This ‘Midlife Crisis’ Campaign Is Having a Midlife Crisis

As the Minnesota congressman's longshot challenge to Joe Biden reaches crunch time, it's less than clear what his bid is really about.

Manage newsletters View in browser This 'Midlife Crisis' Campaign Is Having a Midlife Crisis By Jake Lahut As the Minnesota congressman's longshot challenge to Joe Biden reaches crunch time, it's less than clear what his bid is really about. The Violent and Extreme History of Mike Johnson's Clients By Roger Sollenberger, Riley Rogerson, Sam Brodey Speaker Mike Johnson's old clients include a man who spoke glowingly of killing gay people and another who said the government "should be a terror" to the LGBTQ community. Joe Biden Should Hope the GOP Votes to Impeach Him By Matt Lewis There's no greater gift Speaker Mike Johnson could give to an elderly, unpopular president than a pointless impeachment trial. The Truth is a Beast. Are you?  Get unlimited access to the Beast's fearless reporting.  Subscribe Advertisement It Appears Moms for Liberty's Influence Is Finally Waning By The Daily Beast It was no small thing for Ron DeSantis to call for the resignation of Florida Republican Party Chair Christian Ziegler. Kamala Harris Revealed What U.S. Wants After the War By David Rothkopf Since Oct. 7, Vice President Harris has led Biden administration efforts to shape outcomes "the day after" the Gaza conflict ends. At the COP28 summit, she made it clear. Advertisement It's Time to Run This Anti-Gay GOP Wife Out of Politics Bridget Ziegler crusades against the LGBTQ+ community but allegedly told police she slept with a woman—with her husband. Koch Official: I Was Let Go for Opposing Haley Endorsement He claimed that Haley is "anti free speech" and "totally sideways" on his organization's foreign policy stance. Mike Johnson's Love-Fest With a Far-Right Pro-Israel Group The MAGA-friendly Zionist Organization of America's event, where Speaker Johnson was awarded its "Defender of Israel" award, showed a political and moral incoherence. Advertisement 1.  Moms for Liberty Loses Local Chapter Over Rape Allegation  'SCANDAL' The Florida GOP leader has denied the accusation against him. 2.  Freed Hostages Drugged to 'Look Happy': Israeli Official  DOSED The captives were allegedly given a tranquilizer to appear relaxed as they were released. 3.  Britney's Dad Has Leg Amputated After Serious Infection: TMZ  AILING The singer, who is famously estranged from her father, has reportedly softened toward him recently. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. © 2023 The Daily Beast Company LLC I 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY, 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. https://elink.thedailybeast.com/oc/620e2783ef724906bc14a5b2jzxdi.f5x/2b1adc9f