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BREAKING: Arizona Announces They Have Counted Another Ballot buff.ly/2zlBUZG
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To see leftist podcasters, comedians, and commentators laugh about political assassination as though it’s entertainment and the destruction of a human life is a punchline, is beyond disgusting.
My husband, Charlie Kirk, was killed in an act of political violence, something our two children and I will live with every day for the rest of our lives.
A culture that laughs at assassination is one of profound moral decay. It threatens the very foundation of our country and the principles that hold our democracy together.
You do not have to agree with someone’s politics to recognize the value of their life. This should not be so hard.
Political violence must never be something this country tolerates, excuses, or celebrates.
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One of the things the data analysts on our side obsessed over was "composition"—whether the electorate looked close enough to 2024 for Republicans to win. And despite polls that showed a Democrat blowout, the data kept on telling us the same story: in some states turnout was merely OK, in other states it was downright amazing, and in no state was it catastrophic. There was a genuine sense of optimism on our team: our people were showing up.
So, I asked the smartest data guy I know, does that mean we're going to shock the world? "No," he told me. "We might do better than the polls suggest. But the data is telling us that a lot of Trump/Vance 2024 voters are pissed and planning to vote for the other guys. Our voters are turning out, but they may not vote for us."
Well, that looks prophetic now. Our voters did show up. In Florida, for example, the electorate was 9 points more Republican than Democrat, just a couple points worse than 2024. Undoubtedly there were places we could have done better on turnout. But the main problem is not turnout. The main problem is that many people who voted for Trump/Vance in 2024 voted for Democrats in 2026.
There will be a lot of infighting and arguing over what happened and why that is. One of the pollsters I really respect told me that our economic messaging wasn’t sharp enough down the stretch. I’m sure that’s true.
But the real reason we lost is obvious to almost everyone.
Another pollster—one of the smartest people I know in politics, told me yesterday we’d lose the generic ballot by 13 points. I felt negative going into Tuesday, but even I was shocked by this. In his polling, he saw that a lot of Trump 2024 voters were angry and planning to vote for Democrats. He asked those voters who had abandoned us what would cause them to come back on our team. The top four answers, accounting for nearly all of the responses were:
1) End the war
2) Focus on cost of living/inflation
3) Put America First
4) Change our relationship to Israel
Our voters showed up. And the above four reasons are why many of them voted for Democrats. This is according to a pollster who nailed the results. While many spent Monday attacking Rachel Campos Duffy for calling for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, it turns out her political advice was sound. (She’s also a great person.)
In the next few months, there's going to be a lot of gaslighting. Expect to hear any number of establishment politicians say the solution to our woes is amnesty. I'm open to the idea that we should change enforcement—by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor, for instance. But anyone pushing amnesty is lying to you.
The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night.
If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest.
But everyone knows why we lost. And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there.
I remain hopeful about our country. To the people who are pissed off and want to say, “I told you so”: you’re right, you did tell us so. Take that energy into electing Republicans who share your worldview. To the people who are just pissed at the results, you should be. Let’s take that anger and get back to the work of saving our country.
Tornado in north Prescott valley, AZ as seen from Dewey-Humboldt. #shareyourweather
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Full video coming out soon... #AndysHole
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Dave Ramsey Terrorizes Neighborhood In Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Costume buff.ly/aWuBIiE
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We're back! Here is Chesterton on "The Fallacy of Success." Turns out self-help books were around 100 years ago and Chesterton was NOT a fan. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Phoenix Suns ✖️ @TheFFBallers 🏈
Andy, Mike & Jason do what they do best, and drafted which Suns matchups they are most excited to see this season!
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Nothing in my life compares to my children.
I have had a career overwhelming in its depth, excitement, intrigue, mystery and consequence. I love my wife Tammy deeply—loyal, beautiful, provocative—my friend for more than fifty years. It's a privilege and an honor to be married to her. I can't believe my good fortune in a partner.
But nothing in my life compares to my children.
And they in turn love their children. Julian and his wife Jillian have three. That's an increasingly rare accomplishment. They were bested on that front, however, this week.
My daughter Mikhaila and her husband Jordan welcomed the arrival of their fourth child Francis Jordan Fuller, eight pounds one oz, Tuesday, July 28 at 11:14 PM.
Mother and son are doing well.
Let us take a moment, in consequence, to marvel at women.
