westernjournal--2020-02-18--Bernie Sanders Rockets to Huge Lead in Latest National Poll, Bloomberg Surges

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has opened up a double-digit lead over his competitors for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination , according to a new national poll released Tuesday .
Sanders received 31 percent support in the NPR/PBSNewsHour/Marist poll released Tuesday morning , jumping 9 points since the last survey in December .
He comfortably holds the top spot , leading former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg by 12 percentage points .
Former Vice President Joe Biden has dropped 9 points since December ’ s poll to third place with 15 percent support .
Bloomberg ’ s jump in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately $ 417.7 million Bloomberg has spent on campaign ads , according to CNN ’ s David Wright .
Rivals , like Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar , have accused Bloomberg of buying ads instead of trying to qualify for the Democratic debates .
“ I don ’ t think you should be able to hide behind airwaves and huge ad buys , ” Klobuchar told CNN on Sunday .
“ He has to come on these shows , and I also am an advocate for him coming on the debate stage.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be able to beat him on the airwaves , but I can beat him on the debate stage , ” she added .
Bloomberg has qualified for Wednesday ’ s debate in Nevada after the results of this poll .
His campaign has said Bloomberg intends to participate if he qualifies , NPR reported .
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren also dropped 5 percentage points from December , with 12 percent support in the recent poll .
Klobuchar has moved ahead of former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Soros Pushes Wild Conspiracy Theory About a Deal Between Trump and Zuckerberg The 5 point drop in support for Buttigieg , who ’ s at 8 percent support , could spell trouble for his campaign after strong finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire .
He still leads Sanders in the number of delegates awarded by one .
Biden , however , still outperforms the other Democratic candidates in a tested head-to-head against President Donald Trump .
Although respondents indicated the top six candidates would all beat Trump , Biden does the best by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 percent support compared to 44 percent for the president .
The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll was conducted from Feb. 13-Feb. 16 and surveyed 527 Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents with a margin of error of 5.4 percentage points .
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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has opened up a double-digit lead over his competitors for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, according to a new national poll released Tuesday.
Sanders received 31 percent support in the NPR/PBSNewsHour/Marist poll released Tuesday morning, jumping 9 points since the last survey in December.
He comfortably holds the top spot, leading former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg by 12 percentage points.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has dropped 9 points since December’s poll to third place with 15 percent support.
Bloomberg’s jump in front of Biden could be attributed to the approximately $417.7 million Bloomberg has spent on campaign ads, according to CNN’s David Wright.
Here’s a look at ad spending through today (including future reservations: Bloomberg: $417.7 million
Steyer: $193.6 million
Sanders: $41.8 million
Buttigieg: $40 millon
Warren: $21.4 million
Biden: $12.3 million
Klobuchar: $10.6 million
Gabbard $5.4 million — David Wright (@DavidWright_7) February 16, 2020
Rivals, like Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, have accused Bloomberg of buying ads instead of trying to qualify for the Democratic debates.
“I don’t think you should be able to hide behind airwaves and huge ad buys,” Klobuchar told CNN on Sunday. “He has to come on these shows, and I also am an advocate for him coming on the debate stage.”
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“I know I’m not going to be able to beat him on the airwaves, but I can beat him on the debate stage,” she added.
Bloomberg has qualified for Wednesday’s debate in Nevada after the results of this poll.
His campaign has said Bloomberg intends to participate if he qualifies, NPR reported.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren also dropped 5 percentage points from December, with 12 percent support in the recent poll.
Klobuchar has moved ahead of former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, with 9 percent support.
The 5 point drop in support for Buttigieg, who’s at 8 percent support, could spell trouble for his campaign after strong finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire. He still leads Sanders in the number of delegates awarded by one.
Biden, however, still outperforms the other Democratic candidates in a tested head-to-head against President Donald Trump.
Although respondents indicated the top six candidates would all beat Trump, Biden does the best by beating him by six points, with 50 percent support compared to 44 percent for the president.
The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll was conducted from Feb. 13-Feb. 16 and surveyed 527 Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents with a margin of error of 5.4 percentage points.
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westernjournal--2020-02-18--Biden Says DACA Illegal Immigrants Are ‘More Americans Than Most Americans,’ Claims They Keep Social

Biden Says DACA Illegal Immigrants Are ‘More Americans Than Most Americans,’ Claims They Keep Social Security Afloat

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden recently insisted that Americans on Social Security owe illegal immigrants a vast debt .
During his appearance Monday in Reno , Nevada , Biden spoke of a “ pathway to citizenship ” for illegal immigrants currently in America and repeated his call for assisting participants of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program .
Under DACA , which was created via executive order during the Obama administration , children of illegal immigrants were not deported as long as they registered and met certain conditions .
“ I ’ m going to , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students .
These DACA students are more Americans than most Americans are , ” Biden said .
“ No , I ’ m serious .
Think about it .
They come along and they ’ re 8 years old and [ their ] mom says they ’ re crossing the river , ” he added , then imitating a child as he said , “ No leave me here , mom , I don ’ t want to go.
” “ They don ’ t know where they ’ re from .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been good , decent citizens and they ’ re great additions , ” Biden said .
Biden then insisted that Social Security is balanced on the back of illegal immigrants .
“ You know our Social Security system is still solvent ?
Because of immigration .
They didn ’ t cost us anything , they ’ re paying for it , ” Biden said , “ and that ’ s the reason why it ’ s moving.
” Biden had previously extolled the virtues of DACA participants during a campaign stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come , they ’ ve done well , most of these kids — there ’ s a lot of them , and they ’ re not just Hispanic , they ’ re Asian-Pacific Islanders as well , and they in fact have done very , very well , ” Biden said last month .
“ In many cases , they ’ re more American than most Americans are because they have done well in school , ” he said .
“ They believe the basic principles that we all share .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put on a path to citizenship , ” he said .
Biden ’ s support for DACA rubbed many on Twitter the wrong way : RELATED : George Soros Pushes Wild Conspiracy Theory About a Deal Between Trump and Zuckerberg A November 2019 report from U.S .
Citizenship and Immigration Services said that in 10.38 percent of 765,166 approved DACA cases , the individual involved had an arrest on their record .
It also noted that 38.71 percent of individuals requesting DACA status who were denied or had their status terminated also had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the Supreme Court , according to The Washington Post .
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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden recently insisted that Americans on Social Security owe illegal immigrants a vast debt.
During his appearance Monday in Reno, Nevada, Biden spoke of a “pathway to citizenship” for illegal immigrants currently in America and repeated his call for assisting participants of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Under DACA, which was created via executive order during the Obama administration, children of illegal immigrants were not deported as long as they registered and met certain conditions.
“I’m going to, once again, legalize all the DACA students. These DACA students are more Americans than most Americans are,” Biden said.
“No, I’m serious. Think about it. They come along and they’re 8 years old and [their] mom says they’re crossing the river,” he added, then imitating a child as he said, “No leave me here, mom, I don’t want to go.”
“They don’t know where they’re from. They’ve never been there. They’ve been good, decent citizens and they’re great additions,” Biden said.
Biden then insisted that Social Security is balanced on the back of illegal immigrants.
“You know our Social Security system is still solvent? Because of immigration. They didn’t cost us anything, they’re paying for it,” Biden said, “and that’s the reason why it’s moving.”
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Biden had previously extolled the virtues of DACA participants during a campaign stop in Iowa.
“These kids have come, they’ve done well, most of these kids — there’s a lot of them, and they’re not just Hispanic, they’re Asian-Pacific Islanders as well, and they in fact have done very, very well,” Biden said last month.
“In many cases, they’re more American than most Americans are because they have done well in school,” he said.
“They believe the basic principles that we all share. I think they should be, in fact, put on a path to citizenship,” he said.
Biden’s support for DACA rubbed many on Twitter the wrong way:
Joe Biden says DACA Recipients are “more American than most Americans are”. Creepy @JoeBiden needs to pack it up… he’s done. https://t.co/Zn5I5vHgd6 — JustMyTooSense (@JustMyTooSense1) February 9, 2020
Is Joe Biden purposely trying to lose the Democrat nomination? He stated that DACA participants are more American than Americans are. Did these DACA people serve in our Armed Forces to protect America? I did! Now Biden promises to give them amnesty. — James Rauth (@budr0699) February 18, 2020
When Joe Biden says DACA students are more American than most Americans are, what he means is he judges people are by how likely they are to vote Democrat. — Jeff H. (@jkhgovols) February 18, 2020
A November 2019 report from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said that in 10.38 percent of 765,166 approved DACA cases, the individual involved had an arrest on their record.
It also noted that 38.71 percent of individuals requesting DACA status who were denied or had their status terminated also had an arrest.
The Trump administration has proposed ending DACA.
That action is now before the Supreme Court, according to The Washington Post.
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westernjournal--2020-02-18--Steyer Accuses ABC Anchor of Pro-Trump Bias for Citing National Poll

