Rochelle Riley Detroit Free Press Published 7:00 AM EDT Sep 16, 2018 In one of the most historic election years in memory — besides the year a young U.S. senator from Chicago became the first African-American president and the year a pompous reality TV star and coddled businessman became the 45th — the American political landscape may drastically change. Democrat Ayanna Pressley could become the first black female elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams could become the first black female governor America has ever had. Democrat Andrew Gillum could become the first black governor of Florida. Democrat Ben Jealous could become the first black governor of Maryland by besting a popular Republican opponent. It’s a long shot, but most voters in Maryland are Democrats. So while much has been made of the blue wave making its way across America, we better pay attention to the black wave. And that brings us to Michigan, where U.S. Sen. … [Read more...] about Riley: Political blue wave may be overtaken by black wave
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Hundreds of political signs posted statewide are illegal
Updated 4:41 pm CDT, Saturday, September 15, 2018 Campaign sign speckle a pedestrian overpass on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The political signs sprouting up across the Salt Lake City area on overpasses, pedestrian bridges and highway boundary fences are technically illegal but the law isn’t really enforced. (Francisco Kjolseth /The Salt Lake Tribune via AP) less Campaign sign speckle a pedestrian overpass on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The political signs sprouting up across the Salt Lake City area on overpasses, pedestrian bridges and highway ... more Photo: Francisco Kjolseth, AP People pump gas in front of election signs near Valley Fair Mall in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. The political signs sprouting up across the Salt Lake City area on overpasses, pedestrian bridges and highway boundary fences are technically illegal but the law … [Read more...] about Hundreds of political signs posted statewide are illegal
Steve Bannon: Time’s Up is most powerful political movement
Updated 10:09 am PDT, Saturday, September 15, 2018 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's former chief strategist says he's surprised the #MeToo movement hasn't had more impact on corporate America. Steve Bannon says he thinks Time's Up is "the single most powerful potential political movement in the world." Bannon spoke Saturday in New York during an ideas festival sponsored by The Economist. His comments came the same week Les Moonves (MOON'-vehz) stepped down as head of CBS Corp. and the network fired "60 Minutes" executive producer Jeff Fager. Both men deny sexual misconduct allegations against them. Asked about Time's Up, Bannon said: "I'm quite shocked that the #MeToo movement hasn't cut through corporate America with a bigger scythe, because I think there's a lot of potential there." Time's Up is a movement against sexual harassment that Hollywood celebrities created last year. … [Read more...] about Steve Bannon: Time’s Up is most powerful political movement
People in Trump’s political orbit who have pleaded guilty
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Updated 3:15 pm PDT, Friday, September 14, 2018 This courtroom sketch depicts former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, center, and his defense lawyer Richard Westling, left, before U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, seated upper right, at federal court in Washington, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, as prosecutors Andrew Weissmann, bottom center, and Greg Andres watch. Manafort has pleaded guilty to two federal charges as part of a cooperation deal with prosecutors. The deal requires him to cooperate "fully and truthfully" with special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. The charges against Manafort are related to his Ukrainian consulting work, not Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (Dana Verkouteren via AP) less This courtroom sketch depicts former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, center, and his defense lawyer Richard Westling, left, before U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, … [Read more...] about People in Trump’s political orbit who have pleaded guilty
Feeling your pain: Presidents tread tricky disaster politics
Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Updated 11:51 am PDT, Friday, September 14, 2018 FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump tosses paper towels into a crowd at Calvary Chapel in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump tosses paper towels into a crowd at Calvary Chapel in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Photo: Evan Vucci, AP FILE - In this May 28, 2013 file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie greets President Barack Obama upon his arrival at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. Obama traveled to New Jersey joining Christie to inspect and tour the Jersey Shore's recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. less FILE - In this May 28, 2013 file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie greets President Barack Obama upon his arrival at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. Obama traveled to New Jersey joining Christie to inspect and ... more … [Read more...] about Feeling your pain: Presidents tread tricky disaster politics