westernjournal--2020-06-15--Fred Weinberg: NASCAR Wants To Get Woke, Maybe Go Broke

Back on the other day in 2001 when much of America mourned — Feb. 18 — I got a lot of calls from friends and former colleagues in the legacy media asking why the middle of our country was so upset that Dale Earnhardt had been killed near the end of the Daytona 500 .
Despite racing ’ s millions of fans , most of those media folks had never heard of Earnhardt .
I have been involved with broadcasting races sanctioned by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing — otherwise known as NASCAR — for more years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From Richard Petty , who was the second of four generations of racers , to Kyle Busch , we covered them all on our radio stations .
TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights Today , I ’ m getting calls from my NASCAR friends asking why the new management of the sport is crapping on them by banning the flying of the Confederate flag , allowing protests during the national anthem and acting like it is all “ woke.
” My answer to them is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or stupidity .
Sometimes both .
Stock car racing is a sport that depends on sponsorship .
And many sponsor executives are spineless .
So the intelligentsia in Daytona has decided that if they want billion-dollar checks from television networks and sponsors , they must weigh in on the social issues of the day .
NASCAR ’ s demographics weigh heavily in favor of Middle America .
These are the people who provide those sponsors with sales and those TV networks with eyeballs .
You know , the people who elected Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to anger your fanbase in the name of being “ woke ” ?
Now you are probably wondering why you have read this far and not yet read the name Bubba Wallace , a 26-year-old kid who is NASCAR ’ s only black driver , the operative word being kid .
He has yet to get his first win .
He is two years older than Jeff Gordon was when Gordon won his first Winston Cup season title .
In other words , so far , Bubba is a reliable 10th- through 25th-place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earnhardt or Jeff Gordon .
But boy , does he have a mouth on him .
He doesn ’ t think NASCAR fans should fly the Stars and Bars .
And , last week , he got his own story in The Washington Post where I ’ m guessing the editors had to look up the spelling of “ NASCAR.
” The Post in its infinite wisdom said that “ Wallace is uniquely suited to lead NASCAR into the future its executives say they want : one in which women and minorities feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crews and driver ranks in numbers that mirror the diversity of America.
” How is a middle-of-the-pack driver “ uniquely suited ” to do that ?
So here ’ s the question : What about NASCAR ’ s current fanbase , which numbers in the millions ?
Where is Danica Patrick these days ?
( Answer : selling wine and clothes . )
The currency in NASCAR is simple .
Winning .
If you win , fans don ’ t care if you ’ re purple with pink polka dots .
If Tim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell you , but he died of AIDS in 1989 .
If you come into the sport with great hype and don ’ t win , your next act is selling underwear on GoDaddy .
That ’ s not racist .
It ’ s the way things are .
It would do young Bubba well to remember that NASCAR is not a social movement ; it ’ s a series of races .
He should go win a cup championship and find out for himself .
The views expressed in this opinion article @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Back on the other day in 2001 when much of America mourned — Feb. 18 — I got a lot of calls from friends and former colleagues in the legacy media asking why the middle of our country was so upset that Dale Earnhardt had been killed near the end of the Daytona 500.
Despite racing’s millions of fans, most of those media folks had never heard of Earnhardt.
I have been involved with broadcasting races sanctioned by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing — otherwise known as NASCAR — for more years than I now care to count.
It is a quintessential American sport.
From Richard Petty, who was the second of four generations of racers, to Kyle Busch, we covered them all on our radio stations.
Today, I’m getting calls from my NASCAR friends asking why the new management of the sport is crapping on them by banning the flying of the Confederate flag, allowing protests during the national anthem and acting like it is all “woke.”
My answer to them is one of two words. Either money or stupidity. Sometimes both.
Stock car racing is a sport that depends on sponsorship. And many sponsor executives are spineless. So the intelligentsia in Daytona has decided that if they want billion-dollar checks from television networks and sponsors, they must weigh in on the social issues of the day.
Here’s the problem:
Do you think NASCAR made the wrong decision in banning the Confederate flag? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 98% (917 Votes) No: 2% (23 Votes)
NASCAR’s demographics weigh heavily in favor of Middle America. These are the people who provide those sponsors with sales and those TV networks with eyeballs. You know, the people who elected Donald Trump.
Why go out of your way to anger your fanbase in the name of being “woke”?
Now you are probably wondering why you have read this far and not yet read the name Bubba Wallace, a 26-year-old kid who is NASCAR’s only black driver, the operative word being kid. He has yet to get his first win. He is two years older than Jeff Gordon was when Gordon won his first Winston Cup season title.
In other words, so far, Bubba is a reliable 10th- through 25th-place player. He’s not Dale Earnhardt or Jeff Gordon.
But boy, does he have a mouth on him.
He doesn’t think NASCAR fans should fly the Confederate flag. And, last week, he got his own story in The Washington Post where I’m guessing the editors had to look up the spelling of “NASCAR.”
The Post in its infinite wisdom said that “Wallace is uniquely suited to lead NASCAR into the future its executives say they want: one in which women and minorities feel welcome and fill the grandstands, pit crews and driver ranks in numbers that mirror the diversity of America.”
OK.
How is a middle-of-the-pack driver “uniquely suited” to do that?
So here’s the question: What about NASCAR’s current fanbase, which numbers in the millions?
Where is Danica Patrick these days? (Answer: selling wine and clothes.)
The currency in NASCAR is simple. Winning. If you win, fans don’t care if you’re purple with pink polka dots. If Tim Richmond were still alive, he could tell you, but he died of AIDS in 1989.
If you come into the sport with great hype and don’t win, your next act is selling underwear on GoDaddy.
That’s not racist. It’s the way things are.
It would do young Bubba well to remember that NASCAR is not a social movement; it’s a series of races.
He should go win a cup championship and find out for himself.
CORRECTION, June 17, 2020: An earlier version of this Op-Ed incorrectly referred to the Confederate battle flag as the “Stars and Bars,” which is the nickname for the first official national flag of the Confederacy.
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website. If you are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal, you can learn about our submission guidelines and process here.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Video: Shepherd Mix Learns How To Climb Ladder So He Can Swim in Pool

Dogs are clever creatures , especially when they want something .
Many dogs are motivated by food or get excited about comfy spots to nap .
Others love the thrill of adventure-seeking , which can be a headache for owners when that curiosity involves escaping from the property at every turn .
But if pups have things to keep them busy in the yard , they ’ re more likely to stick around .
Elliot , a German shepherd/Siberian Husky mix from Fayetteville , North Carolina , is one of those dogs .
The clever canine has always loved the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and because of that he ’ s taught himself something not many dogs learn .
TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights “ This is Elliot the German Shepard/husky mix !
” the owner said , according to ViralHog .
“ I and my fiancé realized he loved swimming when he was young so we got a pool to share with him !
” “ We had just started realizing that when we would let him in the backyard he would climb into the pool and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him back in !
” “ I finally caught him on camera hence my laughing in the video !
Elliot is one unique and amazing dog and we are so happy to have him !
” Elliot has taken advantage of his owners ’ above-ground pool by teaching himself how to climb the ladder to get in and out as he pleases .
For many dogs , the challenge of getting paws on rungs is too great , but some have mastered it .
Going up often is easier than coming down , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retriever named Buddy also has figured out the ladder situation .
“ We toured around Harsen ’ s Island , Michigan , across from the City of Algonac , in the delta of the St Clair River this afternoon , and came across this , ” Rob Freeman wrote in the video caption .
“ John ’ s Yellow Labrador Retriever ‘ Buddy ’ loves to jump in the river after a piece of wood & then climb out of the river up the ladder.
” RELATED : 'Bee Whisperer ' Goes Viral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ever Seen There ’ s even a sport known as “ dock diving ” for dogs who love toys and water .
It ’ s a fun competition that challenges dogs to jump as far or as high as they can , or swim as fast as they can across a pool to retrieve a “ bumper.
” While there are some impressive competitors with highly trained dogs , there are just as many dogs that would be as happy paddling in a lake as racing and diving after their favorite toy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for staying cool during the summer .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Dogs are clever creatures, especially when they want something. Many dogs are motivated by food or get excited about comfy spots to nap.
Others love the thrill of adventure-seeking, which can be a headache for owners when that curiosity involves escaping from the property at every turn.
But if pups have things to keep them busy in the yard, they’re more likely to stick around. Elliot, a German shepherd/Siberian Husky mix from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is one of those dogs.
The clever canine has always loved the water, according to his owner, and because of that he’s taught himself something not many dogs learn.
“This is Elliot the German Shepard/husky mix!” the owner said, according to ViralHog. “I and my fiancé realized he loved swimming when he was young so we got a pool to share with him!”
“We had just started realizing that when we would let him in the backyard he would climb into the pool and be all wet when we would let him back in!”
“I finally caught him on camera hence my laughing in the video! Elliot is one unique and amazing dog and we are so happy to have him!”
Elliot has taken advantage of his owners’ above-ground pool by teaching himself how to climb the ladder to get in and out as he pleases.
For many dogs, the challenge of getting paws on rungs is too great, but some have mastered it. Going up often is easier than coming down, but it is possible.
A Labrador retriever named Buddy also has figured out the ladder situation.
“We toured around Harsen’s Island, Michigan, across from the City of Algonac, in the delta of the St Clair River this afternoon, and came across this,” Rob Freeman wrote in the video caption.
“John’s Yellow Labrador Retriever ‘Buddy’ loves to jump in the river after a piece of wood & then climb out of the river up the ladder.”
There’s even a sport known as “dock diving” for dogs who love toys and water. It’s a fun competition that challenges dogs to jump as far or as high as they can, or swim as fast as they can across a pool to retrieve a “bumper.”
While there are some impressive competitors with highly trained dogs, there are just as many dogs that would be as happy paddling in a lake as racing and diving after their favorite toy. Either way, water-related activities are great for staying cool during the summer.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Heartwarming Moment Between Little Girl and Police Officers Captured in Photos

