Today we're talking about Ron DeSantis dropping out before New Hampshire's primary,

economic optimism, a scandal involving the district attorney prosecuting Trump in Georgia,

and other top news for Monday, January 22nd.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over today.

Here's the quote of the day.

It is the most counterintuitive aspect of Christianity

that we are declared right with God not once we begin to get our act together,

but once we collapse into honest acknowledgement that we never will. Dane, Ortland.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

New Hampshire voters get their stickers tomorrow, but they'll have one fewer option.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of the presidential race yesterday, endorsing former President Trump.

Polls showed DeSantis winning over just 6% of Republican New Hampshireites

well behind Donald Trump at 50% and Nicky Haley at 39%. The gloves came off this

weekend as Haley battles to upset predictions.

She called out Trump for cozy relationships with dictators and questioned his mental

sharpness after he seemed to confuse her with former Speaker Pelosi.

Trump rebutted that politicians in her home state have ditched her.

Most recently Senator Tim Scott, who endorsed Trump Friday.

The former Podes didn't rule out Scott when asked about potential running mates.

Representative Elise Stephanic and Governor Christie Nome are also reportedly on his short list.

Whether we mourn or celebrate an election's outcome, we can be thankful we live in a democracy where it's possible to elect people to affect change.

Take a moment to pray for those countries where they don't enjoy such freedom.

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