Janet Mock Covers Marie Claire’s First-ever August Digital Issue!
Mock, the acclaimed “Pose” director, producer, and writer, comes back to Marie Claire to open up about her original coming out story with the magazine in 2011. Inside the issue, Mock reflects on the experience of coming out as transgender and why being that beacon of representation has become so important in her life. Further, she expands on creating a world of fantasy in her TV projects for the Black and brown transgender community, what she learned from Oprah about Black art, and more.
In 2019, Mock made history by signing a sweeping deal at Netflix, making her the first out transgender woman empowered to call the creative shots at a major content company. The three-year multimillion-dollar pact gives Netflix exclusive rights to her TV series and a first-look option on feature film projects.
Janet Mock reflecting on sharing her story with Marie Claire in 2011: “I remember at that particular time when I decided to do [the story]—because it was an intentional decision, but one that I kind of felt like I backed into, in a way, that did strip me of agency and voice.”
Janet Mock on the positive impact in coming out as transgender with Marie Claire in 2011: “It was strategic, too. A strategic placement that I’m grateful for and that [the writer, Kierna Mayo] was really supportive of…. To have a mainstream magazine say that this is an important story to tell in this particular time… People weren’t really talking about trans-ness in the way that we talk about it now.”
Janet Mock on what Oprah’s home taught her about Black art: “You step into [Oprah’s guest house] and you see Black images everywhere. It anchors you in the space [in a way that] if a white person walks in here, it’s like, ‘Don’t forget, just because she’s Oprah and you guys say she’s raceless, she’s not.’ And I thought, That’s the kind of home that I want. That was aspirational to me.”
Janet Mock on the fantasy world she creates for series FX’s Pose and Netflix’s Hollywood: “Instead of just turning the lens only on the murder, the violence, the abuse, and the space of lack, you then turn the camera and you say that actually in this space that you see as a space of lack, we’re thriving.”
Get more at Marie Claire.
#RHOA: Porsha Williams Calls Off Engagement To Dennis McKinley, Again!
Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Porsha Williams has split from her child’s father, Dennis McKinley, and it looks like the relationship might be over for good.
Porsha Williams initially parted ways with Dennis McKinley last year, after the Real Housewives of Atlanta star caught her baby daddy “cheating” on her. The duo attended couples counseling in an attempt to get their relationship back on track, but it looks like the professional intervention could not fix their problems.
RHOA insiders have confirmed that Porsha Williams and Dennis have called it quits, and that Dennis has moved out of the family home. The sources claimed that the Covid-19 “quarantine was hard on their relationship.” Dennis previously carried a heavy travel schedule, and the pair was reportedly rarely home together more than a couple of days at a time. It appears that too much together time might have contributed to the couple’s demise.
Porsha Williams and Dennis also unfollowed each other on social media.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is currently on hiatus.
#MusicNews: Toni Braxton Reaches #1 Spot on Adult R&B Radio Charts with Latest Single “Do It”!
Legendary singer Toni Braxton is adding another accolade to her already stellar music career.
Braxton has reached the top spot on the Billboard Adult R&B Radio Chart with her latest single “Do It”. The song originally released earlier this year in April before quickly becoming a fan favorite and rapidly rising up the charts.
“Do It” was co-written with her frequent collaborator Babyface as well as Antonio Dixon. There is also an energetic remix to the song which features fellow legend Missy Elliott.
The song is the first single from her upcoming 10th studio album “Spell My Name”. Braxton recently gave us a look at the cover art and tracklist for the project which is set to release on August 28th, 2020.
Also included on “Spell My Name” will be Braxton’s current single “Dance” which released last month. Toni also recently joined Kem on his song “Live Out Your Love” which is sure to challenge for the top spot on this same chart as well in the coming months.
Congratulations to Toni Braxton!
#HipHopNews: The Lox Announces New Album ‘Living Off Xperience’!
The LOX is set to return with their first album in four years. The hip-hop trio—comprised of Sheek Louch, Jadakiss, and Styles P—has announced that their fourth studio album Living Off Xperience will arrive on Aug. 28. In addition to the singles “Loyalty and Love” and “Gave It to Em,” the project features production from Scott Storch, AraabMuzik, and Large Professor, plus a collaboration with DMX, who guests on the single “Bout Shit,” which drops Aug. 19.
According to a press release, the album “showcases the group’s signature gritty sound with the unrivaled lyricism that gets right to the heart of the battles we continue to fight on,” while giving fans an “inside look into their brotherhood, their growth from teenagers to men, and how they’ve stood the test of time together.”
