westernjournal--2020-12-31--Political Leader Pushes To Treat ‘Race Offenders’ Like Pedophiles, Control Their Housing, Keep Them

Political Leader Pushes To Treat ‘Race Offenders’ Like Pedophiles, Control Their Housing, Keep Them Jobless

Should “ race offenders ” be treated like pedophiles ?
Sasha Johnson , the leader of a new British political party , says yes .
According to the Daily Mail , Johnson — the soi-disant “ Black Panther of Oxford , ” who rose to prominence after appearing in a black beret and camouflage pants during Black Lives Matter protests earlier this year — says her party platform would bar people guilty of those offenses , including so-called “ micro-aggressions , ” from living in certain neighborhoods or holding certain jobs .
Johnson , 26 , was one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to ITV .
( The march actually attracted hundreds . )
She ’ s now the leader of the Taking the Initiative Party , or TTIP .
It was first described as the first “ black-led ” party in the United Kingdom , although Johnson now describes it as “ black-founded.
” In an interview with the Mail , she said that the “ race offenders ” register would operate in a manner “ similar ” to a sex offenders register .
The national register , while not clearly outlined , would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racial minorities .
“ It ’ s similar to the sex offenders register , ” she said in the interview , published Tuesday .
“ If you were to be racially abusive to someone , [ the register ] would question whether someone is fit enough to hold a particular job where their bias could influence another person ’ s life.
” However , the kind of behavior that would land you on this list seemed rather vague .
Oh , but thankfully , you ’ d get a warning .
“ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places of education in a micro-aggressive way .
If you exhibit an element of bias at work , you should probably receive a warning first [ before later being added to the register ] so people know in future that you hold these views , ” she said .
“ While the party does not provide a list of specific [ offenses ] which would warrant inclusion on the register , its manifesto does state that anyone merely ‘ accused ’ of an [ offense ] would be added , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime , ” the Mail reported .
And if you end up on the list , Johnson said “ you could be excluded from ‘ certain fields ’ of employment — or even banned from living near people from ethnic minorities , ” the outlet added .
“ If you live in a majority-colored neighborhood you shouldn ’ t reside there because you ’ re a risk to those people — just like if a sex offender lived next to a school he would be a risk to those children , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also said reparations were necessary because the U.K. government ’ s long-ago legacy of slavery and the fact that capitalism “ holds us down ” required recompense .
“ Reparations can take the form of tax-free periods , which would give time to build back up economic stability in black communities , ” she said .
“ We have to remember that the Jewish community received reparations for the Holocaust , and no one speaks about forgetting the Holocaust.
” RELATED : Lincoln Statue Reportedly Defaced Because He Allowed Execution of Convicted Murderers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t in a position to make any of this a reality .
The party was just founded after the Black Lives Matter protests over the summer , after all — and while they say they want to contest seats in the next general election in the United Kingdom , that ’ s likely years off .
While general elections can theoretically be called at any time in the U.K. , they ’ re only mandated every five years .
While the party in power can call an election at any time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t just beat the Labour Party and its coalition partners in the 2019 general election , they ran up the electoral score like Clemson beating up on Northern Oklahoma State at Southern Butte during the annual football homecoming game — mostly thanks to then-Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn , a member of the party ’ s far left who faced not-infrequent and not-unjustified accusations of anti-Semitism .
Thus , it ’ s unlikely Prime Minister Boris Johnson ’ s government will call for an election before the mandated 2024 election unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In that case , TTIP might be able to grab a seat or three in Parliament — although that seems unlikely , at least if you look at their Twitter account .
To put this in perspective , the British National Party — a politically toxic party which quite literally espouses fascism and racism ( as opposed to just garden-variety liberal name-calling “ fascism ” and “ racism ” ) — has over 12,000 followers despite the fact they ran one candidate and received 510 votes in 2019 .
And keep in mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which the TTIP ’ s co-founder ( not to mention its issues ) was very much in the news .
However , just because a “ race offender ” registry isn ’ t coming to the U.K. anytime soon , that doesn ’ t mean it won ’ t influence policy .
First , ideas from the fringes tend to work their way into the mainstream .
Take TTIP ’ s positions on reparations .
Are those that far outside of what the left believes in terms of reparations now ?
All it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right direction and , bam , that ’ s where the Labour Party will be .
A “ race offender ” list is further off , but fringe voices could still make sure it remains an agenda item .
Second , minor political parties can play a larger role in U.K. politics than they do in many other countries .
After the 2017 general election , for instance , Prime Minister Theresa May ’ s government had to bring the Democratic Unionist Party from Northern Ireland into the governing coalition .
This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the party had connections with the Ulster Resistance , an armed paramilitary group that played an ugly role in the Troubles in Northern Ireland by smuggling guns into the country .
The DUP mostly wanted £1 billion ( $ 1.36 billion ) in aid for Northern Ireland in exchange for their cooperation .
If TTIP manages to capture a few seats , however — something that ’ s not prohibitively difficult in the U.K. , even if your party only has 264 Twitter followers — and their participation in a coalition could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s to say they ’ re not going to want some version of the “ race offense ” list put into place ?
It may not be as odious as what Johnson is proposing , particularly with the minuscule amount of power her party would wield .
It ’ d still exist .
Finally , there ’ s a tendency to think ideas like these are funny until they sneak into the cultural sphere via a back door that ’ s been left unlocked .
The “ Black Panther of Oxford ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister anytime soon .
Her party might never win a seat .
On the other hand , for this idea to get traction , neither of these things need to happen .
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Should “race offenders” be treated like pedophiles? Sasha Johnson, the leader of a new British political party, says yes.
According to the Daily Mail, Johnson — the soi-disant “Black Panther of Oxford,” who rose to prominence after appearing in a black beret and camouflage pants during Black Lives Matter protests earlier this year — says her party platform would bar people guilty of those offenses, including so-called “micro-aggressions,” from living in certain neighborhoods or holding certain jobs.
Johnson, 26, was one of the organizers of the Million People March, according to ITV. (The march actually attracted hundreds.) She’s now the leader of the Taking the Initiative Party, or TTIP. It was first described as the first “black-led” party in the United Kingdom, although Johnson now describes it as “black-founded.”
In an interview with the Mail, she said that the “race offenders” register would operate in a manner “similar” to a sex offenders register.
The national register, while not clearly outlined, would disallow those on it from living near racial minorities.
“It’s similar to the sex offenders register,” she said in the interview, published Tuesday. “If you were to be racially abusive to someone, [the register] would question whether someone is fit enough to hold a particular job where their bias could influence another person’s life.”
However, the kind of behavior that would land you on this list seemed rather vague. Oh, but thankfully, you’d get a warning.
“A lot of racism happens at work and places of education in a micro-aggressive way. If you exhibit an element of bias at work, you should probably receive a warning first [before later being added to the register] so people know in future that you hold these views,” she said.
“While the party does not provide a list of specific [offenses] which would warrant inclusion on the register, its manifesto does state that anyone merely ‘accused’ of an [offense] would be added, as well as anyone ‘charged’ with a race crime,” the Mail reported.
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And if you end up on the list, Johnson said “you could be excluded from ‘certain fields’ of employment — or even banned from living near people from ethnic minorities,” the outlet added.
“If you live in a majority-colored neighborhood you shouldn’t reside there because you’re a risk to those people — just like if a sex offender lived next to a school he would be a risk to those children,” she said.
In the interview, Johnson also said reparations were necessary because the U.K. government’s long-ago legacy of slavery and the fact that capitalism “holds us down” required recompense.
“Reparations can take the form of tax-free periods, which would give time to build back up economic stability in black communities,” she said.
“We have to remember that the Jewish community received reparations for the Holocaust, and no one speaks about forgetting the Holocaust.”
Now, granted, TTIP isn’t in a position to make any of this a reality.
The party was just founded after the Black Lives Matter protests over the summer, after all — and while they say they want to contest seats in the next general election in the United Kingdom, that’s likely years off.
While general elections can theoretically be called at any time in the U.K., they’re only mandated every five years. While the party in power can call an election at any time, the Conservative Party and its allies didn’t just beat the Labour Party and its coalition partners in the 2019 general election, they ran up the electoral score like Clemson beating up on Northern Oklahoma State at Southern Butte during the annual football homecoming game — mostly thanks to then-Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, a member of the party’s far left who faced not-infrequent and not-unjustified accusations of anti-Semitism.
Thus, it’s unlikely Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government will call for an election before the mandated 2024 election unless things get worse for the left. In that case, TTIP might be able to grab a seat or three in Parliament — although that seems unlikely, at least if you look at their Twitter account.
To put this in perspective, the British National Party — a politically toxic party which quite literally espouses fascism and racism (as opposed to just garden-variety liberal name-calling “fascism” and “racism”) — has over 12,000 followers despite the fact they ran one candidate and received 510 votes in 2019.
And keep in mind, this comes after a summer in which the TTIP’s co-founder (not to mention its issues) was very much in the news.
However, just because a “race offender” registry isn’t coming to the U.K. anytime soon, that doesn’t mean it won’t influence policy.
First, ideas from the fringes tend to work their way into the mainstream. Take TTIP’s positions on reparations. Are those that far outside of what the left believes in terms of reparations now? All it takes is a little shove in the right direction and, bam, that’s where the Labour Party will be. A “race offender” list is further off, but fringe voices could still make sure it remains an agenda item.
Second, minor political parties can play a larger role in U.K. politics than they do in many other countries. After the 2017 general election, for instance, Prime Minister Theresa May’s government had to bring the Democratic Unionist Party from Northern Ireland into the governing coalition.
This was problematic because, as The Guardian noted, the party had connections with the Ulster Resistance, an armed paramilitary group that played an ugly role in the Troubles in Northern Ireland by smuggling guns into the country.
The DUP mostly wanted £1 billion ($1.36 billion) in aid for Northern Ireland in exchange for their cooperation. If TTIP manages to capture a few seats, however — something that’s not prohibitively difficult in the U.K., even if your party only has 264 Twitter followers — and their participation in a coalition could make or break a government, what’s to say they’re not going to want some version of the “race offense” list put into place?
It may not be as odious as what Johnson is proposing, particularly with the minuscule amount of power her party would wield. It’d still exist.
Finally, there’s a tendency to think ideas like these are funny until they sneak into the cultural sphere via a back door that’s been left unlocked. The “Black Panther of Oxford” isn’t going to be prime minister anytime soon. Her party might never win a seat.
On the other hand, for this idea to get traction, neither of these things need to happen.
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westernjournal--2020-12-31--‘A Dangerous Ploy’: Ben Sasse Goes After GOP Colleagues Objecting to Election Results

