inquisitr--2020-10-30--Hunter Biden Email At Center Of Scandal Is Authentic, Cybersecurity Expert Claims

A Thursday report from The Daily Caller claimed that the Hunter Biden email at the center of the scandal linked to a laptop that purportedly belongs to him is authentic .
The publication cited Robert Graham , the founder of the cybersecurity firm Errata Security , who was provided a full copy of an email that Hunter Biden received in 2015 from an executive at the Ukrainian natural gas company Burisma he served on the board of at the time .
The report claimed that the Daily Caller News Foundation obtained the document from a laptop provied to them by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giuliani , on Wednesday .
The email , which was first revealed by The New York Post , showed the executive discussing meeting Joe Biden , who was vice president the time .
“ Graham , who has been cited as a cybersecurity expert in The Washington Post , the Associated Press , Wired , Engadget and other news and technology outlets , told the DCNF that he used a cryptographic signature found in the email ’ s metadata to validate that Vadym Pozharsky , an advisor to Burisma ’ s board of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 , 2015 , ” the report read .
According to Graham , the only way the email could have been forged is if someone hacked into Google ’ s servers , located a private key within them , and used it to “ reverse engineer ” the unique DKIM signature found in the email ’ s metadata .
Per The Washington Examiner , Republican Rep. Jim Jordan , the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee , previously claimed that his staff conducted an independent investigation of the emails and determined that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has had numerous conversations … which have independently confirmed for us that in fact these emails are real , they ’ re authentic , ” he said on Fox News .
“ We ’ re confident that that is in fact the case , and that these emails are accurate.
” Biden ’ s campaign has denied the meeting discussed in the email taking place .
The campaign later suggested it was possible that the Democrat had a casual encounter with Pozharsky .
The email was sent before Biden pressured Ukrainian President Petro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top prosecutor , Viktor Shokin , who was allegedly investigating Burisma .
As The Inquisitr reported , CNN ’ s Jake Tapper previously noted that in addition to Biden , the European Union , the International Monetary Fund , the Obama administration , and pro-clean government activists in Ukraine all pushed for Shokin ’ s firing .
Ukrainian ex-prosecutor Yuriy Lutsenko previously said that the purported embezzlement that took place at the natural gas company took place two or three years before Hunter Biden was on the board .
Giuliani , notably attempted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine , to which the attorney refused , citing jurisdiction .

A Thursday report from The Daily Caller claimed that the Hunter Biden email at the center of the scandal linked to a laptop that purportedly belongs to him is authentic.
The publication cited Robert Graham, the founder of the cybersecurity firm Errata Security, who was provided with a full copy of an email that Biden received in 2015. The message came from an executive at the Ukrainian natural gas company Burisma, where he served on the board of directors at the time. The report claimed that the Daily Caller News Foundation obtained the document from a laptop provided to them by Donald Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, on Wednesday.
The email, which was first revealed by the New York Post, showed the executive discussing a meeting with Biden’s father, Joe Biden, who was serving as vice president at the time.
“Graham, who has been cited as a cybersecurity expert in The Washington Post, the Associated Press, Wired, Engadget and other news and technology outlets, told the DCNF that he used a cryptographic signature found in the email’s metadata to validate that Vadym Pozharsky, an advisor to Burisma’s board of directors, emailed Hunter Biden on April 17, 2015,” the report read.
According to Graham, the only way the email could have been forged is if someone hacked into Google’s servers, located a private key within them, and used it to “reverse engineer” the unique DKIM signature found in the metadata.
Per the Washington Examiner, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, previously claimed that his staff conducted an independent investigation of the emails and determined they were authentic.
“Our staff has had numerous conversations … which have independently confirmed for us that in fact these emails are real, they’re authentic,” he said on Fox News. “We’re confident that that is in fact the case, and that these emails are accurate.”
Joe Biden’s campaign has denied the meeting discussed in the email taking place. His team later suggested it was possible that the Democrat had a casual encounter with Pozharsky.
The email was sent before the Democratic presidential nominee pressured Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to oust the country’s top prosecutor, Viktor Shokin, who was allegedly investigating Burisma.
As The Inquisitr reported, CNN’s Jake Tapper noted that in addition to the elder Biden, the European Union, the International Monetary Fund, Barack Obama’s administration, and pro-clean government activists in Ukraine all pushed for Shokin’s firing.
Ukrainian ex-prosecutor Yuriy Lutsenko previously said that the purported embezzlement that took place at the natural gas company happened two or three years before Hunter Biden was on the board. Giuliani notably attempted to have Lutsenko investigate the Bidens in Ukraine, to which the attorney refused, citing jurisdiction.


