politicususa--2020-08-24--New Poll Shows Scranton Loves Joe Biden but Queens Is Ashamed of Trump

Joe Biden ’ s hometown is overwhelmingly proud of him but the same is not the case with Donald Trump ’ s native Queens .
A new poll shows the contrast between the candidate ’ s birthplaces .
The former Vice President was born in Scranton , Pennsylvania and lived there until he was 10-years-old and President Trumps ’ campaign has tried to suggest he abandoned his birthplace .
Public Policy Polling ( PPP ) decided to find out what people think of Biden in Scranton , and the results were undeniably positive .
“ Scranton is very proud to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
62 % say they ’ re proud that Biden is from Scranton , to just 20 % who say they ’ re ashamed of that fact , ” PPP reports .
The polling outlet also asked people in Queens , New York City what they felt about Trump .
Their responses were overwhelmingly negative , as PPP outlined on Monday .
“ Queens feels a little different when it comes to being where Donald Trump hails from .
70 % of voters say they are ashamed of Trump being from there , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are proud , ” PP said .
“ Voters where Trump comes from do not feel like he cares about them- only 16 % think he cares about people in Queens , to 77 % who don ’ t think he does.
” “ People in Scranton don ’ t think Trump cares about them either- only 27 % think he cares about people in Scranton to 67 % who don ’ t think he does.
” However , clear majorities in Scranton and Queens feel that Biden cares aboutthem .
Most people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ abandoned ” by Biden , who spent most of his career as a Delaware senator .
The novel polling comes as the Trump campaign appears to be making a play for New York , to the delight of Democrats .

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Joe Biden’s hometown is overwhelmingly proud of him but the same is not the case with Donald Trump’s native Queens. A new poll shows the contrast between the candidate’s birthplaces.
The former Vice President was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and lived there until he was 10-years-old and President Trumps’ campaign has tried to suggest he abandoned his birthplace.
Public Policy Polling (PPP) decided to find out what people think of Biden in Scranton, and the results were undeniably positive.
Last week Donald Trump said Joe Biden abandoned Scranton. So we did polls of Scranton and Queens to see how the candidates' childhood homes feel about them….https://t.co/vHIjmxu6rq — PublicPolicyPolling (@ppppolls) August 24, 2020
Scranton is very proud to have Joe Biden as a native son. 62% say they’re proud that Biden is from Scranton, to just 20% who say they’re ashamed of that fact,” PPP reports.
The polling outlet also asked people in Queens, New York City what they felt about Trump. Their responses were overwhelmingly negative, as PPP outlined on Monday.
“Queens feels a little different when it comes to being where Donald Trump hails from. 70% of voters say they are ashamed of Trump being from there, to only 17% who say they are proud,” PP said.
“Voters where Trump comes from do not feel like he cares about them- only 16% think he cares about people in Queens, to 77% who don’t think he does.”
“People in Scranton don’t think Trump cares about them either- only 27% think he cares about people in Scranton to 67% who don’t think he does.”
However, clear majorities in Scranton and Queens feel that Biden cares aboutthem. Most people in Scranton also don’t feel “abandoned” by Biden, who spent most of his career as a Delaware senator.
The novel polling comes as the Trump campaign appears to be making a play for New York, to the delight of Democrats.
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politicususa--2020-08-24--Obama Says Biden and Sanders’ Goals Aren’t That Different: They Both Want Healthcare for Everybody

Barack Obama has said there ’ s little difference between Bernie Sanders ’ and Joe Biden ’ s political goals .
The former President pointed to their approach to healthcare among other issues .
Obama spoke to the New Yorker about his former Vice President and the Vermont Senator , drawing a positive contrast between them .
“ If you look at Joe Biden ’ s goals and Bernie Sanders ’ s goals , they ’ re not that different , from a 40,000ft level , ” Obama said .
“ They both want to make sure everybody has healthcare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to make sure everybody can get a job that pays a living wage .
They want to make sure every child gets a good education.
” Biden and Sanders worked together to draw up a unity platform ahead of the Democratic National Convention .
This reportedly went smoothly and Sanders has worked to bring the party together behind Biden .
Obama went on to say that the difference between Biden and Sanders is how they go about getting the job done .
“ A lot of times the issue has to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , and what are the coalitions we need ?
’ ” Obama said .
“ What I think the moment has done is to change some of those calculations , not because necessarily Joe ’ s changed but because circumstances have changed .
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Barack Obama has said there’s little difference between Bernie Sanders’ and Joe Biden’s political goals. The former President pointed to their approach to healthcare among other issues.
Obama spoke to the New Yorker about his former Vice President and the Vermont Senator, drawing a positive contrast between them.
“If you look at Joe Biden’s goals and Bernie Sanders’s goals, they’re not that different, from a 40,000ft level,” Obama said.
“They both want to make sure everybody has healthcare,” he said.
“They want to make sure everybody can get a job that pays a living wage. They want to make sure every child gets a good education.”
Biden and Sanders worked together to draw up a unity platform ahead of the Democratic National Convention. This reportedly went smoothly and Sanders has worked to bring the party together behind Biden.
Obama went on to say that the difference between Biden and Sanders is how they go about getting the job done.
“A lot of times the issue has to do with ‘How do we go about that, and what are the coalitions we need?’” Obama said.
“What I think the moment has done is to change some of those calculations, not because necessarily Joe’s changed but because circumstances have changed.”
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politicususa--2020-08-24--Former Senator Jeff Flake Leads Slate of New Republican Endorsements of Biden

Jeff Flake will formally endorse Joe Biden for president along with more than two dozens former Republican members of the House and Senate , the campaign has announced .
Twenty-seven former senators and congressman from the Republican Party have thrown their weight behind the Democratic presidential nominee , while Flake is the most well-known .
“ Today , on the first day of the Republican National Convention , former Republican Members of Congress , including former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake , announced their support for Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris , ” the Biden campaign said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebuke to the current administration , these former members of Congress cited Trump ’ s corruption , destruction of democracy , blatant disregard for moral decency , and urgent need to get the country back on course as a reason why they support Biden.
” “ These former Members of Congress are supporting Joe Biden because they know what ’ s at stake in this election and that Trump ’ s failures as President have superseded partisanship , ” the campaign said .
The Biden campaign is also launching “ Republicans for Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporter from disaffected supporters of the GOP .
This follows the appearance of several Republicans at the Democratic National Convention .
Flake , who was a senator for Arizona from 2013 to 2019 , will also speak to the press about his support for Biden .
He had clashed with President Donald Trump before leaving the Senate .
The endorsements include Republicans from swing states like Pennsylvania and traditionally deep red Texas .

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Jeff Flake will formally endorse Joe Biden for president along with more than two dozens former Republican members of the House and Senate, the campaign has announced.
Twenty-seven former senators and congressman from the Republican Party have thrown their weight behind the Democratic presidential nominee, while Flake is the most well-known.
“Today, on the first day of the Republican National Convention, former Republican Members of Congress, including former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake, announced their support for Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris,” the Biden campaign said in a statement.
INBOX: Former Republican Members of Congress Endorse Joe Biden for President. The list includes former Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona as well as former Rep. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania, who broke the news of his endorsement to @jaketapper last week. pic.twitter.com/zcl2pJN21z — Caroline Kenny (@carolinerkenny) August 24, 2020
“In a strong rebuke to the current administration, these former members of Congress cited Trump’s corruption, destruction of democracy, blatant disregard for moral decency, and urgent need to get the country back on course as a reason why they support Biden.”
“These former Members of Congress are supporting Joe Biden because they know what’s at stake in this election and that Trump’s failures as President have superseded partisanship,” the campaign said.
The Biden campaign is also launching “Republicans for Biden” in an effort to win more supporter from disaffected supporters of the GOP. This follows the appearance of several Republicans at the Democratic National Convention.
Flake, who was a senator for Arizona from 2013 to 2019, will also speak to the press about his support for Biden. He had clashed with President Donald Trump before leaving the Senate.
The endorsements include Republicans from swing states like Pennsylvania and traditionally deep red Texas.
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politicususa--2020-08-25--Michael Cohen Records Anti-Trump Ads to Air During Republican Convention

Michael Cohen has recorded a series of ads criticizing Donald Trump that will air during this week ’ s Republican National Convention .
They will paint the President as a liar .
Cohen , Trump ’ s former lawyer and fixer , announced on Twitter that the ads would air during the Republican Party ’ s key 2020 election event , where the President is expected to speak every day .
“ Later this week , he ’ s going to stand up and blatantly lie to you .
I ’ m here to tell you he can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t believe a word he utters , ” Cohen says in the ad released on Sunday .
Cohen slammed Trump ’ s law and order agenda , which is expected to be a major focus of his RNC appearances .
“ That ’ s laughable , ” he said .
“ Virtually everyone who worked for his campaign has been convicted of a crime or is under indictment .
Myself included.
” Cohen was convicted in December , 2018 of numerous offences , including lying to Congress and campaign finance violations .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ So when the president gets in front of the cameras this week , remember that he thinks we are all gullible , a bunch of fools , ” Cohen said .
A Democratic group , American Bridge 21st Century , produced the ads and they will be released on TV and online this week .

