Salena Zito | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:59:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Ex Bridgewater CEO David McCormick reveals ‘battle plan to renew America’ https://nypost.com/2023/03/11/ex-ceo-david-mccormick-reveals-battle-plan-to-renew-america/#respond Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:23:15 -0500 2023-03-11T08:23:31-05:00 https://nypost.com/2023/03/11/ex-ceo-david-mccormick-reveals-battle-plan-to-renew-america/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=26049721 0 Former Bridgewater CEO David McCormick lost the Republican primary for the US Senate seat in Pennsylvania last year -- but he's back with a new book aimed at renewing America. Former Bridgewater CEO David McCormick lost the Republican primary for the US Senate seat in Pennsylvania last year -- but he's back with a new book aimed at renewing America. David McCormick at home "Superpower in Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America" by David McCormick Dina Powell and husband John McCormick Dr. Mehmet Oz Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania David McCormick at home David McCormick Dr. Mehmet Oz John Fetterman, Senator from Pennsylvania DeSantis: People don’t want ‘agenda being shoved down their throats’ https://nypost.com/2023/02/18/ron-desantis-takes-the-post-on-tour-of-his-florida-hometown/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2023 07:57:45 -0500 2023-02-18T08:41:15-05:00 https://nypost.com/2023/02/18/ron-desantis-takes-the-post-on-tour-of-his-florida-hometown/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=25792306 0 DeSantis DeSantis Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with his wife Casey DeSantis and children Madison, Mason and Mamie Ron DeSantis fishing as a kid RRon DeSantis playing for Yale's baseball team. Ron DeSantis in Navy camo Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks with supporters at Flanagan's Irish Pub in Dunedin, Florida Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Casey and Ron DeSantis wedding photo Florida governor Ron DeSantis A new generation of Catholics discovers Latin Mass 60 years after Vatican II https://nypost.com/2022/12/24/a-new-generation-of-catholics-is-discovering-latin-mass/#respond Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:00:03 -0500 2022-12-24T11:00:14-05:00 https://nypost.com/2022/12/24/a-new-generation-of-catholics-is-discovering-latin-mass/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=25076834 0 latin-mass1 latin-mass1 The practice of Latin Mass, which was abolished some six decades ago by the Second Vatican Council, features a priest with his back turned away from the congregation. Latin Masses, like the ceremony at the Church of the Holy Innocents, saw an uptick in popularity during the pandemic and include Gregorian chants and ritualistic incense. Western Pennsylvania-based Gina and Steven McNulty regularly attend Latin Mass in Pittsburgh with their four children. "People like me...are drawn to it for the beauty,” she said. Populist Pope Francis has issued a series of missives over the past few years declaring his disapproval of Latin Mass, which he calls "divisive." Pope Francis' stance stands in sharp contrast with his predecessors, including Pope John Paul II (seen here with soccer legend Pele in 1978), who authorized limited use of Latin Mass in 1984. Elizabeth and Brendon Miller-Boldt (pictured with their two young children) also attend Latin Mass at Pittsburgh's Most Sacred Blood of Jesus parish and represent the tradition's new embrace by younger worshippers. Trump voters are ‘done’ with ex-president: ‘He needs to disappear’ https://nypost.com/2022/11/11/trump-voters-are-done-with-ex-president-he-needs-to-disappear/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:01:14 -0500 2022-11-11T09:06:02-05:00 https://nypost.com/2022/11/11/trump-voters-are-done-with-ex-president-he-needs-to-disappear/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=24594767 0 *** BESTPIX *** Former President Trump Holds Rally In Pennsylvania Ahead Of Midterms *** BESTPIX *** Former President Trump Holds Rally In Pennsylvania Ahead Of Midterms Trump lived for the crowds when he was president, and now that he’s out of office, he can’t let go — but his former backers feel differently. Trump backed celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz for US Senate in Pennsylvania over the more logical candidate, businessman David McCormick. Oz lost, giving the Democrats a former GOP seat and possible control of the Senate. Trump threw his weight behind far-right nationalist Doug Mastriano for governor of Pennsylvania, who also lost to a Democrat, leading to a down-ballot disaster for the GOP in the state. Herschel Walker is a longtime friend of Trump’s, but he couldn’t get the ball over the line in his race for US Senate in Georgia. There will now be a runoff election for the seat. Trump’s gubernatorial