the doctors have their hands out — ‘Hello, sir. How are you?’ I — if you don’t shake hands, they’re not going to like you too much. And I guess that’s my business; I never thought I’d be a politician. I guess, I’m a politician. But the fact is I feel very secure. I feel very secure,” Trump said.
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Man Parlays His Viral Gun Rights Speech into Lt. Gov. Primary Victory

Republicans in North Carolina chose a political outsider and vocal Second Amendment advocate to be their candidate in the state ’ s lieutenant governor race .
Mark Robinson , a concerned citizen who went viral in 2018 for standing up for gun rights in front of the Greensboro City Council , came out victorious last week in a crowded field of candidates for the Republican nomination for the post .
According to The Associated Press , Robinson received the most votes in a nine-candidate field on Super Tuesday , beating out House Rep. Renee Elmers and the state ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unofficial results showed that by grabbing 32 percent of the total votes , Robinson received more than twice as many votes as the runner-up , the AP reported .
By reaching 30 percent , the political novice also avoided a runoff .
TRENDING : ‘ We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ’ Dem Strategist Says ‘ Deteriorating ’ Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party Robinson is a first-time candidate and worked in a furniture factory and a restaurant before launching his bid for lieutenant governor .
The GOP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , North Carolina .
It is the American dream come true .
Robinson worked a series of blue-collar jobs and could very well be elevated to the role of second-in-command in the Tar Heel State .
Robinson appeared on Fox News last week , where he stated that in addition to being a gun rights activist , he is also a pro-life Christian .
“ Our message is so much more than the Second Amendment , which is a crucial issue , ” Robinson told “ Fox & Friends First.
” “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the topics conservative North Carolinians are concerned with today , ” he added .
Robinson said he would like to see the country “ purge abortion from our shores for the cause of life the same way that we purged slavery for the cause of liberty.
” He also spoke about “ ending indoctrination ” in public schools .
RELATED : Time to 'Man Up ' : Don Jr .
Challenges Hunter Biden to a Debate Robinson states on his website that he spent time in the North Carolina foster care system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his mother , whom he credits for teaching him about faith .
The candidate says left his factory job once NAFTA went into effect and worked for a time in a restaurant — eventually becoming manager .
The Army reserve veteran is staunchly pro-law enforcement and anti-illegal immigration .
While Robinson ’ s political resume might not have stacked up to those of his rivals , it appears Republicans in North Carolina found that appealing .
Robinson ’ s activism was on full display in 2018 , when he went before Greensboro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standing up for the Second Amendment .
“ I ’ ve heard a whole lot of people in here talking tonight about this group and that group , ” Robinson said in the video .
“ What I want to know is , when are you all going to start standing up for the majority ?
And here ’ s who the majority is .
I ’ m the majority.
” Describing himself as a “ a law-abiding citizen who ’ s never shot anybody , ” Robinson added he had “ never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a felony.
” “ I ’ ve never done anything like that , but it seems like every time we have one of these shootings , nobody wants to put the blame where it goes , which is at the shooter ’ s feet , ” Robinson said .
The speech was in response to local lawmakers floating the idea of canceling a gun show after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland , Florida .
The AP report noted that if Robinson wins in November , he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lieutenant governor .
On the Democratic side of the race , Robinson will face either state Rep. Yvonne Lewis Holley or state Sen. Terry Van Duyn in the general election , as none of the six candidates in the Democratic field met the threshold to avoid a runoff , according to The Charlotte Observer .
Holley led the Democratic contest with 26 percent of the vote .
Van Duyn had 20 percent .
However , a runoff isn ’ t automatic and must be requested by the second-place finisher .
Van Duyn hasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Observer reported .
If Robinson ’ s primary performance is any indicator , the Democrats might have their work cut out for them .
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Republicans in North Carolina chose a political outsider and vocal Second Amendment advocate to be their candidate in the state’s lieutenant governor race.
Mark Robinson, a concerned citizen who went viral in 2018 for standing up for gun rights in front of the Greensboro City Council, came out victorious last week in a crowded field of candidates for the Republican nomination for the post.
According to The Associated Press, Robinson received the most votes in a nine-candidate field on Super Tuesday, beating out House Rep. Renee Elmers and the state’s school superintendent, among other candidates.
Unofficial results showed that by grabbing 32 percent of the total votes, Robinson received more than twice as many votes as the runner-up, the AP reported.
By reaching 30 percent, the political novice also avoided a runoff.
Robinson is a first-time candidate and worked in a furniture factory and a restaurant before launching his bid for lieutenant governor.
The GOP nominee was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina.
It is the American dream come true. Robinson worked a series of blue-collar jobs and could very well be elevated to the role of second-in-command in the Tar Heel State.
Robinson appeared on Fox News last week, where he stated that in addition to being a gun rights activist, he is also a pro-life Christian.
“Our message is so much more than the Second Amendment, which is a crucial issue,” Robinson told “Fox & Friends First.”
“It’s a message that touches on all the topics conservative North Carolinians are concerned with today,” he added.
Robinson said he would like to see the country “purge abortion from our shores for the cause of life the same way that we purged slavery for the cause of liberty.”
He also spoke about “ending indoctrination” in public schools.
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Robinson states on his website that he spent time in the North Carolina foster care system as a child before ending up back with his mother, whom he credits for teaching him about faith.
The candidate says left his factory job once NAFTA went into effect and worked for a time in a restaurant — eventually becoming manager. The Army reserve veteran is staunchly pro-law enforcement and anti-illegal immigration.
While Robinson’s political resume might not have stacked up to those of his rivals, it appears Republicans in North Carolina found that appealing.
Robinson’s activism was on full display in 2018, when he went before Greensboro council members and gave an impassioned speech standing up for the Second Amendment.
“I’ve heard a whole lot of people in here talking tonight about this group and that group,” Robinson said in the video. “What I want to know is, when are you all going to start standing up for the majority? And here’s who the majority is. I’m the majority.”
Describing himself as a “a law-abiding citizen who’s never shot anybody,” Robinson added he had “never committed a serious crime, never committed a felony.”
“I’ve never done anything like that, but it seems like every time we have one of these shootings, nobody wants to put the blame where it goes, which is at the shooter’s feet,” Robinson said.
The speech was in response to local lawmakers floating the idea of canceling a gun show after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
The AP report noted that if Robinson wins in November, he will become North Carolina’s first black lieutenant governor.
On the Democratic side of the race, Robinson will face either state Rep. Yvonne Lewis Holley or state Sen. Terry Van Duyn in the general election, as none of the six candidates in the Democratic field met the threshold to avoid a runoff, according to The Charlotte Observer.
Holley led the Democratic contest with 26 percent of the vote. Van Duyn had 20 percent. However, a runoff isn’t automatic and must be requested by the second-place finisher. Van Duyn hasn’t made that decision yet, the Observer reported.
If Robinson’s primary performance is any indicator, the Democrats might have their work cut out for them.
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Time to ‘Man Up’: Don Jr. Challenges Hunter Biden to a Debate

Now , this is laying down the gauntlet .
