politicususa--2020-06-02--Australia’s Prime Minister Demands Investigation After Police Attack Australian News Team Outside Wh

Australia’s Prime Minister Demands Investigation After Police Attack Australian News Team Outside White House

“ Network Seven cameraman Tim Myers was hit with a riot shield and punched in the face , while reporter Amelia Brace was clubbed with a truncheon .
Both were shot with rubber bullets and struggled to breathe after tear gas was thrown at the crowd , ” reported The Canberra Times .
The incident was caught on camera and went viral on Twitter .
Morrison has spoken with Network Seven and has offered his full support should the news outlet file a formal complaint with the Washington , D.C. police department .
He ’ s called on the Australian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leader Anthony Albanese also condemned the attack and urged the Australian ambassador to the United States to make representations on the reporting team ’ s behalf .
“ In a democratic society the role of the media is critical , and it ’ s important the media are able to report on events , including crises such as we ’ re seeing in the United States , free from harassment , ” he said .
“ The violence that has occurred towards members of the media is completely unacceptable.
” The Australian embassy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as do all who take democracy seriously , ” U.S .
Ambassador to Australia Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr. said in a statement .
“ As Secretary Pompeo has stated , ‘ At all levels , the Department of State works tirelessly to advance press freedom , and we honor those who have dedicated and even sacrificed their lives to sustaining democracy through journalism .
We remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting journalists and guaranteeing equal justice under law for all .
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“Network Seven cameraman Tim Myers was hit with a riot shield and punched in the face, while reporter Amelia Brace was clubbed with a truncheon. Both were shot with rubber bullets and struggled to breathe after tear gas was thrown at the crowd,” reported The Canberra Times.
The incident was caught on camera and went viral on Twitter.
A @7NewsAustralia camera operator gets hit with a riot shield and flees with reporter @AmeliaBrace. pic.twitter.com/LdxArSHX2n — Matt Bevan (@MatthewBevan) June 2, 2020
Morrison has spoken with Network Seven and has offered his full support should the news outlet file a formal complaint with the Washington, D.C. police department. He’s called on the Australian embassy to investigate the incident.
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese also condemned the attack and urged the Australian ambassador to the United States to make representations on the reporting team’s behalf.
“In a democratic society the role of the media is critical, and it’s important the media are able to report on events, including crises such as we’re seeing in the United States, free from harassment,” he said. “The violence that has occurred towards members of the media is completely unacceptable.”
The Australian embassy takes “mistreatment of journalists seriously, as do all who take democracy seriously,” U.S. Ambassador to Australia Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr. said in a statement. “As Secretary Pompeo has stated, ‘At all levels, the Department of State works tirelessly to advance press freedom, and we honor those who have dedicated and even sacrificed their lives to sustaining democracy through journalism. We remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting journalists and guaranteeing equal justice under law for all.”


politicususa--2020-06-02--Rep. Justin Amash is Preparing Legislation That Would End Prohibition Against Suing Police Officers

Michigan Representative Justin Amash ( R ) is preparing legislation that would the prohibition against suing police officers .
“ This week , I am introducing the Ending Qualified Immunity Act to eliminate qualified immunity and restore Americans ’ ability to obtain relief when police officers violate their constitutionally secured rights , ” Amash wrote on Twitter .
“ The brutal killing of George Floyd is merely the latest in a long line of incidents of egregious police misconduct , ” Amash told colleagues in a letter .
“ This pattern continues because police are legally , politically and culturally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these incidents stop happening.
” Amash ’ s letter notes that “ Under qualified immunity , police are immune from liability unless the person whose rights they violated can show that there is a previous case in the same jurisdiction , involving the exact same facts , in which a court deemed the actions a constitutional violation.
” The law ’ s narrow scope blocks most lawsuits against police officers or departments as a result .
Amash aims to introduce the new legislation , the first major national legislative response to the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police custody kicked off a sea of protests nationwide , on Thursday .

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Michigan Representative Justin Amash (R) is preparing legislation that would the prohibition against suing police officers.
“This week, I am introducing the Ending Qualified Immunity Act to eliminate qualified immunity and restore Americans’ ability to obtain relief when police officers violate their constitutionally secured rights,” Amash wrote on Twitter.
This week, I am introducing the Ending Qualified Immunity Act to eliminate qualified immunity and restore Americans’ ability to obtain relief when police officers violate their constitutionally secured rights. pic.twitter.com/PiNYP8cX8i — Justin Amash (@justinamash) June 1, 2020
“The brutal killing of George Floyd is merely the latest in a long line of incidents of egregious police misconduct,” Amash told colleagues in a letter. “This pattern continues because police are legally, politically and culturally insulated … That must change so that these incidents stop happening.”
Amash’s letter notes that “Under qualified immunity, police are immune from liability unless the person whose rights they violated can show that there is a previous case in the same jurisdiction, involving the exact same facts, in which a court deemed the actions a constitutional violation.”
The law’s narrow scope blocks most lawsuits against police officers or departments as a result.
Amash aims to introduce the new legislation, the first major national legislative response to the death of George Floyd, whose death in police custody kicked off a sea of protests nationwide, on Thursday.


politicususa--2020-06-03--‘Death Of The Republic’: Maddow Sounds The Alarm As Trump’s Authoritarian Fantasies Come True

Rachel Maddow sounded the alarm on Tuesday about Donald Trump potentially ushering in the downfall of the republic by ordering the military to roll through the streets of the nation ’ s capital like a third world dictatorship .
The MSNBC host said that what happened this week has been at the top of Trump ’ s wishlist since the day he took office , when he openly fantasized about tanks and other military hardware rolling down the D.C. streets for his inauguration .
“ It took three-plus years of him in office , but he finally got his military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding that the events of the past few days fall somewhere on the “ death of the republic scale.
” It has been a creepy , evident lust of this president since literally his first day in office that he wanted to see this .
That he wanted to see military hardware , missile launchers , tanks , aircraft all rolled out and put on display for him .
He literally wanted tanks and missile launchers rolled down the streets of Washington D.C. for his inauguration .
You may also remember that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president in lots of ways , not least because he got an ill-attended tractor parade and baton twirlers instead of the missile launchers and Abrams tanks that he wanted ripping up D.C. ’ s streets to celebrate him .
It took three plus years of him in office , but he finally got his military in the streets .
One of the things that has been weighing extra heavily on the sort of death of the republic scale that we all keep handy these days is that no one will quite admit in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military as to what it is exactly they ’ re doing with these threats to use the U.S. military against the American people .
No one will quite admit to what exactly they ’ re participating in and who exactly is making it happen and what exactly is being unfurled here .
For the next five months , it ’ s only going to get worse In the middle of another crisis he is incapable of managing , Donald Trump chose to go for the power grab – something he has been itching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 .
But instead of projecting strength , he cemented himself in history as perhaps the weakest leader this country has ever seen .
As he becomes more desperate in the coming weeks and months , he will become increasingly dangerous .
It ’ s been said by many over the past few days , but it bears repeating : If this is what Trump is willing to do to get a good photo op in the middle of a crisis , just imagine what he ’ ll do to retain his power @ @ @

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Rachel Maddow sounded the alarm on Tuesday about Donald Trump potentially ushering in the downfall of the republic by ordering the military to roll through the streets of the nation’s capital like a third world dictatorship.
The MSNBC host said that what happened this week has been at the top of Trump’s wishlist since the day he took office, when he openly fantasized about tanks and other military hardware rolling down the D.C. streets for his inauguration.
“It took three-plus years of him in office, but he finally got his military in the streets,” Maddow said, adding that the events of the past few days fall somewhere on the “death of the republic scale.”
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Rachel Maddow says having military in the streets of the nation’s capital has been Donald Trump’s goal since day one. #ctl #p2 #maddow pic.twitter.com/KoVHa8QuBx — PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) June 3, 2020
Maddow said:
It has been a creepy, evident lust of this president since literally his first day in office that he wanted to see this. That he wanted to see military hardware, missile launchers, tanks, aircraft all rolled out and put on display for him. He literally wanted tanks and missile launchers rolled down the streets of Washington D.C. for his inauguration. You may also remember that his inauguration was a disappointment for the president in lots of ways, not least because he got an ill-attended tractor parade and baton twirlers instead of the missile launchers and Abrams tanks that he wanted ripping up D.C.’s streets to celebrate him. It took three plus years of him in office, but he finally got his military in the streets. One of the things that has been weighing extra heavily on the sort of death of the republic scale that we all keep handy these days is that no one will quite admit in the Trump administration and even in the military as to what it is exactly they’re doing with these threats to use the U.S. military against the American people. No one will quite admit to what exactly they’re participating in and who exactly is making it happen and what exactly is being unfurled here.
For the next five months, it’s only going to get worse
In the middle of another crisis he is incapable of managing, Donald Trump chose to go for the power grab – something he has been itching to do since he took office in 2017.
But instead of projecting strength, he cemented himself in history as perhaps the weakest leader this country has ever seen. As he becomes more desperate in the coming weeks and months, he will become increasingly dangerous.
It’s been said by many over the past few days, but it bears repeating: If this is what Trump is willing to do to get a good photo op in the middle of a crisis, just imagine what he’ll do to retain his power come November.
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politicususa--2020-06-03--Rand Paul Delays Anti-Lynching Bill, Saying He Fears It Could Be Used in Cases of “Minor Bruises”

