westernjournal--2020-10-27--Tucker Carlson Makes History with Achievement Never Before Seen in Cable News

Tucker Carlson ’ s Fox News show broke records in October as Fox stomped the competition , according to ratings data compiled by Nielsen .
Fox ’ s showing made it 226 consecutive months that the network has been the top-rated cable news channel in total day and prime-time viewers .
Carlson ’ s “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” led the way with 5.359 million average viewers .
That total set a record for the “ highest-rated monthly viewership of any program in the history of cable news , ” the network said in a media release .
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The Fox show “ The Five ” was third with 4.102 million viewers and Laura Ingraham ’ s “ The Ingraham Angle was fourth with 4.065 million viewers .
MSNBC ’ s “ The Rachel Maddow Show , ” at 3.696 million viewers , was the only non-Fox show in the top five .
“ In the A25-54 demographic , Tucker Carlson Tonight hit yet another milestone as the first primetime program to reach 1 million viewers in the 25-54 demo since September 2008 , ” Fox News ’ media release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East The network added that Carlson and Hannity marked nine straight months of averaging more than 4 million total viewers .
Hannity averaged 982,000 viewers in the 25-54 age group and 657,000 viewers in the 18-49 demographic .
Fox News has the highest ratings in all of cable .
Not only are the not dying , they have never been stronger .
Fox News leads way in news channel October ratings race .
Prime time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up 83 % ( 971,000 in 25-54 – up 139 % ) CNN : 2,462,000 total viewers – up 98 % ( 709,000 in 25-54 – up 116 % ) MSNBC : 2,700,000 total viewers – up 38 % ( 475,000 in 25-54 – up 45 % ) Fox News continued to be dominant throughout the day .
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“ In total day , FNC garnered 2.3 million viewers , 428,000 with A25-54 and 274,000 in the A18-49 demo , holding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total viewers , ” the network said .
“ In primetime , FNC delivered 4.9 million viewers , 971,000 in the 25-54 demographic , and 670,000 in the A18-49 demo , and widened its advantage over CNN by 99 percent.
” Further , the network had the top shows in all of cable during its special coverage of the two presidential debates .
In breaking the 4 million total viewers mark , “ The Ingraham Angle ” also made cable news history , becoming the “ highest-rated primetime program ” hosted by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that its prime-time shows are on the upswing , with “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” up 66 percent over last October in terms of total viewers while recording a 93 percent increase among viewers ages 25-54 .
Hannity ’ s audience was up 37 percent overall and up 50 percent in the 25-54 age group .
Ingraham ’ s overall audience was up by 42 percent , with a 60 percent increase in the 25-54 age group .
Fox also dominated early in the day .
“ Fox & Friends First , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a.m. Eastern Time slot on weekdays , won its time slot with an average of 737,000 total viewers , while “ Fox & Friends , ” which runs from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. , averaged 1.9 million viewers , far outpacing CNN and MSNBC ’ s shows that air during that same three-hour slot .
Fox ’ s weekend offering , “ Fox & Friends Weekend , ” which covers the 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. time slot on Saturdays and Sundays , averaged 1.7 million viewers to beat out CNN and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show broke records in October as Fox stomped the competition, according to ratings data compiled by Nielsen. Fox’s showing made it 226 consecutive months that the network has been the top-rated cable news channel in total day and prime-time viewers.
Fox had four of the five top-rated cable shows in October, according to Forbes.
Carlson’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” led the way with 5.359 million average viewers. That total set a record for the “highest-rated monthly viewership of any program in the history of cable news,” the network said in a media release.
Sean Hannity was right behind Carlson with 5.119 million viewers. The Fox show “The Five” was third with 4.102 million viewers and Laura Ingraham’s “The Ingraham Angle was fourth with 4.065 million viewers. MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” at 3.696 million viewers, was the only non-Fox show in the top five.
“In the A25-54 demographic, Tucker Carlson Tonight hit yet another milestone as the first primetime program to reach 1 million viewers in the 25-54 demo since September 2008,” Fox News’ media release said.
The network added that Carlson and Hannity marked nine straight months of averaging more than 4 million total viewers. Hannity averaged 982,000 viewers in the 25-54 age group and 657,000 viewers in the 18-49 demographic. Many celebrated Fox’s achievement on Twitter. Fox News has the highest ratings in all of cable. Not only are the not dying, they have never been stronger. — MC (@mitchellfoxtec) October 27, 2020 Fox News leads way in news channel October ratings race. Prime time:
FNC: 4,900,000 total viewers – up 83% (971,000 in 25-54 – up 139%)
CNN: 2,462,000 total viewers – up 98% (709,000 in 25-54 – up 116%)
MSNBC: 2,700,000 total viewers – up 38% (475,000 in 25-54 – up 45%) — Joe Flint (@JBFlint) October 27, 2020 Fox News continued to be dominant throughout the day. Do you watch "Tucker Carlson Tonight"? Yes No
Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Yes: 96% (571 Votes) No: 4% (21 Votes) “In total day, FNC garnered 2.3 million viewers, 428,000 with A25-54 and 274,000 in the A18-49 demo, holding a 65 percent advantage over CNN in total viewers,” the network said. “In primetime, FNC delivered 4.9 million viewers, 971,000 in the 25-54 demographic, and 670,000 in the A18-49 demo, and widened its advantage over CNN by 99 percent.” Further, the network had the top shows in all of cable during its special coverage of the two presidential debates. In breaking the 4 million total viewers mark, “The Ingraham Angle” also made cable news history, becoming the “highest-rated primetime program” hosted by a woman, Fox added. Fox noted that its prime-time shows are on the upswing, with “Tucker Carlson Tonight” up 66 percent over last October in terms of total viewers while recording a 93 percent increase among viewers ages 25-54. Hannity’s audience was up 37 percent overall and up 50 percent in the 25-54 age group. Ingraham’s overall audience was up by 42 percent, with a 60 percent increase in the 25-54 age group. Fox also dominated early in the day. “Fox & Friends First,” which covers the 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. Eastern Time slot on weekdays, won its time slot with an average of 737,000 total viewers, while “Fox & Friends,” which runs from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., averaged 1.9 million viewers, far outpacing CNN and MSNBC’s shows that air during that same three-hour slot. Fox’s weekend offering, “Fox & Friends Weekend,” which covers the 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. time slot on Saturdays and Sundays, averaged 1.7 million viewers to beat out CNN and MSNBC.
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Biden’s Worst Nightmare as 7,000 Cars Show for Trump Parade in Vital Swing State

