Joni Ernst

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Day three of the Republican Convention was supposed to be the most predictable yet, but turned out to be anything but thanks to a rather odd address by Ted Cruz. Plus, Carried to its extreme, John Kasich’s election boycott could make him the goat of the century; If Hillary wins, expect a mass exodus from the military Special Forces, and, Newt Gingrich is pushing Trump to undo Obama administration on Day One – literally.

Day two of the Republican National Convention lacked the fireworks of the first day, but there were still plenty of interesting things to observe. Plus, It’s official: Donald J. Trump is the Republican nominee; #NeverTrump’s reaction to the establishment’s heavy-handed rules move was over the top, and, Crooked Hillary will announce winner of Democrat Veepstakes day after RNC concludes.

The evening program of the first day of the Republican National Convention offered plenty of interest, but the “stars” of the show were not necessarily the ones you would expect. Plus, #NeverTrump wanted convention chaos and in getting it killed necessary reforms of the RNC that conservatives have been working on for years; Ted Cruz will back Trump because everyone will be better off when The Donald wins, and, Beyond Cleveland, Trump is just getting started.

Donald Trump formally introduced Mike Pence as his running mate but that didn’t stop the media from questioning whether he really meant it. Plus, Why Mike Pence will be a much more conservative vice president than he was a governor; Despite their failings, #NeverTrump soldiers on in search of someone to listen to them, and, With the Bernie bros bailing on Hillary in droves, where’s the #NeverHillary coverage?

It certainly looks like Mike Pence will be Donald Trump’s running mate, but nothing has been confirmed and there will be no official word on Friday, either. Plus, Recent polls are severely undermining #NeverTrump’s argument that Trump will lose; Like you would expect, Trump’s convention speakers list isn’t your typical GOP lineup, and, #NeverTrump collapses in RNC Rules Committee, Trump nomination all but set.

#NeverTrump’s last desperate act begins today in the RNC Rules Committee meeting, a lost cause that just can’t be won. Plus, Answering Erick Erickson’s honest question on Trump; Trump takes the lead in swing-state polls, momentum definitely on his side, and, Sean Hannity personally flies Newt Gingrich to see Trump.

Barack Obama spoke at a memorial service for the slain Dallas police officers on Tuesday, but Donald Trump is the one who has consistently showed support for police. Plus, New polling information disputes #NeverTrump’s assertion that Trump is a certain loser; Bernie Sanders endorses arch enemy Hillary Clinton, Trump not impressed, and, Trump vows to “try” and observe Reagan’s 11th Commandment.

No matter how hard they may try, a #NeverTrump convention mutiny simply isn’t in the works. Plus, Bill Clinton’s extravagant past speaking demands offer a preview of future gluttony; Trump campaigns today in Indiana with Mike Pence. Is there an announcement in order?, and, Jeb Bush proves he still doesn’t understand what people really want from Trump.

Ahead of next week’s Republican convention in Cleveland, speculation is rampant as to whom Donald Trump will choose as his running mate. Plus, Rare praise for Trump’s reaction to the Dallas shootings from key #NeverTrumper; #NeverTrump’s grasp of Trump conspiracy theories is just a tad over-the-top, and, Donald Trump could bridge the racial divide if given a fair chance.

By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
Rick Santorum would, as no other candidate except Ted Cruz, help Trump complete the circle necessary to build a winning populist – conservative coalition by bringing culturally conservative pro-lifers into the fold. He knows Washington and Capitol Hill and certainly after his strong run in 2012 and his leadership in the Senate “could be viewed as somebody who could be president."

By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
An examination of the pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses of the most obvious conservative prospects for Vice President left me wondering if there isn’t someone else – a true dark horse – whom Donald Trump ought to consider as part of his short list of prospective nominees for Vice President.

By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
When we review the GOP VP prospects from the middle of the poll field Jim Jordan certainly stands out as a consistent conservative who lends credibility with movement conservatives to the Trump coalition, as one who adds to Trump’s brand in the must win state of Ohio and who has the legislative experience necessary to help Trump sell his program on Capitol Hill.

By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
Last week I asked CHQ readers if there was a conservative dark horse on Donald Trump’s VP short list, and I suggested eleven names of solid conservatives who seemed to fill Trump’s criteria -- so now it’s time to take a look at the list.

By Richard A. Viguerie, CHQ Chairman
The choice Donald Trump makes for Vice President will make – or break – the deal he needs to conclude with conservatives to cement a winning populist – conservative coalition. What Trump has said is indicative of his background as a CEO in this new age of creative disruption; he "wants a vice president who knows Washington, is able to deal with the Congress and could be viewed as somebody who could be president." In other words, a working VP who, with a Republican majority in Congress, bridges the full spectrum of right-of-center Washington.

The GOP estab. elevated GOP Sen. Joni Ernst’s profile by choosing her to deliver the State of the Union response. She ignored the loudest message voters sent lawmakers by not opposing O’s amnesty in her remarks.

It's no surprise when most GOP incumbents survive their primaries; incumbency provides big advantages. Any cycle where R's elect Ben Sasse, Joni Ernst, & Cory Gardner to the Senate, & manage to knock off the House maj. leader, is a great year for the Tea Party agenda.

A funny thing happened in the “war on women.” Mia Love and Joni Ernst won, Wendy Davis and Sandra Fluke lost. Perhaps American women aspire to more than receiving political patronage. 

Dems reap their condescension to women. Women got the message that all the Dems think about is their vaginas (when they think about women at all). R's should take this disaster to heart, and note that in many places where they mad