politicususa--2020-07-17--White House Chief of Staff Calls Fauci “Irresponsible” for Comparing Coronavirus to Spanish Flu

Mark Meadows has strongly criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci after the infectious diseases expert compared Covid-19 to the Spanish Influenza that swept the world in 1918 .
The White House chief of staff objected to the comparison and became the latest administration official to publicly attack Fauci .
“ He was at Georgetown the other day and he suggested that this virus was worse or as bad as the 1918 flu epidemic , ” Meadows told Fox News .
“ And I can tell you that not only is that false , it is irresponsible to suggest so.
” Moments earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Navarro for an op-ed attacking Fauci .
“ Listen , we all say things and do things that we wish that we hadn ’ t done , ” he said .
“ My understanding is Dr. Fauci is walking that back and telling the American people that that was not accurate and not based on science.
” There is as yet no evidence that Fauci has walked back the comparison , which he made on Tuesday .
Fauci called Coronavirus a “ pandemic of historic proportions.
” “ Right now if you look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where anywhere from 50 to 75 to 100 million people died , I mean that was the mother of all pandemics and truly historic , ” Fauci said .
“ I hope we don ’ t even approach that with this , but it does have the makings of the possibility of [ … ] approaching that in seriousness , though I hope that the kinds of interventions that we ’ re going to be , and are implementing would not allow that to happen .
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Mark Meadows has strongly criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci after the infectious diseases expert compared Covid-19 to the Spanish Influenza that swept the world in 1918.
The White House chief of staff objected to the comparison and became the latest administration official to publicly attack Fauci.
“He was at Georgetown the other day and he suggested that this virus was worse or as bad as the 1918 flu epidemic,” Meadows told Fox News.
“And I can tell you that not only is that false, it is irresponsible to suggest so.”
Moments earlier, Meadows had criticized economic adviser Peter Navarro for an op-ed attacking Fauci.
“Listen, we all say things and do things that we wish that we hadn’t done,” he said.
“My understanding is Dr. Fauci is walking that back and telling the American people that that was not accurate and not based on science.”
There is as yet no evidence that Fauci has walked back the comparison, which he made on Tuesday. Fauci called Coronavirus a “pandemic of historic proportions.”
“Right now if you look at the magnitude of the 1918 pandemic where anywhere from 50 to 75 to 100 million people died, I mean that was the mother of all pandemics and truly historic,” Fauci said.
“I hope we don’t even approach that with this, but it does have the makings of the possibility of […] approaching that in seriousness, though I hope that the kinds of interventions that we’re going to be, and are implementing would not allow that to happen.”
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politicususa--2020-07-18--Opinion: Hateful GOP Belief That Americans Are Lazy Drives Resistance To Providing Coronavirus Relie

Opinion: Hateful GOP Belief That Americans Are Lazy Drives Resistance To Providing Coronavirus Relief

Are the majority of Americans lazy and averse to work ?
Would they prefer not to work and to enjoy a free ride from the government ?
How we answer this question , or how congressional leaders answer it , has a lot to do with what is really life-or-death legislation coming out of Washington , particularly with regards to COVID-19 relief packages .
Republicans have long held to the view that people are generally lazy and need then incentive of necessity , of avoiding suffering , to seek work .
We can see that how Americans ’ attitudes toward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot to do , at root , with their policy decisions .
In the current context , the dominant and well-worn Republican misconception that Americans are lazy and prefer not to work is blatantly evident in the resistance of the Senate ’ s Republican majority to pass legislation to help the mass of Americans suffering economically , because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic , meet their most basic needs .
Consider the recent congressional saga of Democrats ’ efforts to address the economic devastation Americans—and America—are enduring .
Last May House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 3 trillion relief package designed to address the multitude of needs and suffering the COVID-19 epidemic—and Trump ’ s mismanagement of it—have brought on Americans .
The legislation entailed assistance for essential front-line workers , including hospitals , $ 1 trillion in payments to state , local and tribal governments which have been hard-hit by the economic shutdown , and an extension of the enhanced unemployment benefits provided in last March ’ s $ 2.2 trillion dollar relief package , among other relief provisions .
At the time , Trump declared the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismissed the HEROES Act as a liberal wish list .
Meanwhile , even though House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi characterized the legislation as reflecting 80 % of bi-partisan priorities and as a place to begin the conversation , Republicans have been silent about addressing the dire need threatening American lives at this moment , letting the legislation languish without serious response or engagement .
And yet even Wall Street recognizes the massive level of economic devastation Americans are enduring .
Bank of America ’ s CEO Brian Moynihan referred to this moment as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great Depression.
” Last week 1.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits , and the unemployment rate is hovering over 11 % , the highest rate since the Great Depression , as 32 million Americans are collecting unemployment benefits .
Nonetheless , with the enhanced unemployment benefits on verge of expiring at the end of month , Republicans are loath to approve legislation extending them .
Why ?
Because Americans need to get back to work and stop being lazy .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has given his assurance that whatever the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 3 trillion package the House of Representatives passed and will definitely not include the $ 600 dollar boost to unemployment benefits the March relief package provided because , in his words , it would “ make it more lucrative not to work than to work.
” Texas Senate Republican John Cornyn echoed this sentiment last month in a hearing when he said , “ We should never pay people not to work .
We should try to help people get back to work.
” Great .
But currently there are three times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job openings .
As Heidi Shierholz of the Economic Policy Institute points out , “ Cutting off the $ 600 can not incentivize people to get jobs that aren ’ t there.
” And do Americans really not have an incentive to find work ?
First of all , having a job is a great source if dignity to people .
And even economically , unemployment benefits are not a disincentive to work ; in many cases , they do not cover the needs of American families .
Keep in mind that millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they lost their jobs .
This July 32 % of U.S. households could not make their full housing payment , making the fourth month in a row of “ historically high ” numbers of Americans unable to meet these payments .
And back to the question , do Americans prefer not to work ?
Throughout my lifetime , I have seen the opposite .
I can remember as a child in the 1980s , while those in my family complained about lazy workers , an episode when 2,000 people waited in below-freezing temperatures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Sheraton hotel in Chicago .
And we see this scenario quite often .
Back in 2014 , Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in a gubernatorial debate , defended his record of having created only 5,800 jobs ( against a loss of 13,000 ! )
when he promised 250,000 for Wisconsin , by asserting , “ We don ’ t have a jobs problem ; we have a work problem.
” If Wisconsin citizens weren ’ t so lazy and possessed some initiative , Governor Walker would have created another 250,000 jobs !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the height of the Great Recession in November 2011 , dismissively admonished Occupy Wall Street protesters to “ take a bath ” and “ get a job , ” while around the country , from 2009 through 2012 the country witnessed the following scenes : in May 2012 , 20,000 people applied for one of 877 jobs at a Hyundai plant in Montgomery , Alabama ; in Summer 2011 , 18,000 people applied for one of 1,800 jobs at a Ford plant in Louisville ; also in 2011 , more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs at a new Toyota plant in Tupelo , Mississippi ; in 2009 , 65,000 people applied for one of 2,700 jobs at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga .
These scenes suggest Americans would much prefer the dignity of a job with benefits than being jobless and collecting a payment that can not support their families .
The Republican hatred of American workers either blinds them to , or motivates them to lie about , this basic reality .
But we need to recognize it is this basic antipathy , and this distorted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undergirds the humanly hostile Republican policy-making .