Over the last three years, I watched my daughter Mikhaila juggle my affairs and my illness, start and run Peterson Academy with her husband Jordan, launch Afterparty, a new commercial product, while preparing two more (coming soon), and initiate a formal clinical trial of a dietary intervention for autoimmune disorders—all the while, pregnant and with small children.
George is not yet three, Audrey not two, and now, in the midst of all that, Francis. And her pregnancies have not been easy: Mik's health is precarious, in consequence of her auto-immune condition, which manifested itself early in her life and took two of her joints: her left ankle and her right hip. She's managed to put into remission what the staff at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children described as the worst case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis they had even seen. But maintaining that requires constant attention and management.
Mikhaila has an older child, too. Elizabeth Scarlett, now nearing nine. She's an absolute delight, as healthy, well-managed children can God willing be: clowny, happy, clear-headed, playful, beautiful, social, friendly, smart and talented. George, a little clown himself, is thriving and—more miraculously—so is Audrey.
That little girl was hospitalized last year with a rare virally induced cardiac problem. It almost killed her. Mikhaila and my son-in-law JF spent weeks in the hospital with their new baby. Thank God she recovered.
None of that stopped my daughter. In the midst of catastrophe, she determined to bring forth new life: three children in the last three years. An all-consuming enterprise, which she has managed without being all consumed.
I suppose in some ways it's the most commonplace of things, although the deadly low birth rate in the West suggests otherwise. But life is the miraculous in the commonplace: there are some nine billion of us, but every one of us is unique—something that never happened before and never will again. The wise remember that every second of their lives.
And now we have Francis.
Congratulations, to Mikhaila and JF.
Congratulations, Tam, my love.
And to baby Francis Fuller: welcome to the world, terrible and wonderful as it is.
Francis Jordan Fuller!! Born July 28th at 11:14pm at home - 8lbs 1oz and 21 inches long.
After 9 days of prodromal labor, 3 days past my due date, Frankie arrived!!! 40 mins of active labor in a tub. Wow. And ouch. Serious ouch. Poor little guy came out bruised, cord around his neck, bloodshot eyes from birth. Recovery for both of us is so intense, but nothing out of the ordinary. It’s amazing how little I can remember from previous pregnancies/recoveries with them being so painful honestly, but, you forget. Being a woman is wild.
We are so in love. He’s so cute!!! So cuddly. So squishy. My last two babies were early so it’s kind of nice to have a little guy that’s a bit more resilient.
High five to my husband @jordan_m_fuller for surviving the last 41 weeks and just not being phased by anything. Very helpful and safe feeling. Love you so much, (adding Jordan as a middle name was my idea by the way and I had to push for it).
I didn’t think I’d ever like and love another person as much as I love you ❤️
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This afternoon, I toured the Cholla Power Plant. This plant operated from 1962-2025 as a coal plant, and is now being converted to natural gas.
It’s great to see a future for this facility, and all of the nearby communities that depend on it.
Rural Arizona matters. #AZ02
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APS KEEPS POWER FLOWING DURING RECORD ENERGY DEMAND
Investments in the grid, year-round maintenance, and careful planning help APS deliver the reliable service customers count on when they need it most.
PHOENIX – As sustained high summer temperatures pushed energy use to a new high late last week, Arizona Public Service (APS) customers counted on reliable power to keep homes, businesses and air conditioners running. And APS delivered, as customers set a new all-time peak energy demand record on Friday, July 24, 2026, using 9,053 megawatts (MW) between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., according to preliminary figures. The previous record was set Aug. 7, 2025, when APS customers’ energy use hit a peak of 8,648 MW. One MW of energy is enough to serve about 160 Arizona homes.
As high temperatures impact many parts of the country, the U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order on July 26 directing the deployment of backup generation resources in a number of states to ensure grid reliability. The order does not apply to Arizona Public Service and does not impact APS customers. APS has sufficient generation and reserves to serve our customers throughout the state.
APS provides top-tier reliable service to customers throughout the year, supported by investments, years of planning and year-round preparation to keep the lights on and air conditioners running during Arizona’s hottest days. Ensuring this level of reliability requires proactive infrastructure maintenance, grid upgrades, resource planning and power plant readiness that strengthen the reliability and resiliency of the electrical system.
APS crews, supported by a team of meteorologists and other experts, regularly inspect, maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure, prepare equipment and generating resources for periods of high demand, and train year-round for storms and emergencies. Together, these efforts ensure customers have safe, reliable power when they need it most.
