Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Oregon GOP files ethics complaint against Gov. Kate Brown after Project Veritas sting
The Oregon Republican Party filed a complaint Wednesday against Democratic Gov. Kate Brown over multiple allegations that she used public funds for campaign purposes. Published October 11, 2018
Pro-Kavanaugh women reject ‘gender traitors’ label
Women who supported the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh have been ripped on the left as brainwashed, shameful, privilege-defending gender traitors, and it's starting to annoy them. Published October 10, 2018
Jon Tester earns ‘D’ rating from NRA despite ‘shooting hundreds of cows and hogs’
Sen. Jon Tester, Montana Democrat, saw his National Rifle Association rating downgraded Tuesday to a "D," even though his campaign said he has shot "hundreds of cows and hogs." Published October 10, 2018
Hillary Clinton rejects Bill Clinton-Brett Kavanaugh comparisons
Hillary Clinton rejected comparisons Monday between the sexual-misconduct allegations facing her husband versus those made against Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh and President Donald Trump. Published October 9, 2018
Dean Heller-Jacky Rosen Nevada Senate race becomes referendum on Obamacare
For six years, Republicans won election after election focusing on Obamacare, and now Democrats are hoping to return the favor. Published October 9, 2018
George Soros-funded groups deny paying protesters
George Soros may not be passing out twenties to activists on the street, but that doesn't mean President Trump was wrong when he accused the Democratic megadonor of having a hand in the anti-Kavanaugh protests. Published October 8, 2018
Some anti-Kavanaugh protesters were paid, Vice journalist reveals
A journalist embedded with anti-Kavanaugh protesters says that some protesters were in fact paid, as President Trump has alleged. Published October 8, 2018
Al Gore warns ‘time is running out’ after U.N. gives world 12 years to fight climate change
Former Vice President Al Gore warned that "time is running out" after the release of a U.N. special report that gives the world 12 years to head off climate calamity by radically transforming "all aspects of society." Published October 8, 2018
Heidi Heitkamp defends vote against Kavanaugh as re-election chances fade
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, North Dakota Democrat, said Sunday that it was more important for her to look at herself in the mirror than to bolster her re-election chances by voting to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. Published October 7, 2018
Susan Collins on Susan Rice: She’s not from Maine
Obama administration figure Susan Rice has hinted that she may challenge Sen. Susan Collins, but the Maine Republican made it clear Sunday that she's ready to rumble. Published October 7, 2018
Lindsey Graham, angry over Brett Kavanaugh confirmation, to campaign against fellow senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, said Sunday he was so disgusted at the Kavanaugh confirmation process that he plans to do something he has never done: campaign against a fellow senator. Published October 7, 2018
Liberal Hollywood celebrities feel blue, see red after Kavanaugh confirmation
A bevy of liberal celebrities lashed out after Brett M. Kavanaugh was sworn in Saturday following a historically tumultuous Supreme Court confirmation battle. Published October 7, 2018
Senate Democrats seek to put the brakes on Kavanaugh impeachment talk
Senate Democrats moved Sunday to rein in talk of impeaching Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, a rallying cry of the progressive left that has drawn interest from some House Democrats. Published October 7, 2018
Melania Trump, first lady, blasted by media for wearing ‘colonial’ white pith helmet on Kenya safari
First lady Melania Trump has come under attack by media outlets during her Kenya trip for wearing a white pith helmet described as a symbol of white colonial rule. Published October 7, 2018
Mazie Hirono says Brett Kavanaugh enters Supreme Court with ‘huge taint and a big asterisk’
Sen. Mazie Hirono, Hawaii Democrat, said Sunday that Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh enters the Supreme Court with a "huge taint and a big asterisk" next to his name. Published October 7, 2018
Susan Collins accuses Planned Parenthood of Supreme Court double-standard
Sen. Susan Collins, Maine Republican, accused Planned Parenthood of a Supreme Court double-standard Sunday, arguing that the organization has never supported a pro-choice justice nominated by a Republican president. Published October 7, 2018
Donald Trump says Democrats ‘overplayed their hand’ on Brett Kavanaugh
With the midterm elections a month away, Republican voter enthusiasm is "the strongest I've ever seen it," according to President Trump. He argued that Democrats "overplayed their hand" with their fierce opposition to the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, who was sworn in Saturday after the Senate voted 50-48 to confirm him. Published October 7, 2018
Lisa Murkowski ‘present’ vote on Brett Kavanaugh ‘disgraceful,’ Donald Trump says
President Trump said Saturday that he was "absolutely shocked" by Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's "disgraceful" refusal to support the confirmation of newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. Published October 7, 2018
Women’s March leader Sarsour launches racial attack against ‘white woman’ Susan Collins
Women's March leader Linda Sarsour on Friday launched a racial attack against Sen. Susan Collins, saying the Maine Republican was guilty of espousing "white supremacy" with her decision to support the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Published October 5, 2018
Juanita Broaddrick: Brett Kavanaugh has ‘been treated so poorly’
For Democrats intent on whipping up opposition to Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh by leveraging the #MeToo movement, Juanita Broaddrick is their worst nightmare. Published October 4, 2018
