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| Warren Backs AOC’s Illegal Immigrant Welfare Plan By Collin Anderson In Potential Boon for Trump, Biden Campaign Demands Networks Blacklist Giuliani By Brent Scher Hate Crime Used to Attack Karen Pence Is Fake By Alex Griswold Politico: Sanders Campaign in Disarray as Warren Rises By Graham Piro Former Dem Staffer Is 9th Woman to Accuse Al Franken of Groping By Alex Griswold Booker Polls at 0 Percent, Insists on ‘Viable Path’ to 2020 Nom By Collin Anderson Congress Pursues Investigation Into Proliferation of Chinese Communist Propaganda on Capitol Hill By Adam Kredo Amy Klobuchar, Bird Murderer By Andrew Stiles Eric Holder: ‘Republicans Are Going to Cheat’ in 2020 By Andrew Kugle You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Copyright © 2019 Free Beacon, LLC, All rights reserved. To reject freedom, click here. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. |
THE DAILY SIGNAL
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| Good morning from Washington, where a sudden political storm is the subject of fascination nearly 5,000 miles away in Ukraine. Our foreign correspondent, Nolan Peterson, joins the podcast to talk about the view from Kyiv. Lawmakers from the West hope to shape reform of the Endangered Species Act, Kevin Mooney reports. Plus: Raynard Jackson on conservatives’ disconnect with black Americans, and Jarrett Stepman on Andrew Jackson and populism. Seventy years ago today, communist revolutionary Mao Zedong proclaims the existence of the People’s Republic of China and names himself head of state. |
| Commentary Here’s How Andrew Jackson Stood Up to Unaccountable ‘Elites’ Although Jackson was not the political theorist and wordsmith that Jefferson was, he did offer a coherent worldview to Americans. And in many ways, he was a far greater leader of men. More Analysis How Ukraine Views the Whistleblower Feud in Washington “They’re nervous that what they do now could have long-term repercussions,” says Nolan Peterson, foreign correspondent for The Daily Signal. More Commentary What Conservatives Must Understand About Black Americans Most blacks are conservative by nature and by upbringing. “Real” blacks don’t check their blackness at the door when they join a conservative group. More News Western Lawmakers Prepare Bills to Modernize Endangered Species Act The Endangered Species Act has resulted in a recovery rate of only 3% for the wildlife it was designed to protect, according to the House’s Congressional Western Caucus, which counts 72 members of both parties from 32 states and territories. More News Democrats Try to Tie Trump Judicial Nominee to Impeachment Inquiry In a letter, Senate Democrats ask Steven Menashi a battery of questions about President Trump’s phone call with Ukraine’s president and a subsequent whistleblower complaint. More News Lawyer Disputes CBS Report That Ukraine Whistleblower Under Federal Protection The lawyer tweets back at CBS’ “60 Minutes,” writing that it “completely misinterpreted” the contents of a letter available online. More News Transgender Players Disrupt Women’s Rugby in Britain Women’s rugby referees in England are quitting their jobs over inclusion of male athletes who identify as women, The (London) Sunday Times reports. More | ||
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“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” MICHELANGELO Memo Instructs Chicago Police Officers to Not Cooperate with Immigration Arrests GOP Senators Ask DOJ About Ukrainian Documents Reportedly Contradicting Biden China Ramps Up Suppression of Dissidents Ahead of Regime’s 70th Founding Anniversary Masked Antifa Members Block, Shout at Elderly Couple Crossing Street During Protest President Donald Trump demanded to know which officials changed the rules on a whistleblower form for complaints submitted to the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community. Read more Bipartisan legislation was introduced in Congress last week that would end the practice of judges increasing criminal sentences based on conduct for which a defendant has been acquitted by a jury. Read more Anti-marijuana groups have been energized by recent actions taken by the Trump administration to raise awareness about the negative effects of the drug. Read more President Donald Trump shared a warning from Pastor Robert Jeffress about a “Civil War-like fracture” if Democrats should impeach him. Read more Teenagers in Maryland will be unable to buy tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices, when a new law goes into effect today. The new minimum sales age to purchase all tobacco products in the state will be 21, up from the previous minimum of 18. Read more Nearly 200 sheriffs from all over the country joined “angel families” outside the Capitol to denounce illegal immigration and the sanctuary policies that harbor illegal immigrants. Several angel mothers, who had lost children to illegal alien crime, shared their stories of tragic loss and their hopes for more robust immigration enforcement. Read more See More Top Stories ‘National Day’ Marks 70 Years of China’s National Tragedy By The Epoch Times Editorial Board The future of the Chinese people, and all humanity, lies in resisting and disintegrating the specter of communism. Seventy years ago, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seized power in mainland China, bringing hundreds of millions of people under its control. On Oct. 1, 1949, it declared the establishment of a “People’s Republic,” beginning a period of brutal tyranny for the world’s most populous country… Read more It’s Time for Senate Intelligence Committee to Act By Elad Hakim The time has come for the Senate Intelligence Committee to use its powers. This shouldn’t be done as a form of “retaliation,” but because there’s a compelling need to determine whether any individuals engaged in wrongdoing in relation to Ukraine or the events surrounding the recent whistleblower complaint… Read more See More Opinions Just Another Foreign Asset: Why Chinese Buy Up European Soccer Clubs By Valentin Schmid Yes, China has the official goal of becoming a leading power in world soccer by 2050, according to a policy document issued in March 2015. As is the case with any kind of policy directive in China, this leads to overpricing and malinvestment. Why else would Shanghai SIPG pay $61.4 million for the less-than-average Brazilian player Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, also known as Hulk? Remember his non-performance at the World Cup in Brazil 2014… Read more At the 48th annual Phyllis Schlafly’s Eagle Council, we sat down with Gregory Wrightstone, a geologist, self-described climate contrarian, and author of “Inconvenient Facts: The Science That Al Gore Doesn’t Want You to Know.” In his view, Earth and humanity are actually prospering, contrary to what we’re being told. What’s Fact & What’s Fiction in Climate Change Debate Copyright © 2019 The Epoch Times, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list or remove my account. |
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Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Hong Kong Protests “Hong Kong was in lockdown on Tuesday, with barricades in the city center, shuttered stores and a heavy riot police presence, as authorities scrambled to ensure protests do not overshadow China’s National Day festivities in Beijing. The former British colony has been wracked by nearly four months of street clashes and demonstrations.” Reuters Both sides are applauding the protestors and calling on world leaders to support them as much as possible: “Hong Kong’s protesters are outfoxing Beijing worldwide… From Oslo to Osaka, Congress to the United Nations, Taiwan to Twitter, Hong Kongers have taken their DIY approach to protest to a global audience. Celebrity supporters testify in high-profile settings; highly targeted, crowdfunded media campaigns aim to keep the issue in the spotlight; and viral videos, catchy slogans, and even a movement anthem and flag help magnify the message on social media… [In the] battle over international public opinion, it is Beijing and its minions that are outgunned.” Chris Horton, The Atlantic “Until now, Hong Kong enjoyed much freedom and democratic rule. That was a precondition for its return to China from Britain in 1997. The 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, signed by the UK’s then-prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, and then-Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang, guaranteed Hong Kong’s autonomy. The Beijing-selected local government is fundamentally violating that pact. Residents fear they’re losing the political system they inherited from Britain, a system they know and trust… “The people of Hong Kong have been sending the Chinese government a loud message: We don’t want what you’re peddling. We want freedom and democracy… America should answer that call with all the moral and diplomatic support we can muster — and work double-time to ensure democracy and human rights in Hong Kong.” Elisha Maldonado, New York Post “At the time of the British handover, there was optimistic talk about how an emerging China’s growing global economic integration would encourage a political transformation and, with it, Beijing’s gradual embrace of western values and international rules-based systems. Such hopes now appear largely misplaced. What Hong Kong shows clearly are the limits to China’s adaptability – and the Communist party’s undying attachment to political uniformity, not plurality… “As a legal guarantor of Hong Kong’s freedoms, Britain has a duty to stand up to China’s repressive behaviour. But aside from a few carefully phrased diplomatic whinges, it has signally failed to do so. Such weak shilly-shallying is contemptuously dismissed in Beijing. The US counts itself a champion of global democratic values, or did so before Donald Trump took office. Congress has made threatening noises but the White House has taken no substantive action… In Washington, London and other capitals, it’s plain that money and power speak louder than democratic ideals, broken umbrellas and bloodied heads. Perhaps it was always thus. Yet if Hong Kong is permanently, definitively lost to democracy, it will be, at least in part, because the west failed to fight for it.” Simon Tisdall, The Guardian “Over the last year, millions of people have risked their lives to challenge tyrannical regimes around the world. Venezuelans have poured into the streets to protest socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro, who has bankrupted a once-wealthy country. Demonstrations in Sudan and Algeria have forced longtime despots from power… “Thirty years ago, we watched the Chinese government lead a brutal crackdown against peaceful protestors in Tiananmen Square. Thousands were killed and many more were wounded. We know the nature of this communist regime and it is not afraid to use violence against its own people… The protestors in Hong Kong understand this history and still choose to stand in the street and fight for their future. They are not afraid. Nor are the Venezuelans, Sudanese or Russians who are risking their lives to demand more from their governments. The opportunity to turn the tide against tyranny is one that we cannot squander. As people from every corner of the world fight the global assault on democracy, America must fight with them.” Michael McCaul, Fox News “The United States should immediately pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. This legislation proactively enshrines American support for Hong Kong’s democracy and autonomy into law and would send a powerful symbolic message to the people of Hong Kong: that American support for Hong Kong is more than just empty words. Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers took to the streets earlier this month to call for the act to be passed into law… It [would send] a signal to China that it cannot erode the city’s autonomy while reaping the benefits… “Hong Kong is at a historic watershed. Its people are on the frontlines of the global fight for liberal democratic values. The passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act would not only be a momentous symbolic statement that the world still cares about the people of Hong Kong, it would help incentivize the Hong Kong government to respect people’s freedoms. It is time for the act to be passed.” Johnny Patterson, The Hill “Leaders in Congress on both sides of the aisle have made strong statements condemning the Chinese and Hong Kong governments’ exploits – but now is the time to attach action to words… “[The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019] requires the State Department to annually certify and report to Congress whether Hong Kong’s status of autonomy, and the government’s adherence to protecting civil liberties and upholding of the rule of law justify its continued special status. The Commerce Department would also submit an annual report to Congress that determines if China is exploiting Hong Kong to circumvent U.S. sanctions and export controls. This important bill also would ensure that violators of human rights in the region are held accountable by applying sanctions and banning entry to the U.S… [and] send an important signal that the United States will act to protect the rights of the people of Hong Kong – and continue to be a leading advocate for freedom in the world.” Newt Gingrich, Fox News On the bright side… Please relax to this video of an Octopus changing colors as it naps. Vice Our volunteer team spends hours each night scanning the news, fact-checking, and debating one another, so your 5 minutes each morning can be well spent. If you’ve found value in our work, we welcome you to help sustain our efforts and expand our reach. Any support you can provide is greatly appreciated! Share Tweet Forward Sign Up Here Copyright © 2019 The Flip Side, All rights reserved. You can unsubscribe from this list here. |
