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Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee for president, is attempting to bridge divides within the party over the war in Gaza. She delivered remarks after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that reflected a delicate balancing act on one of the country’s most divisive political issues. Read more.

Key points: Some Democrats have been critical of President Joe Biden’s steadfast support for Israel despite the increasing death toll among Palestinians, and Harris is trying to unite her party for the election battle with Republican candidate Donald Trump.   Harris had some forceful comments, and the administration also appeared to be stepping up pressure on the Israelis to not let the moment pass to get a deal done. "We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering. And I will not be silent,” she said.   But Harris did not deviate from the administration’s approach to the conflict. She said nothing about military assistance for Israel, which some Democrats want to cut. Instead, she tried to refocus the conversation around mitigating the calamity in Gaza, and she used language intended to nudge Americans toward an elusive middle ground.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris   Netanyahu will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending a yearslong rift   Harris says she’s ready to debate Trump and accuses him of ‘backpedaling’ from Sept. 10 faceoff

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What’s in a name? Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated.

https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-republicans-vice-president-vance-name-359c3d1361c94f5d2d1e9798b7854477?

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Epic Harris honeymoon

Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos: Spencer Platt and Daniel Steinle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Just last week, a supremely confident Donald Trump was at the center of the political universe — soaking in a raucous atmosphere at the GOP convention after narrowly surviving an assassination attempt. This week, it's Democrats — not Republicans — whose party is riding a historic sugar high, Axios' Zachary Basu writes. Why it matters: Vice President Kamala Harris is reveling in record fundraising, an early bump in the polls, and a growing grassroots army. It's a honeymoon of epic proportions — but one the Trump campaign is betting won't last. 📊 State of play: A New York Times/Siena College poll out yesterday found Harris trailing Trump by just 1 point among likely voters nationwide, closing the 6-point gap Trump recorded over President Biden in early July. Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio predicted in a memo this week: "Before long, Harris' 'honeymoon' will end and voters will refocus on her role as Biden's partner and co-pilot." 🖼️ The big picture: After weeks of division and despair over Biden's candidacy, the Democratic Party's rapid consolidation behind Harris cleared the way for an unprecedented election sprint.. Between Sunday and Tuesday, the Harris campaign says it raised a staggering $126 million — much of it from small-donor donors contributing for the first time. Democratic megadonors who had turned their backs on Biden were suddenly energized, rushing to host glitzy fundraisers and write massive checks. Zoom in: Harris' public appearances this week have reflected that enthusiasm. In Wisconsin on Tuesday, she held the campaign's biggest rally ever, according to campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon. In Indianapolis on Wednesday, Harris delivered a speech to a historically Black sorority as part of a push to galvanize a demographic long described as the "backbone" of the Democratic Party. In Houston yesterday, Harris' remarks to the American Federation of Teachers were delayed several minutes because of the crowd's incessant cheering. What to watch: With the new-look Democratic campaign less than a week old, Harris allies see ample opportunities for sustained momentum. Interest has surged around her search for a running mate. The Democratic convention, kicking off 24 days from now, is expected to be a festive celebration of the party's new leaders. 📺 Reality check: Republicans are preparing to blanket the airwaves over the next several weeks in hopes of bringing the Harris honeymoon to an abrupt halt. Trump and allies were booked to outspend Harris' team 25-to-1 on TV and radio ads — more than $68 million for Republicans compared to just $2.6 million for Democrats — in the period that began Monday, the day after Biden stepped aside, through the end of August, according to an AP analysis of data from the media tracking firm AdImpact.   ⚡ Breaking: Obamas endorse Harris Former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama this morning became the final high-profile Democratic leaders to publicly back Vice President Harris. Why it matters: The Obamas will add star power to Harris' campaign, which picked up the party's support with stunning speed and efficiency after President Biden stepped aside, Axios' April Rubin writes. Obama said in a campaign video: "We are gonna do everything we can to help propel you into the presidency and continue the amazing legacy that Joe Biden and you have been able to establish. "Michelle and I couldn't be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office." Watch the video ...

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🗳️ Death of "double haters"

Screenshot: CNN Vice President Harris' entrance into the race has all but killed one of this election cycle's most-talked-about groups — the "double haters," who dislike both candidates, according to a new N.Y. Times/Siena College poll. Why it matters: Until last week, an unprecedented share of voters held unfavorable views of both President Biden and former President Trump. Biden is now out of the race. Trump's approval numbers are at their highest level ever recorded by a Times/Siena poll. Harris has also gained 10 points since February. 🧮 By the numbers: "With both Ms. Harris and Mr. Trump riding high, the number of voters who dislike both candidates has plunged to 8 percent, down from 20 percent in Times/Siena polls so far this year," N.Y. Times polling guru Nate Cohn writes. Keep reading (gift link — no subscription required).   🇮🇱 Bibi's parting shot Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was upset by Vice President Harris' statement after their meeting — and is concerned it will harm the negotiations over Gaza, an Israeli official told reporters. Why it matters: Harris' meeting with Netanyahu — her first with a foreign leader since launching her campaign — took place at a critical moment in negotiations over a possible deal, Axios' Barak Ravid writes. After a 40-minute meeting, Harris said she pressed Netanyahu to conclude a hostage and ceasefire deal. "It is time for this war to end in a way where Israel is secure, all the hostages are released, the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza ends and the Palestinian people can exercise their right to freedom, dignity and self-determination," she said. Keep reading ... Watch her statement.

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The reason why politics is so important is that every kingdom starting with Nimrod used both religion and politics. Anytime religion overcomes politics, it becomes a ruling Theocracy! Why? Because Lucifer tried to take over Heaven and wanted to become like THE MOST HIGH! Isaiah saw Lucifer talking to the angels. Did you notice he did not mention THE HOLY NAME YAHWEH? He would have died immediately. That is why he has the world of every religion using the word god, cursing that word, and having no respect for god!

