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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

Democrats Standing by NC Senate Candidate Cal Cunningham Despite Sexting Scandal

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 04, 2020 39 Comments

Despite the news that North Carolina Senate candidate Cal Cunningham has been caught in a sexting scandal, Democrats are standing by their man. They have little choice in the matter. Their donors have already invested millions in this race, and it is seen as the possible tipping point in control of the Senate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN2Df3NGTqc

Staying Strong Week at Legal Insurrection

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 04, 2020 4 Comments

All the news you may have missed....

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1312525833505058816

Trump versus Coronavirus – You Will Watch

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 03, 2020 67 Comments

I never got to write the post about how the chaos of the first presidential debate may end up helping Trump because he came across as strong, and Biden as weak. The conventional wisdom was to the contrary.

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

Michigan Supreme Court Finds Gov. Whitmer ‘Lacks Authority’ For COVID Shutdowns

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on October 03, 2020 62 Comments

Michigan governor Gretchen 'Lockdown Queen' Whitmer was dealt a blow by a legal decision issued by the state's Supreme Court. The opinion was in answer to a federal court's questions about Michigan law. The federal court will determine the next steps.

Andrew Cuomo Now Straight-up Lying About COVID-19 Patients in NY Nursing Homes

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 03, 2020 25 Comments

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has decided to rewrite history. The disastrous policy of putting Coronavirus patients into New York nursing homes cost thousands of lives, but Cuomo is now saying that didn't happen. The governor of New York is straight-up lying to the faces of the American people.

Member of Largest Teachers Union Says They Abandoned Education in Pursuit of Political Power

Columbia to Host Discussion of American Genocide, Colonialism, and Racial Oppression

LGBT Student Group at Florida State U. Requests $58K for Drag Shows

U. Oregon Gives $27K to Study ‘White Supremacy’ in Medicine

Anti-Israel Faculty Group at American U. Demands School Cut Ties With Anti-Defamation League

Turning Point USA Event at U. New Mexico Ends With Arrest of Two Students

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv5vhF77f_I

McConnell Suspends Senate Floor Proceedings, Judge Barrett’s Hearings Remain on Schedule

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on October 03, 2020 13 Comments

Republican Sens. Mike Lee (UT), Thom Tillis (NC) and Ron Johnson (WI) have each announced positive tests for COVID-19, and in light of these announcements, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has decided to delay floor proceedings until October 19, 2020.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2wOFQgcw-w&t=425s

Netanyahu: Iran-Backed Hezbollah Stockpiling Weapons in Beirut’s Residential Areas

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on October 03, 2020 8 Comments

The terrorist group Hezbollah is using crowded residential areas in the Lebanese capital of Beirut to store massive amounts of explosives and missiles, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday revealed.

Trump Health UPDATE: President Trump’s Medical Team ‘Extremely Happy’ With Progress

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on October 03, 2020 23 Comments

President Trump was diagnosed with COVID-19 approximately 72 hours ago, and on Friday, he was moved to Walter Reed in "an abundance of caution," reports said. Saturday morning, Trump's medical team held a presser in which they assured the nation that the president is doing well and the team is "extremely happy" with his progress.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4AMNDFnqtA

Trump receiving Regeneron’s experimental Covid-19 treatment

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 03, 2020 25 Comments

President Donald Trump's physician is treating the president with an experimental antibody cocktail being developed by the drug maker Regeneron, as well as zinc, vitamin D, and the generic version of the heartburn treatment Pepcid.

NC Dem Senate Candidate Cal Cunningham Caught in Sexting Scandal With Woman Who Is Not His Wife

Posted by Stacey Matthews on October 03, 2020 31 Comments

North Carolinians were hit with a double whammy on Friday on the political front with two major developments in the U.S. Senate race.

Presidential Politics Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 03, 2020 0 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news....

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

Deeply embedded emotions of country

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 02, 2020 32 Comments

I saw President Donald Trump's October 2, 2020, 12:54 a.m. tweet announcing he and Melania had tested positive for coronavirus soon after it was issued. I posted from my phone with one eye open at 1:09 a.m.

Trump Arrives at Walter Reed ‘Out of an Abundance of Caution’ After Contracting COVID-19

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 02, 2020 4 Comments

President Donald Trump arrived at Walter Reed Military Medical Center for cautionary reasons after he came down with COVID-19.

Schumer, Feinstein Demand Delaying Barrett Hearing While McConnell Promises to Move ‘Full Steam Ahead’

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 02, 2020 29 Comments

Of course the Democrats jumped on President Donald Trump's positive COVID-19 test to push a delay in Amy Coney Barrett's hearing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DWt7rnDNDE

Amy Barrett Tests Negative for Coronavirus, Friends Say She had a Positive Test Over Summer

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on October 02, 2020 7 Comments

Supreme Court nominee Amy Barrett has tested negative for COVID-19.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J-3b3ivVE4

Final Jobs Report Before Election: Unemployment Below 8%, Job Growth Below Expectations