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October 22, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Election 2024

Fake and Nasty Yelp Reviews Bombard the McDonald’s Trump Worked At This Weekend.

A McDonald’s restaurant in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, attracted significant attention after former president and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump held a campaign event there on Sunday, prompting a series of fake and negative reviews on Yelp. During the media event, Trump performed tasks typically carried out by McDonald’s employees, such as frying and serving food to drive-thru customers, pre-vetted for obvious security reasons.

Following Trump’s visit, a surge of malicious “reviews” appeared on the business’s Yelp page, with users mockingly referencing the 2020 election and the lawfare cases against the former president. As a result of this influx, Yelp intervened by temporarily suspending the ability to post new content on the restaurant’s page. A warning issued by the site cited “unusual activity” and indicated that the page had drawn increased attention due to current events. This step by Yelp aims to preserve the integrity of reviews on the site, ensuring that they pertain to real customer interactions instead of becoming a venue for political commentary.

The America First leader’s shift at McDonald’s was partly motivated by Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’s questionable claims to have worked at the fast food chain in her youth. The company has no record of her having worked there, and to date, she has produced no photographic or other evidence to support her claims, with Trump alleging she had made the story up.

Harris often misrepresents her past, claiming, for instance, that her Indian grandfather was an “independence fighter” when the country was under British control. In fact, he worked for the British imperial government.

Similarly, Harris has lied about her past support for a fracking ban—which would destroy many Pennsylvanian jobs—and the decriminalization of illegal border crossings, among other extreme-left policy positions.

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A McDonald's restaurant in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, attracted significant attention after former president and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump held a campaign event there on Sunday, prompting a series of fake and negative reviews on Yelp. During the media event, Trump performed tasks typically carried out by McDonald's employees, such as frying and serving food to drive-thru customers, pre-vetted for obvious security reasons. show more
October 22, 2024
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Voting Chaos as Election Websites Crash.

Several county election websites in Florida experienced outages this week as early in-person voting commenced across the state. These disruptions impacted sites containing essential state election information, including voting locations and times.

According to state election officials, an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause. Initial suggestions point to heavy web traffic as a potential factor. The websites appeared to have been restored to working order by Tuesday.

VR Systems, a Tallahassee-based tech company providing hosting services for these election sites, acknowledged some sites began experiencing crashes last week. However, the company insists there is currently “no indication of malicious activity,” ruling out cyberattacks for the time being.

This incident echoes a similar situation from August, when county election websites faced outages, igniting fears of possible cyberattacks. Although the Florida Secretary of State, Cord Byrd, initially did not dismiss the possibility of hacking, VR Systems later accepted responsibility for the glitches.

Some counties, like Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas, offered backup versions of their websites, ensuring the availability of vital information for voters. Joe Scott, the election supervisor for Broward County, expressed concerns that the issues could be linked to those from the summer. However, VR Systems claims that significant changes were implemented, and outside experts were consulted to prevent recurrence.

Despite the website disruptions, in-person voting in Florida continued unaffected. Wesley Wilcox, the elections supervisor in Marion County, reported a strong early voter turnout. “All my early voting sites opened at 8 AM, and there were people in line at every one of them,” he said.

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Several county election websites in Florida experienced outages this week as early in-person voting commenced across the state. These disruptions impacted sites containing essential state election information, including voting locations and times. show more
October 22, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Anti-Trump Election Chief is Raising MILLIONS to STOP Election Integrity Efforts.

Georgia’s top election official, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, is fundraising for a nonprofit lawfare group that he claims will target any activists or election officials who raise concerns regarding voter fraud. Election Defense Fund, Inc.—a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization—was founded in 2023 and appears to be run by Ryan Germany, the former General Counsel for  Raffensperer.

In a recent fundraising email for the Election Defense Fund, Raffensperger—who says he intends to raise $5 million for the group before the November election—specifically targeted Georgia State Election Board members Dr. Jan Johnson, Janelle King, and Rick Jeffries. The three election officials recently spearheaded several major election integrity efforts and changes to the state’s election rules regarding ballot counting.

“Election deniers and conspiracy theorists have taken their anger to new levels, employing a variety of tactics including intimidation, legal challenges, and rule changes,” Raffensperger writes. “In Georgia they have threatened, harassed, and sued election officials. And as you know, most recently the Georgia State Election Board was taken over by three individuals who have pledged to put partisanship over sworn duty,” he alleges.