Donald Trump Jr. , eldest son of President Donald Trump , issued a challenge in an interview that aired Sunday proposing a debate with Hunter Biden , the surviving son of Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden .
And he wants it all out on the table .
In an “ Axios on HBO ” interview with Jim VandeHei , CEO of the news website Axios , Trump Jr. pointed out the essential double standard his father and family have faced since Trump Sr. entered national politics , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference between his own life and Hunter Biden ’ s .
Trump , 42 , comes from a family that was famous for his father — and exceedingly wealthy — long before the 2016 election .
TRENDING : 'We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ' Dem Strategist Says 'Deteriorating ' Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party Hunter Biden , 50 , has done very well for himself thanks to his father ’ s role as vice president in the Obama administration .
Now , his good fortune — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — is raising uncomfortable questions for his father ’ s campaign .
“ I was an international businessperson before my father got into politics , ” Trump told VandeHei .
“ That ’ s what we did .
I ’ m not gon na say I haven ’ t benefited from my father ’ s last name , just like Hunter Biden did .
It would be foolish to say that .
But , I haven ’ t benefited from my father ’ s taxpayer-funded office.
” “ Hunter Biden , his father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he goes over to Ukraine and he ’ s making 83 grand a month , ” Trump said .
“ We stopped doing any new international business deals when my father won the presidency.
” Just to make sure no one missed the point , Trump made the challenge explicit in a Twitter post .
“ The MSM loves making a false equivalency between us , so lets settle it , ” Trump Jr. wrote .
“ I challenge Hunter Biden to man up & debate me .
RELATED : Don Jr : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ever Dreamed of Doing “ @ JimVandeHei moderates .
Hunter releases his tax returns & I release mine .
Let ’ s have an open convo about who really profited from their father ’ s public office !
” In response , the Biden campaign didn ’ t sound eager to see the matchup but couched its response in typical juvenile snark .
“ It is hard to believe anything a Trump says on tax returns when Donald Sr. has lied for years about releasing his , ” Biden campaign press secretary T.J. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected of anything Trump-related , the tweet from Donald Trump Jr. was flooded with responses full of carping liberals attacking him , the president and the Trump family .
But what was noticeably missing as of Monday morning was a full-throated response from the Biden camp taking up the challenge .
( Maybe Hunter is busy polishing off another one of those pieces of art The New York Times loves so much . )
Trump Jr. has already shown that he ’ s not afraid to face liberals on their own terms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s not afraid to throw down the gauntlet again .
Another son , from another prominent American political family , might not be willing to pick it up , though .
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Now, this is laying down the gauntlet.
Donald Trump Jr., eldest son of President Donald Trump, issued a challenge in an interview that aired Sunday proposing a debate with Hunter Biden, the surviving son of Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden.
And he wants it all out on the table.
In an “Axios on HBO” interview with Jim VandeHei, CEO of the news website Axios, Trump Jr. pointed out the essential double standard his father and family have faced since Trump Sr. entered national politics, and made it clear he saw a difference between his own life and Hunter Biden’s.
Trump, 42, comes from a family that was famous for his father — and exceedingly wealthy — long before the 2016 election.
Hunter Biden, 50, has done very well for himself thanks to his father’s role as vice president in the Obama administration. Now, his good fortune — particularly with the Ukraine energy company Burisma — is raising uncomfortable questions for his father’s campaign.
“I was an international businessperson before my father got into politics,” Trump told VandeHei. “That’s what we did. I’m not gonna say I haven’t benefited from my father’s last name, just like Hunter Biden did. It would be foolish to say that. But, I haven’t benefited from my father’s taxpayer-funded office.”
And that’s the key.
“Hunter Biden, his father becomes VP, all of a sudden he goes over to Ukraine and he’s making 83 grand a month,” Trump said. “We stopped doing any new international business deals when my father won the presidency.”
Just to make sure no one missed the point, Trump made the challenge explicit in a Twitter post.
The MSM loves making a false equivalency between us, so lets settle it: I challenge Hunter Biden to man up & debate me@JimVandeHei moderates. Hunter releases his tax returns & I release mine. Let’s have an open convo about who really profited from their father’s public office! pic.twitter.com/6N6MObhGhb — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 8, 2020
“The MSM loves making a false equivalency between us, so lets settle it,” Trump Jr. wrote.
“I challenge Hunter Biden to man up & debate me.
“@JimVandeHei moderates. Hunter releases his tax returns & I release mine. Let’s have an open convo about who really profited from their father’s public office!”
Would you like to see a debate between Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden? Yes No
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In response, the Biden campaign didn’t sound eager to see the matchup but couched its response in typical juvenile snark.
“It is hard to believe anything a Trump says on tax returns when Donald Sr. has lied for years about releasing his,” Biden campaign press secretary T.J. Ducklo told Axios.
As can be expected of anything Trump-related, the tweet from Donald Trump Jr. was flooded with responses full of carping liberals attacking him, the president and the Trump family.
But what was noticeably missing as of Monday morning was a full-throated response from the Biden camp taking up the challenge. (Maybe Hunter is busy polishing off another one of those pieces of art The New York Times loves so much.)
Trump Jr. has already shown that he’s not afraid to face liberals on their own terms. In the Axios interview, he proved he’s not afraid to throw down the gauntlet again.
Another son, from another prominent American political family, might not be willing to pick it up, though.
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Dem Rep Gets Political with Coronavirus, Calls for Trump To Cancel Rallies

When former first lady Michelle Obama first uttered the words , “ When they go low , we go high , ” at the 2016 Democratic National Convention , the catchphrase quickly caught on among Democrats .
The problem is , Democrats always seem to take the low road .
And they just hit a new low .
In this week ’ s politicizing of the coronavirus , a Democratic lawmaker said Sunday that President Donald Trump is putting his supporters at risk of catching the contagious disease by not canceling his rallies .
Democrats must not be too thrilled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the 2020 election .
During an appearance on MSNBC Sunday , California Rep. Jackie Speier questioned why the president is still holding his wildly popular campaign rallies despite the coronavirus outbreak .
TRENDING : 'We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ' Dem Strategist Says 'Deteriorating ' Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party “ The fact that he is not willing to cancel his various rallies suggests that he is willing to place even his most ardent supporters at risk because we ’ re supposed to stay six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mitigate the exchange of those viruses , ” Speier said .
“ I think that he is showing , unfortunately , why he is so ill-prepared to guide our country during this time of the crisis , ” the Democrat added .
Speier represents California ’ s 14th Congressional District , which includes the majority of San Mateo County and a portion of San Francisco .
Yes , a Democrat who represents a district that is rife with human fecal matter is attempting to hector Republicans and their president about human interactions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease .
Residents of San Francisco have reported an abundance of human feces to such a degree on their streets and sidewalks that there is now an interactive digital map where people can report sightings of human waste .
Rather than work on this and other issues , Speier is apparently on a crusade to put an end to Trump rallies .
