Post gazette election endorsements

He endorses, they pay: Donald Trump has figured out a way to collect campaign-donor money from politicians seeking his blessing. D onald Trump, a man known for torching norms, has developed a novel business model. From his perch at Mar-a-Lago or summer residence at one of his New Jersey golf courses, the former president doles out endorsements to longtime elected officials and wannabe Republican nominees, influencing primaries across the country. Meanwhile, those candidates, who come from all over to visit him, pour money from campaign donors into Trump’s properties, paying for food, lodging and conference space. So far, he has collected at least $1.4 million from the candidates he’s endorsed in 2022, according to a Forbes analysis of campaign disclosures. FLIGHT CAPITAL Candidates from across the country have descended on the former president's properties, particularly those in south Florida and Washington, D.C., as they seek to earn Trump's blessing and raise money … [Read more...] about Trump-Endorsed Candidates Have Funneled At Least $1.4 Million Into His Businesses

Laurence H. Tribe is the Carl M. Loeb University professor emeritus and a professor of constitutional law emeritus at Harvard Law School. Dennis Aftergut, a former federal prosecutor, is currently of counsel to Lawyers Defending American Democracy . The views expressed in this commentary are their own. Read more opinion at CNN. (CNN) Last week, the all-Republican Otero County commission in rural New Mexico showed us how deeply former President Donald Trump's disinformation has penetrated our country's election institutions. Acting in its capacity as an election canvassing board, the county commission abandoned its legal duty to certify the county election results because, as the commissioners declared, they just " don't trust" the Dominion voting machines that New Mexico uses to tabulate votes. Laurence H. Tribe Dennis Aftergut The commissioners had evidently fallen hook, line and sinker for the completely … [Read more...] about Opinion: Republican election sabotage has already started. New Mexico is proof of that

JAKARTA (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Indonesia's fourth largest party NasDem has endorsed three presidential candidates, and is in talks with other political parties to form a coalition that can nominate a candidate for the 2024 election. The party's shortlist comprises Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan and Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo - both front runners in electoral surveys - along with Indonesian military commander (TNI) General Andika Perkasa. All three are non-NasDem members. The party has also stepped up talks with the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Democratic Party in what observers say may lead to the establishment of another coalition of parties in Indonesia. Combined, the three parties would meet the parliamentary threshold to nominate a candidate in the next presidential election. Indonesian law requires any party or a coalition of parties that holds at least 20 per cent of Parliament seats - 115 out of 575 seats - or 25 per cent votes of the … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s NasDem party eyes coalition after endorsing potential presidential candidates

For Colorado Democrats, the reversal of Roe vs. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court underscores why politicians like Greg Lopez, the top-line candidate in the Republican race to unseat Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, are so dangerous. Lopez not only believes abortion should be banned in all cases, but also told The Denver Post earlier this month that anyone who becomes pregnant because they were raped should see the pregnancy as a good opportunity. “I’m a firm believer that a child brings happiness into the lives of people,” he said. “It may not have been something that you planned on, it was something you didn’t agree to, but for me a child brings happiness.” Democratic leaders and groups in Colorado roundly and regularly denounce Lopez and other politicians for these kinds of remarks. But at the same time, Democratic campaign groups are spending millions to advance those politicians’ careers — temporarily. These groups have run ads and mailers and sent out texts and emails … [Read more...] about Democrats appear to be helping Colorado election deniers win primaries. Here’s why

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 25): Grant Thornton Malaysia senior executive director Chow Chee Yen has been elected as the new president of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM). Soh Lian Seng, who heads the KPMG Tax Services practice in Malaysia, was meanwhile elected as the deputy president at CTIM's annual general meeting on Saturday (June 25). In a statement, CTIM said Chow succeeds Farah Rosley who held the post for three terms. It said Chow has more than 30 years of tax experience and was involved in tax engagements concerning cross-border transactions, tax due for diligence review, restructuring schemes, corporate tax planning, group tax review, inbound investments, and goods and services tax. Soh On the other hand, CTIM said Soh has over 25 years of professional experience and focuses on bringing professional acumen, capabilities, connectivity and technology-powered solutions to the most complex business challenges and transformation projects … [Read more...] about Chow Chee Yen elected as CTIM president