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Good morning, Here is all the news conservatives need to know to start their day. At 4pm ET, you can catch me on radio to bring you up to speed on developments throughout the day. You can listen live here. This Whistleblower is Clearly a Coordinated Hit Job It does not mean the complaint is invalid or inappropriate. But can we please dispense with the idea that this is just one honest public servant out to blow a whistle. The roll out of allegations against the President via the media is coordinated and deeply troubling. The whistleblower prepared a detailed complaint and it leaked. Democrats clearly had knowledge of it. There was clearly buzz building with reporters briefed on the President’s conversations with Ukraine’s President. Well before the whistleblower complaint leaked, reporters were beginning to say things like “sources tell us there is a call between the President of the United States and President of Ukraine.” The post This Whistleblower is Clearly a Coordinated Hit Job appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » This Australia Story is Nothing And Makes the Rest Seem Silly I’m sorry, but if the President of the United States wants to ask Australia to help the Attorney General investigate 2016, it is his right to do so. This is an absolute nothing burger of a story. This is not interference in a future election, but an investigation of past actions premised on the President’s […] The post This Australia Story is Nothing And Makes the Rest Seem Silly appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Down The Deep State Rabbit Hole It’s a good thing we found out so we can stop her before her nefarious plot succeeds. The post Down The Deep State Rabbit Hole appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Intelligence Inspector General Says Whistleblower Used the 2018 Form and Had Firsthand Information this rebuts something the President has been pushing. In summary, regarding the instant matter, the whistleblower submitted the appropriate Disclosure of Urgent Concern form that was in effect as of August 12, 2019, and had been used by the ICIG since May 24, 2018. The whistleblower stated on the form that he or she possessed […] The post Intelligence Inspector General Says Whistleblower Used the 2018 Form and Had Firsthand Information appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Here’s the “nuclear deregulation” Democrats are worried about. No, this is not The Onion. Need a break from impeachment-mania? We’ve got you covered with some very old school, very pre-Trump era “Democrats freaking out about totally reasonable policy” news. We noted awhile back that Jeff Baran, a former Henry Waxman staffer and Democratic commissioner at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was flipping out about some proposed deregulatory measures. For […] The post Here’s the “nuclear deregulation” Democrats are worried about. No, this is not The Onion. appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » SNL Was Laughworthy Despite Low Ratings Both sides seem to have lost their sense of humor. The post SNL Was Laughworthy Despite Low Ratings appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Giuliani Subpoenaed by House Democrats Every day of the Trump and Rudy show brings the President just a little closer to serious danger of impeachment. The post Giuliani Subpoenaed by House Democrats appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Can Bernie Sanders Pick Up His Flagging Campaign? Remember in 2016 when Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) almost won the Democratic presidential nomination? The iconoclastic politician with the old-school progressive platform caught the attention of a lot of Democratic voters. This time around, it’s a different story. Sanders lags in third place behind former Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and former Vice President Joe Biden. […] The post Can Bernie Sanders Pick Up His Flagging Campaign? appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » DiCaprio Calls Out Climate Change Deniers at Global Citizen Festival At Saturday’s Global Citizen Festival in New York City celebrities, politicians, and climate activists lectured festival goers and viewers at home on how to shun non-believers and stop the impending climate crisis. One of those speakers was award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The activist lambasted American politicians for pulling out of the Paris Climate Accords and […] The post DiCaprio Calls Out Climate Change Deniers at Global Citizen Festival appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Theater of the Absurd Democrats and the news media are trying to stage manage the drama. The post Theater of the Absurd appeared first on The Resurgent. Read in browser » Recent Items: Remember, you can listen to the Erick Erickson Show anytime and anywhere via WSB Radio, iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. As always, you can find pretty much anything and everything I’m writing about throughout the day via The Resurgent. Thanks for reading and tuning in. Erick Erickson THE RESURGENT Facebook Twitter Instagram Copyright © 2019 The Resurgent Media Group, LLC, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences |
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| Sign up for this newsletter Read online The morning’s most important stories, curated by Post editors. (Jabin Botsford/The Post) Barr is said to have urged foreign governments to aid investigation of CIA, FBI activities related to 2016 election Attorney General William P. Barr has traveled overseas to seek help with a Justice Department inquiry that President Trump hopes will discredit U.S. intelligence agencies’ examination of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people familiar with the matter. By Devlin Barrett, Shane Harris and Matt Zapotosky ● Read more » Trump amps up attacks on whistleblower as some Republicans call for a more strategic response The ad hoc counter-impeachment effort developing around President Trump underscores the risk he faces as Democratic leaders prepare a sober and surgical Ukraine probe. By Toluse Olorunnipa and Ashley Parker ● Read more » McConnell says if House impeaches Trump, Senate rules would force him to start a trial The Senate majority leader provided few clues, however, on how he would proceed, the length of the trial or whether he would move to dismiss the articles of impeachment. By Seung Min Kim ● Read more » Hong Kong police shoot protester in the chest during rallies against China Police used live ammunition, tear gas, a water cannon and brute force against protesters, marking a new level of violence on a sensitive anniversary for China under President Xi Jinping. By Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin ● Read more » China marks Communist Party’s 70th anniversary with grand show of power Xi Jinping presided over a massive parade full of new military technology, including an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching anywhere in the United States. Xi declared that “no force” could stop China’s rise. By Anna Fifield ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Opinions I was arrested for voting, but I won’t let the government intimidate me By Crystal Mason ● Read more » Hollywood loves triumphant journalism stories. This isn’t one. By David Von Drehle ● Read more » Trump’s tweets distract from the Ukraine matter, but we can’t ignore them By Editorial Board ● Read more » Madison warned us that Trump is dangerously un-American By Karen Tumulty ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Don’t trust the #NeverTrumpers or #AlwaysTrumpers. Trust these folks. By Hugh Hewitt ● Read more » There’s another whistleblower complaint. It’s about Trump’s tax returns. By Catherine Rampell ● Read more » More News Study says full speed ahead on eating processed and red meat. Nutrition scientists say not so fast. The study’s lead researcher acknowledged its recommendations are contrary to almost all other guidelines that exist. By Laura Reiley ● Read more » Are airplane seats getting dangerously small? The FAA is about to find out. Airlines have been shrinking legroom and seats to pack more people in. Tests will be conducted in November to determine how low those figures can go while still letting passengers get out safely. By Hannah Sampson ● Read more » With Trump-style bravado, a suburban state senator alienates her own party At a time when the Virginia GOP can’t afford to lose a single seat, some Senate Republicans fret that the drama swirling around “Senator Annie Oakley Chase,” as some call her, threatens to put her reliably red district in play. Campaign 2020 ● By Laura Vozzella ● Read more » Meet Germany’s 100-year-old political novice. She loves Obama and hates Brexit. Despite her age, Lisel Heise placed importance on improving the lives of young people as much as older residents after winning election as a local council member. By Rick Noack ● Read more » A man tried to kill his wife with a wrench, police say. Her daughter put a bullet in his spine. A Florida man was left paralyzed after trying to kill his wife, authorities allege. By Lateshia Beachum ● Read more » We think you’ll like this newsletter Check out Lean & Fit for expert advice on how to eat right, get lean and stay fit, including curated healthy recipes every Wednesday. Sign up » |
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POLITICO PLAYBOOK
POLITICO Playbook: Bill Barr’s coalition of the willing
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DRIVING THE DAY
THE STORY EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT — “Trump Pressed Australian Leader to Help Barr Investigate Mueller Inquiry’s Origins,” by NYT’s Mark Mazzetti and Katie Benner: “President Trump pushed the Australian prime minister during a recent telephone call to help Attorney General William P. Barr gather information for a Justice Department inquiry that Mr. Trump hopes will discredit the Mueller investigation, according to two American officials with knowledge of the call.
“The White House curbed access to a transcript of the call — which the president made at Mr. Barr’s request — to a small group of aides, one of the officials said. The restriction was unusual and similar to the handling of a July call with the Ukrainian president that is at the heart of House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry.
“Like that call, Mr. Trump’s discussion with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia shows the president using high-level diplomacy to advance his personal political interests.
“The discussion with Mr. Morrison shows the extent to which Mr. Trump views the attorney general as a crucial partner: The president is using federal law enforcement powers to aid his political prospects, settle scores with his perceived ‘deep state’ enemies and show that the Mueller investigation had corrupt, partisan origins.” NYT
— WAPO’S DEVLIN BARRETT, SHANE HARRIS and MATT ZAPOTOSKY: “Barr has already made overtures to British intelligence officials, and last week the attorney general traveled to Italy, where he and Durham met senior Italian government officials and Barr asked the Italians to assist Durham, according to one person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue. It was not Barr’s first trip to Italy to meet intelligence officials, the person said.
“The Trump administration has made similar requests of Australia, said people who discussed the interactions on the condition of anonymity because they involve an ongoing investigation and sensitive talks between governments.” WaPo
— FLASHBACK: Barr was spotted in Playbook PM on Aug. 15 at the Rome Marriott Grand Flora Hotel. Barr, who was dressed in a suit, was accompanied by multiple staffers and had a significant security detail presence as he was whisked into the hotel.
HMM … “Pompeo Took Part in Ukraine Call, Official Says,” by WSJ’s Courtney McBride and Sadie Gurman: “Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 25 phone call between President Trump and Ukraine’s president, a senior State Department official said Monday, a disclosure that ties the State Department more closely to the House impeachment inquiry.” WSJ
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SCOOP — ALEX ISENSTADT: “Trump grievance machine reaps millions off impeachment”: “Donald Trump’s campaign aides expected months ago that Democrats would try to impeach the president — and he needed a way to exploit it. So this summer, Trump 2020 officials spliced news clips of Democrats discussing impeachment into a 90-second video montage, punctuated by the president imploring supporters to help him ‘stop this nonsense.’
“Aides quietly filed the spot away until last week, when it was released it as part of an online counteroffensive to the impeachment push that brought in 50,000-plus new donors and raked in $8.5 million in two days — the campaign’s biggest digital haul since its June launch.
“The push demonstrates how Trump, in less than three years in office, has perfected a grievance machine that converts deep-seated outrage on the right into fundraising dollars and new support. As Trump confronts the gravest threat to his presidency yet, his campaign is stoking — and monetizing — the anger of a Republican base that has long seen the president as under siege.” POLITICO … The spot
— “Trump is using Facebook to run thousands of ads about impeachment,” by CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan and David Wright: “President Donald Trump is using his powerful social media presenceto push back against the impeachment inquiry, tweeting and retweeting more than 100 times over the weekend and his reelection campaign has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Facebook ads on the topic over the past week.
“More than 1,800 ads on Trump’s Facebook page mentioning ‘impeachment’ have run in the past seven days. The ads have been viewed between 16 and 18 million times on Facebook and the campaign has spent between $600,000 and $2,000,000 on the effort, according to data analyzed by Laura Edelson, a researcher at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. The President is using ads to enlist people in what his campaign is calling the ‘Official Impeachment Defense Task Force.’” CNN
WAR ROOM? WHAT WAR ROOM? — “Trump team battles over impeachment war room,” by Nancy Cook and Darren Samuelsohn: “A week after House Democrats jump-started their impeachment inquiry, the White House has yet to converge on any single plan, strategy or even unified messaging to fight back.
“All the talk about setting up a so-called war room inside the West Wing, similar to the approach of the Clinton White House, has gone nowhere. Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, other top aides, lawyers and Trump advisers have been jockeying among their own internal factions for control of the approach or messaging. And President Donald Trump has expressed little interest in responding to House Democrats in such a conventional manner, preferring to deploy his own messaging on Twitter.” POLITICO
— MEL ZANONA: “GOP maps out impeachment defense amid messaging stumbles”: “House Republicans are scrambling to hash out a unified strategy to defend President Donald Trump as the GOP struggles to respond to the rapidly-moving impeachment probe. With Democrats aggressively pushing ahead with their impeachment inquiry, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) convened a conference call on Monday afternoon where he urged members of his leadership team and GOP committee leaders to get on the same messaging page, according to multiple lawmakers and aides.
“McCarthy implored his troops to stay focused on communicating that there is nothing that rises to the level of impeachment in the president’s July phone call with Ukraine, when Trump urged the Ukrainian president to investigate the Biden family. … But the party has more broadly faced some messaging stumbles over the last week, fueling anxiety among Republicans that they don’t have a clear vision to guard against impeachment.” POLITICO
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RACE TO WATCH — Dan Feehan is launching his campaign against GOP Rep. Jim Hagedorn in Minnesota’s 1st District. The race will be a rematch between the two, who battled in 2018 for an open seat that had been held by Democratic Rep. Tim Walz. Hagedorn took in 50.2% of the vote, compared to Feehan with 49.8%. Campaign video launch
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NEW POLLS — “American support for impeaching Trump rises to 45% amid Ukraine matter: Reuters/Ipsos poll,” by Reuters’ Chris Kahn: “The number of Americans who believe President Donald Trump should be impeached rose by 8 percentage points over the past week as more people learned about allegations that Trump pressured Ukraine to smear his top Democratic political rival Joe Biden, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday.
“The Sept. 26-30 opinion poll found that 45% of adults believe Republican Trump ‘should be impeached,’ compared with 37% in a similar poll that ran last week. Another 41% said that Trump should not be impeached and 15% said they ‘don’t know.’” Reuters
— “Support for impeaching Trump rises among independents and Republicans,” by CNN’s Jennifer Agiesta: “Americans are about evenly split over impeaching President Donald Trump and removing him from office, as support for that move has risen among independents and Republicans, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS after the announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry by House Democrats last week.