Peak demand is the period of time when customer energy use is at its highest. This is the fourth consecutive year APS customers have set a peak energy use record, reflecting continued growth across Arizona as more people move here, new businesses open and the economy expands. This growth requires APS to invest more than $2.5 billion a year in upgrades, operations and maintenance of the electrical system to provide customers with top-tier reliability.
APS is strengthening Arizona's energy future with a balanced mix of resources designed to support reliability while meeting growing energy demand. Flexible natural gas generation helps APS integrate more solar, wind and energy storage on the grid, ensuring energy is available when customers need it most, especially during Arizona's hottest days. Nuclear energy also remains a critical component of APS's portfolio, supported by ongoing investments in Palo Verde Generating Station and the continued evaluation of future nuclear generation opportunities.
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To the Americans:
I've travelled all over the world. I've familiarized myself with many places, and met many people. And I'm a Canadian, although I’m privileged to reside once again in the States.
And here's something I've noticed, and it’s a key element of America's continuing greatness:
You bloody Americans value success, and you believe in its existence.
This is something that doesn't really happen anywhere else in the world. Even in other free democracies—the United Kingdom; Finland, Sweden, and Norway; Australia, New Zealand and Canada; Germany, France, and the Netherlands (great countries all)—a counterproductive cynicism too often reigns.
Success is equated with exploitation.
Ambition is looked upon with contempt.
This happens sometimes in the United States too—particularly among the miserable progressives, who confuse their resentment, ingratitude and unearned skepticism with wisdom.
But in your great country, by and large, striving is admired and success celebrated.
This means that more people strive and succeed in the US than anywhere else. And it's increasingly obvious. You remain stunningly more innovative and productive than any people anywhere else on the planet.
And so I say, as all should who are fortunate enough to live in the western world, let alone America:
Thank God for the United States.
Thank God for the wisdom of its founders.
Thank God for its faith in the free market and in the natural rights of man.
Happy birthday, you damn Yankees and Southerners.
Long may your admirable country dominate the world.
Long may your freedom and hope provide an example to those suffering everywhere at the hands of their malevolent states.
May your two and a half centuries of unparallelled success be just the beginning.
Your country is the light of the world, and the city on the hill.
Thank God for the USA.
Happy 250th.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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I wish you and your families a Happy 250th Independence Day!
It's up to us to uphold this great experiment so our kids and grandkids grow up with the same opportunities we were blessed to receive.
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Today, I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the generations of Americans who have sustained our great nation for the past 250 years. America is a place of incredible freedom, spirit and opportunity—all thanks to those who came before us. May we honor their memory by fighting to make the next 250 years even better than the first. May God bless you all, and happy 4th of July 🇺🇸
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From Legacy to Future: APS Plans to Convert Cholla Power Plant to Natural Gas
PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service (APS) announced today it plans to convert two units at its Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, Navajo County, Arizona to natural gas. The repurposed resource, with operations beginning in 2029, will help meet the state’s growing energy demand while maintaining reliable, affordable electric service for customers.
Originally commissioned in 1962, the Cholla Power Plant played a vital role in powering Arizona for decades, providing a critical power supply to the state. Beginning in the last decade, federal environmental mandates forced the phased retirement of the plant’s coal units, completed in March 2025. APS plans to convert two units at the site to natural gas, preserving its legacy in the state while leveraging existing transmission lines and infrastructure to support Arizona’s energy future.
“Cholla has been an important part of the communities of Joseph City, Holbrook, Navajo County and northeastern Arizona for decades and has been foundational to Arizona’s energy grid,” said Johnny Penrod, APS Vice President of Generation. “Repurposing the Cholla Power Plant for natural gas allows us to build on that legacy – supporting reliable, affordable energy for our customers while continuing to invest in the communities who have long supported this plant.”
Navajo County Supervisor Jason Whiting, who frequently met with APS leadership to advocate for Cholla to be converted to natural gas, expressed his appreciation for the company's decision. "I could not be more excited by this announcement," Whiting stated. "APS's decision to convert Cholla into a natural gas plant will strengthen our local economy, create jobs and support our schools. Even more importantly, it will help power our state with reliable, affordable energy."
