I came across this question online a few days ago and it made me pause and scroll back up. Wait, wait, wait. Is this person confusing Thor with Zeus? It’s an easy mistake to make, given how often ancient gods appear in popular media. Or are they asking a genuinely more fascinating question: Is Thor the Nordic equivalent of the Greek Zeus?
Now, before I continue, I have a confession to make. I adore mythology. As a child, my favorite book was about the Greek gods by the Stephanides Brothers. I was so obsessed with it that I read it until the pages started falling apart. Eventually, I had to retire the book to a safe shelf, where it could enjoy a well-earned rest under a blanket of dust bunnies, free from the risk of any more pages falling out.
This was only the start of my lifelong fascination with mythology. As I grew older, I devoured every book on Greek mythology I could find. I also dipped my toes into Nordic and Celtic myths, and even explored more obscure legends from Polynesia and Mesoamerica. Now imagine my pure delight when as a bright-eyed first-year university student, I discovered the field of comparative mythology.
What is comparative mythology?
Comparative mythology is based on the observation that mythologies (or religions) share common characters and themes. These similarities likely date back to a time when our ancestors shared similar beliefs and bedtime stories before spreading across the globe. Even before the first organized religions, our ancestors engaged in rituals and created stories to explain natural phenomena and make sense of the world around them. We seldom realize how much these ancient myths have influenced modern religions and, more specifically, popular culture.
A great example is the story of the Flood. In this myth, a divine flood is sent to punish mankind. However, one special individual receives a divine warning to build a boat. He follows the instructions just in time, as the great flood arrives and a terrible storm rages for seven days and seven nights. After the flood, he disembarks on a mountain and repopulates the earth. You probably recognize this as the story of Noah from the Bible. But wait! This plot also appears in an ancient Sumerian myth featuring Ziusudra. And again in an Akkadian myth featuring a similar character, this time called Atrahasis. And once more in the Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh with Utnapishtim. And variations of it are also recorded in Greek and Hindu mythology.
The story of the flood is particularly prevalent in the Near East, where early civilizations along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers experienced regular flooding. These tales of a catastrophic flood were likely passed down through generations, with details and names changing but the central motif remaining the same.
Something similar occurred further north, around the Black and Caspian Seas, among a group of people referred to as Indo-Europeans. Living in the steppes, they were likely among the first to domesticate horses. They shared a common Proto-Indo-European language, and a common mythos. As they spread out from their ancestral homelands, they took their language and religion with them. Those who went south became the Persians, those who went east reached the Indus Valley and became Indians (Hindus), and those who went west became Greeks. Later, other groups arrived, each with a slightly different dialect, including Italic (Roman), Germanic, Slavic, Celtic, and Baltic.
Indo-European mythologies
Today, the term ‘Indo-European’ is primarily linguistic. Most European languages, with a few exceptions like Finnish, Estonian, and Hungarian, belong to the Indo-European language family. You may have noticed how Spanish and Italian sound similar, how Danish and Swedish are alike, and how knowing German makes understanding Dutch easier. The Indo-European language tree also includes Icelandic, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Gaelic, and Hindi, among others.
Linguists study these shared origins through ancient words. Take the word ‘daughter’, for example. Compare it in various modern and ancient languages: ‘dotter’ (Norwegian and Swedish), ‘Tochter’ (German), ‘dochter’ (Dutch), ‘duktė’ (Lithuanian), ‘дочка’ (dotchka, Russian), ‘duster’ (Armenian)‘, dohtor’ (Old English), ‘dohtar’ (Proto-Germanic), ‘dottir’ (Old Norse), ‘dauhtar’ (Gothic), ‘dušti’ (Old Slavonic), ‘thugater’ (Ancient Greek), ‘duhitr’ (Sanskrit). All trace back to the Proto-Indo-European word ‘dughter’. Similar patterns appear with words like ‘mother’ (‘mitera’ in Greek and ‘maatr’ in Sanskrit) and ‘father’ (‘patera’ in Greek and ‘pitr’ in Sanskrit).
