You mean the crooked DOJ let her lawyers help destroy subpoenaed emails and phones.
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The Trump-Induced Future of the Republican Party
"... the Michigan Republican Party—now dominated by its right flank staunchly aligned with former President Donald Trump—has descended into chaos. It can barely fundraise and has all but gone broke. ...
"Michigan’s GOP infighting is an extreme example of the dysfunction in many states as the chamber-of-commerce Republicans who used to define the party give way to populists who are deeply skeptical of elites and institutions of power." (Source)
As goes the Michigan GOP, so will go the US GOP. With their die-hard enthusiasm and plain nastiness, the Trump-worshiping MAGA extremists work their way into low-level party positions, and build on that to obtain control of the state party mechanism. Knowing little else about competent political leadership, they transform the party into a dysfunctional, ineffective mess; giving the Democrats wonderful opportunities in states where such opportunities were previously blocked.
Wood that is not properly cared for can develop dry rot. Before our very eyes, the Republican Party is developing MAGA-rot state by state. The Wall Street Journal says this is happening in "many states," including Michigan, Colorado, Georgia, Arizona, and Minnesota. Watch for this MAGA-rot fungus to continue to spread. And watch the state parties "descend into chaos" (Wall Street Journal's charactarization).
"... the Michigan Republican Party—now dominated by its right flank staunchly aligned with former President Donald Trump—has descended into chaos. It can barely fundraise and has all but gone broke. ...
"Michigan’s GOP infighting is an extreme example of the dysfunction in many states as the chamber-of-commerce Republicans who used to define the party give way to populists who are deeply skeptical of elites and institutions of power." (Source)
As goes the Michigan GOP, so will go the US GOP. With their die-hard enthusiasm and plain nastiness, the Trump-worshiping MAGA extremists work their way into low-level party positions, and build on that to obtain control of the state party mechanism. Knowing little else about competent political leadership, they transform the party into a dysfunctional, ineffective mess; giving the Democrats wonderful opportunities in states where such opportunities were previously blocked.
Wood that is not properly cared for can develop dry rot. Before our very eyes, the Republican Party is developing MAGA-rot state by state. The Wall Street Journal says this is happening in "many states," including Michigan, Colorado, Georgia, Arizona, and Minnesota. Watch for this MAGA-rot fungus to continue to spread. And watch the state parties "descend into chaos" (Wall Street Journal's charactarization).
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I remember 2016 in Michigan. Trump was trailing in most polls here. Totally outspent. Hillary commercials and negative ads about Trump all the time on the airways. He won.
The next election will have Trump as the nominee, so there will be coattails.
Plus, “it’s the economy stupid” will sway voters.
Quoting results from years ago and polls from today is meaningless. A lot has changed. For example, you may have heard that Trump is having a bit of trouble in court these days. The leadership resume of this criminal defendant includes four felony indictments charging 91 counts.
If you are a supporter of this stable genius who is the first president in history who failed to peacefully yield power to the man who won the presidential election, where can you go to wave your flag and show your colors? Next week, your favorite candidate will be under arrest in the Fulton County, GA, Jail.
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By that measure Trump should be 40 points behind in the polls against Bidenomics Joe. Yet there Trump is, even or leading in the polls. Keep convincing yourself that Trump has no chance to win. But it will only prolong your cognitive dissonance.
No. By that measure, Trump should be a convict doing hard time. And he's well on his way there now.
Questions Answered in Court; Week of 8/13/23
Running Total
*Trump-Favorable Answers: 3
Trump-Adverse Answers: 100
Answered This Week:
No, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Merchan will not recuse himself from the Manhattan falsified business records case. 8/14/23
Yes, Trump (and 18 co-defendants) will be indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on RICO and other charges. 8/15/23
Yes, the appeal Trump filed RE Carroll is frivolous and is denied for that reason. 8/18/23, Kaplan
No, the second Carroll defamation trial scheduled for 1/15/24 will not be delayed. 8/18/23, Kaplan
Answered in Previous Weeks:
No, 62 lawsuits filed by Trump making various 2020 election claims are not valid. 11/20 - 1/21, Judges in 62 courts
Yes, NY AG James will sue the Trump Organization over fraud claims. 9/21/22
Yes, an independent monitor is appointed to thwart Trump's attempt to move his business legal structure out of New York jurisdiction. 11/14/22
No, Judge Cannon does not have jurisdiction to appoint a special master. Cannon's ruling is reversed. 12/1/22, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
No, special rules cannot be written by Judge Cannon for Trump because he is a former president. 12/1/22, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Yes, Trump's lawsuit challenging the Mar-a-Lago search will be dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction. 12/12/22, Cannon
No, the documents trial will not be postponed until after the election.
