Jenny Durkan Elected Seattle Mayor
She’s the city’s first out lesbian mayor and the first woman mayor since the 1920s.
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Daily Archives: November 8, 2017
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‘Strictly Come Dancing’: Craig Revel Horwood Labels Shirley Ballas The ‘Villain’ Of The Show And Blasts Her Feedback For Being ‘Frighteningly Technical’
‘Strictly Come Dancing’: Craig Revel Horwood Labels Shirley Ballas The ‘Villain’ Of The Show And Blasts Her Feedback For Being ‘Frighteningly Technical’
Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood might have a reputation for being the harshest judge on the BBC dance show, but even he’s admitted that new head judge Shirley Ballas has been stealing his thunder this year.
Craig has gone as far as to label Shirley the “villain” of this series, after she dished out some hard to swallow critiques to some of this year’s celebrity contestants.
Craig told The Sun: “Shirley is this year’s villain. She’s frighteningly technical with her criticism, and I know the audience might struggle with that.”
He added: “She was a Halloween baddie in a Cruella de Vil costume – she totally channelled her.”
Craig’s comments come after ‘Strictly’ fans kicked off at the head judge, following her decision to axe Aston Merrygold from the show last weekend.
On Sunday (5 November), the decision fell to Shirley to decide whether to eliminate the former JLS star or competitor Mollie King after the dance-off, when the rest of the judging panel failed to reach a decision.
Ultimately, she chose to give Aston his marching orders, but viewers were not happy, with many criticising Shirley for sending home a contestant who had been a favourite throughout the contest.
Shirley has been particularly technical in her feedback since joining the show this year.
Earlier in the series she told ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter “we had nine sets of eight before we got started”, and told TV chef Simon Rimmer “you have to learn what closes, what crosses, what’s a flat foot, what’s a toe, and with your soft knees it will help you to glide around the floor.”
But a BBC source insists that show bosses are “delighted” with how well Shirley is doing on the show.
A Strictly source told The Sun: “Shirley is a stickler for technique and she’s proud of her dance knowledge. She’s trying to ignore social media for a while and not let other people’s opinions get to her but it does get hard, especially when the abuse is so personal.
“She was hoping Strictly would be a fun experience and wasn’t banking on a backlash.
“But bosses are delighted with how she’s getting on and like her detailed critique.”
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Win in Virginia and New Jersey in Backlash to Trumpism
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Win in Virginia and New Jersey in Backlash to Trumpism
Lt. Gov. Ralph S. Northam has defeated Trump-supported candidate Ed Gillespie to win the Virginia governor’s race, while Democrat Philip D. Murphy defeated Chris Christie’s Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno to win in New Jersey.
Trump bashed Gillespie following his loss despite pushing him on Twitter earlier in the day.
.@EdWGillespie will totally turn around the high crime and poor economic performance of VA. MS-13 and crime will be gone. Vote today, ASAP!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2017
Ed Gillespie worked hard but did not embrace me or what I stand for. Don’t forget, Republicans won 4 out of 4 House seats, and with the economy doing record numbers, we will continue to win, even bigger than before!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 8, 2017
And Steve Bannon had declared Gillespie “Trumpism without Trump.”
Reminder that Steve Bannon said Trumpism without Trump was on the ballot in Virginia. pic.twitter.com/qxzzr9TWKI
— Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08) November 8, 2017
Mr. Northam was propelled to victory over Ed Gillespie, the Republican nominee, by liberal and moderate voters who were eager to send a message to President Trump in a state that rejected him in 2016 and where he is deeply unpopular.
The campaign between a pair of low-key, establishment politicians was brought to life by national wedge issues, from immigration to Confederate iconography, and Mr. Northam’s win offered a momentary catharsis for Democrats beyond Virginia’s borders, who have been hungry to find political success this year. But it was not the only welcome result of the night for the party. Philip Murphy won the New Jersey governorship, according to the Associated Press, restoring Democratic dominance to a major blue state and bringing an unceremonious end to Gov. Chris Christie’s tumultuous tenure.
In both Virginia and New Jersey, voters rebuffed a wave of provocative ads linking immigration and crime, suggesting the limitations of hard-edge tactics in the sort of affluent and suburban communities that are pivotal in next year’s midterm elections.
And Democrats should make significant gains in the Virginia legislature, the WaPo reports:
Democrats were leading in races in Prince William County, include two women who would be the first Latina members of the General Assembly. A pair of Republican incumbents in Loudoun County were also trailing their Democratic challengers.
“This is an unbelievable night,” said House Minority Leader David Toscano (D-Charlottesville) in an interview an hour after polls closed. “There were districts we didn’t think we had much of a shot in and we are running even right now, and there’s going to be some pretty strong upsets.”
Republicans had structural advantages heading into Election Day, including a cash advantage built up over years and the name recognition and community ties that come with incumbency.
In New York City, Mayor Bill De Blasio was reelected handily, the NY Daily News reports:
De Blasio was declared the winner shortly after polls closed Tuesday night, capping a race that featured fights over the incumbent’s record and ethics but in which he always remained the heavy favorite.
“It’s been four years. I think we made real tangible changes in people’s lives,” de Blasio said after he cast his vote in Park Slope, Brooklyn Tuesday morning. “I would be very humbled and honored to serve as your mayor again for the next four years.”
Malliotakis, a Republican Assemblywoman from Staten Island, took on de Blasio on a platform she dubbed trash, transit, and trash — attacking what she perceived as declining quality of life in the city and Hizzoner’s handling of a stubborn homelessness crisis.
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HRC Congratulates Mayor-Elect Jenny Durkan on Victory
HRC Congratulates Mayor-Elect Jenny Durkan on Victory
Today, HRC released the following statement after Jenny Durkan won Seattle’s mayoral race:
“HRC was proud to endorse Jenny Durkan to be Seattle’s next mayor because we know she will fight for equal rights and protections for everyone, including LGBTQ people,” said JoDee Winterhof, HRC Senior Vice President for Policy and Political Affairs. “We look forward to working with Jenny on her pro-equality vision that will make Seattle an even stronger and more vibrant community.”
Durkan became the first out LGBTQ U.S. Attorney when she was appointed the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington in 2009, where she served until 2014. Proving her commitment to equality, Durkan created a civil rights unit within the U.S. Attorney’s Office to focus on housing discrimination, job discrimination, and the rights of returning veterans.