Here's a video of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sander's June 7 primary night speech, on a night when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reached the magic number to be declared the Democratic Party's 2016 presumptive Presidential nominee. On Twitter there are various interpretations of this speech: some insist it showed Sanders intends to fight to the bitter end. Others (like me) … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders’ full June 7 primary night speech (FULL VIDEO)
A general election focused on gender looms (Guest Voice)
In a political season filled with promises of revolution, something revolutionary happened: A woman has won a major party's presidential nomination. That historic occurrence, overshadowed somewhat by everything else that has happened in an election year that has wildly defied expectations, will shape the general election clash to come. It sets up a November battle between… … [Read more...] about A general election focused on gender looms (Guest Voice)
Cartoons: Disrespectful Donald
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Hillary Clinton’s full victory speech on clinching Democratic Presidential Nomination (FULL VIDEO)
Here's the full video of Former Secretary of State Clinton's historic victory speech as she hit the magic number to become the Democratic Party's 2016 Presidential nominee, and the first woman to be at the top of a major party's Presidential ticket. The speech touched on the history of the moment, an olive branch to chief nomination rival Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, and an … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s full victory speech on clinching Democratic Presidential Nomination (FULL VIDEO)
Cartoons: Trump University
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Donald Trump’s June 7, 2016 Speech: Calls for GOP Unity, Attacks Clinton (FULL VIDEO)
Here's a full video of Republican presumptive Presidential nominee Donald Trump's June 7, 2016 speech calling for GOP unity and attacking presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. This came at the end of a terrible two days for Trump, who had been denounced by Republicans as well as Democrats for saying the judge in his Trump University case is biased because … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s June 7, 2016 Speech: Calls for GOP Unity, Attacks Clinton (FULL VIDEO)
Clinton declares victory in Democratic Presidential Race, hails historic milestone
By James Oliphant LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton declared herself the Democratic Party nominee for U.S. president on Tuesday, embracing her role in history as the first woman to lead a major party in a race for the White House. The former first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state celebrated her victory in the nominating race over rival Bernie Sanders at a … [Read more...] about Clinton declares victory in Democratic Presidential Race, hails historic milestone
AP calls Democratic nomination for Clinton; in defense, says we didn’t say “nominee”
I can't help it. I keep hearing "I didn't have sexual relations with that woman" over and over on the virtual cassette player in my brain. That ignominious statement is the dictionary illustration for the concept we call "political hairsplitting." It's where my mind raced when it bumped into this dichotomy from AP. Entry 1, Monday evening, a tweet Entry 2, … [Read more...] about AP calls Democratic nomination for Clinton; in defense, says we didn’t say “nominee”
Cartoon: Hillary gets a head
Hillary Gets a Head by Clay Jones The Associated Press reported Monday evening that Hillary Clinton has secured enough delegates to win the Democratic Party’s nomination. This has seriously burned the Berners. Clinton now becomes the first female to win the nomination of a major American political party. That might have been the direction I should have gone in but who … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Hillary gets a head
Endorsing Trump will leave a mark
WASHINGTON -- Bluffing is Donald Trump's one great talent, and he brazenly bluffed his way to the Republican nomination. Now he is showing his cards, however, and they are utter garbage: racism, ignorance, capriciousness, egomania and general unfitness for office. That should be -- it must be -- a losing hand. Imagine what a disaster it would be if this man were elected … [Read more...] about Endorsing Trump will leave a mark
Donald J. Trump Statement Regarding ‘His Mexican’
This post is political satire. The Washington Post reports on Donald Trump’s statement on the Trump University case. This is my satirical take on it. It is unfortunate that my comments have been misconstrued as a categorical attack against people of Mexican heritage -- it was just a minor attack, if I wanted to, I could have made it truly huge and categorical. I am … [Read more...] about Donald J. Trump Statement Regarding ‘His Mexican’
Cartoons: Bernie’s math
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Please, don’t “Call the Feds” to “Stop Bad Prosecutors” (Guest Voice)
Please, don’t “Call the Feds” to “Stop Bad Prosecutors” by Stephen Cooper In a convoluted crackpot of a column called, “To Stop Bad Prosecutors, Call the Feds” (June 6), The New York Times proves that the ideas of journalists, however well-meaning, are not likely to ever be the panacea for meaningful and lasting criminal justice reform. Bemoaning a lack of … [Read more...] about Please, don’t “Call the Feds” to “Stop Bad Prosecutors” (Guest Voice)
GOP shocked — shocked! — as Trump remains Trump
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump needed validation. At a rally Friday, Trump was discussing racial violence at his events and the perception that nonwhite people are against him, when he singled out a black man in the crowd. "Look at my African-American over here," Trump said, pointing. "Look at him. Are you the greatest?" The gesture -- reminiscent of Trump … [Read more...] about GOP shocked — shocked! — as Trump remains Trump
Trump campaign says women judges could be biased against him, too
The saga of Donald Trump & Company Out of Control continues with the latest inflammatory statement from the Trump camp: an assertion that it'd be OK to accuse a woman judge of being biased against him, too. And, ironically, this new twist came hours after the (AP and NBC declared) presumptive Democratic Party nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton predicted Trump … [Read more...] about Trump campaign says women judges could be biased against him, too
Clinton clinches Democratic Presidential nomination: AP and NBC
By James Oliphant LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton has reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination, according to tallies on Monday by two U.S. media outlets, the day before six states were set to vote in nominating contests. A former senator and U.S. secretary of state, Clinton would be the first woman to ever be … [Read more...] about Clinton clinches Democratic Presidential nomination: AP and NBC
Frank Texas Advice for Trump
Here is an article by Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune, that appeared at the Tribune today, originally titled "Texas Congressman to Trump: Shove Border Wall 'Up Your Ass,'" where U.S. Representative. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville,Texas, doesn't't mince words. U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela It is published here in its entirety in order not to lose any of that great Texas … [Read more...] about Frank Texas Advice for Trump
D-Day, Revisited (Update)
Soldiers wade ashore a Normandy beach during the Allied invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 6, 1944. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army) Update: Please scroll to the end to see some photos of commemoration ceremonies of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day in France ===== Today is the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. Two years ago, on the 70th anniversary, our oldest ally, France, … [Read more...] about D-Day, Revisited (Update)
John Oliver just forgave $15 million in medical debt. On the air.
UPDATED: On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, John Oliver turned his trademark wit and incisive social commentary to America's medical and banking systems. First, Oliver reveals the insanity that is America's debt-for-sale business. There's a conference voice-over -- "we're helping the economy" -- that sounds like the a line you would hear from payday loan companies. How is this … [Read more...] about John Oliver just forgave $15 million in medical debt. On the air.
Clinton Projected to win Puerto Rican Primary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico Democratic primary on Sunday, moving her a step closer to prevailing over her rival, Bernie Sanders, in the fight for her party's presidential nomination. Clinton was the projected winner over Sanders in the U.S. island territory, according to NBC News. The win gives the former secretary of state a boost ahead of … [Read more...] about Clinton Projected to win Puerto Rican Primary