In 2020, Charlotte, North Carolina will be the host city for the Republican National Convention (RNC). In a bold move, on Monday, the Charlotte City Council passed a resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s “racist and xenophobic comments”. The resolution passed 9-2. According to The Washington Post, all nine of the…
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Nathan's Hot Dogs Faces Backlash After Executive Chairman Hosts Trump Fundraiser
Howard Lorber, executive chairman of Nathan’s Famous Inc., and said to be one of Donald Trump’s best friends, hosted a fundraiser for the president at his home in the Hamptons. As a result, social media users are threatening to boycott the hot dog brand. The luncheon on Friday, with about…
Only 'Because He's a Black Guy' Michael Steele was Elected GOP Leader, Says CPAC Official
Former GOP leader Michael Steele was stunned when Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Communications Director Ian Walters said Steele was only elected because he’s Black. “We elected Mike Steele as chairman because he was a Black guy, that was the wrong thing to do,” Walters said Friday night at the…
Trump Party Throws Support and Money Behind Accused Sexual Predator Roy Moore
After President Donald Trump officially endorsed Alabama’s Republican candidate for Senate Roy Moore, the Republican National Committee took this as a go ahead to throw its support behind the accused sexual predator as well. “The RNC is the political arm of the president and we support the President,” a senior…
No Paid Maternity Leave for Ivanka Trump's Workers
Ivanka Trump, who has positioned herself as a champion for the rights of working mothers, has her label’s clothes made by workers who receive no paid maternity leave. “Gender is no longer the factor creating the greatest wage discrepancy in this country. Motherhood is,” Trump said at the Republican National…
Anti-Semitic Slurs Flood RNC Live Chat While Gov. Praises GOP-Jewish Relations
Live chatting has been disabled on the Republican National Convention (RNC) live-stream after a slew of anti-Semitic slurs was posted — while Jewish former Governor Linda Lingle praised the Republican Party’s treatment of Israel and Jews. On Monday, the first night of the RNC, Lingle slammed the Democratic Party for…