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Are the majority of Americans lazy and averse to work? Would they prefer not to work and to enjoy a free ride from the government?
How we answer this question, or how congressional leaders answer it, has a lot to do with what is really life-or-death legislation coming out of Washington, particularly with regards to COVID-19 relief packages.
Republicans have long held to the view that people are generally lazy and need then incentive of necessity, of avoiding suffering, to seek work. We can see that how Americans’ attitudes toward work are understood and characterized has a lot to do, at root, with their policy decisions.
In the current context, the dominant and well-worn Republican misconception that Americans are lazy and prefer not to work is blatantly evident in the resistance of the Senate’s Republican majority to pass legislation to help the mass of Americans suffering economically, because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, meet their most basic needs.
Consider the recent congressional saga of Democrats’ efforts to address the economic devastation Americans—and America—are enduring.
Last May House Democrats passed the HEROES Act, a $3 trillion relief package designed to address the multitude of needs and suffering the COVID-19 epidemic—and Trump’s mismanagement of it—have brought on Americans. The legislation entailed assistance for essential front-line workers, including hospitals, $1 trillion in payments to state, local and tribal governments which have been hard-hit by the economic shutdown, and an extension of the enhanced unemployment benefits provided in last March’s $2.2 trillion dollar relief package, among other relief provisions.
At the time, Trump declared the proposed legislation dead on arrival. Republicans dismissed the HEROES Act as a liberal wish list.
Meanwhile, even though House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi characterized the legislation as reflecting 80% of bi-partisan priorities and as a place to begin the conversation, Republicans have been silent about addressing the dire need threatening American lives at this moment, letting the legislation languish without serious response or engagement.
And yet even Wall Street recognizes the massive level of economic devastation Americans are enduring. Bank of America’s CEO Brian Moynihan referred to this moment as “the most tumultuous period since the Great Depression.”
Last week 1.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits, and the unemployment rate is hovering over 11%, the highest rate since the Great Depression, as 32 million Americans are collecting unemployment benefits.
Nonetheless, with the enhanced unemployment benefits on verge of expiring at the end of month, Republicans are loath to approve legislation extending them.
Why? Because Americans need to get back to work and stop being lazy.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has given his assurance that whatever the Senate passes will look nothing like the $3 trillion package the House of Representatives passed and will definitely not include the $600 dollar boost to unemployment benefits the March relief package provided because, in his words, it would “make it more lucrative not to work than to work.”
Texas Senate Republican John Cornyn echoed this sentiment last month in a hearing when he said, “We should never pay people not to work. We should try to help people get back to work.”
Great. But currently there are three times as many unemployed workers as there are job openings.
As Heidi Shierholz of the Economic Policy Institute points out, “Cutting off the $600 cannot incentivize people to get jobs that aren’t there.”
And do Americans really not have an incentive to find work?
First of all, having a job is a great source if dignity to people. And even economically, unemployment benefits are not a disincentive to work; in many cases, they do not cover the needs of American families.
Keep in mind that millions of Americans lost their health insurance when they lost their jobs. This July 32% of U.S. households could not make their full housing payment, making the fourth month in a row of “historically high” numbers of Americans unable to meet these payments.
And back to the question, do Americans prefer not to work?
Throughout my lifetime, I have seen the opposite. I can remember as a child in the 1980s, while those in my family complained about lazy workers, an episode when 2,000 people waited in below-freezing temperatures to apply for a handful of jobs at the Sheraton hotel in Chicago.
And we see this scenario quite often.
Back in 2014, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in a gubernatorial debate, defended his record of having created only 5,800 jobs (against a loss of 13,000!) when he promised 250,000 for Wisconsin, by asserting, “We don’t have a jobs problem; we have a work problem.” If Wisconsin citizens weren’t so lazy and possessed some initiative, Governor Walker would have created another 250,000 jobs!
Similarly, Republican lightning rod Newt Gingrich, in the height of the Great Recession in November 2011, dismissively admonished Occupy Wall Street protesters to “take a bath” and “get a job,” while around the country, from 2009 through 2012 the country witnessed the following scenes: in May 2012, 20,000 people applied for one of 877 jobs at a Hyundai plant in Montgomery, Alabama; in Summer 2011, 18,000 people applied for one of 1,800 jobs at a Ford plant in Louisville; also in 2011, more than 41,000 people applied for one of 1,300 jobs at a new Toyota plant in Tupelo, Mississippi; in 2009, 65,000 people applied for one of 2,700 jobs at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga.
These scenes suggest Americans would much prefer the dignity of a job with benefits than being jobless and collecting a payment that cannot support their families.
The Republican hatred of American workers either blinds them to, or motivates them to lie about, this basic reality.
But we need to recognize it is this basic antipathy, and this distorted belief that people are lazy, that undergirds the humanly hostile Republican policy-making.


politicususa--2020-07-18--Opinion: DeVos and Trump want to advance god’s kingdom by sacrificing children

At the beginning of Trump ’ s plague in America , the “ pro-life ” GOP faithful claimed it was patriotic to sacrifice the lives of America ’ s elderly population for Trump ’ s re-election .
Now those same “ pro-life ” cretins want to sacrifice the lives of American children to help re-elect Trump .
If any American required proof that neither Trump nor his Republican facilitators are pro-life , they just need to consider the incredible number of additional American citizens that Trump and Betsy DeVos are willing to sacrifice to aid dirty Don ’ s re-election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be forced to sit in confined spaces with thirty or so other children , and an adult teacher , is being pushed hard and heavy by Trump and his incompetent religious Education Secretary Betsy DeVos .
Of course it is curious that DeVos , a former anti-public school lobbyist , is so anxious to force over 56 million American students to attend in-person public schools that she hates with religious fervor .
However , it is not curious that none of DeVos ’ children or grandchildren will ever be put in a dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the idea of cramming children into confined spaces palatable , there are typical lies from the administration ’ s sycophants that children can not contract or transmit Trump ’ s plague .
Fortunately , there are medical experts who have put that absurdity to rest .
This is particularly true because according to the scientists attempting to save Americans ’ lives , children and teenagers represent a ballooning percentage of Covid-19 cases across the nation .
And , it is noteworthy that that “ ballooning percentage ” is occurring while children are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relatively fair estimation about approximately how many additional Americans will perish so DeVos , who claimed her Education Secretary job was to “ advance the kingdom of god , ” there was a conversation between Trump ’ s main policy advisor , Sean Hannity , and a celebrity doctor regarding opening up the public schools .
Dr. Mehmet Oz replied to a Sean Hannity remark about pushing to completely open up the nation , especially opening up public schools , while the virulent Trump plague is raging .
Oz said : “ Schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just saw a nice piece in The Lancet arguing the opening of schools may only cost us 2–3 percent in terms of total mortality .
Any life is a life lost but to get every child back into a school where they are safely being educated , being fed , and making the most of their lives , with the risk on the back side , might be tradeoff some folks would consider.
” ( author bold ) Now , Dr. Oz may be a popular television personality , but he apparently does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives of 56.6 million American K-12 students .
Oz ’ s so-called “ appetizing opportunity ” means that between 2.264 and 3.396 million school children will perish for Trump ’ s re-election effort .
It is not immediately clear if that 2-3 percent of fatalities includes any school employees like nurses , janitors , office staff and teachers , but it is beyond the pale that purposefully putting children in harm ’ s way would be considered “ appetizing ” by any human being .
If that two to three percent figure represents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 3 million and 6 million additional American citizens will perish for Trump ’ s re-election .
It can not possibly be true that many American parents want to see their children take a risk for dumb Don Trump ’ s reelection , or that very many Americans will comport an additional 6 to 9 million American lives lost – especially as part of DeVos ’ crusade to use public schools to advance god ’ s kingdom .
It is an atrocity that in 2020 , in the richest nation on the planet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jeopardize the lives of even one child , much less between two to three million .
Of course Trump has no problem living with millions of Americans dying for his re-election ; it is precisely what one expects from a malicious narcissist .
DeVos is a different story though .
She claims to love children , is pro-life and a devout Christian whose primary focus as Education Secretary is using her position to “ advance god ’ s kingdom.
” As a former Christian minister , this author is relatively certain that nowhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reference , even a passing one , advocating for sacrificial deaths of children or adults for the sake of anything – much less a dirty sinner ’ s re-election .
Over the past couple of decades many Americans have become accustomed to Republicans ’ callous disregard for the American people they are supposed to serve .
Although Trump is nothing if not a dyed-in-the-wool Republican , he has taken the GOP ’ s disregard for the American people to a level typically reserved for mass murderers or enemy combatants lusting to kill American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their Republican cohort are pushing to endanger the lives of tens-of-millions of Americans , with special emphasis on killing children , makes the entire conservative movement vicious and without an iota of compassion ; exactly what one expects from a vile narcissist and his cabal of vicious savages .
For the alleged pro-life Christian Betsy DeVos , her drive to endanger children ’ s lives puts a new spin on the evangelical movement to advance the kingdom of god .

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At the beginning of Trump’s plague in America, the “pro-life” GOP faithful claimed it was patriotic to sacrifice the lives of America’s elderly population for Trump’s re-election. Now those same “pro-life” cretins want to sacrifice the lives of American children to help re-elect Trump.
If any American required proof that neither Trump nor his Republican facilitators are pro-life, they just need to consider the incredible number of additional American citizens that Trump and Betsy DeVos are willing to sacrifice to aid dirty Don’s re-election.
This absurd idea that children should be forced to sit in confined spaces with thirty or so other children, and an adult teacher, is being pushed hard and heavy by Trump and his incompetent religious Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Of course it is curious that DeVos, a former anti-public school lobbyist, is so anxious to force over 56 million American students to attend in-person public schools that she hates with religious fervor. However, it is not curious that none of DeVos’ children or grandchildren will ever be put in a dangerous situation that could kill them.
To make the idea of cramming children into confined spaces palatable, there are typical lies from the administration’s sycophants that children cannot contract or transmit Trump’s plague. Fortunately, there are medical experts who have put that absurdity to rest. This is particularly true because according to the scientists attempting to save Americans’ lives, children and teenagers represent a ballooning percentage of Covid-19 cases across the nation. And, it is noteworthy that that “ballooning percentage” is occurring while children are not in school.
To get a relatively fair estimation about approximately how many additional Americans will perish so DeVos, who claimed her Education Secretary job was to “advance the kingdom of god,” there was a conversation between Trump’s main policy advisor, Sean Hannity, and a celebrity doctor regarding opening up the public schools.
Dr. Mehmet Oz replied to a Sean Hannity remark about pushing to completely open up the nation, especially opening up public schools, while the virulent Trump plague is raging. Oz said:
“Schools are a very appetizing opportunity. I just saw a nice piece in The Lancet arguing the opening of schools may only cost us 2–3 percent in terms of total mortality. Any life is a life lost but to get every child back into a school where they are safely being educated, being fed, and making the most of their lives, with the risk on the back side, might be tradeoff some folks would consider.” (author bold)
Now, Dr. Oz may be a popular television personality, but he apparently does not mind the idea of endangering the lives of 56.6 million American K-12 students. Oz’s so-called “appetizing opportunity” means that between 2.264 and 3.396 million school children will perish for Trump’s re-election effort.
It is not immediately clear if that 2-3 percent of fatalities includes any school employees like nurses, janitors, office staff and teachers, but it is beyond the pale that purposefully putting children in harm’s way would be considered “appetizing” by any human being. If that two to three percent figure represents fatalities in the general population, then between 3 million and 6 million additional American citizens will perish for Trump’s re-election.
It cannot possibly be true that many American parents want to see their children take a risk for dumb Don Trump’s reelection, or that very many Americans will comport an additional 6 to 9 million American lives lost – especially as part of DeVos’ crusade to use public schools to advance god’s kingdom.
It is an atrocity that in 2020, in the richest nation on the planet, there is a movement to deliberately jeopardize the lives of even one child, much less between two to three million. Of course Trump has no problem living with millions of Americans dying for his re-election; it is precisely what one expects from a malicious narcissist.
DeVos is a different story though. She claims to love children, is pro-life and a devout Christian whose primary focus as Education Secretary is using her position to “advance god’s kingdom.” As a former Christian minister, this author is relatively certain that nowhere in the Christian bible is there any reference, even a passing one, advocating for sacrificial deaths of children or adults for the sake of anything – much less a dirty sinner’s re-election.
Over the past couple of decades many Americans have become accustomed to Republicans’ callous disregard for the American people they are supposed to serve. Although Trump is nothing if not a dyed-in-the-wool Republican, he has taken the GOP’s disregard for the American people to a level typically reserved for mass murderers or enemy combatants lusting to kill American citizens.
That Trump, DeVos and their Republican cohort are pushing to endanger the lives of tens-of-millions of Americans, with special emphasis on killing children, makes the entire conservative movement vicious and without an iota of compassion; exactly what one expects from a vile narcissist and his cabal of vicious savages. For the alleged pro-life Christian Betsy DeVos, her drive to endanger children’s lives puts a new spin on the evangelical movement to advance the kingdom of god.


