STILL no Speaker of the House, Fox admits Biden speech was good
The David Pakman Show - October 23, 2023
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Judge threatens Trump with JAIL for violating gag order!
Judge Arthur Engoron is taking unprecedented actions against Donald Trump for violating a gag order, threatening him with jail time and imposing a $5,000 fine. Engoron became incensed when Trump left up an untrue and disparaging post about the judge's clerk on his campaign website, despite being ordered to remove it. This unprecedented situation highlights the atypical post-presidential activities of Trump, who is facing multiple criminal and civil trials and a judge's threat of imprisonment. Trump's lawyer argued that the violation was inadvertent, claiming the post was taken down from one site but not another, and it was an oversight. The judge's actions have raised questions about the optics and consequences of such a decision, especially among Trump supporters. Nevertheless, Engoron appears to prioritize following the law over political considerations, making him a refreshing figure. While the outcome of Trump’s trial remains uncertain, it serves as a reminder of the unique and unprecedented legal challenges and controversies surrounding the former president.
Even FOX NEWS admits Joe Biden's speech was fantastic
In a recent address, President Joe Biden addressed international issues including the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia conflicts, emphasizing the United States' role as a defender of democracy. Despite some criticism regarding his awareness, Biden's speech was noted for its coherency and strength, with some calling it the best address of his presidency. Surprisingly, Fox News hosts commended the speech, including Brit Hume who highlighted Biden's firm stance on Ukraine, expressing concern that aid to the country was in jeopardy. While Biden didn't explicitly mention the global implications of the U.S. withdrawing from Ukraine, he made a strong case for continued support. The speech did have some downsides, however, particularly in the mention of American companies producing military equipment for global conflicts. Overall, Biden's speech was seen as a strategic communication effort to consolidate support for Ukraine and emphasize the importance of staying engaged in global challenges.
From over the weekend:
SHOCK POLL: RFK Jr helps Biden CRUSH Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign in the 2024 election appears to be helping Joe Biden according to the early polls. After transitioning from a Democratic primary campaign to an independent candidacy, Kennedy became a realistic third option in the electorate and opened up more of an opportunity to siphon votes from Donald Trump. Recent NPR and PBS NewsHour polls suggest that in a hypothetical three-way race, Kennedy garners 16% support, leaving Biden with 44% and Trump with 37% — a seven-point margin in Biden's favor, largely attributed to Kennedy's presence. Strategic political ads could be used to build on this, highlighting the parallels between Kennedy's and Trump's vaccine opinions that could discourage Democratic support for Kennedy while enticing MAGA voters. While the data doesn’t show candidates like Cornel West being much of a spoiler, the spoiler effect certainly does seem to be in play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
From over the weekend:
WOW: Lauren Boebert spent campaign funds at Beetlejuice boyfriend's drag bar
Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s campaign spent over $300 at a bar called Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar in Aspen, Colorado, co-owned by Quinn Gallagher, the individual she was previously involved with during her infamous Beetlejuice incident. This bar is known for hosting drag shows, contradicting Boebert's public image as a supporter of the “Moral Majority” and an opponent of drag performances. The situation highlights a double standard in Boebert's behavior, as she has been outspoken against such shows while financially supporting a venue that hosts them. Critics argue that this reflects a broader trend within the MAGA and Trumpism movement, where political figures are accused of embracing hypocrisy and inconsistency without facing significant consequences. It remains to be seen whether Boebert's donors will react to this revelation, but it underscores a perception that some Republicans are all too willing to overlook double standards and inconsistencies.
More on the show:
-- The Republican Party continues in crisis, now seeing nine different candidates for Speaker of the House as they are unable to coalesce behind any one candidate
-- New audio reveals billionaire Anthony Pratt admitting that President Donald Trump revealed secret information to him in private
-- After former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty in Georgia, Donald Trump lies that she was never his lawyer
-- More than one of failed former President Donald Trump's lawyers may be testifying against him, in the latest bad news for Trump
-- Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans "woke" words, and meanwhile, Arkansas is failing economically
-- Republican Senator Mitt Romney crushes Donald Trump, and the Republican Party, as he prepares to retire
-- Despite all the insanity taking place, Donald Trump reaches a new high in polling in the 2024 Republican presidential primary
-- Voicemail caller tells David that he is a piece of $&!t
-- On the Bonus Show: Oklahoma AG sues to stop first public religious school, Argentina Presidential election goes haywire, Mitch McConnell says he is completely recovered, but from what?
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