Living Off Xperience marks the group’s first album since 2016’s Filthy America… It’s Beautiful.
Sheek Louch, Jadakiss, and Styles P are also set to launch their new podcast, “Living Off Xperience,” on Vevo
R. Kelly Accused of Tampering with Witnesses!
Three men linked to R. Kelly accused of tampering with witnesses in his upcoming sexual misconduct trial...
From NBC Chicago
Three men connected to R. Kelly have been accused of threatening, intimidating and trying to bribe women who accused the disgraced R&B performer of sexual abuse, including one who federal prosecutors say firebombed a victim's father's car.
All three men charged Wednesday have ties to Kelly. Arline described himself as a longtime friend and Russell was a manager, friend and adviser. Williams was the relative of the singer's onetime publicist.
Prosecutors say Arline offered one accuser $500,000 to "be quiet" earlier this year. She told authorities about the bribery attempt, who then recorded several calls between the pair. In one, Arline allegedly told the victim that he had tried to talk to Kelly about the plan.
Russell meanwhile, was accused of repeatedly harassing another victim and her mother after they filed a civil suit against Kelly. Prosecutors say between November of 2018 and February, he threatened to release sexually explicit photos of her if she didn't drop the suit, and later published them on a Facebook page after the Lifetime documentary "Surviving R. Kelly" aired. He also showed the same images again during a YouTube live vlog in January.
Prosecutors say that on June 11, Williams set fire to an SUV belonging to the father of another accuser. Authorities said beforehand, he searched the internet for information on detonating fertilizer and diesel fuel, witness intimidation and tampering and countries that don't extradite suspects to the United States.
CeeLo Apologizes To Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, And Nicki Minaj For Remarks!
CeeLo Green is apologizing to Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Minaj after making contentious remarks about his fellow rappers in a recent interview.
The 45-year-old shared a statement on Instagram to address the “misunderstanding with a quote taken from an interview” he did earlier this week.
“I’m an advocate of artistic freedom and expression as well as a fan of Nicki, Cardi, and Meagan [SIC],” he wrote, going on to say he would “never disrespect them by any means.”
“I wholeheartedly apologize to each of them for the inconvenience they have been caused due to a snippet of my interview being used as a headline, and in turn creating controversy and disconnect between me and these ladies as well as their fans.”
CeeLo, whose given name is Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, spoke to Far Out magazine on Sunday about the music industry and his latest work.
In one part of the interview, he talked about Minaj as an artist and said: “You have the ‘Heads of State,’ like Nicki Minaj or someone who is up there in accolade: success, visibility, a platform to influence. Nicki could be effective in so many other constructive ways, but it feels desperate.”
He said that “attention is also a drug and competition is around,” calling attention to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion and their new song, “WAP.”
The two “are all more or less doing similar salacious gesturing to kinda get into position. I get it, the independent woman and being in control, the divine femininity and sexual expression. I get it all,” he said, before asking: “It comes at what cost?”
Fans couldn’t help but call out the “Crazy” singer for calling out female rappers, but not holding “male rappers at the same status.”
Megan The Stallion also tweeted about the double standard amid fans addressing it, but did not address CeeLo’s remarks:
Since it dropped over the weekend, “WAP” has made a splash on the internet with its raunchy lyrics.
“WAP” is unquestionably a bop and continues to dominate the charts, so it doesn’t really matter what the haters say: Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion are still getting paid.
LeToya Luckett’s Husband Tommi Walker Responds to Cheating Accusations!
“Friends And Family Hustle” stars LeToya Luckett and Tommi Walker have been through a lot on the latest season. Tommi was grieving the death of his mother. She died from cancer and the loss was a lot on him emotionally. It was tough for LeToya as well, but she noticed that Tommi didn’t handle the death in the healthiest way.
In fact, Tommi’s inability to process it would lead to tension with LeToya. LeToya felt Tommi had become a very angry person who was low on patience for her.
They argued a lot. And it just seemed as if Tommi had put a wall up that LeToya couldn’t break down.
A COUNSELING SESSION MADE THINGS WORSE.
One of the most talked-about moments of the recent season was when Tommi left LeToya to head to Dallas abruptly. He said he needed to go to see his daughter. But LeToya felt like he was just acting out because he didn’t like how their counseling session went. So they argued in the car en route to the airport.
On the situation, LeToya said, “I feel like the counseling session really p*ssed Tommi off, and now he’s taking his frustrations out on me by picking a fight. And he can’t continue to do that.”