Senator Rand Paul ( R-Ky. ) has delayed anti-lynching legislation , saying “ there has to be some give and take ” on the measure ’ s language .
“ We want the bill to be stronger .
We think that lynching is an awful thing that should be roundly condemned and should be universally condemned .
I don ’ t think it ’ s a good idea to conflate someone who has an altercation where they had minor bruises , with lynching , ” Paul said .
“ If you ’ re gon na call something an anti-lynching bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a new conspiracy charge for someone who has minor bruising , we don ’ t think that ’ s appropriate .
And someone has to read these bills and make sure they do what they say they ’ re going to do rather than it be just a big PR effort , ” Paul added .
When members of the press asked for clarification on what Paul meant by “ minor bruises ” and requested he spotlight specific language he wishes to see removed , Paul ’ s office referred to one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement reads : “ The bill as written would allow altercations resulting in a cut , abrasion , bruise , or any other injury no matter how temporary to be subject to a 10-year penalty .
My amendment would simply apply a serious bodily injury standard , which would ensure crimes resulting in substantial risk of death and extreme physical pain be prosecuted as a lynching.
” Paul ’ s aides said he ’ d objected to the measure ’ s language in recent weeks but that his concerns were sidelined because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes during an especially tense moment as protests rage across the country in response to the death of George Floyd , an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis and whose killing sent shockwaves around the world .

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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has delayed anti-lynching legislation, saying “there has to be some give and take” on the measure’s language.
“We want the bill to be stronger. We think that lynching is an awful thing that should be roundly condemned and should be universally condemned. I don’t think it’s a good idea to conflate someone who has an altercation where they had minor bruises, with lynching,” Paul said.
“If you’re gonna call something an anti-lynching bill, but you’re gonna have a new conspiracy charge for someone who has minor bruising, we don’t think that’s appropriate. And someone has to read these bills and make sure they do what they say they’re going to do rather than it be just a big PR effort,” Paul added.
When members of the press asked for clarification on what Paul meant by “minor bruises” and requested he spotlight specific language he wishes to see removed, Paul’s office referred to one of his statements.
Paul’s statement reads: “The bill as written would allow altercations resulting in a cut, abrasion, bruise, or any other injury no matter how temporary to be subject to a 10-year penalty. My amendment would simply apply a serious bodily injury standard, which would ensure crimes resulting in substantial risk of death and extreme physical pain be prosecuted as a lynching.”


politicususa--2020-06-03--James Mattis: “We Are Witnessing the Consequences of Three Years without Mature Leadership”

Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis criticized President Donald Trump for his behavior in response to the protests that erupted after the death of George Floyd , saying he is “ the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people.
” Trump “ does not even pretend to try .
Instead he tries to divide us , ” Mattis said .
“ We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort .
We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership , ” he continued .
“ We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strengths inherent in our civil society .
This will not be easy , as the past few days have shown , but we owe it to our fellow citizens ; to past generations that bled to defend our promise ; and to our children.
” Mattis also had harsh words for current Defense Secretary Mark Esper ’ s use of the word “ battlespace ” in reference to American cities .
Esper ’ s comments came as Trump mused about “ dominating ” and crushing the protests .
“ We must reject any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battlespace ’ that our uniformed military is called upon to ‘ dominate , ’ ” Mattis said .
“ At home , we should use our military only when requested to do so , on very rare occasions , by state governors .
Militarizing our response , as we witnessed in Washington , D.C. , sets up a conflict—a false conflict—between the military and civilian society.
” He added : “ It erodes the moral ground that ensures a trusted bond between men and women in uniform and the society they are sworn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves are a part .
Keeping public order rests with civilian state and local leaders who best understand their communities and are answerable to them .
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Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis criticized President Donald Trump for his behavior in response to the protests that erupted after the death of George Floyd, saying he is “the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people.”
Trump “does not even pretend to try. Instead he tries to divide us,” Mattis said.
“We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort. We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership,” he continued. “We can unite without him, drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society. This will not be easy, as the past few days have shown, but we owe it to our fellow citizens; to past generations that bled to defend our promise; and to our children.”
Mattis also had harsh words for current Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s use of the word “battlespace” in reference to American cities. Esper’s comments came as Trump mused about “dominating” and crushing the protests.
“We must reject any thinking of our cities as a ‘battlespace’ that our uniformed military is called upon to ‘dominate,’ ” Mattis said. “At home, we should use our military only when requested to do so, on very rare occasions, by state governors. Militarizing our response, as we witnessed in Washington, D.C., sets up a conflict—a false conflict—between the military and civilian society.”
He added: “It erodes the moral ground that ensures a trusted bond between men and women in uniform and the society they are sworn to protect, and of which they themselves are a part. Keeping public order rests with civilian state and local leaders who best understand their communities and are answerable to them.”


politicususa--2020-06-03--Obama Just Delivered A Message About The Protests That Terrifies Trump

Former President Obama told the nation that every single American can both protest and vote , and that is a message that scares Trump .
Obama expressed hope and optimism that the nation will use this moment to emerge stronger and better , and later added : Most of the reforms needed to prevent the type of violence and injustices that we ’ ve seen take place at the local level .
Reform has to take place in more than 19,000 MUNIC municipalities .
More than 18,000 enforcement jurisdictions and so as activists and everyday citizens raise their voices , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change is going to happen and how we can bring about that change .
It is mayors and county executors that appoint most police chiefs and negotiate collective bargaining agreements with police unions and that determines police practices in local communities .
It ’ s district and states attorneys that decide typically whether or not to investigate and charge those involved in police misconduct and those are all elected positions and in some places are review boards with the power to monitor conduct .
The bottom line is I ’ ve been hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internet about voting versus protests .
Politics and participation versus civil disobedience yens and direct action .
This is not an either/or .
This is a both/and .
To bring about real change , we both have to highlight a problem and make power uncomfortable , but we have to transform that into practical solutions to laws that can be implemented and we can monitor and make sure we ’ re following up on them .
The message that terrifies Trump and the Republicans is that voting is the path to change .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ end systemic racism , vote for candidates that will do that , and just as importantly vote against those who are keeping the status quo in place and blocking change .
Barack Obama provided a general roadmap to change .
It is up to the American people to both protest , and then vote for the change they are advocating for in November .
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Former President Obama told the nation that every single American can both protest and vote, and that is a message that scares Trump.
Obama expressed hope and optimism that the nation will use this moment to emerge stronger and better, and later added:
Most of the reforms needed to prevent the type of violence and injustices that we’ve seen take place at the local level. Reform has to take place in more than 19,000 MUNIC municipalities. More than 18,000 enforcement jurisdictions and so as activists and everyday citizens raise their voices, we need to be clear about where change is going to happen and how we can bring about that change.
It is mayors and county executors that appoint most police chiefs and negotiate collective bargaining agreements with police unions and that determines police practices in local communities. It’s district and states attorneys that decide typically whether or not to investigate and charge those involved in police misconduct and those are all elected positions and in some places are review boards with the power to monitor conduct.
The bottom line is I’ve been hearing a little bit of chatter on the internet about voting versus protests. Politics and participation versus civil disobedience yens and direct action. This is not an either/or. This is a both/and. To bring about real change, we both have to highlight a problem and make power uncomfortable, but we have to transform that into practical solutions to laws that can be implemented and we can monitor and make sure we’re following up on them.
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Obama tells everyone in America that they can both protest and vote, which is a message that scares Trump and every Republican. pic.twitter.com/U2wpZYCCN5 — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 3, 2020
The message that terrifies Trump and the Republicans is that voting is the path to change. If you want to pass laws to end systemic racism, vote for candidates that will do that, and just as importantly vote against those who are keeping the status quo in place and blocking change.
Barack Obama provided a general roadmap to change. It is up to the American people to both protest, and then vote for the change they are advocating for in November.
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group.
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politicususa--2020-06-03--Nancy Pelosi Attends DC Protest As Trump Hides In White House

Nancy Pelosi showed up at a Washington , D.C. protest to show her support for the protesters , as Trump @ @ @ @ @ .
Video of Pelosi walking toward the protest : Speaker of the House Pelosi is @ @ @ @ @ Trump once again has no public events on his schedule after he briefly came out @ @ @ @ @ point in the White House bunker , to gas some protesters .
Trump is hiding @ @ @ @ @ like Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Speaker Pelosi are showing the protesters with actions that they @ @ @ @ @ response to the George Floyd murder has painted the difference in leadership between the two @ @ @ @ @ terms .
Trump threatens violence , while Democrats are using empathy and understanding to bring @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi has shown more leadership and concern with one visit to a protest than Trump @ @ @ @ @ .
The real leaders are stepping up , as Donald Trump remains hidden in the @ @ @ @ @ discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Nancy Pelosi showed up at a Washington, D.C. protest to show her support for the protesters, as Trump hides in the White House.
Video of Pelosi walking toward the protest:
Nancy Pelosi shows real leadership and attends DC protest. pic.twitter.com/k0L73SDYOk — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 3, 2020
Speaker of the House Pelosi is at the protest:
Just on @MSNBC: Nancy Pelosi is at the protest in Washington D.C. — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 3, 2020
Donald Trump once again has no public events on his schedule after he briefly came out of hiding, at one point in the White House bunker, to gas some protesters. Trump is hiding from the crisis while leaders like Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Speaker Pelosi are showing the protesters with actions that they stand with them.
The response to the George Floyd murder has painted the difference in leadership between the two parties in the starkest of terms. Trump threatens violence, while Democrats are using empathy and understanding to bring the country together.
Speaker Pelosi has shown more leadership and concern with one visit to a protest than Trump has during his entire presidency.
The real leaders are stepping up, as Donald Trump remains hidden in the White House.
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politicususa--2020-06-03--Trump And Biden Are Tied As Texas Blue Wave Builds

