bipartisanreport--2020-04-29--Trump Wakes Up & Begins Unhinged Whining About Fake News

The coronavirus tests let loose by the Donald Trump administration have been described by his own Food and Drug Administration @ @ @ @ @ crap.
” The COVID-19 antibiotic tests have false negatives of up to 15 percent .
@ @ @ @ @ the virus tests have false positives .
What the country needs is virus testing in @ @ @ @ @ , with every person displaying COVD-19-like symptoms .
Instead , POTUS has something else on @ @ @ @ @ offering informed aspirations , the president has been offering his salesman rigmarole and has been @ @ @ @ @ again .
He tweeted that The POLITICO news site made a correction .
Then , @ @ @ @ @ York Times and The Washington Post .
He claimed they never offered a correction , @ @ @ @ @ more wrong .
He tweeted :

The coronavirus tests let loose by the Donald Trump administration have been described by his own Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as “crap.” The COVID-19 antibiotic tests have false negatives of up to 15 percent. Worse, over half of the virus tests have false positives. What the country needs is virus testing in every state, every day, with every person displaying COVD-19-like symptoms. Instead, POTUS has something else on his mind.
Instead of offering informed aspirations, the president has been offering his salesman rigmarole and has been stuck on the media — again. He tweeted that The POLITICO news site made a correction.
Then, POTUS went after The New York Times and The Washington Post. He claimed they never offered a correction, but he could not be more wrong. He tweeted:
‘At least they admit it. The Failing @nytimes & @washingtonpost never correct their Fake Reporting! Quote Tweet’
This is what the POLITICO site wrote: ‘Politico posted a lengthy editor’s note explaining errors in a story published last week saying Trump owes millions to the bank of China. EIC Matt Kaminski also sent this note to staff today acknowledging “we got the premise of our original story wrong”‘ Twitter world took off after Trump posted his early morning tweets. Check out what other Americans had to say about them: The Mueller Report Adventures: In Bite-Sizes on this Facebook page . These quick, two-minute reads interpret the report in normal English for busy people. Mueller Bite-Sizes uncovers what is essentially a compelling spy mystery. Interestingly enough, Mueller Bite-Sizes can be read in any order.


bipartisanreport--2020-04-30--$69M In Engineer’s Account 3 Days After Tweet To Trump

One federal governmental agency paid $ 12.74 for each N95 masks .
That would be FEMA ’ s ( the Federal Emergency Management Agency ) contract .
The retail rate is normally $ 1.25 .
California ordered from 3M two million respirator masks at $ 7.25 per mask .
Then , 3M canceled the order , because it could not fulfill it .
As of Thursday afternoon , 62,603 Americans have died from coronavirus and state and local government have been desperate for supplies .
New York City put in a rush order for $ 214.7 million for protective medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , eight percent , have arrived .
Yaron Oren-Pines has been a Twitter mate of Donald Trump since 2011 and volunteered to put up a sign in 2016 .
Recently , he tweeted Trump that he had “ a handful : coronavirus-related supplies .
He also hinted at an “ interesting conspiracy theory ” where China might have profited from this pandemic .
Then just a week later , he responded to Trump ’ s Twitter call for ventilators .
The engineer ’ s actual tweet went via an Israeli entrepreneur Sergev Binyamin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his follows .
Binyamin tweeted that he just happened to have the exact number of machines that Trump needed — 1,400 , according to Buzzfeed ’ s investigative exclusive : That happens to be almost the exact number of ventilators Oren-Pines contracted with New York state to sell .
Senior advisor to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo , Rich Azzopardi , said : A New York official said he did not know whether Oren-Pines received a federal contract .
According to federal records , there was no such transaction : Oren-Pines knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followers on Twitter .
He did not appear to have any experience with medical devices or government contracting , either but his tweet paid off .
He wrote : New York state called him back after his tweet .
Three days later he had $ 69.1 million in his checking account .
The state was so desperate that it bent its own accounting rules to purchase for 1,450 ventilators .
A White House spokesperson referred Buzzfeed ’ s investigative journalists to Vice President Mike Pence , because he was over the task force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reporter to FEMA .
The FEBA office said it could not speak for the White House or release the names of potential suppliers .
THE Israeli immigrant from the University of Maryland Oren-Pines has been in Silicon Valley for the past two decades dealing with several different technical applications .
When he was doing a stint at Google , his supervisor was Mike Ritter .
Ritter was not aware of Oren-Pines ’ contract , but he was aware his friend had a ventilator supplier in Asia : Pence toured a GE Healthcare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday , and this time he wore a mask .
When he went to the famous Mayo Clinic earlier this week , he refused to wear a mask , perhaps mimicking Donald Trump who has not worn one either .
The criticism that Pence received may have been the source of his change of behavior at the GE plant .
Oren Pine co-founded a networking solutions organization Legasus Networks .
Another founder and CEO Doug Lee said the company : Oren-Pines bid each ventilator at $ 47,600 .
Another company bought “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azzopardi said : Some bid for $ 75,666 each .
New York recovered the $ 56 million it paid Trinity Partners LLC .
for a medical contact .
Other state and government agencies also tried to get needed supplies , but it was New York that was most successful .
Governor Cuomo said : Governor Cuomo ’ s vetting team started on COVID-19-related contracts : Only 10 percent of the vendors have been approved thus far .
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Mueller Bite-Sizes uncovers what is essentially a compelling spy mystery .
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One federal governmental agency paid $12.74 for each N95 masks. That would be FEMA’s (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) contract. The retail rate is normally $1.25. California ordered from 3M two million respirator masks at $7.25 per mask. Then, 3M canceled the order, because it could not fulfill it.
As of Thursday afternoon, 62,603 Americans have died from coronavirus and state and local government have been desperate for supplies. New York City put in a rush order for $214.7 million for protective medical equipment. Only 17 million of them, eight percent, have arrived.
Yaron Oren-Pines has been a Twitter mate of Donald Trump since 2011 and volunteered to put up a sign in 2016. Recently, he tweeted Trump that he had “a handful: coronavirus-related supplies. He also hinted at an “interesting conspiracy theory” where China might have profited from this pandemic.
Then just a week later, he responded to Trump’s Twitter call for ventilators. The engineer’s actual tweet went via an Israeli entrepreneur Sergev Binyamin’s account. Oren-Pines is one of his follows. Binyamin tweeted that he just happened to have the exact number of machines that Trump needed — 1,400, according to Buzzfeed’s investigative exclusive:
‘I own a Chinese company and have the ability to ship 1,400 machines.’
That happens to be almost the exact number of ventilators Oren-Pines contracted with New York state to sell. Senior advisor to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Rich Azzopardi, said:
‘We had no choice but to overturn every rock to find ventilators and other needed equipment. States were forced to fend for themselves to purchase lifesaving supplies to combat a global pandemic and with all modeling showing a more severe spread of this virus with more hospitalizations and more fatalities.’
A New York official said he did not know whether Oren-Pines received a federal contract. According to federal records, there was no such transaction:
‘The guy was recommended to us by the White House coronavirus task force because they were doing business with him as well. I think everyone was genuinely trying to help each other out and get supplies.’
Oren-Pines knew mobile phone technology and only had 75 followers on Twitter. He did not appear to have any experience with medical devices or government contracting, either but his tweet paid off. He wrote:
‘We can supply ICU Ventilators, invasive and noninvasive. Have someone call me URGENT.’
New York state called him back after his tweet. Three days later he had $69.1 million in his checking account. The state was so desperate that it bent its own accounting rules to purchase for 1,450 ventilators.
A White House spokesperson referred Buzzfeed’s investigative journalists to Vice President Mike Pence, because he was over the task force. The VP’s office sent the reporter to FEMA. The FEBA office said it could not speak for the White House or release the names of potential suppliers.
VP Spokesperson Katie Miller released a statement that read:
‘The White House Coronavirus Task Force was never informed of this contract and was not involved in it at all.’
THE Israeli immigrant from the University of Maryland Oren-Pines has been in Silicon Valley for the past two decades dealing with several different technical applications. When he was doing a stint at Google, his supervisor was Mike Ritter.
Ritter was not aware of Oren-Pines’ contract, but he was aware his friend had a ventilator supplier in Asia:
‘He’s always a go-getter. Anytime there’s opportunity, he’s always been out there trying to help and make a buck.’
Pence toured a GE Healthcare manufacturing plant located in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday, and this time he wore a mask. When he went to the famous Mayo Clinic earlier this week, he refused to wear a mask, perhaps mimicking Donald Trump who has not worn one either. The criticism that Pence received may have been the source of his change of behavior at the GE plant.
Oren Pine co-founded a networking solutions organization Legasus Networks. Another founder and CEO Doug Lee said the company:
‘[Has] nothing to do with medical or ventilators. We don’t have any products right now.
Oren-Pines bid each ventilator at $47,600. Another company bought “top-of-the-line ventilators for $15,000,” Azzopardi said:
‘We selected our contracts based on the best value under market conditions that were literally changing every day.’
Some bid for $75,666 each. New York recovered the $56 million it paid Trinity Partners LLC. for a medical contact.
Other state and government agencies also tried to get needed supplies, but it was New York that was most successful. Governor Cuomo said:
‘I need 30,000 ventilators. How can you have New Yorkers possibly dying because they can’t get a ventilator?’
New York also ordered:
‘5,700 ventilators, according to a report by the Albany Times-Union, but the devices were never delivered…Two payments totaling $32.3 million, meanwhile, went to a Tampa company, Premier Orthopedic Solutions, which specializes in selling devices used for rehabilitation from joint surgery. The owner, Carl Bax, played offensive line for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, but in 1990 was arrested before his second season after receiving a shipment of steroids. He pleaded guilty and his football career ended after nine more games.’
Governor Cuomo’s vetting team started on COVID-19-related contracts: Only 10 percent of the vendors have been approved thus far.
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bipartisanreport--2020-04-30--Pelosi Addresses Rape Allegations Against Joe Biden

