Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters Isn't In Any Position To Lecture On Ethics

... should be enough to dissuade Democrats from following her lead. During the height of the 2008 fiscal crisis, Waters helped arrange a meeting between the Treasury Department and top executives of a bank where her husband was a shareholder. Using her post on the House Financial Committee as leverage, she called Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson personally, asking him to meet with minority-owned banks. When Treasury followed through, there was only one financial institution present: One United. Had that bank gone under, the New York Times reported , Waters' husband would've lost as much as $350,000. Luckily for the Waters family, One United received a cool $12 million in bailout funds. After three years of special investigation, the ethics committee eventually ruled that Waters didn't technically break any rules. But that ruling came after unearthing her ...

O'reilly Apologizes For Maxine Waters Remark, Fresh Prince' Cast Reunites And More In Entertainment News

... (AP) — Fox News personality Bill O'Reilly apologized Tuesday for saying he had a hard time concentrating on California Rep. Maxine Waters during a speech because he was distracted by her "James Brown wig.". O'Reilly said that his jest about her hair was dumb. "I apologize," he said in a statement. He had made his statement during an appearance earlier on "Fox & Friends," after a clip was shown of the Democratic representative speaking in the House of Representatives. O'Reilly, as he watched, appeared to mouth the words "right on" and give a clenched-fist salute. After the clip, he said, "I didn't hear a word she said. I was looking at the James Brown wig." Fox's Ainsley Earhardt defended Waters, saying O'Reilly shouldn't go after a woman's looks. O'Reilly also said that Waters, who is black, should have "her own sitcom.". In his apology, O'Reilly said that "as I have said many times, I respect Congresswoman Maxine Waters for being sincere in her beliefs.". 'Fresh Prince' cast enjoy brief reunion. Will Smith has ...

U.s. Rep. Maxine Waters To Keynote 2017 Phenomenal Woman Awards

... its kind. Over 30,000 people, from 14 surrounding states, are expected to attend the expo during its three-day run at the Mc Cormick Place Convention Center. For the second year in a row the BWe will conduct a national tour with stops in Washington, D. C. and Atlanta, Georgia.  The rich cultural experience, while targeted to women, has elements for men, families and children. The BWE offers informative seminars and panel discussions presented by notable local and national speakers and lecturers, educational exhibits and corporate displays, and rousing entertainment.  Historically, the standing-room only seminars have addressed such issues as health & wellness, racial equality, hair & beauty, travel, career advancement, business/entrepreneurship, the welfare of our children and much more. BWE’s seminars and ...

Blackwomenatwork Know How Maxine Waters And April Ryan Feel

... that story and the host's apology. Buzz 60. To say Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly and White House press secretary Sean Spicer touched a nerve would be an understatement. Both men made comments Tuesday that struck many observers as being disrespectful of two prominent and successful black women. And those comments sparked a viral social media reaction. In O'Reilly's case , he said he couldn't focus on a word that Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said in a clip shown on Fox & Friends because he was looking at her "James Brown wig.". O'Reilly later apologized, saying it was a "dumb" joke and that he respected Waters "for being sincere in her beliefs.". Spicer took issue with the questions being asked by American Urban Radio Networks reporter April Ryan during a news conference at the White House. Spicer accused Ryan of having a biased agenda and at one point told her "stop shaking your head.". A contentious exchange between White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer and April Ryan, the American Urban Radio Networks' White House ...

Leave Congresswoman Maxine Waters' Hair Out Of This

... country, ‘You’re not nearly as patriotic as we are.'”. Waters has served in the House of Representatives for more than 25 years, originally elected to represent California's 29 th Congressional District in 1991. That same year, O'Reilly was hosting "Inside Edition.". Things devolved on "Fox & Friends" after O'Reilly's statement, with co-host Brian Kilmeade quickly agreeing with O'Reilly, saying, "It's the same one" and referencing the fact that Brown is dead. Co-host Ainsley Earhardt tried to improve the situation with (arguably a misguided) understanding of feminism, stating, "You can't go after a woman's looks. I think she's very attractive.". When the men agreed on Waters' looks, O'Reilly stands by the hair comparison, which leads Earhardt to state that Brown "had girl hair.". No surprise, the Internet was incensed over the exchange. O'Reilly released a statement several hours after the segment aired and apologized for his comments. "As I have ...

