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(DC Pundit) – Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is sounding the alarm regarding Elon Musk’s growing influence in the 2024 presidential race. The world’s richest man has been actively campaigning for former President Donald Trump, causing concern among Democrats in key battleground states.

“Musk is a concern,” Fetterman told the New York Post. “Not even just that he has endorsed [Trump], but the fact that now he’s becoming an active participant and showing up and doing rallies and things like that.”

The senator compared Musk to a popular comic book character, saying, “I mean, [Musk] is incredibly successful, and, you know, I think some people would see him as, like, a Tony Stark.”

Fetterman warned his fellow Democrats not to underestimate Musk’s appeal. “Democrats, you know, kind of make light of it, or they make fun of him jumping up and down and things like that. And I would just say that they are doing that at our peril,” he cautioned.

The tech billionaire’s recent appearance at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, caught attention. Musk embraced what he called “dark MAGA” and praised Trump’s resilience after the attempted assassination on his life. “The true test of someone’s character is how they behave under fire. And we had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs, and another who was fist pumping after getting shot. Fight! Fight! Fight! Blood coming down his face,” Musk told the crowd.

‘I’m dark MAGA!’ Elon Musk fires up crowd during Trump return to Butler, issues dire warning https://t.co/THLnTIHOUM via @BIZPACReview

— BPR based (@DumpstrFireNews) October 6, 2024

He went on to emphasize Trump’s independence, declaring, “But you have to have that mandate from the president, and we need a real president, not a puppet. The thing that scares the system, that scares the machine, is that Donald Trump is not a puppet. He’s a real person and he’s not beholden to anyone and that’s why, you see sort of, that they’re trying to kill him.”

ELON MUSK: “One thing that scares the system, that scares the machine, is that Donald Trump is not a puppet. He's a real person and he's not beholden to anyone and that's why they are trying to kill him.” pic.twitter.com/az0vXZyIUc

— America (@america) October 20, 2024

Fetterman believes the race in Pennsylvania will be “ridiculously close.” And, he acknowledged Trump’s strong connection with voters in the state, saying, “Trump has a connection that’s undeniable. And anyone that spends any time across Pennsylvania can see that kind of devotion and that’s why it’s going to be very close.”

The senator also highlighted Pennsylvania’s crucial role in the election, stating, “Pennsylvania picks the president.” He reminded everyone that “[President Joe] Biden is the only person that’s ever beaten Trump.”

Concerning the Democratic Party’s handling of the race, Fetterman described the process of replacing Biden on the ticket as a “total blowtorch.” He pointed out the various forces at play, including “the Democratic side, you have the ongoing, right wing media, and the celebrities got involved in it as well, too. And then the New York Times became the, ‘he’s got to go’ outlet throughout all that as well.”

When asked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, Fetterman offered a somewhat tepid assessment, saying, “Harris could not have run a better campaign than she has so far right now.”

As the 2024 election draws closer, the impact of a high-profile supporter like Elon Musk could prove decisive in swing states such as Pennsylvania.

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(DC Pundit) – Well, folks, it looks like we’ve got ourselves a good old-fashioned “he said, she said” situation brewing between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. And this time, it’s all about… McDonald’s?

Yep, you heard that right. During a recent appearance on Fox & Friends, Trump dropped a bombshell, claiming that Harris fibbed about her stint flipping burgers at the Golden Arches.

“She lied,” Trump stated bluntly when asked about Harris’s alleged McDonald’s experience. The former president didn’t mince words, adding, “We checked it out.”

Now, before you think this is just Trump being Trump, he claims they did some serious sleuthing. According to him, they even tracked down a long-time manager at the specific store Harris mentioned. The manager’s response: “No, she never worked here.”

Of course, Team Harris isn’t taking this lying down. They’ve specified that she worked at a McDonald’s in Alameda, California, during the summer of 1983. Sounds pretty specific, right?

But here’s where it gets interesting. Breitbart News, in what they call a “deep dive report” into Harris’s background, points out there are only two McDonald’s in Alameda. When they reached out to the Harris campaign for clarification on which location she worked at, crickets. No response.

“She even picked a store,” Trump emphasized, highlighting the details of Harris’s claim.

Now, I’m not saying working at McDonald’s is a make-or-break qualification for the presidency. But if this turns out to be true, it’s a pretty bizarre thing to fib about, don’t you think?