A new poll of Texas finds Donald Trump and Joe Biden in a virtual tie as the critical red state could turn blue in November .
According to a new Quinnipiac University poll of Texas : President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are locked in a very tight race in Texas , with Trump receiving 44 percent of the vote and Biden receiving 43 percent in a general election matchup , according to a Quinnipiac ( KWIN-uh-pea-ack ) University poll released today .
Democrats go for Biden 90 – 5 percent , independents do the same 45 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Trump 87 – 6 percent .
In terms of how voters view the candidates , they give both Trump and Biden negative favorability ratings .
38 percent of voters view Biden favorably , while 45 percent view him unfavorably .
That compares to a February 2019 survey when 48 percent viewed him favorably and 38 percent viewed him unfavorably .
42 percent of voters view Trump favorably , and 50 percent view him unfavorably .
That compares to a February 2019 survey when 47 percent viewed him favorably and 49 percent viewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative approval rating for his response to the coronavirus .
Trump has struggled in Texas from day one .
By Republican standards in the state , he has been plagued high unfavorable ratings , and the President has been warned by members of his own party that Texas is in play for Democrats in 2020 .
Joe Biden is the perfect Democrats to have a chance to win Texas .
Biden ’ s appeal to women and Independents coupled with his moderation could fare well with a group of Republicans in Texas who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If Biden pulls out a win in Texas , the election will be over .
The Democrats will take back the White House in a landslide .
The poll in Texas is a warning sign for Republicans , but Trump has ignored every other warning on all issues , so it isn ’ t shocking that Joe Biden could turn Texas blue .
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A new poll of Texas finds Donald Trump and Joe Biden in a virtual tie as the critical red state could turn blue in November.
According to a new Quinnipiac University poll of Texas:
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are locked in a very tight race in Texas, with Trump receiving 44 percent of the vote and Biden receiving 43 percent in a general election matchup, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University poll released today. Democrats go for Biden 90 – 5 percent, independents do the same 45 – 36 percent, and Republicans go for Trump 87 – 6 percent.
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In terms of how voters view the candidates, they give both Trump and Biden negative favorability ratings. 38 percent of voters view Biden favorably, while 45 percent view him unfavorably. That compares to a February 2019 survey when 48 percent viewed him favorably and 38 percent viewed him unfavorably. 42 percent of voters view Trump favorably, and 50 percent view him unfavorably. That compares to a February 2019 survey when 47 percent viewed him favorably and 49 percent viewed him unfavorably.
President Trump receives a 45 – 50 percent job approval rating, unchanged from September of 2019.
Trump also gets a negative approval rating for his response to the coronavirus.
Trump has struggled in Texas from day one. By Republican standards in the state, he has been plagued high unfavorable ratings, and the President has been warned by members of his own party that Texas is in play for Democrats in 2020.
Joe Biden is the perfect Democrats to have a chance to win Texas. Biden’s appeal to women and Independents coupled with his moderation could fare well with a group of Republicans in Texas who don’t care for Trump.
If Biden pulls out a win in Texas, the election will be over. The Democrats will take back the White House in a landslide.
The poll in Texas is a warning sign for Republicans, but Trump has ignored every other warning on all issues, so it isn’t shocking that Joe Biden could turn Texas blue.
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politicususa--2020-06-03--Pentagon Sends Troops Trump Deployed To DC Back To Their Bases

In another sign that Trump is backing down from his threat to send troops to US cities , the troops @ @ @ @ @ are leaving .
Secretary of Defense Esper broke with Trump earlier on invoking the Insurrection @ @ @ @ @ troops are leaving Washington , DC .
It is obvious that Trump trying to quietly @ @ @ @ @ to impose a form of illegal martial law .
Trump ’ s attempts to look @ @ @ @ @ response to the vast majority peaceful protests have drawn criticism from Republicans and Democrats .
@ @ @ @ @ of the country .
The nation isn ’ t scared and wanting a president to @ @ @ @ @ angry , seeking justice , and want a serious president who will lead the national @ @ @ @ @ The troops are leaving .
Trump is trying to justify his hiding , as the @ @ @ @ @ act has forced the president to back down .
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In another sign that Trump is backing down from his threat to send troops to US cities, the troops that were sent to DC are leaving.
Via the AP:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense officials tell AP that active-duty troops brought to DC area in response to protests are returning to home bases. — Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) June 3, 2020
Secretary of Defense Esper broke with Trump earlier on invoking the Insurrection Act, and now the troops are leaving Washington, DC. It is obvious that Trump trying to quietly back off of his threats to impose a form of illegal martial law.
Trump’s attempts to look like a tough guy in response to the vast majority peaceful protests have drawn criticism from Republicans and Democrats. The administration miscalculated the mood of the country. The nation isn’t scared and wanting a president to save them. They are angry, seeking justice, and want a serious president who will lead the national conversation on systemic racism.
The troops are leaving. Trump is trying to justify his hiding, as the response to his dime-store dictator act has forced the president to back down.
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politicususa--2020-06-03--Trump Claims He Was Inspecting The Bunker, Not Hiding In It

Trump called into Brian Kilmeade ’ s radio show to claim that he wasn ’ t hiding from protesters in the White House bunker .
He was performing an inspection .
Trump said , “ I was there for a tiny short period of time , and it was much more for an inspection .
There was no problem during the day .
The problem I saw Leland got whacked pretty good , but that was during the night , and these problems are during the night , not during the day , and I go down two or three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there , and someday you may need it.
” Trump ’ s tale runs counter to reports that he was taken to the bunker on Friday night for an hour as protesters gathered outside of the White House .
Law enforcement and administration officials have told a different story than the one that Trump concocted .
Instead of meeting with protesters , Trump hides and then gasses them .
While the country is in the midst of chaos , Trump is still trying to look strong and running to his Fox News friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is too scared to face the people who he is supposed to be leading .
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Trump called into Brian Kilmeade’s radio show to claim that he wasn’t hiding from protesters in the White House bunker. He was performing an inspection.
Trump said, “I was there for a tiny short period of time, and it was much more for an inspection. There was no problem during the day. The problem I saw Leland got whacked pretty good, but that was during the night, and these problems are during the night, not during the day, and I go down two or three times all for inspection. You go there, and someday you may need it.”
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LISTEN: @realDonaldTrump says “there’s so much fake news going round” as he dispels reports that he went to a bunker on Friday night. During his interview with Fox News Radio’s Brian @kilmeade he also sympathizes with @LelandVittert and his Fox crew who were caught in the chaos. pic.twitter.com/LxVrsEU9Ij — TV News HQ (@TVNewsHQ) June 3, 2020
Trump’s tale runs counter to reports that he was taken to the bunker on Friday night for an hour as protesters gathered outside of the White House. Law enforcement and administration officials have told a different story than the one that Trump concocted.
A president doesn’t personally perform bunker inspections, so Trump’s story is a fantasy.
Instead of meeting with protesters, Trump hides and then gasses them.
While the country is in the midst of chaos, Trump is still trying to look strong and running to his Fox News friends.
The self-appointed law and order president is too scared to face the people who he is supposed to be leading.
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politicususa--2020-06-03--Defense Secretary Mark Esper Breaks with Trump: “I Do Not Support Invoking the Insurrection Act”

The Secretary of Defense has publicly disagreed with the President about deploying troops to quell nationwide protests .
Mark Esper said on Wednesday he doesn ’ t want to see the Insurrection Act invoked .
Esper addressed the issue during a briefing at the Pentagon .
“ The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort , and only in the most urgent and dire of situations , ” he said .
“ We are not in one of those situations now .
I do not support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary also discussed his recent use of the phrase “ battlespace ” with regard to the protests .
“ It ’ s something we use day in and day out … it ’ s part of our military lexicon that I grew up with…it ’ s not a phrase focused on people , ” Esper explained .
“ In retrospect I would have used different wording.
” Esper went further than the President when discussing the death of George Floyd .
He expressed his condolences for Floyd ’ s death and called for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America , and we must all do our very best to recognize it , to confront it , and to eradicate it .
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The Secretary of Defense has publicly disagreed with the President about deploying troops to quell nationwide protests. Mark Esper said on Wednesday he doesn’t want to see the Insurrection Act invoked.
Esper addressed the issue during a briefing at the Pentagon.
“The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort, and only in the most urgent and dire of situations,” he said.
“The National Guard is best suited to lend support to…local law enforcement. The option to use active duty military should only be as a last resort. I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act” – Def. Sec Esper. — Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) June 3, 2020
“We are not in one of those situations now. I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act.”
The Defense Secretary also discussed his recent use of the phrase “battlespace” with regard to the protests.
“It’s something we use day in and day out … it’s part of our military lexicon that I grew up with…it’s not a phrase focused on people,” Esper explained.
“In retrospect I would have used different wording.”
Esper went further than the President when discussing the death of George Floyd. He expressed his condolences for Floyd’s death and called for accountability.
“Racism is real in America, and we must all do our very best to recognize it, to confront it, and to eradicate it.”
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politicususa--2020-06-03--CNN Comms Responds to Trump’s Attacks: “CNN Isn’t Dying. But Americans Are. Focus On That”

