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May 30, 2024

Election 2024

DATA: Arab Americans Prefer Trump Over Biden by 14 Points.

A new poll from the Arab American Institute reveals that former President Donald J. Trump holds a substantial lead over the Democrat incumbent Joe Biden among Arab Americans in crucial battleground states. The survey, published on Thursday, indicates that 32 percent of Arab Americans in Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia would choose Trump, compared to 18 percent for the 81-year-old Biden, reflecting a 14-point advantage for the Republican presidential nominee.

Among the respondents, 25 percent indicated they were “not sure” about their vote, surpassing the number of Biden supporters. Notably, 59 percent of Arab Americans said they had voted for Biden in the 2020 election, signaling a significant shift in voter sentiment.

In state-specific results, Trump leads substantially in Florida, with 44 percent support against Biden’s 8 percent. In Michigan, Trump garners 28 percent compared to Biden’s 15 percent. Pennsylvania shows a 44 to 29 percent lead in favor of Trump. In Virginia, the race is tight, with both candidates at 22 percent, while “not sure” accounts for 23 percent of the responses.

The poll highlights that 79 percent of Arab Americans who identify as Republicans support Trump, while just 46 percent of Arab American Democrats back Biden. Among independents, 27 percent support Trump, 13 percent favor Biden, and 33 percent remain uncertain.

The survey reveals that Biden‘s support is notably weak among young and foreign-born Arab Americans, with just 8 percent of individuals aged 18 to 34 and 10 percent of foreign-born Arab Americans expressing support for Biden. The primary concern for Arab Americans is the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with 60 percent identifying it as their top issue. Only 5 percent of respondents approve of Biden’s handling of the situation.

BREAKING- AAI 2024 election poll of #ArabAmericans in key states: Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, + Virginia.
KEY FINDINGS:
– Support for Biden at 18%
– 88% disapprove of Biden's handling of Gaza
– 80% view Gaza as important in determining their vote
–>https://t.co/1IIdSHOMnF pic.twitter.com/Sqtsvs39fZ
— Arab American Institute (@AAIUSA) May 30, 2024

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May 30, 2024

Election 2024

TikTok Influencers Fuel Progressive Revolt Against Joe Biden.

Since taking office in 2021, Joe Biden and his Democrat allies have sought favor with social media influencers — especially on the Chinese-owned video app TikTok. Biden campaign officials see TikTok as a powerful tool to influence and energize the youth vote for the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent, especially among the app’s more progressive users. However, following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, TikTok has increasingly become a source of anti-Biden content — especially among young progressives.

According to Pew Research, around one-third of adults under the age of 30 receive their news from videos on the TikTok app. Progressive influencers like Kahlil Greene wield huge audiences on the platform — something the Biden campaign had hoped would boost youth support for the octogenarian incumbent. Instead, the platform’s powerful progressive content creators have turned on Biden.

Analysis conducted by CredoIQ — a marketing firm specializing in social media’s political influence — reveals that more than 20 percent of top left-leaning TikTok influencers have posted anti-Biden content, amassing over 100 million views in the first four months of this year. The Israel-Hamas war and possible TikTok ban make up a bulk of the anti-Biden content.

“What I would be concerned about is kind of the wildfire anti-Biden movement leaping from anti-Biden progressives to a larger group of young people,” Ben Darr, president and founder of CredoIQ, said of his firms’s analysis. Several national presidential polls appear to corroborate Biden’s TikTok problem, with the Democrat incumbent virtually tied with his Republican challenger, Donald J. Trump, among voters under 30.

Despite Biden approving a potential ban on TikTok in late April, his presidential campaign has remained active on the Chinese-owned app. Additionally, The National Pulse reported in January that Priorities USA, a Democrat-aligned SuperPAC, will drop $1 million to boost pro-Biden messaging by top influencers on the app.

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Since taking office in 2021, Joe Biden and his Democrat allies have sought favor with social media influencers — especially on the Chinese-owned video app TikTok. Biden campaign officials see TikTok as a powerful tool to influence and energize the youth vote for the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent, especially among the app's more progressive users. However, following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, TikTok has increasingly become a source of anti-Biden content — especially among young progressives. show more

May 30, 2024

Election 2024

Texas’ Primary Results Reveal Deep RINO Rot.

Dade Phelan, Speaker of the Texas House, narrowly survived a contentious primary runoff against fellow Republican David Covey. The Associated Press declared Phelan the winner of the Texas House District 21 race late on May 28. Unofficial election results indicate that Phelan secured 50.7 percent of the vote against Covey’s 49.3 percent, with about 97 percent of results tallied as of 4:50 AM. ET Wednesday.

