Sadiq Khan Wins London Mayoral Election

Sadiq Khan Wins London Mayoral Election

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Sadiq Khan, a human rights lawyer and Labor Minister of Parliment, has become Mayor of London. Why is this importantant? Why should we even care? As The New York Times writes: “The victory also makes him one of the most prominent Muslim politicians in the West.”
Saturday Open Thread [5.7.16]

Saturday Open Thread [5.7.16]

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New York Times: “Hoping for a moment of party unity, Mr. Trump had scarcely declared victory in Indiana when the cascade of rejection began, starting with the announcement by George Bush and his son George W. Bush, the only former Republican presidents still living, that they would not back his candidacy. And on Thursday night, Mitt Romney, the party’s 2012 nominee, said he intended to hold to his earlier pledge not to vote for Mr. Trump, according to an audio recording of his remarks.” “Mr. Romney’s remarks came just hours after House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, the nation’s highest-ranking Republican elected official, delivered an embarrassing blow to Mr. Trump, declaring that he had not yet proven himself worthy of an endorsement.” And now Jeb Bush and Lindsay Graham say they won't vote for Trump. Trump reacted as maturely as you'd expect. And he has now turned against his top fellater Joe Scarborough because Joe said he wouldn't vote for Trump unless he dropped his Muslim ban.

The Weekly Addresses

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In this week's address, President Obama recognized all mothers in celebration of this upcoming Mother's Day, including First Lady Michelle Obama. In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the Delawareans who have devoted their career to public service, and talks about the positive impact of their work in building a safe and strong communities.