LeToya also revealed that she believes she’s not a priority for Tommi, only his daughter. She said, “Your priority has always been Madison. And I’m not which is probably why I have feelings that I do because I’ve been fighting for my husband, fighting for my place in your life, fighting for our relationship, fighting for our marriage. I’ve been fighting for my place.”
Even after LeToya told Tommi he should rethink getting on the flight, he did so anyway. And before he left her, he wouldn’t even tell her that he loved her.
He would later publicly apologize for his actions.
Although the couple would later work out their issues, they are now dealing with another problem. Hours ago, Tommi was accused of cheating. He has since responded to the accusations.
LeToya Luckett and Tommi Walker are expecting another child.
On the latest season of “Friends And Family Hustle,” the couple went through a lot. And while they had a lot of tough moments while filming, getting some counseling appeared to put things in perspective. By the end of the season, they seemed to able to communicate much better. Plus, Tommi was beginning to understand how to deal with the grief from his mother’s death.
Unfortunately, the couple is dealing with another obstacle.
Rohan Marley Apologizes To Daughter Selah For ‘Childhood Trauma’ After She Claimed He Was An Absent Father!
Rohan Marley has apologized to his daughter Selah, 21, after she opened up about her childhood ‘trauma’ (Picture: Getty) Rohan Marley has apologized to his daughter Selah as she opened up about the trauma she has had to work through due to her childhood. The son of Bob Marley shares daughter Selah with Grammy-winner Lauryn Hill and the pair’s turbulent relationship had a huge affect on one of their children. Rohan explained in a statement to Hollywood Life: ‘Selah’s expression on Instagram is a healing process for her. I’m very happy that she is fearless in her expression. ‘I love her very much and do apologize for any contributions I may have added by arguing in front of her as a child.
He continued: ‘I’ve grown as a man, a spiritual being and a father. I am constantly growing and will teach my children to always take the higher road in any disagreements. ‘I will be there for her no matter how many hours, days, months or years it will take. I will be the best Dad that I can be. One Love.’ Selah explained how she would often google what it is like to have a father (Picture: @selah/Instagram) In a two-hour Instagram Live, the 20-year-old spoke candidly about growing up with her famous mother, and how having an absent father had affected her relationships. She admitted: ‘Honestly guys, I’m just hurting. I can’t even front that I’m not. I’ve been hurting for so much of my life and so much of my life has been me avoiding how much I’m really hurting just from the circumstances.’ Selah claimed she would Google what it was like to have a father because her own dad was so absent. Selah also spoke about her mother’s harsh spanking style in an Instagram Live
She explained: ‘I came to the conclusion of how much of my life I’ve f**ked up and how much of me is f**ked up simply because my dad just wasn’t around. And there’s just a void where there should be a person. And it’s honestly really hard. ‘Like it’s so hard day in and day out. And I feel like this is common in the Black community–not even that I just feel like the things I’ve done because of the trauma, like the deep trauma.’ discipline style as she admitted that though her mother was an ‘amazing woman’, she did get ‘very angry’ when spanking her children. Rohan and Lauryn share children Zion, Selah, John, Sarah and Joshua together, while the former Fugees singer is also the mother of Micah Hill.
Azealia Banks’ Mom Calls Her ‘Piece of Crap’, Wishes Her Dead!
In some screenshots of the the rapper’s text messages with her mom, the latter calls her a drug addict and tells her, ‘F**k you go right ahead with your drugs.’
Haters are not the only things that make Azealia Banks stressed out to the point that she was considering suicide. Recently, the femcee took to Instagram to open up about her “toxic” relationship with her mother as she shared a series of screenshots of her text messages with her mom.
In one of the since-deleted photos, her mom accused her of using drugs even before Azealia told her the reason why she contacted her. It got even worse when her mother refused to take care of her dogs so that the rapper could focus on making music. “You been saying the same s**t over and over it sounds like the movie Groundhog Day sorry,” she said. “You have the same pot of soup on the stove heating it up day after I have my own depression.”
Later on, Azealia’s mom did not hold back at all and told her daughter, “Same s**t your coke head father did s**t you. F**k you go right ahead with your drugs.” When the “212” rapper claimed that her mother was the one who got addicted to drugs, the latter responded, “Your dog will go straight to the pound f**k you. I could afford 45. Dollars a month for a phone. Drug addict.”
