westernjournal--2020-08-21--GOP Rep Says Major Trump Campaign Excitement Traces Back to One Thing: Promises Kept

Crowd sizes are beginning to grow as President Donald Trump continues a long-awaited return to the campaign trail .
As August rolled around and the Democratic Party prepared for its 2020 nominating convention , the Trump campaign and its surrogates pulled out all the stops , setting out on two large-scale bus tours across key swing states , according to CBS News .
Moreover , reports from Heavy.com indicate that , despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ’ s restrictive effects on large political gatherings , Trump managed to turn out hundreds of supporters at rallies this week in Oshkosh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( where a spillover crowd may have numbered in the thousands ) .
Stumping for the president ’ s re-election in the Phoenix area , Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs told The Western Journal on Thursday that the current administration ’ s delivery on major policy promises from the 2016 presidential election cycle have been crucial in keeping the base energized for November in spite of recent circumstances .
“ We started in Flagstaff and everywhere we ’ ve been today , from Flagstaff to Payson to Fountain Hills , we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biggs said .
“ A lot of enthusiasm , a lot of energy.
” TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story “ We were 110 degrees or whatever it was in Fountain Hills , [ an ] outside event , and we still drew a nice crowd .
And so , I was really surprised by how strong and energetic those crowds were , ” Biggs said .
The congressman went on to say that Trump ’ s accomplishments highlight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States — another political development that will help drive turnout among concerned and passionate voters .
“ What ’ s going to really drive the election turnout is the dichotomy in policy perspectives that the left has versus the right , ” Biggs said .
“ Think of it this way .
You ’ ve never had a more disparate choice : Donald Trump and everything that he ’ s done — and he ’ s kept his promises — and then an extremely left-leaning Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
” This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump administration has leaned on its tangible accomplishments during an election cycle in which a major ideological rift between the Democratic and Republican parties could be emphasized .
In September 2018 , just two months before the hotly contested midterm elections , a list of 53 achievements appeared on the White House website .
Among the accomplishments listed were the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 , a series of border security developments and the nomination of two Supreme Court justices in Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh ( who had yet to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the months since , the Trump administration has also achieved a 50-year-low unemployment rate , inked the newly agreed upon United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and continued its judicial nominations to the point at which one in four U.S. circuit court judges is now Trump-appointed .
With many of the administration ’ s economic gains wiped out by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , however , much uncertainty remains as to whether or not such accomplishments will translate into voter turnout .
RELATED : Ex-Acting AG : DOJ Policy Does Not Preclude Durham from Releasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for his part , praised Trump for his handling of the pandemic , particularly with regard to the preservation of individual liberties amid widespread public health lockdowns and church closures .
“ [ Trump has ] done a pretty good job of handling the issue , ” Biggs said .
“ I ’ m much more discouraged and disappointed in governors and mayors , who actually were the ones who implemented policies to close the economy , close people ’ s rights to worship.
” “ They didn ’ t address the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we knew coming in that the elderly and those with comorbidities were really the populations you wanted to address first.
” “ That issue is big across all party lines , and I know people are concerned .
Some people think that we should have done something more or others think we should have done something less .
Almost everybody thinks we should have done something differently , ” the congressman added .
“ I think you ’ re going to see a response on that.
” According to the RealClearPolitics polling aggregates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points nationwide and roughly 4.2 points in the key battleground states of Arizona , Florida , Michigan , North Carolina , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin .
Regardless of the election results , however , recent data from the Pew Research Center indicates strong partisanship will undoubtedly play a roll , with 85 percent of self-professed Biden supporters saying they are “ certain ” to cast their ballot for the Democratic nominee this November and 84 percent of Trump supporters saying the same with regard to their candidate .
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Crowd sizes are beginning to grow as President Donald Trump continues a long-awaited return to the campaign trail.
As August rolled around and the Democratic Party prepared for its 2020 nominating convention, the Trump campaign and its surrogates pulled out all the stops, setting out on two large-scale bus tours across key swing states, according to CBS News.
Moreover, reports from Heavy.com indicate that, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s restrictive effects on large political gatherings, Trump managed to turn out hundreds of supporters at rallies this week in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Old Forge, Pennsylvania (where a spillover crowd may have numbered in the thousands).
Stumping for the president’s re-election in the Phoenix area, Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs told The Western Journal on Thursday that the current administration’s delivery on major policy promises from the 2016 presidential election cycle have been crucial in keeping the base energized for November in spite of recent circumstances.
“We started in Flagstaff and everywhere we’ve been today, from Flagstaff to Payson to Fountain Hills, we’ve had big crowds come out,” Biggs said. “A lot of enthusiasm, a lot of energy.”
“We were 110 degrees or whatever it was in Fountain Hills, [an] outside event, and we still drew a nice crowd. And so, I was really surprised by how strong and energetic those crowds were,” Biggs said.
The congressman went on to say that Trump’s accomplishments highlight a rapidly growing ideological divide within the United States — another political development that will help drive turnout among concerned and passionate voters.
“What’s going to really drive the election turnout is the dichotomy in policy perspectives that the left has versus the right,” Biggs said.
“Think of it this way. You’ve never had a more disparate choice: Donald Trump and everything that he’s done — and he’s kept his promises — and then an extremely left-leaning Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”
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This is not the only time that the Trump administration has leaned on its tangible accomplishments during an election cycle in which a major ideological rift between the Democratic and Republican parties could be emphasized.
In September 2018, just two months before the hotly contested midterm elections, a list of 53 achievements appeared on the White House website.
Among the accomplishments listed were the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, a series of border security developments and the nomination of two Supreme Court justices in Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh (who had yet to be confirmed at the time).
In the months since, the Trump administration has also achieved a 50-year-low unemployment rate, inked the newly agreed upon United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and continued its judicial nominations to the point at which one in four U.S. circuit court judges is now Trump-appointed.
With many of the administration’s economic gains wiped out by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, however, much uncertainty remains as to whether or not such accomplishments will translate into voter turnout.
Biggs, for his part, praised Trump for his handling of the pandemic, particularly with regard to the preservation of individual liberties amid widespread public health lockdowns and church closures.
“[Trump has] done a pretty good job of handling the issue,” Biggs said. “I’m much more discouraged and disappointed in governors and mayors, who actually were the ones who implemented policies to close the economy, close people’s rights to worship.”
“They didn’t address the most vulnerable populations immediately, even though we knew coming in that the elderly and those with comorbidities were really the populations you wanted to address first.”
“That issue is big across all party lines, and I know people are concerned. Some people think that we should have done something more or others think we should have done something less. Almost everybody thinks we should have done something differently,” the congressman added.
“I think you’re going to see a response on that.”
According to the RealClearPolitics polling aggregates, Trump trails Biden by 7.4 percentage points nationwide and roughly 4.2 points in the key battleground states of Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Regardless of the election results, however, recent data from the Pew Research Center indicates strong partisanship will undoubtedly play a roll, with 85 percent of self-professed Biden supporters saying they are “certain” to cast their ballot for the Democratic nominee this November and 84 percent of Trump supporters saying the same with regard to their candidate.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--DOJ: Ex-Green Beret Spent 15 Years Spying for Russia

Federal prosecutors have charged a former Army Green Beret living in northern Virginia with espionage activity for Russia dating back as far as 1996 .
Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins , 45 , of Gainesville , periodically met with Russian intelligence and in 1997 was even assigned a code name by Russian agents after signing a statement saying that he wanted to serve Russia , according to prosecutors .
“ When service members collude to provide classified information to our foreign adversaries , they betray the oaths they swore to their country and their fellow service members , ” according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Eastern District of Virginia , whose office is prosecuting the case .
“ As this indictment reflects , we will be steadfast and dogged in holding such individuals accountable.
” Prosecutors said Debbins was arrested Friday .
Online court records remained sealed , so it was unclear whether Debbins has an attorney .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story The espionage took place from 1996 to 2011 , prosecutors say .
During some of that time , Debbins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case against Debbins is the second Justice Department prosecution announced this week accusing a government or military official of transmitting U.S. secrets to a foreign country .
The other case charged a former CIA officer with spying for China .
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Federal prosecutors have charged a former Army Green Beret living in northern Virginia with espionage activity for Russia dating back as far as 1996.
Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, 45, of Gainesville, periodically met with Russian intelligence and in 1997 was even assigned a code name by Russian agents after signing a statement saying that he wanted to serve Russia, according to prosecutors.
“When service members collude to provide classified information to our foreign adversaries, they betray the oaths they swore to their country and their fellow service members,” according to G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, whose office is prosecuting the case.
