Republicans are nearly three times more likely to say that they are “extremely proud” of America than Democrats, a huge gap that has persisted since President Trump’s election.The latest Gallup survey found that 67% of Republicans are “extremely proud” of their country compared to just 24% of Democrats.Of note in Gallup’s on American pride was the drop among Republicans, which was 76% a year ago. It is unclear why the number declined, though Gallup noted that it’s survey took place recently and after the death in police custody of George Floyd and the continued coronavirus crisis.By...…Republicans are nearly three times more likely to say that they are “extremely proud” of America than Democrats, a huge gap that has persisted since President Trump’s election.The latest Gallup survey found that 67% of Republicans are “extremely proud” of their country compared to just 24% of Democrats.Of note in Gallup’s on American pride was the drop among Republicans, which was 76% a year ago. It is unclear why the number declined, though Gallup noted that it’s survey took place recently and after the death in police custody of George Floyd and the continued coronavirus crisis.By...WW…

Gun sales and FBI background checks on purchasers soared in May, which recorded the third-highest level of checks ever in the 22-year history of the federal system.According to the FBI, there have already been more than 15 million background checks this year, used mostly for legal sales, putting the country on a pace to break last year’s all-time high of 28 million checks in the .May’s 3,091,455 background checks was the highest for any May recorded. March was the highest month on record, at 3,740,688.So who is going shopping for firearms this week?— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon)Small Arms...…Gun sales and FBI background checks on purchasers soared in May, which recorded the third-highest level of checks ever in the 22-year history of the federal system.According to the FBI, there have already been more than 15 million background checks this year, used mostly for legal sales, putting the country on a pace to break last year’s all-time high of 28 million checks in the .May’s 3,091,455 background checks was the highest for any May recorded. March was the highest month on record, at 3,740,688.So who is going shopping for firearms this week?— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon)Small Arms...WW…

President Trump’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, in a move his own son has warned could alienate hardcore supporters, has taken the first step to regulate and tax one of the nation’s most popular weapons for plinkers and hunters, the AR pistol.Without notice and citing unexplained concerns about “public safety,” the Justice Department’s ATF has ordered the maker of several popular AR pistols to “cease and desist” in the production of the top seller “Honey Badger.”The order, which complied with to avoid criminal prosecution, has jarred the gun community.In June, my...…President Trump’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, in a move his own son has warned could alienate hardcore supporters, has taken the first step to regulate and tax one of the nation’s most popular weapons for plinkers and hunters, the AR pistol.Without notice and citing unexplained concerns about “public safety,” the Justice Department’s ATF has ordered the maker of several popular AR pistols to “cease and desist” in the production of the top seller “Honey Badger.”The order, which complied with to avoid criminal prosecution, has jarred the gun community.In June, my...WW…

In the first post poll since President Trump announced that he had COVID-19, his chances of reelection surged, a sign that his infection and raucous debate performance didn’t hurt his chances for reelection.The new survey shared with Secrets showed Biden up 49% to 47%, his smallest lead yet in their polls. In a four-way race, Biden leads 47%-45%, with 2% each for Dr. Jo Jorgensen of the Libertarian Party and Green Party nominee Howie Hawkins.The survey challenged the media’s narrative about Biden building his lead over Trump and even surprised pollster John Zogby.Zogby said, “Contrary to my...…In the first post poll since President Trump announced that he had COVID-19, his chances of reelection surged, a sign that his infection and raucous debate performance didn’t hurt his chances for reelection.The new survey shared with Secrets showed Biden up 49% to 47%, his smallest lead yet in their polls. In a four-way race, Biden leads 47%-45%, with 2% each for Dr. Jo Jorgensen of the Libertarian Party and Green Party nominee Howie Hawkins.The survey challenged the media’s narrative about Biden building his lead over Trump and even surprised pollster John Zogby.Zogby said, “Contrary to my...WW…

Amid new reports that post office mailboxes have been vandalized, mail-in ballot applications shredded, and the dead receiving ballots, this shouldn’t be a big surprise: less than 6-in-10 have confidence that votes will be "accurately counted" in next month's election.In fact, the latest said that confidence matched an all-time low, driven by high fears among GOP voters, which the survey blames on President Trump’s warning against mail-in voting.“As would be expected given Trump's view, Republicans and Republican-leaning independents (44%) are expressing far less confidence than Democrats...…Amid new reports that post office mailboxes have been vandalized, mail-in ballot applications shredded, and the dead receiving ballots, this shouldn’t be a big surprise: less than 6-in-10 have confidence that votes will be "accurately counted" in next month's election.In fact, the latest said that confidence matched an all-time low, driven by high fears among GOP voters, which the survey blames on President Trump’s warning against mail-in voting.“As would be expected given Trump's view, Republicans and Republican-leaning independents (44%) are expressing far less confidence than Democrats...WW…