CNN has responded to Donald Trump ’ s most recent criticisms by telling him to focus on the pandemic killing Americans .
The official CNN Communications Twitter account replied to the President for a second day running .
“ Fredo ’ s ratings are down more than 50 % .
People are tired of his act , ” Trump tweeted on Wednesday .
He was referring to CNN host Chris Cuomo .
“ CNN IS DYING !
” the President said .
CNN Communications responded to Trump ’ s tweet – for the second time in as many days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing real problems beyond TV ratings .
“ CNN is not dying .
But Americans are .
Focus on that and leave television ratings to us , ” they said .
CNN Communications also shared a tweet with a statement about how the news network had had its “ most-watched May ever.
” “ CNN is the # 2 television network in all of cable during daytime in May , ” the statement said .
“ CNN surpasses MSNBC in all dayparts in demo 25-54.
” Trump and CNN also had a Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris Cuomo and his brother , New York Governor Andrew Cuomo , while slamming CNN ’ s ratings .
“ Surely you have more important issues than TV ratings to address .
But since you ’ ve made it a priority , we ’ ll correct the record , ” CNN Comms tweeted at Trump .
“ [ Cuomo ] has had his highest ratings in history for the past two months .
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CNN has responded to Donald Trump’s most recent criticisms by telling him to focus on the pandemic killing Americans. The official CNN Communications Twitter account replied to the President for a second day running.
“Fredo’s ratings are down more than 50%. People are tired of his act,” Trump tweeted on Wednesday. He was referring to CNN host Chris Cuomo.
“CNN IS DYING!” the President said.
CNN Communications responded to Trump’s tweet – for the second time in as many days. They reminded him that the country was facing real problems beyond TV ratings.
“CNN is not dying. But Americans are. Focus on that and leave television ratings to us,” they said.
CNN is not dying. But Americans are. Focus on that and leave television ratings to us. https://t.co/aDDl6cUIVD — CNN Communications (@CNNPR) June 3, 2020
CNN Communications also shared a tweet with a statement about how the news network had had its “most-watched May ever.”
“CNN is the #2 television network in all of cable during daytime in May,” the statement said. “CNN surpasses MSNBC in all dayparts in demo 25-54.”
Trump and CNN also had a Twitter exchange on Tuesday. The President attacked Chris Cuomo and his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, while slamming CNN’s ratings.
“Surely you have more important issues than TV ratings to address. But since you’ve made it a priority, we’ll correct the record,” CNN Comms tweeted at Trump.
“[Cuomo] has had his highest ratings in history for the past two months.”
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politicususa--2020-06-03--Democrat Eric Swalwell Warns Trump Won’t Leave Office Willingly: “Vote for Your Life”

Eric Swalwell has suggested Donald Trump has no intention of leaving office is he loses in November .
The California congressman warned that Americans needed to vote in huge numbers .
“ He ’ s not leaving office , ” Swalwell tweeted on Tuesday in a clear reference to the President .
“ And he thinks the same people who protected him as he gassed protesters to take a photo-op walk will let him stay , ” the Democrat said .
“ So what do we do ?
Show up in a way that the outcome can not be denied.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to suggest Trump will try to cling to power if he loses the presidential election .
However , it is unusual to see prominent Democrats make that argument .
The congressman has strongly defended protesters in the face of Trump ’ s verbal assaults and the attacks on peaceful demonstrators .
Police used tear gas on protesters in Washington , D.C. earlier this week .
“ Journalists have been attacked and Donald Trump is egging it on , ” Swalwell said a few days ago .
On Wednesday morning , the President seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again took to Twitter to attack the media and the the protesters seeking justice for George Floyd .
“ If you watch Fake News CNN or MSDNC , you would think that the killers , terrorists , arsonists , anarchists , thugs , hoodlums , looters , ANTIFA & others , would be the nicest , kindest most wonderful people in the Whole Wide World , ” Trump tweeted .
“ No , they are what they are – very bad for our Country !
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Eric Swalwell has suggested Donald Trump has no intention of leaving office is he loses in November. The California congressman warned that Americans needed to vote in huge numbers.
“He’s not leaving office,” Swalwell tweeted on Tuesday in a clear reference to the President.
“And he thinks the same people who protected him as he gassed protesters to take a photo-op walk will let him stay,” the Democrat said.
He’s not leaving office. And he thinks the same people who protected him as he gassed protesters to take a photo-op walk will let him stay. So what do we do? Show up in a way that the outcome cannot be denied. #VoteForYourLife — Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) June 2, 2020
“So what do we do? Show up in a way that the outcome cannot be denied.”
He added the hashtag “#VoteForYourLife”
Swalwell is not the first person to suggest Trump will try to cling to power if he loses the presidential election. However, it is unusual to see prominent Democrats make that argument.
The congressman has strongly defended protesters in the face of Trump’s verbal assaults and the attacks on peaceful demonstrators. Police used tear gas on protesters in Washington, D.C. earlier this week.
“Journalists have been attacked and Donald Trump is egging it on,” Swalwell said a few days ago.
On Wednesday morning, the President seemed to confirm that criticism when he once again took to Twitter to attack the media and the the protesters seeking justice for George Floyd.
“If you watch Fake News CNN or MSDNC, you would think that the killers, terrorists, arsonists, anarchists, thugs, hoodlums, looters, ANTIFA & others, would be the nicest, kindest most wonderful people in the Whole Wide World,” Trump tweeted.
“No, they are what they are – very bad for our Country!”


politicususa--2020-06-03--Pope Francis: Catholics Cannot Tolerate Racism and Also “Claim to Defend the Sacredness of Every Hum

Pope Francis: Catholics Cannot Tolerate Racism and Also “Claim to Defend the Sacredness of Every Human Life”

Pope Francis commented on the protests that have erupted since George Floyd , an unarmed black man , was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis , saying that Catholics can not tolerate racism and also “ claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.
” “ My friends , we can not tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life , ” the pope said .
“ At the same time , we have to recognize that ‘ the violence of recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is gained by violence and so much is lost . '
” Pope Francis says he is joining the Church in Minneapolis , and across the U.S. , “ in praying for the repose of the soul of George Floyd and of all those others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism.
” His full remarks are below : “ I greet the English-speaking faithful joining us through the media .
“ Dear brothers and sisters in the United States , I have witnessed with great concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in these past days , following the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd .
“ My friends , we can not tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life .
At the same time , we have to recognize that “ the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating .
Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost ” .
“ Today I join the Church in Saint Paul and Minneapolis , and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the repose of the soul of George Floyd and of all those others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism .
Let us pray for the consolation of their grieving families and friends and let us implore the national reconciliation and peace for which we yearn .
May Our Lady of Guadalupe , Mother of America , intercede for all those who work for peace and justice in your land and throughout the world .
“ May God bless all of you and your families .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the world is seeing an uptick in racism and discrimination , telling over 200 participants of an international conference on “ Xenophobia , Racism and Populist Nationalism in the Context of World Migrations , ” that “ We are living in times in which feelings that many thought had passed are taking new life and spreading.
” The pope said this trend is one that harbors “ feelings of suspicion , fear , contempt and even hatred towards individuals or groups judged for their ethnic , national or religious identity and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sufficiently worthy of being fully part of society ’ s life.
” He concluded that “ we are all called , in our respective roles , to cultivate and promote respect for the intrinsic dignity of every human person .
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Pope Francis commented on the protests that have erupted since George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis, saying that Catholics cannot tolerate racism and also “claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.”
“My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life,” the pope said. “At the same time, we have to recognize that ‘the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost.'”
Pope Francis says he is joining the Church in Minneapolis, and across the U.S., “in praying for the repose of the soul of George Floyd and of all those others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism.”
His full remarks are below:
“I greet the English-speaking faithful joining us through the media. “Dear brothers and sisters in the United States, I have witnessed with great concern the disturbing social unrest in your nation in these past days, following the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd. “My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life. At the same time, we have to recognize that “the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost”. “Today I join the Church in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and in the entire United States, in praying for the repose of the soul of George Floyd and of all those others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism. Let us pray for the consolation of their grieving families and friends and let us implore the national reconciliation and peace for which we yearn. May Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of America, intercede for all those who work for peace and justice in your land and throughout the world. “May God bless all of you and your families. “
In 2018, the pope warned that the world is seeing an uptick in racism and discrimination, telling over 200 participants of an international conference on “Xenophobia, Racism and Populist Nationalism in the Context of World Migrations,” that “We are living in times in which feelings that many thought had passed are taking new life and spreading.”
The pope said this trend is one that harbors “feelings of suspicion, fear, contempt and even hatred towards individuals or groups judged for their ethnic, national or religious identity and, as such – he said – considered not sufficiently worthy of being fully part of society’s life.” He concluded that “we are all called, in our respective roles, to cultivate and promote respect for the intrinsic dignity of every human person.”