“About half, 47%, support impeaching the president and removing him from office, up from 41% who felt that way in a CNN poll in May. The current level matches the high point for impeaching Trump in previous CNN polling — 47% said they felt that way in September 2018.” CNN … The full poll
— BUT, BUT, BUT: “How A Big Enough News Story — Like Impeachment — Could Warp The Polls,” by “Mystery Pollster” Mark Blumenthal for FiveThirtyEight
NEXT UP: “Democrats subpoena Giuliani as Trump lashes out,” by Andrew Desiderio: “The House Intelligence Committee on Monday issued a subpoena to Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, as part of House Democrats’ rapidly intensifying impeachment inquiry.
“The subpoena, issued in consultation with the House Foreign Affairs and Oversight panels, seeks documents related to Trump’s efforts to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate 2020 contender and former Vice President Joe Biden. The committees demanded details about Giuliani’s interactions with Trump administration officials regarding his activities in the eastern European nation as a potential intermediary between the American and Ukrainian governments.” POLITICO
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2020 WATCH — CHRIS CADELAGO: “Kamala Harris shakes up flailing campaign”
— “Democrats plead for campaign cash as third quarter closes,” by AP’s Brian Slodysko: “With the Iowa caucuses approaching in February, there’s a growing sense of urgency as the primary becomes a fierce battle for a limited pool of cash that could make the difference between staying in the race and heading for the exits.
“Those who continue to muddle along in the lower tier will not only face challenges paying for advertising to amplify their message, but they are also likely to struggle reaching fundraising thresholds set by the Democratic National Committee to qualify for future debates.” AP
TRUMP’S TUESDAY — The president will meet with Defense Secretary Mike Esper at 4 p.m. in the Oval Office.
PLAYBOOK READS
KNOWING RACHEL MADDOW — “This Is the Moment Rachel Maddow Has Been Waiting For,” by NYT Magazine’s Amanda Hess: “How the MSNBC host staked her show on Trump — and won the largest and most obsessive audience of her career.” NYT Magazine
THE INVESTIGATIONS …
— “Trump may have lied to Mueller, House Democrats say,” by Andrew Desiderio: “Lawyers for the House of Representatives revealed on Monday that they have reason to believe that the grand-jury redactions in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report show that President Donald Trump lied about his knowledge of his campaign’s contacts with WikiLeaks.
“The attorneys made the stunning suggestion in a court filing as part of the House Judiciary Committee’s bid for Mueller’s grand-jury materials, which have remained secret by law. ‘Not only could those materials demonstrate the president’s motives for obstructing the special counsel’s investigation, they also could reveal that Trump was aware of his campaign’s contacts with WikiLeaks,’ the lawyers wrote in the filing, which was in response to the Justice Department’s opposition to the disclosure of the grand-jury information.
“To back up their claim, the House’s legal team — led by House General Counsel Douglas Letter — cited a passage in Mueller’s report about former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort’s testimony that he ‘recalled’ Trump asking to be kept ‘updated’ about WikiLeaks’ disclosures of Democratic National Committee emails. There is a grand-jury redaction in that passage, the lawyers note.” POLITICO
— JOSH GERSTEIN: “Michael Flynn’s lawyers dismiss his Turkey lobbying admissions as ‘meaningless’”: “The defense team for former national security adviser Michael Flynn is entirely dismissing admissions he made as part of his guilty plea two years ago that he provided false information to the Justice Department about work he did for Turkish interests while serving as a top adviser to the Trump presidential campaign in 2016.
“Flynn’s attorneys argued in a court filing Monday that a judge’s decision last week overturning a jury’s guilty verdicts on related charges against Flynn’s business partner Bijan Rafiekian ‘renders meaniningless’ the concessions Flynn made under oath during his December 2017 guilty plea.” POLITICO
— “U.S. to Join Trump Lawsuit Seeking to Block Disclosure of Tax Returns,” by WSJ’s Corinne Ramey: “The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan said Monday that the U.S. would participate in a lawsuit filed by President Trump that seeks to block a subpoena for eight years of his tax returns.
“In a brief letter to the judge, U.S. Attorney for Manhattan Geoffrey Berman and Jeffrey Oestericher, chief of the office’s civil division, said the U.S. would file a submission in the case by Wednesday.
“The letter comes in a dispute over a subpoena that the office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. sent to accounting firm Mazars USA LLP requesting the president’s personal and business tax returns dating to 2011.” WSJ
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BACKSTORY — “How Iran’s President Left Trump Hanging, and Macron in the Hall,” by NYT’s Farnaz Fassihi and Rick Gladstone: “The telephone line had been secretly set up. President Trump waited on the other end. All President Hassan Rouhani of Iran had to do was come out of his hotel suite and walk into a secure room where Mr. Trump’s voice would be piped in via speaker.
“Mr. Rouhani and his aides were blindsided by the offer, presented to them by President Emmanuel Macron of France on an unannounced visit last Tuesday night to their quarters at the Millenium Hilton Hotel near the United Nations, where world leaders had converged for the annual General Assembly.” NYT
— MORE from Robin Wright, who broke the story in The New Yorker: “The call to Trump’s line came through at nine-thirty, according to sources familiar with events that evening. Macron took the call. But Rouhani never emerged from his room.”
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FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — WHITE HOUSE ARRIVAL LOUNGE: Austin Cantrell is now assistant press secretary at the White House. He previously was a White House press assistant and is a Greg Gianforte alum.
WEDDING — Blake Androff, EVP at Signal Group and a Nancy Pelosi alum, and Kerry McNellis, who owns her own events business and is an Axios alum, got married Labor Day weekend at the Androff family cabin in northern Minnesota. They first met on a flight from D.C. to Delaware while traveling with former VP Joe Biden and former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for a celebration of the 400th national park unit and Delaware’s first national park. Pic… Another pic … SPOTTED: Liz Allen, Bill Russo, Kate Berner, Alex Hornbrook, Christina Iskandar, Abbey Watson, Dan Watson, Ben Shannon, Megan Shannon, Liz Klein, Francis Iacobucci, Katie Rupp, Steven Avila, Ryan Price, Eileen DeParrie, Erin Frautschy, Clare Gallagher, Doug Landry and Alice Muglia.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD — Audrey Gelman, a former Hillary Clinton staffer and CEO and founder of the Wing, and Ilan Zechory, co-founder of Genius, welcomed Sidney Allen Zechory on Sept. 24.
BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY: Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) is 44. A trend she thinks doesn’t get enough attention: “Discussing menstruation has been a topic viewed as taboo. But addressing the issue and the fight for menstrual equity has become more mainstream and continues to pick up steam. I’m proud to have worked to make menstrual products more accessible and affordable to women and girls, and I’m confident that the issue will garner even more attention and acceptance in the months and years ahead.” Playbook Q&A
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former president in U.S. history, turns 95 years old today. |
| House Democrats fired their latest salvo in their impeachment battle with President Trump on Monday, subpoenaing Rudy Giuliani, the president’s lawyer, for documents related to their investigation into Trump’s push for the Ukrainian government to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden. Three House Democratic committee chairmen called for Giuliani to comply with the subpoena by Oct. 15. The subpoena requires the former New York City mayor to hand over communications about Hunter Biden, the former vice president’s son, and efforts by Giuliani or his associates to pressure current or former Ukrainian officials to investigate matters regarding the Bidens or any other American. “Your failure or refusal to comply with the subpoena, including at the direction or behest of the president or the White House, shall constitute evidence of obstruction of the House’s impeachment inquiry and may be used as an adverse inference against you and the president,” the three chairmen told Giuliani in a joint letter (The Hill). Giuliani recently said in interviews that he saw the merits and downsides of cooperating with the investigation but would ultimately follow the advice of Trump as to whether he would do so. |
“It would give me a chance to explain what was really happening,” he said. Giuliani has also put the spotlight on the State Department further into the Ukraine discussion, saying that he possesses texts from them asking for his involvement in the matter.
“I have 40 texts from the State Department asking me to do what I did,” Giuliani said (The Washington Post).
The subpoena came as the president raged against the continued push by House Democrats, with much of his ire directed at House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Trump accused Schiff of committing treason for exaggerating parts of his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump was likely referring to Schiff’s remarks at last week’s hearing with Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence, where he paraphrased what he considered actions of wrongdoing by the president, including to “make up dirt on my political opponent” (The Hill).
Along with Schiff, Trump has continued to zero in on the whistleblower, whom the president has derided as a “#FakeWhistleblower.” He told reporters on Monday that he wants to know the identity of the whistleblower despite laws that protect their identity.
“We’re trying to find out about a whistleblower,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office a day after tweeting that he deserves to “meet my accuser” and asserting that whistleblower laws were changed before the report was submitted, which is inaccurate (The Hill).
The Hill: Five things to know as Ukraine fallout widens for Trump.
The Associated Press: What’s next as House committees launch impeachment probes.
The Washington Post: Trump amps up attacks on whistleblower as some Republicans call for more strategic response to impeachment.
Amid the president’s airing of grievances, multiple new reports emerged on a number of different investigative fronts. On Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on the July 25 phone call, which puts the State Department more directly in the impeachment line of fire.
Additionally, The New York Times reported shortly thereafter that Trump pressed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to help Attorney General William Barr investigate the origins of former special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. The Department of Justice said in a statement on Monday night that the president contacted foreign countries at Barr’s request to ask them for assistance in an ongoing investigation into the origins of the probe (The Hill).
In Congress, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) confirmed that the Senate would have “no choice” but to take up articles of impeachment if the House eventually passes them. However, he noted that how much time the Senate spends on the articles is another discussion.
“I would have no choice but to take it up. How long you’re on it is a whole different matter,” McConnell told CNBC.
Meanwhile, Trump’s allies on Capitol Hill are following his pugnacious lead and are casting doubt on the entire saga. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the No. 3 House Republican, said that the Ukraine call appears to her like “a political set up” (The Hill).
Others have been pushing back on the whistleblower’s account and have attacked the individual’s credibility.
“It doesn’t come from a person with personal knowledge. It’s like I heard these people say this, and now I’m reporting it. I think that is pretty bizarre,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “Secondly, after a certain point, it doesn’t just allege facts, it really is kind of a dossier or political diatribe, so I think there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical. Having said that, we are in the process of talking to the director of National Intelligence and the inspector general” (The Hill).
With impeachment front and center in Congress now, some Democrats, especially those from more moderate states, are growing concerned that the inquiry and process could drag out and divert focus from the party, even though Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) remains intent on limiting the scope and time of the process. As Alexander Bolton reports, Democrats in the upper chamber are urging Pelosi and her colleagues to keep a “laser-like” focus on the Ukraine call and not drift into other areas.
Politico: Trump grievance machine reaps millions off impeachment.
