Democrats have a long way to go to rebuild their party after brutal losses across the board last November. But they’re seeing glimmers of hope in recent and upcoming special elections where they argue the backlash to President Trump is resulting in change at the ballot box.
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Can the Democrats find something to build on in Georgia?
Patricia Murphy, pens stories for The Daily Beast as well as Roll Call, she is a very gifted and entertaining writer who we are happy to have as a guest on The Politically Incorrect Podcast. We talk about the rebuilding of the Democratic Party, the crazy happening on Capitol Hill and if starting with the Repealing and Replacing of Obamacare could be a hill the GOP might just die on.
See ‘Grace and Frankie’ Pitch Sex Toys in Funny New Trailer
With Sheen and Waterston as the said husbands, the Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated series has followed the couples in the sudden new state of their lives at a time when at least Grace and Frankie themselves thought things were going to be smooth sailing – which they have proved to distinctly not be. Unfortunately for them – and fortunately for us – Grace and Frankie weren’t as financially well off: at the end of the second season, Grace and Frankie made a decision to come together and form a company that specializes in sex toys for older women, and if the trailer is any indication, additional hijinx will ensue.
Ridiculous attack ad blasts congressional candidate dressed as Han Solo
The United States of America just elected an aging reality TV star to the presidency, yet a Republican-backed super PAC believes constituents in Georgia will be startled by a Democratic congressional candidate who dressed up as Han Solo in college. Former Capitol Hill staffer Jon Ossoff is barely out of his 20s, which appears to be the main point of this attack ad just released against him.
Pike Dems keep up the action against Trump
To the Editor: A group of our club went to the Scranton Toomey No-Show Town Hall and were on local print and TV media. Now we have six actions for Drumpf’s sixth week: 1. Oppose PA Senate Bill 10. It will penalize every county in Pennsylvania if they do not hold a released prisoner for 48 hours after their official release date pending clearance from U.S. Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement.
A special election in conservative Georgia is shaping up to be a referendum on Trump
The scramble to succeed Health Secretary Tom Price as Georgia congressman may quickly become a referendum on the popularity and agenda of Price’s new boss, President Donald Trump, while offering a preview of 2018’s midterm elections. Democrats are looking for an upset in the GOP-leaning district where Trump underperformed among the affluent, well-educated residents of the northern Atlanta suburbs.
Sessions confirmed over Democratic criticism
Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama was confirmed on Wednesday as President Trump’s attorney general, capping a bitter and racially charged nomination battle that crested with the procedural silencing of a leading Democrat, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who had criticized the Alabama senator from the Senate floor. Sessions survived a near-party-line vote, 52-47, the latest sign of the extreme partisanship at play as Trump strains to install his cabinet.
Paying Tribute To Congressman John Lewis In The Face Of Trump’s Travesty
Not long after we sang, “If I Had a Hammer” and “Blowing In the Wind,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took the stage to deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech. Mary took my hand and whispered to me, “Peter, we are watching history being made.”
Rep. John Lewis to deliver MLK address in LaGrange Thursday
U.S. Representative John Lewis will deliver the annual Martin Luther King Jr. address at Callaway Auditorium in Lagrange, GA. The event is Jan. 26 at 3:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public.
Residents demand commissioner resign
Dozens of Gwinnett County residents spoke out at Tuesday’s Gwinnett County Commission meeting, demanding Commissioner Tommy Hunter resign after he called Congressman John Lewis a “racist pig.” GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.
Insecure over loss of popular vote, Trump undermines own agenda in his first days
Protestors gather outside the World Trade Center in Portland, Oregon, Tuesday. Approximately 150 protestors gathered to protest President Donald Trump and as a show of support for Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., whose offices are in the building.
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No. He should stand in solidarity with U.S. Rep. John Lewis and other congressional members who aren’t attending. I don’t care what he does on inauguration day, as long as he does a good job as a congressman.
