Politics

Sen. Tim Scott Debuts “Girlfriend” At Miami Debate

USA Today reports: Tim Scott had a very special guest at Wednesday’s Republican presidential primary debate: His girlfriend. A campaign statement said the woman who greeted Scott onstage after the debate and posed for a picture with him “is his girlfriend Mindy.” The mystery woman was later identified as Mindy Noce, a design and renovations manager in Charleston, S.C. Scott’s …

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OK Baptist Pastor Arrested On Child Porn Charges

Oklahoma City’s NBC affiliate reports: The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was notified by the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center in regards to possible computer crimes by 40-year-old David Prince, who is a chaplain and associate pastor in McAlester. Officials say on November 6, the OSBI ICAC unit, along with other law enforcement agencies, served a search warrant at Prince’s …

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Cultist Trucker Ousted As NJ Dems Expand Majority

The New Jersey Advance reports: Democrats not only kept but strengthened their 20-year control of the New Jersey Legislature in the state’s elections Tuesday, fending off a fierce threat from Republicans hungry to seize on gains in recent years and maybe even wrest a chamber away in a charged political environment. Democrats flipped a key Senate seat in South Jersey’s …

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GOP Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Wins Reelection

Axios reports: Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won re-election on Tuesday in Mississippi, staving off a challenge from Democratic candidate Brandon Presley. Reeves faced an unexpectedly serious challenge from Presley in the deep-red state that has not had a Democratic governor in almost two decades. Reeves, 49, was state treasurer for two terms and lieutenant governor for two terms. He was …

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Democrats Expand Majority On PA Supreme Court

Politico reports: Democrats expanded their majority on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, a potential sign of strength heading into 2024 and another win for a campaign centered on abortion rights. Democratic Superior Court Judge Daniel McCaffery defeated Republican Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Carolyn Carluccio. The court has had a vacancy since the death of Democratic Chief Justice Max …

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Democrats Flip Virginia House And Hold State Senate

NPR reports: Virginia Democrats have maintained their control of the state Senate and flipped the state House, consolidating their grip on the state legislature in what will remain divided government. Their legislative wins provide Democrats with a stronger hand pushing against the policy priorities of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Although Virginia voters weren’t weighing in directly on abortion rights, the …

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OH Becomes 24th State To Legalize Recreational Weed

The Associated Press reports: Ohio voters approved a measure legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law. Passage of Issue 2 makes Ohio the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes. The new law will allow adults 21 and over to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces …

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House Votes 234-188 To Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib

The New York Times reports: Twenty-two Democrats joined most Republicans to pass the resolution, which accuses Ms. Tlaib of “promoting false narratives” surrounding Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel and of “calling for the destruction of the state of Israel.” The vote was 234 to 188. Four Republicans voted against censuring Ms. Tlaib, while one Democrat and three Republicans voted …

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BREAKING: Ohio Voters Approve Abortion Rights

First, a Washington Post report on exit polling: Most men and women voted yes on Issue 1, according to preliminary exit polls, with women doing so by a slightly wider margin. Exit polls found more than 8 in 10 Black voters supported establishing a right to abortion in the state’s constitution, as did more than 7 in 10 Hispanic voters. …

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Democrat Andy Beshear Reelected Kentucky Governor

The Hill reports: Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was projected to win reelection in Kentucky, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a challenge from his Trump-backed Republican challenger.  Beshear, who has seen strong approval despite being the Democratic governor of a red state, defeated Republican state Attorney General Daniel Cameron after a competitive race, winning his second term in the …

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Hawley Renews Push To Ban TikTok For US Users

NBC News reports: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., asked the Biden administration Tuesday to ban TikTok in part because of how the app has handled content about the Israel-Hamas war. He called for the ban in a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who chairs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), an interagency panel with the …

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GOP Forces Another Attempt To Censure Rashida Tlaib

NBC News reports: House lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian American in Congress, over her controversial remarks and actions in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The censure resolution, authored by Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., cleared a procedural hurdle on Tuesday afternoon. The House rejected a motion to set aside or “table” …

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Steve Martin Mocks FL County For Banning His Book

The Daily Beast reports: In social media posts on Monday, Only Murders In The Building star Steve Martin said he was “proud” that his 2000 novel Shopgirl was among more than 300 books pulled from Collier County Public School libraries in Florida. “So proud to have my book Shopgirl banned in Collier County, Florida! Now people who want to read …

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SCOTUS Likely To Uphold Restraining Order Gun Bans

The Washington Post reports: The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared inclined to uphold a federal statute that forbids people who are the subject of domestic-violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. Justices on both sides of the court’s ideological divide seemed to think the Second Amendment does not keep legislatures from restricting firearm possession after some sort of court finding that …

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Cruz: I Nearly Won The WH In 2016 And Will Run Again

The Texas Tribune reports: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said he expects to run for president again in the future, continuing his fight against the left and their “woke” policies. “I loved running for president in 2016. We came incredibly close. We came within inches of winning. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had in my life and I fully hope …

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Portuguese PM’s Home Raided In Corruption Probe

Politico Europe reports: Portuguese police raided Prime Minister António Costa’s official residence and detained his chief of staff, Vítor Escária, as part of a corruption investigation, Portugal’s attorney general said Tuesday. The probe is linked to lithium exploration schemes in the north of the country and a green hydrogen mega-project in Sines. Police searches of the prime minister’s residence and …

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New Hogan Ad Signals Possible “No Labels” WH Bid

Axios reports: Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) takes aim at Democrats and Republicans in a new ad on foreign policy — a signal that Hogan, a co-chair of the No Labels organization, is moving toward a third-party presidential bid. As polls suggest voters want an alternative to a likely Biden-Trump rematch in 2024, No Labels is laying the groundwork …

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Charles Delivers First “King’s Speech” In 72 Years

The Washington Post reports: King Charles III wore a very heavy crown. Someone called Black Rod had a door slammed in her face. A lawmaker was held “hostage” by Buckingham Palace. It was the state opening of Parliament, that time of year when the British monarch announces the new laws on the government’s agenda, but because this is Britain, there …

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Florida CFO Doubles Down On State Funding Trump’s Legal Defense: “Trust Me, We Have Plenty Of Money”

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis posts to Truth Social: There is a former REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. sitting on the stand RIGHT NOW in BLUE NEW YORK. There is NO VICTIM in the case and the judge already ruled against him before the trial starts. Virtually everyone running for President against @realDonaldTrump said these charges are BS. (The judge literally …

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“Walmart Melania” Leads Poll To Succeed Her Husband

Florida Politics reports: Even after two terms of Ron DeSantis in the Governor’s Mansion ends in 2026, a new poll suggests Florida Republicans may want to give the First Lady a shot. The University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab survey shows Casey DeSantis ahead of a pool of potential Republican candidates, suggesting that GOP registrants may want a …

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