'Maybe it’s a good thing that Trump did win'

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One of the most important and competitive Senate races

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While the dust is still settling from the 2024 election, Senate Republicans are tasked with choosing who will lead them in their new majority. Thanks to wins in Senate races in Montana, Ohio, and West Virginia, a Republican majority in the Senate is guaranteed. But there are still outstanding races that raise questions about representation in, and timing of, Senate leadership elections. Three key Senate races in swing states carried by President-elect Donald Trump in his win are yet to be called. In Arizona, with about 70% of the votes counted, Republican Kari Lake trails Democrat Ruben Gallego by two percentage points in the Senate race. In Nevada, Republican Sam Brown is within a point of upsetting incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen. And in Pennsylvania, Republican Dave McCormick leads incumbent Democrat Bob Casey by less than 0.5%. (At about 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Fox News called the race for McCormick over Casey, 48.9% to 48.5%, just after The Associated Press did so.) It could take another week or more for the remaining votes to be counted. All three states could head to a recount, depending on each state’s rules for requesting a recount. Meanwhile, the internal conference election for GOP leadership positions in the Senate, conducted by secret ballot, is scheduled for Nov. 13. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who is stepping down from leadership, is tasked with organizing the internal elections along with Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, who also is running for Republican whip. A lack of clarity on the Senate races in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Nevada ultimately could result in a delay of the leadership elections, and likely should. Moving too quickly could disenfranchise crucial new members of the GOP conference who would come to Washington on the promise to deliver not only on their own policies but also on Trump’s second-term agenda. Barring any major twists, Republican senators will choose from among South Dakota’s John Thune, Texas’ John Cornyn, and Florida’s Rick Scott to succeed McConnell atop the Senate GOP conference. The Daily Signal asked Scott how the three outstanding races affect the Senate leadership elections. “President Trump won with a mandate from the American people for real change and the Trump agenda,” Scott told The Daily Signal. “I made clear from the moment I announced my run for leader that I was 100% focused on making sure President Trump has an ally and partner in the Senate to execute his agenda and fundamentally change Washington so that it delivers on his agenda and works for the American people again.” “President Trump’s massive win shows the American people want change in Washington. We need to make sure we can get our senators-elect up to Washington and engaged with the conference before we vote,” Scott said of his leadership race with Thune and Cornyn. “For too long, the Senate leadership has operated as a dictatorship, which weakens the conference by shutting out our talented and hardworking Republican senators,” he said. Some observers caution that there could be a major twist in the form of a Trump endorsement. Although the president-elect has yet to weigh in on the Senate leadership race, some senators are aggressively pushing him to do so. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told The First that he would like Trump “to come out publicly and say he wants to work with someone as accomplished as Rick Scott to accomplish his agenda.” “We have to deliver,” Johnson said. “We need outside-the-box, paradigm-shifting type of thinking in the United States Senate.” The Daily Signal asked Johnson to speak further about this. “Rick Scott is an extraordinary and accomplished individual who will work well with President Trump to fulfill his agenda,” Johnson told The Daily Signal. “We need a proven leader who has been successful in everything he’s done, including winning his election with the votes of almost 6 million Floridians.” Scott himself told The Daily Signal: “President Trump should play whatever role he wants to in this [leadership] race, and I welcome his involvement. When I called him before I announced my run for leader in May, I told him that I would be honored to have his endorsement.” Six months later, Scott said, he feels the same way. “I have known President Trump for 25 years, before either one of us was elected to office. I was proud to endorse him early in his races, be the first senator to stand beside him in the Manhattan courtroom and fight back against the lawfare Democrats waged in that sham trial, and be the only candidate for leader that spoke at the RNC,” Scott told The Daily Signal. “I made clear from the moment I announced my run for leader that I was 100% focused on making sure President Trump has an ally and partner in the Senate to execute his agenda and fundamentally change Washington so that it delivers on his agenda and works for the American people again,” the Florida Republican said. In an interview Wednesday on Fox Business, Scott said he remains confident that he’ll become Senate majority leader and that members “know that Trump has a mandate.” “They want to be a part of that mandate,” Scott said. “They want to be treated as equals, they want to be part of a team, they want to have a working relationship with the House. They know I’ve got a great working relationship with Trump [and] with Speaker Mike Johnson.” One of Scott’s opponents, Thune, says Trump could play a big role, but might decide against it. “[Trump] obviously has tremendous influence, if he chooses to use it,” Thune told Fox News on Wednesday. “It’s his prerogative to weigh in on that. Frankly, I think if he lets it play out, we’ll get the right person.” Nevertheless, in a public statement congratulating Trump and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, now vice president-elect, Thune expressed his excitement to work with the incoming Republican presidential administration. “The incoming Senate Republican majority will work hand in hand with the Trump-Vance administration to lower costs for families, secure our southern border, and renew America’s energy dominance,” Thune said. “The work begins now.’’ Yet, during a interview Thursday morning on CBS, Thune revisited Trump’s potential impact on the Senate leadership race. “I’ve stayed in regular contact with him and with his team and you know, obviously, if he wants to he could exert a considerable amount of influence on that,” Thune said. “But honestly, I think my preference would be, and I think it’s probably in his best interest, [for him to] to stay out of that.” “These Senate secret ballot elections are probably best left to the senators, and he’s got to work with all of us when it’s all said and done,” Thune added. Cornyn, meanwhile, released a public statement after Republicans captured the Senate majority that focused on potential reforms to Senate business under his prospective leadership. “From my experience both as Whip advancing President Trump’s agenda through the Senate to serving as a rank-and-file member now, I have learned what works and what does not,” Cornyn said. “We will restore the important role of Senate committees and reestablish the regular appropriations process. We will improve communication, increase transparency, and tap into the wealth of talent in the conference to include everyone’s expertise and opinions. And we will return power back to the members; there will be no more backroom deals or forced votes on bills without adequate time for review, debate, and amendment.” “As I’ve said, this election is not about us but rather what is best for the [Senate GOP] conference and the nation,” the Texas Republican added. It’s possible that Trump will opt not to endorse a candidate in the Senate leadership race, but instead press Barasso and McConnell to delay the election. This would guarantee that Trump has as many MAGA-mold, fresh Republican senators as possible voting in the interests of his second administration, which takes over Jan. 20. If McConnell rebuffs this hypothetical request from Trump, he’s likely to get a Republican conference even more willing to turn its back on his leadership style. How the Senate leadership candidates navigate unsettled races and Trump’s involvement could well be a window on how they would run the conference in the first two years of Trump’s second term: Will reforms empower senators and the Trump agenda, or will it be more of the same? The post Will Trump Play Kingmaker in Senate Leadership Elections? appeared first on The Daily Signal.