Americans bullish on the roaring Trump economy don ’ t know how bad they have it , according to Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer .
Steyer , a billionaire who made his money on Wall Street and who rarely polls above 3 percent support nationwide , was interviewed Sunday by Martha Raddatz on ABC ’ s “ This Week.
” During the interview , Steyer lashed out at Raddatz for citing a poll in which Americans said they were pleased with the economy .
“ Mr .
Steyer , you say that you can take on Donald Trump on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poll again released just this week says 70 percent of voters describe the nation ’ s economy as ‘ excellent ’ or ‘ good.
’ So how do you convince them that a change is needed when they think they ’ re doing so well under Donald Trump ?
” Raddatz asked .
The poll in question also showed that 54 percent of those surveyed approved of Trump ’ s handling of the economy , although the totals registered a vast partisan gulf .
Ninety-seven percent of Republicans supported Trump while 81 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The poll also found that 59 percent of respondents said they are better off financially now than they were in 2016 .
Steyer responded to Raddatz by saying nothing about the economy is as it seems .
“ I think if you take a look at what he says , everything he says superficially sounds right but is actually a lie , ” Steyer said .
“ So when he says the economy is growing , I can show that , in fact , all the money ’ s going to rich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low , which is true , I can show that the wages people are getting don ’ t support a family.
” “ And when he says the stock market is up , these are his three big statistics , it ’ s largely because of the huge tax break he gave to big corporations , but it also is — doesn ’ t matter that much because most of the stocks — 85 percent of the stocks are held by the top 10 percent of the richest Americans , ” Steyer added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her original question , only to be slammed by Steyer .
“ Well , I ’ m just saying to you , here we are on a show and you ’ re standing up for Mr. Trump ’ s version of the economy .
And I ’ m telling you , what he ’ s saying is not true , ” Steyer said .
RELATED : George Soros Pushes Wild Conspiracy Theory About a Deal Between Trump and Zuckerberg When Steyer finally deigned to answer the question , his response was that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I can take him on on that because it has to be shown that this economy actually isn ’ t working for the vast bulk of Americans and this president is dangerous to them in terms of money and in terms of health care and in terms of retirement .
That ’ s not being told .
Democrats are going to have to take him on directly , ” he said .
Steyer said his proposals include a 10 percent tax cut for everyone with an income under $ 250,000 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to declare a state of emergency on climate on the first day and that actually rebuilding this country will produce over 4.5 million good-paying union jobs every year for as far as the eye can see , ” he said .
The candidate also said he supports a higher minimum wage and stronger unions .
“ Raising the minimum wage and getting living wages for working Americans is something that ’ s absolutely critical , ” Steyer said .
“ And we need to stand up for unions .
And we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working people to bargain collectively , to come together , and to basically fight back against a war on the working people of this country that started with Ronald Reagan and has continued right through to Mr. Trump.
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Americans bullish on the roaring Trump economy don’t know how bad they have it, according to Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer.
Steyer, a billionaire who made his money on Wall Street and who rarely polls above 3 percent support nationwide, was interviewed Sunday by Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week.”
During the interview, Steyer lashed out at Raddatz for citing a poll in which Americans said they were pleased with the economy.
“Mr. Steyer, you say that you can take on Donald Trump on the economy. But the latest Quinnipiac national poll again released just this week says 70 percent of voters describe the nation’s economy as ‘excellent’ or ‘good.’ So how do you convince them that a change is needed when they think they’re doing so well under Donald Trump?” Raddatz asked.
The poll in question also showed that 54 percent of those surveyed approved of Trump’s handling of the economy, although the totals registered a vast partisan gulf.
Ninety-seven percent of Republicans supported Trump while 81 percent of Democrats opposed him on the economy.
The poll also found that 59 percent of respondents said they are better off financially now than they were in 2016.
Steyer responded to Raddatz by saying nothing about the economy is as it seems.
“I think if you take a look at what he says, everything he says superficially sounds right but is actually a lie,” Steyer said.
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“So when he says the economy is growing, I can show that, in fact, all the money’s going to rich people. When he says unemployment is low, which is true, I can show that the wages people are getting don’t support a family.”
“And when he says the stock market is up, these are his three big statistics, it’s largely because of the huge tax break he gave to big corporations, but it also is — doesn’t matter that much because most of the stocks — 85 percent of the stocks are held by the top 10 percent of the richest Americans,” Steyer added.
Raddatz then tried to get back to her original question, only to be slammed by Steyer.
“Well, I’m just saying to you, here we are on a show and you’re standing up for Mr. Trump’s version of the economy. And I’m telling you, what he’s saying is not true,” Steyer said.
When Steyer finally deigned to answer the question, his response was that the economy is failing most Americans.
“I can take him on on that because it has to be shown that this economy actually isn’t working for the vast bulk of Americans and this president is dangerous to them in terms of money and in terms of health care and in terms of retirement. That’s not being told. Democrats are going to have to take him on directly,” he said.
Steyer said his proposals include a 10 percent tax cut for everyone with an income under $250,000.
“I’m saying I’m going to declare a state of emergency on climate on the first day and that actually rebuilding this country will produce over 4.5 million good-paying union jobs every year for as far as the eye can see,” he said.
The candidate also said he supports a higher minimum wage and stronger unions.
“Raising the minimum wage and getting living wages for working Americans is something that’s absolutely critical,” Steyer said.
“And we need to stand up for unions. And we need to stand up for the right of working people to bargain collectively, to come together, and to basically fight back against a war on the working people of this country that started with Ronald Reagan and has continued right through to Mr. Trump.”
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westernjournal--2020-02-18--Stacey Abrams Asserts Her Desire To Be Chosen as VP, Admits It Is ‘Really Obnoxious for Me To Say Th

Stacey Abrams Asserts Her Desire To Be Chosen as VP, Admits It Is ‘Really Obnoxious for Me To Say That’

Democrat Stacey Abrams said Monday is willing to be obnoxious in her quest for the vice presidency , which she painted as a form of community service for all minorities .
Abrams ran for the governorship of Georgia in 2018 , but lost to Republican Brian Kemp in a hard-fought contest that she claimed “ was a stolen election.
” Last August , Abrams said she was not running for president , but was interested in being vice president , The New York Times reported .
Former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has floated Abrams as among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to The Des Moines Register .
On Monday , Abrams appeared on ABC ’ s “ The View , ” where she was asked about her Washington ambitions .
“ So today , today is Presidents Day , and while you ’ re not running at the moment , at this very second you ’ re not running , a lot of people want to see you on that ticket first as vice president , ” co-host Whoopi Goldberg said .
“ And you said that any Democratic candidate can come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Explain to people why you say this.
” Abrams noted that she had previously said “ you don ’ t run for second in a primary.
” “ However , because that conversation started , I ’ m now getting the question a lot from folks , and the answer is of course I would be honored to run for vice president with the nominee , ” she said .
“ It ’ s a bit disconcerting because it seems really obnoxious for me to say that out loud since no one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Abrams then said her circumstances are unique because she is black .
“ As a woman of color , especially as a black woman , this is an unusual position to be in for someone to be considered possibly the next vice president , ” she said .
RELATED : George Soros Pushes Wild Conspiracy Theory About a Deal Between Trump and Zuckerberg She said that seeking the post was tantamount to a public duty .
“ It would be doing a disservice to every woman of color , every woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to think beyond their known space for me to say no or to pretend , oh , no , I don ’ t want it , ” Abrams said .
Abrams then made her ambitions very clear .
“ Of course I want it .
Of course I want to serve America .
Of course I want to be a patriot and do this work , so I say yes , ” she said .
She further added that she will , at a later date , seek the presidency .
In August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t believe standing for office is something that you do simply because the office is available .
I need to know that it ’ s the best choice and it ’ s the best role for me to play.
” “ But as I think about my next step , my first responsibility is to ensure that when the primary is done — when the nominee decides to choose their running mate — that they are choosing based on knowing that we are in a country where we have built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And that I ’ ve done my part , ” Abrams said .
She explained her efforts are currently designed to fight against Senate Republicans and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , saying she wanted to use the Democratic primary “ as an opportunity to build the apparatus to fight voter suppression .
Because in the end , no matter where I fit , no matter which ones of our nominees win , if we haven ’ t fought this scourge , if we haven ’ t pushed back against Moscow Mitch and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cure our voting machines , then we are all in a world of trouble.
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Democrat Stacey Abrams said Monday is willing to be obnoxious in her quest for the vice presidency, which she painted as a form of community service for all minorities.
Abrams ran for the governorship of Georgia in 2018, but lost to Republican Brian Kemp in a hard-fought contest that she claimed “was a stolen election.”
Last August, Abrams said she was not running for president, but was interested in being vice president, The New York Times reported.
Former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has floated Abrams as among the vice presidential candidates he might consider, according to The Des Moines Register.
I don’t believe for a minute the Drudge that Bloomberg is considering Hillary Clinton as a running mate. My own senior source tells me Stacey Abrams is a favorite. — Tony Schwartz (@tonyschwartz) February 15, 2020
On Monday, Abrams appeared on ABC’s “The View,” where she was asked about her Washington ambitions.
“So today, today is Presidents Day, and while you’re not running at the moment, at this very second you’re not running, a lot of people want to see you on that ticket first as vice president,” co-host Whoopi Goldberg said. “And you said that any Democratic candidate can come and talk to you about being VP. Explain to people why you say this.”
Abrams noted that she had previously said “you don’t run for second in a primary.”
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“However, because that conversation started, I’m now getting the question a lot from folks, and the answer is of course I would be honored to run for vice president with the nominee,” she said.
“It’s a bit disconcerting because it seems really obnoxious for me to say that out loud since no one’s asked me,” Abrams added.
Abrams then said her circumstances are unique because she is black.
“As a woman of color, especially as a black woman, this is an unusual position to be in for someone to be considered possibly the next vice president,” she said.
She said that seeking the post was tantamount to a public duty.
“It would be doing a disservice to every woman of color, every woman of ambition, every child who wants to think beyond their known space for me to say no or to pretend, oh, no, I don’t want it,” Abrams said.
Abrams then made her ambitions very clear.
“Of course I want it. Of course I want to serve America. Of course I want to be a patriot and do this work, so I say yes,” she said.
She further added that she will, at a later date, seek the presidency.
In August, she told The Times, “I don’t believe standing for office is something that you do simply because the office is available. I need to know that it’s the best choice and it’s the best role for me to play.”
“But as I think about my next step, my first responsibility is to ensure that when the primary is done — when the nominee decides to choose their running mate — that they are choosing based on knowing that we are in a country where we have built the infrastructure in those battleground states. And that I’ve done my part,” Abrams said.
She explained her efforts are currently designed to fight against Senate Republicans and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, saying she wanted to use the Democratic primary “as an opportunity to build the apparatus to fight voter suppression. Because in the end, no matter where I fit, no matter which ones of our nominees win, if we haven’t fought this scourge, if we haven’t pushed back against Moscow Mitch and his determination to block any legislation that would cure our voting machines, then we are all in a world of trouble.”
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--In Response to Bloomberg’s Trashing Farmers, Paul Harvey’s ‘God Made a Farmer’ Recording Goes Viral