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| CONGRESS: House Republicans saw two more of their members announce their planned retirements or imminent resignations on Monday as the party continues to see a shake-up in its ranks ahead of what is expected to be a tenuous 2020 cycle for the party. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), the ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, announced Monday his retirement from Congress at the end of his term. The announcement from Thornberry, a well-respected House GOP member, came only a week after telling The Hill that he did not intend to leave the chamber. However, Thornberry is term-limited atop the committee, an issue that has plagued House Republicans the past two cycles. Politico reported last week that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) floated the possibility of changing the term limit rule for committee chairmen and ranking members during a meeting with GOP leadership last week. While some of the Texas seats are in reach for Democrats in 2020, the 13th Congressional District is considered a safe GOP seat. Trump pulled 80 percent from the district in his 2016 win, while Thornberry won reelection in 2018 with 81 percent (The Hill). |
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| IN FOCUS/SHARP TAKES |
| POLITICS: Presidential candidates scrambled until just before midnight Monday to close out the third quarter of the Federal Election Commission fundraising year with as large a haul as possible. Candidates have until Oct. 15 to officially report their war chest totals (if they don’t reveal them beforehand). With just 125 days until the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3, presidential candidates are running out of time to raise sufficient resources to chase their top-tier rivals. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced early Tuesday that he raised $25.3 million in the third quarter from 1.4 million donations, and $61.5 million overall during the cycle. The campaign’s average donation is $19. Sanders made his announcement only minutes after South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg revealed his own total. Buttigieg posted $19.1 million for the past three months, a solid follow-up after he raised nearly $25 million in the second quarter. In total, Buttigieg has raised more than $51 million this cycle and has attracted more than 580,000 individual donors, including 182,000 new donors in the third quarter. The average donation in the third quarter was roughly $32. The total “positions us solidly as one of the top three fundraisers in this race,” said campaign manager Mike Schmuhl in a memo. “We will have the resources to go the full distance, and to win, the 2020 nominating contests.” Neither campaign revealed how much they retained in cash on hand. |
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© Getty Images Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced on Monday his campaign hit his down-to-the-wire goal of raising at least $1.7 million, which he said will allow him to remain in the presidential contest. Booker’s campaign manager said the contributions would go toward ballot access and hiring staff, among other needs. The senator raised $4.5 million during the second quarter, but spent nearly $1 million more than that (The Associated Press). Trump’s team worked last week, through the weekend and on Monday to turn impeachment and the president’s assaults on Democrats into prominent themes in fundraising entreaties to supporters online. By Monday afternoon, the emails from Trump claimed his campaign was $243,250 short of a $3 million goal it outlined on Sunday. Trump and the RNC previously reported pulling in more than $210 million since the start of 2019, more than his Democratic rivals combined (The Associated Press). Politico reports how successful and prepared Trump’s campaign has been for months to capitalize on impeachment in its fundraising. Tara McGowan, a Democratic digital strategist who worked for a pro-Hillary Clinton super PAC in 2016, marveled at Trump’s “ability to very quickly define any event or issue on his terms and energize his base.” The online advertising “provides him with a huge competitive advantage over Democrats [and] enables Trump to set the narrative on his terms.’” Trump’s campaign and the RNC reported raising more than $13 million last week in the three days following the launch of the House impeachment inquiry. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) said he will apply to receive public financing for his struggling presidential campaign. In a memo Monday, Bullock’s campaign manager cast the decision to seek out public funds for his presidential bid as a show of the governor’s commitment to campaign finance reform, an issue that he has put at the center of his campaign since announcing his candidacy in May. Bullock has lagged in polls and was shut out of the last Democratic primary debate under Democratic National Committee rules that gauge fundraising and early public support (The Hill). Joe Biden’s campaign scaled back investment in digital ads before the quarterly deadline. While the campaign’s spending on traditional television ads in Iowa picked up. It is considered rare in modern presidential races to pull back from online campaign advertising, even among nationally known candidates with access to voter lists, advantages Biden can claim. One explanation, which was dismissed by Biden’s team, is that the campaign is seeing weak digital results, including from its ads on Facebook and Google. The former vice president enjoys stronger support among older voters, which may help explain his campaign’s targeted digital spending on certain swaths of the electorate (The New York Times). |
| OPINION |
| Tired of political corruption? Demand an ‘Integrity New Deal,’ by Kevin R. Brock, opinion contributor, The Hill. https://bit.ly/2mpjNhH The policy-driven presidential campaign could be drowned out by impeachment, by Brad Bannon, opinion contributor, The Hill. https://bit.ly/2nYD3D0 |
| WHERE AND WHEN |
| Hill.TV’s “Rising” at 9 a.m. ET features James Risen, senior national security correspondent for The Intercept, who talks about his findings years ago after reporting on the Bidens and Ukraine; freelance journalist Zaid Jilani, who unpacks whether Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is a conventional or anti-establishment White House contender; Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), on China and Iran; and Rolling Stone reporter Matt Taibbi, on his new book, “Hate Inc.” Find Hill.TV programming at http://thehill.com/hilltv or on YouTube at 10 a.m. The House will meet at 9 a.m. for a pro forma session while in recess for two weeks. House committees continue to work on the Trump impeachment inquiry during the fall break. The next roll call votes are expected on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The Senate convenes at noon for a pro forma session. The president will meet with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at 4 p.m. Pompeo is traveling beginning today to Italy, the Vatican, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Greece through Oct. 6. |
| ELSEWHERE |
| ➔ Drug safety: CVS on Monday became the latest retailer to pull Zantac and its generic heartburn tablets from store shelves following a government warning to consumers in early September about a dangerous contaminant in prescription and over-the-counter versions. CVS said customers who bought Zantac products can return them for a refund (The Associated Press). ➔ State Watch: California defied the NCAA on Monday and encouraged college athletes to hire agents and make money from endorsement deals with sneaker companies, soft drink makers and other sponsors. The first-in-the-nation law, signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and set to take effect in 2023, could upend U.S. amateur sports and trigger a legal challenge (The Associated Press). ➔ Business: Reality set in with tech initial public offerings. Uber, Lyft and the home-exercise bike maker Peloton dropped below their debut prices, and WeWork pulled its planned offering on Monday. Experts talk about a “reset” and Wall Street skepticism. Irrational exuberance met the realities of earnings and gross margins (The New York Times DealBook). ➔ Breaking in the leather: “It is the quirkiest craft in baseball. … Some players run over their gloves with trucks; others place balls inside the pocket and wrap the glove tight with a rope, belt or rubber bands. Buckets of water, steamers and hydrocollators are employed; so are creams, oils and conditioners. Mallets are in vogue; pitching machines can also be used to pummel the leather. Some gloves now come with tags warning against placing them in microwave ovens, but even major leaguers still use them to soften their leather.” Read more in The New York Times. |
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| And finally … There’s always someplace in the United States that experiences the first blast of winter weather as summer gives way to autumn. Over the weekend and on Monday, that place was the Northern Rockies. They called it “preseason snow” because it’s unusual to see blizzard-like conditions in September. Gov. Bullock declared an emergency and at least eight school districts remained closed on Monday. In parts of Montana, four feet of snow sent vehicles skidding on interstates, felled heavy tree limbs and interrupted power (The Weather Channel). |
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Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Another Phone Call, Another Impeachment Wrinkle The impeachment inquiry has spurred fresh reporting into the president’s habits on calls with foreign leaders—and the White House’s handling of the transcripts. The media treated as major last night reports about a phone call between Trump and the Australian prime minister. Is this damning? Probably not. (Ross Douthat has some thoughts.) But here’s more from the New York Times: “President Trump pushed the Australian prime minister during a recent telephone call to help Attorney General William P. Barr gather information for a Justice Department inquiry that Mr. Trump hopes will discredit the Mueller investigation, according to two American officials with knowledge of the call. The White House curbed access to a transcript of the call — which the president made at Mr. Barr’s request — to a small group of aides, one of the officials said. The restriction was unusual and similar to the handling of a July call with the Ukrainian president at the heart of House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry. Like that call, Mr. Trump’s discussion with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia shows the president using high-level diplomacy to advance his personal political interests.” Another story on Attorney General Barr’s involvement, from the Washington Post: Barr personally asked foreign officials to aid inquiry into CIA, FBI activities in 2016 Take note of this May letter from the Australian ambassador to Attorney General Barr offering to help with the investigation into Russian meddling. Hunter Biden Timeline Here’s an extraordinarily helpful piece from Jim Geraghty. The timeline of Hunter Biden’s career provides great context to understanding his work with Burisma, now at the center of the so-called impeachment inquiry. And while we’re on the topic… Are We Really In The Midst Of An Impeachment Inquiry? In short, yes. But until there’s an impending impeachment vote on the House floor, consider the possibility that Nancy Pelosi has deftly provided herself with some wiggle room. The “inquiry” is primarily a rebranding of the hearings and investigations that House Democrats have been pursuing for months. Wrapping those efforts under the “impeachment inquiry” label gives Democrats in deep-blue districts the ability to say they’re actively trying to unseat Trump, and purple-district Democrats the ability to simply say they’re trying to get to the bottom of the issues. If public opinion—or reporting—unfolds in a direction that calms some of the impeachment fervor, the “inquiry” could possibly fade. I think that’s unlikely, but it’s less of a formal designation than it sounds. Quick Hits Some sad news about Stacey Dash, co-chair of the Trump campaign’s Women for Trump advisory board, who was arrested over the weekend. TMZ has the story. Kamala Harris called for the suspension of Trump’s Twitter account. Here’s the tweet. Some historical context from CNN: The Rehnquist files: How the last chief justice handled an impeachment trial From The AV Club: Kanye West announces IMAX movie, claims he’ll no longer make “secular music” Here’s a deep dive into the world of competitive whistling from Mel Magazine (seriously). And, OMG, from Vanity Fair, a WONDERFUL oral history of Lilith Fair. (It’s literally headlined “Building a Mystery.) Finally, here’s some more information about The Federalist’s brand new Sunday show on Sirius XM! BRIGHT is brought to you by The Federalist. |
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What has America ever done to Democrats that deserve their … Why Is America Allowing Democrat Insanity? is original content from Conservative Daily News – Where Americans go for news, current events and commentary they can trust – Conservative News Website for U.S. News, Political Cartoons and more. Read on » McConnell: ‘No Choice’ But to Take Up Articles of Impeachment if House Approves Them By R. Mitchell – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that the Senate would have no choice but to take up articles of impeachment against President Trump if the House ever approves them. “How long you’re on it is a whole different matter, but I would have no choice but to take it … McConnell: ‘No Choice’ But to Take Up Articles of Impeachment if House Approves Them is original content from Conservative Daily News – Where Americans go for news, current events and commentary they can trust – Conservative News Website for U.S. News, Political Cartoons and more. Read on » Sixth Grade Girl Admits To Fabricating Hate Attack That Media Linked To Mike Pence’s Wife By Chuck Ross – An alleged anti-black hate incident at a Washington, D.C.-area middle school that media outlets tried to link to Vice President Mike Pence’s wife was a hoax, the school said Monday. Amari Allen, 12, accused three white classmates last week of pinning her down and cutting off her dreadlocks during an … Sixth Grade Girl Admits To Fabricating Hate Attack That Media Linked To Mike Pence’s Wife is original content from Conservative Daily News – Where Americans go for news, current events and commentary they can trust – Conservative News Website for U.S. News, Political Cartoons and more. 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Read on » Whistleblower Fundraising Off Of Impeachment Inquiry By Shelby Talcott – Now the complainant, with no personal knowledge and who IG said exhibits political bias, is raising money off of the impeachment controversy pic.twitter.com/sV7V4hMfE5 — Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) September 30, 2019 The funding request adds that the whistleblower “took a great personal risk” and urges Americans to “have the whistleblower’s … Whistleblower Fundraising Off Of Impeachment Inquiry is original content from Conservative Daily News – Where Americans go for news, current events and commentary they can trust – Conservative News Website for U.S. News, Political Cartoons and more. Read on » Big government is inefficient, why should they run healthcare? By Gian Domicolo – So you want the government to run your healthcare? Putting the lives of you and your family in the hands of state and federal employees doesn’t seem like the brightest idea in the world. Why, you ask? 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Branco Cartoon is original content from Conservative Daily News – Where Americans go for news, current events and commentary they can trust – Conservative News Website for U.S. News, Political Cartoons and more. Read on » Watch Live: President Trump Participates in Welcome Ceremony in Honor of the Twentieth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff By R. Mitchell – President Trump Participates in an Armed Forces Welcome Ceremony in Honor of the Twentieth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The event is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM EDT. 