West Virginia governor blames politics for sudden bank auction of $50M resort amid key Senate bid
One of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s most prized possessions is set to be auctioned against the governor’s wishes later this month, and a Republican Senate candidate says the situation reeks of blatant politics. In 2009, the Democrat-turned-Republican bought the Greenbrier, a luxury resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, from CSX and saved it […]
West Virginia governor blames politics for sudden bank auction of $1.5B resort amid key Senate bid
One of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s most prized possessions is set to be auctioned against the governor’s wishes later this month, and a Republican Senate candidate says the situation reeks of blatant politics. In 2009, the Democrat-turned-Republican bought the Greenbrier, a luxury resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, from CSX and saved it […]
Top Euro Paper Blasts EU’s Bid to Save Freedom by Killing Freedom
A “primal fear” among Europe’s left-wing dissidents leads them to believe that Elon Musk and Mr. X pose a greater threat to democracy than “totalitarian censorship” carried out in the name of freedom, a senior reporter for a major European newspaper has written. The European Union has developed a penchant for the contradiction of trying […]
Sony says it won’t submit bid for Paramount
The president of Japanese PlayStation maker Sony said it would not make a new bid for Paramount Global, saying it “does not fit our strategy.” Sony’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, Hiroki Toki, told investors during an earnings call on Wednesday that the company would not make a new proposal for the entertainment […]
Second Left-Wing ‘Squad’ Member Loses Primary Bid
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush lost Wednesday to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell in the primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, according to a New York Times projection. Bush lost by 5.6 percentage points, but received 45.6% of the popular vote, while Bell received 51.2%. according to According to The New York Times, Bush is […]
Beware the Ides of July: Trump assassination attempt, Biden ends reelection bid
It is my custom this month to write a post entitled “Beware the 15th of August.” It is an interpretation of Shakespeare where Julius Caesar is warned to “Beware the 15th of March.” Mid-March meant disaster for Caesar. And over the years, I have found that August (often the midpoint) is one of the most […]
Charlamagne Tha God on a future political bid: 'I'm not a person that will rule anything out'
He’s been making waves in interviews with lawmakers and Washington dignitaries, and Charlaman the God says he wouldn’t rule out a future foray into politics himself. “I was born in 1978, so I’m not one to say no to anything. One thing I’ve learned in life is you never know what’s going to happen,” the […]
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is ‘delighted’ by ‘Veep’ resurgence after Harris bid, hopes it helps her campaign
“Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus said she was “pleased” the political satire show was being revived after Vice President Harris became the leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, and said she thought the show would help her campaign. “It was an incredible thing. The ratings went up 350 percent,” Louis-Dreyfus said. Entertainment Weekly“I’m very happy. […]
Lander mayoral bid to set off political musical chairs for Dems
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s run for mayor is setting off a game of political musical chairs, with other left-leaning Democrats vying for a seat once thought untouchable. While it’s unlikely that Lander would challenge Mayor Adams in the 2025 Democratic primary, it would set up a crowded race for comptroller next year and […]
Freedom Caucus Rep Wins Primary Bid Against Republican Challenger
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles won his primary election in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District on Thursday, defeating Nashville City Councilwoman Courtney Johnston, according to a New York Times projection. Ogles He received 56.3% of the votes. Johnston This contributed 43.7%. according to At the time of writing, he told The New York Times: approved Johnston, a […]