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(JD’s Substack)—Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, and Pete Buttigieg all want to be President of the United States. Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore, and Andy Beshear may want the job, though there hasn’t been any indication as such. Michelle Obama allegedly doesn’t want the job.
But other than Obama, all of these people have one thing in common. They all have a political career that will continue beyond 2024 if they do NOT replace Joe Biden as the Democrat nominee for president. Their names are being floated and they’re being courted by various powerbrokers behind the scenes, but it seems unlikely that any of them would jeopardize their future to take on an increasingly strong Donald J. Trump. Doing so would subvert their potential for 2028 or beyond.
This is why it seems like only two people are being floated by the Democrats’ communication team, also known as corporate media. Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton have been the most common names being proposed the last few days as replacements for Biden because neither has a political future whether they take over the nomination or not.
Harris is young enough but her time as Vice President has not endeared her to… well… anyone. She has alienated herself from Biden’s staff and rumors indicate many in her own staff don’t even like her. If Biden drops out of the race, she will have the unique advantage of taking over his campaign war chest which is why she’s being floated, but polls show she might perform even worse than her dementia-ridden boss.
If Biden stays in the race and they lose, Harris would have a harder time mounting a 2028 run than Mike Pence did this primary season.
As for Clinton, why not? She’ll be 77-years-old on Election Day. Nobody will be looking to her in 2028 whether she’s in this race or not so she has nothing to lose by replacing Biden. Some rumors say she’s being considered. Other say she and her husband are backing Biden. Who knows?
More importantly, who cares?
Barack Obama and his cronies in the Globalist Elite Cabal are working on their options. If they really wanted to, they could force Newsom, Whitmer, or anyone else with better chances than Clinton or Harris. If any among the younger group do end up being the nominee, it will be because Obama and his cronies made it happen.
Personally, I’d love to see either Harris or Clinton as nominee because of the entertainment value. Watching Biden on the campaign trail or in another (God forbid) debate makes me cringe. And if Obama gets one of the younger guns to play ball, then we’ll get to target Democrat policies as a whole and litigate them in front of voters. There’s a silver lining to pretty much any circumstance.
Today’s Rucker Links
Pandemic Social Distancing Increased Preterm Births and Newborn Deaths
BY INFOWARS
The pandemic social restrictions were linked to an increase in preterm births and newborn deaths, according to a new study. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, is yet further evidence for the harmful knock-on effects of the social restrictions like lockdowns and social distancing. Researchers looked at data for…
These 10 State Officials Could Play Outsize Role in Presidential Election
BY DAILY SIGNAL
The map of battleground states in the November presidential election is expanding, and Democrats are in charge of elections in the bulk of these competitive states. Secretaries of state once held an office that got little attention. However, after the disputed results of the 2020 election, the statewide office gained…
Trump Says He Was Not Warned Before Taking the Stage Despite Obvious Security Concerns
BY RED STATE
Excerpts from an interview with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance conducted with Fox News host Jesse Watters were released Saturday night, and Trump revealed some disturbing information: he was not warned that there was a risk despite the fact security forces were aware that his…
Ireland, Mass Immigration, and The Great Reset
BY GAVIN O’REILLY, GLOBAL RESEARCH
(Global Research)—On Monday morning, Ireland would awake to reports of unrest in the Dublin suburb of Coolock, when after months of peaceful protest by local residents over plans to move upwards of 500 male migrants into a disused paint factory in the working-class neighborhood, tensions would come to a head…
Steve Garvey Destroys Adam Schiff, Says Turning on Biden Shows ‘Selfish Desperation’
BY RED STATE
