Members phkrause Posted April 7 Author Members Share Posted April 7 Biden's surprise strength Baby boomers are on track to make President Biden the first Democrat to carry the senior vote since Al Gore in 2000. Why it matters: 2024 threatens to shatter some long-held trends in presidential politics, if the polls are to be believed. The biggest trend at risk is the notion that voters become more conservative as they get older, Politico's Steven Shepard writes in a deep dive on the polling. While baby boomers appear to be holding firm on their liberal leanings, Gen Z is showing a surprisingly strong conservative bent. The big picture: The comparatively liberal boomers are aging into the senior vote as their more conservative older siblings in the Silent and Greatest Generations die off. There were zero senior (65+) boomers in 2008. Boomers now represent 70% of the senior vote, the N.Y. Times' Nate Cohn notes. Between the lines: Polls are a snapshot in time, and it's harder to poll than ever thanks to cellphones, spam blockers and voters who are more resistant to being polled. Zoom in: The youth vote is giving pollsters the most fits right now. To spice it up, youth voters are showing signs of making former President Trump the first Republican to win that demo since George H.W. Bush in 1988. Polling for young Hispanic voters is "all over the place," John Della Volpe of the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics told Politico. Polling for young Black voters is also breaking the trend line, with Biden suffering major losses of young Black voter support, Don Levy of the Siena Poll told Politico. The bottom line: If these two long-term trends fall, there's another that seems less likely to change this time around. Old people vote at high rates. Younger ones don't. 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 April 7 Author Members Share Posted April 7 Trump's missing voters Data: Associated Press; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios A month after Nikki Haley dropped out, Trump is still dealing with a contingent of voters who are showing up to cast primary ballots for candidates who aren't him. Why it matters: Biden has more successfully unified his primary voters despite never facing a strong primary opponent and an organized protest vote over the war in Gaza, Axios' Erin Doherty reports. The bottom line: Trump's performances in Wisconsin, Arizona and Georgia suggest lots of work to do ahead of November. Read more 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 April 9 Author Members Share Posted April 9 Trump’s abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump still says he’s proud that the Supreme Court justices he nominated overturned Roe v. Wade. Yet he again on Monday avoided tough questions about abortion, including whether he would support a national abortion ban should he return to the White House. https://apnews.com/article/abortion-trump-republican-presidential-election-2024-585faf025a1416d13d2fbc23da8d8637? 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 April 11 Author Members Share Posted April 11 🗳️ RFK Jr. goes MAGA Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making targeted appeals to Donald Trump supporters, pledging to "seal the border" from undocumented immigrants and investigate the prosecutions of pro-Trump rioters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Why it matters: Kennedy's long-shot independent campaign so far appears to be hurting President Biden more than Trump in polls. In late March, Kennedy put out a YouTube ad showing him at the southern border with a line of detained migrants. "This is a humanitarian crisis because of the understanding across the globe that we now have an open border here," Kennedy says in the ad, echoing some of the language Trump has used. In another ad, Kennedy says he will "seal the border to illegal immigration" to solve the "border crisis." 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 April 11 Author Members Share Posted April 11 Trump lashes out at Jewish voters who back Biden, saying they 'should have their head examined' The former president in his comments Wednesday also framed this year’s election as a referendum on the strength of Christianity in the U.S. in an appeal to evangelical conservatives. Read more. Why this matters: The Gaza conflict has sandwiched Biden between conservatives – both Christian and Jewish – who want staunch support for Netanyahu’s government, and progressives. The matter is important to conservative Christians, among Trump’s most supportive constituencies, who see the political state of Israel as the modern manifestation of God’s chosen people. In Georgia, Trump stoked his Christian base anew by putting the Election Day stakes in religious terms. “November 5th is the most important day in the history of our country, and it’s going to be Christian Visibility Day,” Trump said, nodding to conservative Christian anger over the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Notably, Trump on Wednesday also emphasized his stance on abortion, insisting that the matter should be left to state governments and that Republicans should not pursue absolute bans. On that matter, however, Trump did not invoke religious doctrines and loyalties. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ New York appeals court rejects Donald Trump’s third request to delay Monday’s hush money trial Shouts of ‘Shame! Shame!’ erupt in Arizona House as fight over abortion ban engulfs lawmakers Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader 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 April 13 Author Members Share Posted April 13 Democratic donors paid more than $1M for Biden’s legal bills for special counsel probe WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic donors covered more than $1 million in legal fees racked up by attorneys representing President Joe Biden in a yearlong special counsel probe into his handling of classified documents. https://apnews.com/article/biden-legal-fees-bauer-dnc-trump-fec-14213a9ccd8c8ae61b37c16c22acdd9c? 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 April 14 Author Members Share Posted April 14 📊 Biden keeps ticking up Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Former President Trump leads President Biden by one point among registered voters nationwide, 46% to 45%, in the widely covered New York Times/Siena College poll — a Biden gain from February, when Trump led by four. Why it matters: Biden has been improving in polls since last month's State of the Union. "You can't exactly call a one-point deficit the 'Biden comeback,'" writes Times chief political analyst Nate Cohn, "but the result adds to a growing list of polls finding him inching up over the last month." "16 national pollsters (of varying quality) have taken polls before and after the State of the Union. On average, Mr. Biden is running about 1.4 points better in the post-State of the Union polls than in earlier surveys by the same pollsters." Between the lines: The main reason Biden ticked up in Times/Siena appears to be his improved standing among his 2020 voters — 89% now vs. 83% in February. The poll of 1,059 registered voters has an overall margin of error of ±3.3 percent. 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 April 15 Author Members Share Posted April 15 Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That’s up to Republicans President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to ensure he is listed on their fall ballots, as once-mundane procedural negotiations get caught up in the nation’s fractious politics. Read more. Why this matters: Both states have deadlines for appearing on the ballot that precede the Democratic National Convention from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22 in Chicago. Lawyers for Biden’s campaign have asked their secretaries of state to accept provisional certifications before the cutoff, which would then be updated once Biden is formally nominated. Election chiefs in both states have identified solutions that are putting Democrats in the tenuous position of asking Republicans for help. Though former President Donald Trump is favored to win both states, the absence of a sitting president from the ballot could sway faith in the electoral outcome. Democrats are weighing all their options. If pleas for provisional certification or legislation both fail, they could be forced to consider litigation or call a portion of their convention early to formalize Biden’s certification. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern Robert F. Kennedy Jr. convenes hundreds in Iowa to try for access to November ballot News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates 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 April 15 Author Members Share Posted April 15 🕶️ Voters' rosy Trump memories Data: New York Times/Siena College poll of 1,059 registered voters (April 7-11. Margin of error: ±3.3 points.) Chart: Axios Visuals Views of Donald Trump's presidency have become far more positive since the fall of 2020, according to a poll by The New York Times and Siena College. Why it matters: Voters have taken up an especially sunny view of Trump's time in office on the economy — a pivotal issue for November's election. Other issues where Trump's ratings improved include maintaining law & order, and his handling of the pandemic. The poll found a big increase (9 points) in registered voters who believe he left the country better off. 🧮 By the numbers: Trump holds a wide advantage over Biden when voters are asked how they remember their presidencies. 42% rate Trump's term as "mostly good for America," compared to 25% for Biden. More voters (+11 points) view Trump as a "safe choice" than they did in 2016. Reality check: Many still remember him as a divisive and chaotic leader. Trump's polling on "unifying America" narrowly improved but remains low. Voters gave Biden better marks for his handling of race relations. Keep reading (NYT gift link) ... Explore the data. 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 April 18 Author Members Share Posted April 18 Biden calls for more taxes on the rich and casts Trump as an elitist President Joe Biden made a nostalgic return to the house where he grew up in working-class Scranton on Tuesday, kicking off three days of campaigning across Pennsylvania by calling for higher taxes on the rich and casting Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist. Read more. Why this matters: Biden is looking to gain ground in a key battleground state while Trump spends much of the week in a New York City courtroom for his first criminal trial. Biden’s team has quietly embraced the contrast between the sequestered former president and a campaigning Biden who is free to focus on economic issues that are top of mind for voters. However, the juxtaposition could become less helpful if Trump captures the country’s attention during the first-ever criminal trial of a former president. The president said he wanted to make the tax code fairer, keeping more money in Americans’ pockets, while criticizing Trump as a tool of wealthy interests – and a billionaire himself. Biden has proposed a 25% percent minimum tax rate for billionaires. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown Justin Trudeau’s government raises taxes on wealthiest Canadians in federal budget Fed’s Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year 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 April 20 Author Members Share Posted April 20 Tale of the Kennedys On the same day a throng of Kennedys gathered to publicly endorse President Biden, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign says it's gained 2024 ballot access in Michigan, Axios' Ivana Saric reports. The big picture: Kennedy had already officially qualified to appear on the presidential ballot in Utah and has collected enough signatures to appear on the ballots in North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Idaho, Hawaii, Iowa and Nebraska, according to his campaign. 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 April 21 Author Members Share Posted April 21 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secures ballot access in battleground state of Michigan Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has secured a place on the ballot in the battleground state of Michigan, state officials confirmed Thursday, elevating his potential to affect the November election. https://apnews.com/article/rfk-kennedy-michigan-ballot-access-02ffeba594e0198ef74961c4b5c6c7f7? 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 April 21 Author Members Share Posted April 21 Safe-spaces strategy President Biden and former President Trump have one big thing beyond old age in common: They duck difficult questioning by reporters, with historic stubbornness. During his 3+ years in office, Biden has refused to give a single interview to White House reporters for The New York Times, The Washington Post or The Wall Street Journal. But he sat down twice with friendly comedian Jason Bateman and his podcast pals on "SmartLess." Why it matters: Call it the safe-space election. Biden is more likely to talk to mainstream outlets, and Trump to echo chambers. But both pop up for questioning with sycophants, supporters and sympathetic journalists. 🖼️ The big picture: It wasn't always so. Biden and Trump not long ago loved mixing it up with more serious reporters. But whether it's age or bitterness about coverage, they're hiding in their own witness protection program. For Trump, it's mostly bitterness and contempt for the media. For Biden, confidants tell us privately it's partly fear the president will go off script or botch an answer that amplifies worries about his age. 🗞️ Case in point: This is the first time in 60+ years that the sitting president has stiffed the newsroom of The New York Times for a formal interview. (The White House regularly engages with the paper behind the scenes.) Biden has given separate sit-downs to two friendly opinion columnists, David Brooks and Tom Friedman, who ate a tuna salad sandwich and credited the president with "the best performance of alliance management and consolidation" since President George H.W. Bush. 💭 Elisabeth Bumiller, the paper's Washington bureau chief, told me The Times has proposed a series of interviews on foreign policy, among other overtures. Peter Baker, the paper's chief White House correspondent, has covered five presidents. "The correspondents for the major papers are deeply immersed in the issues and have sharp follow-ups," said Bumiller, who covered President George W. Bush. "They're just tougher." 💡 Reality check: New York Times readers aren't the voters who'll decide the election. 🥊 The other side: Trump frequently visits Fox News and ideological outlets. Exceptions this year include a marathon phone interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box" in March, and an interview with Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin. 🎧 For Biden, stops have included talking democracy with historian Heather Cox Richardson — and a podcast conversation with CNN's Anderson Cooper about facing grief. Biden sat down last year for serious conversations with CNN's Fareed Zakaria and Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes." A Univision interview earlier this month got 7 million viewers across all platforms, the White House says. The White House's Andrew Bates said: "President Biden is crisscrossing the country ... talking to the American people about their lives and the issues that matter most to them and executing an aggressive, modern, all-of-the-above communications and digital strategy that highlights how he's fighting for families and their values." The tonal and topic contrast is stark. Trump mixed it up in Vegas with the mixed martial arts podcast "UFC Unfiltered." Last month, he welcomed Brexiteer Nigel Farage to Mar-a-Lago for an interview on Britain's right-leaning GB News, which bills itself as "the People's News Channel." Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said: "President Trump is more accessible to the press and the American people ... Here is the most basic question to underscore the point: Joe Biden, will you commit, right now, to debating President Trump?" Biden, asked last month about debating Trump, said: "It depends on his behavior." 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 April 21 Author Members Share Posted April 21 🥊 Trump's new prop Photo: Chris Seward/AP This sign — seen yesterday at a planned rally for former President Trump in Wilmington, N.C. (canceled because of stormy weather) — is becoming a regular at his campaign events. The empty podium, also spotted at recent Trump events in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, carries the message that he's willing to debate President Biden "Anytime. Anywhere. Anyplace." 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 April 22 Author Members Share Posted April 22 🗺️ Trump's shadow diplomacy Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Ateve Parsons via Getty Images Former President Trump's meetings with foreign heads of state have begun ruffling feathers in the diplomatic community — and the Biden administration, Axios' Sophia Cai writes. One recent meeting — between Trump and Javier Milei, Argentina's right-wing president — seems to have particularly irritated Biden's team. Why it matters: Trump turned Milei's hug into what amounted to a viral campaign ad, and he has hosted other foreign leaders at Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower. The reaction showed the complex politics as Trump, the presumed GOP nominee, eagerly tries to show international leaders he's back. Biden administration officials privately questioned whether some of Trump's meetings were appropriate. President Biden has jumped at the chance to accuse Trump of aligning with strongmen and dictators. Trump recently hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Putin ally, at Mar-a-Lago. Between his court appearances in Manhattan last week, Trump had dinner with Polish President Andrzej Duda at Trump Tower. Trump spoke recently with Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the N.Y. Times reported. Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky invited Trump to visit — but Trump said "it would not be appropriate for him to go to Ukraine right now because there's only one commander-in-chief. But foreign leaders stopping by to say 'hi' is another thing entirely. That's about respect." 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 April 22 Author Members Share Posted April 22 🗳️ Doug Sosnik: Trump's map edge Data: Cook Political Report. Map: Axios Visuals Just over six months from Nov. 5, longtime Democratic adviser Doug Sosnik tells me that while either candidate can win, President Biden has the narrower, tougher path to 270 electoral college votes, for three reasons: The electoral college favors Republicans: The last two Republican presidents were first elected despite losing the popular vote. Biden can no longer count on carrying Michigan, which voted overwhelmingly Democratic in the past three election cycles. Biden's 2020 victories in the Sunbelt battleground states — Arizona, Nevada and Georgia — were due to his overwhelming support from young and non-white voters. Polling shows Biden has suffered a significant erosion with these voters during his presidency. 🚨 Sosnik maps (literally) various road-to-270 scenarios for Biden and former President Trump in an interactive N.Y. Times op-ed, and warns Dems about Minnesota: "Recent polling shows Mr. Biden with a narrow lead in Minnesota, a state that usually votes for Democrats for president. While it is mathematically possible for Mr. Biden to win without carrying Minnesota, it is unlikely he will be elected if he cannot carry this traditionally Democratic state." The bottom line: "My analysis of voter history and polling," Sosnik writes, "shows a map that currently favors Mr. Trump, even though [new abortion restrictions] in Arizona improve Mr. Biden's chances." Go deeper: Mike Pence slams Trump on abortion ... in the N.Y. Times! 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 Thursday at 07:37 PM Author Members Share Posted Thursday at 07:37 PM Exclusive: Trump loyalty czars Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have become key players in early planning for a second Trump administration's transition team, Axios' Alex Thompson reports. The brothers will focus on vetting potential officials and staffers for ideology and loyalty, campaign aides and close allies to their father tell Axios. Why it matters: Neither brother would officially run Donald Trump's transition team. They'll take a lead in making sure government jobs are filled by highly vetted Republicans who promise fealty to Trump. Don Jr.'s goal "is to keep the John Boltons of the world outside a second Trump administration," a person close to him told Axios — referring to Donald Trump's hawkish former national security adviser who wrote a bestselling book lambasting the former president. 