How Zohran Mamdani Fixed the Mistakes That Cost Democrats in 2024

How Zohran Mamdani Fixed the Mistakes That Cost Democrats in 2024

Mamdani’s long-standing support for Palestine played a different but similarly instrumental role in his victory. For critics and opponents, it was the focal point of their attacks, all of which were intended to paint him as someone who was simply too radical—or, in some cases, too Muslim—to be mayor of New York City. Those attacks…

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Far East Orchard’s 9M profit more than doubles to S$37.6 million

Far East Orchard’s 9M profit more than doubles to S.6 million

[SINGAPORE] Hospitality and student housing player Far East Orchard’s net profit more than doubled to S$37.6 million for the nine months ended Sep 30, up from S$16.9 million in the same period a year earlier. The sharp increase was largely driven by one-off gains totalling S$24.9 million.  These comprised a S$9.1 million gain from its…

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Trump’s Weird Rants Are Hurting His Chances to End the Shutdown

Trump’s Weird Rants Are Hurting His Chances to End the Shutdown

Vance’s comment about “a couple elections in blue states” ignores the reality of the situation. Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia all saw big wins for Democrats Tuesday night, and they aren’t exactly blue states. And even within those states (and in bluer ones like New York and New Jersey), Democrats won in red districts.   Democrats in…

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Heritage Foundation President Offers to Quit Over Tucker Carlson Mess

Heritage Foundation President Offers to Quit Over Tucker Carlson Mess

Vance’s comment about “a couple elections in blue states” ignores the reality of the situation. Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia all saw big wins for Democrats Tuesday night, and they aren’t exactly blue states. And even within those states (and in bluer ones like New York and New Jersey), Democrats won in red districts.   Democrats in…

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“Highly Unusual”: Judge Tears Into Trump’s Case Against Comey

“Highly Unusual”: Judge Tears Into Trump’s Case Against Comey

Vance’s comment about “a couple elections in blue states” ignores the reality of the situation. Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia all saw big wins for Democrats Tuesday night, and they aren’t exactly blue states. And even within those states (and in bluer ones like New York and New Jersey), Democrats won in red districts.   Democrats in…

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Hard Assets for Uncertain Times

Hard Assets for Uncertain Times

During periods of economic uncertainty, investors often turn to tangible assets that offer stability beyond traditional markets. Hard assets – physical items with lasting worth – have historically provided a buffer against inflation and market volatility. While property and precious metals remain popular choices, alternative hard assets, such as whisky casks, have attracted significant attention…

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Hey, Uh, Democrats, Can You Finally Please Stop Fighting Over 2024?

Hey, Uh, Democrats, Can You Finally Please Stop Fighting Over 2024?

Despite what you read in centrist screeds (center-left strategists and pundits are those most aggressively bashing the party and suggesting it’s in permanent electoral peril), Democrats’ biggest problems aren’t alleged left-wing excesses, but new issues that have emerged over the last year. The party has a moral duty to defend the targets of this administration,…

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Zohran Mamdani Is Bringing More Than Hope Back Into Politics

Zohran Mamdani Is Bringing More Than Hope Back Into Politics

“Over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it. The future is in our hands. My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty,” Mamdani told a roaring crowd. “I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life, but let tonight be the…

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Dems Dominated In Virginia and New Jersey Because of Trump Hatred

Dems Dominated In Virginia and New Jersey Because of Trump Hatred

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. Democrat Abigail Spanberger handily won the Virginia gubernatorial race, as was expected. In something of a surprise, New Jersey’s Mikie Sherrill, another Democrat, also won comfortably. Those two races were perhaps the most important…

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