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Rick Wilson: Trump would have to be 'dead or in jail' for a GOP candidate to ​have a chance​

Rick Wilson: Trump would have to be 'dead or in jail' for a GOP candidate to ​have a chance​

Rick Wilson — Lincoln Project co-founder and vocal Trump critic — is sharing his prediction for the 2024 primary and, by his projection, it doesn't look good for the Republican Party.

According to Wilson, former President Donald Trump would have to be "dead or in jail" for another Republican candidate to have a viable chance of winning the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

To make matters worse, Wilson even suggested that incarceration might not be enough to diminish Trump's influence among voters. According to Mediaite, Wilson made his remarks during a recent segment of the "The Dean Obeidallah Show."...

'Bigotry and megalomania': Scientific American Editorial board warns of DeSantis’ 'antiscience agenda'

'Bigotry and megalomania': Scientific American Editorial board warns of DeSantis’ 'antiscience agenda'

The Scientific American's editorial board is highlighting the dangers of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' "antiscience agenda."

In a new editorial, the board noted that the Republican governor "used governmental power in Florida to restrict access to health and education, promoting an intolerant and harmful agenda."

The board emphasized some of the actions DeSantis has taken to obstruct and diminish the importance of science in Florida....

'Illegitimate': Texas AG Ken Paxton reacts to demands for impeachment

'Illegitimate': Texas AG Ken Paxton reacts to demands for impeachment

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton(R) is not pleased with state House lawmakers' calls for his impeachment.

According to HuffPost, Paxton's concerns come as the Texas House of Representatives passed 20 articles of impeachment in hopes of removing Paxton from office.

The impeachment recommendation came after "outside attorneys presented evidence accusing the state attorney general of sweeping impropriety that verged on criminality, including claims Paxton had used his position to help a political ally, engaged in bribery and attempted to obstruct justice," the news outlet reports....

Newt Gingrich ridiculed for claiming Trump’s 'great advantage' is communication

Newt Gingrich ridiculed for claiming Trump’s 'great advantage' is communication

Newt Gingrich, former Republican Speaker of the House, recently suggested that former President Donald Trump is a better communicator than Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).

During an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Gingrich shared what he believes is one of Trump's "greatest advantages."

"One of Trump's great advantages is he talks at a level where third, fourth and fifth-grade educations can say, 'Oh yeah, I get that. I understand it,'" Gingrich said....

Mark Levin posts DeSantis donation page and MAGA enthusiasts nearly destroy him on Twitter

Mark Levin posts DeSantis donation page and MAGA enthusiasts nearly destroy him on Twitter

Mark Levin, the host of Fox News' "Life, Liberty & Levin," is facing deep backlash from MAGA enthusiasts for tweeting a link to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R) fundraising page for his presidential campaign.

Levin made the post on Wednesday, May 24, shortly after the Florida governor announced his presidential bid — and supporters of former President Donald Trump were not pleased with Levin's post.

For quite some time, Levin has been a known supporter of former President Donald Trump....