“As this indictment reflects, we will be steadfast and dogged in holding such individuals accountable.”
Prosecutors said Debbins was arrested Friday. Online court records remained sealed, so it was unclear whether Debbins has an attorney.
The espionage took place from 1996 to 2011, prosecutors say. During some of that time, Debbins served in Army Special Forces.
The case against Debbins is the second Justice Department prosecution announced this week accusing a government or military official of transmitting U.S. secrets to a foreign country. The other case charged a former CIA officer with spying for China.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Man Suspected of Brutal Beating of Portland Driver Arrested

A man suspected of a brutal assault on a Portland , Oregon , driver turned himself in to detectives Friday morning .
Marquise Love had been identified by Portland Police Bureau Detectives and members of the Multnomah County District Attorney ’ s Office for his involvement in the brutal beating of a man on Sunday .
“ I am pleased the suspect in this case turned himself in and appreciate all of the efforts to facilitate this safe resolution , ” Chief Chuck Lovell said in a news release from the Portland Police Bureau .
“ Thank you to all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have provided information and tips to our investigators .
Your assistance is very much appreciated.
” A series of social media videos show the man being beaten after a confrontation with demonstrators on Sunday in downtown Portland .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story The start of the incident was lost in contradictory allegations , with some claiming the driver of a truck tried to assault protesters , who have laid claim to the city ’ s streets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had received reports that the mob had chased the driver of a truck , who then crashed into a light pole .
In the news release , police said they received a call from the intersection of Southwest Taylor Street and Broadway from a witness who said “ protesters drug [ the driver ] out of car ” and nine to 10 people were “ beating the guy.
” The incident , which began at about 10:30 p.m. , ended when an ambulance arrived to take the man , whose identity was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The truck was later towed from the scene .
“ Officers encounters a hostile crowd and a squad from the Rapid Response Team ( RRT ) responded to help secure the scene while the investigation was underway , ” police said in another release .
“ The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.
” WARNING : The following video contains graphic violence and language that some viewers will find offensive .
Police identified Marquise Love as the man beating the victim .
Love faces assault , coercion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Multnomah County Sheriff ’ s Office .
“ The Portland Police Bureau is taking this assault and other incidents of violence extremely seriously , ” Chief Lovell said .
“ Our Detectives continue to investigate this assault as well as other acts of violence directed toward protestors , but we need more than just videos from social media .
In order to hold individuals responsible for criminal acts , we need the public to provide information and refrain from tampering with evidence.
” It is not clear at this time if police are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the assault .
Earlier Sunday , in a release about the violence that took place in the city on Saturday night , Portland police highlighted the impact on the city of the concentrated police presence in downtown Portland .
“ At the time of this release over 60 calls for police service were holding around the city .
Some had been holding for the length of the events described here .
Call types ranged from theft , vandalism , suspicious activity , hazards , hit and run , burglary , violation of restraining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harassment and many others , ” Portland police said .
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A man suspected of a brutal assault on a Portland, Oregon, driver turned himself in to detectives Friday morning.
Marquise Love had been identified by Portland Police Bureau Detectives and members of the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office for his involvement in the brutal beating of a man on Sunday.
“I am pleased the suspect in this case turned himself in and appreciate all of the efforts to facilitate this safe resolution,” Chief Chuck Lovell said in a news release from the Portland Police Bureau.
“Thank you to all of the members of the public who have provided information and tips to our investigators. Your assistance is very much appreciated.”
A series of social media videos show the man being beaten after a confrontation with demonstrators on Sunday in downtown Portland.
The start of the incident was lost in contradictory allegations, with some claiming the driver of a truck tried to assault protesters, who have laid claim to the city’s streets.
According to The Oregonian, Portland police had received reports that the mob had chased the driver of a truck, who then crashed into a light pole.
In the news release, police said they received a call from the intersection of Southwest Taylor Street and Broadway from a witness who said “protesters drug [the driver] out of car” and nine to 10 people were “beating the guy.”
The incident, which began at about 10:30 p.m., ended when an ambulance arrived to take the man, whose identity was not released by police, to a hospital.
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The truck was later towed from the scene.
“Officers encounters a hostile crowd and a squad from the Rapid Response Team (RRT) responded to help secure the scene while the investigation was underway,” police said in another release.
“The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.”
WARNING: The following video contains graphic violence and language that some viewers will find offensive.
Police identified Marquise Love as the man beating the victim.
Love faces assault, coercion and riot charges, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
“The Portland Police Bureau is taking this assault and other incidents of violence extremely seriously,” Chief Lovell said.
“Our Detectives continue to investigate this assault as well as other acts of violence directed toward protestors, but we need more than just videos from social media. In order to hold individuals responsible for criminal acts, we need the public to provide information and refrain from tampering with evidence.”
It is not clear at this time if police are seeking any additional suspects in connection with the assault.
Earlier Sunday, in a release about the violence that took place in the city on Saturday night, Portland police highlighted the impact on the city of the concentrated police presence in downtown Portland.
“At the time of this release over 60 calls for police service were holding around the city. Some had been holding for the length of the events described here. Call types ranged from theft, vandalism, suspicious activity, hazards, hit and run, burglary, violation of restraining order, alarms, stolen cars, harassment and many others,” Portland police said.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Heartbreaking: Widower Finds Goodbye Video on Late Wife’s Phone

The last few months have been devastating for many people .
With so much fallout from the pandemic in so many areas , it ’ s been hard for some to keep their heads above water .
One Texas family was left reeling after the loss of a young wife and mother — not from the coronavirus but from ulcerative colitis , perhaps exacerbated because of the current climate .
According to a GoFundMe set up for the family , Stephani Wagoner was diagnosed with the disease when she was 15 .
“ This was the first curveball that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reads .
“ UC is a autoimmune disorder that is triggered by stress .
When someone with UC gets a Flare up the best way to describe it – its ulcers but in your colon .
Ulcers could be a few or a few hundred of them .
Diarrhea and the ulcer bust as cause bleeding and extreme amount of pain.
” The page also listed several stressful factors that befell the family as COVID-19 spread .
Husband Bradley Wagoner lost his job , and the couple lost their insurance .
The landlord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included Bradley , Stephani and their three children , ages 6 , 4 and 3 .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story According to the page , Stephani ’ s condition flared up but she resisted seeking treatment because of “ her fear of bringing COVID home to her children.
” By the time she was forced to get medical attention at a hospital , her colon had ruptured , she was septic and she had a fever of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was removed , she got a blood infection and pneumonia .
On Aug. 5 , she passed away .
After her death , Bradley found a video addressed to him on her phone .
“ Bradley , you ’ ve always been the one , ” Stephani said .
“ You have always been the one my heart belonged to , the one that made me smile.
” “ You ’ ve given me three beautiful children and a beautiful life .
… The thought of having to tell you goodbye is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could ’ ve ever done.
” “ I know that you are going to be such a wonderful dad.
” “ I wake up every morning listening to that video and I wake up crying to it , ” Bradley told WOAI-TV in San Antonio .
“ I go to bed at night telling her , ‘ Good night . '
” “ She was the most perfect , amazing , beautiful mother those kids could have ever asked for , and she will be impossible to replace.
” Because of coronavirus concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit his wife , and by the time he found out she was doing so poorly , it was too late .
“ If it wasn ’ t cause of this COVID , she could ’ ve gone to the hospital a lot sooner and a lot of this could ’ ve been prevented , ” Bradley said .
“ Her colon maybe not have been taken out .
It ’ s just a whole circle of all this stuff could ’ ve been prevented , but she was so scared of going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it back to our kids.
” Bradley said the worst part is having to tell their three children that mom isn ’ t coming home .
At such a young age , they can ’ t really understand the implications .
“ They want to call Mommy and ask her and every time they want to , I got ta tell them they can ’ t and that ’ s the hardest thing because I want to , too , ” he said .
A GoFundMe was set up for the family to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust funds for the children , which Stephani ’ s mother said is what her daughter would have wanted .
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The last few months have been devastating for many people. With so much fallout from the pandemic in so many areas, it’s been hard for some to keep their heads above water.
One Texas family was left reeling after the loss of a young wife and mother — not from the coronavirus but from ulcerative colitis, perhaps exacerbated because of the current climate.
According to a GoFundMe set up for the family, Stephani Wagoner was diagnosed with the disease when she was 15.
