Month: August 2020

2020 Dems honor Emily Clyburn

Democratic presidential candidates offered their condolences to House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Thursday after his wife, civil rights activist Emily Clyburn, passed away at the age of 80.  “Jill and I are heartbroken this morning at the passing of Dr. Emily Clyburn. Throughout our years of friendship with the Clyburn family, she was always a force,…

By JohnValbyNation August 30, 2020 0

Poll: Trump approval rating holds steady at 46 percent

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s approval rating is at 46 percent, up a point from the prior month, according to a new poll.…

By JohnValbyNation August 30, 2020 0

Social media giants caught in 2020 vise

The social media giants are stuck in a vise as both Democrats and the Trump campaign look for an edge by accusing the platforms of favoring the other side. On one side are Democrats, who are demanding that Facebook and Twitter censor President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge…

By JohnValbyNation August 30, 2020 0

Crowd cheers as Andrew Yang makes surprise appearance at hip hop concert

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew YangAndrew YangGeorge Floyd protests show corporations must support racial and economic equality Andrew Yang discusses his universal basic income pilot program Andrew Yang on the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis MORE made an appearance at a rap concert in New York on Monday, in the latest attempt to dispel criticism that he…

By JohnValbyNation August 30, 2020 0

O'Rourke hits back at Buttigieg over criticism of his gun buyback proposal

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) hit back at his fellow 2020 Democratic presidential candidate South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE over their diverging stances on the merits…

By JohnValbyNation August 29, 2020 0

Clinton suggests Gabbard is 'favorite' candidate of Russians

Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonWhite House accuses Biden of pushing ‘conspiracy theories’ with Trump election claim Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton qualifies to run for county commissioner in Florida MORE appeared to suggest that Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardGabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton It’s as if a…

By JohnValbyNation August 29, 2020 0

Biden's lead shrinks in South Carolina poll

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against…

By JohnValbyNation August 29, 2020 0

Two title matches official for this week's NXT

Two title matches have been made official for this week’s post-Survivor Series edition of NXT. WWE has announced that NXT Tag Team Champions The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish) will defend their titles against Keith Lee & Dominik Dijakovic on tomorrow’s show. Akira Tozawa will also challenge for Lio Rush’s NXT Cruiserweight Championship tomorrow…

By JohnValbyNation August 29, 2020 0