PRESIDENT TRUMP IS GOING TO MCDONALDS!

"Oh I'm going — because she lied." pic.twitter.com/3jY2Ha1ER2

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 18, 2024

It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time politicians have been caught embellishing their resumes. Remember when Hillary Clinton claimed she was named after Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb Mount Everest? Turns out, she was born six years before his famous ascent. Oops.

So, what do you think? Is this just another political mudslinging match, or could there be more to this McDonald’s mystery? One thing’s for sure – in the world of politics, even your first job can become a hot potato.

Something tells me this McControversy isn’t over yet. Who knew a part-time gig at a fast-food joint could cause such a stir in the presidential race? Welcome to 2024 politics, where every detail is fair game, and the truth is sometimes harder to find than a working ice cream machine at McDonald’s.

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(DC Pundit) – Welcome to another wild day in the world of politics. It seems like Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senator Bob Casey is playing a game of political Twister, trying to stretch himself in all directions to keep his seat warm.

In his latest ad, Casey’s pulling a move that’s raising eyebrows. He’s featuring a couple – one Republican, one Democrat – who are both backing him. But here’s the kicker: they’re supporting him for reasons that might make President Biden choke on his ice cream cone.

First up, they’re praising Casey for “bucking Biden to protect fracking.” Now, if that doesn’t sound like a Democrat in an energy-producing state desperately trying to save his bacon, I don’t know what does. It’s almost as if Casey caught wind of his opponent, Dave McCormick, airing that ad showing Kamala Harris promising to end fracking back in her 2020 campaign. Talk about awkward timing, right?

But wait, there’s more! The couple also gives Casey a pat on the back for “siding with Trump to end NAFTA and put tariffs on China to stop them from cheating.” I can just imagine the collective groan echoing through the White House at that one.

Now, don’t get me wrong. Casey’s just trying to convince Pennsylvania voters he’s got their backs. But let’s not forget, this is the same guy who said he’d work with a potential Harris administration to nuke the filibuster faster than you can say “Roe v. Wade.”

“I think it makes sense to change the rule,” Casey told CNN, apparently ready to take a wrecking ball to the filibuster for a whole shopping list of issues. He added, “Well, I’ll just say what I believe. I believe for a long time that the 60-vote rule has been an impediment to progress on a whole host of fronts, including voting rights, which we tried to pass in 2022.”

This ad is BONKERS. Bob Casey votes with Biden like 99% of the time. pic.twitter.com/ABLjVnvQcb

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) October 18, 2024

New ad from Bob Casey in #PASen hugs Trump. For the first time. I think his polling must say the same thing our polling says. #McCormickMomentum pic.twitter.com/DUKVwJClFA

— Brad Todd (@BradOnMessage) October 18, 2024

I don't think I've ever seen an ad from a Democrat incumbent Senator denouncing the sitting Democrat president and bear-hugging policies of his Republican predecessor. Sort of a telling move by Bob Casey Jr., no?

— Will Upton (@wupton) October 18, 2024

So, there you have it, folks. Bob Casey: fracking defender, China tariff supporter, and filibuster demolition enthusiast. It’s like he’s trying to be all things to all people. But as the old saying goes, you can’t please everyone – and in trying to do so, Casey might just end up pleasing no one at all.

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(DC Pundit) – A possible hoax regarding Kamala Harris’ ancestry is making waves. Candace Owens, podcast host and author, dropped a bombshell on her show. She referenced a chat with Dorothy, an old family friend of Harris, who remembers the VP’s grandma quite differently from what we’ve all been told.

Dorothy paints a picture of “Miss Beryl” that doesn’t match up with the dark-skinned woman in Harris’ book. Instead, she describes someone fair-skinned with black hair, hinting at possible Irish roots. This revelation has people scratching their heads.

When shown photos from Harris’ memoir, Dorothy was adamant that wasn’t the Miss Beryl she knew. This has sparked a whole new round of questions about Harris’ family tree.

Owens isn’t pulling any punches. She’s saying this backs up what Judge Joe Brown mentioned earlier about Harris’ dad talking about Irish-Hindu ancestry. There’s even talk that the woman in the photo might’ve been hired help using the boss’s name.

