2016 Election

BOSTON: Suspect Cites Donald Trump As Inspiration For Brutal Hate Crime Attack On Homeless Hispanic Man

In Boston two brothers have been charged in a brutal attack on a homeless Hispanic man, whom they reportedly urinated upon after the assault. One of the men told police that they were inspired by Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric on illegal immigration. Trump’s reaction to the attack is revolting. The Boston Globe reports: The homeless man was lying on the …

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NORTH CAROLINA: Presidential Candidate Deez Nuts Revealed As 15 Year-Old Iowa Student

The Hill reports: Bad news for nine percent of likely voters in North Carolina: Their preferred presidential candidate doesn’t exist. The candidate called Deez Nuts — who has filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run for president — is actually a 15-year-old from Iowa named Brady Olson, according to the Daily Beast. The high school sophomore said he …

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Bad Lip Reading: First GOP Debate [VIDEO]

Ben Carson’s bit KILLS. And definitely stick around for the song.

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Ann Coulter: Good God, Bill O’Reilly Is Stupid

In today’s delicious chapter of the continuing teabagger civil war, Ann Coulter is calling Fox News host Bill O’Reilly “stupid” for telling Donald Trump that the 14th Amendment cannot be overturned by the courts. Trump’s statement on the 14th Amendment and “anchor babies” has rippled across the 2016 GOP presidential field. Via Business Insider: Almost immediately after Trump released his …

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ARIZONA: Ben Carson Heads To Border To Help Homocon Sheriff Paul Babeu Stop Future Mexican Boyfriends

Ben Carson is heading to the Arizona border today to help homocon Sheriff Paul Babeu figure out how to stop Babeu’s future Mexican boyfriends from getting into the country. In March 2012 the Mexican ex-boyfriend of Babeu sued him for $1M, alleging that Babeu had threatened to have him deported if the boyfriend were to out him. Babeu’s run for …

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Trump Eats Away At Clinton’s Lead In CNN/ORC Poll

This morning CNN declared that Donald Trump is “now competitive” against Hillary Clinton in head-to-head general election polling. More from CNN: For the first time in CNN/ORC polling, his gains among the Republican Party have boosted him enough to be competitive in the general election. The poll finds Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton ahead of Trump by just 6 points, a …

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Trump: Most Trusted On Economy & Immigration

While Donald Trump continues to hold a big lead in overall poll numbers, according to a new CNN/ORC poll he’s also the top choice in several issues categories. CNN reports: According to the poll, 45% say they trust Trump more than any other Republican candidate on the economy — up 25 points since June, 44% say they trust Trump over …

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Sarah Palin Accuses Hillary Clinton Of Treason

Sarah Palin this afternoon tweeted out an image which compares “wanted for treason” leaker Edward Snowden to Hillary Clinton. The image contains the logo of Sarah PAC. Apparently last week’s Trump/Palin buzz has died down and somebody needs to get her name back in the headlines.

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Trump Endorses LGBT Employment Protections

While the internet goes nuts over Donald Trump’s just unveiled plan to build a wall at the Mexican border, yesterday on Meet The Press he also declared that he supports LGBT employment anti-discrimination protections. Via NBC News: He acknowledged critics who say he’s not a real conservative “have a point from years ago.” But Trump has insisted he’s more in-line …

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Trump Holds Big Lead In New Fox Poll

Ten days after the first GOP debate, Donald Trump continues to hold a big lead. From a new poll by Fox News: Businessman Donald Trump still leads the field for the Republican nomination. He gets 25 percent among GOP primary voters. He was at 26 percent before the debate. Trump’s support among women went from 24 percent two weeks ago …

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And Maybe Al Gore Too?

The Hill reports: Al Gore’s supporters have started chatting with the former vice president about a potential 2016 presidential bid, BuzzFeed News reported Thursday, citing an unnamed senior Democrat. “They’re figuring out if there’s a path financially and politically,” the Democrat told BuzzFeed, which noted Gore hasn’t made any moves toward running. “It feels more real than it has in …

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Joe Biden: Will He Or Won’t He?

The buzz is definitely getting louder as Biden asks his advisers. Via the New York Times: Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is vacationing on Kiawah Island off South Carolina’s coast, riding bikes and walking the beaches with his family. But on Wednesday night, he called one of his most outspoken political supporters and wrestled with the question looming over …

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Even More Hypocrisy From Website Of Feminist Erick Erickson: “Homely Hillary Clinton” Slept Her Way To Power

“If Hillary Clinton possesses any unique selling proposition beyond proving even a homely woman can sleep her way into power, it is her tenure as Barack Obama’s secretary of state. That seems to be a slender enough reed when polls show the electorate could give a flying rat’s patootie about experience and favor a change agent above all.” – From …

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Rand Paul: Donald Trump Is A Closeted Democrat [VIDEO]

According to a new attack ad from Rand Paul, Donald Trump is a closeted Democrat. Via the Washington Post: Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s presidential campaign on Wednesday released an aggressive attack video questioning business mogul Donald Trump’s conservative bona fides. “I probably identify more as a Democrat,” Trump is shown saying in the video. “I’ve been around for a long …

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CNN Iowa Poll: Trumps Leads, Carson Surges, Walker Falls

Establishment Republicans continue to struggle in all polls and this newest one from CNN is no exception. CNN recaps: Donald Trump has a significant lead in the race to win over likely Iowa caucus-goers, according to the first CNN/ORC poll in the state this cycle. Trump tops the field with 22% and is the candidate seen as best able to …

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Hillary Clinton To Surrender Email Server To FBI, Poll Shows Majority Support Criminal Probe

The Washington Post reports: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s attorney has agreed to provide the FBI with the private server that housed her e-mail during her four years as secretary of state, Clinton’s presidential campaign said Tuesday. Her attorney also has agreed to give agents a thumb drive containing copies of thousands of e-mails that Clinton had previously turned over to the …

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NEW HAMPSHIRE: Sanders Leads Clinton In New Poll

Bernie Sanders is leading Hillary Clinton for the first time in a newly-released New Hampshire poll. CNN reports: Sanders topped Clinton with 44% compared to her 37% support among likely Democratic primary voters, according to a Franklin Pierce University/Boston Herald poll. Sanders has been gaining momentum as he generates enthusiasm among the Democratic Party’s progressive base but until now he …

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Trump Reveals Foreign Policy Strategy: I’ll Whine Until I Win

CNN reports: Donald Trump’s plans to make America great again are going to include a lot of whining. Trump on Tuesday morning in an interview on CNN’s “New Day” proclaimed that he is “the most fabulous whiner” when confronted with an opinion piece that criticized him using the same label. “I do whine because I want to win and I’m …

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Pastor Jeremiah Johnson: God Told Me He Sent Donald Trump To Help Bring About The Second Coming Of Jesus

“The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, ‘Trump shall become My trumpet to the American people, for he possesses qualities that are even hard to find in My people these days. Trump does not fear man nor will he allow deception and lies to go unnoticed. I am going to use him to expose darkness and perversion in America …

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MICHIGAN: Melissa Gilbert Announces Run For Congress

NBC News reports: The actress perhaps best known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the TV series “Little House on the Prairie” is taking a run at Congress. Melissa Gilbert announced Monday her candidacy to represent Michigan’s 8th congressional district as a Democrat, the seat currently held by Republican Mike Bishop. Bishop was first elected in 2014 and …

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