Kasich To Speak At Democratic National Convention In Support Of Joe Biden

Kasich To Speak At Democratic National Convention In Support Of Joe Biden

Mona Salama
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July 20, 2020
Former Ohio Governor John Kasich is reported to speak on behalf of Democratic presumptive nominee Joe Biden at next month's Democratic National Convention. The plans for Kasich to speak at the Democratic convention were first reported by the Associated Press Monday morning. It is unknown if Kasich, a staunch critic of President Trump will explicitly endorse […]
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Pete Sessions pushes back against Pelosi's

Pete Sessions pushes back against Pelosi's "radical left agenda"

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2020
Former Congressman Pete Sessions (R), who lost his Dallas-area congressional seat to Rep. Collin Allred (D) in 2018, has moved back home to the Waco area and is running to replace retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Flores in Texas’ 17th congressional district.
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Rep. Van Drew Shows Support for Soleimani’s Death

Rep. Van Drew Shows Support for Soleimani’s Death

Javier Manjarres
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January 9, 2020
"These are serious times with serious issues."
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Trump calls ‘Never Trumpers’ the “dumbest human beings”

Trump calls ‘Never Trumpers’ the “dumbest human beings”

Javier Manjarres
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December 21, 2019
President Donald Trump tossed out the political read meat to the thousands of supporters at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Palm Beach County, which was held just a few miles from the Winter White House, Mar-A-Lago.
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Dan Crenshaw:

Dan Crenshaw: "They (Democrats) kind of like mob rule"

Javier Manjarres
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December 21, 2019
Speaking at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in West Palm Beach, Florida, Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw (D) didn't give a Ra Ra speech to the masses, rather he outlined the stark differences between Republicans and Democrats.
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House Freedom Caucus taps Arizona's Rep. Biggs to lead

House Freedom Caucus taps Arizona's Rep. Biggs to lead

Javier Manjarres
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September 11, 2019
The influential House Freedom Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives has once again voted in another chairman, Rep. Andy Biggs (R) of Arizona. The group of conservative-minded legislators has helped guide a fiscally responsible government narrative since it first came into existence.
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Not one House Democrat is backing “No Pensions For Pedophiles Act”

Not one House Democrat is backing “No Pensions For Pedophiles Act”

Javier Manjarres
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September 6, 2019
Democrats and Republicans don’t have much in common these days, but both groups can agree that pedophilia has no place in our society, and individuals who commit heinous crimes against children should feel the full wrath of the criminal justice system.
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Allen West explores run for Texas GOP Chair

Allen West explores run for Texas GOP Chair

Javier Manjarres
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July 4, 2019
Allen West is running for office again, but it’s not for the congressional seat most Republicans hoped for.
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Navy Veteran Nicole Rodden backs

Navy Veteran Nicole Rodden backs "Heartbeat Bill," legal immigration

Javier Manjarres
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June 21, 2019
Rodden is running on her military background as well as her real world experiences. After leaving the military, Rodden joined the private sector where she worked on all marine vessels of all sizes as a navigation officer.
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THE SPICE - America's Spicy Political News Read - 6.17.19 - Cruz Pressures Pelosi - Past Gay US Presidents?

THE SPICE - America's Spicy Political News Read - 6.17.19 - Cruz Pressures Pelosi - Past Gay US Presidents?

Javier Manjarres
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June 17, 2019
The latest Fox news poll has Joe Biden once again leading the field of 2020 presidential candidates by 19 points. Sen. Bernie Sanders is still in second place, but is losing ground to Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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THE SPICE - America's Spicy Political News Read - 6.12.2019 - Kamala Harris Wants Tax Hike - Buttigieg Wants

THE SPICE - America's Spicy Political News Read - 6.12.2019 - Kamala Harris Wants Tax Hike - Buttigieg Wants "Repeal and Replace" American Military Force

Javier Manjarres
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June 12, 2019
Biden up by only 11 points over the field of 2020 presidential candidates, leaving many politicos to begin to speculate on whether Biden's campaign has staying power.
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House Republican rips Judiciary Democrats over plans to impeach Trump

House Republican rips Judiciary Democrats over plans to impeach Trump

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2019
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz (R), who by the sound of this voice, seemed a bit giddy over having to follow Rep. Johnson’s impeachment remarks.
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Paid radio ads driving Central American migrant caravans