“This was the first curveball that was handed to her,” the page reads. “UC is a autoimmune disorder that is triggered by stress. When someone with UC gets a Flare up the best way to describe it – its ulcers but in your colon. Ulcers could be a few or a few hundred of them. Diarrhea and the ulcer bust as cause bleeding and extreme amount of pain.”
The page also listed several stressful factors that befell the family as COVID-19 spread. Husband Bradley Wagoner lost his job, and the couple lost their insurance. The landlord threatened to evict the family, which included Bradley, Stephani and their three children, ages 6, 4 and 3.
According to the page, Stephani’s condition flared up but she resisted seeking treatment because of “her fear of bringing COVID home to her children.”
By the time she was forced to get medical attention at a hospital, her colon had ruptured, she was septic and she had a fever of 108 degrees. Even after her colon was removed, she got a blood infection and pneumonia.
On Aug. 5, she passed away. After her death, Bradley found a video addressed to him on her phone.
“Bradley, you’ve always been the one,” Stephani said. “You have always been the one my heart belonged to, the one that made me smile.”
“You’ve given me three beautiful children and a beautiful life. … The thought of having to tell you goodbye is the most heart-wrenching thing I think my heart could’ve ever done.”
“I know that you are going to be such a wonderful dad.”
“I wake up every morning listening to that video and I wake up crying to it,” Bradley told WOAI-TV in San Antonio. “I go to bed at night telling her, ‘Good night.'”
“She was the most perfect, amazing, beautiful mother those kids could have ever asked for, and she will be impossible to replace.”
Because of coronavirus concerns, Bradley had not been allowed to visit his wife, and by the time he found out she was doing so poorly, it was too late.
“If it wasn’t cause of this COVID, she could’ve gone to the hospital a lot sooner and a lot of this could’ve been prevented,” Bradley said. “Her colon maybe not have been taken out. It’s just a whole circle of all this stuff could’ve been prevented, but she was so scared of going over the hospital getting COVID and bringing it back to our kids.”
Bradley said the worst part is having to tell their three children that mom isn’t coming home. At such a young age, they can’t really understand the implications.
“They want to call Mommy and ask her and every time they want to, I gotta tell them they can’t and that’s the hardest thing because I want to, too,” he said.
A GoFundMe was set up for the family to help cover funeral costs and set up trust funds for the children, which Stephani’s mother said is what her daughter would have wanted.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Postmaster General Shoots Down Democrats’ ‘Outrageous’ Conspiracy Theories

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was defiant Friday when meeting with a Senate oversight committee to answer questions about a Democratic conspiracy theory that he is working in conjunction with President Donald Trump to weaponize the U.S .
Postal Service against mail-in voting .
DeJoy joined senators remotely to testify about postal procedures and whether mail-in ballots sent through the post office for the Nov. 3 election will be delivered on time .
But asked about a theory the USPS has been weaponized against mail-in voting , DeJoy did not appear eager to entertain wild theories about the role of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insinuation is , quite frankly , outrageous , ” DeJoy told the Senate panel .
“ I ’ m one new person in the organization , with a whole structure around me , ” he said .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story DeJoy said the “ Postal Service will deliver every ballot and process every ballot in time that it receives.
” In one exchange with Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan , DeJoy said he has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he accepted the position as postmaster general .
House Democrats are scheduled to pass legislation to offer $ 25 billion in funding to the deeply indebted Postal Service next week .
Democrats will also use the legislation to prevent DeJoy from implementing any changes to service for the foreseeable future amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The Washington Times reported the USPS is expected to lose $ 9 billion in 2020 .
DeJoy , who was appointed by Trump , also told senators he supports mail-in voting , but he warned that without USPS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the years to come.
” The postmaster general also defended a recent letter sent to 46 states from the Postal Service ’ s general counsel warning that mail-in ballots sent out too close to the November election might not be postmarked in time to be counted .
“ This was a very , very well-thought-out effort to safeguard the election and the processing of ballots , not to get in the way , ” he told lawmakers .
“ The general word around here is , ‘ Vote early , ’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reforms for the Postal Service that were intended to streamline operations .
These included issues such as dealing with overtime pay and shutting down a number of mail sorting machines .
DeJoy said this week he would halt those moves temporarily to avoid any perception that the USPS is getting involved in electioneering .
“ We are working here feverishly to get the system running at stability and also to hire more workers to handle the delivery process , ” DeJoy said , according to The Times .
“ We all feel bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
DeJoy has only been on the job since June 16 and inherited a mess with regard to Postal Service operations .
The USPS has lost $ 70 billion since 2009 .
CNN reported that attorneys general from 20 Democrat-run states have filed lawsuits to halt any planned reforms of the USPS until after the election .
The lawsuits were based on a conspiracy theory that DeJoy will undermine mail-in ballots on behalf of the Trump administration .
Attorney General Bob Ferguson of Washington state said DeJoy “ acted outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the postal system , and did not follow the proper procedures under federal law.
” Any reforms planned to help the USPS stop hemorrhaging money will have to wait until after Nov. 3 .
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri insisted in a tweet Friday that DeJoy was only called to testify by Democrats who operate out of “ hysteria.
” “ Another round of absurd Democrat hysteria debunked , ” Hawley said .
“ Postmaster Louis DeJoy testifies USPS has the money , the manpower , and the resources to deliver the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November election .
In fact , USPS currently has most cash on hand in its history , approx $ 15 b.
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was defiant Friday when meeting with a Senate oversight committee to answer questions about a Democratic conspiracy theory that he is working in conjunction with President Donald Trump to weaponize the U.S. Postal Service against mail-in voting.
DeJoy joined senators remotely to testify about postal procedures and whether mail-in ballots sent through the post office for the Nov. 3 election will be delivered on time.
But asked about a theory the USPS has been weaponized against mail-in voting, DeJoy did not appear eager to entertain wild theories about the role of the mail in the election.
“The insinuation is, quite frankly, outrageous,” DeJoy told the Senate panel.
“I’m one new person in the organization, with a whole structure around me,” he said.
DeJoy said the “Postal Service will deliver every ballot and process every ballot in time that it receives.”
Postmaster General DeJoy today pushed back on the idea that his proposed changes to the USPS are intended to suppress mail-in voting for the upcoming election, calling it a “false and unfair” narrative and an “outrageous claim” https://t.co/aqv6h78Zr1 pic.twitter.com/1pQ0hncPKO — POLITICO (@politico) August 21, 2020
In one exchange with Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, DeJoy said he has not discussed USPS business with the president since he accepted the position as postmaster general.
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House Democrats are scheduled to pass legislation to offer $25 billion in funding to the deeply indebted Postal Service next week.
Democrats will also use the legislation to prevent DeJoy from implementing any changes to service for the foreseeable future amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Washington Times reported the USPS is expected to lose $9 billion in 2020.
DeJoy, who was appointed by Trump, also told senators he supports mail-in voting, but he warned that without USPS reforms, “losses will only increase in the years to come.”
The postmaster general also defended a recent letter sent to 46 states from the Postal Service’s general counsel warning that mail-in ballots sent out too close to the November election might not be postmarked in time to be counted.
“This was a very, very well-thought-out effort to safeguard the election and the processing of ballots, not to get in the way,” he told lawmakers.
“The general word around here is, ‘Vote early,’” he said.
DeJoy has already postponed reforms for the Postal Service that were intended to streamline operations.
These included issues such as dealing with overtime pay and shutting down a number of mail sorting machines.
DeJoy said this week he would halt those moves temporarily to avoid any perception that the USPS is getting involved in electioneering.
“We are working here feverishly to get the system running at stability and also to hire more workers to handle the delivery process,” DeJoy said, according to The Times.
“We all feel bad about the dip in our service,” he said.
DeJoy has only been on the job since June 16 and inherited a mess with regard to Postal Service operations.
The USPS has lost $70 billion since 2009.
CNN reported that attorneys general from 20 Democrat-run states have filed lawsuits to halt any planned reforms of the USPS until after the election.
The lawsuits were based on a conspiracy theory that DeJoy will undermine mail-in ballots on behalf of the Trump administration.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson of Washington state said DeJoy “acted outside of his authority to implement changes to the postal system, and did not follow the proper procedures under federal law.”
Any reforms planned to help the USPS stop hemorrhaging money will have to wait until after Nov. 3.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri insisted in a tweet Friday that DeJoy was only called to testify by Democrats who operate out of “hysteria.”