pick in Michigan, Tudor Dixon, lost to incumbent Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, who was unpopular for her lockdown policies during the pandemic. Trump-endorsed Blake Masters will likely lose his Senate race in Arizona against Democrat Mark Kelly — another disappointment that could have been avoided. Don Bolduc, a retired Army brigadier general backed by Trump, lost a critical Senate seat in New Hampshire where the Democratic candidate was vulnerable. Conservative strategist Dave Myhal, who donated $10,000 to Trump's campaign and helped his election efforts in 2016 and 2020, says “the era of Trump is over.” Why midterm voters will put Republicans in power across the US https://nypost.com/2022/11/05/why-midterm-voters-will-put-republicans-in-power-across-the-us/#respond Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:05:45 -0400 2022-11-05T12:05:59-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/11/05/why-midterm-voters-will-put-republicans-in-power-across-the-us/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=24472716 0 US-VOTE-ELECTION-PENNSYLVANIA-OZ US-VOTE-ELECTION-PENNSYLVANIA-OZ Swing voter Fred Rush was in Erie, Pa., last month to see Oz in action. The ex-government worker says he is leaning toward voting for the former celebrity TV doctor. Since 2020, Democratic candidate for Senate John Fetterman has repeatedly said “whoever wins Erie, wins Pennsylvania.” With Fetterman often out of sight due to health issues, Oz’s willingness to meet with ordinary voters has turned into a major campaign advantage. Fed up with COVID-era business closures, Pittsburgh restaurant-owner Emerencia Torma (here with husband, Michael) is voting “Republican, all Republican” this year. In the Tormas’ Congressional district — which has been Democratic for decades — the race between Democrat Summer Lee (above) and Republican Mike Doyle is surprisingly close. Local Borough Council President Doyle stands likely to benefit from voters such as Torma, who feel that Democrats “have failed us.” Michigan barbershop-owner Mark Heberling is also a cattle farmer who said the rising cost of maintaining his beef business has influenced his decision to vote Republican this year. GOP challenger Tudor Dixon is neck-and-neck with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a state that endured some of the harshest lockdowns in the US during the pandemic. Heberling says GOP challenger Tudor Dixon (above), who visited his barbershop earlier this year, will have his vote for governor. Former Pennsylvanians Doug and Chelsea Wood (with their two kids) moved to Ohio after Doug lost his job for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID. Ohio’s US Senate race had been a near-tie for months, but Republican J.D. Vance (above) has taken a 2% edge over Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan in recent polling. Democrats like Ryan (above) have led to “overreach” in nearly every aspect of life in America today, Wood said. ‘No life’ in Braddock, the Pa. town Senate wannabe John Fetterman claims he saved https://nypost.com/2022/10/11/inside-braddock-pa-dying-town-john-fetterman-claims-he-saved/#respond Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:33:49 -0400 2022-10-12T13:22:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/10/11/inside-braddock-pa-dying-town-john-fetterman-claims-he-saved/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=24156116 0 *** BESTPIX *** Democratic Senate Candidate John Fetterman Holds Campaign Rally In Erie, PA *** BESTPIX *** Democratic Senate Candidate John Fetterman Holds Campaign Rally In Erie, PA Shuttered businesses sit along Braddock Avenue, the main street in Braddock, Pa., where the population has dropped from 20,000 to 1,700. Fetterman claims to have worked to reduce violent crime as the mayor of Braddock — but it actually increased on his watch. Said resident Tony Lundy (above) of Fetterman's claims about saving Braddock: "Look around you, there ain’t no life here, nothing is rebuilt here, nobody brought anything back, it got worse." Forrest Marshaw IV at Hocky Brothers Auto Parts, one of the few businesses that remain along Braddock Avenue. "It is insulting to those who live here to tell us that we are better off because of him," Tony Lundy said of Fetterman. Said Mary Carey of Fetterman's claims about Braddock: "Job creation, what job creation? You mean the Family Dollar Store over there?” John Fetterman, who is running against Dr. Mehmet Oz for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania, has campaigned on claims that he saved the small town of Braddock. But residents say that is far from the truth. Residents said that even the community gardens that Fetterman and his wife, Gisele, trumpeted have fallen on hard times. In 2013, Fetterman chased down and held an innocent black jogger at gunpoint after he thought he heard gunshots. He's never publicly apologized. The candidate also pledged to “make sure our public schools have the funding they need” even though he went years without paying his own school district taxes to fund one of the poorest districts in Pennsylvania. Bob Portogallo's restaurant is one of the few places on Braddock Avenue that's busy — and he said he did it with no help or notice from Braddock. Fetterman helped bring in Brews Gentleman brewery while mayor, but it's now only open four days a week with limited hours. Inside Dr. Oz’s miracle comeback against John Fetterman in US Senate race https://nypost.com/2022/10/08/inside-dr-ozs-miracle-comeback-vs-fetterman-in-senate-race/#respond Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:03:07 -0400 2022-10-12T13:22:39-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/10/08/inside-dr-ozs-miracle-comeback-vs-fetterman-in-senate-race/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=23938807 0 mehmet-oz-john-fetterman mehmet-oz-john-fetterman Democrat John Fetterman has used web memes and MTV’s Snooki to fling zings at Dr. Mehmet Oz in their Pennsylvania Senate race, but Oz says he’s unfazed by tactics “that have no real benefit to the voter.” Oz with wife Lisa in Newton, Pa., on the night of the Republican primary in May. Even though Oz won, he came out of it battered and trailing by double digits in the polls. While 34 United States Senate seats are up for grabs on Nov. 8, seven showdowns (in black) are all considered toss-ups in the polls — and will likely swing the balance of the upper chamber, now tied at 50-50. Mehmet has beat his way back in the polls by driving to nearly every county in the state to meet with voters, including these here in Swatara Township, Pa., in August. ‘It really humbles you,” Oz says of campaigning and hearing the needs of each community, like workers here in Harrisburg, Pa. Though he is worth at least $100 million, Oz has proven effective at connecting with everyday voters at visits like this one at the AW Driving School & License Testing Center in Allentown, Pa., last month. While his opponent has been relatively absent from the campaign trail, Oz has criss-crossed the state, including this stop in Springfield Township, Pa. Oz met former Pres. Trump long before either man ran for office. Although Trump endorsed him, Oz hasn’t pushed their allegiance too hard during his campaign. Oz first gained national prominence as a contributor on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” followed by a 13-year run on his own daily talk show. Oz and his wife own a cattle farm and a commercial real estate portfolio. The couple live in the town of Bryn Athyn, Pa., where they were married. Oz with wife Lisa (in red) and their three daughters (from left) Arabella, Zoe and Daphne. They also have a son, Oliver. “When you show up, people respect that,” says one local leader of Dr. Mehmet Oz’s recent stop in Erie, Pa., to meet with black entrepreneurs. When addicts in the Kensington area of Philadelphia asked a visiting Oz for help, he took them to a detox site and gave out his contact info. “He’s a serious guy, capable of doing serious work,” said Washington, DC-based Republican political consultant David Urban of Oz. ‘Floundering’ Fetterman has Democrats fretting in Senate race vs. Dr. Oz https://nypost.com/2022/09/17/floundering-fetterman-worries-dems-in-senate-race-vs-dr-oz/#respond Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:11:18 -0400 2022-09-17T22:56:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/09/17/floundering-fetterman-worries-dems-in-senate-race-vs-dr-oz/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=23840688 0 John Fetterman rally John Fetterman rally Fetterman campaigning in Greensburg, Pa., just days before his stroke. Since he returned to the campaign trail in August, his brief — and often halting — speeches have led many to wonder if he is fit for future office. Fetterman alongside President Biden at a Labor Day event in early September. Like Biden, Fetterman often stumbles over his words and appears confused. The Oz campaign has suggested that Fetterman has used his stroke as an excuse to avoid a debate. Fetterman has shot back at the doctor for mocking his health troubles. Fetterman’s team acknowledged that he needed closed captioning when conducting this interview with MSNBC in early September. Crowds attend Fetterman’s event in Philadelphia on Sept 11, where he struggled to finish his thoughts and fumbled his words. Although Fetterman currently leads Oz by nearly seven percentage points, his avoidance of the tough questions — and his opponent — could see him stumble in the final weeks of the campaign.  