Democrats could stop the rioting overnight if they wanted to so why aren’t they? Because they think it will help them, Jesse Kelly said on Monday before arguing that it is all part of their strategy to win in November.

Jesse confessed that he cannot shake the sense that the Democrats are up to something saying, “Democrats don’t make huge mistakes like that.”

“They knew eventually public opinion would turn against the street violence and now, they’re going to blame Trump,” he explained. “I think I underestimated the Democrats here.”

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August 31, 2020 at 08:36PM - Matt Howerton
Jesse: Riots are part of the Democrats’ strategy
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Buck Sexton said Monday that judicial activists continue to exercise legal malpractice against General Michael Flynn after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Judge Sullivan can proceed with deliberating the legitimacy of the Department of Justice’s move to dismiss charges.

“The prosecutorial arm of the government dropped its case… Judge Sullivan said ‘Well, hold on a second, what do you mean you’re dropping the case?'”

Buck Sexton argued that Judge Sullivan “has shown himself to be a Flynn hater when he accused him in court of being a traitor which no one on the prosecution side had ever said!”

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August 31, 2020 at 08:21PM - Matt Howerton
Sexton: Mike Flynn gets the shaft in court again
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Bill O’Reilly urged President Trump on Monday to deploy the National Guard to Portland, Oregon with or without the governor and mayor’s request after a conservative who went by the name Jay Bishop was executed in the street over the weekend.

Bill argued the violence has gone far enough saying, “90 days of violent riots in Portland? That’s enough! President Trump has the right to call in the National Guard to stop it. Do it, Mr. President! Do it!”

He also revealed that, as the father of a 17-year old, he cannot help but wonder why Kyle Rittenhouse’s parents allowed him to travel to Kenosha, Wisconsin and put himself in the situation that led to him shooting three people saying, “It bothers me on a personal level.”

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August 31, 2020 at 08:06PM - Matt Howerton
O’Reilly to Trump: Deploy the National Guard to Portland
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Pro-life advocate Abby Johnson, the former Planned Parenthood employee inspired the hit documentary “Unplanned,” joined Dana Loesch on Monday to respond to the media assault against her following her speech at the 2020 GOP Convention.

“People have said to me, ‘Abby, I feel like that was probably the most graphic description of abortion that has ever been given on primetime television ever in history,'” she reflected.

She pointed out that the Democrat National Convention did not have a Planned Parenthood speaker for the first time in recent memory while Republicans seem to be embracing the pro-life movement more than ever.

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August 31, 2020 at 01:59PM - Matt Howerton
Abby Johnson responds to media assault after RNC speech
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Have you ever considered running for office?

There is a constant need for men and women to serve in elected office in the United States.

After all, representation in government is one of the core tenets of our free society. So let’s take a look at what makes a good candidate, the different offices to consider, and five tips to help you in your decision to run for office.

1. Get involved

Before taking on the task of running for office, it would be wise to get involved with your preferred political party locally if you have not done so already. This will help establish a network of like-minded activists who will likely be your best advocates and volunteers.

Getting involved will tell your Party officials that you care about the issues not just because you are running for office and will likely also provide valuable insight into who may be considering seeking the same office.

It is also a great idea to volunteer or intern with a campaign so that you can get an up-close view of what campaigning looks like and learn from the successes and failures of other campaigns.

2. Start small

The most well-known elected positions are the most daunting as they require statewide name recognition and the kind of money that most of us simply do not have.

When many people think of politics they think of the president, U.S. Senate, or U.S. House of Representatives. But those are not the only positions out there, and in fact you may be able to make a big difference on a smaller stage, like on the local school board, city council, or in the state legislature.

The structure of state governments are similar to the federal government in that they all have a bicameral legislature made up of a House and a Senate, which write and pass all state laws.

In comparison to Congress, these districts are a lot smaller and require much less money to be competitive. You will only need name recognition in the district that you are seeking election which may encompass all or part of your city, county, or town.

However, winning a smaller election is no easy task either. It will take a lot of hard work and a decent amount of money. A campaign for State Senate is almost always going to be a bigger hill to climb when compared to state representative due to the difference in district sizes.

Other offices to consider include but are not limited to city council, county commissioner, and school board.

3. Consider your “skeletons”

One of the unflattering realities of becoming a candidate is something called “opposition research.” This could come in the form of the opposition simply googling your name, combing through your social media, or even hiring a political firm or private investigator to dig up dirt to tarnish your reputation.

For this reason, it would be prudent to take precautions. One of the easiest ways to avoid past comments or actions hurting your campaign is to limit the visibility of your social media accounts so that you won’t have to comb through every single thing you have ever posted.

For your personal Facebook profile, go to settings and click the option to “limit past posts” which will automatically change your privacy settings for previous facebook posts to private.

For Instagram and Twitter, consider making your profile “private” until you can be certain that you’ve edited or removed anything that could be used against your or taken out of context.

