Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) received criticism over the weekend when she showed support for the rioters inside a St. Louis jail.“Inmates at the City Justice Center broke windows, started fires and tossed debris onto the sidewalk for hours beginning early Saturday morning after a prisoner and a guard got into a scuffle,” the New York Post reported Sunday. In a tweet posted Saturday, Bush quoted Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., writing, “‘A riot is the language of the unheard.’ – Dr. MLK Jr.” “I want to talk to my constituents in the window,” she continued. “Their lives and their rights must be protected. My team and I are working to ensure that the urgent needs of people who are incarcerated are not ignored”: “A riot is the language of the unheard.” – Dr. MLK Jr. I want to talk to my constituents in the window. Their lives and their rights must be protected. My team and I are working to ensure that the … [Read more...] about Democrat Cori Bush Criticized for Defending Riot at St. Louis Jail
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Democrat Cori Bush Defends Riot at St. Louis Jail: ‘Language of the Unheard’
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) received criticism over the weekend when she showed support for the rioters inside a St. Louis jail.“Inmates at the City Justice Center broke windows, started fires and tossed debris onto the sidewalk for hours beginning early Saturday morning after a prisoner and a guard got into a scuffle,” the New York Post reported Sunday. In a tweet posted Saturday, Bush quoted Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., writing, “‘A riot is the language of the unheard.’ – Dr. MLK Jr.” “I want to talk to my constituents in the window,” she continued. “Their lives and their rights must be protected. My team and I are working to ensure that the urgent needs of people who are incarcerated are not ignored”: “A riot is the language of the unheard.” – Dr. MLK Jr. I want to talk to my constituents in the window. Their lives and their rights must be protected. My team and I are working to ensure that the … [Read more...] about Democrat Cori Bush Defends Riot at St. Louis Jail: ‘Language of the Unheard’
Cori Gordon, 28-Year-Old Business Owner, Shares Key To Success: ‘I Only Show Up As My Authentic Self’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — She’s not even 30, but a small business owner is leading dozens of employees during the pandemic . CBS2’s Dave Carlin introduces us to a young entrepreneur who’s making history. RELATED: Black History Is Our History: 14-Year-Old Art Sensation Tyler Gordon Says He Dreams Of Inspiring Others At 28 years old, Cori Gordon is CEO of Cortoyou — her own delivery business. Gordon and her more than 50 employees are in the pressure-filled race to get packages for Amazon from the Staten Island fulfilment center to destinations in Brooklyn. “We are an independent company that has been contracted by Amazon to offer this service. So we deliver on their behalf to customers,” she told CBS2’s Dave Carlin. Drive has dominated her life. Born and raised on the island of Jamaica, she is the eldest of nine kids. After graduating from Northern Caribbean University and moving to Brooklyn in 2013, jobs in retail sales and automotive operations had her longing to work … [Read more...] about Cori Gordon, 28-Year-Old Business Owner, Shares Key To Success: ‘I Only Show Up As My Authentic Self’
Defeated GOP senator Cory Gardner’s new mission: Boost fundraising for fellow Republicans
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Former GOP Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado is chairing a newly formed super PAC that aims to direct fundraising straight to Republican candidates running in the 2022 midterm elections, as the party tries to win back majorities in both chambers of Congress. The mission of the National Victory Action Fund, which was launched on Tuesday, is to "build the robust grassroots digital fundraising infrastructure Republicans will need to win the House and Senate." SHELBY BECOMES THE FOURTH GOP SENATOR TO RETIRE RATHER THAN RUN FOR RE-ELECTION IN 2022 The plan is for the PAC to run ads urging donors to contribute directly to the candidates, which helps the candidates fundraise early in the 2022 election cycle, when hauling in money can be difficult. And it allows donors to get more bang for their bucks – as campaigns have access to … [Read more...] about Defeated GOP senator Cory Gardner’s new mission: Boost fundraising for fellow Republicans
John Hickenlooper defeats Cory Gardner in U.S. Senate race
Democratic challenger John Hickenlooper defeated Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner on Tuesday in a closely watched contest that will help determine which party controls Congress next year. Hickenlooper had 54% percent of the vote with 85% of ballots counted Tuesday, and Gardner had 44%. Three other candidates split the remaining votes. It’s unclear so far whether Democrats will win enough seats nationwide to take over control of the U.S. Senate. “Tonight, your message is loud and clear: It’s time to put the poisonous politics of this era behind us and come together to move forward,” Hickenlooper said in a victory speech on Facebook Live shortly after 8 p.m. “Clearly, people are saying it’s time to turn the page. It’s time for a different approach. It’s time to start solving problems and helping people and that’s exactly what I intend to do,” Hickenlooper added. Gardner called Hickenlooper to concede before thanking his supporters, staff and family in a speech at 7:40 p.m. He … [Read more...] about John Hickenlooper defeats Cory Gardner in U.S. Senate race