Pennsylvania is the most important state to win in November. Democrats are up to no good.

And now the Governor of Pennsylvania has been caught in a crazy election scandal.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has come under scrutiny for using public funds to host a training event aimed at social media influencers, as revealed by documents obtained by reporters with the Daily Caller outlet. The event, dubbed the “Democracy Summer Camp,” took place on July 25 and aimed to educate influencers on how to encourage their followers to vote and recognize misinformation online.

The day-long event, funded by Pennsylvania taxpayers, cost around $4,000, including expenses for meals and beverages. According to the reporters, the governor’s office invited 43 influencers, most of whom had a liberal political presence, with approximately 70% actively promoting Democratic views. The remaining influencers were apolitical but came from demographics that typically favor the Democratic Party, such as college students and African Americans.

During the event, Shapiro addressed the largely liberal crowd, urging them to become active participants in the political process. “We all need to get off the sidelines, get in the game, and fight for what we believe in,” he said. His comments were directed at energizing the influencers to mobilize their followers ahead of the 2024 election.

Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of the Commonwealth, provided participants with information on voting laws. Gavin Lichtenstein, Shapiro’s director of digital partnerships, also addressed the influencers, emphasizing the role they play in informing their followers about voting deadlines and procedures, including the use of drop boxes.

The event has sparked criticism, particularly from Pennsylvania State Rep. Seth Grove, who questioned the use of taxpayer dollars for what he sees as a partisan effort. “Having the governor’s office use taxpayer funds to only have Democrat social media influencers … is very, very sketchy and was a waste of taxpayer dollars,” Grove said. He further argued that the event was intended to support Democratic campaigns rather than a neutral effort to promote voter turnout.

Among the attendees were several prominent liberal influencers, including Maggie McGregor, the daughter of Democratic National Committee treasurer Virginia McGregor, and comedian Alex Pearlman, who has a large social media following and frequently criticizes Republicans. McGregor, following the event, echoed Shapiro’s call to action, encouraging her followers to develop a “voting plan” and support Democratic candidates.

Pearlman, with about 3 million followers, has been vocal in his opposition to conservative policies, and his content often targets Republican figures. Another attendee, Aaron Parnas, a pro-Ukraine influencer with over 800,000 followers, works for the Miami-Dade County Democratic Party and frequently posts about Democratic causes. Ethan Kelly and Isaiah Martin, both Democratic supporters with significant online followings, were also invited.

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The presence of these influencers, many of whom are staunch Democratic supporters, has led to accusations that the event was more about promoting the Democratic agenda than encouraging unbiased voter participation. Grove voiced concerns that the event lacked transparency and that it further contributed to the spread of misinformation. “There should be a huge level of transparency around this; this is how misinformation begins,” Grove said.

“You got a Democrat administration who is angling to be high ranking in the Democratic Party, looking to be VP, asking national content creators to come to Pennsylvania and they give them what they think should be misinformation, disinformation and honest discussions about elections,” Grove added.

Adding to the controversy is the involvement of MeidasTouch and Betches News, two left-leaning media brands, which provided guidance to attendees on how to make their social media posts go viral. MeidasTouch, originally founded as an anti-Trump political action committee, has faced accusations of spreading falsehoods in the past.

As Shapiro continues to face criticism, there are calls for the governor’s campaign to reimburse the state for the event. Grove, one of the leading voices against the summer camp, said, “They know they were in the wrong, they knew they were using taxpayer funds to do an event solely for Democrats.”

“They shouldn’t have done it, they shouldn’t have used taxpayer dollars and I think Governor Shapiro’s campaign should reimburse the citizens of the commonwealth for this event,” Grove, the leading GOP member on the PA House Appropriations Committee has said about the controversy. “They know they were in the wrong, they knew they were using taxpayer funds to do an event solely for Democrats.”

Prudent Politics will keep our readers updated on any major news from this breaking story.

Harris wants one thing: the White House. She has no interest in serving Americans.

And now Kamala Harris is getting panned for these revolting actions against this group of Americans.

While millions of Americans faced the gut-wrenching reality of losing their homes, Vice President Kamala Harris was busy campaigning across the country, seemingly unfazed by the unfolding disaster.

Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida on Thursday before wreaking havoc across Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Virginia and other states also bore the brunt. The storm claimed over 175 lives, with hundreds still missing, authorities reported.

A week after the storm hit, President Joe Biden and Harris finally made their way to the disaster zone—Biden to the Carolinas, and Harris to Georgia. But their sluggish response raised eyebrows, and rightly so.

The pair defended their delayed visit by claiming they didn’t want to disrupt emergency efforts. A curious excuse from leaders who are supposed to be at the helm in times of crisis.

Criticism mounted as both Biden and Harris were notably absent from the White House while Helene ravaged the Southeast. Biden enjoyed a beach retreat in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, instead of monitoring the situation closely.

When questioned about his lack of presence, Biden quipped, “I was commanding it. I was on the phone for at least two hours… It’s called a telephone.” Not exactly the hands-on leadership Americans might expect in the face of disaster.