The reinvention of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg , who is surging in the Democratic primary polls , is not going as well as he could wish for .
Old videos of the billionaire ’ s comments are coming to the surface , including one he made about how simple it is , in his liberal elite mind , to be a farmer .
And Vice President Mike Pence had the perfect response .
“ You dig a hole , you put a seed in , you put dirt on top , add water , up comes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to a clip shared by the campaign of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders .
The former mayor ’ s campaign manager , Kevin Sheekey , described the comments as being taken “ completely out of context , ” Fox News reported .
But the context , which is the rest of his statement , where he basically says that people in the information industry are smarter than farmers , did not help him .
“ Now comes the information economy and the information economy is fundamentally different because it ’ s built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skill sets that you have to learn are how to think and analyze , and that is a whole degree level different .
“ You have to have a different skill set , you have to have a lot more gray matter , ” the billionaire said .
The clip would be played again and again in Midwestern states by President Donald Trump ’ s campaign if Bloomberg were to be the Democratic nominee .
It is the typical big-city elitism that doomed the Democrats in the 2016 presidential election , and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 .
In response to Bloomberg ’ s ridiculous and condescending comments , Pence shared a clip of Paul Harvey ’ s “ God Made a Farmer ” speech .
RELATED : Americans Horrified as Bloomberg 's Comments on 95-Year-Old Cancer Patient Come to Light “ And on the eighth day , God looked down on his planned paradise and said , ‘ I need a caretaker.
’ So God made a farmer , ” the clip begins .
“ God said , ‘ I need somebody willing to get up before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day in the fields , milk cows again , eat supper , then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board.
’ So God made a farmer .
“ God said , ‘ I need somebody willing to sit up all night with a newborn colt and watch it die , then dry his eyes and say , ‘ Maybe next year.
’ I need somebody who can shape an ax handle from a persimmon sprout , shoe a horse with a hunk of car tire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , feed sacks and shoe scraps ; who , planting time and harvest season , will finish his forty-hour week by Tuesday noon , and then pain ’ n from ‘ tractor back , ’ put in another seventy-two hours.
’ So God made a farmer , ” it said .
“ God said , ‘ I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bails , yet gentle enough to tame lambs and wean pigs and tend the pink-combed pullets , who will stop his mower for an hour to splint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So God made a farmer .
“ It had to be somebody who ’ d plow deep and straight and not cut corners .
Somebody to seed , weed , feed , breed and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk .
Somebody who ’ d bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing , who would laugh and then sigh , and then reply , with smiling eyes , when his son says he wants to spend his life doing what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ farmer ” That is something Bloomberg can not comprehend .
Perhaps if there was a poem that more accurately described what he is all about he would get it .
Something like “ God said ‘ I need someone to show how dangerous it is to have an out-of-touch elitist in a position of power .
Someone who wants to ban , scam , has no plan and is a year away from needing a bedpan.
’ So God made Mike Bloomberg.
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The reinvention of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is surging in the Democratic primary polls, is not going as well as he could wish for.
Old videos of the billionaire’s comments are coming to the surface, including one he made about how simple it is, in his liberal elite mind, to be a farmer. And Vice President Mike Pence had the perfect response.
“You dig a hole, you put a seed in, you put dirt on top, add water, up comes the corn,” Bloomberg said in 2016, according to a clip shared by the campaign of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Billionaire Bloomberg claims he “could teach anybody to be a farmer,” even implying that farmers don’t have the same level of “skillset” or “grey matter” as folks in tech jobs. So demeaning, elitist, and out-of-touch it’s appalling. pic.twitter.com/Auplmdq56m — Anna Kelly (@AnnaKellyWI) February 17, 2020
The former mayor’s campaign manager, Kevin Sheekey, described the comments as being taken “completely out of context,” Fox News reported.
But the context, which is the rest of his statement, where he basically says that people in the information industry are smarter than farmers, did not help him.
“Now comes the information economy and the information economy is fundamentally different because it’s built around replacing people with technology and the skill sets that you have to learn are how to think and analyze, and that is a whole degree level different.
“You have to have a different skill set, you have to have a lot more gray matter,” the billionaire said.
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The clip would be played again and again in Midwestern states by President Donald Trump’s campaign if Bloomberg were to be the Democratic nominee.
It is the typical big-city elitism that doomed the Democrats in the 2016 presidential election, and they appear to be determined to lose again in 2020.
In response to Bloomberg’s ridiculous and condescending comments, Pence shared a clip of Paul Harvey’s “God Made a Farmer” speech.
So God Made a Farmer ?? pic.twitter.com/sbXSugMNyO — Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) February 17, 2020
“And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So God made a farmer,” the clip begins.
“God said, ‘I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat supper, then go to town and stay past midnight at a meeting of the school board.’ So God made a farmer.
“God said, ‘I need somebody willing to sit up all night with a newborn colt and watch it die, then dry his eyes and say, ‘Maybe next year.’ I need somebody who can shape an ax handle from a persimmon sprout, shoe a horse with a hunk of car tire, who can make harness out of haywire, feed sacks and shoe scraps; who, planting time and harvest season, will finish his forty-hour week by Tuesday noon, and then pain’n from ‘tractor back,’ put in another seventy-two hours.’ So God made a farmer,” it said.
“God said, ‘I need somebody strong enough to clear trees and heave bails, yet gentle enough to tame lambs and wean pigs and tend the pink-combed pullets, who will stop his mower for an hour to splint the broken leg of a meadowlark.’ So God made a farmer.
“It had to be somebody who’d plow deep and straight and not cut corners. Somebody to seed, weed, feed, breed and rake and disc and plow and plant and tie the fleece and strain the milk. Somebody who’d bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who would laugh and then sigh, and then reply, with smiling eyes, when his son says he wants to spend his life doing what dad does. So God made a farmer”
That is something Bloomberg cannot comprehend. Perhaps if there was a poem that more accurately described what he is all about he would get it.
Something like “God said ‘I need someone to show how dangerous it is to have an out-of-touch elitist in a position of power. Someone who wants to ban, scam, has no plan and is a year away from needing a bedpan.’ So God made Mike Bloomberg.”
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--‘Good Times’ Star Ja’net DuBois Dead at Age 74