As time and distance increased, unique cultures and languages developed, but traces of their proto-mythology remain. Just as we see common roots in languages, we find recurring characters and themes in mythologies. These include a male sky god, a female earth goddess, deities of the sun, moon and the dawn, a pair of twins, a trickster figure, and a hero who slays monsters. There are also common story themes, which include a thunder god defeating a multi-headed beast, tales of two brothers with one sacrificing the other, and depictions of an underworld accessible only by crossing a river.
Greek vs Norse mythology
Greek mythology is undoubtedly the best-known of the ancient mythologies and one that is deeply embedded in Western culture. Who doesn’t know the stories written by Homer, of Odysseus and the Trojan War? When I was a kid, it seemed like Greek mythology was everywhere in popular media. There were the Percy Jackson books, the movie Troy, and of course the popular TV series Hercules and Xena: Warrior Princess (such a badass show and character!). These days, the influence of Greek mythology in popular media seems to have waned, giving way to Norse mythology. Neil Gaiman’s American Gods prominently features Norse mythology (among other myths, to be fair). Vikings have also become a popular TV trend in recent years, and while they don’t typically feature mythological characters, they have popularized concepts from Norse sagas, such as Valhalla and Ragnarök. And of course, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has made characters like Thor, Loki, and Odin household names.
Zeus vs. Thor
Zeus was the head of the Greek pantheon and seems to be the direct equivalent of the Proto-Indo-European sky god, known for wielding thunderbolts. He was also known as the bringer of rain and the spreader of justice. However, I mostly remember Zeus from the myths as a hopelessly horny dude who went around impregnating women. I kid you not, but in one of the stories, he fell in love with a woman called Danae and entered her room as a shower of golden rain (nope, still not joking), thus fathering the Greek hero Perseus. Well, that’s Zeus for you.
Now Zeus and Thor do have something in common: Zeus wielded thunderbolts, and Thor was the god of thunder. The name Thor literally means thunder. But that’s where their similarities end. Thor was practical, predictable, and trustworthy. His job was to battle giants and other monsters, and he enjoyed a good feast. Known for his bravery and strength, Thor was more similar to another Greek monster-fighting hero – Hercules. Both Thor and Hercules were overly confident and stubborn, often leading them into tricky situations. And they were both sons of the ruler of the gods (Hercules’ father was Zeus, and Thor’s father was Odin).
As for Zeus, if anyone has to be his equivalent in Norse mythology, the closest analog would be Odin (or the Old Germanic name ‘Wodan’) himself. As the head of the Norse pantheon, he wasn’t a warrior but a wise and cunning leader. Like Zeus, he was also known to do some morally ambiguous things, like disguise himself and use deception to achieve his goals. However, he is not particularly associated with the sky in the same way Zeus is, making it hard to consider him a sky god. Rather, Odin dealt in various forms of magic, interacted with the souls of dead warriors, could change into animals, and is associated with the myth of the Wild Hunt, where a ghostly band of hunters and hounds flew across the midwinter sky. As such, Odin was more related to death and the otherworld.
So, the answer to the question whether Thor and Zeus are the same, is a resounding no. Thor and Zeus are not the same, far from it. While both are associated with thunder and lightning, that’s where their similarities end. The closest equivalent to Thor in Greek mythology is Hercules, and for Zeus, it would probably be Odin.
What determines the position of a rainbow?
What is the origin of the word ‘helicopter’?
Why are global birth rates falling? Part 3
Why are global birth rates falling? Part 2
Как выбрать интернет казино
Выбор виртуального казино – ответственная задача, которая требует внимательного подхода. В этой статье мы рассмотрим ключевые критерии, на которые стоит обратить внимание, чтобы найти надежный и выгодный игровой ресурс.
Лицензия и репутация
Первое, что следует проверить – наличие официальной лицензии на ведение азартной деятельности. Хорошее интернет казино обязательно имеет лицензию от авторитетных регуляторов: MGA, Curacao, UKGC и др. Это гарантирует честность и прозрачность игр.
Также важно изучить отзывы и репутацию казино. Рекомендации опытных игроков помогут избежать мошенников и недобросовестных операторов.
Ассортимент игр и программное обеспечение
Качественное виртуальное казино предлагает разнообразные автоматы, настольные игры, покер, рулетку и другие развлечения. Работать хорошее заведение должно на проверенном программном обеспечении от ведущих производителей: NetEnt, Microgaming, Playtech и др.