The primary runoff occurred amid ongoing turmoil within the Texas GOP, driven by a conflict between supporters of Donald J. Trump‘s Make America Great Again movement and Texas establishment Republican politicians. As Speaker, Phelan presided over the sham impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in September. Paxton was acquitted by the State Senate after Phelan’s star witnesses either recanted or admitted their testimony was made up.

Rick Perry being Rick Perry.
“I think it’s kind of sexy, frankly,” Perry says about being called a RINO, while putting his hand on his head to mimic a rhino’s horn. “When you think about it … it’s one of the baddest boys on the block, right?”https://t.co/BlSKByIxuY
— Jeremy Wallace (@JeremySWallace) February 21, 2024

Trump — along with Paxton and allies like Sid Miller — had urged voters to oust Phelan, framing the race as pivotal in the internal struggle. Despite Phelan’s victory, at least six of his eight allies in the Texas House lost their primary races to conservative and populist challengers. Following Phelan’s victory, Paxton took to social media to express his discontent, suggesting that Democratic voters were responsible for the result. “Democrats just reelected Dade Phelan. We must close our primaries. Now,” he said.

In March, Covey had led Phelan in the initial GOP primary with 46 percent to 43 percent. Needing a majority to avoid a runoff, the election contest moved to a second vote on Tuesday. Over the campaign, Covey questioned Phelan’s conservative credentials and criticized his appointment of Democrats to legislative committee chairs.

🚨Democrats just reelected @dadephelan.
We must close our primaries.
Now.#txlege @texasgop
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) May 29, 2024

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Dade Phelan, Speaker of the Texas House, narrowly survived a contentious primary runoff against fellow Republican David Covey. The Associated Press declared Phelan the winner of the Texas House District 21 race late on May 28. Unofficial election results indicate that Phelan secured 50.7 percent of the vote against Covey's 49.3 percent, with about 97 percent of results tallied as of 4:50 AM. ET Wednesday. show more

May 29, 2024

William Upton

Election 2024

Could Elon Musk Serve in a Future Trump Admin?

Technology billionaire Elon Musk appears to be warming to former President Donald J. Trump and his 2024 presidential campaign. Musk, currently the world’s third richest man, recently discussed a technology project aimed at preventing voter fraud with Trump that he and fellow billionaire Nelson Peltz have developed. Additionally, Musk is allegedly pushing his fellow technology billionaires to forgo contributing to Joe Biden‘s 2024 re-election effort.

Musk’s discussions with Trump have led to speculation that the billionaire could join the former President should Trump retake the White House in November’s presidential election. However, the relationship between, arguably, the two most recognizable men in America hasn’t always been so cordial.

During and just after Trump‘s first term in office, the two exchanged barbs frequently in the press and on social media. Musk and Trump’s point of contention was the latter’s electric vehicle business, Tesla, which is heavily reliant on U.S. government subsidies. Trump has long been a critic of the technology.

Despite their differences, the two now appear to have mended fences. The Wall Street Journal reports that the two have met several times during the early months of the 2024 presidential cycle and discussed issues ranging from illegal immigration to science and the U.S. Space Force. Trump has signaled to Musk that he’d like to get him more active in both the campaign and future White House.

According to sources close to Musk, the billionaire’s thaw toward Trump has been primarily motivated by his increasing concerns about the country’s direction under Joe Biden. They claim that Musk sees the “woke mind virus” as a serious threat to American culture, politics, and industry.

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Technology billionaire Elon Musk appears to be warming to former President Donald J. Trump and his 2024 presidential campaign. Musk, currently the world's third richest man, recently discussed a technology project aimed at preventing voter fraud with Trump that he and fellow billionaire Nelson Peltz have developed. Additionally, Musk is allegedly pushing his fellow technology billionaires to forgo contributing to Joe Biden's 2024 re-election effort. show more

May 29, 2024

Election 2024

Stunning Forecast Model Predicts Trump, GOP Win White House AND Congress Majority.

A new election forecast indicates former President Donald J. Trump will likely retake the White House in November. The model gives Trump a 58 percent probability of defeating the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent Joe Biden and reclaiming the presidency. This forecast comes as less than six months remain until Election Day. The model — built by Decision Desk HQ on behalf of The Hill — was revealed early on Wednesday.

According to the election model, former President Trump has a slight edge in most of the critical swing states. These states — which include Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Minnesota, Georgia, Maine, and North Carolina — are considered pivotal in determining the outcome of presidential elections. All but just two appear to be leaning in favor of Donald Trump, with Michigan, a one-time Democrat stronghold, in a statistical tie.