Actress Ja ’ net DuBois , probably best known for her time on the show “ Good Times , ” has died at the age of 74 .
Born in Brooklyn , New York , on Aug. 5 , 1945 , DuBois was living in Glendale , California , at the time of her death .
While it is unclear who found her , sources told TMZ that she “ died unexpectedly in her sleep.
” An actress on the stage , in movies and on television , as well as a singer , songwriter and painter , DuBois had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to IMDb , she started her career on Broadway alongside other big names like Sammy Davis Jr. She wrote and sang “ Movin ’ On Up , ” which many will recognize as the theme song for “ The Jeffersons , ” and she also did some voiceover work in addition to her many television and film roles .
DuBois won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance , one in 1999 and one in 2001 for her work on “ The PJs , ” an animated TV show where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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” In 1992 , she co-founded the PAFF ( Pan African Film Festival ) , which , according to its Facebook page , is “ a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of cultural and racial tolerance and understanding through the exhibition of film , art and creative expression.
” The arts were important in her life , and she also helped found an after-school program and a performing arts school .
According to IMDb , “ she is a community activist whose DuBois Care Foundation ’ s mission is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since DuBois had no known serious health conditions , her death comes as a surprise to many .
She ’ d been spotted out and about , even attending a Hollywood event recently .
DuBois is survived by three of her children : Yovanne DuBois , Rani DuBois and Burghardt DuBois .
Fellow actress and singer Holly Robinson Peete tweeted her sorrow over hearing the news of DuBois ’ death .
RELATED : Comedian Drew Carey Responds to Murder of Ex-Fiancée : ' I Am Overcome with Grief' “ Devastated to hear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Net Dubois , ” she wrote .
“ We all cherished her as the beloved Willona on # GoodTimes.
” “ Got to work with her on Hangin With Mr. Cooper .
I followed her around like a puppy dog .
She shared so much wisdom .
I loved and will miss her dearly.
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Actress Ja’net DuBois, probably best known for her time on the show “Good Times,” has died at the age of 74.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on Aug. 5, 1945, DuBois was living in Glendale, California, at the time of her death. While it is unclear who found her, sources told TMZ that she “died unexpectedly in her sleep.”
An actress on the stage, in movies and on television, as well as a singer, songwriter and painter, DuBois had a hand in a variety of mediums. According to IMDb, she started her career on Broadway alongside other big names like Sammy Davis Jr.
She wrote and sang “Movin’ On Up,” which many will recognize as the theme song for “The Jeffersons,” and she also did some voiceover work in addition to her many television and film roles.
DuBois won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, one in 1999 and one in 2001 for her work on “The PJs,” an animated TV show where she played a character named “Mrs. Avery.”
In 1992, she co-founded the PAFF (Pan African Film Festival), which, according to its Facebook page, is “a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of cultural and racial tolerance and understanding through the exhibition of film, art and creative expression.”
The arts were important in her life, and she also helped found an after-school program and a performing arts school. According to IMDb, “she is a community activist whose DuBois Care Foundation’s mission is to empower youth by supporting afterschool programs.”
Since DuBois had no known serious health conditions, her death comes as a surprise to many. She’d been spotted out and about, even attending a Hollywood event recently.
DuBois is survived by three of her children: Yovanne DuBois, Rani DuBois and Burghardt DuBois.
Fellow actress and singer Holly Robinson Peete tweeted her sorrow over hearing the news of DuBois’ death.
Devastated to hear of the sudden passing of the iconic Ja’Net Dubois ?
We all cherished her as the beloved Willona on #GoodTimes. Got to work with her on Hangin With Mr. Cooper. I followed her around like a puppy dog. She shared so much wisdom. I loved and will miss her dearly? pic.twitter.com/YzBcuE73nv — Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) February 18, 2020
“Devastated to hear of the sudden passing of the iconic Ja’Net Dubois,” she wrote. “We all cherished her as the beloved Willona on #GoodTimes.”
“Got to work with her on Hangin With Mr. Cooper. I followed her around like a puppy dog. She shared so much wisdom. I loved and will miss her dearly.”
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westernjournal--2020-02-19--Expert Warns ‘Quarantine Process Failed’ as China Stands Ready To Crash World Economy

China ’ s rush to reopen factories and markets in the midst of a poorly understood outbreak may backfire , a failure that could result in one of the worst depressions the world has ever seen .
It ’ s no secret that the COVID-19 virus has dealt a punishing blow to the Chinese economy since its emergence months ago .
With over 700 million now under some form of lockdown to control the coronavirus , work has ground to a halt .
Seeing a slowdown of new cases has prompted the ruling communist party to urge work to resume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times mouthpiece proclaiming “ we must be resolute in resuming economic activity.
” Considering how little is known about the novel coronavirus , pushing workers to return to factories , markets and sales floors en masse does not look like a good decision .
Fortunately for virologists , a closed system with the virus exists on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship .
Unfortunately for the people on the massive boat , their role as a large-scale petri dish shows just how contagious this bug really is .
Despite officials ’ best efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the initially small number of infected soon soared to 454 .
“ I ’ d like to sugarcoat it and try to be diplomatic about it , but it failed .
People were getting infected on that ship.
” It ’ s unclear why the quarantine failed and transmission occurred , but it may be because the virus is more easily spread through the air than previously thought .
Although it ’ s not thought to be airborne , the CDC still recommends airborne procedures and protective gear .
If COVID-19 is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cruise ship ’ s ventilation system may be a major factor in the baffling infection rates .
Once that possibility is applied to China , where hundreds of millions are holed up in high-rise apartments designed according to loose Chinese standards , the potential of this disaster becomes clear .
Although the Chinese government claims to have a handle on the epidemic , changes in the diagnosis criteria have seen confirmed cases spike by over 14,000 in a single day .
Skeptics also remain unconvinced that the country ’ s communist regime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese worker is apparent : The government appears close to giving the all-clear for many .
Those voicing skepticism on Chinese social media are swiftly silenced .
China ’ s social credit system likely also puts pressure on citizens to return to work .
While those with symptoms may stay home , the virus can hitch a ride on clothing and other materials .
There is even evidence that infected individuals may be able to spread COVID-19 without showing symptoms .
RELATED : CDC Director Warns Outbreak Is Coming to US , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world ’ s second-largest economy , would be absolutely devastated if this virus made a strong resurgence .
The impact on other countries would be downright horrifying .
China ’ s exports would grind to a halt , depriving the United States of $ 480 billion worth of goods .
Take a look at some of the things around you right now .
Many of these items ( including the phone or computer you ’ re reading this on ) likely originated in a Chinese factory .
The effect on American retailers would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , imports an estimated 80 percent of its products from Chinese suppliers , according to the Alliance for American Manufacturing .
Japan , Germany and the United Kingdom , three of the largest economies in the world , also rely on Chinese exports worth billions .
Needless to say , all of these exports grinding to a halt virtually overnight would not be pleasant for the world economy .
Even the U.S. economy , at an all-time high thanks to President Donald Trump , would not escape without a major beating .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they are on the Diamond Princess , we could be headed for the biggest economic gut punch since the Great Depression .
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China’s rush to reopen factories and markets in the midst of a poorly understood outbreak may backfire, a failure that could result in one of the worst depressions the world has ever seen.
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 virus has dealt a punishing blow to the Chinese economy since its emergence months ago. With over 700 million now under some form of lockdown to control the coronavirus, work has ground to a halt.
Seeing a slowdown of new cases has prompted the ruling communist party to urge work to resume, with the party’s Global Times mouthpiece proclaiming “we must be resolute in resuming economic activity.”
Considering how little is known about the novel coronavirus, pushing workers to return to factories, markets and sales floors en masse does not look like a good decision.
Fortunately for virologists, a closed system with the virus exists on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Unfortunately for the people on the massive boat, their role as a large-scale petri dish shows just how contagious this bug really is.
Despite officials’ best efforts to contain the virus on the ship, the initially small number of infected soon soared to 454.
“The quarantine process failed,” National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci told USA Today.
“I’d like to sugarcoat it and try to be diplomatic about it, but it failed. People were getting infected on that ship.”
It’s unclear why the quarantine failed and transmission occurred, but it may be because the virus is more easily spread through the air than previously thought. Although it’s not thought to be airborne, the CDC still recommends airborne procedures and protective gear.
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If COVID-19 is able to spread through the air, the cruise ship’s ventilation system may be a major factor in the baffling infection rates.
Once that possibility is applied to China, where hundreds of millions are holed up in high-rise apartments designed according to loose Chinese standards, the potential of this disaster becomes clear.
Although the Chinese government claims to have a handle on the epidemic, changes in the diagnosis criteria have seen confirmed cases spike by over 14,000 in a single day. Skeptics also remain unconvinced that the country’s communist regime is being honest.
The predicament of the Chinese worker is apparent: The government appears close to giving the all-clear for many. Those voicing skepticism on Chinese social media are swiftly silenced. China’s social credit system likely also puts pressure on citizens to return to work.
While those with symptoms may stay home, the virus can hitch a ride on clothing and other materials. There is even evidence that infected individuals may be able to spread COVID-19 without showing symptoms.
China, the world’s second-largest economy, would be absolutely devastated if this virus made a strong resurgence. The impact on other countries would be downright horrifying.
China’s exports would grind to a halt, depriving the United States of $480 billion worth of goods. Take a look at some of the things around you right now. Many of these items (including the phone or computer you’re reading this on) likely originated in a Chinese factory.
The effect on American retailers would be disastrous. Walmart, for example, imports an estimated 80 percent of its products from Chinese suppliers, according to the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom, three of the largest economies in the world, also rely on Chinese exports worth billions.
Needless to say, all of these exports grinding to a halt virtually overnight would not be pleasant for the world economy. Even the U.S. economy, at an all-time high thanks to President Donald Trump, would not escape without a major beating.
If the quarantines in China are failing just as they are on the Diamond Princess, we could be headed for the biggest economic gut punch since the Great Depression.
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westernjournal--2020-02-20--Warren Proposes Giving Taxpayer Money to Minorities To Close ‘Entrepreneurship Gap’

