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Warren Brags About Taking Half of College Student’s Last $6

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 12, 2020 36 Comments

As if we needed more evidence of Sen. Elizabeth Warren's lack of self-awareness. After a brutal finish in Iowa and New Hampshire Warren thought it wise to brag about taking half of a college student's last $6. Instead of praise, those on Twitter lashed out at Warren.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQE7V8j-BnU

Former CNBC Host Caruso-Cabrera Becomes Latest Primary Challenger to AOC

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 12, 2020 13 Comments

Former CNBC correspondent Michelle Caruso-Cabrera launched her campaign in the Democratic primary to challenge Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in the 14th District. AOC faces off against about twelve challengers. The primary will take place on June 23.

Pete Buttigieg … the Robotic Candidate?

Posted by Stacey Matthews on February 12, 2020 52 Comments

Back in the spring of 2019, the political world was marveling at how small-town mayor Pete Buttigieg seemingly arrived from out of nowhere and took over Beto O’Rourke’s spot as the media’s favorite Democratic presidential candidate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbOU2fTg6cI#action=share

After Embarrassing Finish in New Hampshire, Joe Biden Should Call it Quits

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 12, 2020 49 Comments

The Iowa caucus was a bad start for former Vice President Joe Biden, but New Hampshire was even worse. Biden took fifth place in the Granite State, barely breaking 20,000 votes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-980v-2Ez1U

Warren Campaign Obituary: She tried to fake it, but America didn’t buy it

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 11, 2020 56 Comments

Elizabeth Warren did poorly in Iowa, despite laying claim to having built the earliest, largest, and most sophisticated field operation. The caucus vote-counting confusion provided cover for Warren to escape relatively unscathed.

Iranian Refugee Warns America That Universities are Becoming Radicalized

Africana Studies Department at Oberlin College Offers Courses on Marxism

Northwestern Food Fest Cancels Event After Pro-Israel Group Registers

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

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

New Hampshire Democratic Primary RESULTS — Bernie takes NH

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on February 11, 2020 25 Comments

The polls have closed in some parts of New Hampshire, and all will be closed by 8 p.m. Eastern. Joe Biden has left town things look so bad. Will we see a Buttisurge, a Bernie bounce, a Yang-bang, a Klobucharge, or a Warren Wipeout? RESULTS will be posted as they come in, and we'll update with any other related news.

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1098598716993400835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Jussie Smollett Indicted by Special Prosecutor on Six Counts Related to False Claim of Hate Crime Attack

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 11, 2020 55 Comments

A special Cook County grand jury indicted actor Jussie Smollett on six new charges related to the alleged fake attack. Smollett faces "charges of disorderly conduct, accusing him of filing false reports claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack last year."

Operation Chaos: South Carolina Republicans Urge Voters to Cast Dem Primary Vote for Bernie

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on February 11, 2020 36 Comments

Much of the nation's attention is focused on today's New Hampshire Democrat primary. Not Joe Biden's (D-DE), however, as he has given up the Granite State and is heading to South Carolina. Calling himself the "underdog" now, Biden must win South Carolina to remain even remotely viable in the Democrat presidential nominating contest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-6xvujQTZU

Wuhan Virus Watch: 1,000th Death Recorded from Coronavirus Infection

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 11, 2020 11 Comments

As of Tuesday, the world has over 43,101 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus reported from 28 countries and territories, with 1,018 deaths. Reports say 7,345 of those afflicted patients are in critical condition, and 4,043 are confirmed recoveries. ***We will update this post with new information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WVGW4Rl9fU&t=82s

Envoy: U.S. Can’t Trust Palestinian Leadership to ‘Keep its Part of the Bargain’ in Trump’s Peace Deal

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 11, 2020 10 Comments

When it comes to implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan, Washington trusts Israel, but does not feel the same way about the current Palestinian leadership, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said on Sunday.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/think-i-ll-win-nomination-biden-explains-early-nh-departure/30875261

Biden Flees New Hampshire on Primary Day for South Carolina

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 11, 2020 24 Comments

Maybe 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful former Vice President Joe Biden sees the writing on the wall? New Hampshire holds its primary today but Biden canceled his appearance at his primary night party to travel to South Carolina.

Finally, Trump Cuts 70 Obama Holdovers from the National Security Council

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 11, 2020 48 Comments

Last week, to the great dismay of Democrats and the media, Trump sent Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman packing. This was the beginning of a trend because Trump just gave walking papers to 70 Obama holdovers in the National Security Council.

Bloomberg 2015 VIDEO: Defends Throwing Minority Kids “Up Against The Wall and Frisk Them”

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 11, 2020 27 Comments

2020 Democratic presidential hopeful former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg's 2015 comments on "stop and frisk" resurfaced Monday night. The audio clip has the potential to blow apart his campaign.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdI4cwaq0j0

Partisan Impeachment Shows Why Our Founders Set the Bar So High for a Senate Conviction

Posted by New Neo on February 11, 2020 12 Comments

The Founders were fearful that impeachment would become a partisan endeavor, and they were right to be nervous. It has. That's why the Founders set the bar so high for a Senate conviction.

California Dreaming

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 10, 2020 31 Comments

I'm back from California. In less than 72 hours on the ground, I packed in three important events, including a talk on campus free speech and culture for the Cornell and Harvard Clubs in Orange County, a panel appearance about anti-Israel activism on campuses at the national conference of Alums for Campus Fairness, and our Legal Insurrection Reader Reception.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsil_b8So44

NYPD Sergeants Union ‘Declaring War’ on de Blasio: ‘We Do Not Respect You’

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 26 Comments

The NYPD's Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) tweeted to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio that the cops are "declaring war" on him after a man tried to assassinate two cops.

Sanders Campaign Wants Partial Recanvass of Some Iowa Precincts

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 20 Comments

2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will not go quietly. His campaign wants the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) to recanvass 25 precincts and three satellite caucuses.