2016 Election

PHILIPPINES: Leading Presidential Candidate Rodrigo Duterte Expresses Openness To Same-Sex Marriage

We know somebody who’ll be VERY unhappy about this. CNN Philippines reports: Should he win the national elections, presidential candidate Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte said he would consider legalizing same-sex marriage if a proposal is presented to him. “If it reaches me in whatever capacity, I’ll consider it,” Duterte said on Thursday (February 18). The Davao City mayor said the law …

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Pope Francis: Trump Is Not A Christian [VIDEO]

From the New York Times: Inserting himself into the Republican presidential race, Pope Francis on Wednesday suggested that Donald J. Trump “is not Christian” because of the harshness of his campaign promises to deport more immigrants and force Mexico to pay for a wall along the border. “A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and …

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Rubio Slams Photoshopped “Dirty Trick” By Ted Cruz

Marco Rubio is furious this morning after the Ted Cruz campaign circulated a photoshopped image of Rubio making a left-handed handshake with President Obama. Rubio notes that he doesn’t even own the suit, tie, or watch shown in the photo. His campaign is about to hold a press conference to denounce this latest “dirty trick” by Ted Cruz, who has …

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SOUTH CAROLINA: Trump Invites Audience Thugs Onstage After They Rough Up Female Protester [VIDEO]

When one of the goons got Trump’s microphone, he crowed: “Do not let them intimidate you! They will say anything, they will do anything to keep in power. We don’t need who is in there now. We need to get some fresh bunch up there, some fresh blood.” Watch below. Think Progress reports: It’s become a familiar pattern at Donald …

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SOUTH CAROLINA: Gov. Nikki Haley Endorses Rubio

There goes second place for Ted Cruz. Probably. From the Charleston Post & Courier: Gov. Nikki Haley today is endorsing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for president, ending months of speculation and giving Rubio a much needed bounce heading into Saturday’s South Carolina Republican primary. Haley is scheduled to appear with Rubio tonight at 6 p.m. in Chapin for a previously …

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Ted Cruz To Trump: Go Ahead And Sue Me [VIDEO]

Ted Cruz just concluded a bizarre 30-minute press conference in which he challenged Donald Trump to go ahead and file that “frivolous lawsuit.” Watch below. Yesterday Trump sent Cruz a cease-and-desist letter which demands that Cruz stop airing an ad which “lies” about Trump.   Cruz’s rambling presser included yet another claim that it was CNN that prompted his team to …

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Lesbian Comics To Fundraise For Hillary Clinton

Via press release: LPAC, the national grassroots lesbian political action committee supporting pro-LGBTQ, pro-women’s rights and progressive candidates, announced a first-of-its-kind benefit performance featuring top lesbian and queer comics and women’s rights champions, including Kate Clinton, Rosie O’Donnell, Billie Jean King, Lea DeLaria, Karen Williams, Cameron Esposito, Judy Gold, Marga Gomez, Jes Tom, Marsha Warfield, Rhea Butcher, and others. Former …

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Bristol Palin’s Alleged Baby Daddy Endorses Ted Cruz

Dakota Meyer, the alleged father of abstinence advocate Bristol Palin’s second illegitimate baby, has endorsed “traditional marriage” proponent Ted Cruz. From the Cruz campaign’s announcement: “This election is a turning point for our country,” said Meyer. “In these dangerous times we need a strong, principled conservative in the White House. We need a Commander-in-Chief who works with our allies and …

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Trump Calls In To Colbert, Gets Booed For Saying Vote On Scalia’s Successor Should Be Delayed [VIDEO]

Mediaite recaps: On Tuesday night, Late Show host and South Carolina native Stephen Colbert got the opportunity to receive one such call, and in typical Colbert style, the staff rolled out a “Trump phone” complete with Donald-approved hair for the event.Colbert pushed the GOP frontrunner on his penchant for foul language on the stump, which is a tactic that Trump …

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Glenn Beck: God Killed Antonin Scalia In Order To Make Sure Ted Cruz Becomes President [VIDEO]