We ’ ve seen a lot of images in the past few weeks that are disheartening and damning .
Our social media feeds have been filled with angst and suffering , and some days feel like they might be the end days .
But every once in a while , a photo comes along that brings hope to people .
Someone will catch a brief moment of humanity and find it heartwarming , and then share it to show that there is still some good in this world .
For many , that photo happens to be of a situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when a young girl approached a group of police officers who were all geared up and standing in front of a freeway on-ramp in San Diego .
While her side of the story goes unspoken , one of the officers at the scene told KSWB-TV what he experienced in the exchange .
TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights He seemed to be prepared for such a meeting , as though he was decked out in riot gear , he apparently also had stickers in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a smile and I took the opportunity… I reached in my pocket , ” the California Highway Patrol officer , Mitchell Byrd , said .
“ I had some stickers on me , and I said , ‘ Hey , do you want a sticker ? '
” “ Her dad , just before that , had told us , ‘ Oh , she wants to be a police officer . '
” According to Byrd , it was a heartfelt encounter that they all needed .
“ She was just so comfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortable to be there in that moment as well , ” he said .
“ It was really humbling to be a part of that.
” “ It was just a good chance to be out there for the community , to know that they could always come up to us , ” Byrd said .
“ I think it made everybody that was standing there really happy that day.
” “ I was just the lucky one that got the high five.
” “ To see us in all of our big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her face , gave us all high fives , wanted to take a picture , ” he added when speaking to KGTV .
“ It was pretty , pretty awesome.
” The photos have been seen hundreds of times and have been shared both in news stories and on the California Highway Patrol-San Diego ’ s Facebook page .
“ We are extremely proud of our officers continuously engaging with the community and building relationships , ” CHP-San Diego posted on Friday .
“ We are here to serve you San Diego @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

We’ve seen a lot of images in the past few weeks that are disheartening and damning. Our social media feeds have been filled with angst and suffering, and some days feel like they might be the end days.
But every once in a while, a photo comes along that brings hope to people. Someone will catch a brief moment of humanity and find it heartwarming, and then share it to show that there is still some good in this world.
For many, that photo happens to be of a situation that took place on June 1, when a young girl approached a group of police officers who were all geared up and standing in front of a freeway on-ramp in San Diego.
While her side of the story goes unspoken, one of the officers at the scene told KSWB-TV what he experienced in the exchange.
He seemed to be prepared for such a meeting, as though he was decked out in riot gear, he apparently also had stickers in his pocket.
“She came around with a smile and I took the opportunity… I reached in my pocket,” the California Highway Patrol officer, Mitchell Byrd, said. “I had some stickers on me, and I said, ‘Hey, do you want a sticker?'”
“Her dad, just before that, had told us, ‘Oh, she wants to be a police officer.'”
According to Byrd, it was a heartfelt encounter that they all needed.
“She was just so comfortable in that moment and it made us comfortable to be there in that moment as well,” he said. “It was really humbling to be a part of that.”
“It was just a good chance to be out there for the community, to know that they could always come up to us,” Byrd said. “I think it made everybody that was standing there really happy that day.”
“I was just the lucky one that got the high five.”
“To see us in all of our big gear and she ran with a smile on her face, gave us all high fives, wanted to take a picture,” he added when speaking to KGTV. “It was pretty, pretty awesome.”
The photos have been seen hundreds of times and have been shared both in news stories and on the California Highway Patrol-San Diego’s Facebook page.
“We are extremely proud of our officers continuously engaging with the community and building relationships,” CHP-San Diego posted on Friday.
“We are here to serve you San Diego. We are your California Highway Patrol.”
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Democratic Congressman Compares Police Union to the KKK

Amid increasing anti-police sentiment across the country , a Democratic congressman from Illinois has thrown more fuel on the fire by comparing a police union to the Ku Klux Klan .
Rep. Bobby Rush , who represents Illinois ’ s 1st Congressional District , attacked Chicago ’ s police union in an interview Sunday with Politico .
“ The No .
1 cause that prevents police accountability , that promotes police corruption , that protects police lawlessness , is a culprit called the Fraternal Order of Police , ” Rush told the outlet .
“ They ’ re the organized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police murder and police brutality .
The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police is the most rabid , racist body of criminal lawlessness by police in the land , ” he added .
Further upping anti-police rhetoric amid racial tensions and attacks on officers nationwide , Rush — who was a founding member of the Illinois Black Panthers — then likened the union to white supremacists .
TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights “ [ The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police ] stands shoulder to shoulder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ku Klux Klan now , ” he said .
Rush further told Politico that the union and the KKK “ are like kissing , hugging and law-breaking cousins.
” The comments came after Chicago ’ s embattled police officers have spent weeks dealing with an eruption of homicides and attempting to quell violent protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day while in police custody .
The city saw its deadliest day in 60 years amid the already tense situation ; the Chicago Sun-Times reported that 18 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 .
For that entire weekend , 25 people were slain in Chicago , with an additional 85 people wounded by gunfire .
The Sun-Times noted that police in the city were stretched thin due to protests , riots and looting on the dates the homicides occurred .
Neither the police union nor the Chicago Police Department had responded to Rush ’ s comments as of Monday afternoon .
The comments came as officers nationwide have come under attack , with police nationwide being struck by objects , assaulted , stabbed or shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer , was shot and killed during rioting in Oakland , California , last month , according to ABC News .
RELATED : Heartwarming Moment Between Little Girl and Police Officers Captured in Photos Las Vegas police Officer Shay Mikalonis was shot in the head during June 1 protests in that city , leaving him paralyzed from the neck down .
Retired police Capt .
David Dorn was killed while guarding a pawn shop from looters during rioting in St. Louis , Missouri , on June 2 , while four other officers were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city , KMOX-TV reported .
Meanwhile , one officer was stabbed and two more were shot in New York City a week ago in an apparently premeditated attack , Fox News reported .
Those are just a few of the attacks on law enforcement officers reported in recent weeks as anti-police rhetoric continues to escalate .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Amid increasing anti-police sentiment across the country, a Democratic congressman from Illinois has thrown more fuel on the fire by comparing a police union to the Ku Klux Klan.
Rep. Bobby Rush, who represents Illinois’s 1st Congressional District, attacked Chicago’s police union in an interview Sunday with Politico.
“The No. 1 cause that prevents police accountability, that promotes police corruption, that protects police lawlessness, is a culprit called the Fraternal Order of Police,” Rush told the outlet.
“They’re the organized guardians of continuous police lawlessness, of police murder and police brutality. The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police is the most rabid, racist body of criminal lawlessness by police in the land,” he added.
Further upping anti-police rhetoric amid racial tensions and attacks on officers nationwide, Rush — who was a founding member of the Illinois Black Panthers — then likened the union to white supremacists.
“[The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police] stands shoulder to shoulder with the Ku Klux Klan then and the Ku Klux Klan now,” he said.
Rush further told Politico that the union and the KKK “are like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins.”
The comments came after Chicago’s embattled police officers have spent weeks dealing with an eruption of homicides and attempting to quell violent protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day while in police custody.
The city saw its deadliest day in 60 years amid the already tense situation; the Chicago Sun-Times reported that 18 people were murdered in the city on May 31.
Do you agree with Rep. Bobby Rush? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 6% (109 Votes) No: 94% (1684 Votes)
For that entire weekend, 25 people were slain in Chicago, with an additional 85 people wounded by gunfire.
The Sun-Times noted that police in the city were stretched thin due to protests, riots and looting on the dates the homicides occurred.
Neither the police union nor the Chicago Police Department had responded to Rush’s comments as of Monday afternoon.
The comments came as officers nationwide have come under attack, with police nationwide being struck by objects, assaulted, stabbed or shot.
Patrick Underwood, a black federal officer, was shot and killed during rioting in Oakland, California, last month, according to ABC News.
Las Vegas police Officer Shay Mikalonis was shot in the head during June 1 protests in that city, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down.
Retired police Capt. David Dorn was killed while guarding a pawn shop from looters during rioting in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 2, while four other officers were shot on the same night in the city, KMOX-TV reported.
Meanwhile, one officer was stabbed and two more were shot in New York City a week ago in an apparently premeditated attack, Fox News reported.
Those are just a few of the attacks on law enforcement officers reported in recent weeks as anti-police rhetoric continues to escalate.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Stacey Abrams Makes Announcement on Biden VP, She Hasn’t Been Called