politicususa--2020-07-18--Mitch McConnell Praises John Lewis While Blocking The Voting Rights Act

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) released a glowing statement praising the late John Lewis as he blocks @ @ @ @ @ Rights Act .
Rep. Lewis presided over the House session where the Voting Rights Act @ @ @ @ @ a classic example of watching what someone does , not what they say .
The @ @ @ @ @ out of one side of his mouth while burying the rights that Lewis bled for @ @ @ @ @ for his entire adult life .
The words coming from Republicans mean nothing .
If @ @ @ @ @ Lewis , he would pass the restoration of the Voting Rights Act in the Senate @ @ @ @ @ this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released a glowing statement praising the late John Lewis as he blocks the restoration of the Voting Rights Act.
Here is McConnell’s statement:
The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles. https://t.co/cRBl30fwtA — Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) July 18, 2020
Rep. Lewis presided over the House session where the Voting Rights Act was restored:
In December John Lewis presided over House vote to restore Voting Rights Act. Bill has been sitting on McConnell's desk for 225 days. Best way to honor Lewis is for Congress to revive law he devoted his life to & call it John Lewis Voting Rights Act pic.twitter.com/bayhHCjAso — Ari Berman (@AriBerman) July 18, 2020
McConnell is a classic example of watching what someone does, not what they say. The Senate Majority Leader praised Lewis out of one side of his mouth while burying the rights that Lewis bled for and fought on behalf of for his entire adult life.
The words coming from Republicans mean nothing. If McConnell really wanted to honor Lewis, he would pass the restoration of the Voting Rights Act in the Senate.
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politicususa--2020-07-18--Joy Reid Calls Out GOP For Giving Empty Praise Of John Lewis While Blocking Voting Rights

Republicans are crawling out of the woodwork to praise civil rights icon John Lewis after he passed away on Friday at the age of 80 , but many of these same GOP leaders are currently standing in the way of restoring voting rights .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is one of those Republicans who released a statement about Lewis , even as a bill to restore the Voting Rights Act remains on his desk .
MSNBC ’ s Joy Reid went after Republicans like McConnell for offering empty praise of Lewis .
“ For those who are praising John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restoring [ the Voting Rights Act ] think about that , his blood paid for it , ” Reid said .
“ If you want to honor him , there ’ s a pretty direct way for you to do that rather than give out a statement.
” It ’ s so important to remember that history .
There were four attempts to pass a voting rights act , to allow black Americans to vote : 1866 , 1957 , 1964 .
It was John Lewis ’ beating on that bridge , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ college students , just above college students , 20-year-olds , who bled on that bridge .
John Lewis ’ blood paid for that 1965 Voting Rights Act .
So for those who are praising John Lewis and standing in the way of restoring that act , think about that , his blood paid for it .
So if you want to honor him , there ’ s a pretty direct way for you to do that rather than give out a statement , FYI .
Just a thought .
Time for Republicans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s great that some Republicans are briefly setting aside politics to acknowledge the passing of a civil rights giant , but it ’ s nowhere near enough .
Not even close .
As PoliticusUSA ’ s Sarah Jones noted , Republicans must put their money where their mouth is if they truly want to honor John Lewis .
As simple as these steps may seem , they ’ ve become political suicide for a Republican Party that has been hijacked by Donald Trump , a man whose presidency is built almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hollow press releases and symbolic gestures are the only thing we ’ re likely to get from the modern GOP .

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Republicans are crawling out of the woodwork to praise civil rights icon John Lewis after he passed away on Friday at the age of 80, but many of these same GOP leaders are currently standing in the way of restoring voting rights.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is one of those Republicans who released a statement about Lewis, even as a bill to restore the Voting Rights Act remains on his desk.
The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles. https://t.co/cRBl30fwtA — Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) July 18, 2020
MSNBC’s Joy Reid went after Republicans like McConnell for offering empty praise of Lewis.
“For those who are praising John Lewis and standing in the way of restoring [the Voting Rights Act] think about that, his blood paid for it,” Reid said. “If you want to honor him, there’s a pretty direct way for you to do that rather than give out a statement.”
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Joy Reid tells Republicans that if they want to honor the life of John Lewis, it’s going to take more than a hollow press release. #ctl #p2 #amjoy pic.twitter.com/Osx1GUsUIf — PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) July 18, 2020
Reid said:
It’s so important to remember that history. There were four attempts to pass a voting rights act, to allow black Americans to vote: 1866, 1957, 1964. It was John Lewis’ beating on that bridge, along with those other brave young people, college students, just above college students, 20-year-olds, who bled on that bridge. John Lewis’ blood paid for that 1965 Voting Rights Act. So for those who are praising John Lewis and standing in the way of restoring that act, think about that, his blood paid for it. So if you want to honor him, there’s a pretty direct way for you to do that rather than give out a statement, FYI. Just a thought.
Time for Republicans to put their money where their mouth is
It’s great that some Republicans are briefly setting aside politics to acknowledge the passing of a civil rights giant, but it’s nowhere near enough. Not even close.
As PoliticusUSA’s Sarah Jones noted, Republicans must put their money where their mouth is if they truly want to honor John Lewis.
Republicans claiming John Lewis today, put your money where your mouth is: Restore & strengthen VRA
Stop justifying murder of innocent black ppl
Stop winking at neo Nazi, white supremacist ideas
Stop egging on Putinesque attacks on protesters. — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) July 18, 2020
As simple as these steps may seem, they’ve become political suicide for a Republican Party that has been hijacked by Donald Trump, a man whose presidency is built almost exclusively on race baiting and minority resentment.
Hollow press releases and symbolic gestures are the only thing we’re likely to get from the modern GOP.
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politicususa--2020-07-18--Trump Heads To The Golf Course With Lindsey Graham Without Even Mentioning John Lewis

More than 10 hours after the death of civil rights icon John Lewis was reported , Donald Trump and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham headed to the golf course without even uttering a single word of condolence .
“ John Lewis is dead , ” Andrew Feinberg noted on Twitter .
“ President Donald Trump has not said a word about it , and now he is headed to his golf club with Lindsey Graham.
” According to the pool report , “ We saw the President for a few frames before he got into the SUV , wearing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We believe Lindsay Graham , wearing an almost identical outfit , got in on the other side , ” it continued .
John Lewis , a representative for Georgia ’ s 5th congressional district who was a frequent critic of Donald Trump , died at 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer .
Soon after Lewis ’ passing , former President Barack Obama released a touching tribute to the late congressman .
Joe Biden also offered his condolences , noting that he and Jill Biden spoke to Lewis a few days ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are made in the image of God , and then there is John Lewis .
He was truly one-of-a-kind , a moral compass who always knew where to point us and which direction to march , ” Biden said on Twitter .
“ To John ’ s family , friends , staff , and constituents , Jill and I send you our love and prayers.
” Trump is incapable of putting politics and ego aside Had we known nothing about Donald Trump before today , perhaps it would be surprising that he – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t even pay his respects to a civil rights legend before suiting up for another round of golf .
But for the past three and a half years , the American people have seen how this president conducts himself , even in moments when it should be a no-brainer to set politics and ego aside .
In 2018 , when former Arizona senator and war hero John McCain passed away , Trump refused to release a prepared White House statement praising McCain ’ s service to the country .
Like John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president , especially toward the end of his life .
Trump , the smallest man to ever hold the world ’ s biggest office , was incapable of seeing past that .
Donald Trump will eventually release some type of statement on the passing of John Lewis , but he ’ s already made it clear just how little he cares .

