Billionaire Ike Perlmutter, the former Marvel Chairman who was ousted by Disney, remains a pernicious influence within the conservative movement, using his wealth to curry favor with MAGA while waiting with baited breath for the opportunity to stab the movement in the back. Perlmutter revealed himself as a true enemy of MAGA by being an architect of President Donald Trump’s betrayal in 2024, as he was a top oligarch who backed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ treacherous run for President. Several billionaire donors were outspoken in their preference of DeSantis over Trump, but others were more careful in hiding their complicity in the Trump betrayal. A careful analysis of campaign finance records shows how money was quietly funneled from billionaire Ike…
Washington State Democrats are advancing legislation that would expand voting eligibility to certain U.S. citizens living overseas, including individuals who have never lived in or even visited Washington State. House Bill 2206 is scheduled for a public hearing Tuesday before the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations. A companion measure, Senate Substitute Bill 5017, is currently in the Senate Rules Committee. Both bills would amend state election law…