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March 27, 2024
Election 2024

Rapper 50 Cent Makes 2024 Prediction!

Rapper 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, said he believes former President Donald Trump will retake the White House in November. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the rapper said, “I think Trumps gonna be president again, but I’m not gonna say that.” The post also contained a video of Trump dubbed with a false impersonation of his voice discussing the ongoing criminal investigation of music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

In February, after New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $53 million program to provide pre-paid debit cards to illegal immigrants arriving in the city, Jackson posted in response on Instagram, “I’m stuck maybe TRUMP is the answer.” The plan, known as the “Immediate Response Cards,” could potentially offer a family of four up to $1,000 monthly, depending on their income level. Jackson vocally objected to the use of taxpayer funds for this initiative.

The praise from Jackson is just the latest in a line of rap and hip-hop stars who’ve warmed to the former Republican President. Concerns over illegal immigration, crime, and the economy have led some to openly back Trump in 2024. Likewise, President Joe Biden has seen a significant decline in support among Black Americans and other minority voters — many of whom are angered by his handling of inflation and the U.S. border crisis.

Jackson, born in the Queens, New York neighborhood of South Jamaica, is known for his criticism of authority — as reflected in much of his music. Before he could release his debut album, Power of the Dollar, in 2000, he was shot nine times, leading Columbia Records to drop him from the label. Rebounding, he released Get Rich or Die Tryin’ in 2003 to critical acclaim.

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Rapper 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, said he believes former President Donald Trump will retake the White House in November. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the rapper said, “I think Trumps gonna be president again, but I’m not gonna say that.” The post also contained a video of Trump dubbed with a false impersonation of his voice discussing the ongoing criminal investigation of music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. show more
March 27, 2024
Election 2024

RFK’s VP Pick is a Leftist Criminal Justice Advocate.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s VP pick Nicole Shanahan is a leftist criminal justice advocate. Shanahan has also donated thousands of dollars to Joe Biden and the Democrats.

Shanahan has been recognized for her endorsement of leftist-aligned “criminal justice” initiatives. In 2021 San Francisco Magazine highlighted her notable contribution to Los Angeles County’s Measure J, designed to amend “the County charter, requiring at least 10% of locally generated, unrestricted revenue be reinvested into community development and alternatives to incarceration.” It also prohibited “using funds for carceral systems and law enforcement agencies.”

“Another important area of investment—criminal justice reform—is one that Shanahan has been devoted to for years, long before the Black Lives Matter movement,” reads the San Francisco Magazine profile. “I’m happy that I could be a major donor for Measure J in Los Angeles County, which was voted in and will be rerouting some of the law enforcement budget toward mental and social support services,” Shanahan told the magazine.

In addition to her support of “criminal justice” initiatives, Shanahan gave a $30,000 donation to President Biden’s 2020 campaign, according to Federal Election Commission data. She also made contributions to Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue and the Democratic National Committee.

Despite Shanahan’s far-left leanings, recent polls appear to indicate Kennedy’s campaign may in fact be benefiting former President Donald Trump rather than Biden. A recent Morning Consult survey shows Trump leading in several key swing states with Kennedy included in the race, and the Biden campaign is reportedly ‘panicking‘ over Kennedy’s participation in the presidential race.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s VP pick Nicole Shanahan is a leftist criminal justice advocate. Shanahan has also donated thousands of dollars to Joe Biden and the Democrats. show more
March 26, 2024
Election 2024

Biden Camp in Panic Over RFK.

The re-election campaign of President Joe Biden is rolling out a concerted effort to head off the rising influence of independent and third-party candidates. Of particular concern to the Biden campaign is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been polling stronger than any other independent candidate since Ross Perot in 1992. The Biden campaign team, along with the Democratic National Committee (DNC), have brought on board a group of staffers dedicated to derailing Kennedy’s momentum.

With Kennedy announcing his running mate set for Tuesday, his campaign has been clear about their intentions to draw votes from both major party candidates. “Mr. Kennedy plans to take votes from both President Biden and former President Trump,” Stefanie Spear, press secretary for the Kennedy campaign said in a recent interview. Spear added: “Of course the DNC is worried. Kennedy has the highest favorability among the candidates and outpaces Presidents Biden and Trump among independents.”

The DNC has insisted that Kennedy is running to play spoiler and tilt the election in favor of former President Donald Trump. As evidence for their claim, the DNC has pointed to the fact that both Trump and Kennedy share a common mega-donor, businessman Tim Mellon. “We’re going to make sure voters are educated and we’re going to make sure all candidates are playing by the rules,” DNC spokesman Matt Corridoni said, describing the party’s anti-Kennedy efforts.

