NEWS AND OPINION:
The Republican candidates running for president will have an enjoyable experience on Wednesday as they come together for their second debate at the impressive Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.
The Republican National Committee, on the other hand, has released a report based on facts about the event, providing valuable information for the candidates themselves, but not showing much appreciation for the state hosting the event.
The report stated that the Republican candidates will have another chance to present practical and conservative solutions to address the major issues in our country. It also predicted that the Republican debate will provide solutions to revive the American Dream.
The state hosting the event, however, did not receive any recognition or praise.
The report stated that Republicans will offer a different perspective compared to the problems faced by California. California has been dealing with issues such as increasing prices, uncontrollable crime, a growing number of homeless people, and a literacy problem, which the report claims are the result of unsuccessful Democratic policies.
It delved into the specifics.
“The state of California has experienced a significant increase in costs, making it increasingly unaffordable. Since President Biden assumed office, prices have surged by 17.4%, adding to the financial burden faced by Californians who are already grappling with the long-term consequences of inflation. A report from Congress’ Joint Economic Committee revealed that inflation has resulted in an average loss of $10,448 for California families.”
California is ranked as the second most costly state to reside in the country, with Hawaii, which is also governed by Democrats, being the only state ahead. The statement also highlights that four out of the top ten priciest urban areas in the nation are located in California.
The report further stated that the state has the second-highest unemployment rate and the highest rate of homelessness in the country, accounting for 30% of the nation’s total. Additionally, residents now have to pay an average of $5.83 for a gallon of gas, and there has been a 6.1% increase in the violent crime rate over the past year.
“The citizens of California are expressing their dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership by leaving the state. The National Association of Realtors’ report reveals that California experienced the highest population loss among all states in 2022. Additionally, Los Angeles County, California, witnessed the most significant decline in population compared to any other county in the same year, as stated in the GOP report.”
THE DEBATE PRESS
In the meantime, the news media has been occupied with various headlines, some of which are quite lengthy, following the second Republican presidential debate that took place within the last 24 hours.
“Is it possible for the second GOP debate to be more than just a competition for second place? The Republican donors, who are eager to support a candidate capable of challenging Donald Trump, might be the most important audience.” (New York Times); “How to watch the second Republican debate — and why you should (even if you’re not interested)” (Arizona Republic); “7 Republican candidates qualify for the second debate: Here are the ones who didn’t make it” (Axios); “Donald Trump will be present all over America this week, except on the debate stage” (CNN); and “DeSantis will be positioned at the center stage during the second GOP presidential debate” (The Hill).
A HAPPY OCCASION
Let’s pause and salute Richard A. Viguerie — a conservative leader, strategist and a pioneer of direct-mail marketing — a useful tool in politics. Mr. Viguerie founded American Target Advertising in 1965, and it remains the oldest and largest direct-mail marketing and fundraising agency for conservative nonprofit groups.
He recently celebrated his 90th birthday in the company of a proud family — and 270 friends. And what friends. Here’s who spoke at this heartfelt but significant event, in the order of their appearance:
Kathleen Patten, president & CEO of American Target advertising; Rebecca Hagelin, conservative author, marketer and advisor to Never Back Down, a Super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president; Kellyanne Conway, pollster, assistant to former President Donald Trump and senior counselor at the White House; and Morton Blackwell, president of the Leadership Institute, a non-partisan educational foundation.
Additionally, present at the speaker’s podium are Cleta Mitchell, a senior legal fellow at Conservative Partnership Institute and the founder of the Election Integrity Network; Christopher Ruddy, an award-winning journalist and the founder and chairman of Newsmax Media; Roger Craver, the founder of Craver Matthews Smith and DonorTrends and the editor of the “Agitator” newsletter; Mike Farris, a lawyer, political activist, and the founder of the Home-School Legal Defense Fund and Patrick Henry College; the notable figure of the event, Mr. Viguerie himself; and David Walker, the president and CEO of the Coalition to Save America’s Heroes.
Everyone had a great time.
IVY-COVERED HALLS
The College Fix, a publication written by students that tracks educational and social trends in the United States, has reported that Harvard University has received over $218 million from foreign governments since January 2022.
Maggie Kelly, assistant editor for the College Fix, reported that the university received the highest donation of $51.7 million from the United Kingdom, as per information from the U.S. Department of Education. Notable contributions were also made by Switzerland, Hong Kong, and China. Specifically, China’s donation to the university amounted to $16 million, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education and the Harvard Crimson, a student publication at the Ivy League institution.
POLL DU JOUR
If elections for U.S. Congress were happening “right now,” 43% of American adults would choose to vote for the Republican Party candidate. Among them, 93% are Republicans, 33% are independents, and 2% are Democrats.
48% of males and 38% of females concur as well.
41% of the respondents would choose the Democratic candidate. Among Republicans, only 1% agree, while 28% of independents and 90% of Democrats are in agreement.
37% of males and 45% of females also concur.
• 1% would vote for some “other” candidate; 0% of Republicans, 4% of independents and 0% of Democrats agree.
2% of males and 1% of females concur as well.
2% of the population would choose not to vote. Among Republicans, 1% share this sentiment, while among independents, it is 5%, and among Democrats, it is 2%.
2% of males and 3% of females also concur.
12% of the total population are undecided about their voting preference. Among Republicans, 5% are unsure, while among independents, the percentage rises to 30%. Similarly, 5% of Democrats also express uncertainty regarding their voting choice.
11% of males and 14% of females share the same viewpoint.
SOURCE: An Economist/YouGov poll of 1,500 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 17-19.
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