(Chuck Muth) – First, let me open up with another reason to vote for Trump…
As you may recall, the Biden-Harris administration was responsible for shutting down the annual fireworks show at Mt. Rushmore. Can’t have Americans celebrating what’s great about America, can we?
Now consider the fact that the U.S. of A. will celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026. Who would you rather have in the Oval Office for that celebratory milestone? Can you imagine the pomp and circumstance Trump would deploy?
It would be epic!
Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
If things continue to go as they are today, Democrats are going to take a big one in the shorts on November 5th, up and down the ballot, after putting all their electoral eggs in the abortion basket.
But people on both sides of the issue are simply sick of hearing about it
“The Democrats overplayed their hand on abortion,” writes Jeffrey Carter on Substack. “Abortion was a big fear issue in 2022, and with two more years of distance, everyone knows the Democrats are lying about it.”
Great minds think alike. I wrote about this in the final chapter of my new book, “The Other Side of Jacky Rosen.” If you haven’t downloaded your free copy yet, here are some excerpts…
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Do you remember the old “Calvin & Hobbs” comic strip?
Calvin was a 6-year-old boy and Hobbs was his stuffed toy tiger who only came to life in Calvin’s imagination. They had many a great adventure together. In one instance, Calvin advised Hobbs…
CALVIN: “I’m writing a fundraising letter. The secret to getting donations is to depict everyone who disagrees with you as the enemy. Then you explain how they’re systematically working to destroy everything you hold dear.
“It’s a war of values! Rational discussion is hopeless! Compromise is unthinkable! Our only hope is well-funded antagonism, so we need your money to keep up the fight!”
HOBBS: “How cynically unconstructive.”
CALVIN: “Enmity sells.”
When it comes to the hot-button issue of abortion, I’m starting to think Calvin is writing for Sen. Rosen.
In 1990, the citizens of Nevada enshrined certain abortion rights in state law through a ballot initiative. And those rights can only be changed through another vote of the people. Not Washington, DC. Not the Governor. Not the Legislature. Only the People of Nevada.
As explained by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) on its website…
“Abortion is safe and legal in the State of Nevada. Any person in Nevada who is pregnant has the legal right to choose to have an abortion when performed by a licensed physician within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. An abortion may be performed after 24 weeks where the physician has reasonable cause to believe an abortion is necessary to preserve the life or health of the pregnant person.”
Like it or not, that law has been on the books for over 30 years and there is absolutely no effort underway to repeal it. But that hasn’t stopped Sen. Rosen from campaigning and fundraising off it.
In July 2023 – a year after the Supreme Court reversed the Roe v. Wade decision and returned the abortion issue to the states – Rosen wrote a Calvin-like op-ed for the Las Vegas Sun, describing the decision as “devastating to women.”
She acknowledged that “Nevada women continue to have the freedom to make their own health care choices. But we must be realistic about the threats that lie ahead for all women, including those in Nevada.”
“This all-out assault on our reproductive freedoms is beyond wrong, and I want you to know that I’m fighting back in the U.S. Senate,” she added. “Republicans in Congress have shown a desire to push forward with their plans for a national abortion ban. But let me be clear: We won’t let them.”
Of course, no such national abortion ban has been proposed in the Senate. And even if such a proposal was submitted, there’s no chance of it getting the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
Cynically unconstructive, indeed. But…enmity sells. And Sen. Rosen hopes to sell this “political junk food” to the voters of Nevada in November. Sadly, many will buy it.
NEVADA NEWS & VIEWS
UNR players take a stand for fairness and safety in women's sports
“President Trump has our back, and this election is…about leaders who will be standing with women on and off the court, defending our right to compete safely and fairly.” (FOX)
Nevada volleyball rally location changed to RSCVA convention center
Event organizer Annie Chavez told the RGJ it was moved to accommodate the anticipated large crowd. (RGJ)
GOP Lead Trends After First Week of Early Voting, Down Ballot in Play
As Nonpartisan voters dominate registration totals, how they break may determine the final outcome of the presidential and down ballot races. (Nevada Globe)
Nevadans can expect slew of legal disputes over 2024 election
Both political parties and the presidential campaigns have groups of election attorneys ready to handle reports as they come in. (LVRJ)
Hundreds forget to sign their mail-in ballots across Las Vegas valley: Are you on the list?