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Michael Cohen has recorded a series of ads criticizing Donald Trump that will air during this week’s Republican National Convention. They will paint the President as a liar.
Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, announced on Twitter that the ads would air during the Republican Party’s key 2020 election event, where the President is expected to speak every day.
“Later this week, he’s going to stand up and blatantly lie to you. I’m here to tell you he can’t be trusted — and you shouldn’t believe a word he utters,” Cohen says in the ad released on Sunday.
The people who know Donald Trump best are sounding the alarm: our country cannot survive four more years of a Trump presidency. In our latest ad, a former member of his inner circle & "fixer" — @MichaelCohen212 — has a dire warning for us all. #RNC2020 pic.twitter.com/suPUODOdwz — American Bridge 21st Century (@American_Bridge) August 24, 2020
Cohen slammed Trump’s law and order agenda, which is expected to be a major focus of his RNC appearances.
“That’s laughable,” he said. “Virtually everyone who worked for his campaign has been convicted of a crime or is under indictment. Myself included.”
Cohen was convicted in December, 2018 of numerous offences, including lying to Congress and campaign finance violations. He has since turned on his former boss.
“So when the president gets in front of the cameras this week, remember that he thinks we are all gullible, a bunch of fools,” Cohen said.
A Democratic group, American Bridge 21st Century, produced the ads and they will be released on TV and online this week.
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politicususa--2020-08-25--Donald Trump Jr. Flops At GOP Convention With Laughably Bad Speech

Donald Trump Jr. poorly delivered a fantasy speech divorced from reality with glassy eyes that was so bad , it was funny .
Don Jr. accused Democrats of trying to cut taxes for millionaires when his daddy passed the biggest tax cut for the rich and corporations in history : Jr. accused Democrats of tyranny , while defending Confederate statues dedicated to those who fought to enslave an entire race of people : Trump Jr. rewrote economic history and claimed that Trump was rocket fuel to the economy and Obama and Biden were low growth when Obama ’ s economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The point of his speech seemed to be that Republicans need to be really scared because Joe Biden is a radical leftist who is coming to take away everything .
Donald Trump Jr. didn ’ t try to humanize his father .
He tried to project grievance by screaming lies and propaganda .
It has been a long time since a high profile convention speech was this terrible .
Trump Jr. ’ s speech tried to turn Joe Biden into Bernie Sanders , but instead , it was a terrible SNL sketch that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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Donald Trump Jr. poorly delivered a fantasy speech divorced from reality with glassy eyes that was so bad, it was funny.
Don Jr. accused Democrats of trying to cut taxes for millionaires when his daddy passed the biggest tax cut for the rich and corporations in history:
Donald Trump isn’t so much giving a speech, but an alternative history with no basis in reality. The topper is Trump Jr. accusing Democrats of trying to cut taxes for millionaires. pic.twitter.com/Lfc4UxMHNc — PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) August 25, 2020
Jr. accused Democrats of tyranny, while defending Confederate statues dedicated to those who fought to enslave an entire race of people:
Donald Trump Jr. accuses Democrats of tyranny while defending Confederate statues. pic.twitter.com/fXP90ZwIvh — PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) August 25, 2020
Trump Jr. rewrote economic history and claimed that Trump was rocket fuel to the economy and Obama and Biden were low growth when Obama’s economy grew more than Trump’s:
Obama’s economy grew more than Trump’s but according to the Don Jr. comedy hour, Obama and Biden had low growth and Trump was rocket fuel. pic.twitter.com/jU8nt8UhFZ — PoliticusUSA (@politicususa) August 25, 2020
The point of his speech seemed to be that Republicans need to be really scared because Joe Biden is a radical leftist who is coming to take away everything.
Donald Trump Jr. didn’t try to humanize his father. He tried to project grievance by screaming lies and propaganda.
It has been a long time since a high profile convention speech was this terrible.
Trump Jr.’s speech tried to turn Joe Biden into Bernie Sanders, but instead, it was a terrible SNL sketch that failed in every way.
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group.
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politicususa--2020-08-28--Mary Trump Says Law Enforcement Has All The Documents They Need To Indict Trump

Mary Trump said that she hadn ’ t been asked for more documents by prosecutors , which suggests they already have what they need to take down Trump .
Mary Trump answered when Rachel Maddow asked if she has been asked for more documents , “ I haven ’ t , which I find interesting .
And the only conclusion I can draw from that is they don ’ t need my documents .
You know , they probably have plenty of others .
And I think the brilliant investigative work that was done by “ The New York Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laid the foundation for a lot of these investigations because I think it ’ s extraordinarily unlikely that that behavior ceased in 2004.
” The reason why the nation is likely to see an even more unhinged than usual Trump at his acceptance speech is that law enforcement is closing in on him .
Eric Trump took the Fifth on the New York State Attorney General bank fraud investigation into the family business , and it is becoming clear that if Donald Trump loses the election , criminal indictments will be coming for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state of New York .
Mary Trump was correct .
Donald Trump has been cheating the financial system and committing fraud for decades .
The fraud didn ’ t stop in 2004 , and the arrest and conviction of Michael Cohen likely mean that law enforcement has everything they need to indict the Trump family .
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Mary Trump said that she hadn’t been asked for more documents by prosecutors, which suggests they already have what they need to take down Trump.
Mary Trump answered when Rachel Maddow asked if she has been asked for more documents, “I haven’t, which I find interesting. And the only conclusion I can draw from that is they don’t need my documents. You know, they probably have plenty of others. And I think the brilliant investigative work that was done by “The New York Times” team in that extraordinary article probably laid the foundation for a lot of these investigations because I think it’s extraordinarily unlikely that that behavior ceased in 2004.”
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Mary Trump tells Rachel Maddow she hasn't been asked for more documents by law enforcement, which suggests that they have everything that they need to take down Trump. pic.twitter.com/iiReq7TTJl — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 28, 2020
The reason why the nation is likely to see an even more unhinged than usual Trump at his acceptance speech is that law enforcement is closing in on him. Eric Trump took the Fifth on the New York State Attorney General bank fraud investigation into the family business, and it is becoming clear that if Donald Trump loses the election, criminal indictments will be coming for the Trump family from the city and state of New York.
Mary Trump was correct. Donald Trump has been cheating the financial system and committing fraud for decades. The fraud didn’t stop in 2004, and the arrest and conviction of Michael Cohen likely mean that law enforcement has everything they need to indict the Trump family.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--WATCH: Chris Wallace Shuts Down Fox Hosts for Supporting Vigilante Violence

On Tuesday night , a 17 year-old named Kyle Rittenhouse shot 3 people in Kenosha , Wisconsin , killing two of them .
On Wednesday , the teenager was arrested for his actions .
While the exact circumstances of the event are unknown , Conservative media was quick to make Rittenhouse out to be a hero .
Tucker Carlson claimed that his actions were necessary .
Ann Coutler said that she wanted him to be the next President of the United States .
And today on the Fox News ’ show , Outnumbered , host Katie Pavlich said , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have no police around to defend businesses and people who are being attacked , and their livelihoods burned to the ground , there is a void that is filled.
” When Chris Wallace was brought onto the show , he immediately addressed Pavlich ’ s comments .
“ I ’ ve got to push back on something we said at the end of the last segment because there seemed to be the implication that somehow vigilante justice was understandable or justified by the lack of sufficient police action and authority and presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push back from the show ’ s hosts , Wallace continued : “ Just as it is fair to say that rioting and looting is a completely inappropriate response toGeorge Floydor Jacob Blake , vigilante justice is a completely inappropriate response to the rioting in the street .
There is no justification for what happened in Kenosha and vigilante justice is a crime and should be punished as a crime.
” Watch a clip of the segment below , courtesy of Fox News :

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On Tuesday night, a 17 year-old named Kyle Rittenhouse shot 3 people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, killing two of them. On Wednesday, the teenager was arrested for his actions.
While the exact circumstances of the event are unknown, Conservative media was quick to make Rittenhouse out to be a hero. Tucker Carlson claimed that his actions were necessary. Ann Coutler said that she wanted him to be the next President of the United States.
And today on the Fox News’ show, Outnumbered, host Katie Pavlich said, “The argument of vigilante justice, when you have no police around to defend businesses and people who are being attacked, and their livelihoods burned to the ground, there is a void that is filled.”
When Chris Wallace was brought onto the show, he immediately addressed Pavlich’s comments. “I’ve got to push back on something we said at the end of the last segment because there seemed to be the implication that somehow vigilante justice was understandable or justified by the lack of sufficient police action and authority and presence in some of these cities.”
After push back from the show’s hosts, Wallace continued:
“Just as it is fair to say that rioting and looting is a completely inappropriate response toGeorge Floydor Jacob Blake, vigilante justice is a completely inappropriate response to the rioting in the street. There is no justification for what happened in Kenosha and vigilante justice is a crime and should be punished as a crime.”
Watch a clip of the segment below, courtesy of Fox News:


politicususa--2020-08-27--Joe Biden Blisters Trump For Rooting For Violence In America

