James Keady, the man whom Gov. Chris Christie famously told to “sit down and shut up” will be running instead — for state Assembly, the Newark Star Ledger reports.
Save to FavoritesChristie Tantrum Encouraged Man to Run for Office
Save to FavoritesSave to FavoritesRecent Posts
Trump Admits on Tape He Didn’t Declassify Documents
Donald Trump acknowledged on tape in a 2021 meeting that he had retained “secret” military information that he had not declassified, CNN reports. Said Trump: “As president, I could have…
There Could Be More Than 7 Counts Against Trump
Two sources briefed on the seven federal charges against Donald Trump told NBC News they include false statements and conspiracy to obstruct related to retaining classified documents. One source noted…
Trump Uses Indictments to Raise Money
New York Times: “His political advisers had been preparing for weeks to exploit the federal indictment for full effect. His team has come to view federal law enforcement actions against…
House Republicans Fall in Line Behind Trump
New York Times: “Members of Congress have no power to stop criminal charges, but they can attempt to interfere with prosecutors through their legislative powers, such as issuing subpoenas, demanding…
Julian Assange Loses Latest Appeal to Block Extradition
“WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange has lost the latest attempt to appeal his extradition to the US to face criminal spying charges, removing one of the last barriers to his removal…
Why Did Trump Keep the Documents?
Semafor: “For all the ink spilled on this case so far in the press and in court as well as the many thousands of words Trump has devoted to his…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Trump’s apparent indictment on multiple charges arising from his retention of classified materials is another affirmation of the rule of law. For four years, he acted like he was above…
On the 2024 Presidential Race
I joined Julie Mason on her excellent Sirius XM show to talk about the 2024 presidential race yesterday afternoon. And I had more to say on “the long game” on…
Trump Could Still Run for President from Prison
Semafor: “Federal prosecutions almost always end in conviction, and defending against them can be all-consuming. Defendants sometimes face travel restrictions. Can Trump really run for president at the same time?”…
The United States vs. Donald Trump
Playbook: “We’ve become anesthetized by years of his outlandish reality, such that actions that would be the end of almost any other American politician — hush money payments to an…
Trump Could Face Years in Prison
Washington Post: “The seven-count indictment has the potential to land Trump in prison for years if he is found guilty. He has denied any wrongdoing.” Semafor: “Taken together, the charges…
The Long Game
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. Kevin McCarthy is losing power quickly. And why so many Republicans are running for president. Join now to continue reading….
Congress’ September Policy Cliff
Punchbowl News: “We wanted to take a moment this morning to put the current strife among House Republicans into a wider context.” “Even after Speaker Kevin McCarthy resolves the current…
Gingrich Testified Before January 6 Grand Jury
“Former Speaker Newt Gingrich testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating January 6, 2021,” CNN reports. “Gingrich allegedly communicated with senior advisers to former President Donald Trump about television…
Lauren Boebert Accused of Seducing Woman’s Husband
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) “has been accused of ‘seducing’ another woman’s husband into an ‘inappropriate relationship’ that speeded the end of the marriage and ended in the congresswoman taking out…
Saudi Crown Prince Threatened Major Economic Pain
“Last fall, President Biden vowed to impose ‘consequences’ on Saudi Arabia for its decision to slash oil production amid high energy prices and fast-approaching elections in the United States,” the…
DeSantis’ Top Aide Solicited Campaign Cash
“Gov. Ron DeSantis’ chief of staff was among the biggest political fundraisers helping launch DeSantis’ presidential campaign, an unusual instance of a highly influential taxpayer-funded aide’s doubling as a top…
Quote of the Day
“I can’t believe I’ve been indicted.” — Donald Trump, quoted by his lawyer, Jim Trusty, in a CNN interview. Save to Favorites
What Must Hillary Clinton Be Thinking?
Peter Baker: “There was a time, not that long ago really, when Donald Trump said he cared about the sanctity of classified information. That, of course, was when his opponent…
The Clock Is Ticking for a Trump Conviction
Donald Trump is expected to surrender to the federal authorities in Miami at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday. At that point, the charges against him will be unsealed. Join now…