Разнообразие и качество игр – показатель серьезного отношения к клиентам.
Бонусы и акции
Привлекательные бонусы – важный элемент выбора интернет казино. Это могут быть приветственные пакеты, free spins, программы лояльности, кэшбэк и регулярные акции. Но стоит внимательно изучать условия получения и отыгрыша бонусов, чтобы избежать недоразумений.
Удобство пополнения и вывода средств
Выбирайте виртуальное казино, которое поддерживает удобные методы оплаты: банковские карты, электронные кошельки, криптовалюты и др. Быстрая обработка заявок и прозрачные условия вывода выигрыша – залог комфортной игры [url=https://stpaulpostville.org/]лучшие онлайн казино россии[/url]
Техподдержка и безопасность
Поддержка клиентов должна работать без перерывов и предоставлять квалифицированную помощь. Способы связи – чат, телефон, электронная почта.
Важно, чтобы казино применяло современные технологии шифрования данных и обеспечивало защиту персональной информации.
Выбирая виртуальное казино, обращайте внимание на лицензию, ассортимент игр, бонусные предложения, методы оплаты и уровень безопасности. Только комплексная оценка поможет найти надежное заведение и получить удовольствие от игры.
В этом что-то есть. Понятно, большое спасибо за информацию.
изделия из натуральной кожи, [url=http://роялиндиго.рф/]пошив кожаных изделий[/url] всегда привлекают внимание. Покрытие отличается прочностью и уникальностью. Купив такие предметы, вы также получите привлекательный элемент. Кожаные кошельки идеально подходят для любого образа!
Hi there to all, how is all, I think every one is getting more from this website, and your views are good in favor of new
visitors.
Useful information. Lucky me I found your site by chance, and I’m shocked why this accident didn’t came about earlier!
I bookmarked it.
I am in fact grateful to the holder of this site who has
shared this impressive piece of writing at at this time.
Как выбрать интернет казино
Выбор онлайн казино – ответственная задача, которая требует внимательного подхода. В этой статье мы рассмотрим ключевые критерии, на которые стоит обратить внимание, чтобы найти надежный и выгодный игровой сайт.
Лицензия и репутация
Первое, что следует проверить – наличие официальной разрешения на ведение азартной деятельности. Хорошее онлайн казино обязательно имеет лицензию от авторитетных регуляторов: MGA, Curacao, UKGC и др. Это гарантирует честность и прозрачность игр.
Также важно изучить отзывы и репутацию игровой платформы. Рекомендации опытных игроков помогут избежать мошенников и недобросовестных операторов.
Ассортимент игр и программное обеспечение
Качественное виртуальное казино предлагает разнообразные игровые автоматы, настольные игры, покер, рулетку и другие развлечения. Работать хорошее заведение должно на проверенном программном обеспечении от ведущих производителей: NetEnt, Microgaming, Playtech и др.
Разнообразие и качество игр – показатель серьезного отношения к клиентам.
Бонусы и акции
Привлекательные бонусы – важный элемент выбора интернет казино. Это могут быть приветственные пакеты, free spins, программы лояльности, кэшбэк и регулярные акции. Но стоит внимательно изучать условия получения и отыгрыша бонусов, чтобы избежать недоразумений.
Удобство пополнения и вывода средств
Выбирайте виртуальное казино, которое поддерживает удобные методы оплаты: банковские карты, электронные кошельки, криптовалюты и др. Быстрая обработка заявок и прозрачные условия вывода выигрыша – залог комфортной игры [url=https://chicken-roadru.com/]обзор онлайн казино[/url]
Техподдержка и безопасность
Поддержка клиентов должна работать без перерывов и предоставлять квалифицированную помощь. Способы связи – чат, телефон, электронная почта.
Важно, чтобы игровая платформа применяло современные технологии шифрования данных и обеспечивало защиту персональной информации.
Выбирая онлайн казино, обращайте внимание на лицензию, ассортимент игр, бонусные предложения, методы оплаты и уровень безопасности. Только комплексная оценка поможет найти надежное заведение и получить удовольствие от игры.
https://tanoshikoto.net/ では、暗号資産に関する役立つ情報や、暗号資産の普及が日本におけるビジネスにどのような変化をもたらすかなどについて解説しています。旬なテーマと、必要な情報を分かりやすく解説します。
Jean Leising spoke at a breakfast this fall at her 8th grade grandson’s school. Hours later, when she was set to give him a ride home from basketball practice, he bashfully told her that his entire team had received text messages about her that day — “and they were all bad.”
