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Sen. Schmitt to Newsmax: Harris Is Beneficiary of Coup
Article:
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/eric-schmitt-kamala-harris-election/2024/08/10/id/1176006/
Why Troubling News:
Here, Senator Schmitt’s remarks are purely conjecture. The idea that Kamala rose to become the Democrat nominee by way of a coup d’etat is catastrophizing the reality of the situation. Moreover, he makes baseless claims throughout the interview, such as Kamala being the most unpopular VP of all time and that Shapiro was not chosen as the VP candidate due to his Jewish faith.
Agreed. Anytime someone throws around the word “coup” in the context of contemporary American politics they’re probably exaggerating. The claim that Governor Shapiro was not chosen as a running mate …Read MoreAgreed. Anytime someone throws around the word “coup” in the context of contemporary American politics they’re probably exaggerating. The claim that Governor Shapiro was not chosen as a running mate because he’s Jewish also falls apart when someone Googles Harris’ husband and finds out that he’s also Jewish. Read Less