While Biden cut his vacation short and returned to Washington on Sunday, Harris was still on her West Coast campaign trail, seemingly more concerned with her political future than the devastation back East.

In the storm’s aftermath, she visited Arizona to pose for photos in front of a section of Trump’s border wall—the same wall she once disparaged as a “medieval vanity project.”

From there, she hopped over to California, where she spent the weekend raising millions of dollars at high-dollar fundraisers in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The devastation from Hurricane Helene, it seemed, was little more than an afterthought.

Even as she issued a statement on Saturday expressing sympathy for hurricane victims, Harris was raising over $28 million at a Los Angeles event.

Her words of concern, while delivering a fundraising windfall, felt disconnected from the dire reality facing American families.

While Harris was focused on securing campaign dollars, Donald Trump took a decidedly different approach.

He launched a GoFundMe page for hurricane victims, raising over $3 million in a matter of hours.

Trump, always one to take action, was briefed by FEMA in Georgia and even visited devastated neighborhoods on Sunday, offering direct support to those affected.

Harris, meanwhile, seemed to treat the disaster as an inconvenience, briefly interrupting her campaign tour for a phone briefing from FEMA before heading to yet another rally in Las Vegas.

She did eventually cut her Nevada trip short and returned to Washington, but the delay left many wondering whether she was more concerned about political appearances than the suffering of hurricane victims.

As Americans rebuild their lives, it’s clear who prioritized action—and who prioritized ambition.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Congress is usually quiet in an election year. But they’re putting the White House on notice.

Because Congress has sent a letter to Biden and Harris with a fiery direct order.

Republican Florida Representative Brian Mast has called on President Joe Biden to halt a foreign aid package exceeding $300 million meant for people in Hamas-controlled Gaza. Instead, Mast urged Biden to redirect the funds to Americans impacted by Hurricane Helene, according to a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, has already claimed more than 150 lives since making landfall in Florida on the evening of September 26. The hurricane swept through several states, including North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, causing widespread destruction. In his letter, Mast appealed for the $336 million intended for Gaza to be reallocated to “families right here on American soil reeling from the fallout and devastation” caused by the hurricane.

“While your administration has mobilized federal agencies and resources to respond to this disaster, the full cost of the damage is unlikely to become clear for weeks to come. In light of that reality, I urge you to put America First and ensure federal agencies coordinating relief and rebuilding efforts have sufficient funding in place,” wrote Mast.

He continued, “Using existing presidential authority, the White House should raid foreign assistance funds earmarked for countries and jurisdictions run by regimes and terrorist groups working against America’s interest. A clear candidate for this is the $336 million foreign aid package the United States Agency for International Development plans to send to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.”

🚨 Joe Biden and Kamala Harris used nearly ONE BILLION DOLLARS of FEMA money to house ILLEGAL ALIENS.

This is money that should have gone to AMERICAN CITIZENS dealing with natural disasters, like Hurricane Helene.

— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) October 3, 2024

Earlier in the week, the U.S. government announced an additional humanitarian aid package for Gaza and the West Bank, bringing the total U.S. aid to over $1 billion since October 2023, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

While both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have visited the hurricane-ravaged areas, concerns over the adequacy of government aid have been raised. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas cautioned on Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is running low on funds as the total damages from Hurricane Helene could reach $35 billion, according to estimates by reinsurance company Gallagher Re.

Hurricane Helene ranks among the deadliest U.S. storms since Hurricane Katrina, leaving countless residents struggling to recover from the devastation. One of the hardest-hit areas was Asheville, North Carolina, which was left isolated due to severe road damage, power outages, and the loss of cellphone service, according to the *StarTribune*.

FEMA has already provided more than $20 million in flexible funding to thousands of survivors and deployed over 1,500 workers, supported by more than 5,000 federal employees. The agency has also shipped over 9.3 million meals, 11.2 million liters of water, 150 generators, and 260,000 tarps to the affected region.

It remains uncertain whether Congress will reconvene before the scheduled November 12 session to approve additional emergency funding. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged in a post on X that while lawmakers have already allocated $20 billion in disaster relief for FEMA, they are prepared to do their “part to help these communities recover.”

Mast concluded his letter by criticizing the allocation of U.S. funds abroad, stating, “The United States has contributed billions of dollars over the years to the cause of the Palestinians with no tangible benefit to American interests to show for it. Simply put, America’s tax dollars should feed families at home — not fuel our foes abroad.”

Americans are increasingly frustrated with the vast sums of money being allocated to foreign aid, especially as natural disasters devastate communities at home. With billions of dollars being sent abroad each year, many question why those funds aren’t directed toward rebuilding and supporting the U.S. in times of crisis. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread damage across several states, the debate has grown louder.

Critics argue that while the U.S. spends hundreds of billions on foreign aid, American citizens are left struggling to recover from disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. As families rebuild their homes and lives, many feel that their government’s priorities are misplaced. Politicians like Florida Representative Brian Mast have called for reallocating foreign aid funds to help Americans affected by such disasters.