Republican Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse called congressional Republicans ’ effort to reverse Joe Biden ’ s Electoral College victory a “ dangerous ploy ” in an open letter .
Sasse urged his GOP colleagues to reject “ a project to overturn the election , ” claiming in his letter that there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud .
“ All the clever arguments and rhetorical gymnastics in the world won ’ t change the fact that this January 6th effort is designed to disenfranchise millions of Americans simply because they voted for someone in a different party , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be better than that.
” Sasse has been one of President Donald Trump ’ s most vocal critics among Republican lawmakers .
Sasse ’ s letter followed an announcement by Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley that he would object when Congress votes to certify the Electoral College results on Jan. 6 .
The move will likely force a Senate debate that is unlikely to actually overturn the election ’ s results .
“ For President-Elect Biden ’ s Electoral College victory to be overturned , President Trump would need to flip multiple states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in legal doubt , ” Sasse wrote .
Trump-backed election lawsuits have been overwhelmingly unsuccessful in federal and state courts , and the Supreme Court refused to grant standing to two cases seeking to throw out hundreds of thousands of ballots in several states .
“ Let ’ s be clear what ’ s happening here : We have a bunch of ambitious politicians who think there ’ s a way to tap into the president ’ s populist base without doing any real , long-term damage , ” Sasse wrote .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this issue is bigger than anyone ’ s personal ambitions.
” “ Adults don ’ t point a loaded gun at the heart of legitimate self-government , ” he added .
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Republican Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse called congressional Republicans’ effort to reverse Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory a “dangerous ploy” in an open letter.
Sasse urged his GOP colleagues to reject “a project to overturn the election,” claiming in his letter that there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
“All the clever arguments and rhetorical gymnastics in the world won’t change the fact that this January 6th effort is designed to disenfranchise millions of Americans simply because they voted for someone in a different party,” Sasse said. “We ought to be better than that.”
Sasse has been one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics among Republican lawmakers.
Sasse’s letter followed an announcement by Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley that he would object when Congress votes to certify the Electoral College results on Jan. 6.
The move will likely force a Senate debate that is unlikely to actually overturn the election’s results.
“For President-Elect Biden’s Electoral College victory to be overturned, President Trump would need to flip multiple states, but not a single state is in legal doubt,” Sasse wrote.
Trump-backed election lawsuits have been overwhelmingly unsuccessful in federal and state courts, and the Supreme Court refused to grant standing to two cases seeking to throw out hundreds of thousands of ballots in several states.
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“Let’s be clear what’s happening here: We have a bunch of ambitious politicians who think there’s a way to tap into the president’s populist base without doing any real, long-term damage,” Sasse wrote.
“But they’re wrong — and this issue is bigger than anyone’s personal ambitions.”
“Adults don’t point a loaded gun at the heart of legitimate self-government,” he added.
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westernjournal--2020-12-31--Gov. Desantis Refuses Early Vaccine, Says ‘I’m an Elected Official – But Whoop-De-Doo’

Republican Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis told reporters on Wednesday that he will not be jumping the line in front of seniors to receive a COVID vaccine .
As Democratic governors across the country have received seemingly endless media praise throughout the coronavirus pandemic for failing their citizens , DeSantis has remained steady .
The first-term governor has arguably emerged as the country ’ s most successful state leader during a year in which such leadership has been difficult to find .
New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo was actually awarded an Emmy for his performances in front of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an untold number of his state ’ s residents in nursing homes and elsewhere died from the coronavirus or were put into financial ruin by lockdowns and other overbearing big-government mandates .
Floridians have been able to count on their leadership all year , though , and when asked about whether he intended to get a vaccine on Wednesday , DeSantis showed some strong emotion with regard to keeping Florida ’ s seniors safe .
At a Delray Beach media briefing , the governor was asked if he had been vaccinated .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I am not the priority .
They are the priority .
I ’ m under 45 .
So , the people under 45 are not going to be first in line for this .
So when it ’ s my turn , I will take it , but this is who I want to be vaccinated , ” he said .
“ I want my parents , our grandparents , to be able to get it and you know , granted , I mean I ’ m an elected official .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day , let ’ s focus where the risk is , ” DeSantis added .
The comments were made as 300 seniors began receiving vaccines in Kings Point , according to Florida ’ s official website .
DeSantis , a young 42 , has made prioritizing seniors , long-term facility care residents and employees , and first responders the focal point of his state ’ s vaccination plan .
In other words , Florida is following the science .
While many Democrat-run states , media outlets and academics have talked of turning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spectacle , Sunshine State officials are using uncommonly good sense .
There will be no racial reckoning via COVID vaccines .
DeSantis shared the state ’ s vaccination plan on Twitter on Wednesday morning .
RELATED : CNN 's Cuomo Asks if Florida Should Get Enough COVID Vaccine “ Florida is making progress on getting the vaccine to those who are most at risk to COVID-19 and we will continue to prioritize our most vulnerable , ” he wrote .
Florida has become an even more attractive destination for transplants in recent months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for citizens and protections for the most vulnerable .
The state brags opened restaurants where human beings can share meals while engaging in conversation with other human beings .
Other business owners are free to exercise their liberties , too .
As far as business goes , a Nov. 24 executive order from DeSantis states , “ the State of Florida continues to suffer economic harm as a result of COVID- 19 related closures , exacerbating the impacts of the State of Emergency , and Floridians should not be prohibited by local governments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No mask ?
No problem .
DeSantis has also ordered that Florida ’ s communities are not permitted to enforce mask mandates .
He has also pledged that Florida will not go into lockdown .
The ban on mask bans definitely prioritizes small business and liberty .
And why not ?
California has a mandate on virtually every human behavior and the place is now the epicenter for new coronavirus infections .
“ People in Florida wear [ masks ] when they go out , ” DeSantis said last month , WPLG-TV reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to [ be ] strung up by a bayonet to do it .
Fining people is totally overboard.
” It ’ s of little surprise that a governor who prioritizes data over fear and control is leading the way when it comes to his state ’ s vaccination plan .
Florida is home to a great many seniors , and DeSantis is looking out for them — before himself .
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Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters on Wednesday that he will not be jumping the line in front of seniors to receive a COVID vaccine.
As Democratic governors across the country have received seemingly endless media praise throughout the coronavirus pandemic for failing their citizens, DeSantis has remained steady. The first-term governor has arguably emerged as the country’s most successful state leader during a year in which such leadership has been difficult to find.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was actually awarded an Emmy for his performances in front of the cameras this year. That was after an untold number of his state’s residents in nursing homes and elsewhere died from the coronavirus or were put into financial ruin by lockdowns and other overbearing big-government mandates.
Floridians have been able to count on their leadership all year, though, and when asked about whether he intended to get a vaccine on Wednesday, DeSantis showed some strong emotion with regard to keeping Florida’s seniors safe.
At a Delray Beach media briefing, the governor was asked if he had been vaccinated.
Governor Ron DeSantis asked if he has had the vaccine. “Granted I’m an elected official but whoop dee doo” focusing the vaccines for seniors. pic.twitter.com/Mw7fgt0pWx — Showcase of Wishes (@ShowcaseWishes) December 30, 2020
“I’m willing to take it, but I am not the priority. They are the priority. I’m under 45. So, the people under 45 are not going to be first in line for this. So when it’s my turn, I will take it, but this is who I want to be vaccinated,” he said.
“I want my parents, our grandparents, to be able to get it and you know, granted, I mean I’m an elected official. But whoop-de-doo. At the end of the day, let’s focus where the risk is,” DeSantis added.
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The comments were made as 300 seniors began receiving vaccines in Kings Point, according to Florida’s official website.
DeSantis, a young 42, has made prioritizing seniors, long-term facility care residents and employees, and first responders the focal point of his state’s vaccination plan. In other words, Florida is following the science.
While many Democrat-run states, media outlets and academics have talked of turning vaccine distribution into some sort of reparations spectacle, Sunshine State officials are using uncommonly good sense. There will be no racial reckoning via COVID vaccines.
DeSantis shared the state’s vaccination plan on Twitter on Wednesday morning.
Florida is making progress on getting the vaccine to those who are most at risk to COVID-19 and we will continue to prioritize our most vulnerable. pic.twitter.com/VKQiIbdJE4 — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) December 30, 2020
“Florida is making progress on getting the vaccine to those who are most at risk to COVID-19 and we will continue to prioritize our most vulnerable,” he wrote.
Florida has become an even more attractive destination for transplants in recent months, balancing business protections, common-sense recommendations for citizens and protections for the most vulnerable.
The state brags opened restaurants where human beings can share meals while engaging in conversation with other human beings. Other business owners are free to exercise their liberties, too.
As far as business goes, a Nov. 24 executive order from DeSantis states, “the State of Florida continues to suffer economic harm as a result of COVID- 19 related closures, exacerbating the impacts of the State of Emergency, and Floridians should not be prohibited by local governments from working or operating a business.”
No mask? No problem. DeSantis has also ordered that Florida’s communities are not permitted to enforce mask mandates. He has also pledged that Florida will not go into lockdown.
The ban on mask bans definitely prioritizes small business and liberty. And why not? California has a mandate on virtually every human behavior and the place is now the epicenter for new coronavirus infections.
“People in Florida wear [masks] when they go out,” DeSantis said last month, WPLG-TV reported. “I don’t think you have to [be] strung up by a bayonet to do it. Fining people is totally overboard.”
It’s of little surprise that a governor who prioritizes data over fear and control is leading the way when it comes to his state’s vaccination plan. Florida is home to a great many seniors, and DeSantis is looking out for them — before himself.
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westernjournal--2020-12-31--FBI Investigating After Health Worker Admits to Tampering with Hundreds of Vaccines

