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The Evolution of Kamala Harris’ Truancy Policy Stance

One of Kamala Harris’ top priorities as both San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General was school truancy.

Bernie Sanders’ Net Worth Makes Him a Millionaire

Since the financial documents have been made public, it is now known that Bernie Sanders has a net worth in the millions of dollars.

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Al Franken Problem Haunts Her 2020 Campaign

Democratic Presidential candidate and junior U.S. Senator from New York Kirsten Gillibrand announced raising only $3 million in the first quarter of her bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

Beto O’Rourke Refuses to Sign ‘No Fossil Fuel Money’ Pledge, Reigniting Environmentalists’ Concerns About Past Donations

Beto O’Rourke has faced questions from liberal activists over contributions his past campaigns have received from the oil & gas industry.

Joe Biden Says Unpopular Crime Bill Wasn’t His Fault, ‘I Got Stuck’ Writing It Because I Was Judiciary Chair

Speaking at the Silfen Forum in Philadelphia yesterday on the opioid epidemic, Joe Biden stated he “got stuck” writing the crime bill because of his role as chairman of the Judiciary Committee.

Democrats in Disarray Over Medicare for All

The Democrat party is at war with itself. The so called “centrist” wing now wants to scale back the party’s top policy priority, Medicare for All.

What You Need to Know about Cory Booker’s Newark Watershed Scandal

In 2013, during Cory Booker’s tenure as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey there were several investigations into the Newark Watershed Conservation and Development Corporation (NWCDC).

Bernie Sanders Supports Eliminating Senate Filibuster Rule to Pass Medicare for All

On the heels of introducing his latest legislative iteration of Medicare for All, Bernie Sanders has flip flopped on eliminating the Senate filibuster rule in order to pass his priority legislation.

What You Need to Know about Beto O’Rourke’s DWI Arrest

On September 27, 1998, Beto O’Rourke was arrested on his 26th birthday and charged with a DWI for driving under the influence of alcohol in Anthony, TX, roughly 20 miles north of El Paso.

Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Eliminate Private Health Insurance

During tonight’s CNN town hall, Kirsten Gillibrand tried to dodge her way around the question of whether or not she would eliminate private insurance. Her response: “You’ll have to see whether they want to compete or not. I don’t think they will.”

Kirsten Gillibrand Struggles to Defend Donations from Big Pharma Employees

Not to worry progressives, Kirsten Gillibrand will only take big checks from individuals working at pharmaceutical companies who she considers a friend! Good thing she’s not breaking her campaign promises.

2020 Democrats Support Eliminating Private Health Insurance

Today, Bernie Sanders is unveiling an updated version of his Medicare for All bill that includes the elimination of private insurance.

Beto O’Rourke’s False Claim About US Spending ’27 Years’ in Iraq Earns 3 Pinocchios

The Washington Post fact checkers awarded Beto O’Rourke with three pinocchios for his claim that the United States has spent 27 years in Iraq.

Armed Services Committee Member, Aspiring Commander in Chief Kirsten Gillibrand Doesn’t Understand Nuclear Weapons

During a meet and greet in New Hampshire, 2020 hopeful Kirsten Gilibrand struggled with “tactical” vs. “tactile” in referencing nuclear weapons.

How Kamala Harris’ Death Penalty Decisions Broke Hearts On Both Sides

In 2004, Kamala Harris refused to pursue the death penalty against a convicted cop killer.

Barack Obama Rebukes Liberal Tactics Like Those Favored by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

During a town hall address to the Obama Foundation in Berlin over the weekend, former president Barack Obama had some harsh words for the progressive wing of his own party.

Chuck Schumer Is Struggling to Recruit Top Democrats to Run for Senate

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is having a tough time recruiting big-name Democrats to run for Senate.

CNN Blasts Joe Biden for Joking About Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct

Today, a CNN panel blasted Joe Biden after he made a joke in response to women’s complaints.

Joe Biden Refuses To Apologize: “I’m Not Sorry For Anything I’ve Ever Done”

Joe Biden refuses to apologize: “I’m not sorry for anything I’ve ever done”

Joe Biden Walks Back His Claim That He Has “The Most Progressive Record” Of 2020 Democrats

Joe Biden’s disastrous week keeps getting worse.

Kirsten Gillibrand Lies About Medicare for All, Claims it Wouldn’t Raise Taxes

In an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Kirsten Gillibrand falsely claimed that Medicare for All wouldn’t raise taxes on the middle class. While Bernie Sanders – the author of the legislation which she cosponsored – has acknowledged that it would in fact raise taxes.

Kamala Harris Chooses Presidential Campaign Over California Constituents, Skips Vote for Disaster Aid

2020 White House hopeful Kamala Harris is skipping out on her day job as a US Senator to campaign for president.

2020 Democrats Vote Against Relief for Iowa Flood Victims

Senate Democrats vying for their party’s presidential nomination all voted against a disaster relief package that would help aid residents in the first caucus state of Iowa.

