Trump Media and Technology Group CEO Devin Nunes on Tuesday dropped his appeal of the dismissal of his stupid lawsuit against the Washington Post over their reporting of some scam he pulled in 2017 when he tried to make it look like convicted felon former President Trump and his minions were the victims of an “unmasking” conspiracy by the Obama Administration.

“Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband is being accused of slapping his ex-girlfriend for flirting with another man at a ritzy gala in 2012, a new report claims. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, 59, supposedly struck his then-girlfriend – a successful New York attorney – in the face so hard, she spun around while in a valet line after an event at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012, three unnamed friends of the woman reportedly told the Daily Mail. The woman – who was identified only as Jane – allegedly called one of the friends sobbing in her cab immediately after the incident, the outlet said,” the New York Post reported on Wednesday just over a half-hour after other dogshit right wing rag the Daily Mail. Naturally “Jane” is unidentified because she fears retaliation.

So right away we see that the MAGA propaganda industrial complex learned a lesson from the Tara Reade failure in 2020: Don’t identify the accuser publicly because that exposes her to the kind of scrutiny that could reveal turns out she’s literally a paid agent of the Russian Federation. And wait until October because April’s too early, which gives that scrutiny too much time to work.

Other than that it’s a good formula for addition by subtraction. Not even Team Trump realistically expects women to want to vote for him if they think Kamala Harris is protecting an abuser, the idea instead is to get them to think “Oh my gosh they’re both evil, so I guess it’s Cornel West for me.”

Fox Business anchormoron Maria Bartiromo and Senator Joni Ernst were in agreement Wednesday morning that the Iran’s hack of the Trump campaign was an “act of war,” with Bartiromo particularly unhinged that there’s been “no response.” Now they didn’t say outright the US should bomb Iran over it, but it’s hard to see what else we should take away from demanding a “response” to “war.”

Jesus Dork Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday told Fox News Congress is going to have to be called back in to session to pass a disaster aid package. “It’ll take 30 days or more for them to assess that. But the Congress will have to address it. I mean, this is an appropriate role for the federal government,” said Johnson, possibly fucking over some of his caucus.

Deep fried aquatic life fast food chain Long John Silver’s was informed Wednesday that the Federal Trade Commission is watching them, and if they fuck around and claim that the flesh of the undersea creatures that have been battered and fried in Long John’s largely automated kitchens was “locally caught,” then they’re going to get caught themselves, Reuters reports.

Nine other chains including Red Lobster and Legal Seafoods were issued similar warnings, however the Reuters article features a stock photo of a Long John Silver’s drive-thru, implying that they’re on the top of the shit list. “This is a new reminder to companies that it is all of the ways you’re communicating to a consumer, the net impression of that communication needs to be accurate,” said FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya, who authored the letters. Last month Bedoya also issued guidance clarifying that restaurant decor, menus, and social media posts must not mislead customers into thinking they’re consuming domestic seafood. Or else Long John’s is gonna find out.

If Cook Political Report’s polling is anything like their race analyses then this would be the ballgame. But stupid margins of error and all that shit, so no. It’s not the ballgame. Still must feel like a very hard punch in the dick to the fanboys who thrilled to those Biden numbers in May.

And from August too as Trump had a +6 advantage on who would be better to handle inflation now tied at 47 percent. His edge on immigration also slipped from +14 to +9 percent.

“When a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint scanner at Philadelphia International Airport alarmed in the groin area of a Columbia County, Pa, man yesterday (September 30), a shotgun shell that appeared to be tampered with was removed from beneath the man’s clothing. A closer inspection of the altered shotgun shell determined that the white powder that had been concealed inside of the shell was not an explosive. Philadelphia Police determined that the shell contained methamphetamine and arrested the man, a resident of Orangeville, Pa, on a state charge.”

“Shotgun shells as well as any caliber of ammunition are prohibited from being carried through a security checkpoint. ‘Our focus is in ensuring that nobody attempts to bring explosives onto a flight,’ said Gerardo Spero, TSA’s Federal Security Director for the airport. ‘We use technology and the skills of our officers and explosives experts to help ensure that explosives do not get past our checkpoints. In this instance, our explosives experts conducted a test to determine what the mysterious white powdered substance was and fortunately it was determined not to be an explosive. It is disappointing to see individuals attempt to hide items on their person or among their carry-on items in an attempt to conceal them. We are not looking for drugs, but when we come across them, we alert law enforcement and let them handle the situation,'” says a TSA press release.

