Members phkrause Posted June 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2023 Haley says US forces ‘need to align’ with countries including Russia; campaign says she misspoke COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley suggested in an interview that United States forces “need to align” with non-European countries including Russia to enhance global security, a remark her campaign characterized as a gaffe. https://apnews.com/article/nikki-haley-russia-ukraine-president-republican-9e5d422940c55a3b76de278788480f83? 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 June 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2023 GOP candidates criticize Trump for praising Kim Jong Un Candidates challenging Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination swiped at him for congratulating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Truth Social. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gop-candidates-criticize-trump-praising-kim-jong-un-rcna87642? 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 June 6, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 6, 2023 Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Pence fleeing for his life. https://apnews.com/article/pence-trump-president-2024-campaign-19ee44bb97c7c3131631077917056446? 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 June 6, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 6, 2023 GOP presidential campaign messaging needs a reality check It’s been a while since I attended an Iowa caucus cattle call. After spending most of Saturday at Sen. Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride event at the Iowa State fairgrounds, featuring eight GOP presidential candidates, I was most surprised by how little things change. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/06/06/gop-presidential-campaign-messaging-needs-a-reality-check/? 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 June 6, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 6, 2023 Team DeSantis Can’t Run to Trump’s Nutball Right and Then Get Mad at Us For Noticing There is an incessant and increasingly tiresome debate raging within the pro-democracy coalition on the question of who constitutes a bigger threat to the Republic between the two leading GOP contenders, Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis. My view is that it is undeniably the former and that this debate itself only serves to undermine the gravity of the risk posed by his return to the White House. https://plus.thebulwark.com/p/desantis-cant-run-to-trumps-nutball-right? 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 June 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 7, 2023 Former New Jersey Gov. Christie kicks off 2024 Republican presidential bid with swipes at Trump MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wasted no time going after Donald Trump while launching his presidential campaign on Tuesday, calling the former president and current Republican primary front-runner a “lonely, self-consumed, self-serving mirror hog” and arguing that he’s the only one who can stop him. https://apnews.com/article/christie-2024-president-b9949e97e604719c341d652cc62f9d50? 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 June 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 7, 2023 Mike Pence Launches His Presidential Bid With a Big Unanswered Question Mike Pence is a man who likes to stick to the plan. https://www.thedailybeast.com/mike-pence-launches-his-presidential-bid-with-a-big-unanswered-question? 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 June 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 7, 2023 Ron DeSantis’ Crusade Against Campaign Finance Laws Florida Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is working to harness the power of big money in open defiance of federal election laws — betting that no one will hold him accountable. https://www.levernews.com/ron-desantis-crusade-against-campaign-finance-laws/? 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 June 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 9, 2023 North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum jumps into crowded Republican race for president FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software entrepreneur who enacted a slate of laws this year advancing conservative policies on culture war issues, highlighted his small-town roots and business experience as he announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday. https://apnews.com/article/doug-burgum-north-dakota-president-1b187576423968c422d2adbd70c9b3dc? 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 June 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 9, 2023 Pence scorches Trump in '24 entry Data: Axios reporting and campaign announcements; Chart: Thomas Oide and Tiffany Herring/Axios Former Vice President Mike Pence jumped into the campaign today by doing what he'd avoided for years: blasting former President Trump as unfit, Axios' Alexi McCammond reports. Why it matters: This is a dramatic break from his typically muted criticism of Trump — which he'd maintained even after a Trump-inspired mob rushed the Capitol on Jan. 6. "Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States," Pence said, recounting how Trump pressured Pence, as president of the Senate, to reject states' electoral counts on Jan. 6, 2021, and overturn the 2020 election. "And anyone who asks someone else to put themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States again." Pence said Trump had "demanded that I choose between him and the Constitution. Now voters will be faced with the same choice. ... I chose the Constitution, and I always will." "I prayed for him," Pence said of Trump. "I had hope he would come around and see he'd been misled about my role that day. But that was not to be." The other side: “Good luck trying to sell that to Republican primary voters who are watching Joe Biden and the current administration tear our Constitution to shreds ever single day," said Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for a Trump-backing super PAC. Bonus candidate: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software executive, is entering the race on a long-shot candidacy. 