The RealClearPolitics polling average , as of Tuesday morning , showed President Donald Trump down by 2.2 points in the swing state of Arizona .
Perhaps just as importantly , Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly led incumbent GOP Sen. Martha McSally by an average of 4.2 points in a race that could tip the upper chamber .
Both races were closing , although that hasn ’ t been uncommon for swing states in the run-up to the election Tuesday .
To be clear , the polls are far more scientific indicators than a Trump “ car rally ” — even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Still , if I were rubbing my hands together with cartoon-villain glee over the prospect of turning Arizona blue this November , the fact there was not one but two car rallies that featured that many vehicles would be concerning data points when looking at voter enthusiasm .
TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East According to AZFamily.com , an estimated 7,000 vehicles showed up in the Phoenix suburb of Peoria on Sunday for what supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ The event began near Lake Pleasant Road and the 74 Sunday morning .
Food trucks were set up at the staging area , along with music acts , speakers , and vendors selling Trump T-shirts and other MAGA memorabilia , ” the outlet reported .
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1 — thanks for pointing that out , Mr. Hopkins .
“ Pulled up on the right-hand side of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both hands in the air giving the bird to everybody who was driving by , ” Mark Forgy told AZFamily .
“ I posted some pictures and someone goes , ‘ Hey , that ’ s DeAndre Hopkins , ’ and I was like , ‘ No way . '
” “ I decided to tweet him , ‘ Hey , stay classy.
’ Man , this , no matter what side you ’ re on , I have friends on both sides , I ’ m not going to disrespect that.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t heard back .
The rally came one week after a similar event organized by Trump supporters drew thousands of vehicles and stretched up to 30 miles long at points , according to KSAZ-TV .
According to AZFamily , the president plans to visit the state again Wednesday .
While Biden still leads in the polls , Republicans say Trump — unlike Biden — is spending time on the ground in the state .
“ He ’ s here to drive turnout , and Biden is allowing him to do that because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Republican political consultant Marcus Dell ’ Artino told the outlet .
In terms of voter engagement , that ’ s a major issue for the Democrats in two of the biggest races on Nov. 3 .
In the presidential election , winning Arizona would be a massive boost for Biden .
Not having to worry about it being close over the next week would be a nice thing , too .
Arizona would give him a wider margin of error in the Midwest states , where Trump overperformed polls four years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more time there .
In the Kelly-McSally race , a loss in Arizona would be a major blow to the Democrats ; even if they flip the upper chamber , the assumption was that Kelly would be a senator for the next six years .
The polls say that both of these things should happen .
And yet , when it comes to voter engagement , it ’ s worth noting that the president wasn ’ t even appearing here .
This was simply Trump fans and Republicans showing up — to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president and the GOP .
Voter engagement could indicate otherwise .
In short , if you ’ re Joe Biden and the Democrats , these cars could end up being your worst nightmare .
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The RealClearPolitics polling average, as of Tuesday morning, showed President Donald Trump down by 2.2 points in the swing state of Arizona.
Perhaps just as importantly, Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly led incumbent GOP Sen. Martha McSally by an average of 4.2 points in a race that could tip the upper chamber.
Both races were closing, although that hasn’t been uncommon for swing states in the run-up to the election Tuesday.
To be clear, the polls are far more scientific indicators than a Trump “car rally” — even one that drew several thousand vehicles.
Still, if I were rubbing my hands together with cartoon-villain glee over the prospect of turning Arizona blue this November, the fact there was not one but two car rallies that featured that many vehicles would be concerning data points when looking at voter enthusiasm.
According to AZFamily.com, an estimated 7,000 vehicles showed up in the Phoenix suburb of Peoria on Sunday for what supporters in Arizona called “The Trump Train.”
“The event began near Lake Pleasant Road and the 74 Sunday morning. Food trucks were set up at the staging area, along with music acts, speakers, and vendors selling Trump T-shirts and other MAGA memorabilia,” the outlet reported.
Trump Train Arizona! This is just the line to get to the staging area. pic.twitter.com/S2hCP40JzF — The Dawg (@DesertDawgArms) October 24, 2020
Trump train in Arizona. Amazing this line went on for 10 miles. pic.twitter.com/2SwlS4zux8 — Roger Fields (@rogerfields120) October 25, 2020
@EricTrump the polls are wrong for sure . This was today in Arizona . 96mile long car trump train … #trump2020 #ArizonaforTrump #redstate pic.twitter.com/nUFoNokMa8 — Melina Gabriel (@melinaloveso) October 26, 2020
This made some people unhappy — including, apparently, Arizona Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Drivers in a Trump train say Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins flipped them off and slowed down traffic in Tempehttps://t.co/4pHznNZeqk pic.twitter.com/11IdEda9a0 — azfamily 3TV CBS 5 (@azfamily) October 26, 2020
Trump is, indeed, the country’s No. 1 — thanks for pointing that out, Mr. Hopkins.
“Pulled up on the right-hand side of his car and it was him with both hands in the air giving the bird to everybody who was driving by,” Mark Forgy told AZFamily. “I posted some pictures and someone goes, ‘Hey, that’s DeAndre Hopkins,’ and I was like, ‘No way.'”
“I decided to tweet him, ‘Hey, stay classy.’ Man, this, no matter what side you’re on, I have friends on both sides, I’m not going to disrespect that.”
AZFamily reached out to Hopkins but hasn’t heard back.
The rally came one week after a similar event organized by Trump supporters drew thousands of vehicles and stretched up to 30 miles long at points, according to KSAZ-TV.
Today, I was driving on I-17 in Phoenix and I came across an AWESOME caravan parade for President @realdonaldtrump! Arizona loves Trump and we’re ready to reelect him in November! #FOURMOREYEARS pic.twitter.com/XM3KMEJlyT — Debbie Lesko (@DebbieLesko) October 17, 2020
According to AZFamily, the president plans to visit the state again Wednesday.
While Biden still leads in the polls, Republicans say Trump — unlike Biden — is spending time on the ground in the state.
“He’s here to drive turnout, and Biden is allowing him to do that because he is not showing up here,” Republican political consultant Marcus Dell’Artino told the outlet.
Do you think Joe Biden will win Arizona? Yes No
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In terms of voter engagement, that’s a major issue for the Democrats in two of the biggest races on Nov. 3.
In the presidential election, winning Arizona would be a massive boost for Biden. Not having to worry about it being close over the next week would be a nice thing, too. Arizona would give him a wider margin of error in the Midwest states, where Trump overperformed polls four years ago — and it could let him spend more time there.
In the Kelly-McSally race, a loss in Arizona would be a major blow to the Democrats; even if they flip the upper chamber, the assumption was that Kelly would be a senator for the next six years.
The polls say that both of these things should happen. And yet, when it comes to voter engagement, it’s worth noting that the president wasn’t even appearing here. This was simply Trump fans and Republicans showing up — to be seen as having shown up for the president and the GOP. Voter engagement could indicate otherwise.
In short, if you’re Joe Biden and the Democrats, these cars could end up being your worst nightmare.
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--First Lady Delivers Stark Warning in Swing State Campaign Stop: Biden Would ‘Destroy America’

Melania Trump slammed Joe Biden , Democrats and the media on Tuesday during her first solo stop of the 2020 campaign , pushing her husband ’ s reelection message in the battleground state of Pennsylvania .
The First Lady defended President Donald Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and accused Democrats of trying to “ put their own agendas ahead of the American people ’ s well-being.
” Mrs. Trump also denounced what she called Biden ’ s “ socialist agenda ” and criticized media coverage of “ idle gossip and palace intrigue ” in the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only serve to destroy America and all that has been built in the past four years , ” she said .
“ We must keep Donald in the White House so he can finish what he ’ s started and our country can continue to flourish.
” TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East The First Lady recently recovered from what she has described as a mild case of COVID-19 .
She called herself a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ there are many people who have lost loved ones or know people who have been forever impacted by this silent enemy.
” She touted her husband ’ s handling of the virus and said his administration “ chooses to keep moving forward during this pandemic , not backward , ” insisting that schools , restaurants and businesses have learned to operate safely during the pandemic .
“ We don ’ t close down and hide in fear .
We get to work to find real and lasting solutions , ” she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Philadelphia drew hundreds of supporters who gathered in a converted barn typically used for wedding receptions .
Afterward , the First Lady stopped at a local Republican headquarters where she thanked envelope-stuffing campaign volunteers with pizza and soda .
“ Let ’ s hope we win Pennsylvania , ” she said .
Mrs. Trump spoke one day after the president held three rallies in Pennsylvania , a state that helped deliver him the White House in 2016 and one that is key to his reelection bid .
Polls show a tight race in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who also visited the state on Monday .
President Trump and the First Lady flew together on Marine One from the White House to Joint Base Andrews before boarding planes for separate campaign trips .
“ I ’ d like to go with her and be with her , ” Trump said .
“ She ’ s going to make a speech in Pennsylvania .
That ’ s great .
She does very well , very popular.
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Melania Trump slammed Joe Biden, Democrats and the media on Tuesday during her first solo stop of the 2020 campaign, pushing her husband’s reelection message in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
The First Lady defended President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and accused Democrats of trying to “put their own agendas ahead of the American people’s well-being.”
Mrs. Trump also denounced what she called Biden’s “socialist agenda” and criticized media coverage of “idle gossip and palace intrigue” in the White House.
Biden’s policies “will only serve to destroy America and all that has been built in the past four years,” she said.
“We must keep Donald in the White House so he can finish what he’s started and our country can continue to flourish.”
The First Lady recently recovered from what she has described as a mild case of COVID-19.
She called herself a “worried mother and wife” who knows “there are many people who have lost loved ones or know people who have been forever impacted by this silent enemy.”
She touted her husband’s handling of the virus and said his administration “chooses to keep moving forward during this pandemic, not backward,” insisting that schools, restaurants and businesses have learned to operate safely during the pandemic.
“We don’t close down and hide in fear. We get to work to find real and lasting solutions,” she said.
Do you think President Trump will win Pennsylvania? Yes No
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The event 50 miles west of Philadelphia drew hundreds of supporters who gathered in a converted barn typically used for wedding receptions.
Afterward, the First Lady stopped at a local Republican headquarters where she thanked envelope-stuffing campaign volunteers with pizza and soda.
“Let’s hope we win Pennsylvania,” she said.
Mrs. Trump spoke one day after the president held three rallies in Pennsylvania, a state that helped deliver him the White House in 2016 and one that is key to his reelection bid.
Polls show a tight race in the state between Trump and Biden, who also visited the state on Monday.
President Trump and the First Lady flew together on Marine One from the White House to Joint Base Andrews before boarding planes for separate campaign trips.
“I’d like to go with her and be with her,” Trump said. “She’s going to make a speech in Pennsylvania. That’s great. She does very well, very popular.”
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--NFL Coach ‘Riverboat Ron’ Rivera Finishes Final Round of Chemo Treatment, Rings Bell in ‘Very Emotio

NFL Coach ‘Riverboat Ron’ Rivera Finishes Final Round of Chemo Treatment, Rings Bell in ‘Very Emotional’ Video

