Judicial Watch Very Worthy Organization. Ethics, Shmethics. The Media and The GOP. Walter Williams' Book.

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Ethics, shmethics. Meena meet Hunter:

 

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Source says, 'You probably are not going to hear him utter the name Donald Trump ever again'

By BRECK DUMAS

Former President Donald Trump released a scorching statement against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday, lambasting the GOP leader as an "unsmiling political hack" and urging Republicans not to follow the seasoned kingmaker.

But according to a new report, McConnell's "instant reaction" to the attack was laughter.

What are the details?

CNN chief congressional correspondent Manu Raju reported Wednesday that McConnell not only laughed in reaction to Trump's criticisms, sources close to the minority leader say he has no plans to acknowledge the message or its author.

"You probably are not going to hear him utter the name Donald Trump ever again," one source told the outlet. "He's moving on."

Prior to Trump's lengthy rebuke, McConnell delivered a few public criticisms of the former president following the Senate's second acquittal of Trump in a year. Although the Kentucky Republican voted against conviction on constitutional grounds, he sought to make it clear that he felt Trump's actions played a significant role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters.

"There's no question — none — that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of [Jan. 6.]," McConnell said Saturday from the Senate floor. He made the remark following the 57-43 vote to find Trump guilty of inciting an insurrection, which fell short of the 67-vote threshold needed to convict.

Then, in an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal, McConnell reiterated that there is "no question former President Trump bears moral responsibility" for the Capitol siege.

In reaction, Trump issued a statement saying that "the Republican Party can never again be respected or strong with political 'leaders' like Sen. Mitch McConnell at its helm," adding that "Mitch is a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack, and if Republican Senators are going to stay with him, they will not win again."

Worked together on GOP accomplishments

During Trump's time in the White House, he and McConnell were able to work in tandem on a number of GOP accomplishments, including notably placing more than 200 federal judges into lifetime appointments and filling three U.S. Supreme Court seats.

But even before the latest impeachment trial, the two were pointing fingers at each other over losing control of the Senate after two devastating defeats in Georgia — where the president and his allies alleged ahead of a Jan. 5 runoff that the election system in the state was compromised.

Now, McConnell's focus is on winning back control of the upper chamber by selecting GOP Senate candidates based on electability, while Trump has vowed to "endorse primary rivals who espouse 'Making America Great Again' and our policy of America First."

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Nikki Haley proves once again she is a mensch.  I would love to see a  Pompeo- Haley ticket in 2024 but De Santis has a proven record and is an adult so if  Republicans can unite they have some talented people who are real with accomplishments among which to choose.  The problem will be can they  accommodate the nation and the overwhelming number of frustrated  voters seeking a home  rather than their own egos and more narrow interests.

It would be tragic for Republicans and for the nation if Trump's ego wrecks the GOP's chance of governing and if Republicans failed to recognize what Trump accomplished and failed to reach an appropriate accommodation.  It is time for true conservative politicians to act like and become adults for the sake of the nation.

And:
Contrast with Kamala: Breaking: Kamala Harris Reminds Everyone Why She’s Not President in a Train-Wreck Interview

Finally:

The Media Tries to Divide Republicans

Praising Trump’s record and criticizing his conduct isn’t ‘having it both ways.’ It’s simply common sense.

By Nikki R. Haley

Where does the Republican Party go from here? The party that abolished slavery, won the right to vote for women, and beat Soviet communism must continue to be strong and principled to move America forward.

But the liberal media doesn’t care about that. It wants to stoke a nonstop Republican civil war. The media playbook starts with the demand that everyone pick sides about Donald Trump —either love or hate everything about him. The moment anyone on the right offers the slightest criticism of the 45th president, the media goes berserk: Republicans are trying to have it both ways! It’s a calculated strategy to pit conservatives against one another. It’s also a ridiculous false choice. Real life is never that simple. Someone can do both good and bad things.1x

People feel strongly about Mr. Trump, but we can acknowledge reality. People on the left, if they’re honest, can find Trump accomplishments they like—a coronavirus vaccine in record time, Middle East peace, more accountability from China. People on the right can find fault with Trump actions, including on Jan. 6. Right or left, when people make these distinctions, they’re not trying to have it both ways. They’re using their brains.

Just as important, they’re proving people are more than their party affiliations. If we can’t make judgments beyond whether someone is Republican or Democrat, then America can’t face its biggest challenges. We separate into two camps that always hate each other. We become estranged from family and friends over politics.

 Is that really what the anti-Trump media wants? Maybe. Hatred and polarization draw attention, ratings and clicks. But what’s good for them is bad for America. Some Never Trump and Always Trump Republicans also attack anyone who doesn’t join the all-or-nothing chorus. That’s not how I saw Mr. Trump conduct himself when I worked with him in the White House, where he engaged in internal debates, welcomed disagreements, and at times changed his mind.

If the media gets its way, the GOP will dissolve into endless warfare, ensuring extreme liberal government for years to come. Instead, Republicans need to be honest about what worked and what didn’t over the past four years.

We can’t go back to the pre-Trump GOP. Those days are over, and they should be. But we lost our majorities in the House and Senate, and we’ve lost the national popular vote in seven of the past eight presidential elections. Surely there’s room for improvement as a party. We should embrace the successes of the Trump presidency and recognize the need to attract more support.

Here’s my take: Most of Mr. Trump’s major policies were outstanding and made America stronger, safer and more prosperous. Many of his actions since the election were wrong and will be judged harshly by history. That’s not a contradiction. It’s common sense.

Mr. Trump’s legal team failed to prove mass election fraud in court. But election security is still urgently needed. If you have to show photo ID to buy Sudafed or get on a plane, you should have to show photo ID when voting in person or by mail. Again, these statements don’t contradict each other. They’re obviously true.

So is this: Mr. Trump brought millions of new voters into the Republican Party, for which he deserves great credit, but the party also lost millions of voters.

These are facts. Admitting them, even when it hurts, is the only way to achieve progress. Denying them and dismissing those who disagree with you on even one thing is a surefire way to go backward. That’s true for Republicans who demand people praise everything Mr. Trump did. It’s just as true for liberals who demand everyone hate everything he did.

I will gladly defend the bulk of the Trump record and his determination to shake up the corrupt status quo in Washington. I will never defend the indefensible. I didn’t do that when I served alongside President Trump, and I’m not going to start now.

If that means I want to have it “both ways,” so be it. It’s really the only way forward—for the party and the country.

Ms. Haley served as governor of South Carolina (2011-17) and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (2017-19).

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Walter Williams' last book, I believe:

Dear fellow American,

Today, I’m excited to announce The Fund for American Studies’ latest Teaching Freedom eBook titled, "The Legitimate Role of Government in a Free Society".

It’s written by my dear friend, the late Walter E. Williams. Walter was a highly respected American economist, commentator, and academic. He was also the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University, as well as a syndicated columnist and author.

In this new Teaching Freedom eBook, Walter answers the following questions (and many more):

• What was the original idea for the role of government in a free society?
• Was the United States of America founded to be a Democratic country or a Republic and what is the difference?
• How has the explosion of the size of government been justified through the years by politicians?
• Does the Constitution explicitly state the role of the federal government?
• What is the primary mechanism for the government to manage the expansion or shrinking of your liberty?
• What is the eventual conclusion of an ever-expanding government?

You can claim your free copy of this eBook by using the secure link below:

https://tfas.org/legitimate-role-of-government/

Thank you for your time and consideration of teaching freedom and America’s founding principles to future leaders.

Sincerely,
Roger R. Ream
President
The Fund for American Studies

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