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October 15, 2024
Election 2024
Politics

Michelle Obama is Taking Drag Queens Around Swing States.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is deploying drag queens and musician Cardi B. to drum up support for Democrat nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in key swing states. Mrs. Obama’s organization, When We All Vote, is launching an initiative called ‘Party at the Polls.’

In Arizona, where President Donald J. Trump currently holds a narrow lead, a drag show featuring performers from RuPaul’s Drag Race will take place on October 18 in Phoenix. Nevada, a state with polling indicating a close race, will host a similar event on October 29.

Georgia will see a collaboration between When We All Vote and Live Nation Urban at the ONE Musicfest in Atlanta on October 26 and 27. Cardi B., set to perform, previously expressed regret over supporting Joe Biden in 2020.

Kamala Harris has deployed high-profile musicians to motivate people to attend her rallies in the past, featuring free concerts with musicians like Megan Thee Stallion and others.

The Harris campaign is struggling in several key swing states less than a month ahead of the November presidential election. Polls put President Trump up as much as three points in Pennsylvania, and betting markets give Trump better odds of winning all of the swing states except Nevada.

The Harris campaign has stated that it expects to ramp up negative and nasty campaigning in the final weeks before the election, despite two attempts on rival Donald J. Trump’s life so far.

The Harris campaign has raised over a billion dollars, allowing Harris to buy a litany of ad time in swing states.

Image by Frank Schwichtenberg.

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Former first lady Michelle Obama is deploying drag queens and musician Cardi B. to drum up support for Democrat nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in key swing states. Mrs. Obama's organization, When We All Vote, is launching an initiative called 'Party at the Polls.' show more
October 15, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Politics

Even the Washington Post is Debunking Democrat Lies on Social Security, And Look Who’s Behind Them…

Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) is falsely claiming his Republican opponent, David McCormick, plans to pay for tax cuts for the super wealthy by reducing social security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits—with the campaign citing a far-left Democrat dark money group as its source. The claim is made in an ad recently aired by Casey’s senatorial re-election campaign and has been roundly debunked by even Democrat-aligned corporate news outlets like The Washington Post.

“McCormick’s promised the richest people in America a massive tax break,” Sen. Casey says in the television ad spot. “To pay for it, he’s made clear he’ll slash your Medicare and Social Security and cut Medicaid for nursing home care.”

The Post slams Sen. Casey’s claim, stating: “It’s a bold move for a campaign to have the candidate practically put words in the mouth of his opponent. Usually, when a candidate speaks in an ad, the claims he or she makes are factually grounded… He earns Four Pinocchios.”

DARK MONEY.

Casey’s campaign sources its claim against McCormick in a March 2023 report issued by Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF). A relatively new political nonprofit organization, ATF has deep ties to the New Venture Fund. Additionally, the ATF affiliate—Americans for Tax Fairness Action—is funded through the New Venture subsidiary, the Sixteen Thirty Fund.

Both the New Venture and Sixteen Thirty funds are tied to a progressive consulting firm called Arabella Advisors. Meanwhile, the latter sits at the center of numerous nonprofits that act as clearing houses for billions in Democratic donor dark money, filtering the political cash to various left-wing organizations.

The National Pulse previously reported that Arabella had directed at least $10 million to pro-Hamas demonstration organizers across the U.S.

Image by Bill Burke/Page One.

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Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) is falsely claiming his Republican opponent, David McCormick, plans to pay for tax cuts for the super wealthy by reducing social security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits—with the campaign citing a far-left Democrat dark money group as its source. The claim is made in an ad recently aired by Casey's senatorial re-election campaign and has been roundly debunked by even Democrat-aligned corporate news outlets like The Washington Post. show more

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Pssst, groups like the New Venture Fund and Sixteen Thirty are the same Democrat dark money operations that have funneled cash to both pro-Hamas protesters and groups like Matt Schlapp’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
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October 15, 2024
Politics

Dems Tell Corporate America to Preserve DEI Initiatives Despite Public, Shareholder Backlash.

A group of Democratic lawmakers is urging major U.S. companies to retain their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Led by Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), a total of 49 House Democrats sent a letter to Fortune 1000 executives, pressing them to continue DEI programs despite consumer and shareholder backlash.

The letter follows announcements by companies including Ford, Harley-Davidson, John Deere, Lowe’s, and Molson Coors on scaling back DEI initiatives. American companies have cited numerous reasons for the shift away from DEI; however, in most cases, it appears to be due to either consumer boycotts, declining workplace productivity, or pressure from shareholders.

