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October 3, 2023
William Upton
News
Politics

Matt Gaetz Filed a Motion to Vacate Against Speaker McCarthy — Now What?

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a ‘motion to vacate‘ on the House of Representatives floor Monday night in an effort to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his leadership post. The full House is expected to decide the fate of McCarthy’s Speakership on Tuesday.

The long awaited move by Gaetz comes in response to the House passing a temporary government funding measure – without the spending cuts or border funding pushed for by conservative members – after McCarthy allowed a vote on the floor. In addition, Gaetz has accused McCarthy of having cut a secret side deal on Ukraine funding with President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats.

A ‘motion to vacate’ is considered part of a privileged resolution, meaning it takes precedence over ordinary House legislative business. House leadership can only delay the vote by 48 hours after the resolution is introduced and the motion is made. There are, however, a few tools McCarthy and his supporters have that could block Gaetz’s resolution. Motions to either table the resolution or refer it to committee are considered to be ‘in order’, and if either were to be used and successful it could mean an anti-climatic end for Gaetz’s attempt to install a new Speaker.

To successfully remove McCarthy as Speaker, Rep. Gaetz will need to secure a majority of members present and voting – 218 barring absences. Republicans currently hold the majority with 221 seats to the Democrats’ 212. If Democrats vote to block any motions by McCarthy and his allies, and vote as a whole to remove the Speaker, then only 5 additional Republicans plus Gaetz would be needed to reach the majority. House Democrats, however, have been been non-commital on how they plan to vote.  If Gaetz’s resolution is adopted, the Speakership would be considered vacant and the House would immediately move to the business of electing a new Speaker.

Removing the Speaker of the House, however, is almost always an uphill battle. No Speaker has ever been removed by the manner being used by Rep. Gaetz. In 1910, Republican Speaker of the House Joseph Cannon, whose opponents on both sides of the aisle called a ‘tyrant’, made a ‘motion to vacate’ against himself – calling the bluff of his critics. The motion failed overwhelmingly, and Cannon remained Speaker. Rumors of the introduction of a ‘motion to vacate’ may have played a role in the resignation of Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) from the House in October of 2015.

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Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a 'motion to vacate' on the House of Representatives floor Monday night in an effort to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his leadership post. The full House is expected to decide the fate of McCarthy's Speakership on Tuesday. show more
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October 2, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics

DeSantis Influencers Say They’ll Write-In Pro-Abortion, Anti-Gun RFK If Trump Wins Primary.

A number of Ron DeSantis supporters have taken to social media to announce they will vote for Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before they unify behind Donald Trump, despite the DeSantis camp pitching the Florida Governor as a facsimile of Trump with less “baggage” and more “effective” administration.

“Since I have been reliably told for months by Trump supporters that they would write him in even if DeSantis or anyone else won the GOP primary, it’s good to have permission to support RFK in the general if DeSantis doesn’t win the GOP primary,” wrote DeSantis booster Scott Morefield, a blogger for the Townhall.com website. Townhall is owned by the Salem Media Group, which also owns the pro-DeSantis RedState, Twitchy, and other legacy “Conservative Inc” blog sites.

Other DeSantis supporters were quick to agree with Morefield, raising questions as to whether or not they are, in fact, Republican voters at all. Many pro-DeSantis activists on social media are anonymous, newly-created accounts.

“You nailed it Scott. These are the new rules,” said one.

“As long as Trump is not supporting the primary winner, neither am I if it’s him,” seethed another.

“They’re both Liberals, so I might as well go for a honest liberal who can’t be easily corrupted,” concurred a third.

Others, however, weren’t so keen on the new tactic of embracing the pro-abortion, anti-Second Amendment RFK Jr, with user John Ament replying, “We all knew you were a liberal.”

RJK Jr. has won some admirers on the right for his opposition to the medical establishment – including DeSantis himself – he is a fundamentally left-wing politician who supports greater gun control, and shared an article in favor of repealing the Second Amendment altogether. RFK Jr. has stated he would not support abortion restrictions after three months because it is “always the woman’s right to choose” whether to kill her unborn baby.

RFK Jr. is also on record as saying he believes he would take more votes from Trump than Biden as a third-party candidate.

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A number of Ron DeSantis supporters have taken to social media to announce they will vote for Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. before they unify behind Donald Trump, despite the DeSantis camp pitching the Florida Governor as a facsimile of Trump with less "baggage" and more "effective" administration. show more
October 2, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics

Newt Gingrich Ratioed for Defending McCarthy, RINOs Against Matt Gaetz.