Mast’s recent plea to redirect a $336 million aid package earmarked for Gaza to assist hurricane victims highlights a sentiment shared by many who believe “America First” should be more than just rhetoric. He and others argue that foreign aid often serves governments or regimes that don’t align with U.S. interests, while Americans face delayed or insufficient relief.

This isn’t just a partisan matter, either. Americans of all backgrounds are indicating that they are extremely disappointed in the way the Biden-Harris administration is handling this crisis, right before a critical election in which Donald Trump is looking as strong as ever.

Prudent Politics will keep you updated on any developments from the White House on this issue.

The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down huge rulings. Another critical one has reached their steps.

As the U.S. Supreme Court has received this emergency filing from a swing state.

In the state of Georgia, a county Judge recently ruled that the state’s abortion restrictions for most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy were unconstitutional, saying they were “arbitrary laws,” though many states have passed similar laws due to the fact that as early as six weeks a baby’s heartbeat can be identified.

The ruling meant that there was a temporary injunction on the execution of the law on the books, preventing the Georgia executive branch from being allowed to enforce the law just yet.

The Georgia Attorney General’s office has made a strong appeal to the state’s Supreme Court, urging them to reinstate an abortion restriction law that was recently struck down by a Fulton County judge. Georgia Solicitor General Stephen Petrany submitted the court filing, asking the justices to uphold “basic constitutional principles” by overturning a decision made by Fulton Superior Judge Robert McBurney. McBurney had declared the state’s abortion law unconstitutional, arguing it violated a woman’s right to liberty, which includes making personal decisions about her own body.

The 2019 Georgia law bans most abortions once fetal cardiac activity is detectable, typically around six weeks into pregnancy. This law took effect in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which had ensured a national right to abortion for nearly five decades. The state’s current stance emphasizes that the Georgia Constitution does not guarantee the right to elective abortion. The state further argues that the right to privacy cannot include abortion, as abortion “always harms a third party,” namely the unborn child.

Petrany’s filing drives home the urgency of the matter from a pro-life standpoint. He wrote, “Every day that illegal abortions continue is another day that the lives of tiny, unique individuals are ended. There are toddlers alive today because this Court stayed the superior court’s previous order.” This argument highlights the belief that every unborn life deserves protection from the moment fetal cardiac activity is detected.

However, the legal battle has been met with fierce opposition from abortion rights advocates. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), representing various groups that support abortion access, expressed disappointment over the state’s move. Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia, criticized the state for taking what she considers an “extreme” stance, arguing it restricts reproductive freedom. She said, “We have already seen the tragic consequences of this extreme policy and we will continue to fight in the courts and at the ballot box.”

Adding fuel to the ongoing debate, nonprofit news organization ProPublica recently reported that two Georgia women, Amber Thurman and Candi Miller, died from abortion-related complications after the law took effect in 2022. These cases have become central to the arguments from pro-abortion advocates who claim that restricting access to abortion endangers women’s lives.

The legal and moral fight over abortion in Georgia continues, with pro-life advocates emphasizing the protection of the unborn as paramount. The argument that every life, no matter how early, is precious and deserves protection is at the heart of this push to reinstate the abortion restrictions. Meanwhile, the court is now tasked with balancing constitutional interpretations in a decision that will affect countless lives.

Democrats Unwilling To Restrict Abortion At All

While Republicans have been on their back feet on the issue of abortion, some are starting to push back on the far-Left extremism on the abortion issue in pointing out that Democrats effectively don’t want any American to have a say on the matter in their own state or locale.

During the Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Vice President Harris was claiming that there’s no one letting babies die after they are born, also known as “post-birth abortions”. This is a lie, and pro-life groups have pointed this out since then, pushing back on the radical pro-abortionists.

In this ad below, Students for Life Action produced a TV ad that shares audio of a baby gasping for air while they share facts about how some babies are left to perish because doctors and the parents won’t do anything for the baby trying to survive.

At this week's Presidential Debate, ABC, the Democrats, and Harris-Walz campaign lied to America about late-term abortion and infanticide.

We are buying TV and digital ad space to show Americans just what they'll get if they let the abortion lobby win in November… And we plan… pic.twitter.com/HEazYtVDMs

— Kristan Hawkins (@KristanHawkins) September 12, 2024

During that debate, Donald Trump tried to ask Kamala Harris if she supported restricted abortions at all if she believes there’s virtually no one getting last-minute abortions, but she wouldn’t answer the question. Of course, ABC moderators didn’t hold her feet to the fire.

That’s the kicker here. For now, Democrats are getting away with being able to parade around their abortion issue like it’s a Holy Grail. The problem is that they are overplaying their hands. The majority of Americans do not want the issue of abortion federalized, and they actually want it handled at the state level.

Democrats have just been successful in fear-mongering on this issue so far.

Prudent Politics will keep our readers updated on any critical legal updates in this case.

The Democrats are panicking. They can feel this race slipping away from them.

And now this top Republican exposes Kamala Harris’ most boneheaded decision.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn’t hold back Wednesday, arguing that Vice President Kamala Harris chose Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her running mate because he “most reminds her” of President Joe Biden.