Former Vice President Joe Biden said that Trump is rooting for violence in America because he thinks that it will help him in the election .
Biden said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA : Last night , Vice President Mike Pence stood before America and with a straight face said , “ You won ’ t be safe in Joe Biden ’ s America.
” The violence you ’ re seeing in Donald Trump ’ s America .
Did Mike Pence forget Donald Trump is president ?
Is Donald Trump even aware he ’ s president ?
These are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s America ” in the future .
These are images from Donald Trump ’ s America today .
The violence we ’ re witnessing is happening under Donald Trump .
Not me .
It ’ s getting worse , and we know why .
Donald Trump refuses to even acknowledge there is a racial justice problem in America .
To solve this problem , first we have to honestly admit the problem .
But he won ’ t do it .
Instead of looking to calm the waters , he adds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t a problem in his eyes – it ’ s a political strategy .
And the more of it , the better for him .
One of his top White House advisors said it flat out earlier today .
“ The more chaos and anarchy and vandalism and violence reigns , the better it is for the very clear choice on who ’ s best on public safety and law and order.
” The better it is .
I have made it clear .
There is no place for violence , looting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All it does it hurt the communities reeling from injustice – and it destroys the businesses that serve them – many of them run by people of color who for the first time in their lives have begun to build wealth for their family .
But while I have condemned all forms of violence – police violence , lawless violence and violence perpetrated by extreme , right-wing militia groups – like the groups the 17-year-old just arrested in Illinois for murdering two people in Wisconsin is reputed to have been aligned with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against these extreme right-wing groups .
Instead – as he did about Charlottesville – he embraces them .
If you ’ re worried about the violence you ’ re witnessing , you better be worried about the armed militias – often aligned with white supremacists and white nationalists and Neo-Nazis and the KKK – who are often the source of the biggest trouble .
I am sure Donald Trump will stand before America and say the same things his vice president said last night .
And when he does , remember : every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his watch .
Under his leadership .
During his presidency .
And of course , as has been true all week , I ’ m sure there will barely be a mention of what more than 300 million Americans fear the most right now – contracting COVID-19 .
180,000 Americans have lost their lives under this president to this virus .
And there will almost certainly be no mention of the catastrophic impact his failure to deal with the virus has had on this nation ’ s economy – the millions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their health care , their homes , their small businesses .
So when Donald Trump says tonight you won ’ t be safe in Joe Biden ’ s America , look around and ask yourself : How safe do you feel in Donald Trump ’ s America ?
Biden continued the theme during an interview on CNN : Trump is trying to pull out some classic Nixon ’ 68 fearmongering about violence in the streets with one key difference .
He is the president under whom the violence has erupted .
Trump is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he is not the president , but Joe Biden nailed it .
This is Donald Trump ’ s America , so if one doesn ’ t feel safe and secure , the person to blame is Trump .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden said that Trump is rooting for violence in America because he thinks that it will help him in the election.
Biden said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA:
Last night, Vice President Mike Pence stood before America and with a straight face said, “You won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America.”
His proof?
The violence you’re seeing in Donald Trump’s America.
Did Mike Pence forget Donald Trump is president? Is Donald Trump even aware he’s president? These are not images from some imagined “Joe Biden’s America” in the future. These are images from Donald Trump’s America today. The violence we’re witnessing is happening under Donald Trump. Not me. It’s getting worse, and we know why.
Donald Trump refuses to even acknowledge there is a racial justice problem in America. To solve this problem, first we have to honestly admit the problem. But he won’t do it. Instead of looking to calm the waters, he adds fuel to every fire. Violence isn’t a problem in his eyes – it’s a political strategy. And the more of it, the better for him.
One of his top White House advisors said it flat out earlier today. “The more chaos and anarchy and vandalism and violence reigns, the better it is for the very clear choice on who’s best on public safety and law and order.” The better it is.
I have made it clear. There is no place for violence, looting, or burning. None. Zero.
All it does it hurt the communities reeling from injustice – and it destroys the businesses that serve them – many of them run by people of color who for the first time in their lives have begun to build wealth for their family.
But while I have condemned all forms of violence – police violence, lawless violence and violence perpetrated by extreme, right-wing militia groups – like the groups the 17-year-old just arrested in Illinois for murdering two people in Wisconsin is reputed to have been aligned with. Trump doesn’t speak out against these extreme right-wing groups. Instead – as he did about Charlottesville – he embraces them.
If you’re worried about the violence you’re witnessing, you better be worried about the armed militias – often aligned with white supremacists and white nationalists and Neo-Nazis and the KKK – who are often the source of the biggest trouble.
I am sure Donald Trump will stand before America and say the same things his vice president said last night. And when he does, remember: every example of violence he decries has happened on his watch. Under his leadership. During his presidency.
And of course, as has been true all week, I’m sure there will barely be a mention of what more than 300 million Americans fear the most right now – contracting COVID-19. 180,000 Americans have lost their lives under this president to this virus.
And there will almost certainly be no mention of the catastrophic impact his failure to deal with the virus has had on this nation’s economy – the millions of people who have lost their jobs, their health care, their homes, their small businesses.
So when Donald Trump says tonight you won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America, look around and ask yourself: How safe do you feel in Donald Trump’s America?
Biden continued the theme during an interview on CNN:
Joe Biden says Trump is rooting for violence in America. pic.twitter.com/caKVWW5icN — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 27, 2020
Trump is trying to pull out some classic Nixon ’68 fearmongering about violence in the streets with one key difference. He is the president under whom the violence has erupted. Trump is trying to run a presidential election campaign where he is not the president, but Joe Biden nailed it.
This is Donald Trump’s America, so if one doesn’t feel safe and secure, the person to blame is Trump.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Trump Mocks NBA Ratings, But the 3rd Night of the RNC got Crushed by DNC Night 3

The 3rd night of the Republican National Convention seemed to be a little short on star power .
The event featured speeches a number of different figures in Trump world including his daughter in law he just recently realized existed and departing adviser Kellyanne Conway .
Of course , the 3rd night of both the DNC and the RNC featured speeches by the party ’ s Vice Presidents .
Kamala Harris ’ s oration was praised on both sides of the aisle .
Mike Pence ’ s speech , on the other hand , was long and boring .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up a number of new viewers as NBA players chose not to play that nights slate of game .
There were also a number of cancelled Major League Baseball games .
The people who would have been watching those sporting events , though , probably didn ’ t tune into the RNC .
Ratings typically go up over the course of a convention week .
But night 3 of the GOP event saw a 2 million viewer of 13 % drop .
This was significantly worse than night 3 of the Democratic National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama and Harris .
That event drew 22.8 million viewers compared to 15.8 million viewers for night 3 of the RNC .
This is certain to upset Donald Trump who is normally obsessive over ratings .
The President referenced TV ratings when asked by the NBA boycott on Thursday .
“ I don ’ t know much about the NBA protest , ” he said .
“ I know their ratings have been very bad.
” Trump should probably just focus on the failing ratings of his party ’ s own production .

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The 3rd night of the Republican National Convention seemed to be a little short on star power. The event featured speeches a number of different figures in Trump world including his daughter in law he just recently realized existed and departing adviser Kellyanne Conway.
Of course, the 3rd night of both the DNC and the RNC featured speeches by the party’s Vice Presidents. Kamala Harris’s oration was praised on both sides of the aisle. Mike Pence’s speech, on the other hand, was long and boring.
The event also had the opportunity to pick up a number of new viewers as NBA players chose not to play that nights slate of game. There were also a number of cancelled Major League Baseball games.
The people who would have been watching those sporting events, though, probably didn’t tune into the RNC. Ratings typically go up over the course of a convention week. But night 3 of the GOP event saw a 2 million viewer of 13% drop.
Night 3: RNC – 15.8 million viewers
DNC – 22.8 million viewers Trump’s KKK rally is a rating failure! https://t.co/AxSxO5oXuK — Amy Siskind 🏳🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) August 27, 2020
This was significantly worse than night 3 of the Democratic National Convention which featured Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Harris. That event drew 22.8 million viewers compared to 15.8 million viewers for night 3 of the RNC.
This is certain to upset Donald Trump who is normally obsessive over ratings. The President referenced TV ratings when asked by the NBA boycott on Thursday.
“I don’t know much about the NBA protest,” he said. “I know their ratings have been very bad.” Trump should probably just focus on the failing ratings of his party’s own production.


politicususa--2020-08-27--Kamala Harris Eviscerates Trump For Being A Scared Failed President

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris obliterated Donald Trump in a speech where she painted him as a selfish , scared , failed president .
Sen. Harris said , “ Unlike the Democratic convention which was very clear-eyed about the challenges we ’ re facing and how we ’ ll tackle them , the Republican convention is designed for one purpose — to soothe Donald Trump ’ s ego , to make him feel good .
Here ’ s the thing , he ’ s the president of the United States and it ’ s not supposed to be about him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the health and the safety and the well-being of the American people .
On that measure , Donald Trump has failed.
” Harris called out Trump for freezing on the pandemic : Harris said , “ Donald Trump stood idly by and , folks , it was a deadly decision .
Instead of rising to meet the most difficult moment of his presidency , Donald Trump froze .
He was scared and he was petty and vindictive.
” The Democratic VP candidate simply summed it up , “ Donald Trump failed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has avoided systemic racism , the Jacob Blake shooting , and the pandemic .
Instead , the RNC has been a fairytale land where Trump is a great president , and everything is fine .
Kamala Harris brought a reality hammer to her speech and smashed all the Republican fantasies of the previous three days .
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Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris obliterated Donald Trump in a speech where she painted him as a selfish, scared, failed president.
Harris called Trump’s convention a reality free ego soothing exercise:
Harris blasts Trump for holding a convention with reality absent that is only designed to soothe his ego. pic.twitter.com/aSBeykgu8F — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 27, 2020
Sen. Harris said, “Unlike the Democratic convention which was very clear-eyed about the challenges we’re facing and how we’ll tackle them, the Republican convention is designed for one purpose — to soothe Donald Trump’s ego, to make him feel good. Here’s the thing, he’s the president of the United States and it’s not supposed to be about him. It’s supposed to be about the health and the safety and the well-being of the American people. On that measure, Donald Trump has failed.”
Harris called out Trump for freezing on the pandemic:
Kamala Harris says scared Trump froze when all America needed was a competent president in the face of a pandemic. pic.twitter.com/nWzYYjKiIy — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 27, 2020
Harris said, “Donald Trump stood idly by and, folks, it was a deadly decision. Instead of rising to meet the most difficult moment of his presidency, Donald Trump froze. He was scared and he was petty and vindictive.”
The Democratic VP candidate simply summed it up, “Donald Trump failed to protect America:”
Kamala Harris says that it's plain and simple. Trump failed to protect the American people. pic.twitter.com/dTYzqREzab — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 27, 2020
The Republican convention has avoided systemic racism, the Jacob Blake shooting, and the pandemic. Instead, the RNC has been a fairytale land where Trump is a great president, and everything is fine.
Kamala Harris brought a reality hammer to her speech and smashed all the Republican fantasies of the previous three days.
For more discussion about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Unemployment Continues to Rise After Another 1 Million Filed for Benefits Last Week

