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Dec 11 2023
Headline Roundup
Did Donald Trump Say He Would Be a Dictator if Elected in 2024?
Left-rated outlets and columnists are extensively reporting on a comment made last week by former president and 2024 GOP frontrunner Donald Trump about being a “dictator” if he wins back the White House. What exactly did he say?
Trump’s Words: During a town hall last week with Fox News (Right bias), Trump was asked if he would “abuse power as retribution against anybody” if he wins in
The Atlantic The Hill TownhallSep 20 2022
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Texas Sheriff Investigating Martha's Vineyard Migrant Flights
On Monday, a Texas sheriff said that he was launching an investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sending 48 Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Florida to Martha's Vineyard last week.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, a Democrat, has claimed that the migrants were "lured" to board flights from Bexar County with false promises of a better life when in reality, they were "used as
New York Post (News) CNN (Online News) NewsweekAug 03 2017
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Vatican Criticizes Trump Supporters
Close associates of Pope Francis are publicly criticizing Catholics for creating "alliances of hate" with evangelical Christians to support President Trump. Steve Bannon came under particular scrutiny, with the pope's confidantes asserting that Trump's chief strategist is a "supporter of an apocalyptic geopolitics", an enemy of climate change, and has capitalized on fears of Muslims and
Washington Examiner The Hill New York Times (News)Jun 25 2019
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Illinois Becomes Eleventh State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Freshman Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker (D) signed a bill to legalize the recreational use of cannabis on Tuesday. The signing was largely ceremonial, as Pritzker pushed legalization as a top priority during his 2018 campaign against incumbent Bruce Rauner. Rauner (R) famously legalized medicinal marijuana in Illinois during his only term as governor. The new bill would allow for licensed
Chicago Tribune Chicago Sun-Times Fox News (Online News)Apr 13 2015
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Tough Hurdles Await Marco Rubio on Way to White House
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush may be one of Rubio's largest hurdles, given that he has an overwhelming financial advantage and would be competing for the same Florida supporters as the senator.
Rubio also lacks a long track record of experience, having been elected to the Senate in 2010. While he has some appeal as a fresh face there is also skepticism about first-term senators running
Newsmax (News)Apr 07 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week- Analysis: After Wisconsin
This week was the first time since 1984 that a presidential nomination front-runner lost the Wisconsin primary. This time around, the front-runners in both parties lost. It was a good night for Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders. Is this part of a larger shift in a new direction? What does it mean for the Democratic and Republican races? It depends who you ask, so we’re sharing three perspectives John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJun 30 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: The Impact of Brexit
The British withdrawal from the European Union topped headlines this week. Opinions from left to right ran strong about what Brexit means for issues like immigration, racism, the world economy, and the US presidential election. This week we bring you some contrasting Brexit stories from three different sides of the political news spectrum. Snippets from the Left Leaning John Gable, AllSides Co-founderOct 25 2022
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DeSantis, Crist Hold Debate in Florida Governor's Race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and challenger Charlie Crist (D) held their lone debate Monday night in Florida's 2022 gubernatorial race, and gave their views on abortion, immigration, transgender issues, and more, while also trading criticisms.
Key Quotes: On abortion, DeSantis said he would "like to see everybody have a shot." Crist said he wants to "keep a woman’s right to choose
Florida Politics NBC News (Online) Fox News (Online News)Apr 07 2021
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Mike Pence Launches Conservative Advocacy Group
On Wednesday, former Vice President Mike Pence announced the creation of a political advocacy group that combines the Make American Great Again movement and traditional conservative values.
The "Advancing American Freedom" group will enable Pence to maintain his political profile and serve as his vehicle to help defend Trump-era policies. It is likely to focus on issues such as
Newsmax (News) CBS News (Online) The HillDec 26 2022
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Migrants Dropped Off Near Kamala Harris's DC Residence on Christmas Eve
Migrants bussed north from Texas were dropped off near Vice President Kamala Harris's residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington D.C. on Christmas Eve.
The Details: Three buses dropped off between 100 and 140 migrants in D.C. on Saturday night. The Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network, a local group, reportedly met the migrants and helped arrange transportation and shelter. Texas
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