In the middle of a discussion on the economy at the Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas on Thursday , Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren proposed a policy that could be described as outright racist .
The progressive senator has prided herself on “ having a plan for that ” during her presidential run , but her latest idea could be among her worst yet .
Warren began her remarks by speaking of a perceived “ entrepreneurship ” gap between white people and minorities .
“ We have an entrepreneur gap in America , and that is a gap between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And the principal reason for this is they don ’ t have the money for equity to get the business started , ” she said .
“ It ’ s about a $ 7 billion gap .
We want to have real entrepreneurship and a level playing field , ” Warren continued .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV “ I have a plan to put the $ 7 billion in , to have the fund managed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It can ’ t just be about taxes , we need to make an investment to level the playing field.
” There ’ s that word “ plan ” again .
But the one word missing ?
“ Racist.
” The equation behind Warren ’ s idea may seem simple enough , but the reasoning behind it is tied up in affirmative-action knots .
Warren starts with a number — the supposed $ 7 billion in capital between white entrepreneurs and black and Latino ones .
And the plan ends with a racially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 7 billion to those minority groups .
Is it the government ’ s responsibility to bankroll potential entrepreneurs with billions of dollars of taxpayer money ?
RELATED : Flustered Bloomberg Accidentally Suggests He Should Have Been Fired for Sexual Harassment Is it the government ’ s responsibility to bankroll potential entrepreneurs , but only those of specific races and ethnicities ?
Elizabeth Warren ’ s candidacy has been preaching bad news for freedom-loving Americans for months now , but her latest “ plan ” may just take the cake .
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In the middle of a discussion on the economy at the Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas on Thursday, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren proposed a policy that could be described as outright racist.
The progressive senator has prided herself on “having a plan for that” during her presidential run, but her latest idea could be among her worst yet.
Warren began her remarks by speaking of a perceived “entrepreneurship” gap between white people and minorities.
“We have an entrepreneur gap in America, and that is a gap between white entrepreneurs and black and Latino entrepreneurs. And the principal reason for this is they don’t have the money for equity to get the business started,” she said.
“It’s about a $7 billion gap. We want to have real entrepreneurship and a level playing field,” Warren continued.
“I have a plan to put the $7 billion in, to have the fund managed by the people who are routinely cut out. It can’t just be about taxes, we need to make an investment to level the playing field.”
There’s a startup gap between white entrepreneurs and Latino entrepreneurs. The principal reason is that Latino entrepreneurs don’t have the equity to get businesses started. I have a plan to put $7 billion in a fund to help people who are routinely cut out. #DemDebate — Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) February 20, 2020
There’s that word “plan” again. But the one word missing? “Racist.”
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The equation behind Warren’s idea may seem simple enough, but the reasoning behind it is tied up in affirmative-action knots.
Warren starts with a number — the supposed $7 billion in capital between white entrepreneurs and black and Latino ones.
And the plan ends with a racially motivated, authoritarian conclusion: somehow redistributing $7 billion to those minority groups.
Is it the government’s responsibility to bankroll potential entrepreneurs with billions of dollars of taxpayer money?
No.
Is it the government’s responsibility to bankroll potential entrepreneurs, but only those of specific races and ethnicities?
Definitely no.
Elizabeth Warren’s candidacy has been preaching bad news for freedom-loving Americans for months now, but her latest “plan” may just take the cake.
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westernjournal--2020-02-20--Flustered Bloomberg Accidentally Suggests He Should Have Been Fired for Sexual Harassment

During Wednesday night ’ s Democratic presidential primary debate , former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg became visibly flustered as he attempted to answer a question about sexual harassment allegations against him .
It was the billionaire ’ s first time on the debate stage since announcing his campaign for president in November .
NBC News ’ Hallie Jackson asked the candidate a pointed question about his history as the CEO of Bloomberg L.P. , the media company he co-founded .
“ Several former employees have claimed that your company was a hostile workplace for women , ” Jackson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it , you admitted making sexually suggestive remarks , saying ‘ That ’ s the way I grew up . '
” TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV The news anchor went on to cite a specific example of one of Bloomberg ’ s vulgar remarks to a female employee .
“ Should Democrats expect better from their nominee ?
” Jackson asked .
“ Anybody that does anything wrong in our company , we investigate it , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re gone that day.
” That answer raises a question : What is Bloomberg ’ s definition of “ appropriate ” ?
According to one sexual harassment suit against the billionaire filed in 1997 , a female employee named Sekiko Sekai Garrison alleged that Bloomberg and other executives at the company had harassed female employees with a series of insensitive and objectionable comments .
Among the most repulsive of those alleged remarks was a comment that Garrison said Bloomberg made to her at the company ’ s “ snack area ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was pregnant , Bloomberg allegedly responded , “ Kill it !
” Garrison also alleged that Bloomberg made “ repeated and unwelcome ” sexual comments to her and other female employees .
The case was settled in 2000 , with Bloomberg paying out an undisclosed sum of money .
RELATED : Tulsi Goes All-Out Against DNC Over Rule Change That Put Bloomberg on the Debate Stage Do those comments fall under the category of “ anything wrong ” ?
Should Bloomberg have been “ gone that day ” for making them ?
Maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before speaking .
After the billionaire answered Jackson ’ s question during the debate , Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren pressed the former mayor on a series of non-disclosure agreements that several women signed as part the suit settlements .
His response only helped to dig him into a deeper hole .
“ We have a very few non-disclosure agreements .
None of them accuse me of anything other than maybe they didn ’ t like a joke I told , ” he said .
The comments drew a prolonged reaction from the audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s history of inappropriate and insensitive comments are worthy of condemnation .
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During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg became visibly flustered as he attempted to answer a question about sexual harassment allegations against him.
It was the billionaire’s first time on the debate stage since announcing his campaign for president in November.
NBC News’ Hallie Jackson asked the candidate a pointed question about his history as the CEO of Bloomberg L.P., the media company he co-founded.
And Bloomberg’s response wasn’t pretty.
“Several former employees have claimed that your company was a hostile workplace for women,” Jackson said. “When you were confronted about it, you admitted making sexually suggestive remarks, saying ‘That’s the way I grew up.'”
The news anchor went on to cite a specific example of one of Bloomberg’s vulgar remarks to a female employee.
“Should Democrats expect better from their nominee?” Jackson asked.
“Anybody that does anything wrong in our company, we investigate it, and if it’s appropriate, they’re gone that day.”
That answer raises a question: What is Bloomberg’s definition of “appropriate”?
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According to one sexual harassment suit against the billionaire filed in 1997, a female employee named Sekiko Sekai Garrison alleged that Bloomberg and other executives at the company had harassed female employees with a series of insensitive and objectionable comments.
Among the most repulsive of those alleged remarks was a comment that Garrison said Bloomberg made to her at the company’s “snack area” in 1995.
When Garrison revealed that she was pregnant, Bloomberg allegedly responded, “Kill it!”
Garrison also alleged that Bloomberg made “repeated and unwelcome” sexual comments to her and other female employees.
The case was settled in 2000, with Bloomberg paying out an undisclosed sum of money.
Do those comments fall under the category of “anything wrong”? Should Bloomberg have been “gone that day” for making them?
Maybe Bloomberg should have thought a little longer before speaking.
After the billionaire answered Jackson’s question during the debate, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren pressed the former mayor on a series of non-disclosure agreements that several women signed as part the suit settlements.
His response only helped to dig him into a deeper hole.
“We have a very few non-disclosure agreements. None of them accuse me of anything other than maybe they didn’t like a joke I told,” he said.
The comments drew a prolonged reaction from the audience, and rightly so: Bloomberg’s history of inappropriate and insensitive comments are worthy of condemnation.
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westernjournal--2020-02-20--Desperate Mother Calls 911 When She Can’t Feed Her Baby, Police Show Up at Door To Help

