Before Tuesday night’s debate, the Trump campaign briefed reporters on Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s plan for the night: Attack Walz, attack Walz's record, and once again for good measure, attack Walz. Only that didn’t happen. “Spin aside, each man is going in with the same goal,” Politico’s Playbook wrote Tuesday morning: “Paint the other guy as extreme and out of step with the American people.” The night was a public triumph for Vance, but behind the scenes, it was a more personal victory for House Republican Whip Tom Emmer. “Expect Vance to hit Walz, per a spokesperson, ‘on his far-left agenda, including his disastrous record on border security, being soft on crime, and his overall failures as Governor of Minnesota.’” “Ohio Sen. JD Vance's biggest goal in Tuesday’s debate against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be to cast him as too liberal for most Americans,” Axios reported on Monday, listing weak points the senator would supposedly hit, including lawlessness, Walz’s lies about his military rank and service, his lies about his family using IVF, and being as radical as Democrats get on abortion and trans issues. Walz was ready for it. Of course, none of it happened. Vance didn’t waste any time going after his opponent or his record and was even genial when he wasn’t attacking his true target: Vice President Kamala Harris. He was so on-target that he even shot a little sympathy Walz’s way, fretting for the governor’s “tough job here” defending Harris and attacking former President Donald Trump’s record. The night was a public triumph for Vance, but behind the scenes, it was a more personal victory for the House Republican whip, Tom Emmer of Minnesota. Emmer caught a number of headlines last month after Trump campaign sources revealed that he was privately debating Vance as a stand-in for Walz. Emmer was a good choice. He’s lived in Minnesota since the 1980s, when he went to law school there. He joined the state House 20 years ago and in 2015 was elected to Congress. That means he spent four years going to work with Walz, attending local chamber events, competing in the Land of 10,000 Lakes’ annual hotdish dinner, where congressmen and senators compete to make the best take on a one-dish casserole. Oh, and he’s got no love for Walz, who upon leaving Washington, D.C., to become governor five years ago has squandered most of the North Star State’s once-massive budget surplus, overseen an explosion of violent crime, turned the state into a “trans refuge” complete with tampons in school boys’ bathrooms, and banned reporting on infants born alive and left to die in the murderous late-term abortions his administration signed into law. Suffice to say, the two aren't pals. Emmer reportedly thinks his old colleague is a fraud dressed up in camo gear. And while Vance might know that voters in Pennsylvania aren’t going to change their votes because Tim Walz let Minneapolis burn for days before responding to the mayor’s request for National Guard reinforcements, Emmer sure cares that the Twin Cities have been turned into a husk of their former selves. It’s been four years since I visited to report on the 2020 election, and I can personally say the nighttime streets were abandoned by all but drug addicts and criminals that autumn. The bartenders, waiters, hotel staff, and shopkeepers we met were lovely, but all of them lived in fear of the next bout of political violence. Everyone had been impacted and hurt. Everyone was afraid. It wasn’t Vance’s job to tell that story Tuesday night. But it was Emmer’s pleasure to take an active role in seeing the man who’d allowed it get beaten and embarrassed in front of the whole country. “Emmer’s goal,” a source close to the majority whip told Blaze News, “was to help JD expose him as a fraud on a national stage. Mission accomplished.” The Federalist: In Minneapolis, rage and fear have hobbled a great American city Sign up for Bedford’s newsletter Sign up to get Blaze Media senior politics editor Christopher Bedford's newsletter.

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EVA 01 aficionados, attention: CASETiFY has restocked its popular first collab with Evangelion to celebrate the anime's 29th anniversary. According to the company, this collection "artfully combines iconic design with practical functionality, showcasing pivotal 'IMPACT' events from the series" alongside the company's Impact Case. These accessories are certified to withstand drops up to 6.6 feet or 2 meters and still protect your device, including the four different iPhone 16 models recently released by Apple. The cases also offer a Camera Control cutout, so users can easily use Apple's latest innovation and new housing for the Action Button on the regular iPhone 16 models. Image source: CASETiFY Unlike other CASETiFY cases, this collection offers reimagined logos and scenes from Evangelion. It includes character-design cases for the pilots, MagSafe-compatible options for various Evangelion units, and a typography case that highlights key terms from the series. The company calls this collab the PROJECT-CSTF: PROTECTION from IMPACT. There are 26 different cases in total, including six Sound Only cases, five character cases, SEELE logo cases, and more. Image source: CASETiFY CASETiFY says this collab also focuses on the Collectible AirPods Pro/Pro 2 case, designed to resemble the Evangelion Test Type-01. It features a unit head and a removable inner case, offering double-layered protection and style. After being out of stock, the case maker has restocked this sought-after item, giving fans another chance to own this special case. The CASETiFY x Evangelion collection is available worldwide on casetify.com/co-lab and is alsoavailable for all iPhone 16 model devices. The products' prices vary between $78 and $84. The Evangelion Test Tyoe-01 Collectible AirPods pro case is the most expensive product of the collection, with a $144 price. There are also Apple Watch bands and other options. Everything is also available online via the CASETiFY Co-Lab app and at CASETiFY Studio locations. Don't Miss: Best iPhone 16 cases from 7 third-party accessory makers The post CASETiFY celebrates Evangelion Day with anime-themed iPhone 16 and AirPods cases appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Today’s deals: $60 Insignia smart TV, $735 black Apple Watch Ultra 2, $120 Ninja food processor, more Best Apple Watch deals for October Prime Day 2024 Today’s deals: $50 off Eureka E20 Plus robot vac, $1,100 off LG C4 OLED TV, Blink cameras from $20, more

