Voters in Nevada elected a dead Republican brothel owner over a living Democrat
Brothel owner and “Trump Republican” Dennis Hof died last month after going on a bender on his 72nd birthday. But he still won last night’s election.
Daily Archives: November 7, 2018
FIFA Pro Gamer Banned for Calling Opponent a ‘F*g’ Says He Didn’t Know the Word Was Anti-Gay: WATCH
FIFA Pro Gamer Banned for Calling Opponent a ‘F*g’ Says He Didn’t Know the Word Was Anti-Gay: WATCH
Tass Rushan, a FIFA European Champion pro gamer who was banned from competing by EA after he called an opponent a “fag” said he didn’t know the word was anti-gay because he’s from London. Rushan then apologized
Said Rushan in a video posted to YouTube: “It’s a very unfortunate, unintentional misunderstanding from my end. Due to where I’ve been brought up, the connotation of that word from my perspective until now, it was just another word for prick or idiot. Not even one per cent of me knew it had any type of derogatory connotation towards homosexuality at all. First of all, if I knew it did, there is no way I’m saying anything like that. I would never say anything like that, trust me. I think some of you guys could back me up on this. Who’s from London? Did you know that word had that connotation?”
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These funny Election Night tweets reflect our anger and optimism for the future
These funny Election Night tweets reflect our anger and optimism for the future
“Don’t ‘extend a hand across the aisle.’ Don’t compromise your principles. Expose these f*ckers and protect democracy”
Seth Meyers Celebrates Defeat of Kim Davis and the ‘Blue Ripple’ as Dems Take Back the House: WATCH
Seth Meyers Celebrates Defeat of Kim Davis and the ‘Blue Ripple’ as Dems Take Back the House: WATCH
Seth Meyers looked at the “blue ripple” made by Democrats who took back the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday
Said Meyers: “If you’ve been in the desert for two years, a little splash of water feels like a damn tsunami.”
CBS noted that last night’s results looked like the House and the Senate are on two different planets.
Quipped Meyers: “That’s right. The Senate is on a different planet. That’s why Ted Cruz looked like he burst out of someone’s chest.”
Meyers then took note of all the historic elections that took place last night, celebrating the victory of gay Colorado Governor-elect Jared Polis.
Meyers also mocked the loss of Rowan County, Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, infamous for being jailed after denying marriage licenses to gay couples.
Said Meyers: “In a huge victory, Kim Davis…lost her reelection bid. And fun fact. Her opponent was a gay wedding cake!”
Meyers explained that House Democrats now have the power to investigate Donald Trump.
“If you don’t believe me,” said Meyers. “Trump was just photographed trying to sneak 20 years of tax returns out of the White House.”
Watch:
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Seth Meyers Celebrates Defeat of Kim Davis and the ‘Blue Ripple’ as Dems Take Back the House: WATCH
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 7, 2018
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 7, 2018
HOUSE FLIPS WITH HISTORIC VICTORIES FOR HRC-BACKED, PRO-EQUALITY CANDIDATES NATIONWIDE: HRC-backed candidates surged to victory last night and are poised to help pull the emergency brake on the Trump-Pence Administration with a pro-equality majority in the House. On a historic night, voters elected a record number of LGBTQ candidates. In the lead up to the midterms, HRC made a $26 million investment in the largest grassroots expansion in its 38-year history and deployed 150 HRC staff to more than 70 congressional, targeted senate and key statewide races across 23 states. More from HRC.
BREAKING: Pro-equality majority secured in the House on #ElectionNight.
That means we are one step closer to passing the Equality Act. pic.twitter.com/JSWs7o7P2I
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
A record number of LGBTQ lawmakers were elected at all levels. Notably, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin was re-elected to the U.S. Senate. Nevada’s Jacky Rosen was elected to the U.S. Senate. Jared Polis of Colorado became the first openly gay man to be elected governor in the U.S. Openly bisexual Oregon Governor Kate Brown, the first elected LGBTQ governor in history, was re-elected. Sharice Davids of Kansas became the first gay Native American lawmaker in Congress. Minnesota’s Angie Craig became the state’s first LGBTQ person elected to Congress. And, in a historic affirmation of equality, voters in Massachusetts overwhelmingly upheld non-discrimination protections for transgender people in public spaces.