California GOP Senate candidate and former Dodger baseball great Steve Garvey blasted his opponent, the ethically challenged Dem Rep. Adam Schiff, for turning on President Biden just a short time after lauding his leadership abilities and cognitive skills. Schiff saw that Biden’s struggles since the debate disaster were damaging for…
Five Climate Extremists Get Lengthy Prison Terms for Conspiracy to Block London Highway
BY HUMAN EVENTS
Five activists from the environmental group Just Stop Oil have been sentenced to prison after conspiring to create gridlock on the M25 highway in London. Roger Hallam, Daniel Shaw, Louise Lancaster, Lucia Whittaker De Abreu and Cressida Gethin were found guilty last week of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance…
Turkey Declares Hijab Mandatory, ‘Commandment of Allah,’ Debunking Left’s ‘Personal Choice’ Lie
BY RAIR FOUNDATION
The mask has come off, and the facade of the Left-Islamic alliance has been removed. The insistence that Islamic dress for women is a matter of modesty and personal choice has been debunked by a top Islamic authority. But will the Western, Islam-enabling left-wing media report this truth or continue…
Mexican President Warns Trump to Not Close the Border
BY INDEPENDENT SENTINEL
The AP reports that Mexico’s president called Donald Trump “a friend” Friday. He said he would write to the former U.S. president to warn him against pledging to close the border or blaming migrants for bringing drugs into the United States. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador called Trump “a man…
Josh Hawley Went to Trump Rally Site for Answers — The FBI Shut Him Out
BY DAILYWIRE
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) went to Butler County, Pennsylvania, on Friday in search of answers in the wake of last week’s attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump — and when he got there, he said the FBI made him leave. Hawley, who also sent a letter to…
Bill Maher ridicules claims God saved Trump’s life, Says nothing but “LUCK”
BY END TIMES HEADLINES
Bill Maher has ridiculed claims that God saved Donald Trump’s life during an assassination attempt at a political rally. The comedian blasted those using the events of last week as evidence that the presidential hopeful is being endorsed by a higher power. He accused Republicans of engaging in a ‘orgy…
Gloves Off: Biden Fed up W/ Obama and Pelosi Over Election Coup
BY HEADLINE USA
President Joe Biden is reportedly fed up with his pals, former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over what many are calling a coup d’état within the Democratic Party’s nomination process. Several people close to Biden told the New York Times on Friday that the embattled president…
Must-See: Air Traffic Controller Offers Prayer for Trump Force One During Takeoff
BY THE GATEWAY PUNDIT
In an extraordinary moment, a heartfelt prayer was offered by an air traffic controller for former President Donald Trump’s plane, Trump Force One, as it departed Milwaukee early Friday morning. This rare event occurred after Trump and former First Lady Melania concluded their presence at the Republican National Convention and…
“Fraud, Pure and Simple”: Merck Mumps Vaccine May Contain Up to 4 Times Approved Amount of Live Virus
BY MICHAEL NEVRADAKIS, PH.D., THE DEFENDER
(The Defender)—Drug manufacturer Merck misrepresented the efficacy of its mumps vaccine for years, “overfilling” the vaccine with live mumps virus to meet efficacy targets despite the lack of safety testing — and the practice may be continuing today. Merck appears to have concealed the practice from public health agencies, which…
Popular Show Adds Disclaimer About ‘Coincidental’ Assassination Attempt After Trump Shooting
BY THE GATEWAY PUNDIT
Making any show — much less a raunchy, vulgar and hyper-violent one — tackle the subject of political assassinations is always a risky endeavor. Making any show tackle the subject of political assassinations when one of your characters is an admitted analog to a real-world politician? That seems like an…
Biden ‘Seething’ at Pelosi for Abandoning Him: Report
BY DAILYWIRE
President Joe Biden is reportedly seething at former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for not standing by him as he fights for his political life following his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump late last month. Pelosi met with dozens of Democratic lawmakers earlier this month to discuss next…
Does Donald Trump REALLY Have This Election “In the Bag”?
