NEWS AND OPINION:
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, a Republican presidential-primary hopeful, is ready to make a noteworthy look on ABC, earlier than a TV viewers that, in response to Nielsen, sometimes attracts some 2.3 million viewers.
“I’m going to be a guest on ‘The View’ this coming Monday. After co-host Whoopi Goldberg said I have ‘Clarence Thomas syndrome’ as a Black Republican and after co-host Joy Behar said I’m a Republican because I ‘don’t get’ the idea of racism, I’m sure it’s going to be exciting television,” Mr. Scott stated in a written assertion issued by his marketing campaign.
“I believe that in America you’re defined by the content of your character, not the color of your skin. You can go as high and far as your character and work ethic will take you. The truth of my life disproves the racist lies of the radical Left. America is not a racist country. It’s the greatest country in the world,” the lawmaker suggested.
“I’m not afraid to speak with those who disagree with me, which is why I’m so excited to be on ‘The View.’ I’m ready to start a conversation about America and share the truth from sea to shining sea,” Mr. Scott stated.
“We need to make it our mission to grow the Republican Party without diluting our values. We need to go where we’re not invited and share our story with anyone who will listen. It’s why I’m running for president, and it’s why I’m going on ‘The View’ to speak with some of the folks who have said very unkind and unpleasant things about me,” he famous.
The day by day discuss present hosts for the day are Ms. Goldberg, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro. Ms. Behar won’t be on the panel, as Monday is her customary break day.
IT’S ANNOUNCEMENT WEEK
The Republican roster of presidential hopefuls will develop this week.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is predicted to announce his intention to run for president throughout a town-hall assembly Tuesday at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Here’s just a few headlines from the final 72 hours heralding the occasion: “[Donald] Trump mocks Chris Christie’s expected 2024 campaign launch: ‘He’s polling at zero’” (Fox News); “Christie’s 2024 bid set to make criticism of Trump a central focus” (The Hill); and “A crash course on Chris Christie ahead of his presidential run (in case you forgot)” (Philadelphia Inquirer).
However, Mr. Christie can have some competitors for the ever-precious viewers consideration.
‘Former Vice President Mike Pence will reveal his intent to run for the White House on Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa. His schedule includes a voter rally, followed by the release of a new campaign video plus a town hall appearance on CNN later in the day. Wednesday is also Mr. Pence’s sixty fourth birthday.
And right here’s just a few extra headlines, additionally from the final 72 hours: “Pence readies for Trump showdown as 2024 launch approaches” (The Hill); “Pence dings Trump over praise for North Korea’s Kim Jong Un” (Politico); “Ex-Trump White House official throws cold water on Pence’s 2024 chances” (CNN); and “A history of Mike Pence’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle rides” (Insider).
PLANNING AHEAD
The 2024 presidential election is slowly materializing on the horizon.
“As of May 26, 23 states have confirmed the dates for their 2024 presidential preference primaries through the release of an official election calendar, candidate filing instructions, or an announcement from a state political party. The remaining 27 states have not formally or officially confirmed their dates,” experiences Ballotpedia.org, a web based useful resource for political stats and far more.
“Alabama, California, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Texas— will hold their statewide primaries for other offices on the same day,” the positioning stated, noting that South Carolina has the earliest confirmed 2024 presidential desire major date — Feb. 3, 2024.
New Mexico and South Dakota will share the most recent confirmed date, which is June 4. A dozen different states share the preferred confirmed date, which is March 5 or “Super Tuesday.”
They are Alabama, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.
PATRIOTISM 101
Some are involved that patriotism and a way of American historical past is just fading from the expertise of the nation’s kids — prompted by “shortcomings of education” which happen from grade college all over school.
“We are embarrassed by the very idea of patriotism. We have ceased to believe that love of one’s country, of what is one’s own, and gratitude for the forebearers who made our present prosperity and freedom possible, is something that formal education should be inculcating and reinforcing,” Wilfred McClay instructed The College Fix, a student-written information website.
He is an creator and historian who holds the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College.
He has some recommendation.
“For about 50 years now, students have learned that enduring change comes only through social movements, through demonstrations, civil disobedience, even violence. We have lost the ability to use our representative institutions as places of debate and deliberation. We must regain that ability,” Mr. McClay stated.
“Without a proper education in citizenship, we will have no citizens. Without citizens, we will not have self-rule. We will not have democratic institutions anymore,” he instructed the College Fix.
POLL DU JOUR
• 71% of U.S. adults suppose that “things in this country these days” are uncontrolled; 88% of Republicans, 68% of independents and 59% of Democrats agree.
• 76% of ladies and 65% of males additionally agree.
• 14% suppose that issues on this nation are below management; 7% of Republicans, 12% of independents and 22% of Democrats agree.
• 9% of ladies and 19% of males additionally agree.
• 15% general will not be certain concerning the situation; 5% of Republicans, 20% of independents and 18% of Democrats agree.
• 14% of ladies and 16% of males additionally agree.
SOURCE: An Economist/YouGov ballot of 1,500 U.S. adults carried out May 27-31.
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