Kyle Mantyla reports at Right Wing Watch: Glenn Beck was on the road today and unable to host his radio program, but he did find time to call in and offer his theory about why God allowed Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia to die so close to the next presidential election. After Beck’s co-host Pat Gray wondered why God simply …

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New York Daily News Slams Jeb “Dolt” Bush

From the article accompanying today’s front page: A flailing Jeb Bush brought out the big gun Tuesday to fire up his sinking presidential campaign — and it wasn’t his brother. The lone Republican presidential candidate to not own a firearm tweeted an image of one given to him Wednesday along with the single-word caption “America,” triggering a fusillade of mockery …

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Rep. Trey Gowdy Accuses Cruz Campaign Of Dirty Tricks With Fake Endorsement Facebook Page

Somebody created a face Facebook page which falsely features Rep. Trey “Benghazi” Gowdy switching his endorsement from Marco Rubio to Ted Cruz. Gowdy is accusing the Cruz campaign of dirty tricks. Via Daily Caller: In a statement released by Rubio’s campaign, Gowdy — the chairman of the House Benghazi committee — said: “Its been reported that a fake Facebook page …

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Jeb Bush Blows Up Twitter With “America” Gun

This afternoon Jeb Bush embarrassingly sucked up to the NRA by tweeting a photo of a handgun engraved with his name and an accompanying single word: “America.” Twitter is having a field day, as you see below.

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John Kasich: Obergefell Is Settled Law And That’s That

Ohio Gov. John Kasich was confronted today by a gay college student who demanded to know his positions on same-sex marriage and LGBT rights. What followed was interesting: “If I see discrimination in anything, like I said earlier, I’m willing to do what I can,” Kasich said. “Whether it’s executive order or legislation. That’s fine with me. As for marriage …

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Brian Sims Ends Bid For US House

From Brian Sims’ Facebook page: I wanted to personally let you know that today I have decided to end my campaign for U.S. Congress. When I started this campaign it was because I felt Philadelphians deserved an advocate in Congress – someone who would focus on equality for all Americans, creating more and better jobs, and ending the culture of …

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SOUTH CAROLINA: 31% Of Trump Supporters Would Support Banning Homosexuals From Entering The USA

Trump supporters don’t just hate Muslims. But you knew that. From Public Policy Polling: By an 80/9 spread, Trump voters support his proposed ban on Muslims entering the United States. In fact 31% would support a ban on homosexuals entering the United States as well, something no more than 17% of anyone else’s voters think is a good idea. There’s …

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SOUTH CAROLINA: Clinton +21 Points In New Poll

The Hill reports: Hillary Clinton has a double-digit edge over Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in South Carolina before the state’s Democratic presidential primary later this month, according to a new poll. Clinton holds a 21-point advantage heading toward the contest on Feb. 27 in a Public Policy Polling survey released late Monday to The State newspaper. The former first lady …

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Maddow Slams GOP On Scalia’s Successor [VIDEO]

Last night Rachel Maddow devoted a big chunk of her show to Scalia/SCOTUS controversy. Clip recap: Rachel Maddow notes that not only does the United States need a fully functional Supreme Court, but Americans deserve one. And Republicans are threatening to damage the structure of America’s system of government by insisting that President Barack Obama not perform his duty as …

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Rubio’s “Morning In America” Ad Features Vancouver

If ONLY this had happened to Ted Cruz. Via the Washington Post: The sundry scenes and dreamy narration mimic Ronald Reagan’s legendary ad “Morning Again in America.” But where the incumbent trumpeted the strides that the country had made since his election, Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio digs into America’s supposed decline under President Barack Obama in his latest …

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Trump: If Cruz Doesn’t Apologize Immediately, I’ll Sue Him For Being An Unhinged, Unstable, Lying Canadian

From Donald Trump’s Facebook page: Ted Cruz is a totally unstable individual. He is the single biggest liar I’ve ever come across, in politics or otherwise, and I have seen some of the best of them. His statements are totally untrue and completely outrageous. It is hard to believe a person who proclaims to be a Christian could be so …

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