politicususa--2020-06-03--Trump Falsely Claims He’s Done More For Black Americans Than Any President In History

President Donald Trump took to Twitter to rail against his Democratic opponent , former vice president Joe Biden , suggesting he ’ s done more for the black community than any president , even as protests against racial injustice continue across the nation .
“ In 3 1/2 years , I ’ ve done much more for our Black population than Joe Biden has done in 43 years .
Actually , he set them back big time with his Crime Bill , which he doesn ’ t even remember , ” he wrote .
The president took his claim further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done more for Black Americans , in fact , than any President in U.S. history , with the possible exception of another Republican President , the late , great , Abraham Lincoln…and it ’ s not even close .
The Democrats know this , and so does the Fake News , but they refuse to write or say it because they are inherently corrupt !
” See “ pinned ” above referred to a tweet the president wrote yesterday in which he claimed his administration “ has done more the Black Community than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credited it for such feats as “ guaranteed funding for HBCUs ” and “ passed Criminal Justice Reform , ” among others .
The president ’ s tweets come a day after Biden rebuked him for wrongly using military personnel to disperse protesters so he could “ stage a photo op at a noble church ” during a speech in Philadelphia .
“ When peaceful protestors are dispersed by the order of the President from the doorstep of the people ’ s house , the White House— using tear gas and flash grenades— @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a noble church , we can be forgiven for believing that the president is more interested in power than in principle , ” Biden said , adding : “ More interested in serving the passions of his base than the needs of the people in his care .
For that ’ s what the presidency is – a duty of care—to all of us , not just our voters , not just our donors , but all of us.
” Earlier this week , the president sought to discredit the latest ABC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 53 percent of registered voters say they would vote for Biden compared to the 43 percent who said they would vote for Trump .

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President Donald Trump took to Twitter to rail against his Democratic opponent, former vice president Joe Biden, suggesting he’s done more for the black community than any president, even as protests against racial injustice continue across the nation.
“In 3 1/2 years, I’ve done much more for our Black population than Joe Biden has done in 43 years. Actually, he set them back big time with his Crime Bill, which he doesn’t even remember,” he wrote.
The president took his claim further, saying: “I’ve done more for Black Americans, in fact, than any President in U.S. history, with the possible exception of another Republican President, the late, great, Abraham Lincoln…and it’s not even close. The Democrats know this, and so does the Fake News, but they refuse to write or say it because they are inherently corrupt!”
In 3 1/2 years, I’ve done much more for our Black population than Joe Biden has done in 43 years. Actually, he set them back big time with his Crime Bill, which he doesn’t even remember. I’ve done more for Black Americans, in fact, than any President in U.S. history, with… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2020
….the possible exception of another Republican President, the late, great, Abraham Lincoln…and it’s not even close. The Democrats know this, and so does the Fake News, but they refuse to write or say it because they are inherently corrupt! See “pinned” above. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2020
See “pinned” above referred to a tweet the president wrote yesterday in which he claimed his administration “has done more the Black Community than any President since Abraham Lincoln” and credited it for such feats as “guaranteed funding for HBCUs” and “passed Criminal Justice Reform,” among others.
My Admin has done more for the Black Community than any President since Abraham Lincoln. Passed Opportunity Zones with @SenatorTimScott, guaranteed funding for HBCU’s, School Choice, passed Criminal Justice Reform, lowest Black unemployment, poverty, and crime rates in history… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 2, 2020
The president’s tweets come a day after Biden rebuked him for wrongly using military personnel to disperse protesters so he could “stage a photo op at a noble church” during a speech in Philadelphia.
“When peaceful protestors are dispersed by the order of the President from the doorstep of the people’s house, the White House— using tear gas and flash grenades— in order to stage a photo op at a noble church, we can be forgiven for believing that the president is more interested in power than in principle,” Biden said, adding: “More interested in serving the passions of his base than the needs of the people in his care. For that’s what the presidency is – a duty of care—to all of us, not just our voters, not just our donors, but all of us.”
Earlier this week, the president sought to discredit the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, which shows that 53 percent of registered voters say they would vote for Biden compared to the 43 percent who said they would vote for Trump.


politicususa--2020-06-03--Trump’s Disapproval Rating Hits Highest Point in Six Months Amid Protests

According to FiveThirtyEight ’ s tracker of President Donald Trump ’ s approval ratings , his disapproval rating is 54.1 percent as of today , the highest since 54.4 on November 18 when the nation grappled with the news that he ’ d attempted to arrange a quid-pro-quo with Ukraine .
The president ’ s disapproval rating has spiked amid a wave of protests against racial injustice and police brutality in response to the killing of George Floyd , an unarmed black man who died in police custody and whose recorded final moments sent shockwaves around the world .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent per the tracker .
The president has also seen a rating dip in Republican strongholds .
In the state of Utah , a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 52 % of Utahns “ like what they ’ re seeing from the Republican in the White House , while 46 % disapprove of the president ’ s job performance , ” according to Deseret News .
“ Just 2 % said they weren ’ t sure how they feel .
Trump ’ s job approval in Utah had reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and April.
” The president has also been hammered for his response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Polling by Morning Consult found that 53 percent of Americans disapprove of the president ’ s response compared to 41 percent who do approve .
“ 2016 proved that polling is notoriously wrong and has always underestimated the President and his ability to connect with the American people , ” Ken Farnaso , deputy press secretary of the Trump 2020 campaign , told Newsweek in a statement .
“ President Trump ’ s America First agenda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renewed national security , strengthened our relationships with our allies , and kept our foes at bay , ” he continued .
“ Compared to [ Joe ] Biden ’ s dismal track record of record slow economic growth , China appeasement , and communist ideas , Americans know that it is a binary choice between a President who will fight for them versus a four decades-long , Washington elitist who will bow down to global leaders .
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According to FiveThirtyEight’s tracker of President Donald Trump’s approval ratings, his disapproval rating is 54.1 percent as of today, the highest since 54.4 on November 18 when the nation grappled with the news that he’d attempted to arrange a quid-pro-quo with Ukraine.
The president’s disapproval rating has spiked amid a wave of protests against racial injustice and police brutality in response to the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody and whose recorded final moments sent shockwaves around the world.
Trump’s average approval rating is 42.6 percent per the tracker.
The president has also seen a rating dip in Republican strongholds. In the state of Utah, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 52% of Utahns “like what they’re seeing from the Republican in the White House, while 46% disapprove of the president’s job performance,” according to Deseret News. “Just 2% said they weren’t sure how they feel. Trump’s job approval in Utah had reached as high as 57% in March and April.”
The president has also been hammered for his response to the coronavirus pandemic. Polling by Morning Consult found that 53 percent of Americans disapprove of the president’s response compared to 41 percent who do approve.
“2016 proved that polling is notoriously wrong and has always underestimated the President and his ability to connect with the American people,” Ken Farnaso, deputy press secretary of the Trump 2020 campaign, told Newsweek in a statement.
“President Trump’s America First agenda ushered in an economic renaissance, a renewed national security, strengthened our relationships with our allies, and kept our foes at bay,” he continued. “Compared to [Joe] Biden’s dismal track record of record slow economic growth, China appeasement, and communist ideas, Americans know that it is a binary choice between a President who will fight for them versus a four decades-long, Washington elitist who will bow down to global leaders.”


politicususa--2020-06-03--Opinion: Trump is celebrating the civil unrest plaguing America