Police and federal authorities are investigating after a Wisconsin health system said an employee admitted to deliberately spoiling 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine .
Aurora Medical Center first reported that the doses has been spoiled on Saturday , saying they had been accidentally left out unrefrigerated overnight by an employee at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton .
The health system said Wednesday that the vaccines now appear to have been deliberately spoiled .
Police in Grafton , about 20 miles north of Milwaukee , said in a statement that the department , FBI and Food and Drug Administration are “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they were notified of the alleged tampering on Wednesday night .
Police said Thursday morning that no other information would be immediately released , and declined to say if any arrests have been made .
In a statement late Wednesday , Aurora said the employee involved “ acknowledged that they intentionally removed the vaccine from refrigeration.
” Aurora said it has fired the employee and referred the matter to the authorities .
The statement said nothing about a possible motive for the action .
“ We continue to believe that vaccination is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are more than disappointed that this individual ’ s actions will result in a delay of more than 500 people receiving their vaccine , ” the statement said .
Aurora said it would provide more information on Thursday .
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Police and federal authorities are investigating after a Wisconsin health system said an employee admitted to deliberately spoiling 500 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Aurora Medical Center first reported that the doses has been spoiled on Saturday, saying they had been accidentally left out unrefrigerated overnight by an employee at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.
The health system said Wednesday that the vaccines now appear to have been deliberately spoiled.
Police in Grafton, about 20 miles north of Milwaukee, said in a statement that the department, FBI and Food and Drug Administration are “actively” investigating the case. Police said they were notified of the alleged tampering on Wednesday night.
Police said Thursday morning that no other information would be immediately released, and declined to say if any arrests have been made.
In a statement late Wednesday, Aurora said the employee involved “acknowledged that they intentionally removed the vaccine from refrigeration.”
Aurora said it has fired the employee and referred the matter to the authorities. The statement said nothing about a possible motive for the action.
“We continue to believe that vaccination is our way out of the pandemic. We are more than disappointed that this individual’s actions will result in a delay of more than 500 people receiving their vaccine,” the statement said.
Aurora said it would provide more information on Thursday.
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westernjournal--2020-12-31--McConnell Closes Door on Trump’s Push for $2,000 Checks to Every American

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door on President Donald Trump ’ s push for $ 2,000 coronavirus relief checks , saying that Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote .
The GOP leader made clear Wednesday he is unwilling to budge , despite political pressure from Trump and even some fellow Republican senators .
Trump wants the recent $ 600 in aid increased threefold .
But McConnell dismissed the idea of bigger “ survival checks ” approved by the House , saying the money would go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t need it .
“ We just approved almost a trillion dollars in aid a few days ago , ” McConnell said , referring to the package Trump recently signed into law .
McConnell added , “ if specific , struggling households still need more help , ” the Senate will consider “ smart targeted aid .
Not another fire hose of borrowed money.
” The showdown over the $ 2,000 checks has thrown Congress into a chaotic year-end session just days before new lawmakers are set to be sworn into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders for their failure to act , and tweeted , “ $ 2000 ASAP !
” “ In this moment of historic crisis and untold economic pain for countless American families , the President-elect supports $ 2,000 direct payments as passed by the House , ” Biden spokesman Andrew Bates said .
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the $ 600 checks would begin to go out Wednesday .
Congress had settled on smaller payments in a compromise over the big coronavirus relief and government funding bill that Trump reluctantly signed into law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more .
For a second day in a row , Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer tried to force a vote on the bill approved by the House meeting Trump ’ s demand for the $ 2,000 checks .
“ What we ’ re seeing right now is Leader McConnell trying to kill the checks — the $ 2,000 checks desperately needed by so many American families , ” Schumer said .
Georgia ’ s GOP Sens .
David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are trying to fend off Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determine which party has the Senate majority .
The two Republicans announced support for Trump ’ s call for $ 2,000 checks .
“ The Senate Republicans risk throwing away two seats and control of the Senate , ” Newt Gingrich , the former congressional leader , said on Fox News .
Earlier , McConnell had unveiled a new bill loaded with Trump ’ s other priorities .
It included the $ 2,000 checks more narrowly targeted to poor households as well as a repeal of protections for tech companies like Facebook and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commission to review allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election .
If McConnell sets a vote on his bill , it could revive the $ 2,000 payments .
But because it contains the additional tech and elections provisions , Democrats and some Republicans will likely balk and it ’ s unlikely to have enough support in Congress to pass .
No additional votes on coronavirus aid have been scheduled at this point .
Liberal senators , led by Bernie Sanders of Vermont , are blocking action on a defense bill until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s demand for $ 2,000 for most Americans .
Republican Sens .
Josh Hawley of Missouri and Marco Rubio of Florida also pushed in the president ’ s direction .
Hawley is also leading Trump ’ s challenge to the Electoral College results in Congress .
Other Republicans panned the bigger checks , arguing during a lively Senate debate that the nearly $ 400 billion price tag was too high , the relief was not targeted to those in need and Washington had already provided ample aid .
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 600 billion so we can send $ 2,000 checks to millions of people who haven ’ t lost any income is terrible policy.
” Trump ’ s demand gained momentum at the start of the week when dozens of House Republicans helped pass a bill raising the payments with a robust two-thirds vote of approval .
As his push hits a roadblock , his attempt to amend the year-end package — $ 900 billion in coronavirus aid and $ 1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September — will linger as potentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is sworn in Sunday .
The bill revives a weekly pandemic jobless benefit boost — this time $ 300 , through March 14 — as well as the Paycheck Protection Program of grants to businesses to keep workers on payrolls .
It extends eviction protections , adding a new rental assistance fund .
Americans earning up to $ 75,000 will qualify for the direct $ 600 payments , which are phased out at higher income levels , and there ’ s an additional $ 600 payment per dependent child .
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door on President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 coronavirus relief checks, saying that Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote.
The GOP leader made clear Wednesday he is unwilling to budge, despite political pressure from Trump and even some fellow Republican senators.
Trump wants the recent $600 in aid increased threefold. But McConnell dismissed the idea of bigger “survival checks” approved by the House, saying the money would go to plenty of American households that just don’t need it.
“We just approved almost a trillion dollars in aid a few days ago,” McConnell said, referring to the package Trump recently signed into law.
McConnell added, “if specific, struggling households still need more help,” the Senate will consider “smart targeted aid. Not another fire hose of borrowed money.”
The showdown over the $2,000 checks has thrown Congress into a chaotic year-end session just days before new lawmakers are set to be sworn into office.
Trump has been berating GOP leaders for their failure to act, and tweeted, “$2000 ASAP!”
$2000 ASAP! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 30, 2020
Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden also supports the increased payments.
“In this moment of historic crisis and untold economic pain for countless American families, the President-elect supports $2,000 direct payments as passed by the House,” Biden spokesman Andrew Bates said.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the $600 checks would begin to go out Wednesday.
Congress had settled on smaller payments in a compromise over the big coronavirus relief and government funding bill that Trump reluctantly signed into law. Before signing, though, Trump demanded more.
For a second day in a row, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer tried to force a vote on the bill approved by the House meeting Trump’s demand for the $2,000 checks.
“What we’re seeing right now is Leader McConnell trying to kill the checks — the $2,000 checks desperately needed by so many American families,” Schumer said.
Georgia’s GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are trying to fend off Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock in Jan. 5 runoff elections that will determine which party has the Senate majority. The two Republicans announced support for Trump’s call for $2,000 checks.
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“The Senate Republicans risk throwing away two seats and control of the Senate,” Newt Gingrich, the former congressional leader, said on Fox News.
Earlier, McConnell had unveiled a new bill loaded with Trump’s other priorities.
It included the $2,000 checks more narrowly targeted to poor households as well as a repeal of protections for tech companies like Facebook and Twitter. It also established a bipartisan commission to review allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
If McConnell sets a vote on his bill, it could revive the $2,000 payments. But because it contains the additional tech and elections provisions, Democrats and some Republicans will likely balk and it’s unlikely to have enough support in Congress to pass.
No additional votes on coronavirus aid have been scheduled at this point.
Liberal senators, led by Bernie Sanders of Vermont, are blocking action on a defense bill until a vote can be taken on Trump’s demand for $2,000 for most Americans.
Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Marco Rubio of Florida also pushed in the president’s direction. Hawley is also leading Trump’s challenge to the Electoral College results in Congress.
Other Republicans panned the bigger checks, arguing during a lively Senate debate that the nearly $400 billion price tag was too high, the relief was not targeted to those in need and Washington had already provided ample aid.
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey tweeted that “blindly borrowing more than $600 billion so we can send $2,000 checks to millions of people who haven’t lost any income is terrible policy.”
Congress should continue helping workers who’ve lost their jobs. But blindly borrowing more than $600 billion so we can send $2,000 checks to millions of people who haven’t lost any income is terrible policy. I won’t consent to a vote on that. https://t.co/hCOlgcFPnq — Senator Pat Toomey (@SenToomey) December 29, 2020
Trump’s demand gained momentum at the start of the week when dozens of House Republicans helped pass a bill raising the payments with a robust two-thirds vote of approval.
As his push hits a roadblock, his attempt to amend the year-end package — $900 billion in coronavirus aid and $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies through September — will linger as potentially one last confrontation before the new Congress is sworn in Sunday.
The bill revives a weekly pandemic jobless benefit boost — this time $300, through March 14 — as well as the Paycheck Protection Program of grants to businesses to keep workers on payrolls. It extends eviction protections, adding a new rental assistance fund.
Americans earning up to $75,000 will qualify for the direct $600 payments, which are phased out at higher income levels, and there’s an additional $600 payment per dependent child.
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westernjournal--2020-12-31--Cal Thomas: A Lyric Cut from ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ Is Sadly Appropriate Today

