Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Vivek Ramaswamy briefly visits pro-Palestinian rally site in Chicago
Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy caused a small splash when he appeared at the staging site where anti-Israel protesters were rallying. Published August 22, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters increasingly angry as DNC ignores their demands
Anti-Israel protesters' fury at Democrats grew after the convention featured on stage the parents of a Jewish hostage in Gaza but refused to put a pro-Palestinian voice in the spotlight. Published August 22, 2024
DNC insiders refuse to believe Harris is in danger of losing young Black male voters
Black politicians and activists at the Democratic National Convention insist that support for presidential nominee Kamala Harris isn't lagging among voters of color, even as Democrats quietly spend money to persuade Black men to vote for her and polling suggests the effort is urgently needed. Published August 22, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters march near DNC on third night of convention
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Wednesday near the venue where the Democratic National Convention held its third evening, with organizers saying that about 7,000 demonstrators participated. Published August 21, 2024
Chicago police arrested 56 protesters, three journalists in clash at Israeli consulate during DNC
Chicago police said they arrested 56 protesters and three journalists during a chaotic clash near the Israeli consulate on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, which has drawn thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators to the city. Published August 21, 2024
Anti-Israel protesters arrested at Israeli consulate in Chicago during DNC
Anti-Israel protesters faced off against law enforcement for a second night during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, this time at the Israeli Consulate. Published August 20, 2024
WATCH: Anti-Israel Democrats in no mood to cheer ‘Killer Kamala’
Thousands of protesters swarming the streets outside the Democratic National Convention and chanting "Killer Kamala" dashed any hope that the party's anti-Israel wing would be mollified by having Vice President Kamala Harris replace President Biden atop the ticket. Published August 19, 2024
Anti-Israel protesters crash DNC welcome party in Chicago
Anti-Israel protesters quickly made their presence known in the Windy City among Democratic National Committee attendees when they crashed a delegate welcome party before the convention officially started. Published August 19, 2024
Massive protests expected at Chicago’s DNC; police are ready
Chicago officials expect swarms of demonstrators to march for and against various issues beginning Monday when the Democratic National Convention kicks off in the Windy City. Published August 17, 2024
Star power expected to light up Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Hollywood celebrities and musicians will turn out for the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will accept their party's respective nominations. Published August 16, 2024
Radio’s Rickey Smiley hits a raw nerve by pressuring Black voters to back Harris
A split in the Black community over Kamala Harris has erupted into a melee on social media. Published August 16, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin questioned about Tim Walz’s 30 trips to China
Rep. Jim Banks is pressing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to answer questions about Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz's 30 trips to China. Published August 14, 2024
Tim Walz has record of praising Muslim cleric who commended Hitler
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz once lauded a radical Muslim imam who extolled Adolf Hitler and wouldn't rebuke the Oct. 7 Hamas terror raid. Published August 14, 2024
Tim Walz called out for routinely making false claims about his military rank
Gov. Tim Walz, who has been accused of "stolen valor" for implying he is a combat veteran, is also under scrutiny for inflating his military rank after he retired from the Minnesota Army National Guard. Published August 14, 2024
Walz caught in another video giving the impression he went to war
Another video has surfaced in which Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gives the false impression that his National Guard service included deployment to combat zones in Iraq or Afghanistan. Published August 12, 2024
Popular Black influencer says he snubbed Harris despite Democratic team’s pleas for interview
Popular Black social media influencer Kai Cenat claims he snubbed the Harris campaign after they reached out to him to set up an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee. Published August 9, 2024
Walz’s military record questioned after comments about serving in war
Republicans are scrutinizing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military record by honing in on previous claims he made implying he engaged in battle during his service in the Army National Guard. Published August 8, 2024
Democrats vote out another progressive as Harris, Walz seek to move party to the left
Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri is the latest "Squad" member to lose her seat, continuing a string of losses for progressives even as Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz aim to take the party leftward. Published August 7, 2024
Rep. Cori Bush loses Missouri primary, becoming second ‘Squad’ member defeated by fellow Democrat
Rep. Cori Bush became the second member of "The Squad" to be defeated Tuesday night after the progressive firebrand lost the Democratic primary in her bid for a third term. Published August 6, 2024
New poll shows Trump, Harris tied in Pennsylvania
A new poll in the swing state of Pennsylvania shows former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris tied among likely voters. Published August 5, 2024
