And the winner is . . . Donald Trump. The Democrats’ third presidential debate was a long-winded, platitude-filled disaster where no single candidate could claim a clear victory. Instead, the seven men and three women took turns displaying why they are all probably unelectable. Start with Joe Biden’s incoherence. The nominal frontrunner, the former vice … Continue reading "Goodwin: Trump the real winner as Biden again proves he’s not cut out to be nominee"
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Democratic debate 2019: Julian Castro goes on offensive against Biden
HOUSTON – Julian Castro went on offense Thursday night and accused Vice President Joe Biden of being forgetful and not living up to the health care aspirations of President Barack Obama. “I’m fulfilling the legacy of Barack Obama, and you’re not,” Castro said, after accusing Biden’s health care plan of leaving 10 million people uncovered. … Continue reading "Democratic debate 2019: Julian Castro goes on offensive against Biden"
Read MoreWhat it’s like to be married to ‘complete psycho’ Skip Bayless
Skip Bayless is being called “nuts,“ a “complete psycho” and diagnosed with something known as “jinx demons.” The person making the allegations about Skip Bayless is … Skip Bayless. What Bayless is describing is how he watches games in his and his wife’s 5,000-square-foot condo that has three rooms, seven TVs — including two 70-inchers … Continue reading "What it’s like to be married to ‘complete psycho’ Skip Bayless"
Read MoreChris Carlin out at WFAN in sudden shakeup
The upheaval at WFAN continues. Chris Carlin, a co-host on the “Carlin, Maggie & Bart” show, announced Wednesday that he is no longer with the radio network. “I’m sad to say today [Wednesday] was my last day at WFAN,” he wrote in a Twitter statement. “I want to thank CBS Radio and Entercom for giving … Continue reading "Chris Carlin out at WFAN in sudden shakeup"
Read MoreSigns for de Blasio’s debate ‘watch, watch party’ put up outside City Hall
He’s fighting for your rights! From the couch! Posters mocking Mayor de Blasio’s quixotic presidential bid went up around City Hall Thursday — inviting people to attend his “debate watch, watch party” at Gracie Mansion. “Come watch ‘presidential candidate’ Bill de Blasio watch the Democratic presidential debate from the couch,” mocked the poster shared to Reddit. … Continue reading "Signs for de Blasio’s debate ‘watch, watch party’ put up outside City Hall"
Read MoreShakey Graves is the role this singer-songwriter was born to play
As Shakey Graves, singer-songwriter Alejandro Rose-Garcia hides behind the stage name rather than share his true self. Or does he? “I think the nice part is I have the option to,” says Rose-Garcia, who will co-headline a pair of shows with Dr. Dog Friday (sold out) and Saturday at The Rooftop at Pier 17. “The … Continue reading "Shakey Graves is the role this singer-songwriter was born to play"
Read MoreJeepers! Scooby-Doo is turning the big 5-0
There was little fanfare around “ Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” when CBS launched the Saturday-morning animated series about four crime-fighting teens and their talking Great Dane, Scooby-Doo. That was Sept. 13, 1969. Fifty years later, “Scooby-Doo” remains one of TV’s most iconic animated series, spawning a slew of spinoffs, five big-screen movies and a merchandising … Continue reading "Jeepers! Scooby-Doo is turning the big 5-0"
Read MoreConviction upheld for trader who bragged scam was like ‘f–king Christmas’
Christmas just got cancelled for Mark Johnson. A New York appeals court on Thursday upheld a conviction against the ex-HSBC currency trader, who was found guilty in 2017 of masterminding a $3.5 billion market-rigging scheme that defrauded one of the world’s largest energy companies. Johnson, 53, had bragged that the scam was like “f–king Christmas” … Continue reading "Conviction upheld for trader who bragged scam was like ‘f–king Christmas’"
Read MorePat Shurmur’s Josh Allen comment catches Bills’ attention
Intentionally or not, Giants coach Pat Shurmur provided some digital bulletin-board material for the Bills this week with his quotes about Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen. A tweet by the NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones, quoting Shurmur on Wednesday as saying he believed during the lead-up to the 2018 draft that Allen “had a chance to be … Continue reading "Pat Shurmur’s Josh Allen comment catches Bills’ attention"
Read MoreThe winners, losers and snoozers of the third Democratic debate
The Democratic presidential front-runner, former Vice President Joe Biden, stumbled through another debate, offering answers with so many asides and twists and turns even the Post’s veteran debate watcher had trouble keeping track. The longtime politicians stumbles gave New Jersey Senator Cory Booker an opportunity to shine, he added. “Cory Booker was the winner of … Continue reading "The winners, losers and snoozers of the third Democratic debate"
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