Thousands of demonstrators protest Trump in Atlanta
Thousands of protesters gathered Saturday in Atlanta, joining their voices with others nationwide to tell the nation’s new president they oppose much of what he says he plans to do. As they began their march across town, U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta told the crowd, “don’t let anybody, anybody turn you around.
Just feet from swearing-in sit Clintons
Hillary Clinton looked on from fewer than 10 seats away as Donald Trump took the oath of office. She was fulfilling the role of a former first lady instead of becoming the first woman to be inaugurated as president.
Conservative View: Jennifer Rubin – Trump can’t stop fighting even when losing
President-elect Donald Trump lost the popular vote. As he enters office, his approval ratings are lower than those of any president in 40 years.
US Rep. Capuano also planning Trump inauguration boycott
A second member of Massachusetts’ all-Democratic congressional delegation has decided to skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Rep. Michael Capuano said in a series of tweets Wednesday that although he has great respect for the office of the president and accepts the result of the November election, he won’t attend the inauguration.
Live at Truthdig: With Inauguration Day Protests Growing, Will Transfer of Power Go Smoothly?
The inauguration of a new president is usually a celebratory affair in Washington, D.C., but incoming President Donald Trump is likely to face intense opposition when he is sworn in on Friday. Thousands are expected to protest throughout the weekend, and more than 50 members of Congress have declared they will boycotting the event.
Four Jewish Democrats among 59 from House who plan to skip Trump inaugural
Four Jewish Democrats in Congress are among 59 of the party’s U.S. House of Representatives delegation who will not attend Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. The four are Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York.; Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland; Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky; and Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee.
Trump Calls Civil Rights Hero John Lewis A Liar
Donald Trump continued to attack civil rights hero John Lewis, now calling the icon a liar. Almost 50 Democratic lawmakers have announced plans to boycott Trump’s inauguration after he smeared Lewis over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, while also attacking his largely black congressional district.
The left can’t help overplaying its hand
This week, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., accused President-elect Donald Trump of being an illegitimate president. He said: “I think the Russians participated in helping this man get elected.
Rob Schneider Lectured John Lewis On MLK, There Is No God
By now you’ve probably seen or heard about President Splash Mountain ‘s feud with civil rights leader and U.S. Representative, John Lewis. If you haven’t, I’ll get you right up to speed.
Maine governor to Rep. John Lewis: You need a history lesson
Maine Gov. Paul LePage says U.S. Rep. John Lewis needs a history lesson and should be grateful for all that presidents have done for black people.
Growing list of Democrats boycotting Trump inauguration
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Paul LePage: John Lewis should thank Republican presidents for ending slavery, fighting Jim Crow
Paul LePage, the Republican governor of Maine, said Tuesday that civil rights icon and Georgia Rep. John Lewis should “look at history” and say “thank you” to 19th century Republican presidents for fighting for the rights of African-Americans. LePage’s comments come after Lewis said on NBC News that Donald Trump was not a “legitimate” president.
Nearly 40 Democratic lawmakers now skipping Trump’s inauguration
Workers prepare the National Mall for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump January 16, 2017 in Washington, DC. Workers prepare the National Mall for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump January 16, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Donald Trump, in flap with civil rights icon, meets with MLKa s son
Martin Luther King III, son of Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to members of the media following a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Monday. NEW YORK >> Days before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to navigate the fallout of his flap with a civil rights leader and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while also losing a member of his incoming administration to accusations of plagiarism.
Tony Norman: Beware, the Ides of “March”
Last year, thanks to an invitation from the ToonSeum, I had the honor of sharing the stage of the August Wilson Center with Rep. John Lewis of Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District. The civil rights icon was making the rounds promoting his three-part graphic novel series, “March,” with collaborators Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell.
Trump, in flap with civil rights icon, meets with MLK’s son
Days before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to navigate the fallout of his flap with a civil rights leader and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while also losing a member of his incoming administration to accusations of plagiarism.
