Listening to my classmates offer rounds of applause for the abolition of the DOE, calling transgender people satanic, and explicitly supporting Christian nationalism was alarming to me – and I was not alone in this experience.
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“More than a year after Donald Trump’s involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack elicited the condemnation of the Republican establishment and prompted his ouster from mainstream social media, the twice-impeached former president’s endorsement is still the most valuable political capital a Republican candidate can earn.”
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“Cawthorn intends to fight the suit and a spokesperson commented saying the voters bringing the suit are “comically misinterpreting and twisting the 14th Amendment for political gain.” It is clear Cawthorn does not believe the suit will succeed. However, if the suit manages to succeed, Cawthorn will be disallowed from running for public office. Additionally, he could be subject to criminal charges by the federal government like many of the people involved in the riot.”
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“North Carolina’s Representative Madison Cawthorn is under scrutiny from the State Board of Elections in response to a group of eleven North Carolinian voters urging the Board to disqualify his candidacy, citing his involvement in the rallies preceding the January 6th Insurrection as a violation of the Constitution.”
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“In a viral video, North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is seen making homophobic and transphobic comments, saying children should not be taught about “transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth.” Robinson faced significant backlash for his comments, including condemnations from the White House and Governor Roy Cooper.”
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“As other candidates emerge, however, most Republicans remain loyal to Trump 2024. A poll conducted in August showed 72% of conservatives believe Trump should be the nominee for the GOP, with his highest support from Republicans lacking college degrees. Despite the plethora of other candidates and the time that has passed since Trump led the GOP, countless Republicans remain loyal to his bid, which offers the potential to propel him once again to the frontline of the GOP race.”
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“While the Republican National Convention occurred in Charlotte this week another convention occurred simultaneously: the Convention on Founding Principles, led by Republican leaders disillusioned with Trump’s presidency. The Convention strove to bring together disillusioned former Republican and independent voters in opposition to the renomination of Donald Trump and support of a new, more unifying vision for the party and country.”
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