In McCarthy’s view, this speaks volumes about the Harris campaign’s overall incompetence.

Citing Walz’s weak showing during the first and only vice presidential debate, McCarthy pointed out that the campaign seems clueless.

“They don’t know what they’re doing,” McCarthy said bluntly, alluding to the lackluster leadership and judgment Harris has displayed throughout her bid for the presidency while simultaneously juggling her vice-presidential responsibilities, including overseeing aid for Hurricane Helene.

McCarthy didn’t mince words about Harris’s choice of running mate, telling Fox News’s Jesse Watters, “The one thing that debate answered for me? Why did she pick Tim Walz? He most reminds her of Joe Biden.

It’s the only other explanation after watching it.” His statement highlights the striking similarities between Walz and Biden—neither inspire much confidence on the debate stage or in leadership roles.

Regarding the devastation from Hurricane Helene, McCarthy was quick to blast both Biden and Harris for their tepid response to the crisis.

He criticized their failure to prioritize the victims and provide meaningful relief, emphasizing that if he were in their shoes, he would have set everything else aside to focus on helping those affected on the ground.

This sharp rebuke underscores McCarthy’s belief that Harris is distracted by her presidential ambitions at a time when Americans need real leadership.

Particularly infuriating to McCarthy was the insufficient $750 FEMA is offering to disaster victims.

He pointed out that Harris was so out of touch, she didn’t even know the amount and had to read it off a paper.

“That’s the worst part,” he said, showcasing just how disconnected the vice president is from the struggles of everyday Americans in crisis.

In the aftermath of the hurricane, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has called for an emergency special session in Congress to address the urgent need for disaster relief.

Even some Democrats, like Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), have criticized the lack of action, arguing that Congress should have dealt with FEMA funding before going on recess.

Meanwhile, Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), who is actively involved in recovery efforts in North Carolina, slammed FEMA’s resource shortages, pointing out that the agency’s involvement in “immigration resettlement” is draining its capacity.

He highlighted the $300 million FEMA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have allocated to communities for immigrant resettlement, a move that’s clearly impacting FEMA’s ability to handle natural disasters effectively.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed Wednesday that FEMA is running dangerously low on funds for the rest of hurricane season—a stark reminder of the mismanagement plaguing this administration.

McCarthy’s criticisms spotlight the disconnect between Harris’s political aspirations and the real issues facing Americans under her watch.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

The Biden-Harris administration have destroyed the border. But the reality is far worse.

And now ICE announced terrifying news from the southern border that is dropping jaws.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been wasting millions of taxpayer dollars on unused bed space while allowing hundreds of thousands of criminal migrants to remain free, as Merrick Garland’s Justice Department continues to drop the ball on immigration enforcement.

As of July 21, more than 425,000 convicted criminal noncitizens are on ICE’s non-detained docket, living freely across the U.S., according to data released by ICE acting Director Patrick Lechleitner.

This staggering number was disclosed to Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), alongside additional revelations that another 222,141 migrants with pending criminal charges are also on ICE’s non-detained list.

Adding to the outrage, a recent inspector general report revealed that ICE squandered approximately $160 million on unused detention bed space, all while these dangerous criminals remain loose.

It’s yet another example of the Biden administration’s lax enforcement of immigration laws under the so-called leadership of Merrick Garland and Vice President Kamala Harris, who seems more interested in dismantling ICE than in securing the border.

“[Vice President] Kamala Harris isn’t just [President Joe] Biden’s border czar, she’s also his ‘Abolish ICE Director,’ directing the agency in charge of enforcing our immigration laws to allow convicted murderers and rapists to roam free,” said R.J. Hauman, president of the National Immigration Center for Enforcement.

“This is an act of treason.”

And while ICE is letting criminal illegal migrants off the hook, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General revealed that eight prison facilities across the U.S. were paid $160 million for unused bed space between fiscal years 2020 and 2023.

The waste is staggering—one facility, the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington, received $40 million for empty beds.

While ICE is required to maintain enough bed space for surges in detainee populations and to comply with safety regulations, the inspector general report emphasized the need for balance to avoid this level of waste.

“ICE must also strive for balance to avoid wasting funds on empty beds,” the report stated. Clearly, this balance has been completely overlooked under Garland’s DOJ.

Making matters worse, Lechleitner’s letter to Rep. Gonzales highlighted how sanctuary cities—places that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities—are actively undermining efforts to apprehend and deport these criminals.

Between October 2020 and July 2024, over 23,500 ICE detainers were denied by local law enforcement agencies, making it nearly impossible to get dangerous criminals off the streets.

Rep. Gonzales minced no words about the situation, stating, “The data released by ICE is beyond disturbing, and it should be a wake-up call for the Biden-Harris administration and cities across the country that hide behind sanctuary policies.”

The data paints a damning picture: while ICE wastes taxpayer money, criminal migrants are free to roam the country unchecked.

And the Biden-Harris administration, along with Merrick Garland’s DOJ, continues to fail in its duty to protect the American people.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

The Harris-Walz ticket is floundering. There may not be any righting this ship.

