Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Susan Collins on Susan Rice: She’s not from Maine
Obama administration figure Susan Rice has hinted that she may challenge Sen. Susan Collins, but the Maine Republican made it clear Sunday that she's ready to rumble. Published October 7, 2018
Lindsey Graham, angry over Brett Kavanaugh confirmation, to campaign against fellow senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, said Sunday he was so disgusted at the Kavanaugh confirmation process that he plans to do something he has never done: campaign against a fellow senator. Published October 7, 2018
Liberal Hollywood celebrities feel blue, see red after Kavanaugh confirmation
A bevy of liberal celebrities lashed out after Brett M. Kavanaugh was sworn in Saturday following a historically tumultuous Supreme Court confirmation battle. Published October 7, 2018
Senate Democrats seek to put the brakes on Kavanaugh impeachment talk
Senate Democrats moved Sunday to rein in talk of impeaching Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, a rallying cry of the progressive left that has drawn interest from some House Democrats. Published October 7, 2018
Melania Trump, first lady, blasted by media for wearing ‘colonial’ white pith helmet on Kenya safari
First lady Melania Trump has come under attack by media outlets during her Kenya trip for wearing a white pith helmet described as a symbol of white colonial rule. Published October 7, 2018
Mazie Hirono says Brett Kavanaugh enters Supreme Court with ‘huge taint and a big asterisk’
Sen. Mazie Hirono, Hawaii Democrat, said Sunday that Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh enters the Supreme Court with a "huge taint and a big asterisk" next to his name. Published October 7, 2018
Susan Collins accuses Planned Parenthood of Supreme Court double-standard
Sen. Susan Collins, Maine Republican, accused Planned Parenthood of a Supreme Court double-standard Sunday, arguing that the organization has never supported a pro-choice justice nominated by a Republican president. Published October 7, 2018
Donald Trump says Democrats ‘overplayed their hand’ on Brett Kavanaugh
With the midterm elections a month away, Republican voter enthusiasm is "the strongest I've ever seen it," according to President Trump. He argued that Democrats "overplayed their hand" with their fierce opposition to the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, who was sworn in Saturday after the Senate voted 50-48 to confirm him. Published October 7, 2018
Lisa Murkowski ‘present’ vote on Brett Kavanaugh ‘disgraceful,’ Donald Trump says
President Trump said Saturday that he was "absolutely shocked" by Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's "disgraceful" refusal to support the confirmation of newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh. Published October 7, 2018
Women’s March leader Sarsour launches racial attack against ‘white woman’ Susan Collins
Women's March leader Linda Sarsour on Friday launched a racial attack against Sen. Susan Collins, saying the Maine Republican was guilty of espousing "white supremacy" with her decision to support the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Published October 5, 2018
Juanita Broaddrick: Brett Kavanaugh has ‘been treated so poorly’
For Democrats intent on whipping up opposition to Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh by leveraging the #MeToo movement, Juanita Broaddrick is their worst nightmare. Published October 4, 2018
Sen. Tammy Baldwin ripped over double standard as Ellison abuse issue crosses into Wisconsin race
The so-called Democratic double standard on Rep. Keith Ellison has become a potent campaign issue in Minnesota, so why not neighboring Wisconsin? Published October 4, 2018
Keith Ellison insists there are ‘no similarities’ between his situation and Brett Kavanaugh’s
The Kavanaugh uproar has brought domestic-abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison back into the spotlight, but the Minnesota Democrat insisted Wednesday that there are "no similarities" between the two cases. Published October 4, 2018
Tim Gaudette, host of July 1, 1982, party on Brett Kavanaugh’s calendar, interviews with FBI: Report
The FBI on Tuesday reportedly interviewed Tim Gaudette, a Georgetown Prep classmate of Brett Kavanaugh's who hosted a July 1, 1982, party referenced on a calendar kept by Mr. Kavanaugh. Published October 2, 2018
Mike Pence touts Brett Kavanaugh, criticizes Jon Tester at Montana rally
Republicans are looking to the confirmation battle over Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to break open the skin-tight race for Montana Senate. Published October 2, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh’s ‘lying,’ temperament come under attack as Democrats shift focus
As the sexual-misconduct allegations against Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh remain stubbornly uncorroborated, the Democratic effort to derail his Supreme Court nomination has switched gears to more subjective criticisms of his temperament and descriptions of his youthful partying. Published October 2, 2018
Donald Trump urges Elizabeth Warren to seek presidency: ‘Please, please run!’
At least one Republican wants Sen. Elizabeth Warren to run for president in 2020, and he's sitting in the Oval Office. Published October 2, 2018
Jerry Brown’s gender-quotas bill faces legal hurdles
Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Sunday making California the first state to impose gender quotas on corporate boards, but even he acknowledged that the hotly disputed law may never take effect. Published October 1, 2018
Kerry Berchem, mutual friend of Brett Kavanaugh and Deborah Ramirez, provides text messages to FBI
A mutual friend of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh and accuser Deborah Ramirez has reportedly turned over text messages to the FBI showing him reaching out to friends from college for support before her allegations were made public. Published October 1, 2018
Susan Ellingstad’s Keith Ellison probe finds abuse claims ‘unsubstantiated,’ is met with skepticism
Minnesota Democrats met with plenty of skepticism Monday after a party-led investigation into domestic-abuse allegations against Democrat Rep. Keith Ellison concluded that the claims were "unsubstantiated." Published October 1, 2018