THE CENTER SQUARE—Republicans got a plus-6 boost from North Carolina on Tuesday in a bid to remain the majority party of the U.S. House of Representatives. Previously an even split among 14 seats, the Grand Old Party couldn’t pull the upset in the 1st Congressional District but rolled to victories as expected in 10 other races. Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis won a second term, beating Republican Laurie Buckhout, in the northeastern part of the state in the only truly competitive race. With 281 of 281 precincts reporting in the district, Davis prevailed by 4,065 votes—49.25%-48.06%—of more than 343,000 votes cast. Buckhout, a retired Army colonel, was trying to be the first Republican to win an election representing the northeastern part of the state since 1882. Incumbent Democratic Reps. Deborah Ross in the 2nd, Valerie Foushee in the 4th, and Alma Adams in the 12th also secured reelection. Republicans returning to Washington are Reps. Greg Murphy (3rd), Virginia Foxx (5th), David Rouzer (7th), Richard Hudson (9th), and Chuck Edwards (11th). Newcomers are Addison McDowell (6th), Rev. Mark Harris (8th), Pat Harrigan (10th), Brad Knott (13th), and record-setting state House Speaker Tim Moore. “Tonight is a great night for conservatives looking for conservative solutions to the difficult, serious problems the Biden-Harris administration has placed on the American people,” Knott said in a statement. “Whether the open border, runaway spending, intrusive regulations from Washington, etc.—we need conservatives to stand strong and fight for real solutions in Congress. I look forward to being just that.” Numbers by the districts, with 100% of precincts reporting: • U.S. House District 1: Davis defeated Buckhout 49.5%-47.9%. Libertarian Tom Bailey earned 2.6%. • U.S. House District 2: Ross (66.2%) led Republican Alan Swain (31.7%) and Green Party’s Michael Dublin (2.1%). • U.S. House District 3: Murphy (77.5%) defeated Libertarian Gheorghe Cormos 22.5%. • U.S. House District 4: Foushee defeated Republican Eric Blankenburg 71.8%-26.2%. Libertarian Guy Meilleur (2%) was also on the ballot. • U.S. House District 5: Foxx defeated Democrat Chuck Hubbard 59.5%-40.5%. • U.S. House District 6: McDowell defeated Constitution Party’s Kevin Hayes 69.2%-30.8%. • U.S. House District 7: Rouzer defeated Democrat Marlando Pridgen 58.7%-41.3%. • U.S. House District 8: Harris defeated Democrat Justin Dues 59.7%-40.3%. Harris was an Election Day winner in 2018 in what became a notorious ballot harvesting scandal, with his win never certified. He chose not to run in the redo of 2019. • U.S. House District 9: Hudson defeated Democrat Nigel Bristow 56.4%-37.7%. Shelane Etchison, an unaffiliated registrant, got 5.9% of the vote. • U.S. House District 10: Harrigan led Democrat Ralph Scott Jr. 57.7%-38%. Libertarian Steve Feldman got 2.8% and the Constitution Party’s Todd Helm 1.4%. • U.S. House District 11: Edwards defeated Democrat Caleb Rudow 56.8%-43.2%. • U.S. House District 12: Adams won over Republican Addul Ali 74%-26%. • U.S. House District 13: Knott, survivor of a 14-candidate primary, turned back Democrat Frank Pierce 58.7%-41.3%. • U.S. House District 14: Moore defeated Democrat Pam Genant 58.2%-41.9%. NC SBE Contest Results The post North Carolina Supplies Republicans Plus-6 in US House appeared first on The Daily Signal.

