Democratic New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Thursday, saying he excels at “the corruption Olympics” in the state capital of Albany. “In the corruption Olympics that is Albany, I think Andrew Cuomo is winning himself some gold medals,’’ Nixon told The Buffalo News. ADVERTISEMENT Nixon was referring to the upcoming … Continue reading "Cynthia Nixon: Cuomo winning gold in Albany's 'corruption Olympics'"

Following a firestorm of outrage, MSNBC has reportedly reversed its decision to cut ties with progressive commentator Sam Seder over an eight-year-old satirical tweet that was used by right-wingers to launch an elaborate smear campaign. “I appreciate MSNBC‘s thoughtful reconsideration and willingness to understand the cynical motives of those who intentionally misrepresented my tweet for … Continue reading "After Caving to Right-Wing Smear Campaign, MSNBC 'Grows a Spine' and Rehires Sam Seder"

Congressional Democrats appear to be reneging on promises to force a vote by the end of the year to pass legislation protecting undocumented residents who were brought to the United States as children, despite ongoing pressure from the immigrant rights movement and increasing public support for reinstating such protections. After the Trump administration announced in … Continue reading "Ignoring Increased Support for DACA, Dems Back Off Pledge to Pass Year-End Fix"

Last night’s Raw, even with a poor show, held pretty much steady from last week, doing 1.67 million viewers on average for the three hours and 0.50 in 18-49. The total audience was down one percent and 18-49 stayed even, as did 18-34. Click Here: camiseta seleccion argentina Raw was fifth on the cable charts in … Continue reading "WWE Raw ratings remain steady against second week of NFL"

During a White House press briefing on Thursday that followed yet another week of erratic behavior by President Donald Trump—including a tweet in which the president boasted of the size of his “nuclear button”—Playboy magazine’s White House correspondent Brian Karem asked a question that is, in some form, on the minds of many: when Trump … Continue reading "Reporter Asks Question on Minds of Many: Will Trump's Physical Exam Also Test His Mental Acuity?"

The win by a Democrat for a state senate seat in Wisconsin’s special election on Tuesday is being seen as the latest sign that traditional Republican strongholds, including districts where Donald Trump beat rival Hillary Clinton handily in 2016, could be up for grabs as the nation eyes this year’s mid-term elections. The victory by … Continue reading "Are Scott Walker and Paul Ryan Next? Dems Score Big Upset in Wisconsin Special Election"

Following public pressure from President Trump, FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe is reportedly stepping down from his position—a departure, that while expected, is coming earlier than was originally scheduled. It was widely understood that McGabe would retire in March of this year, after becoming eligible for his full pension benefits, but reporting on Monday indicates … Continue reading "Ditching Early and Amid Pressure, FBI Deputy Director McCabe Steps Down"