Nancy Pelosi is meeting with House Democrats to find a way to stop Republicans from taking the House.  She is not simply waiting for the election results, which leans Republican. Most of the seats that are up are in Commiefornia with a crazy system of voting. In March 2021, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi […] The post Pelosi Meets to Stop the GOP; Newsom Plans 4 Years of Lawfare appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Kamala Harris failed to win the presidency despite the overwhelming support from some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Many of these A-list celebrities actively campaigned for the Democratic candidate, but even with their endorsements and pleas to millions of fans, it wasn’t enough to stop Donald Trump’s red wave. In July, the musical artist Charli xcx posted on X, “kamala IS brat.” The Harris campaign latched onto this messaging, putting it into campaign materials aimed at a younger generation that interpreted the word “brat” as “someone who is confidently rebellious, unapologetically bold, and playfully defiant.” Many celebrity endorsements didn’t help Harris because, as one writer noted, most of these famous people were preaching to an audience of Democrats who already agreed with them. “Oprah, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Ariana Grande – these are artists whose audiences (black, female, liberal, queer) were already inclined to vote for Kamala,” Seth Abramovitch from The Hollywood Reporter told The Guardian.  He mentioned that Taylor Swift, who endorsed Harris following her only debate with Trump, had a broader appeal than some other artists, but her audience generally lacks the diversity required to have made more of an impact.  “I’d argue [Swift’s] massive influence does not reach two key demographic groups that helped Trump win this time – Latinos and black men,” Abramovitch said. The data suggests that celebrity endorsements are overhyped. A poll from YouGov, which was conducted after Swift’s endorsement, revealed that 8% of voters would be “somewhat” or “much more” likely to vote for Harris in light of that information. Notably, 22% responded that the pop star’s endorsement made them less likely to vote for her. That same poll found that almost half (45%) of respondents preferred Swift “not speak publicly about politics.” The vast majority (64%) said Swift’s endorsement would make “no difference” in how they voted. Harris rallies touted major celebrities, though their reception wasn’t always positive. For example, Beyoncé fans were massively disappointed when the singer only made a brief appearance at a Houston rally in late October, hoping instead for a musical performance.  MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ The 32-time Grammy Award winner delivered a speech, saying, “I’m here as a mother, a mother who cares about the world our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we are not divided, our past or present or future.” Cardi B also spoke at one of Kamala’s final rallies before Election Day, but it didn’t go so well. A teleprompter malfunction meant that the rapper was left to speak off the cuff, which she was unable to do. Cardi stood awkwardly at the podium for more than a minute until someone brought her a phone containing the text she was supposed to read. “So you know, when it comes to this s***  right here, I let you know what I’ve been wanting to say, but I had to make sure I ain’t forget, so I wrote that s*** the f*** down!” she said in a social media video later, explaining the situation. Former Obama administration advisor Van Jones on Monday said he didn’t like big-time celebrity endorsements, going so far as to say they could hurt the candidate’s chance of winning.  “I don’t think people understand, working people sometimes have to choose,” Jones said during an appearance on CNN. “’Am I going to go to the big, cool concert and pay for babysitting for that or am I going to figure out a way to get to the polls?’ I don‘t like these big star-studded events.” “I don’t want people going to concerts,” he went on. “I want people out there knocking on doors, I want people out there fighting for this thing. I’m just nervous, nervous, nervous.” Other celebrities who publicly endorsed Harris for president include Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Kerry Washington, Reese Witherspoon, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Jennifer Aniston, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, America Ferrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sarah Silverman, Shonda Rhimes, Jennifer Lopez, Debra Messing, Patton Oswalt, LeBron James, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Zendaya, Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Bruce Springsteen, DJ Khaled, John Mayer, Samuel L. Jackson, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Alyssa Milano, Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda, Scarlett Johansson, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts. All that star power meant nothing when it came time for the American people to select the next president. Trump delivered a decisive victory, winning all seven swing states and capturing the popular vote — a first for any Republican candidate since 2004. 