I don ’ t like making predictions for a new year because they are just guesses and like palm readers , fortune-tellers and “ experts , ” guesses are often wrong .
The point was proved last year when I predicted Donald Trump ’ s re-election and could not foresee the COVID-19 virus , as few did , or its impact on the economy and our optimistic spirit .
In a recent Wall Street Journal article , author Bob Greene recalled the 75th anniversary of the film “ Meet Me in St. Louis ” in which Judy Garland sings “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The lyric contains the optimistic lines , “ someday soon we all will be together ” and “ faithful friends who are dear to us will be near to us once more.
” After more than four years of World War II , that was a hopeful dream on which the country was asked to go ahead and “ hang a shining star ” on their Christmas trees .
Is that optimism of generations past valid for our immediate future as we witness the country being torn apart by divisiveness ?
I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lyric , which Greene did not mention is : “ Here we are as in olden days , happy golden days of yore.
” I ’ m afraid we will not return to those days during which self-control , personal responsibility and living within one ’ s means were the norm and taught in our schools and mostly modeled by culture , including Hollywood films and the imminent influence of television .
Those golden days are not only gone , they are largely forgotten .
The national debt , an affront to previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is approaching $ 28 trillion .
Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden wants to spend more .
No one is calling for an audit and an overhaul of unnecessary spending and failed programs .
We are the divided states of America , no longer “ under God , ” but under suspicion of each other .
It has gotten bad .
Before Christmas , The Washington Post featured a nearly full-page cartoon on its Op-Ed page depicting certain Republicans as rats .
The Post singled out Republican state legislators , state attorneys general and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the November election .
This reminded me of the dehumanization of Jews that led to the Holocaust .
One of the “ rats ” was named Rep. Steve Scalise , a Louisiana Republican and a member of the House GOP leadership .
On June 14 , 2017 , Scalise and four other people were shot on an Alexandria , Virginia , baseball field by James Hodgkinson , a left-wing activist , a Bernie Sanders supporter and a rabid anti-Trumper with a record of domestic violence .
Did the hatred generated by our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bile we sling at each other ?
It could be argued that it did .
The original lyrics to “ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ” were anything but bright and optimistic .
They were “ Have yourself a merry little Christmas// It may be your last // Next year we may all be living in the past.
” Judy Garland protested , saying they were too depressing and little Margaret O ’ Brien to whom she sang the song would cry and the world would consider her a monster .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Passed the Turning Point on the National Debt The lyrics were changed but the original ones may be more reflective of our current state of mind as we enter 2021 .
We can only hope that “ next year all our troubles will be out of sight.
” Given our present circumstances , I am doubtful .
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I don’t like making predictions for a new year because they are just guesses and like palm readers, fortune-tellers and “experts,” guesses are often wrong.
The point was proved last year when I predicted Donald Trump’s re-election and could not foresee the COVID-19 virus, as few did, or its impact on the economy and our optimistic spirit.
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, author Bob Greene recalled the 75th anniversary of the film “Meet Me in St. Louis” in which Judy Garland sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” The lyric contains the optimistic lines, “someday soon we all will be together” and “faithful friends who are dear to us will be near to us once more.”
After more than four years of World War II, that was a hopeful dream on which the country was asked to go ahead and “hang a shining star” on their Christmas trees.
Is that optimism of generations past valid for our immediate future as we witness the country being torn apart by divisiveness? I am not sure.
One line of that lyric, which Greene did not mention is: “Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore.” I’m afraid we will not return to those days during which self-control, personal responsibility and living within one’s means were the norm and taught in our schools and mostly modeled by culture, including Hollywood films and the imminent influence of television.
Those golden days are not only gone, they are largely forgotten.
The national debt, an affront to previous generations, including Republican politicians, grows and is approaching $28 trillion. Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden wants to spend more. No one is calling for an audit and an overhaul of unnecessary spending and failed programs.
We are the divided states of America, no longer “under God,” but under suspicion of each other.
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It has gotten bad. Before Christmas, The Washington Post featured a nearly full-page cartoon on its Op-Ed page depicting certain Republicans as rats. The Post singled out Republican state legislators, state attorneys general and others who sought to overturn the outcome of the November election. This reminded me of the dehumanization of Jews that led to the Holocaust.
One of the “rats” was named Rep. Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican and a member of the House GOP leadership. On June 14, 2017, Scalise and four other people were shot on an Alexandria, Virginia, baseball field by James Hodgkinson, a left-wing activist, a Bernie Sanders supporter and a rabid anti-Trumper with a record of domestic violence.
Did the hatred generated by our modern politics contribute to that act and the bile we sling at each other? It could be argued that it did.
The original lyrics to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” were anything but bright and optimistic. They were “Have yourself a merry little Christmas// It may be your last // Next year we may all be living in the past.”
Judy Garland protested, saying they were too depressing and little Margaret O’Brien to whom she sang the song would cry and the world would consider her a monster.
The lyrics were changed but the original ones may be more reflective of our current state of mind as we enter 2021. We can only hope that “next year all our troubles will be out of sight.”
Given our present circumstances, I am doubtful.
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westernjournal--2020-01-31--Pelosi Defies Senate’s Authority, Says Even if Senate Votes To Acquit, Trump Won’t Actually Be Acqui

Pelosi Defies Senate’s Authority, Says Even if Senate Votes To Acquit, Trump Won’t Actually Be Acquitted