Donald Trump had an ongoing affair with a Playboy Playmate while his wife gave birth to their son .
Twenty-five women accused him of sexual assault during and after his campaign , one as young as 13-years-old at the time of the assault .
He had sex with a porn star and paid her off .
The list goes on , but one fact remains constant : each time one woman is sexually attacked that one attack freezes and frames time for the rest of her life .
One woman charged former Vice President and 2020 presumed Democratic presidential candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience deserved as much attention as any one of the sitting president ’ s accusers .
This was not a numbers game .
There would never be an equivalency .
One assault lives a lifetime .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke to CNN ’ s New Day Thursday and noted that she was satisfied with how Biden handled the assault claim .
The Speaker claimed she saw no evidence that would support the current claim .
One issue that the candidate has is that he he has always been a very tactile person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new environment for women .
Pelosi appeared in an interview with CNN ’ s New Day and said : The former vice president denied the allegation from his aide while he was in the Senate in 1993 .
Tara Reade claimed he sexually assaulted her at the capitol .
Pelosi did not offer him any suggestions and directed the interviewer to Biden ’ s campaign .
She did say : ‘ It ’ s a matter that he has to deal with .
But I am impressed with the people who worked with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely never heard one iota of information about this .
Nobody ever brought forth a claim or had anybody tell them about such a claim.
’ As the second heir to the presidency after Vice President Mike Pence ( D ) , she has undeniably been the most powerful woman in the country : Twitter world went nuts when Pelosi released her tweet .
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Donald Trump had an ongoing affair with a Playboy Playmate while his wife gave birth to their son. Twenty-five women accused him of sexual assault during and after his campaign, one as young as 13-years-old at the time of the assault. He had sex with a porn star and paid her off. The list goes on, but one fact remains constant: each time one woman is sexually attacked that one attack freezes and frames time for the rest of her life.
One woman charged former Vice President and 2020 presumed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexual assault. Her experience deserved as much attention as any one of the sitting president’s accusers. This was not a numbers game. There would never be an equivalency. One assault lives a lifetime.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke to CNN’s New Day Thursday and noted that she was satisfied with how Biden handled the assault claim. The Speaker claimed she saw no evidence that would support the current claim. One issue that the candidate has is that he he has always been a very tactile person, but he has moved into a new environment for women.
Pelosi appeared in an interview with CNN’s New Day and said:
‘I have great sympathy for any women who bring forth an allegation. I’m a big strong supporter of the ‘Me Too’ movement. I think it’s been a great contribution to our country. And I do support Joe Biden. I’m satisfied with how he has responded. I know him. I was proud to endorse him on Monday.’
The Speaker continued:
‘He’s the personification of hope and optimism for our country, and I was proud to endorse him. America needs a person like Joe Biden with his integrity and his vision for the future.’
The former vice president denied the allegation from his aide while he was in the Senate in 1993. Tara Reade claimed he sexually assaulted her at the capitol.
Pelosi did not offer him any suggestions and directed the interviewer to Biden’s campaign. She did say:
‘It’s a matter that he has to deal with. But I am impressed with the people who worked with him at the time saying that they absolutely never heard one iota of information about this. Nobody ever brought forth a claim or had anybody tell them about such a claim.’
As the second heir to the presidency after Vice President Mike Pence (D), she has undeniably been the most powerful woman in the country:
‘.@SpeakerPelosi says she supports Joe Biden and is “satisfied with how he has responded” to a sexual assault allegation against him. https://t.co/HtLbqYaRAq pic.twitter.com/v3mH3jWXMc
— New Day (@NewDay)’
.@SpeakerPelosi says she supports Joe Biden and is “satisfied with how he has responded” to a sexual assault allegation against him. https://t.co/HtLbqYaRAq pic.twitter.com/v3mH3jWXMc — New Day (@NewDay) April 30, 2020
Twitter world went nuts when Pelosi released her tweet. This is what America had to say to her below:
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bipartisanreport--2020-04-30--Graham Loses Majorly In Fundraising Against Dem Opponent

He was always at the side of former presidential candidate Senator John McCain ( R-AZ ) .
The two appeared to be the integrity-and-honor twins in the Senate .
After the Arizona senator died , South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham ( R ) made a dreadful decision .
Graham has stood at the side of Donald Trump ever since the Senate maverick pass away , even as the president has thrown person after person under the bus .
He golfed with the president and traveled with him .
Graham humiliated himself and tossed the values he shared with McCain over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At what cost ?
The southern senator knew that many of his South Carolina constituents had voted for Trump and would vote for him again .
Yet , his association with the commander-in-chief has cost him dearly .
Former chairman and president of Michelin ’ s Greenville-based North America Richard Wilkerson was a major donor to Graham ’ s fundraisers .
Then , he met Jaimie Harrison and gained from the experience , according to Charleston , South Carolina ’ s newspaper , The Post and Courier : He said he decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after working with him in Washington D.C. Wilkerson lobbied for the company .
Michelin employees about 10,000 South Carolinians : Harrison and Wilkerson found themselves on the same side of many issues : Harrison has outraised the sitting senator during the first 2020 campaign quarter .
He brought in record-breaking $ 7.36 million .
His path to a Senate win means that he must bring donors such as Wilkerson over to his side .
That tactic has been working well for him thus far .
The Democratic candidate said he was “ honored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When Graham briefly ran for president in 2015 , Wilkerson was among “ 100 top business and community leaders ” from South Carolina on the senator ’ s finance committee Wilkerson has given Graham ’ s campaign over $ 10,000 since 2011 , although he has also supported Democratic candidates .
He stood with Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) , too .
Graham will be running for his fourth term as one of the state ’ s senators .
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He was always at the side of former presidential candidate Senator John McCain (R-AZ). The two appeared to be the integrity-and-honor twins in the Senate. After the Arizona senator died, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham (R) made a dreadful decision.
Graham has stood at the side of Donald Trump ever since the Senate maverick pass away, even as the president has thrown person after person under the bus. He golfed with the president and traveled with him. Graham humiliated himself and tossed the values he shared with McCain over the ship of state’s railing. At what cost?
The southern senator knew that many of his South Carolina constituents had voted for Trump and would vote for him again. Yet, his association with the commander-in-chief has cost him dearly.
Former chairman and president of Michelin’s Greenville-based North America Richard Wilkerson was a major donor to Graham’s fundraisers. Then, he met Jaimie Harrison and gained from the experience, according to Charleston, South Carolina’s newspaper, The Post and Courier:
‘[Of] how hard he (Harrison) works to bring lasting economic opportunity to the people of South Carolina [the change] South Carolina needs.’
He said he decided to endorse Graham’s Democratic contender after working with him in Washington D.C. Wilkerson lobbied for the company. Michelin employees about 10,000 South Carolinians:
‘I am confident that as our next U.S. Senator, he will be a tireless advocate for creating well-paying jobs, improving our state’s health care system, and training the next generation for the jobs of tomorrow. Jaime is the perfect candidate to bring together South Carolinians from all walks of life.’
Harrison was gracious:
‘I look forward to working with all of our state’s business leaders to bring back hope to residents of the Palmetto State by building a 21st century (sic) economy for all. When I am elected to the United States Senate, I will make it a priority to support our workers and never stop working to bring good-paying jobs to South Carolina.’
Harrison and Wilkerson found themselves on the same side of many issues:
‘From 2009 to 2016, when Harrison was a lobbyist at the now-defunct Podesta Group, he advocated for some of Michelin’s legislative priorities, including dredging the Port of Charleston and creating new tire manufacturing standards to improve fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions.’
Harrison has outraised the sitting senator during the first 2020 campaign quarter. He brought in record-breaking $7.36 million. His path to a Senate win means that he must bring donors such as Wilkerson over to his side. That tactic has been working well for him thus far.
The Democratic candidate said he was “honored” to get the endorsement of:
‘one of South Carolina’s most respected business leaders.’
When Graham briefly ran for president in 2015, Wilkerson was among “100 top business and community leaders” from South Carolina on the senator’s finance committee
Wilkerson has given Graham’s campaign over $10,000 since 2011, although he has also supported Democratic candidates. He stood with Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), too.
Graham will be running for his fourth term as one of the state’s senators. As a favored choice, he won his last election in 2014 by 17 percentage points.
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bipartisanreport--2020-04-30--Trump Won’t Send COVID Funds Of The Dead So They Can Be Buried

Americans stand , their backs to a cold spring wind and ignore skies threatening rain at any moment .
They come to honor their friend , their sister , their father , their coworker , to stand vigil and pay their respects .
Person after person in cheap coffins , 61,570 of them as of Thursday morning .
Almost 18 percent of the grief-stricken standing guard over their dead have lost their jobs to the coronavirus pandemic , 30 million in all .
Yet , Donald Trump has refused to let lose the disaster relief funding specifically intended to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bury their dead .
The purpose of the funds includes a wide assembly of “ individual assistance ” programs via the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) disaster victims funds .
Yet , Trump has put people ’ s overwhelming need for burial services “ under review.
” Instead , he just offered them counseling services .
Former FEMA presidential appointee Mark Neveau worked during Hurricane Sandy .
He said that people who die from coronavirus die alone , according to The ProPublica publication : Neveau said the FEMA funds just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yet , that was true for others , not the pandemic dead now .
Trump believes that being sick is weak .
It appeared all of these sickened victims committed one of his ultimate sins .
Neveau said : On April 28 , Trump released a memorandum .
It authorized the counseling via FEMA but also intentionally blocked FEMA from giving the states burial aid : Spokesperson for the White House ’ s Office of Management and Budget Rachel Semmel said that questions should go to FEMA : Former FEMA administrator under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the agency said : Executive Director of the Islamic Center of Detroit Suflan Nabhan works with the extensive Muslim community living in southeastern Michigan .
He said that part of his responsibility has been to work with about 24 families to bury their dead .
The latest family was hesitant : ‘ I felt he wanted to tell me something , but he ’ s hesitant .
You feel it , they are shy .
Everyone is grieving right now , everyone is feeling not safe , everyone is feeling stressed , They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to worry about covering the cost of the burial ?
I think it ’ s too much.
’ Trump has been withholding burial funds for months .
As a result , many families whose loved ones died from the coronavirus have had to turn to GoFundMe and religious organizations for help .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ read in any order .