BREAKING!
It is OFFICIAL: Kamala used a picture of a black woman that WAS NOT HER GRANDMA in her autobiography. A Jamaican woman who knew her has confirmed that Kamala’s REAL Grandma Beryl was Irish.

I deserve a Pulitzer.

Join us in LIVE at 4pmET!https://t.co/lXUHgzAUha

— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) October 17, 2024

“Things are starting to add up not in Kamala Harris’ favor,” Owens stated bluntly. She’s not mincing words about how she feels about someone potentially fudging their family history for political gain.

This will sink Kamala’s campaign. What sort of monster FAKES A BLACK GRANDMA for her book in order to receive the black vote?

— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) October 17, 2024

If these allegations prove true, it could have significant implications and potentially impact her presidential campaign.

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(DC Pundit) – According to an increasing number of political pundits, President Biden is allegedly undermining Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign after being forced to withdraw from his re-election bid by top figures within his party.

Since being pushed out of the race in July due to concerns over his cognitive abilities, Biden has shown limited support for Harris, providing only a formal endorsement and largely absent from her campaign events. His lack of involvement has raised questions about his commitment to her success.

Last week, Biden appeared to overshadow Harris by delivering remarks on the White House’s response to Hurricane Helene, even though Harris had canceled a Las Vegas campaign stop and hurried back to Washington, D.C., to be briefed on the storm’s impact.

Additionally, Biden’s recent actions have drawn sharp criticism from conservatives. These include wearing a “Trump 2024” cap at a 9/11 anniversary event and praising Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his preparation ahead of Hurricane Milton. This praise came just one day after Harris expressed frustration that DeSantis hadn’t returned her call.

Reports suggest that tensions have been mounting between Biden’s and Harris’ teams in recent months. Harris is reportedly trying to maintain loyalty to the president while simultaneously positioning herself as a candidate of change.

“Biden is intentionally enacting revenge on Kamala for knifing him in the back,” said Jason Meister, a Republican political strategist and member of Trump’s campaign advisory board. “He never liked her. The happiest he’s looked in four years was when he put a red [Trump 2024] hat on after speaking with Shanksville, [Pa.] firefighters [last month] on 9/11. He should just come out and endorse Trump.”

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also criticized Biden’s loyalty while speaking at a Trump rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania. “Somewhere deep down inside, in a place that he doesn’t want to admit, I think maybe Joe Biden is actually rooting for it,” Ramaswamy said, referring to Trump potentially winning support in Biden’s hometown and the rest of Pennsylvania.

In response, White House spokesman Andrew Bates dismissed the criticism, saying Biden has fully supported Harris from the outset. Bates stated Biden, “made clear he was all-in for Harris ‘out of the gate when he left the campaign,’ and has consistently fought for her and praised her leadership to the country. He believes fiercely in an agenda that will move us into the future, away from unhinged divisiveness and extreme policies the country can’t afford to go back to, like MAGAnomics and a national abortion ban.”

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(DC Pundit) – University of Kansas instructor Phil Lowcock has departed from the university following his placement on leave after a controversial classroom remark surfaced on social media platform X. The video, which triggered his leave, captures Lowcock suggesting that men who refuse to vote for a female president should face violent repercussions.

KU Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Barbara Bichelmeyer addressed the matter on Friday, stating, “The instructor has left the university.” She further elaborated on the video, declaring “a KU instructor making a highly inappropriate comment in his classroom suggesting violence against individuals for their personal views.”

In the video, Lowcock can be heard saying, “(If you think) guys are smarter than girls, you’ve got some serious problems.” He continued, expressing frustration over societal biases, particularly towards female presidential candidates, stating, “There are going to be some males in our society that will refuse to vote for a potential female president because they don’t think females are smart enough to be president. We could line all those guys up and shoot them. They clearly don’t understand the way the world works.”

He then attempted to backtrack, adding, “Did I say that? Scratch that from the recording. I don’t want the deans hearing that I said that.”

The video, initially posted on X, gained significant attention after being shared by the account @libsoftiktok.

INSANE: Professor at ⁦@UnivOfKansas says that men who don't vote for Kamala should be lined up and shot.

He then asks that line to be cut from the recording so the dean doesn't find out.

Any comment @UnivOfKansas?pic.twitter.com/3TotbHSqLa

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) October 9, 2024

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