The Democratic Party is so deep in its Trump Derangement Syndrome that the things its leaders say and do often defy reason .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stood in front of microphones on Thursday and declared that if President Donald Trump is acquitted by the Senate ( a likely scenario ) , he will not actually be acquitted .
Pelosi was responding to a reporter who had asked what she would do in the case of the president ’ s acquittal .
“ We are right now prayerful and hopeful that the Senate will have the courage to hear the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and then we ’ ll see what we do next , ” she said , according to a transcript on her website .
TRENDING : Fiery Rand Paul Blisters Schumer ’ s ‘ Scurrilous ’ Remarks in Real Time , Says Trump Should Sue for Defamation But when another reporter asked a similar question , Pelosi had one of her famous temper tantrums .
“ When this is over , do you think that President Trump will be chastened and understand that he ’ s got a Congress watching him ?
Or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have acquitted him ?
” the reporter asked .
“ Well , he will not be acquitted .
You can not be acquitted if you don ’ t have a trial , and you don ’ t have a trial if you don ’ t have witnesses and documentation and that , ” Pelosi replied .
“ I would hope that the Senators , if it comes to a tie , or if there ’ s a question of hearing testimony or receiving documents , would leave it up to the Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in a Republican majority court .
“ I would think that they would have confidence in the Chief Justice of the United States .
That ’ s really his title .
And that ’ s interesting to me — that they ’ re afraid of breaking a tie with a Chief Justice of the United States .
“ Does the President know right from wrong ?
I don ’ t think so .
That ’ s all I can say to you , ” she said .
The Constitution explicitly states that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the House , has the sole authority to handle an impeachment trial of the president .
Pelosi ’ s work is done , but she is struggling to let go of the power she had when the House was conducting its impeachment inquiry .
Apparently , in her mind , not only is she the leader of the House ; she is also the entire Senate and the Supreme Court too .
An acquittal is an acquittal .
It is that simple .
If and when the Senate acquits Trump , he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop the speaker and her colleagues from impeaching him again , but this one has been so destructive for their party that it just would not be wise .
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The Democratic Party is so deep in its Trump Derangement Syndrome that the things its leaders say and do often defy reason.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stood in front of microphones on Thursday and declared that if President Donald Trump is acquitted by the Senate (a likely scenario), he will not actually be acquitted.
Pelosi was responding to a reporter who had asked what she would do in the case of the president’s acquittal.
The speaker stealthily avoided the question.
“We are right now prayerful and hopeful that the Senate will have the courage to hear the truth about the President’s action, and then we’ll see what we do next,” she said, according to a transcript on her website.
But when another reporter asked a similar question, Pelosi had one of her famous temper tantrums.
“When this is over, do you think that President Trump will be chastened and understand that he’s got a Congress watching him? Or will he be emboldened because the Senate will have acquitted him?” the reporter asked.
.@SpeakerPelosi: If the Senate votes to aquit Pres. Trump, he “will not be acquitted” pic.twitter.com/3ovJZA1NrX — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) January 30, 2020
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“Well, he will not be acquitted. You cannot be acquitted if you don’t have a trial, and you don’t have a trial if you don’t have witnesses and documentation and that,” Pelosi replied.
“I would hope that the Senators, if it comes to a tie, or if there’s a question of hearing testimony or receiving documents, would leave it up to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court – Republican‑appointed, in a Republican majority court.
“I would think that they would have confidence in the Chief Justice of the United States. That’s really his title. And that’s interesting to me — that they’re afraid of breaking a tie with a Chief Justice of the United States.
“Does the President know right from wrong? I don’t think so. That’s all I can say to you,” she said.
The Constitution explicitly states that the Senate, not the Speaker of the House, has the sole authority to handle an impeachment trial of the president.
Pelosi’s work is done, but she is struggling to let go of the power she had when the House was conducting its impeachment inquiry.
Apparently, in her mind, not only is she the leader of the House; she is also the entire Senate and the Supreme Court too.
An acquittal is an acquittal. It is that simple. If and when the Senate acquits Trump, he will forever be acquitted.
That cannot stop the speaker and her colleagues from impeaching him again, but this one has been so destructive for their party that it just would not be wise.
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westernjournal--2020-01-31--Rep. Doug Collins Announces Bid for Senate, Drawing Ire of GOP Group

Republican Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia announced Wednesday he is running for the Senate in a November special election , leading to a division among Republicans .
“ We ’ re in for the Georgia Senate race down here .
I ’ ve still got a lot of work left to do to help this president finish this impeachment out , and we ’ re going to make a bigger announcement down here in Georgia , ” he said Wednesday on “ Fox & Friends , ” according to Fox News .
The seat Collins seeks is currently held by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appointed by Georgia Gov .
Brian Kemp to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of former Sen. Johnny Isakson .
At the time , Trump supported Collins , who is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and who repeatedly denounced impeachment during the House impeachment process .
Word that Collins was running led to some criticism from the National Republican Senatorial Committee , however .
The NRSC ’ s perspective was that having two Republicans in the race converts a safe GOP win into a possible runoff that might not go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Fiery Rand Paul Blisters Schumer ’ s ‘ Scurrilous ’ Remarks in Real Time , Says Trump Should Sue for Defamation “ The shortsightedness in this decision is stunning , ” NRSC Executive Director Kevin McLaughlin said in a statement .
“ Doug Collins ’ selfishness will hurt David Perdue , Kelly Loeffler , and President Trump .
Not to mention the people of Georgia who stand to bear the burden of it for years to come .
All he has done is put two senate seats , multiple house seats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in play .
The NRSC stands firmly behind Sen. Kelly Loeffler and urges anyone who wants to re-elect President Trump , hold the GOP senate majority , and stop socialism to do the same.
” “ Don ’ t be ridiculous , this is FAKE NEWS coming from the head of a Washington-based group whose bylaws require him to support all incumbents , even unelected ones , ” Collins wrote .
Others are also choosing sides .
The conservative Club for Growth is launching an ad campaign against Collins , according to Politico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Club for Growth will educate Georgia voters about Doug Collins ’ record on economic issues and demand that he change his ways , ” David McIntosh , the president of the nonprofit , said in a statement .
RELATED : A-O-Me : Ocasio-Cortez Fills In for Bernie at Rally but Does n't Even Mention His Name Once But Collins has a major Trump supporter on his side in Rudy Giuliani , who tweeted his support on Wednesday .
“ Good luck to a great American , ” the former New York City mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GOP donor , said he is also backing Collins .
“ This is Mitch McConnell ’ s worst nightmare , ” Eberhart , an energy executive from Arizona , said , adding that Collins has “ a MAGA following , ” according to the Washington Examiner .
The rules for the special election , which will feature Collins , Loeffler and at least two Democrats , are that the election pits all candidates against each other .
If no one secures a majority , the November vote will be followed by a January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the announcement that Collins was in the race , but she has said she is prepared to spend $ 20 million to keep her seat , according to Fox .
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Republican Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia announced Wednesday he is running for the Senate in a November special election, leading to a division among Republicans.
“We’re in for the Georgia Senate race down here. I’ve still got a lot of work left to do to help this president finish this impeachment out, and we’re going to make a bigger announcement down here in Georgia,” he said Wednesday on “Fox & Friends,” according to Fox News.
The seat Collins seeks is currently held by Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who was appointed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of former Sen. Johnny Isakson.
At the time, Trump supported Collins, who is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and who repeatedly denounced impeachment during the House impeachment process.
Word that Collins was running led to some criticism from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, however. The NRSC’s perspective was that having two Republicans in the race converts a safe GOP win into a possible runoff that might not go the GOP’s way.
“The shortsightedness in this decision is stunning,” NRSC Executive Director Kevin McLaughlin said in a statement. “Doug Collins’ selfishness will hurt David Perdue, Kelly Loeffler, and President Trump. Not to mention the people of Georgia who stand to bear the burden of it for years to come. All he has done is put two senate seats, multiple house seats, and Georgia’s 16 electoral votes in play. The NRSC stands firmly behind Sen. Kelly Loeffler and urges anyone who wants to re-elect President Trump, hold the GOP senate majority, and stop socialism to do the same.”
NEW statement from @NRSC ED @KevinMcLaughlin on Doug Collins’ selfish and shortsighted decision to enter the GA Senate ⬇ pic.twitter.com/BizAEPW0Yv — Jesse Hunt (@JJHunt10) January 29, 2020
Collins tweeted back a reply.
“Don’t be ridiculous, this is FAKE NEWS coming from the head of a Washington-based group whose bylaws require him to support all incumbents, even unelected ones,” Collins wrote.
Don’t be ridiculous, this is FAKE NEWS coming from the head of a Washington-based group whose bylaws require him to support all incumbents, even unelected ones. https://t.co/azpS3PzaCJ — Doug Collins (@CollinsforGA) January 29, 2020
Others are also choosing sides.
The conservative Club for Growth is launching an ad campaign against Collins, according to Politico.
“Over the next month, Club for Growth will educate Georgia voters about Doug Collins’ record on economic issues and demand that he change his ways,” David McIntosh, the president of the nonprofit, said in a statement.
But Collins has a major Trump supporter on his side in Rudy Giuliani, who tweeted his support on Wednesday.
“Good luck to a great American,” the former New York City mayor wrote.
Good luck to a great American. — Rudy Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) January 30, 2020
Thank you, @mschlapp. There’s no reason Georgia Republicans shouldn’t be able to pick their own Senate nominee. https://t.co/G3Od5Qn009 — Doug Collins (@CollinsforGA) January 29, 2020
Dan Eberhart, a wealthy GOP donor, said he is also backing Collins.
“This is Mitch McConnell’s worst nightmare,” Eberhart, an energy executive from Arizona, said, adding that Collins has “a MAGA following,” according to the Washington Examiner.
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The rules for the special election, which will feature Collins, Loeffler and at least two Democrats, are that the election pits all candidates against each other. If no one secures a majority, the November vote will be followed by a January runoff.
Loeffler did not respond to the announcement that Collins was in the race, but she has said she is prepared to spend $20 million to keep her seat, according to Fox.
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westernjournal--2020-01-31--Iowa To Release Child Sex Abuser, Declares He’s No Longer Threat Due to Gender Transition