Moving on, YAHSHUA gave us the beginning of sorrow and how it would play out. The Greeks played with words; that is why Paleo Hebrews were written, like the Peshitta. Those called "The Way" wrote the Gospel that was destroyed. It is known that many Greek words do not fit the sentences. These Manuscripts will be found soon. Matt 24:1-14 is playing out now. YAHSHUA said if it were possible, Satan would deceive the elect. It looked like Theocracy would take over, and within one week, Kamala Harris, like wildfire, had broken so many records that it was unbelievable. Why? France stayed Democratic, England changed to Democratic, and now the Lamblike beast has a prophecy that must be completed. It is not what we have been taught the truth of the Gospel will be preached in all the world and then the end will come. It can only be done in a democratic government! Venezuela is going Democrated. We all need to stand still and watch YAHWEH'S prophecy be fulfilled and not Satan, who YAHSHUA SAID:

I am come in MY FATHER'S NAME, and ye receive ME not (YAH SHUA): if another shall come (Satan) in his own name (god), him ye will receive. (John 5:43)

When will we realize that YAHWEH'S NAME will win!

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Cackler In Chief Or The Messiah

July 27, 2024

Kamala Harris, female messiah?

By Eric Utter

 

The entire federal government apparatus, made-up largely of Democrats, uses taxpayer money to attack its political opponents and retain and enhance its power. The larger the government gets, the larger it wants to be. And too many people are either on the government dole or are too stupid to notice or care.

 

This is why it is so dangerous for Republicans, and Trump supporters in specific, to be overconfident about the upcoming election.

Democrats, being maniacally power-besotted and grotesquely evil, no doubt have tricks up their sleeve as regards the upcoming presidential election. They have not openly imported 10 million illegal undocumented immigrants for no reason. And they “harvest” ballots like a farmer harvests corn, though the farmer at least knows from whence the corn came.

 

As recently as a few weeks ago, some Democrats—and their human remoras that make up the mainstream media (emphasis on make up)—were claiming that President Biden was in tip-top shape, vigorous and virile, focused and sharp as the proverbial tack. The White House doctor claimed Biden was “healthy, active, robust.” Age had nothing on Biden and was an arbitrary and moot issue! However, once top Democrats realized that a Biden victory would be so preposterous (after his debate performance) as to arouse suspicion even among the dullest of Americans, he was issued an ultimatum and forced to quit his campaign…and the media was given its updated talking points. At which time it turned on Biden like Michael Moore on a Whopper with cheese.

And started claiming that Trump was too old to be president.

 

When Democrat power brokers decided to go all in on Kamala Harris, another set of talking points went out to the Enemies of the People, who dutifully—and instantaneously—rallied as one, parroting the new pro-Kamala line. And presto, the once utterly ineffective and vacuous giggler was suddenly unburdened by her own past!

In the eyes of the media, Kamala Harris is now the most gifted, compelling, and beatific woman ever to grace the planet. She is nothing less than a female messiah. To besmirch the Lightbringer 2.0 in any way, shape, or form would be an assault on all things decent and beautiful. (Thus endeth the media’s reading

Remember the first line of this post: The entire federal government apparatus, made-up largely of Democrats, uses taxpayer money to attack its political opponents and retain and enhance its power. It is doing so right now. And it employs any and every means necessary. It is particularly fond of lies and hoaxes. Nearly everything it tells the media to tell us is a lie, a hoax. The Russian Collusion Hoax. The Hunter’s laptop bears all the earmarks of a Russian disinformation campaign hoax. The COVID-19 and its origins and proper responses hoax. The Joe Biden is “robust” and in the peak of health hoax. Hoaxes all. And the idea that Kamala Harris is significantly more competent to perform presidential duties than the failing Joe Biden is also a hoax. As is the notion that the only reason anyone wouldn’t vote for her is because of racism or sexism. A disgusting and dangerous hoax.

Kamala Harris has an extreme left voting record. She botched the border. She appears to be an anti-Semite. She is for virtually unfettered abortion. She isn’t the Messiah. She’s a mess. She doesn’t deserve to become the Cackler-in-Chief. And that’s the truth.

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James Carville Tells ‘Giddy’ Democrats to Reel It In: ‘Elation Is Not Gonna Be Very Helpful Much Longer’

 

 

Michael LucianoJul 25th, 2024, 6:44 pm

 

Democratic strategist James Carville said his party is a little too enthusiastic after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid.

Biden stepped aside on Sunday, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the presumptive Democratic nominee. The president alarmed many in the Democratic base with his poor performance in last month’s debate with former President Donald Trump.

Carville, who earlier this month advised Democratic donors to freeze contributions to all candidates publicly supporting Biden, appeared on Thursday’s edition of The Beat on MSNBC and warned Democrats that the opposition is going to come heavy.

“I have to be the skunk at the garden party. This is too triumphalist, ok? This is– everybody’s giddy. I look at the coverage and it’s great,” he said. “Get ready. They’re coming. All right? And it’s good. Everybody should feel good and liberated and everything else. But if we don’t win the election we haven’t done anything.”

He added, “This kind of giddy elation is not gonna be very helpful much longer ’cause that’s not what we’re gonna be faced with.”

 

Host Ari Melber aired a graphic of poll results in swing states showing Harris trailing Trump, but within the margin. Her numbers are an improvement over Biden’s.

“There is no doubt that the polling has gotten better and it’s kind of 45-45,” Carville replied. “But it’s still the same country, all right? It might be a different mood.”

He went on to say Republicans are going to “get their sea legs” and come full throttle at Harris and the Democrats.

 

“And all I’m doing is saying, watch out, people. Don’t get too far out there. If we don’t win this, all this good feeling is gonna evaporate and gonna be all for naught.”

 

 

 

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It is simply astounding how people who claim to love THE MOST HIGH spew out hatred that creeps in with a religio-political tone. We must not forget that we are living in the last days. The question we should ponder is, why are these things happening? Have we not learned from the story of DaniEL and his companion? It's a stark reminder that even DaniEL and his companions had to face dire consequences when Israel sinned against THE MOST HIGH, leading to their becoming eunuchs.

Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith YAHWEH. And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. (Isa 39:6,7)

And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes; children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king. Now among these were the children of Judah, DaniEL, HananiAH, MishaEL, and AzariAH: Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto DaniEL the name of Belteshazzar; and to HananiAH, of Shadrach; and to MishaEL, of Meshach; and to AzariAH, of Abednego. (Dan 1:3-7)

Nebuchadnezzar finally accepted that his religion and political system had to be squashed. He knew the truth when He saw the SON of THE MOST HIGH and recognized who HE was! He asks the three Hebrew boys to come out, but not THE SON! Why? Because he knew something that we today refuse to accept and believe. That is why he called for DaniEL to speak the truth after having the most devastating dream. Nebuchadnezzar knew because of the image he made opposing THE MOST HIGH being rebellious has a cost.

Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth; peace be multiplied unto you. I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the HIGH ELAH wrought toward me. How great are HIS Signs and how MIGHTY are HIS Wonders HIS Kingdom is an EVERLASTING Kingdom, and HIS DOMION is from generation to generation. But at the last DaniEL came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my elah, and in whom THE SPIRIT of THE HOLY ELAHIN: and before him I told the dream, saying, O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians because I know that THE SPIRIT of THE HOLY ELAHIN is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof. (Dan 4:1-3, 9)

Have we forgotten who rules? Did we not read this:

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause, ELOHIYM shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. (2Th 2:10-12)

Yes, I am a Democrat; I also stand for truth and believe that the Gospel will be preached into all the world. Did we see what YAHSHUA did? HE knew Judas, as did Mary Magdalene, had a problem from the beginning. But they had to make a choice! One chose to betray THE MESSIAH, seeing HIM healing the sick and aiding the poor and oppressed. Yet, Judas thought that THE MESSIAH was only for Israel and not for the entire world. He thought he could make or force THE MESSIAH to show HIS POWERS and to rule with an earthly iron hand! But, when he realized the truth, he could have confessed. Instead, he listened to Satan. Satan told him he was condem and lost, and he believed it instead of praying. He condemned himself and hung himself.

Mary was at her lowest point! She already felt she was no good and could be abused by men. Men who claimed to be righteous were known as the Pharisees. How many ministers in all denominations have abused women sexually? Little girls are abused by their fathers or other relatives sexually, and they become pregnant. Because men think they should be over women, where is that in the Bible? They replaced Adam and put man in Genesis, which made no sense. YAHWEH made Adam male and female. If you read further, you will see that YAHWEH called them both Adam!

Male and female created HE them and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. Gen 5:2

Have you read that one of Judah's sons held back his seed after having sex and spilled it on the ground? (Gen 38:) David's first son by Bathsheba. He was born, and YAHWEH did not let him live! (2Sa 12:14; 2Sa 12:15-20) I do not question YAHWEH because I have learned I was created.

Finally, we need to pray and look at the characters and how they fit with Matt 24:1-14! If possible, almost the elect would be lost during the time of sorrow. But YAHSHUA assures us that the Gospel will be preached. I am not going to sit in judgment which candidate others pick! I am not YAHWEH! HE IS THE JUDGE. The Bible says to choose who we shall serve. I have seen a miracle, and I choose to believe it. We all have to work out our own soul salvation. I choose to believe that religious power on earth cannot force people to believe their way. I became an SDA who believed in freedom of religion and justice. I will pray that for us all that YAHWEH will lead us to the truth by THE HOLY SPIRIT. Happy Sabbath, and be blessed!

 

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46 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

It is simply astounding how people who claim to love THE MOST HIGH spew out hatred that creeps in with a religio-political tone.

 

It is isn't it.  PLease note who has brought a religio-political tone.  You are so hung up on playing "I Spy Hatred" most anytime someone disagrees with your viewpoint.  Perhaps it would be beneficial to look at "hatred described

as I also stand for truth and believe that the Gospel will be preached into all the world 

 

We must not forget that we are living in the last days. The question we should ponder is, why are these things happening? Have we not learned from the story of DaniEL and his companion? It's a stark reminder that even DaniEL and his companions had to face dire consequences when Israel sinned against THE MOST HIGH, leading to their becoming eunuchs.

You are so far off in left field we are not even in the same ball park.

It seems hard for you to understand you are not the only one that has read more than a biblical verse or two. I am not certain who you believe will be the next political eunuchs, but Daniel and his companions are not part of the current presidential race. Not sure, but assume when you say you have seen a miracle you are referring to Harris. If so, declaring her a miracle is above your pay grade

Perhaps you should leave  a religio-political tone out of  the conversatioin instead of being "astounded" by others

 

 

 

 

46 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

 

Nebuchadnezzar finally accepted that his religion and political system had to be squashed. He knew the truth when He saw the SON of THE MOST HIGH and recognized who HE was! He asks the three Hebrew boys to come out, but not THE SON! Why? Because he knew something that we today refuse to accept and believe. That is why he called for DaniEL to speak the truth after having the most devastating dream. Nebuchadnezzar knew because of the image he made opposing THE MOST HIGH being rebellious has a cost.

Nebuchadnezzar is a very interesting portion of the bible. You are not the only one to have read it, more than once I might add. 

46 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

 

Have we forgotten who rules? Did we not read this:

It is simply astounding how people who claim to love THE MOST HIGH spew out hatred that creeps in with a religio-political tone.

Yes, I am a Democrat; I also stand for truth and believe that the Gospel will be preached into all the world. Did we see what YAHSHUA did? HE knew Judas, as did Mary Magdalene, had a problem from the beginning. But they had to make a choice! One chose to betray THE MESSIAH, seeing HIM healing the sick and aiding the poor and oppressed. Yet, Judas thought that THE MESSIAH was only for Israel and not for the entire world. He thought he could make or force THE MESSIAH to show HIS POWERS and to rule with an earthly iron hand! But, when he realized the truth, he could have confessed. Instead, he listened to Satan. Satan told him he was condem and lost, and he believed it instead of praying. He condemned himself and hung himself.

