NEWS AND OPINION:
Leave it to the New York Young Republicans Club — based in 1856 and integrated in 1911 — to be the relative power behind what was often known as a “very swell affair.”
The group will host its 111th annual Gala on Saturday — a black-tie occasion that options “a night of dinner, drinking, and love of country with President Trump,” the group famous in its public description of the occasion.
“President Trump inspired a massive grassroots movement and was elected 45th President of the United States in November 2016. His victory was the greatest upset in American political history, becoming the nation’s first president without a military or political background. President Trump put America first for four years, delivering prosperity, security, and peace for the forgotten men and women of our country,” the outline stated.
Mr. Trump will function the keynote speaker, the membership stated.
Guests will get pleasure from butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, and a multicourse French-service dinner with high-profile audio system, the organizers say.
But on to the prolonged and wide-ranging visitor listing. They embrace Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas, Reps. Paul Gosar of Arizona, Matt Gaetz of Florida and Mike Collins of Georgia, former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik and political commentator Deroy Murdock.
The host group may be discovered at NYYRC.com.
INTERNSHIP OF NOTE
The Heritage Foundation is in search of interns excited about a singular and vital expertise within the nation’s capital. Know of any potential candidates?
“We are committed to investing in America’s next generation of leaders. Each semester, we hire and pay 50-plus young conservatives who are committed to the principles of individual freedom, free enterprise, limited government, traditional American values, and a strong national defense,” the group says in its software advisory.
“The Young Leaders Program has grown to become one of the top policy internships in the nation. We prepare our interns for their future roles as conservative leaders,” the advisory stated.
It is of be aware that Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Tom Cotton of Arkansas are alumni of this system, as is Judge Neomi Rao, who was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in March 2019 and was affiliate White House counsel to former President George W. Bush.
The internships are timed for spring, summer time and fall; discover data at Heritage.org/young-leaders-program.
FOXIFIED
In the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 3, Fox News was the most-watched community within the cable realm, each in prime time and all through the day. The community averaged 2 million every day prime-time viewers, in accordance with Nielsen Media Research, in contrast with MSNBC with 952,000 and CNN with 402,000.
Some particular programming additionally attracted a considerable viewers. Sean Hannity’s town-hall assembly with former President Donald Trump on Tuesday had an viewers of three.2 million — which represented 64% of the whole cable information viewership, the community stated in a press release.
Meanwhile, “The Five” nonetheless reigns as the most well-liked common programming on Fox News, pulling in an viewers of two.8 million viewers. On Sunday, Maria Bartiromo’s “Sunday Morning Futures” was the most-watched program of the weekend, with an viewers of 1.4 million.
SUMMING IT UP
The Republican Party retains shut tabs on the nation’s borders. Here’s a present abstract compiled by Jake Schneider, director of speedy response for the Republican National Committee.
“Earlier this week, more than 12,000 illegal immigrants were encountered at the southern border in a single day — the highest daily total ever recorded — with individual sectors also reporting record totals. The staggering numbers come amid a flood of ‘single, adult men’ from African, Middle Eastern, and Asian countries, and a ‘resurgence of smuggling’ from Mexico,” Mr. Schneider wrote, attributing the numbers to an eye-opening report launched by Fox News on Thursday.
“Illegal immigrants are literally thanking President Biden for the open border. Yet, Democrats act shocked that Republicans are demanding a secure border. Biden says border security is ‘political,’ ‘draconian,’ and ‘extreme.’ Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says border security is akin to ‘violence.’ Budget Director Shalanda Young is ‘stunned’ by Republican efforts. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre thinks simple border security measures are ‘extreme,’ though she is unable to name any specifics,” Mr. Schneider stated in his written report.
“Senate Democrats aren’t even trying to hide their carelessness for border security, even as authorities warn terrorists may attempt to ‘exploit’ the southern border over the holiday season. Instead, Democrats are holding border security hostage under the guise of ‘national security.’ I will say it louder for those in the press: Border security is national security. Secure our border!” Mr. Schneider declared, exclamation level and all.
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POLL DU JOUR
• 48% of U.S. adults learn, watch or take heed to information or details about political, societal or native points “basically every day.”
• 26% learn, watch or take heed to information or data on these topics “a few times a week.”
• 12% learn, watch or take heed to information or data “a few times a month.”
• 5% learn, watch or take heed to information or data “once a month.”
• 6% learn, watch or take heed to information or data “less than once a month.”
• 3% don’t learn, watch or take heed to information or data in any respect.
SOURCE: A CNN/SSRS ballot of 1,795 U.S. adults carried out on-line, by mail or phone Nov. 1-30 and launched Thursday.
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