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More than 10 hours after the death of civil rights icon John Lewis was reported, Donald Trump and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham headed to the golf course without even uttering a single word of condolence.
“John Lewis is dead,” Andrew Feinberg noted on Twitter. “President Donald Trump has not said a word about it, and now he is headed to his golf club with Lindsey Graham.”
NOW: John Lewis is dead. President @realDonaldTrump has not said a word about it, and now he is headed to his golf club with @LindseyGrahamSC. — Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) July 18, 2020
According to the pool report, “We saw the President for a few frames before he got into the SUV, wearing a red hat and white polo shirt.”
“We believe Lindsay Graham, wearing an almost identical outfit, got in on the other side,” it continued.
John Lewis, a representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district who was a frequent critic of Donald Trump, died at 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Soon after Lewis’ passing, former President Barack Obama released a touching tribute to the late congressman.
Joe Biden also offered his condolences, noting that he and Jill Biden spoke to Lewis a few days ago for the final time.
“We are made in the image of God, and then there is John Lewis. He was truly one-of-a-kind, a moral compass who always knew where to point us and which direction to march,” Biden said on Twitter. “To John’s family, friends, staff, and constituents, Jill and I send you our love and prayers.”
We are made in the image of God, and then there is John Lewis. He was truly one-of-a-kind, a moral compass who always knew where to point us and which direction to march. To John’s family, friends, staff, and constituents, Jill and I send you our love and prayers. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 18, 2020
Trump is incapable of putting politics and ego aside
Had we known nothing about Donald Trump before today, perhaps it would be surprising that he – as president of the United States – couldn’t even pay his respects to a civil rights legend before suiting up for another round of golf.
But for the past three and a half years, the American people have seen how this president conducts himself, even in moments when it should be a no-brainer to set politics and ego aside.
In 2018, when former Arizona senator and war hero John McCain passed away, Trump refused to release a prepared White House statement praising McCain’s service to the country.
Like John Lewis, McCain was a critic of the president, especially toward the end of his life. Trump, the smallest man to ever hold the world’s biggest office, was incapable of seeing past that.
Donald Trump will eventually release some type of statement on the passing of John Lewis, but he’s already made it clear just how little he cares.
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politicususa--2020-07-18--Barack Obama Beautifully Remembers Rep. John Lewis

Former President Barack Obama remembered the late Rep. John Lewis and perfectly summed up the enormous impact that Lewis had on the United States .
In a statement provided to PoliticusUSA , Obama said : America is a constant work in progress .
What gives each new generation purpose is to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it further – to speak out for what ’ s right , to challenge an unjust status quo , and to imagine a better world .
John Lewis – one of the original Freedom Riders , chairman of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speaker at the March on Washington , leader of the march from Selma to Montgomery , Member of Congress representing the people of Georgia for 33 years – not only assumed that responsibility , he made it his life ’ s work .
He loved this country so much that he risked his life and his blood so that it might live up to its promise .
And through the decades , he not only gave all of himself to the cause of freedom and justice , but inspired generations that followed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Considering his enormous impact on the history of this country , what always struck those who met John was his gentleness and humility .
Born into modest means in the heart of the Jim Crow South , he understood that he was just one of a long line of heroes in the struggle for racial justice .
Early on , he embraced the principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as the means to bring about real change in this country , understanding that such tactics had the power not only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and minds as well .
In so many ways , John ’ s life was exceptional .
But he never believed that what he did was more than any citizen of this country might do .
He believed that in all of us , there exists the capacity for great courage , a longing to do what ’ s right , a willingness to love all people , and to extend to them their God-given rights to dignity and respect .
And it ’ s because he saw the best in all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his passing , to serve as a beacon in that long journey towards a more perfect union .
I first met John when I was in law school , and I told him then that he was one of my heroes .
Years later , when I was elected a U.S .
Senator , I told him that I stood on his shoulders .
When I was elected President of the United States , I hugged him on the inauguration stand before I was sworn in and told him I was only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And through all those years , he never stopped providing wisdom and encouragement to me and Michelle and our family .
We will miss him dearly .
It ’ s fitting that the last time John and I shared a public forum was at a virtual town hall with a gathering of young activists who were helping to lead this summer ’ s demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death .
Afterwards , I spoke to him privately , and he could not have been prouder of their efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for freedom and equality , a new generation intent on voting and protecting the right to vote , a new generation running for political office .
I told him that all those young people – of every race , from every background and gender and sexual orientation – they were his children .
They had learned from his example , even if they didn ’ t know it .
They had understood through him what American citizenship requires , even if they had heard of his courage only through history books .
Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful , remarkable way .
John Lewis did .
And thanks to him , we now all have our marching orders – to keep believing in the possibility of remaking this country we love until it lives up to its full promise .
Every American owes a debt to John Lewis .
Every person who takes to the streets to fight for justice and equality follows in the footsteps of Rep. Lewis .
America has lost many giants over the last few years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mark on the nation , John Lewis stands alone .
He is irreplaceable .
His words of moral clarity and his passion for justice had the power to move the Congress and echo from sea to shining sea , and it is because of him and his generation that the fight will continue on .
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Former President Barack Obama remembered the late Rep. John Lewis and perfectly summed up the enormous impact that Lewis had on the United States.
In a statement provided to PoliticusUSA, Obama said:
America is a constant work in progress. What gives each new generation purpose is to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it further – to speak out for what’s right, to challenge an unjust status quo, and to imagine a better world.
John Lewis – one of the original Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the youngest speaker at the March on Washington, leader of the march from Selma to Montgomery, Member of Congress representing the people of Georgia for 33 years – not only assumed that responsibility, he made it his life’s work. He loved this country so much that he risked his life and his blood so that it might live up to its promise. And through the decades, he not only gave all of himself to the cause of freedom and justice, but inspired generations that followed to try to live up to his example.
Considering his enormous impact on the history of this country, what always struck those who met John was his gentleness and humility. Born into modest means in the heart of the Jim Crow South, he understood that he was just one of a long line of heroes in the struggle for racial justice. Early on, he embraced the principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as the means to bring about real change in this country, understanding that such tactics had the power not only to change laws, but to change hearts and minds as well.
In so many ways, John’s life was exceptional. But he never believed that what he did was more than any citizen of this country might do. He believed that in all of us, there exists the capacity for great courage, a longing to do what’s right, a willingness to love all people, and to extend to them their God-given rights to dignity and respect. And it’s because he saw the best in all of us that he will continue, even in his passing, to serve as a beacon in that long journey towards a more perfect union.
I first met John when I was in law school, and I told him then that he was one of my heroes. Years later, when I was elected a U.S. Senator, I told him that I stood on his shoulders. When I was elected President of the United States, I hugged him on the inauguration stand before I was sworn in and told him I was only there because of the sacrifices he made. And through all those years, he never stopped providing wisdom and encouragement to me and Michelle and our family. We will miss him dearly.
It’s fitting that the last time John and I shared a public forum was at a virtual town hall with a gathering of young activists who were helping to lead this summer’s demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Afterwards, I spoke to him privately, and he could not have been prouder of their efforts – of a new generation standing up for freedom and equality, a new generation intent on voting and protecting the right to vote, a new generation running for political office. I told him that all those young people – of every race, from every background and gender and sexual orientation – they were his children. They had learned from his example, even if they didn’t know it. They had understood through him what American citizenship requires, even if they had heard of his courage only through history books.
Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did. And thanks to him, we now all have our marching orders – to keep believing in the possibility of remaking this country we love until it lives up to its full promise.
Every American owes a debt to John Lewis. Every person who takes to the streets to fight for justice and equality follows in the footsteps of Rep. Lewis. America has lost many giants over the last few years, but even among those who left their mark on the nation, John Lewis stands alone.
He is irreplaceable. His words of moral clarity and his passion for justice had the power to move the Congress and echo from sea to shining sea, and it is because of him and his generation that the fight will continue on.
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group.
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politicususa--2020-07-19--Trump Is Trying To Block Funding To States For Virus Testing

The Trump administration is trying to block billions of dollars in aid to the states to pay for coronavirus testing and contact tracing .
The Trump administration is trying to block billions of dollars for states to conduct testing and contact tracing in the upcoming coronavirus relief bill , people involved in the talks said Saturday .
The administration is also trying to block billions of dollars that GOP senators want to allocate for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , and billions more for the Pentagon and State Department to address the pandemic at home and abroad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the talks said Senate Republicans were seeking to allocate $ 25 billion for states to conduct testing and contact tracing , but that certain administration officials want to zero out the testing and tracing money entirely .
Trump has been very clear in his desire to stop testing , or he put it at his infamous Tulsa rally , slow down the testing .
The President thinks that he can make the pandemic disappear if people stop being tested .
Since convincing people that they don ’ t need to be tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved on to trying to stop the states from having the money that they need for testing .
This isn ’ t about politics .
It ’ s about life and death .
In another sign that Senate Republicans are getting close to breaking with Trump , some of them are pushing back on Trump ’ s desire to block funding for testing .
Trump wants the coronavirus to disappear , and he is willing to kill possibly hundreds of thousands of Americans to make it look like the virus is gone .

