November 2018
White House pulls Jim Acosta’s press pass for physically blocking female intern from taking back microphone
on November 07, 2018
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We covered earlier today how CNN's Jim Acosta refused to hand over a White House microphone when asked to do so, instead insisting on continuing to shout questions after already having asked a question and engaged in a back and forth with Trump.
Trump tried to call on other reporters, and directed a female staffer to get the microphone from Acosta and give it to the next questioner. But Acosts physically prevented the female staffer from getting the microphone out of his hands.
Report: House Dems to go “All-In” on Impeaching Kavanaugh and Investigating Russia
on November 07, 2018
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For months Democrats and #TheResistance have been demanding impeachment not only of Trump, for supposed Russia collusion, but also Brett Kavanaugh for alleged perjury during his confirmation testimony.
Now that Democrats will control the House, and the House Judiciary Committee, are Democrats serious?
California goes full Nuthouse in 2018 Midterms
on November 07, 2018
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Today was a beautiful day in San Diego: Few clouds, 75 degree hight temperature, and light breeze.
Why do I bring this up? Because last night's election results for the State lead me to conclude the weather is the sole aspect of this nuthouse worth touting.
Hollywood Spends $61 Million, Still Can’t Buy a Texas Senate Seat
on November 07, 2018
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$61 million was spent to help Rep. Robert O'Rourke unseat Senator Ted Cruz to no avail.
Cruz barely carved out a win. In Texas.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns
on November 07, 2018
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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned at Trump's request.
Trump to Acosta: ‘You are a Rude, Terrible Person, You Shouldn’t be Working for CNN’
on November 07, 2018
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President Donald Trump locked horns with CNN's Jim Acosta. As usual, Acosta used the press conference to create a spectacle, refusing to cede his turn to the next reporter when Trump had moved on and hanging on to the mic when a staffer tried to take it to pass to the next reporter. When Acosta kept on, Trump told him to stop.
From Fox News:
“That's enough. Put down the mic,” he ordered Acosta, as a White House aide tried to take the microphone from him, only for Acosta to initially refuse to turn it over and push her arm down. “I tell you what, CNN should be ashamed of itself having you working for them. You are a rude, terrible person, you shouldn’t be working for CNN.”
Israel Boycott funder Democrat Scott Wallace defeated in #PA01
on November 07, 2018
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Some good news.
We previously wrote about Democrat Scott Wallace running in the judicially redistricted Pennsylvania 1 district, Dem Scott Wallace (#PA01) foundation funded worst-of-the-worst anti-Israel pro-BDS groups:
LIVE: Trump’s Press Conference to Discuss Midterms
on November 07, 2018
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From Red State to Jumpsuit Orange: Florida Votes to Restore Voting Rights to 1.5 Million Ex-Felons
on November 07, 2018
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Republicans had a good night in Florida. Ron DeSantis won the governor race and former governor Rick Scott won the Senate race.
Both races were won by pretty thin margins, however, and a ballot measure was approved which could make a difference for future races at all levels, including presidential elections.
Keith Ellison, Farrakhan groupie and go-to Congressman for anti-Israel activists, elected Minnesota AG
on November 07, 2018
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In October, it looked like Keith Ellison might lose his race for Minnesota Attorney General, even though he was the favorite.
I discussed Ellison's troubling and continued relationship with Louis Farrakhan, and the accusations by a former girlfriend of domestic abuse, in my post, Is political end finally here for former Farrakhan activist Keith Ellison? Down 7 points in Minnesota AG race.
The morning after, we held on through the night
on November 07, 2018
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It could have been worse. Much worse.
There was no Blue Wave. Democrats performed in the House in accordance with historical averages for gains in a president's first midterms.
Florida Governor: DeSantis defeats Gillum
on November 06, 2018
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The polls were wrong. Gillum consistently was up by low single digits.
I think his embrace of the anti-Israel, terrorist-glorifying Dream Defenders hurt him.
Ted Cruz defeats Beto, REPUBLICANS HOLD THE SENATE (Update: McCaskill and Nelson defeated also)
on November 06, 2018
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Ted Cruz is projected to defeat Beto O'Rourke, the cool kid on the Democrats' block.
National liberal contributed over $70 million to Beto. Down the drain.
North Dakota: Republican Kevin Cramer defeats incumbent Dem Heidi Heitkamp
on November 06, 2018
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Another big pick up for Republicans, the second Democrat to go down to defeat.
Indiana: Republican Mike Braun Defeats Incumbent Dem Joe Donnelly (#INSen)
on November 06, 2018
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This is big. It all but eliminates Democrats' longshot hope to retake the Senate. And indicates Republicans will pick up seats.
Here's the vote count with 50% in when the race was called:
LIVE: Midterm Election Results
on November 06, 2018
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The countdown begins. Will the Democrats take over the House? Will the GOP pick up more seats in the Senate? Will the Democrats sweep in the governor races?
We will provide updates as they come in as many tight races on the east coast could provide some early clues as to who will come out on top and the tone of the 2020 presidential race.