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| View In Browser October 1, 2019 chicagotribune.com Daywatch 1.) Sterigenics is leaving Willowbrook, eliminating a key source of cancer-causing gas in Chicago’s western suburbs TUESDAY, OCT 1 For more than a year, community activists in Chicago’s western suburbs fought to drive Sterigenics out of Willowbrook. The village’s mayor and leaders of surrounding communities threatened to seize the company’s sterilization plant through eminent domain. Even pro-business state lawmakers clamored for the controversial facility to close for good. But in the end, it appears a routine business decision helped nudge the company to abandon its Willowbrook operation, which federal records show was one of the nation’s largest industrial sources of cancer-causing ethylene oxide pollution. 2.) ‘This is beyond repugnant’: Illinois GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger blasts Trump as president warns of treason and civil war over impeachment TUESDAY, OCT 1 President Donald Trump is warning that the Democrat-driven impeachment proceedings and any move to oust him from office amount to “treason” and would spark a civil war, prompting outrage from a Republican congressman in Illinois. After Trump tweeted a conservative pastor’s comment that removing him would provoke a “civil war-like fracture” in America, Rep. Adam Kinzinger responded with a tweet of his own: “I have visited nations ravaged by civil war. … I have never imagined such a quote to be repeated by a President. This is beyond repugnant.” Kinzinger, a former Air Force pilot, represents an Illinois district Trump won in 2016. The Tribune reached out to the White House for reaction, but a spokesman for the president didn’t respond. It was a busy day in Washington: We learned that Democrats subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on the Trump-Ukraine call and Trump wanted Australia to help AG William Barr investigate the origins of the Russia probe. Column: Giuliani, impeachment and the trouble with Trump’s minions Column: Trump needs his supporters to believe impeachment is an attempt by radical socialists to take over the country 3.) Special prosecutor in Jussie Smollett probe admits contributing $1,000 to Kim Foxx’s campaign in 2016 TUESDAY, OCT 1 The special prosecutor appointed to look into the politically charged case against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett revealed that he’d co-hosted a 2016 fundraiser for now-Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx at his high-powered law firm and also cut a $1,000 check to her campaign. Dan K. Webb, the co-chairman of Winston & Strawn, wrote that he had “no recollection” of attending the fundraiser or making a donation that he said was likely done at the behest of a colleague at the firm who put on the event. Still, the revelation could potentially throw a wrench in Webb’s ongoing inquiry. 4.) Lightfoot steps up PR battle in her standoff with the Chicago Teachers Union TUESDAY, OCT 1 Mayor Lori Lightfoot stepped up the public relations battle in her standoff with the Chicago Teachers Union by launching a website that lays out the city’s contract offer and the sequence of events in the ongoing negotiations. With a teachers strike possibly imminent, the contract fight is taking on the added dimension of a struggle for the hearts and minds of Chicagoans, with both sides trying to demonstrate they have broad support to strengthen their position in the event teachers walk out.Chicago teachers authorized a strike last week. Here’s a guide to what to expect. 5.) Chicago to become largest U.S. public library system to go fine-free for overdue materials that get returned TUESDAY, OCT 1 Chicago public libraries will stop fining people for overdue books and wipe away patrons’ outstanding debt, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced, saying she wants to help low-income people who have been locked out of borrowing from their neighborhood libraries regain access to the system.Starting today, books people check out automatically will renew up to 15 times if nobody else places a hold on them. Items will be marked as “lost” and accounts will be charged replacement costs one week after the last due date, but the charge will be cleared if the item is returned. Editorial: Clear the books: Chicago Public Library can fulfill its mission without fines 6.) Theo Epstein says change is coming to the Cubs. Could that mean dealing Kris Bryant or Javier Baez? TUESDAY, OCT 1 The Cubs fell into the “winner’s trap” of trusting components of a franchise that has gradually regressed since winning the 2016 World Series, team President Theo Epstein said. And that will result in changes throughout the organization as the Cubs try to return to perennial playoff status. “You are likely to see change,” Epstein said during a 1-hour, 21-minute news conference, a day after he severed ties with manager Joe Maddon. Although Epstein said the Cubs are “extremely energized and optimistic about their future,” they might have to consider trading one of the pillars of their success, such as third baseman Kris Bryant or shortstop Javier Baez. Column: Theo Epstein preaches accountability from the Cubs but won’t explain why he let Joe Maddon go Epstein said David Ross’ experience as a player with the Cubs will have little impact as the team looks for a new manager. Here are 7 possible candidates for the job. Joe Maddon throws one last punch: “When anyone ever writes about game decisions and bullpen management, they have no idea what they’re talking about.” 7.) Bears QB Mitch Trubisky reportedly dislocated his left shoulder and slightly tore his labrum. But Matt Nagy wouldn’t confirm that. TUESDAY, OCT 1 Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky suffered a dislocated left shoulder and slightly torn labrum against the Vikings, ESPN reported, citing an anonymous source. Trubisky reportedly is unlikely to play against the Raiders but does not need surgery. Bears coach Matt Nagy, however, would not confirm any of that at his news conference Monday. Details remain hazy as to why linebacker Roquan Smith was a late scratch from Sunday’s game. Nagy made it clear Smith’s status with the team remains up in the air.Here are 3 things we learned from the Bears on Monday, including the decisions to sit Akiem Hicks and Kyle Long — and Tarik Cohen getting his first passport.In case you missed it, Brad Biggs takes a look at 10 storylines from the Bears’ win over the Vikings.8Miss the food, not the taxes: Chicagoans explain why they left for neighboring statesTUESDAY, OCT 1Many Chicagoans wouldn’t trade the city — its lakefront, skyline, energy and diversity — for the world. Others, after sticking it out for years or decades, opt to leave for neighboring states like Indiana and Wisconsin for a variety of reasons.A recent Tribune investigation found jobs (or shorter commutes), better schools and proximity to family among the top three motivations for leaving the Land of Lincoln. But those who pack up in search of more affordable housing and cheaper property taxes are also a motivated bunch.There’s a lot of talk about an “Illinois exodus.” We took a closer look at the reality behind the chatter.advertisement Unsubscribe | Newsletters | Privacy Policy | Terms of ServiceCopyright © 2019 | Chicago Tribune | 160 N. Stetson Ave., Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60601ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Daywatch newsletter. |
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| ScottRasmussen.com Launch – Check Out My All New Website No Images? Click here Good morning, Forty-six percent (46%) of voters nationwide now believe President Trump should be impeached and removed from office. That’s up two points from a week ago and matches the highest level of support measured in 2019 (see topline trends). The latest ScottRasmussen.com poll found that the number who disagree has fallen five points over the past two week to 40%. Fifteen percent 15% remain undecided.Generally speaking, support for impeachment has remained steady between 41% and 45% all year. This week’s update is the second time support has topped that range. Only once has it fallen below. The increased support for impeachment has come primarily from Democrats. Seventy-six percent (76%) of Republicans remain opposed to impeachment while 80% of Democrats favor it. Among Independent voters, 40% favor impeachment and 40% are opposed (see crosstab results). Thirty-two percent (32%) believe it is at least somewhat likely the president will be impeached and removed from office. That’s the highest total of the year. Thirteen percent (13%) consider it Very Likely.It is notable however, that throughout this entire period, the president’s job approval rating (updated daily) has remained stable. For more than eight months, our daily releases have shown his rating within two points of 46% every single day. The Democrat’s advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot has remained steady as well. Additionally, the number who believe it’s likely that the president will be re-elected has grown throughout the year. Thirty-seven percent (37%) of voters now believe the president is guilty of treason, a total that includes 65% of Democrats. Ten percent (10%) of Republicans agree, along with 33% of Independent voters (see crosstab results). Data released recently shows that 43% of voters believe the president behaved inappropriately during his conversation with the Ukrainian president. Thank you for your interest in our work, Scott Stay Informed Up To The Minute and Share Content Deeper Currents Scott Rasmussen offers his personal insight, analysis, and opinion on current political races, issues, and controversy. Read more Scott’s ColumnsPresident Trump has perfected the art of antagonizing his opponents with provocative tweets. He demonstrated this skill recently in declaring that the tax reform act,… Read more SCOTT RASMUSSEN info@scottrasmussen.com https://www.scottrasmussen.com 142 W 57th Street, 11 Floor New York, NY 10023 ScottRasmussen.com Launch – Check Out My All New Website Like Tweet Share Forward Preferences | Unsubscribe |
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Share This  Facebook takes down Elizabeth Warren Wiki page devoted to documenting her Cherokee and other controversies GOP Leaders Raise Important Questions on Impeachment Process, But Democrats Aren’t Answering Branco Cartoon – Sloppy Joe Yet Another Woman Accuses Al Franken of Groping ====  College Closures Damage the Towns They Leave Behind President of Harvard Apologizes for Comparing School’s Rich Donors to Freed Slaves University of California Announces ‘Gender Pronoun Education/Awareness Initiative’ ====  William Jacobson: “FACEBOOK DOESN’T GIVE EXPLANATIONS — Facebook takes down Elizabeth Warren Wiki page devoted to documenting her Cherokee and other controversies” Kemberlee Kaye: “So, Al Franken is back in the news…” Mary Chastain: “Oh, look. The MSM exaggerated about the whistleblower.” Leslie Eastman: “When the week starts out with #CivilWar trending on Twitter, you know that it is going to be an epic week for political analysis and punditry. I hope I have the endurance to last through the 2020 election cycle.” Stacey Matthews: “As if the current circus wasn’t crazy enough, former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura, a 9/11 truther, is considering a possible 2020 run for president.” Samantha Mandeles: “Now begins the the ten Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim) or the עשרת ימי תשובה, The Ten Days of Repentance. These ten days between the Jewish new year and Yom Kippur are a time of reflection and repentance for Jews. We ask forgiveness from all those we have wronged over the past year, and from G-d as well.” Miriam Elman: “Many congratulations to Prof. Jacobson on being listed by the Algemeiner on this year’s J100—among the 100 people worldwide who are positively impacting Jewish life! There isn’t anyone who knows more about the dark and ugly underbelly of the virulently anti-Israel and antisemitic BDS movement in the U.S.—and how it operates both on and off campus. Legal Insurrection and Jacobson’s hundreds of posts exposing the bigotry of the BDS movement have long been an important resource for those trying to combat rising anti-Jewish hatred in our country. Algemeiner made an excellent choice by including my colleague and friend in this year’s ‘Voices’ category!” Legal Insurrection Foundation is a Rhode Island tax-exempt corporation established exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to educate and inform the public on legal, historical, economic, academic, and cultural issues related to the Constitution, liberty, and world events. For more information about the Foundation, CLICK HERE. Donate Here! Legal Insurrection Foundation 18 Maple Avenue #280 Barrington, Rhode Island 02806 info@legalinsurrection.com Follow Us Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser Unsubscribe |
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| Your daily update of new content from The Federalist Be lovers of freedom and anxious for the fray October 1, 2019 Left Tries To Wave Away IG Changes Allowing Whistleblowers To Weaponize Hearsay By Matt Beebe The documents clearly show the process was changed, and the previously explicit requirements for first-hand information were suddenly eliminated. Full article Study: Top Motivation For Hating Capitalism Isn’t Compassion, It’s Resentment By Emily Ekins Competing motives of compassion for the needy and resentment of the successful may play a role in dividing the Democratic primary voters approaching 2020. Full article Why The Left Moved From Loving Thomas Jefferson To Hating Him By Jarrett Stepman The president was right. First, they came for the Confederates, and then they very quickly came for everyone else, the Founders included. Full article New Evidence Suggests Prosecutors Pressured Michael Flynn To Lie By Margot Cleveland With each new court filing, the public learns more about the government’s manipulation of Trump’s former national security advisor, Michael Flynn. Full article How The Left’s Immense Cultural Power Affects Politics By Saritha Prabhu Much of our current divisiveness and polarization stems from the imbalance between the left’s media power and the right’s political power. Full article I’m Definitely A Real Wall Street Guy Who Hates Elizabeth Warren By Rich Cromwell You can shake my hand and feel my flesh gripping yours and maybe even sense our lifestyles are comparable. Full article As The Communist China Turns 70, Its Dark Past Haunts Its Future By Helen Raleigh As the Communist China turns 70, an inevitable question is how long it will last. All we know for sure is that ‘those who forget history are condemned to repeat it.’ Full article Why Using The Oxford Comma Is A Sign Of Bad Writing By Nathanael Blake The Oxford comma is often superfluous and a crutch for bad writing, yet it has many partisans who want to force it on everyone. Full article How College-Educated Whites Are Polarizing And Fracturing The Democratic Party By Warren Henry Echelon’s results suggest that college-educated white Democrats are most responsible for pushing the party leftward, particularly on social and cultural issues. Full article Banks Increasingly Pressured To Cut Off Money To People The Left Doesn’t Like By Andrew Quinlan Biased banking represents a gross abuse of power with implications far beyond the nation’s gun control debate. It gets to the very idea of America as a nation governed by the rule of law. 