The evening after Donald Trump was elected to serve as the 47th president of the United States, former President Barack Obama issued a statement in which he congratulated Trump and Vice-President-elect JD Vance, lauded Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, and claimed he believed in extending “good faith and grace—even to people with whom we deeply disagree.” “This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues,” Obama stated. “But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transfer of power.” “America has been through a lot over the last few years—from a historic pandemic and price hikes resulting from the pandemic, to rapid change and the feeling a lot of folks have that, no matter how hard they work, treading water is the best they can do,” he pontificated. “Those conditions have created headwinds for democratic incumbents around the world, and last night showed that America is not immune.” “The good news is that these problems are solvable—but only if we listen to each other, and only if we abide by the core constitutional principles and democratic norms that made this country great,” said the man who two weeks before the election told a rally, “I don’t understand how we got so toxic and just so divided and so bitter.” Obama is also the person whose own rhetoric and that of other Democrat leaders had fanned the flames of division before and during the time he was president, as The Daily Wire has noted. “In a country as big and diverse as ours, we won’t always see eye-to-eye on everything. But progress requires us to extend good faith and grace—even to people with whom we deeply disagree,” Obama continued. Three weeks before the election, Obama, whose wife Michelle famously said, “When they go low, we go high,” decided he had no interest in dignity, lampooning former President Trump by implying he’s someone who wears adult diapers. Speaking at the University of Pittsburgh, Obama asked the audience, “Do you think Donald Trump ever changed a diaper?” When a member of the audience called out, “His own!” Obama laughed, “I almost said that, but I decided I should not say it.” Obama, what an obnoxious clownhttps://t.co/M3hE4t6rwE — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) October 11, 2024 At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Obama made a crude hand gesture when he spoke of Trump’s “weird obsession with crowd sizes.” Obama appears to make crude hand gesture while describing Trump's 'weird obsession' with crowd sizes https://t.co/eevmLBwJcW pic.twitter.com/0kwgStLvTJ — New York Post (@nypost) August 21, 2024 “That’s how we’ve come this far, and it’s how we’ll keep building a country that is more fair and more just, more equal and more free,” Obama concluded in his statement. Here's our statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election: pic.twitter.com/lDkNVQDvMn — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 6, 2024

Sibling relationships can be… complicated, at times. But at the end of the day, many of us can always count on our siblings to be there for us when we need them most. This is true even when they’re annoying us. It’s also true even when neither sibling is a human. Pickles the bird and Cody the dog are the perfect examples. While it may seem as though they have nothing in common, they’re surprisingly alike. Part of the reason why is because Pickles has taken quite a liking to his canine family members. In growing up alongside so many dogs, he’s taken on some of their behaviors. This has resulted in a bird who often acts like he’s a pup himself. And yes, it’s just as adorable as it sounds! See for yourself in the sweet video below. @brandoncodyteddy Growing up in a house full of dogs may be affecting the bird.. #dogs #birds #funny #cute #dogsandbirds #play #fun #weratedogs @weratedogs ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey The above video showcases a moment where Pickles and Cody manage to find a way to play with one another. But they do so in a very dog-like way, of course! Many commenters have noted that Pickles’ stance even mimics a dogs. But their owner, Brandon, was quick to note that this is actually caused by the bird’s leg deformity. But don’t worry — it doesn’t bother him! Plus, Brandon says it “gives him a little extra spice to his walk.” Meet Pickles the Bird and Cody the Dog, the Unlikely Duo You’re Sure to Fall in Love With “Is you bird… growling? This is amazing,” someone points out in the comment section, with another jokingly adding, “Umm… I don’t see any birds in this video? Only 2 dogs?” “I think it’s really interesting and funny how animals just adapt,” a third person shares. “My dog is such a cat, and I can tell everyday that he’s just copying the cat.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Bird Who Thinks He’s A Dog Caught Playing With Family Pup In Canine-Like Fashion appeared first on InspireMore.

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