Abrams: I’m Complicit If I Say Electoral System Is Fair

Abrams denies comparison to Donald Trump over 'rigged' election talk

David Rutz
August 19, 2019 11:50 AM

Failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams on Monday declared she would be "complicit" if she said the electoral system in the United States is "fair" while responding to criticism of her continued questioning of her election's results.

Biden Adviser Speaks to Disgraced Halperin for Book

Anita Dunn one of more than 75 Democratic strategists to speak with Halperin

David Rutz
August 19, 2019 11:30 AM

Among the dozens of Democratic strategists who spoke to disgraced journalist Mark Halperin for his new book is Anita Dunn, an adviser to Joe Biden's campaign and former Barack Obama flack.

For NYT’s Interpreter Blog, the Context Is Always the Same

Journalists from the far left blame the world’s ills on the far right

David Rutz
August 19, 2019 5:00 AM

"The Interpreter" blog and newsletter at the New York Times is more likely to report on "far right" politicians and movements around the world than "far left" ones, an analysis finds.

Sanders, Warren Ask Black Christians to Put Their Faith in Government

Sanders: 'The Bible, if it is about anything, is about justice'

David Rutz
August 19, 2019 5:00 AM

ATLANTA—In front of a crowd of black Christian millennials on Saturday, a pair of leading 2020 Democratic candidates asked the faithful to put their trust in the government.

NY Times Dings Trump on Hong Kong Response, Excuses Obama

Reported criticism of Obama's similar stance toward Iran as conservative 'pressure'

David Rutz
August 16, 2019 4:30 PM

New York Times reporters have criticized President Donald Trump's stance toward pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. Their reporting on President Barack Obama's muted stance toward similar protests in Iran a decade ago was passive.

Obama Thinks Biden’s Closest Advisers Are Too Old, Out of Touch

NYT: Obama asked Biden advisers to not let him embarrass himself

David Rutz
August 16, 2019 11:55 AM

Former President Barack Obama has told Joe Biden that his top advisers are too old and out of touch with the political climate, according to a new report on their relationship.

Warren’s Indian Country Plan Doesn’t Mention Her Heritage

Warren has apologized repeatedly for identifying herself as American Indian

David Rutz
August 16, 2019 11:40 AM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) released a detailed plan to address problems in Indian Country in the United States, declining to mention her own disputed heritage claims that have caused her political embarrassment.

MSNBC Analyst: I Don’t Think We Should Be Rooting for a Recession

Liberals have expressed their hopes for a recession in order to hurt Trump

David Rutz
August 15, 2019 5:15 PM

MSNBC analyst Richard Stengel said he didn't think anyone should be "rooting for a recession" Thursday during a discussion of economist fears of a downturn.

Warren Backs Up False Michael Brown Tweet: ‘What Matters Is a Man Was Shot’

Warren got 'Four Pinocchios' for saying Michael Brown was 'murdered' by white policeman

David Rutz
August 15, 2019 10:30 AM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) doubled down on her tweet that claimed black teenager Michael Brown was "murdered by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri," saying Wednesday what mattered was an "unarmed man" was shot in the street.

Gillibrand Open to Prosecution of ‘Assault Weapon’ Owners Who Don’t Hand Them Over

2020 candidate supports mandatory 'buyback' program

David Rutz
August 14, 2019 3:40 PM

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D., N.Y.) expressed openness Wednesday to prosecuting gun-owners who don't participate in a hypothetical mandatory buyback program for "assault weapons."