After storming her state, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem could be our next president https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/how-south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-lured-america-to-her-state/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:57:00 -0400 2022-09-10T16:31:26-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/09/06/how-south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-lured-america-to-her-state/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=23666401 0 Bull Riding Crowds Bull Riding Crowds Governor of South Dakota Kristi Noem in front of the governor's mansion in Pierre. Noem is currently running for re-election -- though party insiders suspect she’s prepping for a 2024 White House bid. Kristi Noem Kristi Noem Governor of South Dakota Kristi Noem in front of the governor's mansion in Pierre. Noem is currently running for re-election -- though party insiders suspect she’s prepping for a 2024 White House bid. Noem holding granddaughter Adeline flanked by daughters Kennedy (left) and Kassidy (right). Noem, with First Husband Bryon, on a fishing trip. Kristi Noem Kristi Noem Kristi Noem as a child Gov. Kristi Noem presents a United States flag before the national anthem is played at the Professional Bull Riders competition Saturday, July 11, 2020. Noem's parents Ron and Corinne Arnold in Watertown, SD. Noem posted this photo of her wedding day to husband Bryon in 1992 on their 30th anniversary in May. Another Noem Instagram post to celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary to Bryon (pictured with their three kids who are all now grown). Kristi Noem That’s rich: How stroke-hit Fetterman sponged off his tony parents ‘til he was 49 but now attacks Dr. Oz’s wealth in bitter Pa. Senate race https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/fetterman-sponged-off-parents-till-he-was-49-but-attacks-dr-ozs-wealth-in-pa-senate-race/#respond Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:31:17 -0400 2022-08-19T10:03:36-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/fetterman-sponged-off-parents-till-he-was-49-but-attacks-dr-ozs-wealth-in-pa-senate-race/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=23504513 0 *** BESTPIX *** Democratic Senate Candidate John Fetterman Holds Campaign Rally In Erie, PA *** BESTPIX *** Democratic Senate Candidate John Fetterman Holds Campaign Rally In Erie, PA John Fetterman is welcomed back during a rally in Erie, Pa., his first major public appearance since suffering a stroke in May. Fetterman poses for a photo with a supporter during his rally in Erie, Pa. He currently leads Oz by 8.7% points. Dr. Mehmet Oz drops by The Capitol Diner in Swatara Township, Pa. Fetterman has routinely accused the celebrity physician of being an elitist. Fetterman’s father Karl (right) is a successful businessman and founder/owner of Kling Insurance in Pennsylvania, who supported his son till he was 49. Fetterman lives with his wife, Gisele, and their three children, in a spacious Braddock loft that his sister purchased for $70,000 and then handed over to him for just $1. A young Fetterman and his father Karl mug for the camera. Fetterman celebrates after his first public appearance since his stroke. His left arm is inked with the number 15104 – Braddock’s ZIP code. His right arm is etched with the dates of the nine murders that happened in the town while he was mayor. Fetterman has mainly been debating Oz on Twitter, relentlessly trolling the celebrity doctor on social media for being an elite carpetbagger from New Jersey. Fetterman with his father in 1970. Fetterman's wife, Gisele, is a Brazilian-American activist, philanthropist and nonprofit executive. A former undocumented immigrant, she is an outspoken supporter of immigration reform in the United States. Ahead of his run for lieutenant governor in 2018, Fetterman’s weight went from a high of 418 pounds to 270 in 14 months. He told the press he had started walking regularly and eliminated sugar and carbs from his diet. One day before his stroke, on May 12, 2022, John Fetterman took a selfie with voters while campaigning for US Senate at the Holy Hound Tap Room in York, Pa. Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks to supporters at a rally in Bethel Park, Pa. Experts warn that Fetterman could lose if he mainly campaigns from Twitter and avoids public appearances. Holly Thompson Rehder memoir: From teen bride and mom to Missouri State senator https://nypost.com/2022/08/06/holly-rehder-memoir-from-teen-mom-to-missouri-state-senator/#respond Sat, 06 Aug 2022 13:13:24 -0400 2022-08-06T16:18:48-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/08/06/holly-rehder-memoir-from-teen-mom-to-missouri-state-senator/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=23263368 0 HollyRehder HollyRehder Rehder gave birth to her first child Raychel at 16. Rehder married for the first time at age 15 (with her mom and husband). Holly Thompson Rehder caption goes here. By the time Rehder (here, with her sisters in Dallas) was in 10th grade, she had lived in more than 30 houses. Rehder with grandma caption goes here. Rehder standing on a porch in front of a double door. Rehder seated on the stairs Cinder Girl: Growing Up on America's Fringe by Holly Thompson Rehder Every president invites Henry Kissinger to the White House — except Biden https://nypost.com/2022/07/09/henry-kissinger-every-president-but-biden-invites-me-to-white-house/#respond Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:00:05 -0400 2022-07-09T16:06:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/07/09/henry-kissinger-every-president-but-biden-invites-me-to-white-house/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22943434 0 henry-kissinger-presidents henry-kissinger-presidents Kissinger (left) with his first wife Ann Fleischer and friend K Oppenheim. Kissinger served in the US Army from 1943 to 1946, an experience the immigrant said, “made me feel like an American.” Henry Kissinger at home in Kent, Conn. The former Secretary of State and presidential confidante has yet to meet Pres. Biden, but feels that ending the war in Ukraine is a foreign policy imperative. Kissinger remained close to Richard Nixon after he resigned, saying: “When either of us took a foreign trip, we would meet and analyze what we had learned and compare it with the views of the other.” “President Trump conveyed a characteristic of great decisiveness and very personal vibrancy,” Kissinger said. “He was a unique phenomenon.” “I knew Biden when he was a senator, but I have had no contact with him since he has been president,” Kissinger noted. Kissinger — who was awarded the Nobel Prize for helping to end the Vietnam War — stands with senior Vietnamese politician Le Duc Tho (right). Tho was also awarded the Nobel with Kissinger, but refused to accept it. Nixon and Kissinger chatting at a reception for Chinese VP Deng Xiaoping during his state visit in 1979. The two men are credited with helping to open China to the West. Of his longevity, Kissinger jokes, “I chose my parents very well.” Louis and Paula Kissinger are pictured with their son at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts during Nixon's inauguration in 1973. An 11-year-old Henry is shown with his arm around his brother Walter, then aged 10. Kissinger has been married to his second wife Nancy since 1974. The pair, pictured in 1981, were regular fixtures on the international social scene. Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy by Henry Kissinger Both of Kissinger's parents — along with his brother — lived well into their nineties. At 99, Kissinger shows little interest in slowing down. Henry Kissinger, 99, at his home in Connecticut Henry Kissinger, 99, at his home in Connecticut How Herschel Walker can still beat Raphael Warnock for Georgia’s Senate https://nypost.com/2022/07/02/herschel-walker-can-still-beat-raphael-warnock-for-georgia-senate/#respond Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:42:18 -0400 2022-07-03T11:59:49-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/07/02/herschel-walker-can-still-beat-raphael-warnock-for-georgia-senate/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22738681 0 raphael-warnock-herschel-walker raphael-warnock-herschel-walker In his run for the Georgia senate, Walker has picked up endorsements from Trump and McConnell. Christian Walker, 22 (above), is Herschel Walker’s only public child, but the former NFL running back told The Post, “I have four kids and I love every one of them.” Divorced from his first wife Cindy Grossman (left), the mother of Christian, Walker is currently married to Julie Walker (right), with whom he has no children. Senator Warnock, and lead pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, recently asked a court to seal his divorce case. Herschel Walker wins the 1982 Heisman Trophy as a junior running back at the University of Georgia. Long Before Donald Trump backed him for Senate, he had Walker on the roster of the NJ Generals in the USFL. Walker’s skills extended far beyond the gridiron, as he raced bobsled at the ’92 WInter Olympics. Walker joins the New York Giants in 1995, where he played for three seasons. Walker chats with the late Georgia Rep. John Lewis in his Trump-appointed role as the co-chair of the President’s Fitness Council. Walker says faith is the cornerstone of everything he has achieved. Why Mexican-born Rep. Mayra Flores is the future of the Republican party https://nypost.com/2022/06/25/mexican-born-mayra-flores-is-the-future-of-the-republican-party/#respond Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:59:46 -0400 2022-06-25T11:59:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/06/25/mexican-born-mayra-flores-is-the-future-of-the-republican-party/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22689553 0 House Republican Leadership Holds Press Conference With Newly Elected Rep Mayra Flores House Republican Leadership Holds Press Conference With Newly Elected Rep Mayra Flores Congresswoman Mayra Flores with her family and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after being sworn-in. Flores immigrated