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A majority of Democrats agree with Major League Baseball’s (MLB) political decision to pull the All-Star game and Draft from Atlanta over the state’s recent election law, but a plurality of black voters consider it a bad decision, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Friday showed. The survey, taken April 7-8, among 1,000 likely U.S. voters, asked respondents if they believed it was a “good idea or a bad idea” for the MLB to move the All-Star game and Draft to Denver following the passage of the Peach State’s election law, which, despite popular belief, expands voting in some areas. While a plurality of respondents across the board, 44 percent, said it was a bad idea, 40 percent said it was a good idea, and 16 percent said they remain unsure. A majority of Democrats, however, 60 percent, said the decision was a good idea compared to 62 percent of Republicans who said the opposite. Fifty-one percent of those unaffiliated with either major political party deemed the MLB’s decision … [Read more...] about Poll: Plurality of Black Voters Say MLB’s Decision to Pull All-Star Game from Atlanta Is ‘Bad’

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — He was well-known in the stands at Pittsburgh Pirates games. Phil Coyne is now being remembered as a long-time usher for the team, a huge fan and a beloved member of the community. Family members say Coyne died Friday morning. He was 102. READ MORE: Phil Coyne, Longtime Pirates Usher, Turns 102-Years-Old It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the news of the passing of long-time usher Phil Coyne. Today, we remember the life and many fond moments we have all shared with Phil. Our deepest condolences to the Coyne family and the many friends Phil made throughout the years. pic.twitter.com/0CJyutXSZ1 — Pirates (@Pirates) April 9, 2021 Coyne was just shy of turning an amazing 103-years-old. He grew up in Oakland and had an extraordinary life. In 2018, a plaque was dedicated to Coyne between Sections 26 and 27 at PNC Park, where he had worked since the ballpark opened in 2001. Coyne joined the organization at just 18-years-old and his famous … [Read more...] about Long-Time Pittsburgh Pirates Usher Phil Coyne, Who Worked Over 6,000 Games, Passes Away At Age 102

close Video Virginia mother on teachers union questioning new CDC school guidelines Christy Hudson, a mother of three, argues that 'it feels like there’s no amount of science, vaccinations or even extra stimulus funds that will be enough for this association to support returning to school.' Christy Hudson, a mother of three in Virginia, slammed the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) for raising concerns about new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) school guidance, arguing that it seems like nothing is enough for the association to support having students back in the classroom. "It feels like there’s no amount of science, vaccinations or even extra stimulus funds that will be enough for this association to support returning to school ," Hudson, the founder of Open FCPS , a coalition of parents seeking educational justice for their children in the Fairfax County Public School System, told " Fox & Friend s" on Thursday. … [Read more...] about VA mom slams teachers union for still balking at kids fully returning to school: ‘What is the end game?’

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Brian Kemp Solving the 'primary problem' will repair our government and elections Stacey Abrams urged MLB adviser to keep All-Star Game in Georgia: report Georgia lieutenant governor: Giuliani election claims helped lead to new voting law MORE (R) condemned Major League Baseball (MLB) on Saturday, stating that its decision to  pull its All-Star game out of Atlanta would hurt business owners of color. “It’s minority-owned businesses that have been hit harder than most because of an invisible virus by no fault of their own,” Kemp said at a restaurant in Atlanta, The Associated Press reported . The restaurant is near Truist Park, where the All-Star game had initially been slated to take place. ADVERTISEMENT “And these are the same minority businesses that are now being impacted by another decision that is by no fault of their own,” he added. The MLB moved the game to Denver, Colo., on Tuesday in protest of a … [Read more...] about Kemp: Pulling All-Star game out of Atlanta will hurt business owners of color

MARIETTA, Ga. — Georgia’s Republican governor on Saturday stepped up his attack on Major League Baseball’s decision to pull this summer’s All-Star Game from the state in response to a sweeping new voting law, saying the move politicized the sport and would hurt minority-owned businesses. “It’s minority-owned businesses that have been hit harder than most because of an invisible virus by no fault of their own,” Gov. Brian Kemp said. “And these are the same minority businesses that are now being impacted by another decision that is by no fault of their own.” Kemp spoke along with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, also a Republican, at a seafood and po’boy restaurant miles from the stadium in a suburb north of Atlanta where the game would have been held, though he said he didn’t think the restaurant was minority-owned. He has previously criticized MLB’s decision. The game will now be played in Denver. Kemp noted at Saturday’s news conference that Denver has a much smaller … [Read more...] about Georgia governor: Loss of All-Star game will hurt minorities