President Trump calls out the Koch Brothers on Twitter:
The globalist Koch Brothers, who have become a total joke in real Republican circles, are against Strong Borders and Powerful Trade. I never sought their support because I don’t need their money or bad ideas. They love my Tax & Regulation Cuts, Judicial picks & more. I made…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2018
….them richer. Their network is highly overrated, I have beaten them at every turn. They want to protect their companies outside the U.S. from being taxed, I’m for America First & the American Worker – a puppet for no one. Two nice guys with bad ideas. Make America Great Again!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2018
Koch officials have vowed to spend between $300 million and $400 million to shape the 2018 midterm elections.
The conservative Koch brothers’ network said Monday that it will not help elect the Republican Senate candidate in North Dakota, turning its back on the GOP in a marquee election.
Speaking of fundraising:
SOS Kris Kobach’s campaign for governor relied upon $1.5M loan. Kobach and Gov. Jeff Colyer spent $3.1M by July on their GOP primary campaigns. Indy candidate Greg Orman dropped $860,000, more than all Democratic candidates spent combined. https://t.co/v0Uj9q9FPs
— Tim Carpenter (@TimVCarpenter) July 31, 2018
Senators begin meeting with the Supreme Court Nominee.
Based on my conversation today w/ Judge Kavanaugh, along w/ his outstanding judicial record & legal background, I believe he is the right choice to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. I look forward to supporting Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination as the confirmation process moves forward pic.twitter.com/DLuzb2IW2Y
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) July 31, 2018
Duck-boat scrutiny continues:
Duck boat safety target of measure introduced by McCaskill after Table Rock tragedy https://t.co/aMQUb1i9cB pic.twitter.com/a7hEHbjles
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday) July 31, 2018
Rep. Kevin Yoder of Kansas, struggles to find balance in his district, in which Hillary Clinton won the Presidential vote.
Swing district GOP Rep. Kevin Yoder backed away from his support for a Democratic plan to relax asylum rules after conservatives blasted him https://t.co/LJJEAQPj2G
— Lindsay Wise (@lindsaywise) July 31, 2018
Lawrence Journal-World on mental health services for students:
“Generally, and in particular for the college-aged population, there has been advancement in the reduction of stigma associated with mental health issues,” Maestas said. “There has also been an increase in early recognition of mental health issues and consequently an increase in the number of students entering college who are already in treatment.”
KU is seeing an increased demand for student mental health services: https://t.co/Ooey8iFHFx pic.twitter.com/sfMJHJ59SW
— Lawrence Journal-World (@LJWorld) July 31, 2018
Reminder: hot cars kill.
Today is #NationalHeatstrokePreventionDay Nearly 30 children have died as a result of being left alone in a vehicle. Do whatever you can to Remember to #lookbeforeyoulock and #checkforbaby #HeatstrokeKills
These deaths were 100 percent preventable. pic.twitter.com/1TgK3QL3dB
— KDOT (@KDOTHQ) July 31, 2018
Hot cars can kill. Always look before you lock. pic.twitter.com/cFpgViRFgD
— MoDOT (@MoDOT) July 31, 2018
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