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Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Juan Williams: As [Trump's] poll numbers sink to 61 percent disapproval in a Fox survey, Trump is frantic for any tactic to stop Democrats from taking control of the House and possibly winning a Senate majority.

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-- Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) 11:59 AM · Jul 6, 2026

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"It is hard to believe but earlier this year, when confronted with the historical pattern of midterm losses for the party in power, Trump told Reuters:

"When you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election."

The basics of the script is consistent:

Democrats win enough competitive House races to claim a majority, but the Speaker delays or refuses to seat members from closely contested districts " citing bogus allegations of voter fraud or unresolved close election disputes.

The fight inevitably lands before the conservative Republican majority on the Supreme Court who hasalready shown itself to be corrupt and serving partisan interests that protect Trump from accountability.

This would all be a bad political satire if it was not so scary. Comedian Bill Maher summed up Trump's approach to elections during a recent interview with Vice President JD Vance:

"Under Trump, you guys have two outcomes an election can be: Either we win, or they cheated. That s" has to stop."

Maher is right. It has to stop."

;;

DJT has no reason to stop; he's already turned formerly patriotic Republicans into Cult Members who will obey his every lying whim, no matter how illegal it may be.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-06 04:27 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

I understand that, historically and under similar conditions, the Democrats can expect to gain 32 House seats in the midterms.

I'm sorry, but I can't see Donald Trump allowing anything like that to happen.

The man is cheating and attempting to cheat rabidly as we speak. But if the ship looks like it's going to go down on him anyway he's going to send uniforms into the streets and into the polling places.

Someone will take shots at them and they will shoot back. Violence will be assured if there is an exponential turnout for the vote, and ordinary citizens can see for themselves the behavior of Donald Putin Trump.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-06 04:59 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Yeah.... there's a Poll showing that most Republicans don't believe him when he lies about winning the 2020 Election... but they don't care that he's lying to them.

I remember feeling that way at least once, but it was about a beautiful young woman, not an Old Fat Fascist Pig.

What are they thinking!?

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-06 05:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Fine. I've been practicing. Bring it the ---- on, you fat, bald -----.

#4 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-07-06 05:20 PM | Reply

"Krasnov Fats" would know about communism-- he speaks from personal knowledge.

#5 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-06 05:47 PM | Reply

... Trump is pushing every button with the November midterms getting closer. ...

Just think of what it may be like come September ...

#6 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-06 06:35 PM | Reply

Yeah.... there's a Poll showing that most Republicans don't believe him when he lies about winning the 2020 Election... but they don't care that he's lying to them.

Is this surprising? For almost 3 years Lumpers were claiming Biden was fit to serve, the media was lying to you did you care? No you did not.

So what were you thinking?

#7 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-06 07:08 PM | Reply

- Biden

When all you have is lame Whataboutisms... you gots nada at all.

Trump is at least at Biden territory mentally, and a convicted criminal, grifter extraordinaire, war monger, race baiter, traitor to the Constitution who tried to overturn an Election... and a Pedo Protector.

All of which you simp for around here daily with pathetic logical fallacies galore.

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-06 07:26 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 8

When all you have is lame Whataboutisms... you gots nada at all.

You don't even know what you're talking about any longer, you throw around these terms, and you have no idea what they mean.

You use AI to generate that #8?

#9 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-06 08:01 PM | Reply

#9

I know what's a logical fallacy and what isn't.... and you bringing up Biden rather than arguing that whatever vile or criminal thing Trump did is wrong and or illegal.

Because you can't argue the Facts, you hide behind claiming someone or something else is bad, too... as if that was important or an excuse.

You're the 5 year old who said, "But, Mommy, little Johnny did it, too!"... as if that were some kind of excuse.

It's not; it's juvenile, and laughingly so.

#10 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-06 08:11 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 8

Once the train cars lined-up legislators need to be processed legally and humanely.

jk - Any ol' pit will do!

#11 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-07 02:02 PM | Reply

#10 | Posted by Corky

You realize you give ol' ironskull exactly what it's looking for with your responses, right?

