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Here is a list of some of the possible Executive Branch appointments being touted for President-elect Trump's administration.

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In recent months, a number of Republicans across the nation have shown support for criminal justice reform as a result of the millions of dollars…

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WASHINGTON-Congressman, Luis V. Gutierrez of Illinois addresses former Speaker Of The House and GOP presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich’s claim that Barack Obama was the “Food Stamp President” on the floor of the House floor. Gutierrez used statistics to show that Obama was not in fact, the “Food Stamp President” and compassion to show that there […]

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By Daniel Woolsey During the Florida primary coverage last night on MSNBC, Rev. Al Sharpton and Rick Tyler, a strategist for the Gingrich-backing super-PAC, Winning Our Future, entered into a heated exchange that covered topics from food stamps to black role models to the president singing. SEE ALSO:Is It Over Gingrich? Check out the video […]

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Jeffrey Goldberg of “The Atlantic” does a wonderful job of describing what he refers to as racist “dog whistling” by leading Republicans.  The writer explains the manner by which America has walked away from blatant race-baiting, but is fully willing to elect a candidate who engages in “dog whistling,” or referencing race in ways that […]

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Speculation has run rampant for months and now it’s official. Former GOP presidential candidate, Herman Cain, has endorsed Newt Gingrich as the next president of the United States,  reports MSNBC.com SEE ALSO: Romney Fights Back Saturday night In West Palm Beach, Florida, the former Godfather Pizza magnate made it clear that he was 100 percent […]

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WASHINGTON  — Dredging up a past that Newt Gingrich has worked hard to bury, the GOP presidential candidate’s ex-wife says Gingrich asked for an “open marriage” in which he could have both a wife and a mistress. RELATED: Gingrich’s Racist Surge Will Gingrich’s Ex Sink His Campaign? In an interview with ABC News’ “Nightline” scheduled […]

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It takes an ol’ Georgia southern boy like former President Jimmy Carter to call out another Georgia southern boy (Newt Gingrich) for using racism to get votes. (Well…nothing else seems to be working, right?) RELATED: Gingrich’s Racist Surge Will Gingrich’s Ex Sink His Campaign? Carter doesn’t think Gingrich is racist (We’d beg to differ), but […]

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During last night’s Fox News GOP debate in South Carolina, candidate Newt Gingrich and moderator, Juan Williams over issues regarding race and public assistance. Williams asked asked Gingrich if his comments about having 9-year-olds work as janitors were “at a minimum as insulting to all Americans, but particularly to black Americans?” Williams followed up, asking […]

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What is up with Republicans and welfare? SEE ALSO: Crazy Celebrity Gifts GOP Candidates Go To NH First, it was Rick Santorum who said he didn’t want to help blacks with welfare. Now it’s Newt Gingrich‘s turn to alienate African Americans, TheGrio reports. Slate journalist Dave Weigel tweeted that Gingrich told an audience in New […]

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This week’s Washington Watch roundtable features political commentator Cynthia Tucker, syndicated columnist George Curry, political blogger Crystal Wright of conservativeblackchick.com, and national economics correspondent for “The Washington Post” Michael Fletcher. Newt Gingrich is on the rise along with his baggage, can he capture the Republican nomination for president? Plus POTUS fires back at his critics.

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This week’s Washington Watch newsmaker is one of the most prominent clergymen in America. Bishop T.D. Jakes leads a 30,000-member congregation as senior pastor and founder of The Potter’s House in Dallas.