It was just a few months ago that “ Riverboat Ron ” Rivera , the Washington Football Team ’ s coach , was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma , and he ’ s been responding well to treatment .
The 58-year-old was keeping to as much of his regular routine as possible throughout the treatments , which he was receiving up to five times a week .
Thankfully , Rivera ’ s cancer was caught early and was “ very treatable , ” as the Washington Football Team revealed in a statement , according to People .
“ Coach Rivera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialists and is establishing his treatment plan in conjunction with the team ’ s medical staff and his outside physicians , ” the statement continued .
TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East “ Coach Rivera wishes to extend his thanks to the team doctors and athletic trainers , and all of the healthcare specialists who will be assisting him through his treatment plan.
” “ In addition , Coach Rivera wishes to extend his heartfelt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players , staff , and fans of the Washington Football Team , as well as his family for their love and support during this time.
” The team had his back , too , wishing him all the best and promising their support .
When asked earlier this month by “ Good Morning America ” how it was going , Rivera admitted it was difficult but things were going well , considering .
He ’ d kept his promise to keep coaching between his treatments , even if it meant toting along IV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all , it ’ s who I am , ” Rivera explained .
“ Listening to the doctors talking about how important it is to try and do as much of the routine as possible , but they also tell you , ‘ Hey , be careful , listen to your body . '
” “ There ’ s other people watching me , so I ’ m trying to set the example.
” On Monday , Rivera got to celebrate his final treatment at Inova Schar Cancer Institute .
He walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lining the way and cheering him on .
RELATED : Heartwarming : Paralyzed Teen Led Into End Zone by Teammates To Score Touchdown During Game Ringing the bell marked that last round with finality , and the video has warmed the hearts of family , friends and fans who have been rooting for the coach all along .
“ It ’ s a different kind of Victory Monday , ” the Washington Football Team tweeted .
“ @ RiverboatRonHC finished his last round of cancer treatment today @ InovaSchar !
Thank you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ InovaHealth !
” they tweeted in a follow-up .
“ Very emotional moment for @ RiverboatRonHC , ” his wife , Stephanie Rivera , tweeted .
“ Hope others battling cancer can also look forward to ringing their bell when they complete treatment.
” With treatment completed , Rivera can focus on recovering and doing the work that he loves .
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It was just a few months ago that “Riverboat Ron” Rivera, the Washington Football Team’s coach, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, and he’s been responding well to treatment.
The 58-year-old was keeping to as much of his regular routine as possible throughout the treatments, which he was receiving up to five times a week.
Thankfully, Rivera’s cancer was caught early and was “very treatable,” as the Washington Football Team revealed in a statement, according to People.
“Coach Rivera has consulted with leading doctors and oncology specialists and is establishing his treatment plan in conjunction with the team’s medical staff and his outside physicians,” the statement continued.
“Coach Rivera wishes to extend his thanks to the team doctors and athletic trainers, and all of the healthcare specialists who will be assisting him through his treatment plan.”
“In addition, Coach Rivera wishes to extend his heartfelt thanks to the Snyders, coaches, players, staff, and fans of the Washington Football Team, as well as his family for their love and support during this time.”
The team had his back, too, wishing him all the best and promising their support.
When asked earlier this month by “Good Morning America” how it was going, Rivera admitted it was difficult but things were going well, considering. He’d kept his promise to keep coaching between his treatments, even if it meant toting along IV bags on the sidelines.
“First of all, it’s who I am,” Rivera explained. “Listening to the doctors talking about how important it is to try and do as much of the routine as possible, but they also tell you, ‘Hey, be careful, listen to your body.'”
“There’s other people watching me, so I’m trying to set the example.”
On Monday, Rivera got to celebrate his final treatment at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He walked down the hall with nurses and staff lining the way and cheering him on.
Ringing the bell marked that last round with finality, and the video has warmed the hearts of family, friends and fans who have been rooting for the coach all along.
“It’s a different kind of Victory Monday,” the Washington Football Team tweeted.
It’s a different kind of Victory Monday ?#RiveraStrong pic.twitter.com/tgiZgOpBGC — Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 26, 2020
“@RiverboatRonHC finished his last round of cancer treatment today @InovaSchar! Thank you to all the healthcare workers and staff @InovaHealth!” they tweeted in a follow-up.
“Very emotional moment for @RiverboatRonHC,” his wife, Stephanie Rivera, tweeted. “Hope others battling cancer can also look forward to ringing their bell when they complete treatment.”
With treatment completed, Rivera can focus on recovering and doing the work that he loves.
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Ex-NYT Editor Fact-Checks ‘The View’ Hosts on Their Court-Packing Lie

Former New York Times editor Bari Weiss fact-checked Sunny Hostin ’ s claim on court packing on “ The View ” Tuesday .
“ The View ” co-host was talking about the addition of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and how her confirmation is going to alter the way the court looks .
“ We all know that the Republican Party has been packing the Supreme Court for decades , ” Hostin said .
“ They ’ ve been packing the judiciary for decades .
Trump has put now , three justices on the Supreme Court and just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal judiciary , so I think what we ’ re going to see is , perhaps , the Democrats unpacking the Supreme Court so that there is more of a balance.
” Hostin said that the “ unpacking ” of the Supreme Court could lead to 13 justices that would reflect the federal appeals courts .
TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East Weiss chimed in and said that she was confused by Hostin ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about adding more justices to the bench , which is something that people like AOC and Ilhan Omar are advocating for , ” Weiss said .
“ Packing the court doesn ’ t mean appointing justices that some people don ’ t like .
I think that ’ s really where the debate is.
” She added that the discussion should be about whether the Democrats — if they win the 2020 election — are going to “ fundamentally change ” the nature of the court by adding more justices .
Weiss criticized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to directly answer questions about his stance on court packing .
“ If elected , what I will do is I ’ ll put together a national commission , a bipartisan commission of scholars , constitutional scholars , Democrats , Republicans , liberals , conservatives , ” Biden told “ 60 Minutes ” on Sunday .
“ I will ask them to , over 180 days , come back to me with recommendations as to how to reform the court system because it ’ s getting out of whack.
” Whoopi Goldberg tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referring to lower courts being packed , but Hostin insisted she was talking about the Supreme Court and cited a Newsweek article that used the term .
RELATED : Hollywood Stars Melt Down as Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Becomes Official “ Republicans have been packing not only the federal judiciary , they have been packing the Supreme Court by design , ” Hostin said .
“ That has been the Republican plan , and in order to unpack the Supreme Court , meaning unpack the culture , unpack the values that are on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that you would have to add either term limits , age limits or you would have to add justices , which would then balance the Supreme Court , which would lead to an unpacking.
” Weiss tried to jump in , but Hostin pushed back against her comments that Biden hadn ’ t directly answered the court-packing question .
“ When a presidential nominee says that he is unwilling to answer the question , the minute after Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed last night , you had all of the most , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in the Democratic Party , Ilhan Omar , AOC , I think Ayanna Pressley were tweeting about packing the court , ” Weiss countered .
“ That ’ s a live and relevant issue and for the Democratic nominee to not answer it , I believe it ’ s a dodge to talk about appointing a commission … but he should have a straight answer to that just like RBG did.
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Former New York Times editor Bari Weiss fact-checked Sunny Hostin’s claim on court packing on “The View” Tuesday.
“The View” co-host was talking about the addition of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and how her confirmation is going to alter the way the court looks.
“We all know that the Republican Party has been packing the Supreme Court for decades,” Hostin said.
“They’ve been packing the judiciary for decades. Trump has put now, three justices on the Supreme Court and just dozens and dozens of judges on the federal judiciary, so I think what we’re going to see is, perhaps, the Democrats unpacking the Supreme Court so that there is more of a balance.”
Hostin said that the “unpacking” of the Supreme Court could lead to 13 justices that would reflect the federal appeals courts.
Weiss chimed in and said that she was confused by Hostin’s comments.
“Packing the court is about adding more justices to the bench, which is something that people like AOC and Ilhan Omar are advocating for,” Weiss said.
“Packing the court doesn’t mean appointing justices that some people don’t like. I think that’s really where the debate is.”
She added that the discussion should be about whether the Democrats — if they win the 2020 election — are going to “fundamentally change” the nature of the court by adding more justices.
Weiss criticized Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for refusing to directly answer questions about his stance on court packing.
“If elected, what I will do is I’ll put together a national commission, a bipartisan commission of scholars, constitutional scholars, Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives,” Biden told “60 Minutes” on Sunday.
“I will ask them to, over 180 days, come back to me with recommendations as to how to reform the court system because it’s getting out of whack.”
Weiss pointed out that late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg opposed court packing.
Whoopi Goldberg tried to defend Hostin and said she was referring to lower courts being packed, but Hostin insisted she was talking about the Supreme Court and cited a Newsweek article that used the term.
“Republicans have been packing not only the federal judiciary, they have been packing the Supreme Court by design,” Hostin said.
“That has been the Republican plan, and in order to unpack the Supreme Court, meaning unpack the culture, unpack the values that are on the Supreme Court, in order to do that you would have to add either term limits, age limits or you would have to add justices, which would then balance the Supreme Court, which would lead to an unpacking.”
Weiss tried to jump in, but Hostin pushed back against her comments that Biden hadn’t directly answered the court-packing question.
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“When a presidential nominee says that he is unwilling to answer the question, the minute after Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed last night, you had all of the most, in my view, where the energy is in the Democratic Party, Ilhan Omar, AOC, I think Ayanna Pressley were tweeting about packing the court,” Weiss countered.
“That’s a live and relevant issue and for the Democratic nominee to not answer it, I believe it’s a dodge to talk about appointing a commission … but he should have a straight answer to that just like RBG did.”
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Obama Makes Aggressive Attack on Trump in Final Push for Biden

Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday claimed President Donald Trump is “ jealous ” of COVID-19 as he ramped up his attacks on the president .
Obama was campaigning in Orlando , Florida , for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden , and claimed Trump has mishandled the pandemic .
“ More than 225,000 people in this country are dead .
More than 100,000 small businesses have closed .
Half a million jobs are gone in Florida alone .
Think about that , ” Obama said , according to CNN .
“ And what ’ s his closing argument ?
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said this at one of his rallies .
COVID , COVID , COVID , he ’ s complaining .
He ’ s jealous of COVID ’ s media coverage , ” Obama said .
TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East “ If he had been focused on COVID from the beginning , cases wouldn ’ t be reaching new record highs across the country this week , ” he said .
Trump later mocked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fake speech for Biden , a man he could barely endorse because he couldn ’ t believe he won.
” Obama said that because he was once in the White House , he is able to stand in judgment of the current outbreak of the virus among White House staff .
“ Let me say this : I lived in the White House for awhile , ” Obama said .
“ You know , it ’ s a controlled environment .
You can take some preventive measures in the White House to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t seem to do it .
He ’ s turned the White House into a hot zone.
” Some noted that Obama had not covered himself with glory in dealing with infectious disease while he was in the White House .
The former president further claimed that he should be the one given credit for the economic growth that has taken place under Trump .
“ Listen , you ’ ve got a President right now , he wants full credit for an economy that he inherited , he wants zero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But you know what , the job doesn ’ t work that way .
You ’ ve got to be responsible 24/7 .
You ’ ve got to pay attention 24/7 .
Tweeting at the TV doesn ’ t fix things .
Watching TV all day doesn ’ t fix things .
Making stuff up doesn ’ t fix things , ” Obama said .
Obama said that Trump was elected in 2016 because “ We were complacent last time .
Folks got a little lazy .
Folks took things for granted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time.
” In an Op-Ed for the Washington Examiner , Stephen Moore noted perfection and pandemic are mutually exclusive terms , and touched on the reality of the economy under Obama .
“ People can debate Trump ’ s handling of the virus and the mistakes that have been made .
It now looks like under any scenario , except an airtight sequestering of those over the age of 75 , smokers , diabetics , and severely overweight people , we would have seen the same or worse results , ” he wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted that numbers show the truth .
“ Here ’ s the reality check .
Despite Biden predicting 4 % economic growth under Barack Obama , the economy barely averaged 2 % — rather pathetic for a ‘ recovery.
’ The people who made these preposterous bullish predictions are the ones who now say the Biden economic plan will gain millions of jobs .
In the last year of Obama ’ s presidency , growth shrunk to 1.6 % , and the concern was the possibility of another recession .
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Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday claimed President Donald Trump is “jealous” of COVID-19 as he ramped up his attacks on the president.
Obama was campaigning in Orlando, Florida, for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, and claimed Trump has mishandled the pandemic.
“More than 225,000 people in this country are dead. More than 100,000 small businesses have closed. Half a million jobs are gone in Florida alone. Think about that,” Obama said, according to CNN.
“And what’s his closing argument? That people are too focused on COVID. He said this at one of his rallies. COVID, COVID, COVID, he’s complaining. He’s jealous of COVID’s media coverage,” Obama said.
Obama on Trump’s closing argument: “COVID, COVID, COVID he’s complaining. He’s jealous of COVID’s media coverage.” pic.twitter.com/LDMZxLd0es — The Recount (@therecount) October 27, 2020
“If he had been focused on COVID from the beginning, cases wouldn’t be reaching new record highs across the country this week,” he said.
Trump later mocked “Obama’s no crowd, fake speech for Biden, a man he could barely endorse because he couldn’t believe he won.”
Now @FoxNews is playing Obama’s no crowd, fake speech for Biden, a man he could barely endorse because he couldn’t believe he won. Also, I PREPAID many Millions of Dollars in Taxes. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 27, 2020
Obama said that because he was once in the White House, he is able to stand in judgment of the current outbreak of the virus among White House staff.
“Let me say this: I lived in the White House for awhile,” Obama said. “You know, it’s a controlled environment. You can take some preventive measures in the White House to avoid getting sick. Except, this guy can’t seem to do it. He’s turned the White House into a hot zone.”
Some noted that Obama had not covered himself with glory in dealing with infectious disease while he was in the White House.
Under Vice President Joe Biden, 60 million Americans were infected during the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic. “If H1N1 had proved as deadly as Covid-19, it could have killed nearly 2 million” Americans https://t.co/i0rDeOrpP7 — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) October 23, 2020
People did not have to die. These Democrat Governors restricted therapeutic medicines and placed COVID 19 patients in with our elderly.
It’s sad that Obama doesn’t have a clue! — Diamond and Silk® (@DiamondandSilk) October 27, 2020
The former president further claimed that he should be the one given credit for the economic growth that has taken place under Trump.
“Listen, you’ve got a President right now, he wants full credit for an economy that he inherited, he wants zero blame for the pandemic he ignored. But you know what, the job doesn’t work that way. You’ve got to be responsible 24/7. You’ve got to pay attention 24/7. Tweeting at the TV doesn’t fix things. Watching TV all day doesn’t fix things. Making stuff up doesn’t fix things,” Obama said.
Obama said that Trump was elected in 2016 because “We were complacent last time. Folks got a little lazy. Folks took things for granted. And look what happened. Not this time.”
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In an Op-Ed for the Washington Examiner, Stephen Moore noted perfection and pandemic are mutually exclusive terms, and touched on the reality of the economy under Obama.
“People can debate Trump’s handling of the virus and the mistakes that have been made. It now looks like under any scenario, except an airtight sequestering of those over the age of 75, smokers, diabetics, and severely overweight people, we would have seen the same or worse results,” he wrote.
As for the economy, he noted that numbers show the truth.
“Here’s the reality check. Despite Biden predicting 4% economic growth under Barack Obama, the economy barely averaged 2% — rather pathetic for a ‘recovery.’ The people who made these preposterous bullish predictions are the ones who now say the Biden economic plan will gain millions of jobs. In the last year of Obama’s presidency, growth shrunk to 1.6%, and the concern was the possibility of another recession. That’s some boom,” he wrote.
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Dick Morris: Latinos, African-Americans Break for Trump