to Texas as a child and believes that the American Dream is attainable by everyone. Migrants, mostly from Nicaragua, cross the Rio Grande river into the US, at Eagle Pass, Texas. Flores, who arrived in the US "legally," advocates for a legal immigration system "that works." Tesla-founder Elon Musk said he voted for Flores — the first time he had ever voted for a Republican candidate. His announcement was revealed via, what else, Twitter. US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks at a news conference following Flores' swearing in. Flores entered politics after identifying with the Republican party's approach to faith, education and border control. Sabrina Cantu campaigns for Flores in a district that has been controlled by Democrats for more than a century. In Flores' view, Hispanic voters see themselves as Americans while Democrats see them as a "voting bloc." Flores' victory is part of a "red wave" sweeping through her heavily-Hispanic Texan region, which for decades voted staunchly Democrat. Flores said she rooted her campaign in “strong conservative values that focused on faith, family and hard work.” How Tim Scott rose from poverty to become our only black GOP senator https://nypost.com/2022/05/28/how-tim-scott-rose-from-poverty-to-become-only-black-gop-senator/#respond Sat, 28 May 2022 13:10:53 -0400 2022-05-28T13:11:13-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/05/28/how-tim-scott-rose-from-poverty-to-become-only-black-gop-senator/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22336881 0 Tim Scott, Frances Scott Tim Scott, Frances Scott Scott won't say whether he's seriously considering a 2024 presidential run, but the senator has made clear that his current re-election bid will also be his last. A high school yearbook picture of Scott. The senator said he initially struggled in school, but found a mentor in a local restaurant-owner and Air Force-veteran. Today, Scott views himself as a mentor "with a message of open opportunity." Scott with his mother and grandfather — an illiterate onetime cotton-picker with barely a third-grade education. Despite these humble beginnings, Scott said his grandfather inspired his passion for learning. Another high school-era image of Scott, who attributes much of his success to his strong Christian faith and membership at the Seacoast Church near Charleston. That faith, he said, will guide any potential future runs for office. Scott at his childhood home during a taping of ABC’s "This Week." Scott said growing up poor compels him to fight for imperiled Americans, regardless of their race. Scott with his mother on Capitol Hill. While Scott may be the only black Republican senator, he's quick to remind critics that the Democrats have just two black senators. Scott-confidante — and Charleston County Republican Party Chairman Maurice Washington — said his friend is the "full-package....and would make an excellent presidential candidate." Scott, who's seeking reelection this year, receives the Senate oath of office on Jan. 3, 2017, by then-Vice President Joe Biden as his mother looks on. Kellyanne Conway reveals marriage status after husband ‘left’ her for Twitter https://nypost.com/2022/05/26/kellyanne-conway-reveals-marriage-status-with-george-conway/#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 11:47:07 -0400 2022-05-26T13:07:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/05/26/kellyanne-conway-reveals-marriage-status-with-george-conway/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22408575 0 In her new book, Kellyanne Conway reveals the hardships her job in Trump's administration burdened her marriage to George, a long-time conservative Republican. Kellyanne was so blindsided when her husband, George, started tweeting about Trump, she thought it was fake. Kellyanne, George Conway wedding photo Kellyanne, George Conway with their kids Claudia Conway Kelly Conway with her four children. Steve Bannon Kellyanne Conway in the Oval Office Kellyanne Conway, Donald Trump Trump aides helped convince him he won 2020 election, Kellyanne Conway claims https://nypost.com/2022/05/24/kellyanne-conway-trump-aides-convinced-him-he-won-2020-election/#respond Tue, 24 May 2022 09:00:36 -0400 2022-05-24T10:48:45-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/05/24/kellyanne-conway-trump-aides-convinced-him-he-won-2020-election/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22381235 0 kellyann-conway-capitol-riot kellyann-conway-capitol-riot Conway writes she was in her fourth month as a stay-at-home mom when she heard about the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Conway said she implored the president to call an end to the siege and deploy the National Guard. Trump’s remaining senior staff did nothing “to cement or communicate his impressive policy legacy and usher[ed] in conspiracy theorist after kook after conniver,” Conway writes. “The team failed on [Election Day] and they