7 Things: Some Republicans attack Tuberville on the Senate floor; Alabama has transgender mayor; and more …

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November 2, 2023

7. An evident rise in anti-Semitism is leading the White House to create the first-ever National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia to tackle “Islamophobia.” There is no drastic increase on this issue, this is the White House’s way of appeasing its base calling for a humanitarian pause, which will not work.

6. Former President Donald Trump has offered his full endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) as qualifying for 2024 is now open. This endorsement should scare away pretty much anyone wanting to challenge Rogers

5. The newly drawn, and potentially Democratic, Second Congressional District has its first Republican candidate in Caroleene Dobson. Dobson practices real estate law in Birmingham, attended Harvard where she was part of the college Republicans while there, received a law degree from Baylor, and is a member of the Federalist Society.

4. A $40,000 payment to President Joe Biden from a $400,000 payment to Hunter Biden, apparently laundered through three Biden-connected bank accounts, is proof of 10% for the big guy.

3. $300 rebates are coming for Alabama taxpayers and Gov. Kay Ivey is reminding taxpayers that she and Alabama Republicans are sending it to them. Ivey noted, “Our country is in the midst of tough times, and Alabama families from all walks of life are unfortunately seeing that their paychecks aren’t going as far as they once did. Thanks to our unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility, one-time tax rebates will be with our hard-working Alabamians in time for the holidays.”

2. Smiths Station Mayor Bubba Copeland is also apparently a “Curvy Transitioning Transgender Girl” and erotica author, which has made him a darling of certain media figures even as he disputes the allegations. The mayor is also a pastor and addressed the issues while admitting the photos are him but the photos were taken out of context.

1. U.S. Senate Republicans launched a silly attack on Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for his holds on nominees and promotions at the Department of Defense. This issue has been going on for months with no negotiations on the part of President Joe Biden or Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who continue their illegal policy on taxpayer-funded abortion.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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