Kamala Harris’ Failed Attempts To Rewrite Her Prosecutorial Background

Kamala Harris’ record as a “progressive prosecutor” is coming under intense scrutiny. On issue after issue, her claims of progressive actions as DA and AG in California are being debunked.

VIDEO: Elizabeth Warren Can’t Explain How She Is Different Than Socialist Ocasio-Cortez

In an interview yesterday with MSNBC, Elizabeth Warren completely avoided answering a simple question from Hardball host Chris Matthews on how she is not a socialist like freshman Rep. Ocasio-Cortez.

Kamala Harris’ Truancy Troubles and Big Money Backers

Kamala Harris has long touted that her strict school truancy policy as District Attorney and Attorney General never resulted in sending any parent to jail.

VIDEO: John Hickenlooper Flip Flops on Single-Payer During MSNBC Interview

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is confused by his own stance on single-payer health care.

NYT: Cory Booker’s Record “Suggests A Mayor Slow To Make Changes”

Despite his rhetoric on the campaign trail, Cory Booker’s record on criminal justice as mayor of Newark was not without flaws.

CNN: Joe Biden’s Anita Hill Apology is a Reminder of his Biggest 2020 Weakness

Despite overseeing the committee that handled the Anita Hill hearings, Biden lamented that he wished he somehow had the ability to give Hill the “hearing she deserved.”

VIDEO: Kirsten Gillibrand Says Allegations Against Her Office “Didn’t Rise To The Level Of Sexual Harassment”

This morning, Kirsten Gillibrand attempted to defend her office’s handling of sexual harassment allegations by her staff member.

VIDEO: Joe Biden On Anita Hill Hearing: “I Wish I Could Have Done Something”

Joe Biden continued his apology tour this evening as he prepares for his nascent presidential campaign.

2020 Democrats Agree: We Need the Green New Deal Now!

Democratic presidential hopefuls have praised the Green New Deal and claimed they would vote in favor of the policy.

ICYMI: Kamala Harris Then v. Now

Kamala Harris has a problem. She can’t seem to square her past record with the the positions she is touting on the presidential campaign trail.

VIDEO: Kamala Harris Pressed On How To Pay For $315 Billion Teacher Pay Increase

Kamala Harris announced her $300 billion plan to increase pay for teachers. However, she struggled to explain just how she would get the money to fund her proposal.

Beto O’Rourke Was Wrong On Collusion

Special Counsel Robert Mueller found that there was no collusion between President Trump’s campaign and and Russia to influence the 2016 election.

Beto O’Rourke Blames Congress for Militarization of Police

While on the campaign trail in New Hampshire, Beto O’Rourke was asked a question about the militarization of our police forces. He placed the blame on Congress.

VIDEO: Penn State Student Questions Beto O’Rourke’s Lack of Policy Specifics

Beto O’Rourke was just pressed at a campaign event at Penn State University by a student calling for actual policies.

Cory Booker Flip Flops on Abolishing the Filibuster

In January, Booker fully backed the Senate rule telling Politico “we should not be doing anything to mess with the strength of the filibuster.

VIDEO: Beto O’Rourke Dodges On Late Term Abortions

At an event in Cleveland, Ohio, Beto O’Rourke was asked about third trimester abortions.

Beto O’Rourke Receives Backlash Over Campaign Launch

Beto O’Rourke’s presidential campaign launch brought a new level of scrutiny that was not seen during his failed Senate run.

Elizabeth Warren Rakes In Money From Big Tech

Last week, Elizabeth Warren attempted to resuscitate her fledgling campaign by announcing that she wants to break up big tech companies like Amazon and Facebook.

Elizabeth Warren Flip Flops on Amazon

Elizabeth Warren announced today that she wants to break up big tech companies like Amazon and Facebook. But when Amazon was considering Boston for the location of HQ2, Warren welcomed the tech giant with open arms.

WaPo: Crime Lab Scandal Rocked Kamala Harris’s Term as San Francisco District Attorney

The Washington Post is out with a new report detailing the crime lab scandal that took place during Kamala Harris’ tenure as San Francisco District Attorney.

Steve Bullock: “I Don’t Know” If Pence Is a Decent Guy

Montana Governor and presidential hopeful Steve Bullock struggled to give a straight answer on whether he believes VP Mike Pence is a “decent guy.”

Kamala Harris in Iowa: “Noncommittal” “Vague” “Lack of Precision”

Kamala Harris has had a rough week in Iowa and Democrat voters in the state have been critical of...

“Sign Of Duress For Elizabeth Warren”

In another political stunt, Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced this morning that she is swearing off big money fundraisers for...