Never mind the quantity of used hypodermic needles at the intersection of Haight and Ashbury .
Speier ’ s comments come just days after a Gallup poll found that enthusiasm among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at an all-time high .
According to the survey , 64 percent of Republican and Republican-leaning voters are feeling more enthusiastic than usual about voting this year .
If my opposition were that excited about heading to the polls eight months in advance and my party ’ s frontrunner for president were under the impression that people still widely use record players , I ’ d probably get a bit desperate , too .
But politicizing a potentially dangerous viral respiratory illness in order to score political points is downright deplorable .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surrounding the virus , the government ’ s coronavirus task force is advising people not to panic .
Still , Democrats have been politicizing the virus and the administration ’ s response to it since Trump first imposed travel restrictions to and from China way back in January .
At the time , Democrats and the establishment media claimed the travel ban was an overreaction and encouraged racism .
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden even piled on , accusing Trump of “ fearmongering ” and “ hysterical xenophobia.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s record of hysteria and xenophobia — hysterical xenophobia — and fearmongering , ” Biden said .
Members of the establishment media then falsely claimed that Trump described the coronavirus as a “ hoax.
” Democrats and the establishment media have used the coronavirus to attack the president ’ s staff and denigrate Vice President Mike Pence for praying and have gone as far as to criticize the president ’ s virus task force for not being racially diverse enough .
Ironically , Michelle Obama ’ s comment about going “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to handle bullies .
Now , a Democrat is using a contagious disease in what appears to be a veiled attempt to bully Trump and his supporters into staying home and spraying Lysol .
As of Monday , 110,085 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide , and 3,830 people have died .
Almost all of those were elderly , and many had pre-existing health conditions such as heart issues or diabetes .
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When former first lady Michelle Obama first uttered the words, “When they go low, we go high,” at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, the catchphrase quickly caught on among Democrats.
The problem is, Democrats always seem to take the low road. And they just hit a new low.
In this week’s politicizing of the coronavirus, a Democratic lawmaker said Sunday that President Donald Trump is putting his supporters at risk of catching the contagious disease by not canceling his rallies.
Democrats must not be too thrilled with the record enthusiasm among Republicans going into the 2020 election.
During an appearance on MSNBC Sunday, California Rep. Jackie Speier questioned why the president is still holding his wildly popular campaign rallies despite the coronavirus outbreak.
“The fact that he is not willing to cancel his various rallies suggests that he is willing to place even his most ardent supporters at risk because we’re supposed to stay six feet away from other persons in order to mitigate the exchange of those viruses,” Speier said.
“I think that he is showing, unfortunately, why he is so ill-prepared to guide our country during this time of the crisis,” the Democrat added.
Rep Jackie Speier (D-CA) stokes fears over coronavirus. She claims @realDonaldTrump wants his own supporters to get sick by going to his rallies (though she coincidentally makes no mention of Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden saying they won’t cancel their rallies). What a monster. pic.twitter.com/XCv5bQ3Vb1 — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) March 9, 2020
Do you think Democrats are guilty of politicizing the coronavirus? Yes No
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Speier represents California’s 14th Congressional District, which includes the majority of San Mateo County and a portion of San Francisco.
Yes, a Democrat who represents a district that is rife with human fecal matter is attempting to hector Republicans and their president about human interactions and how it potentially relates to spreading disease.
Residents of San Francisco have reported an abundance of human feces to such a degree on their streets and sidewalks that there is now an interactive digital map where people can report sightings of human waste.
Rather than work on this and other issues, Speier is apparently on a crusade to put an end to Trump rallies. Never mind the quantity of used hypodermic needles at the intersection of Haight and Ashbury.
Speier’s comments come just days after a Gallup poll found that enthusiasm among Republicans ahead of the 2020 election is at an all-time high.
According to the survey, 64 percent of Republican and Republican-leaning voters are feeling more enthusiastic than usual about voting this year.
If my opposition were that excited about heading to the polls eight months in advance and my party’s frontrunner for president were under the impression that people still widely use record players, I’d probably get a bit desperate, too.
But politicizing a potentially dangerous viral respiratory illness in order to score political points is downright deplorable.
While there is a great amount of uncertainty surrounding the virus, the government’s coronavirus task force is advising people not to panic.
Still, Democrats have been politicizing the virus and the administration’s response to it since Trump first imposed travel restrictions to and from China way back in January.
At the time, Democrats and the establishment media claimed the travel ban was an overreaction and encouraged racism.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden even piled on, accusing Trump of “fearmongering” and “hysterical xenophobia.”
“This is no time for Donald Trump’s record of hysteria and xenophobia — hysterical xenophobia — and fearmongering,” Biden said.
Members of the establishment media then falsely claimed that Trump described the coronavirus as a “hoax.”
Democrats and the establishment media have used the coronavirus to attack the president’s staff and denigrate Vice President Mike Pence for praying and have gone as far as to criticize the president’s virus task force for not being racially diverse enough.
Ironically, Michelle Obama’s comment about going “high” was a reference to how to handle bullies. Now, a Democrat is using a contagious disease in what appears to be a veiled attempt to bully Trump and his supporters into staying home and spraying Lysol.
As of Monday, 110,085 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide, and 3,830 people have died. Almost all of those were elderly, and many had pre-existing health conditions such as heart issues or diabetes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States has had 164 cases with 11 deaths as of Sunday.
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Woman Pardoned by Trump Running for Congress To ‘Fight for Justice for Black America’

A woman pardoned earlier this year by President Donald Trump is running for Congress as a Republican against longtime Democratic Rep. John Lewis , citing the need for pro-life voices to take back America .
Angela Stanton-King , who had been convicted on participating in a stolen car ring and was released from prison in 2007 , is a protege of Alveda King , niece of the Rev .
Martin Luther King Jr. , according to the Washington Examiner .
“ I turned my life around .
I have completely redeemed my life , ” Stanton-King said , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Congress since 1987 and is revered as a civil rights icon .
The 80-year-old lawmaker announced earlier this year he is suffering from stage four pancreatic cancer .
TRENDING : 'We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ' Dem Strategist Says 'Deteriorating ' Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party “ This race is not about me trying to beat John Lewis , ” Stanton-King said .
“ It is about carrying the torch and picking up the fight .
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civil rights must extend to the unborn .
“ Whenever I think about Rep. John Lewis , the image I have in my head is him on the Selma bridge .
I have the utmost respect for the contributions that he has made to black America , ” Stanton-King said .
“ However , this isn ’ t the Selma bridge , and our babies are dying .
It is time for war.
” “ With all respect to Congressman Lewis , when I think about him , I always have that image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Selma Bridge , ” she said , referring to the 1965 march in which Lewis was among those beaten by police .
“ The truth of the matter is , with all that he has given towards the fight for civil rights — which we greatly appreciate — these are no longer the days of marching over the Selma Bridge.
