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The Republican Standard
- August 27, 2024
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Donald Trump received what some are calling a hero’s welcome in Falls Church, Virginia, on Monday. Despite the area’s well-known liberal tendencies, the Vietnamese community, which tends to be among the most Republican-leaning Asian Americans, has a strong aversion to socialist politics. This community’s vote is crucial, if the former president is to have a […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 24, 2024
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Minority and independent voters are chafing at the double standard as the media fawns over Harris and excoriates Trump, writes Daniel Cortez. Despite excitement over Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate, integrity issues need clarification prior to the upcoming Democratic National Convention. If not, Virginia’s Democratic delegates to […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 23, 2024
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UPDATE (3:03 p.m. ET): Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed the suspension of his campaign. Although his name will still appear on the ballot in red and blue states, he will be removing his name from the ballot in the 10 competitive states. In those competitive states, he is encouraging his supporters to vote for Donald Trump. ORIGINAL […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 22, 2024
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On Wednesday, Target CEO Brian Cornell criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent statements accusing retailers of price gouging and harming consumers amid rising inflation. Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, recently proposed instituting price controls as a measure to combat inflation, which has surged during the Biden-Harris administration. Economists largely disagree with this approach, arguing that […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 19, 2024
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On Sunday, former Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock (Va.) announced her decision to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election, marking a significant departure from her party’s endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Comstock’s announcement follows a similar move by another former Republican congressman from Virginia, Denver Riggleman, who also endorsed Harris’ […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 8, 2024
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) has mandated that all votes for the 2024 presidential election be cast by paper ballot. Youngkin issued Executive Order 35 on Wednesday, which codifies election security protocols established under his governance for all future elections. “The Virginia model for Election Security works. This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 7, 2024
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It isn’t that social conservatives aren’t winning the war of ideas. We don’t actually believe what we say we believe (and people notice). Just in case the speed of events has dulled us all, it is perhaps worthwhile to remember that the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump happened just three weeks ago. […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 5, 2024
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On Sunday, Kamala Harris’ campaign launched an eye-catching initiative: “Republicans for Harris,” featuring endorsements from several high-profile conservatives. The move immediately turned heads and sparked intense conversations across the political spectrum. Among those leading the charge to boost Harris are Stephanie Grisham, former Trump White House press secretary, and Olivia Troye, a former national security […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 4, 2024
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From Democrat to Republican: A Tech Leader’s Political Shift In a remarkable political shift, David Marcus, the Chief Executive Officer of Lightspark – a cutting-edge payment protocol built on Bitcoin – has announced his transition from a longtime Democrat supporter to backing the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump. This move marks a significant […]

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The Republican Standard
- August 2, 2024
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Katie Couric, former host of the “Today” show, is sounding the alarm about the Democratic Party losing touch with working-class voters. On her “Hysteria” podcast, she emphasized that Democrats need to “do better” to connect with everyday Americans. This episode featured Alyssa Mastromonaco, former White House deputy chief of staff, and delved into why Democrats […]

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