ABORTION TAKES CENTERSTAGE- “Trump Disagrees With Recently Signed anti-Abortion Laws” by The Floridian’s Daniel Molina
With the news that Georgia and Alabama had signed into law anti-abortion legislation, Americans expressed just how divisive the legislations are to them. While some praised the bills and said that this was the right move forward, others blasted lawmakers and said that the laws are proof that there is a war on women. READ MORE
THE DEMOCRATS - Democrats looking to set up camp in the Oval Office, are out defending Roe vs. Wade and denouncing the 'Heartbeat" bills that have signed into law.
Bernie Sanders was in Birmingham, Alabama to protest that state's "unconstitutional abortion ban" that was recently signed into law, where he said he was "proud to stand" with the pro-Choice protestors.
Sen. Cory Booker believes that Americans should "live in a country" that allows women to "make their own health care decisions," and that government should "protect that right."
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who could become the first ever openly gay president echoed what Booker said:
"I believe that the right of a woman to make her own decisions about her reproductive health and about her body is a national right. I believe it is an American freedom that should be enjoyed by women in every state. The next president needs to be ready to protect those rights."
SPEAKING OF JOE... Uncle Joe Biden seems to have gone to church and taken the rest of the day off, so no comments about the abortion protests going on across the nation this weekend
ABORTION TAKES CENTERSTAGE- “Trump Disagrees With Recently Signed anti-Abortion Laws” by The Floridian’s Daniel Molina
With the news that Georgia and Alabama had signed into law anti-abortion legislation, Americans expressed just how divisive the legislations are to them. While some praised the bills and said that this was the right move forward, others blasted lawmakers and said that the laws are proof that there is a war on women. READ MORE
Cruz: Russia investigation was “2 years of dem and media hysteria”by HISPOLITICA’s Daniel Molina
Senator Ted Cruz (R) has responded to the controversy surrounding the Mueller report after several members of the Democratic party called the current state of the U.S. a “constitutional crisis.”
While some Democrats like 2020 Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warrenhave called on the House to begin the impeachment process, other Democrats like Nancy Pelosi have assured that impeachment is not likely moving forward.
MORE RACE - "Racial wealth gap is vast: 2020 Democrats have plans to close it " by NBC News If you’ve been to an event with a Democrat running for president this year, there's a good chance you’ve heard about it: the racial wealth gap.
Candidates are regularly bringing up the fact that the typical black family has only one-tenth the assets of the typical white family — a divide that has grown larger than it was 35 years ago READ MORE
"Trump prods Nadler, Schiff to probe ‘Crooked Hillary’ and ‘phony’ Russia probe" by Fox news
President Trump, in between battling subpoenas and other demands from congressional committees as they ramp up their probes into his administration, on Monday urged top-ranking Democrats to shift their focus to “Crooked Hillary” and the genesis of the “phony”Russia investigation.
The president even suggested House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff could boost their “credibility” by doing so.
VIVA FIDEL? - Sen. Scott slams Rep. Crist for secret Cuba meeting by HISPOLITICA
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is slamming Florida rep. Charlie Crist (D) after a reported secret trip to Cuba to meet with members of the Castro regime. Florida Republicans have been critical of the Castro regime, and they have also blasted the Maduro regime in Venezuela. So, a secret meeting with Castro regime members raises suspicion, and the Florida Senator wants answers. READ MORE
FL Reps Slam FBI’s Classified Handling of Russian Hacks by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
Florida lawmakers are slamming the FBI after it was reported this week that Russian government hackers had targeted Florida counties in the 2016 Presidential election.
The GRU, a Russian military spy agency, is accused of penetrating two Florida counties, but federal authorities have asked that the names of the two counties be kept confidential. Stephanie Murphy, Michael Waltz READ MORE
Rubio Calls for DOJ to Investigate Kerry by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
Over the weekend, President Trump made headlines when he called for former Secretary of State John Kerry (D) to be prosecuted for discussing the Iran nuclear deal with Iranian officials after leaving office.This, PresidentDonald Trump says, is a violation of the Logan Act. READ MORE
Rubio Report Outlines Future of “American Investment” by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
This week, Senator Marco Rubio (R) released a report called “American Investment in the 21stCentury.” He is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. READ MORE
DNC: We’re Forging “a Clear Path to 270” by The Floridian's Daniel Molina
With the submission of the Mueller report, many believed that the Russia investigation had come to an end. It was reported that no further indictments would be made and that the Trump administration had not colluded with Russia.
However, the end appears to be nowhere near in sight. READ MORE
Senator Rick Scott will holding "a roundtable discussion with healthcare leaders and patients in Tampa to discuss his efforts to make healthcare more affordable for families," according to his press office in Washington
"I feel strongly about current state of affairs between #China & U.S. not because I want us to humble them or keep them down. But because we are headed towards a dangerously unbalanced relationship that will lead to serious conflict."- Sen. Marco Rubio
Rep. Matt Gaetz has shed a couple of pounds during his stint in the U.S. Congress, but not enough if you ask him. According to Gaetz, he needs to "drop the carbs" to live up to a recent comparison to an actor that was made of him.