Polling this past weekend by the Trafalgar Group — the only polling firm that predicted Trump ’ s 2016 victory — shows big gains by the president among African-American and Latino voters , cutting deeply into the Democratic base .
In four polls that interviewed 1,000 likely voters each , sponsored by political commentator John Jordan , the president is getting 20-25 percent of the vote among black people and 25-40 percent of Hispanics in key states like Arizona , Florida , Pennsylvania and Michigan ( each of which he is carrying by 3 points ) .
Trump only got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28 percent of the Hispanic vote in 2016 .
During the second debate , I tuned out a little when moderator Kristen Welker asked a series of questions about race relations , police and protests .
I figured that the last third of the match would feature boilerplate attacks by Biden and well-worn replies by Trump .
That last half-hour turned out to be the most important of the contest .
Trump ’ s clear and articulate listing of the things he has done to raise minority incomes , release prisoners sentenced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity zones and fund historically black colleges appears to have driven his share of the black vote through the roof and Hispanics seem to have followed suit .
TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East These findings , in four such diverse states , amount to a political earthquake .
And not just in this election .
Such a gain among the minority vote is tantamount to a historic realignment .
Black Americans voted Republican , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , until they switched to Kennedy and Johnson by a small margin in 1960 and in droves in 1964 after GOP candidate Barry Goldwater voted against the landmark Civil Rights Act .
Now they appear to be swinging back to the Republicans as Donald Trump delivers for them in a way that no president since Johnson ( including Obama ) has ever done .
For Latinos , the increasing assimilation of the two-thirds of the Hispanic voters who were born in the U.S. is also kindling a move to the president .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two groups in their joint move to Trump .
As more black people publicly embrace the president , Latinos increasingly may feel that they have permission to support him .
This narrative may also apply to many white voters who secretly support the president but keep it to themselves because the media has been shaming those who back Trump .
The sense that they would seem “ deplorable ” if they vote Republican may have kept them in the “ undecided ” column , led them to vote for third-party candidates or even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say they are voting for Biden .
RELATED : Dan Calabrese : The Truth About Obamacare & Pre-Existing Conditions That Democrats Do n't Want Us To Know The biased media polls are designed to catalyze this sense of shame by making Trump backers feel engulfed in a sea of blue .
But as these white voters see black people supporting Trump , it conveys permission to vote for him .
Nobody in their right mind would predict this election ( or anything in this year of constant change ) , but Trump sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know that The Western Journal now publishes some content in Spanish as well as English , for international audiences ?
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Polling this past weekend by the Trafalgar Group — the only polling firm that predicted Trump’s 2016 victory — shows big gains by the president among African-American and Latino voters, cutting deeply into the Democratic base.
In four polls that interviewed 1,000 likely voters each, sponsored by political commentator John Jordan, the president is getting 20-25 percent of the vote among black people and 25-40 percent of Hispanics in key states like Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania and Michigan (each of which he is carrying by 3 points). Trump only got 6 percent of the black vote and 28 percent of the Hispanic vote in 2016.
During the second debate, I tuned out a little when moderator Kristen Welker asked a series of questions about race relations, police and protests. I figured that the last third of the match would feature boilerplate attacks by Biden and well-worn replies by Trump.
But was I wrong.
That last half-hour turned out to be the most important of the contest. Trump’s clear and articulate listing of the things he has done to raise minority incomes, release prisoners sentenced to long terms for minor crimes, create opportunity zones and fund historically black colleges appears to have driven his share of the black vote through the roof and Hispanics seem to have followed suit.
These findings, in four such diverse states, amount to a political earthquake.
And not just in this election. Such a gain among the minority vote is tantamount to a historic realignment.
Black Americans voted Republican, in deference to Lincoln’s legacy, until they switched to Kennedy and Johnson by a small margin in 1960 and in droves in 1964 after GOP candidate Barry Goldwater voted against the landmark Civil Rights Act.
Now they appear to be swinging back to the Republicans as Donald Trump delivers for them in a way that no president since Johnson (including Obama) has ever done.
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For Latinos, the increasing assimilation of the two-thirds of the Hispanic voters who were born in the U.S. is also kindling a move to the president.
There may also be a linkage between the two groups in their joint move to Trump.
As more black people publicly embrace the president, Latinos increasingly may feel that they have permission to support him.
This narrative may also apply to many white voters who secretly support the president but keep it to themselves because the media has been shaming those who back Trump.
The sense that they would seem “deplorable” if they vote Republican may have kept them in the “undecided” column, led them to vote for third-party candidates or even encouraged them to lie to pollsters and say they are voting for Biden.
The biased media polls are designed to catalyze this sense of shame by making Trump backers feel engulfed in a sea of blue.
But as these white voters see black people supporting Trump, it conveys permission to vote for him.
Nobody in their right mind would predict this election (or anything in this year of constant change), but Trump sure looks good to me.
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Rush Limbaugh Sends Stirring Appeal to America as Amy Coney Barrett Is Confirmed

Rush Limbaugh has been delivering a consistent , convincing conservative message to Americans for more than 30 years — but his pitch Monday night was in a class by itself .
In a video posted to his Twitter account , shot in his home library , Limbaugh was no doubt showing the physical effects of his ongoing battle with lung cancer .
But he was also showing that his mental acuity , and his passionate commitment to the conservative cause , were as present as ever .
The fact that it took place minutes before the Supreme Court confirmation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event in the country ’ s legal history — only added to the importance of Limbaugh ’ s words .
TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East “ Hey , folks , sitting here in the library getting ready to watch the confirmation vote — Amy Coney Barret , Supreme Court — and it just reminds me : Folks , we don ’ t have a choice in this election , ” Limbaugh said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump.
” Every American election boils down to divergent views of the country ’ s future , of course .
That ’ s what living in a democratic republic is all about .
But the 2020 election is different , Limbaugh said .
“ We ’ re not going to have the kind of country everybody thinks we ’ re going to have .
This is not the old ‘ Republicans versus Democrats , ’ where we all have the same objectives , just different philosophies on how to get there .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Their purpose is to erase the Constitution , start over rewriting it , eliminating the concept of ‘ the citizen has rights which prevail over government.
’ “ It ’ s serious , and it ’ s scary , and we don ’ t have a choice .
You have to get out there and vote Trump.
” As usual , Limbaugh ’ s point was clear : The Democratic Party as currently constituted is a different organism from its past incarnations .
There was a time in living memory when Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their approach to issues .
But were still recognizably American .
RELATED : Never Forget the Time Joe Biden Said 'Do n't Assume I 'm Not Corrupt' On the domestic front , they believed that government should usurp the role of the nuclear family — and the nation has the history of Lyndon Johnson ’ s disastrously expensive Great Society and other failures to show for it .
On the foreign relations front , they believed in playing pattycake with the Soviet Union and other communist dictatorships and ended up being proven wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bush won the Cold War in a victory for Western values that has never been fully appreciated .
Those were the actions of foolish people , of course , the role Democrats have played in American politics for generations , but they were not acts of malice aimed at the heart of the American structure .
The actions of contemporary Democratic politicians and the mobs in the street that support them make it clear that destruction is their goal — destruction of masonry and metal in the form of historical statues , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form of efforts to disrupt the upcoming election under the guise of protecting voters ’ rights and destruction of the rule of law through the obscenity of “ court packing.
” The fact that the Democratic nominee , Joe Biden , has been at best ambiguous about progressive violence in the streets and distressingly deceptive about his support for “ packing ” the Supreme Court gives added credence to Limbaugh ’ s words .
The rot in the Democratic Party is not confined to its far-left wing ( or the likes of Bernie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs through the heart of the party , from its congressional leadership that tried to impeach the president — Nancy Pelosi , Adam Schiff — up to its candidate for president .
“ Their purpose is to erase the Constitution , start over rewriting it , eliminating the concept of ‘ the citizen has rights which prevail over government , ’ ” Limbaugh said .
That ’ s the principle at the core of the American exceptionalism that is , quite literally , the envy of the world .
And it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s got to be Trump ” is what Limbaugh said .
“ We ’ ve got to be America ” is what came through , loud and clear .
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Rush Limbaugh has been delivering a consistent, convincing conservative message to Americans for more than 30 years — but his pitch Monday night was in a class by itself.
In a video posted to his Twitter account, shot in his home library, Limbaugh was no doubt showing the physical effects of his ongoing battle with lung cancer.
But he was also showing that his mental acuity, and his passionate commitment to the conservative cause, were as present as ever.
The fact that it took place minutes before the Supreme Court confirmation of now-Justice Amy Coney Barrett — a seminal event in the country’s legal history — only added to the importance of Limbaugh’s words.
Your Real Anchorman live from home library. pic.twitter.com/XMtCQohgNf — Rush H. Limbaugh (@RealRLimbaugh) October 26, 2020
“Hey, folks, sitting here in the library getting ready to watch the confirmation vote — Amy Coney Barret, Supreme Court — and it just reminds me: Folks, we don’t have a choice in this election,” Limbaugh said.
“It’s got to be Donald Trump.”
Every American election boils down to divergent views of the country’s future, of course. That’s what living in a democratic republic is all about. But the 2020 election is different, Limbaugh said.
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“We’re not going to have the kind of country everybody thinks we’re going to have. This is not the old ‘Republicans versus Democrats,’ where we all have the same objectives, just different philosophies on how to get there.
“They do not have those objectives anymore. Their purpose is to erase the Constitution, start over rewriting it, eliminating the concept of ‘the citizen has rights which prevail over government.’
“It’s serious, and it’s scary, and we don’t have a choice. You have to get out there and vote Trump.”
As usual, Limbaugh’s point was clear: The Democratic Party as currently constituted is a different organism from its past incarnations.
There was a time in living memory when Democrats were merely foolishly, dangerously wrong-headed about their approach to issues. But were still recognizably American.
On the domestic front, they believed that government should usurp the role of the nuclear family — and the nation has the history of Lyndon Johnson’s disastrously expensive Great Society and other failures to show for it.
On the foreign relations front, they believed in playing pattycake with the Soviet Union and other communist dictatorships and ended up being proven wrong when Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush won the Cold War in a victory for Western values that has never been fully appreciated.
Those were the actions of foolish people, of course, the role Democrats have played in American politics for generations, but they were not acts of malice aimed at the heart of the American structure.
The actions of contemporary Democratic politicians and the mobs in the street that support them make it clear that destruction is their goal — destruction of masonry and metal in the form of historical statues, destruction of the American system in the form of efforts to disrupt the upcoming election under the guise of protecting voters’ rights and destruction of the rule of law through the obscenity of “court packing.”
The fact that the Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, has been at best ambiguous about progressive violence in the streets and distressingly deceptive about his support for “packing” the Supreme Court gives added credence to Limbaugh’s words.
The rot in the Democratic Party is not confined to its far-left wing (or the likes of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez).
It runs through the heart of the party, from its congressional leadership that tried to impeach the president — Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff — up to its candidate for president.
“Their purpose is to erase the Constitution, start over rewriting it, eliminating the concept of ‘the citizen has rights which prevail over government,’” Limbaugh said.
That’s the principle at the core of the American exceptionalism that is, quite literally, the envy of the world.
And it’s what Democrats are bent on destroying.
“It’s got to be Trump” is what Limbaugh said.
“We’ve got to be America” is what came through, loud and clear.
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Trump Campaign Trolls Reporters by Forcing Them To Use Genius Phrase if They Wanted on His WiFi Netw

