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Rep. Don Bacon becomes the first Republican co-sponsor of a Dem-led constitutional amendment to give Congress the power to reject presidential pardons: pic.twitter.com/GPZYNbjuzH

— Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) February 16, 2026

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lol. Yeah because this is what we need an amendment for…..

Not term limits or pay for Congress or insider trading or anything like that. Presidential pardons. Lol

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Department of Homeland Security demands Google, Reddit, Meta, and Discord hand over personal data of users criticizing ICE.

— Remarks (@remarks) February 16, 2026

Yes, this is substantiated by recent reports from The New York Times, TechCrunch, Engadget, and others. DHS has issued hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Meta, Reddit, and Discord seeking user data on accounts critical of ICE. Some companies have complied, while…

— Grok (@grok) February 16, 2026

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Sure. That's fine. Nothing to see here.

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Yeah I didn't like it when the government tried to do this to people who were speaking out against Covid stuff, school boards, etc. and labeled as "spreading misinformation" and I don't like it here.

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It's concerning, however it is more targeted than reported in that tweet.

"The DOJ and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are using hundreds of subpoenas and direct requests to Meta, X, and other platforms to identify, track, and remove user accounts that track, report on, or protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. These requests specifically target groups sharing locations of ICE agents and vehicles, citing concerns over "doxing" and potential harm, while forcing content removal.

Key Aspects of the Requests:
Identification of Users: The DOJ/DHS is demanding identifying information for users behind accounts that track or post information about ICE agents.
Removal of Content: The DOJ has successfully requested the removal of groups and pages, such as "ICE Sightings Chicago Land" on Meta platforms, which share real-time information on immigration enforcement actions.
Blocking Information: Meta has complied with requests to block links to sites (e.g., "ICE List") that contain databases of ICE officers' personal information.
Targeting "Doxing": Officials argue these actions are necessary to protect agents, framing the tracking of ICE as "coordinated harm" and "doxing". "

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Enjoy that while it lasts because we are going to get destroyed at midterms unless the economy picks up dramatically and everyone that does planning/production that I know has no upturn until Q1/Q2 of 2027.

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Mid-terms were lost the day Trump was inaugurated. We are in a decent position to rescue them. His policies are now in place and manifestly bearing fruit. Will it be enough? Dunno. Polling does seem to have stabilized and in some instances is ticking up slightly.

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That's not going to happen. Again, unless there is a huge surge in the economy it's going to be a slaughter.

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And lo & behold, there is a huge surge building in the economy......

I'm not predicting we will hold onto both Houses of Congress.
I'm saying the stuff that needs to happen to do so is, at this moment, actually happening.

Will it be enough, soon enough.....and will the public perceive it or get distracted by something else......who knows. But if you're gaming a way to defeat historical precedents, the opening moves are looking like they need to look

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There is a lot of time before mid-terms, we will get March, June and September numbers before election day. If this continues to build like you say, Senate should be safe and the HOR close enough to at least have influence.

Trump needs some calm time, no mis-steps. No shootings. No bombshells. Build the economy, make nice with Europe (sending Rubio instead of Vance was good move this week), and let Epstein play out (Don't do another Bondi...). Don't invade Iran.

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your instincts on how to win elections are catastrophically bad = keep it nice & quiet so nobody realizes there's an election underway. Elections are about dominance of narrative.

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Enjoy that while it lasts because we are going to get destroyed at midterms unless the economy picks up dramatically and everyone that does planning/production that I know has no upturn until Q1/Q2 of 2027.

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Mid-terms were lost the day Trump was inaugurated. We are in a decent position to rescue them. His policies are now in place and manifestly bearing fruit. Will it be enough? Dunno. Polling does seem to have stabilized and in some instances is ticking up slightly.

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That's not going to happen. Again, unless there is a huge surge in the economy it's going to be a slaughter.

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And lo & behold, there is a huge surge building in the economy......

I'm not predicting we will hold onto both Houses of Congress.
I'm saying the stuff that needs to happen to do so is, at this moment, actually happening.

Will it be enough, soon enough.....and will the public perceive it or get distracted by something else......who knows. But if you're gaming a way to defeat historical precedents, the opening moves are looking like they need to look

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I run my own business I deal with several hundred customers a week. If there's some huge surge building someone should tell them about.

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looks pretty tough from my desk at the moment, too.

C + I + G + T = GDP

Stimulating an economy via the globalist model (deficit spending) is quick. You get the immediate uptick in G, followed almost immediately by an uptick in C. Problem is, it's like a sugar hit. You get the immediate jolt, but sustaining the momentum is hard. (and about all you can do to help is with regulatory relief). And you have the constant drag of a negative T = trade deficit.