Former Speaker and thrice-married adulterer Newt Gingrich has been ratioed on X (formerly Twitter) for attacking America First conservative Matt Gaetz as a “destructive, irresponsible anti-Republican” and suggesting he should be expelled from the House Republican Conference.

Gingrich, 80, wrote that trying to expel the Florida Congressman from the House of Representatives altogether “may be a step too far” – if only because such a move would require a two-thirds majority in the House – but added that “expelling him from the House Republican Conference and eliminating all his committee assignments and all resources other than those an individual member is entitled to would be a rational response to his suicidal efforts to cripple the House GOP.”

Conservatives soon leaped to the defense of Gaetz, who has been challenging Speaker Kevin McCarthy for refusing to pursue an impeachment of Joe Biden in a meaningful way while failing to reduce aid for Ukraine or increase border security.

“Mr. Gingrich, The America First Patriots see this a lot differently. We are tired of seeing our hard earned money going to countries that do not deserve one red penny while we have homeless vets and people living on our streets,” said one X user.

“Memo to Gingrich: Maybe if you and your old guard cronies hadn’t set the precedent for failed promises, the America First Patriots wouldn’t feel so desperate,” said another.

“McCarthy LIED, he broke the deal, he needs to go, NOT Gaetz,” added a third.

Donald Trump is a strong supporter of Rep. Gaetz, telling The National Pulse editor-in-chief Raheem Kassam he is “a great guy,” “wonderful person,” and admirably “strong” in the face of concerted attacks in a recent interview.

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Former Speaker and thrice-married adulterer Newt Gingrich has been ratioed on X (formerly Twitter) for attacking America First conservative Matt Gaetz as a "destructive, irresponsible anti-Republican" and suggesting he should be expelled from the House Republican Conference. show more

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October 2, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics
World

Pentagon Begs Congress for MORE Ukraine Cash as Biden Warns of ‘Urgency’. 

Joe Biden and his Pentagon are both warning and begging the U.S. Congress over the stream of arms and financial support for the Ukrainian war machine, with the President insisting that U.S. aid “cannot under any circumstance” be interrupted. The Pentagon has admitted that the U.S. has “completely run out of long-term funding for Kyiv through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides money to contract for future weapons.”

“We have already been forced to slow down the replenishment of our own forces to hedge against an uncertain funding future,” said Pentagon Comptroller Michael McCord. “Failure to replenish our military services on a timely basis could harm our military’s readiness.”

“The vast majority of both parties – Democrats and Republicans, Senate and House – support helping Ukraine and the brutal aggression that is being thrust upon them by Russia,” Biden himself insisted this weekend. “We have time, not much time, and there’s an overwhelming sense of urgency.”

Further aid for Ukraine may struggle to pass the House of Representatives, where America First conservatives appear unwilling to agree to send further assistance to the Eastern European country as part of any deal Speaker Kevin McCarthy may broker with House Democrats, especially while the southern border remains unprotected.

It has been revealed that U.S. aid for Ukraine is being used not only for humanitarian and military purposes, but to prop up the Ukrainian economy more generally, with Americans funding the salaries of almost 60,000 public officials, subsidizing Ukrainian businesses, and purchasing seed and fertilizer for Ukrainian commerical farmers.

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Joe Biden and his Pentagon are both warning and begging the U.S. Congress over the stream of arms and financial support for the Ukrainian war machine, with the President insisting that U.S. aid "cannot under any circumstance" be interrupted. The Pentagon has admitted that the U.S. has "completely run out of long-term funding for Kyiv through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides money to contract for future weapons." show more
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October 2, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics

WATCH: Trump Blasts Judge, AG in New York Court.

Former President Donald J. Trump appeared in court in Manhattan on Monday to personally fight back against the civil suit being brought against him by Democrat Attorney General Letita James.

“I’m going to Court tomorrow morning to fight for my name and reputation against a corrupt and racist Attorney General, Letitia James, who campaigned on ‘getting Trump,’ and a Trump Hating Judge who is unfair, unhinged, and vicious in his PURSUIT of me,” the former president wrote the night before his appearance.

“THIS WHOLE CASE IS A SHAM!!! See you in Court – Monday morning,” he added.

