Kevin Daley on December 13, 2018 A coalition of Republican voters made a pair of bold requests while asking the Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling striking down a Democratic gerrymander in Maryland. Their case, one of several pending before the justices on this topic, could clear the way for greater judicial scrutiny…
According to a 2017 Gallup Poll, 60% of Americans believe America is in need of a third party to challenge Republicans and Democrats. This isn’t new though. According to the poll data, these results have been unchanged since 2013. Since 2003, the poll has fluctuated from 40% and higher. The question becomes, if America wants…
Nick Givas MSNBC contributor Jonathan Capehart called Mississippi a “fortress of conservatism” and “racism” on “AM Joy” Sunday and said the state has a reputation for “backwardness.” https://youtu.be/XtKiyn2OA84?t=228 Capehart was discussing the upcoming runoff election between GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy when he began bashing Mississippi voters and their values. “This is as much a cultural vote…
by Robert Donachie Americans’ support for the recently signed Republican tax reform bill is soaring, growing nine percent in favorability since Christmas. Forty-six percent of Americans either strongly or somewhat approve of the law as of early January, compared to just 37 percent when the bill was entering the final stages of debate in late…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Lee Enochs The hapless and ineffectual Mitch McConnell must immediately resign as Senate Majority Leader. While this reality is long overdue, being the disastrous architect of the Republican’s most recent healthcare debacle should seal his fate. The handwriting is clearly on the wall and as wise King Solomon once…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Nick Givas Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York held a press conference Friday where he praised Republican Sens. John McCain of Arizona, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Susan Collins of Maine for killing their party’s attempt to repeal Obamacare. Republicans attempted to pass what they call a “skinny…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky Caitlyn Jenner is very interested in a potential run for the U.S. Senate, according to an interview aired Sunday morning. “I have considered it. I like the political side of it,” Jenner said on AM 970 in New York City. He then narrowed down what kind of office he would…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie declared that he plans to make fireworks fully legal in the state of Virginia in a Friday announcement. Virginia currently bans “explosive fireworks and fireworks that launch aerial projectiles,” including firecrackers, cherry bombs and bottle rockets. Other localities in Northern Virginia ban all fireworks within city…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Henry Rodgers Fox News’ Eric Bolling announced Monday that he is considering running for senator. Bolling just signed a three-year contract at Fox, but “when the lights go down on the TV career,” he wants to challenge an incumbent Republican senator in a southern state, according to Politico. Bolling’s contract with Fox News would postpone his possible…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Phillip Stucky Ticket sales for Thursday’s annual congressional baseball game were higher than nearly every other major league game. A stunning record-setting 24,959 tickets were purchased for the game, according to a report from the New York Times. That’s more attendance than five of the twelve regular major league games played…