#12 | Posted by Angrydad at 2026-07-07 04:06 PM | Reply

#12

Yeah, I know. Chinese Attention Trolls.... feed them, and 30 mins later they are hungry for more!

#13 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-07 04:46 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

"So what were you thinking?"

You know it has been a minute since I donated $20 dollars in honor of you to a Ukrainian group fundraising for supplies to save Ukrainian soldiers and kill Russians. I think I need to send them another 20.

#14 | Posted by dibblda at 2026-07-08 03:03 AM | Reply

Trump's numbers could fall to 0% approval and not hinder the midterms.

What's the Democrat's plan?

"eVeRyBoDyS a pEdO"

#15 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-08 04:16 PM | Reply

Ken Paxton is a pedophile protector.

"He's my man!"
-Turds

#16 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 04:18 PM | Reply

Donald Trump raped children.

"I voted for him 3 times!"
-Turds

#17 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 04:19 PM | Reply

"Why would pedophilia prevent me from voting for a politician?"
-Turds

#18 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 04:19 PM | Reply


You realize you give ol' ironskull exactly what it's looking for with your responses, right?
#12 | POSTED BY ANGRYDAD

Says alot about how dumb Corky is doesn't it?

AI says!

#19 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-08 04:25 PM | Reply


"Why would pedophilia prevent me from voting for a politician?"
-Turds

#18 | POSTED BY CLOWNSHACK

You're kidding right? At least the Republicans get a say in their elections.

After Harris, Swalwell, and now Platner .. do Democrats even vote anymore?

Did you know its been 18yrs since the DNC has had a legit primary?

#20 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-08 04:28 PM | Reply

Says alot about how dumb Corky is doesn't it?

Says the mongoloid who doesn't know Los Angeles is in California.

#21 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-07-08 04:29 PM | Reply

At least the Republicans get a say in their elections.

Not since MAGA took over the party.

After Harris, Swalwell, and now Platner .. do Democrats even vote anymore?

Swalwell? As soon as rape allegations were brought forward he dropped out and Beccera won the primaries.

Do you live in California?

You're a record holder for most continuous liar on the DR.

Pretty sure you're nothing more than a sockpuppet for another active user.

#22 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 04:39 PM | Reply

#19

Good job!

Admitting you are a dimwitted Attention Troll is the first step towards Recovery.

In your case though, it may be too little too late.

#23 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-08 04:44 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Ken Paxton is a pedophile protector.

#16 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 04:18 PM | Reply | Flag

Put up or shut up, loser...

#24 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-08 08:01 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

Clownshack is a loser who hid in a closet while his Iranian dad beat the ---- out of his mom, and he doesn't want to come to grips with it.

#25 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-08 08:04 PM | Reply

Is the Texas Tribune good enough for you pedophile lovers?

www.texastribune.org

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:05 PM | Reply

Ken Paxton is a pedophile protector.
#16 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 04:18 PM |

I've already explained what happened in that case... Put or STFU goat roper.

#27 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-08 08:06 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

I've already explained what happened in that case..

You've explained how Ken Paxton defended a pedophile and you love him for it.

Besides being a pedophile protector, he is an adulterer and was impeached by the Republican Party.

Seems like the perfect candidate for party over country voters like you.

#28 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:08 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Is the Texas Tribune good enough for you pedophile lovers?
www.texastribune.org

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:05 PM | Reply | Flag:

LMAO this is the case where there was no physical evidence and the jury didn't convict.. Paxton got a confession out of the guy and he left town.. You're a ------- loser. If it weren't for Paxton he'd have left innocent of crimes.. ------- loser

#29 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-08 08:10 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is under fire for a plea deal his prosecutors offered last month to a Waco man charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy.

"I'm voting for that pedophile protector!"
-Turds

#30 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:10 PM | Reply

#29 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTURDS

Explaining why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sucked at his job isn't the flex you think it is, pedo lover.

#31 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:12 PM | Reply

"Predators who commit these crimes tend to repeat them over and over again, until stopped," U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who Paxton is seeking to oust in the primary, recently posted on X. "Paxton could have stopped this one, but instead cut him loose to reoffend over and over again, putting more children at risk."