Nearly two years after losing the Georgia gubernatorial election but still declaring that she won anyway , Democrat Stacey Abrams hopes to become Democratic nominee Joe Biden ’ s running mate .
Appearing on “ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ” last week , Abrams enthusiastically proclaimed that “ if called , I will answer ” before announcing that she hadn ’ t heard from the Biden campaign team .
“ I have said many times that if called , I will answer , but I have not received any calls , ” she told Colbert .
Abrams has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose her for the number two slot on the ticket .
The fact that she has not been called by the Biden team makes it more likely that her dream of becoming the vice presidential nominee in 2020 will not come true .
TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights For some of the other VP contenders , the vetting process has already begun .
During the debate season , Biden committed to selecting a female running mate .
Unsurprisingly , all of the candidates on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NBC News , Florida Rep. Val Demings has “ formally begun interviewing with the Biden campaign for the vice presidential nomination.
” Meanwhile , CBS News reported last month that Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar “ has been asked by Joe Biden to undergo a formal vetting to be considered as his vice presidential running mate.
” During an appearance on NBC ’ s “ Today Show ” last month , Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer acknowledged that she had an “ opening conversation ” with Biden ’ s team about joining the ticket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about all of this vetting taking place came out at the end of last month .
The fact that Abrams still has not received any calls weeks after these other contenders have should concern her .
There might be a reason that Abrams has not heard from Team Biden .
Typically , a vice-presidential candidate has some experience in elected office at the statewide or federal level .
Contrary to what “ Governor ” Abrams may claim , she does not have any of this experience .
Nevertheless , the establishment media have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Abrams vice presidency .
Just last month , The Washington Post produced a profile on Abrams , comparing her to a “ supermodel.
” As if The Post did not make its admiration for Abrams clear enough , one of the photos accompanying the profile featured the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial candidate in a silhouette-like pose designed to make her look like a superhero .
At this point , it looks like Abrams ’ public auditioning to become Biden ’ s running mate and the glowing media coverage she has received have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the ticket .
RELATED : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights Abrams and all of Biden ’ s other potential vice presidential picks will find out their fates soon enough .
An announcement will probably come in the weeks preceding the Democratic National Convention , currently scheduled to take place in Milwaukee , Wisconsin , during the week of Aug. 17 .
If Abrams does manage to make it onto the ticket , perhaps she will declare herself the vice president regardless of whether the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , refusing to acknowledge defeat in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election elevated Abrams to national stardom .
While Abrams may or may not have a place on the Biden presidential ticket , she will always have a place in the hearts of adoring media figures .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Nearly two years after losing the Georgia gubernatorial election but still declaring that she won anyway, Democrat Stacey Abrams hopes to become Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s running mate.
Appearing on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” last week, Abrams enthusiastically proclaimed that “if called, I will answer” before announcing that she hadn’t heard from the Biden campaign team.
“I have said many times that if called, I will answer, but I have not received any calls,” she told Colbert.
Abrams has spent months begging the Democratic nominee to choose her for the number two slot on the ticket. The fact that she has not been called by the Biden team makes it more likely that her dream of becoming the vice presidential nominee in 2020 will not come true.
For some of the other VP contenders, the vetting process has already begun. During the debate season, Biden committed to selecting a female running mate. Unsurprisingly, all of the candidates on his shortlist are female.
According to NBC News, Florida Rep. Val Demings has “formally begun interviewing with the Biden campaign for the vice presidential nomination.”
Meanwhile, CBS News reported last month that Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar “has been asked by Joe Biden to undergo a formal vetting to be considered as his vice presidential running mate.”
During an appearance on NBC’s “Today Show” last month, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer acknowledged that she had an “opening conversation” with Biden’s team about joining the ticket.
Do you think Stacey Abrams will be Biden's VP pick? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 1% (62 Votes) No: 99% (5452 Votes)
Keep in mind that the reports about all of this vetting taking place came out at the end of last month. The fact that Abrams still has not received any calls weeks after these other contenders have should concern her.
There might be a reason that Abrams has not heard from Team Biden. Typically, a vice-presidential candidate has some experience in elected office at the statewide or federal level. Contrary to what “Governor” Abrams may claim, she does not have any of this experience.
Nevertheless, the establishment media have demonstrated vociferous enthusiasm about the prospect of an Abrams vice presidency. Just last month, The Washington Post produced a profile on Abrams, comparing her to a “supermodel.”
As if The Post did not make its admiration for Abrams clear enough, one of the photos accompanying the profile featured the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial candidate in a silhouette-like pose designed to make her look like a superhero.
At this point, it looks like Abrams’ public auditioning to become Biden’s running mate and the glowing media coverage she has received have not been enough to secure her a spot on the ticket.
Abrams and all of Biden’s other potential vice presidential picks will find out their fates soon enough. An announcement will probably come in the weeks preceding the Democratic National Convention, currently scheduled to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the week of Aug. 17.
If Abrams does manage to make it onto the ticket, perhaps she will declare herself the vice president regardless of whether the Democratic ticket wins or loses. After all, refusing to acknowledge defeat in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election elevated Abrams to national stardom.
While Abrams may or may not have a place on the Biden presidential ticket, she will always have a place in the hearts of adoring media figures.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights

If this doesn ’ t sharpen the focus on 2020 election , not much will .
The Supreme Court delivered another disappointment to conservatives Monday , not only by deciding to insert transgender rights into American law , but by turning away a slate of court cases that aimed to solidify a right that ’ s actually enshrined in the Constitution .
Fortunately , two of the staunchest conservatives on the high court let it be known they weren ’ t happy with their colleagues .
Justice Clarence Thomas — with evident mockery — compared the court ’ s disregard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ knee-jerk predictability on abortion .
According to Bloomberg , the court on Monday rejected even hearing 10 gun-rights cases , including challenges to New Jersey , Massachusetts and Maryland laws that restrict permits to carry firearms for self-defense , as well as bans on “ assault weapons ” in Massachusetts and Cook County , Illinois , which includes the utopia of peaceful coexistence known as Chicago .
Liberals were likely laughing at yet another high court battle going their way ( since the court refused to hear the challenges , the laws @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dissent Thomas wrote , joined in part by Justice Brett Kavanaugh , the patience of the court ’ s conservatives is wearing thin .
TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights And considering the relative age of some other members of the high court — the notorious Ruth Bader Ginsberg is 87 , Stephen Breyer will be 82 come Election Day — there ’ s a good chance that the man elected in November will have replaced at least one justice by the time January 2025 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made no secret of his support for Second Amendment rights , and his selection of one or two more justices on the Supreme Court could help ensure that in the next few years , the kinds of cases that were turned away on Monday could be making lasting case law in favor of gun owners .
In his dissent , Thomas noted — as he has in the past — that the high court treats gun rights as a kind of optional right in the Constitution that state and local governments can toy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treats abortion as though it were actually included in the conversations in Philadelphia back in 1787 .
As described by Law.com , one case involved a New Jersey man who sought a permit to carry a weapon because his job as a supplier of automatic teller machines made him a target for armed robbery .
Most sane people would think a job that requires , by definition , carrying a large amount of cash would justify a weapon permit , but that wasn ’ t good enough for the local police chief who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Law.com reported .
It ’ s important to remember that the Second Amendment doesn ’ t say “ the right of the people to keep and bear arms , shall not be infringed if they face specific threats.
” In the dissent Kavanaugh joined , Thomas contrasted the court ’ s reluctance to take on the New Jersey case to the alacrity its liberals demonstrate when it comes to protecting the “ right ” of every woman to abort the child growing in her womb — a “ right ” invented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Roe v. Wade , the most shameful ruling since the Dred Scott decision ( another malicious masterpiece of Democratic reasoning ) .
“ The text of the Second Amendment protects ‘ the right of the people to keep and bear Arms.
’ We have stated that this ‘ fundamental righ [ t ] ’ is ‘ necessary to our system of ordered liberty , ’ ” Thomas wrote .
“ Yet , in several jurisdictions throughout the country , law-abiding citizens have been barred from exercising the fundamental right to bear arms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a ‘ justifiable need ’ or ‘ good reason ’ for doing so .
One would think that such an onerous burden on a fundamental right would warrant this Court ’ s review .
This Court would almost certainly review the constitutionality of a law requiring citizens to establish a justifiable need before exercising their free speech rights .
And it seems highly unlikely that the Court would allow a State to enforce a law requiring a woman to provide a justifiable need before seeking an abortion .
But today , faced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restriction on citizens ’ Second Amendment rights , the Court simply looks the other way.
” ( Emphasis added . )
RELATED : New Clarence Thomas Doc Film Shows His Transformation from Black Panther Sympathizer to Reagan Supporter That ’ s the long and short of it .
Outside of the current hyperemotional allegations that American police are targeting black men — which researchers like the Manhattan Institute ’ s Heather Mac Donald have repeatedly proven to be a myth — few subjects demonstrate liberal hypocrisy on the Constitution more clearly than their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion versus their scorn for the actual right to bear arms .
There ’ s no doubt American conservatives have been let down repeatedly by Republican presidents ’ appointment to the Supreme Court .
The Charlie Brown-Lucy act was getting old even before Chief Justice John Roberts pulled the granddaddy of all betrayals with his 2012 ruling in that saved Obamacare .
As a moral monstrosity , it wasn ’ t quite in the league with Dred Scott and Roe , but intellectually speaking , it ’ s near thing .
And there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing the Supreme Court argument for electing Republican presidents long before now-President Donald Trump rode down that Trump Tower escalator in 2015 on his way to changing world history .
But thanks to the GOP hold on the Senate , Trump has had four years to appoint record-setting numbers of men and women to the federal bench .
He ’ s appointed two Supreme Court justices ( only one of whom , regrettably , joined in Monday ’ s dissent . )
It ’ s probably not a coincidence that Thomas and Kavanaugh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most brutal of attacks on their way to the high court , they ’ ve both been through fights few public figures have survived .
Clearly they ’ re ready to keep fighting .
If Trump wins in November , there ’ s a good chance they ’ ll be getting more support before his second term is over .
If former Vice President Joe Biden is in the White House , however , it ’ s going to be a long time before conservatives get another chance – if they ever do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions were disappointments , but it ’ s what happens next that matters — and the biggest “ what happens next ” on the calendar right now is Nov. 3 .
If Monday ’ s events didn ’ t sharpen the focus on that date , not much else will .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

