Members phkrause Posted November 22, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2023 🔥 Wild read: Tempers flare on DeSantis team Two of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' closest allies nearly came to blows during a private meeting last week hosted by the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, NBC News reports. "You have a stick up your a--, Scott," top Never Back Down consultant Jeff Roe reportedly fumed at longtime DeSantis confidant Scott Wagner during a fierce debate about budgeting. "Why don't you come over here and get it?" Wagner shot back, standing up from his chair before being restrained by two other Never Back Down board members. Why it matters: The exchange — during a meeting meant to plot out a strategy for halting former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley's momentum — is the latest example of infighting within a DeSantis operation plagued by bad polls and a candidate who has failed to live up to expectations. Roe, the face of Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) 2016 presidential campaign, represents the faction of professional political operatives running the deep-pocketed and unusually hands-on super PAC. Wagner is a member of DeSantis' Tallahassee-based inner circle, according to NBC. The intrigue: Three DeSantis allies have now launched a second super PAC, partly due to frustration that Never Back Down's branding has become so closely associated with DeSantis — weakening its attack ads against Haley. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 23, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2023 Three presidential debates, one VP debate scheduled ahead of 2024 election WASHINGTON — The Democratic and Republican nominees for president would debate three times next year if both candidates agree to a schedule released Monday by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. https://floridaphoenix.com/blog/three-presidential-debates-one-vp-debate-scheduled-ahead-of-2024-election/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 24, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 24, 2023 🌽 CEO of DeSantis PAC resigns The head of Never Back Down resigned after days of tensions within the pro-DeSantis super PAC, which culminated in an explosive NBC report detailing a heated confrontation between two of the Florida governor's closest allies. Why it matters: Chris Jankowski's departure, first reported by the New York Times, is the latest example of staffing distractions derailing the little momentum that DeSantis has accumulated over the course of the GOP primary. DeSantis' campaign underwent several rounds of layoffs and budget cuts over the summer, dragging out a "reset" storyline for weeks instead of carrying it out in one fell swoop. That includes the firing of an aide who secretly created and shared a video that featured DeSantis at the center of an ancient symbol appropriated by the Nazis and still used by some white supremacists. Screenshot via X Zoom out: Putting aside the super PAC drama, DeSantis has otherwise had a fairly strong month. The governor put on his best performance yet at the Miami debate and has raked in millions from new donors. DeSantis has also earned endorsements in Iowa from Gov. Kim Reynolds and influential evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats, a key pickup as he courts the religious right in the first-in-the-nation caucuses. What to watch: DeSantis will take the unusual step of debating California Gov. Gavin Newsom — a Democrat who is not running for president — on Fox News on Nov. 30. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 Koch political network endorses Nikki Haley in GOP primary The political network backed by billionaire Charles Koch announced Tuesday that it is supporting former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in the 2024 Republican primary. https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/nikki-haley-koch-endorsement-2024-gop-primary? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 Haley sprouts "grassroots army" overnight Photo: Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images The Koch political network today delivered perhaps the most important endorsement of the GOP primary so far, cementing elite donors' coronation of Nikki Haley as the most viable alternative to former President Trump. Why it matters: With the backing of Americans for Prosperity Action, the powerful political group founded by billionaires Charles and David Koch, Haley will unlock new access to influential donors, millions in ad spending and a massive ground operation that rivals that of the RNC. The endorsement also deals a huge blow to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has insisted dating back to his campaign launch in May that the Republican primary is a two-man race between him and Trump. AFP Action acknowledged in a memo that DeSantis' supporters "will be disappointed in our decision" — but ultimately concluded Haley is the candidate best positioned to beat both Trump and President Biden. Between the lines: The endorsement could help Haley plug two of the biggest vulnerabilities of her candidacy. 