” “ There is a different injustice we are fighting now , and it ’ s for the lives of our unborn children , ” Stanton-King said , according to WXIA-TV in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nearly 40 % of Audience at His South Carolina Rally Were Dems , Independents “ I think that it ’ s important to raise awareness about the fact that 46 percent of the black population has been aborted , and many of our leaders in Congress are funded by Planned Parenthood , which is the No .
1 killer of black life .
Unfortunately , Mr. Lewis happens to be one of those congressmen , ” she said .
“ How can a dream live if we kill it , right ?
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xs or Barack Obamas have we aborted ?
” Stanton-King said , according to WXIA .
“ Every time you hear that the majority of Democratic candidates go on stage , they say poor women of color need access to abortion .
I was born to a poor woman of color .
I was a poor woman of color when I gave birth to my children , ” she said .
“ Who ’ s to say that their lives are worth any less than others ?
“ So I think we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue instead of constantly receiving funding for our own genocide.
” Stanton-King said , “ I have never run for office and I don ’ t have political experience .
But I do have life experiences.
” In a statement following her Feb. 18 pardon , the White House said Stanton-King “ overcame a difficult childhood to become a champion for redemption and rehabilitation for all who strive for a better life.
” Now , it said , she “ is a national best-selling author , widely acclaimed television personality , and proponent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tirelessly to improve reentry outcomes for people returning to their communities upon release from prison , focusing on the critical role of families in the process.
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A woman pardoned earlier this year by President Donald Trump is running for Congress as a Republican against longtime Democratic Rep. John Lewis, citing the need for pro-life voices to take back America.
Angela Stanton-King, who had been convicted on participating in a stolen car ring and was released from prison in 2007, is a protege of Alveda King, niece of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., according to the Washington Examiner.
“I turned my life around. I have completely redeemed my life,” Stanton-King said, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Trump announced her pardon in February.
Lewis has been in Congress since 1987 and is revered as a civil rights icon. The 80-year-old lawmaker announced earlier this year he is suffering from stage four pancreatic cancer.
“This race is not about me trying to beat John Lewis,” Stanton-King said. “It is about carrying the torch and picking up the fight. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results.”
On Friday, Angela Stanton-King, a convicted felon, announced that she will run for Congress as a Republican – against long-time Congressman John Lewis. https://t.co/iQSjlekaBI — AJC (@ajc) March 8, 2020
She said civil rights must extend to the unborn.
Does Congress need more pro-life voices? Yes No
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“Whenever I think about Rep. John Lewis, the image I have in my head is him on the Selma bridge. I have the utmost respect for the contributions that he has made to black America,” Stanton-King said. “However, this isn’t the Selma bridge, and our babies are dying. It is time for war.”
“With all respect to Congressman Lewis, when I think about him, I always have that image in my mind when he was on the Selma Bridge,” she said, referring to the 1965 march in which Lewis was among those beaten by police. “The truth of the matter is, with all that he has given towards the fight for civil rights — which we greatly appreciate — these are no longer the days of marching over the Selma Bridge.”
“There is a different injustice we are fighting now, and it’s for the lives of our unborn children,” Stanton-King said, according to WXIA-TV in Atlanta.
Pro GOD
Pro LIFE
Pro WOMAN
Pro AMERICA
Pro TRUMP and PRO COMMON SENSE ?? — Angela Stanton-King (@theangiestanton) March 8, 2020
I’m am TOTALLY wholeheartedly against the sexual perversion of children, pedophilia, sexual abuse of children, sex changes of children, confusion of children, and etc. Anything that involves children and sex is a strong NO for me ?? — Angela Stanton-King (@theangiestanton) March 8, 2020
“I think that it’s important to raise awareness about the fact that 46 percent of the black population has been aborted, and many of our leaders in Congress are funded by Planned Parenthood, which is the No. 1 killer of black life. Unfortunately, Mr. Lewis happens to be one of those congressmen,” she said.
“How can a dream live if we kill it, right? How many Martin Luther King Jr.s and Malcolm Xs or Barack Obamas have we aborted?” Stanton-King said, according to WXIA.
“Every time you hear that the majority of Democratic candidates go on stage, they say poor women of color need access to abortion. I was born to a poor woman of color. I was a poor woman of color when I gave birth to my children,” she said. “Who’s to say that their lives are worth any less than others?
“So I think we need to take a different approach to the issue instead of constantly receiving funding for our own genocide.”
Stanton-King said, “I have never run for office and I don’t have political experience. But I do have life experiences.”
In a statement following her Feb. 18 pardon, the White House said Stanton-King “overcame a difficult childhood to become a champion for redemption and rehabilitation for all who strive for a better life.”
Now, it said, she “is a national best-selling author, widely acclaimed television personality, and proponent of criminal justice reform. She works tirelessly to improve reentry outcomes for people returning to their communities upon release from prison, focusing on the critical role of families in the process.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Klobuchar Sparks VP Rumors with Slip of the Tongue at Biden Event

Whether she said what she was thinking , or spoke without thinking , failed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar found a way to get back into the headlines Saturday .
The Minnesota senator , who endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden after quitting the race , was campaigning for him Saturday in Grand Rapids , Michigan , in advance of Tuesday ’ s high-stakes primary when her words went off the rails .
“ I could not think of a better way to end my candidacy , as hard as that was to do with our beloved staff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tick– , ” she said , quickly trying and failing to cover the choice of words .
“ Join the ; join the ; Joe Biden , ” she stammered as the crowd roared .
She finally added , “ Kidding.
” She tried to start again , but it came out , “ than to Joe.
” TRENDING : 'We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ' Dem Strategist Says 'Deteriorating ' Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party After several other false starts interrupted by cheering , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I was going to say … , ” she said as the crowd cheered her name , “ than to join the terrific , the terrific , terrific campaign of Joe Biden.
” The pool of potential vice presidential candidates includes former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates , according to Fox News .
Names of various other ex-presidential candidates have also been floated .
Abrams has made her desire to be vice president clear .
Last month , she told “ The View ” hosts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run for vice president with the nominee .
“ It ’ s a bit disconcerting because it seems really obnoxious for me to say that out loud since no one ’ s asked me , ” she added .
“ As a woman of color , especially as a black woman , this is an unusual position to be in for someone to be considered possibly the next vice president , ” Abrams said .
“ It would be doing a disservice to every woman of color , every woman of ambition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their known space for me to say no or to pretend , ‘ Oh , no , I don ’ t want it.
’ Of course I want it.
” Speculation about what a Biden ticket might look like was rampant on Twitter .
RELATED : Court Motion : Hunter Biden Refusing To Release Financial Docs in Paternity Case Last week , President Donald Trump told a North Carolina rally crowd that he was certain deals were made when Klobuchar and former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropped out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he quit out last night and then I hear a senator from a state we ’ re going to win … she dropped out , ” Trump said .
“ Sounds like they made a deal .
They both supported sleepy Joe .
You know why ?
They made a deal , ” he said .
Trump , joking about his own impeachment allegations , then used the phrase “ quid pro quo ” to describe whatever deal was brokered .
“ No good .
Quid pro quo .