“Yesterday, millions of LGBTQ voters and allies across the nation rejected the politics of hate and fear and put Donald Trump and Mike Pence on notice,” said HRC President Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin). “The days of attacking LGBTQ people for political gain are over, and the American people will not stand for lawmakers who try to drum up votes by trafficking in hate. Thanks to millions of Americans who stood up and fought back, we have succeeded in restoring a sane, pro-equality majority to the House and placing a check on this administration’s hateful agenda. To the 3 million members of the Human Rights Campaign who have worked tirelessly for the last 18 months to out-organize and out-mobilize anti-LGBTQ extremists nationwide, thank you for making history tonight. Together we have sent a loud and clear message that if you come for us, then we will come for you on Election Day.”
In the summer of 2017, the Human Rights Campaign launched HRC Rising, the largest grassroots expansion in the organization’s 38-year history. Since then, HRC has endorsed more than 480 pro-equality candidates nationwide, and deployed 150 staff to organize and mobilize voters in more than 70 congressional, targeted senate and key statewide races across 23 states. HRC also backed more women and people of color than in any election cycle in its history: 45 percent of HRC’s endorsees were women — including 55 percent of non-incumbent candidates — and nearly one-third were people of color.
On #ElectionNight, @HRC-backed candidates surged to victory.
We can pull the emergency brake on the Trump-Pence administration with a pro-equality majority in the House.
Additionally, voters elected a record number of #LGBTQ candidates.t.co/4OKKHePiyO
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
HRC helped register more than 32,000 voters and recruited more than 4,200 volunteers, who worked more than 8,500 shifts and 30,000 volunteer hours. In the critical final four days of the campaign, HRC staff and volunteers in get-out-the-vote efforts alone knocked on more than 80,000 doors, and held 36,400 conversations with voters at their doors and by phone on behalf of our endorsed candidates.
YES ON THREE: Massachusetts voters by a 2-1 margin maintained a 2016 law protecting transgender people from discrimination in critical public accommodations including restaurants, hotels, hospitals, stores and public transportation – the first time gender identity non-discrimination protections were on a statewide ballot independent of protections based on sexual orientation. HRC serves as a founding executive committee member of Freedom for All Massachusetts, a coalition of national and state equal rights organizations, which led the successful Yes on 3 Campaign. More from HRC, The Hill, and Advocate.
VICTORY: Massachusetts voters uphold non-discrimination protections for trans people in public spaces.
Thank you to the fair-minded voters for sending a message on #ElectionNight that trans people are loved & welcomed in the Bay State. #YesOn3 #MAPoli t.co/MU6C86E0zr pic.twitter.com/FLVSm0ZORe
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
WHAT WE’RE READING WEDNESDAY: Check out our statements on major victories for top HRC-backed candidates!
- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Governor-elect Tony Evers in Wisconsin
- U.S. Senator-elect Jacky Rosen and Governor-elect Steve Sisolak in Nevada
- Governor-elect Jared Polis in Colorado
- HRC-backed candidates in historic Pennsylvania election
- HRC-backed candidates in historic Michigan election
- U.S. Representative-elect Sharice Davids in Kansas
- U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and State Senator-Elect Nickie Antonio in Ohio
- U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and U.S. Representative-elect Angie Craig in Minnesota
- Oregon Governor Kate Brown
- Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker, U.S. Representatives-elect Sean Casten and Lauren Underwood in Illinois
- U.S. Representatives-elect Tom Malinowski and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey
- U.S. Representatives-elect Jennifer Wexton and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia
- U.S. Representatives-elect Colin Allred, Lizzie Fletcher and Sylvia Garcia in Texas
HEY, KIM DAVIS, LOVE WINS — YOU LOSE! Voters in Kentucky rejected the county clerk who refused to sign marriage certificates for same-sex couples. More from CNN.
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Trump Threatens, Dems, GOP in Tweetstorm: Candidates Who Didn’t Embrace Me Can ‘Say Goodbye!’
Trump Threatens, Dems, GOP in Tweetstorm: Candidates Who Didn’t Embrace Me Can ‘Say Goodbye!’
Donald Trump sent off a barrage of tweets Wednesday morning following a midterm election that saw Democrats take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tweeted Trump: “Those that worked with me in this incredible Midterm Election, embracing certain policies and principles, did very well. Those that did not, say goodbye! Yesterday was such a very Big Win, and all under the pressure of a Nasty and Hostile Media!”
Those that worked with me in this incredible Midterm Election, embracing certain policies and principles, did very well. Those that did not, say goodbye! Yesterday was such a very Big Win, and all under the pressure of a Nasty and Hostile Media!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2018
Trump also tried to paint the election as a “big victory” for him, and said that anybody who says it wasn’t is “fake news”.