Points for style on the “It is disappointing,” like Spero was simply disappointed that this hick would embarrass himself and pretty much the entire state of Pennsylvania in such a manner. Seriously what the actual fuck, lol… A freaking shotgun shell was the chosen instrument for smuggling meth.

Continuing their ongoing surveys on Project 2025, Navigator Research on Wednesday posted the findings from their September sample on convicted felon former President Trump’s detailed plan to end American democracy, finding that if awareness of the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint has plateaued somewhat – 48 percent say they’ve heard of the plan and know about the toplines, it was 49 percent in August – opposition definitely inched up, from 36 to 40 percent.

And hilariously, pretty much all of that growth seems to have come from respondents who identified themselves as “MAGA Republicans,” as Project 2025 went from net +10 percent in favorability from them in June to negative 7 percent which we’ll non-baselessly speculate means that they’re not actually opposed on principle but recognize it as a liability that Dems are successfully exploiting.

Even funnier: “Non-MAGA Republicans” just barely edged out the MAGAs on non-awareness of Project 2025 at 59 to 57 percent, respectively. These fuckers are definitely lying and are simply pretending they know nothing while Trump tries to disown it. The fact that the MAGA voters who said yes to “Do you think Project 2025 accurately describes what Donald Trump stands for?” swung from +9 in August to negative -8 in September is the giveaway.

Conservative social media reactions pour in declaring winner of VP debate: 'This was a massacre' https://t.co/lqLxqLvFEE

— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 2, 2024

Similar to the CBS and CNN snap polls after Tuesday night’s debate – CBS found JD Vance won 42 to 41, CNN came back with Vance 51 to Tim Walz 49 – Politico’s rapid survey found it a 50-50 tie.

Yet they also write that Walz won among independents 58 to 42 percent while a bar chart in the article that simply says “Other,” including indies, found Walz the winner 34 to 25 percent.

Sources on convicted felon former President Trump’s campaign tell the Guardian’s Hugo Lowell they decided to fuck off from the traditional election year interview with CBS’s 60 Minutes because they couldn’t agree on terms “in part because CBS wanted to do ‘live fact checking,'” per Lowell.

EVERYONE KNOWS I WOULD NOT SUPPORT A FEDERAL ABORTION BAN, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, AND WOULD, IN FACT, VETO IT, BECAUSE IT IS UP TO THE STATES TO DECIDE BASED ON THE WILL OF THEIR VOTERS (THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE!). LIKE RONALD REAGAN BEFORE ME, I FULLY SUPPORT THE THREE…

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2024

“EVERYONE KNOWS I WOULD NOT SUPPORT A FEDERAL ABORTION BAN, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, AND WOULD, IN FACT, VETO IT, BECAUSE IT IS UP TO THE STATES TO DECIDE BASED ON THE WILL OF THEIR VOTERS (THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE!). LIKE RONALD REAGAN BEFORE ME, I FULLY SUPPORT THE THREE EXCEPTIONS FOR RAPE, INCEST, AND THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER. I DO NOT SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATS RADICAL POSITION OF LATE TERM ABORTION LIKE, AS AN EXAMPLE, IN THE 7TH, 8TH, OR 9TH MONTH OR, IN CASE THERE IS ANY QUESTION, THE POSSIBILITY OF EXECUTION OF THE BABY AFTER BIRTH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!”

Oh, this is *totally* rational and not a screaming post from a senile old man who you just know was standing screaming at a television in his underwear mere minutes before. Apparently watching the underwhelming peformance of his hand-picked running mate during his debate, Grampa also forgot that for years, he took credit for overturning Roe v. Wade thanks to his hand-picked judges who lied during their Supreme Court nomination hearings.

Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance 3.1 had a very good debate.  He was well-practiced, largely non-specific, and person-like.  In fact, he was almost personable, with some points his opponent shared with his Democratic opponent, Tim Walz.

The problem is, we know Theilian Politician Model Vance 3.1 is a special model for the event.  And we remember the previous models.  The Vance 3.0 will be back on the campaign trail trying to make people forget the fallible Vance 2.0 that sucked up to right-wing nationalist groups–and honestly, the current model still leans that way–and certainly to erase any memory of the Vance 1, which referred to Trump as “America’s Hitler,” a “moral disaster,” and a “douchey celeb.”