His words were just as strong when he appeared, with James, his judge, and Joe Biden’s Department of Justice all coming under fire:

Trump also took aim at Judge Arthur Engoron, who has already ruled Trump overvalued his business empire, singling out his highly dubious valuation of the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida in statements provided at court and the previous night.

“Judge Engoron’s Valuation of Mar-a-Lago, the most spectacular property in Palm Beach, Florida, IS FRAUDULENT!” he wrote.

“He should resign from the ‘Bench’ and be sanctioned by the Courts for his abuse of power, and his intentional and criminal interference with the Presidential Election of 2024, of which I am leading all candidates, both Republican & Democrat, by significant margins.”

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Former President Donald J. Trump appeared in court in Manhattan on Monday to personally fight back against the civil suit being brought against him by Democrat Attorney General Letita James. show more
October 2, 2023
Jake Welch
News
Politics

Maryland Abortion Activist Named New CA Senator After Feinstein Death.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has named pro-abortion activist and Maryland resident Laphonza Butler as the Golden State’s Senator-Designate to replace the late Dianne Feinstein. Butler is a black lesbian with little political experience. She will be sworn into office on Wednesday by Vice President Kamala Harris. Newsom had previousy pledged to appoint a black woman to the position.

“Laphonza has spent her entire career fighting for women and girls and has been a fierce advocate for working people,” explained Newsom in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).

Butler, 44, has hitherto served as president of EMILY’s List, a political action committee (PAC) aimed at electing pro-abortion campaigners. EMILY’s List has “bundled over $45 million” for far-left candidates or PACs, and received $1 million from George Soros during the first three months of 2020.

Butler is originally from Mississippi. She moved to Maryland, Wisconsin, and California. She had stints as an executive at Airbnb, as an advisor to Uber, and as a senior adviser to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.

“I am honored to accept Gov. Newsom’s nomination to be a U.S. Senator for a state I have long called home. I am humbled by the Governor’s trust. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s leadership and legacy are immeasurable,” said Butler after the decision was announced.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has named pro-abortion activist and Maryland resident Laphonza Butler as the Golden State's Senator-Designate to replace the late Dianne Feinstein. Butler is a black lesbian with little political experience. She will be sworn into office on Wednesday by Vice President Kamala Harris. Newsom had previousy pledged to appoint a black woman to the position. show more
October 2, 2023
Jake Welch
Analysis
Politics

Biden Says He Convinced Strom Thurmond on the Voting Rights Act. There’s Just One Problem…

President Joe Biden has claimed he managed to convince the late Democratic Governor of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond, to vote in favor of the Voting Rights Act after he left the Senate in 2009. The only problem is: Thurmond died in 2003. Actually, there’s another problem. The Act passed in 1965. Okay, there’s a third problem. That was eight years before Biden even became a Delaware Senator. Oh, and Thurmond didn’t vote for it. So, four problems.

Biden — who made the claim in a recent interview with ProPublica — was perhaps talking about the Voting Rights Act reauthorization in 1982. But that still doesn’t explain his comment, which he begins with: “When I left the Senate,” before going on to explain how he was “able to convince Strom Thurmond to vote for the Voting Rights Act.”

Biden has long been a fantasist and plagiarist, mixing up old stories and straight up inventing others. He recently claimed to have been at Ground Zero the day after 9/11, which even CNN called “another false claim about his own past.”

WATCH:

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President Joe Biden has claimed he managed to convince the late Democratic Governor of South Carolina, Strom Thurmond, to vote in favor of the Voting Rights Act after he left the Senate in 2009. The only problem is: Thurmond died in 2003. Actually, there’s another problem. The Act passed in 1965. Okay, there’s a third problem. That was eight years before Biden even became a Delaware Senator. Oh, and Thurmond didn’t vote for it. So, four problems. show more
October 1, 2023
William Upton
News
Politics

Ex-SecDef Esper Worries Trump Will Retaliate Against Deep State If Elected.

Mark Esper, the former Secretary of Defense, is publicly fretting that Donald Trump will retaliate against those in the deep state that sought to undermine his first term as President of the United States, telling the media that he thinks those worried about retaliation have a “legitimate fear”.

Esper recalled an alleged incident where Trump “…wanted to call back to active duty Adm. McRaven and Gen. McChrystal, to court-martial them, for some things that they allegedly said in in the public domain, and Milley and I had to talk the president out of doing that, for any number of reasons.”

