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Thu, Jul 18th, 2019

GOP Mayor In North Carolina Throws Trump Under The Bus After Racist Rally Chant

Republicans are correct to disavow the racist chant spewed during Donald Trump's rally this week – but it's not nearly enough.

Sean Colarossi

Sean Colarossi currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and was an organizing fellow for both of President Obama’s presidential campaigns. He also worked with Planned Parenthood as an Affordable Care Act Outreach Organizer in 2014, helping northeast Ohio residents obtain health insurance coverage.

Thu, Jul 18th, 2019

Chris Hayes Says Racism Is The Fuel That Keeps The Republican Party Alive

There is a simple reason so many Republican leaders are standing by Trump after his shameful rally in North Carolina: The GOP needs racism to survive.

Sean Colarossi

Thu, Jul 18th, 2019

Susan Collins Could Be Toast As Her Approval Rating Plummets In Maine

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) is now the second least popular Senator in America as her approval rating has plummeted to a net (-16) in Maine.

Jason Easley

Mr. Easley is the founder/managing editor and Senior White House and Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason spent four years as a political columnist and the politics editor at 411mania.com, where he covered such issues as the Iraq War, warrantless wiretapping, and the daily workings of the American legislative process. Jason has also written for the Blogger News Network and saw his 2008 presidential election coverage quoted in over 300 newspapers worldwide. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Mon, Jul 15th, 2019

‘Alcaida’ And ‘Peopel’: Trump’s Handwritten Notes Show That He Is A Racist With Poor Grammar

The longer his presidency goes on, the more comfortable Trump is flaunting his idiocy and his racism, as he's shown again over the past several days.

Sean Colarossi

Thu, Jul 11th, 2019

Kamala Harris Calls Trump A Small Man Hiding Behind Big Tweets

During an interview with Rachel Maddow, Kamala Harris said Trump is a small man who hides behind big tweets and cruel, inhumane rhetoric and policy.

Sean Colarossi

Thu, Jul 11th, 2019

The Fear Is The Point: Rachel Maddow Exposes The Reason Behind Trump’s ICE Raids

The thing about running a campaign based solely on minority resentment and fear is that you have to keep increasing the dosage.

Sean Colarossi

Wed, Jul 10th, 2019

Amy McGrath Raises $2.5 Million As Mitch McConnell’s Nightmare Comes True

Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath raised $2.5 on the first day of her campaign to unseat Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Tue, Jul 9th, 2019

Mitch McConnell Challenger Amy McGrath Shows Why She Can Turn Kentucky Blue In 2020

A former Marine fighter pilot showed on Tuesday why she could give the Senate majority leader a run for his money in the red state.

Sean Colarossi

Mon, Jul 8th, 2019

Trump Could Kick Millions Off Health Insurance In The Middle Of The 2020 Campaign

A lawsuit backed by Donald Trump has the potential to dismantle the Affordable Care Act during the 2020 presidential campaign.

Sean Colarossi

Sat, Jul 6th, 2019

Ted Lieu Is Asking The FEC To Investigate Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded 4th Of July Campaign Rally

In a discussion with MSNBC's Joy Reid on Saturday, the Democratic lawmaker said Trump made a "mockery" of Independence Day.

Sean Colarossi

Sat, Jul 6th, 2019

Trump Thinks Joe Biden Has Already Been President

In another desperate attack on former VP Joe Biden, Donald Trump suggested that he believes Biden has already served as president.

Sean Colarossi

Tue, Jul 2nd, 2019

Rachel Maddow Reveals Shameful New Trump Proposal: Deporting Family Members Of U.S. Troops

With 2020 around the corner, Trump is trying to feed the MAGA base with one of his most egregious anti-immigrant proposals to date.

Sean Colarossi

Tue, Jul 2nd, 2019

Trump Is Taking $2.5 Million From The National Parks To Fund His 4th Of July Campaign Rally

Donald Trump is taking millions of dollars from the National Parks Service to fund his authoritarian-inspired Fourth of July event in Washington this week.

Sean Colarossi

Tue, Jul 2nd, 2019

Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina Challenger Just Broke A Fundraising Record

Jaime Harrison has set a new record for most money raised by a Democratic Senate challenger in South Carolina.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Sun, Jun 30th, 2019Sun, Jun 30th, 2019

Biden Stays In First, Harris Moves To Third In First Post Debate Poll

In the first poll done after the Democratic debate, Joe Biden remains in first, Bernie Sanders is second, and Harris has moved into a tie for third with Warren.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Fri, Jun 28th, 2019Fri, Jun 28th, 2019

Florida Governor Signs Poll Tax To Take Away Voting Rights From 1.1 Million

After voters voted to restore voting rights to 1.4 million felons who served their time, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a poll tax that will take voting rights away from 1.1 million.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Thu, Jun 27th, 2019

Kamala Harris Was The Breakout Star Of The Democratic Debate

Kamala Harris had a dream debate where she broke through the crowd and the clutter and elevated herself in the Democratic primary field.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Thu, Jun 27th, 2019

Here Are The Democratic Debate Winners And Losers (Night 2)

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris had great debates, as here are the entire list of winners and losers from the second night of the Democratic debate.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Thu, Jun 27th, 2019

Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump And Republicans For Touting Religion While Caging Children

Buttigieg said Donald Trump and Republicans lost the right to tout their religion when they started caging children on the southern border.

Sean Colarossi

Thu, Jun 27th, 2019Thu, Jun 27th, 2019

Warren, Booker And Castro Favorability Ratings Surge After First Debate

Voters believed Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Cory Booker and former HUD Sec. Julián Castro turned in strong debate performances on Wednesday night.

Sean Colarossi