Americans stand, their backs to a cold spring wind and ignore skies threatening rain at any moment. They come to honor their friend, their sister, their father, their coworker, to stand vigil and pay their respects. Person after person in cheap coffins, 61,570 of them as of Thursday morning.
Almost 18 percent of the grief-stricken standing guard over their dead have lost their jobs to the coronavirus pandemic, 30 million in all. Yet, Donald Trump has refused to let lose the disaster relief funding specifically intended to help families in 30 states and territories pay to bury their dead.
The purpose of the funds includes a wide assembly of “individual assistance” programs via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster victims funds. Yet, Trump has put people’s overwhelming need for burial services “under review.” Instead, he just offered them counseling services.
Former FEMA presidential appointee Mark Neveau worked during Hurricane Sandy. He said that people who die from coronavirus die alone, according to The ProPublica publication:
‘We’ve not seen that before in this country. To have the federal government pay for funeral[s] is an appropriate thing.
Neveau said the FEMA funds just cover the basic graveside funeral or cremation. Yet, that was true for others, not the pandemic dead now. Trump believes that being sick is weak. It appeared all of these sickened victims committed one of his ultimate sins. Neveau said:
‘We’re seeing people buried in wooden boxes. That’s somebody’s loved one.’
A FEMA spokesperson said:
‘The approval of programs in response to a disaster declaration request is made at the discretion of the President.’
On April 28, Trump released a memorandum. It authorized the counseling via FEMA but also intentionally blocked FEMA from giving the states burial aid:
‘[These funds] shall not be construed to encompass any authority to approve other forms of assistance.’
Spokesperson for the White House’s Office of Management and Budget Rachel Semmel said that questions should go to FEMA:
‘Individual Assistance is within FEMA’s area of responsibility.’
Former FEMA administrator under President Barack Obama Craig Fugate claimed that the agency said:
‘What gets turned on in a disaster is based on FEMA’s recommendations, but the White House has a heavy influence on what that is. FEMA does not have the independent ability to turn on the programs at will.’
Executive Director of the Islamic Center of Detroit Suflan Nabhan works with the extensive Muslim community living in southeastern Michigan. He said that part of his responsibility has been to work with about 24 families to bury their dead. The latest family was hesitant:
‘I felt he wanted to tell me something, but he’s hesitant. You feel it, they are shy. Everyone is grieving right now, everyone is feeling not safe, everyone is feeling stressed, They lost a loved one and then they’re going to worry about covering the cost of the burial? I think it’s too much.’
Trump has been withholding burial funds for months. As a result, many families whose loved ones died from the coronavirus have had to turn to GoFundMe and religious organizations for help.
Featured image is a screenshot via YouTube.
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bipartisanreport--2020-04-30--Trump Sets Up Flynn Pardon In AM Twitter Cry

Americans do not care about a man who rode along on the Donald Trump train during his 2016 campaign , who led the rallies with “ Lock her up !
” — at least not given the dual heavy burdens before them .
The people are greatly concerned about the life-and-death struggle their family and friends face against the coronavirus pandemic and the crashing economy .
So what is POTUS doing ?
He reached back in his political history , which is the only one that appears to have interested him .
Once again he wanted to try to punish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Director James Comey .
Firing the man was not enough to soothe Trump ’ s ire .
Does he want to destroy him , too ?
The president will be traveling to Arizona for an abbreviated campaign stop much like Vice President Mike Pence has been holding .
Thus far , he has not changed the subject from how he failed the nation in its largest crisis : ‘ DESPITE REPORTS TO THE CONTRARY , SWEDEN IS PAYING HEAVILY FOR ITS DECISION NOT TO LOCKDOWN .
AS OF TODAY , 2462 PEOPLE HAVE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THAN THE NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES OF NORWAY ( 207 ) , FINLAND ( 206 ) OR DENMARK ( 443 ) .
THE UNITED STATES MADE THE CORRECT DECISION !
’ ‘ What happened to General Michael Flynn , a war hero , should never be allowed to happen to a citizen of the United States again !
’

Americans do not care about a man who rode along on the Donald Trump train during his 2016 campaign, who led the rallies with “Lock her up!” — at least not given the dual heavy burdens before them. The people are greatly concerned about the life-and-death struggle their family and friends face against the coronavirus pandemic and the crashing economy. So what is POTUS doing?
He reached back in his political history, which is the only one that appears to have interested him. Once again he wanted to try to punish an old perceived enemy, former FBI Director James Comey. Firing the man was not enough to soothe Trump’s ire. Does he want to destroy him, too?
The president will be traveling to Arizona for an abbreviated campaign stop much like Vice President Mike Pence has been holding. Thus far, he has not changed the subject from how he failed the nation in its largest crisis:
‘DIRTY COP JAMES COMEY GOT CAUGHT!’
‘GREAT!’
‘FAKE NEWS!’
‘DESPITE REPORTS TO THE CONTRARY, SWEDEN IS PAYING HEAVILY FOR ITS DECISION NOT TO LOCKDOWN. AS OF TODAY, 2462 PEOPLE HAVE DIED THERE, A MUCH HIGHER NUMBER THAN THE NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES OF NORWAY (207), FINLAND (206) OR DENMARK (443). THE UNITED STATES MADE THE CORRECT DECISION!’
‘What happened to General Michael Flynn, a war hero, should never be allowed to happen to a citizen of the United States again!’
‘THE DO NOTHING (SIC) DEMOCRATS!’
‘ACQUITTED FOR LIFE.’


bipartisanreport--2020-04-30--Trump Explodes Into Early AM Twitter Tirade

Americans do not care about a man who rode along on the Donald Trump train during his 2016 campaign , who led the rallies with “ Lock her up !
” — at least not given the dual heavy burdens before them .
The people are greatly concerned about the life-and-death struggle their family and friends face against the coronavirus pandemic and the crashing economy .
So what is POTUS doing ?
He reached back in his political history , which is the only one that appears to have interested him .
Once again he wanted to try to punish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Director James Comey .
Firing the man was not enough to soothe Trump ’ s ire .
Does he want to destroy him , too ?
The president will be traveling to Arizona for an abbreviated campaign stop much like Vice President Mike Pence has been holding .
Thus far , he has not changed the subject from how he failed the nation in its largest crisis : ‘ Despite reports to the contrary , Sweden is paying heavily for its decision not to lockdown .
As of today , 2462 people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the neighboring countries of Norway ( 207 ) , Finland ( 206 ) or Denmark ( 443 ) .
The United States made the correct decision !
’ Twitter world went crazy after Trump shouted at them .
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Mueller Bite-Sizes uncovers what is essentially a compelling spy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be read in any order .

Americans do not care about a man who rode along on the Donald Trump train during his 2016 campaign, who led the rallies with “Lock her up!” — at least not given the dual heavy burdens before them. The people are greatly concerned about the life-and-death struggle their family and friends face against the coronavirus pandemic and the crashing economy. So what is POTUS doing?
He reached back in his political history, which is the only one that appears to have interested him. Once again he wanted to try to punish an old perceived enemy, former FBI Director James Comey. Firing the man was not enough to soothe Trump’s ire. Does he want to destroy him, too?
The president will be traveling to Arizona for an abbreviated campaign stop much like Vice President Mike Pence has been holding. Thus far, he has not changed the subject from how he failed the nation in its largest crisis:
‘DIRTY COP JAMES COMEY GOT CAUGHT!’
‘Great!’
‘FAKE NEWS!’
‘Despite reports to the contrary, Sweden is paying heavily for its decision not to lockdown. As of today, 2462 people have died there, a much higher number than the neighboring countries of Norway (207), Finland (206) or Denmark (443). The United States made the correct decision!’
‘What happened to General Michael Flynn, a war hero, should never be allowed to happen to a citizen of the United States again!’
‘The Do Nothing (sic) Democrats!’
‘ACQUITTED FOR LIFE.’
Twitter world went crazy after Trump shouted at them. Take a look at how Americans responded below: The Mueller Report Adventures: In Bite-Sizes on this The Mueller Report Adventures: In Bite-Sizes on this Facebook page . These quick, two-minute reads interpret the report in normal English for busy people. Mueller Bite-Sizes uncovers what is essentially a compelling spy mystery. Interestingly enough, Mueller Bite-Sizes can be read in any order.