Still think preferred gender prison placement and taxpayer-funded medical transitions for transgender inmates are the pre-eminent LGBT policy prescriptions in progressive politics ?
Yes ?
Well then step aside Elizabeth Warren , because the Iowa attorney general ’ s office is reportedly offering one lucky criminal what may be the first-ever transgender “ Get Out of Jail Free ” card .
According to the Des Moines Register , convicted sex offender Joseph Matthew Smith is no longer being forced to serve out the entirety of his sentence for molesting two children , as he recently underwent hormone treatments related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by criminal justice professionals in the office of state Attorney General Tom Miller , the 23-year-old male-to-female transgender , now going by the name Josie , is apparently believed to have a substantially lower “ likelihood of recidivism ” in light of the treatments .
TRENDING : Fiery Rand Paul Blisters Schumer ’ s ‘ Scurrilous ’ Remarks in Real Time , Says Trump Should Sue for Defamation “ An offender ’ s hormone levels are an important part of substantiating an offender ’ s likelihood of recidivism , ” said Lynn Hicks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We don ’ t believe we have evidence sufficient to prove Josie Smith has a significant chance of reoffending.
” Smith was initially incarcerated in 2015 , convicted the previous year of molesting a fellow student at Midwest Christian Services .
It was not , however , until October 2017 that the sex offender began transition therapy , deciding he would like to begin “ transgender classification ” and be known by female pronouns in the midst of his roughly two-year stay at Newton Correctional Facility .
The length of Smith ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry , the imposing six-foot , 210-pound biological male was convicted not only of sex abuse in the second degree , but also of lascivious acts with another child as well .
Both counts were perpetrated against children under the age of 13 and took place when Smith himself was also a minor of 15 and 16 respectively .
Yet , this seems not to have been the full depth of Smith ’ s depravity , as it has been reported that previous assessments indicated the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ separate individuals throughout his short life .
RELATED : Pelosi Defies Senate 's Authority , Says Even if Senate Votes To Acquit , Trump Wo n't Actually Be Acquitted Of course , in our progressive society , a change of “ gender identity ” is apparently all it takes for a state ’ s chief prosecutors to stop seeking a repeat child molester ’ s re-commitment to the prison system .
And that is not to say the science does not back the decision to release Smith .
Cross-sex hormone therapy has long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testosterone levels down low enough to alter bodily development and inhibit sexual desire .
In fact , that is exactly why some criminal justice hardliners have advocated for similar treatments , known as “ chemical castration , ” to be given America ’ s convicted sex offenders — and why conservatives have advocated against supposedly transgender children undergoing the treatments prior to adulthood .
But all this is simply digression .
The mere fact of the matter is not all criminal justice is about rehabilitation and feel-good societal restoration .
Some of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about punishment .
And the idea that some of the most vile and despicable among us — repeat child molesters among them — should be allowed to skip out on years of such penance because they have suddenly identified themselves as transgender is a disgusting , unjust farce .
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Still think preferred gender prison placement and taxpayer-funded medical transitions for transgender inmates are the pre-eminent LGBT policy prescriptions in progressive politics?
Yes? Well then step aside Elizabeth Warren, because the Iowa attorney general’s office is reportedly offering one lucky criminal what may be the first-ever transgender “Get Out of Jail Free” card.
According to the Des Moines Register, convicted sex offender Joseph Matthew Smith is no longer being forced to serve out the entirety of his sentence for molesting two children, as he recently underwent hormone treatments related to his upcoming gender reassignment surgery.
Reassessed by criminal justice professionals in the office of state Attorney General Tom Miller, the 23-year-old male-to-female transgender, now going by the name Josie, is apparently believed to have a substantially lower “likelihood of recidivism” in light of the treatments.
“Joseph Matthew Smith, who now goes by the name Josie Smith, is a convicted baby rapist and pedophile who has molested as many as 15 children ranging in ages one to 15. “https://t.co/ZkWbgNtclk — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 29, 2020
“An offender’s hormone levels are an important part of substantiating an offender’s likelihood of recidivism,” said Lynn Hicks, spokesman to the attorney general. “We don’t believe we have evidence sufficient to prove Josie Smith has a significant chance of reoffending.”
Smith was initially incarcerated in 2015, convicted the previous year of molesting a fellow student at Midwest Christian Services.
It was not, however, until October 2017 that the sex offender began transition therapy, deciding he would like to begin “transgender classification” and be known by female pronouns in the midst of his roughly two-year stay at Newton Correctional Facility.
The length of Smith’s sentence was not been reported but, according to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry, the imposing six-foot, 210-pound biological male was convicted not only of sex abuse in the second degree, but also of lascivious acts with another child as well.
Both counts were perpetrated against children under the age of 13 and took place when Smith himself was also a minor of 15 and 16 respectively.
Yet, this seems not to have been the full depth of Smith’s depravity, as it has been reported that previous assessments indicated the offender may have victimized up to 15 separate individuals throughout his short life.
Are you F$&?ing kidding me? Child Rapist to Be Released from Prison Because He Is Changing Gender https://t.co/7Gc4EXhLG8 — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 30, 2020
Joseph Matthew Smith of Iowa raped 15 children, ages 1 to 13, and is about to be released from prison… Because he changed his gender from male to female… And because of that, he is “no longer deemed a threat”. HE SHOULD BE IN JAIL FOR LIFE! Who agrees? — Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) January 30, 2020
Of course, in our progressive society, a change of “gender identity” is apparently all it takes for a state’s chief prosecutors to stop seeking a repeat child molester’s re-commitment to the prison system.
And that is not to say the science does not back the decision to release Smith.
Cross-sex hormone therapy has long been known to bring male recipients’ testosterone levels down low enough to alter bodily development and inhibit sexual desire.
In fact, that is exactly why some criminal justice hardliners have advocated for similar treatments, known as “chemical castration,” to be given America’s convicted sex offenders — and why conservatives have advocated against supposedly transgender children undergoing the treatments prior to adulthood.
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But all this is simply digression.
The mere fact of the matter is not all criminal justice is about rehabilitation and feel-good societal restoration.
Some of it is punitive. Some of it is about punishment.
And the idea that some of the most vile and despicable among us — repeat child molesters among them — should be allowed to skip out on years of such penance because they have suddenly identified themselves as transgender is a disgusting, unjust farce.
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westernjournal--2020-01-30--A-O-Me: Ocasio-Cortez Fills In for Bernie at Rally but Doesn’t Even Mention His Name Once