They made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be impeached , ” Trump told the roaring crowd .
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Whether she said what she was thinking, or spoke without thinking, failed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar found a way to get back into the headlines Saturday.
The Minnesota senator, who endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden after quitting the race, was campaigning for him Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in advance of Tuesday’s high-stakes primary when her words went off the rails.
“I could not think of a better way to end my candidacy, as hard as that was to do with our beloved staff and everyone else, than to join the tick–,” she said, quickly trying and failing to cover the choice of words.
“Join the; join the; Joe Biden,” she stammered as the crowd roared. She finally added, “Kidding.”
She tried to start again, but it came out, “than to Joe.”
After several other false starts interrupted by cheering, she finally finished her comment.
{ WATCH } A slip this morning by Sen. Amy Klobuchar during a campaign event for Joe Biden in Grand Rapids. “I could not think of a better way to end my candidacy, as hard as it was to do with our beloved staff and everyone else, than to join the tick—“ pic.twitter.com/KZvzqNzkUJ — Mikenzie Frost (@MikenzieFrost) March 7, 2020
“Guys, I was going to say … ,” she said as the crowd cheered her name, “than to join the terrific, the terrific, terrific campaign of Joe Biden.”
Would Sen. Amy Klobuchar be a good vice presidential pick? Yes No
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The pool of potential vice presidential candidates includes former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, according to Fox News. Names of various other ex-presidential candidates have also been floated.
Abrams has made her desire to be vice president clear. Last month, she told “The View” hosts that she “would be honored to run for vice president with the nominee.
“It’s a bit disconcerting because it seems really obnoxious for me to say that out loud since no one’s asked me,” she added.
“As a woman of color, especially as a black woman, this is an unusual position to be in for someone to be considered possibly the next vice president,” Abrams said. “It would be doing a disservice to every woman of color, every woman of ambition, every child who wants to think beyond their known space for me to say no or to pretend, ‘Oh, no, I don’t want it.’ Of course I want it.”
Speculation about what a Biden ticket might look like was rampant on Twitter.
Given the critical importance of the electoral votes in the Midwest, Klobuchar will be an important ally. Makes sense to add her to the ticket. But Warren, Harris, and Abrams also would be strong, and Abrams could put Georgia very much in play. — Bob Brussack (@bobincork) March 8, 2020
President: Joe Biden VP: Stacey Abrams Attorney General: Kamala Harris Secretary of Defense: Pete Buttigieg Secretary of State: Amy Klobuchar Senate Finance Committee Chairman: Bernie Secretary of Treasury: Elizabeth Warren If we unite behind Biden now, this can all happen — Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) March 2, 2020
Last week, President Donald Trump told a North Carolina rally crowd that he was certain deals were made when Klobuchar and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the presidential race.
“Mayor Pete, he quit out last night and then I hear a senator from a state we’re going to win … she dropped out,” Trump said. “Sounds like they made a deal. They both supported sleepy Joe. You know why? They made a deal,” he said.
Trump, joking about his own impeachment allegations, then used the phrase “quid pro quo” to describe whatever deal was brokered.
“No good. Quid pro quo. They made a deal. Impeach them. They should be impeached,” Trump told the roaring crowd.
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Border Guards Allegedly Open Fire on Migrant Crowd Trying to Enter Europe

While defending its right to enforce control of its borders , Greece is denying reports that a Syrian migrant was killed in an attempt to enter the country illegally from neighboring Turkey .
The BBC reported Turkish officials have claimed a man was shot and later died a week ago after Greek security forces opened fire on a group of migrants who had gathered on its border in an attempt to gain entry into the European country .
Authorities in the Turkish city of Edirne , which is located near its northern borders with Greece and Bulgaria , issued a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital after the incident .
Five other migrants were also wounded by Greek security forces , authorities in Turkey alleged .
Thousands of migrants attempted to force their way into Greece after Turkey opened its border with the European nation , Fox News reported .
TRENDING : ‘ We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ’ Dem Strategist Says ‘ Deteriorating ’ Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party In response to the allegation , a top official representing Greek ’ s newly elected conservative government accused Turkey of spreading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokesman for the Greek government , said , “ There is no such incident with fire from the Greek authorities.
” Greek Minister of State Giorgos Gerapetritis told CNN ’ s Christiane Amanpour his country has used “ no excessive violence ” against migrants .
Tensions in the region were heightened after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered his country ’ s security forces on Feb. 28 to allow refugees to pass unimpeded into Europe — breaking a 2016 migration agreement between the European Union and Turkey .
After signing the EU-Turkey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billions in euros in exchange for helping to prevent mass migration to Europe .
In response to Erdogan ’ s decision to unleash refugees in his country from Syria ’ s still-raging civil war on Europe , thousands of migrants have gathered near the country ’ s border with Greece , while more have attempted to cross the Aegean Sea in order to make entry onto the Greek island of Lesbos as well as other eastern Greek islands with severely overcrowded refugee camps .
RELATED : Islanders Furiously Revolt After Gov't Tries To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child died last week when a boat headed for Lesbos capsized in the Aegean , the first confirmed fatality during the current influx of migration .
Reactionaries across social media have been quick to condemn the alleged killing of a Syrian migrant and to denounce Greece for attempting to enforce border control .
Although reports that a person was killed by Greek forces appear to be unsubstantiated , Greece has faced strong condemnation .
Critics have argued that refusing Syrian migrants entry into Europe is a violation of basic human rights that supersede @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International argued , “ The inhumane measures which the Greek authorities are taking to prevent people from entering the country are an appalling betrayal of Greece ’ s human rights responsibilities and will put the lives of people fleeing violence at risk.
” “ Everyone has a right to seek asylum , ” the organization ’ s Eve Geddie said in a statement .
“ Deporting people without due process could mean sending them back to the horrors of war or exposing them to grave human rights violations.
” With Turkey hosting millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nations of Europe must take in their “ fair share of the burden ” in regards to migrants .
The Islamist leader said that “ hundreds of thousands ” are amassing in an attempt to enter Europe and that nations in the European Union should expect that number to be in the “ millions ” soon , France 24 reported .
While Syria ’ s years-long civil war has tragically resulted in thousands of men , women and children being killed or maimed — and millions displaced — the conflict does not require @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open its borders .
While Turkey has had a hand in the Syrian civil war since its outbreak in 2011 , Greece has had no involvement in the conflict and should not be expected to bear any responsibly for its aftermath .
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis released a statement saying his country will do what is necessary to protect its sovereign borders from a wave of migration .
“ My duty is to protect the sovereignty of my own country .
At the same time , Greece is also doing Europe a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the external borders of the European Union .
We will protect them , ” Mitsotakis said .
Greek Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said of the wave of migrants , “ This is an invasion , ” France 24 reported .
Mitsotakis is correct to direct authorities in his country to make border security a top priority , and he has the support of the people of Greece .
Breitbart reported that in a recent poll , 76 percent of Greeks said they support tough border control while 84 percent of those polled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s attitude toward the current crisis .
