Mike Ferguson in the Morning 08-08-24
JD Vance meets the press on the tarmac at the airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, as he and Kamala arrive at the airport simultaneously. It was as sweet as you might have expected! Story here: https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2024/08/07/jd-vance-at-the-airport-n2177859
We discuss the stolen valor controversy surrounding Gov. Tim Walz and his military service. Will it be his downfall by the end of the DNC Convention or will Democrats totally ignore the issue and hope it goes away? And let's not forget his totalitarian lockdowns and snitch lines during the covid mess. Story here: https://redstate.com/wardclark/2024/08/08/tim-walz-covid-lockdown-overlord-n2177886
(6;35AM) Michael McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice and Senior Fellow of Education Policy at the Show-Me Institute, talks about school choice, market forces in education, the benefits of choice and competition for schools and students, and the long-term advantages of allowing parents to shape their children’s educational journeys. Story here: https://showmeinstitute.org/publication/school-choice/why-markets-matter-in-education/
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MORNING NEWS DUMP
The administration can't seem to figure out why they can't get terrorists to the negotiating table like dignified politicians.
We're almost a month out from the attempted assassination of President Trump and what have we learned? Other than the Secret Service is pretty inept, not much...which is just how they want it.
Will stolen valor be the downfall of Gov. Tim Walz?
The White House is already distancing itself from the wonderful heartfelt comments of dethroned Squad member Cori Bush.
Cornell Haynes, aka Nelly, was arrested in Maryland Heights on accusations of having a controlled substance and for not having car insurance. Seriously?!?!? No car insurance?
Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 at Busch Stadium. They go for the sweep of the 3-game series tonight at 6:15pm.
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