4. Calculate cost

Money talks in politics because it is the means by which your message can be communicated. Mailers, TV, radio, voter data- all these things cost money. While being independently wealthy is certainly a great advantage, an ability to fundraise can make up for a lack of self-funding.

Before making the decision to run for office, look up how much other candidates for the same position have raised. You can do this through your state’s ethics website. This will give you a ballpark estimate of the funds it may take to succeed. Another good resource for this is opensecrets.org which also maintains campaign finance records.

Before making your decision, make a list of all your friends, family, and colleagues that you believe would contribute to your campaign if asked. This will give you an idea of your fundraising potential and how much you can expect to spend of your own money via candidate loans.

Here is the minimum you can expect to spend to be competitive in the election:

• School Board – $15,000
• City Council – $20,000
• State Representative – $25,000
• State Senate – $50,000
• U.S. Representative – $200,000
• U.S. Senate or other statewide office – $500,000

5. Outwork & outsmart the opposition

Money is just one variable in the algorithm for your campaign’s success. Your message, work ethic, and efficiency can overcome a well-funded opponent as we have seen before from time to time.

For example, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) defeated an extremely well-funded opponent in 2018 despite her spending millions of her own money only to come in third despite out-spending him by at least 60-to-1.

But you don’t have to be a Navy SEAL with an eye-patch to overcome a funding deficit. In August of 2020, political heavyweight Lacy Clay was defeated in the Democrat primary by a little-known challenger named Cori Bush in Missouri’s 1st congressional district. This is an example of a heavily partisan district in which winning the primary virtually wins the general election.

If you are willing to knock the doors, raise the money, and put in the effort to win then by all means, help us continue the great American experiment! In the age of COVID-19, be sure to either wear a mask and/or stand at least six feet from the door to demonstrate your respect for personal space.

August 31, 2020 at 01:50PM - Matt Howerton
5 tips to help you decide if you should run for office
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Jesse Kelly was joined Friday by Joseph Pinion III who made a compelling argument that the Democrat Party will nominate a much more extreme candidate for president in 2024.

Pinion said that Democrats are experiencing something similar to what Republicans did in 2008 and 2012. He argued that losing to Trump twice in a row despite presenting two candidates perceived as ‘moderate’ will push them to nominate a more far-left candidate next time.

“Socialism does not work. It’s taken places like Venezuela and Russia… and destroyed them. And yet somehow they think that they’re going to foster a kinder, more gentle socialism here at home…”

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August 28, 2020 at 04:29PM - Matt Howerton
Why Democrats will nominate an extremist in 2024 | Jesse Kelly
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The First’s Mike Slater was joined by a top historian on Friday to better understand the role of American history in the moral fabric of our Nation.

Mike’s special guest Dr. Wilfred M. McClay presented George Washington as a perfect example of a historical leader breathing morality into the psyche of future generations by his very existence.

He called today’s ‘cancel culture’ a “poison pill of history” that prevents many young people from feeling part of the American family.

“To feel yourself part of a story, a larger story, is to have a sense of belonging.”

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August 28, 2020 at 04:15PM - Matt Howerton
How erasing U.S. history erodes our morality | Mike Slater
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Reporter Kyle Hooten joined Buck Sexton on Thursday to explain how he was robbed at gunpoint in Minneapolis while trying to report on rioting.

Hooten says he was “accosted by two individuals” and robbed for his bulletproof vest and backpack which he decided to relinquish after one of the men flashed a gun at him.

The riots came as a result of a suspect who reportedly shot & killed himself with his own gun while resisting arrest.

He also revealed the numerous death threats that he has received against him and his family since the incident.

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August 28, 2020 at 01:29PM - Matt Howerton
Reporter robbed at gunpoint by BLM rioters
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Fresh off of his victory over COVID-19, Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) joined Dana Loesch on Thursday to discuss his treatment and provide his thoughts on the Republican National Convention.

He revealed that he has donated a lot of blood since recovering to help others after the FDA’s approval of convalescent plasma to treat coronavirus.

Gohmert also responded to Nancy Pelosi’s call for no presidential debates saying it is intended to “protect” Joe Biden.

“I deeply regret that so many American have had either the FDA or Twitter, Facebook, Google, come between them and their doctors.”

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August 28, 2020 at 01:12PM - Matt Howerton
Louie Gohmert speaks on COVID-19 recovery, treatment
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Bill O’Reilly on Thursday revealed his “main beef” with Democrat vice presidential contender Kamala Harris who says “believe all women” except for the ones that accuse Joe Biden, obviously.

Bill played the tape of her shameful persecution of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his confirmation hearing last year and argued that she does not believe in a fundamental pillar of the American system of justice: innocent until proven guilty.

“The FBI turned up NOT ONE piece of evidence to back up Blasey Ford’s baseless accusations.”

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August 28, 2020 at 12:31PM - Matt Howerton
Bill O’Reilly: My “main beef” with Kamala Harris
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