Sen. Al Franken plans to officially leave the U.S. Senate on Jan. 2. The announcement Wednesday from a Franken spokesman should put to rest questions surrounding the timing of the Minnesota Democrat’s departure and concern that he might reverse his planned resignation. Franken announced earlier this month that he would […]
One vote may end GOP control in Virginia
A single vote may spell the end of Republican control in Virginia’s House of Delegates. A Democratic challenger seems to have won a recount Tuesday by one vote, putting the partisan balance in the House at a tie. It would mean a rare power-sharing agreement may have to be brokered. […]
YOU’RE FIRED! MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” star fired
NBC News has gone through a rocky few weeks. Just days after host of the “Today” show Matt Lauer and MSNBC reporter Mark Halperin were fired, another network star — and regular MSNBC “Morning Joe” contributor — is now out of a job. Harold Ford Jr. will no longer be […]
Al Franken is DONE by Dec. 8th
Sen. Al Franken’s support among his fellow Democrats collapsed Wednesday after a group of his former political allies called upon him to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations. His office said he would be making an announcement on Thursday — and it’s widely expected to be Franken’s resignation announcement. While his […]
Top Dem. allegedly slept with and sued drug addicted aide
Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green slept with and then filed a lawsuit against his alleged drug addict aide. Yes, you read that correct, a congressman was involved with a drug addict and then engaged in a trashy court room brawl with her. Lucinda Daniels is the former district director for […]
Former top aide brings more allegations against top Dem. Conyers
A former deputy chief of staff said Rep. John Conyers made an unwanted sexual advance toward her and touched her inappropriately twice in the late 1990s, the Detroit News reported Tuesday, in the latest sexual misconduct allegations against the veteran lawmaker. Deanna Maher, 77, who ran a Michigan office for […]
Top Dem John Conyers calls it quits
Top Democratic Rep. John Conyers has called it quits… but only for his position as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Democrats have been quick to support the “me too” chorus of women — and some men — who have stepped up to allege sexual misconduct and name names. But […]
This ‘earthquake’ will end the Clintons
by Walter W. Murray, reporter The Clinton Era might finally be over. Steve Bannon, the architect of President Donald Trump’s stunning electoral victory last year and head of Breitbart News, said one Democrat’s remarks last week is shaking the very foundation of the Democratic Party. Sponsored: Liberals have EXPOSED our […]
BUSTED! Democrat Rep. allegedly paid off woman he sexually harassed
Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday denied settling a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances. The website BuzzFeed News reported on Monday that the office of Conyers, 88, paid the woman over $27,000 to […]
2nd woman accuses Al Franken of sexual misconduct
A second woman has accused Minnesota Sen. Al Franken of improper conduct, saying he put his hand on her bottom as they posed for a picture at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010 — after he had begun his career in the Senate. Lindsay Menz told CNN last week for […]