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 June 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 9, 2023 The Republican presidential field is largely set. Here are takeaways on where the contest stands NEW YORK (AP) — After a trio of new announcements this week, the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential field is all but set. https://apnews.com/article/republican-president-2024-trump-desantis-pence-christie-a6fb1ec47fcae4e815658f1c5ae13ac0? 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 June 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 9, 2023 Tech moguls back RFK Jr. Several of Silicon Valley's noisiest titans are backing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vax activist who's challenging President Biden for the 2024 Democratic nomination, Axios Pro Rata author Dan Primack reports. Why it matters: The high-level backing could increase pressure on Biden to debate Kennedy — something he's thus far declined to entertain. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey endorsed RFK Jr. last week. Chamath Palihapitiya and David Sacks, venture capitalists and popular podcasters, next week will jointly host a fundraiser in the Bay Area. Elon Musk hosted RFK Jr. on a Twitter Spaces event earlier this week — a platform he's offered to all presidential candidates. 🖼️ The big picture: Intrinsic contrarians are supporting a long-shot presidential candidate whose last name is matched only by his baggage. Much like when Peter Thiel supported Donald Trump in 2016. 🔎 Behind the scenes: Next week's fundraiser includes a cocktail hour and then a smaller dinner, hosted by Sacks and his wife and Palihapitiya and his fiancée. Palihapitiya tells Axios he's been "surprised" by how positive the invitation response has been, including "a lot of people maxing out." What to know: RFK Jr. is the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy and the son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, both of whom were assassinated. He spent most of his career as an environmental lawyer and activist. But he's become better known as a loud proponent of debunked claims that vaccines cause childhood autism, and has helped push other anti-vax conspiracy theories into the mainstream. Palihapitiya said RFK Jr. is "going to hopefully have lots of time to explain what he believes [about vaccines] in enough nuance," and "is allowed to have beliefs I don’t 100% agree with." Palihapitiya stressed that while RFK Jr. is "really dynamic and credible," his support is also being driven by a belief that Democratic voters need to see Biden debate in order "to know he's ready for another four years." The bottom line: A handful of Silicon Valley elites won't determine the presidential nominee, let alone topple an incumbent president. But they could help narrow the money gap and keep Kennedy in the race longer than a typical long shot. 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 June 14, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2023 ND Gov. Doug Burgum launches campaign ads in Iowa, New Hampshire Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum released two ads Monday that will air in Iowa and New Hampshire, his campaign announced. https://floridaphoenix.com/blog/nd-gov-doug-burgum-launches-campaign-ads-in-iowa-new-hampshire/? 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 June 16, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 16, 2023 It’s official: Florida will see a trifecta of Republicans running for president in 2024 Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has now filed paperwork with the FEC; He joins Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis in the race https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/06/14/its-not-official-but-florida-may-see-a-trifecta-of-republicans-now-running-for-president-in-2024/? 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 June 19, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 19, 2023 ‘Good to be home’: Biden touts economy, labor ties at campaign-rally kick-off The rally is the first of a slate of new campaign activity over the next weeks. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/17/biden-economy-labor-campaign-rally-00102530? 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 June 21, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 21, 2023 🗳️ GOP candidates still want Trump's stamp In most of the crucial 2024 Senate races, GOP contenders are embracing former President Trump — hoping he'll endorse them in return. Why it matters: It's a reflection of Trump's hold on the GOP base, despite his legal troubles and his shoddy record with midterm candidates last year, Axios' Sophia Cai writes. What's happening: Democrats hold a 51-49 edge in the Senate, but Republicans are optimistic about flipping the chamber next year. The GOP has a chance to pick up seats in states Trump won in 2020 — West Virginia, Montana and Ohio — as well as politically divided Arizona, Pennsylvania and Nevada. In West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice and Rep. Alex Mooney both endorsed Trump for president. The two Republicans are battling for the seat now held by Sen. Joe Manchin (D). In Montana, businessman Tim Sheehy is being recruited to run for Sen. Jon Tester's (D) seat. Sheehy says he's backing Trump "100 percent" — though he didn’t vote for him in the 2016 primary, and donated to a PAC favoring Nikki Haley, a Trump '24 opponent, after the Jan. 6 insurrection. 