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Far-right attorney Sidney Powell is still at risk of being punished for trying to overturn the 2020 election—including potentially by being disbarred—as a state judge rejected Powell’s attempt to dismiss the State Bar of Texas’ legal case against her, which accuses the lawyer of committing professional misconduct. Key Facts Texas state District Judge Andrea Bouressa denied Powell’s motion to dismiss the state bar’s lawsuit during a hearing Wednesday, the state bar confirmed to Forbes . The state bar’s Committee for Lawyer Discipline filed a petition against Powell in state court in March, asking the court to sanction Powell and rule she committed professional misconduct with her lawsuits seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in multiple battleground states. Powell allegedly violated rules of professional conduct that prohibit attorneys from making false statements, using … [Read more...] about Sidney Powell Could Still Be Disbarred As Court Lets Case Against Her Move Forward

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Welcome to the Checks & Imbalances newsletter. Today, we look at Trump profiting from candidates his endorsement and a jet-setting Australian businessman who’s trying to get politicians to back his latest venture. Trump-Endorsed Candidates Have Funneled At Least $1.4 Million Into His Businesses D onald Trump, a man known for torching norms, has developed a novel business model. From his perch at Mar-a-Lago or summer residence at one of his New Jersey golf courses, the former president doles out endorsements to longtime elected officials and wannabe Republican nominees, influencing primaries across the country. Meanwhile, those candidates, who come from all over to visit him, pour money from campaign donors into Trump’s properties, paying for food, lodging and conference space. So far, he has collected at least $1.4 million from the candidates he’s endorsed in 2022, according to a Forbes analysis of campaign … [Read more...] about Checks & Imbalances: Trump’s Revenue Stream, Australia’s Jet-Setting Billionaire

Whilst we might be rid of the Thailand Pass on July 1, there appears to be an administrative delay to the changes in mask requirements and changes to the closing times. In clarifying new face mask guidelines, Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin, the spokesperson for CCSA says that all 77 provinces in Thailand would be redesignated as green zones. Previously there were only yellow and blue zones where earlier Covid restrictions had been largely lifted. In the new country-wide green zones, wearing a face mask outdoors will be voluntary “except in crowded places such as public transport, markets and event venues”, or for people with health conditions of concern. He clarified that there will be three conditions where you can remove your mask… – If you are in a specific area alone – If you can safely social distance yourself from others and the area is well-ventilated – If you are eating, exercising, performing an art, or receiving medical or cosmetic care on your face But, whilst the … [Read more...] about Getting rid of masks and revised closing times in Thailand – waiting for official rubber stamp

Tuesday’s primary and runoff elections saw two Trump-backed candidates suffer massive losses as the former president’s endorsement record endures recent setbacks. Both Trump-endorsed candidates in Georgia lost their Republican congressional races in the state’s Tuesday runoffs. Trump-endorsed Jake Evans from the 6th Congressional District lost to Dr. Rich McCormick by 33 points, and Vernon Jones lost his race in the 10th Congressional District by 49 points to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp-endorsed Mike Collins. Last month, Trump-endorsed Jody Hice also lost his Republican nomination for Georgia secretary of state. However, Trump-endorsed Katie Britt from Alabama did pull out a 26 point win for her senate seat nomination. Democrat and Republican congressional seats as well as Democrat secretary of state and lieutenant governor nominations were up for grabs in Georgia, testing the endorsement powers of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and Donald Trump. Virginia … [Read more...] about Trump-Backed Candidates Lose Badly In Key GOP Primaries

Virat Kohli (illustration - Moneycontrol) Cricketer Virat Kohli has become the most popular Indian on the photo and video sharing platform Instagram with 200 million followers, a landmark that experts say will only boost his brand value. With a brand value of $185.7 million, according to a 2021 Duff & Phelps report that valued celebrities, Kohli's strong presence on Instagram will lead to stronger overall social media reach, which last year was in the range of 15 million to 65 million across platforms. "He is now not only the most followed Indian but also the third most followed athlete after (Cristiano) Ronaldo and (Lionel) Messi. His following is directly proportional to his popularity and the more it grows the more his brand value will increase," Jogesh Lulla, chief operating officer of Cornerstone Sport, told Moneycontrol. Cornerstone Sport is the talent management company that manages the portfolio of Virat Kohli. "Every brand today uses a celebrity’s social … [Read more...] about Brand Kohli gets a boost with the biggest following on Instagram