Kristi Noem, during a Senate hearing, incorrectly defined habeas corpus, claiming it allows the president to remove people from the country and suspend their rights. Senator Hassan corrected her, explaining its true meaning as a protection against unlawful detention. Noem’s unfazed response and subsequent insistence on the president’s authority to suspend it suggests a calculated performance rather than genuine ignorance. This aligns with the MAGA archetype of the “bimbo”—a woman who prioritizes loyalty and aggressive defense of the party line over intellect, deflecting criticism with feigned stupidity. This calculated performance effectively shields her from accountability for her actions.
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A federal jury ruled against Sarah Palin in her defamation retrial against the New York Times, upholding the newspaper’s non-liability for a 2017 editorial inaccurately linking Palin to a mass shooting. This verdict, following a 2022 ruling overturned on appeal, reinforces the “actual malice” standard, requiring proof of knowing falsehood or reckless disregard for the truth. The case garnered significant attention due to the high-profile individuals involved and its implications for free speech in the current political climate. Despite the loss, Palin expressed contentment with her personal life and remained undecided on an appeal.
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JD Vance officially has a lower favorability rating than Sarah Palin. This news may come as a shock to some, but for those who have been closely following the trajectory of Vance’s political career, it is not entirely surprising. In fact, when comparing Vance to Palin, it becomes evident that Vance lacks the charm and folksy appeal that Palin once possessed, despite her own shortcomings.
Palin, for all her quirks and missteps, at least had a certain charisma that Vance seems to lack. She could connect with a large segment of the population as an Alaskan country girl, resonating with some voters on a personal level.… Continue reading
JD Vance’s recent announcement as the vice-presidential pick has sparked quite the controversy, with his net-negative rating standing at an abysmal -6 points, making him the first VP pick since 1980 to receive such a low score. The comparison to Sarah Palin, a figure known for her polarizing effect on the electorate, solidifies the notion that Vance’s selection has left many scratching their heads.
The glaring contrast between the average VP rating of +19 after the convention and Vance’s -6 rating speaks volumes about the skepticism and disapproval surrounding his candidacy. It’s evident that his attempts to appeal to the Appalachian demographic in his hometown backfired, coming across as disingenuous and out of touch.… Continue reading
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