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Providing Article V / Federalism News and Scholarly Resources Since 2013 This Month… Now is the Time to Start Reducing the National Debt Columnist Says US Government is Facing Insolvency Single-Year Trillion Dollar US Deficit Surpassed Democrat Congressmen Appeal for Fiscal Responsibility Ohio Sen. Huffman Calls for Convention to Address Debt Is a ‘Plenary’ Article V Convention a Viable Option? The Implications of the National Popular Vote Movement An Update on Missing Article V Applications Now is the Time to Start Reducing the National Debt – “Expecting economic growth to rescue the US from unprecedented federal deficits is a dangerous gamble, as history shows,” says Valerie Ramey (a professor of economics at the University of California, San Diego) in a recent Wall Street Journal piece entitled “It’s Time to Start Worrying About the National Debt”. Ms. Ramey says, “The usual voices urging fiscal restraint have been drowned out by some policy makers and academic economists who … are urging us in the fashion of Dr. Strangelove to ‘learn to stop worrying and love the national debt’.” The author identifies numerous reasons why federal leaders must deal with the national debt problem now. She says “Prudent governments keep their fiscal house in order during good times so that they have more fiscal room to deal with bad times”. Read her entire article HERE. Columnist Says US Government is Facing Insolvency – On August 31 Townhall carried a warning by columnist Beau Rothschild entitled “US Government Facing Insolvency if Nothing Changes”. He says “Our government is facing some serious problems with spending with no solution in sight”. Rothschild points to a May 2019 report by The Heritage Foundation that made it clear that spending, not a lack of tax revenues, is the primary problem: “The long-run debt problem is not driven by a lack of revenue. CBO data indicate that over the next 10 years, revenues will be above the 50-year average.” He says “Our national debt is at approximately $22.5 trillion and we are staring down $1 trillion in annual deficits for as long as the eye can see.” “Maybe politicians are incapable of reform,” says Rothschild, “and need to be subject to a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. Sadly, it might take insolvency for any reforms to be put in place. Restraint is needed and if things don’t change, our nation is staring at insolvency and future generations of Americans will have a lower standard of living than we enjoy today.” Read his piece HERE. Single-Year Trillion Dollar US Deficit Surpassed – A September 9 report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said “The federal budget deficit was $1.067 billion for the first 11 months of fiscal 2019…”. That report says that although the federal revenues were $102 billion higher than the same period in fiscal year 2018, the federal outlays were $271 billion higher than the same period in fiscal year 2018. Problem? Do you think? On September 16 the Daily Signal (Heritage Foundation) carried a commentary by David Ditch. It said that federal revenues are up 3.4% from 2018, but that “The driving force behind America’s astronomical deficit is the rapid increase in spending. Federal outlays are up 7% compared to 2018, which far outstrips inflation, population growth, and the economy.” Ditch points out: “With robust global growth over the last several years, a majority of developed nations are taking advantage by shrinking the size of their debt relative to the size of the economy. This ratio, often written as ‘debt-to-GDP’, is important because it points to how well a nation can afford its current level of debt.” By contrast, he then provides a chart that shows the US leading the world in increased national debt. His chart, based on International Monetary Fund figures, shows the projected change in debt, 2019-2024, in percentage points of GDP, by the 10 largest advanced economies. These are the projections: US national debt is expected to rise 13.4%; Italy – 7.7%; Korea – 1.7%; and Japan – 1.3%. Meanwhile national debt is projected to decline by 2.3% in Spain, 2.4% in France; 2.5% in Australia; 4.9% in Canada; 6.6% in the United Kingdom; and 12.6% in Germany. Ditch notes that “Although the 2019 deficit could ultimately dip below $1 trillion depending on September’s numbers, the fact remains that even a “mere” $960+ billion deficit for the year is inexcusable.” Read his detailed piece HERE. For those who want to dig into the nitty-gritty of the CBO report, it can be found HERE. Democrat Congressmen Appeal for Fiscal Responsibility – An early September news release sent out by US Rep. Sharice Davids (KS) describes her efforts to lead a group of Democratic House freshman colleagues “to recommit to fiscal responsibility and abide by Congressional Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) budget rules, which ensure that any legislation that may increase the federal deficit is offset by spending cuts or revenue increase”. Nine other Democratic US House members signed on in support of Rep. Davids’ efforts. “Congress must do what we said we would and find ways to pay for bills we propose so we don’t leave future generations mired in debt. That starts with our Committee Chairs prioritizing fiscal responsibility and transparency, and ensuring we have a plan to pay for our priorities before bills make it to the House floor for a vote,” said Davids. Ohio Sen. Huffman Calls for Convention to Address Debt – In an early September speech to a Lima Ohio Optimist Club, State Senator Matt Huffman peppered his talk with historical trivia about the nation’s founding and a history lesson on the Constitution. He ended with a warning about America’s future. Talking about the federal debt, Huffman said, “The debt has grown exponentially since Sept. 11, 2001, since 18 years ago. It didn’t just happen under President Trump. It didn’t just happen under President Obama. It really started under President George Bush, the second. … Eventually, what will happen is the federal government won’t be able to pay for the things that they are paying for right now.” “There’s no plan for the federal government to deal with the national debt. There is no plan,” Huffman said. “It doesn’t matter if we have Democrats in control or Republicans in control because it’s the same group of people making lots of money from Washington.” Huffman told his audience his preferred solution is a major convention organized by the states to offer a balanced budget amendment. He stressed that the states need the federal government to stay in business, and that his proposal could bring spending back into control without relying on the “guys and gals who are all in charge of the money and power in Washington”. Senator Huffman also opined: “There are a lot of things that should be in our Constitution. The president should be able to have a line item veto, in my opinion. The federal government should not be able to dictate terms for accepting federal money in certain programs. Some people want to abolish the electoral college. Some people want to overturn Citizens United … For my money, if 38 of the 50 states thinks it’s a good idea, then we should do that. That’s the only real opportunity.” +++ In a related story, a mid-September interview with The Columbia Daily Herald, US Senator Martha Blackburn (TN) reported on conversations she had just completed with local business leaders. “They are concerned about the federal debt and want us to use this as a time to get it down. Just about everyone in the room supported a balanced budget amendment. This is a group of people who understand that the county’s [credit] rating is important, and the state’s rating is important. They want the federal government to start working the debt down and not passing it along to our grandchildren.” +++ Another related report by GovTrack Insider on September 11, told about The Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring Interest Costs (BASIC) Act that would require any federal governmental spending or budget projections made by the Congressional Budget Office or Joint Committee on Taxation must include costs related to interest on the national debt. By way of context, the federal deficit was $779 billion last year. It is projected to rise to $960 billion this year. On its current path, the deficit will exceed $1 trillion annually for the next decade. Interest owed for the national debt is also increasing. Interest on the debt was $325 billion last year. It’s projected to rise to $372 billion this year. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) currently projects that by a decade from now, in 2029, a single year of interest expense will be $807 billion. The report suggests that to put it another way, a decade from now, interest on the deficit alone will be higher than the entire deficit was last year. The House version of the proposed act (HR 3979) has attracted just two cosponsors. It awaits a potential vote in either the House Rules or House Budget Committee. The Senate version (S 2435) has also just attracted two cosponsors. It awaits a potential vote in the Senate Budget Committee. The bills are given zero chance of passage. See this report HERE. Is a ‘Plenary’ Article V Convention a Viable Option? – Paul Gardiner is a Georgia-based man who has been active in Article V efforts for several years. He has served in state and national leadership positions for the Convention of States Project (CoSP). Gardiner has written a paper he calls “A Fresh View of a Constitutional Article V Convention of States”. Gardiner notes that “Conventional wisdom says that an Article V convention of states (COS) to propose constitutional amendments can and/or must be a ‘limited’ convention where the delegates are limited and authorized to only propose, debate and vote on one or a limited set of amendments”. His paper presents arguments why this may not be the case. The author (a retired Army officer, Vietnam veteran, and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Alabama, and the United States Army War College) does not present himself as a constitutional scholar, but relies on his leadership experience in the Article V movement, his personal study of colonial conventions, and the actions of early state legislators as they applied for an Article V convention of states after ratification of the US Constitution. He also studied the work of noted constitutional scholars and related rulings of the US Supreme Court. Gardiner’s paper leads to questions about the viability of applications for a “limited” Article V convention, and suggests that a plenary (unlimited) convention is what the drafters of Article V actually contemplated as they “established a new way to govern a nation based on federalism”. In view of his findings as they relate to current Article V movements, Gardiner suggests “perhaps |
[a]
prudent alternative/additional course of action is for current
Article V groups, in conjunction with key state legislators and
officials, to thoroughly investigate using 34+ existing aggregated,
qualifying applications to call for a [non-limited] COS where
any and all amendments can be proposed, debated, and voted upon. Recent
analyses indicate that at least 30 such qualifying applications
currently exist”.
Gardiner concludes by saying “It would appear that the various Article V groups have everything to gain and little to lose from pursuing such a strategy.” And, “[S]imply
dismissing a [non-limited] COS as an improbability without a thorough,
well-funded investigation does a disservice to all Americans. Further,
the American people could be potentially deprived of the use of a
crucially important ‘checks and balances’ tool purposely put into the
constitution by the Founders”. Read Gardiner’s 3-page whitepaper (with bibliography) HERE.
The Implications of the National Popular Vote Movement –
This newsletter tries to focus exclusively
on Article V and federalism issues and developments. For that reason,
until now, no space has been given to the Electoral College vs. National
Popular Vote issue.
A significant and growing portion of US citizens, regardless of party
affiliation, has begun to question the institution known as the
Electoral College. In the mistaken belief that the American form of
government is primarily a pure democratic one, citizens (and often their
legislators) consider the Electoral College a relic of the past, or
error of the Founders that needs to be done away with.
It should be noted that the words “Electoral College” do not appear
anywhere in the US Constitution or any of its amendments. However
“electors” who comprise the so-called Electoral College are referenced
numerous times in both the original Constitution and four of the
ratified amendments. In other words, the concept of the Electoral
College as a mechanism for electing the nation’s two principle
executives is interwoven throughout America’s principle governing
document.
If… a big IF… that mechanism is to be constitutionally replaced, the
Constitution would have to be amended. There is provision for that
possibility in the fifth Article of the Constitution. Unfortunately the
promoters of the current National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
(NPVIC) have made no effort to use that constitutional provision.
Also IF that mechanism were to be replaced, it would have a significant
impact on another concept that is interwoven throughout the US
Constitution… federalism… the notion that American is first and foremost
a federation of states with governing powers divided between the
national government and the states.
For these reasons this newsletter will begin containing content to
assist state legislators in understanding the many implications
surrounding the Electoral College vs. the Popular Vote concept.
As a start, readers are referred to two brief YouTube videos. The first, an argument in favor of NPVIC, can be viewed HERE.
The second, presented by Tara Ross on behalf of Prager University,
explains why the Electoral College protects the interests of individual
states and their voters. See it HERE.
Those wanting a more in-depth understanding of the issues should read a recent article published in American Thinker entitled “Time to confront the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact“. The brief thoughtful article can be found HERE.
An Update on Missing Article V Applications –
The past few editions of this newsletter
have highlighted various state-approved Article V convention
applications that were never properly received by Congress. There has
been progress.
Constitutional amendment expert Gregory Watson reports that Tennessee’s 2014
House Joint Resolution No. 548 (for a BBA-focused convention) was
belatedly received by the US Senate, as reflected on page S5406 of the
September 10, 2019 Senate portion of the Congressional Record. On
September 11 Mississippi’s 2019 Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 596 (a CoSP [Convention of States Project] convention
application) was formally received by both the US House and Senate.
Then on September 19 Arkansas’ 2019 Senate Joint Resolution (another CoSP application) was officially filed with both houses of Congress.
Mr. Watson points out that the following BBA-focused Article V applications have yet to be fully and properly filed with Congress: Nebraska’s 2010 Legislative Resolution No. 538 has not been formally received by either the US House or Senate. Both Utah’s 2015 House Joint Resolution No. 7 and Wyoming’s 2017 House Enrolled Joint Resolution No. 2, while filed with the US House, have yet to be formally received by the US Senate.
Likewise, the following Article V applications related to the CoSP effort have yet to be fully/properly filed with Congress: Louisiana’s 2016
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 52, while filed with the US House, has
still not been formally received by the US Senate. Utah’s 2019 Senate Joint Resolution No. 9 has been filed with the US House, but still has not been formally received by the US Senate.
Gaining approval of Article V state applications is such a
time-consuming process, it would be sad to see all that work go to waste
by failure to properly and fully notify both houses of Congress of that
state action.
When drafting Article V applications, the drafters need to carefully
include directions as to who (what state official) is responsible for
transmitting the approved version of the resolution to both houses of
Congress.
In an effort to assist state legislatures and state officials who are
tasked with notifying Congress of a jointly-approved Article V
application, the State Legislators’ Article V Caucus has prepared a five-page guide entitled “The Proper Way to Transmit State-Approved Article V Applications to Congress”. It can be found HERE.
A Thought to Consider…
“[The States] have become a shadow of the full-players
envisioned by the founders.
