#Jason Kenney exits stage right

#Jason Kenney exits stage right

“Jason Kenney exits stage right” Politics Insider for May 19: Kenney’s potential successors prepare to replace him; Patrick Brown complains over racist email; Ed Fast out as finance critic over Pierre Poilievre criticism Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox in the morning. Jason Kenney won the…

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#Clinton lawyer’s ridiculous defense in Trump frame-up

#Clinton lawyer’s ridiculous defense in Trump frame-up

“Clinton lawyer’s ridiculous defense in Trump frame-up” I  was representing the Clinton campaign . . . except when I wasn’t. That is the defense that Democratic lawyer Michael Sussmann floated to the jury as his criminal trial kicked off in Washington with opening statements and the first government witnesses. Sussmann is charged with one count of lying…

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#Hochul unveils gun package to prevent future mass shootings

#Hochul unveils gun package to prevent future mass shootings

“Hochul unveils gun package to prevent future mass shootings” Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing executive orders and legislation to combat gun crimes and domestic terrorism following the deadly, racist-fueled mass shooting in Buffalo last weekend.  The package includes an executive order that would require State Police to seize weapons under the state’s red flag law…

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#’Malicious’ portrait of Buffalo shooter and other commentary

#’Malicious’ portrait of Buffalo shooter and other commentary

“‘Malicious’ portrait of Buffalo shooter and other commentary” Media watch: ‘Malicious’ Portrait of Shooter Media accusations that “Buffalo barbarian” Payton Gendron, who shot 13 people Saturday, is “some sort of Tucker Carlson acolyte would be baffling” if not so “transparently malicious,” fumes the Washington Examiner’s Tiana Lowe. His 180-page manifesto doesn’t “mention Carlson once”; instead,…

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#Disney+ won’t take ads for alcohol, politics amid Florida flap

#Disney+ won’t take ads for alcohol, politics amid Florida flap

“Disney+ won’t take ads for alcohol, politics amid Florida flap” Disney is keeping its streaming service squeaky clean amid its recent flap over Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. The Mouse House, which is launching an advertising-supported tier, won’t take commercials promoting alcohol or political points of view, Variety reported. Disney+, which is home to…

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#Poilievre denounces white replacement theory

#Poilievre denounces white replacement theory

“Poilievre denounces white replacement theory” Politics Insider for May 17: Poilievre talks to Jordan Peterson; Kim Campbell criticizes the CPC leadership candidates; Steven Del Duca fights for his seat in the legislature Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox in the morning. Pierre Poilievre denounced the “white…

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