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Kamala Harris reveals the next step for her political comeback: 'Devout public servant'
Amid ongoing speculation, former Vice President Kamala Harris decided to clear the air and unveil the next step in her political career.
Following her disastrous presidential campaign, in which President Donald Trump defeated her in every swing state and in the popular vote, Harris was frequently floated as a gubernatorial candidate in her home state of California. But after some "deep reflection," Harris announced Tuesday that she would not seek to serve as governor of the Golden State.
'For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office.'
"Over the past six months, I have spent time reflecting on this moment in our nation's history, and the best way for me to continue fighting for the American people and advancing the values and ideals I hold dear," Harris said in a statement posted on X.
Harris dubbed herself a "devout public servant," pointing to her career not only as vice president, but also as a California attorney general and United States senator.
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"In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor," Harris said. "I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I've decided that I will not run for Governor in this election."
Harris went on to say that although she has "extraordinary admiration and respect" for people who commit themselves to public service, she feels that the government and institutions have "failed the American people, culminating in this moment of crisis."
"As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking — committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook," Harris said. "For now, my leadership — and public service — will not be in elected office."
"I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans," Harris added. "In the United States of America, power must lie with the people. And We, the People must use our power to fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and the dignity of all. I will remain in that fight."
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'Great victory' for free speech: Pro-Trump influencer convicted over memes talks vindication with Glenn Beck
An appeals court on Wednesday overturned the felony conviction of a pro-Trump social media influencer who was facing prison time for posting satirical memes on Twitter.
Douglass Mackey, also previously known online as Ricky Vaughn, joined "The Glenn Beck Program" on Thursday to share his reaction to the recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
'Unfortunately, it's not part of the sweeping constitutional ruling that we wanted, but nevertheless, it's a great victory.'
After battling the charges for four and a half years and facing a seven-month prison sentence, Mackey told Blaze Media co-founder Glenn Beck, "Only faith can get you through it."
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During the 2016 election, Mackey posted memes on his Twitter account, which he told Beck had about 10,000 followers. He noted that he previously had an account with over 60,000 followers, but it was suspended before he made the posts referenced in the Biden Department of Justice's case against him.
"Save time," the posts read. "Avoid the line."
It included instructions on how to "vote from home" for then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton via text message.
The posts received only about 100 likes, according to Mackey.
Beck stated, "You have to be a nincompoop to believe this [meme is real]."
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Despite what some would argue was a clear satirical post, Mackey was convicted in 2023 of conspiracy against rights for attempting to interfere with Americans' right to vote in the 2016 election.
Mackey shared the details of his arrest with Beck.
"Four FBI agents knocked on my door at 7 a.m., and that was seven days after Joe Biden was inaugurated," he said. "They said, 'Are you Douglass Mackey? We have a warrant for your arrest.' The first words out of my mouth were, 'For what?'"
"At the time, I wasn't even on Twitter. But back in the 2016 election cycle, I tweeted thousands of times. So I had no idea. But I did know that once they make you an enemy that it's like, 'Show me the man, and I'll show you the crime,'" Mackey continued. "I was very curious to see what they had cooked up."
Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston, one of the three judges on the appeals court panel, found that prosecutors' evidence was "inadequate to show his knowing participation in a conspiracy."
While prosecutors claimed that 4,900 unique phone numbers texted the number provided in Mackey's meme, 98% received an automated reply informing them that Clinton's campaign was not affiliated with the post, Livingston noted.
"The government presented no evidence at trial that Mackey's tweets tricked anyone into failing properly to vote," the judge wrote.
Mackey called the case "a total humiliation" for the Biden DOJ.
He expressed some disappointment that the appeals court's decision was not a "sweeping" constitutional victory.
"These appellate courts, once they come to a conclusion on, let's say, one of the grounds, they don't rule on all the other grounds," Mackey explained. "Unfortunately, it's not part of the sweeping constitutional ruling that we wanted, but nevertheless, it's a great victory."
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Is Reid Hoffman sabotaging elections? The LinkedIn billionaire behind voter misinformation
In his recent farewell address, President Biden warned that “an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights, freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.”
However, as a Fox News report pointed out, Biden did not seem to be referring to the entire “oligarchy.” Though Biden didn’t name any names in his address, Fox News recalled the financial and political support that several billionaires had given to the Biden re-election campaign. Among these billionaires were George Soros, Michael Bloomberg, and Reid Hoffman.
Reid Hoffman, the anti-Trump billionaire who “wished” the former president was an “actual martyr” days before the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt, has a long track record of political donations and is well-known as a “dark money donor” for progressive and Democrat causes.
Hoffman reportedly “donated $699,600.00 on April 26, 2023, to the Biden Victory Fund.”
