NEWS AND OPINION:
Presidential campaigns seem to require a significant amount of time, focus, and perseverance. Traditional political practices like traveling from town to town and making personal appearances play a crucial role in this.
Former President Donald Trump and his campaign team have tallied up his recent visits to Iowa, advising that Mr. Trump already has visited the Hawkeye State six times this year, with stops in Davenport, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Ames and two visits to Des Moines, one of them for the Iowa State Fair of course.
Then there is the voter factor. The Trump campaign has recruited 200,000 voter contacts, 1,500 in-state volunteers, 1,000 precinct captains, and established 200 county chairs to cover all 99 Iowa counties. Over 100 Iowa farmers also have formed the Farmers for Trump Coalition, the campaign said.
However, there is additional information available.
Mr. Trump has accumulated 20 state legislative endorsements in Iowa, made eight video addresses and accumulated 27,500 signed caucus voter pledge cards in advance of the January caucuses in the state. His campaign has distributed 10,000 yard signs and 200 barn signs.
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“He stated that the evidence is clear, considering the level of activity on the ground and the significant lead of 37 percentage points in the polls. It is indeed remarkable.”
Mr. Cheung is referring to a recent New York Times/Siena College poll of 818 registered Republican voters in Iowa conducted July 23-27, which indeed found that 54% supported Mr. Trump while 17% supported Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
THE VIVEK FACTOR
Vivek Ramaswamy, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, is also actively involved in politics.
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The candidate is scheduled to visit Bettendorf on Wednesday, and will then make stops in Dubuque, Decorah, Fayette, and Waterloo on Thursday.
A DOMINANT FORCE
Republicans clearly have a political edge when it comes to state-level politics. Ready for the numbers? These are from Ballotpedia.org.
According to the Ballotpedia analysis, by the end of August 2023, the Republican party held 54.86% of state legislatures in the United States, while the Democratic party held 44.29%. The country has a total of 7,386 state legislative seats, with Republicans controlling 57 chambers and Democrats holding 40. The Alaska House of Representatives stands out as the only chamber organized under a multipartisan, power-sharing coalition.
According to the statement, Democrats currently have 851 state Senate seats and 2,420 state House seats, experiencing a decrease of five seats compared to the previous month. On the other hand, Republicans hold 1,109 state Senate seats and 2,943 state House seats, with a decrease of six seats from the previous month.
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ON THE RADAR
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee — the advocacy arm of Concerned Women for America — has organized a major three-day “Leadership Summit” set to begin Friday at a grand hotel in the nation’s capital.
These leaders are undeniably important.
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be attending the event as distinguished guests. The event will feature policy discussions, meetings with members of Congress, training for state directors, and speeches by various policy leaders.
According to their mission statement, the organization known as Concerned Women aims to safeguard and advance Biblical values and constitutional principles through prayer, education, and advocacy. You can visit their website at ConcernedWomen.org.
ADVICE FROM AN AUTHOR
There is a new book available that offers guidance to the anxious public, and its title reveals everything.
The book “Do Not Comply: Taking Power Back from America’s Corrupt Elite” written by Will Witt delivers a clear message, possibly serving as a cautionary tale.
“The America that you were raised in no longer exists. Our nation is experiencing a significant deterioration. However, we frequently neglect to accurately identify those accountable for this decline. Who are the individuals responsible for corrupting our remarkable country? They encompass politicians from both the Democratic and Republican parties, businessmen, celebrities, media executives, and scientists. They belong to the privileged class, and their actions are driven by self-interest,” states Center Street in preliminary notes for the book.
The publisher stated that this book is essential for individuals who want to uncover the truth about the true influencers of power in our nation. As we witness America’s decline in both ethical and economic aspects, it may be easy to think that we are powerless to bring about any change. However, we always have the option to make a choice, and there is still time. The publisher believes that “Do Not Comply” is the initial action needed to steer things in the right direction.
The arrival date of the new book is September 19th.
Mr. Witt is also the author of “How to Win Friends and Influence Enemies,” published by Center Street in 2021. He is editor-in-chief of the Florida Standard, a news organization based in Tampa.
Center Street, by the way, is an imprint of publishing giant Hachette and counts Sen. Mike Lee, Utah Republican; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich; and presidential-primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy among its authors.
POLL DU JOUR
In the past six months, 83% of men in the United States have reported having “experienced stress.”
81% of individuals claim to believe that they are “maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
65% of individuals express reluctance in seeking professional assistance for their mental health issues.
More than half, specifically 54%, express dissatisfaction with their current weight.
50% of individuals actively strive to reach their desired weight.
49% of individuals do not maintain a healthy diet.
44% of individuals do not receive an annual medical examination.
44% of individuals do not prioritize their mental well-being.
On average, more than five hours of TV are watched per day by 27% of people.
SOURCE: A Cleveland Clinic survey of 1,000 U.S. men conducted online June 1-13 and released Sept. 6.
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