“Inclusion is a core American value, and a great business practice,” Rep. Garcia and his colleagues write. They claim: “By embracing this value, you create safer and fairer workplaces without sacrificing quality or financial success.”

While DEI policies are ostensibly intended to increase ‘inclusivity,’ the programs often result in increased discrimination based on race, gender, and sexual orientation. Relatedly, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the summer of 2023 that the use of race-based college admissions criteria—known as affirmative action—violated the Constitution’s equal protection clause.

The shift in public and corporate opinion against DEI programs is also apparent in upcoming litigation. Marlean Ames, an Ohio woman, is suing the Ohio Department of Youth Services over reverse discrimination in a case that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court and likely decided in the summer of 2024. The case could have a substantive impact on the evidentiary bar needed to prove a member of a demographic majority has been discriminated against.

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A group of Democratic lawmakers is urging major U.S. companies to retain their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Led by Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), a total of 49 House Democrats sent a letter to Fortune 1000 executives, pressing them to continue DEI programs despite consumer and shareholder backlash.

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October 15, 2024
Culture
Politics

Govt Official Placed on Leave After Trying to Hire on Merit Over Identity.

An Oregon state official is being placed on administrative leave following a complaint filed by a former Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training staffer, who alleges the suspended official prioritized hiring based on qualifications over considerations of race and gender. Mike Shaw, the state’s deputy forester, is accused of ignoring DEI chief Megan Donecker’s demand that the hiring process incorporate an intersectional approach, which she claims would consider the historical oppression of candidates’ ancestors.

Donecker, a white woman who has since resigned from her DEI role in the forestry department, cited an environment where six “queer” employees reportedly felt unsafe due to a lack of discussion around personal pronouns. The DEI chief, who describes herself as an “accomplice to marginalized communities,” claims Shaw left her off of important meeting notices in an attempt to circumvent her attempts to change hiring practices.

She described Shaw’s stance on identity-based hiring as dismissive, likening his approach to “a speeding car on an icy road”—a metaphor suggesting potential recklessness in ignoring DEI principles. According to Donecker, Shaw replied to her icy road metaphor stating: “We don’t go 60 [mph] out of the gate, or we’re gonna crash the car.”

Shaw’s leave is part of an ongoing investigation into the complaint. Meanwhile, Donecker has transitioned to a new role with Oregon’s Department of Early Learning and Care, working as an “Equity Trainer” and “Education Coordinator.”

Numerous major American corporations have abandoned their DEI programs in recent months, driven by a combination of investor backlash and a drop in productivity among DEI hires.

Image by Oregon National Guard.

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An Oregon state official is being placed on administrative leave following a complaint filed by a former Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training staffer, who alleges the suspended official prioritized hiring based on qualifications over considerations of race and gender. Mike Shaw, the state's deputy forester, is accused of ignoring DEI chief Megan Donecker's demand that the hiring process incorporate an intersectional approach, which she claims would consider the historical oppression of candidates' ancestors. show more
October 14, 2024
William Upton
Politics

FEMA Says It Won’t Help in North Carolina Because It Feels Threatened By Locals.

The Biden-Harris Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it has temporarily suspended certain Hurricane Helene relief operations in several North Carolina communities due to perceived threats against federal aid workers. According to FEMA, federal disaster relief operations were halted in Rutherford County after the agency received reports from the National Guard that an “armed militia” was allegedly threatening relief workers.

“For the safety of our dedicated staff and the disaster survivors we are helping, FEMA has made some operational adjustments,” an agency spokesman said in a statement on Monday. They added: “Disaster Recovery Centers will continue to be open as scheduled, survivors continue to register for assistance, and we continue to help the people of North Carolina with their recovery.”

In addition to suspending operations in Rutherford County, several other localities near the North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee border claim they had to halt relief work due to threats from locals. According to Ashe County Sheriff Phil Howell, several relief centers where victims of Hurricane Helene could apply in person for assistance were closed “due to threats occurring in some counties.” No specific details regarding the type or seriousness of the “threats” were provided. Sheriff Howell stressed that residents impacted by the storm should “stay calm and steady during our recovery, help folks, and please don’t stir the pot.”

FEMA has received a bevy of criticism from both local residents and private citizens working to bring relief to those impacted by the deadly storm. The National Pulse previously reported that technology billionaire Elon Musk claims FEMA has been interfering with his efforts to provide emergency satellite Internet to the region to bolster communication access for residents.