Trump Campaign Trolls Reporters by Forcing Them To Use Genius Phrase if They Wanted on His WiFi Network

President Donald Trump ’ s campaign was gracious enough to allow members of the media to use its free WiFi network over the weekend at a rally in Wisconsin , but there was a catch .
Anyone looking to connect at the Waukesha rally had to ask themselves who built the facilities that house children separated from their parents — or , in some cases , coyotes — at the country ’ s border with Mexico .
Numerous viral images posted on Twitter show the campaign handed out cards with the login credentials for the WiFi network .
In order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Make America Great Again ” network , media members needed a password : “ WhoBuiltTheCagesJoe ?
” TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East The password was a reference to Trump ’ s viral debate moment with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Thursday when the issue of migrant detention centers was brought up .
On the issue of migrant children being detained under his administration , the president argued that illegal immigrant children are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffickers and drug cartels .
Trump also reminded viewers and Biden that it was him and former President Barack Obama who were responsible for the illegal immigrant detention centers the current administration inherited .
During the discussion , the president asked his Democratic opponent , “ Who built the cages , Joe ?
” The president never got a clear answer on the subject from Biden , but we know that indeed the Obama administration was behind the policy of separating children and adults at the border .
Trump ’ s campaign made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Wisconsin on Saturday , using the question as its WiFi password .
This was definitely a good example of trolling on the part of the campaign , but it ’ s so much more than that .
RELATED : Never Forget the Time Joe Biden Said 'Do n't Assume I 'm Not Corrupt' At campaign rallies , members of the establishment media generally congregate together , and they tend to view Trump and his supporters , and indeed all conservative Americans , as beneath them .
That ’ s a generalization , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ true .
I ’ ve seen this as a national reporter for alternative media outlets and as a quiet newsroom conservative in a local media market .
At political rallies , there is a notion even among competing establishment news agencies that they ’ re all on the same team .
This year , it ’ s Team Joe for the media , and that team is working around the clock to spin , twist and hide the truth in order to help get Biden elected .
Members of the country ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an abrupt end to Trump ’ s presidency and his massive political movement .
Facts don ’ t matter to many of them — and they don ’ t just lie to you , they lie to themselves about the successes of the president ’ s policies and the failures of those of the previous administration .
Colleges and universities churn out young media professionals who have been programmed to think only one way , and when they arrive inside these newsrooms , they become further insulated from other ideas .
But small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s campaign to make them type out the phrase “ WhoBuiltTheCagesJoe ?
” — probably go further than one might imagine .
For one brief moment Saturday , you would think , typing in that WiFi network key likely forced someone habitually stuck in a pattern of self-deception to stop and ask an uncomfortable question .
Many of them know the answer .
They would just prefer not to ask it , not even to themselves .
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President Donald Trump’s campaign was gracious enough to allow members of the media to use its free WiFi network over the weekend at a rally in Wisconsin, but there was a catch.
Anyone looking to connect at the Waukesha rally had to ask themselves who built the facilities that house children separated from their parents — or, in some cases, coyotes — at the country’s border with Mexico.
Numerous viral images posted on Twitter show the campaign handed out cards with the login credentials for the WiFi network.
In order to connect to the campaign’s “Make America Great Again” network, media members needed a password: “WhoBuiltTheCagesJoe?”
#WhoBuiltTheCagesJoe? That was the WiFi password the PRESS had to use at President Trump’s rally last night in Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/N1Xdv5Hako — Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) October 26, 2020
The password was a reference to Trump’s viral debate moment with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Thursday when the issue of migrant detention centers was brought up.
On the issue of migrant children being detained under his administration, the president argued that illegal immigrant children are being brought into the country by human traffickers and drug cartels.
Trump also reminded viewers and Biden that it was him and former President Barack Obama who were responsible for the illegal immigrant detention centers the current administration inherited.
During the discussion, the president asked his Democratic opponent, “Who built the cages, Joe?”
TRUMP: “Who built the cages, Joe? Who built the cages, Joe?” BIDEN: “Let’s talk about what we’re talking about.” pic.twitter.com/ZP4olZhqhu — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 23, 2020
The president never got a clear answer on the subject from Biden, but we know that indeed the Obama administration was behind the policy of separating children and adults at the border.
Trump’s campaign made sure not to let that question die in Wisconsin on Saturday, using the question as its WiFi password.
This was definitely a good example of trolling on the part of the campaign, but it’s so much more than that.
At campaign rallies, members of the establishment media generally congregate together, and they tend to view Trump and his supporters, and indeed all conservative Americans, as beneath them.
That’s a generalization, but by and large it’s true.
I’ve seen this as a national reporter for alternative media outlets and as a quiet newsroom conservative in a local media market.
At political rallies, there is a notion even among competing establishment news agencies that they’re all on the same team.
This year, it’s Team Joe for the media, and that team is working around the clock to spin, twist and hide the truth in order to help get Biden elected.
Members of the country’s broken establishment media want nothing more than an abrupt end to Trump’s presidency and his massive political movement.
Facts don’t matter to many of them — and they don’t just lie to you, they lie to themselves about the successes of the president’s policies and the failures of those of the previous administration.
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Colleges and universities churn out young media professionals who have been programmed to think only one way, and when they arrive inside these newsrooms, they become further insulated from other ideas.
But small things — like the move by Trump’s campaign to make them type out the phrase “WhoBuiltTheCagesJoe?” — probably go further than one might imagine.
For one brief moment Saturday, you would think, typing in that WiFi network key likely forced someone habitually stuck in a pattern of self-deception to stop and ask an uncomfortable question.
Many of them know the answer. They would just prefer not to ask it, not even to themselves.
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Shepard Smith’s New Show Is an Early Ratings Disaster

Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith ’ s new show has dropped in the ratings since its launch on Sept. 30 , even lagging behind repeats of the Fox Business program “ Lou Dobbs Tonight.
” CNBC ’ s “ The News with Shepard Smith ” premiered on Sept. 30 and averaged 343,000 viewers in its first week , according to Nielsen , Mediaite reported .
Although the description of the show boasts “ compelling images and expert guests — all pulled together by Shepard Smith ’ s trademark devotion to speed , accuracy and the trust of his audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has seen a sharp decline in viewership .
An average of 268,000 people tuned into the show in its second week and 254,000 in its third week , with a decline likely to become apparent for week four as well .
In the 25-54 age demographic , an average of 58,000 viewers tuned in for the show ’ s premiere , but the viewership dropped to 48,000 a week later .
TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 22 , ‘ The News with Shepard Smith ’ was at the bottom of 7 p.m. cable news ratings — behind MSNBC ’ s Joy Reid , CNN ’ s Erin Burnett and Fox News ’ Martha MacCallum — with an average of 272,000 viewers , ” Mediaite reported .
During that time period , Smith ’ s show also fell behind the 7 p.m. repeat of “ Lou Dobbs Tonight , ” which initially airs at 5 p.m .
The 7 p.m. repeat of the Fox Business show averaged 305,000 viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch of The News with Shepard Smith and have received very positive feedback from viewers .
Not only is CNBC a new entrant in the general news genre , but news viewers are creatures of habit and it takes a long time to change those habits , ” CNBC said in a statement to Mediaite .
“ That said , the newscast far exceeds the audience of The Kudlow Report , which was the last regular news program to air on CNBC in the 7p hour back in the first quarter of 2014 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every viewer every weeknight.
” Smith left Fox News last October and announced his departure on the air .
“ Recently I asked the company to allow me to leave Fox News and begin a new chapter , ” Smith said in the statement at the time .
“ After requesting that I stay , they graciously obliged .
The opportunities afforded this guy from small town Mississippi have been many .
It ’ s been an honor and a privilege to report the news each day to our loyal audience in context @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favor.
” “ I ’ ve worked with the most talented , dedicated and focused professionals I know and I ’ m proud to have anchored their work each day — I will deeply miss them , ” he added .
“ Shepard Smith ” consistently averaged over 1 million viewers , and averaged 1.3 million viewers in its last month on the air .
Mediaite senior editor Joe DePaolo predicted in July that Smith ’ s new show would be “ terrific , ” but not many people would watch it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he does .
His integrity is impeccable .
He delivers the news without fear or favor .
He pulls no punches during interviews with newsmakers on both sides of the aisle , ” DePaolo wrote at the time .
“ Odds are that his new show will not upset many .
But that ’ s only because they won ’ t be watching in the first place.
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Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith’s new show has dropped in the ratings since its launch on Sept. 30, even lagging behind repeats of the Fox Business program “Lou Dobbs Tonight.”
CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith” premiered on Sept. 30 and averaged 343,000 viewers in its first week, according to Nielsen, Mediaite reported.
Although the description of the show boasts “compelling images and expert guests — all pulled together by Shepard Smith’s trademark devotion to speed, accuracy and the trust of his audience,” Smith’s newest gig has seen a sharp decline in viewership.
An average of 268,000 people tuned into the show in its second week and 254,000 in its third week, with a decline likely to become apparent for week four as well.
In the 25-54 age demographic, an average of 58,000 viewers tuned in for the show’s premiere, but the viewership dropped to 48,000 a week later.
“Between September 30 and October 22, ‘The News with Shepard Smith’ was at the bottom of 7 p.m. cable news ratings — behind MSNBC’s Joy Reid, CNN’s Erin Burnett and Fox News’ Martha MacCallum — with an average of 272,000 viewers,” Mediaite reported.
During that time period, Smith’s show also fell behind the 7 p.m. repeat of “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” which initially airs at 5 p.m. The 7 p.m. repeat of the Fox Business show averaged 305,000 viewers.
“We are pleased with the launch of The News with Shepard Smith and have received very positive feedback from viewers. Not only is CNBC a new entrant in the general news genre, but news viewers are creatures of habit and it takes a long time to change those habits,” CNBC said in a statement to Mediaite.
“That said, the newscast far exceeds the audience of The Kudlow Report, which was the last regular news program to air on CNBC in the 7p hour back in the first quarter of 2014. We will continue to fight for every viewer every weeknight.”
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Smith left Fox News last October and announced his departure on the air.
“Recently I asked the company to allow me to leave Fox News and begin a new chapter,” Smith said in the statement at the time.
“After requesting that I stay, they graciously obliged. The opportunities afforded this guy from small town Mississippi have been many. It’s been an honor and a privilege to report the news each day to our loyal audience in context and with perspective, without fear or favor.”
“I’ve worked with the most talented, dedicated and focused professionals I know and I’m proud to have anchored their work each day — I will deeply miss them,” he added.
“Shepard Smith” consistently averaged over 1 million viewers, and averaged 1.3 million viewers in its last month on the air.
Mediaite senior editor Joe DePaolo predicted in July that Smith’s new show would be “terrific,” but not many people would watch it.
“Shepard Smith is superb at what he does. His integrity is impeccable. He delivers the news without fear or favor. He pulls no punches during interviews with newsmakers on both sides of the aisle,” DePaolo wrote at the time.
“Odds are that his new show will not upset many. But that’s only because they won’t be watching in the first place.”
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Riots Break Out After Officers Shoot Man Wielding a Knife

At least 91 individuals were arrested Monday in Philadelphia in connection with riots that caused injuries to 30 police officers after two officers shot and killed an armed suspect earlier in the day .
“ Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw broke down the number of arrests during a press conference Tuesday , ” WTFX-TV reported .
The arrests were due to alleged failure to disperse , assaults on police and burglary .
“ Outlaw added that more charges and arrests were pending , and the department will increase police presence across the city Tuesday night as they prepare for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the station said .
The chain of events that led to chaos that ensued through Tuesday morning began with a call to police on Monday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m. regarding a man brandishing a weapon in a West Philadelphia neighborhood , according to WTFX .
TRENDING : With Only 9 Days To Go Before Election , Biden Calls Another Lid While Trump Is Securing Peace in the Middle East Video posted on the Instagram account 911Philly shows two officers fired at least 14 shots at a black man later identified as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police say was openly carrying a knife .
The Instagram post stated the 911 caller told police that the man “ was assaulting a woman ” and “ may possibly be armed with a knife.
” In the footage , officers can be heard yelling , “ Put the knife down !
” The video shows the man moving toward the officers as they backed away .
After he was shot and dropped to the ground , a female that had been following behind him , who WTFX identified as his mother , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two police officers .
Wallace was battling “ severe mental issues , ” according to WTFX .
After gunfire hit Wallace in his chest and one of his shoulders , “ one of the officers then put him in a police vehicle and drove him to a hospital , where he was pronounced dead a short time later , ” the outlet added .
John J. McNesby , the president of Philadelphia ’ s Lodge # 5 Fraternal Order of Police , issued a statement Monday night , saying the officers “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their job and keeping their community safe , after being confronted by a man with a knife.
” “ We support and defend these officers as they too are traumatized by being involved in a fatal shooting , ” McNesby added .
Jamie Gauthier , a Democratic city council representative for the district where Wallace lived , tweeted Monday night that she is “ calling on the Philadelphia Police Department to immediately release the body camera footage of the officers involved in this incident.
” Gauthier , who advocated for “ de-escalation techniques @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , also stated , “ Resorting to the use of a service weapon should be the absolute last resort for any officer.
” The uproar following the shooting first led to a small crowd converging on the two officers at the scene , followed by demonstrations throughout the night outside of the city ’ s 18th Police District .
Through Tuesday morning , businesses were also ransacked and fire and police vehicles were destroyed following the incident , WTFX reported .
SV News tweeted a photo of one police cruiser engulfed in flames @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many with batons in hand , formed a line as they ran down 52nd Street chasing protesters away from the main thoroughfare , ” WTFX reported .
After police created that barrier , a 56-year-old female police sergeant was hit by a pickup truck that barreled through the intersection at about 12:45 a.m .
The officer was hospitalized with a broken leg and was said to be “ in stable condition , ” Lauren Johnson reported for WTFX from Penn Presbyterian Hospital early Tuesday morning .
Johnson also said many of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items being thrown.
” In a separate WTFX segment , Steve Keeley reported from the police department that steel barricades were erected overnight and extra officers called in to guard the station .
“ They put those steel baracades up , not that they ’ re going to sandbag a crowd , but they ’ ve got officers here , guarding the gate that were called in overnight , just to keep police headquarters safe.
” Keeley also said a second police station in the city was ambushed in the early morning hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the incidents , WTFX reported Tuesday that 10 individuals remained in custody and “ will be processed and released pending future charges for rioting and/or assaults on police.
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At least 91 individuals were arrested Monday in Philadelphia in connection with riots that caused injuries to 30 police officers after two officers shot and killed an armed suspect earlier in the day.
“Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw broke down the number of arrests during a press conference Tuesday,” WTFX-TV reported.
The arrests were due to alleged failure to disperse, assaults on police and burglary.
“Outlaw added that more charges and arrests were pending, and the department will increase police presence across the city Tuesday night as they prepare for the potential for further unrest and demonstrations,” the station said.
The chain of events that led to chaos that ensued through Tuesday morning began with a call to police on Monday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m. regarding a man brandishing a weapon in a West Philadelphia neighborhood, according to WTFX.
Video posted on the Instagram account 911Philly shows two officers fired at least 14 shots at a black man later identified as Walter Wallace Jr., 27, who police say was openly carrying a knife.
The Instagram post stated the 911 caller told police that the man “was assaulting a woman” and “may possibly be armed with a knife.”
In the footage, officers can be heard yelling, “Put the knife down!”
The video shows the man moving toward the officers as they backed away.
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After he was shot and dropped to the ground, a female that had been following behind him, who WTFX identified as his mother, began screaming and swinging her fists at the two police officers.
Wallace was battling “severe mental issues,” according to WTFX.
After gunfire hit Wallace in his chest and one of his shoulders, “one of the officers then put him in a police vehicle and drove him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later,” the outlet added.
John J. McNesby, the president of Philadelphia’s Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police, issued a statement Monday night, saying the officers “are being vilified this evening for doing their job and keeping their community safe, after being confronted by a man with a knife.”
“We support and defend these officers as they too are traumatized by being involved in a fatal shooting,” McNesby added.
Jamie Gauthier, a Democratic city council representative for the district where Wallace lived, tweeted Monday night that she is “calling on the Philadelphia Police Department to immediately release the body camera footage of the officers involved in this incident.”
Gauthier, who advocated for “de-escalation techniques and non-lethal weapons” in her post, also stated, “Resorting to the use of a service weapon should be the absolute last resort for any officer.”
My statement regarding the death of Walter Wallace, Jr. #sayhisname pic.twitter.com/hR4REMRpiV — Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (@CouncilmemberJG) October 27, 2020
The uproar following the shooting first led to a small crowd converging on the two officers at the scene, followed by demonstrations throughout the night outside of the city’s 18th Police District.
Through Tuesday morning, businesses were also ransacked and fire and police vehicles were destroyed following the incident, WTFX reported.
SV News tweeted a photo of one police cruiser engulfed in flames:
BREAKING: Rioters set fire to a police cruiser on 52nd street in #Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. pic.twitter.com/9DCdnShGJH — SV News ? (@SVNewsAlerts) October 27, 2020
“More than a dozen officers, many with batons in hand, formed a line as they ran down 52nd Street chasing protesters away from the main thoroughfare,” WTFX reported.
After police created that barrier, a 56-year-old female police sergeant was hit by a pickup truck that barreled through the intersection at about 12:45 a.m.
The officer was hospitalized with a broken leg and was said to be “in stable condition,” Lauren Johnson reported for WTFX from Penn Presbyterian Hospital early Tuesday morning.
Johnson also said many of the police injuries were attributed to “projectile items being thrown.”
In a separate WTFX segment, Steve Keeley reported from the police department that steel barricades were erected overnight and extra officers called in to guard the station.
“They put those steel baracades up, not that they’re going to sandbag a crowd, but they’ve got officers here, guarding the gate that were called in overnight, just to keep police headquarters safe.”
Keeley also said a second police station in the city was ambushed in the early morning hours.
Of the arrests made in connection with the incidents, WTFX reported Tuesday that 10 individuals remained in custody and “will be processed and released pending future charges for rioting and/or assaults on police.”
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westernjournal--2020-10-27--Dan Calabrese: The Truth About Obamacare & Pre-Existing Conditions That Democrats Don’t Want Us To K

