Members phkrause Posted July 1, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 1, 2023 Win or Lose, Chris Christie Is Running the Best Campaign Against Trump Not only is Chris Christie the only Republican who understands he is running against Trump, he’s the only candidate who comes close to matching him as an entertainer. https://www.thedailybeast.com/win-or-lose-chris-christie-is-running-the-best-campaign-against-trump? 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 July 2, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 2, 2023 Trump's basement campaign Data: Axios research. Chart: Jared Whalen/Axios Former President Trump isn't campaigning at the pace he did in previous cycles, preferring to spend most days at his Mar-a-Lago and Bedminster clubs rather than gripping-and-grinning in Iowa and other early primary states, Axios' Alex Thompson and Sophia Cai report. Why it matters: With Trump doubling up on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in GOP primary polls, and legal peril mounting, his homebody schedule is a striking change from his more frenetic, rally-packed past. What's happening: For next year's general election, Trump's team sees his vigor at 77 as a clear contrast with President Biden at 80. But in the GOP primary race, Trump — who enjoys a big lead over rivals doing far more campaign events — has held only one of his signature rallies this year, with his second coming today in South Carolina. The 44-year-old DeSantis has tried to draw attention to his busy campaign schedule as an implicit contrast to both Biden and Trump. 🧮 By the numbers: Since announcing his campaign on Nov. 15 last year, Trump has held fewer than 30 in-person campaign events, an Axios tally found. Trump was the first to enter the race, but has only held four events in Iowa, five in New Hampshire, two in South Carolina, and zero in Nevada. Since February when Trump’s rivals began entering the race through June 29, DeSantis has held 55 events, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley held 59, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina held 36, and Vivek Ramaswamy held 102. Top Trump campaign officials have said part of the reason he isn't holding many rallies is because they're expensive. "People are always: 'What about the rallies? Why don't you want to do rallies?'" senior Trump campaign aide Chris LaCivita told the conservative podcast Ruthless in late June. "First of all, rallies are half a million bucks a pop." Trump communications director Steven Cheung said Trump has "done large events/rallies and more intimate, messaging events. He's done interviews with national, state, local, and weekly outlets," along with radio, podcasts, and town halls on CNN and Fox News. "He’s held a bunch of off-the-record meetings with reporters and writers. He’s filmed over 100 policy and messaging videos," Cheung added. 🥊 Reality check: Trump's polling lead has increased even as other candidates upped their campaign travel. Go deeper: Our tally for each candidate. 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 July 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 5, 2023 Younger '24 candidates tout vigor From tennis to push-ups to running, candidates challenging former President Trump and President Biden are emphasizing their athletic ability. Why it matters: The messaging from the challengers is that they're young, energetic and in better physical — and perhaps mental — shape to do the job, Axios' Sophia Cai reports. Among Republicans, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, 37, has incorporated tennis into his campaign schedule, hosting "Tennis with Vivek" and posting videos of himself playing. The super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, 44 — former captain of Yale's baseball team — mailed out baseball cards featuring him at bat, and highlighting his stint in the Little League World Series. He sat for an interview with Fox News on his own hometown field in Dunedin, Fla. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), 57 — a high school football standout — blasted out a photo of himself sweaty, mid-workout on a treadmill, tossed a football with his campaign manager, and filmed selfie messages at the gym. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, 45, ran through the city throughout his announcement video. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, 56 — who's mulling a presidential bid — has been on the basketball court with state lawmakers. On the Democratic side, a video of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (D), 69, doing push-ups and incline presses shirtless and in skinny jeans went viral. The last (and perhaps future) matchup: Biden, 80, bikes and uses a Peloton — working out at least five days a week. Trump, 77, golfs. Flashback: Former President Obama (now 61) was a huge basketball fan — and sank 3-pointers in business attire at opportune moments, including days before the 2020 election, in a Michigan gym while campaigning with Biden. 