Azealia said in the caption of the post, “This is also why im extremely stressed out 24/7,” adding, “My mother has been wishing death on me , saying ‘I’m a piece of s**t just like my father’ since I was three years old. This is an extremely toxic relationship I have to cut off. She’s using the potential deaths of my other two dogs chicken and salt as collateral YET AGAIN.”
She continued by asking her followers whether they want to adopt her dogs. “I will let you know where she drops them because I can’t be dealing with this same abusive s**t from childhood if I plan to get ahead and evolve,” Azealia wrote. “I am done with this.”
Fisk University President On Leave After Abuse Allegations!
Fisk University President Kevin Rome has been placed on leave after court documents show a restraining order was filed against him.
The university confirmed Tuesday evening that Rome was placed on leave Monday. A man filed a temporary order of protection in Davidson County General Sessions Court against Rome that stated Rome had threatened to harm him.
Rome will be on leave until "the matter is resolved," the university said.
In the order, the man stated that in June, Rome vandalized his home and wrecked his plumbing, causing sewer damage. He also accuses Rome of drugging him.
The temporary protective order filed Friday, signed by a magistrate judge, forbids Rome to have contact with the man.
"As this is a personal matter not connected to the school, we cannot comment on the specifics," Fisk University said in part of a statement.
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An attorney representing Rome said in a statement that the allegations are false and that Rome plans to fight the accusations.
"Dr. Rome is most concerned for his family, friends and the community at Fisk University for any harm they are experiencing as a result of these spurious charges," attorney Jay Steed said. "He expresses his deepest thanks to all those who have reached out to him over the past few days expressing their support."
Metro Nashville Police Department spokeswoman Kris Mumford said the department had no open investigations regarding Rome.
Provost Vann Newkirk, who has been with Fisk since 2018, is taking over the duties as president.
It wasn't clear if a court date has been set.
Prince Harry And Duchess Meghan Move To Santa Barbara County, Where Oprah Is A Neighbor!
After about three months in a Los Angeles County mansion, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have moved to Santa Barbara County, where celebrity pals such as Oprah Winfrey will be their neighbors.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved into their family home in July of this year," a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly told USA TODAY. "They have settled into the quiet privacy of their community since their arrival and hope that this will be respected for their neighbors, as well as for them as a family."
The questions now being batted about in the media – such as, did they buy or rent, how much did they pay, who paid for it, and how close are they to Oprah Winfrey's magnificent spread in exclusive Montecito – are going unanswered as of now.
But speculation rages, as per usual with anything involving the Sussexes.
A search of Santa Barbara County's real estate records revealed nothing related to a royal purchase Wednesday.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan of Sussex arrive to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 9, 2020.
It makes sense that Harry and Meghan's reps in California would be mum about the exact location of their new digs because of what happened at their rented mansion in Beverly Ridge Estates in the hills above Los Angeles: Endless dronerazzi, swooping low over the backyard to capture photos of baby Archie, who turned 1 in May.
Harry and Meghan were so alarmed by multiple snooping drones, operated allegedly by paparazzi, they filed a lawsuit last month against unnamed photographers to stop the "disgusting and wrong" sale of a photograph they believe was taken of Archie in their yard.
Since the Sussexes announced in January they were stepping away from their royal roles and moving to North America in search of more independence and privacy, they have been rarely seen out and about, thanks in part to the pandemic quarantine. So they are likely very pleased they managed to move to Santa Barbara in July without word leaking out until mid-August.
When they arrived in Los Angeles in March, the couple moved into a sprawling estate, widely reported to have been borrowed from media mogul Tyler Perry. They had just left another borrowed estate on Vancouver Island in Canada to head south before the border with the U.S. closed due to the pandemic.
The Sussex's new home in Santa Barbara would be their fourth abode since January, including Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Castle estate, which belongs to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The couple are paying back more than $2 million spent for renovations of dilapidated Frogmore after the queen gifted the house to the couple. (It's not a cottage in the American sense of the term; it's a "cottage" only in comparison to gigantic Windsor Castle nearby.)
Santa Barbara, sometimes called the American Riviera or Hollywood-North, has been popular with the rich and famous for more than a century, given its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, lovely beaches and relative proximity to the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. The county itself used to host a dozen studios back in the old days.
Some of the celebrities who live or have lived in Santa Barbara, especially super-pricey Montecito, besides Oprah, include Ellen DeGeneres, Drew Barrymore, Jeff Bridges and Kevin Costner.
On the other hand, Montecito also has been the center of recent disasters including wildfires and mudslides.
Cardi B Has Launched An Onlyfans Account!