Another round of absurd Democrat hysteria debunked. Postmaster Louis DeJoy testifies USPS has the money, the manpower, and the resources to deliver the mail safely and on time for the November election. In fact, USPS currently has most cash on hand in its history, approx $15 b https://t.co/Xpgy3ADzPm — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) August 21, 2020
“Another round of absurd Democrat hysteria debunked,” Hawley said. “Postmaster Louis DeJoy testifies USPS has the money, the manpower, and the resources to deliver the mail safely and on time for the November election. In fact, USPS currently has most cash on hand in its history, approx $15 b.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Democratic Convention Closes with Prayer for ‘The Unborn Child in the Womb’

The Democratic National Convention ended last night with a prayer from Jesuit priest James Martin who offered a prayer for “ those most in need ” including “ the unborn child in the womb.
” The “ unborn child ” was included in the prayer , along with others in need .
“ Loving God , open our hearts to those most in need : the unemployed parent worried about feeding his or her children ; the woman who is underpaid , harassed or abused , ” Martin prayed .
“ The black man or woman who fear for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , longing for safety , ” he continued .
“ The homeless person looking for a meal ; the LGBT teen who is bullied ; the unborn child in the womb ; the inmate on death row.
” TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story “ Help us to be a nation where every life is sacred , all people are loved and all are welcome , ” Martin concluded .
The prayer ’ s pro-life statement is ironic when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform that was re-approved at the convention .
The party will appoint judges and support laws that “ will protect a woman ’ s right to safe and legal abortion , ” according to the re-approved platform .
“ We believe unequivocally , like the majority of Americans , that every woman should have access to quality reproductive health care services , including safe and legal abortion — regardless of where she lives , how much money she makes , or how she is insured.
” The platform also supports education and family-planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortions and commits to restoring funding for Planned Parenthood .
“ We will continue to stand up to Republican efforts to defund Planned Parenthood health centers , which provide critical health services to millions of people , ” the platform reads .
“ We will continue to oppose — and seek to overturn — federal and state laws and policies that impede a woman ’ s access to abortion , including by repealing the Hyde Amendment.
” It is unclear if the priest was aware of the platform prior to his prayer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a letter to current and former lawmakers on the DNC prior to the convention asking for recognition of their pro-life view in the party platform , according to The Hill .
RELATED : Iowa State Professor Threatens To Dismiss Any Student Who Argues Against BLM or Abortion Over 100 Democrats affiliated with “ Democrats for Life ” signed the letter including Louisiana Gov .
John Bel Edwards , Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson and Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski .
“ We should not cede large swathes of the United States to the Republican Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the US , pro-life Democrats have been a critical part of the coalition to expand voting rights , improve health care , and pass criminal justice reform .
These accomplishments would not have been possible if the Democratic Party had in place a litmus test on abortion.
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The Democratic National Convention ended last night with a prayer from Jesuit priest James Martin who offered a prayer for “those most in need” including “the unborn child in the womb.”
The “unborn child” was included in the prayer, along with others in need.
“Loving God, open our hearts to those most in need: the unemployed parent worried about feeding his or her children; the woman who is underpaid, harassed or abused,” Martin prayed.
“The black man or woman who fear for their lives; the immigrant at the border, longing for safety,” he continued.
“The homeless person looking for a meal; the LGBT teen who is bullied; the unborn child in the womb; the inmate on death row.”
“Help us to be a nation where every life is sacred, all people are loved and all are welcome,” Martin concluded.
The prayer’s pro-life statement is ironic when compared to the DNC’s party platform that was re-approved at the convention.
The party will appoint judges and support laws that “will protect a woman’s right to safe and legal abortion,” according to the re-approved platform.
Dear friends: Here is the Benediction I prayed last night at the @DemConvention: a prayer for a nation where every life is sacred, all people are loved and all are welcome. More here: https://t.co/lKxH89SZNu#DemocraticConvention #DNC2020 pic.twitter.com/JbjwxVw8ku — James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) August 21, 2020
“We believe unequivocally, like the majority of Americans, that every woman should have access to quality reproductive health care services, including safe and legal abortion — regardless of where she lives, how much money she makes, or how she is insured.”
The platform also supports education and family-planning services to help reduce the need for abortions and commits to restoring funding for Planned Parenthood.
“We will continue to stand up to Republican efforts to defund Planned Parenthood health centers, which provide critical health services to millions of people,” the platform reads.
“We will continue to oppose — and seek to overturn — federal and state laws and policies that impede a woman’s access to abortion, including by repealing the Hyde Amendment.”
It is unclear if the priest was aware of the platform prior to his prayer, but a group of pro-life Democrats sent a letter to current and former lawmakers on the DNC prior to the convention asking for recognition of their pro-life view in the party platform, according to The Hill.
Over 100 Democrats affiliated with “Democrats for Life” signed the letter including Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson and Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski.
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“We should not cede large swathes of the United States to the Republican Party,” the letter read.
“In the US, pro-life Democrats have been a critical part of the coalition to expand voting rights, improve health care, and pass criminal justice reform. These accomplishments would not have been possible if the Democratic Party had in place a litmus test on abortion.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Carol Burnett Seeking Guardianship of 14-Year-Old Grandson

Being a grandparent is a wonderful time when you get to enjoy all the fun of children without as much of the work .
Grandparents have done their time with their own kids , and grandkids offer an opportunity for them to spoil .
But unfortunately , that order is not always followed .
In many grandparents ’ lives , for various reasons , it becomes necessary for them to take on the parental role as well .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story Carol Burnett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to seek guardianship of her teenage grandson Dylan after seeing his mother Erin Hamilton struggle with addiction for years .
“ Due to addiction issues and other circumstances that my daughter , Erin , has been struggling with impacting her immediate family dynamic , my husband and I have petitioned the court to be appointed legal guardian of my 14-year-old grandson , ” Burnett said in a statement to People .
“ Guardianship will be for oversight purposes concerning his health , education and welfare and not intended to deny him nor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We look forward to recovery being the next stepping stone towards normalization and ask for privacy at this time to allow that process to occur.
” In 2018 , Burnett became her grandson ’ s “ educational rights holder , ” which allowed her to “ make educational and developmental-services decisions , ” Burnett and her husband , Brian Miller , say in a court filing , according to CNN .
With that squared away , Burnett sent her grandson to boarding school , which gave him “ the stability and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reinforced appropriate behavior and boundaries that he desperately needed , ” the legal document says .
According to the court filing , Hamilton has had substance abuse issues for years , and even threatened to commit suicide last month .
“ Throughout her adult life , and since Dylan ’ s birth , Erin has suffered from severe substance abuse and addiction issues , ” the court filing reads , according to People .
“ In the past 19 years , Erin has been in and out of rehabilitation centers and has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minimum of 30 days each time.
” “ Dylan ’ s living environment has long been unstable , unpredictable and unhealthy for a child , ” it adds .
“ This culminated in a Department of Children and Family Services ( DCFS ) investigation and juvenile dependency proceedings in 2018 and 2019.
” Burnett is also asking that her husband be granted guardianship as well .
The court filing explains that “ [ a ] lthough Brian is not Dylan ’ s biological grandfather , he has known Dylan for Dylan ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his grandson.
” The boy ’ s father is reportedly in rehab , also unable to care for his son .
With Carol and Brian already supporting their grandson emotionally and financially , they hope to be named official temporary co-guardians soon .
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Being a grandparent is a wonderful time when you get to enjoy all the fun of children without as much of the work.
Grandparents have done their time with their own kids, and grandkids offer an opportunity for them to spoil.
But unfortunately, that order is not always followed.
In many grandparents’ lives, for various reasons, it becomes necessary for them to take on the parental role as well.
Carol Burnett, 87, is now making the move to seek guardianship of her teenage grandson Dylan after seeing his mother Erin Hamilton struggle with addiction for years.
“Due to addiction issues and other circumstances that my daughter, Erin, has been struggling with impacting her immediate family dynamic, my husband and I have petitioned the court to be appointed legal guardian of my 14-year-old grandson,” Burnett said in a statement to People.
“Guardianship will be for oversight purposes concerning his health, education and welfare and not intended to deny him nor the parents proper visitation with one another.
“We look forward to recovery being the next stepping stone towards normalization and ask for privacy at this time to allow that process to occur.”
In 2018, Burnett became her grandson’s “educational rights holder,” which allowed her to “make educational and developmental-services decisions,” Burnett and her husband, Brian Miller, say in a court filing, according to CNN.
With that squared away, Burnett sent her grandson to boarding school, which gave him “the stability and structure that he previously lacked and … reinforced appropriate behavior and boundaries that he desperately needed,” the legal document says.