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 July 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 9, 2023 📜 Pence's McCain moment Former Vice President Mike Pence was confronted at an event in Iowa last night by an angry voter who claimed his actions on Jan. 6, 2021 — when Pence presided over the joint session of Congress certifying Biden's victory — are the reason Trump is no longer in office. What they're saying: "The Constitution affords no authority — to the vice president or anyone else — to reject votes or return votes to the states," Pence, a long shot to win a GOP primary dominated by his former boss, patiently explained. "Never been done before, should never be done in the future. I'm sorry, ma'am, but that's actually what the Constitution says." "And I want to tell you, with all due respect ... President Trump was wrong about my authority that day, and he's still wrong," Pence concluded. Flashback: Pence's response drew comparisons to a powerful moment on the campaign trail in 2008, when then-Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) shut down a voter who said she couldn't trust Barack Obama because he was "an Arab." “No, ma’am,” McCain said as he grabbed the microphone, cutting the woman off. "He’s a decent family man, citizen that just I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues, and that’s what the campaign’s all about." 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 July 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 9, 2023 First GOP debate next month faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates scramble to qualify NEW YORK (AP) — Seven weeks before the premiere debate of the 2024 GOP primary, anxiety is building that the event could prove messy and divisive for the party. https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-republican-presidential-debate-1e4d65a395f83ac078139d14e41d4b63? 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 July 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 9, 2023 Biden in South Carolina calls out Republicans who tout major legislation they opposed WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden traveled Thursday to South Carolina — home of the first-in-the-nation 2024 Democratic presidential primary as well as two GOP presidential candidates — to rebuke Republicans for voting against bills in Congress that are now providing billions in federal dollars. https://floridaphoenix.com/2023/07/06/biden-in-south-carolina-calls-out-republicans-who-tout-major-legislation-they-opposed/? 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 July 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 9, 2023 Hutchinson says he has 5,000 of 40,000 donors needed to qualify for GOP debates Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has about 5,000 of the 40,000 donors needed to reach the debate stage in August, the GOP presidential candidate said Thursday. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/06/asa-hutchinson-2024-republican-debate-00104887? 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 July 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 10, 2023 Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Day DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Republicans announced Saturday that the party’s presidential nominating caucuses will be held Jan. 15, on the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., putting the first votes of the 2024 election a little more than six months away as the GOP tries to reclaim the White House. https://apnews.com/article/iowa-caucuses-2024-new-hampshire-primary-republican-election-ab362c03166a97c50a4db87c3bb494d9? 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 July 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2023 The Republican Party’s Debate Rules Make It Impossible for Trump to Lose From polling minimums, loyalty pledges, and the GOP’s refusal to cooperate with the Commission for Presidential Debates—every scenario looks rosy for the ex-president. https://www.thedailybeast.com/gops-debate-rules-make-it-impossible-for-trump-to-lose? 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 July 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2023 💰 Novel fundraising schemes raise eyebrows GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is planning to give supporters a 10% cut of the total money they raise for his campaign — dubbing the program "Vivek’s Kitchen Cabinet," Axios' Erin Doherty reports. Why it matters: Professional fundraisers that bundle campaign contributions from other donors often do so in exchange for access to exclusive campaign events and political appointments down the line. Ramaswamy told Axios that if he can't eliminate "the effect of the professional money machine" from politics, he at least hopes to democratize the system. Ramaswamy's campaign says it vetted the initiative with the Federal Election Commission for legal concerns. Meanwhile: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, another independently wealthy, long-shot candidate, is now promising $20 gift cards to supporters who contribute $1 to his campaign (first spotted by FWIW). The unprecedented scheme is part of Burgum's effort to collect the 40,000 unique donors needed to qualify for next month's GOP presidential debate — a threshold Ramaswamy says his campaign has already reached. 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 July 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 12, 2023 RFK Jr. snubs unions Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s team is bucking Democratic Party tradition by selling campaign merchandise not made in America or by union labor, Axios' Alex Thompson found. Why it matters: The move is out of step with Kennedy's stated commitment to labor unions. That, along with his vocal anti-vaccine views, could complicate his longshot primary challenge to President Biden. For generations, a rule for Democratic campaigns has been that as many materials as possible — shirts, stickers, placards, lawn signs, even campaign buses — should be made by union shops in America, as a sign of the party's commitment to labor and the working class. "It's Politics 101," Ray Buckley, chair of the Democratic Party in New Hampshire, told Axios. Biden's campaign merchandise is labeled as union-made, with a union logo clearly visible on T-shirts and other products. "Kennedy 2024" T-shirts sold by Kennedy's campaign are "Assembled in Honduras," according to the tag on a shirt purchased by Axios. The shirts come from Bella + Canvas, a U.S.