Vance 3.1 reverted back to the 2.0 in refusing to say he would certify an election Republicans had lost even though state legislatures certified them.  “Tim, I’m speaking of the future,” Vance said.  “That is a damning non-answer,” Walz responded. 

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Mike Pence replacement JD Vance will face off in front of CBS anchors Marg Brennan and Norah O’Donnell in an audience-free studio face-off in New York City in what’s potentially going to be the final debate of the 2024 campaign – though the outcome tonight could determine whether convicted felon former President Trump caves on his vow to not face Vice President Kamala Harris again as quite a bit of both reporting and analysis suggests that the fat bastard will not want his running mate to “have the final word” in front of a large number of voters.

“Nissin Foods USA, a global leader in convenient and affordable Asian-inspired meals, has announced a donation of 50,000 servings of its iconic Top Ramen® to families, frontline workers, and communities across Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina to support relief efforts.”

“‘In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our hearts are with those affected,’ said Brian Huff, president and CEO, Nissin Foods USA. ‘At Nissin Foods, we are committed to being a supportive neighbor, and our donation to relief efforts reflects that. Together, we’ll face these challenges with resilience and hope, working toward brighter days. Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted, together we will rebuild and create a stronger future for all,'” says a press release from the instant ramen brand.

Ugh… Yeah it’s nice of them to donate it buuuut… Man, you have to be really freaking hungry and even then to have that freaking 180 percent or whatever recommended daily serving of sodium sitting in your gut and then to smell it in your nose every time you burp. Those poor people.

A 42 year-old The Villages, Florida man is facing charges of larceny and drug possession after a cop spotted him handing $43.97 worth of clothing had been taken from TJ Maxx to his female companion in a golf cart before the man stepped inside the a nearby Petco store to shoplift approximately $85 worth of dog biscuits for God knows what the hell reason, Villages-News reports.

Kevin Ronald Miller maybe could’ve left the cocaine and heroin at home if he was planning on a shoplifting spree, but then again someone who steals shit from stupid TJ Maxx and $85 worth of dog biscuits probably isn’t all there to begin with. Miller was booked on a $6,000 bond.

“A programming note: 60 Minutes is scheduled to air a primetime election special on a Monday edition of the broadcast on Oct. 7 at 8 pm For over half a century, 60 Minutes has invited the Democratic and Republican tickets to appear on our broadcast as Americans head to the polls.”

“This year, both the Harris and Trump campaigns agreed to sit down with 60 Minutes. Vice President Harris will speak with correspondent Bill Whitaker. After initially accepting 60 Minutes’ request for an interview with Scott Pelley, former President Trump’s campaign has decided not to participate.”

“Pelley will address this Monday evening. Our election special will broadcast the Harris interview on Monday as planned. Our original invitation to former President Donald Trump to be interviewed on 60 Minutes stands,” says CBS News in a statement about fat former President Trump’s cowardice.

Worth asking why Donald even agreed to it in the first place when he had a complete meltdown over the 60 Minutes interview in 2020, tweeting about it in the middle of when he was supposed to be taping, requiring CBS to provide anchor Lesley Stahl with a 24 hour security detail after he kept caterwauling over her throwing him too many hardballs during the sit-down at the White House.

Their personae could not be more different:  the elitist Yale-educated former venture capitalist who thinks government is a tyrant because only he knows the most righteous way for you to live your life versus the lifelong public servant with faith in Americans and their ability to make their own choices.

Tonight’s Vice Presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican James David Donald Bowman Hamel Vance, the man steadfastly against a person’s ability to change how they refer to themself, pits not just two different visions for the nation against each other, but also matches two very different communication styles and two divergent visions for the nation that, frankly, fall in favor of the Democrats in the fight for votes.

The contrast between the two will be obvious from the outset.  Vance will preach to the crowd from the pedestal of Peter Theil’s creation, pontificating on what’s best for American women, America’s families, and America’s businesses–and none of it involves migrants or LGBTQ people, who are destroying the already decimated American carnage.  Vance knows what’s best for you, what you need to fear, and what you must do to protect yourself from The Threat, and he won’t hesitate to tell you.

At least 159 people were killed by Hurricane Helene across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Virginia following the massive storm’s landfall on Thursday, the AP reports.