Because Tim Walz confessed one shocking fact about his past that has Kamala in hysterics

In a revealing moment during the vice presidential vetting process, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reportedly admitted to Vice President Kamala Harris that debating wasn’t his strong suit.

Despite this, Harris, who later joked about being sleep-deprived at the time, chose the 60-year-old governor as her VP pick, bypassing more seasoned contenders like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Tuesday night, Walz’s self-proclaimed debate weaknesses were on full display during a face-off with Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio).

Pundits across the political spectrum didn’t hold back, criticizing Walz for his nervous demeanor, lack of preparation, and overall fidgety performance.

Harris and Walz had sat down for their running mate interview back on August 4 at the VP’s Washington, DC, residence. Despite Walz’s open concerns about his liabilities, Harris prioritized her rapport with him over the strengths of other candidates.

As the debate approached, Walz’s nerves were palpable. He reportedly expressed to confidants that he was worried about disappointing Harris and making her regret her choice, according to CNN. The Trump-Vance team, however, was quick to downplay the reports of Walz’s jitters.

“Tim Walz is very good in debates. Really good,” said senior Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller, confidently dismissing concerns. He assured reporters that Walz would be “very well prepared” and wouldn’t resemble the “effeminate caricature” seen at rallies with Harris.

But once Walz stepped on stage, his shaky start seemed to confirm the low expectations set by his own party.

Within minutes, Walz bungled a crucial question about a preemptive strike by Israel against Iran, confusing the two nations in a stunning gaffe.

It wasn’t long before he labeled himself a “knucklehead” when addressing his misleading claim about being in China during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Following the debate, Vance reflected on Walz’s struggles with surprising empathy. “I was nervous. I mean hell, I do a lot of these interviews, but I was nervous. It was the biggest stage of my life,” he said to Fox News.

“To be fair to Tim Walz, he had a very tough job—and that is to defend the policies of Kamala Harris.”

Despite the visible missteps, the Harris-Walz camp and their staunchest supporters tried to spin the debate as a success or, at worst, a draw. They pointed to instant polls that suggested a mixed reaction from viewers. But even typically Democrat-friendly pundits weren’t buying it.

CNN anchor Abby Phillip noted a glaring lack of preparation on Walz’s part. “I think there was a clear lack of preparation and execution here,” she said.

Co-moderator Dana Bash took a different angle, suggesting that Walz’s problem was the opposite—too much preparation. “He had so many lines that he was clearly trying to say,” Bash remarked, adding that his lack of experience with national media was painfully obvious.

Even prominent voices critical of Trump and Vance were left unimpressed. Bulwark editor-at-large Bill Kristol didn’t mince words: “You know it wasn’t a good night when the best your allies can say is, ‘Don’t worry, vice presidential debates don’t matter.’” David Frum, a former speechwriter for George W. Bush, was even more blunt, saying, “Vance is going home tonight with Walz’s wallet. Vance didn’t even have to snatch it, Walz just handed it over.”

Perhaps most telling was the half-hearted defense from Walz’s own supporters. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), after chuckling at Jake Tapper’s suggestion that she would have done better, said Walz would be a great vice president because “he’s someone that you can trust” and is “plainspoken.”

Though, in a subtle acknowledgment of his debate performance, she conceded that Walz “may not use the exact right word” every time.

Walz is now set to continue campaigning with a bus tour through Pennsylvania, alongside Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.). As of now, no additional debates between the two tickets have been scheduled, and after Tuesday night’s showing, that might be a blessing for the Harris-Walz camp.

Stay tuned to the Prudent Politics.

Walz is self-admittedly not a good debater. But Democrats didn’t think he’d be this bad.

And Tim Walz said one word during the debate that left Kamala Harris stunned beyond belief.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had a tough night during Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, where his nerves and missteps were on full display. In contrast, his Republican opponent, Ohio Senator JD Vance, gave a composed and confident performance, earning him widespread praise as the debate’s winner.

The debate, hosted by CBS News, was surprisingly cordial. Both candidates expressed mutual respect and avoided the sharp personal attacks that have dominated the presidential debates this cycle.

However, Walz, known for his down-to-earth demeanor on the campaign trail, appeared uncomfortable and ill-prepared. His body language betrayed his anxiety, as he fidgeted, took hurried notes, and seemed unable to maintain steady eye contact with the moderators.

Walz’s most notable gaffe came early in the debate when he was asked about his stance on a potential Israeli preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear program. Instead of addressing Iran, Walz mistakenly referenced “the expansion of Israel and its proxies,” leaving the actual question unanswered. Vance, 40, capitalized on the moment by offering a straightforward response, affirming his support for Israel’s decisions.

As the debate progressed, Walz continued to struggle. In a discussion on gun control, he made the alarming statement, “I’ve become friends with school shooters,” when he likely meant to refer to victims of gun violence. Vance responded with empathy, mentioning that Walz’s son had witnessed a tragic shooting in Minnesota.

"I've become friends with school shooters."

