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"He didn't give up when there were forces against the Voting Rights Act, or forces against the Equal Rights Amendment or addressing priorities at home or peace abroad," said the younger Jackson. his father's. Rev. Jackson, who founded the organization in 1996 to pursue social justice and civil rights issues. Over the years, Reverend Jackson has led protests to desegregate theaters and restaurants. He marched in Selma, Alabama, after “Bloody Sunday” in 1965. And he was an assistant to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before Rainbow PUSH began. Just two years ago, Jackson led a march through Kenosha,…

“How many covid shots did you take?” Hutchinson asked. “Zero,” Carlson responded to a round of applause from the audience. “I can see that he backed down when I asked him that question,” said Carlson, a former Fox News host and longtime vaccine skeptic. “And I honestly don't think you should ask people about their health care. But that became a matter of public policy, and I think the whole country should pause and assess: 'What did we just go through and how do we feel about it now?'” So it's a very simple question." Before confirming that he had…

The 30 Netroots Nation attendees that POLITICO spoke to say they're not motivated to see big names on stage, though some undoubtedly describe themselves as AOC "fangirls." “Everyone is going local because that's how you make the most impact,” said Jess Moore Matthews of Backbone Digital Leaders. "I think it's a departure from the influential politician." Not that there's anyone on the stage: Reps. Greg Casar of Texas, Maxwell Alejandro of Florida, Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia of Illinois, and Pramila Jayapal of Washington are big names on the left. Attendees said their focus is on broader issues…

For Christie, the answer is obvious. “The guy is 78 years old, I would kick his ass,” the 60-year-old former New Jersey governor replied. (Trump is actually 77 years old.) Since announcing his presidential run for the Republican nomination, Christie's strategy has been to consistently target Trump, the leading Republican candidate. Trump has not backed down, attacking the former governor on occasion, including over his appearance. "He's made fun of your weight," Morgan said. “Look at him, Arnold Schwarzenegger,” Christie said jokingly, before elaborating on his own struggles with his weight. "For him to be a child, an infant, and…