Rep. Ted Yoho (R) celebrates Armed Services Day. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) sheds light on the terrible teen suicide rate in Broward County, and Rep. Ted Deutch (D) is still talking about school shooting deaths. Rep. Ross Spano (R) highlights the new jobs increase in his district due thanks to Amazon.
BERNIE SANDERS RACE CHALLENGE -Sanders goes after Georgia's Black vote by AJC
If U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is going to win Georgia’s Democratic presidential primary, as he vowed Saturday at his first campaign appearance in the state this cycle, he’s going to need voters like Wade Jackson.
Jackson, 40, actually voted for Sanders in 2016 when he won just better than a quarter of the vote against Hillary Clinton. The lopsided result was due largely to Clinton’s overwhelming support from African-American residents.
This time around, Jackson, a black Georgia voter, said he’s undecided for now about which Democrat he’ll support. He’s still considering a few of the nearly two dozen Democrats who have entered the presidential race.
CALL HIM THE COMEBACK KID- David Schafer has recovered from this Lt. Gov loss by winning his political party's top job. Shafer has won the GOP's chairmanship gig at the recent party meeting in Savannah.
ALWAYS BET ON BLACK - Rumblings that gaming will be making a push in Georgia continue, but the power brokers in the state are not talking about it, even those that support it.
Sen. David Perdue is pledging to continue working with the Trump administration to "move toward a merit-based immigration system." He wants to bring in the "best & brightest" immigrants.
Rep. Hank Johnson, who is still bent on impeaching Trump, is also pushing the fact that he supports the Equality Act.
Rep. Doug Collins continues praising President Trump over his strengthening of the once weak immigration system.
"Combating climate change is not a Democratic or Republican issue. It is the question of preserving this little piece of real estate that we call Earth. Congress cannot stand on the sidelines. The time to act is now."- Rep. John Lewis
Courts gutted Texas' transparency laws. After years of fighting, bills to fix damage head to Abbott's desk
AUSTIN - Texas once boasted one of the strongest laws protecting public access to government records, including those that detail how taxpayer money is spent - and often misspent.
But the law has been slowly defanged in recent decades by opinions from the attorney general's office and the Texas Supreme Court, which have broadly accommodated corporations and government agencies that would rather keep their records secret.
Bipartisan bills passed both chambers last week would revive the ailing Texas Public Information Act by, among other things, ensuring that government contracts are released to journalists and citizens who want them. READ MORE
"Beto" O'Rourke continues to push "Universal, guaranteed, high quality health care," says that "no family" should be "denied care, or left behind."
Sen. John Cornyn (R) joined Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D) to announced theDebbie Smith Act Reauthorization Bill, which is legislation to Fight Nationwide Rape Kit Backlog Passes Committee
Gov. Greg Abbott (R) orders lowering of flags to half mast to remember the Santa Fe school shooting,
Abbott later attended grand opening of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the dedication and grand opening of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs' new worship center and education building in Sutherland Springs, Texas. The Governor spoke of the strength and resilience of the congregation, and offered continued prayer and support for those impacted by the shooting that claimed the lives of 26 church members on November 5, 2017.
So did Sen. John Cornyn (R)
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D) went to Tennessee to keynote the Tennessee Democratic Party's 2018 elevate summit.
He really does dislike Trump and his administration - "They're so eager to show that they're tough on immigration that they're actually hurting a lot of good Americans that just want to become citizens" That's what Rep.Ruben Gallego (D) said on MSNBC
The 'tooth' of the matter- Sen. Martha McSally (R) can easily slide into the seat of a A-10 Warthog, but getting into dentist chair is not easy task. McSally just paid her dentist a visit. We all feel your pain Senator.
"I look and feel like a chipmunk who got into a brawl after dental surgery yesterday. Glad to finally have that tooth gone!"
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D) teamed up with GOP Senator Joni Ernstto introduce legislation to improve the US military's ability to tackle the problem of sexual assault within it's ranks.
“The military has made progress in protecting and empowering survivors of sexual assault, but more must be done to prevent assault in the first place. We’re continuing our work to protect servicemembers from sexual violence and hold perpetrators accountable,” said Sinema.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R) says that Democrats just can't let the whole Russian collusion 'thing' go, and are still on their "fishing expedition in their quest to impeach" Trump.
Gov. Doug Ducey (R) tweeted the Arizona Snowbowl's video of it's last snowfall of the year. I took the family to the Snowbowl last week and were also pleasantly surprised with snowfall.
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
Looks like Bernie Sanders is history. Sleepy Joe Biden is pulling ahead and think about it, I’m only here because of Sleepy Joe and the man who took him off the 1% trash heap, President O! China wants Sleepy Joe BADLY!
-President Donald Trump
We are living on one of those blank pages in between chapters in American history. What comes next could be ugly – or it could be amazing.
I hope you’ll join me in making sure that the next era is better than any that we’ve had so far:
Former VP Joe Biden's seemingly insurmountable lead in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary is holding at around 20 points. The recent RCL average of polls has Biden holding at 19.5
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