The comments from the former Secretary of Defense come after Trump criticized retiring General Mark Milley last week for communicating with his Chinese counterparts “…to give them a heads up on the thinking of the President of the United States.” Trump compared the betrayal by Milley to a “treasonous act.”

Media freak outs over President Trump’s criticism of the deep state are nothing new. A senior U.S. defense official communicating with a foreign military regarding the President’s thinking on diplomatic and military matters without authorization, on-the-other-hand, is a serious breach of protocol. Similarly, the corporate media has tried to stoke fear regarding plans to staff the government with political appointees who would implement the President’s agenda – something every presidential administration does.

In both instances, the corporate media is siding with anti-democratic elements in government who act against the will of the American people and the duly elected President.

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Mark Esper, the former Secretary of Defense, is publicly fretting that Donald Trump will retaliate against those in the deep state that sought to undermine his first term as President of the United States, telling the media that he thinks those worried about retaliation have a "legitimate fear". show more
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October 1, 2023
Jake Welch
News
Politics
World

Soros Groups Demand NO ELECTIONS Be Held in Ukraine… to Preserve Democracy?

Over 100 Ukrainian NGOs – including those financed by George Soros’s Open Society Foundations – have signed a public appeal to demand there be no national elections in the country next year, suggesting that holding a democratic election in which Zelensky‘s position as President would be in doubt could cause a “loss of legitimacy” in the electoral process.

The NGOs made the bizarre claim that “elections alone do not constitute democracy” and that voting is not necessarily the only means of showing a country is “truly democratic.”

They also gave a number of other reasons to postpone a general election until after the war in Ukraine is over, including the inability to ensure that all voters can participate, undermining national unity, the fact that a potential Russian missile strike could make voting impossible on election day, and that it would cost too much.

Ukraine is due to hold national elections in March next year, yet remains under martial law following President Zelensky’s swift decision to introduce it hours after Russia invaded on February 24, 2022. The Ukrainian government also banned the country’s second-largest party, “For Life,” in June last year, as well as 11 others it claimed were linked to Russia.

However, there have been growing calls among Ukrainian allies to ensure the elections go ahead next year, with figures such as U.S. Congressman Lindsey Graham arguing, “I want free and fair elections to occur in this country, even under attack… I believe it’s time for Ukraine to take the next step in its democratic development.”

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Over 100 Ukrainian NGOs – including those financed by George Soros's Open Society Foundations – have signed a public appeal to demand there be no national elections in the country next year, suggesting that holding a democratic election in which Zelensky's position as President would be in doubt could cause a "loss of legitimacy" in the electoral process. show more
October 1, 2023
William Upton
News
Politics

RED ALERT: Top Dem Warns Party is ‘Sleepwalking Into 2016 Repeat’.

Rep. Dean Phillips, a powerful Congressional Democrat, has warned that his party is “sleepwalking into a repeat of 2016,” in comments made during an interview with POLITICO. Phillips said he believes Democrats need to consider an alternative candidate to President Joe Biden, adding: “…we should let Americans decide who is best positioned to beat Donald Trump because clearly the data is saying a majority of Americans do not believe, unfortunately, that it is President Biden.”

The Minnesota Democrat has served in Congress since winning election 2018. During his tenure he has voted for President Biden’s agenda 100 percent of the time according to FiveThirtyEight’s congressional vote tracker. When asked if he thought Biden’s age was a hinderance, Phillips responded saying he’s focused on the data: “The numbers are saying that despite successful policy implementation… people are not pleased.”

Responding to some of his Democrat colleagues who say Party critics of Biden need to ‘chill out’, Phillips said, “In my professional life, both in the public sector and private sector, chilling out has never been a recipe for success in addressing any problem.” He later added, “…chilling out does not make for electoral success.”

Rep. Phillips said he will continue to encourage those “more proximate and prepared to run a compelling campaign” to jump into the Democrat primary and challenge Biden in the hopes an alternative will emerge – admitting he himself might end up running if no one else will.

A recent Washington Post-ABC poll showed President Biden trailing former President Trump by 10 points in the 2024 presidential race.

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Rep. Dean Phillips, a powerful Congressional Democrat, has warned that his party is "sleepwalking into a repeat of 2016," in comments made during an interview with POLITICO. Phillips said he believes Democrats need to consider an alternative candidate to President Joe Biden, adding: "...we should let Americans decide who is best positioned to beat Donald Trump because clearly the data is saying a majority of Americans do not believe, unfortunately, that it is President Biden." show more