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Molinaro Doesn't Belong In Office For Enabling Trump's 'Hitler' Statements, Riley Says Molinaro Doesn't Belong In Office For Enabling Trump's 'Hitler' Statements, Riley Says
Molinaro Doesn't Belong In Office For Enabling Trump's 'Hitler' Statements, Riley Says This story has been updated. Republican candidates in the region are ignoring or refusing to answer questions aimed at shocking reporting from multiple outlets that former President Donald Trump admires Adolf Hitler and wanted generals like his. The revelations came to light during The New York Times' three-session interview with retired four-star Marine General John Kelly and Trump’s former White House chief of staff.  During the interview, Kelly told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator, even saying that Hitler…

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by Kathy Reakes & Michael Mashburn
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Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon
Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon Long Island Republicans are on defense following bombshell reporting from The New York Times that former President Donald Trump repeatedly praised Adolf Hitler. John Kelly – a four-star Marine general and Trump’s former White House chief of staff – told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator of Nazi Germany, even saying that Hitler had done “some good things.” Kelly went on to tell the outlet that Trump “certainly falls into the general definition of fascist,” and that Trump, should he win re-election, “would govern like a di…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
'That #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump 'That #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump
'That #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump Former President Barack Obama didn’t mince words about the man who succeeded him in the Oval Office according to a soon-to-be-released book. Obama called former President Donald Trump “a corrupt (expletive deleted)” a “mad man,” “that (expletive deleted) lunatic,” and a “racist, sexist pig,” among other things, according to reports citing author Edward-Isaac Dovere’s book “Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats’ Campaigns to Defeat Trump.” The book, which is scheduled to be published on Tuesday, May 25 by the Atlantic author, was first obtained by The Guardian. “He’s a madman,” Dover…

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by Zak Failla
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Are You Likely To Get The Coronavirus? Virus May Join Seasonal Illness Landscape, Experts Say Are You Likely To Get The Coronavirus? Virus May Join Seasonal Illness Landscape, Experts Say
Are You Likely To Get The Coronavirus? Virus May Join Seasonal Illness Landscape, Experts Say As the coronavirus spreads, there are more questions than answers, but an expert says since most cases aren't life-threatening, it makes the virus even more challenging to contain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday, Feb. 25 that a coronavirus outbreak is likely coming to the United States. Globally, the virus is now in 30 countries.  “We are asking the American public to prepare for the expectation that this might be bad,” Nancy Messonnier, the director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a press conference. Dr. Jame…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Brother's 2020 Presidential Bid Prompts NY Times Editorial Page Editor To Recuse Himself Brother's 2020 Presidential Bid Prompts NY Times Editorial Page Editor To Recuse Himself
Brother's 2020 Presidential Bid Prompts NY Times Editorial Page Editor To Recuse Himself New York Times editorial page editor James Bennet has recused himself from coverage of the 2020 presidential election after his brother, Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, threw his hat in the ring and entered the crowded Democratic field. The New York Times announced that James Bennet “will not discuss, assign or edit any editorials, Op-Eds, columns or other opinion pieces focused on candidates or major issues in the campaign.” James Bennet has been named as a contender to succeed Dean Baquet as the Time’s executive editor. In his stead, Kathleen Kingsbury and James Dao will share responsibilit…

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by Zak Failla