According to the latest data released by the Department of Labor ( DOL ) , another 1 million American workers @ @ @ @ @ last week on a seasonally adjusted basis .
This is the 22nd time in 23 @ @ @ @ @ 1 million as the nation struggles economically amid the novel coronavirus pandemic .
Job claims @ @ @ @ @ for the week ending August 22 .
That ’ s a decrease from 1.104 million @ @ @ @ @ time unemployment claims were below 1 million was the week of August 8 , when @ @ @ @ @ Continuing claims continue to drop , but still indicate a highly stressed labor market , @ @ @ @ @ managing partner at Harris Financial Group in Virginia .
“ Even a 1 million person @ @ @ @ @ unemployed isn ’ t enough — there is a lot of work to be done @ @ @ @ @ still receiving UI assistance of some kind .
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According to the latest data released by the Department of Labor (DOL), another 1 million American workers filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis. This is the 22nd time in 23 weeks that unemployment claims topped 1 million as the nation struggles economically amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Job claims totaled just over 1 million for the week ending August 22. That’s a decrease from 1.104 million last week. The last time unemployment claims were below 1 million was the week of August 8, when they totaled 971,000.
“Continuing claims continue to drop, but still indicate a highly stressed labor market,” said Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group in Virginia. “Even a 1 million person drop in the total number unemployed isn’t enough — there is a lot of work to be done because 14 million people are still receiving UI assistance of some kind.”


politicususa--2020-08-27--The Daily Show Trolls Trump With Newspaper Ads Aimed at a “Soon-to-Be ex-President”

The Daily Show has taken out full-page ads in major newspapers aimed at Donald Trump and mocking him for his potential legal troubles if he loses the November election .
The comedy current affairs show , hosted by Trevor Noah , paid for ads in Thursday ’ s New York Times , Washington Post and Los Angeles Times at what was likely considerable expense .
The ads show Noah and the Daily Show correspondents posing in a parody of advertising for law firms .
“ About to lose legal immunity ?
Has your lawyer gone to jail ?
Call the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The mock law firm is billed as “ Trevor Noah & Associates & Sons presidential attorneys ” and claimed to be able to defend people against a variety of issues , including “ mega-corruption ” and “ shady rich guy tax stuff.
” Noah highlighted the ads on Twitter , saying “ Hey Donald Trump !
Take a break from Fox & Friends and give us a call !
” The phone number listed in the ad mocks the person who phones if they identified themselves as the President but otherwise directs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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The Daily Show has taken out full-page ads in major newspapers aimed at Donald Trump and mocking him for his potential legal troubles if he loses the November election.
The comedy current affairs show, hosted by Trevor Noah, paid for ads in Thursday’s New York Times, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times at what was likely considerable expense.
The ads show Noah and the Daily Show correspondents posing in a parody of advertising for law firms.
Full-page ad on the back of the A-section of today’s @washingtonpost — pic.twitter.com/LaivusLlrn — Karen Tumulty (@ktumulty) August 27, 2020
“Are you a soon-to-be ex-president?” the ad asks.
“About to lose legal immunity? Has your lawyer gone to jail? Call the very fine people on YOUR side.”
The mock law firm is billed as “Trevor Noah & Associates & Sons presidential attorneys” and claimed to be able to defend people against a variety of issues, including “mega-corruption” and “shady rich guy tax stuff.”
Noah highlighted the ads on Twitter, saying “Hey Donald Trump! Take a break from Fox & Friends and give us a call!”
The phone number listed in the ad mocks the person who phones if they identified themselves as the President but otherwise directs to a website to register to vote.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Kushner Dismisses NBA Protests, Touts Trump’s “Historic Criminal Justice Reform”

President Donald Trump ’ s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner dismissed NBA players who ’ ve opted not to play games as part of a protest against police brutality against Black Americans , saying they are “ fortunate ” to have enough wealth to “ take a night off from work.
” “ I think the NBA players are very fortunate that they have the financial position where they ’ re able to take a night off from work without having to have the consequences for themselves financially , ” Kushner said in an interview with CNBC ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have that luxury , which is great.
” “ With the NBA , there ’ s a lot of activism and I think that they put a lot of slogans out , but I think that we need to turn that from slogans and signals to actual action that ’ s gon na solve the problem , ” he added .
Kushner went on to tout the president ’ s “ historic criminal justice reform , ” giving particular mention to the creation of Opportunity Zones , which say states may designate up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We just have to take this conversation from an emotional one to a constructive one and say what are the policies that we can agree on , ” Kushner said , urging the United States to “ come together on a policy platform.
” You can watch Kushner ’ s interview below .
Kushner ’ s comments come after Marc Short , the Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence , referred to the boycotts as “ absurd ” and “ silly.
” “ I don ’ t know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration weigh in on that one way or the other .
In my mind , it ’ s absurd , it ’ s silly , ” Short told CNN ’ s Alisyn Camerota on “ New Day ” when asked if the vice president supports the boycott .
“ If they want to protest , I don ’ t think we care , ” he added , noting that the administration shouldn ’ t speak out on the boycott “ one way or the other .
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President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner dismissed NBA players who’ve opted not to play games as part of a protest against police brutality against Black Americans, saying they are “fortunate” to have enough wealth to “take a night off from work.”
“I think the NBA players are very fortunate that they have the financial position where they’re able to take a night off from work without having to have the consequences for themselves financially,” Kushner said in an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “So they have that luxury, which is great.”
“With the NBA, there’s a lot of activism and I think that they put a lot of slogans out, but I think that we need to turn that from slogans and signals to actual action that’s gonna solve the problem,” he added.
Kushner went on to tout the president’s “historic criminal justice reform,” giving particular mention to the creation of Opportunity Zones, which say states may designate up to 25% of low-income census tracts.
“We just have to take this conversation from an emotional one to a constructive one and say what are the policies that we can agree on,” Kushner said, urging the United States to “come together on a policy platform.”
You can watch Kushner’s interview below.
"The NBA players are very fortunate that they have the financial position where they're able to take a night off from work without having to have the consequences to themselves financially," says White House senior advisor Jared Kushner on the NBA player boycotts last night. pic.twitter.com/nHlRBNIzaf — Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) August 27, 2020
Kushner’s comments come after Marc Short, the Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, referred to the boycotts as “absurd” and “silly.”
“I don’t know that you’re going to see the administration weigh in on that one way or the other. In my mind, it’s absurd, it’s silly,” Short told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota on “New Day” when asked if the vice president supports the boycott.
“If they want to protest, I don’t think we care,” he added, noting that the administration shouldn’t speak out on the boycott “one way or the other.”


politicususa--2020-08-27--Biden Launches New Ad on Last Night of RNC: America Is “The Most Powerful Idea in the History of the

Biden Launches New Ad on Last Night of RNC: America Is “The Most Powerful Idea in the History of the World”

The Biden campaign has unveiled a new ad that will air on major networks tonight , the final night of the Republican National Convention when Donald Trump formally accepts his party ’ s nomination .
The ad , entitled “ Keep Up ” , portrays a positive vision of the United States and of former Vice President Joe Biden .
While there is narration , Biden provides much of the ad ’ s commentary himself .
“ America ’ s an idea , ” Biden says .
An idea stronger than any army , more powerful than any dictator or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most desperate people on Earth .
And it ’ s an idea as alive and powerful today as it was when it was first proposed.
” “ The most powerful idea in the history of the world , I think beats in the heart of the people of this country.
” He speaks in inclusive terms about immigrants , people of different faiths and the descendants of enslaved people , in stark contrast to much of the language at the Republican convention .
“ Our best days are not behind us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re ahead .
In times as challenging as these , I believe there ’ s only one way forward : as a united America .
United in our dream of a better future .
For us and for our children.
” “ This is our moment .
This is our mission .
And we ’ ll do it together.
” The ad will air on ABC , CBS , NBC , and Fox News tonight ahead of the Republican convention .

