close Video Alex Berenson speaks on censorship, freedom of speech, at CPAC Former New York Times reporter speaks out, remarks how conservative movement welcomes freedom of thought Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson slammed the mainstream media and Big Tech for its continued attempts to censor and "deplatform" views it does not like or does not want to debate, during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Fla. Berenson joked with the crowd that his otherwise liberal politics wouldn't often land him at the nation's premier conservative activist event. "I'm honestly surprised as any of you that I'm here -- if you knew my voting record you'd think I should be speaking at the ACLU, not CPAC," he said at the conference, which is streaming live on Fox Nation . "Times have changed and the New York Times, where I used to work, has changed." TRUMP, AT CPAC, EXPECTED TO HAMMER BIDEN ON IMMIGRATION, CHINA Video Berenson said that he and other classical liberals have not changed their views on freedom of expression or open public discourse: "It's not me, it's the Times," he said adding that columnists at liberal mainstream papers like the Grey Lady have pivoted to routinely call for censorship of their political opponents. "I never would've imagined being on Fox, while the Times either ignored me or tried to bash me." Berenson made clear the threat of censorship from powerful entities comes both from public and private concerns: the government, Big Tech and media. The pro-censorship crowd is frustrated, he said, because they are recognizing their inability to control public narratives as easily as they want, given the diaspora of media and technology in recent years. "75 million people voted for Donald Trump, and they think that's a cataclysm," he added. Berenson went on to describe more of his own experiences with censorship, ...
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Should Donald Trump skip his impeachment trial in Senate?
In a matter of days this country will face an extraordinary Senate trial. The Senate not only will try a president for a second time but will do so after he has left office. Kamala Harris has assured us the Senate can “multitask” to deal with an impeachment, a new administration, and a pandemic. But the issue is if this is a task of the Constitution and, for soon to be citizen Donald Trump Donald Trump Noem touts South Dakota coronavirus response, knocks lockdowns in CPAC speech On The Trail: Cuomo and Newsom — a story of two embattled governors McCarthy: 'I would bet my house' GOP takes back lower chamber in 2022 MORE , the best defense could be no defense at all. In fairness, people on both sides are having a hard time with this novel impeachment. While I have said that I do not wish to serve as counsel to the president, I have also spoken to members of Congress and the White House on the legal and historical background for a trial. From a strategic perspective, I believe Trump would be wise to skip a trial. Avoiding a fight could be the most difficult decision of all because Trump has obvious defenses. He was denied due process when the House held an unprecedented “snap impeachment” this month without a hearing or an investigation, even though a trial would likely not occur right away. Even a hearing limited to one day would have allowed evidence to be discussed and to seek a formal response from Trump. ADVERTISEMENT The impeachment article is poorly crafted and poorly conceived. It is built around assertions that the remarks Trump made to supporters earlier this month was an “incitement to insurrection.” His remarks did raise potential impeachable grounds. I condemned his speech as he gave it and opposed his challenge of the electoral votes from the outset last fall. However, as I wrote previously , it would have been far better to censure him for it in a bipartisan resolution in both chambers of Congress. ...
Georgia’s GOP-led Senate passes bill requiring ID for absentee voting
The Georgia state Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would require voters to submit a driver’s license number, state identification card number or a photocopy of an approved form of identification in order to vote absentee in the state. Senate Bill 67 passed the upper chamber in 35-18 vote on Tuesday and now heads to the state House for consideration, The Associated Press reports . The bill has already been met with opposition from Democrats and voting rights groups who say the legislation would make it difficult for voters who don't have a driver’s license or state identification card to vote absentee. According to the AP, absentee ballots are currently tallied using signature verification. ADVERTISEMENT State Sen. Larry Walker, one of the Republicans sponsoring the bill, said the bill would not affect about 97 percent of voters, according to the AP. The remaining percentage of voters, Walker said, could vote in person. In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, voting rights group Fair Fight Action said the bill would add “needless barriers to voting in Georgia” and accused proponents of the measure of ignoring voters who would be affected by the legislation. “In Georgia, with more than 7,692,567 registered voters, that means that 230,777 electors may not have the requisite identification and will therefore incur a burden in complying with the law,” the group said, while also adding that the “discriminatory policy” shows “Georgia has not moved past the racist motivations for which it was included in preclearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.” The bill, which has more than 25 Republican co-sponsors, is one of a number of bills Republicans have filed in the Georgia General Assembly that would directly impact voting, particularly absentee voting , and voter registration in the state. Another bill advanced by a state Senate subcommittee in a party-line 3-2 vote would, if passed, require Georgians who wish to vote by absentee to ...