Greece is under no moral obligation to prioritize the needs of refugees over its own citizens , especially if it is to the detriment of its public safety , health and culture .
Having authority over its territory is a fundamental aspect of any just nation ’ s sovereignty , and that territory begins at its borders .
Any argument decrying Greece ’ s decision to exercise that sovereignty is a denial of the values of democracy .
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While defending its right to enforce control of its borders, Greece is denying reports that a Syrian migrant was killed in an attempt to enter the country illegally from neighboring Turkey.
The BBC reported Turkish officials have claimed a man was shot and later died a week ago after Greek security forces opened fire on a group of migrants who had gathered on its border in an attempt to gain entry into the European country.
Authorities in the Turkish city of Edirne, which is located near its northern borders with Greece and Bulgaria, issued a statement claiming a Syrian man died in hospital after the incident.
Five other migrants were also wounded by Greek security forces, authorities in Turkey alleged.
Thousands of migrants attempted to force their way into Greece after Turkey opened its border with the European nation, Fox News reported.
In response to the allegation, a top official representing Greek’s newly elected conservative government accused Turkey of spreading “fake news.”
Stelios Petsas, a spokesman for the Greek government, said, “There is no such incident with fire from the Greek authorities.”
Greek Government Spokesperson @SteliosPetsas: The Turkish side creates and disperses fake news targeted against Greece. Today they created yet another such falsehood, with injured migrants and one dead supposedly by Greek fire. I categorically deny it. pic.twitter.com/ApHxJGTPEr — Ελληνική Κυβέρνηση (@govgr) March 4, 2020
Greek Minister of State Giorgos Gerapetritis told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour his country has used “no excessive violence” against migrants.
Greek Minister of State Giorgos Gerapetritis is the closest minister to PM @kmitsotakis. In an exclusive interview, he says that there has been “no excessive violence” used against migrants trying to enter Greece at the Turkish border as the humanitarian crisis there worsens. pic.twitter.com/Sf7wLl7JEa — Christiane Amanpour (@camanpour) March 5, 2020
Tensions in the region were heightened after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered his country’s security forces on Feb. 28 to allow refugees to pass unimpeded into Europe — breaking a 2016 migration agreement between the European Union and Turkey.
After signing the EU-Turkey agreement, the Turkish government was promised billions in euros in exchange for helping to prevent mass migration to Europe.
In response to Erdogan’s decision to unleash refugees in his country from Syria’s still-raging civil war on Europe, thousands of migrants have gathered near the country’s border with Greece, while more have attempted to cross the Aegean Sea in order to make entry onto the Greek island of Lesbos as well as other eastern Greek islands with severely overcrowded refugee camps.
A child died last week when a boat headed for Lesbos capsized in the Aegean, the first confirmed fatality during the current influx of migration.
Reactionaries across social media have been quick to condemn the alleged killing of a Syrian migrant and to denounce Greece for attempting to enforce border control.
Although reports that a person was killed by Greek forces appear to be unsubstantiated, Greece has faced strong condemnation.
Critics have argued that refusing Syrian migrants entry into Europe is a violation of basic human rights that supersede Greece’s national sovereignty.
Amnesty International argued, “The inhumane measures which the Greek authorities are taking to prevent people from entering the country are an appalling betrayal of Greece’s human rights responsibilities and will put the lives of people fleeing violence at risk.”
“Everyone has a right to seek asylum,” the organization’s Eve Geddie said in a statement. “Deporting people without due process could mean sending them back to the horrors of war or exposing them to grave human rights violations.”
“Everyone has a right to seek asylum. Deporting people without due process could mean sending them back to the horrors of war or exposing them to grave human rights violations.” – @evegeddie https://t.co/J0DT0mMRfC — Amnesty International USA (@amnestyusa) March 7, 2020
With Turkey hosting millions of Syrian refugees, Erdogan claims the nations of Europe must take in their “fair share of the burden” in regards to migrants.
The Islamist leader said that “hundreds of thousands” are amassing in an attempt to enter Europe and that nations in the European Union should expect that number to be in the “millions” soon, France 24 reported.
While Syria’s years-long civil war has tragically resulted in thousands of men, women and children being killed or maimed — and millions displaced — the conflict does not require a sovereign nation such as Greece to open its borders.
While Turkey has had a hand in the Syrian civil war since its outbreak in 2011, Greece has had no involvement in the conflict and should not be expected to bear any responsibly for its aftermath.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis released a statement saying his country will do what is necessary to protect its sovereign borders from a wave of migration.
“My duty is to protect the sovereignty of my own country. At the same time, Greece is also doing Europe a great service. The borders of Greece are the external borders of the European Union. We will protect them,” Mitsotakis said.
Greek Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said of the wave of migrants, “This is an invasion,” France 24 reported.
Mitsotakis is correct to direct authorities in his country to make border security a top priority, and he has the support of the people of Greece.
Breitbart reported that in a recent poll, 76 percent of Greeks said they support tough border control while 84 percent of those polled said they are concerned about Turkey’s attitude toward the current crisis.
Greece is under no moral obligation to prioritize the needs of refugees over its own citizens, especially if it is to the detriment of its public safety, health and culture.
Having authority over its territory is a fundamental aspect of any just nation’s sovereignty, and that territory begins at its borders.
Any argument decrying Greece’s decision to exercise that sovereignty is a denial of the values of democracy.
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Trading Halted Market-Wide as S&P Plummets 7% in Minutes

A sickening plunge in stocks sent markets down shortly after opening on Monday , forcing a halt to trading as investors scrambled to deal with oil market news and the impact of coronavirus concerns on the world ’ s economy .
The market dropped more than 7 percent after trading started on the New York Stock Exchange , prompting the first suspension of trade since the financial crash of 2008 , Business Insider reported .
The Standard and Poor 500 index was down 7.3 percent .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 7.8 percent , and NASDAQ was down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to Business Insider .
“ The three major US indices declined as equities investors digested the weekend ’ s oil market news for the first time .
The commodity tanked the most since 1991 on Monday morning after Saudi Arabia ’ s surprise price cuts kicked off a production war with Russia .
The move follows Russia ’ s refusal to curb oil production on Friday to prop up the coronavirus-rattled market , ” Business Insider reported .
TRENDING : ‘ We All See What ’ s Going on Here : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party “ Coronavirus concerns continued to weigh on investors as outbreaks grew in New York , California , and Florida , among other states .
The US death toll now stands at 21 people , and the recent surge in confirmed cases could stifle economic activity by weakening consumer spending behavior.
” When trading resumed after the 15-minute emergency suspension , all three major indexes were still down 6 percent , the BBC reported .
“ It shows a level of nervousness in the market which I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , ” Justin Urquhart-Stewart , co-founder of Seven Investment Management , told the BBC .
RELATED : Stock Market Surges to Biggest Day of Gains in Over a Decade At the root of the volatility is the rapid spread of the coronavirus and fears about what course it might take .
“ The virus has infected more than 110,000 worldwide , and Italy on Sunday followed China ’ s lead in quarantining a big swath of its country in hopes of corralling the spread .