Rather than the strong political counterbalance
to the federal government,
states have become anemic supplicants,
going to Washington with their hands out,
pleading for more federal tax money.
Without steady counter pressure from unified states,
the momentum of Washington’s budget, influence and arrogance
will inevitably grow.”
Former Utah Governor Mike Levitt
Written in a 2009 article entitled
“The Unbridled Growth of Federal Power and the Complacency of the States”
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From NBC’s Chuck Todd, Mark Murray and Carrie Dann
FIRST READ: The Ukraine story looks worse for Trump’s State and Justice departments
This Ukraine story already didn’t look great for Mike Pompeo’s State Department and William Barr’s Justice Department.
And today it looks a lot worse.
For starters,
we now know Pompeo was ON that July 25 phone call, in which President Trump asked Ukraine’s president to investigate Joe Biden and his son.
REUTERS/Leah Millis
Here’s what Pompeo said about the incident when ABC News asked him about it back on Sept. 22:
ABC: The Wall Street Journal is reporting that President Trump pressed the president of Ukraine eight times to work with Rudy Giuliani to investigate Joe Biden’s son. What do you know about those conversations?
POMPEO: So, you just gave me a report about a I.C. whistle-blower complaint, none of which I’ve seen.
Additionally, the transcription memo of the July 25 call has Trump asking Ukraine’s president to help him with “Crowdstrike” and “the server” – meaning the effort to discredit Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election.
“I would like to have the attorney general [Barr] call you or your people, and I would like you to get to the bottom of it,” Trump said on the call.
And guess what we’ve learned Barr has been doing.
“Attorney General William P. Barr has held private meetings overseas with foreign intelligence officials seeking their help in a Justice Department inquiry that President Trump hopes will discredit U.S. intelligence agencies’ examination of possible connections between Russia and members of the Trump campaign during the 2016 election, according to people familiar with the matter,” the Washington Post writes.
More: “Barr has already made overtures to British intelligence officials, and last week the attorney general traveled to Italy.”
The travel by Barr comes as we’ve also learned that Trump asked Australia’s prime minister to investigate the origins of Robert Mueller’s Russia probe.
Now there is a potentially legitimate reason for the United States to reach out to Australia – if you want to understand how the Russia probe all began with George Papadopoulos.
But there’s also a not-so legitimate reason.
“Barr’s conversations with foreign counterparts have raised concerns among some intelligence officials that he may be seeking to substantiate conspiracy theories raised by some on the political right to defend Trump,” the Post adds.
Giuliani suggests he might not comply with subpoena
Hours after Democratic committee chairmen subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani for Ukraine documents relating to their impeachment inquiry, Giuliani suggested he might not comply.
“I have received a subpoena signed only by Democrat Chairs who have prejudged this case. It raises significant issues concerning legitimacy and constitutional and legal issues including, inter alia, attorney client and other privileges. It will be given appropriate consideration,” Giuliani tweeted.
But remember what House Intel Chairman Adam Schiff said on “Meet the Press” this past Sunday: Refusals or prevention to comply with subpoenas and testimony might be treated as obstruction of justice.
DATA DOWNLOAD: And the number of the day is … 47 percent.
47 percent.
That’s the share of registered voters who say President Trump should be impeached *and removed from office* in a new Quinnipiac poll, up 10 points from the same poll’s results last week.
The new survey, which was in the field September 27-29, found 47 percent in favor of impeachment and removal, while 47 percent disagreed.
That’s compared to just 37 percent who supported impeachment and removal in a poll fielded September 19-23.
The movement has largely been among Democrats.
The previous poll showed support for impeachment and removal at 73 percent among Democrats, 34 percent among independents and 4 percent among Republicans.
The new poll shows it at:
Democrats: 90% (+17)
Independents: 42% (+8)
Republicans: 7% (+3)
2020 VISION: Bernie outraises Pete in the 3rd quarter
NBC’s Gary Grumbach and Shaquille Brewster report that Bernie Sanders raised $25.3 million in the third fundraising quarter – up from $18 million in the second quarter.
The other campaign to release its numbers this morning is Pete Buttigieg’s, which said it hauled in $19.1 million – down from $24.9 million last quarter.
So here are the numbers so far for the third quarter:
Sanders $25.3 million
Buttigieg $19.1 million
Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images
On the campaign trail today: Tom Steyer stumps in Iowa, hitting Council Bluffs… And Tulsi Gabbard is in New Hampshire, where she visits Nashua and Londonderry.
Dispatches from NBC’s embeds: Bernie Sanders cast doubt on who he might be competing against in a general election. NBC’s Amanda Golden and Gary Grumbach report that at a campaign stop yesterday in New Hampshire, Sanders said, “But given the impeachment process that is now taking place, if it’s not Trump, we’re gonna beat Mike Pence more – even worse. So I don’t know who the Republicans will bring forth, but whoever it is, we’re gonna beat them.”
And Golden, who’s covered Sanders and Warren in New Hampshire, has noticed some key differences between how the two candidates promote their progressive messages: “Both Sanders and Warren hit similar points in their stump speeches, though they perform them differently. Sanders tends to hit his points back-to-back with little embellishment (health care, climate, etc.), whereas Warren tells more of a personal story to narrate how she came to hold the positions that she does.”
TWEET OF THE DAY: Yes, Tom Cruise is somehow involved in this Ukraine story
THE LID: Apples and oranges
Don’t miss the pod from yesterday, when we looked at all the most recent impeachment polling and tried to sort out what’s real and what’s noise.
ICYMI: News clips you shouldn’t miss
Russia says Trump can’t release transcripts of any calls between Trump and Vladimir Putin without the Kremlin’s permission.
The New York Times explains what’s going on with that secret White House computer system.
Some Republicans are pleading for a more strategic response to the impeachment inquiry.
Rep. Chris Collins has resigned ahead of an expected guilty plea for charges related to insider trading.
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10/01/2019 Share: Carl Cannon’s Morning Note Scandal Numbers; a Lonely Pursuit; Breaking Bread By Carl M. Cannon on Oct 01, 2019 09:21 am Good morning, it’s Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. On this date in 2015, distinguished New York-based classical music conductor Michael Barrett posted a classic Christian hymn as his “song of the day.” The singer was Jessye Norman, who passed away yesterday at age 74. The song, “Let Us Break Bread Together,” is much older. An African American spiritual first put on paper in 1925, it emerged out of the Deep South in pre-Civil War times. Evoking the Last Supper, it is sung or played on the organ today during communion at churches all over North America. But its original first verse seems to have been “Let us praise God together.” It is a song about perseverance and unity. If its provenance is haunting, so is its melody. Over the decades, it has been sung by Paul Robeson as a somber hymn, by Marian Anderson as a sacred and subtle rebuke to Jim Crow, by Joan Baez as an overt protest song, and by millions of Christians as a way to celebrate their faith. Jessye Norman’s regal interpretation was nothing less than rapturous. And now she belongs to the angels. In a moment, I’ll have more on this superb soprano, and a personal observation about this hymn. First, I’d point you to RealClearPolitics’ front page, which presents our poll averages, videos, breaking news stories, and aggregated opinion columns spanning the political spectrum. We also offer original material from our own reporters and contributors, including the following: * * * Trump Scandals vs. Obama Scandals: What the Numbers Show. Kalev Leetaru examines data from the Television News Archive. The Politics of Loneliness. Ryan Streeter reports on the findings of a new survey conducted by the American Enterprise Institute. If U.S. Retreats From Capitalist Policies, the Poor Will Pay. Phil Harvey and M.R. Rees explain in RealClearMarkets. Five Facts: The State of Female Leadership in the U.S. In RealClearPolicy, No Labels spotlights the good news and the bad for women in the business and political realms. If Women Want to Earn More, They Should Choose Different Majors. In RealClearEducation, Karin Lips writes that the gender pay gap often hinges on choosing fields with limited income potential. * * * In its obituary his morning, the New York Times notes that Jessye Norman was a multiple Grammy Award winner and “a towering figure on operatic, concert and recital stages.” That’s a nice summary of her vast range as an artist, but because it’s the Times there’s also this line: “A keen interpreter as well as a magnificent singer, Ms. Norman had a distinctly opulent tone that sounded effortless, never pushed. It was especially suited to Wagner and Strauss.” I know that sounds high-tone, and I chuckled when I first read it. But this observation perfectly illustrates the miracle of Jessye Norman in particular, and music in general. How was it that a black woman born in Augusta, Ga., one month after the end of World War II could give voice to two of the greatest German composers of the ages? The short answer is talent, and diligence in developing that talent. The more complete answer entails understanding how songs and faith — and songs about faith — transcend the walls human beings erect around each other. I first heard “Let Us Break Bread Together” as a pre-teen in a Northern California church. We had moved from the Bay Area to Sacramento because my father took a job covering the state capital for the San Jose Mercury News. My parents searched for a church that fit both their political and spiritual sensibilities, and were led to a small congregation in a black neighborhood. We became one of only two or three white families that belonged to the Oak Park United Church of Christ. It was located at 3308 4th Ave., and headed by a minister with the eponymous name “Chilton Christian.” Although I haven’t laid eyes on the Rev. Christian in 50 years, I still hear his voice any Sunday I’m in church. He had the gift. The congregation’s social mission led to a decision by the pastor and the deacons to allow the Black Panthers to serve breakfast to needy children before school. The Black Panther Party had opened its Sacramento headquarters on 35th Street, a few blocks away. The breakfast program worked for a while, at least until the Panthers started bringing guns to the church. In 1970, a near-riot occurred as police began rousting the group. A 24-year-old policeman, a Vietnam vet, was assassinated by a sniper while on routine patrol in Oak Park. As Bruce Springsteen would sing about his own hometown, “troubled times, they had come.” Chilton Christian is long gone now, as are many of the adults I knew in those years at Oak Park UCC. I hope he’s with Jessye Norman now. As for the troubled times, they seem to have returned to this country. Many Americans have concluded that civility and nonviolence are not the solution. The answer to this alienation, of course, is to break bread together. It need not be on our knees, but it must be together. Carl M. Cannon Washington Bureau chief, RealClearPolitics @CarlCannon (Twitter) ccannon@realclearpolitics.com |
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| Impeachment is about protecting Joe Biden. Seriously. Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:30 AM PDT On the surface, the impeachment inquiry launched by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi last week seems to be targeting President Trump. He’s the one they want removed from office, after all, and he’s been the focus of nearly every action they’ve taken for the last three years. Of course this is about President Trump, […] The post Impeachment is about protecting Joe Biden. Seriously. appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| World leaders are mere mortals Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:10 AM PDT THINKING BACK It’s strange what sorts of things get my attention and stay in my memory sometimes. Years ago, when President Jimmy Carter invited the leaders of Israel and Egypt for peace talks, he allowed himself to be recorded by the media asking them the following question: “Do you need to use the bathroom before […] The post World leaders are mere mortals appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| As impeachment heats up, the need to promote the truth has never been greater Posted: 01 Oct 2019 01:01 AM PDT Most who read NOQ Report likely do not get much of their news from CNN, the NY Times, or the primary sources on Google News. These venues for leftist propaganda have two modes: Spin stories to make the President, his party, and his supporters look bad or outright lie to make the President, his party, […] The post As impeachment heats up, the need to promote the truth has never been greater appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Burgess Owens: Why I don’t want and don’t deserve reparations Posted: 01 Oct 2019 12:20 AM PDT One of the most prominent bribes being used by Democratic candidates for president is the “reparations” ploy. It is a direct bribe in which black voters are made to believe they are entitled to reparations for the sins committed against their ancestors and the Democratic Party is the one to give it to them. It’s […] The post Burgess Owens: Why I don’t want and don’t deserve reparations appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| FBI: Murder and violent crime both declined in 2018 Posted: 30 Sep 2019 11:21 PM PDT File this under there goes the narrative, but violent crime has dropped while there have been record sales in firearms. The FBI just released the 2018 Crime Statistics that shows that for the second consecutive year, violent crime decreased 3.3 percent compared to the 2017. Property crime also dropped 6.3 percent, marking the 16th consecutive […] The post FBI: Murder and violent crime both declined in 2018 appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Hate crime used to vilify Karen Pence a hoax Posted: 30 Sep 2019 09:09 PM PDT In an era where hate crimes are more often hoaxes than real, the latest example was one used to attack Karen Pence and Christianity as a whole. A student of Immanuel Christian School accused three boys of cutting off her dreadlocks. This story was picked up by several leftist outlets as a means to vilify […] The post Hate crime used to vilify Karen Pence a hoax appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Bernie supporters start calling out Warren for lukewarm support of Medicare-for-All Posted: 30 Sep 2019 04:41 PM PDT Senator Elizabeth Warren has always been viewed as an adamant supporter of Medicare-for-All. She co-sponsored Senator Bernie Sanders’s bill. She talks on the debate stage as if she’s the real architect of the single-payer health insurance proposal. But there are holes in her support, smokescreens in her advocacy, and a wishy-washy narrative she pushes when […] The post Bernie supporters start calling out Warren for lukewarm support of Medicare-for-All appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Yes, the President can ask for help on investigations, including with the 2016 election and Hunter Biden Posted: 30 Sep 2019 04:01 PM PDT Lost in the left’s narrative regarding President Trump’s phone calls with world leaders is that it’s neither criminal nor inappropriate for him to ask for assistance on affairs with which they or their government can have direct knowledge. It’s ridiculous prima facie that somehow these actions are supposed to be impeachable, yet here we are, […] The post Yes, the President can ask for help on investigations, including with the 2016 election and Hunter Biden appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