If this doesn’t sharpen the focus on 2020 election, not much will.
The Supreme Court delivered another disappointment to conservatives Monday, not only by deciding to insert transgender rights into American law, but by turning away a slate of court cases that aimed to solidify a right that’s actually enshrined in the Constitution.
Fortunately, two of the staunchest conservatives on the high court let it be known they weren’t happy with their colleagues. Justice Clarence Thomas — with evident mockery — compared the court’s disregard for the Second Amendment with liberal justices’ knee-jerk predictability on abortion.
According to Bloomberg, the court on Monday rejected even hearing 10 gun-rights cases, including challenges to New Jersey, Massachusetts and Maryland laws that restrict permits to carry firearms for self-defense, as well as bans on “assault weapons” in Massachusetts and Cook County, Illinois, which includes the utopia of peaceful coexistence known as Chicago.
Liberals were likely laughing at yet another high court battle going their way (since the court refused to hear the challenges, the laws stand), but judging by a dissent Thomas wrote, joined in part by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the patience of the court’s conservatives is wearing thin.
And considering the relative age of some other members of the high court — the notorious Ruth Bader Ginsberg is 87, Stephen Breyer will be 82 come Election Day — there’s a good chance that the man elected in November will have replaced at least one justice by the time January 2025 rolls around.
President Donald Trump has made no secret of his support for Second Amendment rights, and his selection of one or two more justices on the Supreme Court could help ensure that in the next few years, the kinds of cases that were turned away on Monday could be making lasting case law in favor of gun owners.
In his dissent, Thomas noted — as he has in the past — that the high court treats gun rights as a kind of optional right in the Constitution that state and local governments can toy with at will, while it consistently treats abortion as though it were actually included in the conversations in Philadelphia back in 1787.
As described by Law.com, one case involved a New Jersey man who sought a permit to carry a weapon because his job as a supplier of automatic teller machines made him a target for armed robbery.
Do you think President Donald Trump will win in November? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 98% (4831 Votes) No: 2% (75 Votes)
Most sane people would think a job that requires, by definition, carrying a large amount of cash would justify a weapon permit, but that wasn’t good enough for the local police chief who needed to know about “specific threats,” Law.com reported.
It’s important to remember that the Second Amendment doesn’t say “the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed if they face specific threats.”
In the dissent Kavanaugh joined, Thomas contrasted the court’s reluctance to take on the New Jersey case to the alacrity its liberals demonstrate when it comes to protecting the “right” of every woman to abort the child growing in her womb — a “right” invented out of whole cloth in 1973’s Roe v. Wade, the most shameful ruling since the Dred Scott decision (another malicious masterpiece of Democratic reasoning).
“The text of the Second Amendment protects ‘the right of the people to keep and bear Arms.’ We have stated that this ‘fundamental righ[t]’ is ‘necessary to our system of ordered liberty,’” Thomas wrote.
“Yet, in several jurisdictions throughout the country, law-abiding citizens have been barred from exercising the fundamental right to bear arms because they cannot show that they have a ‘justifiable need’ or ‘good reason’ for doing so. One would think that such an onerous burden on a fundamental right would warrant this Court’s review. This Court would almost certainly review the constitutionality of a law requiring citizens to establish a justifiable need before exercising their free speech rights. And it seems highly unlikely that the Court would allow a State to enforce a law requiring a woman to provide a justifiable need before seeking an abortion. But today, faced with a petition challenging just such a restriction on citizens’ Second Amendment rights, the Court simply looks the other way.” (Emphasis added.)
That’s the long and short of it.
Outside of the current hyperemotional allegations that American police are targeting black men — which researchers like the Manhattan Institute’s Heather Mac Donald have repeatedly proven to be a myth — few subjects demonstrate liberal hypocrisy on the Constitution more clearly than their celebration of the “right” of abortion versus their scorn for the actual right to bear arms.
(The high court has yet to announce its decision in June Medical Services LLC v. Gee, another of the term’s closely watched cases involving a Louisana law that requires abortionists to have admitting privileges at hospitals near the clinics they operate.)
There’s no doubt American conservatives have been let down repeatedly by Republican presidents’ appointment to the Supreme Court. The Charlie Brown-Lucy act was getting old even before Chief Justice John Roberts pulled the granddaddy of all betrayals with his 2012 ruling in that saved Obamacare. As a moral monstrosity, it wasn’t quite in the league with Dred Scott and Roe, but intellectually speaking, it’s near thing.
And there’s no doubt that conservatives were hearing the Supreme Court argument for electing Republican presidents long before now-President Donald Trump rode down that Trump Tower escalator in 2015 on his way to changing world history.
But thanks to the GOP hold on the Senate, Trump has had four years to appoint record-setting numbers of men and women to the federal bench. He’s appointed two Supreme Court justices (only one of whom, regrettably, joined in Monday’s dissent.)
It’s probably not a coincidence that Thomas and Kavanaugh were the two justices who survived the most brutal of attacks on their way to the high court, they’ve both been through fights few public figures have survived.
Clearly they’re ready to keep fighting.
If Trump wins in November, there’s a good chance they’ll be getting more support before his second term is over.
If former Vice President Joe Biden is in the White House, however, it’s going to be a long time before conservatives get another chance – if they ever do.
Of course, Monday’s decisions were disappointments, but it’s what happens next that matters — and the biggest “what happens next” on the calendar right now is Nov. 3.
If Monday’s events didn’t sharpen the focus on that date, not much else will.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Trump Campaign Announces Staggering Number of Ticket Requests for First Rally

The number of people attempting to reserve seats for President Donald Trump ’ s first rally since the coronavirus outbreak continues to skyrocket .
More than 1 million people have now requested tickets for the Tulsa , Oklahoma , event Saturday .
The astounding number of requests was shared on Twitter by Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale .
“ Over 1M ticket requests for the @ realDonaldTrump # MAGA Rally in Tulsa on Saturday , ” Parscale posted on Twitter .
Parscale noted that attendees will have their temperatures checked upon arrival to mitigate the possible spread of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights Rallygoers will also be provided with masks and hand sanitizer , and the campaign will take additional measures for the heat .
Trump ’ s decision to resume his campaign rallies has been criticized by Democrats and many in the media for the potential to spread the virus , even though the majority of critics have supported massive protests in recent weeks in the wake of George Floyd ’ s May 25 death in Minneapolis police custody .
The president noted the double standard in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Left Fake News Media , which had no Covid problem with the Rioters & Looters destroying Democrat run cities , is trying to Covid Shame us on our big Rallies , ” he said .
“ Won ’ t work !
” Other critics have claimed the president had a racist motive for holding the event in Tulsa , which was the site of the country ’ s worst race riot 99 years ago last month .
RELATED : Trump Campaign Unloads on CNN Over 'Completely Unprofessional ' Interview of Legal Adviser , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Friday , June 19 , which coincided with the date slavery was abolished in the country — now celebrated as the Juneteenth holiday .
Trump announced last week that the rally would instead be scheduled for the following day .
“ We had previously scheduled our # MAGA Rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma , for June 19th – a big deal , ” Trump tweeted .
“ Unfortunately , however , this would fall on the Juneteenth Holiday .
Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added .
Despite a change of date , enthusiasm for the rally continues , as more than a million people have reserved tickets for a spot in the 19,000-seat BOK Center arena .
The arena will open its doors at 3 p.m. local time , and the rally will begin four hours later .
News of the more than 1 million RSVPs for the rally comes a day after the Trump campaign announced a single-day haul of $ 14 million in online campaign contributions for Sunday , which was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign ’ s record day dwarfed the previous single-day fundraising record of $ 10 million , which occurred on Oct. 19 , 2016 .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

