WLOX – McDaniel: Most misconduct allegations “absolutely fabricated”
In an interview that aired Monday on American Family Radio, Chris McDaniel said when it comes to allegations made against high profile political candidates, “99% of the time are just absolutely fabricated.” McDaniel made that comment on Focal Point, a program hosted by Bryan Fischer.
“I’m tired of all these made up scandals frankly,” the U.S. Senate candidate said to Fischer when asked about a sexual misconduct allegation launched against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. “We have a system where Judge Kavanaugh is obviously well suited for, and they’re going to drag something up even theoretically, allegedly from all those years ago that all of a sudden disqualifies this man. All of a sudden, he’s a terrible human being. No not a chance. I don’t fall for it anymore. I hope the American people aren’t falling for it. These allegations 99% of the time are just absolutely fabricated.”
On line blogs jumped on that statement. One posted on an Atheist website claimed McDaniel’s statement inferred the woman who accused Judge Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct made everything up.
McDaniel’s campaign spokesman Tanner Watson said campaign staffers read some of the blogs. “He’s not saying 99% of all sexual misconduct allegations are false,” Watson said when asked to clarify what McDaniel meant.
WJTV – Democratic US Senate Hopeful, David Baria holds town hall in Jackson
Wicker, Hyde-Smith supports funding bills
Today the Senate voted on the final versions of our nation’s defense, health, and education funding bills. Read more about what this important legislation would mean for our troops, students, teachers, & researchers here. ⬇ https://t.co/vhpoyoGP7B
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) September 18, 2018
Overwhelming Senate support for #defense measure with an additional $19.8 billion to continue rebuilding our military might. Let’s get it to @POTUS to sign. More here: https://t.co/KYoc9HFddG pic.twitter.com/0UYbVCssIA
— U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (@SenHydeSmith) September 18, 2018
WLOX – Judge denies Walker request to postpone revocation hearing
Dr. Bill Walker will return to a federal courtroom Wednesday.
U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett just shot down a defense request to reschedule Walker’s supervised release revocation hearing until October 19.
After a short telephone conference call with attorneys, a docket entry was posted in Walker’s file. It said, “The Motion for Continuance of Hearing to be held on 9/19/2018 is Denied.”
Defense attorney John Weber filed the motion to continue on Tuesday. “The requested continuance will serve the ends of justice and is not sought for purposes of delay,” the defense attorney wrote in the motion.
WJTV – Four Mississippi universities receive $20 million
Four Mississippi universities will share a $20 million federal science grant.
The National Science Foundation awarded the money over the next five years for researchers to study electronic devices which create, detect and control light.
Mississippi State University will administer the grant, while the University of Southern Mississippi will lead the science work. Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi will also be part of the group.
Mississippi Mayors visit White House, hear from VP Pence, Sen. Hyde-Smith, others
Mayors from Mississippi’s largest cities were invited to the @WhiteHouse today for an infrastructure briefing from the administration! We’re glad to have such dedicated local leaders to make this trip in order to take part in these important discussions! pic.twitter.com/9Uy0LEjizx
— MS Municipal League (@MMLonline) September 18, 2018
Welcomed local Mississippi & Texas leaders to the @WhiteHouse & thanked them for their hard work & dedication to their communities. Special thanks to all those here today in law enforcement for the important role they each serve in helping better their communities every day. pic.twitter.com/hta67sB6zb
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) September 18, 2018
Wonderful to be at the @WhiteHouse today to visit with more than 70 Mississippi leaders taking part in intergovernmental affairs meetings. Shared my views on the positive, pro-growth work being done by @POTUS and the Republican Congress. pic.twitter.com/YzGJHe6fLZ
— U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (@SenHydeSmith) September 18, 2018
Welcome, Texas and Mississippi! Today, local officials from the Lone Star and Magnolia States visited the White House to talk coordination between Federal, State, and local governments.
As @SecretarySonny says, often the government that is closest to the people matters the most! pic.twitter.com/AXSO5831gD
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 18, 2018
