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May 25 2019
News
GOP lawmaker’s delay of $19 billion disaster bill demonstrates the power of one
There is an old expression in Washington that nothing is decided until everything is decided. Well, consider the state of the $19.1 billion disaster bill. It took a Herculean effort to pry that package loose Thursday in the Senate, triggering an overwhelming, 85-8 vote. President Trump signaled to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby, R-Ala., and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga.,
Fox News DigitalJan 15 2016
Opinion
Nikki Haley should have run for president
Haley's State of the Union response highlighted why she is superior to most of the GOP candidates. After Charleston massacre, she responded appropriately and got South Carolina to take down Confederate flag
Guest WriterFeb 18 2021
News
It might just be game over for the Iowa caucus
The siege of Iowa and New Hampshire has begun.
The two states with privileged places on the presidential primary calendar are finding their roles more threatened than ever before — most recently in the form of a bill introduced in Nevada this week to move that state’s nominating contest to the front of the line in 2024.
On its own, the Nevada encroachment would mean little. For
PoliticoMar 09 2020
News
Michigan primary is a must win for Bernie Sanders’ campaign
Michigan saved Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid in 2016. On Tuesday, the state’s primary could end it.
After crushing losses on Super Tuesday, the Vermont democratic socialist’s White House bid is now counting on the Wolverine State to put him back in contention with its 125 delegates, after former Vice President Joe Biden swept the South and won the state of Texas last week.
New York Post (News)May 09 2015
News
Obama Touts Community College Value on Unfriendly Dakotas Turf
President Barack Obama checked off his pledge to visit all 50 states while in office with a commencement address at a South Dakota community college that he called a model for preparing young Americans for the modern workforce.
“I believe that in a fast-paced, hyper-connected, constantly changing world, there are few institutions that are more important to America’s economic future than
BloombergMar 19 2015
News
Who's Winning The 2016 Race — On Facebook And Twitter?
While the 2016 presidential hopefuls are hitting the road in places like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, the race is also taking off on social media.
NPR (Online News)Jul 06 2020
Opinion
Florida’s DeSantis Continues to Embarrass With COVID Denial and Anti-Immigrant Policies
MIAMI — Florida is once again a national embarrassment as it becomes the new epicenter of COVID-19 infections.
As a Floridian, I feel torn anytime our state gets made fun of, as yet another cliche Florida man meme makes it’s way to virality on Twitter. On one hand, it’s not our fault our statewide political leadership is so incompetent and mediocre. On the other hand though, a majority
Latino RebelsNov 20 2019
Opinion
Stacey Abrams: Republicans’ extreme positions open the door for Democrats in Georgia
During the 2018 gubernatorial campaign, Vice President Pence came to Georgia. He campaigned for my opponent and, in an effort to dismiss me and the legitimacy of my supporters, told his audience, “This ain’t Hollywood. This is Georgia.”
Perhaps the vice president was not familiar with Georgia’s vibrant film industry, or perhaps he assumed workers in that booming sector here do not
Stacey AbramsDec 08 2020
News
Lloyd Austin: Biden picks ex-general as defence secretary
US President-elect Joe Biden has chosen retired General Lloyd Austin as his defence secretary, US media report.
If approved, the 67-year-old who retired in 2016 would become the first African-American to lead the Pentagon.
He would need a congressional waiver as seven years are required between active duty and becoming military chief.
Mr Biden has been facing calls
BBC NewsApr 01 2016
News
In Bronx, Sanders supporters see more common ground with Trump than Clinton
Or so say many of the homemade signs here on a cool evening at Saint Mary's Park in the South Bronx on Thursday, as an estimated 15,000 people thronged to hear the presidential candidate with the oft-punned name.
Christian Science Monitor