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The Trump administration is trying to block billions of dollars in aid to the states to pay for coronavirus testing and contact tracing.
The Washington Post reported:
The Trump administration is trying to block billions of dollars for states to conduct testing and contact tracing in the upcoming coronavirus relief bill, people involved in the talks said Saturday.
The administration is also trying to block billions of dollars that GOP senators want to allocate for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and billions more for the Pentagon and State Department to address the pandemic at home and abroad, the people said.
….
One person involved in the talks said Senate Republicans were seeking to allocate $25 billion for states to conduct testing and contact tracing, but that certain administration officials want to zero out the testing and tracing money entirely.
Trump has been very clear in his desire to stop testing, or he put it at his infamous Tulsa rally, slow down the testing.
The President thinks that he can make the pandemic disappear if people stop being tested. Since convincing people that they don’t need to be tested didn’t work, Trump has moved on to trying to stop the states from having the money that they need for testing.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about life and death. In another sign that Senate Republicans are getting close to breaking with Trump, some of them are pushing back on Trump’s desire to block funding for testing.
Trump wants the coronavirus to disappear, and he is willing to kill possibly hundreds of thousands of Americans to make it look like the virus is gone.


politicususa--2020-07-19--Trump’s Fox News Sunday Interview Was An Epic Disaster Thanks To Chris Wallace

Fox News Sunday ’ s Chris Wallace fact-checked Trump , pushed back , and caused a presidential implosion on national television by not accepting the lies .
The part of the interview that will be getting attention for days was Wallace ’ s exchange with Trump about the cognitive test that the President took : WALLACE : But I ’ ve got to tell you , if I may , sir , respectfully , in the Fox poll , they asked people , who is more competent ?
Who ’ s got — whose mind is sounder ?
Biden beats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ ll tell you what , let ’ s take a test .
Let ’ s take a test right now .
Let ’ s go down , Joe and I will take a test .
Let him take the same test that I took .
WALLACE : Incidentally , I took the test too when I heard that you passed it .
TRUMP : Yeah , how did you do ?
WALLACE : It ’ s not – well it ’ s not that hardest test .
They have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s that ” and it ’ s an elephant .
TRUMP : You see , that ’ s all misrepresentation .
WALLACE : Well , that ’ s what it was on the web .
TRUMP : It ’ s all misrepresentation .
Because , yes , the first few questions are easy , but I ’ ll bet you couldn ’ t even answer the last five questions .
I ’ ll bet you couldn ’ t , they get very hard , the last five questions .
WALLACE : Well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 by seven .
TRUMP : Let me tell you… TRUMP : … you couldn ’ t answer — you couldn ’ t answer many of the questions .
TRUMP : I ’ ll get you the test , I ’ d like to give it .
I ’ ll guarantee you that Joe Biden could not answer those questions The interview was a trainwreck for Trump because Wallace didn ’ t let him skate by unchallenged with lies .
Trump was called out for lying about Biden defunding the police .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the military .
Trump got called out for pushing false coronavirus mortality rates .
There was no segment of the interview that wasn ’ t a disaster for Trump and his campaign .
Chris Wallace did was every journalist should do with Trump .
Wallace shrugged off the bluster and intimidation tactics and kept pushing forward with facts .
The main reason why the interview was a nightmare for Republicans is that it painted a portrait of a president whose mind is clearly in decline .
Wallace would give Trump an easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an epic implosion .
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Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace fact-checked Trump, pushed back, and caused a presidential implosion on national television by not accepting the lies.
The part of the interview that will be getting attention for days was Wallace’s exchange with Trump about the cognitive test that the President took:
WALLACE: But I’ve got to tell you, if I may, sir, respectfully, in the Fox poll, they asked people, who is more competent? Who’s got — whose mind is sounder? Biden beats you in that.
TRUMP: Well, I’ll tell you what, let’s take a test. Let’s take a test right now. Let’s go down, Joe and I will take a test. Let him take the same test that I took.
WALLACE: Incidentally, I took the test too when I heard that you passed it.
TRUMP: Yeah, how did you do?
WALLACE: It’s not – well it’s not that hardest test. They have a picture and it says “what’s that” and it’s an elephant.
TRUMP: No no no…
TRUMP: You see, that’s all misrepresentation.
WALLACE: Well, that’s what it was on the web.
TRUMP: It’s all misrepresentation. Because, yes, the first few questions are easy, but I’ll bet you couldn’t even answer the last five questions. I’ll bet you couldn’t, they get very hard, the last five questions.
WALLACE: Well, one of them was count back from 100 by seven.
TRUMP: Let me tell you…
WALLACE: Ninety-three.
TRUMP: … you couldn’t answer — you couldn’t answer many of the questions.
WALLACE: Ok, what’s the question?
TRUMP: I’ll get you the test, I’d like to give it. I’ll guarantee you that Joe Biden could not answer those questions
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Trump boils over when Chris Wallace points out that the dementia screening test that he "aced" was not hard. pic.twitter.com/imM5ns7vIe — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) July 19, 2020
The interview was a trainwreck for Trump because Wallace didn’t let him skate by unchallenged with lies. Trump was called out for lying about Biden defunding the police. Trump admitted that he doesn’t care about the military. Trump got called out for pushing false coronavirus mortality rates. There was no segment of the interview that wasn’t a disaster for Trump and his campaign.
Chris Wallace did was every journalist should do with Trump. Wallace shrugged off the bluster and intimidation tactics and kept pushing forward with facts.
The main reason why the interview was a nightmare for Republicans is that it painted a portrait of a president whose mind is clearly in decline.
Wallace would give Trump an easy interview, and Donald Trump responded with an epic implosion.
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politicususa--2020-07-19--Trump Says He Will Sign Imaginary Healthcare Plan In 2 Weeks

Trump claimed that he is going to sign a comprehensive healthcare plan in two weeks because the Supreme Court said he could .
WALLACE : But you ’ ve been in office three and a half years , you don ’ t have a plan .
TRUMP : Well , we haven ’ t had .
Excuse me .
You heard me yesterday .
We ’ re signing a health care plan within two weeks , a full and complete health care plan that the Supreme Court decision on DACA gave me the right to do .
So we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to sign an immigration plan , a health care plan , and various other plans .
And nobody will have done what I ’ m doing in the next four weeks .
The Supreme Court gave the President of the United States powers that nobody thought the President had , by approving , by doing what they did — their decision on DACA .
And DACA ’ s going to be taken care of also .
But we ’ re getting rid of it because we ’ re going to replace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we got rid of already , which was most of Obamacare , the individual mandate .
And that I ’ ve already won on .
And we won also on the Supreme Court .
But the decision by the Supreme Court on DACA allows me to do things on immigration , on health care , on other things that we ’ ve never done before .
And you ’ re going to find it to be a very exciting two weeks .
The Supreme Court decision on DACA doesn ’ t allow him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country without legislation from Congress .
What Trump is doing is supporting a lawsuit that would gut the Affordable Care Act during a pandemic and a recession .
Trump demonstrated once again that he still doesn ’ t know the difference between executive orders and laws .
The President does not make laws or pass laws .
Donald Trump is making things up to fool voters into supporting him in November .
Trump has no plan , and just like infrastructure week , Trump ’ s healthcare bill is never happening .
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Trump claimed that he is going to sign a comprehensive healthcare plan in two weeks because the Supreme Court said he could.
Transcript via Fox News Sunday:
WALLACE: But you’ve been in office three and a half years, you don’t have a plan.
TRUMP: Well, we haven’t had. Excuse me. You heard me yesterday. We’re signing a health care plan within two weeks, a full and complete health care plan that the Supreme Court decision on DACA gave me the right to do. So we’re going to solve — we’re going to sign an immigration plan, a health care plan, and various other plans. And nobody will have done what I’m doing in the next four weeks. The Supreme Court gave the President of the United States powers that nobody thought the President had, by approving, by doing what they did — their decision on DACA. And DACA’s going to be taken care of also. But we’re getting rid of it because we’re going to replace it with something much better. What we got rid of already, which was most of Obamacare, the individual mandate. And that I’ve already won on. And we won also on the Supreme Court. But the decision by the Supreme Court on DACA allows me to do things on immigration, on health care, on other things that we’ve never done before. And you’re going to find it to be a very exciting two weeks.
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"We're signing a health care plan within two weeks. A full and complete health care plan, that the Supreme Court decision on DACA gave me the right to do" — Trump routinely cites a two week timeframe for new policy initiatives when he's just making stuff up pic.twitter.com/qTItTafxEV — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 19, 2020
The Supreme Court decision on DACA doesn’t allow him to change the healthcare system in the country without legislation from Congress. What Trump is doing is supporting a lawsuit that would gut the Affordable Care Act during a pandemic and a recession.
Trump demonstrated once again that he still doesn’t know the difference between executive orders and laws. The President does not make laws or pass laws.
Donald Trump is making things up to fool voters into supporting him in November.
Trump has no plan, and just like infrastructure week, Trump’s healthcare bill is never happening.
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politicususa--2020-07-19--Trump Says He Might Not Accept The Election Results If People Vote By Mail