With Cory Booker, It’s The Company He Keeps…

Three weeks since Cory Booker announced his presidential bid and his weaknesses are starting to surface. Booker has had...

New DNA Test In Controversial Death Row Case is a “Big Problem” For Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris’ prosecutorial record is back in the spotlight (has it gone away yet?) this afternoon. California Governor Gavin...

What We’ve Learned about Kamala Harris…

Mondays are always rough, but yesterday was brutal for Kamala Harris. She has tried to define herself as a...

ICYMI: CNN: Kamala Harris supported 2008 San Francisco policy that reported arrested undocumented juveniles to ICE

Kamala Harris has tried to define her time as San Fransisco District Attorney by calling herself a “progressive prosecutor.”...

Fact Check: Kamala Harris on Attorney General Record

Kamala Harris is attempting revisionist history when it comes to her record as CA Attorney General. The New York...

AUDIO: Kirsten Gillibrand: Eliminating Private Insurance Is An Urgent Goal

In an interview with Jon Lovett on Lovett or Leave it, Sen. Gillibrand was asked about her support for...

Boston Globe Editorial Board Bashes Elizabeth Warren on Eve of 2020 Announcement

The Boston Globe Editorial Board is out with a brutal piece criticizing Elizabeth Warren a day ahead of her...

Elizabeth Warren’s Rocky Road To The Primary

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has had a rough week leading up to her official presidential announcement this weekend.   The...

Elizabeth Warren Identified As Native American In Her Own Handwriting

In the days leading up to Elizabeth Warren’s official presidential announcement, the Washington Post is out with a new...

Kirsten Gillibrand’s Ties to Drug Manufacturer Linked to Profiting from the Opioid Crisis

2020 contender Kirsten Gillibrand likes to tout her work on the opioid crisis and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable. This...

Cory Booker Dodges on Eliminating Private Health Insurance

In a radio interview this morning the newest member of the 2020 Dem primary field, Sen. Cory Booker, would...

Steve Bullock in Hot Water Over Former Staffer’s Sexual Harassment Allegations

Montana Governor and former Democratic Governors Association chairman, Steve Bullock, is catching heat from New York City Mayor Bill...

VIDEO: Elizabeth Warren Won’t Admit That She Would Eliminate Private Insurance

Despite her long time support for Medicare For All, Elizabeth Warren won’t acknowledge that her plan would eliminate private...

Kamala Harris Walks Back Eliminating Private Insurance

On Monday night’s CNN town hall, Kamala Harris made a bold statement that she was in favor of eliminating...

Kamala Harris: If You Like Your Health Care Plan, You Can’t Keep It

In tonight’s CNN Town Hall, Sen. Kamala Harris was asked whether people who like their current health insurance can...

America Rising PAC Calls On Joe Biden To Release Details On All Paid Speeches

The New York Times is out with a new piece highlighting one of the many issues Joe Biden will have...

VIDEO: Kirsten Gillibrand Struggles to Defend Immigration Flip Flops

This morning on CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper questioned Kirsten Gillibrand on her past views on immigration:...

Sacramento Bee Unpacks Kamala Harris’ Record On Criminal Justice Reform

Kamala Harris is expected to announce her presidential run in the coming days but a drumbeat of criticism on...

10 Year-ish Challenge: Kirsten Gillibrand Edition

Less than 72 hours after announcing her exploratory committee, Kirsten Gillibrand has been called a liar by her home state...

“I Don’t Know”- Beto O’Rourke

Today, the Washington Post is out with a new piece profiling potential 2020 candidate Beto O’Rourke’s foreign policy and...

VIDEO: Kamala Harris Unaware of Sexual Harassment Scandal Because Her Office Had 5,000 People

As Kamala Harris makes the rounds promoting her new book, she was asked by CNN’s Jake Tapper about the...

Kamala Harris Praises Democrat Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “She Is Challenging The Status Quo.”

Sen. Kamala Harris embarked on the soft launch of her 2020 campaign to promote her new book, The Truths...

Fact Check: Elizabeth Warren Makes False Claim on Taking PAC Money

Over the weekend, Sen. Elizabeth Warren made her first trip as an official 2020 hopeful to Iowa. While making...

Elizabeth Warren Fails Progressive Tests in Iowa: “She Is Not Bernie Sanders”

Elizabeth Warren wrapped up her first trip to Iowa this weekend and after getting a DNA related question right out...

Elizabeth Warren Takes Swipe At Bloomberg, Steyer, Booker, Harris & Gillibrand

During her interview on MSNBC last night, Elizabeth Warren took a not so veiled shot at some of her likely Democratic...

VIDEO: Sanders: I Was A Little Too Busy Running For President To Deal With Harassment Allegations

Today, The New York Times reported on allegations of sexual harassment by campaign employees and volunteers from Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential...