 

 

46 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

Mary was at her lowest point! She already felt she was no good and could be abused by men. Men who claimed to be righteous were known as the Pharisees. How many ministers in all denominations have abused women sexually? Little girls are abused by their fathers or other relatives sexually, and they become pregnant. Because men think they should be over women, where is that in the Bible? They replaced Adam and put man in Genesis, which made no sense. YAHWEH made Adam male and female. If you read further, you will see that YAHWEH called them both Adam!

And this is relevant how? It would be nice to actually stick to the subject at hand

 

 

 

 

46 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

 

Have you read that one of Judah's sons held back his seed after having sex and spilled it on the ground? (Gen 38:) David's first son by Bathsheba. He was born, and YAHWEH did not let him live! (2Sa 12:14; 2Sa 12:15-20) I do not question YAHWEH because I have learned I was created.

Finally, we need to pray and look at the characters and how they fit with Matt 24:1-14! If possible, almost the elect would be lost during the time of sorrow. But YAHSHUA assures us that the Gospel will be preached. I am not going to sit in judgment which candidate others pick! I am not YAHWEH! HE IS THE JUDGE. The Bible says to choose who we shall serve. I have seen a miracle, and I choose to believe it. We all have to work out our own soul salvation. I choose to believe that religious power on earth cannot force people to believe their way. I became an SDA who believed in freedom of religion and justice. I will pray that for us all that YAHWEH will lead us to the truth by THE HOLY SPIRIT. Happy Sabbath, and be blessed!

 

Again, try to understand you are far from the only person to have read scripture. We might not use YAHSHUA for referring to God, it seems to be that it has become a salvational issue. Not everyone sees it as that

[stinsonmarri]

3 hours ago, bonnie1962 said:

It is isn't it.  PLease note who has brought a religio-political tone.  You are so hung up on playing "I Spy Hatred" most anytime someone disagrees with your viewpoint.  Perhaps it would be beneficial to look at "hatred described

as I also stand for truth and believe that the Gospel will be preached into all the world 

You look to make everything a condemnation. If you stand for the Gospel being spread, show some love and stop accusing me because of what I wrote. I have the right to speak against people hating each other over choices!

3 hours ago, bonnie1962 said:

Again, try to understand you are far from the only person to have read scripture. We might not use YAHSHUA for referring to God, it seems to be that it has become a salvational issue. Not everyone sees it as that.

No one ever said Bonnie had not read the Scriptures. I never said Satan reads the Scriptures and trembles. I never mention anyone in particular. So, stop thinking everything is all about you because it isn't!

3 hours ago, bonnie1962 said:

And this is relevant how? It would be nice to actually stick to the subject at hand

The problem is that people think they are THE CREATOR and change words in the Bible to suit them. That is why we are in such a mess. The problem is that you assume and think you can read my mind; you can't. The subject comes from Matt 24:1-14, which YAHSHUA gave.

 

3 hours ago, bonnie1962 said:

Again, try to understand you are far from the only person to have read scripture. We might not use YAHSHUA for referring to God, it seems to be that it has become a salvational issue. Not everyone sees it as that.

I see that it is a salvation issue. That's what a choice is, shown through the Word. I said that we all have choices. I say YAHWEH, YAHSHUA, ELOHIYM because I choose to believe the Commandment that says do not say MY NAME FALSELY. I choose to believe what THE SON told Moses: HE IS YAHWEH ELOHIYM, and it is HIS NAME FOREVER! You choose God! We disagree! I am not going to go around personally and condem you! I have no right. Neither do you! THE FATHER IS THE JUDGE. Yes, I said we all must work out our own soul salvation; that is what truth is about! Yes, I have a right to show why I stand for THEIR HOLY NAMES. I have done that historically and biblically! After that, allow people to study what I wrote to show it is not Biblical. If they choose not to believe, then that is their choice and right. We should never force people to believe what they believe because nothing in the Scriptures says to do so. YAHWEH does not force anyone. When we make a Covenant with HIM to follow HIS Word, HE has destroyed nations that broke their agreement. That will happen again. In the end, whoever chooses to go against HIS Commandments, Judgments, and Statues. Also, the Testimony of YAHSHUA!

What I wrote about Nebuchadnezzar is a simple fact: it is YAHWEH who sets up kings, and it will be HIM who will set up the President. HE IS THE CREATOR. I am created. Yes, I am a Democrat because I believe in religious freedom and not Project 2025. It is my choice. I speak about my choice; I have that right in a free society, and you can discuss your choice. I never mentioned anyone's name; I spoke out about hatred and more. You, on the other hand, are always looking for a fight. Why? I will stand up for my faith and choice, and you need to stop thinking it is about you because it is not. I try to project what I read from a Biblical perspective: my choice, my words, my faith. Stop assuming and pray for me, as I will pray for you. Blessings!

[bonnie1962]

23 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

You look to make everything a condemnation. If you stand for the Gospel being spread, show some love and stop accusing me because of what I wrote. I have the right to speak against people hating each other over choices!

You are the one that brought  up  religio-political, no one else did. I stated what you wrote. No one else was throwing religion in,  your words  It is simply astounding how people who claim to love THE MOST HIGH spew out hatred that creeps in with a religio-political tone. 

 

I find passive-aggressive people very tiring and doing so while protesting innocence ,certainly not meaning anything derogatory. I can respect  an honest adversary/enemy, one right out there.

 

 

 

23 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

No one ever said Bonnie had not read the Scriptures. I never said Satan reads the Scriptures and trembles. I never mention anyone in particular. So, stop thinking everything is all about you because it isn't!

Certainly not,it is about anyone that disagrees with you

23 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

The problem is that people think they are THE CREATOR and change words in the Bible to suit them. That is why we are in such a mess. The problem is that you assume and think you can read my mind; you can't. The subject comes from Matt 24:1-14, which YAHSHUA gave.