"I love pedophile protector Ken Paxton! Party over country every time!"
-Turds

#32 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:15 PM | Reply

"Why does anyone think pedophilia is a deal breaker? I'll vote for them all!"
-Turds

#33 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:17 PM | Reply

The Jury didn't find the ------ guilty ------- baby..

#34 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-08 08:18 PM | Reply

-Ken Paxton defended a pedophile

Someone actually defended him.

Someone like Moder8

#35 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:23 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Paxton is the only reason he got the mark.... You are a complete dumbass... and the exact reason the DNC doesn't have a chance

#36 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-08 08:24 PM | Reply

Nobody cares about this pedo.

It's fake outrage.

#37 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:25 PM | Reply

It's fake outrage.

#37 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:25 PM | Reply | Flag

It's all they have.. If the Paxton thing were true, I'd agree - but it's not.

#38 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-08 08:27 PM | Reply

Nobody cares about this pedo.

Definitely not Turds.

He'll vote for anyone the Republican Party tells him to.

It's fake outrage.
#37 | POSTED BY EBERLY

You'd be outraged too if pedophilia bothered you.

But, here we are.

Thanks for taking a moment to let us know you're okay with grown men raping children.

#39 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:33 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

-You'd be outraged too if pedophilia bothered you.

I was referring to this pedo.

You don't care.

#40 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:35 PM | Reply

-But, here we are.

Your Fake outrage over the failed prosecution of a pedo?

Yep. We sure are

#41 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:37 PM | Reply

You don't care.

You're fine with the pedophile being release back into the general public with a slap on the wrists and Turds is going to vote for the man who protected that pedophile.

#42 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:38 PM | Reply

The only reason you posted on this thread is to let everyone know you're okay with pedophilia.

Thanks for sharing.

#43 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:38 PM | Reply

Which one of you loony birds recently admitted to showering naked with strange children?

#44 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:39 PM | Reply

"grown men raping children."

You're pretty obsessed with this issue, as if it's a little bit of projection and self loathing

Warm?

Are you coming close to admitting something?

#45 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:40 PM | Reply

You're bringing up Biden showering with his daughter?

Jesus Christ, you're desperate.

#46 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:40 PM | Reply

You're pretty obsessed with this issue, as if it's a little bit of projection and self loathing
Warm?
Are you coming close to admitting something?
#45 | POSTED BY EBERLY

I'm admitting you don't see anything wrong with pedophilia.

In a sad attempt to troll. You literally admitted you're okay with pedophiles.

Weird.

#47 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 08:42 PM | Reply

As it happens every single day here, clown shack is here to peddle his moral outrage

Can't bring any real substance, just moral outrage

" why can't you care as much as I do?!!!!"

#48 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:46 PM | Reply

-You're bringing up Biden showering with his daughter?

No, someone here admitted to showering naked with children recently

I think it was Donner

#49 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:47 PM | Reply

I've been seeing things written about Ken Paxton for quite a while here now and I've never commented on any of it.

If he's a piece of ---- then fine. I'm simply saying that failing in this specific prosecution isn't really evidence of that.

#50 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-08 08:49 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Had stepped away.

The man was ousted by his own party and his only qualification is he'll blow Trump.

Perfect candidate to send to the senate.

If you're a ------- moron.

Which, LftHndTurds proves he is one, daily.

#51 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 09:46 PM | Reply

No, someone here admitted to showering naked with children recently

I'm other cultures, Asian primarily, communal bathing isn't uncommon.

#52 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 09:49 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

.. Trump is pushing every button with the November midterms getting closer. ...

Just think of what it may be like come September ...

#6 | Posted by LampLighter

The "Red Scare" will be turned up to 11.

Independents have swung away from Trump in huge numbers. He's WAY underwater with them. America in general - except for the true believers - are sick of Trump and the do-nothing GOP.

#53 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-07-09 12:14 AM | Reply

Fucking idiot MAGA dumbass

#54 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-07-09 11:07 AM | Reply

Asian primarily, communal bathing isn't uncommon.

#52 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-08 09:49 PM | Reply | Flag:

I thought I noticed a slight slant in Biden's eye features.

#55 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-09 11:35 AM | Reply

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