While Raffensperger’s involvement in an outside lawfare group is concerning on its own, Germany’s involvement raises additional problems. During the 2020 presidential election, Germany stonewalled attempts to audit election results in Fulton County, drawing the ire of President Donald J. Trump.

A phone call between Trump and Germany later resulted in one of the charges brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in her RICO prosecution of the former president and his allies. However, in March of this year, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee dismissed that specific charge—along with several others.

Image by Patrick Farrell.

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Georgia's top election official, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, is fundraising for a nonprofit lawfare group that he claims will target any activists or election officials who raise concerns regarding voter fraud. Election Defense Fund, Inc.—a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization—was founded in 2023 and appears to be run by Ryan Germany, the former General Counsel for  Raffensperer. show more
October 22, 2024
Election 2024
News

Laura Loomer Sues Bill Maher for $150 Million Over Trump Sex Smear.

Conservative journalist Laura Loomer is looking to sue television host Bill Maher for $150 million after he insinuated she was engaged in a sexual relationship with former President Donald J. Trump. Loomer has filed a defamation suit in Sumter County, Florida, against the Real Time With Bill Maher host. She alleges that Maher made defamatory statements about her during a September 13, 2024, broadcast on HBO.

According to the legal documents, Maher suggested on his show that Loomer might be involved in a relationship with President Trump to influence the election. He added that Loomer, 31, fits his “type,” stirring controversy by implying a personal relationship. Loomer has strongly refuted these claims, stressing that she has no romantic involvement with Trump and that Maher’s statements lack any evidence.

Loomer accuses Maher and HBO of fabricating the story to gain attention and notoriety. She maintains that Maher’s claims are false and without basis, suggesting it was a strategic move to boost the show’s ratings and increase its visibility.

Trump commented on Maher’s remarks through his social media platform, Truth Social, criticizing the host and his show.

The lawsuit names both Maher and HBO as defendants, with Loomer asserting that the network acted in concert with Maher in promoting the statements.

Maher has been consistently anti-Trump for years and claims that a second Trump presidency could see him become a dictator. Earlier this year, he said he thought it was likely that Trump would win in November.

Maher has also not been overly keen on Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. In March, he suggested that Joe Biden should replace her on the ticket with Republican former Governor Nikki Haley. However, Biden himself later dropped out of the race, with Harris replacing him as the Democratic nominee.

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Conservative journalist Laura Loomer is looking to sue television host Bill Maher for $150 million after he insinuated she was engaged in a sexual relationship with former President Donald J. Trump. Loomer has filed a defamation suit in Sumter County, Florida, against the Real Time With Bill Maher host. She alleges that Maher made defamatory statements about her during a September 13, 2024, broadcast on HBO. show more
October 22, 2024
Election 2024

Kamala Insists She’s Not on Weed Gummies.

Vice President Kamala Harris denied using marijuana-infused “gummies” to manage the stress of her presidential campaign during a town hall in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday. Harris was pressed on stress management by Kennedy clan member and former First Lady of California Maria Shriver—who moderated the event.

Shriver rattled off a series of stress relief strategies she had heard from her friends. “‘I have to turn off the news, I can’t read anything, I’m meditating, I’m doing yoga. I’m so anxious … I’m eating gummies.’ All kinds of things,” Shriver said before asking Harris: “What are you doing?”

“I’m not eating gummies,” Harris cackled in response.


While the Biden-Harris government has moved to lift some federal restrictions on the drug cannabis, the 2024 Democratic Party presidential nominee has faced backlash over her aggressive prosecution of drug cases as a district attorney.

Despite her past stance as a prosecutor, Harris has backed the nationwide legalization of marijuana. Last week, she publicly supported the move toward legalizing the drug across the country in the hopes the move will appeal to young black male voters.

During the 2020 presidential election, Harris acknowledged using marijuana in college—triggering accusations of hypocrisy, given her stance while serving as a prosecutor. Her father, a Jamaican Marxist, also publicly chastised her for encouraging negative stereotypes about Jamaicans and drug abuse.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Vice President Kamala Harris denied using marijuana-infused "gummies" to manage the stress of her presidential campaign during a town hall in Royal Oak, Michigan, on Monday. Harris was pressed on stress management by Kennedy clan member and former First Lady of California Maria Shriver—who moderated the event. show more
October 22, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Ken Paxton Takes Major Step in Alleged ActBlue ‘Straw Donations’ Case.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken a major step in his ongoing investigation into the Democrat-aligned fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging that it is being exploited by suspicious actors to make straw donations. In a formal Petition for Rulemaking sent to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Paxton highlights concerns about fraudulent contributions using prepaid cards, which could undermine the integrity of U.S. elections.

