Just One Thing: What will they do with it?
In a truly historic political comeback, Donald Trump will become only the second person in American history to win two non-consecutive presidential terms. Most or all of the swing states moved slightly but uniformly toward Trump giving him not only the first Republican win of the popular vote since 1988 but what may also turn into a large majority in the Electoral College. Republicans retook the Senate though it doesn’t look like as big a majority as it seemed last night as late-counted votes in blue states put Dems back in the lead there. The House is still up in the air but it appears the GOP might hold on to the slightest of leads. If so, Republicans will have full control of the federal government for two years. Let’s see what they do with it.
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Today's Guests
Jeff Crank is a former radio talk show host and now the Congressman-elect for Colorado's 5th Congressional District (CO Springs and environs).
My friend Joe Brunner made the painful decision to shut his great business, Lukas Liquors. Not only that, he's leaving Colorado. He'll tell us his story. His announcement is here: Lukas Liquors Closed - Permanently : r/denverwhisky
Other Stuff
Wow. I did ask when this story first broke whether someone had rifled through mailboxes or whether multiple ballots were taken from earlier in the postal process with some sort of help or access given by someone in the Post Office. Basically it's the latter, though it did occur at mailboxes: 2 arrested in stolen Mesa County ballots investigation, including USPS mail carrier
Note: The Colorado Sun reports that Maxedon is a Republican and Stuart is unaffiliated, but has been a Democrat.
Here's the arrest warrant: Sally Maxedon Affidavit.docx.pdf
Neighbor polls are a great idea: How the Trump Whale Correctly Called the Election - WSJ
I told ya yesterday that I agreed with Bernie Sanders on this issue. Then he reemphasized his position: Bernie Sanders blasts Democratic Party following Kamala Harris loss
Check out the interesting arrow charts: The key swing states and counties that handed Trump the White House – a visual analysis | US elections 2024 | The Guardian
How did abortion ballot measures do? Mostly very well: How the 10 States’ Abortion Ballot Initiatives Fared | TIME
Trump flipped Hispanic-majority counties in Texas: Trump Is Set to Transform Washington as G.O.P. Extends Gains - The New York Times
(May be able to see picture without subscription here: 06election-live-reporter-updates-F07VA5MMFNG-superJumbo.jpg (1750×1994) )
How about that for some political shenanigans and brain-dead (or at least confused) voters? Colorado Springs voters appear to approve competing marijuana measures deciding fate on recreational sales
Let's stop incinerating taxpayer money for the leftist fetish of "renewable energy": Clean Energy Shares Tumble as Panic Takes Hold on Trump Win
I owe you this from a few days ago: Exclusive | Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes - WSJ
Because my life and yours would be better if we never heard her voice again, I'm not going to play any audio from this on the show. More meaningless platitudes: Harris concedes race to Trump, but not the 'fight that fueled' campaign - Washington Examiner
Will I finally get to this thing today? We Are in Need of Renaissance People | The Free Press
A great tweet by a transgender person about the impact of the "issue" (I don't like talking about people as an issue but I think you understand) on the election:
Stay in your lane:
Now that the cases failed to do what they were intended to do, namely prevent electoral success by Donald Trump, they can drop them. (And, yes, they couldn't pursue them for the next four years anyway.) Jack Smith plans to dismiss both federal cases against Trump - Washington Examiner
Water is for fighting: Colorado Supreme Court upholds “slow sip” water approach - The Colorado Sun
I sure hope McCormick wins: Why AP hasn't called the Pennsylvania Senate race | AP News
Kinda fun: 5 Beverages People Don’t Drink Anymore — History Facts
Eating their own…get the popcorn: Harris campaign blasts Philly Dem Chairman Bob Brady
Today's Video
Pretty good message by Jon Stewart