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The Biden-Harris Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it has temporarily suspended certain Hurricane Helene relief operations in several North Carolina communities due to perceived threats against federal aid workers. According to FEMA, federal disaster relief operations were halted in Rutherford County after the agency received reports from the National Guard that an "armed militia" was allegedly threatening relief workers. show more
October 14, 2024
Election 2024
Media
News
Politics

TIME Magazine Owner Slams Kamala for Ducking Interview.

The owner of TIME Magazine has slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for refusing to sit down for an interview and called for transparency from the Democratic presidential candidate. Marc Benioff expressed his concerns on X (formerly Twitter) over Harris’s refusal to grant an interview.

Benioff remarked, “Despite multiple requests, TIME has not been granted an interview with Kamala Harris—unlike every other presidential candidate. We believe in transparency and publish each interview in full. Why isn’t the Vice President engaging with the public on the same level?”

TIME Magazine already interviewed President Donald J. Trump in April, and the Trump ticket, including Senator J.D. Vance, has made far more media appearances and interviews than Harris or her controversial running mate, Governor Tim Walz.

Last month, it was revealed that both Harris and Walz had only given five interviews in 59 days of campaigning, compared to the Trump campaign’s 73 interviews.

Harris has recently increased her media presence, including an appearance on the sexually explicit podcast ‘Call Her Daddy.’ On it, Harris revealed that she never had children of her own because she did not want to be “humble,” arguing that humility is a virtue that belongs to the “1950s.”

Despite engaging with some media, the Harris campaign appears to be losing steam in the vital last month before the presidential election. Betting markets are seeing Trump pulling away, while some pollsters are projecting Trump may win an Electoral College landslide.

The Harris campaign is expected to ramp up the negativity in the final stretch of the presidential race in a final effort to swing some voters, despite allegations that anti-Trump rhetoric has already inspired the two assassination attempts against him in recent months.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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The owner of TIME Magazine has slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for refusing to sit down for an interview and called for transparency from the Democratic presidential candidate. Marc Benioff expressed his concerns on X (formerly Twitter) over Harris's refusal to grant an interview. show more
October 11, 2024
Election 2024
News
Politics

Kamala’s Campaign Hits $1 Billion Raised.

Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has surpassed $1 billion in fundraising since its inception despite seemingly losing ground to President Donald J. Trump in several key swing states.

Fundraising began with a surge of donations following President Joe Biden’s announcement on July 21 that he was exiting the race. Harris’s campaign collected $81 million within a day, climbing to over $100 million by July 22.

In August, the campaign reported raising $361 million, escalating its fundraising total to over $615 million. September’s figures are yet to be disclosed. Official records of recent fundraising efforts are expected in mid-October.

In Pennsylvania, a pivotal state for both parties, Republican factions have invested approximately $222.5 million in presidential race advertisements.

Meanwhile, Democratic factions have spent slightly more, at $275.1 million. The Harris campaign intends to allocate further resources toward advertising and operational efforts, particularly in battleground states, over the approaching weeks.

The rapid pace of fundraising has given Harris’s campaign a financial edge over the Trump campaign, particularly evident in August, when Harris’s campaign raised $230 million more. As of now, the campaign holds over a $100 million advantage. The Trump campaign reported a September fundraising total of $160 million.

Despite the large amount of cash, the Harris campaign has been unable to move poll numbers substantially and meaningfully, and in recent days, Trump has been improving in many polls.

Betting markets, such as Betfair, Polymarket, and Bwin, now all put Trump ahead of Harris, with the betting average giving Trump a 52 percent chance of winning next month to 46.4 percent for Harris.

Swing state polling suggests that Trump could win at least 280 electoral college votes, more than enough to meet the 270 required to win the presidency.

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Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has surpassed $1 billion in fundraising since its inception despite seemingly losing ground to President Donald J. Trump in several key swing states. show more
October 11, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics
World

France’s Marion Marechal Forms New Party to ‘Strengthen’ the Right.

One of France’s most well-known populist-conservative politicians has formed a new party to strengthen and expand the populist-conservative right and create a national coalition. Marion Marechal, niece of populist National Assembly member and former presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, announced the formation of Identité Libertés (Identity Freedom) this week after she and several others won seats in the European Parliament earlier this year.

Marechal and several others were expelled from French conservative writer Eric Zemmour‘s Reconquest Party, which she stood for during the European elections, for proposing an alliance with Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) during the subsequent snap national elections.

According to Marechal, the new party will stand against mass migration, Islamisation, and woke ideology in universities and schools. Noting the unstable situation in the French parliament, she argues that another snap election is likely and an early presidential election is even possible, calling for the right to unite under a broad coalition.

