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How House Democrats pulled a bait and switch on impeaching Donald Trump

One of the more striking characteristics of modern American politics is the irresponsible willingness of inattentive voters to be played over and over again by both major political parties.

Very few citizens seem willing these days to take responsibility for their actions or inactions. So, instead of confronting their own ignorance, voters automatically blame politicians for being two-faced. Then, these same voters overwhelmingly return their political incumbents to office.

Small wonder then, there’s small change in Washington. And large frustration outside.

Because bait and switch routinely works so well, both parties employ it. For a good laugh, ask tea party survivors how satisfied they are with the fiscal stringencies their elections imposed on the Capitol.

Read more: https://www.thestate.com/opinion/article228112189.html

South Carolina wants to prevent the election fraud causing turmoil in North Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC -- After ballot tampering in North Carolina led the state to call for a new congressional election, some at the S.C. State House are looking to crack down on anyone who might steal or forge absentee ballots in Palmetto State elections.

South Carolina state law already makes it a felony to “obtain, procure or control” the vote of another voter. But senators this week debated a bill that would explicitly add a penalty for anyone who “knowingly collects” an absentee ballot without authorization.

If passed, anyone who tried a similar scheme in South Carolina would face up to five years in prison and a $1,000 fine.

The proposal follows the controversial 2018 congressional race in North Carolina’s 9th District. That race looked like it was over on Election Night. Democrat Dan McCready even conceded the election to his Republican opponent Mark Harris.

Read more: https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article227506974.html

5 things Bernie Sanders must do to win in South Carolina

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC -- A glance across the crowd that came to see Bernie Sanders’ first official presidential campaign stop in South Carolina revealed one of his biggest challenges.

The 1,600 people who turned out for his rally in North Charleston on Thursday were as passionate as the crowds that flocked to Sanders during his 2016 run, when the little-known democratic socialist from Vermont finished as a surprisingly strong second — nationally, at least — to Hillary Clinton.

But in a state whose Democratic voters are heavily African-American, the crowd was mostly white. That contrast could dash Sanders’ 2020 hopes, as it did in 2016, when a lack of African-American support was a big part of his lopsided loss in the 2016 South Carolina primary.

Sanders lost the state’s 2016 Democratic primary to former secretary of state Hillary Clinton by a 3-to-1 margin. Exit polls showed African-American voters made up 61 percent of S.C. primary voters that year, and 86 percent of them opted for Clinton.

Read more: https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article227696109.html

A Silent Sam supporter brought a gun to UNC on Saturday. Police asked him to leave.

“North Carolina’s Open Carry Law allows individuals to carry firearms in many public areas, unless otherwise prohibited,” the statement continued. “Firearms generally are prohibited on campuses in our state. Due to immediate uncertainty on Saturday about the application of these laws to the Cameron Avenue right of way, which is maintained by the Town of Chapel Hill, no arrest was made in this case.

“However, moving forward, possession of a firearm will not be tolerated within any boundary of the campus. Anyone with a firearm found in violation ... will be arrested and issued a warning of trespass for the campus.

“The University is committed to the safety of our campus community.”

Photos of members of the group posted to social media included one of a man with what appears to be a holstered handgun on his right hip.

Read more: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article228091604.html

Ex-Rep. Rodney Moore indicted on charges involving unreported campaign contributions

A grand jury Monday indicted former Democratic Rep. Rodney Moore on nine counts of making false statements to investigators who found that he failed to report more than $141,000 in campaign contributions and expenditures.

His former campaign manager, Tammy Neal, was indicted on a charge of felony obstruction of justice, according to the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office.

Their possible sentences were not immediately clear. No court dates have been set.

Moore, who lost his re-election bid last year, could not be reached. He’s a former Democratic House leader who represented a northeast Mecklenburg district.

Read more: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article228099719.html

Is Johnny Manziel exactly what the Memphis Express need at quarterback?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Express have not been blessed with consistent quarterback play in the six games they have played so far in the Alliance of American Football’s inaugural season.

So when 26-year-old Johnny Manziel – a legendary college quarterback at Texas A&M who became the first freshman to ever win the Heisman Trophy – became a ready-and-willing option for the AAF in early March, Memphis’ ears perked up. (Manziel had his contract terminated by the CFL's Montreal Alouettes after Manziel "contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play in the league.)

The AAF employs a unique system that gives each of its eight teams rights to players within their allocation footprint. In Manziel’s instance, Texas A&M players are allocated to the San Antonio Commanders. But the Commanders waived their rights to Manziel, making him available to the team with the lowest winning percentage.

That’s where the Express came in. The 1-5 team wasted no time claiming Manziel.

Read more: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/football/2019/03/17/aaf-football-johnny-manziel-memphis-express/3194354002/

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New Mexico Legislature approves Indigenous People's Day bill to replace Columbus Day

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A proposal to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People's Day won final approval Friday in the state Legislature following a lengthy and sometimes emotional debate.

The Senate voted 22-15 to approve the bill pushed by Native American activists.

Numerous cities nationwide, including Albuquerque, have moved to shift the October holiday's focus from honoring Christopher Columbus by passing resolutions and measures that instead called for celebrating indigenous cultures.

Sen. Benny Shendo, Jr., a Democrat from Pueblo, said the day was needed to counter lessons taught in schools that claim Columbus "discovered" the Americas despite indigenous people already living there for centuries.

Read more: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2019/03/17/new-mexico-approves-indigenous-peoples-day-bill-replace-columbus-day/3195559002/