Earlier in the 2024 election cycle, the Democrat Party backed initiatives in several states to restrict third-party candidacies. These efforts included a media team dedicated to pushing negative news coverage of third-party candidates and a legal team to challenge ballot access.

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The re-election campaign of President Joe Biden is rolling out a concerted effort to head off the rising influence of independent and third-party candidates. Of particular concern to the Biden campaign is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been polling stronger than any other independent candidate since Ross Perot in 1992. The Biden campaign team, along with the Democratic National Committee (DNC), have brought on board a group of staffers dedicated to derailing Kennedy’s momentum. show more
March 25, 2024
Data
Election 2024

DATA: Inflation, Immigration, & Jobs Rank Top in 2024 Election Concerns.

Voters are overwhelmingly indicating they’re concerned about inflation, the economy, and illegal immigration as the 2024 presidential election cycle begins in earnest. A survey by Center Square Voters’ Voice and Noble Predictive Insights indicates voters are most likely to be moved by one of the three issues in the November election. Americans have consistently viewed incumbent President Joe Biden as weaker on all three voter issues compared to his challenger, former President Donald Trump.

A breakdown of the results shows 45 percent of voters saying rising inflation is their most significant concern. The U.S. inflation rate remains above the Federal Reserve’s stated 2 percent target, driving high food, energy, and shelter prices. “Inflation is a high-ranking issue among Democrats and Republicans and True Independents,” David Byler of Noble Predictive Insights said regarding the survey data. He added: “Every political group thinks this matters.”

Illegal immigration was the next most concerning issue for voters at 44 percent. The Biden government’s refusal to crack down on illegal aliens flooding across the southern border continues to garner increased voter attention. Additionally, the busing of illegals to the interior of the U.S. has caused the border crisis to become a vote-moving issue across the country. Texas alone has bused over 102,000 migrants to cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver.

Meanwhile, 24 percent of voters prioritize the economy and jobs. A weakening commercial real estate market, record residential home prices, and surging illegal and legal immigrant numbers in the job market are fueling voter concerns.

Abortion rights, crime and violence, government corruption, climate change, healthcare access, national debt, and national security rounded off the top 10 concerns.

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Voters are overwhelmingly indicating they’re concerned about inflation, the economy, and illegal immigration as the 2024 presidential election cycle begins in earnest. A survey by Center Square Voters’ Voice and Noble Predictive Insights indicates voters are most likely to be moved by one of the three issues in the November election. Americans have consistently viewed incumbent President Joe Biden as weaker on all three voter issues compared to his challenger, former President Donald Trump. show more

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March 25, 2024
Election 2024
Politics

WATCH: Kamala Harris Claps Along Mindlessly to a Song Protesting Her Presence, Until…

Kamala Harris accidentally clapped along to a protest song directed against her while in Puerto Rico.

On Friday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited the island territory, where her tour included a stop by a community center in Santurce. Unbeknownst to Harris, a group of locals used the occasion to sing a song protesting against her and the policies of the Biden government. Harris was seen clapping to the song — presumably not understanding the Spanish-language message — until an aide informed her over its true meaning.

When translated from Spanish to English, the song’s lyrics read: “We want to know, Kamala, what did you come here for? We want to know what you think of the colony.” Numerous protests took place across the island on the day of her visit, with locals gathering to voice their concerns about the island’s political status and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Aside from addressing the community center’s initiatives for local artists, Harris’ visit touched upon the federal aid dispatched to Puerto Rico in response to devastating hurricanes, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a speech delivered outside a rebuilt home in Canóvanas, the Vice President acknowledged, “There is still a lot of work to do.” Much of the reconstruction in the town was made possible through funding allocated by the Biden government in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

The visit to Puerto Rico comes as Joe Biden recently launched a program to reach out to Hispanic voters before the November general elections. However, despite being U.S. citizens, island residents cannot vote in presidential elections due to Puerto Rico’s territorial status. Increasingly, Hispanic voters have turned against the incumbent Democrat — with many citing the invasion of illegal immigrants at the U.S. southern border as the reason for abandoning Biden.

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March 25, 2024
Breaking
Election 2024

BREAKING: Trump Rockets Back to Global Rich List After Truth Social Power Play.