Shannon Bird was home alone with her five children , sound asleep when her six-week-old newborn woke up to nurse .
But something was different about this 2 a.m. feeding — Bird ’ s milk supply had suddenly gone dry .
The situation left the baby hungry and frustrated and left Bird , who just wanted to feed her hungry newborn , in an unusual predicament .
One option — not exactly prudent given the circumstances — was to wake up her four other children , one wearing a leg cast , load them up into the car , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night for baby formula .
Instead , she tried calling her little brother , who did not answer .
She called neighbors and friends too , but nobody answered , except for her husband , who was out of town .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV The pair brainstormed on what to do and in the end , a distraught Bird decided to phone the police to ask if someone could help .
“ I ’ ve never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Bird told KSL-TV .
“ It was really scary for me.
” By this time , Bird ’ s infant was screaming to communicate her hunger .
“ I ’ ve been calling neighbors and no one will answer , ” an emotional Bird told the Lone Peak Police dispatcher .
“ I ’ ve never been in this predicament ever .
My milk just literally dried out .
This is my fifth kid and this has never happened , ” she said .
Lone Peak police officer Brett Wagstaff responded to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ convenience store for a gallon of milk .
After laying eyes on Bird ’ s newborn , Wagstaff quickly realized she needed to be drinking baby formula .
On the video footage released by Lone Peak police , Wagstaff could be heard asking Bird what type of formula her baby drank , to which Bird replied she did not know — this was a first for her and her baby .
RELATED : 92-Year-Old Woman Saved from $ 25,000 Scam Thanks to Cab Driver “ We ’ ll leave this with you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milk at her home .
“ We ’ ll be right back with some formula for your baby — she ’ s adorable.
” Wagstaff stopped at Walmart to purchase the same formula he and his wife used when their baby was born and quickly returned to Bird ’ s doorstep .
Bird could be heard apologizing profusely for any inconvenience she had caused , but Wagstaff was obviously happy to help .
“ That ’ s the same stuff we gave my daughter when she was first born , so hopefully it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Wagstaff said of the formula .
Bird was left feeling grateful that during her time of need , the police showed her such compassion .
“ I was not expecting them to go get that food for me , ” Bird said , who had been hoping that an officer would simply wait at her home while she ran to the store herself .
Officer Dave Ventrano told KSL that the department has pledged to protect and serve its community , and though this case was unusual , they were glad to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we got on this job to help people , and this was an example of helping out a mother that was in need , ” Ventrano said .
“ To this mom , this is a priority for her , ” he said .
“ It ’ s been about protect and serve .
This is part of the serve .
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Shannon Bird was home alone with her five children, sound asleep when her six-week-old newborn woke up to nurse.
But something was different about this 2 a.m. feeding — Bird’s milk supply had suddenly gone dry.
The situation left the baby hungry and frustrated and left Bird, who just wanted to feed her hungry newborn, in an unusual predicament.
One option — not exactly prudent given the circumstances — was to wake up her four other children, one wearing a leg cast, load them up into the car, and visit a store in the middle of the night for baby formula.
Instead, she tried calling her little brother, who did not answer. She called neighbors and friends too, but nobody answered, except for her husband, who was out of town.
The pair brainstormed on what to do and in the end, a distraught Bird decided to phone the police to ask if someone could help.
“I’ve never not had food for my newborn,” Bird told KSL-TV. “It was really scary for me.”
By this time, Bird’s infant was screaming to communicate her hunger.
“I’ve been calling neighbors and no one will answer,” an emotional Bird told the Lone Peak Police dispatcher.
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“I’ve never been in this predicament ever. My milk just literally dried out. This is my fifth kid and this has never happened,” she said.
Lone Peak police officer Brett Wagstaff responded to her call, first stopping at a convenience store for a gallon of milk.
After laying eyes on Bird’s newborn, Wagstaff quickly realized she needed to be drinking baby formula.
On the video footage released by Lone Peak police, Wagstaff could be heard asking Bird what type of formula her baby drank, to which Bird replied she did not know — this was a first for her and her baby.
“We’ll leave this with you,” Wagstaff told her, leaving the milk at her home. “We’ll be right back with some formula for your baby — she’s adorable.”
Wagstaff stopped at Walmart to purchase the same formula he and his wife used when their baby was born and quickly returned to Bird’s doorstep.
Bird could be heard apologizing profusely for any inconvenience she had caused, but Wagstaff was obviously happy to help.
“That’s the same stuff we gave my daughter when she was first born, so hopefully it doesn’t upset her stomach,” Wagstaff said of the formula.
Bird was left feeling grateful that during her time of need, the police showed her such compassion.
“I was not expecting them to go get that food for me,” Bird said, who had been hoping that an officer would simply wait at her home while she ran to the store herself.
EXCLUSIVE: It was a 911 call that officers had never received before: a Utah mother in desperate need of baby formula for her newborn in the middle of the night. #KSLTVhttps://t.co/bENzFYe9HX — KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) February 14, 2020
Officer Dave Ventrano told KSL that the department has pledged to protect and serve its community, and though this case was unusual, they were glad to serve.
“Most of us, we got on this job to help people, and this was an example of helping out a mother that was in need,” Ventrano said.
“To this mom, this is a priority for her,” he said. “It’s been about protect and serve. This is part of the serve. We are here to serve the public.”
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westernjournal--2020-02-20--Michel Haddad: To Bring Our Troops Home from Iraq, US Must First Support Iraqi Protesters