According to the court filing, Hamilton has had substance abuse issues for years, and even threatened to commit suicide last month.
“Throughout her adult life, and since Dylan’s birth, Erin has suffered from severe substance abuse and addiction issues,” the court filing reads, according to People.
“In the past 19 years, Erin has been in and out of rehabilitation centers and has been institutionalized a total of eight times for a minimum of 30 days each time.”
“Dylan’s living environment has long been unstable, unpredictable and unhealthy for a child,” it adds. “This culminated in a Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) investigation and juvenile dependency proceedings in 2018 and 2019.”
Burnett is also asking that her husband be granted guardianship as well.
The court filing explains that “[a]lthough Brian is not Dylan’s biological grandfather, he has known Dylan for Dylan’s entire life and loves him like his grandson.”
The boy’s father is reportedly in rehab, also unable to care for his son.
With Carol and Brian already supporting their grandson emotionally and financially, they hope to be named official temporary co-guardians soon.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Bomb Threat Made on Portland Federal Buildings Amid Ongoing Violence

At least two federal buildings in Portland have been closed and the FBI is investigating after a car bomb threat was made , the officials said Friday .
The threat , which was received Thursday , warned of the intention to use a car bomb to target federal property in Portland , according to two law enforcement officials .
A number of federal offices in the area have been closed because of the threat , the officials said .
The officials could not discuss the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity .
Investigators are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credible , the FBI said in a statement .
The Portland office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court was closed because of a threat of violence in the area , according to the court ’ s website .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story Also closed was the Mark O. Hatfield Federal courthouse , which was the site of weeks of violent riots last month .
Protesters have taken to the streets of Portland nightly since the the death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with federal agents dispatched to protect the courthouse .
The FBI ’ s statement said : “ If we develop information indicating a credible threat , we will notify the public.
” Agitators this week have focused their ire on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland .
A group of about 100 late Thursday and early Friday sprayed the building with graffiti , hurled rocks and bottles at agents and shined laser lights at them , Portland police said in a statement .
Agents set off smoke or tear gas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Oregonian reported .
Three people were arrested , police said in their statement .
It wasn ’ t clear if that building was included in the alleged threat or if the threat was connected in any way to those protests .
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At least two federal buildings in Portland have been closed and the FBI is investigating after a car bomb threat was made, the officials said Friday.
The threat, which was received Thursday, warned of the intention to use a car bomb to target federal property in Portland, according to two law enforcement officials.
A number of federal offices in the area have been closed because of the threat, the officials said. The officials could not discuss the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Investigators are trying to determine whether the threat is credible, the FBI said in a statement.
The Portland office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court was closed because of a threat of violence in the area, according to the court’s website.
Also closed was the Mark O. Hatfield Federal courthouse, which was the site of weeks of violent riots last month.
Protesters have taken to the streets of Portland nightly since the the death of George Floyd in May and clashed repeatedly with federal agents dispatched to protect the courthouse.
The FBI’s statement said: “If we develop information indicating a credible threat, we will notify the public.”
Agitators this week have focused their ire on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland.
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A group of about 100 late Thursday and early Friday sprayed the building with graffiti, hurled rocks and bottles at agents and shined laser lights at them, Portland police said in a statement.
Agents set off smoke or tear gas to try to disperse the crowd, The Oregonian reported. Three people were arrested, police said in their statement.
It wasn’t clear if that building was included in the alleged threat or if the threat was connected in any way to those protests.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Look: Age 11 Girl Buys and Renovates Her Own Tiny Home

A resident of Attica , New York , Lauren Nelson — like many young people — was looking forward to the summer .
No school , plenty of free time — and quarantine .
With the change of plans and a renewed need to find local activities , 11-year-old Lauren came up with a unique summer project that will last for years to come .
It started with her browsing through a well-known doll catalog and spotting a toy camper that was commanding a hefty sum .
“ She showed us a $ 650 little VW bus that they sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s ridiculous , you could buy your own camper for that price , ' ” Aimee Nelson , Lauren ’ s mother , told WKBW-TV .
Shortly afterward , a neighbor listed an old camper for sale .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story “ And then the one day , up popped a ‘ for sale ’ sign and she squealed the whole way home , ” her mother said .
It was a little out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she haggled and went home the owner of a camper .
“ It wasn ’ t very hard , ” she said of the negotiating .
“ He said $ 500 and I said $ 400 because that was the money that I had in my bank account and he said sold.
” A fan of HGTV ’ s “ Tiny House Hunters , ” Lauren got to work renovating the outdated camper with the help of family and friends , and transforming it into a light , bright and airy “ Camp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safe , ” she explained of her selected name .
“ It has its own kitchen and bathroom.
” “ I love this , I love renovating .
I was very motivated with this camper , I really wanted a place where I could hang out … like my own house , ” she added .
Many readers have been impressed with the girl ’ s investment and hard work on her tiny home , and her parents also approve of her project .
“ She has three envelopes that she puts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ‘ save ’ and ‘ spend ’ — and I think she made a really good choice , ” her mom said .
RELATED : Waitress Receives Tip of a Lifetime When Two Customers Surprise Her with Car “ She now says she ’ s part of the tiny home nation.
” While this summer has come to a close , with so many kids being schooled at home , this kind of project is not only doable but has all kinds of practical and educational benefits as well .
For Lauren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who knows what next summer will hold ?
In the meantime , she has advice for others : “ If you ’ re looking to have some big plans in the future , you should go out and do it , ” she said .
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A resident of Attica, New York, Lauren Nelson — like many young people — was looking forward to the summer. No school, plenty of free time — and quarantine.
With the change of plans and a renewed need to find local activities, 11-year-old Lauren came up with a unique summer project that will last for years to come.
It started with her browsing through a well-known doll catalog and spotting a toy camper that was commanding a hefty sum.
“She showed us a $650 little VW bus that they sell, my husband was like, ‘That’s ridiculous, you could buy your own camper for that price,'” Aimee Nelson, Lauren’s mother, told WKBW-TV.
Shortly afterward, a neighbor listed an old camper for sale.
“And then the one day, up popped a ‘for sale’ sign and she squealed the whole way home,” her mother said.
It was a little out of Lauren’s budget, but she haggled and went home the owner of a camper.
“It wasn’t very hard,” she said of the negotiating.
“He said $500 and I said $400 because that was the money that I had in my bank account and he said sold.”
A fan of HGTV’s “Tiny House Hunters,” Lauren got to work renovating the outdated camper with the help of family and friends, and transforming it into a light, bright and airy “Camp Hygge.”
“It means very comfortable and safe,” she explained of her selected name. “It has its own kitchen and bathroom.”
“I love this, I love renovating. I was very motivated with this camper, I really wanted a place where I could hang out … like my own house,” she added.
Many readers have been impressed with the girl’s investment and hard work on her tiny home, and her parents also approve of her project.
“She has three envelopes that she puts her money in — ‘give,’ ‘save’ and ‘spend’ — and I think she made a really good choice,” her mom said.
“She now says she’s part of the tiny home nation.”
While this summer has come to a close, with so many kids being schooled at home, this kind of project is not only doable but has all kinds of practical and educational benefits as well.
For Lauren, this is just the start. Who knows what next summer will hold?
In the meantime, she has advice for others:
“If you’re looking to have some big plans in the future, you should go out and do it,” she said.
“Make it happen.”
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Obama Unwittingly Credits Trump for Economic Recovery

One of Barack Obama ’ s apparent points of frustration has been President Donald Trump taking full credit for overseeing the strongest U.S. economy in decades .
However , during his remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night , the 44th president , perhaps unwittingly , opened the door for his successor to take full credit for the economy going into the November election .
Before the COVID-19 outbreak , the United States was enjoying its lowest unemployment rate in 50 years ( 3.5 percent ) , along with strong economic and wage growth .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lowest earners and at a rate not seen in over a decade thanks to the tight labor market , The Washington Post reported in January .
The unemployment rate is poised to drop remarkably from a high of 14.7 percent in April into single digits this month , and 9.1 million jobs were added from May through July .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story On multiple occasions , Obama has tried to take at least some credit for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 speech at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , Obama said , “ I mean I ’ m glad [ the economic recovery ] continued , but when you hear of this ‘ economic miracle ’ that ’ s been going on when the jobs numbers come out , monthly job number .
“ Suddenly Republicans are saying , ‘ It ’ s a miracle.
’ I have to kind of remind them , ‘ Actually the job numbers are the same as they were in 2015 , and 2016.
