Ali

We don't decide how we die, but we do decide how we live. A Staunch IK Supporter!! Entrepreneur

[JD Vance @JDVance]

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.

[Ali @duke_rythm]

@fsaif96_ Best Country to live in…. 🇦🇪❤️

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

"Oil Prices are DROPPING LIKE A ROCK, down almost $10 a Barrel, A RECORD..." - President Donald J. Trump

[MoFA وزارة الخارجية @mofauae]

الإمارات تؤكد أهمية خفض التصعيد وتغليب الحلول الدبلوماسية في المنطقة

UAE Affirms Importance of De-Escalation and Diplomatic Solutions in the Region

[The STRATCOM Bureau @OSPSF]

Pakistan's Margalla Heavy Industries (a subsidiary of Heavy Industries Taxila) introduces the LIGER Armored Security Vehicle (ASV):

Built on a rugged 25-tonne frame, the LIGER carries up to 11 personnel through the harshest terrain, powered by a 350 HP engine paired with a smooth automatic 6-speed transmission.

The ASV can reach 110 km/h and covers a 400 km operational range on a single run. With B6 ballistic protection, pivot-to-infinite turning, and the ability to climb 60% gradients and hold 30% side slopes, the LIGER doesn't just move, it commands the battlefield.

[Pakistan Cricket @TheRealPCB]

𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 🇵🇰💚

A @HarisRauf14 boundary to seal a stunning one-wicket win! 🤩

#PAKvENG | #CricketKaJashan | #PinkDay

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

.@POTUS on Iran: "We're not negotiating with them. We are gonna have something, one way or the other — it'll happen fairly soon."

[Cricinfo @cricinfo]

WOW. THE SECOND-HIGHEST CHASE IN ODI HISTORY! 🤯

Harry Brook’s 202 goes in vain as Rathanayake, Shanaka, Avishka and Liyanage power Sri Lanka to chase 430 against England in Rawalpindi!

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

New Roadster is
beyond movies,
beyond imagination,
beyond human,
yet still made
by humans
on Earth

[Ali @duke_rythm]

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[Free Imran Khan @Miannaeem07]

دھمکیوں سے تو محبت نہیں کروا سکتے
تم ڈرا سکتے ہو مگر عزت نہیں کروا سکتے

وصی شاہ

[Ali @duke_rythm]

I don’t know who sold our homeland but i know who paid the price.

[Ali @duke_rythm]

I have been living in the UAE for 11 years, i feel more comfortable in the UAE than my country Pakistan. Long Live UAE❤️🇦🇪

[Rajdeep Sardesai @sardesairajdeep]

HEARTBROKEN: a phenomenal actor but most importantly a dear friend, Nana Patekar is no more. Passed away in Goa short while ago. Spoke to him only yesterday. His last words to me: Kaalji Ghe Raja (take care Raja). Will miss you Nana sir on and off screen . You were always there for me, through good times and bad. Om Shanti 🙏🙏🙏

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

For over two decades in different roles, I have seen Pakistan as a source of solidarity & solutions. But what has always stood out to me is the resilience of the Pakistani people & their determination to build a better future.

My message is simple:

The @UN stands with the people of Pakistan. And I thank the Pakistani people for standing up for the world.