Michael Ramirez: Spineless 08-25-23

From America's Premier Editorial Cartoonist

By pledging to support a convicted nominee, 6 out of the 8 Republican presidential candidates fail the test of leadership.—Michael

After Last Night— Scott Johnson, Power Line

My apologies, but today’s newsletter will be short, and the links below are from yesterday. I’m editing from Michigan, where 80 m/hr winds last night left us with no power, and I’m running off the last bit of juice on my phone. At least I have a dependable gas-powered car…

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Hand-Picked Links of Interest:

What was Brewing in Milwaukee —John Hinderaker, Power Line

Notes From the Undercard —Roger Kimball, The Spectator

There Is Something Demented About Biden’s Lies —David Harsanyi, The Federalist

Democrats Have Broken America: Where's the Outrage? —Peder Zane, RealClearPolitics

The Surprising, Completely Modern Rise of Vivek Ramaswamy —Adam Wren, Politico

Look How Google Shoos You Away From The Biden Family Biz And Other Big News —Kylee Griswold, The Federalist

The Biden Clan’s Con Is Coming to an End —Victor Davis Hanson, American Greatness

The Best Education Of All For Your Children Doesn't Cost a Dime —Rob Smith, RCM

Politicians Make a Mockery of 'Emergency Spending' —Veronique de Rugy, Reason

On The Lighter Side:

CDC Announces Deadly New 'Electionyearicron' Covid Variant —Babylon Bee

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