The projection also suggests favorable outcomes for the Republican Party in Congress. According to the forecast, the GOP has a 79 percent chance of regaining control of the U.S. Senate. This possible shift in the upper chamber could significantly impact legislative priorities and the ability to confirm appointments. In the House of Representatives, the model predicts a 64 percent chance that the Republican Party will retain its slim majority.

Both parties are expected to intensify their campaign operations in the coming months, aiming to secure undecided voters and bolster support in critical regions. The Republican Party is especially focused on efforts to mobilize its populist base and sway independent voters.

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May 24, 2024

William Upton

Lawfare

Fresh Lawfare Attempts Aim to Stymie Trump Fundraising.

The Biden government’s lawfare campaign against former President Donald J. Trump has entered a new phase with their Congressional Democrat allies announcing a probe into Trump campaign donors. Having failed to stop Trump’s presidential campaign with four dubious federal and state-level prosecutions, Biden and the Democrats are now looking to harass and scare off donors to the Republican presidential nominee.

On Thursday, Senate Democrats announced they will investigate former President Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago fundraising dinner with energy company executives last month. Their investigation was launched after the George Soros-funded Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) claimed the dinner event breached a vaguely alluded-to ethics rule.

In their allegations, CREW claims that Trump’s discussion of what U.S. energy policy may look like under a future Trump presidential administration, while also attempting to solicit $1 billion in campaign donations, could merit legal action. However, the Democrat-aligned lawfare group did not cite any specific laws that might have been violated.

Less than two weeks ago, House and Senate Democrats sent letters to energy company executives in what appears to have been an effort to intimidate them into ceasing to donate to the Trump campaign. However, several of the letters’ targets appeared to have ignored the threats and were present for a second energy industry fundraiser for Trump in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday.

The National Pulse reported that Trump raised an impressive $25 million in a single day at the Wednesday event. Notably, the Senate Democrats announced their probe just a day after Trump’s Houston fundraiser.

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The Biden government's lawfare campaign against former President Donald J. Trump has entered a new phase with their Congressional Democrat allies announcing a probe into Trump campaign donors. Having failed to stop Trump's presidential campaign with four dubious federal and state-level prosecutions, Biden and the Democrats are now looking to harass and scare off donors to the Republican presidential nominee. show more

May 24, 2024

William Upton

Election 2024

Trump Hauls Huge $25M+ At Houston Fundraiser.

Former President Donald J. Trump raised an additional $25 million at a fundraiser in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday. The new campaign cash haul is in addition to the $76 million raised by the Trump campaign in April, effectively closing the money gap with 81-year-old Democrat incumbent Joe Biden.

The dinner event, hosted by energy company executives Kelcy Warren, Harold Hamm, and Vicki Hollub, was Trump‘s second recent fundraiser with representatives from the oil and gas industries. A potential vice presidential pick accompanied Trump, Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND), who campaigned predominantly on energy policy during his short-lived campaign for the Republican presidential nomination last year.

Meanwhile, preliminary fundraising numbers for April suggest the Biden campaign has seen a significant plunge in donor support. The Biden campaign, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and several aligned PACs raised just $51 million last month.

In addition to Trump‘s fundraising haul, last month was the RNC‘s most successful month of the year, with an estimated $32 million raised. The DNC, however, narrowly outperformed them, raising an estimated $35 million.

Biden’s continued polling struggles and declining fundraising suggest that momentum in the 2024 presidential race is building behind Trump as the election cycle enters the critical summer months. Recent polls have shown the former Republican President leading his Democrat opponent in all but one of the crucial battleground states in November’s election. The fading Biden campaign has even led some political observers to speculate the octogenarian Democrat may be pushed aside as the party’s nominee sometime after the first presidential debate in June.

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May 23, 2024

Britain’s PM Scraps His Deportation Plans Ahead of July Election.

On the first full day of his election campaign, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears to have shelved the Tory policy proposal to send a small number of asylum seekers to Rwanda. Several members of Sunak’s government indicated the Prime Minister had confirmed he would not rush through an approval of the Rwanda plan ahead of the July 4 parliamentary elections. Following a meeting with Sunak, one Tory cabinet minister declared, “The Rwanda plan is now dead.”

The proposal’s failure is the latest — and perhaps most significant —blow against Sunak, who is struggling to shore up support for his government ahead of the election. A recent poll showed the Tories only registered 19 percent among the British electorate compared to the Labour Party’s 45 percent. The populist Reform UK came in third at 14 percent, with the Liberal Democrats and Green Party training at 12 percent and five percent, respectively. Sunak insisted the £500 million Rwanda plan would proceed if he were re-elected.

Sunak’s party is facing increasing internal strife, particularly from right-wing Tories dismayed by the Prime Minister’s admission that asylum seekers crossing the Channel in small boats will not be flown to Rwanda before July 4. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer, the leader of Labour, declared the Tory government’s legislative agenda to be “in tatters.” Starmer accused Sunak of lacking confidence in his Rwanda plan and called for an end to what he described as “Tory chaos.”