Paid radio ads driving Central American migrant caravans

Javier Manjarres
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April 29, 2019
One border patrol agent told Fox News Host Maria Bartiromo that “the word is definitely out” throughout  Central American countries about immigrating to the U.S.
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Biden Watch: Biden says he's a proud “Obama-Biden Democrat”

Biden Watch: Biden says he's a proud “Obama-Biden Democrat”

Javier Manjarres
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April 5, 2019
Biden is not denying a run, rather saying that he would like to be the "last" candidate to announce this cycle, and that he is getting things ready. Biden is in, it's just a matter of time of when he makes it official.
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Old rivals team up to question U.S. Border Patrol

Old rivals team up to question U.S. Border Patrol

Javier Manjarres
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April 2, 2019
According to the two senators, the removal of the border patrol agents compromises trade and security along the Arizona border.
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Ocasio-Cortez takes offense to Green Moo Deal

Ocasio-Cortez takes offense to Green Moo Deal" floor speech

Javier Manjarres
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March 27, 2019
As you can imagine, Ocasio-Cortez is not too happy about the outcome, and lashed out against Utah Senator Mike Lee (R) for his senate floor speech that she viewed disrespectful.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar laughs at pro-family, climate change speech

Rep. Ilhan Omar laughs at pro-family, climate change speech

Javier Manjarres
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March 27, 2019
Armed with a easel and picture poster board, Lee made a pro-family, pro-life statement about the "real solution to climate change," and dismissed the "un-serious" resolution. 
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Beto O'Rourke's path to White House could go thru Texas

Beto O'Rourke's path to White House could go thru Texas

Javier Manjarres
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March 21, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Robert “Beto” O’Rourke told a crown of would-be supporters in New Hampshire that he believed winning Texas in the 2020 presidential election was very doable, if he became his party’s nominee. The bold statement followed an even bolder 24-hour fundraising total of $6.1 million raised, as the Progressive rising start began traversing […]
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Ocasio-Cortez defends Omar's Israel remarks, questions Democratic detractors

Ocasio-Cortez defends Omar's Israel remarks, questions Democratic detractors

Javier Manjarres
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March 5, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez questioned Vargas condemnation of Omar’s remarks, suggesting that she “apologize for her offense comments.”
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Is Texas ready for an Allen West run for congress

Is Texas ready for an Allen West run for congress

Javier Manjarres
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February 21, 2019
West has always said that God would show a path, if that path to D.C. were to present itself.
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Rubio suggests border wall funding options to Trump

Rubio suggests border wall funding options to Trump

Javier Manjarres
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February 20, 2019
It goes without saying that congressional Democrats have flipped their political lids over the declaration, but some of Trump’s biggest legislative cheerleaders have also called his move into question.
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Is Texas going to be prepared for the 2020 census?

Is Texas going to be prepared for the 2020 census?

Teddy Cruz
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February 19, 2019
With the 2020 census right around the corner, it is necessary to analyze the growth in the cities as the demographics are constantly changing. Texas is expected to have gained around 4.5 million residents between 2010 and 2020, mainly due to the native-born Latino population along with the on-going migration from neighboring states. Some are […]
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Biden crushing field of Democratic prez candidates

Biden crushing field of Democratic prez candidates

Javier Manjarres
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February 18, 2019
Grassroots activists are all about 'Beto' O'Rourke, Kamala Harris and Julian Castro, but it's former Vice President Joe Biden who is crushing the current field of presidential hopefuls.
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Republicans win special senate election in Mississippi

Republicans win special senate election in Mississippi

Javier Manjarres
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November 27, 2018
Three weeks ago, President Donald Trump rightfully boasted that he helped Republicans, not only retain control of the U.S. Senate, but increase their majority in that chamber of congress.
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Nelson, Democrats “encourage” Puerto Rican Immigrants to register to vote

Nelson, Democrats “encourage” Puerto Rican Immigrants to register to vote

Javier Manjarres
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October 17, 2017
According to the Miami Herald, Republican Senator Marco Rubio told them that he had “zero concern” about a mass migration of Puerto Ricans to Florida, adding that the problem would be for Puerto Rico, not Florida.
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Republican Congressman Just Isn’t Brown Enough to Join House Hispanic Caucus

Republican Congressman Just Isn’t Brown Enough to Join House Hispanic Caucus

Javier Manjarres
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October 5, 2017
But let’s not jump down Grisham’s throat so quickly, as the New Mexico native did offer Curbelo a compromise.
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Republicans At Odds Over Immigration Reform