’ “ Similarly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Eleven years ago today , near the bottom of the worst recession in generations , I signed the Recovery Act , paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history.
” He appeared to be referencing the Great Depression of the 1930s , when the unemployment rate reached over 25 percent , according to CNBC .
When Obama took office in 2009 during the “ Great Recession , ” unemployment peaked at 10 percent .
President Ronald Reagan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced an even higher 10.8 percent figure during a recession in the early 1980s .
But no need to quibble : Both presidents grappled with major economic challenges .
RELATED : Video Shows Women Steal MAGA Hat from Age 7 Boy , Toss It Where He Ca n't Get It , Take Swing at Man Trying To Help The difference is Obama oversaw the worst economic recovery from a major recession since World War II and Reagan oversaw the best .
By raw numbers , Trump was staring at numbers not seen since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unemployment rate of 14.7 percent this past April , but CNBC estimated the actual figure was closer to 20 percent .
Obama placed all the blame of the job loss on Trump during his DNC convention speech Wednesday night .
“ Donald Trump hasn ’ t grown into the job because he can ’ t , ” the former president said .
“ And the consequences of that failure are severe .
170,000 Americans dead .
Millions of jobs gone while those at the top take in more than ever.
” So Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to COVID-19 ?
Never mind , it was the governors in the individual states that decided whether — and to what extent — to shut down their economies because of the coronavirus outbreak , and how quickly they would open them back up .
Not surprisingly in an election year , the Democrat-led states , by-in-large , had the most severe shutdowns and have been the slowest to reopen .
It ’ s neither here-nor-there now , because Trump owns it all , according to Obama , which means he also can take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the quickest recovery on record .
The unemployment rate is heading toward single digits in August , having reached 10.2 percent last month .
The robust recovery began in May , when 2.5 million jobs were created , which caught analysts completely off guard and set an all-time record .
June shattered that benchmark with 4.8 million jobs added , and the trend continued in July with another 1.8 million .
One reason the economy has been bouncing back so quickly is all the fundamentals were in place .
After taking office , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : He cut government regulations on businesses more than any president in U.S. history ; he signed tax cuts for businesses and individuals into law ; he promoted domestic energy production ; and he negotiated new pro-American trade deals .
The first year after the tax cuts were implemented , economic growth shot up to 3 percent in 2018 , and it fell back in 2019 to 2.2 percent , which can be attributed , at least in part , to tough trade stands Trump took against China that led to a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money supply and raised interest rates .
The last year Obama was in office , the GDP grew at a paltry 1.7 percent .
So it was Trump ’ s economy , even if his predecessor didn ’ t want to admit it .
Now , if Obama wants to place all the blame on Trump for the COVID-19 shutdown job losses , he has officially ceded the ground to the 45th president to receive all the credit for the recovery .
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One of Barack Obama’s apparent points of frustration has been President Donald Trump taking full credit for overseeing the strongest U.S. economy in decades.
However, during his remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, the 44th president, perhaps unwittingly, opened the door for his successor to take full credit for the economy going into the November election.
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the United States was enjoying its lowest unemployment rate in 50 years (3.5 percent), along with strong economic and wage growth.
In fact, wages were growing the fastest for the lowest earners and at a rate not seen in over a decade thanks to the tight labor market, The Washington Post reported in January.
The unemployment rate is poised to drop remarkably from a high of 14.7 percent in April into single digits this month, and 9.1 million jobs were added from May through July.
On multiple occasions, Obama has tried to take at least some credit for the Trump economy.
In a September 2018 speech at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Obama said, “I mean I’m glad [the economic recovery] continued, but when you hear of this ‘economic miracle’ that’s been going on when the jobs numbers come out, monthly job number.
“Suddenly Republicans are saying, ‘It’s a miracle.’ I have to kind of remind them, ‘Actually the job numbers are the same as they were in 2015, and 2016.’ “
Former President @BarackObama says the current strong economy is as much his responsibility as it is @realDonaldTrump MORE: https://t.co/4esdn82R74 pic.twitter.com/7RJs9cVb3c — Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) September 7, 2018
Similarly, in February 2020, Obama tweeted, “Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history.”
Eleven years ago today, near the bottom of the worst recession in generations, I signed the Recovery Act, paving the way for more than a decade of economic growth and the longest streak of job creation in American history. pic.twitter.com/BmdXrxUAUf — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 17, 2020
He appeared to be referencing the Great Depression of the 1930s, when the unemployment rate reached over 25 percent, according to CNBC.
When Obama took office in 2009 during the “Great Recession,” unemployment peaked at 10 percent. President Ronald Reagan, a generation or so before Obama, faced an even higher 10.8 percent figure during a recession in the early 1980s. But no need to quibble: Both presidents grappled with major economic challenges.
The difference is Obama oversaw the worst economic recovery from a major recession since World War II and Reagan oversaw the best.
By raw numbers, Trump was staring at numbers not seen since the Great Depression, with an official unemployment rate of 14.7 percent this past April, but CNBC estimated the actual figure was closer to 20 percent.
Obama placed all the blame of the job loss on Trump during his DNC convention speech Wednesday night.
“Donald Trump hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t,” the former president said. “And the consequences of that failure are severe. 170,000 Americans dead. Millions of jobs gone while those at the top take in more than ever.”
So Trump is responsible for every job lost due to COVID-19?
Never mind, it was the governors in the individual states that decided whether — and to what extent — to shut down their economies because of the coronavirus outbreak, and how quickly they would open them back up.
Not surprisingly in an election year, the Democrat-led states, by and large, had the most severe shutdowns and have been the slowest to reopen.
It’s neither here nor there now, because Trump owns it all, according to Obama, which means he also can take full credit for what is turning into the quickest recovery on record.
The unemployment rate is heading toward single digits in August, having reached 10.2 percent last month.
The robust recovery began in May, when 2.5 million jobs were created, which caught analysts completely off guard and set an all-time record.
June shattered that benchmark with 4.8 million jobs added, and the trend continued in July with another 1.8 million.
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One reason the economy has been bouncing back so quickly is all the fundamentals were in place.
After taking office, Trump made four very un-Obama like moves: He cut government regulations on businesses more than any president in U.S. history; he signed tax cuts for businesses and individuals into law; he promoted domestic energy production; and he negotiated new pro-American trade deals.
The first year after the tax cuts were implemented, economic growth shot up to 3 percent in 2018, and it fell back in 2019 to 2.2 percent, which can be attributed, at least in part, to tough trade stands Trump took against China that led to a deal. Additionally, the Federal Reserve tightened the money supply and raised interest rates.
The last year Obama was in office, the GDP grew at a paltry 1.7 percent.
So it was Trump’s economy, even if his predecessor didn’t want to admit it.
Now, if Obama wants to place all the blame on Trump for the COVID-19 shutdown job losses, he has officially ceded the ground to the 45th president to receive all the credit for the recovery.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Auto Repair Chain’s Viral Video Shows Goodyear What Happens When Companies Go Woke

At Balswick ’ s Tire & Auto Service & Detail in Turlock , California , you probably shouldn ’ t ask for any Goodyear tires .
In fact , owner Bret Balswick has taken down the company ’ s logo from the wall of his shop — and the tires , one assumes , will come next .
Goodyear , in case you haven ’ t heard , has gone woke .
Well , at least one regional diversity training may have done so — but Goodyear corporate isn ’ t necessarily averse to that kind of wokeness , should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has a lot of its customers nonplussed .
This was the wokeness in question , which was first reported on by WIBW-TV in Topeka , Kansas .
It ’ s a slide , allegedly from a diversity training program Goodyear has its employees going through .
At least in this case , an anonymous employee said it was from Goodyear ’ s corporate office in Akron , Ohio .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story Acceptable forms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy : “ Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) , Lesbian , Gay , Bisexual , Transgender Pride.
” Unacceptable : “ Blue Lives Matter , All Lives Matter , MAGA Attire , Political Affiliated Slogans or Material.
” “ If someone wants to wear a BLM shirt in here , then cool .
I ’ m not going to get offended about it .
But at the same time , if someone ’ s not going to be able to wear something that is politically based , even in the farthest stretch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discriminatory , ” the employee told WIBW .
“ If we ’ re talking about equality , then it needs to be equality .
If not , it ’ s discrimination.
” At first , a Goodyear spokeswoman gave WIBW this statement about the wokeness slide : “ Goodyear is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where all of our associates can do their best in a spirit of teamwork .
