Trump-backed Thisbaka projected to defeat 20-year incumbent Sen. Murkowski, election forecaster says [More]
Category: Politics
Down in the Mouth
The lack of hype around the new inclusive division left some of those who identify as such with a bad taste in their mouths. [More]
I wouldn’t think that would be what did it…
And talk about a divisive and exclusionary title…
Great Expectations
‘How low was this bar?’ President Biden has ‘FAR exceeded’ David Hogg’s expectations [More]
You know what else exceeds all expectations? After months of free nationwide media publicity still exploiting his name even after he resigned, the number of Good Pillow Facebook followers:
I’m (not really) surprised these “progressives” don’t have any people of color on their page. Who do we tell that to?
[Via Michael G]
A Change is in the Wind?
Oregon may be on the verge of electing its first Republican governor in a generation next month. [More]
If they do, I wonder how the fine words about the Second Amendment will pan out.
[Via Jess]
Prescription for Disaster
Drug companies in opioid crisis donated $27K to Ohio’s Ryan [More]
What’s the street value?
It’s really not that much over the years. There are better reasons to oppose this collectivist punk. If you know any Ohio gun owners, show them what they are.
[Via Michael G]
Ask Not What Your Country Can Do for YOU
Data: Foreign-Born Voting Population Rises in 75% of Swing States Since 2016 [More]
I don’t know what it’s going to take to get all “gun rights leaders” and most of their followers to get their heads out of their @$$e$ with their delusional “single issue” bull$h!+ and start factoring how cheap labor Republicans vote on this into their ratings.
[Via Andy M]
A ‘Gun Sense’ Candidate
Bullet Points
“Another Backdoor Attempt at Registration” – GOA on Ammunition Background Checks [Watch]
I see the Newsmax hostess is a little uneasy with the prospect of NO prior restraints/confiscation enabling. If they need convincing, imagine the mindset of the general public that has only been exposed to the DSM.
Who are the Democrats and what is the name of the bill?
It would help if there was a corresponding post on GOA’s website identifying it by number and sponsor so we could see what it says and also check Govtrack for a prognosis on odds of enactment and the need to prioritize and spend energy on it now.
Most of the stuff I’m seeing coming from both sides is pre-midterms posturing to spook respective low-information herds.
[Via Jess]
Demotivated
Republicans are trying to diagnose suppressed rural turnout, too. Ryan Girdusky, a Republican political consultant, “blamed the results on messaging by the GOP that didn’t appeal to rural voters,” POLITICO reported. “Trump’s success in exciting those voters, he said, showed that they are motivated by issues such as crime, immigration, homelessness and education.” [More]
Who could have ever known that fire in bellies is what drives the engine?
Certainly not the “leadership”…
[Via Michael G]
The Best Laid Schemes
Arizona, Take Off Your Rainbow Shades
| FOX News | 9/22 – 9/26 | LV | — | 47 | 42 | Kelly +5 |
| Marist | 9/17 – 9/22 | 1076 LV | 3.9 | 50 | 45 | Kelly +5 |
| Arizona Republic/Suffolk* | 9/21 – 9/25 | 500 LV | 4.4 | 49 | 42 | Kelly +7 |
| Data for Progress (D)** | 9/15 – 9/19 | 768 LV | 4.0 | 48 | 47 | Kelly +1 |
| Trafalgar Group (R)* | 9/14 – 9/17 | 1080 LV | 2.9 | 47 | 45 | Kelly +2 |
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At this rate, Arizona won’t lead the pack for long.
And my, oh, my, I could swear I’ve been repeatedly told over the years by people with a lot more reach than I have that this is no concern for “single issue” gun groups…
Funny thing–none of them will take the challenge.
[Via Jess]
A Woman’s Touch
GOP Rep. Stefanik’s name pushed as Trump’s possible running mate – Narrative is that he will select a woman [More]
What, the candidate who said she wanted to ban bump stocks and got a “D-” from Numbers USA on immigration?
Must be some more of that 3D chess I keep hearing about…
I Know You Are But What Am I?
John Fetterman attacked NRA members as ‘lunatic fringe of gun ownership’ [More]
Hey, it’s not us pulling shotguns on unarmed black joggers…
Short Story
S. 4986: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. [More]
Seeing if he gets more than five cosponsors will be a good indicator of which Republicans really are “staunch supporters of the Second Amendment.”
That said, if they don’t take the Senate this is going nowhere, and introducing it now strikes me more as a pre-election publicity stunt than anything– even with Marshall’s term not ending until ’27, this still draws attention to the GOP and co-sponsor Crapo is running now.
Sorry to be so cynical, but I can’t figure out any other explanation.
[Via Jess]
Mystery to Me
GOP Senators Baffled By Mitt Romney’s Ploy To Oust Mike Lee — And Maybe Thwart A Majority [More]
Even Yul can’t account for it.
[Via Michael G]
No Denyin’ He’s Lyin’ Ryan
Busted! Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan Traveled to Hollywood Fundraiser After Claiming He Was Unable to Attend Proceedings in House Chamber “Due to Ongoing Public Health Emergency” [More]
Well, we already knew he was a self-serving, gun-grabbing, violence-inciting liar…
[Via bondmen]
Can We All Get Along?
Biden Advisor Declares MAGA Conservatives Want To ‘Destroy’ America [More]
Sorry, Rodney, but no, we can’t.
The embedded domestic enemies in government and media won’t let us.
[Via bondmen]
Speaking of Disturbingly Persistent Ideas…
“Elegant and important essay by @RepRaskin debunking the disturbingly persistent idea that the 2nd Am gives citizens the right to take up arms against the government.” [More]
For being an “LATimes Legal Affairs Columnist. Former US Attorney, DOJ official. Teach con law at UCSD& UCLA” you’d think this f***ing idiot would know the Second Amendment doesn’t “give” any rights.
As for Marxist weasel Raskin, the rotten fruit doesn’t fall far from the corrupt tree.
It’s funny that the Democratic Underground uses a web archive link to avoid the NYT paywall. It’s dangerous that no one there understands the basics of the most egalitarian power-sharing arrangement ever devised.
[Via Jess]
We Have Top Men Working On It Right Now
I wanted to reach out and let you know that experts from the Western States Center, one of the nation’s premier organizations working to counter political extremism and violence, has experts tracking the upcoming January 6th hearing in Congress this week, and the start of the seditious conspiracy trial against five members of the Oath Keepers including Stuart Rhodes. [More]
Can they spell his name right?