I have no desire or intention of  trying to read your mind. As usual the above has nothing to do with the presidential candidates. Some things become very obvious. Almost every topic turns into your "history lesson and sermon. Whatever your intent it is not up to you to "straighten" out everyone with what you seem to consider superior knowledge. I don't believe that God has allowed His word to become corrupt and needs to be corrected by what you consider historical accuracy. 

 

I see that it is a salvation issue. That's what a choice is, shown through the Word. I said that we all have choices. I say YAHWEH, YAHSHUA, ELOHIYM because I choose to believe the Commandment that says do not say MY NAME FALSELY. I choose to believe what THE SON told Moses: HE IS YAHWEH ELOHIYM, and it is HIS NAME FOREVER! You choose God! We disagree! I am not going to go around personally and condem you! I have no right. Neither do you! THE FATHER IS THE JUDGE. Yes, I said we all must work out our own soul salvation; that is what truth is about! Yes, I have a right to show why I stand for THEIR HOLY NAMES. I have done that historically and biblically! After that, allow people to study what I wrote to show it is not Biblical. If they choose not to believe, then that is their choice and right. We should never force people to believe what they believe because nothing in the Scriptures says to do so. YAHWEH does not force anyone. When we make a Covenant with HIM to follow HIS Word, HE has destroyed nations that broke their agreement. That will happen again. In the end, whoever chooses to go against HIS Commandments, Judgments, and Statues. Also, the Testimony of YAHSHUA!

Everyone is free to choose to believe what they believe is right. You continually work this in YAHWEH, YAHSHUA, ELOHIYM because I choose to believe the Commandment that says do not say MY NAME FALSELY. 

Are you able to use the names YAHWEH, YAHSHUA, ELOHIYM  without the not so subtle ,"see I am obeying the commandments,you aren't"? I don't think you are. It seems necessary for you to work in the not so subtle implication.

It seems as far as you are concerned you are not content to follow your conscience and simply use the names YAHWEH, YAHSHUA, ELOHIYM, passively throwing in  "because I choose to believe the Commandment that says do not say MY NAME FALSELY. I choose to believe what THE SON told Moses". Of course inferring that anyone that doesn't believe that to be important is not obeying the commandments

 

23 minutes ago, stinsonmarri said:

What I wrote about Nebuchadnezzar is a simple fact: it is YAHWEH who sets up kings, and it will be HIM who will set up the President. HE IS THE CREATOR. I am created. Yes, I am a Democrat because I believe in religious freedom and not Project 2025. It is my choice. I speak about my choice; I have that right in a free society, and you can discuss your choice. I never mentioned anyone's name; I spoke out about hatred and more. You, on the other hand, are always looking for a fight. Why? I will stand up for my faith and choice, and you need to stop thinking it is about you because it is not. I try to project what I read from a Biblical perspective: my choice, my words, my faith. Stop assuming and pray for me, as I will pray for you. Blessings!

Personally I don't care whether you are a democrat or don't have any particular political preference. Nebuchadnezzar doesnt have anything to do with this. No one has suggested you should not have a choice,or to not voice your opinion. It would just be nice if you would stick to the subject and not going off and trying to tie your favorite themes into everything.

As you are the one that introduced religio-political into this conversation, it might be wise to quit clucking your tongue over the sins of those that do

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17 minutes ago, bonnie1962 said:

You are the one that brought  up  religio-political, no one else did. I stated what you wrote. No one else was throwing religion in,  your words  It is simply astounding how people who claim to love THE MOST HIGH spew out hatred that creeps in with a religio-political tone. 

 

I find passive-aggressive people very tiring, especially when they do so while protesting innocence, which certainly does not mean anything derogatory. I can respect an honest adversary/enemy, one right out there.

 

I did, and that was my choice. There you go again because you want something to fight about. You made a false claim. Bonnie, you cannot read my mind or know my intentions. Where is the aggression? It is all in your mind because it is certainly not in mine. I am grieved about how things have come, as I am sure YAHSHUA was and is today. His creative beings are disputing over what each other has the right to believe. What is aggressive about that? Passive needs to be corrected, too. Are you a psychologist? I am saddened and humble, and I long for YAHSHUA to come! I stand with a firm heart and follow what the Bible says. Many will put up opposition to it! Fine! The Truth will be given, and many will not accept it as truth! That is not my job. I learned not to cross the line. That belongs to THE HOLY SPIRIT to change people's hearts and minds. They must want to change, but HE knows more than I do. HE can read the mind and knows each of our intentions. I do not have to protest or profess innocence to you or anyone else. You are not my CREATOR! If you are so tired, rest and leave things you seem not to understand alone! That's it, you want to fight! You want someone to shout back at you. I am not the one; I learned to trust in YAHSHUA. There is an old black gospel that says: May the life you live (not act out), speak for you!

I never asked you to care; I wrote a general message. That's the problem again—it is not about you and what you care about! I wrote it based on my beliefs, faith, and choices; you have the right to choose your beliefs. What I wrote has nothing to do with what? I did not write your thoughts. These were mine, and you cannot change what I chose to write about and how I relate the Scriptures to this day and time. I do not speak on what you write about; that's what you feel, so be it!

A Choice is an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. An Opinion is a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. Definitions from Oxford Languages

I'll make sure to make this very clear to you. I provided my choice based on the Scriptures, which are facts that I firmly believe in. They are not opinions that are not provided by facts! Please understand the difference. I do not ask people to accept them. Check out the source and choose you this day whom you will serve. Go in peace, Bonnie, because I am. I stand on a solid foundation in YAHSHUA with joy and happiness. Blessings!

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Nevada election officials certify enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballot

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada election officials verified enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to appear on the Nevada ballot, the state’s top election official confirmed Friday, likely bringing his insurgent quest to shake up Republican and Democratic dominance of U.S. elections to a crucial battleground state.

https://apnews.com/article/robert-f-kennedy-jr-nevada-ballot-49d883fd272305050a7053bd4359e0cb?