2020: Warren Announces On NYE & Biden Wants $100k For Speaking Gigs

Happy New Year! And welcome to the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries.In the least surprising news of this primary, Elizabeth...

America Rising Stmt Applauding Early Christmas Present – 12 Dem Primary Debates!

America Rising PAC today issued the following statement on news of the 2020 Democrat presidential debate schedule: “America Rising...

#RaceToTheLeft Alert: Sanders, Booker Back Radical Climate Bill

Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s climate change legislation, known as the Green New Deal, is now the latest policy proposal that...

Sanders Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About Warren

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have had a rocky relationship since 2016 when Warren refused to endorse Sanders in...

Two Months Of Bad News For Warren

It has been almost two months since Elizabeth Warren’s “gamble that blew up” in her face – the announcement...

NYT: Super PACs Pose Quandary For 2020 Democrats

As 2020 contenders continue their #RaceToTheLeft, they are faced with a major predicament when it comes to super PACs:...

Boston Globe Ed Board: Warren Missed Her Chance to Run for President

The problems for Elizabeth Warren’s potential 2020 run continue to pile on. Today, The Boston Globe editorial board is...

NYT: Elizabeth Warren Stands By DNA Test. But Around Her, Worries Abound.

Rollout for Elizabeth Warren’s all but certain presidential bid continues to face roadblocks. This morning, The New York Times lays out resounding...

ICYMI: NBC Des Moines: Bloomberg “May Have a Tough Time Winning Over Some Iowans” With Ethanol Flip Flop

Yesterday, 2020 hopeful Michael Bloomberg was in Iowa to talk energy. After having strongly opposed corn-based ethanol in the...

Bloomberg Bashes Ethanol and Iowa Voters

As 2020 hopeful and billionaire Michael Bloomberg heads to Iowa today to talk about energy policy, it’s important to...

“They’re All Too Old:” Iowa Dems Want to Take Party in a Younger Direction

As the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination begins, party infighting over candidates is already in full swing. A...

Warren’s Foreign Policy Chops Or Lack Thereof…

Today, 2020 hopeful Elizabeth Warren will attempt to mark another “I might be running” to do list item off her...

2020 Hickenlooper: Questions Raised Around Alleged Trip on Tesla Jet Prior to Seeking New Emission Rules

Governor John Hickenlooper is facing new questions about a trip he allegedly took on a corporate jet. In a...

WaPo: Gillibrand’s Cascade Of Misfired Employment Statistics

Last month it was 2020 hopeful Senator Kamala Harris touting incorrect information on the economy and yesterday Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined...

48 Hours Post-Election, Sen Gillibrand Breaks Pledge To Serve Full Senate Term

Ready to abandon your post so soon, Senator Gillibrand? Just three weeks ago, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand adamantly said in...

Flashback Friday: Booker Tries to Play Both Sides of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

2020 hopeful Cory Booker is attempting the make amends with the Jewish community by announcing his support for the...

Video: Elizabeth Warren: I’m Not Good With The Polls

In a local TV interview tonight, Senator Elizabeth Warren was asked why only 17 percent of Massachusetts voters want...

Video: Kamala Harris Repeats Misinformation About The Economy

Last week, Senator Kamala Harris was making the rounds in Iowa as she prepares to launch her 2020 presidential...

MA Voters Want Deval Patrick Over Elizabeth Warren For 2020 Dem Nomination

A new Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll released today shows that Massachusetts voters aren’t interested in Senator Elizabeth Warren’s anticipated...

Video: Gillibrand Commits To Serving Out Six Year Senate Term

In today’s NY Senate debate, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand committed to serving out a full six year term if re-elected:

Video: Andrew Cuomo: “I Support Charter Schools”

In the rapidly intensifying #RaceToTheLeft, 2020 Democratic hopefuls are jostling to get in line for the progressive vote. Unfortunately...

CO Ethics Commission Will Take Up Complaint Against Hickenlooper

The Colorado Ethics Commission announced this afternoon that they will be taking up the ethics complaint filed against Governor...

Harris’ Iowa Visit Doesn’t Draw a Crowd, But Booker’s Does

While headlining a campaign rally for Democratic candidates in Iowa today, 2020 hopeful Kamala Harris had some trouble attracting...

Warren, Sanders Set to Square Off In 2020 Primary

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are headed for a brutal 2020 primary battle to win over the progressive...

SHOT/CHASER: Warren Flip Flops on #AbolishICE

Back in June, desperate to win the #RaceToTheLeft, Elizabeth Warren stated she was in favor of abolishing ICE: Fast...

VIDEO: Elizabeth Warren Struggles to Defend Her Heritage

In tonight’s Massachusetts Senate debate, Elizabeth Warren had a difficult time defending the traces of Native American ancestry that...

Booker in SC: Canada Is More American Than America

During his first trip to the early voting state of South Carolina today, Senator Cory Booker said that he...