1. Grassroots organizing: While her polling momentum is unmistakable, the scope of Haley's ground operation in Iowa has paled in comparison to the army of door-knockers deployed by DeSantis and his allied super PAC. AFP Action — which boasted of the "largest grassroots operation in the country and a presence in all 50 states" — is now vowing to put thousands of organizers into the field in support of Haley. "Additionally, in the coming days, we'll launch extensive mail, digital and connected television campaigns to supplement those on-the-ground efforts," senior adviser Emily Seidel wrote in the memo. 2. Foreign policy: Koch-backed groups have spent tens of millions of dollars in recent years advocating for military restraint, putting them starkly at odds with one of the most hawkish candidates in the Republican field. Haley's opposition to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and support for aiding Ukraine against Russia, for example, has likely alienated huge chunks of the "America First" GOP base. The Koch network's credibility could provide some much-needed cover: "While we don't agree with anyone on every issue, Nikki Haley, by far, offers the best opportunity to improve the lives of all Americans," Seidel wrote. How it's playing: The DeSantis campaign lashed out at the Koch network for its endorsement, calling it an "in-kind campaign contribution" to Trump. "Like clockwork, the pro-open borders, pro-jail break bill establishment is lining up behind a moderate who has no mathematical pathway of defeating the former president," DeSantis spokesman Andrew Romeo said. The Haley campaign responded by pointing out that DeSantis had accepted AFP Action's endorsement during his Florida re-election campaign — and that just yesterday, DeSantis criticized Trump for attacking Iowa leaders who declined to endorse him. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 Trump embraces the Jan. 6 rioters on the trail. In court, his lawyers hope to distance him from them WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has embraced the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as patriots, vowed to pardon a large portion of them if he wins a second term and even collaborated on a song with a group of jailed defendants. https://apnews.com/article/capitol-riot-trump-jack-smith-doj-trial-1e3b917739a06a9d63227298f5547793? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 Arab American voters could sink Biden Arab American and Muslim American anger over President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war could endanger his re-election in the majority of 2024 swing states, Axios' Russell Contreras reports. Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Virginia all have notable pockets of these populations. There aren't reliable statistics on how many are registered voters — but even tiny shifts could be decisive in any of these super-tight states Biden won in 2020. Why it matters: It's another case of Biden facing possible defections from heavily Democratic groups that in 2020 helped him take down Donald Trump, Biden's likely opponent again next year. Like with young voters, Biden faces the prospect of having to devote time to saving part of his base in addition to courting swing voters. The Arab American Institute estimates from its own polling that about 59% of Arab American voters supported Biden in 2020, but says its polling indicates that percentage has dropped dramatically in recent weeks. "Unless Biden turns into Jesus Christ and brings some Palestinians back from the dead, we're not supporting him," Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News, the largest and oldest Arab American newspaper in the U.S., based in Dearborn, Mich., told Axios. 🧮 By the numbers: An Axios review of 2020 results in these crucial states shows that if even a sliver of the Arab American and Muslim American vote stay home or defect to Republicans, Biden could be in a hole: In Michigan, Biden won in 2020 by 154,000 votes. Census estimates put the state's Arab American population at least 278,000. Biden won Arizona by 10,500 votes. The Arab American population in the Grand Canyon State is estimated to be at least 55,000. Biden took Georgia by 11,800 votes. The Arab American population there is at least 57,000. What's happening: Arab Americans criticize Biden for his strong support of Israel since Hamas' terrorist attack. Many say he hasn't shown enough sensitivity to the deaths of innocent Palestinians. State of play: The angst comes even after the Biden administration released a plan to combat Islamophobia, and after Biden appointed several Arab Americans to his staff. As the fighting escalated in Gaza, White House senior staff hosted a listening session with Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian staff members, a senior White House official told Axios. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 🧐 Why anti-Trump group runs pro-Trump ads Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios Well-funded groups connected to the conservative Club for Growth have been spending millions this year to attack former President Trump — while simultaneously running ads touting their endorsed GOP candidates' ties to him, Axios' Alex Thompson reports. Why it matters: The pro-Trump ads funded by a group that opposes him show the former president's deep appeal among Republican voters. Through a PAC named Win It Back, the Club for Growth helped fund more than $6 million in ads in Iowa and South Carolina this year. The ads blasted Trump as a "three-time loser" and accused him of costing the GOP in the 2022 midterms, saying that his endorsements "make you lose." At the same time, the Club for Growth and its PAC have funded ads in Kentucky and West Virginia's gubernatorial races touting their preferred candidates' ties to Trump. In Kentucky, the super PAC known as Club for Growth Action ran a TV ad in the final weeks of the campaign saying: "Trump backs Daniel Cameron. If you stand with Trump, vote Cameron for governor." Cameron, Kentucky's attorney general, lost to Gov. Andy Beshear (D) in November. In West Virginia, the Club for Growth funded a PAC that sent mailers this fall featuring Trump standing with 2024 gubernatorial candidate Patrick Morrisey (R). The mailer quoted Trump — who hasn't endorsed anyone in that race yet — as saying that Morrisey has "got energy and a lot of talent." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 🗳️ Scoop: No Labels, no convention Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios No Labels — the bipartisan group plotting a third-party presidential bid — is pulling the plug on its Dallas convention next spring and will instead conduct its "selection process virtually," Axios' Hans Nichols reports. Why it matters: The group hasn't made a final decision on whether to launch a third-party challenge, which Democratic critics argue could throw the election to former President Trump. Canceling its Dallas convention will give No Labels more flexibility — and more time — to make that determination. It will also allow more candidates to potentially emerge and challenge the status quo. What they're saying: "No Labels' goal has always been to get on the ballot and select a Unity ticket that can win outright in the Electoral College," the group said in a statement to Axios. "We have no intention of doing anything but that, and every step we make is with that goal in mind." Zoom out: No Labels' previous plan was to use the period between Super Tuesday on March 5 and the Dallas convention that had been set for April 14-15 to listen to supporters and then make a final decision on whether to launch a third-party ticket. If a decision had been reached to move forward, the goal was to use the convention to select a unity ticket — one Republican and one Democrat — then slingshot them into the presidential contest with fanfare and free media. Despite canceling the convention, the group's organizers are still moving forward with gaining ballot access — and claim No Labels will be viable in 27 states by the end of the year. Keep reading Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 30, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 30, 2023 ⚡Lightning round: 24 hours on Truth Photo illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios. Photo: Julie Bennett/Getty Images Former President Trump has spent the last 24 hours on Truth Social unleashing a torrent of grievances, vengeful promises and links to online conspiracy theories about his political rivals. Why it matters: America may be used to it by now, but it's worth keeping tabs on the increasingly radical rhetoric of a candidate who — with all the necessary polling caveats — is currently the favorite to win both the GOP nomination and the White House. A sampling: Nov. 28, 11:13pm: Called on the government to "come down hard" on MSNBC and "make them pay" for its critical coverage of Republicans, after previously vowing to investigate parent company Comcast if elected. Nov. 29, 12:36am: Doubled down on his pledge to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, saying "Obamacare Sucks!!!" Nov. 29, 12:55am: Accused writer E. Jean Carroll of fabricating sexual assault allegations against him, despite twice being found liable for defamation for similar comments. Nov. 29, 8:26am: Warned that his indictments have opened up a "very big and dangerous Pandora's Box," building on recent suggestions that he will use the Justice Department to prosecute his enemies if elected. Nov. 29, 1:11pm: Claimed that he has "done more for Black people than any other President," potentially including Abraham Lincoln. Keep reading Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 1, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 1, 2023 Haley and DeSantis are relying more on outside campaign groups with time running out to stop Trump DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are increasingly outsourcing central parts of their campaigns, drawing on the growing urgency of Donald Trump opponents to find a single alternative to the former president. https://apnews.com/article/haley-desantis-republican-president-super-pac-f2128c30b26e064fa42ba9c6004df732? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 2, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 2, 2023 1 big thing ... Behind the Curtain — Scoop: Trump job applications revealed Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios We told you in a "Behind the Curtain" column last month that Trump allies are pre-screening the ideologies of thousands of potential appointees and employees in case he wins back the White House. Now we have copies of the exact questionnaires Trump allies are using — and that then-President Trump used during his final days in office, Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen write. These future Trumpers would staff an unprecedented effort to centralize and expand presidential power at every level of the administration. Trump insiders are planning a far more targeted and sophisticated sequel to his haphazard first term, when internal feuding deterred policy wins or permanent changes to government. Why it matters: The 2020 questionnaire — paired with the application the Heritage Foundation is currently collecting from job prospects for a future administration — points to a top-down government-in-waiting that would be driven more by ideology than by policy expertise or innovation. Trump, the overwhelming favorite for the Republican nomination, is being explicit about his plans for retribution and disruption if he wins the 2024 election. So how he would staff his government is of immense consequence. The 2020 "Research Questionnaire," which we obtained from a Trump administration alumnus, was used in the administration's final days — when most moderates and establishment figures had been fired or quit, and loyalists were flexing their muscles. Questions include: "What part of Candidate Trump's campaign message most appealed to you and why?" "Briefly describe your political evolution. What thinkers, authors, books, or political leaders influenced you and led you to your current beliefs? What political commentator, thinker or politician best reflects your views?" "Have you ever appeared in the media to comment on Candidate Trump, President Trump or other personnel or policies of the Trump Administration?" Similar questions are being asked for the Talent Database being assembled by the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 — the most sophisticated, expensive pre-transition planning ever undertaken for either party: "Name one person, past or present, who has most influenced the development of your political philosophy." "Name a book that has most significantly shaped your political philosophy, and please explain its influence on your thinking." "Name one living public policy figure whom you greatly admire and why." 🔬 Between the lines: An alumnus of the Trump White House told us both documents are designed to test the sincerity of someone's MAGA credentials and determine "when you got red-pilled," or became a true believer. "They want to see that you're listening to Tucker, and not pointing to the Reagan revolution or any George W. Bush stuff," this person said. 👀 See for yourself: As an exclusive for Axios readers, you can read both the Trump questionnaire and 2025 application in full by clicking here. Read the full column. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 🗳️ New Muslim American push against Biden Muslim Americans in several swing states will gather in Michigan today to start a campaign they're calling #AbandonBiden, Axios' Russell Contreras reports. Why it matters: Arab American and Muslim American anger about President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war could hurt his re-election prospects in most of the swing states he won in 2020. Muslim American leaders from Michigan, Minnesota, Arizona, Wisconsin, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania are expected to meet in Dearborn, Mich., to launch the new push. "Leaders from swing states will work together to guarantee Biden's loss in the 2024 election," the group said in a statement. Muslim leaders acknowledge that not supporting Biden could result in the re-election of former President Trump. Minneapolis organizer Jaylani Hussein tells Axios many Muslim Americans dislike Trump because of racist retweets and efforts to ban Muslims from migrating to the U.S. "But we believe that this will give us a chance to recalibrate," Hussein added. "The Democrats will have to consider whether they want our votes or not." Read on. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 DeSantis super PAC chair Laxalt steps down in another high-profile departure Adam Laxalt, a former Nevada attorney general and a longtime friend of Gov. Ron DeSantis, has stepped down as chairman of the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, according to a person familiar with the decision. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/02/desantis-super-pac-chair-laxalt-steps-down-in-another-high-profile-departure/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 🐘 DeSantis drama DeSantis at a rally in Newton, Iowa, yesterday. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images The tumult at the super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is worsening: Three more senior officials left the organization yesterday, with the Iowa caucuses just six weeks away, on Jan. 15, Axios' Alex Thompson reports. Interim CEO Kristin Davison, a close ally of consultant Jeff Roe who has guided the Super PAC, stepped down after only being in her role for 9 days, Politico scooped. Communications director Erin Perrine and director of operations Matt Palmisano also departed, AP reports. 