A crowd showed up for a recent Bernie Sanders campaign rally in Iowa City , Iowa — only to find out that their candidate wouldn ’ t even be mentioned by his surrogate .
The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential hopeful appointed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York to fill in for him at the event Friday while he was occupied in Washington , D.C. , with President Donald Trump ’ s impeachment trial .
Ocasio-Cortez , who endorsed Sanders in October , took to the stage to promote socialist policies but did not say Sanders ’ name even one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She was joined at the rally by outspoken Sanders supporter and leftist filmmaker Michael Moore .
According to Fox News , Moore sang the senator ’ s praises on climate change , the minimum wage and civil rights .
TRENDING : Fiery Rand Paul Blisters Schumer ’ s ‘ Scurrilous ’ Remarks in Real Time , Says Trump Should Sue for Defamation He then claimed that Sanders is the only Democratic candidate capable of winning the presidential election in November .
“ We have to crush Donald J. Trump with the truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposite of Donald J. Trump , ” Moore said .
He then introduced Ocasio-Cortez by saying that she was Sanders ’ inspiration to run once again for president .
The freshman congresswoman told those in attendance not to let the usual type of candidate win the Democratic nomination , according to The Daily Wire .
“ It is a bold risk .
We hedge our bets , we get more of the same .
And the same has not been helping .
So our job right now is to come together .
… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 10 days , ” she said in reference to the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses .
The Washington Examiner reported that Ocasio-Cortez also told a crowd of nearly 1,000 people at the University of Iowa that the U.S. is a “ nation in decline ” and that radical change is what ’ s necessary for our economy .
Ocasio-Cortez said we need an administration that would fight for “ economic justice , social justice , racial justice and environmental justice.
” “ This is not just about how we win , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said .
“ From our bodies to this land , we are going to need entirely new paradigms of public policy in order to heal.
” Fox News reported that Sanders was able to make an appearance at the two-day rally Saturday .
RELATED : Dem Senators Stuck in DC for Impeachment Trial Put Their Hopes in Big-Name Surrogates in Iowa With the senator in attendance , Ocasio-Cortez made sure to remind the crowd she was there to support and promote his presidential campaign .
“ We need a true Green New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ Senator Sanders has the largest plan in the field to address the climate crisis .
“ I ’ m here because we need true immigration justice .
And I ’ m not here to reform some of these systems when we talk about immigration , I ’ m here because Senator Sanders has truly committed to breaking up [ Immigration and Customs Enforcement ] and [ Customs and Border Protection ] .
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A crowd showed up for a recent Bernie Sanders campaign rally in Iowa City, Iowa — only to find out that their candidate wouldn’t even be mentioned by his surrogate.
The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential hopeful appointed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York to fill in for him at the event Friday while he was occupied in Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial.
Ocasio-Cortez, who endorsed Sanders in October, took to the stage to promote socialist policies but did not say Sanders’ name even one time, according to The Daily Wire.
She was joined at the rally by outspoken Sanders supporter and leftist filmmaker Michael Moore.
According to Fox News, Moore sang the senator’s praises on climate change, the minimum wage and civil rights.
He then claimed that Sanders is the only Democratic candidate capable of winning the presidential election in November.
“We have to crush Donald J. Trump with the truth and with a candidate who is the opposite of Donald J. Trump,” Moore said.
He then introduced Ocasio-Cortez by saying that she was Sanders’ inspiration to run once again for president.
The freshman congresswoman told those in attendance not to let the usual type of candidate win the Democratic nomination, according to The Daily Wire.
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“It is a bold risk. We hedge our bets, we get more of the same. And the same has not been helping. So our job right now is to come together. … We’ve got 10 days left, 10 days,” she said in reference to the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses.
The Washington Examiner reported that Ocasio-Cortez also told a crowd of nearly 1,000 people at the University of Iowa that the U.S. is a “nation in decline” and that radical change is what’s necessary for our economy.
Ocasio-Cortez said we need an administration that would fight for “economic justice, social justice, racial justice and environmental justice.”
“This is not just about how we win, it’s about how we heal,” she said. “From our bodies to this land, we are going to need entirely new paradigms of public policy in order to heal.”
Fox News reported that Sanders was able to make an appearance at the two-day rally Saturday.
With the senator in attendance, Ocasio-Cortez made sure to remind the crowd she was there to support and promote his presidential campaign.
“We need a true Green New Deal in this country,” she said. “Senator Sanders has the largest plan in the field to address the climate crisis.
“I’m here because we need true immigration justice. And I’m not here to reform some of these systems when we talk about immigration, I’m here because Senator Sanders has truly committed to breaking up [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and [Customs and Border Protection].”
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westernjournal--2020-01-30--Dershowitz Blasts Media, Says Outlets ‘Willfully Distorted’ His Impeachment Defense

Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz accused media outlets , like CNN and MSNBC , of “ willfully ” distorting his arguments in defense of President Donald Trump ’ s use of his authority in a way that could benefit the chief executive politically .
“ Every public official I know believes his election is in the public interest , ” Dershowitz argued from the floor of the Senate Wednesday night during Trump ’ s impeachment trial .
“ And if a president does something which he believes will help him get elected in the public interest , that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quo that results in impeachment.
” Dershowitz offered the example of President Abraham Lincoln ordering Gen. William Sherman to let the troops from Indiana leave the front lines to go vote in the presidential election , and doing so to help his 1864 re-election chances .
TRENDING : Fiery Rand Paul Blisters Schumer 's 'Scurrilous ' Remarks in Real Time , Says Trump Should Sue for Defamation “ Everybody has mixed motives and for there to be a constitutional impeachment based on mixed motives would permit almost any president to be impeached , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s argument as a “ breathtaking new defense , ” which the news outlet summarized as : “ The President ’ s personal interest is the national interest when he ’ s up for reelection.
” CNN contributor Paul Begala wrote an Op-Ed titled , “ Presenting the ludicrous ‘ Dershowitz Doctrine , ' ” while sarcastically tweeting “ L ’ etat c ’ est Trump ” ( The state is Trump ) .
Similarly , MSNBC titled a video clip , “ Dershowitz : Anything Trump did to win re-election is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in another article that the renowned attorney , “ shocks with argument.
” In a series of Thursday tweets , Dershowitz took on the news media for falsely representing his views .
“ Taking advantage of the fact most of their viewers didn ’ t actually hear the senate Q and A , CNN , MSNBC and some other media willfully distorted my answers , ” the legal scholar tweeted .
RELATED : Trump Slams Bolton , Book : 'If I Listened to Him , We Would Be in World War Six by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if I had said that if a president believes that his re-election was in the national interest , he can do anything , ” Dershowitz continued .
“ I said nothing like that , as anyone who actually heard what I said can attest.
” The lawyer went on to explain that there are three categories of relevant potential motives at issue for a president .
There are those in the “ pure national interest , ” those based in corrupt motives , and those with mixed motives .
“ I did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do anything to reassure his reelection , only that seeking help in an election is not necessarily corrupt , citing the Lincoln and Obama examples , ” Dershowitz tweeted .
“ Critics have an obligation to respond to what I said , not to create straw men to attack.
” He offered the hypothetical of former President Barack Obama ‘ s decision not to enforce his own redline , established in 2012 , regarding Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad ’ s use of chemical weapons .
“ What it if turned out that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his political advisors warned him that bombing Syria would lose him votes among the hard left ?
” the former law professor asked .
“ [ T ] he reality of politics and that helping one ’ s own re-election efforts can not — by itself — necessarily be deemed corrupt , ” Dershowitz concluded .
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Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz accused media outlets, like CNN and MSNBC, of “willfully” distorting his arguments in defense of President Donald Trump’s use of his authority in a way that could benefit the chief executive politically.
“Every public official I know believes his election is in the public interest,” Dershowitz argued from the floor of the Senate Wednesday night during Trump’s impeachment trial.
“And if a president does something which he believes will help him get elected in the public interest, that cannot be the kind of quid pro quo that results in impeachment.”
Dershowitz offered the example of President Abraham Lincoln ordering Gen. William Sherman to let the troops from Indiana leave the front lines to go vote in the presidential election, and doing so to help his 1864 re-election chances.
“Everybody has mixed motives and for there to be a constitutional impeachment based on mixed motives would permit almost any president to be impeached,” Dershowitz said.
CNN described Dershowitz’s argument as a “breathtaking new defense,” which the news outlet summarized as: “The President’s personal interest is the national interest when he’s up for reelection.”
CNN contributor Paul Begala wrote an Op-Ed titled, “Presenting the ludicrous ‘Dershowitz Doctrine,'” while sarcastically tweeting “L’etat c’est Trump” (The state is Trump).
“L’etat c’est Trump.” His legal team’s audacious claim that The Donald is above the law. My column @CNNOpinion Trump impeachment defender presents the ludicrous Alan ‘Dershowitz Doctrine’ (opinion) – CNN https://t.co/fmmKI2wSTo — Paul Begala (@PaulBegala) January 30, 2020
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Similarly, MSNBC titled a video clip, “Dershowitz: Anything Trump did to win re-election is in the public interest,” adding in another article that the renowned attorney, “shocks with argument.”
In a series of Thursday tweets, Dershowitz took on the news media for falsely representing his views.
“Taking advantage of the fact most of their viewers didn’t actually hear the senate Q and A, CNN, MSNBC and some other media willfully distorted my answers,” the legal scholar tweeted.
They characterized my argument as if I had said that if a president believes that his re-election was in the national interest, he can do anything. I said nothing like that, as anyone who actually heard what I said can attest. — Alan Dershowitz (@AlanDersh) January 30, 2020
“They characterized my argument as if I had said that if a president believes that his re-election was in the national interest, he can do anything,” Dershowitz continued. “I said nothing like that, as anyone who actually heard what I said can attest.”
The lawyer went on to explain that there are three categories of relevant potential motives at issue for a president.
There are those in the “pure national interest,” those based in corrupt motives, and those with mixed motives.
“I did not say or imply that a candidate could do anything to reassure his reelection, only that seeking help in an election is not necessarily corrupt, citing the Lincoln and Obama examples,” Dershowitz tweeted. “Critics have an obligation to respond to what I said, not to create straw men to attack.”
He offered the hypothetical of former President Barack Obama‘s decision not to enforce his own redline, established in 2012, regarding Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s use of chemical weapons.
“What it if turned out that a reason he broke his promise was that his political advisors warned him that bombing Syria would lose him votes among the hard left?” the former law professor asked.
What it if turned out that a reason he broke his promise was that his political advisors warned him that bombing Syria would lose him votes among the hard left? (MTC) — Alan Dershowitz (@AlanDersh) January 30, 2020
“[T]he reality of politics and that helping one’s own re-election efforts cannot — by itself — necessarily be deemed corrupt,” Dershowitz concluded.
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westernjournal--2020-02-03--Beyoncé and Jay-Z Caught on Camera Remaining Seated for Super Bowl National Anthem