As part of this commitment , we do allow our associates to express their support on racial injustice and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from workplace expressions , verbal or otherwise , in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party as well as other similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of equity issues.
” That got plenty of attention — including from the White House .
After President Donald Trump and others expressed their disgust with the policy on social media , Goodyear made it clear in a statement that it wasn ’ t part of a diversity training program , nor did it come from corporate .
The statement was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was part of some sort of presentation , which would lead one toward some conclusions .
The company also made it clear that while not part of any corporate-approved training program , what was being shown wasn ’ t necessarily in conflict with company policy , it just hadn ’ t been hedged properly .
In the statement , Goodyear said “ the visual in question was not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate , nor was it part of a diversity training class .
To be clear on our longstanding corporate policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forms of harassment or discrimination .
To enable a work environment free of those , we ask that associates refrain from workplace expressions in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party , as well as similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of racial justice and equity issues.
” RELATED : Star Who Pushed Goya Boycott Busted for What She Used in Recipe Video “ Goodyear has always wholeheartedly supported both equality and law enforcement and will continue to do so .
These are not mutually exclusive.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it doesn ’ t say two things about the slide : It doesn ’ t say the picture was a fake and it doesn ’ t say what was on it was necessarily in conflict with company policy .
Granted , you could probably make a case that only including conservative causes on the “ unacceptable ” side of the ledger would be a type “ of advocacy that fall [ s ] outside the scope of racial justice and equity issues.
” The company expressed pro forma support for law enforcement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement made it clear that a form of advocacy typically associated with liberal social causes is perfectly fine while other forms of political advocacy aren ’ t .
Whatever the case , Bret Balswick — who owns a small chain of California-based auto repair shops — went viral earlier this week when he expressed his opinions about Goodyear : “ I am a conservative !
I am a patriot !
” Balswick responded when The Western Journal reached him via Facebook .
“ I support our president !
We are in the middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am fighting for my children and my grand children !
” Generally speaking , the reaction to the sign removal on Twitter was positive .
It even got the tire shop featured on Tucker Carlson ’ s Fox News show : Of course , there were dissenters , and that ’ s the point — there are people who aren ’ t going to go to Balswick ’ s now , the same way that there are going to be people who don ’ t buy Goodyear tires .
What was funny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about boycotting Balswick ’ s likely don ’ t get why people would boycott Goodyear .
Both are private companies , of course , and both can do whatever their little corporate hearts desire .
That being said , Goodyear made it quite obvious where its sympathies were in this matter .
The company could have said the slide was fake and didn ’ t represent its values .
It didn ’ t .
You can make very clear assumptions from that .
Bret Balswick did , and he ’ s taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t going to be a whole lot of people who do this publicly , but there are going to be quite a few who do it privately .
Wokeness leaves a foul taste in many a mouth .
Most of those who experience it , however , aren ’ t going to express it quite as publicly as Bret Balswick did .
But a few more might after this one went viral .
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At Balswick’s Tire & Auto Service & Detail in Turlock, California, you probably shouldn’t ask for any Goodyear tires. In fact, owner Bret Balswick has taken down the company’s logo from the wall of his shop — and the tires, one assumes, will come next.
Goodyear, in case you haven’t heard, has gone woke. Well, at least one regional diversity training may have done so — but Goodyear corporate isn’t necessarily averse to that kind of wokeness, should it happen to pop up. And that has a lot of its customers nonplussed.
This was the wokeness in question, which was first reported on by WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kansas. It’s a slide, allegedly from a diversity training program Goodyear has its employees going through. At least in this case, an anonymous employee said it was from Goodyear’s corporate office in Akron, Ohio.
Goodyear got caught with a discriminatory slide and now that Trump threatens with the boycott Goodyear backtracks good for Trump pic.twitter.com/2ZkjKchiSU — Dennis McLellan (@nutquacker1) August 19, 2020
Acceptable forms of expression under the company’s zero-tolerance policy: “Black Lives Matter (BLM), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride.” Unacceptable: “Blue Lives Matter, All Lives Matter, MAGA Attire, Political Affiliated Slogans or Material.”
“If someone wants to wear a BLM shirt in here, then cool. I’m not going to get offended about it. But at the same time, if someone’s not going to be able to wear something that is politically based, even in the farthest stretch of the imagination, that’s discriminatory,” the employee told WIBW.
“If we’re talking about equality, then it needs to be equality. If not, it’s discrimination.”
At first, a Goodyear spokeswoman gave WIBW this statement about the wokeness slide: “Goodyear is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where all of our associates can do their best in a spirit of teamwork. As part of this commitment, we do allow our associates to express their support on racial injustice and other equity issues but ask that they refrain from workplace expressions, verbal or otherwise, in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party as well as other similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of equity issues.”
That got plenty of attention — including from the White House.
Don’t buy GOODYEAR TIRES – They announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS. Get better tires for far less! (This is what the Radical Left Democrats do. Two can play the same game, and we have to start playing it now!). — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 19, 2020
After President Donald Trump and others expressed their disgust with the policy on social media, Goodyear made it clear in a statement that it wasn’t part of a diversity training program, nor did it come from corporate. The statement was deliberately hazy on whether or not it was part of some sort of presentation, which would lead one toward some conclusions.
The company also made it clear that while not part of any corporate-approved training program, what was being shown wasn’t necessarily in conflict with company policy, it just hadn’t been hedged properly.
In the statement, Goodyear said “the visual in question was not created or distributed by Goodyear corporate, nor was it part of a diversity training class. To be clear on our longstanding corporate policy, Goodyear has zero tolerance for any forms of harassment or discrimination. To enable a work environment free of those, we ask that associates refrain from workplace expressions in support of political campaigning for any candidate or political party, as well as similar forms of advocacy that fall outside the scope of racial justice and equity issues.”
“Goodyear has always wholeheartedly supported both equality and law enforcement and will continue to do so. These are not mutually exclusive.”
Yesterday, Goodyear became the focus of a conversation that created some misconceptions about our policies and our company. Goodyear has always wholeheartedly supported both equality and law enforcement and will continue to do so. pic.twitter.com/oO6jUg2rTR — Goodyear (@goodyear) August 19, 2020
This statement is exceptionally well-crafted, but it doesn’t say two things about the slide: It doesn’t say the picture was a fake and it doesn’t say what was on it was necessarily in conflict with company policy.
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Granted, you could probably make a case that only including conservative causes on the “unacceptable” side of the ledger would be a type “of advocacy that fall[s] outside the scope of racial justice and equity issues.” The company expressed pro forma support for law enforcement.
Aside from that, however, the statement made it clear that a form of advocacy typically associated with liberal social causes is perfectly fine while other forms of political advocacy aren’t.
Whatever the case, Bret Balswick — who owns a small chain of California-based auto repair shops — went viral earlier this week when he expressed his opinions about Goodyear:
“I am a conservative! I am a patriot!” Balswick responded when The Western Journal reached him via Facebook.
“I support our president! We are in the middle of a war for our country! I am fighting for my children and my grand children!”
Generally speaking, the reaction to the sign removal on Twitter was positive.
Good for you Balswick Tires! https://t.co/JinbPO7Eyo — Ambellina (@Ambellina77) August 20, 2020
I don’t know where this is, but if I knew of a place that did this where I live, I would be a customer for life! Guaranteed. — ???Average American #keepingPAred (@ILND1) August 20, 2020
I just called Balswick Tires in Turlock California to voice my support for them no longer going to be selling Goodyear anymore. Spoke to a great patriot there. Major props to them. Trump 2020 and take back the house. — Jack Dedrick (@JackDedrick2) August 20, 2020
It even got the tire shop featured on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show:
Balswick’s Tire and Auto Shop in Turlock was featured on Tucker Carlson’s show tonight for removing their Goodyear sign. pic.twitter.com/nA1HsGQ4P3 — Angelina Martin (@angieeesunshine) August 21, 2020
Of course, there were dissenters, and that’s the point — there are people who aren’t going to go to Balswick’s now, the same way that there are going to be people who don’t buy Goodyear tires.
What was funny is that the same people who were talking about boycotting Balswick’s likely don’t get why people would boycott Goodyear.
Both are private companies, of course, and both can do whatever their little corporate hearts desire. That being said, Goodyear made it quite obvious where its sympathies were in this matter.
The company could have said the slide was fake and didn’t represent its values. It didn’t. You can make very clear assumptions from that. Bret Balswick did, and he’s taking down the Goodyear sign.