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The Biden campaign has unveiled a new ad that will air on major networks tonight, the final night of the Republican National Convention when Donald Trump formally accepts his party’s nomination.
The ad, entitled “Keep Up”, portrays a positive vision of the United States and of former Vice President Joe Biden. While there is narration, Biden provides much of the ad’s commentary himself.
“America’s an idea,” Biden says. An idea stronger than any army, more powerful than any dictator or tyrant.”
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“It gives hope to the most desperate people on Earth. And it’s an idea as alive and powerful today as it was when it was first proposed.”
“The most powerful idea in the history of the world, I think beats in the heart of the people of this country.”
He speaks in inclusive terms about immigrants, people of different faiths and the descendants of enslaved people, in stark contrast to much of the language at the Republican convention.
Our best days are not behind us,” Biden says.
“They’re ahead. In times as challenging as these, I believe there’s only one way forward: as a united America. United in our dream of a better future. For us and for our children.”
“This is our moment. This is our mission. And we’ll do it together.”
The ad will air on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News tonight ahead of the Republican convention.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Justice Department Wants Data on Nursing Home Deaths in States Led by Democrats

The Department of Justice ( DOJ ) has sent letters to the Democratic governors of New York , New Jersey , Pennsylvania , and Michigan to ascertain whether states violated federal law by ordering nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals , an action that critics say spread the novel coronavirus and possibly contributed to the death toll .
DOJ prosecutors say these orders “ may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.
” “ We must ensure they are adequately cared for with dignity and respect and not unnecessarily put at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rights Division Eric Dreiband said .
The offices of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said the request is currently under review .
The offices of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said the request is politically motivated , coming the week of the Republican National Convention , which Republicans have spent slamming the Democrats ’ response to the pandemic .
“ Americans would all be better served if the Trump administration stopped the partisan games and focused on delivering a real plan to defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokesperson for Governor Whitmer .
“ This is nothing more than a transparent politicization of the Department of Justice in the middle of the Republican National Convention .
It ’ s no coincidence the moment the Trump administration is caught weakening the CDC ’ s COVID-19 testing guidelines to artificially lower the number of positive cases , they launched this nakedly partisan deflection , ” Cuomo and Whitmer said .
They added : “ At least 14 states — including Kentucky , Utah and Arizona — have issued similar nursing guidance all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four states listed in the DOJ ’ s request have a Democratic governor .
DOJ should send a letter to CMS ( Center for Medicare Services ) and CDC since the State ’ s advisories were modeled after their guidance.
” The Justice Department ’ s release quotes from New York ’ s order which stated : “ No resident shall be denied re-admission or admission to [ a nursing home ] solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19 .
[ Nursing homes ] are prohibited from requiring a hospitalized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission.
” ( Cuomo later rescinded the order . )
“ These orders resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of nursing home patients .
Our nation ’ s seniors and their loved ones deserve better , ” said Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana ( R ) , who said the move by the Justice Department is “ the right step toward holding Gov .
Cuomo and other Democratic governors accountable for issuing deadly ‘ must admit ’ orders at nursing homes .
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent letters to the Democratic governors of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan to ascertain whether states violated federal law by ordering nursing homes to accept recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals, an action that critics say spread the novel coronavirus and possibly contributed to the death toll. DOJ prosecutors say these orders “may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
“We must ensure they are adequately cared for with dignity and respect and not unnecessarily put at risk,” Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division Eric Dreiband said.
The offices of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said the request is currently under review. The offices of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said the request is politically motivated, coming the week of the Republican National Convention, which Republicans have spent slamming the Democrats’ response to the pandemic.
“Americans would all be better served if the Trump administration stopped the partisan games and focused on delivering a real plan to defeat COVID-19,” said Tiffany Brown, a spokesperson for Governor Whitmer.
“This is nothing more than a transparent politicization of the Department of Justice in the middle of the Republican National Convention. It’s no coincidence the moment the Trump administration is caught weakening the CDC’s COVID-19 testing guidelines to artificially lower the number of positive cases, they launched this nakedly partisan deflection,” Cuomo and Whitmer said.
They added: “At least 14 states — including Kentucky, Utah and Arizona — have issued similar nursing guidance all based on federal guidelines and yet the four states listed in the DOJ’s request have a Democratic governor. DOJ should send a letter to CMS (Center for Medicare Services) and CDC since the State’s advisories were modeled after their guidance.”
The Justice Department’s release quotes from New York’s order which stated: “No resident shall be denied re-admission or admission to [a nursing home] solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19. [Nursing homes] are prohibited from requiring a hospitalized resident who is determined medically stable to be tested for COVID-19 prior to admission or readmission.” (Cuomo later rescinded the order.)
“These orders resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of nursing home patients. Our nation’s seniors and their loved ones deserve better,” said Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana (R), who said the move by the Justice Department is “the right step toward holding Gov. Cuomo and other Democratic governors accountable for issuing deadly ‘must admit’ orders at nursing homes.”


politicususa--2020-08-27--Pence’s Chief of Staff Criticizes NBA Boycott as “Absurd” and “Silly”

Marc Short , the Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence , criticized NBA players who ’ ve opted not to play games as part of a protest against police brutality against Black Americans , calling the boycotts “ absurd ” and “ silly.
” “ I don ’ t know that you ’ re going to see the administration weigh in on that one way or the other .
In my mind , it ’ s absurd , it ’ s silly , ” Short told CNN ’ s Alisyn Camerota on “ New Day ” when asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ If they want to protest , I don ’ t think we care , ” he added , noting that the administration shouldn ’ t speak out on the boycott “ one way or the other.
” The NBA announced it would postpone Game 5 of three different playoff series ( Bucks vs. Orlando Magic , Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers ) in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake , who is currently paralyzed after he was shot in the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignited the latest round of protests against racial injustice and police brutality that have taken place since May , when George Floyd , an unarmed Black man , was killed by police officers in Minneapolis .

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Marc Short, the Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, criticized NBA players who’ve opted not to play games as part of a protest against police brutality against Black Americans, calling the boycotts “absurd” and “silly.”
“I don’t know that you’re going to see the administration weigh in on that one way or the other. In my mind, it’s absurd, it’s silly,” Short told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota on “New Day” when asked if the vice president supports the boycott.
“If they want to protest, I don’t think we care,” he added, noting that the administration shouldn’t speak out on the boycott “one way or the other.”
Last night, @Mike_Pence drew a contrast between an America that continues to hope for more freedoms but also continues to protect our law enforcement vs. an America that would lead to socialism and decline and continue to attack our law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/RlGDZnTo7H — Marc Short 45 Archived (@marcshort45) August 27, 2020
The NBA announced it would postpone Game 5 of three different playoff series (Bucks vs. Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers) in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, who is currently paralyzed after he was shot in the back by police in Wisconsin.
The NBA and the NBPA today announced that in light of the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to not take the floor today for Game 5 against the Orlando Magic, today’s three games – MIL-ORL, HOU-OKC and LAL-POR have been postponed. Game 5 of each series will be rescheduled. — NBA (@NBA) August 26, 2020
The shooting ignited the latest round of protests against racial injustice and police brutality that have taken place since May, when George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was killed by police officers in Minneapolis.


politicususa--2020-08-27--Trump Reportedly Had a “Public Meltdown” Over Missed Call from Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump publicly berated his former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn because of a missed call from Vladimir Putin , @ @ @ @ @ in the British government .
Nick Timothy , a senior adviser to former British Prime @ @ @ @ @ in an interview that the President had a meltdown in front of May and others @ @ @ @ @ with the Russian president .
“ Somebody just mentioned in passing that Vladimir Putin had @ @ @ @ @ him , and right in front us he absolutely shouted down Mike Flynn , ” @ @ @ @ @ “ Like really shouted .
This was at a formal dinner with butlers and fancy @ @ @ @ @ properly shouting at him down the table.
” Trump reportedly shouted : “ If Putin @ @ @ @ @ you just put him through.
” “ The whole thing was very a strange experience @ @ @ @ @ .
“ And not especially reassuring about the state of [ Trump ’ s ] @ @ @ @ @ of decision-making in the White House .
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Donald Trump publicly berated his former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn because of a missed call from Vladimir Putin, according to former senior figure in the British government.
Nick Timothy, a senior adviser to former British Prime Minister Theresa May, claimed in an interview that the President had a meltdown in front of May and others because of a missed call with the Russian president.
“Somebody just mentioned in passing that Vladimir Putin had asked for a call with him, and right in front us he absolutely shouted down Mike Flynn,” Timothy told a podcast.
“Like really shouted. This was at a formal dinner with butlers and fancy crockery – and he was properly shouting at him down the table.”
Trump reportedly shouted: “If Putin wants a call with me you just put him through.”
“The whole thing was very a strange experience,” Timothy went on.
“And not especially reassuring about the state of [Trump’s] mind, or the stability of decision-making in the White House.”
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Former DHS Official: Some People in the Trump Administration “Hold a White Nationalist Viewpoint”

A former Homeland Security official has claimed some people in the Trump administration have white nationalist views .
She has endorsed Joe Biden for president .
Elizabeth Neumann served as Assistant Secretary for Threat Prevention and Security Policy at Trump ’ s DHS and even voted for him in 2016 but her opinion has since changed .
Speaking to MSNBC , Neumann said she was “ deeply disappointed ” with what she ’ d seen during her time in the administration , before offering a stark assessment .
“ I do think that there are people that hold a white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these policies , ” Neumann said .
Neumann had already come out in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden , claiming President Trump had made the country less safe and would continue to do so .
“ We are less safe today because of his leadership .
We will continue to be less safe as long as he is in control , ” Neumann said .
Neumann is one of many former Republican officials who ’ ve broken with the party and endorsed Biden .
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A former Homeland Security official has claimed some people in the Trump administration have white nationalist views. She has endorsed Joe Biden for president.
Elizabeth Neumann served as Assistant Secretary for Threat Prevention and Security Policy at Trump’s DHS and even voted for him in 2016 but her opinion has since changed.
Speaking to MSNBC, Neumann said she was “deeply disappointed” with what she’d seen during her time in the administration, before offering a stark assessment.
“I do think that there are people that hold a white nationalist viewpoint and that is actually impacting these policies,” Neumann said.
Neumann had already come out in favor of former Vice President Joe Biden, claiming President Trump had made the country less safe and would continue to do so.
“We are less safe today because of his leadership. We will continue to be less safe as long as he is in control,” Neumann said.
I’ll be voting for Joe Biden.
Neumann is one of many former Republican officials who’ve broken with the party and endorsed Biden. The number of such endorsements has grown considerably in the past few weeks.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Senator Lindsey Graham: “QAnon Is Batshit Crazy”

Lindsey Graham has dismissed the QAnon conspiracy as crazy , despite the fact its believers are strong supporters of President Donald Trump .
The Republican said the conspiracy was inspiring violence .
The South Carolina senator spoke to Vanity Fair ‘ s Peter Hamby on his Snapchat show and was asked about the conspiracy theory , which claims Trump is fighting an international , satanic pedophile ring .
“ Can you say batshit crazy on your show ?
” Graham asked .
“ Well , QAnon is batshit crazy .
Crazy stuff .
Inspiring people to violence .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people ’ s fears , that compels them to do things they normally wouldn ’ t do.
” “ And it ’ s very much a threat , ” he said .
Graham went on to discuss slanderous statements online and how the law might respond to them .
“ But Twitter and all these other sites can pass on the most scandalous information , you have no recourse , ” he said .
“ So how to fix this ?
I would like to remove Section 230 liability .
That if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media site like QAnon or anything else , you spread this stuff at your own peril.
” “ So when this guy went into the pizza restaurant in Washington , because they alleged that Hillary Clinton was running a pedophile ring out of a pizza place in Washington .
This guy took it seriously , went in with an AR-15 and started shooting up place.
” “ Thank God nobody got killed .
But the pizza owner under my theory , could sue QAnon for passing along garbage .
That ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way I know to make people more responsible who run these websites is allow lawsuits when they go too far.
” Graham is a strong supporter of President Trump , who was recently criticized for appearing to praise QAnon believers because they like him .

