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mdash; North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday despite a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage. Burgum, a second-term governor and wealthy software entrepreneur, was little known nationally when he launched his 2024 presidential campaign in June, touting his priorities of energy, the economy and national security, as well as his small-town roots and leadership of the sparsely populated state. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] He participated in the first two Republican debates, meeting donor requirements of the Republican National Committee by offering $20 Biden Relief Cards — a jab at rising inflation rates during President Joe Biden’s term — in exchange for $1 donations.

John Oliver did a sendoff for George Santos, with a request from Oliver that Santos be given the reality show he so richly deserves. The host talked about the recently released House Ethics Committee report that detailed campaign spending on Ferragamo shoes, Botox injections and OnlyFans. "If you're going to do something you're not supposed to do, that is the way to f*cking do it.

Long before anyone knew Mike Johnson would be the next Speaker, Liz Cheney had already singled him out as someone who would break any rule for Trump. Via CBS News: Cheney's book also details the groundwork laid by Trump's allies in the weeks leading-up to January 6, including by a previously relatively-obscure Louisiana Congressman, Mike Johnson, who in October was elected Speaker of the House.

Jen Psaki with a very stark reminder of just how dangerous Trump is after he lashed out at her network last week with this ridiculous rant on "Truth Social." "MSNBC (MSDNC) uses FREE government approved airwaves, and yet it is nothing but a 24 hour hit job on Donald J. Trump and the Republican Party for purposes of ELECTION INTERFERENCE," he wrote.

The Holiday Hysteria Edition. Are you sick of the horrible music yet? Apparently Jesus had a buzz cut. North Stars and Cowboy Bars. Other round-ups: Off the Kuff. Sunday Funnies from Florida: The Mahablog. (Not actually that funny.) Sunday Reads: Sky Dancing. By M. Bouffant. Submissions to mbru@crooksandliars.com. read more

Republican presidential hopeful Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked about his healthcare plan after Donald Trump once again threatened to obliterate Obamacare. NBC's Kristen Welker asked DeSantis about this since he voted down the Affordable Healthcare Act three times. Trump kicked the can down the road repeatedly, promising a "terrific," "phenomenal," and "fantastic" new healthcare plan to replace Obamacare -- in two weeks.