There aren’t going to be a whole lot of people who do this publicly, but there are going to be quite a few who do it privately. Wokeness leaves a foul taste in many a mouth. Most of those who experience it, however, aren’t going to express it quite as publicly as Bret Balswick did. But a few more might after this one went viral.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Franklin Graham Calls Out Democratic Convention’s Troubling ‘Absence of God’

The Rev .
Franklin Graham took to social media Thursday to call out Democrats for the “ absence of God ” at their four-day virtual convention this week .
The son of late Rev .
Billy Graham , who is the president of the Christian humanitarian foundation Samaritan ’ s Purse , pointed to the Ten Commandments in his criticism of the DNC .
“ In watching some of the Democratic National Convention on television this week , it has been interesting to see the absence of God , ” wrote Graham on Facebook .
“ I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in front of us if we take God out of government and public life .
It is God who set the standards we are to live by , ” Graham added .
He then shared the Ten Commandments in full .
TRENDING : Melania Viciously Attacked by Leftists for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story “ God created us and this earth we live on .
Who do we think we are to try to rewrite the rules and run things apart from Him ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we are to try to take Him out of everything ?
“ As Dr. Tony Evans said , ‘ When One Nation Under God becomes One Nation Apart From God , expect the consequences.
’ That ’ s true in our individual lives and for our nation , ” Graham concluded .
The Democrats took steps to remove God from the party ’ s platform during the 2012 convention .
Particularly bothersome for some was the phrase , “ We need a government that stands up for the hopes , values , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gives everyone willing to work hard the chance to make the most of their God-given potential.
” The mention of God peeved some Democrats who successfully removed any mention of religion , or of Jerusalem being the capital of Israel .
Fox News reported at the time that the language was restored after a backlash , but the perception that Democrats were seeking to remove faith from the party remained .
Just this past week , at least two DNC caucus meetings began with Democrats reciting an altered version of the Pledge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Stone Claims He Became a Christian During Mueller Prosecution , Sees 'Hand of God ' in His Commutation The new version recited by one Muslim delegate omitted the phrase “ under God.
” President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for the removal of the phrase from the Pledge of Allegiance on Friday morning .
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The Rev. Franklin Graham took to social media Thursday to call out Democrats for the “absence of God” at their four-day virtual convention this week.
The son of late Rev. Billy Graham, who is the president of the Christian humanitarian foundation Samaritan’s Purse, pointed to the Ten Commandments in his criticism of the DNC.
“In watching some of the Democratic National Convention on television this week, it has been interesting to see the absence of God,” wrote Graham on Facebook.
“I don’t believe America’s finest hours will be in front of us if we take God out of government and public life. It is God who set the standards we are to live by,” Graham added.
He then shared the Ten Commandments in full.
“God created us and this earth we live on. Who do we think we are to try to rewrite the rules and run things apart from Him?” he asked. “Who do we think we are to try to take Him out of everything?
“As Dr. Tony Evans said, ‘When One Nation Under God becomes One Nation Apart From God, expect the consequences.’ That’s true in our individual lives and for our nation,” Graham concluded.
The Democrats took steps to remove God from the party’s platform during the 2012 convention.
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Particularly bothersome for some was the phrase, “We need a government that stands up for the hopes, values, and interests of working people, and gives everyone willing to work hard the chance to make the most of their God-given potential.”
The mention of God peeved some Democrats who successfully removed any mention of religion, or of Jerusalem being the capital of Israel.
Fox News reported at the time that the language was restored after a backlash, but the perception that Democrats were seeking to remove faith from the party remained.
Just this past week, at least two DNC caucus meetings began with Democrats reciting an altered version of the Pledge of Allegiance, The Washington Times reported.
JUST IN: DNC delegates drop ‘under God’ from Pledge of Allegiance https://t.co/A6xwg3nDpG pic.twitter.com/Fe2VUclORO — The Washington Times (@WashTimes) August 19, 2020
The new version recited by one Muslim delegate omitted the phrase “under God.”
I guess the “Under God” part just isn’t important to Democrats. pic.twitter.com/0q4Hhg0XBT — Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 19, 2020
President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for the removal of the phrase from the Pledge of Allegiance on Friday morning.
President @realDonaldTrump on Democrats leaving “Under God” out of the Pledge of Allegiance during the DNC pic.twitter.com/kgz26JEPwE — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) August 21, 2020
“That’s where they’re coming from,” Trump said.
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westernjournal--2020-08-21--Democratic Senator Caught Making Vulgar Outburst During Live Hearing

Sen. Tom Carper was caught swearing on camera after technical difficulties temporarily kept him from joining a virtual Senate hearing on the United States Postal Service .
The Delaware Democrat ’ s outburst came after Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson invited Carper to question Postmaster General Louis DeJoy .
Johnson then attempted to move on to Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford ’ s questions , before Carper ’ s voice was heard .
“ F— , f— , f— , ” Carper said , seconds before an aide moved into view to help him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Not Holding POTUS ' Hand , But They Ignore the Real Story WARNING : The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive : Lankford told Johnson that it appeared Carper would be able to speak .
“ We don ’ t want to be on TV again.
” Carper later played off the outburst as an example of how passionate he was about the hearing .
“ Those who know me know that there are few things that get me more fired up than protecting the Postal Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
RELATED : Don Lemon Suggests Trump Supporters Need To Be 'Deprogrammed ' Before Election Virtual hearings have become common as lawmakers try to curb the spread of coronavirus , according to The Hill .
At Friday ’ s hearing , DeJoy tried to calm concerns that the USPS may not be able to deliver mail-in ballots on time for the Nov. 3 election , Fox News reported .
During his questioning , Carper said that he has been getting a higher number of complaints from his constituents since DeJoy has been in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just a coincidence , I ’ m not so sure , ” Carper said .
“ We ’ ve got a president who doesn ’ t want to have vote-by-mail .
We ’ ve got a president who likes to suppress the vote .
We ’ ve got a president who would like to see the Postal Service not do well.
” Democrats have criticized some of the money-saving changes DeJoy has made , “ especially after USPS sent letters to most states warning that the Post Office might not be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mail-in voting rules , ” Fox reported .
“ As we head into this election season , I want to assure this committee and the American public that the Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nation ’ s election mail securely and on time , ” DeJoy said .
“ This sacred duty is my No .
1 priority between now and Election Day.
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Sen. Tom Carper was caught swearing on camera after technical difficulties temporarily kept him from joining a virtual Senate hearing on the United States Postal Service.
The Delaware Democrat’s outburst came after Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson invited Carper to question Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
“Senator Carper. Is Senator Carper there?” the Wisconsin Republican senator asked.
Johnson then attempted to move on to Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford’s questions, before Carper’s voice was heard.
“F—, f—, f—,” Carper said, seconds before an aide moved into view to help him.
WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensive:
“Aw. F-ck. F-ck. F-ck. F-ck”@SenatorCarper explodes after thinking he was muted on Zoom. pic.twitter.com/0PDQpKqVQT — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) August 21, 2020
Lankford told Johnson that it appeared Carper would be able to speak.
“Sen. Carper, can you unmute?” Johnson asked.
“We don’t want to be on TV again.”
Carper later played off the outburst as an example of how passionate he was about the hearing.
“Those who know me know that there are few things that get me more fired up than protecting the Postal Service! #DontMessWithUSPS,” he tweeted.
Those who know me know that there are few things that get me more fired up than protecting the Postal Service!#DontMessWithUSPS — Senator Tom Carper (@SenatorCarper) August 21, 2020
Virtual hearings have become common as lawmakers try to curb the spread of coronavirus, according to The Hill.
At Friday’s hearing, DeJoy tried to calm concerns that the USPS may not be able to deliver mail-in ballots on time for the Nov. 3 election, Fox News reported.
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During his questioning, Carper said that he has been getting a higher number of complaints from his constituents since DeJoy has been in office.
“Maybe it’s just a coincidence, I’m not so sure,” Carper said.
“We’ve got a president who doesn’t want to have vote-by-mail. We’ve got a president who likes to suppress the vote. We’ve got a president who would like to see the Postal Service not do well.”
Democrats have criticized some of the money-saving changes DeJoy has made, “especially after USPS sent letters to most states warning that the Post Office might not be able to deliver mail-in ballots on time under their mail-in voting rules,” Fox reported.
“As we head into this election season, I want to assure this committee and the American public that the Postal Service is fully capable and committed to delivering the nation’s election mail securely and on time,” DeJoy said.
“This sacred duty is my No. 1 priority between now and Election Day.”
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