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Lindsey Graham has dismissed the QAnon conspiracy as crazy, despite the fact its believers are strong supporters of President Donald Trump. The Republican said the conspiracy was inspiring violence.
The South Carolina senator spoke to Vanity Fair‘s Peter Hamby on his Snapchat show and was asked about the conspiracy theory, which claims Trump is fighting an international, satanic pedophile ring.
“Can you say batshit crazy on your show?” Graham asked.
“Well, QAnon is batshit crazy. Crazy stuff. Inspiring people to violence. I think it is a platform that plays off people’s fears, that compels them to do things they normally wouldn’t do.”
“And it’s very much a threat,” he said.
Graham went on to discuss slanderous statements online and how the law might respond to them.
“But Twitter and all these other sites can pass on the most scandalous information, you have no recourse,” he said.
“So how to fix this? I would like to remove Section 230 liability. That if you’re going to have a social media site like QAnon or anything else, you spread this stuff at your own peril.”
“So when this guy went into the pizza restaurant in Washington, because they alleged that Hillary Clinton was running a pedophile ring out of a pizza place in Washington. This guy took it seriously, went in with an AR-15 and started shooting up place.”
“Thank God nobody got killed. But the pizza owner under my theory, could sue QAnon for passing along garbage. That’s a pretty dramatic step. But the only way I know to make people more responsible who run these websites is allow lawsuits when they go too far.”
Graham is a strong supporter of President Trump, who was recently criticized for appearing to praise QAnon believers because they like him.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Republican Campaign Chair: “There’s No Doubt” GOP Will Control the Senate

The director of Republicans ’ Senate campaign has claimed his party will retain control of the chamber despite polls showing many key GOP members are vulnerable this November .
Kevin McLaughlin is National Republican Senatorial Committee Executive Director .
He told Politico on Wednesday that the GOP would keep the Senate this fall .
“ There ’ s no doubt that Republicans will control the Senate , ” McLaughlin said .
He painted a rosier scenario than many pollsters are predicting .
Unlike in 2018 , there are many vulnerable Republican incumbents providing opportunities for Democrats to take the upper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a lot different , and it shows that all these races at the very least are jump balls , at the very least , which given all the atmospherics , I ’ ll take it every day of the week and twice on Sunday , ” McLaughlin said .
“ I feel really , really strong about our starting position going into the final stretch , ” he said .
“ I feel strong about where we sit and where we ’ re going.
” “ If I was sitting in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I wouldn ’ t feel very good about that .
They ’ re not going to go four-for-four in those states , ” he said , adding that he knew how to beat several of the Democrats running to unseat Republicans .

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The director of Republicans’ Senate campaign has claimed his party will retain control of the chamber despite polls showing many key GOP members are vulnerable this November.
Kevin McLaughlin is National Republican Senatorial Committee Executive Director. He told Politico on Wednesday that the GOP would keep the Senate this fall.
“There’s no doubt that Republicans will control the Senate,” McLaughlin said.
He painted a rosier scenario than many pollsters are predicting. Unlike in 2018, there are many vulnerable Republican incumbents providing opportunities for Democrats to take the upper chamber.
“My internal data’s a lot different, and it shows that all these races at the very least are jump balls, at the very least, which given all the atmospherics, I’ll take it every day of the week and twice on Sunday,” McLaughlin said.
“I feel really, really strong about our starting position going into the final stretch,” he said. “I feel strong about where we sit and where we’re going.”
“If I was sitting in a chair at the other place right now, I wouldn’t feel very good about that. They’re not going to go four-for-four in those states,” he said, adding that he knew how to beat several of the Democrats running to unseat Republicans.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Over 100 Bush, McCain and Romney Staffers Endorse Joe Biden for President

Alumni from the campaigns of the last three Republican presidential candidates have come out in support of Joe Biden with more than 100 backing the Democrat .
Staffers who worked for President George W. Bush , Senator John McCain and Senator Mitt Romney have declared their support for the former Vice President .
Bush 43 Alumni for Biden released a letter on Thursday explaining why they ’ d made the decision .
“ In order to emerge strong and ready to tackle the challenges before us , we must act , ” they wrote .
“ We must step up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and vote for Joe Biden .
It is time for us to have initiative in our communities and networks to stand up for character , integrity , decency , and leadership.
” “ Given the incumbent president ’ s lack of competent leadership , his efforts to aggravate rather than bridge divisions among Americans , and his failure to uphold American values , we believe the election of former Vice President Biden is clearly in the national interest , ” they wrote .
And more than 30 staffers from Mitt Romney ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in support of Biden ’ s bid for the White House .
“ What unites us now is a deep conviction that four more years of a Trump presidency will morally bankrupt this country , irreparably damage our democracy , and permanently transform the Republican Party into a toxic personality cult , ” the Romney for Biden group wrote in an open letter .

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Alumni from the campaigns of the last three Republican presidential candidates have come out in support of Joe Biden with more than 100 backing the Democrat.
Staffers who worked for President George W. Bush, Senator John McCain and Senator Mitt Romney have declared their support for the former Vice President.
Bush 43 Alumni for Biden released a letter on Thursday explaining why they’d made the decision.
“In order to emerge strong and ready to tackle the challenges before us, we must act,” they wrote.
We must step up, get out of our comfort zone, and vote for Joe Biden. It is time for us to have initiative in our communities and networks to stand up for character, integrity, decency, and leadership.”
McCain alums posted a statement o Medium endorsing Biden and criticizing President Donald Trump.
“Given the incumbent president’s lack of competent leadership, his efforts to aggravate rather than bridge divisions among Americans, and his failure to uphold American values, we believe the election of former Vice President Biden is clearly in the national interest,” they wrote.
And more than 30 staffers from Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign have also come out in support of Biden’s bid for the White House.
“What unites us now is a deep conviction that four more years of a Trump presidency will morally bankrupt this country, irreparably damage our democracy, and permanently transform the Republican Party into a toxic personality cult,” the Romney for Biden group wrote in an open letter.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Mike Pence Shows Why Kamala Harris Will Wipe The Floor With Him

Pence gave a dull acceptance speech full of the usual sucking up to Trump and lies that define the VP as a speedbump for Kamala Harris .
When he wasn ’ t talking about what an honest guy who keeps his word Trump is , Pence claimed that Democrats attacked America when they attacked Trump : Pence made time to talk about potential Hurricane Laura victims , but never mentioned police shooting victim Jacob Blake : Pence didn ’ t talk about the number of Americans who have needlessly died in the pandemic but instead made it sound like things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell Trump , who is begging foreign governments for election interference , as a defender of America .
Vice President Pence ’ s biggest problem besides being a terminal bore is that Trumpism is a failure .
No matter how Pence tried to spin it , Trump ’ s accomplishments look small compared to the pandemic , economic collapse , and systemic racism issues confronting the nation .
By talking about the issues that really matter to Americans , Kamala Harris will cut through Mike Pence like a hot knife through butter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Mike Pence ’ s lackluster speech showed exactly why they are so scared .
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Pence gave a dull acceptance speech full of the usual sucking up to Trump and lies that define the VP as a speedbump for Kamala Harris.
When he wasn’t talking about what an honest guy who keeps his word Trump is, Pence claimed that Democrats attacked America when they attacked Trump:
Pence claims that Democrats attacked America while criticizing Trump at their convention. pic.twitter.com/z3UZu7VSYq — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 27, 2020
Pence promised a coronavirus miracle:
Pence disagrees with health experts, Joe Biden, and science, and promises a coronavirus miracle. pic.twitter.com/y8pu782KJF — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 27, 2020
Pence made time to talk about potential Hurricane Laura victims, but never mentioned police shooting victim Jacob Blake:
Pence talks about families who haven't even been hit by Hurricane Laura yet but says nothing about the shooting of Jacob Blake. pic.twitter.com/sPhOdOONmc — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 27, 2020
Pence didn’t talk about the number of Americans who have needlessly died in the pandemic but instead made it sound like things are going great. Pence tried to sell Trump, who is begging foreign governments for election interference, as a defender of America.
Vice President Pence’s biggest problem besides being a terminal bore is that Trumpism is a failure. No matter how Pence tried to spin it, Trump’s accomplishments look small compared to the pandemic, economic collapse, and systemic racism issues confronting the nation.
By talking about the issues that really matter to Americans, Kamala Harris will cut through Mike Pence like a hot knife through butter.
The Trump campaign fears Kamala Harris, and Mike Pence’s lackluster speech showed exactly why they are so scared.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Joni Ernst Becomes A Laughingstock By Claiming Biden Will Ban Farm Animals