Paxton launched an investigation into ActBlue in December 2023 to assess whether its fundraising practices comply with federal law. By August 2024, the investigation had prompted ActBlue to finally introduce a requirement for credit card donors to provide CVV codes—a basic security measure. However, Paxton argues this step is insufficient, as his team continues to uncover evidence of straw donations using false identities and untraceable payment methods, posing serious risks to election transparency.

In his petition, Paxton urges the FEC to close fundraising loopholes that allow foreign money and illegal contributions to flow through platforms like ActBlue. He criticizes ActBlue’s prior opposition to regulations to address vulnerabilities, stating that their stance is “no longer tenable” in light of the investigation’s findings.

“Our investigation reveals that bad actors are using ActBlue to funnel illegal contributions into U.S. elections, including foreign money and donations exceeding legal limits,” Paxton says. He is calling on the FEC to act swiftly, warning that without new regulations, these loopholes will continue to compromise the integrity of the electoral system.

Paxton’s intervention follows GOP strategist Mark Block, Internet famous as the “Smoking Man” in a Herman Cain campaign advertisement, reporting someone stole his identity to make over $880 in donations to Kamala Harris and the LGBTQ-focused Equality PAC without his approval.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken a major step in his ongoing investigation into the Democrat-aligned fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging that it is being exploited by suspicious actors to make straw donations. In a formal Petition for Rulemaking sent to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Paxton highlights concerns about fraudulent contributions using prepaid cards, which could undermine the integrity of U.S. elections. show more
October 21, 2024
Election 2024

Fox News Decision Desk Chief Says Election Might Not be Called for 4 Days.

Fox News Decision Desk chief Arnon Mishkin has indicated that the outcome of the 2024 presidential election might not be confirmed for several days after Election Day. In an interview with POLITICO, Mishkin attributed this potential delay to the vote-counting processes in several key swing states, including Pennsylvania. He suggested it could take up to four days to determine the winner.

Mishkin commented on the closeness of the race, stating, “The race seems very, very close.” He pointed out that results from crucial states like Pennsylvania might follow historical reporting patterns, potentially leading to the announcement of the winner by Saturday, similar to the situation during the previous election cycle. Mishkin’s projections and experience hold considerable weight as he has led the Fox News Decision Desk since 2008. Notably, during the 2020 election, he accurately called Arizona for Joe Biden earlier than other media outlets, a move that drew criticism from Donald Trump’s supporters.

Discussing the current political landscape, Mishkin expressed mixed views on Donald Trump’s standing, suggesting the former president could be either gaining or losing ground. He highlighted uncertainties in polling data, noting, “There’s some reporting that Trump is sort of gaining… there’s another sense I have that actually he may be declining.” Mishkin emphasized that the 2024 election might hinge more on Trump’s trajectory than his opponent.

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Fox News Decision Desk chief Arnon Mishkin has indicated that the outcome of the 2024 presidential election might not be confirmed for several days after Election Day. In an interview with POLITICO, Mishkin attributed this potential delay to the vote-counting processes in several key swing states, including Pennsylvania. He suggested it could take up to four days to determine the winner. show more
October 21, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024

Over 15 Million People Have Already Voted in America’s Presidential Election.

With just two weeks until Election Day, over 15 million people have already voted in the U.S. election. According to data from the University of Florida’s Election Lab, five million people have voted early in person, and another 10 million have voted by mail. There are over 56 million mail-in ballot requests, meaning around 46 million remain outstanding.

During the 2020 presidential election, over 65.5 million mail-in ballots were cast. In total, 2020 saw over 155 million people vote, the highest turnout—by percentage—since 1900. While turnout in the 2024 election may not match that seen in 2020, early indications suggest the presidential contest will still see a significant number of votes cast—and that should actually bode well for former President Donald J. Trump.

ARIZONA & NEVADA.

In Arizona, early vote totals show Republicans outpacing Democrats and Independents in terms of ballots returned by low-propensity voters. These Americans, who have not voted or only voted once in the last several elections, are anticipated to play an outsized role in the 2024 election and determine whether President Trump or his Democratic Party opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, takes the White House.

Similarly to Arizona, Nevada’s early vote appears to be breaking fairly heavily towards Republicans—while Democrats hold the advantage on the state’s mail-in ballots.

Again—like Arizona—Republicans in Nevada appear to be moving low-propensity voters, while Democrats seem to be mostly reliant on voters who have consistently voted in the past several elections.

