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Buildings are going up. District 1 has one of the most contentious council races this year, a political scramble with seven candidates on the ballot. Political change This is the third election in a row that will bring a new council member to District 1. For example, Jefferson Park and Sunnyside both have absorbed about 700 new residential units since 2015, resulting in whole blocks of residential redevelopment, according to a Denver Post analysis. But, despite the district’s rapid growth, the election hasn’t turned into an all-out fight over development. ”I’m running for office because as a lifelong resident, just like you, I’ve seen the changes in our neighborhood. “Housing hasn’t kept up with growth. Mike Somma, 64, is a Denver Fire Department lieutenant running on a public service platform. He’s also skeptical of new development, saying that some new three-story residences don’t fit their surroundings. Acknowledging that the candidates share similar priorities, she argues that her previous council work and deep local roots will make her the most effective.

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is facing yet more reports that she mistreated staff working in her Senate office, including claims that she attempted to torpedo departing employee’s future job opportunities -- an allegation the senator denies. Klobuchar’s office denied the claims, telling the outlet: “This is completely false. The senator has never criticized her staff to prospective employees.” In one example, HuffPost reported that Klobuchar confronted a fellow Democrat and told them she wanted the offer rescinded. Former staffers told the outlet that fear of her attempting to kill off a job offer was so well known that the culture in the office was to treat a job offer “like a state secret.” Klobuchar has been hit by a flood of allegations in outlets such as The Times, HuffPost and Buzzfeed, including that her conduct became so well known that the Senate minority leader at that time, Harry Reid, D-Nev., told her to change her behavior. When asked about the report that she threw a binder, she did not flat-out deny it. "I don't know, it's all anonymous. I will say that I'm proud of our staff," Klobuchar told Fox News last week. "And yes, I can be a tough boss, and push people -- that's obvious. But that's because I have high expectations of myself, I have high expectations of those who work for me, and I have a high expectation for our country. My chief of staff has worked for me for six years, my state director for seven years, my campaign manager for 14 years."

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Nikki Haley who served as US Ambassador to the United Nations is a young and experienced politician with a future in the industry, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told reporters on the occasion of the Russian Diplomat Day, celebrated on February 10. "I do not know what she is doing at this time, she said that she plans to work in a think tank and travel across the United States to give lectures," the ambassador added. Haley, who is also former governor of the US state of South Carolina, left her post in the Trump administration at the end of 2018. US President Donald Trump subsequently announced that he planned to nominate Heather Nauert, who is currently serving as the US State Department's spokeswoman, to replace Haley on the position. Work at United Nations Working at the United Nations is an exciting and unpredictable mission, Vassily Nebenzia said, adding that he had no regrets about assuming the post. The envoy noted that he did not regret his decision to assume the important post after the death of late Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin, who passed away in 2017. READ MORE: United Nations Holding Tribute to Former Secretary-General Kofi Annan "I did not exactly doubt; I took a pause, which the minister [Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov] kindly provided me with, to reflect. I thought, consulted, came around and said that under different circumstances, I might have thought about that three times, but at that moment I had no right to refuse," the diplomat continued. Nebenzia also noted that Churkin's excellent reputation at the United Nations had helped him when he was assuming the post. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Nebenzia as Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations and the UN Security Council on July 27, 2017.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s political future could be over -- largely because of how he handled the newly unearthed racist yearbook photo that sparked controversy across the country, Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume said Monday night. I don’t think he can survive much longer,” Hume told Bret Baier on Fox News’ “Special Report.” Last Wednesday, Northam was blasted for controversial abortion comments he made during a radio interview. Two days later, news outlets reported that a racist photo appeared on Northam’s medical school yearbook page. Hume said the Democrats want him out to cover up liberal xenophobia, because if Northam remains, “that will deprive them ... of charging racism against Republicans which they used effectively, if unfairly lately.” Northam faces a torrent of pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to resign, after the now-infamous yearbook photo surfaced showing someone in blackface and someone in a KKK costume on Northam’s 1984 medical school yearbook page. He added that he didn’t think Northam was a racist, nor did the people of Virginia. Observing most in his party have bailed on him, he added: “It’s hard to see somebody sticking around in that circumstance for very long.” Fox News' Bret Baier and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Frank Miles is a reporter and editor covering geopolitics, military, crime, technology and sports for FoxNews.com. His email is Frank.Miles@foxnews.com.

It’s a slow sunrise over the Clyde Marina in Ardrossan, on Scotland’s west coast, where Alistair Roberts is fitting the wheelhouse in his new fishing boat, Guide Them. “It’s the first boat to be built on the Clyde for 14 years,” he says, proudly. Why did the fishing industry vote for Brexit? “The transport has to be very quick,” says Ronald Scordia, the managing director at Angelbond, which processes Roberts’ prawn catch. But we don’t know what the new customs paperwork will be, especially for live produce. Indeed, accompanying the debate around Brexit have been calls for the Scottish government to seize the initiative in reforming domestic quota allocation, and consider options such as Norwegian-style community quotas or regional management. Whyte is blunt about one of the looming threats for her members: protests by French fishermen if the UK crashes out with no deal, resulting in an immediate cessation of EU access to British waters. “Most countries are not in the EU and doing perfectly well.” He urges perspective on tariffs, quotas and even direct action. Given the urgency of transporting live catch, Whyte has discussed contingency planning with colleagues. Fishing in numbers 462,000 tonnes: total weight of fish landed by vessels registered in Scotland in 2017 £561m: total fishing income by vessels registered in Scotland in 2017, representing 58% of UK fishing income £1.32bn: total fish exports from UK to EU in 2017 Zero: there are currently no plans to charge for the checking and validation of a UK export catch certificate