In the months leading up to the election, the co-founder of LinkedIn was behind a campaign of suspected voter suppression across the country, especially in key battleground states. The campaign involved sending misleading text messages to voters regarding their voting status.
According to a Washington Free Beacon report, voters received text messages telling them that they had not yet voted or giving them false information about polling locations. Infowars also reported that voters received messages telling them they had already voted when they had not.
The Free Beacon reports that AllVote, “a low-profile super PAC launched this summer,” has been sending these messages to voters in “Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia, and other states.”
The investigation found that AllVote can be traced back to Rapid Resist Action, a group “formed in 2017 by Obama administration official Yoni Landau.” Reid Hoffman has funneled over $600,000 in donations to Rapid Resist Action through different charities and nonprofits, as his tax filings reveal.
Yoni Landau oversees several groups like AllVote, which is a “complex network” of super PACs and nonprofits. Landau reportedly “directs the operation from his firm, Movement Labs, which uses ‘technology and experimentation to stop fascism and build progressive power.’"
Since his “network” is further removed from the public eye, “Movement Labs just has a lot more flexibility to try new things and see what works,” Landau says. “If the DNC or a state party tries something new and gets it wrong, there can be real negative consequences for the career of the person who made the decision.”
This isn’t the first time Hoffman and Landau have been involved in voter suppression scandals: “In 2017, Hoffman funded a technology firm that created fake online personas to dissuade conservatives from voting in Alabama's special election for Senate. Hoffman apologized after the scheme was uncovered the following year and claimed he had no knowledge of the tech firm's activities.”
In 2022, Landau was “forced to apologize” after Rapid Resist Action was caught spreading confusion around the election in New Jersey, Kansas, and North Carolina regarding the locations of drop boxes.
Hoffman has a long track record of financially supporting these groups, which are actively engaged in voter suppression. Yoni Landau has a long track record of running these groups, supporting Democrat candidates and suppressing votes. As a New Mexico official said, this disturbing trend is "something that the feds really need to look at and crack down on."
As President Biden told the American people in his address, “We need to get dark money, that’s ... hidden funding behind too many campaign contributions ... we need to get it out of our politics.”
You go first, Reid Hoffman.
Senate Dems join forces with GOP to advance Laken Riley Act to the White House
The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support on Monday.
The bill passed in a 64-35 vote, with 12 Democrats voting to advance the bill.
The Laken Riley Act was named after a 22-year-old nursing student who was senselessly murdered by an illegal migrant in February 2024 while she was jogging at the University of Georgia. The bill requires the detention of illegal aliens charged with theft or burglary-related crimes.
'We must give law enforcement the means to take action to prevent tragedies like what occurred to Laken Riley.'
Following Riley's tragic murder, Republicans embraced her story as one of the many innocent lives taken by illegal aliens. While Riley's story became a hallmark for Republicans' messaging on immigration, Democrats have also warmed up to the cause.
Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Ruben Gallego of Arizona both committed to supporting the bill ahead of the vote.
"Laken Riley’s story is a tragic reminder of what’s at stake when our systems fail to protect people," Fetterman said. "No family should have to endure the pain of losing a loved one to preventable violence. Immigration is what makes our country great. I support giving authorities the tools to prevent tragedies like this one while we work on comprehensive solutions to our broken system."
"Not only am I voting yes on the Laken Riley Act, I’m cosponsoring the bill," Gallego said in a post on X earlier this month. "Arizonans know better than most the real consequences of today’s border crisis. We must give law enforcement the means to take action to prevent tragedies like what occurred to Laken Riley."
Ultimately, 12 Senate Democrats joined all 53 Republicans to pass the legislation. Similarly, 48 Democrats voted with 216 Republicans to pass the bill in the House.
The legislation was notably passed in the House during the 118th Congress, with just 37 Democrats joining 214 Republicans to pass the bill. Although most still opposed the bill, the Laken Riley Act gained momentum with an additional 11 Democrats voting for the legislation in the 119th Congress.
Similarly, under Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's purview, the bill was never brought up for a vote on the Senate floor. This time around, not only did the Senate take up the Laken Riley Act, but a dozen Democrats bucked their party and voted to pass the bill.
The bottom line is that immigration is a losing issue for Democrats. During the 2024 presidential election, immigration was repeatedly surveyed as a top priority for Americans, with voters largely trusting President Donald Trump to handle the issue over former Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump went on to sweep all seven swing states and secure the popular vote.
This was a wake-up call for Democrats. Not only was their policy platform unpopular, but it was losing them elections.
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'So egregious': Wisconsin officials launch investigation into nearly 200 uncounted ballots
The Wisconsin Elections Commission held a special meeting on Thursday after learning that 193 absentee ballots from the city of Madison were never counted in November's election.
Of the uncounted absentee ballots, 125 were from Ward 56, 67 from Ward 65, and one from Ward 68.