bipartisanreport--2020-05-01--Trump Organization Harasses Cohen Over Book Plans

Recently , reporting emerged that former longtime Trump fixer Michael Cohen would be writing a “ tell-all ” book about his time working for the eventual president and his family .
Cohen used to work closely with the Trumps , but he ’ s fallen out big time amidst the controversy surrounding a hush money scheme that helped land Cohen in prison for helping Trump try and silence women with whom he had affairs .
Now , ABC News is reporting that a Trump Organization lawyer named Charles Harder has written Cohen a pointed letter admonishing him against the publication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the book could violate nondisclosure agreements that Cohen signed prior to working for Trump .
The reference to the nondisclosure agreement could open the door for the president ’ s team to bring a legal challenge against Cohen in the near future — the book has been discussed as dropping before the general election this coming November .
ABC News reports : ‘ [ On ] Thursday , Cohen received a letter from lawyers representing the Trump Organization demanding Cohen halt writing a “ tell-all book ” about his time working for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the matter .
Charles Harder , the attorney representing the company , writes that Cohen signed a non-disclosure agreement when he joined the Trump Organization and thus it would prohibit him from disclosing certain information about the president , his family and the company.
’ The president isn ’ t the only conservative interest that Harder has recently represented , interestingly enough .
He ’ s also the lawyer who sent a recent letter to The New York Times on behalf of Sean Hannity , who alleged that the publication had unduly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fox downplaying Coronavirus to death from the Coronavirus among Fox News viewers who — in line with what Hannity and his colleagues were pushing — didn ’ t seem to worry about the virus .
It ’ s unclear if Harder will be successful in stopping the publication of Cohen ’ s book .
A source explained to the Daily Beast : ‘ Michael ’ s stories about Trump are incredible .
He has saved a lot of them for when the time is right and the time is now right .
Michael @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is going to go into everything and he ’ s not going to hold anything back .
He has paid his dues and he ’ s pissed he had to go to jail for this.
’ Cohen has already told some of those stories .
He ’ s publicly testified before Congress , to whom he revealed stories of a slew of financial frauds on the president ’ s part .
Separately , stories from Cohen have also already emerged chronicling years on-end of often virulent racism from Trump — although considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not exactly a surprising revelation .
Throughout his time in office , Trump has repeatedly freely thrown current and former associates under the bus .
The turnover rate among senior staff members in his administration has been especially sharp .
Now , ahead of the 2020 elections , he ’ s consistently losing to former VP Joe Biden in poll after poll of their likely match-up .
Biden ’ s leads carry over into swing states , many of which Trump won in 2016 .

Recently, reporting emerged that former longtime Trump fixer Michael Cohen would be writing a “tell-all” book about his time working for the eventual president and his family. Cohen used to work closely with the Trumps, but he’s fallen out big time amidst the controversy surrounding a hush money scheme that helped land Cohen in prison for helping Trump try and silence women with whom he had affairs. Now, ABC News is reporting that a Trump Organization lawyer named Charles Harder has written Cohen a pointed letter admonishing him against the publication of his planned book. Harder suggests that the book could violate nondisclosure agreements that Cohen signed prior to working for Trump.
The reference to the nondisclosure agreement could open the door for the president’s team to bring a legal challenge against Cohen in the near future — the book has been discussed as dropping before the general election this coming November. ABC News reports:
‘[On] Thursday, Cohen received a letter from lawyers representing the Trump Organization demanding Cohen halt writing a “tell-all book” about his time working for the president, according to sources familiar with the matter. Charles Harder, the attorney representing the company, writes that Cohen signed a non-disclosure agreement when he joined the Trump Organization and thus it would prohibit him from disclosing certain information about the president, his family and the company.’
The president isn’t the only conservative interest that Harder has recently represented, interestingly enough. He’s also the lawyer who sent a recent letter to The New York Times on behalf of Sean Hannity, who alleged that the publication had unduly defamed him by tying his rhetoric on Fox downplaying Coronavirus to death from the Coronavirus among Fox News viewers who — in line with what Hannity and his colleagues were pushing — didn’t seem to worry about the virus.
It’s unclear if Harder will be successful in stopping the publication of Cohen’s book. A source explained to the Daily Beast:
‘Michael’s stories about Trump are incredible. He has saved a lot of them for when the time is right and the time is now right. Michael spent a long time with Trump — he is going to go into everything and he’s not going to hold anything back. He has paid his dues and he’s pissed he had to go to jail for this.’
Cohen has already told some of those stories. He’s publicly testified before Congress, to whom he revealed stories of a slew of financial frauds on the president’s part. Separately, stories from Cohen have also already emerged chronicling years on-end of often virulent racism from Trump — although considering his public behavior, that’s not exactly a surprising revelation.
Throughout his time in office, Trump has repeatedly freely thrown current and former associates under the bus. The turnover rate among senior staff members in his administration has been especially sharp. Now, ahead of the 2020 elections, he’s consistently losing to former VP Joe Biden in poll after poll of their likely match-up. Biden’s leads carry over into swing states, many of which Trump won in 2016.


bipartisanreport--2020-05-01--Trump Compares Biden Accusations To Kavanaugh’s

During his confirmation process , the Trump-nominated U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faced scrutiny over stories that women including Dr. Christine Blasey Ford brought forward of suffering sexual harassment and assault perpetrated by him .
Now , presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has also faced a sexual assault claim brought by Tara Reade , who worked for his Senate office in the 1990s .
Trump responded to Reade ’ s story during an interview broadcast this week on The Dan Bongino show in which he insisted that the allegations have more credibility than those brought against Kavanaugh .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be again politicizing the issue of sexual harassment and assault .
He told Bongino that Kavanaugh was an “ innocent man ” and insisted : So is the president ’ s contention that if someone is a Democrat , their concern for stories of sexual assault must be politically motivated ?
He ’ s not even trying to hide his brazen politicization of anything and everything at this point .
‘ I look at the double standard .
You look at Biden and nobody even wants to bring up the subject .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get in front of it and I just deny it .
If it ’ s not true you deny it .
I ’ ve been a total victim of this nonsense , false accusations.
’ It ’ s not true that nobody has wanted to cover Tara Reade ’ s story .
In fact , just this week , MSNBC hosted Biden for an interview specifically meant to cover her allegations .
The interview seems to have been a bit tougher than Biden was prepared for .
At least a couple times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by surprise by questioning from host Mika Brzezinski who , among other things , straightforwardly pressured the former vice president about issues like his refusal to agree to the release of records from his time in public life that may include information about Reade ’ s story .
Still , Biden has attempted to unequivocally deny Reade ’ s accusation .
He ’ s claimed : Trump ’ s insistence amidst this controversy that he himself has been the victim of false accusations is nonsense .
He himself has displayed documented behavior that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for instance , caught on tape while on the set of Access Hollywood bragging about his supposed freedom to commit sexual assault .
Millions of Americans have heard the tape .
Yet , Trump is still trying to lie his way into Americans believing that the sexual assault accusations against him aren ’ t credible .
He ’ s a serial liar — why should he be believed now ?
The issue is one of many that are likely to weigh on voters as the 2020 general election approaches .
For now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measuring their presumptive match-up , and he even leads in a slew of important swing states that Trump won in 2016 .
Nationally , Biden leads by an average of 5.3 percent .
On the state level , Biden leads in states including Wisconsin , Florida , Michigan , and Pennsylvania .

During his confirmation process, the Trump-nominated U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh faced scrutiny over stories that women including Dr. Christine Blasey Ford brought forward of suffering sexual harassment and assault perpetrated by him. Now, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has also faced a sexual assault claim brought by Tara Reade, who worked for his Senate office in the 1990s. Trump responded to Reade’s story during an interview broadcast this week on The Dan Bongino show in which he insisted that the allegations have more credibility than those brought against Kavanaugh. In fact, Trump simply appears to be again politicizing the issue of sexual harassment and assault.
He told Bongino that Kavanaugh was an “innocent man” and insisted:
‘There’s never been, Dan, a case so vicious as that. He was total guilty according to these very dishonest people, they’re Democrats in all cases.’
So is the president’s contention that if someone is a Democrat, their concern for stories of sexual assault must be politically motivated? He’s not even trying to hide his brazen politicization of anything and everything at this point.
He continued:
‘I look at the double standard. You look at Biden and nobody even wants to bring up the subject. It’s his problem and I like to get in front of it and I just deny it. If it’s not true you deny it. I’ve been a total victim of this nonsense, false accusations.’
It’s not true that nobody has wanted to cover Tara Reade’s story. In fact, just this week, MSNBC hosted Biden for an interview specifically meant to cover her allegations. The interview seems to have been a bit tougher than Biden was prepared for. At least a couple times, he seemed to be completely taken by surprise by questioning from host Mika Brzezinski who, among other things, straightforwardly pressured the former vice president about issues like his refusal to agree to the release of records from his time in public life that may include information about Reade’s story.
Those who say Mika was too hard on Biden are wrong. Those who say she was too soft are also wrong. She did her job as will the media going forward. I believe most will be responsible. My hope is this reignites a conversation about the potus and his predatory behavior — Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) May 1, 2020
Still, Biden has attempted to unequivocally deny Reade’s accusation. He’s claimed:
‘They aren’t true. This never happened.’
MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski asked Joe Biden whether he was "absolute positive that there was no record of any complaint by Tara Reade." Biden responded by giving one of the most lawyerly worded response in recent memory. pic.twitter.com/eQDLw8EuZr — Francis Brennan (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@FrancisBrennan) May 1, 2020
Trump’s insistence amidst this controversy that he himself has been the victim of false accusations is nonsense. He himself has displayed documented behavior that supports the allegations, having been, for instance, caught on tape while on the set of Access Hollywood bragging about his supposed freedom to commit sexual assault. Millions of Americans have heard the tape. Yet, Trump is still trying to lie his way into Americans believing that the sexual assault accusations against him aren’t credible. He’s a serial liar — why should he be believed now?
new USA Today/Suffolk poll: November election
Biden 50%
Trump 40% cares about people like me
Biden 57%
Trump 39% — John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) April 27, 2020
The issue is one of many that are likely to weigh on voters as the 2020 general election approaches. For now, Biden tends to lead Trump in polls measuring their presumptive match-up, and he even leads in a slew of important swing states that Trump won in 2016. Nationally, Biden leads by an average of 5.3 percent. On the state level, Biden leads in states including Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
Joe Biden leads President Trump in 2020 swing states Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida, according to a recent Fox News poll.https://t.co/DJ7WLwkgXW — MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 29, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-05-01--WH Press Secretary Fumbles Through First Briefing