🥊 Reality check: Some 2024 GOP Senate prospects have held off on publicly supporting Trump, apparently wary of turning off independent voters. Dave McCormick, who may try again for Senate in Pennsylvania, hasn't endorsed a presidential candidate. 👓 What we're watching: Trump backed nearly 300 candidates in the 2022 midterms, but has been a lot slower this cycle. He has endorsed just one candidate — Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), running for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Mike Braun. 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 June 23, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 23, 2023 Ex-Texas congressman Will Hurd calls Trump a ‘failed politician’ as he launches GOP presidential run WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced Thursday that he’s running for president, hoping to build momentum as a more moderate alternative to the Republican front-runner. https://apnews.com/article/will-hurd-2024-republican-presidential-primary-710f6f0d4bb6cc1f5046e20ed17ef602? 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 June 23, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 23, 2023 🐊 The Florida Man primary Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is considering running for president, The New York Times reports, a late potential entry that would make him the fourth Florida resident to join the Republican primary. Two of the others are front-runners — former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — while Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez is a fellow long-shot. Why it matters: Scott, a polarizing figure who unsuccessfully challenged McConnell for GOP leader after the midterms, became one of the White House's favorite foils for his positions on Social Security and Medicare. Scott denied the report, insisting that his sole focus is on running for re-election in one of the only competitive GOP-held seats on the 2024 Senate map. 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 June 23, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 23, 2023 GOP makes history Former U.S. Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, who announced yesterday for the Republican nomination for president, is a long shot. But his entry into the '24 contest is a benchmark: Of the 12 major GOP candidates in the race, half are people of color, Axios' Sophia Cai reports. Why it matters: It's a historic turn for Republicans, who recently have made a point of recruiting more minorities candidates — and have made slight gains among minority voters. Hurd joins two other Black Americans in the GOP race — Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and conservative radio host Larry Elder. Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are Indian Americans. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is Cuban American. 🥊 Reality check: Democrats continue to have a more diverse power structure — 80% of the minorities in the current Congress are Democrats. Black and Latino voters favor Dems by wide margins in national and most congressional elections. 🔬 Zoom in: Hurd, 45, a former CIA officer from San Antonio, served in the House for three terms, representing a mostly Hispanic district before leaving government to start a cybersecurity firm. In his last term, beginning in 2019, he was the only Black Republican in the House. Now there are four — along with 49 Black Democrats. 💭 The increase in Black Republicans has occurred as the party has pushed issues that include school choice, Hurd tells Axios. Hurd said he wasn't "afraid to show up to places where I didn't look like people or take a message that didn't necessarily resonate." 🔭 Zoom out: Republicans' increasing diversity in national politics is especially visible in the House, where the share of minority GOP members rose from 4% in 2019 to more than 7% this year. In the 2020 elections, every House seat Republicans took from Democrats was won by a woman, a minority or a veteran. Speaker McCarthy has been telling GOP donors that to win and hold a Republican majority in Congress, Republicans must elect candidates who "better reflect our nation as a whole." The RNC has invested heavily in community outreach, ads in minority newspapers, and in minority volunteers campaigning door-to-door in neighborhoods they know. 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 June 26, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2023 👀 2024 candidates rebuff GOP "loyalty pledge" Former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) said last week that he would not sign the RNC pledge to support the eventual 2024 nominee, making him the latest GOP presidential candidate to snub the idea, Erin Doherty writes. Why it matters: It's a striking sign of Republican Party infighting and growing reluctance to coalesce around Trump if he is the eventual nominee. What they're saying: "I won't be signing any kinds of pledges and I don't think that parties should be trying to rig who should be on a debate stage," Hurd, who announced his 2024 bid on June 22, told CNN. "I am not in the business of lying to the American people in order to get a microphone," he said, adding that he would not support Trump if he's the eventual nominee. The big picture: The RNC loyalty pledge has a growing list of detractors among 2024 candidates, even though it's one of several requirements to appear on the debate stage. The pledge has drawn criticism from some 2024 hopefuls, especially following the former president's historic federal indictment over his handling of classified documents. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declined to answer last week whether he would support Trump, pivoting to attacking the former president for his recent statements about COVID-19. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a GOP primary candidate and Trump critic, mocked the pledge as a "useless idea" and said he’d take it "just as seriously as Donald Trump did eight years ago." Don't forget: Trump was the only one out of 10 candidates in the 2016 race who refused to support the eventual GOP nominee, only pledging his loyalty after he said the RNC had treated him fairly. 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 June 26, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2023 😱 The next president's $4 trillion problem Whoever wins the White House next year will quickly face a series of legislative deadlines with impossible price tags: $3.6 trillion in tax cuts and $350 billion in Affordable Care Act subsidies are expiring. That's after another debt-limit cliff. Why it matters: The deadlines could force political horse-trading of epic proportions. Alternatively, gridlock or alarm over the nation's debt may lead to Americans seeing higher taxes and fewer benefits. 🖼️ The big picture: The 2024 election could very well be a rematch between the same two presidents who signed each measure into law. Republicans' 2017 tax law, and the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that Democrats first passed in 2021, are signature policy accomplishments for each party. They're also both extremely polarizing, and became law under party-line votes. In the past, the coinciding expiration dates may have been fodder for a grand bargain in which both sides etched out wins — and still could be. But the recent debt-limit fight showed that these days, even a crisis can barely force Democrats and Republicans to agree. 🔎 Between the lines: Most Democrats would happily extend the ACA subsidies. But allowing taxes to rise may be a tough political sell — especially since the party increasingly represents wealthier parts of the country. 🥊 Reality check: Budget hawks warn that the nation's finances are on a disastrous path. Letting at least some of these policies expire — or finding a way to pay for extensions — would be the responsible course of action. Political horse-trading could increase the cost of a deal — if the limit on the state and local tax deduction is eliminated, for instance. 👓 What to watch for: One of the simplest ways to bring down the price tag of any of this would be to pass temporary extensions. 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 June 27, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2023 Survey: Jewish voters strongly favor Biden over Trump in possible 2024 rematch WASHINGTON (JTA) —Jewish voters would favor Joe Biden over Donald Trump by 50 percentage points in a 2024 general election matchup, according to a survey released on Monday — a stark contrast from polls of the national electorate that predict a close race between the two leading candidates. https://www.jta.org/2023/06/26/politics/survey-jewish-voters-strongly-favor-biden-vs-trump-contrasting-with-more-even-matchup-among-americans-overall? 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 June 28, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 28, 2023 ‘It’s just stupid’: DeSantis stumbles in New Hampshire It once looked like Ron DeSantis might be poised for a breakthrough in New Hampshire. Not anymore. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/26/ron-desantis-new-hampshire-00103519? 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 June 28, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 28, 2023 How a Border Photo Stunt Could End Up Costing Ron DeSantis When Ron DeSantis took a trip to the Texas-Mexico border on Monday, his campaign had the good sense to take and promote a photo of the Florida governor in front of a helicopter for an image ready-made for a political ad. https://www.thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-used-texas-taxpayer-resources-on-campaign-trip? 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 June 29, 2023 Author Members Share Posted June 29, 2023 💣 GOP's ugly online primary Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios A prominent conservative influencer is accusing the Trump campaign of leaking his racist and antisemitic text messages from 2019 and 2020, calling it a "smear campaign" in retaliation for his vocal support of DeSantis. "The only reason my private messages — messages I exchanged with 'Trump supporters' from a different, dumb season of my life — are being used against me is that I’ve become the most effective critic of Trump since jumping off the Trump train," Pedro Gonzalez tweeted. Gonzalez's posts on Twitter are frequently promoted by the DeSantis campaign, the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, and other supporters of the Florida governor. Why it matters: The oppo dump published in Breitbart yesterday quickly lit up Republican circles. It's perhaps the clearest evidence yet of how intensely personal the online feud between Trump and DeSantis surrogates — many of whom traveled in the same MAGA circles prior to this election cycle — has become. Breitbart masked the identities of the people participating in the racist conversations with Gonzalez, but claimed they have all "turned on" the pro-DeSantis influencer and approved the release of the messages. 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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