by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, March 22. Also check out Samantha “Jon Stewart, Female Version” Bee on the Supreme Court situation. She nails it.
- Brussels on high alert after blasts at airport, metro station
- We had all better hope these scientists are wrong about the planet’s future
- Trump skeptical of NATO, U.S. military presence in Asia (Uhhhhh….)
- One of Trump’s foreign policy advisers is a 2009 college grad who lists Model UN as a credential (Trump’s pathetic foreign policy advisers may help explain his absurd views on the subject.)
- Raúl Castro and Obama spar on human rights, U.S. departure from Guantanamo
- We met with Donald Trump. Electing him will still be a radical risk.
- Sorry, GOP. Winning and party unity are not worth it if Trump is elected. (“Republicans who would put an ignorant demagogue in the White House are misguided.”)
- Warren warns Democrats to ‘wake up’ to Trump threat
- Most Republicans Feel Embarrassed by Campaign, Poll Says (As well they should.)
- Ted Cruz Stumbles As CNN’s Blitzer Presses Him On Anti-Muslim Conspiracies Of Foreign Policy Adviser Frank Gaffney(Gaffney is a raving lunatic and bigot. Perfect fit for Cruz.)
- Yes, Trump’s biggest asset is racism: Why bigotry (not the economy) is the biggest factor driving his rise
- A Grand Third Party (“A third-party candidacy would cost conservatives the White House. It might also save their movement.”)
- Trump Responds To Elizabeth Warren’s Criticism By Calling Her ‘The Indian’ (More crass bigotry from Trump.)
- A Top Virginia Republican Is Peddling Self-Defense Insurance to Fearful Gun Owners (“Ken Cuccinelli’s practice is part of a growing number of law firms offering the controversial service.”)
- Donald Trump incorrectly says Virginia winery is the largest on East Coast (False.)
- Editorial: Put an end to racial gerrymandering
- McAuliffe, veterans praise new wheelchair ramp at governor’s mansion
- Roanoke writer settles copyright lawsuit against Virginia Republicans
- Editorial: Seas rise faster, but politicians still in denial
- Nine potential candidates confirmed to attend Wilder mayoral forum (” Council members Jonathan T. Baliles, Chris A. Hilbert and Michelle R. Mosby, Venture Richmond director Jack Berry, Richmond Public Schools teacher Chad Ingold, former Councilman Bruce Tyler, community strategist Lillie Estes and activist Rick Tatnall…Former Del. Joseph D. Morrissey said he received an invitation in the mail Monday and will also attend…Only one likely candidate said he won’t attend: Levar Stoney, who serves in Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s cabinet as secretary of the commonwealth. In a text message, he said attending the forum ‘would be premature.'”
- Report: Clerical errors contributed to Jamycheal Mitchell’s death
- Our view: Transformational times in the Roanoke Valley
- Spring warmth bounces back, Easter weekend looks a little wet
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