Trump tries to repurpose Clinton’s attacks against her
Those are the jibes Donald Trump has recently unleashed on Hillary Clinton . If they sound familiar, it could be because she's lodged those very attacks on him throughout the campaign.
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The Latest: Flint mayor unhappy about Trump visit
The mayor of Flint, Michigan, is not happy that Donald Trump is planning to visit her city as it deals with its water contamination crisis. Karen Weaver, a Democrat, said the Trump campaign has not offered any help and did not consult her before making plans to visit Wednesday.
Campaigns look to lock in support before Election Day
Hillary Clinton's campaign will be in barber shops and beauty salons, at rec centers on college campuses and outside African-American churches running "souls to the polls" programs. Donald Trump's backers will be collecting names and contact information from thousands of supporters at his massive rallies, as party foot soldiers plan massive door-knocking operations.
Pitts: How to talk to black people, in eight easy lessons
Today's column is presented as a public service. It is for serious politicians both Democratic and Republican - and also for Donald Trump.
A liar at the heart of American politics
A liar, racist, demagogue and misogynist is the presidential candidate of the once great Republican Party. He won the nomination by exploiting the deep insecurities generated by decades of growing inequality in the United States.
Diddy Says President Obama “Shortchanged” Black People; Hillary Clinton Hasn’t Earned The Vote Yet
Sean "Diddy" Combs has had his hand in politics for a number of years, most notably dating back to his vigilance for the Rock the Vote campaign during the 2004 presidential election, where he interviewed a relatively unknown Illinois Senator who would go to make history inside the White House. However, more than a decade later, the 46-year-old music mogul's opinion on President Obama's tenure as commander-in-chief isn't exactly dipped in bronze.
Giuliani Says ‘Democrats Should Apologize’ For Calling Trump Racist Over Birtherism
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, an adviser for Donald Trump's campaign, on Sunday called on Democrats to apologize for calling the GOP nominee racist over his claim that President Barack Obama was born in Africa. Following Trump's visit to an African-American church in Detroit over the weekend, CNN's Jake Tapper asked Giuliani if Trump should apologize to the black community for spreading the false birther notion that Obama was not an American citizen.
Ben Carson briefly disrupts CNN interview after remembering his luggage
Dr. Ben Carson took a moment away from stumping for Donald Trump in Detroit on Saturday to do a live on-air interview on CNN - then took another moment to look for his luggage as the cable network's cameras continued to roll. The retired neurosurgeon was being interviewed outside his childhood home by CNN's Jeremy Diamon early Saturday afternoon when the former Republican presidential hopeful abruptly walked away after realizing he'd misplaced his luggage.
There are Real Consequences in this Presidential Election – Part 3
Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of Universal Companies, a community development and education management company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Follow Rahim Islam on FaceBook & Twitter Over the past several weeks the issues facing the Black community have been highlighted in a big way and many of our issues are being discussed on a national spotlight.
Trump surrogate accused of misrepresenting his background
A South Carolina pastor who has been hitting the campaign trail for Donald Trump is coming under fire for misrepresenting his background in numerous ways. Trump is scheduled to visit an African-American church in Detroit on Saturday.
Some blacks agree with Trump on Democrats – but can’t stand the rest of his message
In an effort to flip the script and court African American voters, Republican nominee Donald Trump is trying to broaden his appeal by attending Saturday service at a black church in Detroit. While some welcome his presence, many prominent African American pastors in the community are less enthused and more skeptical of his intentions.
Cal Thomas: Trump calls for an oath to America
Loyalty oaths have been tried in the past, but eventually were struck down by the courts as either too vague, or an unconstitutional violation of free speech.
Races about Race
His latest-telling African Americans that they are doing lousy so "what the hell have you got to lose?" is his way to promisea nothing. He has no legitimate policy changes he swears he will implement to change black youth employment numbers Trump will do very well with uneducated white voters in former slave states, supposedly.
Trump: Democrats the Party of ‘Slavery’
Donald Trump, pressing an effort to woo traditionally Democratic voting black and Hispanic voters, is portraying the party as one tied to a notorious history of slavery and segregation. The Washington Post reports the GOP nominee, on the stump in the state of Washington Tuesday night, argued no group has suffered more under Hillary Clinton's policies than African-Americans.
Rep. Tom Cole: GOP Has ‘Not Done a Very Good Job’ on Race
There are millions of conservative African Americans in the United States, but Republicans have not "done a very good job" of taking the party's message into the nation's communities, Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole said Tuesday. "It takes understanding," the Deputy Majority Whip told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program.
Latinos Rally for Trump in – Operation Taco Bowl’
A group called "Latinos for Trump" held its first rally in Orange County on Sunday, named "Operation Taco Bowl" after an infamous Donald Trump tweet . Hispanics and African-Americans joined other Trump supporters in voicing both their support for the Republican presidential nominee and their opposition to the Democratic Party and its nominee, Hillary Clinton.
African-Americans Hear Trump Loud and Clear
It's so refreshing to know that Donald Trump cares about me. I was in that Charlotte crowd when he made one of his first outreach efforts to African-Americans.
Appeals Court Upholds Elimination Of Ohio Early Voting Provision Commonly Used By Black Voters
As the 2016 presidential election season enters its crucial final months, a federal appeals court in Ohio has ruled in favor of removing a voting provision that is expected to have a disproportionately negative effect on Black voters in the state. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday to uphold Republican-backed legislation that has successfully eliminated early voting days in Ohio over the last few years.
Trump defends ‘bigot’ label for Clinton
Donald Trump defended Thursday calling Hillary Clinton a "bigot," arguing that her policies are a personal reflection because she knows they are destined to fail minority communities. Trump and Clinton are each portraying the other as discriminatory toward African-Americans, with Trump charging on Wednesday evening that the candidate herself was hateful.
Trump and Clinton ramp up racism accusations in lead up to US election
The tone of the US presidential campaign has darkened, with Hillary Clinton skewering Donald Trump as a man who flirts with racism and paranoid ideas, while he in turn labelled her a racist whose family foundation was a "criminal enterprise". Mr Trump says Mrs Clinton views minorities only as a source of votes, Mrs Clinton says Mr Trump has "long history of discrimination" Speaking at a campaign event in Reno, Nevada, Mrs Clinton employed unusually tough language as she detailed a history of what she said were the Republican real estate mogul's discriminatory actions.