February 8, 2022

Trump the Shredder

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

There are some very serious impediments
To doing the job of United States president.
You might want to rip ’em,
Or you might want to chew ’em,
But you’ve got to preserve those presidential documents.

Omarosa: Trump a Paper Ripper and Chewer

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

“After Michael Cohen left the office and I walked in to the Oval, Donald — in my view — was chewing what he had just torn up. … It was very bizarre because he is a germophobe he never puts paper in his mouth.”

— Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman told MSNBC that former President Donald Trump “loved to tear up those documents” and even ate them.

DeSantis Offers His Own ‘Total Bunk’ on Rift with Trump

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

“Donald Trump’s a friend of mine. He is proud when people do well, and it’s not just me, but obviously he’s a Florida resident, and he appreciates the job that we’ve done. He’s told me that many times, not only with helping with the election, but just how we govern the state.”

— Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) told Fox News that reports that his relationship with former President Trump has become frayed are “total bunk.”

Democrats — Curb Your Self-Righteousness

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

“We’re addicted to telling other people what to think. You can’t really win many elections if you’re that self-righteous.”

— Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), in an interview with Nashville Scene, on what Democrats need to do to win.

Texas Abortions Dropped 60% After New Law

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

60%

Texas released updated statistics showing the number of abortions reported in the state decreased almost 60% in the first month after new restrictions went into effect, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Kilmeade Calls Out Trump’s Lies — On Radio!

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

“Right now, nobody cares about 2020. Nobody. And everything that he said and the challenges that he made should’ve been done before the election. And they did a recount in Arizona, and the recount showed no difference almost, and he came out and said it showed that they won Arizona. That’s an outright lie, and please stop wasting our time with that, because he’s capable of doing so much more.”

— Brian Kilmeade of Fox News, speaking on his talk-radio show, blasted Donald Trump over his 2020 election claims, The Wrap reports.

Trump Is Now Advising Joe Rogan

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

“Joe Rogan is an interesting and popular guy, but he’s got to stop apologizing to the Fake News and Radical Left maniacs and lunatics …. How many ways can you say you’re sorry? Joe, just go about what you do so well and don’t let them make you look weak and frightened.”

— Former President Donald Trump advising Joe Rogan to “stop apologizing” for racist and antivax remarks.

Abrams Is Out-Raising Georgia GOPers

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

$9.2 million

Atlanta Journal Constitution: “Stacey Abrams (D) amassed $9.2 million, outdoing both Gov. Brian Kemp and his Republican rival, former Sen. David Perdue. She collected nearly $2 million more in that span than Kemp did over a six-month period. Perdue tallied only about $1 million since December.”

Mitt Romney Is Not In Favor of Stupid, Though He Won’t Condemn It

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

“Anything that my party does that comes across as being stupid is not going to help us.”

— Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), quoted by CNN, on the impact of the RNC censures of Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger on the midterm elections.

News Flash: Boris Johnson Is a Liar

February 8, 2022 Buck Banks

“After Michael Cohen left the office and I walked in to the Oval, Donald — in my view — was chewing what he had just torn up. … It was very bizarre because he is a germophobe he never puts paper in his mouth.”

— Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman told MSNBC that former President Donald Trump “loved to tear up those documents” and even ate them.

“Donald Trump’s a friend of mine. He is proud when people do well, and it’s not just me, but obviously he’s a Florida resident, and he appreciates the job that we’ve done. He’s told me that many times, not only with helping with the election, but just how we govern the state.”

— Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) told Fox News that reports that his relationship with former President Trump has become frayed are “total bunk.”

“We’re addicted to telling other people what to think. You can’t really win many elections if you’re that self-righteous.”

— Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), in an interview with Nashville Scene, on what Democrats need to do to win.

60%

Texas released updated statistics showing the number of abortions reported in the state decreased almost 60% in the first month after new restrictions went into effect, the Dallas Morning News reports.

— Brian Kilmeade of Fox News, speaking on his talk-radio show, blasted Donald Trump over his 2020 election claims, The Wrap reports.

“Joe Rogan is an interesting and popular guy, but he’s got to stop apologizing to the Fake News and Radical Left maniacs and lunatics …. How many ways can you say you’re sorry? Joe, just go about what you do so well and don’t let them make you look weak and frightened.”

— Former President Donald Trump advising Joe Rogan to “stop apologizing” for racist and antivax remarks.

$9.2 million

Atlanta Journal Constitution: “Stacey Abrams (D) amassed $9.2 million, outdoing both Gov. Brian Kemp and his Republican rival, former Sen. David Perdue. She collected nearly $2 million more in that span than Kemp did over a six-month period. Perdue tallied only about $1 million since December.”

“Anything that my party does that comes across as being stupid is not going to help us.”

— Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), quoted by CNN, on the impact of the RNC censures of Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger on the midterm elections.

Poetic Justice

Verbatim

— Rick Wilson

— Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) on the “resign or be fired” ultimatum from the GOP’s Freedom Caucus just 174 days into his tenure as sp[eaker, reported by Punchbowl News.

“Trump’s head slowly dropped, his eyes closed. It jerked back upward. He adjusts himself. Then, his head droops again. He straightens up, leaning back. His head droops for a third time, he shakes his shoulders. Eyes closed still. His head drops. Finally, he pops his eyes open.”

— Law360 reports from the second day of Donald Trump’s “hush money” criminal trial.

— Jonathan Last

“He’s f**king crazy! The press often will ask me if I think Donald Trump is crazy. And I’ll say it this way: I don’t think he’s so crazy that you could put him in a mental institution. But I think if he were in one, he ain’t getting out!”

— New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R), quoted by the Associated Press two years ago. Sununu is now backing Trump for president.

Numerati

$71.1 million to $45.2 million

56% to 37%

270,000

50 of 96

New York Times: “Of the 96 possible jurors brought into the room, more than 50 raised their hands to say they couldn’t be fair. They were immediately excused.”

20%