Cardi B is serving up some exclusive content for her fans. The rapper has officially launched her OnlyFans account. For a $4.99 monthly fee, fans who subscribe to the social network will get access to behind-the-scenes content from her ELLE cover shoot as well as her “WAP” music video with Megan Thee Stallion.
While announcing the news, Cardi referenced her “WAP” co-star Rubi Rose, who earned $100,000 on OnlyFans in two days by posting photos she had already shared on Instagram. “Might get rich on onlyfans like my young girl rubi,” she tweeted.
But don’t expect to see any NSFW content from the rapper. “I wanna know what my fans would like to see there,” she said. “We will be talking about personal stuff. No, I’m not gonna be showing my titties, or my pussy, or my ass. None of that stuff. Just straight up real-life content shit. You guys be mad nosey when it comes to my life.”
Through OnlyFans, Cardi plans to share “behind the scenes content, address ongoing rumors, share glimpses into her personal life, connect closer with her fans, and much more.” She is the biggest name to join the platform to date, according to The Verge.
She was originally charging the default $10 monthly subscription fee, but decided to lower the cost to $4.99 to make it more affordable for her fans.
Launched in 2016, OnlyFans has grown in popularity due to its adult-oriented content, posted largely by sex workers. Beyoncé even shouted out the monetized subscription platform on her remix to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage.”
Leslie David Baker of 'The Office' Shares Racist Trolls' Disgusting Messages Following 'Uncle Stan' Kickstarter!
It’s hard to quantify the joy Leslie David Baker brings to fans of The Office in the iconic role of Stanley Hudson.
In an effort to bring more of that joy to fans and viewers, last month Baker launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds for a pilot episode of Uncle Stan—an Office pseudo-spinoff about the character. Baker and his business partner, producer Sardar Khan, have since passed their goal of $300,000 to shoot the episode. They plan to shop the pilot to networks and streaming platforms after filming.
Unfortunately at a time when Baker should be celebrating this achievement and getting his creative juices flowing, the actor is sharing some disgusting messages from racist trolls reacting to the campaign.
“For those of you who don’t believe racism is still alive in the world...here’s the proof,” he wrote in an Instagram post where he shared screenshots. The messages, which you can read below, include Instagram DMs sent to Baker and comments posted on Kickstarter. The content is hateful and extremely disturbing, with one message including photos of a lynching.
The actor told ComicBook he intends to keep the messages on his profile to make people confront the bigotry.
"In order to affect change, you can't just press the delete button and pretend that it didn't happen or say, 'Oh, it'll go away,' If I press the reset button, press the delete button, wipe it off the screen, then everything is okay," he said. "America has done that too long and too often, because when you confront people and you acknowledge that these things are happening in this country, people say, 'Well, that makes me uncomfortable. I don't want to have that discussion. I don't want to talk about it.' Or they will scream that in some way it's reverse discrimination [that] exists, which is no such thing. Nothing like that exists."
The show Uncle Stan will have Baker playing the titular character following his retirement, when he gets enlisted by his nephew to help sort out his crumbling life.
"After enjoying his retirement in Florida, carving wood, enjoying the white sand beaches, and dancing to old disco, Uncle Stan (Leslie David Baker) gets a call from his nephew Lucky in Los Angeles asking for help with his two kids and running his motorcycle/flower shop," the Kickstarter reads. "With his business failing, his kids growing up without enough attention, and on the brink of losing his patience with the cast of characters he has working in the shop, Lucky is going to need all the help he can get from no-nonsense Uncle Stan."
“Our goal has simply been to entertain and give the fans a quality series,” Baker wrote of the hateful comments. “Bigotry and hate will not be allowed to [eradicate] art or Black people. Enough said.”
Deion Sanders Leaving NFL Network After Contract Squabble!
Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is leaving the NFL Network after a contract disagreement, The Post has learned.
Sanders, 53, has expressed a desire to get into coaching and there is a feeling that is what is next for him. He made an attempt to become the head coach at his alma mater, Florida State.
His son, Shedeur Sanders, a top high school quarterback prospect, has signed to play with Florida Atlantic. Another son, Shilo, is a cornerback at South Carolina.
While the network confirmed Sanders’ departure, sources said the two sides could not come to an agreement with NFLN looking for Sanders to take a pay cut from what is surely a seven-plus-figure salary. The amount of the cut is unknown. Sanders’ contract had recently expired.
“Deion has been one of the key figures responsible for the growth of the NFL Network,” NFL VP of communications Alex Riethmiller said in a statement. “We thank him for his work and wish him the best in the future.”
