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In reply to the discussion: Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving 'very serious threats' [View all]riversedge
(81,062 posts)37. A very large arena was rented--but not many showed up--but VP Vance did.
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Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving 'very serious threats' [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Yesterday
OP
I'd say the Church of Charlie is on its way out. Poor Erika, she might have to get a real job.
flashman13
Yesterday
#25
Erika's no show brought media attention to Turning Point. Excite the sympathy factor
magicarpet
Yesterday
#28
The only threats were to her pride, face, and wallet due to the singles and singles of people in attendance.
AZLD4Candidate
Yesterday
#9
The Secret Service is there to protect Vance. That's not enough? Maybe.
twodogsbarking
Yesterday
#11
BS excuse. Ever heard of video? Live video? Ever heard of bullet-proof screens?
Doodley
Yesterday
#15
that's not a bad idea, but there are so many nut's among the right, it could be any of them.
Mr. Sparkle
Yesterday
#30
How were the threats conveyed? Any specifics? Are they being investigated? Vance had a Secret Service detail
ChicagoTeamster
Yesterday
#21
Fake threats to generate interest in an organization that's slip sliding away?
patphil
Yesterday
#23
I find it hard to have empathy for someone who runs an orginization that foments hate.
mdbl
Yesterday
#31
In a sane world, I wouldn't even know who in the fuck this grifting baglady is
maxrandb
23 hrs ago
#34