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Category: Stupid Republican Tricks

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You Don’t Eat An Elephant All At Once

November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 cassandraisright

Democrats made gains in deep red West Virginia. The WV GOP had to resort to astro-turfing using hundreds of thousands of outside dollars. Continue reading You Don’t Eat An Elephant All At Once

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Some Like It Hot

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 cassandraisright

In tonight’s feature, 2 MAGA influencers dressed as “Muslims”, burqa and all, commit voter fraud. Continue reading Some Like It Hot

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He’s Got The Whole World In His … Oops!

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 rcb30

Hegseth drops the metaphor of the year, quite a New Mexicoincidence, and more. Cameos by Crowded House, New Order, and Jonathan Lipnicki. Continue reading He’s Got The Whole World In His … Oops!

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Stupid Games, Stupid Prizes

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 cassandraisright

As early voting gets into full swing the GOP is finding out. Continue reading Stupid Games, Stupid Prizes

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The GOP’s Talarico Freakout

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 cassandraisright

Their October Surprise was an October Guffaw. Continue reading The GOP’s Talarico Freakout

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Mike Johnson Does Not Have One Weird Trick

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 cassandraisright

No, the GOP can’t refuse to seat the next Congress if they lose. Continue reading Mike Johnson Does Not Have One Weird Trick

Cassandra, MAGA, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, The Justice Files

As…Jim Justice Goes?

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 cassandraisright

The anti-Trump earthquake rumbles even here in WV. Continue reading As…Jim Justice Goes?

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Up Schmitt’s Creek

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 cassandraisright

He wanted the Hawks; reality gave him the bird. Continue reading Up Schmitt’s Creek

Cassandra, Elections, Political Crack, Religion, Stupid Republican Tricks

There’s No Place Like Kansas

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 cassandraisright

The megachurch pastor in the Kansas Senate race is the Democrat, and he’s been a hard target for the Republicans to hit. And Roger Marshall got heartily booed at their debate at the state fair. Continue reading There’s No Place Like Kansas

Cassandra, MAGA, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, The Darnold

You Made Me Do This

September 15, 2026September 16, 2026 cassandraisright

Trump’s behavior vis-à-vis the Kennedy Center is the perfect example of an abuser at work. Continue reading You Made Me Do This

Cassandra, Immoral Values, MAGA, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Welfare Is OK For White People

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 cassandraisright

JD Vance’s latest idea regarding child care vouchers doesn’t make any sense unless you see it for what it really is: white people welfare. Continue reading Welfare Is OK For White People

Economy, MAGA, Parenthetical, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Comfortably Dumb: Darline, Diamonds, and Drones

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 rcb30

Corruption arm-wrestles ineptitude. ‘Murica! Continue reading Comfortably Dumb: Darline, Diamonds, and Drones

Cassandra, MAGA, Medicine, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Rash Decisions

August 27, 2026August 28, 2026 cassandraisright

Everything’s coming up measles in Pennsylvania. Continue reading Rash Decisions

Cassandra, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Republicans Salted Their Own Fields

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 cassandraisright

Come and enjoy a smorgasbord of schadenfreude, courtesy of the GOP. Continue reading Republicans Salted Their Own Fields

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The New WV Unicorn Law

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 cassandraisright

The new WV portable benefits bill is another anti-union Koch op. Continue reading The New WV Unicorn Law

Congress, Parenthetical, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks2 Comments

No Cap: Do The Obvious To Fix Social Security

June 23, 2026June 22, 2026 rcb30

Rising income inequality is working as an additional accelerant to burn down Social Security. Putting out the fire is as simple as making this payroll tax a true flat tax. Continue reading No Cap: Do The Obvious To Fix Social Security

Cassandra, MAGA, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Riley Moore Is Running For Secretary of Labor

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 cassandraisright

Because being a House rep limits his time on FOX, Riley has decided to launch his bid to become Secretary of Labor. Continue reading Riley Moore Is Running For Secretary of Labor

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Call It Disenfranchising Voters, Not Fraud

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 cassandraisright

The GOP is lying about the California election because they want to disenfranchise all non-Republican voters. Continue reading Call It Disenfranchising Voters, Not Fraud

Cassandra, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Don’t Cry For Me Argentina

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 cassandraisright

Peter Thiel lights out for the territories. Continue reading Don’t Cry For Me Argentina

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Bigger Than Elvis

June 1, 2026May 31, 2026 cassandraisright

A primer on The Concert That Wasn’t and how Trump stole at least $100 million from the official 250th birthday committee. Continue reading Bigger Than Elvis

Cassandra, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Circuses Without Bread

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 cassandraisright

The GOP fiddles around with shit while the US burns. Continue reading Circuses Without Bread

Cassandra, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Hey Look, It’s Rip Van Riley

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 cassandraisright

Riley Moore (R-WV) woke from a long nap to pretend to care about the water crisis in WV. Continue reading Hey Look, It’s Rip Van Riley

Adrastos, MAGA, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, The Darnold, Top Ten List4 Comments

Top Ten Things I Never Want To Hear From Republicans Again

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Enough with the bluster and bullshit. Musical commentary by 10cc, Billie Holiday, George Harrison, Randy Newman, Frank Sinatra, Don Henley, Natalie Cole, Sly & The Family Stone, Mike Post, and Jethro Tull.

Continue reading Top Ten Things I Never Want To Hear From Republicans Again

Cassandra, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, The Darnold

I Could Have Droned All Night

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 cassandraisright

Trump’s “gift” to future presidents is also where he intends to hide out after the 2028 general election. Continue reading I Could Have Droned All Night

Cassandra, Elections, Political Crack, Race, Stupid Republican Tricks, Supreme Court

You’re Not Doing It White

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 cassandraisright

The GOP redistricting dance is not meant to confuse you. It’s meant to overtly profess white supremacism. Continue reading You’re Not Doing It White

Big Damn Heroes, Cassandra, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Those Motherfuckers Came For Louise Lucas

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 cassandraisright

As it turns out, the Trump administration has made a huge mistake. Continue reading Those Motherfuckers Came For Louise Lucas

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Holy Fake Mustard Stains, Batman

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 cassandraisright

It was funny when the DOJ embellished the charges around the sandwich guy and he was set free. It’s not funny this time if their lies let Cole Allen walk. Continue reading Holy Fake Mustard Stains, Batman

Cassandra, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks

Meet Patricia Rucker, My Wingnut State Senator

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 cassandraisright

I found the source of that extremely weird WV law which requires that anyone registering to vote prove they intend to stay here “indefinitely”. Spoiler alert: it’s utterly fictional. Continue reading Meet Patricia Rucker, My Wingnut State Senator

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Yes Virginia, There Are New Districts

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 cassandraisright

Democrats fought back, and it’s like Christmas in April. Continue reading Yes Virginia, There Are New Districts

Congress, Elections, Parenthetical, Stupid Republican Tricks

Pushback Day In Virginia

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 rcb30

It’s a pivotal moment in Trump’s redistricting gambit to stay unimpeached. State Senator L. Louise Lucas is only too pleased to be one face of FAFO. Continue reading Pushback Day In Virginia

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