For all the folks who might think they’re “too big” to dance.
Erik McCombs Cavanaugh is DANCING!
New Music: Justin Timberlake “Can’t Stop The Feeling”
Here’s a prediction not based on politics: Justin Timberlake’s new single – “Can’t Stop The Feeling” – is certain to hit it big this summer on the radio.
With smooth vocals, pop-y syncopated rhythms, and a chorus that tells you to “dance, dance, dance,” it’s a sure bet the song (from the soundtrack of Timberlake’s upcoming movie, Trolls) will be everywhere.
The 9-time Grammy Award winner throws in some of his signature falsetto, along with groovy bass beat, which gives the track some Michael Jackson-infused funk.
Love it.
Battleground Maps Show Trump Starts General Election With Significant Challenge
NBC News is out with their first electoral college projection map for the 2016 presidential race, and it shows Donald Trump and the Republicans begin with a much steeper, uphill climb than Hillary Clinton and the Democrats.
From NBC News:
That map gives Clinton and the Democrats a 253-190 edge in electoral votes, with 95 in the tossup column.
And here’s why Dems have the advantage: They surpass the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency by just winning one of Florida or Ohio.
Or a combination of Colorado and Virginia.
One other thing: Our Tossup designations are very conservative; it’s where we think things *could* be later this summer. But right now, there are more polls showing Clinton ahead in these states than ones with Trump leading.
The Washington Post posits a similar situation, albeit from a different angle.
Were Hillary to win the 19 states (and D.C.) that every Dem has won since 1992, she gets to 242 electoral votes. If she wins Florida’s 29 electoral votes – Boom! She reaches 271 and the presidency. Clinton currently leads Trump by 13 in Florida according to a recent poll.
Additionally, Hillary currently leads in the ten most likely “swing” states.
However you slice it, the Trumpster begins with a tough map to overcome.
For the record, here’s how states have gone in the last six presidential elections (click to enlarge).
Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth Sing “For Good” Together For First Time In 12 Years
Tony Award-winners Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel sing “For Good” together for the first time in 12 years.
The ladies got together to duet once again for a Second Stage Theatre’s gala honoring Wicked producer David Stone on Monday.
The two created their iconic roles of “Glinda” and “Elphaba” (respectively) in the original cast of Wicked, which recently crossed over $1 billion in box office for the Broadway company alone, and over $4 billion worldwide.
Years later, the connection between the two is just as magical.
Donald Trump Panders (Badly) To Hispanics On Cinco De Mayo
Should I mention that Taco Salads aren’t even on the menu at Trump Tower Grill?
#Pandering #Fail
Hillary Clinton’s campaign team didn’t miss a beat reminding folks how Trump REALLY feels:
“I love Hispanics!” —Trump, 52 minutes ago https://t.co/b9mv7nUduN
“They’re gonna be deported.” —Trump, yesterday https://t.co/HzFWUT1XFl— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 5, 2016
North Carolina Lawmakers Will Defy U.S. Justice Department Over Anti-LGBT “Bathroom Law”
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The Charlotte Observer is reporting that state lawmakers plan to defy the recent notice from the U.S. Department of Justice that the state’s anti-LGBT “bathroom law” – HB2 – violates the U.S. Civil Rights Act:
House Speaker Tim Moore said Thursday that legislators won’t meet the U.S. Department of Justice’s Monday deadline to repeal or stop enforcing House Bill 2.
The department sent state leaders a letter Wednesday saying that the law violates the U.S. Civil Rights Act and Title IX – a finding that could jeopardize billions in federal education funding. Those laws ban discrimination in education based on sex and employment discrimination.
“We will take no action by Monday,” Moore told reporters Thursday. “That deadline will come and go. We don’t ever want to lose any money, but we’re not going to get bullied by the Obama administration to take action prior to Monday’s date. That’s not how this works.”
Moore said state leaders are still trying to determine their next steps. “Right now we’re talking with our attorneys to see what our options are,” he said. “We’re going to move at the speed that we’re going to move at to look at what our options are.”
White House press secretary Josh Earnest distanced Obama from the order in his press briefing Thursday afternoon. “These kinds of enforcement actions are made independent of any sort of political interference or direction from the White House,” Earnest said. “Those are decisions that are made entirely by attorneys at the Department of Justice.
Stay tuned for more details.
New Music: Janet Jackson “Dammn Baby”
This girl can NOT be almost 50.
The black and white videography, the dance moves, the perfectly “Janet” vocals – Janet Jackson is in fine form here with her latest music video for “Dammn Baby” from her Unbreakable album.
Kind of a “Throw-back Thursday” except it’s all new.
And fab.
Enjoy.
The Hill: Trump’s VP Top 10 Contenders
Political news website The Hill shares this video round-up of what the folks there think will be Donald Trump’s “Top Ten” Choices for running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.
On the list: Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Marco Rubio, John Kasich, Newt Gingrich, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, and retired USMC Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis.
You’ll note at least 4-5 of these folks have pointed declared in the past that they have no interest in the veep spot.
We shall see.
Daily Dance: T-Rex Dances “Music And The Mirror”
This SLAYS!
T-Rex (danced by the fab Michael Macilwee) is back in the dance studio, and this time killing it with “Music and the Mirror” from A CHORUS LINE.
Knowing the steps intimately, I’m screaming here! Watch for the double turns at the end. Bravo!
(h/t to TRR reader Kat)
Hillary Launches Devastating Attack Ad Using GOP Candidates’ Statements
Oh yeah, Hillary Clinton was ready for this day. The day Donald Trump actually became the Republican nominee for president.
This ad practically wrote itself.
Using language straight out of not only The Donald’s mouth, but his primary season opponents, Mitt Romney calls Trump a misogynist, Marco Rubio claims he’s the most “vulgar person to ever aspire to the presidency,” and Jeb Bush says Trump needs therapy.
Just put this on repeat for the next six month.
“President Trump” is a dangerous proposition.Mitt Romney, Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio agree.https://t.co/fUkISvgaXC
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 4, 2016