– Tim Walz pic.twitter.com/qPOuSUVXLn

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 2, 2024

Perhaps the most damaging moment for Walz came when he was questioned about allegations that he lied about being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989. When pressed for an explanation, Walz stumbled through an awkward response, admitting, “I got there that summer and misspoke on this,” before calling himself a “knucklehead.”

WALZ: "I'm a knucklehead at times"

We're all well aware, Tim. pic.twitter.com/266UDm8aKw

— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) October 2, 2024

Meanwhile, Vance kept a cool demeanor, especially during one of the evening’s most personal moments. When asked about abortion policies, Vance shared a poignant story about a woman he knew who had an abortion to escape an abusive relationship. He used the anecdote to shift the focus to his party’s proposals for improving home affordability and making fertility treatments more accessible—an answer that was well-received by viewers.

Despite entering the debate with lower favorability ratings compared to Walz, Vance’s steady performance seemed to resonate with undecided voters. A focus group led by pollster Frank Luntz overwhelmingly favored Vance, with 12 out of 14 participants declaring him the winner of the night.

Political commentators echoed this sentiment. Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report remarked that Walz appeared “rusty and nervous,” and other analysts pointed out his lack of recent media engagements as a potential reason for his faltering performance. Josh Rogin of the Washington Post and Saagar Enjeti of “Breaking Points” both noted that Vance’s frequent interviews had made him more comfortable in the spotlight, giving him an edge.

Chris Cillizza, a seasoned political commentator, declared Vance the clear victor, praising his thoughtful pivot on abortion and criticizing Walz’s inability to adequately address the Tiananmen Square controversy.

Vance’s experience in interviews and debates showed throughout the evening. Even when the discussion turned contentious, such as when he challenged a fact-check on immigration policy, Vance remained composed. He pushed back on claims about the legal status of Haitian migrants in Ohio, offering a detailed critique of the Biden administration’s handling of asylum and parole cases.

While Vance praised some of the Harris-Walz campaign’s policies, including plans for increasing affordable housing, he questioned why Vice President Kamala Harris hadn’t made progress on these issues during her time in office.

His pointed remark, “If she wants to enact all of these policies to make housing more affordable, I invite her to use the office that the American people already gave her,” further highlighted his strong debate strategy.

In the end, the debate left was clearly a victory for the Trump/Vance campaign.

While Walz struggled with nerves and misstatements, Vance’s calm and articulate approach likely won over many undecided voters.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Kamala Harris has made a huge mistake. That mistake is named Tim Walz.

Because Tim Walz just wet the bed when pressed on a key issue.

The Vice President running mate to Kamala Harris, Democrat Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, isn’t exactly the most truthful individual of all time. His weird lies have been coming out over the last few months, with some of them being lies that serve no real purpose. He just seems to enjoy lying.

This came up in his debate against Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance, and Tim Walz did not handle the pressure at all. He looked like a nervous kid who was caught with their hand in the cookie jar but refused to fess up to the crime. It was that bad.

During the recent vice-presidential debate against Republican Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced scrutiny regarding his claims of being present in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Despite previously asserting his presence in the region during the historic protests, reports from Minnesota Public Radio and other outlets have revealed that Walz did not travel to Asia until several months later.

The debate moderator highlighted this inconsistency, prompting Walz to offer a lengthy response focused on his background rather than directly addressing the timeline in question.

“Well, and to the folks out there who didn’t get at the top of this, look, I grew up in small rural Nebraska, a town of 400, a town that you rode your bike with your buddies till the street lights come on, and I’m proud of that service,” Walz said, when asked to explain the discrepancy. “I joined the National Guard at 17, worked on family farms, and then I used the GI Bill to become a teacher, passionate about it, a young teacher. My first year out, I got the opportunity in the summer of ’89 to travel to China.”

Walz continued, emphasizing his commitment to public service: “I will be the first to tell you, I have poured my heart into my community, I’ve tried to do the best I can, but I’ve not been perfect, and I’m a knucklehead at times, but it’s always been about that.”

Shifting the focus, Walz criticized former President Donald Trump’s handling of U.S.-China relations, suggesting that his own experience could have informed better diplomatic policies. “I guarantee you he wouldn’t be praising Xi Jinping about COVID, and I guarantee you he wouldn’t start a trade war that he ends up losing,” Walz remarked.

However, when pressed again on the timeline conflict, Walz admitted to possibly misspeaking about the timing of his trip. “No, just all I said on this was I got there that summer and misspoke on this. So I will just, that’s what I’ve said,” he clarified. “So I was in Hong Kong and China during the democracy protest went in. And from that, I learned a lot of what needed to be in governance.”

Walz’s connection to China has drawn criticism from detractors, who point to his honeymoon in China, his marriage on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, and his past comments praising China’s communist regime. As he eyes a potential run for higher office, experts argue that these associations may warrant closer scrutiny.