Dan Calabrese: The Truth About Obamacare & Pre-Existing Conditions That Democrats Don’t Want Us To Know

We are being told by Democrats and the media that the following may be about to happen : The Supreme Court , with its new bigger conservative majority , will strike down Obamacare .
And when this happens , those with pre-existing conditions ( which according to Joe Biden could be half the population of the country ) will lose their coverage .
This was the primary reason Democrats offered for refusing to vote for Amy Coney Barrett ’ s confirmation .
With a case pending before the Supreme Court that could result in Obamacare being found unconstitutional , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utter disaster for all with pre-existing conditions .
None of this is true , and none of it reflects how Obamacare actually works , or what would happen if it went away .
Let ’ s step back : One of the primary problems Obamacare was designed to address was that people who had lost their health insurance , or never had any in the first place , kept getting turned down for coverage because insurers didn ’ t want to take on such obviously large risks .
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With a health care system so tilted in favor of those with insurance , it was almost impossible for those who didn ’ t have coverage – and couldn ’ t get any because of their pre-existing conditions – to pay for their own care .
What was not happening , however , was this : Health insurers were not running around dropping current policy holders because they were sick or got sick .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things could or should be covered , but if you had insurance and you were keeping up on your premiums , you were not being dropped from your coverage because a reason arose for you to need care .
This is important background because we have to know it to understand what could happen if Obamacare is thrown out .
Today , with Obamacare in full force for six years , many people have purchased insurance from private insurers via the exchanges set up under Obamacare .
For many people their premiums are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is costing taxpayers more than $ 700 billion a year , but that ’ s a topic for another day .
If Obamacare is thrown out , people who are currently sick are not going to lose the coverage on which they are currently paying premiums .
That was never the problem .
As long as the private insurers continue to offer the policies , and the policyholders continue to keep up on their premiums , they ’ re not going to be dropped no matter how healthy or sick they might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that everyone who has a “ pre-existing condition ” ( i.e .
is currently sick in some way ) will immediately be dropped by their current insurer because Obamacare would no longer be around to stop that from happening .
No .
That wasn ’ t happening before Obamacare and it wouldn ’ t happen if Obamacare went away .
What could come into question , of course , is the problem of those who don ’ t currently have coverage and want to try to buy it in a post-Obamacare world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan would continue to require those with pre-existing conditions – but no insurance – to be accepted by insurers .
It ’ s possible that , during the time it takes to draft and pass new legislation replacing Obamacare , some with pre-existing conditions and no coverage would have trouble getting coverage .
But that is not at all the same thing as everyone who is currently sick being dropped from their coverage , which is what Democrats want you to think would happen .
RELATED : Canadian Doctor Who Fled to US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another problem could be this : Obamacare allows people to buy policies they can ’ t afford , because the federal government subsidizes the cost of the policies beyond what people can pay .
Also , because covering people with pre-existing conditions causes insurers to lose money , the federal government subsidizes these losses under Obamacare .
Those subsidies would be thrown into question if Obamacare is tossed out .
All of this argues not for the continuation of Obamacare , which was always built on economic fantasies and massive commitments of federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that doesn ’ t force people to rely so heavily on third-party payers for every little health care service they might want to obtain .
But it ’ s simply a lie that everyone with “ pre-existing conditions ” ( i.e .
everyone who is sick in any way ) will suddenly be dropped by their existing insurers if Obamacare goes away .
Democrats are making this up out of whole cloth , and the media simply repeat what the Democrats say without any analysis of how Obamacare really works or of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lied to .
By the way , it ’ s very unlikely the Supreme Court will strike Obamacare down because it can almost certainly sever the unconstitutional individual mandate without throwing out the entire law .
I wish they would throw out the entire law because it ’ s terrible and that would force Congress to start over .
Then again , what we would get under a new Democratic Congress and a President Biden is probably even worse than Obamacare .
Maybe people should think about that before they vote against President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cad .
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We are being told by Democrats and the media that the following may be about to happen:
The Supreme Court, with its new bigger conservative majority, will strike down Obamacare. And when this happens, those with pre-existing conditions (which according to Joe Biden could be half the population of the country) will lose their coverage.
This was the primary reason Democrats offered for refusing to vote for Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation. With a case pending before the Supreme Court that could result in Obamacare being found unconstitutional, we were warned that this would be an utter disaster for all with pre-existing conditions.
None of this is true, and none of it reflects how Obamacare actually works, or what would happen if it went away. Let’s step back:
One of the primary problems Obamacare was designed to address was that people who had lost their health insurance, or never had any in the first place, kept getting turned down for coverage because insurers didn’t want to take on such obviously large risks.
This was a real problem. With a health care system so tilted in favor of those with insurance, it was almost impossible for those who didn’t have coverage – and couldn’t get any because of their pre-existing conditions – to pay for their own care.
What was not happening, however, was this: Health insurers were not running around dropping current policy holders because they were sick or got sick. There may have been disputes about whether certain things could or should be covered, but if you had insurance and you were keeping up on your premiums, you were not being dropped from your coverage because a reason arose for you to need care.
This is important background because we have to know it to understand what could happen if Obamacare is thrown out.
Today, with Obamacare in full force for six years, many people have purchased insurance from private insurers via the exchanges set up under Obamacare. For many people their premiums are subsidized by the federal government, which is costing taxpayers more than $700 billion a year, but that’s a topic for another day.
If Obamacare is thrown out, people who are currently sick are not going to lose the coverage on which they are currently paying premiums. That was never the problem. As long as the private insurers continue to offer the policies, and the policyholders continue to keep up on their premiums, they’re not going to be dropped no matter how healthy or sick they might be.
What Democrats want you to believe is that everyone who has a “pre-existing condition” (i.e. is currently sick in some way) will immediately be dropped by their current insurer because Obamacare would no longer be around to stop that from happening. No. That wasn’t happening before Obamacare and it wouldn’t happen if Obamacare went away.
What could come into question, of course, is the problem of those who don’t currently have coverage and want to try to buy it in a post-Obamacare world.
President Trump says his own replacement plan would continue to require those with pre-existing conditions – but no insurance – to be accepted by insurers. It’s possible that, during the time it takes to draft and pass new legislation replacing Obamacare, some with pre-existing conditions and no coverage would have trouble getting coverage.
But that is not at all the same thing as everyone who is currently sick being dropped from their coverage, which is what Democrats want you to think would happen.
Another problem could be this: Obamacare allows people to buy policies they can’t afford, because the federal government subsidizes the cost of the policies beyond what people can pay.
Also, because covering people with pre-existing conditions causes insurers to lose money, the federal government subsidizes these losses under Obamacare. Those subsidies would be thrown into question if Obamacare is tossed out.
All of this argues not for the continuation of Obamacare, which was always built on economic fantasies and massive commitments of federal dollars, but for a new system that doesn’t force people to rely so heavily on third-party payers for every little health care service they might want to obtain.
But it’s simply a lie that everyone with “pre-existing conditions” (i.e. everyone who is sick in any way) will suddenly be dropped by their existing insurers if Obamacare goes away. Democrats are making this up out of whole cloth, and the media simply repeat what the Democrats say without any analysis of how Obamacare really works or of what would really happen.
You are being lied to.
By the way, it’s very unlikely the Supreme Court will strike Obamacare down because it can almost certainly sever the unconstitutional individual mandate without throwing out the entire law.
I wish they would throw out the entire law because it’s terrible and that would force Congress to start over. Then again, what we would get under a new Democratic Congress and a President Biden is probably even worse than Obamacare.
Maybe people should think about that before they vote against President Trump because he’s a boorish cad.
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