This Friday , for the first time in over a year , the White House press secretary held a press conference .
The press secretary at the podium was Kayleigh McEnany , who took over after Stephanie Grisham recently left the job after never holding a single press conference during her entire tenure .
In place of press conferences , Grisham conducted a seemingly never-ending stream of appearances on Fox News .
At her first press conference , towards the beginning , McEnany offered a pledge that she would never lie to reporters — although she quickly did so covering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories of Trump-perpetrated sexual assault that have emerged to the FBI ’ s treatment of Trump associate Michael Flynn .
But she quickly faced questioning which she bent the truth dramatically in response to .
She claimed that the FBI had , for instance , endeavored to get Flynn to lie so that they could have a gotcha moment and get him fired , but the evidence that she cited for that claim does not actually relate what she claimed it does .
In fact , FBI notes reveal the agency simply going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their questioning of Flynn over his attempts to hide his communications with the then-Russian Ambassador to the United States .
The FBI never plotted to ensnare Flynn in a lie — at least initially , he admitted that he lied , pleading guilty .
McEnany also addressed issues of sexual assault allegations in the wake of the emergence of the story of Tara Reade , who says that Joe Biden sexually assaulted her when she worked for him in the Senate in the 1990s .
Biden has unequivocally denied the claim , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story as a talking point , bringing up familiar observations that women must be trusted when they come forward with stories of suffering assault .
The problem is that Donald Trump , the current de facto leader of the Republican Party , has faced a staggering slew of sexual harassment and assault allegations , making the GOP ’ s sudden concern about the issue seem like partisan hypocrisy .
In defense of the president amidst the tumult , McEnany claimed this Friday that he should be believed because he ’ s “ always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circular reasoning .
He should be believed… because he ’ s believable ?
The evidence apart from Trump ’ s own denials indicates his guilt .
McEnany also called the sexual assault allegations against the Trump-nominated U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh “ verifiably false ” — but they ’ re not verifiably false .
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford ’ s story about Kavanaugh was supported .
Once upon a time , McEnany — like other current Trump shills like Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-S.C. ) — was actually a Never Trumper .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out-of-place belligerence , insisting that the Republican Party that she stood for was better than him — or something .
In fact , she is now apparently completely on board with Trumpism to the point that she even recently tried to convince reporters that Trump frequently gets too busy to eat .
That ’ s just ridiculous .

This Friday, for the first time in over a year, the White House press secretary held a press conference. The press secretary at the podium was Kayleigh McEnany, who took over after Stephanie Grisham recently left the job after never holding a single press conference during her entire tenure. In place of press conferences, Grisham conducted a seemingly never-ending stream of appearances on Fox News. At her first press conference, towards the beginning, McEnany offered a pledge that she would never lie to reporters — although she quickly did so covering a range of topics, from the stories of Trump-perpetrated sexual assault that have emerged to the FBI’s treatment of Trump associate Michael Flynn.
McEnany insisted:
‘I will never lie to you. You have my word on that.’
New press sec McEnany at first traditional WH briefing in more than 400 days: "I will never lie to you. You have my word on that." — Jim Acosta (@Acosta) May 1, 2020
But she quickly faced questioning which she bent the truth dramatically in response to. She claimed that the FBI had, for instance, endeavored to get Flynn to lie so that they could have a gotcha moment and get him fired, but the evidence that she cited for that claim does not actually relate what she claimed it does. In fact, FBI notes reveal the agency simply going through the motions of outlining their plans for their questioning of Flynn over his attempts to hide his communications with the then-Russian Ambassador to the United States. The FBI never plotted to ensnare Flynn in a lie — at least initially, he admitted that he lied, pleading guilty.
McEnany claimed an FBI note said: "Quote, 'We need to get Flynn to lie,' quote, and get him fired." It did not say "we need to get him to lie." It said: "What's our goal? Truth/Admission or to get him to lie, so we can prosecute him or get him fired?" — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 1, 2020
McEnany also addressed issues of sexual assault allegations in the wake of the emergence of the story of Tara Reade, who says that Joe Biden sexually assaulted her when she worked for him in the Senate in the 1990s. Biden has unequivocally denied the claim, but Trump supporters have seized on the story as a talking point, bringing up familiar observations that women must be trusted when they come forward with stories of suffering assault.
Remember this: AP's Jill Colvin: "Will you pledge to never lie to us?" Kayleigh McEnany: "I will never lie to you. You have my word on that." — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2020
The problem is that Donald Trump, the current de facto leader of the Republican Party, has faced a staggering slew of sexual harassment and assault allegations, making the GOP’s sudden concern about the issue seem like partisan hypocrisy. In defense of the president amidst the tumult, McEnany claimed this Friday that he should be believed because he’s “always told the truth” — which is circular reasoning. He should be believed… because he’s believable? The evidence apart from Trump’s own denials indicates his guilt.
McEnany's rationale for why Trump's denials of sexual assault are more convincing than Biden's is that "the president has swiftly denied all of these allegations that were raised four years ago. He's always told the truth on these issues." pic.twitter.com/dKKcmmEDpE — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 1, 2020
McEnany also called the sexual assault allegations against the Trump-nominated U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh “verifiably false” — but they’re not verifiably false. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s story about Kavanaugh was supported.
"The salacious, awful, and verifiably false allegations that were made against Justice Kavanaugh" — McEnany just lied, breaking the promise she made not to just minutes ago. The allegations against Kavanaugh were not verifiably false. It was a good run. pic.twitter.com/XQp1yer9vt — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 1, 2020
Once upon a time, McEnany — like other current Trump shills like Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) — was actually a Never Trumper. She advocated against Trump’s supposedly out-of-place belligerence, insisting that the Republican Party that she stood for was better than him — or something. In fact, she is now apparently completely on board with Trumpism to the point that she even recently tried to convince reporters that Trump frequently gets too busy to eat. That’s just ridiculous.
We all witnessed Trump's full-day Twitter meltdown yesterday and yet Kayleigh McEnany is on Fox News trying to convince you he's too busy to eat pic.twitter.com/KeayIXZVBF — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 27, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-05-01--Pence Team Threatens Journalist Who Reported On Mask Refusal

Recently , Vice President Mike Pence attracted scrutiny when he visited the Mayo Clinic and violated their policy admonishing all visitors to wear a mask while at the facility .
He was repeatedly photographed as the only member of his group without a mask , despite the clear guidelines from the clinic for all visitors to wear a mask amidst the Coronavirus pandemic .
The vice president ’ s office ’ s efforts to shield Pence from scrutiny have apparently reached such a fever pitch that they have threatened a reporter with punitive loss of press privileges for simply noting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trip , all reporters had been clearly admonished to wear a mask no matter any claims from the Pences of simple ignorance .
The point of contention is that Pence ’ s office alleges that the tweet about pre-trip guidance for journalists violates the off-the-record provisions of the planning materials in question .
The original tweet , posted in response to a post reporting on Second Lady Karen Pence ’ s claim that the vice president initially didn ’ t even know about the mask policy , reads : The reporter , Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VOA ) outlet , has shared that the White House Correspondents Association relayed to him that the vice president ’ s office had supposedly banned him from flying on Air Force Two , the official aircraft for the vice president ’ s entourage .
A spokesperson for the vice president ’ s office has countered that any final punitive punishments over Herman ’ s tweet are still under deliberation .
Their seriousness contrasts strikingly with the vice president ’ s own glib dismissal of mask-wearing during his time at the Mayo Clinic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ even know about the mask policy gets even more laughable when considering that every single other person around him had one on while he was there .
Herman ’ s outlet , which is a public broadcaster , added that his reporting figures in their mission to provide an honestly comprehensive portrait of government operations .
They shared : The Trump administration has repeatedly fumbled basic public health aspects of the Coronavirus response .
Trump has even taken to referring to calls for ramped up Coronavirus testing as a “ false talking point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality .

Recently, Vice President Mike Pence attracted scrutiny when he visited the Mayo Clinic and violated their policy admonishing all visitors to wear a mask while at the facility. He was repeatedly photographed as the only member of his group without a mask, despite the clear guidelines from the clinic for all visitors to wear a mask amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. The vice president’s office’s efforts to shield Pence from scrutiny have apparently reached such a fever pitch that they have threatened a reporter with punitive loss of press privileges for simply noting that, in connection to the same trip, all reporters had been clearly admonished to wear a mask no matter any claims from the Pences of simple ignorance.
1) Pence doesn't wear mask at Mayo Clinic 2) Wife says they didn't know 3) Reporter tweets that VP office warned press pool masks would be required 4) VP threatens to ban reporter from future trips @farhip https://t.co/BtowZg8rPN — Greg Miller (@gregpmiller) May 1, 2020
The point of contention is that Pence’s office alleges that the tweet about pre-trip guidance for journalists violates the off-the-record provisions of the planning materials in question. The original tweet, posted in response to a post reporting on Second Lady Karen Pence’s claim that the vice president initially didn’t even know about the mask policy, reads:
‘All of us who traveled with him were notified by the office of @VP the day before the trip that wearing of masks was required by the @MayoClinic and to prepare accordingly.
All of us who traveled with him were notified by the office of @VP the day before the trip that wearing of masks was required by the @MayoClinic and to prepare accordingly. https://t.co/LFqh27LusD — Steve Herman (@W7VOA) April 30, 2020
The reporter, Steve Herman with the Voice of America (VOA) outlet, has shared that the White House Correspondents Association relayed to him that the vice president’s office had supposedly banned him from flying on Air Force Two, the official aircraft for the vice president’s entourage. A spokesperson for the vice president’s office has countered that any final punitive punishments over Herman’s tweet are still under deliberation.
Mike Pence's office has threatened to retaliate against a reporter who revealed that Pence's office had told journalists they would need masks for Pence's visit to the Mayo Clinic — a requirement Pence himself did not follow. https://t.co/K5Gzi1uXDG — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 1, 2020
In response to scrutiny, Herman shared:
‘My tweet speaks for itself. We always have and will strictly adhere to keeping off the record any White House communications to reporters for planning purposes involving logistics that have security implications prior to events… All White House pool reporters, including myself and my VOA colleagues, take this very seriously.’
Their seriousness contrasts strikingly with the vice president’s own glib dismissal of mask-wearing during his time at the Mayo Clinic. The idea that he didn’t even know about the mask policy gets even more laughable when considering that every single other person around him had one on while he was there.
Remember when the Mayo Clinic deleted their mask tweet because Pence decided masks were for losers? I remember it, it was today. pic.twitter.com/HV0eSYbWRi — Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) April 28, 2020
Herman’s outlet, which is a public broadcaster, added that his reporting figures in their mission to provide an honestly comprehensive portrait of government operations. They shared:
‘VOA adheres to the highest journalist standards. The VOA Charter, adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1976 and signed by President Gerald Ford, requires VOA news to ‘be accurate, objective, and comprehensive’ and that includes truthful coverage of the U.S. government and its policies. VOA’s credibility relies on presenting ‘a balanced and comprehensive projection of significant American thought and institutions,’ as the Charter states.’
A reminder: As China cracked down on whistleblower doctors, the Trump admin was suppressing #coronavirus testing, classifying coronavirus meetings to shut out experts, and overruling and even placing gag orders on health officials who wanted to speak out.https://t.co/TWEoGmBthM — Caroline Orr (@RVAwonk) May 1, 2020
The Trump administration has repeatedly fumbled basic public health aspects of the Coronavirus response. Trump has even taken to referring to calls for ramped up Coronavirus testing as a “false talking point,” but it’s basic reality.
Trump: I don’t think anybody’s done a better job with testing. Capitol Doctor: We don't have the capacity to test all 100 senators. — Robert Reich (@RBReich) May 1, 2020


bipartisanreport--2020-05-01--GOP Leader Compares Lockdown To Pearl Harbor Attack

Republicans are going all-out in their campaigns against the stay-at-home orders that have been instituted in an attempt to stem the spread of the Coronavirus .
As of early Friday , well over 64,000 Americans have died from the Coronavirus , and Republicans would no doubt favor an all-out national response if that sort of death toll had been enacted by just about any other kind of crisis imaginable — but since it ’ s a virus , which they can ’ t see or shoot at , they ’ re losing their minds .
This week , the Michigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mike Shirkey , insisted that Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer ’ s decision to extend the state ’ s emergency declaration was on par with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that sparked the U.S. entry into World War II .
Shirkey ’ s extreme rhetoric is , quite simply , laughably ridiculous and detached from the actual reality of the situation .
In an angry Facebook post , he bellowed , in reference to Whitmer ’ s emergency declaration extension : What on earth is he talking about ?
What law does the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even be able to answer that question , if asked , or is it all just hot air ?
Odd are that the answer is the latter option .
‘ Michigan now has earned the distinction of having a Governor , drunk on the addiction of unfettered power , declaring that she , and she alone , can and will continue to act unilaterally to lock down our society , our culture , and our economy .
Her own Medical Director sent an unmistakable message that should cause each of our hearts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely be restricted under Emergency Declarations well into 2021 .
The Senate , along with our partners in the House will continue to fight for the voice of every MICHIGAN citizen .
Against one lone , power emboldened voice .
If you want to join in the fight , please share.
’ So , Shirkey thinks that the simple declaration that some kind of emergency response may have to continue into 2021 is some kind of evidence of some kind of nefarious liberal plot against his rights ?
What — does he think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the globe is some kind of liberal plot to steal conservatives ’ firepower or something ?
Are European governments in on the plot too ?
Maybe George Soros funded the virus in a secret lab on a boat in the middle of the ocean where Barack Obama , Bill Gates , and others have been plotting their escapades !
Obviously , that ’ s not the case , but little seems too far-fetched for the folks to latch onto who think that basic public health measures to keep thousands of people from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This week , heavily armed protesters who were angry about the stay-at-home order stormed the Michigan state capitol — and the following day , President Trump himself expressed support on Twitter for their escapades .

Republicans are going all-out in their campaigns against the stay-at-home orders that have been instituted in an attempt to stem the spread of the Coronavirus. As of early Friday, well over 64,000 Americans have died from the Coronavirus, and Republicans would no doubt favor an all-out national response if that sort of death toll had been enacted by just about any other kind of crisis imaginable — but since it’s a virus, which they can’t see or shoot at, they’re losing their minds. This week, the Michigan state Senate’s Republican leader, Mike Shirkey, insisted that Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to extend the state’s emergency declaration was on par with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that sparked the U.S. entry into World War II.
Shirkey’s extreme rhetoric is, quite simply, laughably ridiculous and detached from the actual reality of the situation.
In an angry Facebook post, he bellowed, in reference to Whitmer’s emergency declaration extension:
‘With breathtaking disregard for the law, our Governor took an action yesterday which will memorialize Michigan’s spot in dubious, embarrassing history. April 30, 2020: a day in our State’s legacy which will last in infamy. Familiar and fear provoking words. But accurate and honest.’
What on earth is he talking about? What law does the stay-at-home order supposedly break? Would he even be able to answer that question, if asked, or is it all just hot air? Odd are that the answer is the latter option.
He continued:
‘Michigan now has earned the distinction of having a Governor, drunk on the addiction of unfettered power, declaring that she, and she alone, can and will continue to act unilaterally to lock down our society, our culture, and our economy. Her own Medical Director sent an unmistakable message that should cause each of our hearts to stop. She said: we will likely be restricted under Emergency Declarations well into 2021. The Senate, along with our partners in the House will continue to fight for the voice of every MICHIGAN citizen. Against one lone, power emboldened voice. If you want to join in the fight, please share.’
Read below:
With breathtaking disregard for the law, our Governor took an action yesterday which will memorialize Michigan’s spot in… Posted by Mike Shirkey on Friday, May 1, 2020
So, Shirkey thinks that the simple declaration that some kind of emergency response may have to continue into 2021 is some kind of evidence of some kind of nefarious liberal plot against his rights? What — does he think that the Coronavirus’s continued spread around the globe is some kind of liberal plot to steal conservatives’ firepower or something? Are European governments in on the plot too? Maybe George Soros funded the virus in a secret lab on a boat in the middle of the ocean where Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and others have been plotting their escapades! Obviously, that’s not the case, but little seems too far-fetched for the folks to latch onto who think that basic public health measures to keep thousands of people from dying are some kind of secret agenda.
This week, heavily armed protesters who were angry about the stay-at-home order stormed the Michigan state capitol — and the following day, President Trump himself expressed support on Twitter for their escapades.


bipartisanreport--2020-05-01--Fox News Doctor Investigated After Trump Ally Tips Off Feds

