In today’s newsletter, contentious Senate debates in Alaska and Maine draw attention to Democratic challengers Mary Peltola and Troy Jackson, with each facing criticism. Federal investigators have uncovered an elaborate North Korean cyber operation involving more than 40 Texas residences. Finally, conservative commentator Steven Crowder threatens legal action against CNN and Senate candidate James Talarico, and much more.
Daily Bible Verse
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Across America
Two more high-profile debates were held Thursday night, and once again, it seemed as if the Democrat candidates were auditioning for the Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Players rather than for the Senate.
In Alaska, Democrat Senate candidate Mary Peltola was mocked for using note cards during the debate. It prompted Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan to reply on X, “Really, Mary? Reading off a script? You can’t cue-card your way through the Senate.” No, but Liz Warren has proved you can “idiot card” your way through it.
Meanwhile in Maine, Democrat Senate candidate Troy Jackson sparked criticism by losing his temper at GOP incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. When a heckler started yelling at her about AI data centers destroying the climate (?), Collins quipped, “So this is obviously one of Troy’s supporters.” Jackson angrily snapped, “Oh shut up! I don’t even know that kid!”
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