That sparked more fears , as quarantines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than they already have .
“ The new coronavirus is now spreading on every continent except Antarctica and hurting consumer spending , industrial production , and travel.
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A sickening plunge in stocks sent markets down shortly after opening on Monday, forcing a halt to trading as investors scrambled to deal with oil market news and the impact of coronavirus concerns on the world’s economy.
The market dropped more than 7 percent after trading started on the New York Stock Exchange, prompting the first suspension of trade since the financial crash of 2008, Business Insider reported.
The Standard and Poor 500 index was down 7.3 percent.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 7.8 percent, and NASDAQ was down 7.3 percent at the break of trade, according to Business Insider.
“The three major US indices declined as equities investors digested the weekend’s oil market news for the first time. The commodity tanked the most since 1991 on Monday morning after Saudi Arabia’s surprise price cuts kicked off a production war with Russia. The move follows Russia’s refusal to curb oil production on Friday to prop up the coronavirus-rattled market,” Business Insider reported.
“Coronavirus concerns continued to weigh on investors as outbreaks grew in New York, California, and Florida, among other states. The US death toll now stands at 21 people, and the recent surge in confirmed cases could stifle economic activity by weakening consumer spending behavior.”
When trading resumed after the 15-minute emergency suspension, all three major indexes were still down 6 percent, the BBC reported.
“It shows a level of nervousness in the market which I haven’t seen in a long time,” Justin Urquhart-Stewart, co-founder of Seven Investment Management, told the BBC.
News of the market turmoil spread rapidly.
.@ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Stock trading halted as markets plunge worldwide amid coronavirus fears. https://t.co/qZ8WPJmjwW https://t.co/lblNM3tz5O — ABC News (@ABC) March 9, 2020
The New York Stock Exchange halted stock trading for 15 minutes after the S&P 500 fell 7% on Monday morning. Stocks plummeted as worries about the growing global coronavirus pandemic and an oil price race to the bottom weighed on global financial markets. https://t.co/2ELu5EJQvS — CNN (@CNN) March 9, 2020
-Trading halted, then resumed
-Dow down 1,500+ points
-S&P 500 down about 6%
-Massive sell-off on oil and coronavirus uncertainty
Follow our markets live-blog for the latest on the market plunge: https://t.co/hCSIxIZ8a4 — CNBC (@CNBC) March 9, 2020
At the root of the volatility is the rapid spread of the coronavirus and fears about what course it might take.
The Associated Press reported Monday:
“The virus has infected more than 110,000 worldwide, and Italy on Sunday followed China’s lead in quarantining a big swath of its country in hopes of corralling the spread. That sparked more fears, as quarantines would snarl supply chains for companies even more than they already have.
“The new coronavirus is now spreading on every continent except Antarctica and hurting consumer spending, industrial production, and travel.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--Sanders Blames ‘Establishment’ for Forcing Buttigieg, Klobuchar Out of Race

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said the Democratic Party establishment is rallying against him in favor of fellow Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden , and he pointed to the events of last week as evidence .
During an appearance Sunday on ABC ’ s “ This Week , ” Sanders said proof of the establishment ’ s influence came on Super Tuesday and in the decisions of Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg to exit the race just before that day ’ s contests .
“ Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was kind of not surprised by is the power of establishment to force Amy Klobuchar , who had worked so hard , Pete Buttigieg , who , you know , really worked extremely hard as well , out of the race , ” Sanders told host George Stephanopoulos .
“ What was very clear from the media narrative and what the establishment wanted was to make sure that people coalesced around Biden and tried to defeat me .
So that ’ s not surprising , ” the senator said .
Sanders framed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidacy .
TRENDING : ‘ We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ’ Dem Strategist Says ‘ Deteriorating ’ Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party “ We are taking on , George , as I think everybody knows , the establishment .
We ’ re taking on the corporate establishment .
We ’ re taking on the political establishment .
And what you are seeing now just in the last few weeks is Wall Street , the health care industry , the billionaire class putting a lot of money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
Sanders said he expects opposition from party leaders and political insiders .
“ Look , we have the support of virtually every major grassroots organization representing millions of workers , black and brown and white .
We have the support of a number of major unions in this country .
This is no secret , George , you know politics , we ’ re not going to get the support of most elected leaders .
Not most governors , not most senators , ” he said .
“ But we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we have an agenda that speaks to working people .
Our agenda says that health care is a human right , ” Sanders said .
“ Our agenda is very different and our record is very different from Joe Biden ’ s. ” The senator echoed President Donald Trump ’ s position that Biden is part of a legacy of failed trade deals .
“ Here in Michigan right now , the trade agreements like NAFTA and PNTR with China were disastrous , ” he said .
“ Cost 160,000 jobs here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to compete against desperate people in Mexico and China .
Cost over 4 million jobs nationally .
I led the effort against those disastrous trade agreements , worked with the unions .
Joe voted for those trade agreements.
” Sanders also voiced his stalwart support for abortion and LGBT rights as a reason to elect him .
“ I have 100 percent pro-choice voting record .
I was there when the going was tough .
Joe was not , ” he said .
RELATED : Court Motion : Hunter Biden Refusing To Release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms of gay rights — in terms of , you know , as I mentioned the defense — so-called Defense of Marriage Act , it was not an easy vote , as you will recall .
And when I cast and said no , you know , marriage is not just between a man and a woman .
People have the right to marry whoever they want regardless of their gender , that was a tough vote , ” the senator said .
Sanders dismissed media characterizations of the Michigan primary on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ ve been asked this , make or break — as you well know , George , you know a little bit about politics , make or break since Iowa , since New Hampshire , since Nevada , ” he said .
“ Every state is important .
Michigan is very , very important .
Last time around in 2016 , I was told , ‘ Impossible , you can ’ t win Michigan.
’ In fact , the day before the election , we were 20 points down in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we got a great shot to win in Michigan .
I think we got a great shot to win in Washington .
Maybe some other states as well .
We have a long , long way to go to the Democratic nomination , and we ’ re going to fight for every vote that we can get.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said the Democratic Party establishment is rallying against him in favor of fellow Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden, and he pointed to the events of last week as evidence.
During an appearance Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” Sanders said proof of the establishment’s influence came on Super Tuesday and in the decisions of Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg to exit the race just before that day’s contests.
“Well, one of the things that I was kind of not surprised by is the power of establishment to force Amy Klobuchar, who had worked so hard, Pete Buttigieg, who, you know, really worked extremely hard as well, out of the race,” Sanders told host George Stephanopoulos.
“What was very clear from the media narrative and what the establishment wanted was to make sure that people coalesced around Biden and tried to defeat me. So that’s not surprising,” the senator said.
Sanders framed the action as a response to his maverick candidacy.
“We are taking on, George, as I think everybody knows, the establishment. We’re taking on the corporate establishment. We’re taking on the political establishment. And what you are seeing now just in the last few weeks is Wall Street, the health care industry, the billionaire class putting a lot of money into Joe’s campaign,” he said.