[url=https://krab1.at/]krab5.at[/url]
Recounting the moment to CNN shortly after she joined 20 other Republican state senators in rejecting President Donald Trump’s redistricting push, Leising said she laughed the moment off with her grandson — but that it ultimately led to her opposing the president.
“Boy, when I got home that night, that’s when I decided,” said Leising, a 76-year-old grandmother of eight, first elected to the Senate in 1988. “I was angry. So the next day, I said, ‘I’ve got to talk about this.’ Because this is over the top. This shouldn’t be the way it was.”
[url=https://krab10.at/]krab9.at[/url]
“But that was the beginning,” she added. “It only got worse from there.”
It was clear on Thursday that a pressure campaign waged by the White House and its allies had backfired. A state that Trump won by nearly 20 points in 2024 gave him a massive political black eye, rejecting a push to create two more GOP-friendly US House seats that could have helped Republicans retain the House majority in next year’s midterms.
Several Republican senators noted on Thursday that constituents opposed a mid-decade redrawing of US House maps and that they questioned the wisdom or the precedent of joining the national redistricting battle. But a number of Republicans, including people who voted for the president three elections in a row, also gave deeply personal reasons over the last several weeks.
[url=https://krab5.at/]krab7.at[/url]
Sen. Mike Bohacek has a daughter with Down syndrome. He was offended by Trump’s use of a slur for people with disabilities, in a Truth Social post deriding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and said that Trump’s “choices of words have consequences.”
Sen. Greg Walker, who represents former Vice President Mike Pence’s hometown of Columbus, said he was among the senators targeted by swatting attempts in the weeks leading up to Thursday’s vote. While law enforcement has not publicly linked the swatting or other threats to a political motive, Walker said he felt voting yes would reward wrongdoing and set a dangerous precedent.
Sen. Greg Goode, whose town hall in Terre Haute this fall revealed massive public opposition to mid-decade redistricting, said the new maps would splinter communities with similar interests. He also criticized “over-the-top pressure from inside the Statehouse and outside,” as well as “threats of violence, acts of violence.”
“Whether we realize it or not, whether we accept it or not, the forces that define this vitriolic political affairs in places outside of Indiana have been gradually and now very blatantly infiltrated the politi
krab8.at
https://krab7.at/
I just like the helpful information you supply
to your articles. I’ll bookmark your weblog and take a look at again right here frequently.
I’m quite sure I will be told many new stuff right here! Best of luck for
the following!
Jean Leising spoke at a breakfast this fall at her 8th grade grandson’s school. Hours later, when she was set to give him a ride home from basketball practice, he bashfully told her that his entire team had received text messages about her that day — “and they were all bad.”
[url=https://krab4.at/]krab6.at[/url]
Recounting the moment to CNN shortly after she joined 20 other Republican state senators in rejecting President Donald Trump’s redistricting push, Leising said she laughed the moment off with her grandson — but that it ultimately led to her opposing the president.
“Boy, when I got home that night, that’s when I decided,” said Leising, a 76-year-old grandmother of eight, first elected to the Senate in 1988. “I was angry. So the next day, I said, ‘I’ve got to talk about this.’ Because this is over the top. This shouldn’t be the way it was.”
[url=https://krab7.at/]krab3.at[/url]
“But that was the beginning,” she added. “It only got worse from there.”
It was clear on Thursday that a pressure campaign waged by the White House and its allies had backfired. A state that Trump won by nearly 20 points in 2024 gave him a massive political black eye, rejecting a push to create two more GOP-friendly US House seats that could have helped Republicans retain the House majority in next year’s midterms.
Several Republican senators noted on Thursday that constituents opposed a mid-decade redrawing of US House maps and that they questioned the wisdom or the precedent of joining the national redistricting battle. But a number of Republicans, including people who voted for the president three elections in a row, also gave deeply personal reasons over the last several weeks.
