Dave Chappelle says his backing of Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous is NOT a political Hollywood ploy … ‘cause he’s just doing what he thinks is right. We got the comedian out Sunday in Forestville, MD, where he was making calls on…
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Sunday, November 4, 2018
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Will Ferrell Goes Door-to-Door for Georgia Governor Hopeful Stacey Abrams
Stacey Abrams already has Hollywood in her corner in her bid to be Georgia’s new governor — and now she’s got one of its leading men canvassing for her … Mr. Will Ferrell. Will was on the ground this weekend, going door-to-door for Abrams’…
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Jermaine Dupri Explains Why He"s Investing in Stacey Abrams for Governor
Jermaine Dupri believes it’s his patriotic duty to lift Stacey Abrams into the governor’s mansion in Georgia, but she’s gonna need young voters to get there … which is why he set up a surprise appearance for her. The ATL…
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Stacey Abrams Banking on Legend, Washington, Streep to Be First Female Black Governor
Stacey Abrams — the Georgia gubernatorial candidate who is gunning to become the first female African American to win a state’s highest office — is getting enormous financial help from some of the richest and most famous celebrities in the…
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Idaho Governor Says Killing Baboons is Just as Wrong as Posting Pic
The Governor of Idaho is appalled at his former fish and game commissioner for slaughtering a family of baboons — saying not only is the killing itself wrong — posting a pic is just as disturbing. Blake Fischer came under heavy fire after…
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Kim Kardashian Asks Governor Jerry Brown to Review Kevin Cooper"s Case
Kim Kardashian West is taking her fight for criminal justice reform local — asking the Governor of California to look into the case of a man some suggest has been framed for murder. KKW tweeted out the message to Governor Jerry…
Sunday, September 16, 2018
"The Rent Is Too Damn High" Guy Jimmy McMillan Sues to Run For Governor
Remember the “rent is too damn high” guy? Well, Jimmy McMillan is still up in arms about the outrageous prices in the Big Apple … and he’s pissed there’s nothing he can do about it. Jimmy is suing the New York State Board of…
Friday, September 14, 2018
Cynthia Nixon Loses New York Governor Democratic Primary to Andrew Cuomo
Cynthia Nixon’s bid to be the next governor of New York is officially over, ‘cause she just lost to incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo … and it wasn’t even close. Cuomo was projected to beat the “Sex and the City” actress late Thursday by…
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Cynthia Nixon and NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Get Intense During Debate
Cynthia Nixon and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo held nothing back in a nasty debate for the Democratic seat in the state’s race for governor. Nixon and Cuomo squared off Wednesday night — at Hofstra University — in the only debate scheduled…
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
GOP Candidate for Governor Basically Calls Opponent a "Monkey"
Florida Man has struck again, folks.
However, this particular Florida man is different than most of the stories we write about the generic Florida Man.
Here is what we mean…
On Tuesday night, Ron DeSantis won the Republican primary for the Governorship of The Sunshine State.
On the opposite end of the political spectrum, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum won the Democratic primary for this same position.
The two candidates will square off in the general election this November, as voters are asked to choose between a very progressive, anti-Donald Trump candidate…
… and DeSantis, who earned an endorsement from the infamous Commander-in-Chief.
During an appearance on Fox News a few hours after his victory, DeSantis was talking about the upcoming race and made a remark that nearly everyone is interpreting as a reference to Gillum"s race.
Around the 34-second mark of the video featured here, DeSantis warns Floridians that “the last thing we need to do is monkey this up by trying to embrace a socialist agenda."
DeSantis is on one hand telling folks that they"d be stuck with an agenda backed by Democrats such as Bernie Sanders if Gillum is elected.
On the other hand, he"s… ummm… being totally racist?
Aside from simply inventing a phrase (people "muck" things up, yes, but no one says anyone "monkeys" anything up) that uses an insult that"s been hurled at African-Americans for centuries, DeSantis is being accused of employing offensive “dog whistles” in this interview.
Take note of when he says Gillum is an “articulate” speaker who “performed better” at the debates than his rivals.
DeSantis’ camp has said, in response to this controversy, that the candidate “was obviously talking about Florida not making the wrong decision to embrace the socialist policies that Andrew Gillum espouses.
"To characterize it as anything else is absurd.
"Florida’s economy has been on the move for the last eight years and the last thing we need is a far-left democrat trying to stop our success."
Translation:
Just ignore that one racist word he used, okay?!? Unless, of course, it helps to emphasize the important differences between the candidates for you and will prompt you to vote for DeSantis.