Tim Walz is asked why he lied about his trip to China, gives the most cringe-inducing answer of debate season. Seriously watch this unmitigated disaster: pic.twitter.com/eRJapvdxF2

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) October 2, 2024

Tim Walz Becomes A Joke Overnight

Naturally, the internet turned Tim Walz into the brunt of a joke because of how bad his debate performance was. Some are saying that he was one of the worst debate performers since Mitt Romney and his “I’ve Got A Five Point Plan” failures.

At one point, Tim Walz said that he was friends with school shooters and learned how to govern China. Yes, that’s a real quote. That was one of the weirdest moments of the whole night. What was going on in that head of Tim Walz? The world may never know.

Tim Walz: “I’m friends with school shooters and learned how to govern in China!”

JD Vance: pic.twitter.com/7oZ1FhzTuI

— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) October 2, 2024

They say that Vice Presidential debates aren’t that consequential, but when the election is proving as close as the polls are suggesting, any advantage is massive. Tim Walz really hurt his chances at becoming the Vice President of the United States, but he has no one but himself and his lies to blame.

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Harris clearly wasn’t thinking when she hit send on this post. Now she’s facing the consequences.

As Kamala Harris has been ripped to shreds over this heartless social media post.

Vice President Kamala Harris came under fire following a social media post in which she shared an image of herself being briefed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Hurricane Helene.

The photograph, intended to showcase the administration’s emergency response efforts, instead caught the attention of eagle-eyed social media users who found peculiar details that fueled criticism.

“I was just briefed by @FEMA_Deanne Criswell on the latest developments about the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene. We also discussed our Administration’s continued actions to support emergency response and recovery. I also spoke with @NC_Governor Cooper about the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in North Carolina,” Harris shared on Sunday evening via social media.

She continued, “Our Administration will continue to stay in constant contact with state and local officials to ensure communities have the support and resources they need. Doug and my thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones and those whose homes, businesses, and communities were damaged or destroyed during this disaster.”

I was just briefed by @FEMA_Deanne Criswell on the latest developments about the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene. We also discussed our Administration's continued actions to support emergency response and recovery.

I also spoke with @NC_Governor Cooper about the ongoing… pic.twitter.com/nlZPB0h3mO

— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 30, 2024

However, the photo accompanying the post sparked a wave of reactions, including from her political opponents. Among the most vocal was former President Donald Trump, who wasted no time in criticizing the image on X (formerly Twitter).

“Another FAKE and STAGED photo from someone who has no clue what she is doing. You have to plug the cord into the phone for it to work!” Trump wrote.

Social media users quickly chimed in, with one person noting, “The paper is blank and the wired headphones aren’t even plugged into her phone. If you’re going to pretend you’re not AWOL as NC is under water, at least put some effort into it.”

Another user added a tongue-in-cheek comment: “This piece of paper is unburdened by White House pen,” referencing what appeared to be Harris writing on a blank page.

Conservative journalist Mollie Hemingway also weighed in, stating, “This is the most VEEP-like photo ever — pretending to be on a phone call but forgetting to plug in the antiquated earphones while pretending to write on a blank piece of paper instead of actually doing anything.”

“Are her wired earbuds even plugged into her phone?” questioned veteran television journalist Brit Hume.

Former Representative Scott Taylor didn’t hold back either, labeling the image “Fake picture, fake help, fake candidate.”

The controversy surrounding Harris’s post came at a time when she had just wrapped up a weekend of fundraising events in California, reportedly raising $55 million. On Sunday evening, she also held a campaign rally in Nevada before returning to Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon to visit FEMA headquarters for a briefing on Hurricane Helene’s aftermath.

Kamala goes Full Biden, refusing to take questions on the botched hurricane response as the press is forced out of her staged FEMA briefing pic.twitter.com/RwDs2SoKzY

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 30, 2024

While she remained engaged in political events, Hurricane Helene was wreaking havoc across multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. The administration’s response was also called into question due to President Joe Biden spending the weekend at his Rehoboth Beach residence in Delaware.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended both Harris and Biden, stating during a Monday press briefing, “The president did exactly what a president in this moment needs to do, which is directing his team to take action.” She added that Harris would be visiting FEMA headquarters later that day to continue assessing the emergency response efforts.

Despite the administration’s defense, the critical reactions from the public and political opponents show just how unserious the Biden/Harris administration really is. It’s almost as if they could care less about the natural disaster that’s affected so many Americans.

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The world is on fire. You can thank the Biden-Harris administration for a lot of it.

And now Biden prepares for war with a massive deployment order.

The Biden administration’s Middle East strategy continues to falter as the Pentagon announced Monday that the US is sending thousands more troops to the region, while Israel is forced to conduct “ground raids” into Lebanon to target Hezbollah terrorists.

Instead of projecting strength, Biden’s weak foreign policy has emboldened threats like Iran, whose proxy Hezbollah poses a growing menace to the region.

The Pentagon’s vague declaration of adding “a few thousand” troops is part of an ongoing effort that now brings the total US presence in Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and other Middle Eastern nations to around 43,000.

But Biden’s administration has yet to articulate a coherent strategy to address Iran’s influence, which looms large over these developments.

One Pentagon official, speaking to the New York Times, said as many as 3,000 troops could be deployed—but how does this number address the escalating aggression from Iran-backed militias?

Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh tried to spin the deployment as an effort “to further enhance the defense posture of US forces in the Middle East region to deter aggression,” but the reality is this: Iran’s regime, unchecked by Biden’s disastrous nuclear deal attempts, continues to stoke regional instability, leading to an increased risk of wider conflict.

Singh mentioned that the troop increase involves units already in the Middle East, with others being extended, but this reactive approach merely highlights how ill-prepared the administration is to handle rising tensions.

Meanwhile, Biden’s Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to stay in the region—a move that reeks of desperation more than strategic planning.

The military is also scrambling to boost defensive air support with F-16s, F-15es, A-10s, and F-22 fighter jets.

As Singh explained, the goal is to ensure the protection of US forces, but what about protecting American interests by countering Iran’s growing regional influence? Instead, Biden’s policies have empowered the very regimes that seek to harm us.

This flurry of military deployments comes just as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed its ground incursion into Lebanon.

The IDF, taking matters into its own hands amid the growing Hezbollah threat, stated that “limited, localized, and targeted ground raids” were initiated to destroy Hezbollah’s terror infrastructure, which poses an “immediate threat to Israeli communities.”

These are the consequences of unchecked Iranian influence.

Israel’s actions follow days of intense bombing campaigns in Lebanon, which have already neutralized several top Hezbollah commanders.

Yet, while Israel seeks to protect its citizens from daily rocket attacks, the Biden administration continues to fumble its role, failing to curb Iran’s power in the region.

Israel’s goal remains clear: halt Hezbollah’s terror and restore security to its northern communities—a far cry from the Biden administration’s muddled approach.

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CNN is usually in the back pocket of the Democrats. But they have serious concerns about VP Harris.

As this former CNN employee just went rogue to share this huge Kamala Harris confession.

Kamala Harris’ Cautious Strategy May Backfire, Warns Former CNN Analyst

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing criticism for her cautious campaign strategy, which some believe could jeopardize her chances of defeating former President Donald Trump in November. According to former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza, Harris’ avoidance of media engagement and her limited discussion of policy could echo mistakes made by Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Harris delayed her first sit-down national solo interview until July 21, speaking with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle. During a segment on his YouTube channel, Cillizza suggested that Harris’ reluctance to take risks with the media could become a major factor if she loses to Trump. He compared her approach to that of Clinton’s 2016 campaign, which also shied away from aggressive media exposure.

“I think it might be a winning political strategy,” Cillizza noted. However, he added a stark warning, “If we look back and Kamala Harris does lose this race to Donald Trump — and I think she could — I think we will look back and say they were too risk-averse.”

He expanded on this thought, arguing that the Harris campaign’s strategy seems to be about meeting “a low bar of credibility” and banking on voters simply rejecting Trump, rather than actively choosing Harris. This, Cillizza warned, mirrors Clinton’s assumption in 2016 that Trump’s polarizing persona would drive voters to her by default, even if they were lukewarm about her.

Cillizza drew a direct line between the two campaigns, stating, “That may work. The only thing I will say is it does remind me a little bit of eight years ago … Clinton was risk-averse … They didn’t do all that much on the offensive end; they mostly played defense.” He emphasized that Clinton’s overly cautious approach ultimately contributed to her defeat.

Harris, during her interview with Ruhle, focused heavily on economic issues, particularly calling for the wealthiest Americans and corporations to “pay their fair share” in taxes. However, this message may not resonate with all voters. Pollster Frank Luntz pointed out that voters are growing tired of such slogans and are instead looking for detailed policy solutions, which Harris has yet to deliver.

Cillizza further commented, “So, if Harris loses, I think we might look back and say she should have taken a few more risks. She should have been a little more willing to put herself out there, even though that putting yourself out there does have risk because there’s opportunity in that.”

On Friday, Cillizza added another layer of critique, suggesting that Harris is limiting her media appearances because “she’s not great in those settings,” a possible indication of the campaign’s strategic caution.

According to the RealClearPolling average, Harris currently leads Trump by a slim margin of 2%, a figure that suggests her conservative approach may not be galvanizing voters as effectively as needed.

Analysis of The Harris Strategy

Harris’ strategy appears to center around avoiding missteps rather than making bold moves. While this cautious approach may minimize controversy, it also limits opportunities to define herself beyond being a mere alternative to Trump. Cillizza’s critique highlights the potential risk of relying too heavily on a “not Trump” campaign, especially in a race where voters may seek more dynamic leadership. The challenge for Harris will be balancing safety with a willingness to engage more aggressively, both with the media and voters.

It was recently reported by Axios that Kamala Harris is set for the fewest interviews with the press during the general election season than any Presidential candidate in modern American history.

CNBC's Joe Kernen grilled Harris surrogate Chris Coons on Harris' lack of interviews this am

Harris and Walz have participated in 7 interviews, while Trump and Vance have done over 70 interviews and press conferences@DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/zkAOIOKle4

— Nicole Silverio (@NicoleMSilverio) September 24, 2024

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