Months of anti-government protests across Iraq bring to mind a ( slightly altered ) catchphrase made famous in the 1975 film classic “ Network ” : They ’ re mad as hell and they ’ re not going to take it anymore .
The “ it ” in this case is rampant corruption that has caused severe unemployment and grossly inadequate public services in Iraq and unwanted Iranian influence on domestic security and politics .
Mass demonstrations are nothing new in Iraq ; protests against the government have erupted every year since Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003 .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led chiefly by disillusioned youth from a cross-section of society who have used social media to organize and coordinate .
The protesters initially appealed for more jobs and basic services including clean water and electricity , but their demands quickly broadened in outlook .
Using non-sectarian and nationalistic messages , they are now calling for their leaders to be held to account for corruption as well as for new electoral laws and an end to Iraq ’ s sectarian-based political system .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV They also have another message : Iraq ’ s domestic policies are its own business .
That means foreign powers such as Iran must be kept out of Iraqi affairs — something that would alter the geopolitical scene in the region and finally facilitate a U.S. pullout from Iraq .
A Way Out of Iraq The Trump administration has reportedly warmed to the idea of pulling some troops from Iraq , saying it ’ s ready “ in principle ” to discuss the issue after the Iraqi parliament voted in January to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s policymakers view Iraq through the lens of its wider Iran policy , and the U.S. is unwilling to withdraw all 5,200 soldiers based in Iraq — at least , not until the country shakes off the Iranian yoke .
The protest movement is the best hope Iraq has of doing that .
That ’ s why it ’ s crucial for Washington to support the protesters ’ desire for sovereignty and show that it is listening to the will of the Iraqi people — especially now that the unrest also targets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killed Iran ’ s top general , an Iraqi military leader and eight others near the Baghdad airport .
Iran has been responsible for most of Iraq ’ s troubles over the last decade .
While Iraqi instability stems from centuries of interference from foreign powers such as the Mongols , the Ottomans , the British and the United States , the extent of Iranian interference at the social , economic and political heart of Iraq is without precedent .
Although the U.S. gave a democratic political system to Iraq , it failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far more Shi ’ a Muslims than Sunni Muslims in Iraq , so democracy brought a Shi ’ a government to power .
That government quickly aligned itself with Shi ’ a Iran — America ’ s longtime rival in the Middle East and a destabilizing force in the region .
RELATED : Following Embassy Attack , US Should Respond to Iran 's Provocations The protesters , many of whom are actually Iraqi Shi ’ a , accuse Tehran of complicity in the country ’ s governance failure and corruption .
Transparency International @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crooked countries in the world , with a weak capacity to absorb aid money and little political will to fight corruption .
Since Tehran ’ s influence over Iraqi internal affairs has only grown since 2003 , Iraq will continue to be plagued by these issues unless and until it can stand on its own feet .
Iran is locked in a bitter struggle for regional dominance with Saudi Arabia , which sees itself as the top Sunni Muslim power and is an important strategic ally of the U.S. Other countries in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunni majorities look toward Iran or Saudi Arabia for support or guidance .
While the Iranians and the Saudis are not directly fighting , they are engaged in several proxy wars — conflicts where they support rival sides and religious militias — around the region .
Iraq is increasingly becoming one of Iran ’ s top allies , their relationship rooted in religious and ideologically based allegiances and regional geopolitics .
Tehran has close links with Shi ’ a politicians who are part of Iraq ’ s ruling elite and has backed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organization , which is dominated by Shi ’ a militias .
The two countries have become worryingly close in recent months .
Tehran has used Iraq ’ s banking system to obtain U.S. hard currency , Iraq provides a vital logistical gateway for Iran to supply goods and weapons to Syria and Lebanon , and Iraq has become one of Iran ’ s top trading partners .
Iran , struggling to stay afloat amidst a wave of new U.S.-led sanctions , also sees Iraq as a lifeline for its financial network .
Tehran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its valuable oil reserves — worth $ 65 billion in 2018 , according to the International Monetary Fund — as both economically and militarily significant as Iran seeks to expand across the Middle East and entrench itself on the Mediterranean Sea .
Iranian entrenchment also indirectly affects foreign direct investment from wealthy Gulf Arab nations .
The Gulf , cautious of its regional rivals ’ control over Baghdad , is unwilling to provide vital infrastructure deals until Iraq can take control of its resources and politics .
Sunnis and Kurds — who comprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — lost trust in the country ’ s Shi ’ a leadership early on .
The fact that the unrest expanded into Iraq ’ s southern and central provinces — usually hubs of support for Iranian influence — shows that even the Iraqi Shi ’ a are fed up with a political system based on ethnic and religious affiliation that allows certain people and groups to enrich themselves and expand their influence while much of the population endures economic destitution .
Given that Iranian dissatisfaction stems from a broad ethnic spectrum , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grip requires a non-sectarian and pro-sovereignty push .
Fortunately there are political organizations emerging like the anti-sectarian , pro-modernization National Independent Iraqi Front that consists of both Shias and Sunni figureheads , and the expressly pro-sovereign anti-Iranian National Wisdom Movement .
These pro-sovereignty movements in turn fall under the Sovereignty Alliance for Iraq — a governing body for all of Iraq ’ s increasingly popular nationalist and pro-sovereignty movements .
The anti-Iran demonstrations have gained momentum as Iran seeks to sow disquiet among the population in a bid to divide and conquer Iraq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Tehran , have responded to the protest movement with a campaign of repression that has killed more than 600 people and wounded tens of thousands .
But the protesters have been pushing back , and the fact that historically adversarial sects have come together to call for a united Iraq is telling .
On Feb. 13 , hundreds of Iraqi women in Baghdad and other cities defied pro-Iran Shi ’ a cleric Muqtada al-Sadr by marching alongside men .
This reflects social change in Iraq and the aim of demonstrators to include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Protesters have shown that they are willing to risk their lives to transform Iraq .
The country could be on the verge of something monumental .
It ’ s time for the West , especially the U.S. , to demonstrate that it believes Iraqi sovereignty is the answer .
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Months of anti-government protests across Iraq bring to mind a (slightly altered) catchphrase made famous in the 1975 film classic “Network”: They’re mad as hell and they’re not going to take it anymore.
The “it” in this case is rampant corruption that has caused severe unemployment and grossly inadequate public services in Iraq and unwanted Iranian influence on domestic security and politics.
Mass demonstrations are nothing new in Iraq; protests against the government have erupted every year since Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003.
But the latest unrest is largely spontaneous, led chiefly by disillusioned youth from a cross-section of society who have used social media to organize and coordinate.
The protesters initially appealed for more jobs and basic services including clean water and electricity, but their demands quickly broadened in outlook. Using non-sectarian and nationalistic messages, they are now calling for their leaders to be held to account for corruption as well as for new electoral laws and an end to Iraq’s sectarian-based political system.
They also have another message: Iraq’s domestic policies are its own business.
That means foreign powers such as Iran must be kept out of Iraqi affairs — something that would alter the geopolitical scene in the region and finally facilitate a U.S. pullout from Iraq.
A Way Out of Iraq
The Trump administration has reportedly warmed to the idea of pulling some troops from Iraq, saying it’s ready “in principle” to discuss the issue after the Iraqi parliament voted in January to expel U.S.-led coalition troops. But Washington’s policymakers view Iraq through the lens of its wider Iran policy, and the U.S. is unwilling to withdraw all 5,200 soldiers based in Iraq — at least, not until the country shakes off the Iranian yoke.
Is the U.S. doing enough to help stabilize Iraq? Yes No
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The protest movement is the best hope Iraq has of doing that.
That’s why it’s crucial for Washington to support the protesters’ desire for sovereignty and show that it is listening to the will of the Iraqi people — especially now that the unrest also targets the U.S. following the drone strike that killed Iran’s top general, an Iraqi military leader and eight others near the Baghdad airport.
Iran has been responsible for most of Iraq’s troubles over the last decade. While Iraqi instability stems from centuries of interference from foreign powers such as the Mongols, the Ottomans, the British and the United States, the extent of Iranian interference at the social, economic and political heart of Iraq is without precedent.
Although the U.S. gave a democratic political system to Iraq, it failed to consider the consequences: There are far more Shi’a Muslims than Sunni Muslims in Iraq, so democracy brought a Shi’a government to power.
That government quickly aligned itself with Shi’a Iran — America’s longtime rival in the Middle East and a destabilizing force in the region.
The protesters, many of whom are actually Iraqi Shi’a, accuse Tehran of complicity in the country’s governance failure and corruption. Transparency International says Iraq is one of the most crooked countries in the world, with a weak capacity to absorb aid money and little political will to fight corruption.
Since Tehran’s influence over Iraqi internal affairs has only grown since 2003, Iraq will continue to be plagued by these issues unless and until it can stand on its own feet.
Regional Equivalent of the Cold War
Iran is locked in a bitter struggle for regional dominance with Saudi Arabia, which sees itself as the top Sunni Muslim power and is an important strategic ally of the U.S. Other countries in the Middle East with Shi’a or Sunni majorities look toward Iran or Saudi Arabia for support or guidance.
While the Iranians and the Saudis are not directly fighting, they are engaged in several proxy wars — conflicts where they support rival sides and religious militias — around the region.
Iraq is increasingly becoming one of Iran’s top allies, their relationship rooted in religious and ideologically based allegiances and regional geopolitics. Tehran has close links with Shi’a politicians who are part of Iraq’s ruling elite and has backed the paramilitary Popular Mobilization Forces and the Badr Organization, which is dominated by Shi’a militias.
The two countries have become worryingly close in recent months. Tehran has used Iraq’s banking system to obtain U.S. hard currency, Iraq provides a vital logistical gateway for Iran to supply goods and weapons to Syria and Lebanon, and Iraq has become one of Iran’s top trading partners.
Iran, struggling to stay afloat amidst a wave of new U.S.-led sanctions, also sees Iraq as a lifeline for its financial network.
Tehran also sees Iraq’s location and its valuable oil reserves — worth $65 billion in 2018, according to the International Monetary Fund — as both economically and militarily significant as Iran seeks to expand across the Middle East and entrench itself on the Mediterranean Sea.
Iranian entrenchment also indirectly affects foreign direct investment from wealthy Gulf Arab nations. The Gulf, cautious of its regional rivals’ control over Baghdad, is unwilling to provide vital infrastructure deals until Iraq can take control of its resources and politics.
Putting Aside Sectarian Allegiances
Sunnis and Kurds — who comprise almost a fifth of the Iraqi population — lost trust in the country’s Shi’a leadership early on.
The fact that the unrest expanded into Iraq’s southern and central provinces — usually hubs of support for Iranian influence — shows that even the Iraqi Shi’a are fed up with a political system based on ethnic and religious affiliation that allows certain people and groups to enrich themselves and expand their influence while much of the population endures economic destitution.
Given that Iranian dissatisfaction stems from a broad ethnic spectrum, it is apparent that removing Iran’s grip requires a non-sectarian and pro-sovereignty push.
Fortunately there are political organizations emerging like the anti-sectarian, pro-modernization National Independent Iraqi Front that consists of both Shias and Sunni figureheads, and the expressly pro-sovereign anti-Iranian National Wisdom Movement.
These pro-sovereignty movements in turn fall under the Sovereignty Alliance for Iraq — a governing body for all of Iraq’s increasingly popular nationalist and pro-sovereignty movements.
The anti-Iran demonstrations have gained momentum as Iran seeks to sow disquiet among the population in a bid to divide and conquer Iraq.
Security forces, with the coordination of Tehran, have responded to the protest movement with a campaign of repression that has killed more than 600 people and wounded tens of thousands.
But the protesters have been pushing back, and the fact that historically adversarial sects have come together to call for a united Iraq is telling.
On Feb. 13, hundreds of Iraqi women in Baghdad and other cities defied pro-Iran Shi’a cleric Muqtada al-Sadr by marching alongside men. This reflects social change in Iraq and the aim of demonstrators to include all segments of society in the movement.
Protesters have shown that they are willing to risk their lives to transform Iraq. The country could be on the verge of something monumental.
It’s time for the West, especially the U.S., to demonstrate that it believes Iraqi sovereignty is the answer.
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westernjournal--2020-02-20--After Bartender Refuses Service to Cops, Rival Restaurants Step in To Show Their Support

