JD Vance defends wife Usha against ‘disgraceful’ attacks over Indian heritage: She’s ‘way out of their league’
Sen. J.D. Vance came to a fierce defense of his wife, Usha, when asked about attacks on her Indian heritage in an interview that aired Sunday. Senator Vance appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation” as part of a weekend media offensive that included interviews with multiple networks. During the wide-ranging discussion, host Margaret Brennan mentioned […]
Pelosi says attacks on Walz's military career are 'sign of the bankruptcy' of ideas from critics
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) pushed back against those attacking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record, saying it was a “sign of the bankruptcy” of their critics’ thinking. Walz’s 24 years as a member of the Army National Guard came under intense scrutiny from Republicans last week, particularly over whether the Minnesota governor misrepresented […]
Auchincloss defends Walz’s service, calls attacks ‘desperate political smear job’
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) defended Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military service in an interview Sunday, calling attacks on the governor’s record a “desperate political smear campaign.” Asked in an interview with Chris Styrewalt on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday” whether Waltz misrepresented his job duties, Auchincloss said, “No, he didn’t.” “The attacks from Trump and Vance […]
Vance on racial attacks against wife Usha: 'Don't attack my wife. She's out of your league'
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) has stepped up efforts to protect his wife, Usha Vance, from the white supremacist attacks she has faced since she was named former President Donald Trump’s running mate last month. “My attitude to people who attack my wife is, she’s beautiful, she’s smart. What kind of man is going to marry […]
Vance says Democrats are engaging in ‘schoolyard bully’ attacks
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said in an interview that aired Sunday that Democrats are engaging in “bully-man” attacks, calling Republican candidates “wackos.” “I think it’s really an attempt by them to deflect attention from the failure of their policies, which is basically the same as bullying in schools,” he said on CNN’s “State of the […]
Jesse Ventura defends Walz against Vance’s attacks on his military service
Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura (Independent) defended Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.)’s record amid attacks from Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) over his criticism of military service. “I think Vance is doing a disservice to the United States Marine Corps because I know so many fine Marines and Sailors who are respectful.” Ventura said, “The only thing […]
Buttigieg says Trump's attacks on Walz are 'pretty mushy and lazy'
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday slammed former President Trump’s recent attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as “indulgent and lazy,” suggesting that Trump may no longer be focused on the campaign. “It’s pretty naive and lazy that Donald Trump’s best attack line has been, ‘He’s so involved in so many different worlds,’” Buttigieg […]
Pelosi calls Trump’s attacks on Harris’s IQ ‘pathetic’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Friday blasted former President Trump for his attacks on Vice President Harris’ intelligence work. “I’m not listening to him,” Pelosi told MSNBC host Joy Reid on her show “The Reidout.” “It’s pathetic.” Trump, speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Thursday, said Harris “is not smart enough […]
Walz Didn’t Carry in War Like He Said, But Attacks on Him ‘Offensive’ and ‘Diminish’ Veterans
On Friday’s CNN News Central broadcast, co-host Brianna Keilar said Thursday that 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) may be an “imperfect communicator” when criticizing 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D) because his actual title “gives a different kind of impression” that he has served in combat. She added, […]
Former Obama adviser on ‘weird’ attacks: No downside but not ‘secret sauce’
Dan Pfeiffer, a former senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, said there’s nothing bad about the recent trend of calling Republicans “kooks,” but it’s not the Democratic Party’s “secret sauce.” “Does calling MAGA Republicans weirdo actually sway voters?” Pfeiffer Written in the newsletter Message box. “I hate to be the bearer of bad news, […]