The National Pulse reported in December that the Tory proposal to send asylum seekers to the African nation had been significantly pared back in scope after the UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled the government’s original agreement with Rwanda to relocate migrants was unlawful.

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On the first full day of his election campaign, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears to have shelved the Tory policy proposal to send a small number of asylum seekers to Rwanda. Several members of Sunak's government indicated the Prime Minister had confirmed he would not rush through an approval of the Rwanda plan ahead of the July 4 parliamentary elections. Following a meeting with Sunak, one Tory cabinet minister declared, "The Rwanda plan is now dead." show more

May 23, 2024

Election 2024

Now They’re Rushing to AUTOMATICALLY Register Non-Citizens to Vote…

The Illinois State Senate is considering a bill that would significantly change the state’s automatic voter registration program. The changes could result in noncitizens being registered to vote and potentially casting ballots in the November election. Senate Bill 496, sponsored by State Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), would strike current language in Illinois state election law requiring voter registration applications to adhere to requirements laid out in the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.

In June 2023, Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) signed legislation allowing noncitizens to obtain a state-issued driver’s license. Meanwhile, Illinois election law stipulates that any resident who applies for — or renews — a state-issued license or identification card will be automatically registered to vote. By removing the REAL ID Act provisions from Illinois election law, state lawmakers would effectively end the only safeguard against noncitizens being enrolled as voters.

Republicans in the Illinois state legislature have raised serious concerns over Villivalam’s proposed changes to the state’s election law. During a recent hearing, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R) pressed her Democrat colleague as to whether the changes would require in-person documentation for automatic voter registration.

“Can you point to somewhere in the bill where it would say you have to be present in order to present all the documentation in order to be enrolled in the AVR program?” she asked. According to the Illinois Secretary of State, voter registration applicants must sign a form attesting to the truthfulness of their documentation.

At the same hearing, Villivalam dismissed concerns regarding noncitizen voters, stating that applicants presenting immigration documents would be excluded from automatic voter registration. “Programming is in place to prevent the [automatic] voter registration process from launching,” the Illinois Democrat insisted.

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The Illinois State Senate is considering a bill that would significantly change the state's automatic voter registration program. The changes could result in noncitizens being registered to vote and potentially casting ballots in the November election. Senate Bill 496, sponsored by State Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), would strike current language in Illinois state election law requiring voter registration applications to adhere to requirements laid out in the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. show more

May 23, 2024

Election Integrity

Pennsylvania Directive May Let Noncitizens Vote.

A formal administrative complaint filed by America First Legal (AFL) alleges a 2018 Pennsylvania State Department directive may allow noncitizens and other ineligible individuals to register to vote. The complaint, filed on behalf of Zimolong, LLC, contends the state election directive contravenes the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002, which mandates specific verification processes to ensure voter eligibility.

According to HAVA, a prospective voter must provide either a valid driver’s license number or, if they do not possess one, the last four digits of their Social Security number on their voter registration form. Additionally, election officials must verify these numbers against state and federal databases. This verification system is designed to ensure that only eligible voters are registered.

However, Pennsylvania’s 2018 election directive states that voter registration applications “may not be rejected based solely on a non-match between the applicant’s identifying numbers on their application and the comparison database numbers.” AFL contends that this guidance violates HAVA and potentially allows ineligible individuals, including noncitizens, to be added to the state’s voter rolls. HAVA explicitly states an application may not be processed unless it includes a valid driver’s license number or the last four digits of the applicant’s Social Security number. If an applicant lacks both, the state must assign a unique identifying number.

“Americans all across the United States have legitimate concerns about the security of our elections. Yet the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has adopted and maintained a voter registration process that clearly and unambiguously violates basic federal law intended to provide a minimum baseline of security,” AFL’s executive director and general counsel, Gene Hamilton, said in a statement. He added: “The Secretary of State must abandon this unlawful practice and comply with federal law to prevent fraud in elections in Pennsylvania.”

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Tag: 2024 Election

DATA: Arab Americans Prefer Trump Over Biden by 14 Points.

TikTok Influencers Fuel Progressive Revolt Against Joe Biden.

Texas’ Primary Results Reveal Deep RINO Rot.

Could Elon Musk Serve in a Future Trump Admin?

Stunning Forecast Model Predicts Trump, GOP Win White House AND Congress Majority.

Fresh Lawfare Attempts Aim to Stymie Trump Fundraising.

Trump Hauls Huge $25M+ At Houston Fundraiser.

Britain’s PM Scraps His Deportation Plans Ahead of July Election.

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