Dr. Vladimir Zelenko , who has repeatedly appeared on Fox News throughout recent weeks , is now under investigation by the Justice Department after Trump ally and conservative conspiracy theorist Jerome Corsi accidentally tipped off the feds .
Corsi sent an email to federal prosecutor Aaron Zelinsky , who worked with Special Counsel Robert Mueller ’ s Russia investigation team and whose last name was very close to Zelenko ’ s in Corsi ’ s address book .
The email contents and subsequent investigative interest cover a topic unrelated to Russian election meddling ; instead , the issue hinges on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , regularly appears on Fox News — pushing possibly falsified information about the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine , which the president and his allies have hyped as basically a miracle Coronavirus treatment , despite the lack of scientific evidence .
In Corsi ’ s accidental email to Zelinsky , he wrote that Zelenko was conducting an “ FDA-approved ” trial of hydroxychloroquine .
Zelenko is , however , by all appearances , conducting no such trial .
After Corsi asked him for verification of his version of events after Zelinsky reacted to the accidental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Fox News doctor , Zelenko changed his story and claimed that the supposed trial was actually approved by internal hospital authorities .
Corsi and Zelenko have also been collaborating on the development of a website meant , on paper at least , to connect people with doctors who are available to consult with the clients over the internet .
The website appears to be a moneymaking scheme — it ’ s about $ 60 for a consultation , but the website only has around 625 doctors as of a recent check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the only Trump associate with whom Zelenko is connected .
He apparently also speaks regularly with Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani , who claimed recently , in reference to Zelenko : Zelenko has claimed that he has treated large numbers of potentially Coronavirus-infected patients with hydroxychloroquine .
The actual nature of his medical practice and the treatments that he has delivered remain unclear .
Banking off something that noted conspiracy peddler Rudy Giuliani has seen privately and wants people to just believe in isn ’ t exactly a safe bet .
Zelinsky , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus-related crimes as the pandemic crisis has heated up .
The operation at the Justice Department that he ’ s a part of has already brought a slew of cases over issues ranging from overtly fraudulent “ cures ” to Medicare fraud .
Corsi claims that Zelenko ’ s claim that he had an FDA-approved study underway in support of hydroxychloroquine when he had no such thing was just a mistake .
It would be great if , during a pandemic , the U.S. could count on the president to follow the science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we ’ re stuck with Trump .

Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, who has repeatedly appeared on Fox News throughout recent weeks, is now under investigation by the Justice Department after Trump ally and conservative conspiracy theorist Jerome Corsi accidentally tipped off the feds. Corsi sent an email to federal prosecutor Aaron Zelinsky, who worked with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation team and whose last name was very close to Zelenko’s in Corsi’s address book. The email contents and subsequent investigative interest cover a topic unrelated to Russian election meddling; instead, the issue hinges on Corsi and Zelenko — who, again, regularly appears on Fox News — pushing possibly falsified information about the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which the president and his allies have hyped as basically a miracle Coronavirus treatment, despite the lack of scientific evidence.
In Corsi’s accidental email to Zelinsky, he wrote that Zelenko was conducting an “FDA-approved” trial of hydroxychloroquine. Zelenko is, however, by all appearances, conducting no such trial. After Corsi asked him for verification of his version of events after Zelinsky reacted to the accidental email by requesting copies of his communications with the Fox News doctor, Zelenko changed his story and claimed that the supposed trial was actually approved by internal hospital authorities.
Corsi and Zelenko have also been collaborating on the development of a website meant, on paper at least, to connect people with doctors who are available to consult with the clients over the internet. The website appears to be a moneymaking scheme — it’s about $60 for a consultation, but the website only has around 625 doctors as of a recent check.
Interestingly enough, Corsi is not the only Trump associate with whom Zelenko is connected. He apparently also speaks regularly with Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, who claimed recently, in reference to Zelenko:
‘He’s a very smart doctor. I’ve seen an analysis of Dr. Zelenko’s patient list. There are thousands of people who have been helped by it.’
Zelenko has claimed that he has treated large numbers of potentially Coronavirus-infected patients with hydroxychloroquine. The actual nature of his medical practice and the treatments that he has delivered remain unclear. Banking off something that noted conspiracy peddler Rudy Giuliani has seen privately and wants people to just believe in isn’t exactly a safe bet.
Zelinsky, for his part, got tasked with investigating Coronavirus-related crimes as the pandemic crisis has heated up. The operation at the Justice Department that he’s a part of has already brought a slew of cases over issues ranging from overtly fraudulent “cures” to Medicare fraud. Corsi claims that Zelenko’s claim that he had an FDA-approved study underway in support of hydroxychloroquine when he had no such thing was just a mistake.
The Washington Post notes:
‘[Even] passing interest from federal authorities into efforts to promote the anti-malarial is likely to chafe the president and his allies, particularly given the involvement of a former member of Mueller’s team.’
It would be great if, during a pandemic, the U.S. could count on the president to follow the science while dealing with the crisis. Instead, we’re stuck with Trump.


bipartisanreport--2020-05-02--Dem Chances To Retake Senate Surges Ahead Of Big Blue Wave

Democrats ’ chances of becoming the majority party in the U.S. Senate after the general election this November are rising dramatically .
As the Cook Political Report shares , a full four currently GOP-held Senate seats are currently toss-ups , including races in Maine , Arizona , Colorado , and North Carolina .
In every single one of those races , the Democratic challenger has outraised the Republican incumbent during recent fundraising .
Now , CNN elections analyst Harry Enten reports that based on past data , Democrats have emerged as the slight favorite overall to successfully nab the majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become the Senate ’ s majority party , Democrats need to score a net gain of three additional seats tacked onto their current total if Joe Biden wins the presidency .
Biden ’ s Democratic vice president will be able to break ties in the Democrats ’ favor , since Democrats netting three seats will put the Senate balance at 50-50 .
If Biden doesn ’ t win the presidency , Democrats would need four additional seats to secure the majority .
And they ’ re doing well .
Enten reports that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 seats is about 3-in-5 ( 60 % ) , while the chance they net gain at least 4 seats is about 1-in-2 ( 50 % ) .
” A 50 percent chance that Democrats win enough seats to secure the majority status in the Senate no matter who is president is pretty impressive , especially considering the slew of states that Trump won in 2016 where Democrats are currently favored .
Enten explains that his analysis included an examination of “ how well at this point state level polling ( if available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past presidential results and the generic congressional ballot explained the ultimate result in each race ” in individual Senate races stretching back to 2006 .
‘ Democratic chances have risen since I first looked at the map a year ago , in large part because the national environment continues to look good for them .
They hold about an 8-point lead on the generic ballot .
That ’ s about the same as it was in 2018 , when it was 7 points , and about double what it was in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large advantage suggests that races that may look like tossups right now are forecasted to move toward the Democrats over the course of the year.
’ He even insists that Democrats are “ clear favorites ” in races including the contests in Maine , Colorado , and Arizona .
( He agrees with the Cook Political Report that the North Carolina race is a toss-up , however . )
Besides the high-profile toss-up races , Democrats also have good chances in races in states including Iowa , Kansas , and Montana .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governor , Democrat Steve Bullock , is running , while over in Kansas , if the overall profoundly unpopular Kris Kobach ends up winning his party ’ s nomination for a U.S. Senate race , Democrats could benefit .
Democrats ’ chances in lower level races are buoyed by the good showing that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has had in races around the country .
He routinely leads in national polling and polls measuring public opinion in swing states , many of which Trump won in 2016 .
Trump and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slew of losses .

Democrats’ chances of becoming the majority party in the U.S. Senate after the general election this November are rising dramatically. As the Cook Political Report shares, a full four currently GOP-held Senate seats are currently toss-ups, including races in Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina. In every single one of those races, the Democratic challenger has outraised the Republican incumbent during recent fundraising. Now, CNN elections analyst Harry Enten reports that based on past data, Democrats have emerged as the slight favorite overall to successfully nab the majority in the Senate.
In order to become the Senate’s majority party, Democrats need to score a net gain of three additional seats tacked onto their current total if Joe Biden wins the presidency. Biden’s Democratic vice president will be able to break ties in the Democrats’ favor, since Democrats netting three seats will put the Senate balance at 50-50. If Biden doesn’t win the presidency, Democrats would need four additional seats to secure the majority.
And they’re doing well. Enten reports that the “chance Democrats net gain at least 3 seats is about 3-in-5 (60%), while the chance they net gain at least 4 seats is about 1-in-2 (50%).” A 50 percent chance that Democrats win enough seats to secure the majority status in the Senate no matter who is president is pretty impressive, especially considering the slew of states that Trump won in 2016 where Democrats are currently favored.
Enten explains that his analysis included an examination of “how well at this point state level polling (if available), incumbency, expert ratings, the past presidential results and the generic congressional ballot explained the ultimate result in each race” in individual Senate races stretching back to 2006.
Enten adds:
‘Democratic chances have risen since I first looked at the map a year ago, in large part because the national environment continues to look good for them. They hold about an 8-point lead on the generic ballot. That’s about the same as it was in 2018, when it was 7 points, and about double what it was in 2016. Based on past trends, this large advantage suggests that races that may look like tossups right now are forecasted to move toward the Democrats over the course of the year.’
He even insists that Democrats are “clear favorites” in races including the contests in Maine, Colorado, and Arizona. (He agrees with the Cook Political Report that the North Carolina race is a toss-up, however.) Besides the high-profile toss-up races, Democrats also have good chances in races in states including Iowa, Kansas, and Montana. In Montana, the state’s popular governor, Democrat Steve Bullock, is running, while over in Kansas, if the overall profoundly unpopular Kris Kobach ends up winning his party’s nomination for a U.S. Senate race, Democrats could benefit.
Democrats’ chances in lower level races are buoyed by the good showing that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has had in races around the country. He routinely leads in national polling and polls measuring public opinion in swing states, many of which Trump won in 2016. Trump and the GOP may be heading for a large slew of losses.


bipartisanreport--2020-05-02--Trump Supporter Totes Nazi Death Camp Slogan At Protest