Kinzinger: GOP Has Been ‘Pedaling in Fear,’ Which Can Destroy Democracy
Representative Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) said Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation” that the Republican Party has “been for too long pedaling in fear,” and he said that could lead to the bad things for democracy. Partial transcript as follows: BRENNAN: Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger broke with his party and voted to impeach President Trump back in January, and he joins us this morning from Capitol Hill. Good morning to you, Congressman. KINZINGER: Good morning. Good morning. BRENNAN: So we just- we’re spending a lot of time talking about your party today, which I know you’re spending a lot of time thinking about the future. When the former president takes the stage at- at CPAC, he is expected to say, according to excerpts of the speech that’s been released, that the Republican Party is united. Is the Republican Party united? KINZINGER: No, I think there’s- I mean, we may be united in some areas. You know, we don’t have to agree with everything the Biden administration is doing. So there will be opposition. So unity in some of that. But I think in terms of what is our vision for the future, certainly not united. I think we are a party that’s been for too long pedaling in fear, using fear as a compelling way to get votes. And fear does motivate. But after a while, fear can destroy a country, can destroy narratives, and it can destroy a democracy. And we have to quit peddling that. And I think what you’re going to hear from the president at CPAC today is self-congratulations. Not- no ability to recognize the fact that we have lost the House, the Senate and the presidency because of Donald Trump. And you’re going to see a lot of fear. BRENNAN: You just heard the chairwoman of your party, though, say that she met with the former president to- with the intention of having him help win back the House and the Senate. So she’s believing that he’s a force to bring people to the Republican Party. KINZINGER: Well, I think he is. I mean, I think certainly he’s ...
Sunday shows – Trump’s reemergence, COVID-19 vaccines and variants dominate
Former President Trump Donald Trump Noem touts South Dakota coronavirus response, knocks lockdowns in CPAC speech On The Trail: Cuomo and Newsom — a story of two embattled governors McCarthy: 'I would bet my house' GOP takes back lower chamber in 2022 MORE 's first public appearance since leaving the Oval Office -- at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Sunday -- dominated the political talk shows, along with developments on coronavirus vaccines and variants. Trump is expected to deliver a speech tearing into President Biden Joe Biden Noem touts South Dakota coronavirus response, knocks lockdowns in CPAC speech On The Trail: Cuomo and Newsom — a story of two embattled governors Biden celebrates vaccine approval but warns 'current improvement could reverse' MORE while reasserting himself as the Republican Party’s undisputed leader. Guests also discussed the Food and Drug Administration's decision to clear the nation's third coronavirus vaccine, giving hope that the end of the pandemic could soon be in sight. Cassidy: Trump won't be GOP nominee in 2024 By JOHN BOWDEN Sen. Bill Cassidy Bill Cassidy Sunday shows preview: 2024 hopefuls gather at CPAC; House passes coronavirus relief; vaccine effort continues Republicans see Becerra as next target in confirmation wars Overnight Health Care: Johnson & Johnson vaccine safe, effective in FDA analysis | 3-4 million doses coming next week | White House to send out 25 million masks MORE (R-La.) predicted Sunday that former President Trump would not be the party's nominee for president in 2024, pointing to the number of seats lost by Republicans in the House and Senate over the four years Trump was in office. Speaking with CNN's Dana Bash Dana Bash Texas Republican criticizes Cruz for Cancun trip: 'When a crisis hits my state, I'm there' Fauci: 'Possible' Americans will need to wear ...