Stimulating an economy via massive inflows of I is harder, and you get a longer response time. But it is more sustainable. We're 6 months in and are already seeing the inflow of cash hit the GDP numbers. We're already seeing increasing numbers, in a predictable sequence - first the upgrades to line equipment, then the line expansions, then the factory expansions, then finally the new factories. The flush of construction jobs that will grow this year will start to give way next year to new production jobs, and so on and so on.

The purpose of the trade deals was to transform us from a consumption economy to a production economy. And they are having precisely that impact. Very soon, the contributions from the BBB, standard fiscal policy demand stimulants are just now going into effect. 2026 is going to be a year of increasingly better and better economic numbers. Too much sound stimulus is in place for it not to be We will be in a much better place on election day than we are now.

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Sen. Tillis on the DOJ probe into Jerome Powell: “Until the investigation is resolved, I cannot and I will not vote to support anyone on the Federal Reserve in my remaining tenure in the U. S. Senate.” pic.twitter.com/1rfGtB1Vqs

— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) February 12, 2026

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what a perfect example of the inherent pathology of moderation - the highest virtue of all is being too principled to make compromises within one's own alliance.

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Sen. Tillis on the DOJ probe into Jerome Powell: “Until the investigation is resolved, I cannot and I will not vote to support anyone on the Federal Reserve in my remaining tenure in the U. S. Senate.” pic.twitter.com/1rfGtB1Vqs

— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) February 12, 2026

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what a perfect example of the inherent pathology of moderation - the highest virtue of all is being too principled to make compromises within one's own alliance.

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When do we get to the part where Trump moderates? Trump's grudges and lawfare will take down you party hacks. Loyalty to Trump is your most valued principle.

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where on earth does he need to moderate? He's pursuing policies with 60-80% public support. Why give an inch on that? Keep pounding your opponent to highlight how out of touch they are?

Again we see the Moderate Vanity that compromise itself is the goal, not results.

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Sen. Tillis on the DOJ probe into Jerome Powell: “Until the investigation is resolved, I cannot and I will not vote to support anyone on the Federal Reserve in my remaining tenure in the U. S. Senate.” pic.twitter.com/1rfGtB1Vqs

— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) February 12, 2026

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Good for Tillis

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what a perfect example of the inherent pathology of moderation - the highest virtue of all is being too principled to make compromises within one's own alliance.

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When do we get to the part where Trump moderates? Trump's grudges and lawfare will take down you party hacks. Loyalty to Trump is your most valued principle.

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where on earth does he need to moderate? He's pursuing policies with 60-80% public support. Why give an inch on that? Keep pounding your opponent to highlight how out of touch they are?

Again we see the Moderate Vanity that compromise itself is the goal, not results.

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get your data straight, JD. Fat Boy is down to 68% unapproval and his numbers with Hispanics and Black which he did well previously is tanking. His border support is tanking even by maga and trumpian standards. They like the job, hate the way the war is being prosecuted with women, children, families separated. Very, very inhumane. The cowgirl tart Noem needs to resign today, followed by the lying didler Lutnick. Yall Maggots are gonna get your clocks cleaned and it is all due to the Lizard King. House is already gone, Senate in play which most thought impossible. yall gonna pay for trump

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Sen. Tillis on the DOJ probe into Jerome Powell: “Until the investigation is resolved, I cannot and I will not vote to support anyone on the Federal Reserve in my remaining tenure in the U. S. Senate.” pic.twitter.com/1rfGtB1Vqs

— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) February 12, 2026

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Good for Tillis

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what a perfect example of the inherent pathology of moderation - the highest virtue of all is being too principled to make compromises within one's own alliance.

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When do we get to the part where Trump moderates? Trump's grudges and lawfare will take down you party hacks. Loyalty to Trump is your most valued principle.

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where on earth does he need to moderate? He's pursuing policies with 60-80% public support. Why give an inch on that? Keep pounding your opponent to highlight how out of touch they are?

Again we see the Moderate Vanity that compromise itself is the goal, not results.

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60-80% of the public don't support Trump's personal grievances. Trump's lawfare is ineffective and harmful to his cause.

