Staff Reports
President Joe Biden, in a move that seemed to echo the spirit of his multi-trillion dollar spending spree, updated the Electoral Count Act as part of a $1.7 trillion federal budget bill in 2022. This revision makes sense in terms of the casting and counting of electoral votes, presumably under the notion that it would prevent the kind of election chaos seen in 2020. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump struts back into the political arena, claiming he didn't actually lose that election because, apparently, admitting defeat is just not his style.
During a recent CNN segment—because what could be more subtly biased than having Trump's political opponents pepper him with questions—Congressman Byron Donalds was questioned about the practical implications of the law. Donalds stated that, for the upcoming November election, the focus should be on ensuring local jurisdictions adhere to state laws. He emphasized that if the book does everything, there should be no issue with certifying the results. However, the real pressing matters, according to him, are securing the southern border and restoring coherent foreign policy. Who could argue with that logic?
Speaker Mike Johnson schools Kristen Welker when she presses him to commit to certifying the 2024 election:
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Yet, CNN's Dana Bash chose to dive into the weeds instead, suggesting that Donald's interpretation might somehow leave a "giant loophole" for election shenanigans. Donalds tossed back some evidence, pointing fingers at how Pennsylvania's Supreme Court decided to count ballots well past the deadline during the 2020 election, marking a flagrant disregard for state law. He dangled this example around like bait to showcase how various states weren't playing by the rules, leaving the kind of chaos that tends to raise eyebrows in conservative circles.
In between the jabs at election integrity, Bash dared to grill Donald on how Trump would retain support from black voters if reelected. Without skipping a beat, Donald highlighted Trump's record on tax cuts during his first term—a notion that the left would have you believe is sheer propaganda. Lowering tax rates and allowing businesses to thrive is framed by Donalds as key to elevating black families, and for all reasonable-minded Americans, the argument is compelling. After all, who wouldn't want to keep a more significant chunk of their paycheck?
As the 2024 election season heats up, Vice President Kamala Harris seems to be having a tough time connecting with crucial voting demographics, particularly minority men. This leads to speculation about whether the allure of Trump's tough-on-crime persona resonates more with these voters this time around compared to previous years. Recent polling indicates Harris is slipping when it comes to support from black voters—down from Biden's record achievements in 2020. If the trends continue, Trump could see gains that no one on the left is particularly excited about.
Thus, while the Biden administration remains busy pushing changes that some could argue seem a bit shady, Republican voices are centered on real issues that matter to everyday Americans. With characters like Donald putting accountability and prosperity on the front burner, the political chess game continues. Each move brings more scrutiny to the policies of the left—whether they like it or not.