by JD Rucker
No. Stop it. Remember 2020. Remember the tens of millions of illegal aliens, 14% of whom are apparently registering to vote. Remember that while most states can report results in less than a day, for some reason battleground states like Pennsylvania and Georgia are incapable of reporting for days or…
Daniel Penny Subway Chokehold Trial Begins
by Zero Hedge
Jordan Neely’s death in a crowded Manhattan subway car made worldwide headlines in May 2023, after bystander footage showed former Marine Daniel Penny restraining the erratic homeless man in a fatal chokehold. The case is finally set to go to trial, with jury selection beginning Monday. Penny, who has argued…
You Can’t Get Blood Out of a Stone: U.S. Consumers Have Been Squeezed Bone Dry as the U.S. Economy Falters
by Michael Snyder
(The Economic Collapse Blog)—A recent survey discovered that 79 percent of Americans believe that the U.S. is on the wrong track right now. As a nation, we may not agree on much, but this is one thing that almost all of us can agree on. Needless to say, the economy is…
US Investigating Leak of Israeli Attack Plans for Iran
by Publius
The United States government is currently engaged in an investigation concerning the unauthorized release of classified documents that detail Israel’s planned military attack against Iran, as reported by The Associated Press. These sensitive documents, attributed to both the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, indicate that Israel…
Bank of America Sees Gold Breaking $3,000 Sooner Rather Than Later
by Sponsored Post
Gold has recently experienced a remarkable resurgence, setting record highs and drawing renewed attention from both retail and institutional investors. This shift comes as traditional safe-haven assets are increasingly perceived to be under threat. Strategists at Bank of America suggest that investors, including central banks, should consider reallocating into gold…
Texas DPS Encounter Group of 30 Illegal Aliens with 3 Unaccompanied Minors and 3 Special Interest Illegals
by The Gateway Pundit
Texas DPS apprehended a group of 30 illegal aliens on Sunday in Maverick County. In the group were 3 unaccompanied minors and 3 illegals from the “special interest” countries of Iran and Guinea. Special interest refers to countries that pose a threat to United States national security including potential terrorist…
‘Nightmarish Scenario:” Creeps Can Produce AI-Generated Deepfake Nudes of Anyone With a Few Clicks
by Breitbart
Online AI chatbots are enabling users to generate explicit nude photos of real people with just a few clicks, raising alarms among experts about a looming “nightmarish scenario.” A recent investigation by Wired has uncovered a disturbing trend on the messaging app Telegram, where dozens of AI-powered chatbots are allowing…
Elon Musk Goes All-in for Trump at Huge Pittsburgh Rally, Says ‘Stakes Are Too High’ to Remain Politically Neutral
by The Post Millennial
Elon Musk was in Pennsylvania Sunday along with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to tell Keystone State voters that although he might “hate politics” he’s engaging in it right now because “the stakes are too high that … I feel I have no choice.” “Yeah, anyway, so I’m dramatically increasing…
Fake Meat Industry Now Demanding Public Subsidies Due to Lack of Customer Interest
by Ramon Tomey
(Natural News)—The fake meat industry is now demanding public subsidies to prop itself up, given that customers have spoken with their wallets and said “no” to lab-grown meat. Data from AgFunderNews cited by the National Pulse reveals that the industry is in dire straits due to dwindling money. Funding for the lab-grown meat sector peaked…
Dominion Voting Systems Issues a Chilling Warning to Conservatives Weeks Before the Election
by The Gateway Pundit
Dominion Voting Systems has issued a chilling warning to conservatives just weeks before the all-important presidential election. In a post on the X platform, the company said that it was “closely monitoring” claims that its machines may be compromised. “Dominion is closely monitoring claims around the Nov. 2024 election and…
Coward: Hamas Chief’s Bunker Loaded With UN Food, Millions in Cash, Weapons and More
by Red State
The one constant in the entire “Islamist terrorist” issue is that their leaders 1) never place themselves in any direct danger, although sometimes danger in the form of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) manages to find them anyway, and 2) they generally live in wealth and luxury while their fighters…
Fire Departments Sued by Biden-Harris for Requiring Job Candidates to Learn How to Fight Fires
by The Gateway Pundit
Thank heavens for the Biden-Harris administration and its steadfast determination to root out institutional racism wherever it may hide. And it hides in the strangest places, too. For instance, do you know it’s institutionally racist to expect a firefighter to know enough to fight fires? I know, I’d been too…
“The Epitome of Evil” Is Running Operations Out of Government Facilities “Established to Provide Assistance” to Illegals
by Michael Snyder
(End of the American Dream)—Are you ready for the truth? Since Joe Biden entered the White House, we have witnessed a tsunami of migration that is unlike anything we have ever seen before. Millions upon millions of people that are not being properly screened are taking advantage of our deeply…
Iran Deserves Listing on Global Terror Finance and Money-Laundering Blacklist
by WND
On Oct. 21, the plenary of the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, will convene in Paris. Should the organization that sets global standards for countering money laundering and terror finance consider removing the Islamic Republic of Iran from its blacklist, as Tehran hopes, the answer should be a resounding…
The All-Too-Short List of Conservative, Anti-Globalist Leaders
by The Gateway Pundit
As the world shifts leftward and increasingly embraces globalism, a handful of leaders remain as holdouts—conservative, anti-globalist figures who advocate for national sovereignty, economic protectionism, and opposition to globalist institutions such as the United Nations, the European Union, or multinational trade agreements. They frequently push for secure borders and immigration…