PENNSYLVANIA.

Meanwhile, one state where turnout appears to be lagging—and where lower turnout could be a good sign for Republicans—is Pennslyvania. As of noon on October 21, Republicans continue to outpace Democrats in absentee ballot requests. Interestingly, the total number of requests among Democrats is currently down from their 2020 totals by around 1.2 million, while Republicans are only off by about 250,000.

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With just two weeks until Election Day, over 15 million people have already voted in the U.S. election. According to data from the University of Florida's Election Lab, five million people have voted early in person, and another 10 million have voted by mail. There are over 56 million mail-in ballot requests, meaning around 46 million remain outstanding. show more
October 21, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Education
Election 2024

Tim Walz Gave Top Job to Prof Who Said ‘Irreversibly Racist’ U.S. Must Be ‘Overthrown.’

Macalester College Professor Brian Lozenski, appointed by Democratic vice presidential hopeful Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) to devise an “implementation framework” for “ethnic studies” in Minnesota, has argued the United States must be “overthrown” and “deconstructed, period,” because it is “irreversibly racist.”

Lozenski, a self-proclaimed critical race theorist, made the comments in Spring 2022. They are going viral on X (formerly Twitter) again after being shared by Donald Trump ally and former Republican primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

“[W]e can’t be like, ‘Oh, no, Critical Race Theory is just about telling our stories and diversity’—it’s not about that. It’s about overthrow; it’s insurgent,” Lozenski said, insisting that while critics of CRT do not, in his view, understand it, they “actually tell some truth” when they describe it as “anti-state.”

“You can’t be a critical race theorist and be pro-U.S.,” he explained. “[I]t says the United States needs to be deconstructed, period.”

“Now ask yourself who’s the threat to our democracy & vote accordingly,” Ramaswamy said of the Walz appointee’s remarks.

Walz has a controversial background in education himself, promoting political systems antithetical to the United States to schoolchildren. For instance, he praised Chinese communism in 1991 as a system where “everyone is the same and everyone shares.”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Macalester College Professor Brian Lozenski, appointed by Democratic vice presidential hopeful Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) to devise an "implementation framework" for "ethnic studies" in Minnesota, has argued the United States must be "overthrown" and "deconstructed, period," because it is "irreversibly racist." show more
October 21, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Religion

Kamala Kicks Christians Out of Event: ‘You Guys Are at the Wrong Rally.’

Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, publicly dismissed two Christian rallygoers during a rally in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Grant Beth and Luke Polaske, students at the University of Wisconsin’s LaCrosse campus, attended Harris’s rally—and after a Democratic presidential nominee praised abortion—the two can be hard shouting “Christ is Lord.” A briefly startled Harris snaps back, “Oh, you guys are at the wrong rally,” while appearing to form the shape of two ‘horns’ with one of her hands.

While this part of the exchange with Harris was caught on video, the rally crowd’s interactions with Beth and Polaske didn’t end with the Democratic Party nominee’s quip. Both were booed and heckled by the crowd, though they insisted during an appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend that they were “there for the right reasons.”

“I was pushed by an elderly woman. We were heckled at, we were cursed at, we were mocked, and that’s the biggest thing for me personally,” Grant Beth said regarding the aftermath. “Jesus was mocked. You know, His disciples were mocked.”

For Christian members of the Democratic Party, Harris’s remarks appear to suggest they and their beliefs are not welcome—and consequently, they would be more at home with President Donald J. Trump and his supporters.

A CHRISTIAN CREDAL AFFIRMATION.

The Kingship of Christ is a common phrase and declaration in Christianity—with variations including “Christ is King” and the announcement that “He is the Prince of Peace.” In addition, the phrase “Jesus is Lord” is actually a Christian credal affirmation—a declaration of one’s belief in the dual nature of Christ as both man and God.

The phrase is primarily attributed to Saint Paul and his letters to various Christian groups found in the Bible, with no less than five passages specifically referencing the phrase. These include 1 Corinthians 12:3, Romans 10:9-13, Philippians 2:11, 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, and Romans 1:3-4.

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Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic Party's presidential nominee, publicly dismissed two Christian rallygoers during a rally in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Grant Beth and Luke Polaske, students at the University of Wisconsin's LaCrosse campus, attended Harris's rally—and after a Democratic presidential nominee praised abortion—the two can be hard shouting "Christ is Lord." A briefly startled Harris snaps back, "Oh, you guys are at the wrong rally," while appearing to form the shape of two 'horns' with one of her hands. show more