NEWS AND OPINION:

Here’s a constructive phenomenon backed up with numbers: Republican governors seem to manipulate higher.

“Republican-led states are the ones creating jobs and leading the economic recovery. The latest state jobs report shows that eight of the top 10 states for jobs recovered since the coronavirus pandemic began are led by Republican governors, and all 10 states have Republican-controlled legislatures. Out of the top 10 states with the lowest unemployment rates, eight are led by Republican governors,” advises a brand new report from the Republican National Committee, citing present information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Americans are voting with their feet, with Democrat-run states seeing a mass exodus as families and businesses are flocking to Republican-led states. The top 10 counties that saw the largest decreases in population in 2022 are all located in states led by Democrat governors, with these counties home to Democrat-run cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, and Detroit,” the report stated.

But that’s not all.

“According to a report from the National Association of Realtors, California, New York, and Illinois lost the most people in 2022,” the report famous.

“The numbers don’t lie and the contrast in leadership is stark – while Joe Biden creates crisis after crisis, Republican governors are creating jobs and economic opportunity. Biden’s failed agenda causes suffering for American families while Republican-led states continue to keep Americans working, children in schools, and small businesses operating,” stated Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel in a press release shared with Inside the Beltway.

FOR THE LEXICON

“Cling.”

A veteran political advisor has an commentary in regards to the nature of former President Donald Trump’s standing within the 2024 presidential race — which is already getting sophisticated.

“Amid President Joe Biden’s struggles and the surprising strength of Democrat presidential primary candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., presidential adviser Dick Morris says former President Donald Trump has a great chance at pulling in Democrat support,” notes a Newsmax report launched Sunday.

Yes, he has earned Democratic assist.

“Trump is developing a real cling, a real basis for winning a significant share of the Democratic vote against Biden, maybe 20-30% — which would be enough to swing the election,” Mr. Morris informed Newsmax’s “Saturday Report.”

Mr. Morris, by the way, authored a ebook titled “The Return: Trump’s Big Comeback in 2024,” which was revealed by Humanix Books on July 12.

SOMETHING FOR UKRAINE

During his current go to to Japan, President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The dialog should have been productive.

The U.S. Defense Department introduced Sunday that “additional security assistance to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defense needs” was now underway — marking the thirty eighth drawdown of apparatus from U.S. inventories for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion final 12 months.

The help is valued at $375 million and set “to push back against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression.”

The bundle contains extra ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds; tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missiles; Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor methods; laser-guided rocket system munitions; and demolition munitions.

In addition, Ukraine may even obtain armored bridging methods; armored medical therapy autos; vans and trailers to move heavy gear; logistics assist gear; thermal imagery methods; plus spare elements and different subject gear.

As of Feb. 24, the U.S. has provided $76.8 billion to Ukraine in navy, humanitarian and monetary help, based on the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, a analysis group primarily based in Germany.

COULD YOUR TOWN DO IT?

There has been a lot media protection of migrants searching for to cross the U.S. border — with specific emphasis on logistics. Where can they go after arriving; the place can they stay?  

The public is paying consideration.

A CBS News ballot launched Sunday revealed that 69% of the respondents are taking note of media tales centered on the arrival of migrants in such cities as New York City and Chicago; 50% disapprove of this follow.

Another 52% would favor a plan to attempt to discover momentary housing and social providers for migrants within the metropolis or city the place they stay. Yet 63% of the respondents agreed that their very own city “does not have space” to deal with migrants.

The CBS News ballot of two,188 U.S. adults was performed  May 17-19.

VIVEK HAS A MOMENT

Political outsider, entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has introduced that his presidential marketing campaign is now accepting Bitcoin donations, based on an advisory shared with Inside the Beltway.

The marketing campaign identified that 22% of U.S. adults personal Bitcoin.

“Vivek 2024 is putting its money where its mouth is and demonstrating Vivek’s commitment to advance Bitcoin’s participation in the American monetary system,” the advisory stated.

“Bitcoin creates competition for the dollar. Competition breeds innovation. As well as serious reform to the Federal Reserve, including slashing headcount by 90%, Bitcoin will keep the Fed honest,” Mr. Ramaswamy stated in a press release.

“This campaign is about reviving American confidence. The innovation that Bitcoin fosters is part of that revival,” he famous.

POLL DU JOUR

• 41% of Republican voters would vote for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis if former President Donald Trump doesn't run for president in 2024.

• 14% would vote for former Vice President Mike Pence if Mr. Trump doesn't run.

• 8% would select entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in that occasion.

• 7% would select former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, 6% Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.

• 3% would select Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. 2% Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.

• 1% would select former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

• 3% would select “someone else.”

• 15% don’t know whom they might assist in such a circumstance.

SOURCE: A Harvard University Center for American Political Studies/Harris/HarrisX ballot of two,004 registered U.S. voters performed on-line May 17-18.

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