Donald Trump said that voting by mail is going to rig the election , and if he loses , he might not accept the results .
TRUMP : You don ’ t know until you see .
It depends .
I think mail-in voting is going to rig the election .
I really do .
WALLACE : Are you suggesting that you might not accept the results of the election ?
TRUMP : No .
I have to see .
Look , Hillary Clinton asked me the same thing .
WALLACE : No , I asked you the same thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a tradition in this country — in fact , one of the prides of this country — is the peaceful transition of power and that no matter how hard-fought a campaign is , that at the end of the campaign that the loser concedes to the winner .
Not saying that you ’ re necessarily going to be the loser or the winner , but that the loser concedes to the winner and that the country comes together in part for the good of the country .
Are you saying you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that principle ?
TRUMP : What I ’ m saying is that I will tell you at the time .
I ’ ll keep you in suspense .
OK ?
It doesn ’ t matter if Trump “ accepts ” the election results .
He doesn ’ t get to sign off on them or contest them .
If Biden wins , and the Electoral College certifies it , Joe Biden will be president .
Trump can ’ t take any extraordinary measures to stay in office .
At noon on Inauguration Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and he would have the power to order the military to remove Trump from the White House .
Trump is such a sore loser that it is easy to see him running away to his club in Florida , and not attending Biden ’ s inauguration .
One could easily imagine tweeting about Biden ’ s inauguration to try to delegitimize the new president .
Trump can ’ t stop the transition of power if Joe Biden wins the election .
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Donald Trump said that voting by mail is going to rig the election, and if he loses, he might not accept the results.
Transcript via Fox News Sunday:
TRUMP: You don’t know until you see. It depends. I think mail-in voting is going to rig the election. I really do.
WALLACE: Are you suggesting that you might not accept the results of the election?
TRUMP: No. I have to see. Look, Hillary Clinton asked me the same thing.
WALLACE: No, I asked you the same thing at the debate.
TAPE: Presidential Debate, October 19, 2016
WALLACE: There is a tradition in this country — in fact, one of the prides of this country — is the peaceful transition of power and that no matter how hard-fought a campaign is, that at the end of the campaign that the loser concedes to the winner. Not saying that you’re necessarily going to be the loser or the winner, but that the loser concedes to the winner and that the country comes together in part for the good of the country. Are you saying you’re not prepared now to commit to that principle?
TRUMP: What I’m saying is that I will tell you at the time. I’ll keep you in suspense. OK?
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TRUMP: "I think mail-in voting is going to rig the election." WALLACE: "Are you suggesting that you might not accept the results?" TRUMP: "I have to see." WALLACE: "Can you give a direct answer that you will accept the election? TRUMP: "I have to see." pic.twitter.com/mPDPLY9vsr — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 19, 2020
It doesn’t matter if Trump “accepts” the election results. He doesn’t get to sign off on them or contest them. If Biden wins, and the Electoral College certifies it, Joe Biden will be president. Trump can’t take any extraordinary measures to stay in office. At noon on Inauguration Day, Joe Biden would become the president, and he would have the power to order the military to remove Trump from the White House.
Trump is such a sore loser that it is easy to see him running away to his club in Florida, and not attending Biden’s inauguration. One could easily imagine tweeting about Biden’s inauguration to try to delegitimize the new president.
Trump can’t stop the transition of power if Joe Biden wins the election.
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politicususa--2020-07-19--Trump Melts Down And Admits That He Doesn’t Care What The Military Says

Trump said on Fox News Sunday that he doesn ’ t care what the military says about bases named after Confederates before launching into a racist tirade .
Trump said when asked if he would veto the NDAA over military bases named after confederates : They ’ ll still get their pay raise .
Hey look , don ’ t tell me this .
I got soldiers the biggest in the history of military .
( Fact Check : Trump is lying .
He didn ’ t ) .
I got soldiers brand new equipment , brand new jets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I did more for the military than any president that ’ s ever had this office .
Cause I think these forts that have been named after Fort Bragg , Fort Robert E. Lee , all of these forts that have been named that for a long time , decades and decades and decades .
Excuse me , I don ’ t care what the military says .
I ’ m supposed to make the decision .
Fort Bragg is a big deal .
We won two world wars .
Nobody even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community with that base is in a great state .
I love that state .
Go to the community and say how do you like the idea of renaming Fort Bragg , and then what are you going to name it ?
You going to name it after the Rev .
Al Sharpton ?
Trump accidentally admitted that he doesn ’ t care what the military .
Trump confirmed that he doesn ’ t listen to the advice of his own military experts .
Trump thinks that he is smarter than the military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to listen to them .
The racist element has become a standard part of any of Trump ’ s public remarks , but the line that will spawn a thousand campaign ads is that Donald Trump doesn ’ t care what the military wants or what they advise him to do .
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Trump said on Fox News Sunday that he doesn’t care what the military says about bases named after Confederates before launching into a racist tirade.
Trump said when asked if he would veto the NDAA over military bases named after confederates:
They’ll still get their pay raise. Hey look, don’t tell me this. I got soldiers the biggest in the history of military. (Fact Check: Trump is lying. He didn’t). I got soldiers brand new equipment, brand new jets, brand new rockets, $2.5 trillion. I did more for the military than any president that’s ever had this office.
….
Cause I think these forts that have been named after Fort Bragg, Fort Robert E. Lee, all of these forts that have been named that for a long time, decades and decades and decades.
Excuse me, I don’t care what the military says. I’m supposed to make the decision. Fort Bragg is a big deal. We won two world wars. Nobody even knows General Bragg. Go to that community with that base is in a great state. I love that state. Go to the community and say how do you like the idea of renaming Fort Bragg, and then what are you going to name it? You going to name it after the Rev. Al Sharpton?
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"I don't care what the military says" — Trump dismisses military's support for renaming bases named after Confederate generals pic.twitter.com/ICGy2GTnXn — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 19, 2020
Trump accidentally admitted that he doesn’t care what the military. Trump confirmed that he doesn’t listen to the advice of his own military experts. Trump thinks that he is smarter than the military, and he doesn’t have to listen to them.
The racist element has become a standard part of any of Trump’s public remarks, but the line that will spawn a thousand campaign ads is that Donald Trump doesn’t care what the military wants or what they advise him to do.
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politicususa--2020-07-19--Opinion: Reuniting America Begins with Candid Conversations About Race

During the past few days I heard a lot about the N word .
Unsurprisingly , Mary Trump acknowledged that was a word her uncle , the sitting president , used over the years .
Earlier on the day when Rachel Maddow interviewed Ms. Trump , I had the honor of conversing with Rodney Hurst , who , at age sixteen , organized a protest in Jacksonville , Florida that led to a day we know now as Axe Handle Saturday .
That was in 1960 .
When I asked Mr. Hurst what white people could do to give Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several things , which I ’ ll get into shortly .
He did say , importantly , that he wishes white people would stop using the “ N ” word and other slurs .
In short , words do matter in our relations with each other .
In diplomatic circles , a misuse of words can cause a conflict , even war .
The same holds true with one-to-one relations between co-workers , family members , lovers and siblings .
And yet , another friend pointed out with all the things that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in America , use of slurs is perhaps a small problem .
That ’ s validated when one looks at the roster of innocent Black people killed by police , who enjoy immunity by declaring their fear of the Black man on the ground or the Black woman sleeping in her bed .
Any rational person that hears someone say “ please Mr.
Officer ” as they plead for the ability to breathe , knows that person is not a threat to police .
I get panic attacks , and when I get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can tell you from experience , it is frightening .
I combine that sensation with the fact that a Black person in America was held down by white police officers , and my heart aches for what George Floyd felt in the last moments of his life .
That ’ s an experience many black people know all too well from their encounters with law enforcement .
It seems to me that words do matter , but they are also only the beginning of a journey of addressing centuries of wrongs done to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is where my discussion with Mr. Hurst was especially enlightening , because when I think back , he shouldn ’ t have to tell me things like American history should include Black history and it should be fact-based .
That seems obvious , and yet , it seems beyond reach , because teachers don ’ t know about Black history .
In fact , most Americans probably don ’ t even know what Axe Handle Saturday is and why holding the Republican Convention on that day in Jacksonville is an affront to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I didn ’ t know about that day until recently either .
So this is not about preaching .
It ’ s about saying we need to learn .
Raise your hand if you knew what Axe Handle Saturday is .
Raise it if you know what Juneteenth is .
America is so segregated that we don ’ t even celebrate the same “ national ” holidays .
We white Americans are the ones who need to take the first steps , by reaching out to a friend who is Black and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to say that one Black person speaks for all , any more or any less than a person from any other community .
We white Americans are the ones who need to learn about Juneteenth and Axe Handle Saturday , though not for the reasons the Trump Administration did .
We know why Trump and his handlers chose those days : to hold court .
It ’ s the same reason Trump sticks it to immigrants .
The cruelty is always the point .
That ’ s who Trump is .
Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for centuries what we can do .
We can recognize they are human .
We can shut down anyone who suggests that Black people bring down property values – even when the person who does it is the president .
We can learn about Black history because it ’ s part of our history .
We can establish policy that addresses the structural inequalities we see in neighborhoods , in education , in job opportunities , in healthcare and in choosing our leaders .
That was the lesson of Mary Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not about learning if Trump used slurs .
We ’ re not that naïve .
After all , Trump used words that are used in livings rooms across America .
Rather , the lesson includes realizing that we must take a first step toward undertaking those candid conversations about race .
These are conversations we ’ re afraid to have , because , as Mr. Hurst put it to me , we ’ re afraid of not being invited to the social events .
Maybe we ’ re afraid of the wrong things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump ’ s tweets or of not getting those coveted invitations we should be more concerned about deaths that are incited because of his words and ideas .
Mary Trump is right about one thing .
This America is who we are .
But it doesn ’ t have to be .
We ’ re the ones who need to take that journey of learning , facing facts and feeling the pain of uncomfortable conversations about race .
We can ’ t expect anyone else to do the work and feel the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We can ’ t expect a Biden government to fix us .
Definitely , he can lead by example , but ultimately it ’ s going to take all of us to reunite the country and begin to unite the communities within it .

