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The story that can’t be killed…just ask the Donald…the Epstein’s teenagers…now adults…telling their story…at the Capitol this week.
Job market is getting the jitters…with the up & down of tariffs…it’s the old story…who’s on first.
Lost & found department…WV former Secretary of State “Mac” Warner…is now a DOJ official…working on Trump’s March Executive Order…to make massive changes to election laws…BTW…Warner in 2020 said the dishonest CIA & FBI…colluded with Facebook to steal the 2020 presidential election.
Panic at the WH…they have learned…the “Big Beautiful Bill”…has Republicans who voted for it…in big 2026 trouble…don’t be confused…the marketer tries to change “Ugly” to “Beautiful”…it won’t work…you can’t put lipstick on a pig.
The quiet campaign…David Jolly seeking to be Florida Governor…must be running a quiet grassroots effort.
It’s candidate recruitment time…WV observers…say Democrats are trying to get Wes Holden…back in the fold…to run for Congress…last cycle…he certainly made in-roads as an Independent.
Outside the U. S. Capitol Epstein survivors…were holding an press event…a loud fly over took place. Simultaneously Trump was outside the White House showing the leader of Poland…how he changed the rose garden…there is no such thing as a coincidence.
Someone needs to explain to FL. Gov. DeSantis…what loyalty means…former House Speaker Paul Renner…who shepherd DeSantis legislation turning Florida into…a right-wing haven…announced for Governor…DeSantis’ said it was an ill-advised decision.
First it was Bibles…then golden sneakers…photos of Trump’s court booking in Georgia…now he has asked supporters for… just $15 to help him try and get to heaven…you just cannot make this stuff up.
Trump was excluded from the grand military parade in China…with the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea…maybe they were sending a message to Washington…too bad Trump could have them dance to Y-M-C-A.
Our homeland (WV)…known for a Backyard Brawl…when they play Pitt in football…wait until the 2026 Florida primary in August Trump vs DeSantis…you ain’t seen nothing yet!
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