[url=https://krab3.at/]krab10.at[/url]
Sen. Mike Bohacek has a daughter with Down syndrome. He was offended by Trump’s use of a slur for people with disabilities, in a Truth Social post deriding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and said that Trump’s “choices of words have consequences.”
Sen. Greg Walker, who represents former Vice President Mike Pence’s hometown of Columbus, said he was among the senators targeted by swatting attempts in the weeks leading up to Thursday’s vote. While law enforcement has not publicly linked the swatting or other threats to a political motive, Walker said he felt voting yes would reward wrongdoing and set a dangerous precedent.
Sen. Greg Goode, whose town hall in Terre Haute this fall revealed massive public opposition to mid-decade redistricting, said the new maps would splinter communities with similar interests. He also criticized “over-the-top pressure from inside the Statehouse and outside,” as well as “threats of violence, acts of violence.”
“Whether we realize it or not, whether we accept it or not, the forces that define this vitriolic political affairs in places outside of Indiana have been gradually and now very blatantly infiltrated the politi
krab10.at
https://krab4.at/
Trump posted repeatedly on social media about Indiana, naming individual senators and threatening primary challengers against anyone who voted no, while Vice President JD Vance went twice to Indiana to meet with lawmakers.
[url=https://krab2.cc]krab7.cc[/url]
Trump’s political allies tried to turn Indiana’s vote into a loyalty test, mobilizing supporters to pressure holdout Republicans. The Club for Growth and a new group led by a handful of Trump presidential campaign veterans aired ads threatening to oust incumbent senators who voted against redistricting. Turning Point USA, the group founded by Charlie Kirk, vowed to back those primary challenges and hosted a small rally at the Indiana Statehouse last week.
Much of Trump’s ire was focused on Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, the Martinsville Republican who had long insisted the Senate didn’t have enough votes to pass new maps. Bray announced after the vote failed that under Indiana Senate rules, the chamber can’t take up the maps again during its 2026 session.
[url=https://krab7.cc]krab1.cc[/url]
Leising said she had voted for Trump three times. But she was unhappy with the president’s efforts to pressure Indiana into scrapping and replacing its congressional maps as part of a nationwide arms race ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
“I wish that President Trump would change his tone. He needs to be more positive about what he needs to address for ’27 and ’28. Why does he need to have a Republican majority in ’27 and ’28? What is he going to do next?” Leising said.
[url=https://krab4.cc]krab1.cc[/url]
She also said redistricting advocates’ efforts ultimately backfired, hardening opposition in the Senate.
“You wouldn’t change minds by being mean. And the efforts were mean-spirited from the get-go,” she said. “If you were wanting to change votes, you would probably try to explain why we should be doing this, in a positive way. That never happened, so, you know, I think they get what they get.”
krab5.cc
https://krab3.cc
Welcome to the vibrant scene of 7C77 Casino, [url=https://mothersswear.com/2025/12/02/exploring-the-impact-of-7c77-on-digital-culture/]https://mothersswear.com/2025/12/02/exploring-the-impact-of-7c77-on-digital-culture/[/url][url=https://www.ambdesign.com.pl/2025/12/02/how-to-successfully-access-7c77-login/]https://www.ambdesign.com.pl/2025/12/02/how-to-successfully-access-7c77-login/[/url][url=https://modovista.com/site/explore-the-innovative-7c777-app-revolutionizing/]https://modovista.com/site/explore-the-innovative-7c777-app-revolutionizing/[/url][url=https://mrtdodsbo.com/exploring-the-innovations-behind-7c77/]https://mrtdodsbo.com/exploring-the-innovations-behind-7c77/[/url][url=https://www.homeimprovementsj.com/7c77/unlock-new-possibilities-with-the-7c777-app/]https://www.homeimprovementsj.com/7c77/unlock-new-possibilities-with-the-7c777-app/[/url]! Here, players can discover a variety of entertainment designed to delight everyone. Join the fun today!
Fastidious response in return of this query with real arguments and describing everything about that.
Trump posted repeatedly on social media about Indiana, naming individual senators and threatening primary challengers against anyone who voted no, while Vice President JD Vance went twice to Indiana to meet with lawmakers.