The number of people attempting to reserve seats for President Donald Trump’s first rally since the coronavirus outbreak continues to skyrocket.
More than 1 million people have now requested tickets for the Tulsa, Oklahoma, event Saturday.
The astounding number of requests was shared on Twitter by Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale.
“Over 1M ticket requests for the @realDonaldTrump #MAGA Rally in Tulsa on Saturday,” Parscale posted on Twitter.
Parscale noted that attendees will have their temperatures checked upon arrival to mitigate the possible spread of the coronavirus.
Rallygoers will also be provided with masks and hand sanitizer, and the campaign will take additional measures for the heat.
Over 1M ticket requests for the @realDonaldTrump #MAGA Rally in Tulsa on Saturday. Before entering each guest will get: ✅Temperature check
✅Hand sanitizer
✅Mask There will be precautions for the heat and bottled water as well. — Brad Parscale (@parscale) June 15, 2020
Trump’s decision to resume his campaign rallies has been criticized by Democrats and many in the media for the potential to spread the virus, even though the majority of critics have supported massive protests in recent weeks in the wake of George Floyd’s May 25 death in Minneapolis police custody.
Would coronavirus fears stop you from attending a Trump rally? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 5% (72 Votes) No: 95% (1271 Votes)
The president noted the double standard in a tweet Monday.
“The Far Left Fake News Media, which had no Covid problem with the Rioters & Looters destroying Democrat run cities, is trying to Covid Shame us on our big Rallies,” he said. “Won’t work!”
The Far Left Fake News Media, which had no Covid problem with the Rioters & Looters destroying Democrat run cities, is trying to Covid Shame us on our big Rallies. Won’t work! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2020
Other critics have claimed the president had a racist motive for holding the event in Tulsa, which was the site of the country’s worst race riot 99 years ago last month.
The rally was originally slated for Friday, June 19, which coincided with the date slavery was abolished in the country — now celebrated as the Juneteenth holiday.
Trump announced last week that the rally would instead be scheduled for the following day.
“We had previously scheduled our #MAGA Rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for June 19th – a big deal,” Trump tweeted.
“Unfortunately, however, this would fall on the Juneteenth Holiday. Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out,” he added.
We had previously scheduled our #MAGA Rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for June 19th – a big deal. Unfortunately, however, this would fall on the Juneteenth Holiday. Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2020
Despite a change of date, enthusiasm for the rally continues, as more than a million people have reserved tickets for a spot in the 19,000-seat BOK Center arena.
The arena will open its doors at 3 p.m. local time, and the rally will begin four hours later.
News of the more than 1 million RSVPs for the rally comes a day after the Trump campaign announced a single-day haul of $14 million in online campaign contributions for Sunday, which was the president’s birthday.
The Trump campaign’s record day dwarfed the previous single-day fundraising record of $10 million, which occurred on Oct. 19, 2016.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Herman Cain: Four High Priorities President Trump Is Acting on To Help Black America

Last week President Trump held a listening session with some people who wanted to be heard about the needs of the black community .
This was a lot more constructive than what ’ s happening in Seattle , where a mob has laid siege to part of the city without really making it clear what they want .
The group that met with the president had a real opportunity to make its concerns heard , and they took advantage of it .
During this listening session , the participants identified four major issues they believe are critical priorities for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest .
I am convinced he will act on these concerns to the extent he can , just as he acted on criminal justice reform after Kanye West and others explained the issues to him .
Let me tell you the four priorities that were identified , along with my thoughts on each one .
The good news is we already have a tool for this , called enterprise zones .
These zones eliminate many of the financial and regulatory barriers to starting a business in the inner city .
TRENDING : Supreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Down on Gun Rights Unfortunately , many inner-city business owners now have to rebuild after the rioters burned down or otherwise destroyed their facilities .
Do these rioters understand who they ’ re hurting when they do these things ?
But yes , we do need more investment in the inner cities , and we need hard-working entrepreneurs setting up shop there .
It would help if city councils would take a more pro-business view of their jobs , instead of beating up business owners for concessions to unions and then refusing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by violent mobs .
There are certainly a lot of disparities , and there is a host of reasons this is true .
Remember when Obamacare was supposed to solve this problem ?
I guess it didn ’ t .
Some want to focus on the personal health habits of black people .
Others want to demand that the government give everyone health care .
The current health care system , which relies heavily on employer-provided insurance , does present some barriers .
It would be worthwhile to look at ways to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own care .
I ’ m sure there are a lot of other ideas you could toss in the hopper , as this issue has been debated for many decades and we clearly haven ’ t solved the problem yet .
RELATED : Bob Ehrlich : In 2020 Predictions , Democrats and the Media Are Overplaying Their Hand Everyone recognizes that the death of George Floyd was an abomination .
It should prompt every police department in America to review its policies and procedures in order to be sure nothing like this happens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also techniques and procedures that need to be reviewed , and it would really help if police unions didn ’ t stand in the way of firing bad officers .
This is a topic on which President Trump wants to exercise leadership , even as he takes care not to undercut support for the vast majority of police officers who are good people doing good work .
This is a tough one because no one person has all the answers , but the president expressed an interest in pilot programs that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to explore approaches to the problem .
There was a time when it was much easier to institutionalize a person who had mental health issues .
Do we want to go back to that given the trade-offs it involves with liberty ?
These are not easy issues , and there is more involved than merely increasing funding .
You can throw all kinds of money at an approach , and if it ’ s the wrong approach it ’ s not going to get you anywhere .
Getting anywhere on any of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We should have learned this lesson from the Occupy Wall Street movement that started in 2011 .
Those people got a lot of attention and wreaked a lot of havoc , but nothing really changed .
That was in part because so many of the people railing against Wall Street didn ’ t understand anything about how Wall Street works , and they misdiagnosed the impact of Wall Street on the rest of America .
But it was also because while violence can intimidate people , it almost never leads to real constructive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk to each other and hear each other do we make real progress .
That ’ s what happened at the White House last week .
We need more of it .
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Last week President Trump held a listening session with some people who wanted to be heard about the needs of the black community.
This was a lot more constructive than what’s happening in Seattle, where a mob has laid siege to part of the city without really making it clear what they want. The group that met with the president had a real opportunity to make its concerns heard, and they took advantage of it.
During this listening session, the participants identified four major issues they believe are critical priorities for the black community. President Trump listened with interest. I am convinced he will act on these concerns to the extent he can, just as he acted on criminal justice reform after Kanye West and others explained the issues to him.
Let me tell you the four priorities that were identified, along with my thoughts on each one.
Economic Development
The good news is we already have a tool for this, called enterprise zones. These zones eliminate many of the financial and regulatory barriers to starting a business in the inner city.
Unfortunately, many inner-city business owners now have to rebuild after the rioters burned down or otherwise destroyed their facilities.
Do these rioters understand who they’re hurting when they do these things?
But yes, we do need more investment in the inner cities, and we need hard-working entrepreneurs setting up shop there. It would help if city councils would take a more pro-business view of their jobs, instead of beating up business owners for concessions to unions and then refusing to protect them when they’re attacked by violent mobs.
Confronting Health Care Disparities
There are certainly a lot of disparities, and there is a host of reasons this is true.
Remember when Obamacare was supposed to solve this problem? I guess it didn’t.
Some want to focus on the personal health habits of black people. Others want to demand that the government give everyone health care.
The current health care system, which relies heavily on employer-provided insurance, does present some barriers. It would be worthwhile to look at ways to make it easier for people to access their own care.
I’m sure there are a lot of other ideas you could toss in the hopper, as this issue has been debated for many decades and we clearly haven’t solved the problem yet.
Professional Standards in Policing
Everyone recognizes that the death of George Floyd was an abomination.
It should prompt every police department in America to review its policies and procedures in order to be sure nothing like this happens again.
I’m sure there are also techniques and procedures that need to be reviewed, and it would really help if police unions didn’t stand in the way of firing bad officers.
This is a topic on which President Trump wants to exercise leadership, even as he takes care not to undercut support for the vast majority of police officers who are good people doing good work.
Mental Health
This is a tough one because no one person has all the answers, but the president expressed an interest in pilot programs that would see social workers join with police officers to explore approaches to the problem.
There was a time when it was much easier to institutionalize a person who had mental health issues. Do we want to go back to that given the trade-offs it involves with liberty?
Do you think President Trump is taking the right steps to help African-Americans? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 100% (464 Votes) No: 0% (2 Votes)
These are not easy issues, and there is more involved than merely increasing funding. You can throw all kinds of money at an approach, and if it’s the wrong approach it’s not going to get you anywhere.
Getting anywhere on any of this will require dialogue, not violence.
We should have learned this lesson from the Occupy Wall Street movement that started in 2011. Those people got a lot of attention and wreaked a lot of havoc, but nothing really changed. That was in part because so many of the people railing against Wall Street didn’t understand anything about how Wall Street works, and they misdiagnosed the impact of Wall Street on the rest of America.
But it was also because while violence can intimidate people, it almost never leads to real constructive change.
Only when people of goodwill talk to each other and hear each other do we make real progress. That’s what happened at the White House last week. We need more of it.
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website. If you are interested in contributing an Op-Ed to The Western Journal, you can learn about our submission guidelines and process here.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Poll Reveals Incredibly Low Number of Democrats Are ‘Extremely Proud’ To Be American