'That's very, very disturbing.'
Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs (D) called the error "so egregious." She questioned why it took more than six weeks to report the issue to commissioners.
"We are the final canvassers," Jacobs said. "We are the final arbiters of votes in the state of Wisconsin, and we need to know why those ballots weren't included anywhere."
Personnel with the Madison Clerk's Office reportedly first discovered some of the unprocessed ballots on November 12.
While city officials learned of the oversight a week after the November election, the news did not become public until mid-December.
The clerk's office released a statement announcing it would contact the affected voters and issue an apology.
"Moving forward, every polling location will receive a list of absentee envelope seal numbers that will be verified as counted on Election Day. The goal of the Clerk's Office is that each eligible voter will be able to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted. Falling short of this goal for the November 2024 Election, we sincerely apologize to our voters and will strive to make sure this never happens again," the statement read.
The clerk's office noted that the uncounted ballots would not have impacted the outcome of any of the races.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway (D) addressed the error in a separate statement, calling it "a significant departure from the high standard our residents expect."
"Unfortunately, Clerk's Office staff were apparently aware of the oversight for some time, and the Mayor's Office was not notified of the unprocessed ballots until December 20," she said.
Rhodes-Conway stated that the city would "conduct a thorough review."
The commission typically opens investigations in response to complaints, and one has not yet been filed for the uncounted ballots. However, the commissioners voted unanimously this week to open an inquiry into the issue.
During Thursday's commission meeting, Jacobs said, "Given the seriousness of what happened here, our lack of knowledge (and) information that was not given to us in a timely fashion, I think we need to do something more formal."
Commissioner Don Millis (R) remarked, "My biggest concern is why it took a month and a half for this to come out."
"That's very, very disturbing," he added.
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Trump's popularity surge brings infiltrators, Glenn Beck warns at AmericaFest
During a speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest over the weekend, Glenn Beck celebrated President-elect Donald Trump's victory and also warned about potential infiltrators amid the Republican Party's surging popularity.
"Last year when I was here, I told you there's a million ways this country can fall apart, and there is only one way it stays together. And that is a miracle from the almighty God," Beck told the AmFest audience.
'We have to make sure those who wear masks are not coming in and claiming to be part of this team, and they have no intention of being on the team.'
Beck discussed the first assassination attempt against Trump at his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally in July.
"I thought immediately, 'If he's dead, we're in civil war,'" he continued, suggesting that Trump sustaining only a minor injury was an act of God.
Beck stated that God is "waiting for us to do the rest of the work."
"We have a lot of work in front of us, but, man, take a minute. Doesn't it feel good to win?" he asked.
The crowd responded with booming cheers.
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Beck explained that if Trump had remained in the White House in 2020, he "wouldn't have had the same mindset he has today."
"He wouldn't have done all the vetting to get as many weasels out. He wouldn't have had the long list — and, believe me, he's checked it twice — of all the people that need to go," Beck said.
He also discussed the fall of the corporate media, stating that AmFest's media row, which was packed with dozens of alternative outlets, is "more powerful than ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC combined."
"It's a new world. And believe me, you have a better chance of seeing the next 2020 presidential debate on something like BlazeTV than you do seeing it on ABC. They're done," he declared.
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Beck warned that now is "a time of peace," but resistance is on the horizon. He cautioned that the left will relentlessly seek ways to divide the conservative movement.
"Now that we have all of this popularity, suddenly Donald Trump is cool with everyone, we have to make sure those who wear masks are not coming in and claiming to be part of this team, and they have no intention of being on the team," he stated.
Specifically, Beck warned about those in the corporate media who compared Trump to Adolf Hitler for years and are now backpedaling amid rapidly declining viewership.
"We have to be careful. We have to watch. Trust, as [former President Ronald] Reagan said, but verify," he remarked.
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Beck called for the crowd to recite the Pledge of Alliance with him before detailing the meaning of each line.
"If you want to find out is somebody truly on our side, you look for these things. You look for someone who is truly taking a solemn promise to stand with loyalty to a republic, a state which its supreme power rests with all of us," he said. "We will remain firm and steadfast to defend these things. We believe in a creator."
He declared that America is "incapable" of being divided if its citizens are united on account of their rights. Beck encouraged the audience to read and familiarize themselves with the country's founding documents.
"If you want to keep a free country, read it, read the Bible, and choose carefully," he concluded.
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Step aside, Never-Trumpers — the president has his mandate
Never-Trumpers on both sides of the political aisle are raging over Trump’s plan to use recess appointments to expedite filling his Cabinet and bypass lengthy confirmation processes. Since Cabinet confirmations took an average of 30.9 days during his first term, Mark Levin of “LevinTV” doesn’t see a problem with his approach.