Watch the remark here and judge its intent for yourself.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Cynthia Nixon Loses Democratic Nomination for NY Governor
Cynthia Nixon suffered a landslide defeat in her bid to become Governor of New York, but she’s vowing it ain’t over yet. NY state’s Democratic convention kicked off Wednesday, and sitting Gov. Andrew Cuomo got more than 95% of the…
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Meek Mill Joins Pennsylvania Governor for Criminal Justice Reform Rally (LIVE STREAM)
Meek Mill is getting back to work, but he’s not quite in the studio just yet — he’s taking to the streets of Philly with PA’s top dog … demanding criminal justice reform. Meek is set to join Pennsylvania’s Governor Tom Wolf Thursday for a…
Friday, March 23, 2018
Meek Mill Gets Shout-Out, Support from Pennsylvania"s Governor Wolf
Meek Mill now has the Governor of Pennsylvania in his corner, adding a pretty powerful voice to the big push to get him out of prison ASAP — but Meek’s team is frustrated with the lack of progress. Governor Tom Wolf says he’s in full support…
Meek Mill Gets Shout-Out, Support from Pennsylvania"s Governor Wolf
Meek Mill now has the Governor of Pennsylvania in his corner, adding a pretty powerful voice to the big push to get him out of prison ASAP — but Meek’s team is frustrated with the lack of progress. Governor Tom Wolf says he’s in full support…
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Cynthia Nixon Shouldn"t Be Running For Governor, Says New York Congressman
A New York congressman says Cynthia Nixon’s jumping into the deep end of politics by running for Governor in their home state … and thinks she needs some floatie lessons first. We got U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks of NY’s 5th…
Cynthia Nixon Shouldn"t Be Running For Governor, Says New York Congressman
A New York congressman says Cynthia Nixon’s jumping into the deep end of politics by running for Governor in their home state … and thinks she needs some floatie lessons first. We got U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks of NY’s 5th…
Monday, March 19, 2018
Cynthia Nixon is Actually Running for Governor of New York
Cynthia Nixon has a message for Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall:
You women keep doing your adorable little cat fight thing.
I’m gonna go makeover an entire state, okay?
Indeed, while the latter two ex-Sex and the City stars continue to bicker over their fake friendship, Nixon has set her sights on something a bit more pressing.
The actress announced on Monday afternoon that she is running for Governor of New York.
“I love New York, and today I’m announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us,” Nixon Tweeted alongside a two-minute video just a short while ago, adding via voiceover in this video:
“New York is my home, I’ve never lived anywhere else.
“When I grew up here, it was just my mom and me in a one-bedroom, fifth floor walk-up.
“New York is where I was raised and where I’m raising my kids. I’m a proud public school graduate and a prouder public school parent.”
Sounds like she has one item on her platform (education) already checked off.
Sex and the City, of course, was filmed in The Big Apple.
One television critic after another analyzed how the location itself was as much of a character on the HBO smash hit as Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte themselves.
Continues Nixon in her campaign footage:
“I was given chances I just don’t see for most of New York’s kids today.
“Our leaders are letting us down. We are now the most unequal state in the entire country, with both incredible wealth and extreme poverty. Half the kids in our upstate cities live below the poverty line.
“How did we let this happen? I love New York. I’ve never wanted to live anywhere else, but something has to change.”
Nixon will be challenging Governor Andrew Cuomo in a Democratic primary this fall
If she wins the overall election, she’ll be the first openly gay woman to hold this position.
Her entrance in the race guarantees that Cuomo (who has over $ 30 million his campaign account and who polls list as being far ahead) will face an intra-party challenge from his fairly far left.
“We are sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than they do about us,” Nixon says in her video.
“It can’t just be business as usual anymore.”
The Democratic primary will be held on September 13 and Nixon has already received encouragement from Rosie O’Donnell.
“CYNTHIA NIXON FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK!” Tweeted the comedian after Nixon made her announcement, adding:
“#myFULLsupport – she is one of kind – brilliant – brave bold and so smart – a true leader #Nixon4NY.”
Concluded Nixon, running down more issues on which she feels strongly:
We want our government to work again, on health care, ending mass incarceration, fixing our broken subway. We are sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than they do about us.
Do YOU agree?
Let us know below:
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"Sex and the City" Star Cynthia Nixon Announces New York Governor Candidacy
The girls are back in town — at least Miranda Hobbes is … ‘cause she’s running for Governor of New York. “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon — who starred on the hit HBO series for six seasons — announced her candidacy Monday for NY Gov with…
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Rips NCAA, "These Kids Should Get Paid!"
Let’s stop pretending D-1 college basketball players are just student athletes — they’re PROS who deserve to get paid already … so says Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. Bevin just WENT OFF about the current state of college basketball –…
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Sworn In During Son"s Circle Game
Phil Murphy is officially New Jersey’s next governor post-Chris Christie — but, while he was taking his oath … the guy’s oldest kid was busy honoring “Malcolm in the Middle.” Phil’s eldest son, Josh Murphy, flashed the OK sign below his…
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