Jeff Walz Praised by MAGA for Opposing His Brother Tim Walz
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Jeff Walz Praised by MAGA for Opposing His Brother Tim Walz

Politics tamfitronics In an unexpected twist of political family drama, Jeff Walz, brother of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has found himself in the spotlight after purported social media posts critical of his sibling surfaced.The Facebook posts, which reportedly date back to March 2023, have galvanized supporters of former President Donald Trump, who view the alleged comments as ammunition against the Democratic vice presidential nominee.The controversy erupted when far-right activists began circulating screenshots of Facebook comments allegedly made by Jeff Walz. In one such post, he wrote, "We've just become a third-world banana republic," on the same day that then-President Trump was indicted in New York City for his role in covering up hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.The authenticity of these posts has not been independently verified, and neither Jeff Walz nor...
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Finance Minister Godongwana says stable GNU politics are boosting SA markets, buoying Rand
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Finance Minister Godongwana says stable GNU politics are boosting SA markets, buoying Rand

Politics tamfitronics South Africa’s swift formation of a coalition government after the May elections has boosted investor confidence, leading to a significant rally in the rand and the stock market. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana attributed the market’s positive response to the political stability brought by the new government. The African National Congress, after losing its parliamentary majority, formed an alliance with nine other parties, prioritizing economic growth as the administration’s primary focus.Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Registerhere.By Paul VecchiattoThe swift formation of a new coalition government in South Africa after May elections has bolstered investor confidence and fueled a rally in the nation’s currency and the stock market, Finance...
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Harris says Trump “disrespected sacred ground” in Arlington campaign ad
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Harris says Trump “disrespected sacred ground” in Arlington campaign ad

Politics tamfitronics US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Vice President's ceremonial office at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2024.(ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)Kamala Harris and Donald Trump traded barbs on Saturday over the former president’s choice to film a campaign ad at Arlington National Cemetery.The vice president said that Trump “disrespected sacred ground” when his campaign chose to film a TikTok in Section 60, the portion of the military cemetery that holds recent American war dead.“I have had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery several times. It is a solemn place; a place where we come together to honor American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of this nation,” Harris shared on...
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Sinn Féin poll drop ‘can turn around very quickly’
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Sinn Féin poll drop ‘can turn around very quickly’

Politics tamfitronics Sinn Féin has seen a significant drop in polls – but party MEP Lynn Boylan has warned that can “turn around very quickly”.The latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll saw support for Sinn Féin halved since 2022 with just 18%.Fine Gael is the most popular party at 25% - a 1% increase since the last poll – while Fianna Fáil also gained one point to 21%.Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Paul Hosford said the high support for Fine Gael might have the Government considering a general election.“If you're Simon Harris now and you're seeing 25% support, there’s a lot of wind at your back,” he told The Anton Savage Show.“Are you going to be tempted to go in the next couple of weeks? Are you going to be tempted to pull the plug just after...
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