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3 minutes ago, phkrause said:

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada election officials verified enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to appear on the Nevada ballot, the state’s top election official confirmed Friday, likely bringing his insurgent quest to shake up Republican and Democratic dominance of U.S. elections to a crucial battleground state.

I tell you Satan is trying everything he can to stop Matt 24:1-14 from being fulfilled. He knows he has a very short time. So, he is the God of this world, which I stand on and is my choice. He thinks he more powerful than HIS CREATOR! He is not and he will loose! End of story. I say watch and see THE GLORY of YAHWEH and HIS POWERS!

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20 minutes ago, phkrause said:

Nevada election officials certify enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to appear on ballot

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada election officials verified enough signatures for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to appear on the Nevada ballot, the state’s top election official confirmed Friday, likely bringing his insurgent quest to shake up Republican and Democratic dominance of U.S. elections to a crucial battleground state.

https://apnews.com/article/robert-f-kennedy-jr-nevada-ballot-49d883fd272305050a7053bd4359e0cb?

It would be nice to have someone to vote for besides what we are being handed

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Zoom is the new rally

Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios

Gatherings of tens of thousands of Vice President Harris' supporters are raising millions of dollars for her campaign — and it's happening on Zoom. Why it matters: It's a new era of virtual rallies. These online events are cheaper to organize, easier to attend, and will be powerful tools for fundraising and voter outreach this fall, Axios' Jacob Knutson writes. 🔎 Zoom in: On Thursday night, a "White Women: Answer the Call" Zoom event organized by activist Shannon Watts was attended by 200,000 participants and raised over $8.5 million, according to organizers. That came after two Zoom calls — hosted by Win With Black Women and Win With Black Men — earlier in the week, which together saw well over 300,000 attendees and brought in millions. 👀 What's next: The virtual blitz continues. Harris is set to give a virtual address at a Gen Z summit hosted by Voters of Tomorrow this afternoon. The group White Dudes for Harris will hold a Zoom call Monday night.   💰 Trump courts bitcoiners     Photo illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images   NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Donald Trump will deliver a keynote speech at a Bitcoin conference in Nashville today. Why it matters: The former president's at the United States' largest gathering of bitcoiners comes amid cryptocurrency's emergence as a wedge issue in the 2024 election, Axios' Brady Dale reports. It's already caused some notable tech executives to pledge support — and donations — to Trump. ⚡ Catch up fast: Trump's head-spinning turnabout on cryptocurrency has brought more mainstream attention to the industry, and spurred hopes for favorable regulation. In May, he made headlines by inviting holders of his NFT series to his home at Mar-a-Lago, where he committed to end the regulatory hostility to the industry if re-elected. Later that month, he announced he'd be accepting crypto for campaign donations. 🖼️ The big picture: Industry participants are frustrated with the Biden administration for not making any progress on regulations that would help legitimize the industry.

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Harris raised $200M in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic presidential nominee last week, an eyepopping haul in her race against the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump. Read more.   Trump and Vance team up to campaign in Minnesota, a state that hasn’t backed the GOP in 52 years ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — As the presidential campaign enters a critical final 100 day stretch, Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, rallied supporters on Saturday in a state that hasn’t backed a GOP candidate for the White House since 1972. https://apnews.com/article/trump-vance-minnesota-harris-2024-presidential-election-22aee6ecb821032328c1e3d210b27733? Kamala Harris has America focused on multiracial identity An election year that was already bitterly partisan has been completely upended by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 White House race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. But it’s not just Harris’s late entry that has electrified things. It’s also the history to be made if the likely Democratic nominee becomes the first female president who is also multiracial. https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-election-black-asian-multiracial-b57f251022d549e38b3c17946347f025?

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Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. Disenchanted voters are taking a new look at their choices Many voters who were displeased that they had the same choices in 2024 as  in 2020 are taking a fresh look ahead of a likely matchup between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. That's especially true for left-leaning voters who weren't excited about Biden's campaign. Read more.

Why this matters: The fresh start for Democrats does not eliminate the presence of “double haters” — voters with negative impressions of both candidates. But it resets the race and gives Harris an opening to introduce herself to a range of voters. GOP pollster Whit Ayres said true independent “double haters” could still go either way, depending on the campaigns’ messages.   It’s unclear whether the new dynamic is permanent, but recent polls suggest the events of the past two weeks may have at least temporarily blunted the dynamics of the Biden-Trump rematch. Polls from CNN and from the New York Times and Siena College show that at least slightly fewer voters now hold an unfavorable view of both candidates.   Republicans believe they can blunt any shift in public opinion with a barrage of advertising defining Harris as an extension of Biden’s record, especially on consumer prices and immigration, while also damaging her personal brand.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ A manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris’ voice, raising concerns about AI in politics   Trump and Harris enter 99-day sprint to decide an election that has suddenly transformed   Arab American leaders are listening as Kamala Harris moves to shore up key swing-state support

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Trump's insult trap

One week into the new presidential race, Donald Trump and his allies are struggling to orchestrate counterpunches against Vice President Kamala Harris, Axios' Noah Bressner writes.

• Why it matters: Trump suddenly finds himself out of the spotlight with a dwindling lead in the polls.

The MAGA universe that surrounds Trump, ranging from conservative influencers to his campaign, is grasping for new attack lines that won't alienate women or Black voters.

• Black voters could be sensitive to attacks on Harris' identity, including quotes from multiple Republican lawmakers last week labeling her a "DEI vice president."
• A three-year-old slam by JD Vance, referring to Harris and other Democratic leaders as "childless cat ladies," has become a rallying cry for women voters — a group that's already motivated by the demise of Roe v. Wade. Vance said last week he has "nothing against cats."
• Right-wing anger over Biden's decision to drop out also unleashed a flood of conspiracy theories tied to the narrative that the Democratic establishment engaged in a "coup."

🔎 Zoom in: Quotes about Harris' identity have quickly emerged as a tricky topic for Republicans.

• Trump communications director Steven Cheung told reporters at a rally in Charlotte: "I don't know if it's off-limits, but it's not something that we've done. So, it is not even on our radar."
• House Speaker Mike Johnson asked Republican members of Congress to "focus on policy, not personality."

