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politics27 days ago

MAGA Voters Stand Firm as Scandals Multiply, Poll Finds

A POLITICO/Public First poll finds MAGA Trump voters are the most loyal group, with majorities willing to back a GOP candidate accused of scandals ranging from DUIs to domestic violence, sexual assault, and antisemitic posts—two-thirds would support a sexual assault accusation; Democrats are less forgiving. Across dozens of hypothetical scandals, MAGA voters stay with their candidate, underscoring a shift in partisan loyalty in modern politics.

via Politico|
#elections#maga#politics
Unverified Buttigieg allegation tied to unstable accuser, records show
politics1 month ago

Unverified Buttigieg allegation tied to unstable accuser, records show

Michigan’s attorney general is probing how officials handled an unsubstantiated accusation that led to Pete Buttigieg’s separation from his twins, after police records described the accuser as possibly mentally unstable; the claim was ultimately deemed unfounded and sparked bipartisan scrutiny of the handling and communication by the agencies involved.

via The Washington Post|
#investigations#pete-buttigieg#police
Old Hollywood's Dark Side: The Scandals That Shook Tinseltown
entertainment2 months ago

Old Hollywood's Dark Side: The Scandals That Shook Tinseltown

A BuzzFeed feature revisits six infamous early‑Hollywood scandals—ranging from Loretta Young’s secret daughter by Clark Gable and Ingrid Bergman’s affair with Roberto Rossellini to Fatty Arbuckle’s rape/murder case, the unsolved William Desmond Taylor murder, Mabel Normand’s tangled ties to crime, and Lana Turner’s mob‑linked tragedy involving her daughter Cheryl Crane—showing how these events corrupted spotless images and reshaped Hollywood lore.

via BuzzFeed|
#affairs#celebrities#entertainment
The Reflecting Pool Contract: A Window into Trump-Era Governance
politics2 months ago

The Reflecting Pool Contract: A Window into Trump-Era Governance

Slate’s interview with journalist David Fahrenthold explains how the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation—awarded via a no‑bid contract to a non-pool company, with Trump touting a color called American Flag Blue—has become a microcosm of Trump-era governance: rushed, noncompetitive contracting that raises conflicts of interest and transparency concerns. The piece emphasizes reporting the story incrementally to surface details and underscores how a seemingly minor maintenance project illustrates a broader pattern of decision‑making under the administration.

via Slate Magazine|
#donald-trump#no-bid-contracts#politics
Democrats Split on Forgiveness: Biden's Legacy vs Platner's Baggage
politics2 months ago

Democrats Split on Forgiveness: Biden's Legacy vs Platner's Baggage

The piece contrasts Jill Biden's memoir-driven narrative with the scrutiny facing Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, arguing Democrats historically granted grace to the Bidens' personal crises while remaining wary of Platner's baggage. It notes how post-Trump politics, media coverage, and concerns about Biden's health and age shape electability discussions, with Bernie Sanders offering cautious skepticism of Platner.

via Semafor|
#biden#democrats#media-coverage
Platner’s sexting controversy leaves Maine voters largely unmoved in Senate race
national2 months ago

Platner’s sexting controversy leaves Maine voters largely unmoved in Senate race

Voters in Maine say Graham Platner’s sexting controversy hasn’t changed their vote; Democrats prize his outsider status and remain confident he can challenge Sen. Susan Collins, with Platner leading Collins in polls despite revelations including Reddit posts and a Nazi-symbol tattoo, and his wife addressing the issue in a video.

via The Washington Post|
#graham-platner#maine#midterm-elections
Eric Swalwell’s ascent shadowed by rumors and scrutiny
politics4 months ago

Eric Swalwell’s ascent shadowed by rumors and scrutiny

Washington Post reports that Rep. Eric Swalwell rose within Democratic politics even as rumors of sexual misconduct circulated; allies like Nancy Pelosi and Ruben Gallego say they knew nothing of the accusations, with Gallego describing Swalwell as having led a “double life.” The piece notes social-media-driven exposure of the allegations and examines the implications for accountability and Swalwell’s rapid ascent on Capitol Hill.

via The Washington Post|
#capitol-hill#democratic-party#eric-swalwell-politician
Ex-Representative Swalwell accused of 2018 rape, to file formal report with police
politics4 months ago

Ex-Representative Swalwell accused of 2018 rape, to file formal report with police

A woman, Lonna Drewes, alleges that former congressman Eric Swalwell raped her in a 2018 West Hollywood hotel and says she will formally report the incident to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office; her attorney, Lisa Bloom, says evidence will be presented to authorities but not the media. Swalwell denies the accusation and has faced other misconduct allegations reported by outlets including The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.

via The Washington Post|
#eric-swalwell-politician#politics#scandals
Ethics panel finds Cherfilus-McCormick violated rules, jeopardizing her House seat
politics5 months ago

Ethics panel finds Cherfilus-McCormick violated rules, jeopardizing her House seat

A House Ethics Committee panel concluded Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules after a years-long probe into whether pandemic-relief funds were used to bolster her congressional bid. She denies the allegations. The full Ethics Committee will consider potential discipline in April, and she also faces criminal charges that could carry up to 53 years in prison.

via The Washington Post|
#campaign-finance#indictments#political-ethics
Video Proves Harder to Explain: The New Rule for Celebrity Scandals
entertainment5 months ago

Video Proves Harder to Explain: The New Rule for Celebrity Scandals

The piece argues that public judgment of celebrity misbehavior is increasingly driven by video evidence, not words, citing Taylor Frankie Paul’s shelving from The Bachelorette after a 2023 incident and Justin Timberlake’s arrest footage, with historical examples like Cassie vs. Diddy and Ray Rice illustrating how video can override explanations; it also warns that AI deepfakes and selective footage threaten authenticity as society shifts toward believing what is seen.

via CNN|
#celebrities#deepfake#entertainment