-based clothing manufacturer that isn't unionized. A campaign sticker sold by Kennedy's campaign didn't include a union label. Other materials on the campaign's website lack union labels. At least one Kennedy campaign item — the placards at his presidential announcement rally in April — were union made, according to photos reviewed by Axios. Kennedy's campaign didn't respond to several requests for comment. Context: After he announced in May, Kennedy called for more unionization. 🥊 The N.Y. Times' Maggie Haberman reported last week that "FARMERS FOR TRUMP" hats, which he tossed at a rally, were made in Bangladesh. Share this story. 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 July 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 12, 2023 💰 Big-money donors back DeSantis + RFK Jr. A number of wealthy donors are supporting both Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the leading Democratic challenger to President Biden, Axios' Sophia Cai reports. The donors backing both are "kind of like the super-rich Joe Rogan crowd," said Republican strategist Alex Conant, referring to the podcast host who has praised DeSantis and interviewed Kennedy. 🔎 Between the lines: The dual donations — by executives in banking, venture capital, hedge funds and tech — look like an effort to thwart former President Trump, while complicating Biden's re-election path. But those behind the movement say it's driven more by lingering dissatisfaction with COVID-era restrictions — plus Trump-Biden fatigue in the donor class. 🔭 Zoom in: Entrepreneur and investor David Sacks hosted fundraisers for both DeSantis and Kennedy. Sacks sees the two candidates as part of a growing coalition that is anti-censorship, anti-war and pro-liberty, according to a person familiar with Sacks' thinking. Omeed Malik, a former Democrat who founded Farvahar Partners, a boutique merchant bank, has donated the maximum $6,600 to the DeSantis and Kennedy campaigns. Joe Voboril — co-founder and managing partner of Farvahar Partners — is another DeSantis-Kennedy donor. He tells Axios he's an "orphaned Democrat." Elon Musk hosted separate Twitter Spaces events for DeSantis and Kennedy. He has said he leans toward backing DeSantis for president. Share this story. 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 July 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2023 Pence would ban abortions when pregnancies aren’t viable. His GOP rivals won’t say if they agree NEW YORK (AP) — In a Republican presidential field full of candidates opposed to abortion rights, Mike Pence stands out in his embrace of the cause. https://apnews.com/article/mike-pence-abortion-views-2024-election-e5b236c27bc9c86f77efedbeedb26520? 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 July 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2023 🐊 DeSantis' big problem Ron DeSantis has a problem: Polls suggest that the more voters know about him, the less they like him. So the Florida governor is blitzing Iowa six months before the Republican caucuses, trying to boost his flagging challenge to former President Trump, Axios' Sophia Cai reports. Why it matters: DeSantis' push comes amid reports that Rupert Murdoch — an early DeSantis fan whose media properties would make him a game-changing supporter — is losing faith. Murdoch privately is telling people he'd like to see Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin enter the race, the N.Y. Times reports. What's happening: DeSantis' struggles — even as Trump has been indicted twice — make Iowa's caucuses on Jan. 15 especially vital. Trump is focusing on big events where he's the star. DeSantis' ground game — starting in Iowa — is designed to emphasize his conservative credentials and counter his reputation as an awkward campaigner. Team DeSantis is betting that Trump's ongoing spat with Iowa's popular governor, Kim Reynolds, will help. Reynolds hasn't endorsed a presidential candidate, but has praised DeSantis and appeared with him. DeSantis and nearly every other major GOP contender besides Trump will be in Iowa during the next few days for a rush of conservative campaign events. The headline event will be tomorrow's Family Leadership Summit, hosted by evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats. Tucker Carlson will hold one-on-one conversations with DeSantis, Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.), former Vice President Pence, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy. Trump's absence reflects his campaign's thinking that he'd have little to gain by sharing a stage with his challengers. Trump's campaign offered to send a surrogate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) to Vander Plaats' event. But Vander Plaats, who has criticized Trump's campaign as a revenge tour, turned down the offer. Instead, Trump will appear at a town hall with Sean Hannity on Fox News in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday. Share this story. 