The only way to defeat bullies is to stand up to them , and that is exactly what some Las Vegas restaurants did when a bartender refused to serve police officers .
On Thursday , two Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers were denied service at a local restaurant called The Lodge , KTNV-TV reported .
The officers , who were working the graveyard shift , were the approaching the restaurant ’ s bar when the bartender shook his head as if to stay “ no ” and then ran his fingers across his neck to tell them to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Wives .
When the officers asked if they could sit at the bar and order , the bartender allegedly responded by saying , “ We don ’ t serve you guys here anymore.
” TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment Jesse Watters Rips Up Donna Brazile 's Notes on Live TV The post said that the officers at first thought the bartender was only kidding but that he “ emphasized that he was serious ” and the officers left .
The city ’ s Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the restaurant had reached out to the LVMPD to say that it welcomes all officers and that the situation was being handled , according to KSNV .
“ Today , an email was sent out regarding two officers who were refused service at The Lodge .
Of course , this sparked outrage with us at the LVPPA and within the law enforcement community , ” the statement said .
“ After the email went out to our membership , the owner of the corporation reached out to us regarding this issue .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on indefinite suspension facing potential termination .
“ The Lodge has the highest respect for the men and women of LVMPD and love nothing more than to have them in their establishments , whether on duty or off .
They explained that one man ’ s actions are not indicative of the feelings of The Lodge Corporation and they hope that officers will still come to the establishments .
“ It was a great conversation , and clearly the issue has been addressed and handled by ownership .
I want to thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the LVPPA regarding this incident .
“ Corporate would love to see officers and their guests come to the establishments this weekend.
” RELATED : Things Go Bad for Home Invader When Dad Catches Him in Daughter 's Room And , to show that there are still people who appreciate and respect our brave law enforcement officers , two other establishments are offering free meals to all police officers who come to their restaurants in uniform .
“ Two local establishments , Distill and Remedy ’ s , are offering free meals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 a.m. through Feb. 21 at all of their locations in the Las Vegas valley after earlier reports had officers not being served at a competitor ’ s bar and grill , ” KTNV reported .
We need more establishments like these to stand against the anti-police bullies .
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The only way to defeat bullies is to stand up to them, and that is exactly what some Las Vegas restaurants did when a bartender refused to serve police officers.
On Thursday, two Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers were denied service at a local restaurant called The Lodge, KTNV-TV reported.
The officers, who were working the graveyard shift, were the approaching the restaurant’s bar when the bartender shook his head as if to stay “no” and then ran his fingers across his neck to tell them to stop, according to a Facebook post from the Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Wives.
When the officers asked if they could sit at the bar and order, the bartender allegedly responded by saying, “We don’t serve you guys here anymore.”
The post said that the officers at first thought the bartender was only kidding but that he “emphasized that he was serious” and the officers left.
NEW: #13Investigates has learned two #LVMPD officers were denied service overnight Thursday at this restaurant on Cactus and Southern Highlands Pkwy because they were in uniform. An employee allegedly saying “we don’t serve you guys anymore” @KTNV pic.twitter.com/mEfc7es6Wc — Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) February 14, 2020
The city’s Police Protective Association said in a statement that the restaurant had reached out to the LVMPD to say that it welcomes all officers and that the situation was being handled, according to KSNV.
“Today, an email was sent out regarding two officers who were refused service at The Lodge. Of course, this sparked outrage with us at the LVPPA and within the law enforcement community,” the statement said.
“After the email went out to our membership, the owner of the corporation reached out to us regarding this issue. They informed us that the bartender in question is on indefinite suspension facing potential termination.
“The Lodge has the highest respect for the men and women of LVMPD and love nothing more than to have them in their establishments, whether on duty or off. They explained that one man’s actions are not indicative of the feelings of The Lodge Corporation and they hope that officers will still come to the establishments.
“It was a great conversation, and clearly the issue has been addressed and handled by ownership. I want to thank all the officers who reached out to the LVPPA regarding this incident.
“Corporate would love to see officers and their guests come to the establishments this weekend.”
And, to show that there are still people who appreciate and respect our brave law enforcement officers, two other establishments are offering free meals to all police officers who come to their restaurants in uniform.
“Two local establishments, Distill and Remedy’s, are offering free meals to all officers in uniform from midnight to 8 a.m. through Feb. 21 at all of their locations in the Las Vegas valley after earlier reports had officers not being served at a competitor’s bar and grill,” KTNV reported.
#BREAKING in light of what happened: Distill and Remedys locations will offer FREE meals to all officers IN UNIFORM from Midnight to 8 am starting tonight through February 21 @LVMPD @NHPSouthernComm @NLVPD @HendersonNVPD @ccsdpd @KTNV https://t.co/aErMcY9OtM — Joe Bartels (@Joe_Bartels) February 15, 2020
We need more establishments like these to stand against the anti-police bullies.
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westernjournal--2020-02-20--Poll: Huge Majority of Voters ‘Uncomfortable’ with Socialist Candidate Like Sanders

Self-declared “ democratic socialist ” presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has emerged as the front-runner in the Democratic field following strong showings in both the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary .
That front-runner status is further bolstered by the fact that he holds a dominating lead in the polls in upcoming caucus and primary states like Nevada and California and has likewise surged to either first or second place in most of the national polls .
Unfortunately for Sanders , however , a recent poll from NBC and The Wall Street Journal revealed three major factors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidacy , the most significant of which is his self-appointed label of being a “ socialist , ” with the other two being his age and health .
The pollsters queried approximately 900 registered voters , slightly less than half of whom were Democratic primary voter participants .
The poll ’ s margin of error was 3.27 percent .
One section of the survey dealt with a variety of traits and whether respondents were comfortable with the party ’ s nominee possessing those traits .
TRENDING : Even Gutfeld Groans at Epic Moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Notes on Live TV On the question of a candidate with the label of “ socialist , ” 67 percent of registered voters said they either “ have some reservations ” ( 21 percent ) or were “ very uncomfortable ” ( 46 percent ) with that person being the nominee .
As for a candidate being over the age of 75 , a total of 53 percent — 39 percent who said they “ have some reservations ” plus 14 percent who said they were “ very uncomfortable ” — expressed their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a candidate who ’ d recently had a heart attack , that was a concern among a combined 57 percent of registered voters .
Perhaps unsurprisingly , Sanders and the socialism question fared a little better among just Democratic primary voters , but the label was still an issue of concern for members of a party that has drifted left , as 42 percent of Democratic voters said they have a problem with Sanders ’ self-proclaimed status as a socialist .
But the recent heart attack issue appeared to be a greater cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the socialist label , as 47 percent ( 40 percent with “ reservations ” and 7 percent “ very uncomfortable ” ) suggested that health issues could be a problem for a prospective nominee .
There was other not-so-great news for Sanders in that poll as well .
On the question of how President Donald Trump is handling the economy , 53 percent of registered voters approved .
Only 38 percent disapproved , one of the lowest marks in the poll ’ s history .
Of course , there was good news for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he was by far the most popular of the Democratic presidential candidates , earning both the first and second choice of the majority of respondents .
Among voters who said they would participate in a Democratic caucus or primary election , Sanders was the first choice of 27 percent of those polled , giving him a substantial lead over former Vice President Joe Biden in second place with 15 percent .
Likewise , when respondents were asked for their second choice among the field of candidates , Sanders again came out ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg .
RELATED : Here 's What Happens When Freezing Man Asks Socialists for Their Jacket Furthermore , Sanders was the clear leader among all other Democratic candidates in terms of voter enthusiasm , with 32 percent saying they were “ enthusiastic ” about his candidacy .
Those numbers dropped off somewhat among all registered voters with Trump thrown in the mix , as the president earned a combined 43 percent ( 27 percent “ enthusiastic ” plus 16 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ 38 percent ( 16 percent enthusiastic plus 22 percent comfortable ) .
If there is one clear takeaway from this poll for Trump — who , by the way , tied his highest approval rating in the poll ’ s history with 47 percent — it is that if he ends up matched up against Sanders , he should key in on the Vermont senator ’ s self-professed socialism and focus on how his socialist policy proposals will fundamentally destroy the nation ’ s economy and undermine our rights .
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Self-declared “democratic socialist” presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont has emerged as the front-runner in the Democratic field following strong showings in both the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary.
That front-runner status is further bolstered by the fact that he holds a dominating lead in the polls in upcoming caucus and primary states like Nevada and California and has likewise surged to either first or second place in most of the national polls.
Unfortunately for Sanders, however, a recent poll from NBC and The Wall Street Journal revealed three major factors that could potentially undermine his currently promising candidacy, the most significant of which is his self-appointed label of being a “socialist,” with the other two being his age and health.
The pollsters queried approximately 900 registered voters, slightly less than half of whom were Democratic primary voter participants. The poll’s margin of error was 3.27 percent.
One section of the survey dealt with a variety of traits and whether respondents were comfortable with the party’s nominee possessing those traits.
On the question of a candidate with the label of “socialist,” 67 percent of registered voters said they either “have some reservations” (21 percent) or were “very uncomfortable” (46 percent) with that person being the nominee.
As for a candidate being over the age of 75, a total of 53 percent — 39 percent who said they “have some reservations” plus 14 percent who said they were “very uncomfortable” — expressed their concerns, while on the question of a candidate who’d recently had a heart attack, that was a concern among a combined 57 percent of registered voters.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Sanders and the socialism question fared a little better among just Democratic primary voters, but the label was still an issue of concern for members of a party that has drifted left, as 42 percent of Democratic voters said they have a problem with Sanders’ self-proclaimed status as a socialist.
But the recent heart attack issue appeared to be a greater cause for concern among Democratic primary voters than the socialist label, as 47 percent (40 percent with “reservations” and 7 percent “very uncomfortable”) suggested that health issues could be a problem for a prospective nominee.
Do you think Bernie Sanders will win the Democratic nomination? Yes No
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There was other not-so-great news for Sanders in that poll as well.
On the question of how President Donald Trump is handling the economy, 53 percent of registered voters approved. Only 38 percent disapproved, one of the lowest marks in the poll’s history.
Of course, there was good news for Sanders, too, namely the fact that he was by far the most popular of the Democratic presidential candidates, earning both the first and second choice of the majority of respondents.
Among voters who said they would participate in a Democratic caucus or primary election, Sanders was the first choice of 27 percent of those polled, giving him a substantial lead over former Vice President Joe Biden in second place with 15 percent.
Likewise, when respondents were asked for their second choice among the field of candidates, Sanders again came out ahead with 19 percent, this time beating Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
Furthermore, Sanders was the clear leader among all other Democratic candidates in terms of voter enthusiasm, with 32 percent saying they were “enthusiastic” about his candidacy.
Those numbers dropped off somewhat among all registered voters with Trump thrown in the mix, as the president earned a combined 43 percent (27 percent “enthusiastic” plus 16 percent “comfortable”) compared to Sanders’ 38 percent (16 percent enthusiastic plus 22 percent comfortable).
If there is one clear takeaway from this poll for Trump — who, by the way, tied his highest approval rating in the poll’s history with 47 percent — it is that if he ends up matched up against Sanders, he should key in on the Vermont senator’s self-professed socialism and focus on how his socialist policy proposals will fundamentally destroy the nation’s economy and undermine our rights.
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