🔭 Zoom out: Yesterday was supposed to be a day of triumph for DeSantis. He was celebrating hitting his goal of visiting all 99 counties in Iowa, a trek he began in May. Despite spending $16 million on advertising ahead of the Iowa caucuses and securing the endorsement of the governor, DeSantis' campaign has been rocked by instability — and overshadowed by former President Trump. Split screen: While DeSantis was taking his 99-county victory lap, Trump was mocking him at a rally 100 miles away, saying the Florida governor's campaign was falling "like a very seriously wounded bird." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2023 🐘 First look: Next debate stage Photo: NewsNation Axios got an early look at the stage for the fourth Republican presidential primary debate, which will be hosted by NewsNation at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. Megyn Kelly is among the moderators. More on the debate. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2023 North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid days before the fourth debate BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his long-shot presidential campaign on Monday, blaming his inability to resonate in the race on the Republican National Committee’s strict requirements to qualify for the debate stage. https://apnews.com/article/doug-burgum-republican-presidential-campaign-north-dakota-88d7335748c5c936a328dae96fef780e? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2023 📰 Media's Trump 2.0 boom Trump's performance in the polls has triggered a surge in mainstream media reporting on his unprecedented plans for expanding and weaponizing executive power in a potential second term: The New York Times has led the way with a multi-part series on Trump's threats to "upend core elements of American governance, democracy, foreign policy and the rule of law," a continuation of Jonathan Swan's reporting for Axios on the former president's plans to purge the federal bureaucracy. The Atlantic today unveiled the first tranche of stories for its January-February issue examining the "threat a second term poses to American democracy," with 24 contributors exploring topics that include immigration, NATO, climate change and journalism. The Washington Post published a 6,000-word op-ed by Robert Kagan last week titled: "A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable. We should stop pretending." Trump and his allies have taken notice. "This is nothing more than another version of the media's failed and false Russia collusion hoax," Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said of The Atlantic takeover. "All of these articles calling Trump a dictator are about one thing: legitimizing illegal and violent conduct as we get closer to the election," tweeted Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio). "Everyone needs to take a chill pill." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2023 Four Republicans will be on stage for the fourth presidential debate. Here’s who’s in and who’s out COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The field of candidates onstage for the fourth Republican presidential debate will be the smallest yet. https://apnews.com/article/fourth-republican-presidential-debate-candidates-11038f48f805d5e6b881e3547fe807d8? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 6, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 6, 2023 A look at GOP governor records of DeSantis and Haley, with both vying for a presidential nominee With less than six weeks before Iowans become the first Republicans in the nation to cast votes on their presidential nominee next November, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, are positioned to fill the void if frontrunner Donald Trump stumbles. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/12/05/a-look-at-gop-governor-records-of-desantis-and-haley-with-both-vying-for-a-presidential-nominee/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 👀 Biden's blunt admission "If Trump wasn't running, I'm not sure I'd be running," Biden said at a fundraising event in Boston this afternoon. "But we cannot let him win," the president added. Why it matters: The blunt admission shouldn't come as much of a surprise — Biden's team has long argued that he's the only Democrat with a proven record of defeating Trump, whom the party views as an existential threat to democracy. But some Democrats warn that simply running against the former president is not enough, and that the 81-year-old Biden has failed to present a positive vision for the future that can motivate young voters. Biden famously called himself a "bridge" to a "new generation of leaders" on the 2020 campaign trail, in which he initially declined to commit to serving a second term. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 💰 Haley's big tent Nikki Haley's momentum is drawing attention from figures whose support — while useful in a general election — is likely to be politically toxic in the GOP primary: Linkedin co-founder Reid Hoffman, a top Democratic donor and anti-Trump financier, recently gave $250,000 to a pro-Haley super PAC, the New York Times reported. