by Jim Heath | Nov 9, 2020 | Headlines, Military, Trump
President Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper via tweet today, ousting his fourth Pentagon chief and stoking uncertainty as the nation navigates a chaotic transition marked by an incumbent who is refusing to concede. The Washington Post: “Mark Esper has been...
by Jim Heath | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, GOP, Headlines, Joe Biden, Trump
Former Vice President Dan Quayle, a Republican and the only surviving member of the last incumbent presidential ticket to be defeated in a re-election campaign, said today that it was time for President Trump to accept the election results. The New York Times: “You...
by Jim Heath | Nov 8, 2020 | 2020, Headlines, Trump
There is no evidence – none – of widespread voter fraud that cost Donald Trump reelection. But that’s not what he says, and his entire political party is now following him like the autocratic leaders he admires around the world. Even while the last...
by Jim Heath | Nov 7, 2020 | 2020, GOP, Headlines, Joe Biden, Trump
The AP and television networks finally called the race for president for Joe Biden this morning, prompting Donald Trump to refuse to concede. JimHeath.TV called the race yesterday, when it was clear Biden had won Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes. ...
by Jim Heath | Nov 6, 2020 | 2020, Election Night, GOP, Headlines, Trump
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ignored President Trump’s wild claims of widespread election fraud, sending out a sober tweet this morning. ‘Here’s how this must work in our great country: Every legal vote should be counted. Any...
by Jim Heath | Nov 6, 2020 | 2020, Election Night, Headlines, Trump
Donald Trump is refusing to accept the voters decision that he will be a one-term president. Last night, he launched an astonishing, 17-minute tirade from the White House briefing room where he claimed to be the victim of a conspiracy by big tech, big money, the...
