Trump touches Minnesota’s untouchables
Minnesota's large and ever increasing Somali population is the ultimate protected minority in our left-wing utopia. The Somalis are black.
Category Archives: US Senate
Schumer: Congress should return from recess to address Zika
Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks during the NY Democratic breakfast at the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Photo Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks during the NY Democratic breakfast at the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
Rubio opposes abortions for women with Zika
Sen. Marco Rubio does not believe pregnant women infected with the Zika virus should have the right to terminate their pregnancies. Rubio told Politico he believes all human life should be protected by law, regardless of Zika or "any prenatal condition."
Charting a road to 270, Clinton sets out on most efficient path comments
In this Aug. 3, 2016, photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives at a rally at Adams City High School in Commerce City, Colo. Clinton doesn't appear all that interested in making any scenic stops on her state-to-state quest to become president.
Donald Trump’s millennial problem
As the Republican nominee Donald Trump looks at his path to victory he knows a few facts to be true. He must continue to lead big among the white male voters, he needs to maintain his dominance in the non-college educated voters and then he must find a way to appeal Independents.
John Hood: Hometown debates will inform voters statewide
North Carolina is urbanizing that much is certain. You can chart it in the economic data about population, income and job creation.
Paul Ryan stares down a GOP revolt in his backyard
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: JANESVILLE, Wis. - House Speaker Paul D. Ryan's, R-Wis., red-brick Georgian revival in this tree-lined, kid-filled Midwestern neighborhood has long been his "refuge," as his wife calls it, from the divisive world of politics.
New Donald Trump attack ad turns Hillary Clinton into a…
The ad attempts to pounce on an explanation Clinton gave on Friday at an event for the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists . At the event, Clinton said she might have "short-circuited" in making a claim on Fox News that her statements on her email scandal were "truthful."
Donald Trump seems to have a new nickname for ‘Unstable…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump test-drove a new nickname for Hillary Clinton during a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Saturday. "Unstable" wasn't the only name Trump pinned on Clinton at the rally.
Jill Stein Wins Green Party Nomination, Courting Disaffected Sanders Supporters
Jill Stein nabbed the Green Party nomination for her second presidential bid on Saturday, after running in 2012. She hopes the wave Sanders supporters will help make her a viable third-party challenger.
Hillsborough Democrats take aim at GOP during fundraising dinner
The Hillsborough County Democratic Party's annual Kennedy-King fundraising dinner Saturday night was an unprecedented success for the recent, generally dysfunctional history of the local party, with a big, excited crowd swelled by dozens of local candidates and party officials. They included everyone from state party chairwoman Allison Tant and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson to most of the Tampa City Council.
Ketchikan man shares experience as Republican convention delegate
District 36 Republican Chairman Trevor Shaw was one of 28 Alaska delegates to the Republican National Convention. Shaw spoke to KRBD recently about his experience at the convention and opinion of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Big names turn out at annual Fancy Farm Picnic
Democrats and Republicans fired put-downs and criticisms at each other Saturday at the annual Fancy Farm picnic in western Kentucky. SAID LAST YEAR THAT FANCY FARM WAS TOO NEGATIVE, GOT INTO THE SPIRIT AND BABY BEAR UP HERE, SPEWING THEIR ANGER FROM THIS, WAIT A MINUTE.
GOP leaders discuss plans to help candidates distance themselves from Trump
After a disastrous week of feuds and plummeting poll numbers, Republican leaders have concluded that Donald Trump is a threat to the party's fortunes and have begun discussing how soon their endangered candidates should explicitly distance themselves from the presidential nominee. For Republicans in close races, top strategists say, the issue is no longer in doubt.
Hillary Clinton has an edge in battleground states
Yes, there are still more than 90 days until the election, and anything can happen. But so far she is gaining where it matters most, notably in Florida, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and elsewhere.
Paul, Gray trade jabs at Fancy Farm picnic
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, speaks with Cletus Poat at the Graves County GOP Breakfast, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Mayfield Ky.
Does Tim Kaine support Right to Work? Depends when you ask him
As Hillary Clinton continues her efforts to consolidate her support among labor unions - the Democrats largest Super PACs - she may be encountering a bit of trouble on that front because of her selection of Tim Kaine as her running mate. As we all know, unions hate Right to Work laws because they provide competition in labor costs and provide more options for workers, not to mention the fact that open shops don't automatically steal their workers' wages and donate them to the Democrats without their consent.
Republicans see Trump as asset in quest to win state House
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., right, speaks with Kentucky House Minority Whip Jim DeCesare during the Graves County GOP Breakfast, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Mayfield Ky. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., right, speaks with Kentucky House Minority Whip Jim DeCesare during the Graves County GOP Breakfast, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Mayfield Ky.
Republicans boast about Democratic absences at Fancy Farm
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, speaks with Cletus Poat at the Graves County GOP Breakfast, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in Mayfield Ky. The GOP breakfast is the first stop of the day before the start of the Fancy Farm picnic later in the day.
Donald Trump endorses Paul Ryan after initially declining to do so
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan at a rally in Ryan's home state on Friday, ending several days of drama between Trump and party leaders after he pointedly declined to endorse Ryan and others in an interview Tuesday. Trump was asked by The Washington Post whether he supported Ryan in his home district primary and Trump used language similar to what Ryan said about Trump after he effectively sealed the nomination.