The civil unrest plaguing America is all Trump ’ s handiwork and it appears he will not be satisfied until his goal of dominating the American people with deadly force reaches fruition .
Many Americans believe that Trump is dazed and confused over the devastation facing the nation , but they ignore the fact that sowing chaos and division , and encouraging violence against American citizens , is part and parcel of his grand scheme to install himself as dictator .
Some folks are deluded in thinking that Trump is in way over his head with no clue about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nation together .
Nothing could be farther from the truth because Trump has no intent whatsoever to calm the people , allay their fears , or bring the nation together .
The sooner the people comprehend that Trump and his filthy supporters are celebrating the state of the fractured nation , the sooner they will wake up and take action to stop the madness and preserve our democracy .
America ’ s lurch toward an Aryan dictatorship supervised by theocrats is proceeding on schedule for Trump , and any idea that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an incompetent administration is ridiculously insane .
Nothing plaguing this nation is due to incompetence because Trump ’ s malignant narcissism drives everything he does , or does not , do..
Although Trump did not create COVID-19 , he is solely responsible for its deadly spread throughout America , unemployment numbers rivaling the Great Depression , and a population living in abject fear and despair .
The dire state of the nation , the economy , and general welfare of the American people is all Trump ’ s handiwork ; with valuable support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump did not directly order his racist supporters , including police officers , to kill African Americans on camera simply because they are African Americans .
He did , however , direct law enforcement officials to “ get rough ” with citizens they perceive as suspects ; just like he incites violence against the free press .
In fact , Trump has spent three-and-a-half years setting the stage for attacks on journalists as well as the racial conflict leading to the current nationwide protests .
Decent , anti-fascist and anti-racist Americans are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or attacked , simply because they are not white , are not Republican , and are not worshipping Trump .
Trump could have called for calm and a robust federal investigation into the cold-blooded murder of an innocent African American man out for a jog as a hate crime .
Instead , he announced that he trusted law enforcement ’ s refusal to investigate what resembled a lynching , albeit with firearms .
In fact , when he said he trusted law enforcement ’ s lack of action after Ahmad Arbery was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on video by two white men , he implied that the video of the killing was incomplete ; as if there was unseen evidence that the two white men were justified in chasing down and murdering a young Black man for jogging .
Many Americans were justifiably outraged that Trump ’ s comments came after it was revealed the local law enforcement officials had ignored the killing as a crime and after the victim ’ s family sought redress from outside the county .
Trump saw nothing wrong that a young American man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running while Black ; likely because one of the shooters was affiliated with local law enforcement and Trump loves “ domineering ” and “ rough ” law enforcement .
That “ who cares ” attitude from Trump set the stage for the outrage that yet another unarmed and handcuffed African American man was murdered on camera by a police officer while his cohorts not only looked on , they prevented bystanders from administering aid to save the man ’ s life .
It is alleged that Trump said the video of a police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ disturbing , ” but there was no immediate condemnation or demand for the offending officers ’ immediate arrest .
However , Trump was quick to condemn peaceful demonstrations and demand immediate military and police action against American citizens protesting another senseless killing of an African American man .
It is noteworthy that when heavily-armed white men stormed Michigan ’ s capital and shut down the state legislature , Trump praised them as warriors and criticized the legally-elected Governor for not “ negotiating ” with Trump ’ s terrorist thugs and acquiescing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unrest in the country , coupled with the dire economic situation most Americans find themselves due to Trumps ’ malignant narcissism , is a scenario that puts Trump in a position he and his MAGA sycophants are literally celebrating .
They lust for a racially-driven civil war that Trump supports according to his crusade to segregate Americans and “ forcefully dominate ” any American unwilling to accept Trump as dictator .
It is no coincidence there are numerous reports of white supremacists involved in , or starting , the destruction and looting peaceful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is also no coincidence that Trump ’ s attorney general immediately targeted “ the far left ” for the violence and damage as a result of protests .
In fact , this sad time is the perfect opportunity for Trump , his heavily-armed white fascists , and his MAGA army to target people of color , the media , and decent human beings Trump labels as thugs .
Trump would love nothing more than for the civil unrest to escalate into a shooting war as a reason to become a real , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call out the military to combat American citizens should not be taken lightly .
It gives him the opening he craves to declare martial law and be the tyrannical authoritarian he and his supporters desperately want him to be .
Trump ’ s call for “ aggressive law enforcement ” has not went unheeded by police according to video evidence all over the Internet .
Although it is not true of every police force , there is an alarming trend of aggression towards the free press and peaceful protests that beggars belief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were even caught on video firing non-lethal weapons at women because they were sitting on their own front porch instead of cowering in fear inside their own home .
Every horrific thing happening in America today is the result of a malignant narcissist in the White House .
Like COVID-19 , Trump did not create the filthy racism plaguing America , but he has created an atmosphere that elevates his supporters ’ racial animus toward all non-white people a valid political movement .
Trump desperately wants to be a “ wartime ” leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on American citizens whether they are protesting extra-judicial killings by racist police officers or are journalists targeted by police for doing their jobs .
It is important to remember that Trump has spent the past four years railing against the free press as an enemy of the people .
The police abuse against journalists is simply part of Trump ’ s war on Americans ; including those who oppose a filthy fascist occupying a building he has no right visiting .
Trump is responsible for everything bad tearing the country apart and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unwavering support of Republicans at all levels of government , the country would not be suffering the chaos , instability , and death Trump has wrought on the nation .
At this point there is little hope for America to recover from Trump and it is unlikely that Republicans will stop supporting a vile fascist and his war against a desperate and weary population .

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The civil unrest plaguing America is all Trump’s handiwork and it appears he will not be satisfied until his goal of dominating the American people with deadly force reaches fruition.
Many Americans believe that Trump is dazed and confused over the devastation facing the nation, but they ignore the fact that sowing chaos and division, and encouraging violence against American citizens, is part and parcel of his grand scheme to install himself as dictator.
Some folks are deluded in thinking that Trump is in way over his head with no clue about how to calm Americans’ fears and bring the nation together. Nothing could be farther from the truth because Trump has no intent whatsoever to calm the people, allay their fears, or bring the nation together. The sooner the people comprehend that Trump and his filthy supporters are celebrating the state of the fractured nation, the sooner they will wake up and take action to stop the madness and preserve our democracy.
America’s lurch toward an Aryan dictatorship supervised by theocrats is proceeding on schedule for Trump, and any idea that the state of the nation is due to an incompetent administration is ridiculously insane. Nothing plaguing this nation is due to incompetence because Trump’s malignant narcissism drives everything he does, or does not, do..
Although Trump did not create COVID-19, he is solely responsible for its deadly spread throughout America, unemployment numbers rivaling the Great Depression, and a population living in abject fear and despair. The dire state of the nation, the economy, and general welfare of the American people is all Trump’s handiwork; with valuable support from Republicans in Congress and the states.
Trump did not directly order his racist supporters, including police officers, to kill African Americans on camera simply because they are African Americans. He did, however, direct law enforcement officials to “get rough” with citizens they perceive as suspects; just like he incites violence against the free press. In fact, Trump has spent three-and-a-half years setting the stage for attacks on journalists as well as the racial conflict leading to the current nationwide protests. Decent, anti-fascist and anti-racist Americans are weary of seeing their fellow citizens killed, or attacked, simply because they are not white, are not Republican, and are not worshipping Trump.
Trump could have called for calm and a robust federal investigation into the cold-blooded murder of an innocent African American man out for a jog as a hate crime. Instead, he announced that he trusted law enforcement’s refusal to investigate what resembled a lynching, albeit with firearms. In fact, when he said he trusted law enforcement’s lack of action after Ahmad Arbery was ambushed, chased down, and murdered on video by two white men, he implied that the video of the killing was incomplete; as if there was unseen evidence that the two white men were justified in chasing down and murdering a young Black man for jogging.
Many Americans were justifiably outraged that Trump’s comments came after it was revealed the local law enforcement officials had ignored the killing as a crime and after the victim’s family sought redress from outside the county. Trump saw nothing wrong that a young American man was gunned down on the street for running while Black; likely because one of the shooters was affiliated with local law enforcement and Trump loves “domineering” and “rough” law enforcement.
That “who cares” attitude from Trump set the stage for the outrage that yet another unarmed and handcuffed African American man was murdered on camera by a police officer while his cohorts not only looked on, they prevented bystanders from administering aid to save the man’s life. It is alleged that Trump said the video of a police officer murdering an unarmed African American man was “disturbing,” but there was no immediate condemnation or demand for the offending officers’ immediate arrest.
However, Trump was quick to condemn peaceful demonstrations and demand immediate military and police action against American citizens protesting another senseless killing of an African American man. It is noteworthy that when heavily-armed white men stormed Michigan’s capital and shut down the state legislature, Trump praised them as warriors and criticized the legally-elected Governor for not “negotiating” with Trump’s terrorist thugs and acquiescing to their demands.
The level of unrest in the country, coupled with the dire economic situation most Americans find themselves due to Trumps’ malignant narcissism, is a scenario that puts Trump in a position he and his MAGA sycophants are literally celebrating. They lust for a racially-driven civil war that Trump supports according to his crusade to segregate Americans and “forcefully dominate” any American unwilling to accept Trump as dictator.
It is no coincidence there are numerous reports of white supremacists involved in, or starting, the destruction and looting peaceful protestors are being singled out for. It is also no coincidence that Trump’s attorney general immediately targeted “the far left” for the violence and damage as a result of protests. In fact, this sad time is the perfect opportunity for Trump, his heavily-armed white fascists, and his MAGA army to target people of color, the media, and decent human beings Trump labels as thugs. Trump would love nothing more than for the civil unrest to escalate into a shooting war as a reason to become a real, honest-to-dog dictator.
Trump’s threat to call out the military to combat American citizens should not be taken lightly. It gives him the opening he craves to declare martial law and be the tyrannical authoritarian he and his supporters desperately want him to be.
Trump’s call for “aggressive law enforcement” has not went unheeded by police according to video evidence all over the Internet. Although it is not true of every police force, there is an alarming trend of aggression towards the free press and peaceful protests that beggars belief in a free democratic society. Police were even caught on video firing non-lethal weapons at women because they were sitting on their own front porch instead of cowering in fear inside their own home.
Every horrific thing happening in America today is the result of a malignant narcissist in the White House. Like COVID-19, Trump did not create the filthy racism plaguing America, but he has created an atmosphere that elevates his supporters’ racial animus toward all non-white people a valid political movement. Trump desperately wants to be a “wartime” leader, but his attention is waging war on American citizens whether they are protesting extra-judicial killings by racist police officers or are journalists targeted by police for doing their jobs. It is important to remember that Trump has spent the past four years railing against the free press as an enemy of the people. The police abuse against journalists is simply part of Trump’s war on Americans; including those who oppose a filthy fascist occupying a building he has no right visiting.
Trump is responsible for everything bad tearing the country apart and it is crucial to note that without the unwavering support of Republicans at all levels of government, the country would not be suffering the chaos, instability, and death Trump has wrought on the nation. At this point there is little hope for America to recover from Trump and it is unlikely that Republicans will stop supporting a vile fascist and his war against a desperate and weary population.