Sanders said he expects opposition from party leaders and political insiders.
“Look, we have the support of virtually every major grassroots organization representing millions of workers, black and brown and white. We have the support of a number of major unions in this country. This is no secret, George, you know politics, we’re not going to get the support of most elected leaders. Not most governors, not most senators,” he said.
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“But we are winning the support of grassroots America because we have an agenda that speaks to working people. Our agenda says that health care is a human right,” Sanders said. “Our agenda is very different and our record is very different from Joe Biden’s.”
The senator echoed President Donald Trump’s position that Biden is part of a legacy of failed trade deals.
“Here in Michigan right now, the trade agreements like NAFTA and PNTR with China were disastrous,” he said. “Cost 160,000 jobs here in Michigan because American workers were forced to compete against desperate people in Mexico and China. Cost over 4 million jobs nationally. I led the effort against those disastrous trade agreements, worked with the unions. Joe voted for those trade agreements.”
Sanders also voiced his stalwart support for abortion and LGBT rights as a reason to elect him.
“I have 100 percent pro-choice voting record. I was there when the going was tough. Joe was not,” he said.
“In terms of gay rights — in terms of, you know, as I mentioned the defense — so-called Defense of Marriage Act, it was not an easy vote, as you will recall. And when I cast and said no, you know, marriage is not just between a man and a woman. People have the right to marry whoever they want regardless of their gender, that was a tough vote,” the senator said.
Sanders dismissed media characterizations of the Michigan primary on Tuesday as a make-or-break day for his campaign.
“I’ve been asked this, make or break — as you well know, George, you know a little bit about politics, make or break since Iowa, since New Hampshire, since Nevada,” he said. “Every state is important. Michigan is very, very important. Last time around in 2016, I was told, ‘Impossible, you can’t win Michigan.’ In fact, the day before the election, we were 20 points down in some of these polls.
“I think we got a great shot to win in Michigan. I think we got a great shot to win in Washington. Maybe some other states as well. We have a long, long way to go to the Democratic nomination, and we’re going to fight for every vote that we can get.”
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westernjournal--2020-03-09--27 Horse Racing Professionals Charged in International Drug Scam

More than two dozen people , including the trainer of champion Maximum Security , have been charged in what authorities described Monday as a widespread international scheme to drug horses to make them race faster .
Trainer Jason Servis , whose stable includes the 3-year-old champion , was charged with administering performance-enhancing drugs to that horse and others .
Maximum Security crossed the finish line first at the 2019 Kentucky Derby before being disqualified for interference and has since won four of his five high-profile races .
The charges against trainers , veterinarians and others were detailed in four indictments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charges brought against the 27 people include drug adulteration and misbranding conspiracy .
TRENDING : 'We All See What ’ s Going on Here : ' Dem Strategist Says 'Deteriorating ' Biden Will Lead to Disaster for Party U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman held a news conference in New York City to discuss the charges , which authorities said affected races in New York , New Jersey , Florida , Ohio , Kentucky and the United Arab Emirates .
Authorities said participants in the fraud misled government agencies , including federal and state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agents , various state horse racing regulators and the betting public .
In the indictment , Servis is charged with giving Maximum Security a performance-enhancing drug called SGF-1000 , recommending it to another trainer , and conspiring with a veterinarian to make it look like a false positive for another substance .
The other trainer , Jorge Navarro , is also among those charged .
Maximum Security on Feb. 29 won the world ’ s richest race , the $ 10 million Saudi Cup .
Servis is alleged to have given performance-enhancing drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his control.
” He entered horses in races approximately 1,082 times from 2018 through February 2020 , according to authorities .
“ The charges in this indictment result from a widespread , corrupt scheme by racehorse trainers , veterinarians , PED ( performance-enhancing drug ) distributors and others to manufacture , distribute and receive adulterated and misbranded PEDs and to secretly administer those PEDs to racehorses under scheme participants ’ control , ” an indictment reads .
Prosecutors noted in indictments that professional horse racing is a $ 100 billion industry followed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell at auction for well over $ 1 million .
“ A sad day for racing but a long time coming , ” trainer Graham Motion tweeted .
“ A good day for those who try to play by the rules , we will all be better for it.
” According to the indictments , marketers and distributors of drugs known as “ blood builders ” to stimulate a horse ’ s endurance have infiltrated the horse racing industry for at least the last decade .
Authorities say the drugs can cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart issues or death .
According to the indictments , other drugs used to deaden a horse ’ s sensitivity to pain to improve the horse ’ s performance could also lead to leg fractures .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .
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More than two dozen people, including the trainer of champion Maximum Security, have been charged in what authorities described Monday as a widespread international scheme to drug horses to make them race faster.
Trainer Jason Servis, whose stable includes the 3-year-old champion, was charged with administering performance-enhancing drugs to that horse and others.
Maximum Security crossed the finish line first at the 2019 Kentucky Derby before being disqualified for interference and has since won four of his five high-profile races.
The charges against trainers, veterinarians and others were detailed in four indictments unveiled Monday in Manhattan federal court.
Charges brought against the 27 people include drug adulteration and misbranding conspiracy.
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman held a news conference in New York City to discuss the charges, which authorities said affected races in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky and the United Arab Emirates.
Authorities said participants in the fraud misled government agencies, including federal and state regulators, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, various state horse racing regulators and the betting public.
In the indictment, Servis is charged with giving Maximum Security a performance-enhancing drug called SGF-1000, recommending it to another trainer, and conspiring with a veterinarian to make it look like a false positive for another substance.
The other trainer, Jorge Navarro, is also among those charged.
Maximum Security on Feb. 29 won the world’s richest race, the $10 million Saudi Cup.
Servis is alleged to have given performance-enhancing drugs to “virtually all the racehorses under his control.”
He entered horses in races approximately 1,082 times from 2018 through February 2020, according to authorities.
“The charges in this indictment result from a widespread, corrupt scheme by racehorse trainers, veterinarians, PED (performance-enhancing drug) distributors and others to manufacture, distribute and receive adulterated and misbranded PEDs and to secretly administer those PEDs to racehorses under scheme participants’ control,” an indictment reads.
Prosecutors noted in indictments that professional horse racing is a $100 billion industry followed by millions of fans worldwide, leading racehorses to sell at auction for well over $1 million.
“A sad day for racing but a long time coming,” trainer Graham Motion tweeted. “A good day for those who try to play by the rules, we will all be better for it.”
A sad day for racing but a long time coming. A good day for those who try to play by the rules, we will all be better for it. — GrahamMotion (@GrahamMotion) March 9, 2020
According to the indictments, marketers and distributors of drugs known as “blood builders” to stimulate a horse’s endurance have infiltrated the horse racing industry for at least the last decade.
Authorities say the drugs can cause horses to overexert themselves, leading to heart issues or death.
According to the indictments, other drugs used to deaden a horse’s sensitivity to pain to improve the horse’s performance could also lead to leg fractures.
The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.
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