No, Trump is not immune from defamation charges because he was president.
No, the falsified records case will not be moved to federal court.
No, the falsified records case will not be dismissed.
No, the falsified records case judge will not recuse.
Yes, the Trump Organization is guilty of tax fraud.
No, executive privilege cannot be used to keep Trump aids from testifying.
No, Fani Willis will not be disqualified from working on the GA election interference case.
No, the GA Special Grand Jury report will not be thrown out.
Yes, a former president of the United States who is again a candidate for president can be indicted, arrested and arraigned.
Yes, the $5 million in damages the jury said Trump must pay Carroll is reasonable.
Yes, the other Carroll case can be amended to include Trump's recent statements and more damages can be sought.
No, the NY AG lawsuit will not be dismissed.
Yes, certain Trump attorney's can be compelled to testify because attorney client privilege does not apply (furtherance of a crime).
Yes, Trump is a rapist.
Yes, Cohen and Trump will settle Cohen's unpaid legal fees lawsuit "in a manner satisfactory to all parties," and this case will not go to trial.
Yes, the Miami grand jury will continue its investigation and produce additional indictments, even after it first indicted Trump. 8/1/23
Yes, the defamation lawsuit Trump filed against CNN is dismissed because the judge rules it is "not actionable."
*Yes, Trump is protected by presidential immunity regarding two defamatory statements he made against a PA voting machine supervisor when Trump was president. 7/31/23, Erdos
No, Trump is not protected by presidential immunity regarding one defamatory statement he made against a PA voting machine supervisor after Trump left office. 7/31/23
Yes, the GA Special Grand Jury report can be used against Trump. 7/31
No, Fani Willis will not be barred from prosecuting Trump. 7/31
Yes, Trump will be deposed under oath regarding the $500 million lawsuit he filed against Cohen. 7/31/23
Yes, Trump will be indicted on charges concerning the 2020 election. 8/3/23
Yes, the Trump deposition transcript from the Carroll trial will be given to DA Bragg. 8/3/23
No, Trump's request for a delayed response to DOJ's protective order motion will not be granted. 8/5/23
Yes, Trump’s counter-defamation suit against E. Jean Carroll is without merit and is dismissed 8/7/23, Kaplan
*No, the Special Counsel may not file under seal evidence of conflicts RE attorney Woodward. 8/7/23, Cannon
Yes, the DOJ can have its requested Garcia hearing regarding Woodward conflicts. 8/7/23, Cannon
No, the protective order hearing date will not be delayed. 8/8/23, Chutkan
Yes, Trump is prohibited from making inflammatory statements about the election interference case. 8/11/23, Chutkan
*No, the protective order will not be as broad as DOJ requests. 8/11/23, Chutkan
Disclaimer: This compilation is an ongoing project done on a best-efforts basis. If I miss or get something wrong, kindly advise me and I'll correct the list. Where a question has been appealed to a higher court, the higher court's answer is shown and the lower court's answer previously shown is removed from the list. Where an appeal is pending, the lower court's action remains on the list until the appeal is complete. The "previous weeks" section is not complete. It will be completed as my time permits and my research continues.
Running Total
*Trump-Favorable Answers: 3
Trump-Adverse Answers: 100
Answered This Week:
No, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Merchan will not recuse himself from the Manhattan falsified business records case. 8/14/23
Yes, Trump (and 18 co-defendants) will be indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on RICO and other charges. 8/15/23
Yes, the appeal Trump filed RE Carroll is frivolous and is denied for that reason. 8/18/23, Kaplan
No, the second Carroll defamation trial scheduled for 1/15/24 will not be delayed. 8/18/23, Kaplan
Answered in Previous Weeks:
No, 62 lawsuits filed by Trump making various 2020 election claims are not valid. 11/20 - 1/21, Judges in 62 courts
Yes, NY AG James will sue the Trump Organization over fraud claims. 9/21/22
Yes, an independent monitor is appointed to thwart Trump's attempt to move his business legal structure out of New York jurisdiction. 11/14/22
No, Judge Cannon does not have jurisdiction to appoint a special master. Cannon's ruling is reversed. 12/1/22, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
No, special rules cannot be written by Judge Cannon for Trump because he is a former president. 12/1/22, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Yes, Trump's lawsuit challenging the Mar-a-Lago search will be dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction. 12/12/22, Cannon
No, the documents trial will not be postponed until after the election.
