Tuesday
Today, on the 236th anniversary of the Purple Heart, we honor the members of our Armed Forces for serving as the vanguard of American democracy and freedom around the world. #PurpleHeartDay https://t.co/NghmQ4BOKh
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 7, 2018
When I decided to go to Ohio for Troy Balderson, he was down in early voting 64 to 36. That was not good. After my speech on Saturday night, there was a big turn for the better. Now Troy wins a great victory during a very tough time of the year for voting. He will win BIG in Nov.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
The News Blender — “Ohio’s 12th district has been solidly Republican, only once breaking for a Democrat (1980, amidst fear that Reagan was a fiscally-clueless warmonger) since 1939.”
…..Congratulations to Troy Balderson on a great win in Ohio. A very special and important race!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
Ohio — The special election winner will hold the seat for three months until they must defend the seat against the loser of the special election, according to multiple sources.
Congratulations to a future STAR of the Republican Party, future Senator John James. A big and bold victory tonight in the Great State of Michigan – the first of many. November can’t come fast enough!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
Thank you Michigan! I am humbled and honored to be your nominee for U.S. Senate. #LetsFly to victory in November! https://t.co/qdMljcBbFP #TeamJohnJames #MISen pic.twitter.com/fnlO4Ywpb6
— John James (@JohnJamesMI) August 8, 2018
Senate nominee John James did re-tweet the President’s tweet.
The New York Times — James will face incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) in November
John James 514,922 54.7% beat republican challenger Sandy Pensler 426,517 45.3% with 99% precincts reporting.
Congratulations to Bill Schuette. You will have a Big win in November and be a tremendous Governor for the Great State of Michigan. Lots of car and other companies moving back!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
Current Governor of Michigan Rick Snyder (R) has been term limited.
The New York Times — Republican Bill Schuette will face Democrat Gretchen Whitmer in November to decide the next Governor of Michigan, both as the graph below shows, defeated their challengers in easy fashion.
Congratulations to Josh Hawley on your big Senate Primary win in Missouri. I look forward to working with you toward a big win in November. We need you in Washington!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
The New York Times — Claire McCaskill probably the most vulnerable Democrat Senate seat due to her low approval ratings defeated six challengers, the closest one being Carla Wright who had 40,971 6.8% to McCaskill’s 500,162 82.6%. McCaksill now faces Josh Hawley who had 64,718 58.6% to his closet challenger Tony Monetti who had 64,718 9.8%.
Of note — This race included Libertarian Austin Petersen who had sought the Libertarian Presidential Nomination in 2016, he finished third, with 54,810 8.3%.
Wednesday
5 for 5!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
The Republicans have now won 8 out of 9 House Seats, yet if you listen to the Fake News Media you would think we are being clobbered. Why can’t they play it straight, so unfair to the Republican Party and in particular, your favorite President!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
The general election is November 6th, 2018.
For what it’s worth — CBS News still has Ohio and Kansas as “too close to call,” as do other media outlets.