Republicans At Odds Over Immigration Reform

Javier Manjarres
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September 14, 2015
 It is clear that the field of Republican presidential candidates is split on how to deal with the ongoing and growing illegal immigration problem. Trump wants to deport all of the illegal immigrants in the U.S., while Carson says deporting all illegals is "impractical" and would rather see them all receive guest-worker status. While Rubio […]
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Obama Shuns Cuban Dissendents From Flag-Raising Ceremony In Cuba

Obama Shuns Cuban Dissendents From Flag-Raising Ceremony In Cuba

Javier Manjarres
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August 12, 2015
 I don't believe that anyone in the Cuban exile community who opposes President Obama's "normalization" of relations with communist Cuba, thought the administration would invite them to the historic U.S. flag-raising ceremony in Havana, Cuba later this week. And, let me just say, I highly doubt any of these Cuban exiles would even want to […]
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Univision TV Network Not Happy With Republican Presidential Debate

Univision TV Network Not Happy With Republican Presidential Debate

Javier Manjarres
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August 10, 2015
Spanish-language TV Network Univision seems bothered about the first Republican presidential debate because according to them, comprehensive immigration reform was not addressed by the 17 candidates that participated in the two debates on Fox News. In reality, all of the candidates that were asked about immigration, answered the questions by stating what they would do […]
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Jeb Bush Wants To Bailout Puerto Rico, Supports Statehood

Jeb Bush Wants To Bailout Puerto Rico, Supports Statehood

Javier Manjarres
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July 28, 2015
The island of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States, has slowly plunged into an seemingly insurmountable $72 billion debt load and spike in unemployment, that is causing a mass exodus of native Puerto Ricans from the island to the mainland U.S. Aside from tourism, Puerto Rico doesn't offer much in terms […]
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Puerto Ricans Flooding Florida Will Change Political Landscape

Puerto Ricans Flooding Florida Will Change Political Landscape

Javier Manjarres
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July 27, 2015
The 2016 election may very well be the one election that changes the face of Florida politics. How so? Well, considering that the island of Puerto Rico, a U.S. commonwealth, is enduring unprecedented unemployment and a staggering $72 billion in debt, more and more islanders are moving to Florida, mainly to central Florida. Aside from […]
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Politicians Catch U.S. Women's World Cup Fever

Politicians Catch U.S. Women's World Cup Fever

Javier Manjarres
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July 1, 2015
Politics aside, both Republicans and Democrats have caught World Cup fever, this after the U.S. Women's team blanked top ranked Germany to advance to the finals against the winner of the match between Japan and England. Congrats to the #USWNT! Can't wait for the finals. You make us all proud! — President Obama (@POTUS) July […]
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Jeb Bush Is More Latino Than Marco Rubio?

Jeb Bush Is More Latino Than Marco Rubio?

Javier Manjarres
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June 17, 2015
I am going to assume that every opinionated politico has at one point believed that the 2016 Republican presidential primary race would come down to either Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio, if and when these two friends were to decide to run for president. Newsflash. Both Rubio and Bush are running for president. Now that […]
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Republicans Target Charlie Crist-Lite Democrat Congressional Candidate

Republicans Target Charlie Crist-Lite Democrat Congressional Candidate

Javier Manjarres
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August 12, 2014
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) continues pummeling phony-baloney, moderate-sounding Democrat members of Congress and candidates, with attack ads exposing them for who these Charlie Crist Democrats really are. The latest NRCC attack ad targets Democrat congressional candidate Gwen Graham, who just happens to have been endorsed by Charlie Crist. Graham has been trying to […]
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Republican Representative Says Common Core Promotes Gay Lifestyle

Republican Representative Says Common Core Promotes Gay Lifestyle

Javier Manjarres
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May 20, 2014
According to Florida state Representative Charles Van Zant (R) the new Common Core education standards will push to make children gay. Van Zant made the comment during a recent anti-Common Core event in March. “These people that will now receive $220 million from the state of Florida, unless this is stopped, will promote double-mindedness in […]
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"Republicans Should Be Punished" For Not Supporting Immigration Reform

"Republicans Should Be Punished" For Not Supporting Immigration Reform

Javier Manjarres
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September 30, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES   According to Democratic Congressman Joe Garcia (D), who appeared on Univision's 'Al Punto'  television show with Jorge Ramos, the Democratic caucus in the House will be introducing their own immigration reform bill for consideration. The Republicans in the House of Representatives have already said that they will not consider the Senate […]
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