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon urged Democrats last week to rally behind Haley to give GOP voters "a choice on the Republican side that might be better than Trump." Former Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), national co-chair of No Labels, told Fox News yesterday the centrist group would consider Haley for a bipartisan third-party ticket if she's not the GOP nominee. How it's playing: "It makes perfect sense that liberal Democrat billionaires would support Nikki Haley's bid for the White House, because she is a liberal," DeSantis campaign spokesperson Bryan Griffin said in a statement. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House Former President Donald Trump declined to rule out abusing power if he returns to the White House after Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric. The GOP presidential front-runner has talked about targeting his rivals and vowed to seek retribution if he wins a second term for what he argues are politically motivated prosecutions against him. Read more. Why this matters: Trump’s campaign rhetoric and sweeping plans for a second term alarmed Democrats. It has become a chief election argument for Biden as he prepares for a potential rematch. At a series of fundraisers Tuesday, Biden warned that Trump and his allies are out to destroy democratic institutions. Trump has been dominating his rivals both nationally and in Iowa, which will kick off the election with its caucuses on Jan. 15. As these rivals gather this evening at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa for the fourth GOP debate, he once again will not be participating. The GOP front-runner will instead spend the evening at a Florida fundraiser. Related coverage ➤ Four Republicans will be on stage for the fourth presidential debate. Here’s who’s in and who’s out Biden tells donors: ‘If Trump wasn’t running I’m not sure I’d be running. We cannot let him win’ A second Trump administration would take people in the media to court, an ally says Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 💰 Pro-Biden group slows down Building Back Together — a dark money group tasked by the White House to tout President Biden's agenda — stalled out last year, raising and spending a fraction of the amount it did in 2021, according to tax filings. 📣 What's happening: Biden often complains that voters don't appreciate or understand his legislative accomplishments. BBT — a 501(c)(4) — was created in the early weeks of Biden's presidency to promote his policies and defend him from GOP attacks. But heading into 2024, his team has been shifting that task to his campaign, outside super PACs and the DNC rather than BBT, Axios' Hans Nichols and Alex Thompson report. 📉 By the numbers: BBT raised $8 million last year, compared to $41 million in 2021, according to its 990 tax forms. Last year, it spent a total of $15 million, compared to $33 million in 2021. BBT ended 2022 with just $1.1 million in assets. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2023 GOP presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump, and other key moments from the debate With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, four Republican presidential candidates were given several opportunities Wednesday to criticize former President Donald Trump, who was absent from the debate again. But they mostly targeted each other, with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley taking the brunt of the attacks. Read more. Key moments: Responses to Trump: As has been the pattern, Trump was ignored during much of the debate. There was one exception in the second hour, when moderators asked onetime New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie about the former President. Christie tore into Trump, drawing boos from the University of Alabama crowd. He also challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to answer directly if he believed Trump was fit to be president again. By the end, moderators asked candidates which previous president inspired them. No one named Trump. Haley under attack: The focus on Haley reflected how other candidates perceive her as a threat to their chances of taking on Trump directly. DeSantis accused Haley of backing down from media criticism and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy suggested she was too close to corporate interests as she gets new attention from donors. He touted his own willingness to pick high-profile fights with his critics and went after Haley just moments into the debate, highlighting the rivalry between the two. Bizarro primary gets more bizarre: For the past seven months, the political world has watched several Republican politicians insist they will become the next president while Trump leaves them in the dust. It’s been hard to escape that upside-down feeling as, every month, there’s another debate that Trump skips and the trajectory of the race feels relatively unchanged. Related coverage ➤ Biden’s campaign will not commit yet to participating in general election debates in 2024 Trump tells supporters, ‘Guard the vote.’ Here’s the phrase’s backstory and why it’s raising concern Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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