Building “A” at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds was overflowing with concerned constituents Feb. 21 as Representative Tom McClintock faced a large crowd. McClintock generated a similar turnout in Sonora the following night with the Union Democrat reporting Sonora High School’s 569-seat auditorium was filled to capacity with another several hundred left outside.
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McClintock supporters, protesters call for peaceful event
With people speculating about what could become the largest protest Sonora has seen in years when Congressman Tom McClintock comes to town this week, local conservatives and progressives are reiterating calls to be respectful of each other’s First Amendment rights. Both sides circulated emails over the weekend that detailed the other’s plans for making their voices heard at town hall meetings scheduled for 6 p.m. today at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds in Mariposa and 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Sonora High School auditorium in Sonora.
California is, like, totally out of control. Just the way we like it.
On Saturday, using his favorite 140-character medium, President Trump insulted the federal jurist who blocked his immigration order aimed at Muslim travelers, dismissing Judge James L. Robart as a “so-called judge.” Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam B. Schiff of Burbank, also on Twitter, responded tartly: “This ‘so-called’ judge was nominated by a ‘so-called’ President & was confirmed by the ‘so-called’ Senate.
House GOP leaders want more security at town halls
House Speaker Paul Ryan and top House GOP leaders are urging rank-and-file members to increase security after several unruly town hall meetings dominated by Obamacare protests, including one that involved a member needing a police escort. Members were cautioned at a closed-door conference meeting on Tuesday to be aware of organized efforts to disrupt events at home and told them take steps to ensure their own safety and that of their aides.
GOP leaders advise House members on dealing with protests
House Republicans are discussing how to deal with protesters showing up at their town halls and other events in their home districts after angry confrontations this past weekend. GOP leaders told members at a closed-door meeting on Tuesday to be welcoming and polite while arranging for moderators and security.
Anti-Trump protests complicate start of his presidency
Scrappy as ever, Donald Trump on Monday dismissed polls showing low approval ratings as “fake news.” But whatever his opinion, active opposition to his go-it-alone presidency appears to be widening.
The Latest: Iranian researcher turned away, arrives at JFK
Lebanon’s National News Agency says airlines operating out of Beirut international airport have begun allowing residents of the seven majority Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban to… An Iranian researcher who had been prevented from coming to the United States to do research at Stanford University has arrived safely at New York’s Kennedy Airport Police have arrested a man in the strangulation of a New York City woman who had gone out for a run last summer and was found dead in a secluded marsh A 20-year-old man has been arraigned on murder charges in the strangulation death of a New York City woman out on a run last summer Travelers from the seven Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump are enjoying tearful reunions with loved ones in the U.S. now that the ban has been swept aside Travelers from the seven Muslim countries targeted by President … (more)
The Latest: Snickers cracks a joke about its own live ad
The scene depicts when Anheuser-Busch co-founder Adolphus Busch, r… Lebanon’s National News Agency says airlines operating out of Beirut international airport have begun allowing residents of the seven majority Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban to… An Iranian researcher who had been prevented from coming to the United States to do research at Stanford University has arrived safely at New York’s Kennedy Airport Police have arrested a man in the strangulation of a New York City woman who had gone out for a run last summer and was found dead in a secluded marsh A 20-year-old man has been arraigned on murder charges in the strangulation death of a New York City woman out on a run last summer Travelers from the seven Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump are enjoying tearful reunions with loved ones in the U.S. now that the ban has been swept … (more)
Far-right hopeful: French election ‘choice of civilization’
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The Latest: Trump appeal: Aliens lack constitutional rights
A U.S. judge on Friday imposed a nationwide hold on President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries The Justice Department has appealed a judge’s order blocking his travel ban at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, citing the “sovereign prerogative” of a president to admit or exclude aliens The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes The American Humane organization says a third-party investigation prompted by leaked video from the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” found no animal injuries occurred during the scenes Visa holders from seven majority-Muslim countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban are hurrying to board U.S.-bound flights following federal judge’s order temporarily … (more)
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A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President… . Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, center, talks to reporters as Solicitor General Noah Purcell, second from right, looks on, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, following a hearing in federal court in Seattle.
GOP lawmaker given police escort due to rowdy protesters
Republican congressman Tom McClintock was given a police escort out of a town hall near Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday in response to a mob of protesters at the event, according to local reports. Outside the venue, the Sacramento Bee reported that hundreds of demonstrators gathered, totting signs that read “Resist,” “Dump Tom McTrump” and ” Climate change is real,” signs and chanting “vote him out.”
Demonstrators apply pressure on McClintock to resist Trump
MaryAnne and Jim Schmidt, of Tuolumne, hold signs outside the County Administration Center in Sonora as they wait for a representative of Tom McClintock. Matt Reed, a staffer for Tom McClintock , meets with Laurie Bailie, of Sonora and Nancy Wyllie, of Columbia , as they voice their concerns Tuesday morning.