The VP has achieved an inauspicious milestone. It’s been 100 days and Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee, has not held a single press conference in that time. She has sat for a few friendly interviews, and, of course, she’s done campaign rallies and other carefully staged-managed public appearances. She even consented to…
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There are many ways to judge the state of a presidential or Senate race beyond the tsunami of polls we attempt to process in the run-up to Election Day. While the trajectory of national and swing-state polling appears to favor the former president with just days to go until all votes are cast, the behavior…
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Heartlanders caution counting chickens before they hatch. Editor’s Note: From the Back Forty is Liberty Nation’s longest running and most popular weekly column. The winds of change began to blow through the Appalachians, across the prairies, and over the great Midwest. Flyover folks, a cautious bunch, believe they see light at the end of the tunnel after…
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In a presidential election year that was originally a rematch between two political titans but that has since been marked by a debate debacle, a candidate switcheroo, and two assassination attempts, it’s easy to forget about the other races. But as dramatic as all that has been, there’s plenty at stake in the US Senate,…
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives has certainly brought many benefits. As helpful as this technology has been, however, it has brought its fair share of problems, from political “deepfakes” to students automating their homework. AI detectors – themselves artificial intelligence programs – have become crucial tools. But how accurate are…
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In a recent puff interview on ABC’s The View, Kamala Harris admitted that she can’t think of a single policy she would change from her current administration. Even the politically skillful Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, was unable to name one thing that distinguishes Harris from Joe Biden. Since she has long been a…
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Elections are won and lost in the all-important battleground states. Between the seven crucial locales, there are 93 Electoral College votes up for grabs, and neither candidate has a realistic path to the White House without winning a significant portion of this trove. But that doesn’t mean the other states are without immense Election Day…
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You will remember that in 2016, almost every prediction by the pundits, backed up by almost every reputable poll, had Hillary Clinton defeating Donald Trump with ease. And in 2020, most forecasters predicted that Trump would suffer a massive defeat at the hands of Joe Biden. Of course, Trump triumphed in ‘16 and in ‘20…
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Editor’s Note: From the Back Forty is Liberty Nation’s longest running and most popular weekly column. Former President Donald Trump had a ball at the 79th annual Al Smith Dinner to benefit Catholic charities. Meanwhile, skipping the prestigious event, Vice President Kamala Harris was busy hanging with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and bungling interviews with Fox News’…
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A muckraking menace to corrupt officials scores a big SCOTUS victory for free speech. Laredo’s “Lagordiloca” won a victory for freedom of speech and struck a blow against official oppression and police-qualified immunity. Much like Donald Trump, Priscilla Villarreal was prosecuted by authorities, who disliked her threat to their power, via a novel application of…
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Throw in legalized marijuana and protected crypto. What can Vice President Kamala Harris do to generate energy and enthusiasm among black men? Surveys routinely show that the Democratic presidential candidate maintains significant support from black voters: A new joint poll by The New York Times and Siena College shows that almost 80% of likely black…
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With a whopping 19 Electoral College votes, Pennsylvania boasts the largest portion of electors for any battleground state. It also represents the shortest path to either candidate earning the 270 votes needed for the presidency. The time and treasure being expended by both the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns in the Keystone State swamps…
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