Reprinted with permission from Media Matters. Amid an unprecedented stream of leaks from anonymous FBI sources to various media outlets, Fox News' Bret Baier is reporting unverified but explosive allegations about bureau investigations involving Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton based on extremely sketchy sourcing, escalating the scandalized tenor of the campaign … [Read more...] about Bret Baier Is A Fox News Mouthpiece For Unknown Sources On FBI Stories
Clinton’s skills would be tested from the very first minute as an embattled president
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — If she wins, President Hillary Clinton's troubles would start before she was even sworn into office. Most Americans don't trust her. Many lawmakers vow not to work with her. One already has floated the idea of impeachment. GOP congressional investigations are likely, adding to a new FBI investigation involving her personal email… … [Read more...] about Clinton’s skills would be tested from the very first minute as an embattled president
Innocent Until Proven Guilty (Guest Voice)
Innoccent Until Proven Guilty by Jordan Cooper Innocent until proven guilty is provided by a British common law tradition. It protects the accused from false imprisonment. It protects the accused from a partial trial. Finally, it protects the innocent from being unjustly punished. A lot of our citizens despise being dependent on others, but we get so many of our laws … [Read more...] about Innocent Until Proven Guilty (Guest Voice)
FBI examining fake documents targeting Clinton campaign
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies are examining faked documents aimed at discrediting the Hillary Clinton campaign as part of a broader investigation into what U.S. officials believe has been an attempt by Russia to disrupt the presidential election, people with knowledge of the matter said. U.S. Senator Tom Carper, a … [Read more...] about FBI examining fake documents targeting Clinton campaign
Please Make It Stop
Pennsylvania, which had been a no-contest state in presidential primaries because of its late balloting, is a now a swing state with less than a week until the election. Just about every voter by now has received dozens of robocalls, e-mails, letters, postcards, and exposure to almost-uncountable radio, TV, digital, satellite, and social media ads. Most are attack ads, with … [Read more...] about Please Make It Stop
Trump Victory Still Possible
It is still theoretically possible for Donald Trump to be victorious on November 8th. That is the news coming from Nate Silver, editor in chief of FiveThirtyEight. He states, "In fact, Clinton would probably lose the Electoral College in the event of a very close national popular vote." If Trump did pull off an upset and win, then I certainly wouldn't cry about it. … [Read more...] about Trump Victory Still Possible
Cartoons: FBI James Comey
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Adelson donates $$25 million to defeat Clinton
Adelson had previously expressed frustration over the campaign of Republican Candidate Donald Trump, whom Adelson thought suffered from a "lack of focus" and had little chance of beating Clinton. Adelson appears to have had a change of heart after the FBI announced that it would reopen its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of an illegal private… … [Read more...] about Adelson donates $$25 million to defeat Clinton
Scamalot
November 3, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. JFK’s presidency was known … [Read more...] about Scamalot
What if Clinton wins? Then what?
What if Hillary Clinton is elected the next POTUS? Then what? Anyone who has read my previous posts should already know that a Clinton victory is something that I do NOT want. Only an idiot would conclude that I would vote for Clinton or want her to win. So, how should an anti-Clinton voter like me respond if Clinton wins? Besides having a stiff drink … [Read more...] about What if Clinton wins? Then what?
Outsiderism’s mysterious ways
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Will Missouri be the one state next Tuesday that produces an anti-establishment trifecta? And will we ever get to exploring how Donald Trump, who has trafficked with old-style politicians all his life, has gotten away with casting himself as the year's premier outsider? Missouri was, as recently as 2008, a presidential swing state. This year, it's … [Read more...] about Outsiderism’s mysterious ways
Clinton still the smart choice (FULL TEXT: Los Angeles Times Editorial)
Almost six week ago we enthusiastically endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, calling her "an experienced, thoughtful and deeply knowledgeable public servant" while warning that Republican opponent Donald Trump was a "thin-skinned demagogue who is unqualified and unsuited to be president." Since then, we have been fortified in our opinion by Clinton's commanding performances … [Read more...] about Clinton still the smart choice (FULL TEXT: Los Angeles Times Editorial)
Cartoon: Comey’s Black Eye
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Obama on FBI investigation: ‘We don’t operate on innuendo’
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama faulted the FBI on Wednesday over its handling of the investigation into whether newfound emails are related to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's private server, condemning the bureau for falling short of standards. "There is a norm that when there are investigations, we don't operate on innuendo and we don't operate… … [Read more...] about Obama on FBI investigation: ‘We don’t operate on innuendo’
Comedian in Chief
The most amusing people are often those who don't know they're funny. Despite the looming apocalypse, we surely have the funniest person to have ever run for president, right now. When Jerry Seinfeld and his teeth walk onstage we know he's going to set up situations and mess with us in a fictional world which resembles ours, but in the end it’s really parody. Like Lewis … [Read more...] about Comedian in Chief
Election cycle is big bucks for cable news — especially CNN
The great show biz newspaper Variety used to use the initials "B.O." for Box Office, which generated a few chuckles and one-liners from comedians. To be sure, the current Presidential campaign qualifies as big "B.O." In more ways than one. In terms of $$$$, it represents CNN winning a key demographic for the first time since 9/11 and Fox News drawing in the biggest total of … [Read more...] about Election cycle is big bucks for cable news — especially CNN
Accuser of Trump Rape When She Was 13 To Go Public – UPDATED
Both Political Wire and Huffington Post are reporting that the woman who has accused Donald Trump of raping her as a 13 year old minor will be going public about her accusations today at 6:00 pm EDT, 3:00 PDT. To date the woman has maintained her anonymity, filing her lawsuit as Jane Doe. Many news sources have declined coverage of her claims, not wanting to cite an anonymous … [Read more...] about Accuser of Trump Rape When She Was 13 To Go Public – UPDATED
Clinton and Trump running neck and neck in home stretch
A Real Clear Politics headline says volumes: Electoral College Now Dead Heat. From The Hill: "Democrats are getting anxious one week from Election Day, with the presidential race seeming to tighten in the wake of a shock FBI announcement. An ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll sent waves through Democratic ranks on Tuesday morning, when it found GOP nominee Donald … [Read more...] about Clinton and Trump running neck and neck in home stretch
FBI screams Fire
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With Baby DonDon, You’ve Got to Pay to Play
November 2, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. So much to catch up on. FBI … [Read more...] about With Baby DonDon, You’ve Got to Pay to Play