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Republicans Wake Up to an Electoral Bloodbath

'Lawyer Up': Democrats Declare War on Trump Administration

2026 Midterms Results: Democrats Win the House and Senate

Nation Divided: At Least 24 States Oppose Texas Supreme Court Lawsuit, 17 Support (Updates)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 10, 2020 75 Comments

The 3 p.m. deadline for responses to Texas' Supreme Court lawsuit has passed, and the court docket page still seems to be updating as of this writing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZMEt2ji1gE

Axios Reporter: ‘Completely Absurd’ Swalwell Blames Trump for Chinese Spy Story

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 10, 2020 26 Comments

Rep. Eric Swalwell thinks he's so important that President Donald Trump would plant a Chinese spy story about him. Axios reporter Jonathan Swan tore apart Swalwell's claim, reminding the guy that he knew Axios was working on this story in 2019.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzDuj1ZB8XM

Israel and Morocco To Establish Full Diplomatic Relations – Another Trump Diplomatic Victory

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 10, 2020 13 Comments

Donald Trump announced today that Israel and Morocco will be establishing full diplomatic relations, in another historic diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. Morocco joins the UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan in recent announcements of ties between Arab Muslim nations and the Jewish state.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3GuOc6FSCo

Unemployment Claims Hit 853,000 Last Week in the Wake of New Lockdowns

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 10, 2020 4 Comments

The U.S. unemployment claims last week went up by 137,000 from the previous week to 853,000. Continuing claims, which saw a decreasing pattern, increased by 230,000 to 5.76 million.

NYC Toys With Package Delivery Fee to Offset Costs of Failing Public Transit

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on December 10, 2020 52 Comments

New York City residents may be strapped with an additional $3 delivery surcharge for any package not containing food or medicine. The proposal would funnel the delivery fees to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority which is facing a massive budget shortfall (maybe because they keep shutting the city down?).

College-Aged Voters Help Democrats Sweep Key Races in Midterms

American Association of University Professors Backed Only Democrats in Midterms

U. Michigan Student Faces Assault, Battery Charges After Attacking Jewish Activist

Washington State U. Bans Fall Rush for Fraternities, Sororities Starting in 2027

Illinois Teacher Union Boss Gets Substantial Pay Raise Despite Low State Reading Scores

Faculty Senate at Northwestern Calls for Restrictions on ICE Access to Campus

Branco Cartoon – Faker

Posted by A.F. Branco on December 10, 2020 8 Comments

Empty Suit...

Legal Civil War – 17 States Join Texas Lawsuit In Supreme Court Against PA, GA, MI, and WI (UPDATE)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 09, 2020 113 Comments

Texas has sued Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking, among other things, permission to file a Bill of Complaint, and emergency injunctive relief. Responses must be filed by December 10, at 3 p.m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mPM4vM7PNA

Hunter Biden Under Federal Tax Investigation

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 09, 2020 32 Comments

Hunter Biden acknowledged that the U.S. Attorney's Office in Delaware began an investigation into his "tax affairs." The tax investigation began in 2018.

https://twitter.com/henryrodgersdc/status/1336713445190873089

Michigan Lawmaker Threatens Trump Supporters

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 09, 2020 53 Comments

Michigan state Rep. Cynthia Johnson (D-Detroit) said she received "threatening phone calls" after she questioned Rudy Giuliani over claims of voter fraud. Johnson responded by urging people to make Trump supporters "pay."

https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1336686791760502785

Biden Annouces He Will Sign ‘Executive Order to Require Masks Everywhere’ He Can

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 09, 2020 65 Comments

So apparently Joe Biden has not been around these past nine months because he thinks masks will magically work during the first 100 days of his administration.

Oregon Teacher Placed on Leave Following Unhinged Expletive Filled Rant Against Lockdown Protesters

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 09, 2020 61 Comments

A schoolteacher in Bend, Oregon, has been placed on paid leave after she berated lockdown protesters in a profanity-laced rant that was caught on camera. People on the left are having a curious reaction to people who object to continued, business-destroying lockdowns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L99fiuE4-0c

China Calls For A “Reset” In Relations With U.S. Under Biden Administration

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 09, 2020 25 Comments

Beijing wants a "reset" in U.S.-China relations when the "incoming" Democratic administration takes office, the Chinese foreign minister said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1JySALvmSI

NY Justice Refuses to Declare Winner in #NY22, Puts Them Back at Square One

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 09, 2020 22 Comments

New York State Supreme Court Judge Scott DelConte told Board of Elections officials that he would not declare a winner in New York's 22nd Congressional District and fix previous errors. My head is still spinning.

Investigation: Racial Identity Politics Consumes SUNY Upstate Medical University

Posted by Leah M. Baldacci, Esq. on December 08, 2020 27 Comments

SUNY Upstate Medical University ("Upstate Medical") is a highly-regarded, public medical school in Syracuse, New York, which was founded in 1834. Upstate Medical is rated well-within the top 100 Best Medical Schools for Research, coming in at number 84 by U.S. News Weekly Best Grad Schools (tied with Augusta University in Atlanta, Georgia).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd9sHB6WMb0

Judge Emmet Sullivan’s parting shot at Michael Flynn

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 08, 2020 58 Comments

Judge Emmet Sullivan dismissed the criminal prosecution of Michael Flynn, after previously having refused to do so, in light of Trump's pardon of Flynn.