Not A SINGLE Veteran Who Watches THIS Will Vote For TRUMP

 

Occupy Democrats

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This devastating video is making the rounds on the internet this Memorial Day weekend. It’s VERY revealing…

Iconic Filmmaker Ken Burns RIPS TRUMP in BRUTAL Commencement Speech

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LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE NATION!

Occupy Democrats

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Legendary American filmmaker Ken Burns just called out Donald Trump in a must watch commencement speech at the graduation ceremony! Well done, Ken!

The Danger of a Small Act of Cowardice in the Age of Trump; Interview w/David Hume Kennerly (part 2)

 

Glenn Kirschner

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At the age of 24, David Hume Kennerly won the Pulitzer Prize for photos he took as a combat photographer in Vietnam during the Vietnam war AND for photos he took at the legendary 1971 Ali vs. Frasier fight at Madison Square Garden. At age 27, he was asked by President Gerald Ford to be the White House Photographer. Mr. Kennerly has photographed every American president from LBJ through Biden. And now, at age 77, he's made an important statement about the courage that is necessary in 2024 to meet the urgency of this moment in America's history, when our democracy is under attack from within. His recent article in the Atlantic, titled "The Danger of a Small Act of Cowardice", explains the stand he decided to take by resigning from the board of trustees of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, as we discuss in episode 2 of our two-part conversation. I am thrilled to present part 2 of this 2-part, in-depth conversation with Mr. Kennerly. Link to Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/... If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts and mission, you can becoming a Team Justice patron at:   / glennkirschner   And you can find my audio podcast, Justice Matters, wherever you usually get your podcasts. And my website at glennkirschner.com Follow me on: Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2 Twitter:   / glennkirschner2   Facebook:   / glennkirschner2   Instagram:   / glennkirschner2 

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Interview with David Hume Kennerly

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GOP PANIC, try to SILENCE top Democrat over EPIC TRUMP FACT-CHECK

 

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Republicans in the House had a meltdown after Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern stated simple facts about Donald Trump on the House Floor. Francis Maxwell reports. Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Support the MeidasTouch Network:   / meidastouch   Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter:   / meidastouch   Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook:   / meidastouch   Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram:   / meidastouch   Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok:   / meidastouch  

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May 9, 2024

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This week at OpenSecrets we discussed the alleged illegal funding by a shell company to Republican committees, looked at lobbying by the automotive industry, and analyzed the Biden administration’s investment in Arizona based manufacturing.   We hope you enjoy this week’s newsletter. Our work is only possible through the generosity of our donors, and we are grateful for your support. Warm regards,

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Shell company steering $2.6 million to Republican PACs raises concerns of illicit funding scheme A complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleges that a corporation with ties to the former chief financial officer of the Republican State Leadership Committee illegally steered nearly $2.6 million to half a dozen political committees.  Read more.

Lobbying by automotive companies increases as electric vehicle sales soar As electric vehicle sales reached an all-time high last year, the automotive industry’s spending on federal lobbying hit a record of nearly $85.8 million after a steady increase since 2020. In the first quarter of 2024, the industry’s federal lobbying spending topped $23.1 million.   Read more.

Biden administration invests in Arizona’s semiconductor industry ahead of the 2024 election As the standoff between Chinese and U.S. trade continues, President Joe Biden’s administration is seizing the opportunity to invest in a key battleground state ahead of the 2024 election by granting direct funding and loans to advance the production of semiconductor chips in Arizona. Read more.

Chart of the Week Dive deeper into the data behind the headlines What to Know: The automotive industry's first-quarter federal lobbying spending in 2024 mirrors its spending in the same period of 2023, indicating continued record levels of investment in influencing policy. The lobbying activity coincides with significant legislative changes, including the passage of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, which allocates $369 billion towards energy security and climate change programs, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% before 2030.   By the Numbers: In the first quarter of 2024, the industry’s federal lobbying spending topped $23.1 million. General Motors, a prominent player in the automotive industry, led lobbying expenditures in 2023 with $14.17 million directed towards influencing federal policy. Approximately 70% of General Motors' lobbying disclosures relate to electric vehicles, reflecting the industry's pivot towards electric vehicle production.   Dig Deeper: Click below to explore the motivations behind the automotive industry's sustained lobbying efforts and their impact on policy decisions related to electric vehicle production and emissions regulations. Read more.

OpenSecrets in the News See our media citations from outlets around the nation this week:   Charges Against Cuellar Lay Bare Azerbaijan’s Influence Attempts (The New York Times) Beyond the payments Mr. Menendez and Mr. Cuellar are accused of receiving, Azerbaijan, Egypt and Qatar have been heavy spenders on traditional Washington lobbying to maintain the flow of United States aid and to win support in disputes with neighbors. From 2015 to the end of last year, Egypt spent $14.3 million on lobbying and Qatar spent nearly $85.9 million, according to analyses by the nonpartisan website OpenSecrets.    Rich people are spending more than ever to run for Congress. A big test is coming in Maryland (NBC News) Leaning on personal wealth early in the process can be an important accelerant for a campaign, giving it the ability to ramp up things like staff, messaging and advertising quickly without having to wait to build out a fundraising infrastructure. That’s one reason why self-funding is particularly attractive for nonincumbent candidates: A recent OpenSecrets analysis found that 88% of self-funding in 2023 went to candidates running in open seats or challengers, instead of incumbents.   Who is Timothy Mellon, the ultra-wealthy donor bankrolling both RFK Jr. and Donald Trump? (USA Today) Brendan Glavin, deputy research director for the money in politics organization OpenSecrets, said it’s one thing for a donor to back one candidate during a primary election and switch to supporting another during the general, but that a donor simultaneously backing two is unusual.    Tech Giants Are Vastly Outspending Newcomers on AI Lobbying (TIME)   UnitedHealth grew very big. Now, some lawmakers want to chop it down. (Washington Post)   Trump Meets DeSantis Seeking to Tap Ex-Rival’s Donor Connections (Bloomberg)   What is AIPAC? How the group uses funding to support the Israel-US relationship (USA Today)   Rep. Henry Cuellar accused of taking bribes from Azerbaijan, Mexican bank (Washington Post)   Ohio has done nothing to disclose dark money after major pay-to-play scandal (Cincinnati Enquirer) Watch out: The FEC just invited more special interest influence on elections (The Hill) See more here.

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