Barely one in four Democrats say they are “ extremely proud ” to be an American , according to a new poll .
A new Gallup survey of 1,034 adults living in the United States found that 42 percent said they were “ extremely proud ” to be an American , while 21 percent said they were “ moderately proud.
” Among Democrats , only 24 percent rated themselves “ extremely proud.
” Republicans had much higher national pride than Democrats , with 67 percent of Republicans surveyed saying they were “ extremely proud ” to be Americans .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new .
Republicans have historically expressed national pride at higher levels than Democrats , and in 2019 , there was a 54-point difference between members of the two parties .
The survey noted that overall , pride in being an American has dropped from peaks achieved in 2003 , as the U.S. initiated the Iraq War .
In 2003 , 86 percent of Republicans and 65 percent of Democrats said they were “ extremely proud ” to be an American .
TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subgroups were more proud of being American than others .
Twenty-four percent of non-white adults surveyed said they were “ extremely proud ” to be American compared to 49 percent of white adults .
Only 20 percent of those surveyed between the ages of 18 and 29 expressed themselves to be “ extremely proud ” to be American , compared to 53 percent of those 65 and over .
The poll was conducted by telephone between May 28 and June 4 , amid large-scale rioting in major metro areas following the death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points .
Despite the poll ’ s findings , many Americans tweeted their patriotism on Sunday , which was Flag Day in America .
But if pride in being an American is embattled , it is hardly dead .
Susan Spaulding of Shell Lake , Wisconsin , recently painted a massive American flag on the roof of a barn , as noted by the Wisconsin State Farmer .
“ There was a lull in the farm work and I had time to do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the fields , ” she said .
“ But the main reason is that I take pride in being an American farmer .
God bless the dairy farmer.
” “ I always wanted to paint a flag on the barn and told my husband and he said ‘ go for it ’ , so I did , ” Spaulding said .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Barely one in four Democrats say they are “extremely proud” to be an American, according to a new poll.
A new Gallup survey of 1,034 adults living in the United States found that 42 percent said they were “extremely proud” to be an American, while 21 percent said they were “moderately proud.” Among Democrats, only 24 percent rated themselves “extremely proud.”
Republicans had much higher national pride than Democrats, with 67 percent of Republicans surveyed saying they were “extremely proud” to be Americans.
The gap between the two parties is not new. Republicans have historically expressed national pride at higher levels than Democrats, and in 2019, there was a 54-point difference between members of the two parties.
The survey noted that overall, pride in being an American has dropped from peaks achieved in 2003, as the U.S. initiated the Iraq War. In 2003, 86 percent of Republicans and 65 percent of Democrats said they were “extremely proud” to be an American.
The poll found that some subgroups were more proud of being American than others.
Are you ashamed of those who fail to take pride in our nation? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (473 Votes) No: 1% (7 Votes)
Twenty-four percent of non-white adults surveyed said they were “extremely proud” to be American compared to 49 percent of white adults.
Only 20 percent of those surveyed between the ages of 18 and 29 expressed themselves to be “extremely proud” to be American, compared to 53 percent of those 65 and over.
The poll was conducted by telephone between May 28 and June 4, amid large-scale rioting in major metro areas following the death of George Floyd. The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points.
Despite the poll’s findings, many Americans tweeted their patriotism on Sunday, which was Flag Day in America.
This is the flag that stands for freedom, justice, & equality. It always has. When we don’t live up to those values, we should speak out. But we must not make the mistake of tearing down & disrespecting the very symbols that unify us, that stand for the best of America. #flagday pic.twitter.com/AzKgOEBzwp — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) June 14, 2020
Today, and every day, we salute our great American flag and remember how blessed we are to live in the land of the free —because of the brave.
#FlagDay pic.twitter.com/9AJWtaBl5h — WPMT FOX43 (@fox43) June 14, 2020
Every morning, I rise and hoist my American flag on my balcony. Old Glory serves as a welcome reminder that we’re always striving to become a more perfect union. Today and every day, let us remember all the men and women who’ve fought valiantly to defend it. #flagday2020 pic.twitter.com/nTUx8b3P7x — Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) June 14, 2020
If you’re not proud to be American, go back to Euroland. Happy Birthday to the greatest damn flag in the world. ?? pic.twitter.com/PkFvoWI4hU — Cloyd Rivers (@CloydRivers) June 14, 2020
But if pride in being an American is embattled, it is hardly dead.
Susan Spaulding of Shell Lake, Wisconsin, recently painted a massive American flag on the roof of a barn, as noted by the Wisconsin State Farmer.
“There was a lull in the farm work and I had time to do it before I had to get back out in the fields,” she said. “But the main reason is that I take pride in being an American farmer. God bless the dairy farmer.”
“I always wanted to paint a flag on the barn and told my husband and he said ‘go for it’, so I did,” Spaulding said.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Ted Cruz Throws Down Wrestling Match Challenge to Leftist Hollywood Star