“A president needs to be able to push back. Now, some of them will do it in the wrong way, some of them will do it in a way that damages the Constitution. Trump hasn’t done anything yet, other than announce that he plans to do it,” Levin says.
“I’ve taken this position: There are a couple nominees that I’m not hot on, but who cares? I’m not president,” he continues, adding, “I think he should be able to have his team. He believes this is the team he needs to get things done, to accomplish what he said he was going to accomplish.”
Trump didn’t get a chance to accomplish what he planned during his first four years as president, as Democrats immediately jumped down his throat with investigations and impeachment hearings.
“He’s lived through that, and he said, ‘Not this time. I get four years; that’s all I’ve got,’” Levin says.
“My eyes are wide open about this. I don’t think there’s any liberty issue or constitutional crisis issue,” he adds, noting that other presidents have done the same thing — like former President George W. Bush and his recess appointment of John Bolton as the acting ambassador to the United Nations.
“Of all people, Barack Obama was abusing the process,” Levin explains. “The courts said, ‘No, no, that’s not right.’ But they didn’t eliminate it, they didn’t torpedo it, it’s still there.”
“Donald Trump isn’t creating the practice of a recess appointment for a Cabinet officer or any other officer. The issue isn’t whether it’s a Cabinet officer or any other officer; the issue is whether the Constitution provides him with the ability to do it,” he continues. “And as has been the practice, the answer is ‘yes.’”
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The fall of the corporate press: A Thanksgiving reflection on the new media era
President-elect Donald Trump's overwhelming victory on November 5 appears to have marked the end of an era for the corporate press. And that is certainly something worthy of gratitude this Thanksgiving.
The outcome of the election revealed that the vast majority of voters were unswayed by the liberal media's relentless attacks against Trump and the Biden-Harris administration's persistent lawfare.
'We could all be fired a year from now.'
Instead, America largely rejected the barrage of propaganda and negative coverage directed toward the Republican nominee, including outlandish comparisons to Adolf Hitler and desperate warnings of fascism.
Even with the most prominent news networks behind it, the Democratic Party still failed in its mission to instill widespread fear among Americans about the prospect of a second Trump administration.
So while the lights may still be on — for now — at the once-powerful media giants, Trump's landslide victory undoubtedly marks the greatest decline in their influence to date. The election results even prompted Elon Musk, a now-Trump supporter who voted predominantly Democrat in the past, to declare to the public, "You are the media now."
Whether the reporters at the legacy media outlets will continue with their bogeyman narratives of Trump throughout his upcoming presidency remains to be seen. Though this scenario seems the most likely, at least for the moment, this holiday season provides a brief respite from the fearmongering as these wildly out-of-touch networks evaluate their missteps and strategize on how to bail out their collective sinking ship.
So far, fresh out of Trump's win, the reaction from the corporate press and far-left reporters has notably been varied, with some trying to regain favor with the American audience and others doubling down on their hatred for Trump.
Following the election results, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, announced that he planned to replace the editorial board to realign with voter sentiment.
Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post, made a similar move, vowing to incorporate more conservative editorial writers. The Post's senior politics editor was reportedly informed that he would soon be removed from that position.
Both newspapers faced significant pushback from their respective newsroom staffers when the owners declined to endorse a presidential candidate during this election cycle.
Over at MSNBC, there appears to be even more internal turmoil. Elon Musk floated the idea of purchasing the network after Comcast announced that it plans to spin off several cable channels, including MSNBC, CNBC, and USA Network. The upcoming reorganization prompted anchor Rachel Maddow's contract to be renegotiated down by $5 million, and other staffers are reportedly concerned about job security.
Last week, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough said, "We could all be fired a year from now."
His co-host and wife, Mika Brzezinski, replied, "Or tomorrow."
Scarborough and Brzezinski's show, "Morning Joe," suffered a steep decline in viewership after the two liberal co-hosts announced they had met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago to reportedly "restart communications."
While the two anchors give the impression of attempting to bridge the divide, other left-wing hosts, such as Joy Reid and much of "The View" panel, have opted to double down on their loathing of Trump, attributing his election win to what they perceive as a cloud of racism and sexism obscuring the judgment of most American voters.
During a podcast episode last week, Joe Rogan commented on the deteriorating viewership of liberal media.
Rogan said, "I was just reading something about CNN's ratings and MSNBC's ratings post-election — they've crashed."
"All these left-wing kooks on YouTube are hemorrhaging subscribers. Where people go, 'You guys are out of touch, you're not accurate, you're delusional,'" he added. "And people are speaking with their subscriptions, and they're speaking with their purchasing of the Washington Post and their purchasing of the New York Times."
This Thanksgiving, let us celebrate the nation seeing through the veil of misleading and biased reporting, inspiring hope among Americans that we might return to the values upon which our country was founded. And let us give thanks for what we stand to gain: a more independent media landscape that is held accountable to the people.
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