Supporting Arizona’s growth with a diverse energy mix
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and its energy needs are projected to rise significantly in the coming years. Transitioning the Cholla Power Plant to natural gas could:
Add approximately 380 megawatts (MW) of energy.
Provide enough power to serve about 61,000 homes across Arizona.
By repurposing an existing site, APS can provide customers with a cost-effective solution while strengthening reliability. Natural gas plays a key role by:
Its ability to provide around-the-clock power to meet customer needs at any time of the day.
Responding quickly to changes in customer peak energy demand.
Complementing renewable energy resources like solar and wind power and battery energy storage.
The facility would further support APS’s diverse energy mix – which includes nuclear from the Palo Verde Generating Station, natural gas, coal, solar, wind and battery energy storage – ensuring top-tier, reliable service as Arizona continues to grow.
Renewed economic impact and community benefits
Repowering the Cholla site with natural gas is expected to provide meaningful economic benefits for Joseph City, Holbrook and surrounding communities by reinvigorating the plant’s presence in the region. The project will support hundreds of jobs during construction and, once in operation, is expected to provide several dozen permanent jobs to help run the facility. The plant will also provide meaningful tax revenue to the area and help stimulate new economic activity.
Looking ahead
Construction on the gas conversion is expected to begin in 2028 with a targeted in-service date in 2029. This project will need to go through formal permitting and planning processes and will include ongoing community outreach through open houses, newsletters and aps.com/chollaconversion.
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Good news for Navajo County.
I’ll take this over a massive wind or solar farm every day of the week.
From Legacy to Future: APS Plans to Convert Cholla Power Plant to Natural Gas
PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service (APS) announced today it plans to convert two units at its Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, Navajo County, Arizona to natural gas. The repurposed resource, with operations beginning in 2029, will help meet the state’s growing energy demand while maintaining reliable, affordable electric service for customers.
Originally commissioned in 1962, the Cholla Power Plant played a vital role in powering Arizona for decades, providing a critical power supply to the state. Beginning in the last decade, federal environmental mandates forced the phased retirement of the plant’s coal units, completed in March 2025. APS plans to convert two units at the site to natural gas, preserving its legacy in the state while leveraging existing transmission lines and infrastructure to support Arizona’s energy future.
“Cholla has been an important part of the communities of Joseph City, Holbrook, Navajo County and northeastern Arizona for decades and has been foundational to Arizona’s energy grid,” said Johnny Penrod, APS Vice President of Generation. “Repurposing the Cholla Power Plant for natural gas allows us to build on that legacy – supporting reliable, affordable energy for our customers while continuing to invest in the communities who have long supported this plant.”
Navajo County Supervisor Jason Whiting, who frequently met with APS leadership to advocate for Cholla to be converted to natural gas, expressed his appreciation for the company's decision. "I could not be more excited by this announcement," Whiting stated. "APS's decision to convert Cholla into a natural gas plant will strengthen our local economy, create jobs and support our schools. Even more importantly, it will help power our state with reliable, affordable energy."
Supporting Arizona’s growth with a diverse energy mix
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and its energy needs are projected to rise significantly in the coming years. Transitioning the Cholla Power Plant to natural gas could:
Add approximately 380 megawatts (MW) of energy.
Provide enough power to serve about 61,000 homes across Arizona.
By repurposing an existing site, APS can provide customers with a cost-effective solution while strengthening reliability. Natural gas plays a key role by:
Its ability to provide around-the-clock power to meet customer needs at any time of the day.
Responding quickly to changes in customer peak energy demand.
Complementing renewable energy resources like solar and wind power and battery energy storage.
The facility would further support APS’s diverse energy mix – which includes nuclear from the Palo Verde Generating Station, natural gas, coal, solar, wind and battery energy storage – ensuring top-tier, reliable service as Arizona continues to grow.
Renewed economic impact and community benefits
Repowering the Cholla site with natural gas is expected to provide meaningful economic benefits for Joseph City, Holbrook and surrounding communities by reinvigorating the plant’s presence in the region. The project will support hundreds of jobs during construction and, once in operation, is expected to provide several dozen permanent jobs to help run the facility. The plant will also provide meaningful tax revenue to the area and help stimulate new economic activity.
Looking ahead
Construction on the gas conversion is expected to begin in 2028 with a targeted in-service date in 2029. This project will need to go through formal permitting and planning processes and will include ongoing community outreach through open houses, newsletters and aps.com/chollaconversion.