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During the past few days I heard a lot about the N word. Unsurprisingly, Mary Trump acknowledged that was a word her uncle, the sitting president, used over the years.
Earlier on the day when Rachel Maddow interviewed Ms. Trump, I had the honor of conversing with Rodney Hurst, who, at age sixteen, organized a protest in Jacksonville, Florida that led to a day we know now as Axe Handle Saturday. That was in 1960. When I asked Mr. Hurst what white people could do to give Black people meaningful support today, he said several things, which I’ll get into shortly. He did say, importantly, that he wishes white people would stop using the “N” word and other slurs.
In short, words do matter in our relations with each other. In diplomatic circles, a misuse of words can cause a conflict, even war. The same holds true with one-to-one relations between co-workers, family members, lovers and siblings.
And yet, another friend pointed out with all the things that are wrong when it comes to race relations in America, use of slurs is perhaps a small problem.
That’s validated when one looks at the roster of innocent Black people killed by police, who enjoy immunity by declaring their fear of the Black man on the ground or the Black woman sleeping in her bed.
Any rational person that hears someone say “please Mr. Officer” as they plead for the ability to breathe, knows that person is not a threat to police.
I get panic attacks, and when I get them I have trouble breathing. I can tell you from experience, it is frightening. I combine that sensation with the fact that a Black person in America was held down by white police officers, and my heart aches for what George Floyd felt in the last moments of his life. That’s an experience many black people know all too well from their encounters with law enforcement.
It seems to me that words do matter, but they are also only the beginning of a journey of addressing centuries of wrongs done to our Black brothers and sisters. This is where my discussion with Mr. Hurst was especially enlightening, because when I think back, he shouldn’t have to tell me things like American history should include Black history and it should be fact-based.
That seems obvious, and yet, it seems beyond reach, because teachers don’t know about Black history. In fact, most Americans probably don’t even know what Axe Handle Saturday is and why holding the Republican Convention on that day in Jacksonville is an affront to the Black community of that city and beyond.
I didn’t know about that day until recently either. So this is not about preaching. It’s about saying we need to learn. Raise your hand if you knew what Axe Handle Saturday is. Raise it if you know what Juneteenth is.
America is so segregated that we don’t even celebrate the same “national” holidays.
We white Americans are the ones who need to take the first steps, by reaching out to a friend who is Black and having some uncomfortable conversations. This is not to say that one Black person speaks for all, any more or any less than a person from any other community.
We white Americans are the ones who need to learn about Juneteenth and Axe Handle Saturday, though not for the reasons the Trump Administration did. We know why Trump and his handlers chose those days: to hold court. It’s the same reason Trump sticks it to immigrants. The cruelty is always the point. That’s who Trump is.
Black people have been telling us white Americans for centuries what we can do. We can recognize they are human. We can shut down anyone who suggests that Black people bring down property values – even when the person who does it is the president. We can learn about Black history because it’s part of our history. We can establish policy that addresses the structural inequalities we see in neighborhoods, in education, in job opportunities, in healthcare and in choosing our leaders.
That was the lesson of Mary Trump’s book and interviews. It’s not about learning if Trump used slurs. We’re not that naïve. After all, Trump used words that are used in livings rooms across America. Rather, the lesson includes realizing that we must take a first step toward undertaking those candid conversations about race.
These are conversations we’re afraid to have, because, as Mr. Hurst put it to me, we’re afraid of not being invited to the social events.
Maybe we’re afraid of the wrong things. Maybe instead of being afraid of Donald Trump’s tweets or of not getting those coveted invitations we should be more concerned about deaths that are incited because of his words and ideas. Mary Trump is right about one thing. This America is who we are. But it doesn’t have to be.
We’re the ones who need to take that journey of learning, facing facts and feeling the pain of uncomfortable conversations about race. We can’t expect anyone else to do the work and feel the spectrum of feelings that comes with enlightenment. We can’t expect a Biden government to fix us. Definitely, he can lead by example, but ultimately it’s going to take all of us to reunite the country and begin to unite the communities within it.


politicususa--2020-07-20--Kanye West Claims Harriet Tubman Didn’t “Free the Slaves” as He Launches Presidential Campaign

Kanye West criticized Harriet Tubman during the first event of his presidential campaign on Sunday .
The rapper took aim at the 19th century anti-slavery campaigner for unknown reasons .
West spoke at a campaign rally in South Carolina and claimed Tubman “ never actually freed the slaves .
She just had the slaves go work for other white people.
” Tubman was a major abolitionist who escaped slavery herself and helped others escape through her work with the Underground Railroad .
West ’ s criticism seemed inexplicable to many .
He went on to discuss abortion and claimed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had considered terminating their first child , North West .
“ We ’ re going to have this baby , ” West said .
He was crying throughout this discussion and claimed a message from God had dissuaded them from having the abortion .
“ So even if my wife were to divorce me after this speech , she brought North into the world , even when I didn ’ t want to , ” he said .
“ She stood up , and she protected that child.
” West talked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion .
“ My dad wanted to abort me .
My mom saved my life .
There would have been no Kanye West , because my dad was too busy , ” he said .
“ I almost killed my daughter , ” the rapper sobbed .
West explained that as president he would keep abortion legal but proposed a method to decrease the likelihood of abortion .
“ The maximum increase would be everybody that has a baby gets a million dollars or something in that range , ” West said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ given a million dollars , just for being pregnant , would you have considered it ?
And then everybody would start having children , the greatest gift of life.
” West has an uphill battle if he wants to get on any ballots for November ’ s presidential election .

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Kanye West criticized Harriet Tubman during the first event of his presidential campaign on Sunday. The rapper took aim at the 19th century anti-slavery campaigner for unknown reasons.
West spoke at a campaign rally in South Carolina and claimed Tubman “never actually freed the slaves. She just had the slaves go work for other white people.”
Tubman was a major abolitionist who escaped slavery herself and helped others escape through her work with the Underground Railroad. West’s criticism seemed inexplicable to many.
He went on to discuss abortion and claimed that he and his wife, Kim Kardashian, had considered terminating their first child, North West.
“We’re going to have this baby,” West said. He was crying throughout this discussion and claimed a message from God had dissuaded them from having the abortion.
“So even if my wife were to divorce me after this speech, she brought North into the world, even when I didn’t want to,” he said.
“She stood up, and she protected that child.”
West talked about how his own mother had considered an abortion.
“My dad wanted to abort me. My mom saved my life. There would have been no Kanye West, because my dad was too busy,” he said.
“I almost killed my daughter,” the rapper sobbed.
West explained that as president he would keep abortion legal but proposed a method to decrease the likelihood of abortion.
“The maximum increase would be everybody that has a baby gets a million dollars or something in that range,” West said.
“If you had opportunity to be given a million dollars, just for being pregnant, would you have considered it? And then everybody would start having children, the greatest gift of life.”
West has an uphill battle if he wants to get on any ballots for November’s presidential election.
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politicususa--2020-07-21--Bombshell Lawsuit Accuses Sean Hannity And Tucker Carlson Of Sexual Harassment

A lawsuit filed on Monday accuses high-profile men at Fox News , including Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson , of sexual harassment .
According to CNBC , “ A bombshell lawsuit filed by two women Monday accused former Fox News chief national correspondent Ed Henry of raping one of them and says that the network ’ s star anchor Sean Hannity once offered $ 100 to staffers to ‘ date ’ another woman who also accuses Henry of sexual harassment.
” The suit also claims that Tucker Carlson , who is married with children , retaliated against a frequent Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spend the night with him at a hotel .
More from the report : The filings said that Areu was a “ relatively regular face on The Sean Hannity Show until March 8 , 2018.
” “ On that day , Mr. Hannity , on set and in front of the entire studio crew — and completely unsolicited — threw $ 100 on the set desk .
He then began calling out to the men in the room and demanding that someone take Ms. Areu out on a date for drinks at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Del Frisco ’ s is a steakhouse in midtown Manhattan that is a watering hole for Fox News staff , whose offices are just across the street from the eatery .
Hannity “ repeatedly yelled , ‘ who wants to take her on a date ?
’ ‘ Take her on a date to Del Friscos , ’ ” the suit claims .
“ Ms .
Areu was completely mortified and made clear that she was incredibly uncomfortable with Mr. Hannity ’ s misogynistic behavior by quietly pleading with one of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money so that the humiliation would end.
” After a December 2018 appearance by Areu on Carlson ’ s show , according to the suit , the host told her he was going to the network ’ s annual Christmas party , but would only be staying for “ a quick appearance.
” “ Following the show , Mr. Carlson , hardly making any effort to hide his intentions , began telling Ms. Areu that he would be alone in New York City that night , and specifically said that he would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any wife or kids , ” the suit said .
“ Without question , Mr. Carlson was probing to see whether Ms. Areu was interested in a sexual relationship .
Ms. Areu awkwardly sidestepped Mr. Carlson ’ s advances and declined to spend the night at his hotel.
” “ Mr .
Carlson promptly retaliated against Ms. Areu , who was featured on his show only three times in 2019 and has not appeared once in 2020 , ” the court filing says .
Like his Fox News buddies , Donald Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar allegations .
Over the past several decades , more than two dozen women have accused him of sexual misconduct .
So it should be no surprise that the two men on Fox News that Trump admires most – Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson – are smack in the middle of a sexual harassment lawsuit of their own .
It ’ s almost as if moral bankruptcy is a requirement to be in Donald Trump ’ s inner circle .

