Republicans are “the party of ethnic cleansing,” said Colin Kahl, who is nominated for undersecretary of defense for policy.
Publication: Washington Free Beacon
Former Flack for GOP Russia Stooge Finds Redemption at Lincoln Project Damage Control Adviser
Earlier this year, the Lincoln Project announced it was building a database of former Trump administration employees to ensure they “will be held accountable.” The super PAC’s obsession with accountability, however, did not prevent it from hiring Tara Setmayer, who previously worked as communications director for a Trump-supporting congressman with deep ties to Russia.
Biden State Department Nominee Is a Defender of China Propaganda Program
Victoria Nuland dismissed Confucius Institute’s national security threat.
Navy Reading List Includes Anti-Racism Books for Sailors
The U.S. Navy’s reading list for officers and sailors includes books exploring issues in anti-racism and gender politics, potentially overshadowing traditional education in military history and strategy…Brent Sadler, a former Navy officer and senior fellow for naval warfare at the Heritage Foundation, said the inclusion of such work would not help America’s sailors and, in some cases, could harm the branch’s culture and development.
Lincoln Project Received $32 Million in Free Media from CNN, MSNBC Since Weaver Scandal Broke
The Free Beacon analyzed 40 appearances—10 on CNN, 30 on MSNBC—by Lincoln Project founders and advisers between Jan. 11 and Feb. 11. The value of the earned media was calculated using the “National Publicity Value” of each appearance, as estimated by media monitoring service Critical Mention.
Amazon Pulls Conservative Bestseller on Transgender Issues Without Explanation
Author Ryan T. Anderson tweeted on Sunday that his book, When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment, had been removed. At the time of writing, the book was not available on Amazon either in physical form, as an e-book, or as an audiobook…Amazon has restricted material from other conservative authors on transgender issues in the past.
Claire McCaskill Struggling to Sell Posh DC Penthouse
Nearly two years after initially listing her posh Washington, D.C., condo, former Democratic senator Claire McCaskill has failed to sell the multimillion-dollar penthouse unit—even after taking hundreds of thousands off the sale price. McCaskill first listed the downtown D.C. property for $3.2 million in March 2019, just a few months after she was unseated by Republican senator Josh Hawley.
How an Influential Medical Journal Laundered Progressivism as “Public Health”
Funded in part by the left-wing billionaire George Soros, a “Lancet” committee proposes a raft of radical policies in the name of “public health.”
Why Rush Limbaugh Matters
Limbaugh entered stage right just as Ronald Reagan made his exit. He took from Reagan the sense that America’s future is bright, that America isn’t broken, just its liberal political, media, and cultural elites.
The Post-Trump GOP
Republicans in search of a promising politician capable of assembling a post-Trump coalition need look no further than Florida governor Ron DeSantis. A pugnacious populist by disposition, DeSantis has demonstrated that he has real governing chops.
Viability of the Lincoln Project Surfaces After Resignation of Steve Schmidt
The Lincoln Project seems unlikely to continue after Steve Schmidt resigned from the board on Friday, becoming the sixth of eight founding members to leave the group since August.
Dems’ Newest Political Crush Is “Privileged” Harvard Grad Who Pointed Gun at Unarmed Black Man
Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman, aka “Edgy Beto,” demands forgiveness for racially charged transgression.
Lincoln Project Knew of Weaver Allegations Months Before NY Times Story
Senior members of the Lincoln Project were made aware of John Weaver’s interactions with vulnerable young men as early as August 2020, according to a report published Tuesday in the Washington Blade.
Cut Off from Campaign Cash, Omar’s Husband Turns to Booze Biz
After Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) announced that she was cutting ties with husband Tim Mynett’s political consulting firm, Mynett turned his attention to a new mission: advising wine and beverage companies.
Dems Will Come to Regret Targeting Marjorie Taylor Greene
Democrats are delusional if they believe the GOP won’t return the favor and push Omar from her post on the House Foreign Affairs Committee when the tables are turned.
Biden’s Asia Czar’s Holdings May Present Conflict of Interest
Kurt Campbell owns part of a firm that gives advice to corporations doing business in Asia.
State Department Spokesperson Has History of Anti-Cop Rhetoric
Jalina Porter described a problematic 2016 remark as a product of “passion,” but she’s a repeat offender.
Lincoln Project Rocked by Trumpian Levels of Scandal, Disarray
Sinking ship: Three cofounders cut ties before John Weaver allegations came to light.
Biden Covid Death Tracker
17,795 Americans have died from COVID-19 since President Joe Biden took office.
Biden Makes Not Wearing a Mask Acceptable Again
Now that Biden is president, it appears that not wearing a mask is acceptable so long as you’re a Democrat doing it for a good reason. After Biden and his family were photographed without masks at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday—in violation of the federal mask mandate that he himself had just approved via executive action—press secretary Jen Psaki dismissed a reporter’s question about Biden’s refusal to follow the rules.
Jen Psaki Has It a Lot Easier Than Sean Spicer
The media were never sheepish in the early days of the Trump administration about hurling questions at then-press secretary Sean Spicer. But in the early days of the Biden administration there has been no shortage of softball questions for press secretary Jen Psaki, including inquiries about color schemes for Air Force One.
Biden’s Day
A forgettable speech may be just what the country needs.
Watchdog Calls for Transparency from University of Pennsylvania’s Biden Center
A good-government watchdog is calling on secretary of state nominee Antony Blinken to disclose any foreign-funding sources for the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Biden Center, where Blinken served as director, as part of his Senate confirmation vetting process.
Media Go All in for Kamala
At long last, it’s Joe’s time to shine. But not really. Biden hasn’t even taken the oath of office yet, but journalists are already working tirelessly to fluff his presumed successor, Kamala Harris, who in recent days has been the subject of fawning press coverage that would make even Obama blush.