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In a shocking twist that has sent shockwaves through the political universe and possibly several foreign nations, former Wyoming congresswoman and war enthusiast Liz Cheney has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential race. The endorsement came during a press conference that resembled a military briefing more than a political endorsement, complete with maps of the Middle East, a large red button labeled “Drone Strike,” and what appeared to be Dick Cheney in hologram form, nodding approvingly. Standing in front of an oversized American flag (and possibly several hidden missiles), Cheney declared, “It’s time we bring bipartisan bomb-dropping back to the White House, and Kamala is the woman to do it. Sure, Joe’s done alright with a few airstrikes, but I know Kamala’s got the fire in her belly to take things to the next level.” Cheney, who has made a name for herself by staunchly supporting a foreign policy that can best be described as “keep bombing until we run out of places to bomb,” went on to praise Harris for her sharp rhetorical skills, ability to cackle at the most inappropriate moments, and her steely gaze when talking about matters of “national security” (which, in Liz-speak, means bombing anyone who even remotely looks like they have oil). “We’ve seen Kamala’s work at the border,” Cheney said with a wink, “and I can’t wait to see what she’ll do at other borders, especially those in countries that don’t even know what’s coming. It’s that level of surprise attack that I’ve been missing since Dad left the game. The woman understands that sometimes diplomacy is just too darn slow.” Harris, who appeared next to Cheney via satellite from an undisclosed location (possibly planning her next round of sanctions or a particularly cutting tweet), seemed taken aback by the endorsement at first, but quickly recovered. “I’m honored to receive Liz’s support,” Harris said while subtly adjusting a pin on her lapel that may or may not have been shaped like a Predator drone. “We may not agree on everything, but we both know that America can’t afford to lose its edge when it comes to exporting democracy… at 30,000 feet.” When asked by reporters about the unusual pairing, Cheney shot back, “Look, people think I’m some kind of warmonger. I’m not. I’m just a fan of… let’s call it assertive diplomacy — with a couple of F-16s thrown in. Kamala gets that. We might disagree on tax policy, healthcare, or whether or not my dad is a cyborg, but when it comes to projecting American power, we’re on the same page.” Political analysts are stunned by this unexpected alliance, wondering if it represents a new bipartisan effort to unite America around its shared love of military-industrial complex spending. “This could be a watershed moment in American politics,” said Dr. Sheila Bombardier, an expert on geopolitical strategy and someone who has “absolutely no conflict of interest” regarding her 400 defense contractor stocks. “Finally, we’re seeing a candidate who can bridge the divide between establishment Republicans and establishment Democrats. Turns out all you need to do is throw a couple of wars in there and everyone’s happy.” Meanwhile, critics of both Harris and Cheney have been quick to slam the endorsement. Bernie Sanders’ campaign issued a terse statement reading, “We were planning to say something here, but then our writers got too depressed.” Tucker Carlson, visibly shaken, told his viewers, “I knew the elites were bad, but I didn’t realize they were this strategically aligned.” Not to be outdone, former President Donald Trump tweeted from his Mar-a-Lago command bunker, “Liz Cheney has lost her mind. Kamala is the worst! I dropped better bombs than either of them could ever dream of, believe me. SAD!” In closing, Cheney declared, “With Kamala in office, I know we can get back to the real American values: boots on the ground, jets in the air, and a perpetual state of necessary conflict. She’s the future, folks — and I’m here for it.” As the press conference wrapped up, a drone could be heard flying overhead, presumably on its way to deliver “democracy” somewhere, while Cheney and Harris shared a rare moment of bipartisan warmth — before turning to plan their next global strategy. Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible political match made in… well, probably somewhere with a defense contract. The post Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris: ‘She will bomb countries I haven’t even thought of yet’ appeared first on Genesius Times.

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