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 July 13, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2023 Joe Manchin says New Hampshire trip not about running as a third-party candidate – but does not rule it out Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia told CNN on Wednesday that his decision to travel to New Hampshire with the group No Labels – which is pushing for a third-party centrist candidate – is not related to any such plans to seek the White House as an independent. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/politics/joe-manchin-new-hampshire-trip/index.html? 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 July 16, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2023 Investor Exits DeSantis Fundraiser To Avoid Pay-To-Play Issue A Wall Street titan with Florida pension business withdraws from the governor’s fundraiser after questions from The Lever. https://www.levernews.com/investor-exits-desantis-fundraiser-to-avoid-pay-to-play-issue/? 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 July 18, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2023 🐊 DeSantis axes staff Screenshot: CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is cutting and reshuffling staff after a deflating launch window for his 2024 GOP presidential campaign: DeSantis' campaign is shedding fewer than 10 staffers "as it navigates a cash crunch and looks to refocus resources on Iowa," Politico's Alex Isenstadt reports, and the campaign confirms for Axios. "Each of the aides was involved in event planning, and some ... may soon wind up at an allied outside group." Two top campaign advisers — Dave Abrams, communications adviser and media director, and Tucker Obenshain, who led external affairs — have left to bolster DeSantis through an as-yet-unnamed nonprofit, Isenstadt also reported. I'm told it will "share the story of the Governor's and others' conservative achievements and priorities." Campaign spokesman Andrew Romeo said in a statement to Axios that DeSantis' momentum "will only continue as voters see more of him in-person, especially in Iowa." "Defeating Joe Biden ... will require a nimble and candidate-driven campaign, and we are building a movement to go the distance." DeSantis sails a paper airplane yesterday after speaking at an annual BBQ for Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) in Ankeny, Iowa. Photo: Charlie Neibergall/AP 🗞️ Zoom out: An above-the-fold opus in today's Washington Post, "Doubts rise amid early pains for DeSantis," says: "Some people who have advised and supported DeSantis have raised private concerns about his message, and the effectiveness and insularity of his campaign operation." GOP sources say DeSantis "has at times veered too far right ... arguing that the campaign must present a more forward-looking vision and venture more frequently outside friendly, conservative echo chambers." 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 July 18, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2023 RFK Jr. Said COVID-19 May Have Been ‘Ethnically Targeted’ to Spare Jews and Chinese, Then Denied Saying It At an off-the-rails event Tuesday in New York City, notable anti-vaxxer and longshot 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. parroted what has been characterized as a white supremacist COVID-19 conspiracy theory. https://www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-covid-19-ethnically-targeted-to-spare-jews-and-chinese? 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 July 18, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2023 Biden's campaign committee raised nearly $20 million after touting big haul President Joe Biden’s campaign committee raised $19.9 million from April through June — less than his total as one of a dozen-plus candidates in an open primary four years ago, though his political operation says it also raised an additional $52 million for Democratic Party groups. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/bidens-campaign-committee-raised-nearly-20-million-touting-big-haul-rcna94481? 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 July 18, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2023 2024 GOP candidates desperate to make debate stage are finding creative ways to boost donor numbers With six weeks until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, some hopefuls are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and ensure they make it on stage. https://apnews.com/article/gift-card-republican-debate-presidential-election-59e892c3f89f71cab3db1dcb6a0292d0? DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as he struggles to catch former President Donald Trump in the GOP’s crowded primary contest while facing unexpected financial pressure. https://apnews.com/article/desantis-campaign-staff-cuts-fundraising-republican-2024-president-04b2161e0424ef0726576cb6067cc709? Fundraising takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in their own tier as Pence and other Republicans struggle NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating the fight for campaign cash in the Republican presidential contest, according to federal filings made public Saturday. While some struggled, like former Vice President Mike Pence, others reported significant hauls that help ensure the GOP’s 2024 primary will be crowded for the foreseeable future. https://apnews.com/article/president-2024-republican-fundraising-trump-desantis-donors-e8cc8bfa9e71f7cc1bc3030c22fd254f? First GOP debate next month faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates scramble to qualify NEW YORK (AP) — Seven weeks before the premiere debate of the 2024 GOP primary, anxiety is building that the event could prove messy and divisive for the party. https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-republican-presidential-debate-1e4d65a395f83ac078139d14e41d4b63? 