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RNC will consider a resolution condemning Kanye West, Fuentes and anti-Semitism in general

RNC will consider a resolution condemning Kanye West, Fuentes and anti-Semitism in general

The resolution, first reported by POLITICO, does not mention Trump but condemns Ye, Fuentes and conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos by name. He also calls out a handful of Democratic politicians, including Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), for comments highly critical of Israel and ties they had to anti-Semitic figures. “I want to create a standard for all political parties in the United States, that we don't tolerate bigotry and, in this particular case, anti-Semitism,” Steel said. The resolution, if adopted, will "condemn, denounce, censor, and formally oppose all forms of bigotry, racism, ethnic bias, religious intolerance, anti-Semitism,…
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McDaniel vs.  Dhillon: Inside the Battle for the NCR

McDaniel vs. Dhillon: Inside the Battle for the NCR

“We just can't afford to take our foot off the gas,” McDaniel said, projecting confidence that he would prevail over Dhillon. Meanwhile, Dhillon claimed that with stronger leadership, the Republicans "could have won more in the 2022 election, and we'd be ready to win in 2024." Friday's election among the 168-member RNC will follow two days of meet-and-greets, debates and festivities among other typical party affairs. As measured by public statements of support, McDaniel would seem confident: she has more than 100 members publicly endorsing her, while Dhillon has less than 30. (MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is also running, but…
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The nation’s cartoonists in the week in politics

The nation’s cartoonists in the week in politics

cartoon carousel Every week, political cartoonists from across the country and across the political spectrum apply their inky skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies, and other shocking events in the world of politics. The fruits of this labor are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and infuriate readers of all political persuasions. Here's a deal on the best of this week's crop, fresh from the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker. By POLITICAL STAFF 01/20/2023 04:30am EST
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