Tweeted Trump: “Received so many Congratulations from so many on our Big Victory last night, including from foreign nations (friends) that were waiting me out, and hoping, on Trade Deals. Now we can all get back to work and get things done! … To any of the pundits or talking heads that do not give us proper credit for this great Midterm Election, just remember two words – FAKE NEWS!”
Received so many Congratulations from so many on our Big Victory last night, including from foreign nations (friends) that were waiting me out, and hoping, on Trade Deals. Now we can all get back to work and get things done!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2018
To any of the pundits or talking heads that do not give us proper credit for this great Midterm Election, just remember two words – FAKE NEWS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2018
Trump also threatened Democrats: “If the Democrats think they are going to waste Taxpayer Money investigating us at the House level, then we will likewise be forced to consider investigating them for all of the leaks of Classified Information, and much else, at the Senate level. Two can play that game!”
If the Democrats think they are going to waste Taxpayer Money investigating us at the House level, then we will likewise be forced to consider investigating them for all of the leaks of Classified Information, and much else, at the Senate level. Two can play that game!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2018
Trump also announced a news conference:
I will be doing a news conference at The White House – 11:30 A.M. Will be discussing our success in the Midterms!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2018
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Victory for HRC-Backed Candidates Jacky Rosen and Steve Sisolak in Nevada
Victory for HRC-Backed Candidates Jacky Rosen and Steve Sisolak in Nevada
Today, HRC released the following statement on the victories of HRC-endorsed candidates U.S. Senator-elect Jacky Rosen and Governor-elect Steve Sisolak.
“Tonight, Nevada rejected Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s politics of bigotry and fear by sending Jacky Rosen, a bold pro-equality champion, to Washington,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “For more than a year, HRC worked to mobilize 600,000 equality voters across the state and we are proud to have helped played a part in bringing Governor-elect Steve Sisolak, Susie Lee, Steven Horsford and others across the finish line. Tonight we celebrate this incredible moment and tomorrow we look forward to rolling up our sleeves and getting to work with Rosen, Sisolak and others to move equality forward for all Nevadans.”
HRC has prioritized investments and organizing in Nevada for more than a year, and had 11 staff on the ground in the state as part of the largest grassroots expansion in the organization’s 38-year history. In Nevada this year, HRC members and supporters completed 1,842 volunteer shifts. In the final 4 days of GOTV alone, our staff and volunteers knocked on over 7,100 doors. Member and supporter volunteers sent over 23,000 text messages in the final weeks. HRC hosted 10 Equality Action Academy trainings to give HRC members and supporters the tools they need to take action locally in legislative advocacy and in support of pro-equality candidate campaigns. Working with scores of partner organizations, HRC also led field organizing efforts around the state to mobilize voters in support of HRC-backed, pro-equality champions who will fight for LGBTQ rights, and for the rights and welfare of all Nevadans.
HRC’s Equality Votes PAC ran several ads in Nevada, educating voters on Dean Heller’s record and why Jacky Rosen is the clear choice for Nevadans. Over 771,000 pieces of GOTV mail were sent to Equality Voters, and HRC reached over 418,000 with digital advertising campaign generating over 5.7M impressions.
What’s at stake this election?
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— HRC in Nevada (@HRC_NV) November 1, 2018
Since being elected to Congress, Rosen has been a strong supporter of equality and fairness and an outspoken critic of the Trump-Pence Administration’s assault on LGBTQ equality — from revoking discrimination protections for transgender children in public schools, to attempting to render the LGBTQ community invisible in the U.S. census. She is a co-sponsor of the Equality Act, crucial federal legislation that would finally guarantee explicit, permanent protections for LGBTQ people under our nation’s existing civil rights laws, and the Global Respect Act, legislation that would strengthen U.S. foreign policy related to anti-LGBTQ discrimination abroad.
As the current chairman of the Clark County Commission and a former member of the Nevada Board of Regents, Sisolak has a long career serving the people of Nevada. He is a strong advocate for LGBTQ equality and supports marriage equality and non-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community in all aspects of life. Sisolak’s opponent, Attorney General Adam Laxalt opposes marriage equality, supports banning LGBTQ people from serving openly in the military, and has endorsed a license to discriminate in the health care system that would prioritize physicians’ beliefs over life-saving patient care.
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