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 July 18, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 18, 2023 Can We Please Make Presidential Elections Shorter and Less Stupid? There is no reason campaigns should run for a year and a half, and Congress actually has the power to end this political insanity. https://www.thedailybeast.com/can-we-please-make-presidential-elections-shorter-and-less-stupid? 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 July 20, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 20, 2023 Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel’s rightward shift spurs protests ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — When John McCain was the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, he was forced to reject megachurch pastor John Hagee’s endorsement after a sermon surfaced that was derided as antisemitic. https://apnews.com/article/christian-zionists-israel-republican-presidential-candidates-97a5bd9359a9af724fb55cfb154007ef? 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 July 21, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 21, 2023 🎧 RNC debate goes "GameDay" Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios In a sign of the new media landscape, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel invited the Ruthless Podcast to host a "College GameDay"-style pre-debate show for the first GOP debate, in Wisconsin on Aug. 23. Why it matters: The plan shows the RNC will surround-sound the Fox News debate with other content. The backstory: The three-year-old podcast — which mixes politics and games, with Comfortably Smug, Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook as ringmasters — is one of the right's most influential outlets, with more than 3 million unique listeners. McDaniel said in a statement to Axios: "We're excited to have a special live edition of [Ruthless] in Milwaukee. The fellas have grown a tremendous platform and we look forward to bringing that influence and attention to Rumble and our first primary debate." Rumble, the conservative video platform, is the RNC's exclusive livestream partner for the debate. Fox's Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will co-moderate the debate, from 9-11 p.m. ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. 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 July 23, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2023 Trumpworld Quietly Prepares for a Chaotic Convention Fight Trump may be projecting confidence, but he’s trying to pack the convention floor with loyalists—just in case. https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumpworld-quietly-prepares-for-a-chaotic-convention-floor-fight? 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 July 24, 2023 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2023 GOP's crumbling case Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Republicans hammer "Joe Biden’s America" as a land of rising violent crime, surging immigration and out-of-control inflation. There’s just one problem: The numbers are moving in the opposite direction. Why it matters: With 2024 around the corner, the U.S. is making measurable progress in areas where Biden has been vulnerable to attack, Axios' Dave Lawler, Stef Kight, Courtenay Brown and Alex Thompson report. 🚓 `Violent crime surged in U.S. cities during the pandemic and was a top concern for voters in the 2022 midterms. Republicans slammed Biden and Democratic leaders for rising crime rates. Many Democrats started embracing a more centrist approach to policing. Homicides were down 9% in the first half of this year over the same period last year, according to a study of 37 major cities from the Council on Criminal Justice. Violent crime rates are generally down across the board, though they're still higher than 2019 levels. ⚖️ Illegal border crossings dropped to the lowest level in over two years in June, the first full month under Biden’s new, restrictive asylum rule, which makes it much harder to attain asylum. That policy replaced a pandemic-era policy enabling rapid expulsion of migrants, and was sharply criticized by immigration advocates and some Democrats as something out of former President Trump's playbook. For now, it seems to have helped stave off an expected summer spike in migrants crossing the southern border. 👀 What to watch: A pending ruling by a federal judge in Oakland may threaten the relative calm at the border. 🛍️ Inflation has arguably been the biggest factor driving voter discontent. It made consumers feel lousy about the Biden economy, despite otherwise favorable economic and job market conditions. Now inflation is retreating. Consumer sentiment, as measured by a long-running survey by the University of Michigan, is the highest in two years — which the survey director says is "largely attributable to the continued slowdown in inflation along with stability in labor markets." 🔎 Behind the scenes: The Biden team has long been frustrated, and at times confounded, that these positive data points are not reflected in his approval rating, which is stuck in the low 40s. The White House has recently staged a flurry of events touting "Bidenomics" to try to make voters more aware of the president's economic record, so they'll give him more credit. 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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