[url=https://krab3.cc]krab3.cc[/url]
Trump’s political allies tried to turn Indiana’s vote into a loyalty test, mobilizing supporters to pressure holdout Republicans. The Club for Growth and a new group led by a handful of Trump presidential campaign veterans aired ads threatening to oust incumbent senators who voted against redistricting. Turning Point USA, the group founded by Charlie Kirk, vowed to back those primary challenges and hosted a small rally at the Indiana Statehouse last week.
Much of Trump’s ire was focused on Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, the Martinsville Republican who had long insisted the Senate didn’t have enough votes to pass new maps. Bray announced after the vote failed that under Indiana Senate rules, the chamber can’t take up the maps again during its 2026 session.
[url=https://krab6.cc]krab4.cc[/url]
Leising said she had voted for Trump three times. But she was unhappy with the president’s efforts to pressure Indiana into scrapping and replacing its congressional maps as part of a nationwide arms race ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
“I wish that President Trump would change his tone. He needs to be more positive about what he needs to address for ’27 and ’28. Why does he need to have a Republican majority in ’27 and ’28? What is he going to do next?” Leising said.
[url=https://krab7.cc]krab10.cc[/url]
She also said redistricting advocates’ efforts ultimately backfired, hardening opposition in the Senate.
“You wouldn’t change minds by being mean. And the efforts were mean-spirited from the get-go,” she said. “If you were wanting to change votes, you would probably try to explain why we should be doing this, in a positive way. That never happened, so, you know, I think they get what they get.”
krab4.cc
https://krab5.cc
After I originally commented I appear to have clicked the -Notify me when new
comments are added- checkbox and from now on each time a comment is added I receive
four emails with the same comment. Perhaps there is a means you are able to remove me from that service?
Thanks a lot!
Как выбрать виртуальное казино
Выбор интернет казино – ответственная задача, которая требует внимательного подхода. В этой статье мы рассмотрим ключевые критерии, на которые стоит обратить внимание, чтобы найти надежный и выгодный игровой ресурс.
Лицензия и репутация
Первое, что следует проверить – наличие официальной разрешения на ведение азартной деятельности. Хорошее интернет казино обязательно имеет лицензию от авторитетных регуляторов: MGA, Curacao, UKGC и др. Это гарантирует честность и прозрачность развлечений.
Также важно изучить отзывы и репутацию платформы. Рекомендации опытных игроков помогут избежать мошенников и недобросовестных операторов.
Ассортимент игр и программное обеспечение
Качественное онлайн казино предлагает разнообразные автоматы, настольные игры, покер, рулетку и другие развлечения. Работать хорошее заведение должно на проверенном программном обеспечении от ведущих производителей: NetEnt, Microgaming, Playtech и др.
Разнообразие и качество игр – показатель серьезного отношения к клиентам.
Бонусы и акции
Привлекательные бонусы – важный элемент выбора интернет казино. Это могут быть приветственные пакеты, фриспины, программы лояльности, кэшбэк и регулярные акции. Но стоит внимательно изучать условия получения и отыгрыша бонусов, чтобы избежать недоразумений.
Удобство пополнения и вывода средств
Выбирайте онлайн казино, которое поддерживает удобные методы оплаты: банковские карты, электронные кошельки, криптовалюты и др. Быстрая обработка заявок и прозрачные условия вывода выигрыша – залог комфортной игры [url=https://forum-moscow.com/]слоты[/url]
Техподдержка и безопасность
Поддержка клиентов должна работать без перерывов и предоставлять квалифицированную помощь. Способы связи – чат, телефон, электронная почта.
Важно, чтобы игровая платформа применяло современные технологии шифрования данных и обеспечивало защиту персональной информации.
Выбирая виртуальное казино, обращайте внимание на лицензию, ассортимент игр, бонусные предложения, методы оплаты и уровень безопасности. Только комплексная оценка поможет найти надежное заведение и получить удовольствие от игры.
Ищете широкий ассортимент современной техники и смартфонов в Минске по выгодной цене? Посетите Dreamstore https://dreamstore.by/. Загляните в каталог – там вы найдете большой выбор гаджетов Apple, Samsung и другие марки, а также различные услуги, связанные с техникой, в том числе трейд ин. Подробнее на сайте.
Jean Leising spoke at a breakfast this fall at her 8th grade grandson’s school. Hours later, when she was set to give him a ride home from basketball practice, he bashfully told her that his entire team had received text messages about her that day — “and they were all bad.”