politicususa--2020-06-04--Sen. Kamala Harris Urges The Military To Defy Trump

Senator Kamala Harris urged military officials to defy Trump when he orders unconstitutional actions against the American people .
Sen. Harris ( D-CA ) told MSNBC ’ s Rachel Maddow : I believe there is chaos within and outside the government that has been caused by Donald Trump .
The hope that I have , the sense of confidence I have in any ability to maintain stability is placed on the government and career military who are fighting against whims and fancy of the president to do what they know is in the best interests of the American people and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of The United States would turn the United States military against the people of the United States is outrageous .
And I applaud general Mattis for his words .
Rachel , remember , we send the men and women in the armed services , we sends them to fight , to uphold America ’ s values .
One of which is the value we place on having a democracy , founded and grounded in the constitution of the United States , where in its First Amendment is the right for free expression .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ association .
So the irony , and just the internal conflict around purpose and ideals and prescribes is obvious to all of us .
And I ’ m counting on and all of us are counting on the career professionals , our career military professionals to do the right thing and to say no to this president when he engages in this kind of conduct that is immoral and frankly goes against the very principles and spirit of the constitution of the United States that he swore to uphold .
Sen. Harris was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a duty to protect the freedoms of Americans .
They are not Trump ’ s personal security or ego booster .
The Pentagon was going to send the troops in DC home until Trump reversed their order .
Anyone in the military can disobey an illegal order .
Sen. Harris is a former state attorney general , so she knows the law better than Trump ever would in a thousand years .
She is correct .
It will take career military officials to protect our democracy by saying no to Donald Trump .
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Senator Kamala Harris urged military officials to defy Trump when he orders unconstitutional actions against the American people.
Sen. Harris (D-CA) told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow:
I believe there is chaos within and outside the government that has been caused by Donald Trump. The hope that I have, the sense of confidence I have in any ability to maintain stability is placed on the government and career military who are fighting against whims and fancy of the president to do what they know is in the best interests of the American people and on national the idea that the President Of The United States would turn the United States military against the people of the United States is outrageous. And I applaud general Mattis for his words. Rachel, remember, we send the men and women in the armed services, we sends them to fight, to uphold America’s values. One of which is the value we place on having a democracy, founded and grounded in the constitution of the United States, where in its First Amendment is the right for free expression. Where we have the right for free association.
So the irony, and just the internal conflict around purpose and ideals and prescribes is obvious to all of us. And I’m counting on and all of us are counting on the career professionals, our career
military professionals to do the right thing and to say no to this president when he engages in this kind of conduct that is immoral and frankly goes against the very principles and spirit of the constitution of the United States that he swore to uphold.
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Kamala Harris tells the military to defy Trump and say mo when he violates the Constitution. pic.twitter.com/FiS1TumJU3 — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) June 4, 2020
Sen. Harris was correct. The United States military has a duty to protect the freedoms of Americans. They are not Trump’s personal security or ego booster. The Pentagon was going to send the troops in DC home until Trump reversed their order.
Anyone in the military can disobey an illegal order. Sen. Harris is a former state attorney general, so she knows the law better than Trump ever would in a thousand years. She is correct. It will take career military officials to protect our democracy by saying no to Donald Trump.
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politicususa--2020-06-04--Trump Reverses The Pentagon And Deploys Busloads Of Troops To DC

The Pentagon had announced that they would be returning the troops back to their home bases , but Trump reversed their order and sent the troops back to DC .
Trump apparently reversed Defense Secretary Esper ’ s order to send the troops back to their home bases : The Department of Defense saw no need for the troops to be in Washington , D.C. By all reports , the violence has quieted , but none of this stopped Trump from using the United States military as a prop in his propaganda efforts to project faux strength .
Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and minds of a majority of the country .
His banana republic trampling of the Constitution is impressing no one , but his most dedicated supporters .
Taxpayer money is being wasted because Donald Trump doesn ’ t feel safe with people protesting near the White House .
This deployment was for a scared old man who sees his presidency evaporating by the day .
The men and women of the US military are not a toy to boost Trump ’ s ego , and with each move , this president is taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Of The United States .

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The Pentagon had announced that they would be returning the troops back to their home bases, but Trump reversed their order and sent the troops back to DC.
Joyce Karam tweeted:
BREAKING: > 10 Buses carrying US Military Forces descended on #WashingtonDC near White House pic.twitter.com/cd6shGAax8 — Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) June 3, 2020
Trump apparently reversed Defense Secretary Esper’s order to send the troops back to their home bases:
Troops headed to La Fayette Park area which has been blocked today. Defense Secretary Esper was going to pull back active military from DC this morning but decision reversed after White House meeting pic.twitter.com/MswWxR3iHs — Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) June 3, 2020
The Department of Defense saw no need for the troops to be in Washington, D.C. By all reports, the violence has quieted, but none of this stopped Trump from using the United States military as a prop in his propaganda efforts to project faux strength.
Trump has already lost the battle for the hearts and minds of a majority of the country. His banana republic trampling of the Constitution is impressing no one, but his most dedicated supporters.
Taxpayer money is being wasted because Donald Trump doesn’t feel safe with people protesting near the White House. This deployment was for a scared old man who sees his presidency evaporating by the day. The men and women of the US military are not a toy to boost Trump’s ego, and with each move, this president is taking steps to make JJoe Biden the next President Of The United States.


politicususa--2020-06-05--Trump Goes Ballistic And Announces Plans To Campaign Against Lisa Murkowski In 2022

Even though the 2020 election hasn ’ t taken place yet , Donald Trump is announcing plans to campaign against Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski in 2022 .
Trump kicked off a pair of tweets on Thursday by saying , “ Few people know where they ’ ll be in two years from now , but I do , in the Great State of Alaska ( which I love ) campaigning against Senator Lisa Murkowski.
” Trump said he is willing to support “ any candidate , good or bad , ” as long as they ’ re running against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t care what Trump thinks two years from now First , let ’ s be clear : Trump ’ s unhinged meltdown on Thursday had nothing to do with Sen. Murkowski ’ s views on healthcare or Justice Brett Kavanaugh .
This is all about Murkowski ’ s comments earlier in the day in which she praised former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis for speaking out against Trump and suggested she may not even support the president ’ s reelection this fall .
“ I am struggling with it , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggled with it for a long time.
” What ’ s particularly amusing about Donald Trump ’ s tantrum on Thursday is that he thinks the people of Alaska – or America – will care what he thinks two years from now , when he ’ s nothing but a disgraced former president .

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Even though the 2020 election hasn’t taken place yet, Donald Trump is announcing plans to campaign against Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski in 2022.
Trump kicked off a pair of tweets on Thursday by saying, “Few people know where they’ll be in two years from now, but I do, in the Great State of Alaska (which I love) campaigning against Senator Lisa Murkowski.”
Trump said he is willing to support “any candidate, good or bad,” as long as they’re running against the Alaska Republican.
Few people know where they’ll be in two years from now, but I do, in the Great State of Alaska (which I love) campaigning against Senator Lisa Murkowski. She voted against HealthCare, Justice Kavanaugh, and much else… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2020
…Unrelated, I gave Alaska ANWR, major highways, and more. Get any candidate ready, good or bad, I don’t care, I’m endorsing. If you have a pulse, I’m with you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 4, 2020
The country likely won’t care what Trump thinks two years from now
First, let’s be clear: Trump’s unhinged meltdown on Thursday had nothing to do with Sen. Murkowski’s views on healthcare or Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
This is all about Murkowski’s comments earlier in the day in which she praised former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis for speaking out against Trump and suggested she may not even support the president’s reelection this fall.
“I am struggling with it,” Sen. Murkowski said. “I have struggled with it for a long time.”
What’s particularly amusing about Donald Trump’s tantrum on Thursday is that he thinks the people of Alaska – or America – will care what he thinks two years from now, when he’s nothing but a disgraced former president.
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politicususa--2020-06-04--Kamala Harris Burns Rand Paul To The Ground For Blocking Anti-Lynching Legislation

Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) stormed the Senate floor on Thursday and burned Sen. Rand Paul ( R-KY ) to the ground for holding up bipartisan anti-lynching legislation .
Paul , reminding America that there are two – not just one – repugnant senators from Kentucky , said he wants to hit the brake on the bill because he doesn ’ t think cuts , bruises or abrasions should be considered lynching .
“ If you ’ re gon na call something an anti-lynching bill , but you ’ re gon na have a new conspiracy charge for someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think that ’ s appropriate , ” Paul said , according to CNN .
Kamala Harris was having none of it .
She called Paul ’ s stunt “ ridiculous ” and said he ’ s trying to weaken a piece of legislation that has already passed .
“ To suggest that lynching would only be a lynching if someone ’ s heart was pulled out and produced and displayed to someone else is ridiculous , ” she said .
“ There is no reason for this , ” Harris added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than cruel and deliberate obstruction on a day of mourning.
” The idea that we would not be taking the issue of lynching seriously is an insult .
To suggest that lynching would only be a lynching if someone ’ s heart was pulled out and produced and displayed to someone else is ridiculous .
And on this day , the day of George Floyd ’ s funeral .
On this day , a day that should be a day of national mourning .
Mr. President , in 2018 the Senate unanimously passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced with the only other black members of this body , Sen. Cory Book and Sen. Tim Scott .
It was a historic moment .
It marked the first time in the history of our country that federal anti-lynching legislation had been passed by the United States Senate .
It passed again by unanimous consent in 2019 .
Sen. Paul is now trying to weaken a bill that was already passed .
There ’ s no reason for this .
There ’ s no reason for this .
Sen. Paul ’ s amendment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lynching than is currently required under federal hate crimes laws .
There is no reason for this .
There is no reason other than cruel and deliberate obstruction on a day of mourning .
On this very day at this very hour , there is a memorial service to honor the life of George Floyd who was murdered on a sidewalk by a police officer with a knee on his neck .
For 8 minutes and 46 seconds , George Floyd plead for his life , called for his late mother and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pain experienced not only by that man , that human being , and his family and his children , but the pain of the people of America , witnessing what we have witnessed since the founding of this country , which is that black lives have not been taken seriously , as being fully human and deserving of dignity .
And it should not require a maiming or torture in order for us to recognize a lynching when we see it .
And recognize it by federal law .
Rand Paul is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never a good day in American politics when Rand Paul ’ s name is in the headlines .
After all , the last time the Kentucky senator ’ s name came up was when he voted against an emergency coronavirus relief package – the only senator to do so .
But as Kamala Harris said on Thursday , this is time of mourning in the United States – mourning for all of the lives that have been devalued and lost because of a broken criminal justice system .
Choosing to stand in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough on a typical day , but doing it right now is particularly despicable .
Rand Paul is the worst of American politics – and a reminder of just how far this country still has left to go .

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Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) stormed the Senate floor on Thursday and burned Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) to the ground for holding up bipartisan anti-lynching legislation.
Paul, reminding America that there are two – not just one – repugnant senators from Kentucky, said he wants to hit the brake on the bill because he doesn’t think cuts, bruises or abrasions should be considered lynching.
“If you’re gonna call something an anti-lynching bill, but you’re gonna have a new conspiracy charge for someone who has minor bruising, we don’t think that’s appropriate,” Paul said, according to CNN.
Kamala Harris was having none of it. She called Paul’s stunt “ridiculous” and said he’s trying to weaken a piece of legislation that has already passed.
“To suggest that lynching would only be a lynching if someone’s heart was pulled out and produced and displayed to someone else is ridiculous,” she said.
“There is no reason for this,” Harris added. “There is no reason other than cruel and deliberate obstruction on a day of mourning.”
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.@SenKamalaHarris on Anti-Lynching Bill Amendment: “Senator Paul is now trying to weaken a bill that was already passed. There’s no reason for this…there is no reason other than cruel and deliberate obstruction on a day of mourning.” Full video here: https://t.co/CYA1gAklbK pic.twitter.com/tZESr1uhPz — CSPAN (@cspan) June 4, 2020
An excerpt of Kamala Harris’ remarks:
The idea that we would not be taking the issue of lynching seriously is an insult. To suggest that lynching would only be a lynching if someone’s heart was pulled out and produced and displayed to someone else is ridiculous. And on this day, the day of George Floyd’s funeral. On this day, a day that should be a day of national mourning. Mr. President, in 2018 the Senate unanimously passed bipartisan anti-lynching legislation, which I proudly introduced with the only other black members of this body, Sen. Cory Book and Sen. Tim Scott. It was a historic moment. It marked the first time in the history of our country that federal anti-lynching legislation had been passed by the United States Senate. It passed again by unanimous consent in 2019. Sen. Paul is now trying to weaken a bill that was already passed. There’s no reason for this. There’s no reason for this. Sen. Paul’s amendment would place a greater burden on victims of lynching than is currently required under federal hate crimes laws. There is no reason for this. There is no reason other than cruel and deliberate obstruction on a day of mourning. On this very day at this very hour, there is a memorial service to honor the life of George Floyd who was murdered on a sidewalk by a police officer with a knee on his neck. For 8 minutes and 46 seconds, George Floyd plead for his life, called for his late mother and said he could not breathe. The pain experienced not only by that man, that human being, and his family and his children, but the pain of the people of America, witnessing what we have witnessed since the founding of this country, which is that black lives have not been taken seriously, as being fully human and deserving of dignity. And it should not require a maiming or torture in order for us to recognize a lynching when we see it. And recognize it by federal law.
Rand Paul is the worst of American politics
It’s never a good day in American politics when Rand Paul’s name is in the headlines. After all, the last time the Kentucky senator’s name came up was when he voted against an emergency coronavirus relief package – the only senator to do so.
But as Kamala Harris said on Thursday, this is time of mourning in the United States – mourning for all of the lives that have been devalued and lost because of a broken criminal justice system.
Choosing to stand in the way of an anti-lynching bill is bad enough on a typical day, but doing it right now is particularly despicable.
Rand Paul is the worst of American politics – and a reminder of just how far this country still has left to go.
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politicususa--2020-06-04--Donald Trump Committed Voter Fraud By Mail In Florida

Donald Trump voted in the Florida primary but announced this week that he really lives in New York , which means he committed voter fraud .
Trump , however , has sent confusing signals about his official state of residence beyond the recent change on his Florida voter-registration forms .
On Monday , he declared , “ I live in Manhattan , ” during a call with the nation ’ s governors about the response to unrest related to protests over the death of an unarmed black man who had been held down by police in Minneapolis .
Afterward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Sounds like New York may have a good claim for taxes .
And Florida for voter fraud.
” Trump first tried to register to vote in Florida by listing his address as the White House , but when he was told that he couldn ’ t do that , he filed a second voter registration form listing his address as his private club in Florida .
The problem is that when Trump bought the club he signed an agreement promising not to make it his full-time residence .
Donald Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how it is voter fraud , so it is ironic that when Trump voted by mail in a state that he doesn ’ t live in , the President committed the same crime that he accusing Democrats of encouraging .
It is clear that Trump changed his residence to Florida to avoid paying taxes in New York and as a 2020 election stunt that he hopes will help him carry the Sunshine State for a second time .
It turns out the person committing voter fraud with a mail-in ballot is Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Donald Trump voted in the Florida primary but announced this week that he really lives in New York, which means he committed voter fraud.
The Washington Post reported:
Trump, however, has sent confusing signals about his official state of residence beyond the recent change on his Florida voter-registration forms. On Monday, he declared, “I live in Manhattan,” during a call with the nation’s governors about the response to unrest related to protests over the death of an unarmed black man who had been held down by police in Minneapolis.
Afterward, prominent Democratic lawyer Marc E. Elias tweeted: “Sounds like New York may have a good claim for taxes. And Florida for voter fraud.”
Trump first tried to register to vote in Florida by listing his address as the White House, but when he was told that he couldn’t do that, he filed a second voter registration form listing his address as his private club in Florida. The problem is that when Trump bought the club he signed an agreement promising not to make it his full-time residence.
Donald Trump has been ranting for weeks about mail voting and how it is voter fraud, so it is ironic that when Trump voted by mail in a state that he doesn’t live in, the President committed the same crime that he accusing Democrats of encouraging.
It is clear that Trump changed his residence to Florida to avoid paying taxes in New York and as a 2020 election stunt that he hopes will help him carry the Sunshine State for a second time.
It turns out the person committing voter fraud with a mail-in ballot is Donald Trump.
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politicususa--2020-06-04--Republicans Are Rebelling Against Trump As Grassley Puts Hold On 2 Nominations

The Republican rebellion against Trump is growing as Sen. Chuck Grassley ( R-IA ) placed a hold on two Trump nominations over the IG firings .
Grassley has had some growing issues with this White House involving nominations for a while , but the fact that he chose now to place a hold on two Trump nominees was not an accident .
The holds came on the same day that Sen. Lisa Murkowski said that she was struggling with supporting Trump for reelection .
Some Republican Senators are rebelling against Trump as a self-preservation strategy .
If Trump looks like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden , Senate Republicans will begin preparing for life after Trump .
Grassley ’ s complaint is an example of a Senator laying the groundwork for similar gripes and criticisms of a future Democratic president .
The overwhelming message in the present is that Trump is increasingly viewed as a weak incumbent who is increasingly likely to lose .
Senate Republicans don ’ t want Trump to take their majority down with him , so they are trying to create space between themselves and the President .
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The Republican rebellion against Trump is growing as Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) placed a hold on two Trump nominations over the IG firings.
Grassley tweeted:
Im placing holds on 2 Trump Admin noms until I get reasons 4firing 2 agency watchdogs as required by law Not 1st time ive raised alarm when admins flout IG protection law Obama did same& got same earfull from me All I want is a reason 4 firing these ppl CHECKS&BALANCES — ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) June 4, 2020
Grassley has had some growing issues with this White House involving nominations for a while, but the fact that he chose now to place a hold on two Trump nominees was not an accident. The holds came on the same day that Sen. Lisa Murkowski said that she was struggling with supporting Trump for reelection.
Some Republican Senators are rebelling against Trump as a self-preservation strategy. If Trump looks like he is going to lose to Joe Biden, Senate Republicans will begin preparing for life after Trump. Grassley’s complaint is an example of a Senator laying the groundwork for similar gripes and criticisms of a future Democratic president.
The overwhelming message in the present is that Trump is increasingly viewed as a weak incumbent who is increasingly likely to lose.
Senate Republicans don’t want Trump to take their majority down with him, so they are trying to create space between themselves and the President.
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