President Donald J. Trump’s net worth saw a rise to $6.4 billion on Monday, benefiting from a massive boost from a deal involving his Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) on the same day as his successful appeal to reduce the bond due to his NY civil fraud trial.

Despite media-fuelled concerns surrounding the deal between TMTG and Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), the profits contributed to adding Trump back to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, a list tracking the world’s wealthiest 500 individuals.

Earlier on Mar 25, Trump successfully sought a sizeable reduction in bond requirements, from $454 million to $175 million in his NY civil fraud trial linked to his real estate dealings. His swift agreement to post the reduced amount reflected a strong positive response to the court’s decision.

The Biden 2024 campaign’s recent attempts to label Trump as “Broke Don” now seem misaligned with reality, emphasizing a lapse in their campaign strategy.

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President Donald J. Trump's net worth saw a rise to $6.4 billion on Monday, benefiting from a massive boost from a deal involving his Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) on the same day as his successful appeal to reduce the bond due to his NY civil fraud trial. show more
March 25, 2024
Election 2024

Dems Capitalizing On Untraceable Political ‘Dark Money.’

Democrat-aligned election groups are raking in dark money donations ahead of the 2024 election, according to campaign finance watchdog OpenSecrets. The group says that an unprecedented amount of untraceable funds is expected to flow to political groups. In 2023, an estimated $160 million in dark money was donated to political committees, a record-breaking figure for this point in any election cycle following the Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court ruling.

The report showed that Democrat-friendly groups received about $84.5 million from undisclosed sources, while their Republican counterparts pulled in just over $74 million. Undesignated groups, referred to as ‘others,’ accounted for a comparatively small $2.4 million in political expenditure. OpenSecrets highlights a trend of Democrat groups consistently receiving more support from anonymous donors since the 2018 election cycle.

Federal law demands that SuperPACs disclose their benefactors. However, 501(c)(4) nonprofits, often referred to as social welfare organizations, are not legally bound to reveal their donors. Consequently, these nonprofits can funnel donations to political committees and make independent expenditures of their own, effectively enabling the influx of untraceable funds into politics.

Regarding specific organizations, Americans for Prosperity Action, backed by the neo-liberal Koch network, was identified as the top recipient of dark money contributions in 2023, having received $25 million. On the political left, Senate Majority PAC — which seeks to expand the Democrat Senate majority accepted over $16.7 million, the highest amongst Democrat-friendly groups. At the same time, its Republican equivalent, the Senate Leadership Fund, reported just $6.2 million in dark money donations.

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Democrat-aligned election groups are raking in dark money donations ahead of the 2024 election, according to campaign finance watchdog OpenSecrets. The group says that an unprecedented amount of untraceable funds is expected to flow to political groups. In 2023, an estimated $160 million in dark money was donated to political committees, a record-breaking figure for this point in any election cycle following the Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court ruling. show more

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RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Personally, I think if Republicans are going to get serious about ending all this fraud, we have to admit the right got Citizens United wrong (sorry, Dave Bossie) and seek to overturn it ASAP
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March 25, 2024
Ed Kozak
Election 2024
Politics

‘PREACHY FEMALES’ – James Carville Warns Left’s Messaging is ‘Too Feminine.’

Democratic strategist James Carville blames “preachy females” in his party for Joe Biden’s decline in appeal to men — particularly minorities.

Carville’s comments came in an interview with Maureen Dowd in The New York Times. Dowd noted that Carville “has been obsessed with Biden bleeding Black male voters” before quoting his assessment of the root of Biden’s problem.

“A suspicion of mine is that there are too many preachy females” dominating the Democratic Party, he said. “‘Don’t drink beer. Don’t watch football. Don’t eat hamburgers. This is not good for you.’ The message is too feminine: ‘Everything you’re doing is destroying the planet. You’ve got to eat your peas,’” said Carville.

“If you listen to Democratic elites — NPR is my go-to place for that — the whole talk is about how women, and women of color, are going to decide this election,” Carville continued. “I’m like: ‘Well, 48 percent of the people that vote are males. Do you mind if they have some consideration?’”

Carville’s comments follow polling from CNN last week that showed Biden’s support among minority voters in Michigan at historic lows. A February Gallup poll revealed that Democrats’ general support among Black voters has declined by almost 20 points in the last three years.
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Democratic strategist James Carville blames “preachy females” in his party for Joe Biden’s decline in appeal to men — particularly minorities. show more
March 24, 2024
Election 2024
Immigration

Biden Says It’s Trump Fault That Violent Migrants Are Breaching the Border.

