ci Video President Abraham Lincoln, amid the most turbulent administration and deadliest conflict in American history, defeated bitter personal rival and former Civil War Gen. George McClellan to win re-election on this day in history, Nov. 8, 1864. As Union soldiers fought their fellow Americans on the battlefield, Union voters …
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Most of America’s service members do not seek the spotlight. To do so would seem incongruous with their initial motivations for raising their hand, their reasons for sticking out the tough times and their means of transitioning back to civilian life. These men and women chose to join the military …
Read More »Actors Ben Savage, Anson Williams run for office, joining stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger in politics
Actors Ben Savage and Anson Williams are up for election this year as Americans flock to cast their votes across the United States on Nov. 8. The “Boy Meets World” star and the “Happy Days” star, respectively, join a growing list of celebrities who have made the jump from Hollywood …
Read More »Nancy Pelosi says husband's attack will impact her retirement decision
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Monday that the recent attack on her husband Paul will impact her decision on whether to retire from Congress if Republicans take control of the House. In a sit-down interview on CNN’s “AC360,” Pelosi told Anderson Cooper that her decision “will be affected about …
Read More »Michigan county hiring Jan. 6 attendee for poll worker training 'alarming and chilling': secretary of state
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke with Detroit radio station WDET about the election process on Monday, decrying the employment of a Jan. 6 attendee as a trainer for poll workers. Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini hired Genevieve Peters — a social media influencer who was present at both …
Read More »Actor Chris Evans named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine
People magazine has named actor Chris Evans the Sexiest Man Alive. “My mom will be so happy,” Evans told People for its cover story, set to hit newsstands on Friday. “She’s proud of everything I do, but this is something she can really brag about.” Evans takes the honor from …
Read More »Tim Ryan raises beer can during pre-midterms MSNBC hit: 'We're gonna bring it home'
Democratic congressman Tim Ryan appeared to toast the end of his Senate campaign with an open can of Miller Lite at the end of an MSNBC interview on Monday. The Senate candidate appeared on “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” to make his closing arguments to Ohio voters. Ryan is …
Read More »Kaylee Jones, who vanished nearly 5 months ago in Georgia, is found safe
A Georgia teenager who vanished nearly five months ago after her parents believe she climbed out of her second-story bedroom window has been found safe. Kaylee Jones of Carrollton was located by law enforcement and has since been reunited with her family, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. “This …
Read More »Midterm elections: All eyes on Virginia as Democrats attempt to hold off GOP in House
All eyes are on Virginia Tuesday as Democrats look to hold onto their control over the House of Representatives amid polls that suggests Republicans may sweep the lower chamber. Neither Republicans nor Democrats flipped any Virginia House seats in 2020, but the election of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin in 2021 …
Read More »2022 election: Jimmy Kimmel's wife tells audience, 'Vote for the people' who trust women on abortion
Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel used the show before Tuesday’s election to campaign for abortion. On Monday, Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearny, who is executive producer and co-head writer for the show, appeared on stage to deliver a monologue pleading with viewers to “love women” by voting for candidates who support abortion. …
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