| Anti-gun Democrat has no response when asked who the defenseless should rely on to protect them Posted: 30 Sep 2019 03:21 PM PDT It takes 7-10 minutes on average for law enforcement to respond to an active crime scene. Sometimes it’s faster, as with the Dayton shooting in which law enforcement was already at the scene. Sometimes it takes longer; anyone living in a rural community is aware there are times when law enforcement can’t respond quickly at […] The post Anti-gun Democrat has no response when asked who the defenseless should rely on to protect them appeared first on Conservative Christian News. |
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10/1/2019 11:01:13 AM Karen Townsend Actor Robert De Niro was interviewed by CNN’s Brian Stelter on Reliable Sources Sunday. During the interview, he dropped a couple of F-bombs against the people at Fox News. The host acted more amused than anything else at the actor’s D-List performance. De Niro caused an audible “Woah” from someone off-screen … More… MBS “takes responsibility” for Khashoggi’s death 10/1/2019 10:31:21 AM Jazz Shaw This is something that actually came out on Sunday night, but I missed it with all the other garbage flying around in the media whirlwind. In a relatively rare offer of public access to western media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman showed up for an interview on 60 Minutes. … More… Checking his privilege? Three House committees subpoena Giuliani over Ukraine actions 10/1/2019 10:01:59 AM Ed Morrissey Get ready for another showdown over privilege between the White House and Congress. Three House committees served subpoenas on Rudy Giuliani over Ukraine-Gate, setting up a fight over attorney-client privilege that will give federal courts another workout and even more headaches. Amazingly, Jerrold Nadler’s name doesn’t make the list: Three House committees … More… Would the Queen really sack BoJo? 10/1/2019 9:21:52 AM Jazz Shaw The administration of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is really turning into an era of disruption. (Some in the BBC are already calling him “the British Trump.”) He’s taken something of a bull in the china shop approach to dealing with both Brexit and his relationship with the Parliament. After … More… Game on, again: US, North Korea to restart nuke talks 10/1/2019 8:41:54 AM Ed Morrissey Donald Trump wanted another summit with Kim Jong-un. John Bolton wanted to crack down on Pyongyang, while North Korea wanted Bolton out. Looks like two of the three got what they wanted: North Korea and the United States will resume negotiations Saturday, marking the first official talks between the two sides … More… Renewed protests in Hong Kong turn violent 10/1/2019 8:01:39 AM Jazz Shaw John wrote about the renewed protests in Hong Kong last night and credible fears of violence as China celebrates its 70th anniversary. Those fears turned out to be completely credible because it was only a matter of hours later before the teargas canisters were flying and both the police and … More… Lindsey Graham: “We’re not going to try the president of the United States based on hearsay” 9/30/2019 10:41:10 PM Allahpundit A leftover from yesterday, the gaslighting quotient of which is high even by the usual Trump/Graham standards. I’ve listened to this chattering about hearsay and the whistleblower complaint for a week with increasing mystification about what it’s supposed to prove. https://twitter.com/FaceTheNation/status/1178319512158031872 Hearsay isn’t taboo at the investigation stage of a crime (or … More… Quinnipiac: Support for impeachment and removal now at 47/47, up from 37/57 five days ago 9/30/2019 10:01:06 PM Allahpundit The glass-half-empty view for the White House: The numbers are obviously moving in a bad direction here. The glass-half-full view: Even after a week of media hype and Ukraine revelations, the country is only evenly split on impeachment. Independents remain opposed on balance, albeit less opposed than they were a week … More… System Failure: Seattle declined to press charges in nearly half of misdemeanor cases in 2017 9/30/2019 9:21:06 PM John Sexton Back in February, a group of Seattle business leaders released a report titled “System Failure” which made some waves. That report found that Seattle’s 100 most prolific offenders had been involved in over 3,500 criminal cases over a period of several years. All of the top 100 had substance abuse … More… Politico: Dem primary now looks like a tax-and-spend “arms race” 9/30/2019 8:41:41 PM Ed Morrissey Readers may rightly wonder, “isn’t every Democratic presidential primary a spending arms race?” Even for Democrats, Politico’s Brian Faler observes, the 2020 crop of Democratic presidential candidates sure promise a whoooole lotta new spending. In fact, “trillion has become the new billion,” Faler writes, and suddenly Barack Obama’s massive $787 billion Porkulus … More… Joe diGenova: Fox News’s report about me working on the Ukraine matter “off the books” was absolutely false 9/30/2019 8:01:45 PM Allahpundit I don’t know. If you compare what Chris Wallace said yesterday to what diGenova is saying today, it sounds like the Fox report was true — except for one important detail, if diGenova is to be believed. Here’s what Wallace said: “Fox News has learned the president’s private attorney, Rudy Giuliani, was … More… Hong Kong police predict ‘very serious violent attack’ on Chinese anniversary day 9/30/2019 7:01:54 PM John Sexton As I write this, it’s about 6 am in Hong Kong, meaning it’s already October 1st. October 1 is communist China’s “National Day” which is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the country this year. Reuters reports that police in Hong Kong predicted a violent attack by protesters: There … More… Poll: Citizens not as worried about facial recognition as activists believe 9/30/2019 6:31:04 PM Jazz Shaw The fight over law enforcement using facial recognition software to solve (or prevent) crimes has been raging for quite a while now. We’ve seen bans on the use of this technology by police in San Francisco, Oakland, Detroit, and other major cities. Even more bizarrely, the entire State of California … More… NYT: Trump asked Australian PM to help DOJ investigation into Russiagate probe 9/30/2019 6:01:34 PM Allahpundit It’s hard not to notice that these natsec news scoops are coming regularly now with John Bolton out of the White House, having been unceremoniously removed as NSA. Obviously he’s not responsible for every revelation; the whistleblower complaint was filed before he lost his job. But some mighty high-level leaks are … More… WaPo: Talk we must about the President Pelosi impeachment scenario 9/30/2019 5:31:00 PM Ed Morrissey President Nancy Pelosi? “It could happen,” promises the Washington Post headline, as an outcome of the impeachment process that the House Speaker endorsed with her alea iacta est declaration. No, it really can’t, but it speaks volumes that this part of the spitballing process that’s going into the media’s approach … More… Universal Basic Income has majority support in the UK and Canada but not in the US 9/30/2019 5:01:52 PM John Sexton Gallup released the results of a survey today on the topic of Universal Basic Income. The survey found that respondents in the UK and Canada overwhelmingly support UBI while it remains a minority position in the United States: A recent survey by Gallup and Northeastern University finds a slight majority of … More… NASA scientist: We’re “not ready” to know about extraterrestrial life 9/30/2019 4:31:25 PM Jazz Shaw Amid all the news about unknown objects flitting around in our military airspace and Elon Musk preparing to take us all to the moon, another story surfaced this week. There are two new rovers heading to the planet Mars in the near future and some of the scientists involved in … More… Great moments in progressive liberty: Antifa blocks, intimidates elderly couple in sidewalk 9/30/2019 4:01:47 PM Ed Morrissey There are bad optics, and there’s this from Andy Ngo, the intrepid reporter on the Antifa beat. (Beat in this case being a bit too literal at times.) When an elderly couple used a walker to cross the street in order to attend a conservative event at Mohawk College in … More… Grandparents of Virginia sixth-grader: Her three white classmates didn’t assault her and cut her hair after all 9/30/2019 3:31:43 PM Allahpundit “Why are we even hearing about this?” you’re asking. “How is this national news?” Well, the sort of progressive whom you would expect to go all-in on this story did in fact go all-in on this story: https://twitter.com/RashidaTlaib/status/1178050377398325248 The sheer age of the children involved also helped make it headline news for three … More… The Complete Evergreen Story ep. 14: Black Lives Matter 9/30/2019 3:01:10 PM John Sexton You already know about the Day of Absence which became a flashpoint in the Evergreen story by asking white people to absent themselves from campus to allow people of color to have the school to themselves. Where did the impetus for that come from? In the latest episode of The Complete … More… NYC restaurant industry jobs evaporate after $15/hr wage sets in 9/30/2019 2:31:29 PM Jazz Shaw Last December, the final phase of increasing the minimum wage in New York City to $15 per hour went into effect. (Well, at least the last stage for now.) It was considered a huge victory for the Fight for 15 crowd and, presumably, a big win for workers, particularly in … More… Today’s hot topics on Relevant Radio: Sex recession, impeachment, populism’s impact, religious liberty and the courts, restorative justice, and more! 9/30/2019 2:26:45 PM Ed Morrissey Once again, I get to step outside the box and guest host the Drew Mariani Show on Relevant Radio® from 3-6 ET today! The Catholic talk-radio network is heard nationwide on the air, as well as online and through their free mobile app that plays live and podcast shows. Today’s Relevant Radio® … More… McConnell: I would have to take up an impeachment — but perhaps not for long 9/30/2019 2:01:04 PM Ed Morrissey Did Mitch McConnell hint at a quick disposal of any impeachment articles presented by the House? Talking to CNBC this morning, the Senate Majority Leader again reminded the hosts that Senate rules require the upper chamber to start a trial if the House impeaches a federal officeholder, and that it … More… Jeff Flake: It’s time to save your souls, Republicans 9/30/2019 1:31:56 PM Allahpundit I’m not sure who this op-ed benefits. It’s of limited use to Democrats since Flake is now an ex-senator and his critiques of Trump long ago lost their novelty. It may be actually harmful to Republicans since Flake has come to be seen as righties as the consummate RINO, partly … More… Another woman accuses Al Franken of groping 9/30/2019 1:01:43 PM John Sexton A new accuser has come forward against former Senator Al Franken. New York magazine published a story about women who’ve come forward to accuse powerful men and, as part of that story, a woman who hadn’t come forward publicly before decided to tell her story about Franken. “I was just out … More… Good grief. Trump being blamed for Kaepernick’s lack of a job 9/30/2019 12:31:16 PM Jazz Shaw Somehow I don’t think the Intelligence Committee will have time to get around to investigating this one, what with all of the Ukraine stuff going on, but you never know. Donald Trump gets blamed for all manner of things by the mainstream media (and their friends in the Democratic Party). Global … More… Breaking: Collins to plead guilty in insider trading case; Update: Resigned 9/30/2019 12:01:34 PM Ed Morrissey True to his word, Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY) mounted a vigorous defense against charges of insider trading. And then, Collins’ defense team vigorously filed a motion to change his plea in federal court this morning. The new plea will bring an end to Collins’ political career, but it remains to be … More… Hillary: Trump is obsessed with me because he has a guilty conscience over 2016 9/30/2019 11:31:12 AM Allahpundit Via the Free Beacon, this reminds me of Anthony Scaramucci claiming that Trump secretly has poor self-esteem and is forever overcompensating for it. Are we watching the same person? He doesn’t privately fear that he’s an illegitimate president or harbor a “guilty conscience” that he won unfairly. He fears, and resents, that … More… M.B. Dougherty Elizabeth Warren’s Native American problem isn’t going away Meghan Murphy No, I will not listen to the children PIers Morgan It’s time to start asking Joe Biden the Ukraine questions he doesn’t want to answer RCP Kamala Harris: Trump’s Twitter account should be suspended David Frum Bill Clinton had a strategy. Trump is doing the opposite. 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