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Jun 22 2022
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Eric Greitens 'RINO Hunting' Ad: Call for Violence, or Harmless Metaphor?
A graphic campaign ad from a Missouri Senate candidate made waves across the political spectrum this week.
Eric Greitens (R), a former governor of Missouri, posted an ad for his 2022 Senate campaign encouraging voters to get their "RINO Hunting Permit." RINO is slang for "Republican in Name Only," a title given to some Republicans who other Republicans accuse of betraying the party.
MSNBC NewsNation Washington ExaminerMay 25 2023
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Oath Keepers Founder Sentenced to 18 Years for Seditious Conspiracy
Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy for his actions in the lead up to and during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
Details: Rhodes’s sentence is the longest yet handed down to an individual involved in the riot. The Department of Justice sought a 25-year sentence, stating in a memo that Rhodes “exploited his vast
Fox News Digital The Hill Associated PressNov 01 2012
Perspectives Blog
Newspaper endorsements from around the country
Looking at the Presidential endorsements of the top 100 newspapers, we see that they generally stuck with their reputation, but there were a few changes and surprises.
Update: Since originally writing this blog, 13 more endorsements have been made. I've updated the numbers below, but should also point out 2 more switches (papers who endorsed the candidate from one party 4 years ago that John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 19 2018
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Government Shutdown Looms
The government is potentially hours away from a shutdown if Democrats and Republicans are unable to compromise. The House passed a short-term spending bill that would keep the government open and continue funding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which expires today. But Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to vote in favor unless it addresses the Deferred Action for Childhood John Gable, AllSides Co-founderOct 10 2023
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Southern Border Wall: Why Did Biden Change Course on Construction?
Why did the Biden Administration reverse course on constructing the southern border wall?
Background: An article from FactCheck.org (Lean Left bias) broke down the events and commitments that led to the Administration's reversal on border wall construction. The piece determines that a 2019 appropriations law included $1.375 billion to be used only “for the construction of barrier system
Reuters MSNBC Washington ExaminerJan 19 2017
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Cabinet Hearings Begin
The confirmation hearings began this week for Trump's cabinet picks. The nominees faced questions both personal and professional, both ethical and hypothetical. Sen. Al Franken stated that he expects some cabinet picks to be confirmed by the end of the week, while other senators are looking to further question some candidates. There have been a few heated exchanges and many "talked about" John Gable, AllSides Co-founderNov 18 2023
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Speaker Johnson Announces Release of Over 40,000 Hours of January 6 Footage
On Friday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced that he will make over 40,000 hours of the Capitol Police’s January 6 footage public.
The Details: Johnson made the first 90 hours of footage available on the Committee on House Administration’s website. He said to prevent people from being “retaliated” against, the faces of private citizens will be blurred on future tape releases. He
Axios NewsNation National Review (News)Jun 28 2023
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RFK Jr. Talks Trump, Ukraine, and Vaccines During NewsNation Town Hall
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a candidate in the Democratic primary for the 2024 presidential election, participated in a town hall discussion Wednesday night hosted by NewsNation (Center bias).
Details: RFK Jr. stated his desire to end the Ukraine war, criticizing the United States’ handling of the conflict by stating, “We have neglected many, many opportunities to settle this war peacefully
USA TODAY NewsNation The HillSep 08 2023
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CNN Poll: 46% of Voters Would Prefer Any Republican Over Biden in '24
A CNN (Lean Left bias) poll released Thursday suggests voters are broadly concerned about President Joe Biden's age, and would prefer if he didn't run for reelection in 2024.
The Details: Of the roughly 1,500 people polled, 49% said Biden's age was their top concern. Among likely Democratic voters, 67% want the party to nominate someone other than Biden; that figure was up from 54% in
CNN Digital The Hill National Review (News)Nov 05 2020
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The Remaining Pathways to 270 Electoral College Votes
As of Friday morning, former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump in the Electoral College vote count, with several key states still counting votes amid a very close race. As counts continue, many are analyzing how Biden or Trump could achieve the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency. If Biden's leads hold in Nevada and Arizona, he'll likely win; Trump would likely
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