Jim Daly, the president of the influential global ministry , had a simple answer when asked why Christians and evangelicals support President Trump, who sometimes acts in very un-Christian ways.“We love 80% of his policies and 20% of his tweets,” said Daly, who pointed to the president’s record on fighting against abortion and for religious liberty while acknowledging that Trump isn’t perfect.But sensing we wanted more, he told of having a chat with David Horowitz, author of the recent book Dark Agenda: The War to Destroy Christian America.Said Daly, “He was saying to me that, 'Don’t you...…Jim Daly, the president of the influential global ministry , had a simple answer when asked why Christians and evangelicals support President Trump, who sometimes acts in very un-Christian ways.“We love 80% of his policies and 20% of his tweets,” said Daly, who pointed to the president’s record on fighting against abortion and for religious liberty while acknowledging that Trump isn’t perfect.But sensing we wanted more, he told of having a chat with David Horowitz, author of the recent book Dark Agenda: The War to Destroy Christian America.Said Daly, “He was saying to me that, 'Don’t you...WW…

They already make an average 55% more in wages and compensation than private sector workers, get 10 paid holidays, and can be eligible for another 99 paid days off, so when Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson considered giving federal employees an additional free day for Juneteenth, he balked.“I am happy to celebrate Juneteenth. I think we should celebrate the fact that we did remove that original sin by emancipating slaves,” said Johnson in blocking Senate approval Wednesday.“I simply don’t believe we should make American taxpayers in the private sector pony up $600 million a year, $6 billion over...…They already make an average 55% more in wages and compensation than private sector workers, get 10 paid holidays, and can be eligible for another 99 paid days off, so when Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson considered giving federal employees an additional free day for Juneteenth, he balked.“I am happy to celebrate Juneteenth. I think we should celebrate the fact that we did remove that original sin by emancipating slaves,” said Johnson in blocking Senate approval Wednesday.“I simply don’t believe we should make American taxpayers in the private sector pony up $600 million a year, $6 billion over...WW…

With little to do but shelter in place, some are apparently spending their $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks on a little stimulation.The adult live model site Cams.com told Secrets that it has seen a 22% surge in its traffic since the checks started arriving.“While it remains to be seen whether the stimulus money has saved our economy, it did provide people with some fast cash to spend right now,” said Gunner Taylor, director of strategic development for FriendFinder Networks, of which Cams.com is part of.“What's especially interesting is that many people are splurging on adult...…With little to do but shelter in place, some are apparently spending their $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks on a little stimulation.The adult live model site Cams.com told Secrets that it has seen a 22% surge in its traffic since the checks started arriving.“While it remains to be seen whether the stimulus money has saved our economy, it did provide people with some fast cash to spend right now,” said Gunner Taylor, director of strategic development for FriendFinder Networks, of which Cams.com is part of.“What's especially interesting is that many people are splurging on adult...WW…

Embattled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer picked an odd time to attack the state’s DeVos family, a founder of the giant Amway health, beauty, and home care firm that has been loading up the state with the personal protective equipment sought in the coronavirus crisis.Whitmer, facing a after extending the state’s virus lockdown, lashed out at the “DeVos family” Monday, claiming that they are behind an upcoming protest from conservatives in the state.Then today, after the family rejected the attack, she tried to play nice and issued a statement praising their firm, founded by Jay Van Andel and...…Embattled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer picked an odd time to attack the state’s DeVos family, a founder of the giant Amway health, beauty, and home care firm that has been loading up the state with the personal protective equipment sought in the coronavirus crisis.Whitmer, facing a after extending the state’s virus lockdown, lashed out at the “DeVos family” Monday, claiming that they are behind an upcoming protest from conservatives in the state.Then today, after the family rejected the attack, she tried to play nice and issued a statement praising their firm, founded by Jay Van Andel and...WW…

Just when the public needed the media to play it straight, the growing bias in the press let them down and made the coronavirus crisis “worse than it needed to be,” according to a new analysis.Already facing a substantial trust gap, the latest found that people in the United States were concerned about the media exaggerating the illness or downplaying how the crisis caused substantial harm.As with many things in the Trump political environment, partisanship played a role. Democrats saw a bigger problem with stories that downplayed the virus, while Republicans said reports that hyped the...…Just when the public needed the media to play it straight, the growing bias in the press let them down and made the coronavirus crisis “worse than it needed to be,” according to a new analysis.Already facing a substantial trust gap, the latest found that people in the United States were concerned about the media exaggerating the illness or downplaying how the crisis caused substantial harm.As with many things in the Trump political environment, partisanship played a role. Democrats saw a bigger problem with stories that downplayed the virus, while Republicans said reports that hyped the...WW…