Now, as Iowa Public Radio's Katie Peikes reports, King's constituents in western Iowa are pondering his political future. Today, they're talking about Steve King. DENNIS TOEL: You know, there's no freedom of speech anymore. PEIKES: But their friend, Walt Kleinhesselink, is not so sure. PEIKES: King has represented this corner of Iowa since 2003, easily winning re-election every time until last November. He's made comments about the freedom of black people. PEIKES: A couple of tables away, Bre Ellis says she agrees with King's strong anti-abortion positions and support for gun rights, but she doesn't like the terms King defended like white supremacist, white nationalist and Western civilization. BRE ELLIS: I think that, at one time, Western civilization was an OK term to use. PEIKES: After the New York Times interview ran, King said he condemned white nationalism and supremacy, although he insists he's still a defender of Western civilization. For NPR News, I'm Katie Peikes in Sioux City, Iowa.

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Columnists We cannot escape the impact of decisions made by politicians on our daily lives. As the year unfolded, early optimism and admiration of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s New Dawn turned into knowing sighs and acceptance of the truth – there is no noteworthy change. As we head into a crucial election year, the dreadful reality is that the political parties who will be contending for our votes are found to be lacking and have exposed themselves as a bickering lot trying to outdo each other with their indignities. Crusader against corruption However, the EFF is experiencing far worse publicity. You might exclaim ‘Why bother to vote!’ since South Africa’s leaders are thoroughly accustomed to getting away with zero penalties for actions that have a damaging impact on society and the economy. Next year, go out to vote and remind politicians that power can be given and taken from them if it’s not used for the greater good – a united, growing South Africa. On the labour market South Africa’s economy has had another difficult year, with the recession and exposure to risk of being an emerging market in an unpredictable world economy. They are faced with high unemployment rates and low absorption and participation rates relative to adults. I hope their actions in 2019 prove the above statement wrong. * Stats SA’s Labour Market Dynamics in South Africa report, 2017

(CNN)There's a massive age gap between US government representatives and those they represent. Occupation: Just graduated from Georgetown What he's running for: Connecticut State Senate, 26th District Platforms: Reducing gun violence. As a young candidate and soon-to-be young legislator, I am committed to finding long-term solutions to the issues that face our community." Re-imagining Chicago's future. I also focus on race relations, economics, and the current state of political justice in the United States." I have recent experience in our state's education system, so I can provide valuable insight as to what makes youth want to stay in South Dakota for college and beyond. Platforms: Better public transportation. Civil rights Why he's running: "Youth are the most underrepresented demographic in our political system, yet they are the ones who are struggling from the decisions and policies created by older politicians who have lost touch with the realities new generations face. City Council is a 24-hour-a-day job and when a constituent calls, I answer. My age is allowing me to advocate for both young folks and neighbors of mine that are trying to make ends meet and don't see a future staying in this city with the current lack of affordable housing."

In recent weeks, many of her Totnes constituents have received Facebook messages from the rightwing businessman and Ukip backer Arron Banks’s Leave.EU campaign, describing the MP as “Slippery Sarah” and urging supporters of Brexit to join the local Conservative association – and then deselect her. The Totnes association has seen a jump in applications for membership and Wollaston is preparing for a fight. “I have huge respect for the fact that Sarah is one of those politicians who put their constituents and the greater good first. Others targeted include the former home secretary Amber Rudd, who has backed the idea of a people’s vote rather than no deal, and Anna Soubry, who champions a soft Brexit. At the end of last month the blue wave sent attack ads to Devon in which it claimed: “54% in Totnes voted leave but Sarah Wollaston wants a second referendum ... Totnes deserves better than Slippery Sarah. Join the local Tories and deselect her.” It got nastier during a rally at the Tory conference when Boris Johnson ally Conor Burns suggested the Brexit campaigner Darren Grimes, the founder of the campaign group BeLeave, should try for Wollaston’s seat, saying: “Have a look down in Totnes, you’d be brilliant.” Burns and Grimes later brushed it off as a joke but Wollaston is certainly taking the threats seriously, claiming a “purple wave” – a reference to the Ukip colours – rather than a blue one was in danger of damaging the party. If people apply to join the party, they can’t turn them away without good reason. She was elected on the Tory manifesto and that's not what she's doing now Ceri Jayes, Totnes Ukip branch chair If Totnes is full of Wollaston supporters who don’t like the campaign, the fishing town of Brixham, also within the constituency, has a good few critics. “People have voted for Brexit for good reasons,” he said. If that threshold is reached an open contest has to be held, in which other candidates as well as the sitting MP can stand.