Across the U.S. , right-wing demonstrators have turned out in droves against the stay-at-home orders that have been instituted amidst the Coronavirus pandemic in an attempt to stem the spread of the disease .
At a recent rally against the state ’ s stay-at-home order in Illinois , one demonstrator was photographed toting a sign that sported the Nazi slogan “ Arbeit Macht Frei , ” which roughly translates as “ work makes you free ” and was emblazoned across the entrance to the Auschwitz concentration camp .
The Auschwitz Museum and Memorial publicly condemned the anti-lockdown demonstrator with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support the idea that “ work ” should be prioritized rather than social distancing measures .
In a post on their Twitter account , the organization wrote : The governor of Illinois , it ’ s worth noting , is Jewish .
Illinois ’ s Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker has been on the front lines of the nation ’ s fight against the Coronavirus as his state has ended up among the hardest hit in the country .
The Nazi slogan sign at the recent rally against Illinois ’ s stay-at-home order was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the person with the sign was imagining drafting the governor into Nazi-style service .
The photograph of the woman with the Nazi slogan sign was snapped by local nurse Dennis Kosuth , who said that he asked the sign-holder if she was a Nazi .
The sign-holder replied that was not , noting that she supposedly has Jewish friends — but none of that absolves her of responsibility for her decision to resort to Nazi rhetoric in her mad dash to shame authorities into reopening the economy via lifting social distancing measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die .
Those at the rally , some of whom besides the above-quoted sign-holder also held Nazi imagery , faced condemnation .
Anne Caprara , Governor Pritzker ’ s chief of staff , commented : ‘ Don ’ t want to hear about “ liberty ” when these signs along with the ones portraying Illinois ’ Jewish Gov , whose family came to Chicago fleeing pogroms , as Hitler seem to be a staple at today ’ s protests .
You can protest a policy you don ’ t like without being ragingly @ @ @

Across the U.S., right-wing demonstrators have turned out in droves against the stay-at-home orders that have been instituted amidst the Coronavirus pandemic in an attempt to stem the spread of the disease. At a recent rally against the state’s stay-at-home order in Illinois, one demonstrator was photographed toting a sign that sported the Nazi slogan “Arbeit Macht Frei,” which roughly translates as “work makes you free” and was emblazoned across the entrance to the Auschwitz concentration camp. The Auschwitz Museum and Memorial publicly condemned the anti-lockdown demonstrator with the Nazi slogan, which seemed meant to support the idea that “work” should be prioritized rather than social distancing measures.
Donald Trump referred to protesters as “very good people” this morning. Here’s one of them holding a sign with the motto that hung on the front gates of Auschwitz. pic.twitter.com/Oz08w3fQP1 — Max Berger (@maxberger) May 2, 2020
In a post on their Twitter account, the organization wrote:
”Arbeit macht frei’ was a false, cynical illusion the SS gave to prisoners of #Auschwitz. Those words became one of the icons of human hatred. It’s painful to see this symbol instrumentalized & used again to spread hate. It’s a symptom of moral & intellectual degeneration.’
"Arbeit macht frei" was a false, cynical illusion the SS gave to prisoners of #Auschwitz. Those words became one of the icons of human hatred. It's painful to see this symbol instrumentalized & used again to spread hate. It's a symptom of moral & intellectual degeneration. https://t.co/ZRxja8x6eS — Auschwitz Memorial (@AuschwitzMuseum) May 2, 2020
The governor of Illinois, it’s worth noting, is Jewish. Illinois’s Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker has been on the front lines of the nation’s fight against the Coronavirus as his state has ended up among the hardest hit in the country. The Nazi slogan sign at the recent rally against Illinois’s stay-at-home order was written to address Pritzker directly, as if the person with the sign was imagining drafting the governor into Nazi-style service.
The photograph of the woman with the Nazi slogan sign was snapped by local nurse Dennis Kosuth, who said that he asked the sign-holder if she was a Nazi. The sign-holder replied that was not, noting that she supposedly has Jewish friends — but none of that absolves her of responsibility for her decision to resort to Nazi rhetoric in her mad dash to shame authorities into reopening the economy via lifting social distancing measures, no matter how many people may die.
Those at the rally, some of whom besides the above-quoted sign-holder also held Nazi imagery, faced condemnation. Anne Caprara, Governor Pritzker’s chief of staff, commented:
‘Don’t want to hear about “liberty” when these signs along with the ones portraying Illinois’ Jewish Gov, whose family came to Chicago fleeing pogroms, as Hitler seem to be a staple at today’s protests. You can protest a policy you don’t like without being ragingly bigoted.’
Don’t want to hear about “liberty” when these signs along with the ones portraying Illinois’ Jewish Gov, whose family came to Chicago fleeing pogroms, as Hitler seem to be a staple at today’s protests. You can protest a policy you don’t like without being ragingly bigoted. https://t.co/sKTrUv5vC3 — Anne Caprara (@anacaprana) May 1, 2020
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bipartisanreport--2020-05-02--Legal Expert Shreds Barr’s Plan To Pressure States Into Reopening

Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic , President Donald Trump and his allies have frequently prioritized economic concerns .
To that end , the Trump team has been advocating for reopening the economy via lifting the social distancing measures that have been enacted in attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus .
This past week , Attorney General Bill Barr issued a memo to each and every U.S. attorney around the country admonishing them to be “ on the lookout ” for cases where social distancing-oriented measures supposedly trample civil liberties .
In a new piece , legal expert Philip Rotner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easily constitute an abuse of power on his part in service of Trump ’ s political ambitions .
In short , the social distancing guidelines that are in place are not some kind of nefarious plot against liberty .
They ’ re basic public health measures designed to keep people alive .
And in at least some regards , they ’ ve seemingly been at least partially effective in terms of keeping the tolls of the Coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. from reaching even worse levels .
But Trump and Barr have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notes that although “ precisely targeted challenges to obviously abusive state restrictions of constitutional rights that have no relation to slowing the spread of the coronavirus would be a proper exercise of federal authority , ” that ’ s not quite the direction that Barr is going .
Rotner adds : ‘ [ Simply ] substituting Barr ’ s judgment for that of state governors and local authorities on precisely how far it is wise to go to protect health and safety within a given state or community would be an abuse of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general .
It would be , on its face , using the government ’ s law enforcement power to support the political agenda of an incumbent president seeking reelection.
’ At issue here is the question of defining the vague idea of when a social distancing measure really goes “ too far.
” Who should be the arbiter of that ?
Barr ?
Bill Barr would no doubt prioritize the political interests of Donald Trump .
He ’ s done it plenty of times already .
The U.S. Supreme Court , Rotner notes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporarily supersede other civil liberties concerns with efforts to protect public health .
A line in the opinion from that case , called Jacobson v. Massachusetts , is particularly relevant .
The court insisted : Barr has specifically singled out religious institutions for support against the allegedly rights-threatening potentials of stay-at-home orders that have been in place around the country .
The Department of Justice , for instance , filed a so-called statement of interest in a recent court case involving a church that had been temporarily prohibited from holding drive-in church services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S .
Attorneys , Barr specifically singled out religious institutions for special attention .
Tens of thousands of Americans have died from the Coronavirus , and well over one million cases have been confirmed in the U.S. , but none of that has stopped Trump and Barr from pursuing their political agendas anyway .

Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump and his allies have frequently prioritized economic concerns. To that end, the Trump team has been advocating for reopening the economy via lifting the social distancing measures that have been enacted in attempts to stem the spread of the Coronavirus. This past week, Attorney General Bill Barr issued a memo to each and every U.S. attorney around the country admonishing them to be “on the lookout” for cases where social distancing-oriented measures supposedly trample civil liberties. In a new piece, legal expert Philip Rotner explained how Barr’s push could easily constitute an abuse of power on his part in service of Trump’s political ambitions.
In short, the social distancing guidelines that are in place are not some kind of nefarious plot against liberty. They’re basic public health measures designed to keep people alive. And in at least some regards, they’ve seemingly been at least partially effective in terms of keeping the tolls of the Coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. from reaching even worse levels. But Trump and Barr have been clamoring against the measures anyway.
Rotner notes that although “precisely targeted challenges to obviously abusive state restrictions of constitutional rights that have no relation to slowing the spread of the coronavirus would be a proper exercise of federal authority,” that’s not quite the direction that Barr is going. Rotner adds:
‘[Simply] substituting Barr’s judgment for that of state governors and local authorities on precisely how far it is wise to go to protect health and safety within a given state or community would be an abuse of power on the part of the attorney general. It would be, on its face, using the government’s law enforcement power to support the political agenda of an incumbent president seeking reelection.’
At issue here is the question of defining the vague idea of when a social distancing measure really goes “too far.” Who should be the arbiter of that? Barr? Bill Barr would no doubt prioritize the political interests of Donald Trump. He’s done it plenty of times already.
The U.S. Supreme Court, Rotner notes, has established that the government may temporarily supersede other civil liberties concerns with efforts to protect public health. A line in the opinion from that case, called Jacobson v. Massachusetts, is particularly relevant. The court insisted:
‘The right to practice religion freely does not include the liberty to expose the community… to communicable disease.’
Barr has specifically singled out religious institutions for support against the allegedly rights-threatening potentials of stay-at-home orders that have been in place around the country. The Department of Justice, for instance, filed a so-called statement of interest in a recent court case involving a church that had been temporarily prohibited from holding drive-in church services. And in his recent memo to U.S. Attorneys, Barr specifically singled out religious institutions for special attention.
Tens of thousands of Americans have died from the Coronavirus, and well over one million cases have been confirmed in the U.S., but none of that has stopped Trump and Barr from pursuing their political agendas anyway.