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The Coming Biden Blowout https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/04/gop-republicans-2024-election-biden-trump/673856/?utm_source=feed 74The Atlantic by David Frum / April 26, 2023 at 06:28AM//keep unread//hide The Republican plan for 2024 is already failing, and the party leadership can see it and knows it. There was no secret to a more intelligent and intentional Republican plan for 2024. It would have gone like this: (1) Replace Donald Trump at the head of the ticket with somebody less obnoxious and impulsive. (2) Capitalize on inflation and other economic troubles. (3) Offer plausible ideas on drugs, crime, and border enforcement. (4) Reassure women worried about the post-Roe future. (5) Don’t be too obvious about suppressing Democratic votes, because really blatant voter suppression will provoke and mobilize Democrats to vote, not discourage them. Unfortunately for them, Republicans have turned every element of the plan upside down and inside out. Despite lavish anti...

All the Texts Fox News Didn’t Want You to Read By Nia Prater, Matt Stieb, and Benjamin Hart https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/04/all-the-texts-fox-news-didnt-want-you-to-read.html Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photos: Getty Images In 2021, Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News. Last week, just as the trial was getting underway, Fox settled the case with a $787.5 million payment. And on Monday, in shocking news that may or may not be directly related to that settlement, the network parted ways with Tucker Carlson, its biggest star. Dominion had accused Fox personalities of repeatedly airing debunked election-fraud theories involving Dominion’s voting machine used in the 2020 election. Dominion would have had to prove that Fox News hosts knowingly disseminated falsehoods to their viewers. To that end, the company subpoenaed extensive internal text messages and emails from and between prominent names in the Fox News infrastructure, inc...

30 years of public health research supports thinking of guns as statistically more of a personal hazard than a benefit. Case-control studies have repeatedly found that gun ownership is associated with an increased risk of gun-related homicide or suicide occurring in the home (Kellermann and Reay, 1986; Kellermann et al., 1993; Cummings and Koepsell, 1998; Wiebe, 2003; Dahlberg et al., 2004; Hemenway, 2011; Anglemeyer et al., 2014). For homicides, the association is largely driven by gun-related violence committed by family members and other acquaintances, not strangers (Kellermann et al., 1993, 1998; Wiebe, 2003). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-019-0373-z/

11 Weird and Upsetting Facts About Elon Musk By Eve Peyser https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/04/11-weird-and-upsetting-facts-about-elon-musk.html Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photo: Getty Images/Shutterstock Elon Musk is the richest man on the planet, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, and now, the prospective owner of one of the internet’s worst websites. Ever since he moved to acquire Twitter for $44 billion, it seems like nobody, or at least nobody who works in the media, can shut up about the man. (“Whereas the Twitter news cycle used to be determined by Donald Trump’s tweets, it’s now determined by Elon Musk’s,” observed New York Times reporter Katie Rosman.) Despite the relentless chatter, how well do you really know Mr. Musk? Yes, he’s the electric-car guy, one of several space-bound billionaires, and Twitter’s cringiest and most powerful poster. But there’s so much more. (For example, did you know that he was bullied when he was a child? Now you do!) So buckle up, sweetie...

Donald Trump is the worst president ever View other drafts Whether Donald Trump is the worst president ever is a matter of opinion, but there are certainly many reasons why people might believe that to be the case. Some of the criticisms of Trump's presidency include: His divisive rhetoric and policies, which have alienated many Americans and exacerbated existing divisions in the country. His lack of experience and qualifications for the job, which led to some disastrous decisions and policy failures. His corruption and self-dealing, which have raised serious questions about his commitment to the public good. His attacks on democratic institutions and norms, which have undermined the rule of law and the American system of government. Ultimately, whether or not Trump is the worst president ever is a matter of personal judgment. However, there is no doubt that he was a controversial and polarizing figure who left a lasting mark on American politics. Here are some additional detail...

characteristic calm: “Political Persecution,” Trump alleged in his statement. “Political persecution,” parroted Reps. Diana Harshbarger (Tenn.), Josh Brecheen (Okla.), Claudia Tenney (N.Y.), and Paul Gosar (Ariz.). “Blatant Election Interference,” Trump announced. “This is unprecedented election interference,” echoed GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik (N.Y.). “An attempt to interfere in our Presidential election,” echoed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.). “Witch hunt,” complained Trump. “Witch hunt,” repeated Reps. George Santos (N.Y.), Lauren Boebert (Colo.), Ralph Norman (S.C.), Matt Gaetz (Fla.) and more, including House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Minn.). “Weaponizing our justice system,” Trump inveighed. “Weaponizing,” chorused Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Reps. David Rouzer (N.C.), Austin Scott (Ga.), Rich McCormick (Ga.) and more. Trump blamed George Soros. Reps. Wesley Hunt (Tex.), Mike Johnson (La.), Harshbarger, Gosar and Sens. Rick Scott (Fla.) and Ron Johns...

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/03/what-are-the-legal-cases-against-donald-trump.html EARLY AND OFTEN MAR. 24, 2023 The Case(s) Against Donald Trump It’s hard to keep track, so we made a guide. By Nia Prater, Intelligencer staff writer, who covers New York politics Photo-Illustration: by Intelligencer; Photos Getty Images In recent days, all eyes have been on the Manhattan grand jury that is expected to indict Donald Trump, but his legal troubles extend far beyond the city’s borders. In Georgia, he is being investigated for his attempts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results while he was president. In Washington, a Justice Department special counsel is running a fast-moving probe into both his handling of classified documents and his conduct around the attack on the U.S. Capitol. And then there’s the civil case against him by E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation. It can be a lot to follow, so here’s what’s on deck. Stormy Daniels Hush Mone...