In Medicinal Uses For Weeds Commonly Found Around Your Home – Part 1, I went over the medicinal properties of three extremely beneficial wild plants: purslane, ground ivy, and chickweed. In Medicinal Uses For Weeds Commonly Found Around Your Home – Part 2, I went over the medicinal properties of four additional beneficial wild plants: thistle, wild violet, hairy bitterness, and prickly lettuce. Medicinal Uses For Weeds What all these wild plants have in common is that they can be found around your home. The list doesn’t stop there. Today, I’ll go over the medicinal properties for four more wild plants that can be found around your home: lamb’s quarters, mallow, stinging nettles, and chicory. Word of caution… As I did in part one and two, I would like to share with you two articles which include information on safety precautions you need to be aware of when foraging for wild, edible, plants. In my article, Foraging Tips for the 7 Most Common Edible Plants, I share great tips on things to consider and to look out for when you forage for any and all wild, edible plants. Another great article, “Need To Know” Rules When Picking Edible & Medicinal Plants, is written by Mykel Hawke, star of Discovery’s “Man, Woman, Wild”. He also talks about considerations and safety precautions to take when foraging in the wild. I sincerely encourage you to read these articles if you have never foraged for wild and edible plants. Foraging can be a great experience but, safety precautions are a must! Let’s get started! 1. Lamb’s Quarters (Chenopodium album) Lamb’s quarters, also known as goosefoot, is an extremely nutritious wild green. The leaves are light green in color and resemble the shape of a goose foot. The under side of the leaves are powdery. Lamb’s quarters are rich in potassium, protein, phosphorus, and vitamin A. Tea can be made with the leaves and can aid in stomach upset and digestion problems. The tiny yellowish, greenish blooms become seeds, which are gluten free. The seeds can be used in salads, soups, and can even be a replacement for wheat flour. The seeds are recommended to be soaked for 7-8 hours before use. There is a toxic look alike called ‘hairy nightshade’ which does not have a powdery under side but instead is hairy or fuzzy. The blooms are much larger than the blooms of lamb’s quarters and are white as opposed to the yellowish or greenish blooms of lamb’s quarters. 2. Mallow (Malva) Mallow can be found all over the world and is highly nutritious. The entire plant (including the roots) is edible. This wild plant can be eaten fresh, dried, or powdered. Powered mallow is a great addition to smoothies. This wild plant can also be used as a thickening agent for soups. The leaves can be made into a tea which is beneficial in digestive health. When the tea cools it turns into a gel like substance which people use to soothe various irritations caused by sore throats, sinus problems, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, bladder problems, digestive issues, and kidney disorders. The gel like substance is used to increase milk production when nursing and can also be applied to your skin which will make it extremely soft. 3. Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) The entire plant is edible. It is recommended that you wear gloves when harvesting this wild plant because of the jagged edges on the leaves. The leaves are in pairs opposite each other on the stem. Also, seeds are in between the layers of leaves.  ‘Hairs’ line one side of each leaf and that is reason behind the name ‘stinging nettles’. When eaten raw, our saliva will neutralize any ‘stinging’. To eat raw, it is recommended to roll up the leaves with the hair on the inside. If you experience any ‘stinging’, not to worry. Again, the entire plant is safe. In addition to eating this plant raw, stinging nettles can also be boiled, dried to make tea, and makes a great addition to soups. Stinging nettles are rich in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin K. Stinging nettles are also loaded with minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, and iodine. Nutrients such antioxidants, chlorophyll, and amino acids can also be added to the list as well. It’s no wonder that this plant is called one of nature’s super foods! This wild plant is used to treat a number of ailments such as urinary tract infections, joint inflammation, kidney stones, allergies, and hay fever. It also strengthens the immune system, lowers blood sugar, and regulates the thyroid. 4. Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chicory, sometimes referred to as ‘wild lettuce’, will have tall, straight stems growing upward from leaves that resemble the leaves of the dandelion. The blooms are a purplish blue color and the petals are thin and tipped. The entire plant is edible. The roots of this wild plant can be roasted and ground and used as a substitute for coffee. The ground roots are a great source of fiber. You can also use the greens, blooms, and buds in a salad. The plant has a slightly bitter taste. The chicory plant acts as a diuretic, sedative, and a laxative. It is great for heart health, lowers blood sugar, and is used to treat liver conditions. It also acts as an antibacterial and an anti-inflammatory. What weeds commonly found around your home do you use for medicinal purposes? Tell us in the comment section below. Up Next: Medicinal Weeds: Everyday Uses Around Your Home – Part 2 Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook!