No, Trump is not immune from defamation charges because he was president.
No, the falsified records case will not be moved to federal court.
No, the falsified records case will not be dismissed.
No, the falsified records case judge will not recuse.
Yes, the Trump Organization is guilty of tax fraud.
No, executive privilege cannot be used to keep Trump aids from testifying.
No, Fani Willis will not be disqualified from working on the GA election interference case.
No, the GA Special Grand Jury report will not be thrown out.
Yes, a former president of the United States who is again a candidate for president can be indicted, arrested and arraigned.
Yes, the $5 million in damages the jury said Trump must pay Carroll is reasonable.
Yes, the other Carroll case can be amended to include Trump's recent statements and more damages can be sought.
No, the NY AG lawsuit will not be dismissed.
Yes, certain Trump attorney's can be compelled to testify because attorney client privilege does not apply (furtherance of a crime).
Yes, Trump is a rapist.
Yes, Cohen and Trump will settle Cohen's unpaid legal fees lawsuit "in a manner satisfactory to all parties," and this case will not go to trial.
Yes, the Miami grand jury will continue its investigation and produce additional indictments, even after it first indicted Trump. 8/1/23
Yes, the defamation lawsuit Trump filed against CNN is dismissed because the judge rules it is "not actionable."
*Yes, Trump is protected by presidential immunity regarding two defamatory statements he made against a PA voting machine supervisor when Trump was president. 7/31/23, Erdos
No, Trump is not protected by presidential immunity regarding one defamatory statement he made against a PA voting machine supervisor after Trump left office. 7/31/23
Yes, the GA Special Grand Jury report can be used against Trump. 7/31
No, Fani Willis will not be barred from prosecuting Trump. 7/31
Yes, Trump will be deposed under oath regarding the $500 million lawsuit he filed against Cohen. 7/31/23
Yes, Trump will be indicted on charges concerning the 2020 election. 8/3/23
Yes, the Trump deposition transcript from the Carroll trial will be given to DA Bragg. 8/3/23
No, Trump's request for a delayed response to DOJ's protective order motion will not be granted. 8/5/23
Yes, Trump’s counter-defamation suit against E. Jean Carroll is without merit and is dismissed 8/7/23, Kaplan
*No, the Special Counsel may not file under seal evidence of conflicts RE attorney Woodward. 8/7/23, Cannon
Yes, the DOJ can have its requested Garcia hearing regarding Woodward conflicts. 8/7/23, Cannon
No, the protective order hearing date will not be delayed. 8/8/23, Chutkan
Yes, Trump is prohibited from making inflammatory statements about the election interference case. 8/11/23, Chutkan
*No, the protective order will not be as broad as DOJ requests. 8/11/23, Chutkan
Disclaimer: This compilation is an ongoing project done on a best-efforts basis. If I miss or get something wrong, kindly advise me and I'll correct the list. Where a question has been appealed to a higher court, the higher court's answer is shown and the lower court's answer previously shown is removed from the list. Where an appeal is pending, the lower court's action remains on the list until the appeal is complete. The "previous weeks" section is not complete. It will be completed as my time permits and my research continues.
For Trump, zero wins, four losses in court this week. List above.
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Just think if we had an honest Press that reported the 2Tier justice. Trump would be 10 points ahead easily.
Another article that explains it in even more detail.
Is This CNN Analysys Accurate?
This CNN article discusses why Trump's support remains strong in the Republican Party. Is this an accurate assessment?
This CNN article discusses why Trump's support remains strong in the Republican Party. Is this an accurate assessment?
Tally up all you want, but it’s garbage in and garbage out.
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Actually, it's Trump's continuing track record of bringing his garbage cases and arguments to court.
With just 3 exceptions in 103 court actions, judges appointed by BOTH parties, and also juries where they are active, ruled against Trump. And they're doing it in a forum that matters.
These rulings kept Trump out of the White House after the 2020 election. They took $5 million out of his pocket when he was accused of rape. They required him to testify or turn information over to his opponents when that was the very last thing he wanted to do. They allowed the FBI to search his house and seize items there. They require him to go to jails to surrender for arrest. They require him to sit quietly in a chair in court when he'd rather be doing most anything else.
Trump has the option of ignoring or defying the courts, but he does not because he knows he will be jailed and/or found in contempt if he does. Notwithstanding his gas-bag bluster, Trump understands he is not a judge. He is a defendant, subject to the law and rules of the court.
Call it garbage all you want, but these are real-world forums with real-world consequences.
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