🔎 Plot twist: Their father is frustrated by other Republican groups, including the Heritage Foundation, being portrayed as leading the charge on scrutinizing the backgrounds of possible appointees. The groups aim to pre-vet potential contenders for Cabinet-level and lower staff positions, to aid Donald Trump's desire to remake the government in his image. His inner circle wants to preempt the internal resistance he faced during his presidency. Between the lines: Don Jr. asked his father to let him take on a more significant role in planning a transition team this year than in 2016, the last time Donald Trump built such a team. Eight years ago, Don Jr. largely focused on the Interior Department, given his love for the outdoors and hunting. 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 Friday at 01:39 AM Author Members Share Posted Friday at 01:39 AM Trump's suburban warning Trump is showing signs that his vulnerabilities with suburban voters in 2020 will carry over to 2024, Axios' Erin Doherty writes. Why it matters: The persistent protest vote against Trump has been pronounced in suburbs around Philadelphia, Milwaukee and Atlanta, even after former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley ended her campaign. Zoom in: Haley, who suspended her campaign last month, has received double-digit vote shares in key suburban counties in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia. Pennsylvania: In Chester County, Haley won 25% of the vote; in Delaware, she won 23%; in Montgomery, she won 25%, and in Bucks, 19% of the vote went to Haley. Wisconsin: Haley won 12% or more in each of the three large suburban areas outside of Milwaukee (Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington). She slightly overperformed in these counties compared to her overall vote totals. Georgia: Haley, who dropped out after some early ballots had been cast, still made a sizable primary showing in suburban Atlanta, including 23% in Cobb and 17% in Gwinnett counties. Go deeper 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 Saturday at 02:22 AM Author Members Share Posted Saturday at 02:22 AM Biden's base play President Biden boards Air Force One at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, N.Y., today. Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President Biden and his campaign have turned up the heat on re-energizing the Democratic base, Axios' Alex Thompson and Hans Nichols report. Why it matters: Support for Biden among progressives, young people and people of color this year has been consistently lower than in 2020, according to polls. Biden has spent the last few weeks blasting former President Trump on abortion rights, forgiving student loans and pressing for new climate goals. Now polls suggest some Democrats are beginning to return to the president. Zoom in: The Biden administration has also made a flurry of left-leaning policy announcements that have high support among Democratic constituencies. Issued an ambitious EPA rule to ensure the majority of new vehicles sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032. Canceled another $7.4 billion in student debt, bringing his total $153 billion in canceled loans for 4.3 million borrowers. Marked Earth Day by highlighting new actions on his American Climate Corps. Between the lines: Biden has appeared with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in recent weeks. The bottom line: Biden's spring base play doesn't rule out spending the summer and fall making overtures to centrist voters. There's one major policy move that Biden is considering — a crackdown on the border with an executive order — that would indicate he's willing to forsake his party's base. Trump is also pursuing a base-first strategy to reclaim the White House, revving up his most ardent supporters by pledging to "free" convicted Jan. 6 rioters, close the southern border and drill for more oil. Go deeper 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 Sunday at 07:36 PM Author Members Share Posted Sunday at 07:36 PM Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter ATLANTA (AP) — As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the White House, he often reaches back more than 40 years and seven administrations to belittle President Joe Biden by comparing him to 99-year-old Jimmy Carter. https://local.newsbreak.com/georgia-state/3418632508609-donald-trump-is-running-against-joe-biden-but-he-keeps-bringing-up-another-democrat-jimmy-carter? ps:What a piece of work this suppose candidate is!!!!!!!!!! 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 Sunday at 10:30 PM Author Members Share Posted Sunday at 10:30 PM 24 split screen Left: Biden speaks at a campaign event in Philadelphia on April 18. Right: Trump in court yesterday. Photos: Bloomberg/Getty The split screen of the '24 presidential campaign was on full display yesterday, Axios' Hans Nichols writes: There was President Biden, sitting for a friendly interview with Howard Stern after another week of campaigning and raising money in some of America's wealthiest ZIP codes. A few miles from Stern's Manhattan studio, there was a grim Donald Trump — sitting in what he calls a "cold" courtroom as a former tabloid editor testified at the former president's criminal trial. 🎯 Why it matters: Money and time on the trail are the two vital variables of a presidential campaign. Right now, Biden has more of both. Trump is crying foul, complaining that his trial is keeping him off the campaign trail — though when he had a day off from court on Wednesday, he played golf, according to CNN. Data: Axios research and candidate campaigns. Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Zoom in: Biden's stop by Stern's show seemed to be a jab at Trump. Stern was Trump's go-to host for crude talk in the 1990s and early 2000s. Biden, responding to taunts from Trump about debating, said: "I am, somewhere. ... I don't know when, but I am happy to debate him." Zoom out: While Trump sits through what's expected to be several more weeks of his felony trial in the hush-money case, Biden is using Air Force One to visit states he'll need to win in November. Trump hasn't held a campaign rally since his trial began two weeks ago. Bad weather canceled a planned event in North Carolina last weekend. A rally is scheduled in Michigan (Freeland, in Saginaw County) on Wednesday. 🥊 Reality check: Despite Trump's troubles, he has led Biden in most national and swing-state polls. Biden's numbers have been ticking up, to a small lead in some recent surveys. 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 yesterday at 04:31 PM Author Members Share Posted yesterday at 04:31 PM 1 big thing: 2020 gets undone Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Across politics, business, education and the economy, many of the seismic shifts of 2020 have proven short-lived, Axios' Neal Rothschild writes. Why it matters: The snapbacks reflect a society still struggling to find its footing after a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, nationwide racial unrest, and one of the most divisive elections in U.S. history. 1. DEI: America's racial justice reckoning after the police murder of George Floyd in 2020 led many organizations to invest heavily in efforts to address racial inequality. Over the past two years, conservatives have waged a remarkably successful war against those initiatives. 2. Policing: Amid the 2020 protests and calls to defund the police, a number of cities cut their law enforcement budgets. The next year, many of those cities — including New York, L.A., Denver and Dallas — restored and even increased police funding in response to surging violent crime. 3. Immigration: During his 2020 campaign, President Biden cast former President Trump's harsh border policies as part of a "battle for the soul of the country" that inspired his decision to run. Amid a record wave of migrants illegally crossing the border over the last several years, Biden is now considering a dramatic executive order that would impose Trump-like restrictions on asylum-seekers. 4. Work from home: Many companies that embraced permanent remote work during the pandemic changed their attitudes, as executives lamented a loss of creativity and collaboration. 5. Standardized testing: Harvard, Yale, Brown and Dartmouth have all reinstated standardized test requirements for admission after dropping them during the pandemic. 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 yesterday at 04:43 PM Author Members Share Posted yesterday at 04:43 PM 🪜 Scoop: Trump's VP ladder Trump and Burgum during a Nevada Republican caucus night watch party in February. Photo: Ian Maule/Bloomberg via Getty Images North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is moving up former President Trump's list of possible vice presidential picks because Trump's team believes he'd be a safe choice who could attract moderate voters, Axios' Sophia Cai and Juliegrace Brufke report. Why it matters: Burgum is on a long list of VP contenders, but Trump's rising interest in the North Dakota governor reveals his latest thinking about how his running mate could help him with undecided voters. State of play: Trump and his wife, Melania, hosted Burgum and his wife, Kathryn, at Mar-a-Lago for Easter Brunch, two people familiar with the matter told Axios. In recent weeks, the sources said, Trump frequently has brought up Burgum's name in discussions with allies. Spokespeople for Trump and Burgum declined to comment. 👀 The intrigue: Two sources familiar with Trump's thinking said he likes Burgum's measured demeanor and gubernatorial experience — and sees Burgum as reliable and low-drama. Those are similar to the traits Trump cited in 2016 when he tapped Mike Pence to be his running mate. Go deeper. 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 21 hours ago Author Members Share Posted 21 hours ago 💰 Trump-DeSantis peace deal Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met yesterday in Miami to make up after their brutal primary fight, according to a source familiar with the meeting. Why it matters: DeSantis is a prodigious fundraiser — and Trump badly needs the cash in the general election against President Biden, Axios' Alex Thompson and Justin Green write. Trump and DeSantis hadn't spoken since the Republican primary ended, The Washington Post reports. 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 1 hour ago Author Members Share Posted 1 hour ago Trump’s a Fraud When It Comes to Law and Order and ‘Backing the Blue’ He pardoned crony crooks against DOJ’s recommendations, and he’s promised to let Jan. 6 insurrectionists—who brutally attacked cops—off the hook. https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-a-fraud-when-it-comes-to-law-and-order-and-backing-the-blue? 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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