Dems Enter Kübler-Ross Stage 6 of Grief: 'Clawing Each Others' Eyes Out'

Jimmy Kimmel: I'm Too Important to Leave the Country

A number of screeching feminists are taking to social media, announcing they’re going to protest the re-election of President Donald Trump by… refusing to procreate. Hey, sounds like a great idea to me! “The first thing you’re gonna do is you’re gonna delete your period tracking app,” instructed one scowling woman during an apocalyptic strategic plan she broadcasted to her followers. ? ? crazy. This tiktoker warns women to delete period tracker apps, not get married, divorce their husbands if they voted for Trump, and have a plan of action in place. They’re serious about this. This is what media brainwashing looks like. It’s actually very sad. pic.twitter.com/yzEkHAMwQJ — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 7, 2024 Next, she instructed viewers to get their Plan B even “if you don’t need it right now,” in addition to following a newsletter published by a baby-killing enthusiast, titled “Abortion Everyday.” “She is a godsend. I don’t know how she does it,” praised the alarmist. (Well for starters, deleting your conscience helps!) Then, “You’re gonna get your tubes tied!” instructed the TikToker. “I don’t care if you’re not sexually active right now,” she said.  “Because, guess what. That doesn’t mean you’re not gonna get pregnant,” she confidently warned. God knows how SHE thinks babies are made.  “My advice for your safety is to not get pregnant right now,” continued the wacko.  “It doesn’t matter that a pro-life presidency will keep babies safer over the next 4 years than they were under the rule of the abortionist Biden Administration.  “I’m not gonna get pregnant right now, even though I would love to have a family one day,” the TikToker announced. “That dream just went out the window,” she asserted.  I’ll take that as a win-win! She also warned everyone to dump their boyfriends, if they dared to vote for the boogeyman-elect and to never get married (which likely won’t be a problem for her). “I’m not trying to get you to panic,” she insisted, after fear-mongering for 5 minutes. “I know that I’m speaking to you very fervently, but I’m just being very real,” she added, describing the rant to her camera as a “heart to heart” conversation.