Sen. Joni Ernst ( R-IA ) claimed that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will ban farm animals if they win which caused laughter at MSNBC .
Ernst said , “ In fact , I can ’ t recall an administration more hostile to farmers than Obama/Bidden unless you count the bidden/harris ticket .
They are pushing this so-called green new deal .
They would essentially ban animal agriculture and eliminate gas-powered cars .
It would destroy the agriculture industry , not just here in Iowa but throughout the country .
” Rachel Maddow said on MSNBC after Ernst was done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very briefly for the record that there is no indication — we all burst out laughing .
There is no indication that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to ban farm animals and cars that they will once they seize power.
” Republicans have nothing to run against Biden on , so they are making up increasingly crazy claims that Biden is going to ban things like cars and farm animals .
Trump even went as far as to say that Joe Biden will hurt God .
Joni Ernst is in a tight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did herself no favors by becoming a national punchline while stroking Trump ’ s ego .
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Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) claimed that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will ban farm animals if they win which caused laughter at MSNBC.
Ernst said, “In fact, I can’t recall an administration more hostile to farmers than Obama/Bidden unless you count the bidden/harris ticket. They are pushing this so-called green new deal. They would essentially ban animal agriculture and eliminate gas-powered cars. It would destroy the agriculture industry, not just here in Iowa but throughout the country. ”
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Joni Ernst claims that Joe Biden is going to ban farm animals. pic.twitter.com/DbnHSou2p3 — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 27, 2020
Rachel Maddow said on MSNBC after Ernst was done speaking, “I will just note very briefly for the record that there is no indication — we all burst out laughing. There is no indication that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris want to ban farm animals and cars that they will once they seize power.
Republicans have nothing to run against Biden on, so they are making up increasingly crazy claims that Biden is going to ban things like cars and farm animals. Trump even went as far as to say that Joe Biden will hurt God.
Joni Ernst is in a tight reelection campaign in Iowa, and she did herself no favors by becoming a national punchline while stroking Trump’s ego.
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politicususa--2020-08-27--Tucker Carlson Praises Kenosha Murderer Kyle Rittenhouse On Fox News

Fox News host Tucker Carlson praised the teen who shot and killed two protesters in Kenosha , WI for “ maintaining order.
” Carlson said , “ Are we really surprised that looting and arson accelerated to murder ?
How shocked are we that 17 year olds with rifles decided they had to maintain order when no one else would ?
Everyone could see what was happening in Kenosha .
It was getting crazier by the hour.
” Carlson ’ s comments were far from the first time that Fox News has defended the murder of African-Americans .
Fox helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killed Trayvon Martin .
Segments like this one are the reason why Tucker Carlson is a favorite of white supremacists and racists everywhere .
Carlson was giving his blessing to the murder of African-Americans in the name of making a political point that he and the Republican Party think will help Donald Trump .
Carlson thinks that he can play up Trump as law and order by blaming Democrats for the chaos without acknowledging the responsibility of the man in the White House for the situation .
We shouldn ’ t expect African-American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these sorts of points , he isn ’ t helping Trump .
He is showing why the nation must elect Joe Biden .
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Fox News host Tucker Carlson praised the teen who shot and killed two protesters in Kenosha, WI for “maintaining order.”
Carlson said, “Are we really surprised that looting and arson accelerated to murder? How shocked are we that 17 year olds with rifles decided they had to maintain order when no one else would? Everyone could see what was happening in Kenosha. It was getting crazier by the hour.”
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Tucker: How shocked are we that 17 year olds with rifles decided they had to maintain order when no one else would pic.twitter.com/MGl7tdz9B5 — Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) August 27, 2020
Carlson’s comments were far from the first time that Fox News has defended the murder of African-Americans. Fox helped George Zimmerman mount a defense after he killed Trayvon Martin.
Segments like this one are the reason why Tucker Carlson is a favorite of white supremacists and racists everywhere.
Carlson was giving his blessing to the murder of African-Americans in the name of making a political point that he and the Republican Party think will help Donald Trump. Carlson thinks that he can play up Trump as law and order by blaming Democrats for the chaos without acknowledging the responsibility of the man in the White House for the situation.
We shouldn’t expect African-American protesters to murdered. When Carlson makes these sorts of points, he isn’t helping Trump. He is showing why the nation must elect Joe Biden.
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politicususa--2020-08-26--The Kenosha Shooter Sat in the Front Row at a Recent Trump Rally

On Sunday , a Kenosha , Wisconsin police officer shot a man named Jacob Blake 7 times .
Since that moment , protests have erupted throughout the Midwestern town .
On Tuesday night , a 17 year-old armed with an assault rifle shot 2 protesters to death and injured one more .
The shooter , now identified as Kyle Rittenhouse , was arrested in Illinois on Wednesday .
Since the arrest , journalists have done a deep dive into Rittenhouse ’ s social media platforms .
The teenager had active Facebook and TikTok profiles .
Rittenhouse ’ s Facebook page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as President Donald Trump .
There are also a plethora of guns shown in his social media presence including a long rifle and an AR-15 .
Pictures have emerged of Rittenhouse at a January 30th Donald Trump rally in Des Moines , Iowa .
The teen is sitting in the front row at the event .
Rittenhouse also shared a TikTok video from the event .
The Kenosha Police Chief , Daniel Miskinis , seemed to blame the victims for their deaths .
He told reporters : “ Persons who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some type of disturbance , and persons were shot .
Everybody involved was out after the curfew .
I ’ m not going to make a great deal of that , but the point is the curfew is in place to protect .
Had persons not been out involved in violation of that , perhaps the situation that unfolded would not have happened.
” The Trump campaign has yet to respond to requests for comments on the shooting .

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On Sunday, a Kenosha, Wisconsin police officer shot a man named Jacob Blake 7 times. Since that moment, protests have erupted throughout the Midwestern town.
On Tuesday night, a 17 year-old armed with an assault rifle shot 2 protesters to death and injured one more. The shooter, now identified as Kyle Rittenhouse, was arrested in Illinois on Wednesday.
Since the arrest, journalists have done a deep dive into Rittenhouse’s social media platforms. The teenager had active Facebook and TikTok profiles.
Rittenhouse’s Facebook page featured support for both Blue Lives Matter as well as President Donald Trump. There are also a plethora of guns shown in his social media presence including a long rifle and an AR-15.
Pictures have emerged of Rittenhouse at a January 30th Donald Trump rally in Des Moines, Iowa. The teen is sitting in the front row at the event. Rittenhouse also shared a TikTok video from the event.
NEW: Kyle Howard Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old who was charged with shooting and killing two people and injuring another in Kenosha during protests for Jacob Blake appeared in the front row at a Donald Trump rally in January, BuzzFeed reports.https://t.co/CNM2UZFCCg — Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) August 26, 2020
The Kenosha Police Chief, Daniel Miskinis, seemed to blame the victims for their deaths. He told reporters:
“Persons who were out after the curfew became engaged in some type of disturbance, and persons were shot. Everybody involved was out after the curfew. I’m not going to make a great deal of that, but the point is the curfew is in place to protect. Had persons not been out involved in violation of that, perhaps the situation that unfolded would not have happened.”
The Trump campaign has yet to respond to requests for comments on the shooting.


politicususa--2020-08-26--Night 3 of the RNC Looks Tame Compared to the DNC’s Blockbuster 3rd Night

There were a number of compelling politicians who spoke at the Democratic National Convention .
The party worked hard on spacing out the speeches so that viewers would turn in every night .
Night 3 of the DNC had some of the most anticipated addresses of the entire week .
Not only did Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris close the show , Elizabeth Warren , Hillary Clinton , Nancy Pelosi and Gabby Giffords addressed viewers .
And , of course , arguably the most exciting speech of the night for many Democrats came from the 44th President , Barack Obama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Convention is likely to pale in comparison .
The headliner of the night will be Mike Pence .
Both the VP and his wife , Karen .
Like every other night of the convention , a Trump will be speaking .
On Wednesday , it will be Lara Trump .
Eric Trump ’ s wife was last in the public eye for saying that Joe Biden ’ s VP selection of Kamala Harris was insulting to women .
Iowa senator Joni Ernst has long been thought of as one of the party ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , finds herself in a tighter than expected battle with Democrat Theresa Greenfield .
Texas congressman Dan Crenshaw will also be speaking tonight .
He is another of the party ’ s rising stars , best known for his military service and frequent Twitter drama .
Arguably , the most anticipated speaker of the night with be Trump Special adviser Kellyanne Conway .
Conway recently announced that she will be leaving the White House to mind her family after a very public spat with her daughter .
The RNC will begin tonight at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ channels .