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/judge-leon-educates-pete-hegseth-df8a66a5?mod=editorials_article_pos1
Trump's lawfare campaign against his opponents isn't working any better than it did for Joe Biden, Jack Smith and Letitia James against Mr. Trump. The latest example is the legal rebuke against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempt to punish Sen. Mark Kelly.
This reiteration of a truism enraged Mr. Trump, who said in a social-media post that the Democrats were guilty of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"
This legal humiliation is becoming a habit for Trump officials. A grand jury last week refused to rubber stamp U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's attempt to indict Mr. Kelly and the other Members of Congress who taped the video. Ms. Pirro had sought an indictment for interfering with the loyalty, morale or discipline of the U.S. armed forces.
News reports say not a single member of the grand jury voted to indict, a stunning rebuke for Ms. Pirro, who also seems to believe that her priority is lawfare instead of pursuing actual criminals. It will be a healthy development if more Americans decide they've had enough of political prosecutions.

MacCALLUM: Democrats are winning congressional vote preference by 6 points. We've got a long way to go, but obviously that number would not be good.

JD VANCE: That would not be good. I will say, as much as we love Fox News, we always think Fox News has the worst polling… pic.twitter.com/SdVAx2zekC

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 17, 2026

Rumors are swirling that Samuel Alito, 75, could retire before Donald Trump leaves office (USA Today) pic.twitter.com/DPMJFXnyIB

— Political Polls (@PpollingNumbers) February 17, 2026

🚨Bexar County, TX Turnout🚨

2022 - 6,220

2024 - 6,742

Today - 7,902 (as of 2pm CT)

Insane turnout for a midterm primary…

Source: @VoteHub

— The Political HQ (@ThePoliticalHQ) February 17, 2026

I’ve teamed up with @KidRock to deliver two simple messages to the American people: GET ACTIVE + EAT REAL FOOD. pic.twitter.com/PkK8IfkPU4

— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) February 17, 2026

Has Trump Thrown the Democrats a lifesaver

Mr. Edsall, a contributing Opinion writer, comments weekly from Washington on politics and demographics.
President Trump appears determined to prevent his party from achieving a durable majority coalition anchored by a multiracial working-class base.

Trump's posting of a video portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as apes is one of his more glaring miscalculations, which have given Democrats an opening to halt a steady erosion of support among minority voters crucial to their party's chances for success.

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Sen. Tillis on the DOJ probe into Jerome Powell: “Until the investigation is resolved, I cannot and I will not vote to support anyone on the Federal Reserve in my remaining tenure in the U. S. Senate.” pic.twitter.com/1rfGtB1Vqs

— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) February 12, 2026

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what a perfect example of the inherent pathology of moderation - the highest virtue of all is being too principled to make compromises within one's own alliance.

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When do we get to the part where Trump moderates? Trump's grudges and lawfare will take down you party hacks. Loyalty to Trump is your most valued principle.

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where on earth does he need to moderate? He's pursuing policies with 60-80% public support. Why give an inch on that? Keep pounding your opponent to highlight how out of touch they are?

Again we see the Moderate Vanity that compromise itself is the goal, not results.

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get your data straight, JD. Fat Boy is down to 68% unapproval and his numbers with Hispanics and Black which he did well previously is tanking. His border support is tanking even by maga and trumpian standards. They like the job, hate the way the war is being prosecuted with women, children, families separated. Very, very inhumane. The cowgirl tart Noem needs to resign today, followed by the lying didler Lutnick. Yall Maggots are gonna get your clocks cleaned and it is all due to the Lizard King. House is already gone, Senate in play which most thought impossible. yall gonna pay for trump

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The pollster who missed 2024 by less than a percentage point has him a 48.6% in the overnight, on a 6-day upward trend.

His personal approval is a completely separate question from public opinion on policy issues. His policies are in support of positions held by 60-80% of the public. Ex: the Save Act,requiring photo ID in federal elections has 80-90% public support....supermajorities in demographics all across the spectrum. So it is entirely possible for someone to dislike Trump (because he's almost as big of an ass as you are), but still vote for him (because he's the only sane option given what Democrats are putting up).

Ordinary people can walk and chew gum at the same time,
And that's why you are extraordinary!

Good Morning !

Trump Overnight Presidential Job Approval - is in.

Single overnight approval for last night: 48.66%

And he is up again today in the 5-day rolling avg, the 6th such increase in the last 8 overnights ... pic.twitter.com/kE3IcFM6Oc

— Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) February 18, 2026

EISEN: The critics say everyone is here to curry favor

ERIC TRUMP: The great irony is they didn't give us much of a choice

DON JR: They created this monster

ERIC: They were pulling these accounts from us like we were absolute dogs pic.twitter.com/JaCb6XeEEF

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 18, 2026

Dan Bongino to Kash Patel: “I think you and I did a pretty good job. You know, it really isn’t hard when you focus in on the bad guys.”

pic.twitter.com/uuOhzWAvFv

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 18, 2026

Remember, they told us first that Americans wouldn't be paying these taxes. Now, they're claiming only the rich are getting hurt. And they ignore the disproportionate impact on the poor. https://t.co/7EwsdykgQK

— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) February 18, 2026

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Dan Bongino to Kash Patel: “I think you and I did a pretty good job. You know, it really isn’t hard when you focus in on the bad guys.”

pic.twitter.com/uuOhzWAvFv

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 18, 2026

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I needed a good laugh tonight!