Between the lines: Trump nicknamed his opponent "Laffin' Kamala Harris" and leaned into the "coup" language. He's called Harris "crazy," "nuts" and "dumb as a rock."

• At a Turning Point Action summit in Florida on Friday, he said her campaign takeover was "a coup. Nothing else. He got 14 million votes. I hate to stick up for Biden, but, you know, he didn't want to do what he did."
• Trump joined some more conspiratorial-minded Republicans and large X accounts by twice posting on Truth Social that Biden never actually had COVID.
• "I want to be nice," Trump told a rally in Minnesota on Saturday. "They all say, 'I think he's changed.' ... No, I haven't changed. Maybe I've gotten worse. Because I get angry at the incompetence that I witness every single day."

🥊 Reality check: Harris is likely starting from behind on two crucial issues, as polls found voters trusted Trump more than Biden on the economy and immigration.

• Republicans are hammering Harris on the border.

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📉 Charted: Trump legal costs fall

Data: AP analysis of FEC reports by Save America PAC. Chart: Axios Visuals Former President Trump's Save America PAC has paid at least $83 million to 80+ law firms and individual attorneys representing him and current and former aides since January 2022, FEC records show. Just $827,000 was paid in June — the first time a monthly total has dipped below $1 million in two years. Why it matters: A persistent drag on Trump's political coffers may be easing as he faces a supercharged Democratic fundraising effort. Go deeper.

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Presidential race

 

The 2024 presidential election is now 99 days away following a historic month of political shake-ups that upended the race. Vice President Kamala Harris is seeing a rise in favorability ratings with polls showing multiple paths to victory. Trump responded to Harris' momentum with a series of personal attacks over the weekend: he referred to her as "evil," mocked her laugh and the pronunciation of her name, and said that "the American dream is dead" if Harris wins in November. The vice president pushed back on her opponent's "wild lies" and goaded him about debating her. Trump's selection of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate has also shaped the race and Democrats are now closely watching Harris' vetting process for her own vice presidential nominee in the coming days or weeks.

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5 hours ago, phkrause said:

The 2024 presidential election is now 99 days away following a historic month of political shake-ups that upended the race.

See, that's why I firmly stand on Matthew 24:1-14! It's a miracle, and we who believe in HIS Word watch and pray. Then, we can see how HE will show that this Gospel will be preached worldwide. People who believe in Project 2025 will show it is not by YAHWEH! Which includes Ben Carson. He wrote in this document also! I can say with sadness that I knew him and Candice when they went to Yale! They were dating then! My family fed them both and looked out for them. I called and asked for his help because my mother needed a specialist who could deal with her unusually high blood pressure. His secretary told me he got the message but never returned our call. I see what pride can do, and just like Tyre, you will fall!

Project 2025 is Satan trying to block the Prophecy that YAHSHUA gives during these times of sorrow. Those who do not listen to what EGW wrote in Testimony to The Ministry p. 105-119 will not search the Scriptures to see if we have made errors and correct them and will be deceived by Satan. I pray that people will check out and see what Solomon wrote, that there is nothing new on this earth. History repeats itself, and each time sin is worse. We all cannot sit down and believe that we do not study and go over and check what we believe is true or not! Israel is no longer in existence because of all of the truth they received. They allowed the Pharisees to delude their mind. They had disconnected from HIM, not keeping up with HIS NAME and HIS SON'S NAME! 

When Black people lost their names and tribal heritage, they lost a sense of being! Those who refused moved from the mainland and moved them to the Islands. They also had to get rid of the drums, which were called talking drums. I was fascinated when I learned this in college. It changed my perspective, and I found out where I came from. From there, I became closer to YAHWEH and understood what HE Said to remember MY NAME, and then you will know HE IS our CREATOR! It makes a difference. This is my message, and now I present it to all to make a choice. Our names are important. Where did we get this important idea from? I give you YAHSHUA! I pray to all prove it with prayer, asking THE HOLY SPIRIT to show that this message is true.

Israel leaders saw THE SON and the Bible in Exodus Chapter Twenty-Four tells it. Read it yourself; I did! Then Moses received the Commandments written by THE FINGERS of THE SON, who wrote it and gave it to Moses! (Ex 31:18) That is why HE warned them when they received blessings and curses; read it, please! You will find that HE Said very clearly they would be destroyed and their seed wiped out completely. Even Noah stated that part correctly before Moses. (Gen 9:27 and Deut Chapter Twenty-Eight) Shem, all of the people were wiped out! Nebuchadnezzar was a Chaldean and Abraham was a Chaldean. Abraham was a prophet, and his people, through him, learned about YAHWEH. Just think about it: how did Nebuchadnezzar know who  YAHSHUA was and later told Daniel the truth about THE HOLY SPIRIT dwelling with him and the Highest? So, if these happen, it is all about who you will serve. YAHWEH say you make the choice but MY WORD will not come back void! It is not the papacy, folks; that is an error. EGW said it read it! It is the Evangelical who think they are above YAHWEH'S Laws; they are not! HIS KINGDOM is an EVERLASTING KINGDOM, and HIS WORD says: This Gospel shall be preached all over this word, and then the end will come! Satan is a deceiver, and he has no power over HIM, who created Satan! Project 2025 will not be victorious! A miracle has taken place, and it is HE that sits up, King, and takes them down! Blessings!

 

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Sen. JD Vance, as “weird.” The message appears to have given Democrats a narrative advantage that it rarely had when President Joe Biden was still running for reelection. Read more.