Marechal states that Marine Le Pen should lead any such coalition. Other conservatives, including Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR) leader Eric Ciotti, have also endorsed the idea.

“I am in favor of a right-wing policy, so all those who can contribute to this alliance naturally will be welcome,” said Ciotti, who until recently led the center-right Republicans.

Since the French legislative elections in July, President Emmanuel Macron has struggled to find a Prime Minister who a majority in parliament will support, as no single party or bloc of parties has a majority of seats.

His choice, former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, is expected to release a budget on Thursday, October 10. If not supported by Le Pen, Barnier’s time as Prime Minister could be over quickly, setting the stage for another snap election.

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One of France's most well-known populist-conservative politicians has formed a new party to strengthen and expand the populist-conservative right and create a national coalition. Marion Marechal, niece of populist National Assembly member and former presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, announced the formation of Identité Libertés (Identity Freedom) this week after she and several others won seats in the European Parliament earlier this year. show more
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October 10, 2024
Politics
UK

Data Shows Farage’s Reform Supporters Are Actually The Only Ones NOT ‘Protest Voting.’

Polling data on the July general election in Britain reveals that most voters who voted for the Labour Party did so to get the Conservatives out of power, while those who voted for Nigel Farage’s Reform Party did so because they actually believed in the party’s policies.

YouGov recently released the summer voter data, offering insight into the factors influencing voter behavior in the UK’s 2024 general election. Before the election, YouGov polls noted voters’ apathy toward the parties they intended to vote for. The post-election data confirms the trend, highlighting that many voters’ decisions were driven more by opposition to other parties than enthusiasm for their chosen party.

For Labour supporters, the predominant reason to vote was opposition to the Conservative Party, with 34 percent identifying this as their chief motivation. Just six percent expressed alignment with Labour’s election manifesto or policies.

Similarly, the primary reason Liberal Democrat voters chose their party was to oust the Conservatives.

Unlike other parties, Reform supporters’ leading reason was to control immigration, a key policy of the Farage-led party cited by 34 percent. Dislike for other parties ranked second, at nine percent.

Reform leader Nigel Farage introduced his campaign by calling for “net zero migration,” meaning that the number of people leaving and entering the country should be balanced.

Other polls have also shown Reform performed better among young voters than the Conservatives during the election. Young European voters are flocking to parties with anti-mass migration policies in several European countries, including Germany, France, and Austria.

The YouGov poll could partially explain Labour leader and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s massive dip in popularity soon after entering office. Sixty-three percent of Britons now hold an unfavorable view of him.

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Polling data on the July general election in Britain reveals that most voters who voted for the Labour Party did so to get the Conservatives out of power, while those who voted for Nigel Farage's Reform Party did so because they actually believed in the party's policies. show more
October 9, 2024
Election 2024
Politics

Kamala’s Running Mate Tim Walz Just Said The Quiet Part Out Loud.

Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) was caught advocating for the total eradication of America’s Electoral College, advocating for a national popular vote to decide presidential elections instead. Speaking at a campaign fundraising event hosted by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), Walz criticized the current electoral system, arguing it does not reflect the majority’s will. Walz’s comments come as his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has lost ground to President Donald J. Trump in several critical swing states.

“I think all of us know the Electoral College needs to go,” Walz told donors at Newsom’s residence on Tuesday.”We need a national popular vote that is something. But that’s not the world we live in.”

The 2024 Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee emphasized the need for change during separate fundraisers in California and Seattle, Washington. According to reports, Walz described himself as a “national popular vote guy” and lamented that the current political reality necessitates winning 270 electoral votes.

In recent history, both Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Al Gore in 2000 won the popular vote but did not garner enough Electoral College votes to win the White House.

The Electoral College system is designed to preserve the Republic as a union of States, in which the largest states cannot simply override the interests of smaller states by the weight of their populations. The eradication of the Electoral College would doubtless be an act of wanton constitutional vandalism, with its roots in the 1787 Constitutional Convention.

Responding to Walz’s statements, a spokesman for the Kamala Harris campaign emphasized the focus on securing the necessary electoral votes. Harris has refrained from endorsing any alterations to the Electoral College in the current campaign despite previous openness to the discussion in her first presidential run.

The Trump campaign criticized Walz’s position, questioning on social media why he appears to hate the Constitution.

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Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) was caught advocating for the total eradication of America's Electoral College, advocating for a national popular vote to decide presidential elections instead. Speaking at a campaign fundraising event hosted by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), Walz criticized the current electoral system, arguing it does not reflect the majority's will. Walz's comments come as his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, has lost ground to President Donald J. Trump in several critical swing states. show more