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There were a number of compelling politicians who spoke at the Democratic National Convention. The party worked hard on spacing out the speeches so that viewers would turn in every night.
Night 3 of the DNC had some of the most anticipated addresses of the entire week. Not only did Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris close the show, Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Gabby Giffords addressed viewers.
And, of course, arguably the most exciting speech of the night for many Democrats came from the 44th President, Barack Obama.
Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention is likely to pale in comparison. The headliner of the night will be Mike Pence. Both the VP and his wife, Karen.
Like every other night of the convention, a Trump will be speaking. On Wednesday, it will be Lara Trump. Eric Trump’s wife was last in the public eye for saying that Joe Biden’s VP selection of Kamala Harris was insulting to women.
Iowa senator Joni Ernst has long been thought of as one of the party’s rising stars. She, however, finds herself in a tighter than expected battle with Democrat Theresa Greenfield.
Texas congressman Dan Crenshaw will also be speaking tonight. He is another of the party’s rising stars, best known for his military service and frequent Twitter drama.
Arguably, the most anticipated speaker of the night with be Trump Special adviser Kellyanne Conway. Conway recently announced that she will be leaving the White House to mind her family after a very public spat with her daughter.
The RNC will begin tonight at 8:30 EST and be shown on multiple channels.


politicususa--2020-08-28--White House Official Explains Lack of Social Distancing at Trump Speech: “Everybody Is Going to Catc

White House Official Explains Lack of Social Distancing at Trump Speech: “Everybody Is Going to Catch This Thing Eventually”

A White House official reportedly dismissed concerns about a lack of Coronavirus safety measures at the President ’ s speech on Thursday be saying everybody would catch it eventually .
Donald Trump delivered his Republican National Convention speech from the White House lawn in front of a large crowd .
There were few masks apparent and no social distancing .
CNN ’ s Jim Acosta reported on the extraordinary remark from one official about the event .
He spoke to the network ’ s Wolf Blitzer .
“ Yeah , Wolf , we not only heard a lot of gas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnessed some super-spreading from this event , ” Acosta said .
“ And I talked to a senior White House official earlier this evening about all of these people , hundreds of people sitting side by side in the audience , not wearing masks , and the senior White House official brushed off these concerns about the lack of social distancing at the president ’ s speech.
” “ And get this , this quote might blow you away , ” Acosta said .
“ Everybody is going to catch this thing eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying .
“ Those are the words coming from a senior White House official about the concerns being raised about this being a possible super-spreader event tonight .
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A White House official reportedly dismissed concerns about a lack of Coronavirus safety measures at the President’s speech on Thursday be saying everybody would catch it eventually.
Donald Trump delivered his Republican National Convention speech from the White House lawn in front of a large crowd. There were few masks apparent and no social distancing.
CNN’s Jim Acosta reported on the extraordinary remark from one official about the event. He spoke to the network’s Wolf Blitzer.
“Yeah, Wolf, we not only heard a lot of gas lighting tonight, we possibly saw and witnessed some super-spreading from this event,” Acosta said.
Watch the video:
https://twitter.com/joshscampbell/status/1299203202328354816
“And I talked to a senior White House official earlier this evening about all of these people, hundreds of people sitting side by side in the audience, not wearing masks, and the senior White House official brushed off these concerns about the lack of social distancing at the president’s speech.”
“And get this, this quote might blow you away,” Acosta said.
“Everybody is going to catch this thing eventually,” he quoted an official as saying.
“Those are the words coming from a senior White House official about the concerns being raised about this being a possible super-spreader event tonight.”
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politicususa--2020-08-28--Joe Biden: Have You Ever Heard Trump Say “One Negative Thing” About White Supremacists?

Joe Biden has once again criticized Donald Trump for his failure to denounce white supremacists .
The Democrat has often said that ’ s the reason he got into the presidential race .
The former Vice President spoke to CNN ’ S Anderson Cooper on Thursday and appeared to link an alleged double murder in Kenosha , Wisconsin to white supremacy .
“ I don ’ t know enough to know whether that 17-year-old kid did exactly what he did , but allegedly he ’ s part of a militia coming out of the state of Illinois , ” Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Have you ever heard this president say one negative thing about white supremacists ?
” he asked .
“ That ’ s the reason I got back in this race , because of what happened in Charlottesville , ” Biden said .
President Trump was widely criticized for saying there were “ very fine people ” on both sides of the events in Charlottesville , and his allies in the right-wing press have worked hard to claim he did not say it .
“ People coming out of the woods carrying torches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes and remember what you saw .
And a young woman killed resisting hate and violence , and the president gets asked to comment on it , and what ’ s he say ?
” Biden said .
“ He says they ’ re very fine people on both sides .
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Joe Biden has once again criticized Donald Trump for his failure to denounce white supremacists. The Democrat has often said that’s the reason he got into the presidential race.
The former Vice President spoke to CNN’S Anderson Cooper on Thursday and appeared to link an alleged double murder in Kenosha, Wisconsin to white supremacy.
“I don’t know enough to know whether that 17-year-old kid did exactly what he did, but allegedly he’s part of a militia coming out of the state of Illinois,” Biden said of accused killer Kyle Rittenhouse.
“Have you ever heard this president say one negative thing about white supremacists?” he asked.
“Ever heard it?”
That’s the reason I got back in this race, because of what happened in Charlottesville,” Biden said.
President Trump was widely criticized for saying there were “very fine people” on both sides of the events in Charlottesville, and his allies in the right-wing press have worked hard to claim he did not say it.
“People coming out of the woods carrying torches, their veins bulging. Close your eyes and remember what you saw. And a young woman killed resisting hate and violence, and the president gets asked to comment on it, and what’s he say?” Biden said.
“He says they’re very fine people on both sides.”
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politicususa--2020-08-28--Massive Protest Drowns Out Trump’s Acceptance Speech

The sound could be heard by the Trump supporters on the South Lawn as a huge gathering of protesters drowned @ @ @ @ @ crowd on the street protesting him was louder and more lively than the handpicked crowd @ @ @ @ @ ’ s speech .
Trump didn ’ t do himself any favors with a dull @ @ @ @ @ or energy .
It has become a microcosm for this election .
As Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ , a loud and rowdy large crowd was making its voice heard .
The energy @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 .
Trump sounds tired and beaten , as the majority want their country @ @ @ @ @ about this story join our Rachel Maddow and MSNBC group .

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The sound could be heard by the Trump supporters on the South Lawn as a huge gathering of protesters drowned out Donald Trump.
Video of the crowd:
The crowd on the street protesting him was louder and more lively than the handpicked crowd that was listening to Trump’s speech. Trump didn’t do himself any favors with a dull speech that had no passion or energy.
It has become a microcosm for this election. As Donald Trump struggled to show any interest, a loud and rowdy large crowd was making its voice heard. The energy is with the anti-Trump coalition in 2020. Trump sounds tired and beaten, as the majority want their country back.
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politicususa--2020-08-28--Biden Wins GOP Convention After Weak And Listless Trump Speech

Trump ’ s Republican nomination acceptance speech laid out no vision , and dodged the real issues , as Trump sounded tired and lifeless .
Trump tried to take credit for the reduced death toll of Hurricane Laura : Trump claimed that his border wall is almost done when it has barely started : Trump lied and claimed that he passed VA Choice , which Obama passed : As Trump crashes the economy with a recession and a pandemic , he claims that Biden will kill jobs : The speech was shocking for how dull and boring it was .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ future and tried to lay out a list of accomplishments that weren ’ t really accomplishments .
The speech was a greatest hits collection of Trump ’ s lies , but what was missing from the speech that Trump had in 2016 was energy .
When Trump tried to attack Biden , it was passionless and did not land : Trump even tried to claim that Biden is trojan horse for socialism : Trump couldn ’ t define Biden .
He couldn ’ t settle on whether the speech was a list of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an attack on Joe Biden , but one common of the entire speech was the lack of intensity .
Republicans were hoping that Trump would find his energy and get inspired by the campaign once he had an opponent , but Trump sounded detached and disinterested .
Trump sounds beaten , and his speech , where the campaign had to trot out guest stars to get him through the address , made it clear that the real winner at the Republican convention was Joe Biden .
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Trump’s Republican nomination acceptance speech laid out no vision, and dodged the real issues, as Trump sounded tired and lifeless.
Trump tried to take credit for the reduced death toll of Hurricane Laura:
Trump claimed that his border wall is almost done when it has barely started:
Trump claimed that the wall is almost completed. (It's not.) pic.twitter.com/ijuWIZzJu7 — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 28, 2020
Trump lied and claimed that he passed VA Choice, which Obama passed:
Trump falsely claims that he passed VA Choice, which was passed by Obama. pic.twitter.com/8j4UCmTbED — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 28, 2020
As Trump crashes the economy with a recession and a pandemic, he claims that Biden will kill jobs:
In the middle of a pandemic and a recession, Trump claims that Joe Biden is going to destroy American jobs and greatness, as his speech hits delusional highs. pic.twitter.com/toTbHt7ECx — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 28, 2020
The speech was shocking for how dull and boring it was.
Trump laid out no vision for the future and tried to lay out a list of accomplishments that weren’t really accomplishments.
The speech was a greatest hits collection of Trump’s lies, but what was missing from the speech that Trump had in 2016 was energy.
When Trump tried to attack Biden, it was passionless and did not land:
Trump spent two minutes weakly attacking Biden with blows that didn't land and seemed out of touch. pic.twitter.com/UzQqxJPaxy — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 28, 2020
Trump even tried to claim that Biden is trojan horse for socialism:
Trump calls Joe Biden a trojan horse for socialism, which is the dumbest attack he could possibly make, pic.twitter.com/B8wCQnB3GH — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) August 28, 2020
Trump couldn’t define Biden. He couldn’t settle on whether the speech was a list of accomplishments, a fear campaign, or an attack on Joe Biden, but one common of the entire speech was the lack of intensity.
Republicans were hoping that Trump would find his energy and get inspired by the campaign once he had an opponent, but Trump sounded detached and disinterested.
Trump sounds beaten, and his speech, where the campaign had to trot out guest stars to get him through the address, made it clear that the real winner at the Republican convention was Joe Biden.
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