failed again afterward” by not confronting Trump with the reality of his loss, Conway writes. Kellyanne Conway felt ‘terror’ when daughter Claudia first went viral: book https://nypost.com/2022/05/24/kellyanne-conway-felt-terror-when-daughter-claudia-went-viral/#respond Tue, 24 May 2022 07:01:50 -0400 2022-05-24T10:13:24-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/05/24/kellyanne-conway-felt-terror-when-daughter-claudia-went-viral/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22381113 0 kellyanne-conway-claudia-conway kellyanne-conway-claudia-conway Kellyanne Conway writes of her terror when a New York Times reporter reposted TikTok videos of her 15-year-old daughter Claudia (left and right, with mom) on Twitter in 2020. Claudia Conway (above) shot to fame after a New York Times reporter assembled her TikTok posts and put them on Twitter. In her memoir “Here’s The Deal,” Kellyanne Conway recalls how her 15-year-old daughter Claudia was thrust into the national spotlight. Conway slams the media for paying more attention to her 15-year-old than Hunter Biden: “My underage daughter became news, but not Joe Biden’s dirtbag adult son.” Conway with Donald Trump and Claudia in 2015, one year before he became president and five years before she became a social media star. Conway writes that Claudia was elated by the media attention, saying: “I finally got my fame!” Kellyanne Conway: ‘My husband George abandoned me for Twitter’ https://nypost.com/2022/05/24/kellyanne-conway-my-husbands-tweets-ruined-our-marriage/#respond Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:09 -0400 2022-05-24T08:40:29-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/05/24/kellyanne-conway-my-husbands-tweets-ruined-our-marriage/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=22381024 0 An overjoyed MAGA voter and proud husband on Election Night. An overjoyed MAGA voter and proud husband on Election Night. In her new memoir, Kellyanne Conway writes that she was shocked when her husband George (pictured together) started posting anti-Trump tweets, leading to a showdown between them. The couple married in 1998 and have four children together: twins Claudia and George IV, Charlotte, and Vanessa. Soon after George's anti-Trump tweetstorm, Ivanka Trump handed Conway a Post-It note with “the names of two local doctors who specialized in couples therapy.” George is an attorney and conservative political activist who was usually quiet and reserved, Conway writes. Kellyanne Conway's new book, "Here's the Deal: A Memoir." White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer first approached Kellyanne Conway about her husband's tweets. Kellyanne and George Conway married in a large Catholic ceremony in Philadelphia, but her time in the White House put an irrevocable strain on their marriage, she writes. Sarah Palin dishes on Trump, her Congress run and love with Ron Duguay https://nypost.com/2022/04/21/sarah-palin-on-trump-her-congress-run-love-with-ron-duguay/#respond Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:37:06 -0400 2022-04-23T15:44:05-04:00 https://nypost.com/2022/04/21/sarah-palin-on-trump-her-congress-run-love-with-ron-duguay/ Salena Zito https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=21958789 0 sarah-palin sarah-palin Sarah Palin outside the headquarters for her congressional campaign on Wednesday, April 20. Palin and her 14-year-old son, Trig. Palin campaigning with John McCain on the the Republican presidential ticket in 2008. Gov. Palin, in 2007, when John McCain first tapped her as his running mate in the presidential election. Palin's daughter, Bristol, 31, is now a mother-of-three and owns a real estate company in Texas. Willow (left), 28, and her husband, Ricky, are the parents of twins and recently welcomed their third child. Piper (right), 21, is in college in Arizona. Track Palin, now 32, sits with sister Willow, holding baby brother Trig, on day three of the Republican National Convention in 2008. Palin and her husband of more than 30 years, Todd, quietly divorced in the spring of 2020, a split she calls "earth shattering.” Palin said she found romance with retired New York Rangers star Ron Duguay after she asked him to show her around New York City earlier this year. Palin said her relationship with Duguay is “safe and comfortable.” Palin said Duguay has been spending time with her in Alaska, helping "me get my yard and property in order," while she works on her campaign. Palin's defamation case against the New York Times was dismissed. She's currently appealing. Palin (pictured in 2010) was an early face of America’s now-robust conservative populist movement. Palin meets with constituents at her US Congress campaign headquarters on April 20. A Palin backer shows her support for the former governor in her bid for Alaska's sole House seat. Palin (pictured with Trump in 2016) said the former president is "a master in holding people accountable."