Clark County has processed nearly 200,000 mail-in ballots since Oct. 19. (KLAS)
Republican chair hopeful for Brown victory in Nevada, less so for House races
Whatley more hopeful in a Sam Brown U.S. Senate victory than Republicans winning southern Nevada’s three Democrat-controlled House seats. (KLAS)
Intense training for GOP poll watchers sparks debate on voter security and intimidation
Only 57% of Trump supporters are confident that the election will be run well compared to 90% of Harris supporters. (KRNV)
April Arndt discusses Assembly District 21 run, talks education and public safety
Retired Henderson police detective is running as a Republican for Assembly District 21. (KLAS)
X MARKS THE SPOT
- Marie from Pahrump received $1 million for signing Elon Musk’s petition to support the Constitution. X
- Now THIS is cruel and unusual punishment. X
- Guys after casting a vote for Kamala Harris: X
- Liberal woman starts screaming at a baby. Joy at Kamala rally! X
- President @realDonaldTrump arrives to The Undertaker theme song in Michigan. X
- Trump’s full, three-hour interview with Joe Rogan. X
- Hear the Thunder Crack: James Woods’ interview with Megan Kelly. X
- Scott Jennings nukes Mark Cuban's efforts to whitewash Kamala’s record. X
- Jeff Bezos BARRED the endorsement of Kamala Harris. The leftist media is in TOTAL crisis mode! X
- Former Vatican ambassador to US calls Harris ‘an infernal monster who obeys Satan.’ X
- Hillary Clinton in 2008: “If they’ve committed a crime… DEPORT THEM!” X
- A federal judge is ordering Virginia to reinstate individuals who have self-identified as noncitizens on the voter rolls. X
- Major Voter Registration Fraud Operation Uncovered in Pennsylvania. X
- Significant ruling by 5th circuit determining counting ballots after Election Day violates federal law and the Constitution. X
- Congressman’s son gets caught trying to take down a Trump flag. X
- Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game One! X
- A Day Without Steve Inman is a Day Without Sunshine. X
CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS
For my most up-to-date list of recommendations, click here.
NOTE: These recommendations are subject to change right up through Election Day.
FAMOUS LAST WORDS
“President Biden eulogized former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords today. It was very moving, touching. There's just one problem. Giffords is still alive.” – Todd Starnes
“Twitter was expensive, but free speech is priceless.” – Elon Musk
“If anyone needed further proof that I strongly support freedom of speech, please note that even a nutcase like (Keith) Olbermann, who is literally calling for my arrest and government seizure of my companies, is in no way being censored.” – Elon Musk
“Trump has called Kamala Harris ‘retarded,’ ‘dumb,’ and ‘mentally disabled.’ And the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post are sitting this one out.” – Rex Chapman
“Liberals in tears. They should have stuck with Biden. Winter is coming.” – Harmeet Dhillon
“Kamala Harris luring supporters to her rally by promising ‘Beyoncé’ only to have her speak for 3 minutes is exactly the sort of upset and deceit you can expect from a 4 year Kamala Presidency.” – Kate Hyde
“Watching (Kamala’s) campaign operate is like watching a naked man smear himself in honey and run through a bear cage.” – @bonchieredstate
“BREAKING: The Kamala Harris campaign has announced it will not be endorsing Kamala Harris.” – Kyle Mann
“There are two types of people voting for Kamala Harris: (1) Weak Men (2) Angry Women.” – Chrissie Mayrus
“How can you equate the Yankees to fascism? Because I’m an Orioles fan!” – Comedian Lewis Black
LAUGHTER IS STILL THE BEST MEDICINE
Mr. Muth is president of Citizen Outreach, publisher of Nevada News & Views, and founder of CampaignDoctor.com. You can sign up for his conservative, Nevada-focused e-newsletter at MuthsTruths.com. His views are his own.