The National Debt just topped $38.7 trillion. That’s an increase of $2.6 trillion since Trump took office just over a year ago, on Jan. 20, 2025. If Biden’s deficit spending caused high inflation during his term, why won’t Trump’s larger deficits have the same effect during his?

— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) February 19, 2026

So @JudicialWatch sued to find out how much the Deep State/Biden FBI was paying Twitter (now @X) to censor and spy on Americans. Kash Patel's FBI and Pam Bondi's Justice Department told a federal court we shouldn't get even summary quarterly totals of the payments because it… https://t.co/6P6oqQDxDj

— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) February 18, 2026

NEW: A massive US military buildup is intensifying near Iran as Israel warns a war could be near.

Despite "constructive" progress at the Geneva nuclear talks, the region remains on a knifes edge. @TreyYingst reports on the ground. pic.twitter.com/yBGoYmigKQ

— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 19, 2026

Ted Cruz says the fall of regimes in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba would mark the biggest geopolitical shift since the Berlin Wall, stating President Trump’s leadership is making America safer pic.twitter.com/uBGZAMJR4N

— Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 (@seanhannity) February 19, 2026

Carr: They very clear that Colbert could run the interview that he wanted—they just said you may have to comply with equal time.. And the news media ran with it like lemmings.

Ingraham: Would you have gone after them for violating the equal time rule?

Carr: They have to comply… pic.twitter.com/wkvbFxcrwE

— Acyn (@Acyn) February 19, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Rep. Thomas Massie says he will force emergency Congressional vote on war with Iran, following US military buildup.

"I will vote to put America first which means voting against more war in the Middle East." pic.twitter.com/bm4hPhfUxJ

— Remarks (@remarks) February 19, 2026

There seems to be something happening in Tarrant County 🧐 pic.twitter.com/0svK7s5Ezi

— Chris Tackett (aka See It Name It Fight It) (@cjtackett) February 18, 2026

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There seems to be something happening in Tarrant County 🧐 pic.twitter.com/0svK7s5Ezi

— Chris Tackett (aka See It Name It Fight It) (@cjtackett) February 18, 2026

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The Democrats finally have some primary candidates with a chance to do well and maybe win. There is the Senate race as well that might be riling up the base with a former US representative loud talker vs. a smooth talker. Maybe more Democrats will vote in their own primary this time, as well.

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Enjoy that while it lasts because we are going to get destroyed at midterms unless the economy picks up dramatically and everyone that does planning/production that I know has no upturn until Q1/Q2 of 2027.

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Mid-terms were lost the day Trump was inaugurated. We are in a decent position to rescue them. His policies are now in place and manifestly bearing fruit. Will it be enough? Dunno. Polling does seem to have stabilized and in some instances is ticking up slightly.

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That's not going to happen. Again, unless there is a huge surge in the economy it's going to be a slaughter.

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And lo & behold, there is a huge surge building in the economy......

I'm not predicting we will hold onto both Houses of Congress.
I'm saying the stuff that needs to happen to do so is, at this moment, actually happening.

Will it be enough, soon enough.....and will the public perceive it or get distracted by something else......who knows. But if you're gaming a way to defeat historical precedents, the opening moves are looking like they need to look

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There is a lot of time before mid-terms, we will get March, June and September numbers before election day. If this continues to build like you say, Senate should be safe and the HOR close enough to at least have influence.

Trump needs some calm time, no mis-steps. No shootings. No bombshells. Build the economy, make nice with Europe (sending Rubio instead of Vance was good move this week), and let Epstein play out (Don't do another Bondi...). Don't invade Iran.

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your instincts on how to win elections are catastrophically bad = keep it nice & quiet so nobody realizes there's an election underway. Elections are about dominance of narrative.

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If you are popular! Sure, push it more. You think Team Trump is winning the narrative and invading Iran is going to help? After running as the peace President and threatening to take Greenland?

Dude, you are delusional. He just had to end the surge in MN, Bondi melted down on National TV over Epstein, Vance is taking on US Olympic Athletes in Italy and Rubio had to go 100% Bush NeoCon to patch up fences in Europe.

