Leavenworth, Kansas County Commissioner Louis Klemp is under for racial comments he made during a meeting. (Leavenworth County, Kansas YouTube channel) Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer has called on a Leavenworth County commissioner to resign after he told a black woman at a public meeting that he belongs to a “master race.” “Racial and discriminative language have no place in our society, and most especially when spoken by someone holding a public office,” Colyer said in his statement Saturday afternoon. “The inappropriate remarks made by Leavenworth County Commissioner Louis Klemp are unacceptable and do not reflect the values of the county which he represents. As such, I call on him to step down as county commissioner.” Klemp’s comment came as Triveece Penelton was making a road development presentation during the Nov. 13 meeting, FOX 4 of Kansas City reported. He was not happy with the options being presented by her and a colleague. … [Read more...] about ‘Master race’ comment by Kansas county commissioner draws calls for his resignation
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Anti-Trump mayor of Portland, Ore., mutters he ‘can’t wait’ to leave office
close Video Portland mayor wants to cancel 'Trump free speech' rally Mayor Ted Wheeler says he's concerned those in attendance could 'peddle a message of hatred' Being mayor of Portland, Ore., may have gotten to Ted Wheeler. On Thursday, after finishing a speech at the Oregon Health Forum in which he was heckled, Wheeler mumbled, “I can’t wait for the next 24 months to be over,” indicating he may not seek re-election, the Oregonian reported. "If you know me, you know I mutter quite a bit,” Wheeler said in a statement issued later in the day. “Not one of my most redeeming qualities. I will make a decision next year with my family if I am running for re-election." "If you know me, you know I mutter quite a bit. Not one of my most redeeming qualities. I will make a decision next year with my family if I am running for re-election." — Ted Wheeler, mayor of Portland, Ore. In previous media interviews, Wheeler has complained about the … [Read more...] about Anti-Trump mayor of Portland, Ore., mutters he ‘can’t wait’ to leave office
Democrats Complete Sweep of Orange County, Once a GOP Haven
With Democrat Gil Cisneros’ victory in California’s 39th District, Democrats have defeated all four Republicans in Orange County, an area former President Ronald Reagan once referred to as the place “where the good Republicans go before they die.” Cisneros, a Navy veteran and lottery winner, defeated former GOP state Assemblywoman Young Kim in the increasingly diverse 39th District. He had garnered 50.8 percent of the vote compared to Kim’s 49.2 percent when the Associated Press called the race nearly two weeks after Election Day. He won by roughly 3,500 votes. Cisneros’ victory means that all four Republican-held House seats that touch Orange County have flipped to Democrats. Hillary Clinton won all four districts in 2016 — the first time since 1936 that a Democratic presidential nominee won Orange County. Republicans explained her victory as a rejection of Trump, and said their candidates were still in strong positions, particularly when … [Read more...] about Democrats Complete Sweep of Orange County, Once a GOP Haven
Gil Cisneros wins Orange County House district, completing Democratic sweep
Gil Cisneros has won a GOP-held congressional seat in Orange County, completing an astonishing Democratic sweep of House races in a conservative bastion that for decades has been a nationwide symbol of Republican political strength. Cisneros, a former Navy officer making his first try for political office, beat Republican Young Kim of Fullerton, a onetime assemblywoman who had worked for retiring GOP Rep. Ed Royce. The victory leaves the entire county represented by Democrats in Washington. “The past two years have been hard, but change is coming,” Cisneros said in a statement Saturday. “The hard work begins now.” Democrats now have won six of the seven California Republican seats they targeted in the Nov. 6 election, including four all or partially in Orange County, long dubbed “Ronald Reagan country.” But all were in districts where Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump in 2016. The only targeted district Democrats haven’t flipped is the Central … [Read more...] about Gil Cisneros wins Orange County House district, completing Democratic sweep
Trump: Love to have Florida attorney general Pam Bondi join administration
TALLAHASEE, Fla. - President Donald Trump says he would "love" Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to join his administration. Trump made the comments Saturday on his departure from the White House for a trip to California. There has been speculation Trump might consider her to replace the recently ousted Jeff Sessions as attorney general, but the president has not said that.Copyright 2018 by WJXT News4Jax. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. … [Read more...] about Trump: Love to have Florida attorney general Pam Bondi join administration