NEWS AND OPINION:
A decided unbiased presidential hopeful has not given up on his quest to win the White House. He could get some traction this week with younger voters — with the assistance of a 15,000-square-foot nightclub.
“Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is hitting the campaign trail to continue his bid for president of the United States of America. As an independent candidate, Kennedy has launched a huge grassroots effort to get on the ballot in all 50 states,” his marketing campaign stated in a written assertion shared with Inside the Beltway.
“Normally, independent candidates pay companies millions of dollars to gather signatures. We’re taking a different route that starts with our thousands of volunteers in every state,” Mr. Kennedy stated within the written assertion.
The candidate is taking advantage of his occasions. At his upcoming marketing campaign rallies, Mr. Kennedy’s followers can be supplied the possibility so as to add their signatures to the official poll petition.
Mr. Kennedy’s subsequent occasion takes place in Utah on Thursday, and his selection of location is of word. He’ll host his rally at Sky SLC — a spacious, open-air, three-level Salt Lake City nightclub and live performance venue with a retractable glass roof, VIP suites, high-tech lighting and state-of-the-art sound. The web site can accommodate 1,000 folks.
The marketing campaign additionally identified that Mr. Kennedy is besting President Biden and former President Donald Trump amongst voters 18-34 in two new polls — by Quinnipiac University and by the New York Times and Siena College.
“We have a robust ballot-access team and RFK Jr.’s name will be on the ballot in all 50 states,” stated Stefanie Spear, press secretary for the Kennedy marketing campaign.
“We have begun signature collection in open states and are confident Mr. Kennedy will get the 270 electoral votes he needs to win the White House,” she stated.
HERE COMES NO. 99
Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has an necessary addition to his presidential marketing campaign’s usually relentless itinerary. Not surprisingly, the massive second takes place in Iowa.
“Ron DeSantis will complete his 99-county tour with a rally in Jasper County, Iowa on Saturday, December 2nd,” his marketing campaign stated Sunday in a written assertion.
The huge second — titled “The 99th County Rally” — takes place at The Thunderdome — an leisure facility in Newton, some 20 miles east of Des Moines.
And what’s the significance of quantity 99? Mr. DeSantis has promised that as a presidential candidate, he’ll full “The Full Grassley” in his marketing campaign visits to Iowa.
That explicit time period refers to Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa — who has made it a follow to go to all of Iowa’s 99 counties not less than as soon as yearly for 43 consecutive years.
FOR THE LEXICON
“The Chaos Campaign.”
This newly minted phrase involves us from the Association of Mature Citizens — a conservative curiosity group.
“With just under one year to go until the highly anticipated 2024 presidential election, the only certainty is uncertainty,” the group stated in a web based editorial.
It cited President Biden’s advancing age, the persistent presence of third celebration candidates, Mr. Biden’s “lawfare” in opposition to former President Donald Trump and abroad conflicts as contributing to the political chaos.
“These factors and many more are paving the way for a historically chaotic election next year. With less than 12 months until Election Day, voters can rest assured that 2024 will be politically unforgettable,” it famous.
JUST A THOUGHT
“We have elite Special Operations Forces who are specifically trained in hostage rescue. I do think we have to be deferential to Israelis, to the Israeli government and the Israeli Defense Forces about the tactical situation on the ground. But if American military forces are called upon and can provide a viable solution to get out American citizens and the citizens of Israel or other nations, we have to be open to that,” Sen. Tom Cotton tells Fox News, when requested a few technique to cope with the hostage scenario.
“It’s not just the small Special Operation units that we have trained. We have two aircraft carriers in the region. We’ve increased the number of troops and aircraft we have in the region. Yet, Hamas is still so contemptuous of President Biden that it hasn’t yet released American hostages,” the Arkansas Republican continued, talking earlier than Sunday’s first such launch.
IN CASE YOU WONDERED
“The season’s holiday shopping results are coming in. Total season revenue to date: Americans spent $86.6 billion,” experiences Adobe Analytics, which reveals that spending is anticipated to succeed in report ranges throughout this vacation season.
Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation advises that Cyber Monday is the second hottest day to buy because the gift-giving season kicks off, bested solely by Black Friday. The group predicts that 71.1 million customers can be manning their computer systems Monday.
“Holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and 4%, totaling $957.3 billion to $966.6 billion,” the federation stated in a press release.
POLL DU JOUR
• 35% of U.S. adults say social media is answerable for creating political divisions amongst Americans; 37% of Republicans, 33% of independents and 34% of Democrats agree.
• 32% of U.S. adults say political leaders are answerable for creating the divisions amongst Americans; 28% of Republicans, 31% of independents and 39% of Democrats agree.
• 28% say cable information is answerable for creating the divisions; 29% of Republicans, 29% of independents and 24% of Democrats agree.
• 1% cite different international locations for creating the divisions; 1% of Republicans, 1% of independents and 1% of Democrats agree.
• 2% cite “other” causes; 2% of Republicans, 4% of independents and 1% of Democrats agree.
• 2% don’t know in regards to the concern; 2% of Republicans, 3% of independents and 1% of Democrats agree.
SOURCE: A Quinnipiac University ballot of 1,574 registered U.S. voters performed Nov. 9-13.
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