Saturday, July 23, 2016
US Presidential Election 2016
Trump Returns to Old Attacks on First Day of General Election
Less than 12 hours after a scripted, 75-minute address to the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump was back to his old tricks — unscripted and rehashing old battles from the primaries. He...quickly ripped open old wounds — including a rehashing of attacks and allegations lobbed by Trump about Cruz's wife, Heidi, and father, Rafael. Read More
Republicans Are Really Afraid Of Hillary’s America
And the reasons why may not be good for America. Read More
The Worst Convention in U.S. History?
What was the worst convention in history—and how does this one stack up? Read More
Trump’s ‘Greatest Contribution to Christianity’: Pastors Preaching Politics
Republican nominee pledges to repeal Johnson Amendment. But pastors debate endorsing politicians from pulpits. Read More
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is wrong about the U.S. economy not growing
Our fact-check will focus on Scott’s statement that the economy is "not growing." We emailed Scott’s political consultant Wednesday night and did not get a reply by deadline. Read More
Ted Cruz 'not a Christian' after refusing to endorse Trump
Loyalists to the New York billionaire have not only accused Cruz of betraying his party but also his Christian faith. Read More
David Duke will bank on racial tensions in Louisiana Senate bid
Under normal circumstances, a candidate like Duke, with his shameful record of hate-mongering and losing to better, more mainstream opponents, wouldn’t stand a chance in this race. However, a closer look at the field of candidates and the current political climate quickly shows that these are far from normal circumstances. Read More
Melania Trump is happy using her sexuality if it helps win votes - and so is her husband
The way Mrs Trump III dresses is entirely consistent with the dresscodes of highly fragranced clusters of affluent women across the world, from Mayfair and Manhattan to Mumbai and Moscow. So similarly do these peripatetic female members of the super-rich, ultra-elite now look and behave that they increasingly represent a no-borders nation. Read More
Hillary Clinton selects Tim Kaine as her running mate
Hillary Clinton has chosen Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to be her running mate, turning to a steady and seasoned hand in government to fill out the Democratic ticket, she announced Friday. Read More
Clinton picks Catholic former missionary Tim Kaine as running mate
The selection of Kaine, a self-described "boring" Virginian with a reputation for low-key competence, could appeal to independents and moderates, but it quickly angered liberal groups that object to his advocacy for an Asian free-trade pact. Read More
Who is Tim Kaine? Clinton's 'smart political pick' for VP a bipartisan favorite
Virginia senator takes to the campaign trail with counter argument to Trump’s hard line immigration stance and a track record steering clear of controversy. Read More
4 Reasons Why Progressives Aren't Thrilled With Clinton's Pick Of Kaine
While many pundits and political observers were quick to praise Hillary Clinton's pick of Tim Kaine as her running mate on Friday, the choice wasn't met with universal acclaim. Read More
Is Tim Kaine Boring? The Dems Should Hope So.
Let’s face it: Most ‘exciting’ veep picks have been disasters. Read More
Kaine on the issues: Not always taking the party line
From abortion to taxes to trade, Hillary Clinton’s choice for vice president breaks with liberals in his Democratic Party. Read More
In picking Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton missed an opportunity
In case you didn't hear any fanfare late Friday night when Hillary Clinton announced her vice presidential running mate, that's because Tim Kaine is not a fanfare type of candidate. He is, by definition, meh. Read More
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