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Boris Epshteyn, the communications director for the Presidential Inaugural Committee, told Breitbart News Sunday on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125 this weekend that “things are shaping up wonderfully” ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump, the incoming 45th President of the United States of America. Throughout the Sunday evening interview, Epshteyn sounded a tone of unifying the country-all people nationwide-behind the new President.
The Latest: Detroit bicyclists mark MLK Day holiday
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Americans to honor Martin Luther King Jr. for “all of the many wonderful things that he stood for.” Trump, who is scheduled to meet with King’s son later in the day, may be trying to put behind him the controversy over his criticism of John Lewis, a black congressman and civil rights icon.
Rep. Nadler: Dems will work with Trump despite inaugural boycott
Rep. Jerrold Nadler insisted Monday that Democrats in Congress will work with President-elect Donald Trump – even as they band together in a boycott of his inauguration. “We’ll work with him when we agree with him, we’ll oppose him when we don’t agree with him,” Nadler said on CNN’s “New Day” – after joining more than two dozen of his Democratic colleagues in planning to ditch the inauguration.
Inauguration in sight, Trump continues Twitter assault
His inauguration days away, President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and Democrats in Congress who are vowing to skip his swearing-in ceremony. The tough-talking Republican questioned whether the CIA director himself was “the leaker of fake news” in a Sunday night tweet.
Trump team is ready
His inauguration days away, President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and Democrats in Congress who are vowing to skip his swearing-in ceremony.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler: Trump election a …
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, New York Democrat, said Monday he will not attend Friday’s inauguration and that he doesn’t see President-elect Donald Trump as a legitimate president even if he was legally elected. Appearing on CNN’s “New Day,” Mr. Nadler cited Mr. Trump’s “inflammatory comments, his racist campaign, his conflicts of interest, refusal to disclose his taxes.”
Inauguration in Sight, Trump Continues Twitter Assault
His inauguration days away, President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and Democrats in Congress who are vowing to skip his swearing-in ceremony. The tough-talking Republican questioned whether the CIA director himself was “the leaker of fake news” in a Sunday night tweet.
Americans Will Get the Trump They Elected as President
After 10 weeks, dozens of tweets and one rollicking news conference, Donald Trump’s transition into the White House has left little doubt that the man Americans elected in November is the president they’ll get. The immense responsibilities of the office and the daunting decisions that await Trump when he takes office Friday have not appeared to change the confrontational, divisive Republican.
Reality Check: Trump is wrong about Atlanta
Donald Trump harshly criticized Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Saturday, tweeting that his district was “in horrible shape and falling apart …” Trump’s tweets came in response to Lewis’ comments to NBC News’ Chuck Todd in a taped interview that aired on Sunday’s “Meet the Press.” The congressman said, “I don’t see the President-elect as a legitimate president.”
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Incoming White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus suggested that President Obama should jump into the fray and scold Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the civil rights leader who questioned the legitimacy of President-elect Donald Trump. A The truth is, itA s irresponsible for John Lewis, historic as he is, to have done this,A Priebus told Chuck Todd today on Meet the Press, adding that A Barack Obama should step up and call it what it is – itA s wrong what is happening.A A ItA s wrong how some of these Democrats are treating President-elect Trump,A Priebus added.
Reality Check: Trump says Atlanta is ‘falling apart’ and ‘crime infested’
President-elect Donald Trump harshly criticized Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Saturday, tweeting that his district was “in horrible shape and falling apart ” Trump’s tweets came in response to Lewis’ comments to NBC News’ Chuck Todd in a taped interview that aired on Sunday’s “Meet the Press.” The congressman said, “I don’t see the President-elect as a legitimate president.”
In feud with John Lewis, Trump attacked ‘one of the most respected people in America’
In this Jan. 11, 2017 file photo, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at the confirmation hearing for Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., before the Senate Judiciary Committee.