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz ’ s opposition to the U.S. women ’ s national soccer team kneeling during the national anthem led to a Twitter spat involving three Republican congressmen , a leftist Hollywood actor and a former Republican House candidate .
Gaetz expressed his displeasure with the team after the U.S. Soccer Federation decided not to require the ladies to stand for their country ’ s anthem .
The Florida representative tweeted that he ’ d prefer not to have a national soccer team rather than have one “ that won ’ t stand for the National Anthem.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play under our flag as our national team if you won ’ t stand when it is raised , ” he wrote .
TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights The tweet set off an exchange that included Gaetz , Sen. Ted Cruz and Hollywood actor and anti-police activist Ron Perlman , among others .
WARNING : The following posts contain graphic language that some viewers will find offensive .
In response to Gaetz ’ s post about the anthem , Perlman attacked both Gaetz and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Soccer team called and you guessed it… said they couldn ’ t give any less of a f— about what you two dips—- think , ” Perlman tweeted .
Gaetz responded , reminding Perlman that he played a white supremacist on the TV series “ Sons of Anarchy.
” RELATED : Kanye West Earns Elite Title Less Than a Year After His First Gospel Album Gaetz and Perlman continued the spat , and the actor fired back with another vulgar insult .
Eventually , Cruz got involved and floated the idea of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican Rep. Jim Jordan , who is a former four-time state champion wrestler with a career record of 150-1 .
“ Listen Hellboy .
You talk good game when you ’ ve got Hollywood makeup & stuntmen .
But I ’ ll bet $ 10k—to the nonpolitical charity of your choice—that you couldn ’ t last 5 min in the wrestling ring w/ @ Jim_Jordan w/o getting pinned , ” the Texas Republican tweeted .
“ You up for it ?
Or does your publicist say too risky ?
” Perlman responded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cruz , pledging to give $ 50,000 to Black Lives Matter if the match were to occur .
Cruz , in response , accused Perlman of being “ soft.
” “ I get it , you ’ re rich .
But , apparently , soft .
You sure seem scared to wrestle Jordan ( whom you keep insulting ) , ” he replied .
“ Can ’ t take the heat ?
Need to get a manicure ?
” Cruz teased him .
During the exchange , Perlman also insulted Reps. Gaetz and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That was when former California House candidate Beatrice Cardenas got involved .
For his part , Jordan has avoided commenting on the matter , at least not online .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s opposition to the U.S. women’s national soccer team kneeling during the national anthem led to a Twitter spat involving three Republican congressmen, a leftist Hollywood actor and a former Republican House candidate.
Gaetz expressed his displeasure with the team after the U.S. Soccer Federation decided not to require the ladies to stand for their country’s anthem.
The Florida representative tweeted that he’d prefer not to have a national soccer team rather than have one “that won’t stand for the National Anthem.”
“You shouldn’t get to play under our flag as our national team if you won’t stand when it is raised,” he wrote.
I’d rather the US not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that won’t stand for the National Anthem. You shouldn’t get to play under our flag as our national team if you won’t stand when it is raised. — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 11, 2020
The tweet set off an exchange that included Gaetz, Sen. Ted Cruz and Hollywood actor and anti-police activist Ron Perlman, among others.
WARNING: The following posts contain graphic language that some viewers will find offensive.
In response to Gaetz’s post about the anthem, Perlman attacked both Gaetz and President Donald Trump.
“The US Soccer team called and you guessed it… said they couldn’t give any less of a f— about what you two dips—- think,” Perlman tweeted.
The US Soccer team called and you guessed it… said they couldn’t give any less of a fuck about what you two dipshits think. @realDonaldTrump @mattgaetz — Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 13, 2020
Gaetz responded, reminding Perlman that he played a white supremacist on the TV series “Sons of Anarchy.”
This racial justice warrior had no problem in Hollywood portraying the White Supremacist leader of a motorcycle gang. #SOA https://t.co/mKUFz4y5ru — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 14, 2020
Gaetz and Perlman continued the spat, and the actor fired back with another vulgar insult.
Honestly? The fact that Hollywood thinks I’m an asshole is a badge of honor 🙂 You wouldn’t be tweeting about me if my message weren’t true & effective. Threatens your wokeness. How triggered will you be when @realDonaldTrump is re-elected? More or less than when crooked lost? https://t.co/E31s3MuWP9 — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 14, 2020
Eventually, Cruz got involved and floated the idea of a wrestling match for charity between Perlman and Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, who is a former four-time state champion wrestler with a career record of 150-1.
“Listen Hellboy. You talk good game when you’ve got Hollywood makeup & stuntmen. But I’ll bet $10k—to the nonpolitical charity of your choice—that you couldn’t last 5 min in the wrestling ring w/ @Jim_Jordan w/o getting pinned,” the Texas Republican tweeted.
“You up for it? Or does your publicist say too risky?”
Listen Hellboy. You talk good game when you’ve got Hollywood makeup & stuntmen. But I’ll bet $10k—to the nonpolitical charity of your choice—that you couldn’t last 5 min in the wrestling ring w/ @Jim_Jordan w/o getting pinned. You up for it? Or does your publicist say too risky? https://t.co/eRerYVe5kj — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 15, 2020
Perlman responded by avoiding the match with Jordan and challenging Cruz, pledging to give $50,000 to Black Lives Matter if the match were to occur.
Cruz, in response, accused Perlman of being “soft.”
“I get it, you’re rich. But, apparently, soft. You sure seem scared to wrestle Jordan (whom you keep insulting),” he replied.
“Can’t take the heat? Need to get a manicure?” Cruz teased him.
I get it, you’re rich. But, apparently, soft. You sure seem scared to wrestle Jordan (whom you keep insulting). Can’t take the heat? Need to get a manicure? https://t.co/giLnJjZNKr — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 15, 2020
During the exchange, Perlman also insulted Reps. Gaetz and Jordan, calling them “ugly.”
PS: You’re lucky for this guy Matt. If it weren’t for him you’d be the ugliest politician walking. @mattgaetz pic.twitter.com/uUgUDKHgZA — Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 15, 2020
That was when former California House candidate Beatrice Cardenas got involved.
This guy called YOU ugly? Lol pic.twitter.com/oI5JTJ2ole — Beatrice Cardenas (@RealBetyCardens) June 15, 2020
“This guy called YOU ugly? Lol,” Cardenas replied.
For his part, Jordan has avoided commenting on the matter, at least not online.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--As the Left Pushes the Anti-Cop Narrative, One Restaurant Declared Itself a ‘Safe Haven’ for Police

As the far left has jumped behind the absurd idea of “ defunding the police , ” one restaurant has decided to show law enforcement officials how much it appreciates their efforts to keep the American people safe .
Even before the unrest that has gripped the nation in recent weeks , the Local Fresh Grill in Port Richey , Florida , offered a 10 percent discount to sheriff ’ s deputies , marshals and other law enforcement officers .
Now , the restaurant has decided to take its support for law enforcement to the next level , declaring itself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men and women in blue .
In a post on its Facebook page Thursday , the restaurant delivered an uplifting message to law enforcement : “ To all police officers , Sheriff deputies , marshall , or any law enforcement officer , The Local Fresh Grill will always be a safe haven for you , a place where you can come and enjoy your lunch knowing that I have your back .
You will always be shown the respect you deserve .
Not all of us are fooled by all this propaganda and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of you are good people.
” TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights The need to establish a haven for law enforcement has become apparent in recent weeks .
Police officers have found themselves under siege following the May 25 death of an unarmed African-American man , George Floyd , in police custody .
While what took place in Minneapolis three weeks ago should be unequivocally condemned , declaring war on cops is not the answer .
Unfortunately , some people have elected to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ torched five police vehicles as protests engulfed the city .
In Paso Robles , California , a gunman opened fire at a police station , shooting a deputy in the face .
As police face an epidemic of violence and rage driven by the vicious rancor of the far left , one defense attorney in California went so far as to encourage people to “ start murdering cops.
” In addition to promising to defend any would-be cop killer , Mark McBride reportedly described the police as “ sucking , low IQ , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jarheads.
” It is certainly reassuring that this man is now under a police investigation for his vile comments .
The phenomenon of lawyers encouraging or engaging in lawlessness is not unique .
Two lawyers were arrested in New York City for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at a police car .
Sadly , some other businesses have succumbed to the anti-police fervor by ending discounts for police and military officials .
Among these is Allie ’ s Donuts , based in Rhode Island .
The Berklee College of Music in Boston apologized for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities during a protest .
The Local Fresh Grill ’ s decision to establish itself as a “ safe haven ” for law enforcement officers in spite of the current environment provides a refreshing contrast to businesses that have caved to the radical left .
In a botched attempt to placate far-left social justice warriors , an employee of a restaurant in Kansas City asked police officers not to wear their uniforms if they returned to the restaurant .
Following an immense backlash , the employee ’ s superiors made it clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the restaurant , and the business ’ s parent company announced that the employee “ has since taken responsibility for those remarks and has resigned from the restaurant.
” While police officers deserve to be held accountable for their actions , the fact remains that most law enforcement officials are good people doing a very important and dangerous job .
These people do not deserve to be treated as second-class citizens because some in their field fail to uphold their oath to serve and protect .
Fortunately , many in America still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Alabama , a man walked up to a group of police officers eating breakfast at a Cracker Barrel and offered to pay for their meals to show appreciation for their service .
Hopefully , more businesses across America will follow the lead of the Local Fresh Grill and become havens for law enforcement officers .
As the far left pushes to “ defund the police , ” those who disagree should start a countermovement to “ thank the police.
” The Local Fresh Grill and the aforementioned patriot in Alabama prove that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many Americans .
Hopefully , more of the men and women in blue will encounter “ safe havens ” and random acts of kindness .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

As the far left has jumped behind the absurd idea of “defunding the police,” one restaurant has decided to show law enforcement officials how much it appreciates their efforts to keep the American people safe.
Even before the unrest that has gripped the nation in recent weeks, the Local Fresh Grill in Port Richey, Florida, offered a 10 percent discount to sheriff’s deputies, marshals and other law enforcement officers.
Now, the restaurant has decided to take its support for law enforcement to the next level, declaring itself a “safe haven” for the men and women in blue.
In a post on its Facebook page Thursday, the restaurant delivered an uplifting message to law enforcement:
“To all police officers, Sheriff deputies, marshall, or any law enforcement officer, The Local Fresh Grill will always be a safe haven for you, a place where you can come and enjoy your lunch knowing that I have your back. You will always be shown the respect you deserve. Not all of us are fooled by all this propaganda and media exaggerations. We know that the majority of you are good people.”
The need to establish a haven for law enforcement has become apparent in recent weeks. Police officers have found themselves under siege following the May 25 death of an unarmed African-American man, George Floyd, in police custody.
While what took place in Minneapolis three weeks ago should be unequivocally condemned, declaring war on cops is not the answer.
Unfortunately, some people have elected to do just that.
A woman in Seattle torched five police vehicles as protests engulfed the city. In Paso Robles, California, a gunman opened fire at a police station, shooting a deputy in the face.
Would you be more likely to eat at a restaurant that declared itself a "safe haven" for law enforcement officers? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (1598 Votes) No: 1% (10 Votes)
As police face an epidemic of violence and rage driven by the vicious rancor of the far left, one defense attorney in California went so far as to encourage people to “start murdering cops.”
In addition to promising to defend any would-be cop killer, Mark McBride reportedly described the police as “sucking, low IQ, can’t get into law school jarheads.” It is certainly reassuring that this man is now under a police investigation for his vile comments.
The phenomenon of lawyers encouraging or engaging in lawlessness is not unique. Two lawyers were arrested in New York City for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at a police car.
Sadly, some other businesses have succumbed to the anti-police fervor by ending discounts for police and military officials. Among these is Allie’s Donuts, based in Rhode Island.
The Berklee College of Music in Boston apologized for allowing police officers to use its bathroom facilities during a protest.
The Local Fresh Grill’s decision to establish itself as a “safe haven” for law enforcement officers in spite of the current environment provides a refreshing contrast to businesses that have caved to the radical left.
In a botched attempt to placate far-left social justice warriors, an employee of a restaurant in Kansas City asked police officers not to wear their uniforms if they returned to the restaurant.
Following an immense backlash, the employee’s superiors made it clear that her statement did not reflect the values of the restaurant, and the business’s parent company announced that the employee “has since taken responsibility for those remarks and has resigned from the restaurant.”
While police officers deserve to be held accountable for their actions, the fact remains that most law enforcement officials are good people doing a very important and dangerous job. These people do not deserve to be treated as second-class citizens because some in their field fail to uphold their oath to serve and protect.
Fortunately, many in America still grasp this concept. In Pell City, Alabama, a man walked up to a group of police officers eating breakfast at a Cracker Barrel and offered to pay for their meals to show appreciation for their service.
Hopefully, more businesses across America will follow the lead of the Local Fresh Grill and become havens for law enforcement officers. As the far left pushes to “defund the police,” those who disagree should start a countermovement to “thank the police.”
The Local Fresh Grill and the aforementioned patriot in Alabama prove that the police still have the support of many Americans. Hopefully, more of the men and women in blue will encounter “safe havens” and random acts of kindness.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.