Why this matters: Democrats are applying the label with gusto in interviews and online, notably to Vance’s comments on abortion and his previous suggestion that political leaders who didn’t have biological children “don’t really have a direct stake” in the country.   David Karpf, a strategic communication professor at George Washington University, said labeling Republican comments as “weird” is the sort of concise take that resonates quickly with Harris supporters. Plus, he notes, it frustrates opponents, leading them to further amplify it through off-balance responses. “So far, at least, Trump-Vance has been incapable of finding an effective response,” Karpf said.   Trump’s campaign, which so often shapes political discussions with the former president’s pronouncements, has spent days trying to flip the script by highlighting things about Democrats it says are weird. More broadly, some of Trump’s allies have angled to turn the conversation back to Harris and what they portray as her failed policy ideas.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Donald Trump says he ‘probably’ will debate Kamala Harris but ‘can also make a case for not’   ‘White Dudes for Harris’ is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president   NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources

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The battle for Trump power

Illustration: Tiffany Herring/Axios

The battle for power in a potential second Trump White House is in full swing, Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei write in a Behind the Curtain column. Former President Trump's two veep runners-up, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, are in the running for secretary of state, Trump sources tell us. Why it matters: We're told Trump is focused on campaigning, and paying little attention to the fight to staff a prospective second administration. But top Republicans are already lobbying Trump advisers hard for specific slots. A clear matrix of likely options — largely consistent across conversations with Trump insiders — is emerging. 🖼️ The big picture: The top of a second Trump administration would be mainly white, male, populist and loyal, based on preliminary lists of likely Cabinet members and top staff, the sources said. Trump constantly tells friends he felt burned by disloyal Cabinet officials and staff last time around. This time, he wants people he can trust both to implement his policies and never block his will. JD Vance would be very involved with planning Trump's transition — the high-stakes period between Election Day and the inauguration. But look for an official chair to be named. The intrigue: Rubio and Burgum just missed out on their dream job: vice presidential nominee. But Trump's advisers are contemplating one helluva consolation prize: secretary of state. Also in contention: Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, who was Trump's former ambassador to Japan and occasional golf partner. Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, a former Army officer who has been an unwavering Trump advocate and confidant, would rather be secretary of defense. But he's also on the list for secretary of state. Trump likes him because he's tough. And he's deft at "speaking Trump" on TV, including Sunday shows, one adviser said. Susie Wiles watches Trump speak in Des Moines after the Iowa caucuses in January. Photo: Andrew Harnik/AP Susie Wiles, the campaign's co-manager, wants White House chief of staff — and likely would get the job if she pushes for it. But Trump wants a chief of staff who knows Washington and congressional landmines. So advisers see former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as a top Wiles alternative. This new gig could prove as impossible, and short-lived, as being speaker. Just ask Reince Priebus or John Kelly or Mick Mulvaney or Mark Meadows — Trump's first-term chiefs. Chris LaCivita, co-manager with Wiles, would also land a top West Wing job if he wants it — perhaps counselor or senior adviser. Stephen Miller, Trump's hawkish whisperer on immigration issues, is expected to be a major West Wing power. He's another option for counselor or senior adviser — enviable slots with broad purview, but less operational responsibility than other roles. 🔎 Between the lines: The two biggest changes in staffing since the first term are the increased power of populists compared to Trump's original West Wing, which included such establishment powers as former Goldman Sachs exec Gary Cohn. You could see this dynamic in the sway Don Jr. and Tucker Carlson had in pushing Vance over the finish line for V.P. It's not a coincidence that Don Jr. wants to screen top officials for loyalty. Second, Trump realizes he has to staff further down in the agencies and departments if he's going to work his full will. Column continues below.   👀 Part 2: Trump options   Vice presidential nominee JD Vance greets people at a diner in Waite Park, Minn., on Sunday. Photo: Alex Brandon/AP Trump insiders realize that the more prepared they are for a transition, the more power can stay concentrated with Trump loyalists — and the less would go to outsiders, Mike and Jim write. But this is all contingent on actually winning a second term, and some Republicans think the Trump team is acting too over-confident. A rundown of top options for other slots: Treasury secretary: Trump loves brand names. So Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase CEO, will stay on the list. But the pick wouldn't be popular with Trump's base, and the former president disavowed his own Dimon trial balloon in a Truth Social post last week. Scott Bessent, a hedge-fund manager who's a Vance ally and big Trump fundraiser, is being pushed by some campaign insiders. National security adviser: Ric Grenell, former ambassador to Germany and Trump's acting director of national intelligence. He'd love to be secretary of state, and believes he'd be confirmed with zero Republican "no" votes. But this would be a safer route for a controversial pick widely known for trolling Trump critics online. Commerce secretary: Linda McMahon, the former WWE executive and head of the Small Business Administration in Trump's first term, is on the list. A strong contender is Ray Washburne, a Dallas entrepreneur who was a key player in Trump I. The key economic post could be a backup spot for Rubio, McCarthy or Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, one of Trump's primary challengers. Scott would love to be considered for Treasury, based on his advocacy for Opportunity Zones. But he doesn't seem to fit Trump's vision of a Wall Street-savvy Treasury secretary. Energy secretary: A backup option for Burgum. CIA director: John Ratcliffe, who was Trump's director of national intelligence last time and another golfing buddy. Ratcliffe would also be an option for SecDef or any top national security job. ⚡ P.S. Trump plans to attend the huge National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Chicago tomorrow for a Q&A session moderated by political reporters.

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🗳️ Harris' new challenge

Photo illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios. Photo: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign — coming off a massive first week — now has to show it can make the momentum last, Axios' Sophia Cai writes. Why it matters: With 98 days until the election, the Harris presidential campaign is keenly focused on translating the initial bump — and the volunteers and funding that came with it — into a winning get-out-the-vote campaign. 🖼️ The big picture: Democrats haven't seen this much enthusiasm mobilize for a candidate in years. The Harris campaign signed up 360,000 new volunteers and raised over $200 million in less than a week, battleground states director Dan Kanninen told reporters yesterday. In 2020, Democratic voters were driven largely by the incentive to vote Trump out. 🔬 Between the lines: Harris has an opportunity to harness a series of key moments over the next month. In the next six-10 days: Harris will pick a vice presidential nominee. In two weeks: Democrats will convene in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. In a month, the first mail-in ballots will be sent. Keep reading.