Maxine Waters And April Ryan Shouldn't Have To Put Up With Rude And Racist Remarks From Conservative Douchebags

... cohosts chortled. “I was looking at the James Brown wig. If we have a picture of James, it’s the same wig.”. A man accused of spousal abuse and sexual harassment is attacking a member of congress in crass racial and gender terms on a major network. __link__/2 d 2 ldk Cv 92. — Joy Reid (@Joy Ann Reid) March 28, 2017. O'Reilly later apologized for his comment. Lost in the well-deserved criticism of O'Reilly: Trump's favorite dumb racist morning hosts chimed in. No apology from them? __link__/JWNw 0 Bbq N 4. — Matthew Gertz (@Matt Gertz) March 28, 2017. Just a reminder from Slate : "Rep. Maxine Waters has been a lawmaker—in the California Legislature and the House of Representatives—for 40 years. She is the most senior black woman currently serving in the House and a former chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus.". And here's a cherry on this shit sundae. WATCH: Important. Please take a minute to watch these clips I put together from Fox & Friends. The President watches this show every morning. __link__/l 60 m AWUBkq. ...

Maxine Waters On Alleged 'sex Actions

... compiled by a former British intelligence officer on alleged ties between Trump and Russia. Buzz Feed News  published the full document online on Jan. 10, but explained that it was “unverified.”. In an interview with MSNBC on March 9, host Ali Velshi told Waters that her Democratic colleague, Rep. Adam Schiff, wanted Chris Steele, the author of the dossier, to testify before the House committee investigating possible links between Trump and Russia. Velshi then asked Waters if she believed any of the dossier’s claims. In response, she said that “we already know the part about the coverage that they have on him with sex actions is supposed to be true.”. Waters then added: “They have said that that’s absolutely true.”. Velshi, March 9: Your colleague, Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat on the House panel investigating Donald Trump’s ties to Russia says he’s seeking testimony of a former British spy, who wrote an ...

Maxine Waters Tweets Trump Impeachment Joke, Gets Best Response From Trump's Own Cabinet

... passionate insults or Sean Spicer's accidental password tweets. Instead, Chao's account tweeted in support of Trump's impeachment at the coolest Democratic congresswoman in all the land, Maxine Waters. Does it get any better. Here's what happened. On Tuesday — a day after a House Intelligence Committee hearing where FBI Director James Comey confirmed his agency was investigating Russia's attempts to interfere with the 2016 election, along with ties to Trump's administration — Waters ( Queen of sass and keeping all things real) tweeted at Trump with no reservations, "Get ready for impeachment.". Get ready for impeachment. — Maxine Waters (@Maxine Waters) March 21, 2017. On Wednesday, Chao's official account responded to Waters' tweet, urging her (in all caps with three exclamation points) to sue Trump's soul, because ~nothing~ makes sense anymore. Trump's Transpo secretary was apparently hacked ...

Bill O'reilly Mocks Maxine Waters' Hair, Won't Listen To Her Because Of James Brown Wig

... we are fighting for America. We are saying to those who say they are patriotic, but they turn a blind eye to the destruction that he's about to cause to this country: You're not nearly as patriotic as we are. African-American woman in Congress speaks up against the president, Bill O'Reilly says he won't listen because of her hair. __link__/GVOk ZNBNX 9. After Waters' speech ended, O'Reilly said he didn't absorb any of her message — because he was distracted by her hair. "I didn't hear a word she said," O'Reilly said with a chuckle. "I was looking at the James Brown wig." The cohosts of Fox & Friends, Ainsley Earhardt, Brian Kilmeade and Steve Doocy, laughed at O'Reilly's joke. After the clip began to go viral, in a statement to Mic, a representative for Fox News said that Earhardt, in response to O'Reilly's comments, said, "I have to defend her [Waters] on that. You can't go after a woman's looks. I think she's very attractive.". This isn't the first time a Fox News correspondent has lobbed a racially-insensitive barb Waters' way. In 2012, host Eric ...

Media Outlets Rally Behind ‘auntie Maxine’ As Millennial Leader

... Post reported, with the following gif at the bottom of the article. "Waters has made plenty of headlines before, the past few months have pushed her into the spotlight for millennials and their political discussions, where she's now known, lovingly, as ‘Auntie Maxine,'" the Huffington Post reported. Mashable  held an interview with Waters on Friday regarding her millennial icon status. Water's belives Millenials are drawn to her by our outspokenness. "[Millennials] like the outspoken way that I handle dealing with the issues," Waters said. "They like the no-holds-barred confrontation. A lot of young people don't have a lot of faith in politicians. You can't depend on what they say. They talk in circles. They don’t speak the kind of language that has truth to them. I'm speaking differently.". Waters has been quite vocal with her social media accounts, especially on Twitter. Her tweet warning her followers to "get ready for impeachment" has garnered 44,000 retweets and over 100,000 likes. Get ready for impeachment. — Maxine Waters ...