westernjournal--2020-06-15--Planned Parenthood Endorses Joe Biden with Ironic ‘Life and Death’ Claim

The political advocacy arm of the nation ’ s largest abortion provider announced its endorsement on Monday of former Vice President Joe Biden in his bid to become president of the United States .
“ This is literally a life and death election , ” said Acting President of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson ahead of the announcement , according to NPR .
“ We felt like we can ’ t endure another four years of Trump ; we have to do everything we can to get him out of office.
” Planned Parenthood has repeatedly emphasized that the organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs , praising Biden ’ s record on sexual and reproductive health care and noting that “ when he left the Senate , he had a 100 percent voting record from Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
” “ We need leadership that fights for our health , our rights , and our lives , ” McGill Johnson said in an email announcement , referencing the coronavirus pandemic , abortion restrictions , and systemic racism .
“ We can ’ t afford four more years of Trump .
That ’ s why Planned Parenthood Action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for President of the United States.
” “ Donald Trump is dangerous , ” she added .
“ We must do everything we can to get him out of office this November.
” TRENDING : Supreme Court Conservatives Blast Fellow Justices for Backing Down on Gun Rights Biden has taken a hard left stance on abortion access during the 2020 presidential campaign , but his present stances on abortion are a major shift from his past positions on the issue .
As early as 1973 , 30-year-old Biden said that the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had gone “ too far , ” according to The New York Times .
In March 1982 , Biden helped lawmakers pass an amendment to allow states to overturn Roe through the Senate Judiciary Committee — an amendment that the National Abortion Rights Action League called “ the most devastating attack yet on abortion rights.
” “ I ’ m probably a victim , or a product , however you want to phrase it , of my background , ” Biden said at the time , according to The New York Times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he voted for the amendment .
The Catholic Church teaches that abortion is a “ crime against human life.
” Biden told the Catholic Diocese Newspaper in March 1986 that “ abortion is wrong from the moment of conception.
” He also encouraged the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in their fight against abortion , saying that the “ most effective pro-life groups are those who keep trying to push back the frontier.
” And as recently as 2006 , Biden said , “ I do not view abortion as a choice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amendment , which bans the use of federal funding for abortion except in cases of rape , incest , or if the mother ’ s life is in danger , up until June 2019 .
Biden ’ s campaign confirmed to NBC on June 5 , 2019 , that though he supports Roe v. Wade , he still supported Hyde .
RELATED : ‘ Victory For Conscience In America ’ : Trump Admin Issues Huge Decision on Abortion and Sex Discrimination The statement was greeted with strong backlash from pro-abortion groups , left-wing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates .
Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund Kelley Robinson warned Biden on Twitter that his stance alienated him from the Democratic Party .
Within 24 hours of reaffirming his support for Hyde , Biden announced on June 6 that he could “ no longer support an amendment ” that cuts off abortion funding .
The former vice president cited attacks on abortion legislation from GOP lawmakers as a reason for his switch .
Planned Parenthood did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position on Hyde .
Biden has since presented himself as an avid supporter of abortion access , promising to codify Roe v. Wade , require judicial nominees to support Roe as settled law , repeal the Hyde Amendment , require private insurers to cover contraception , repeal the “ domestic gag rule , ” and preserve and protect federal funding for Planned Parenthood , according to a November survey of the then-Democratic presidential candidates conducted by The New York Times .
Biden also said in the survey he would not even consider a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Joe Biden firmly believes that women have a constitutional right to choose .
Roe v. Wade is the law of the land , and should not be overturned , ” a spokesman for Biden said in a statement to the Times in November .
The spokesman added that “ Vice President Biden has fought for women ’ s right to choose throughout his career , ” and cited examples of Biden ’ s pro-abortion efforts in the Senate .
The statement did not include any mention of Biden ’ s previous pro-life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately respond to a request for comment from the DCNF .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .
A version of this article appeared on The Daily Caller News Foundation website .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

The political advocacy arm of the nation’s largest abortion provider announced its endorsement on Monday of former Vice President Joe Biden in his bid to become president of the United States.
“This is literally a life and death election,” said Acting President of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson ahead of the announcement, according to NPR. “We felt like we can’t endure another four years of Trump; we have to do everything we can to get him out of office.”
Planned Parenthood has repeatedly emphasized that the organization is opposing President Donald Trump at all costs, praising Biden’s record on sexual and reproductive health care and noting that “when he left the Senate, he had a 100 percent voting record from Planned Parenthood Action Fund.”
“We need leadership that fights for our health, our rights, and our lives,” McGill Johnson said in an email announcement, referencing the coronavirus pandemic, abortion restrictions, and systemic racism. “We can’t afford four more years of Trump. That’s why Planned Parenthood Action Fund is endorsing Vice President Joe Biden for President of the United States.”
“Donald Trump is dangerous,” she added. “We must do everything we can to get him out of office this November.”
Biden has taken a hard left stance on abortion access during the 2020 presidential campaign, but his present stances on abortion are a major shift from his past positions on the issue.
As early as 1973, 30-year-old Biden said that the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe v. Wade had gone “too far,” according to The New York Times.
In March 1982, Biden helped lawmakers pass an amendment to allow states to overturn Roe through the Senate Judiciary Committee — an amendment that the National Abortion Rights Action League called “the most devastating attack yet on abortion rights.”
“I’m probably a victim, or a product, however you want to phrase it, of my background,” Biden said at the time, according to The New York Times, referring his Catholic faith as the reason he voted for the amendment. The Catholic Church teaches that abortion is a “crime against human life.”
Do you think President Trump will be re-elected in November? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 99% (219 Votes) No: 1% (2 Votes)
Biden told the Catholic Diocese Newspaper in March 1986 that “abortion is wrong from the moment of conception.”
He also encouraged the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in their fight against abortion, saying that the “most effective pro-life groups are those who keep trying to push back the frontier.”
And as recently as 2006, Biden said, “I do not view abortion as a choice and a right.”
Biden supported the Hyde Amendment, which bans the use of federal funding for abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or if the mother’s life is in danger, up until June 2019.
Biden’s campaign confirmed to NBC on June 5, 2019, that though he supports Roe v. Wade, he still supported Hyde.
The statement was greeted with strong backlash from pro-abortion groups, left-wing activists, and Biden’s fellow candidates.
Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund Kelley Robinson warned Biden on Twitter that his stance alienated him from the Democratic Party.
Within 24 hours of reaffirming his support for Hyde, Biden announced on June 6 that he could “no longer support an amendment” that cuts off abortion funding.
The former vice president cited attacks on abortion legislation from GOP lawmakers as a reason for his switch.
Planned Parenthood did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation on Biden’s quick change in position on Hyde.
Biden has since presented himself as an avid supporter of abortion access, promising to codify Roe v. Wade, require judicial nominees to support Roe as settled law, repeal the Hyde Amendment, require private insurers to cover contraception, repeal the “domestic gag rule,” and preserve and protect federal funding for Planned Parenthood, according to a November survey of the then-Democratic presidential candidates conducted by The New York Times.
Biden also said in the survey he would not even consider a running mate who opposes abortion access.
“Joe Biden firmly believes that women have a constitutional right to choose. Roe v. Wade is the law of the land, and should not be overturned,” a spokesman for Biden said in a statement to the Times in November.
The spokesman added that “Vice President Biden has fought for women’s right to choose throughout his career,” and cited examples of Biden’s pro-abortion efforts in the Senate. The statement did not include any mention of Biden’s previous pro-life votes.
The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the DCNF.
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
A version of this article appeared on The Daily Caller News Foundation website.
Truth and Accuracy Submit a Correction → * Name
* Email
* Message
* All fields are required. Success! We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.