President Joe Biden’s White House says former President Donald Trump is to blame for a viral video of illegal immigrants rioting at the southern border. The dramatic footage of illegal immigrants overwhelming the Texas National Guard and tearing down barriers circulated widely on Thursday. The White House claimed that Trump’s opposition to the Senate’s Ukraine and U.S. border security funding bill was to blame for the chaos.

“When the former President told Congressional Republicans to block the bipartisan border security agreement – he said to blame him for it. Well, he got his wish, and the result was chaos after Governor Abbott’s Operational Lone Star and razor wire were overrun yesterday. While we cannot comment on individual cases, anyone who does not have a legal basis to remain in the United States is promptly removed,” a White House spokesman said.

Barring the fact that the latter part is not true, the idea that the border being insecure due to Donald Trump is a farce which was also repeated on the Bill Maher Show this weekend.

Initially unveiled in February, the Senate bill sought to allocate $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, $14.1 billion to Israel, and $20 billion for border-related initiatives. Former President Trump and several Republican leaders, however, opposed the bill, which drew criticism for being a guest worker program disguised as border security. The Biden re-election campaign has criticized Republicans for balking at the legislation, arguing Trump’s seemingly political opposition is detrimental to efforts in resolving the border crisis.

Congressional Republicans have pushed legislation to crack down on violent immigrants in the country illegally. In early March, the House of Representatives passed The Laken Riley Act in response to the murder of the 22-year-old Georgia nursing student by an illegal Venezuelan immigrant. House Democrats overwhelmingly opposed the bill, with 170 voting against it.

Meanwhile, President Biden — despite increasing pressure and voter criticism for his government’s inaction to stop the invasion of illegal immigrants — has backed down from the possibility of using executive action to address the crisis. After initially signaling his openness to using presidential authority to address border security, the Democrat incumbent abandoned the effort in the face of resistance from pro-immigration and radical progressive activists.

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President Joe Biden’s White House says former President Donald Trump is to blame for a viral video of illegal immigrants rioting at the southern border. The dramatic footage of illegal immigrants overwhelming the Texas National Guard and tearing down barriers circulated widely on Thursday. The White House claimed that Trump’s opposition to the Senate’s Ukraine and U.S. border security funding bill was to blame for the chaos. show more
March 24, 2024
Ed Kozak
Election 2024
News
Politics

‘Vanity Fair’ Says Trump Is a Violent Threat to Democracy, Despite Its Own Sources Disagreeing.

A roughly 1,000-word article published in Vanity Fair on Friday does its best to inculcate its readers with the notion that former President Donald Trump and his millions of MAGA supporters are a violent threat to democracy. Its sources suggest otherwise.

The article, titled “Election Workers Are Bracing for Another Barrage of Trump Threats,” makes its thesis clear: “[M]onths of ‘rigged election’ conspiracy theories, harassment of election officials (and even individual poll workers), and underhanded schemes to overturn Trump’s election loss gave way to violent insurrection. Now, as he runs to return to power, Trump is once again raising the prospect of political violence…”

Presumably, if the MAGA movement’s ‘threat’ to democracy in general and poll workers in particular were so strong (and violent), poll workers would be resigning their positions in droves. Not so. Quoting Robert Stein, an elections expert at Rice University, the article states that the allegedly “hostile environment over the last four years hasn’t seemed to deter temporary poll workers; his research indicates they remain ‘very committed’ to the groundwork of democracy. ‘They take seriously what they’re doing.’”

Lisa Deely, an election worker and the main subject of Vanity Fair’s article, also seems unperturbed by the supposed specter of political violence emanating from Trump and his supporters and makes it clear that she does not truly believe she is in any real danger:

“Deeley… said she is bracing for the political temperature to start ‘climbing higher again’ as general election season begins in earnest. Has that ever made her consider leaving the profession herself? ‘Honestly, yes,’ she told me… But then, ‘there’s the other side: I feel a responsibility,’ she said. ‘So I’m not going anywhere.’”

With Bidenomics an abject failure and Biden’s foreign policy record just as bad, “threat to Democracy” is the only thing left with which the Biden campaign and its supporters have to message. If Vanity Fair‘s latest contribution to those efforts is anything to go by, it won’t work.

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A roughly 1,000-word article published in Vanity Fair on Friday does its best to inculcate its readers with the notion that former President Donald Trump and his millions of MAGA supporters are a violent threat to democracy. Its sources suggest otherwise. show more