It is not yet known if NFLN will replace Sanders, who along with Rich Eisen was probably the network’s most prominent on-air person.
Last year, as part of the NFL’s overall budget as the result of its Top 100 all-time players project, the network cut $20 million, The Post reported. As part of it, Sanders’ show, “21 & Prime” was axed. The NFL Network has not been aggressive in adding talent this offseason, which is likely partly due with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keyshia Cole Officially Settles Divorce From Daniel Gibson!
Keyshia Cole is officially back on the market.
According to The Blast, the singer has reached a deal with her ex-husband, Daniel Gibson, in a settlement that will split their marital property, custody, and support.
In court documents obtained by the publication, Cole filed for divorce in 2017, citing irreconcilable differences. However, the two split on October 31, 2014, just three years after they got married.
In the initial filing, Cole requested joint legal and physical custody of their son. But the case dragged on, as Gibson took months to respond.
In December, a judge ordered the two to address the situation in court. “This is your FOURTH AND FINAL NOTICE,” the judge said, as he warned the two to wrap it up.
But now, it appears the two have settled their differences and ended their divorce.
QAnon Supporter Who Made Racist Videos Wins Republican Primary In Georgia
ATLANTA — Marjorie Taylor Greene, a businesswoman who has expressed support for the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon and been criticized for a series of racist comments, has won the Republican nomination for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
Greene beat neurosurgeon John Cowan in a primary runoff for the open seat on Tuesday in the deep-red district in northwest Georgia, despite several GOP officials denouncing her campaign after videos surfaced in which she expresses racist, anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim views.
“WE WON! Thank you for your support! Save America. Stop Socialism,” Greene tweeted late Tuesday. A video posted to her Twitter account of her victory party showed a room full of supporters gathered closely together. Few, if any, wore face masks to protect against the coronavirus.
In a victory speech posted to social media, Greene said she decided to enter politics because the country is heading in the wrong direction.
“So the Republican establishment was against me. The DC swamp has been against me. And the lying fake news media hates my guts,” she said. “Yep, it’s a badge of honor.”
She has amassed tens of thousands of followers on social media, where she often posts videos of herself speaking directly to the camera. Those videos have helped propel her popularity with her base, while also drawing strong condemnation from some future would-be colleagues in Congress.
In a series of videos unearthed just after Greene placed first in the initial June 9 Republican primary, she complains of an “Islamic invasion” into government offices, claims Black and Hispanic men are held back by “gangs and dealing drugs,” and pushes an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory that billionaire philanthropist George Soros, who is Jewish, collaborated with the Nazis.
Several high-profile Republicans then spoke out against her. House Minority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana quickly threw his support behind Cowan, while Rep. Jody Hice of Georgia rescinded an endorsement of Greene.
Greene addressed criticism of her comments on Twitter. “The Fake News Media, the DC Swamp, and their radical leftist allies see me as a very serious threat. I will not let them whip me into submission,” she said, without distancing herself from her earlier remarks.
Greene also is part of a growing list of candidates who have expressed support for QAnon, the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory popular among some supporters of President Donald Trump.
She has positioned herself as a staunch Trump supporter and emphasizes a strongly pro-gun, pro-border wall and anti-abortion message. She has also connected with voters through an intensive effort to travel the district and meet people on the ground.
Larry Silker, a 72-year-old retiree, cast a ballot for Greene last week at an early voting location in Dallas, Georgia.
“She seems to be a go-getter, you know. She’s out seeing everybody that she can, and I think that’s nice,” Silker said.
Asked whether he had seen criticism of Greene’s remarks, Silker said: “Well yeah, you know, you see it. But do you put faith in it? You just have to weigh it out.”
Voter Pamela Reardon said she supports Greene because she connects with people, and she’s anti-abortion, a defender of the Second Amendment and “a true Christian.”
“I got behind her because of her honesty,” she said. “She’s not going to be bought by anybody. I could tell that her heart was pure.”
Reardon is familiar with criticism of Greene’s social media posts and videos but says “she’s never said anything racist like they say she has,” and blamed attacks by her opponent’s campaign.
The district stretches from the outskirts of metro Atlanta to the largely rural northwest corner of the state. Greene will face Democrat Kevin Van Ausdal in November. Republican Rep. Tom Graves, who did not seek reelection, last won the seat with over 76% of the vote in 2018.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘LANDING STRIP’
It’s not about the attention, he just doesn’t want tan lines on his cheeks!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND ALL!!!
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