Musicians Jay-Z and Beyoncé sparked a bit of controversy Sunday by not standing during the pregame playing of the national anthem at the Super Bowl .
The married couple was caught on camera remaining seated just prior to kickoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers .
Protesting during the national anthem became a trend in 2016 , when then-49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started kneeling to protest police brutality and alleged racial injustice in the U.S .
The protest spread around the league , though Kaepernick opted out of his contract with the 49ers at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the NFL since .
It was not clear if Jay-Z , whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter , or Beyoncé , who ’ s full legal name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter , were protesting by remaining seated .
TRENDING : Pelosi Defies Senate 's Authority , Says Even if Senate Votes To Acquit , Trump Wo n't Actually Be Acquitted The video of Jay-Z and Beyoncé sitting during the national anthem caused quite a stir on social media : Jay-Z has previously spoken in support of Kaepernick ’ s protest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jay-Z founded , recently entered into a partnership with the NFL , leading some liberals to criticize the rapper .
Still , as The New York Times reported , “ Roc Nation has asked [ NFL commissioner Roger ] Goodell to commit the league to spending $ 100 million over the next 10 years on social justice outreach and causes.
” “ No one is saying he hasn ’ t been done wrong , ” Jay-Z told The Times , referring to Kaepernick .
“ He was done wrong .
I would understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he added .
“ But it was three years ago and someone needs to say , ‘ What do we do now — because people are still dying ?
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UPDATE, March 20, 2020: Several days after the publication of this article, Jay-Z told Newsweek that the incident was not premeditated, but caused by his professional involvement as a musician in partnership with the NFL. He also said that he would not have put his daughter, who was with him at the game, in that position.
Musicians Jay-Z and Beyoncé sparked a bit of controversy Sunday by not standing during the pregame playing of the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
The married couple was caught on camera remaining seated just prior to kickoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
Protesting during the national anthem became a trend in 2016, when then-49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started kneeling to protest police brutality and alleged racial injustice in the U.S.
The protest spread around the league, though Kaepernick opted out of his contract with the 49ers at the end of the 2016-17 season and has not played in the NFL since.
It was not clear if Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, or Beyoncé, who’s full legal name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, were protesting by remaining seated.
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The video of Jay-Z and Beyoncé sitting during the national anthem caused quite a stir on social media:
I don’t give a damn whether Beyonce and Jay Z agree with the current administration. They should stand up for the men and women who are fighting each and every day for their ability to rake in millions from the American people. Absolutely pathetic! https://t.co/EzcMQOhs62 — Kyle Morris (@RealKyleMorris) February 3, 2020
Beyonce and Jay Z hate @realDonaldTrump more than they love this country. Absolutely disgusting. RT!#SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/Ty5kkQXvlz — Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) February 3, 2020
WATCH: While thousands of proud Americans stood in-allegiance for the National Anthem, Jay-Z and Beyonce sat in silence. America has no place for unpatriotic scum like these two. Kick them and Colin Kaepernick right down to Mexico!#fixit pic.twitter.com/4JlEAKhd4i — Andrew Pollack (@AndrewPollackFL) February 3, 2020
Jay-Z has previously spoken in support of Kaepernick’s protest.
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But Roc Nation, the entertainment agency Jay-Z founded, recently entered into a partnership with the NFL, leading some liberals to criticize the rapper.
Still, as The New York Times reported, “Roc Nation has asked [NFL commissioner Roger] Goodell to commit the league to spending $100 million over the next 10 years on social justice outreach and causes.”
“No one is saying he hasn’t been done wrong,” Jay-Z told The Times, referring to Kaepernick.
“He was done wrong. I would understand if it was three months ago,” he added.
“But it was three years ago and someone needs to say, ‘What do we do now — because people are still dying?’” Newsweek
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westernjournal--2020-02-03--‘Simply Brilliant’: Trump Super Bowl Ad Sets Social Media Ablaze with Criminal Justice Theme

Donald Trump ’ s 2020 campaign debuted a Super Bowl ad Sunday aimed at highlighting the president ’ s successful efforts to implement criminal justice reform .
The ad features the story of Alice Marie Johnson , who was sentenced in the mid-1990s to life in prison , according to Reason .
Johnson was convicted of being involved in a drug-trafficking conspiracy , but her involvement was nonviolent .
Still , she was slapped with a life sentence without the possibility of parole .
In 2018 , Trump commuted Johnson ’ s sentence , reportedly after being asked to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
TRENDING : Pelosi Defies Senate 's Authority , Says Even if Senate Votes To Acquit , Trump Wo n't Actually Be Acquitted Also in 2018 , Trump signed into law the First Step Act , a prison reform bill that received significant bipartisan support .
Among other things , the legislation is meant to give offenders like Johnson a second chance .
“ The First Step Act enacted commonsense reforms to make our justice system fairer and help inmates successfully transition back into society , ” according to a White House statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity for sentencing relief for certain defendants who received mandatory minimum sentences prior to the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 , ” the statement added .
Trump ’ s Super Bowl ad , the first of two advertisements his campaign was set to run during the game , aired during the first quarter .
“ Thanks to President Trump , people like Alice are getting a second chance , ” the ad ’ s caption reads .
The ad also features footage of Johnson thanking Trump during a news conference .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with conservative commentator Denise McAllister praising it as “ simply brilliant.
” In a tweet , Trump noted that he “ promised to restore hope in America.
” “ That includes the least among us .
Together , let ’ s KEEP AMERICA GREAT !
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Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign debuted a Super Bowl ad Sunday aimed at highlighting the president’s successful efforts to implement criminal justice reform.
The ad features the story of Alice Marie Johnson, who was sentenced in the mid-1990s to life in prison, according to Reason.
Johnson was convicted of being involved in a drug-trafficking conspiracy, but her involvement was nonviolent.
Still, she was slapped with a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
In 2018, Trump commuted Johnson’s sentence, reportedly after being asked to do so by reality TV star Kim Kardashian.
Also in 2018, Trump signed into law the First Step Act, a prison reform bill that received significant bipartisan support.
Among other things, the legislation is meant to give offenders like Johnson a second chance.
“The First Step Act enacted commonsense reforms to make our justice system fairer and help inmates successfully transition back into society,” according to a White House statement.
“The First Step Act provided the opportunity for sentencing relief for certain defendants who received mandatory minimum sentences prior to the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010,” the statement added.
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Trump’s Super Bowl ad, the first of two advertisements his campaign was set to run during the game, aired during the first quarter.
“Thanks to President Trump, people like Alice are getting a second chance,” the ad’s caption reads.
“Politicians talk about criminal justice reform,” it adds.
“President Trump got it done.”
The ad also features footage of Johnson thanking Trump during a news conference.
Trump’s ad set social media ablaze, with conservative commentator Denise McAllister praising it as “simply brilliant.”
Donald Trump’s Criminal Justice Reform Super Bowl ad was simply brilliant. @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/69Lazfd9tX — Denise McAllister (@McAllisterDen) February 3, 2020
This was a good ad highlighting a very good thing Trump did. @AliceMarieFree is a good friend and a wonderful person. https://t.co/FP0T9cir5u — David French (@DavidAFrench) February 3, 2020
Trump with an absolute DAGGER of an ad. He’s gonna get enough of the black vote to absolutely sink any chance his opponent has in 2020. Flat out robbing a constituency Democrats bank on. #SuperBowl — Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) February 2, 2020
Super Bowl ads so far, ranked 1) Trump Superbowl ad 2) Snickers I am not spying Alexa ad 3) Every other ad = total garbage — Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) February 3, 2020
I’ve done a ton of polling on criminal justice reform – that Trump campaign #SuperBowl ad is going to resonate stronger than most will realize… — Robert Blizzard (@robertblizzard) February 2, 2020
The Donald John Trump ad with Alice Johnson is a powerful indictment of our broken criminal justice system the president is reforming. Nice to see someone giving this man credit for what he has done for them and their family. #SuperBowlAd #Trump2020LandslideVictory — Randy Quaid (@RandyRRQuaid) February 3, 2020
In a tweet, Trump noted that he “promised to restore hope in America.”
I promised to restore hope in America. That includes the least among us. Together, let’s KEEP AMERICA GREAT! Text TRUMP to 88022 if you liked our Super Bowl ad! pic.twitter.com/Lgjt53B7QX — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2020
“That includes the least among us. Together, let’s KEEP AMERICA GREAT!” he said.
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