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White Supremacist’s in the Military? Sure say Republicans

The annual defense spending bill passed the House on Thursday at a whopping $840b, or roughly 4 Elon Musks. And what does the country get for a 4X Elon price tag? The bill included “legislation aiming to help the United States better compete with China technologically, address mistakes made during last year’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, …

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Do the Right Thing: Expel Lindsey Graham from the Senate

Donald Trump’s favorite South Carolina bootlicker, Lindsey Graham, apparently believes he’s above the law. Said his home state’s Charlotte Observer: “Lindsey Graham just can’t quit embarrassing South Carolina, or at least […] South Carolinians who care about democracy.” Refuses to Comply Let’s back up. Last week, a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia issued subpoenas …

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California’s Newsom Tries a New Approach: Draw on Liberal Rage

“Where the hell’s my party?” Gavin Newsom asked in May, incensed at what he saw as a tepid Democratic response to the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would eventually overturn Roe. Newsom’s public indignation has been growing, and it’s led to speculation that, despite his self-professed “sub-zero” interest in a presidential run, California’s Governor appears …

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New Poll: Less Than 50% of Republicans Support Trump

On the same day the House Select Committee investigating January 6th presented bombshell testimony concerning then-President Trump’s attempts to subvert American Democracy, the New York Times published a poll it conducted in collaboration with Sienna College that shows Trump with less than 50% support among Republicans for a 2024 White House bid. According to The …

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Americans Laying Dead in the Street? “Let’s Move On”

Speaking just 90 minutes after yet another mass shooting, (and with his own constituents among the dead), Illinois GOP nominee for Governor Darren Bailey didn’t limit himself to the usual Thoughts-And-Prayers. Surrounded by a group of supporters holding campaign signs, the Trump-endorsed nominee from downstate Illinois who once called for Chicago to be expelled from …

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The List of things Ron DeSantis Hates now Includes Schools

For those following along at home, the list of things that Ron DeSantis hates has now expanded to include Walt Disney World, the word “Gay,” vaccinating kids against COVID, talking openly about American History, and now, public education itself. As reported by the Tampa Bay Times, DeSantis recently signed a bill into law that would …

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