[url=https://krab7.at/]krab7.at[/url]
Recounting the moment to CNN shortly after she joined 20 other Republican state senators in rejecting President Donald Trump’s redistricting push, Leising said she laughed the moment off with her grandson — but that it ultimately led to her opposing the president.
“Boy, when I got home that night, that’s when I decided,” said Leising, a 76-year-old grandmother of eight, first elected to the Senate in 1988. “I was angry. So the next day, I said, ‘I’ve got to talk about this.’ Because this is over the top. This shouldn’t be the way it was.”
[url=https://krab7.at/]krab8.at[/url]
“But that was the beginning,” she added. “It only got worse from there.”
It was clear on Thursday that a pressure campaign waged by the White House and its allies had backfired. A state that Trump won by nearly 20 points in 2024 gave him a massive political black eye, rejecting a push to create two more GOP-friendly US House seats that could have helped Republicans retain the House majority in next year’s midterms.
Several Republican senators noted on Thursday that constituents opposed a mid-decade redrawing of US House maps and that they questioned the wisdom or the precedent of joining the national redistricting battle. But a number of Republicans, including people who voted for the president three elections in a row, also gave deeply personal reasons over the last several weeks.
[url=https://krab6.at/]krab9.at[/url]
Sen. Mike Bohacek has a daughter with Down syndrome. He was offended by Trump’s use of a slur for people with disabilities, in a Truth Social post deriding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and said that Trump’s “choices of words have consequences.”
Sen. Greg Walker, who represents former Vice President Mike Pence’s hometown of Columbus, said he was among the senators targeted by swatting attempts in the weeks leading up to Thursday’s vote. While law enforcement has not publicly linked the swatting or other threats to a political motive, Walker said he felt voting yes would reward wrongdoing and set a dangerous precedent.
Sen. Greg Goode, whose town hall in Terre Haute this fall revealed massive public opposition to mid-decade redistricting, said the new maps would splinter communities with similar interests. He also criticized “over-the-top pressure from inside the Statehouse and outside,” as well as “threats of violence, acts of violence.”
“Whether we realize it or not, whether we accept it or not, the forces that define this vitriolic political affairs in places outside of Indiana have been gradually and now very blatantly infiltrated the politi
krab7.at
https://krab2.at/
I used to be recommended this web site by my cousin. I am no longer certain whether this publish is written by way of him as no one else know such targeted about my difficulty.
You’re amazing! Thank you!
Trump posted repeatedly on social media about Indiana, naming individual senators and threatening primary challengers against anyone who voted no, while Vice President JD Vance went twice to Indiana to meet with lawmakers.
[url=https://krab4.cc]krab9.cc[/url]
Trump’s political allies tried to turn Indiana’s vote into a loyalty test, mobilizing supporters to pressure holdout Republicans. The Club for Growth and a new group led by a handful of Trump presidential campaign veterans aired ads threatening to oust incumbent senators who voted against redistricting. Turning Point USA, the group founded by Charlie Kirk, vowed to back those primary challenges and hosted a small rally at the Indiana Statehouse last week.
Much of Trump’s ire was focused on Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, the Martinsville Republican who had long insisted the Senate didn’t have enough votes to pass new maps. Bray announced after the vote failed that under Indiana Senate rules, the chamber can’t take up the maps again during its 2026 session.
[url=https://krab6.cc]krab3.cc[/url]
Leising said she had voted for Trump three times. But she was unhappy with the president’s efforts to pressure Indiana into scrapping and replacing its congressional maps as part of a nationwide arms race ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
“I wish that President Trump would change his tone. He needs to be more positive about what he needs to address for ’27 and ’28. Why does he need to have a Republican majority in ’27 and ’28? What is he going to do next?” Leising said.
[url=https://krab8.cc]krab5.cc[/url]
She also said redistricting advocates’ efforts ultimately backfired, hardening opposition in the Senate.
“You wouldn’t change minds by being mean. And the efforts were mean-spirited from the get-go,” she said. “If you were wanting to change votes, you would probably try to explain why we should be doing this, in a positive way. That never happened, so, you know, I think they get what they get.”
krab10.cc
https://krab8.cc