Winning the narrative with dominance? n He is getting slaughtered, his approval is as low as Biden's was. GOP candidates don't want him campaigning for him. He needs domestic efforts and bring prices down, not go on the offensive. This Viet Nam era management of the message is a nightmare for the Party.

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LOL your ability to elevate style above substances is amazing.

His personal popularity matters.
His personal popularity matters less than the popularity of his policies.
His polices are squarely athwart supermajority policy positions of the American people.
They are working.
He can rub people the wrong way, but if things get better, they will still vote for him.

Such has always been so.
It's been pretty successful for him.
And things are definitely getting better.

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Rep. Thomas Massie says he will force emergency Congressional vote on war with Iran, following US military buildup.

"I will vote to put America first which means voting against more war in the Middle East." pic.twitter.com/bm4hPhfUxJ

— Remarks (@remarks) February 19, 2026

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Dude is seriously doubling down on America First.

MAGA is not going to like this.

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.... and he has Arbys flown in from KY twice a week.

#ReelMurrican

- UF

Viva Beef!!

Suelten los perros economicas, amigos!!!

{ sipping coffee }

that jjavving been snarled .....

- UF

.... I still javv a jannkering for:

WAR!*

D!

* and positions in Gold,The Wehrmacht and Energy

Go Pete Go!!

{ sipping covfefe }

#DreamingOfWar

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Mid-terms were lost the day Trump was inaugurated. We are in a decent position to rescue them. His policies are now in place and manifestly bearing fruit. Will it be enough? Dunno. Polling does seem to have stabilized and in some instances is ticking up slightly.

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That's not going to happen. Again, unless there is a huge surge in the economy it's going to be a slaughter.

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And lo & behold, there is a huge surge building in the economy......

I'm not predicting we will hold onto both Houses of Congress.
I'm saying the stuff that needs to happen to do so is, at this moment, actually happening.

Will it be enough, soon enough.....and will the public perceive it or get distracted by something else......who knows. But if you're gaming a way to defeat historical precedents, the opening moves are looking like they need to look

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There is a lot of time before mid-terms, we will get March, June and September numbers before election day. If this continues to build like you say, Senate should be safe and the HOR close enough to at least have influence.

Trump needs some calm time, no mis-steps. No shootings. No bombshells. Build the economy, make nice with Europe (sending Rubio instead of Vance was good move this week), and let Epstein play out (Don't do another Bondi...). Don't invade Iran.

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your instincts on how to win elections are catastrophically bad = keep it nice & quiet so nobody realizes there's an election underway. Elections are about dominance of narrative.

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If you are popular! Sure, push it more. You think Team Trump is winning the narrative and invading Iran is going to help? After running as the peace President and threatening to take Greenland?

Dude, you are delusional. He just had to end the surge in MN, Bondi melted down on National TV over Epstein, Vance is taking on US Olympic Athletes in Italy and Rubio had to go 100% Bush NeoCon to patch up fences in Europe.

Winning the narrative with dominance? n He is getting slaughtered, his approval is as low as Biden's was. GOP candidates don't want him campaigning for him. He needs domestic efforts and bring prices down, not go on the offensive. This Viet Nam era management of the message is a nightmare for the Party.

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LOL your ability to elevate style above substances is amazing.

His personal popularity matters.
His personal popularity matters less than the popularity of his policies.
His polices are squarely athwart supermajority policy positions of the American people.
They are working.
He can rub people the wrong way, but if things get better, they will still vote for him.

Such has always been so.
It's been pretty successful for him.
And things are definitely getting better.

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You do realize we are talking elections? Elections where he is underwater with the whole electorate, not just MAGA or even the GOP. Finally, elections where the MAGA and GOP are not going to be the deciding votes?

It is a popularity and style issue. Geez, remember Nixon vs Kennedy? Trump is not the "likeable for the people" or handsome candidate one year in.

LOL, elections are not about style! If what you are saying is correct, people vote on if things are better for them, half the winners wouldn't have won! This is an interesting subject, which I would discuss if you want to get away from the condescension. Because you bring up a point worth discussing - things are better.

Are things better and can the average person determine it? Has Trump made the "kitchen table" items people vote on better?

Housing? Groceries? Fuel? Utilities? Education?

Gas, yes. He lowered gas prices. Others?

Your definition of "better" may not match with the common voters. Attacking Iran is not going to help.

This is where you tell me it is a rant to discredit the points I bring up. Been down this road before. But, I tried.