Theresa Vargas, The Washington Post Published 8:40 pm PST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Polash Chowdhury stands outside a Northern Virginia elementary school in 2016. Polash Chowdhury stands outside a Northern Virginia elementary school in 2016. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Theresa Vargas Photo: Washington Post Photo By Theresa Vargas Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Polash Chowdhury stands outside a Northern Virginia elementary school in 2016. Polash Chowdhury stands outside a Northern Virginia elementary school in 2016. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Theresa Vargas Understanding a Muslim immigrant's vote for Trump 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Two years ago, Polash Chowdhury stood outside a northern Virginia … [Read more...] about Understanding a Muslim immigrant’s vote for Trump
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Why a Vote For Hogan is a Vote For Trump
Submitted to the AFRO by Larry S. Gibson This election is not mainly about Larry Hogan, or even Ben Jealous. It is about which political party will control Maryland’s state government for the next four years. The Republican Party is led and controlled by an openly racist president, a hostile and backward attorney general, and an indifferent congress. The Democratic Party is not perfect; but at least it welcomes diversity and tries to protect our democracy and decency. This election will determine whether Maryland government will continue to enable Donald Trump or join other progressive states in resisting Trumpism. The issue isn’t whether Hogan is like Trump. Gov. Larry Hogan is a decent and honorable man. But, Hogan believes in and supports the right-wing Republican philosophy and agenda that most Marylanders reject. He just does it softly. Hogan has been passive, and often supportive, as Trump has damaged our state. Trump’s immigration policies have harmed our … [Read more...] about Why a Vote For Hogan is a Vote For Trump
President’s daughter-in-law: ‘Vote for Trump-supporting Republicans’
Beth LeBlanc The Detroit News Published 6:11 PM EDT Oct 23, 2018 Birmingham — Another branch of the Trump family tree stopped in Michigan Tuesday as President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law threw her support behind several Republican candidates, starting with a fundraising luncheon for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Schuette. Lara Trump spoke to grassroots activists and Trump supporters after the luncheon, urging them to head to the polls in November. “You’ve got to get out and you’ve got to vote for Trump-supporting Republicans up and down the ticket,” she said. “And don’t stop there. Go get your neighbors, go get your friends, round everybody up and make sure they understand how important it is to get out and vote.” A surge in mid-term absentee ballot requests and early returns may bode well for Michigan Democrats seeking to pick up congressional seats and regain at least some control in … [Read more...] about President’s daughter-in-law: ‘Vote for Trump-supporting Republicans’
Listen: Is a vote for Cruz a vote for Trump?
By Scott Braddock, The Quorum Report Published 2:55 pm CDT, Thursday, October 18, 2018 U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, faces U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, in debate at the KENS 5 Studios in San Antonio on October 16, 2018. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, faces U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, in debate at the KENS 5 Studios in San Antonio on October 16, 2018. Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / Staff Photographer Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, faces U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, in debate at the KENS 5 Studios in San Antonio on October 16, 2018. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, faces U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, in debate at the KENS 5 Studios in San Antonio on October 16, 2018. … [Read more...] about Listen: Is a vote for Cruz a vote for Trump?
Leaked Google employee’s email reveals effort to boost Latino vote, surprise that some voted for Trump
close Video Email shows Google tried to help elect Clinton An email obtained exclusively by 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' reveals that a senior Google employee deployed the company's resources to increase voter turnout in ways she believed would help Clinton win the election. #Tucker A Google executive’s leaked email reveals efforts to increase Latino turnout prior to the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the executive’s “surprise” at Donald Trump’s performance among Latino voters. The 675-word email, first obtained exclusively by Fox News Channel’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” was written by the tech giant’s former head of multicultural marketing and details a range of efforts to increase Latino turnout, including the support of a partner organization that helped to drive voters to the polls. “We worked very hard. Many people did. We pushed to get out the Latino vote with our features, our partners, and … [Read more...] about Leaked Google employee’s email reveals effort to boost Latino vote, surprise that some voted for Trump