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jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

We’ve heard the prosecution’s side, but we haven’t heard Trump’s. Will he try to explain the “legal expense” payments to Michael Cohen? Or will his lawyers simply argue the state has failed to meet its burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt? My piece in the replies.

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

Not to sound like a broken record, but the newest NYT/Siena poll contains some notable biases in favor of Republicans and conservatives, and it produces some absurd results. But you wouldn’t know it from the headlines! My analysis and how to sleep easier, in the replies.

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

It’s easy to grow numb to news like, “Trump cheated on his taxes and owes $100+ million to the IRS.” But it sure looks like this is true, and the IRS audit of his shady write-offs continues to this day. Now we know why he never revealed his taxes! See thread for my write-up.

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

So, the week turned out to be funnier than expected. To see the whole collection of Just for Xeets and Giggles, see the link in the replies! Have a great weekend.

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

The defense has argued twice for a mistrial based on Stormy Daniels’s testimony, but Judge Merchan shot them down. They seem to be angling for an appeal, but it’s a risky strategy that damage Trump before this jury. But perhaps that’s the point! My explainer in the reply thread.

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

This time, though, they booed HER. The tides are turning against Marjorie Taylor Greene as her own conference plus the Democrats rejected her move to oust the Speaker. The chorus was loud and largely unified. Read more about it in my piece in the reply thread.

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

It’s interesting and welcome news that another GOP official, this time in the swing state of Georgia, has declared for Biden. But what’s more interesting is what he advises his fellow conservatives. I explain in today’s piece. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/republicans-for-biden?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

There was more attention upon Hope Hicks’s tears at trial than her testimony. I’d like to rebalance that a bit. The tears were telling, yes, but it’s because of what she did to throw Trump under the bus. Read more at my write-up! https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/did-hope-hicks-help-sink-trump?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

May the Fourth be with us! This week’s Just for Xeets and Giggles is out. See the whole collection here: https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/just-for-xeets-and-giggles-050424?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

jaykuo , 1 month ago to Random

The witnesses for the prosecution are not exactly saints. In fact, many are pretty questionable. So how do you get highly questionable people to point the finger successfully at someone far worse? I explain, and bring receipts in today’s piece. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/sleazebags-and-audio-files?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

jaykuo , 2 months ago to Random

Two states, two big developments in abortion rights. I look at what happened yesterday in Florida and Arizona, and I discuss what this means for the fight for reproductive rights and the larger November election. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/abortion-showdowns?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

jaykuo , 2 months ago to Random

Hunter Biden finally decided to hit back at Fox and will be suing the network “imminently” for defamation. What will he focus on, and is this going to hurt or help politically? My discussion and analysis in today’s piece. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/hunter-biden-strikes-back?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

jaykuo , 2 months ago to Random

I love legal epiphany days. And this morning I had one as I pulled a law nerd move and went back to actually read the Elections Code of New York. After doing so, my confidence that Alvin Bragg will succeed in getting Trump convicted shot up. Here’s why: https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/the-conspiracys-the-thing?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

jaykuo , 2 months ago to Random

Tables and tides can turn quickly in politics, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Trump’s increasingly unhinged attacks upon RFK Jr.—a candidate who was supposed to be a Biden spoiler. Enjoy the irony in today’s piece! https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/junior-is-becoming-a-problem-for?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

jaykuo , 2 months ago to Random

This week’s collection of the funniest political and societal humor is out! Check out my latest installment of Just for Xeets and Giggles. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/just-for-xeets-and-giggles-042724?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true