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A lawsuit filed on Monday accuses high-profile men at Fox News, including Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson, of sexual harassment.
According to CNBC, “A bombshell lawsuit filed by two women Monday accused former Fox News chief national correspondent Ed Henry of raping one of them and says that the network’s star anchor Sean Hannity once offered $100 to staffers to ‘date’ another woman who also accuses Henry of sexual harassment.”
The suit also claims that Tucker Carlson, who is married with children, retaliated against a frequent Fox News guest when she declined an offer to spend the night with him at a hotel.
More from the report:
The filings said that Areu was a “relatively regular face on The Sean Hannity Show until March 8, 2018.” “On that day, Mr. Hannity, on set and in front of the entire studio crew — and completely unsolicited — threw $100 on the set desk. He then began calling out to the men in the room and demanding that someone take Ms. Areu out on a date for drinks at Del Friscos,” the suit said. Del Frisco’s is a steakhouse in midtown Manhattan that is a watering hole for Fox News staff, whose offices are just across the street from the eatery. Hannity “repeatedly yelled, ‘who wants to take her on a date?’ ‘Take her on a date to Del Friscos,’ ” the suit claims. “Ms. Areu was completely mortified and made clear that she was incredibly uncomfortable with Mr. Hannity’s misogynistic behavior by quietly pleading with one of her friends in the room to accept the money so that the humiliation would end.” After a December 2018 appearance by Areu on Carlson’s show, according to the suit, the host told her he was going to the network’s annual Christmas party, but would only be staying for “a quick appearance.” “Following the show, Mr. Carlson, hardly making any effort to hide his intentions, began telling Ms. Areu that he would be alone in New York City that night, and specifically said that he would be staying alone in his hotel room without any wife or kids,” the suit said. “Without question, Mr. Carlson was probing to see whether Ms. Areu was interested in a sexual relationship. Ms. Areu awkwardly sidestepped Mr. Carlson’s advances and declined to spend the night at his hotel.” “Mr. Carlson promptly retaliated against Ms. Areu, who was featured on his show only three times in 2019 and has not appeared once in 2020,” the court filing says.
Birds of a feather…
Like his Fox News buddies, Donald Trump has often found himself at the center of similar allegations. Over the past several decades, more than two dozen women have accused him of sexual misconduct.
So it should be no surprise that the two men on Fox News that Trump admires most – Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson – are smack in the middle of a sexual harassment lawsuit of their own.
It’s almost as if moral bankruptcy is a requirement to be in Donald Trump’s inner circle.
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politicususa--2020-07-20--Trump’s Convention Collapses As Sheriff Says He Can’t Provide Security

Sheriff Mike Williams said that due to lack of plans , funding , and law enforcement officers , he can ’ t provide security for Trump ’ s GOP convention .
“ As we ’ re talking today , we are still not close to having some kind of plan that we can work with that makes me comfortable that we ’ re going to keep that event and the community safe , ” Duval County Sheriff Mike Williams told POLITICO .
“ It ’ s not my event to plan , but I can just tell you that what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not achievable right now … from a law enforcement standpoint , from a security standpoint.
” In early July , the Florida Sheriffs Association asked departments in the state ’ s 67 counties for 2,000 officers , according to an email obtained by POLITICO .
But only 500 were able to go , Bob Gualtieri , president of the association and Pinellas County Sheriff told POLITICO over the weekend .
Williams also asked the Florida Police Chiefs Association for help , but he ’ s still coming up short .
The lack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an event that Trump ’ s own campaign has been planning to cancel for weeks .
Trump is the sole driving force that is pushing for an in-person convention .
The lesson is that a presidential convention can ’ t be picked up and moved like it is a sofa .
There are logistics and planning involved that Trump never bothered to comprehend .
His convention was probably already toast , but the lack of security has made it a near certainty that Trump won ’ t be holding Make Coronavirus Great Again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Sheriff Mike Williams said that due to lack of plans, funding, and law enforcement officers, he can’t provide security for Trump’s GOP convention.
Politico reported:
“As we’re talking today, we are still not close to having some kind of plan that we can work with that makes me comfortable that we’re going to keep that event and the community safe,” Duval County Sheriff Mike Williams told POLITICO.
“It’s not my event to plan, but I can just tell you that what has been proposed in my opinion is not achievable right now … from a law enforcement standpoint, from a security standpoint.”
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In early July, the Florida Sheriffs Association asked departments in the state’s 67 counties for 2,000 officers, according to an email obtained by POLITICO. But only 500 were able to go, Bob Gualtieri, president of the association and Pinellas County Sheriff told POLITICO over the weekend. Williams also asked the Florida Police Chiefs Association for help, but he’s still coming up short.
The lack of security might be the death blow for an event that Trump’s own campaign has been planning to cancel for weeks. Trump is the sole driving force that is pushing for an in-person convention. The lesson is that a presidential convention can’t be picked up and moved like it is a sofa. There are logistics and planning involved that Trump never bothered to comprehend.
His convention was probably already toast, but the lack of security has made it a near certainty that Trump won’t be holding Make Coronavirus Great Again convention in Jacksonville.
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politicususa--2020-07-20--Congress To Move To Block Trump From Deploying Federal Forces Against Americans

A group of legislators in the House and Senate announced that they would be introducing a bill that would block Trump from deploying federal forces against Americans .
Rep. Earl Blumenauer ( D-OR ) announced in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA , “ U.S .
Representatives Earl Blumenauer ( OR-3 ) , Suzanne Bonamici ( OR-1 ) , and Eleanor Holmes Norton ( D-DC ) , along with U.S .
Senators Jeff Merkley ( D-OR ) , Ron Wyden ( D-OR ) and Chris Murphy ( D-CT ) today announced that they will introduce the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would block the Trump administration from deploying federal forces as a shadowy paramilitary against Americans.
” The bill would : – Require individual and agency identification on uniforms of officers and prevent unmarked vehicles from being used in arrests .
– Limit federal agents ’ crowd control activities to federal property and its immediate vicinity , unless their presence is specifically requested by both the mayor and governor .
– Require disclosure on an agency website within 24 hours of deployments specifying the number of personnel and purposes of deployment .
– Make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While Lindsey Graham supports Trump violating the constitutional rights of Americans , Sen. Rand Paul ( R-KY ) announced his opposition to Trump ’ s actions .
“ The Trump Administration ’ s egregious trampling of individual liberties and the right of free assembly should never have been allowed to happen .
Yet it ’ s clear that the Gestapo-like tactics used in Washington , D.C. and now Portland are likely a dress rehearsal for other communities around the country , ” Blumenauer said .
“ We must block this type of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all.
” The bill will pass the House , and unlike most pieces of legislation in these times , it could also pass the Senate , especially if Trump ’ s political fortunes continue to fade and Senate Republicans look to distance themselves from the president .
Even if Trump vetoes it , passage through the Congress would represent a crushing rebuke of his unconstitutional actions .
Congress is going to act , but the best way to stop Trump is to elect Joe Biden .
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A group of legislators in the House and Senate announced that they would be introducing a bill that would block Trump from deploying federal forces against Americans.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) announced in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA, “U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-3), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), along with U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) today announced that they will introduce the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act, which would block the Trump administration from deploying federal forces as a shadowy paramilitary against Americans.”
The bill would:
– Require individual and agency identification on uniforms of officers and prevent unmarked vehicles from being used in arrests.
– Limit federal agents’ crowd control activities to federal property and its immediate vicinity, unless their presence is specifically requested by both the mayor and governor.
– Require disclosure on an agency website within 24 hours of deployments specifying the number of personnel and purposes of deployment.
– Make arrests in violation of these rules unlawful.
While Lindsey Graham supports Trump violating the constitutional rights of Americans, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) announced his opposition to Trump’s actions.
“The Trump Administration’s egregious trampling of individual liberties and the right of free assembly should never have been allowed to happen. Yet it’s clear that the Gestapo-like tactics used in Washington, D.C. and now Portland are likely a dress rehearsal for other communities around the country,” Blumenauer said. “We must block this type of dangerous and undemocratic behavior once and for all.”
The bill will pass the House, and unlike most pieces of legislation in these times, it could also pass the Senate, especially if Trump’s political fortunes continue to fade and Senate Republicans look to distance themselves from the president.
Even if Trump vetoes it, passage through the Congress would represent a crushing rebuke of his unconstitutional actions.
Congress is going to act, but the best way to stop Trump is to elect Joe Biden.
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politicususa--2020-07-20--Trump Tells Everyone To Wear A Mask In Racist Tweet

With his poll numbers in the dumpster , Donald Trump has reversed course and told his supporters that it is patriotic to wear a mask .
Of course , Trump couldn ’ t leave it at telling people to wear a mask .
He also had to throw in a dose of racism by calling the coronavirus the China virus .
His desperation to find someone or something to blame for his failure on the pandemic seeps out at all times .
It is not a coincidence that Trump has reversed himself on wearing a mask .
His poll numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t trust the information that he is providing them .
Trump is trying to save his reelection campaign by hopping on the mask bandwagon , which he should have done five months ago .
Americans should always pay attention to what Trump does , not what he says .
Trump has worn a mask once in public .
If he tells people to wear a mask but continues to refuse to wear one himself , it will be just more flailing rhetoric from a failing president .
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With his poll numbers in the dumpster, Donald Trump has reversed course and told his supporters that it is patriotic to wear a mask.
Trump tweeted:
We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance. There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President! pic.twitter.com/iQOd1whktN — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 20, 2020
Of course, Trump couldn’t leave it at telling people to wear a mask. He also had to throw in a dose of racism by calling the coronavirus the China virus. His desperation to find someone or something to blame for his failure on the pandemic seeps out at all times.
It is not a coincidence that Trump has reversed himself on wearing a mask. His poll numbers are cratering. The American people don’t trust the information that he is providing them.
Trump is trying to save his reelection campaign by hopping on the mask bandwagon, which he should have done five months ago.
Americans should always pay attention to what Trump does, not what he says. Trump has worn a mask once in public. If he tells people to wear a mask but continues to refuse to wear one himself, it will be just more flailing rhetoric from a failing president.
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group.
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