inquisitr--2020-10-31--Melania Trump ‘Body Double’ Conspiracy Theory Resurfaces After Rally Kiss With The President

A conspiracy theory that Melania Trump has been replaced by a “ body double ” has resurfaced amid the president ’ s rally in Rochester , Minnesota , where she appeared with him and had an intimate moment .
“ The real Melania won ’ t even hold his hand , ” comedian Dana Goldberg joked alongside footage of the head of state and his wife kissing .
“ Wow .
They negotiated some affection into Fake Melania ’ s stunt double contract , ” another user joked of the same video .
“ Melania ’ s body double is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said of the interaction .
Before Friday ’ s rally , the theory resurfaced days ago when after a photo of Melania Trump joining her husband onboard a helicopter circulated across social media .
Many pointed to the first lady ’ s appearance , which they suggested was off due to a different facial structure .
Nevertheless , BuzzFeed News ’ Jane Lytvynenko debunked the theory just over three years ago when people speculated about a body double based on a video of Melania Trump and her husband .
“ Three years and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ fake Melania ’ conspiracy and I ’ d just like to ask , with all I ’ ve got , to please not make me do it again , ” she tweeted in response to the reappearing theory .
Alongside her comment was the piece , which pushed back on two claims the theory centers around .
The first is that Trump ’ s clarification that Melania Trump is his wife was out of character when in reality , he had made the comment many times .
The second is that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the first lady .
But as Lytvynenko noted , the purported body double shared Melania Trump ’ s facial characteristics , and there were many other photos of the president ’ s wife taken the same day .
USA Today also fact-checked the theory after it resurfaced days ago .
Notably , the publication spotlighted Akili Ramsess , the executive director of the National Press Photographers Association , and his claim that the angle at which the photo of the first lady was taken was responsible for her strange appearance .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the theory — Melania Trump appears to have a Secret Service agent that looks similar to her .
Elsewhere , Snopes also claimed that the speculation is false .
In 2017 , it called the evidence “ flimsy at best ” and noted that a blurry and possibly distorted video had driven the claims .
The publication highlighted that the official CNN footage behind the theory shows that the visual effect was caused by the television screen .
The White House and the head of state have previously pushed back on the theory @

A conspiracy theory that Melania Trump has been replaced by a “body double” has resurfaced after President Donald Trump’s rally in Rochester, Minnesota, where she appeared with him and had an intimate moment.
“The real Melania won’t even hold his hand,” comedian Dana Goldberg tweeted jokingly, alongside footage of the head of state and his wife kissing.
“Wow. They negotiated some affection into Fake Melania’s stunt double contract,” another user joked of the same video.
“Melania’s body double is my favorite conspiracy theory,” another wrote of the interaction.
Before Friday’s rally, the theory resurfaced days ago when a photo of Melania Trump joining her husband on board a helicopter circulated across social media. Many pointed to the first lady’s appearance, which they suggested was off due to a different facial structure.
Nevertheless, BuzzFeed News’ Jane Lytvynenko debunked the theory just over three years ago when people speculated about a body double based on a video of Melania Trump and her husband.
“Three years and 12 days ago, we debunked the ‘fake Melania’ conspiracy and I’d just like to ask, with all I’ve got, to please not make me do it again,” she tweeted in response to the reappearing theory.
Alongside her comment was the piece, which pushed back on two claims the theory centers around. The first is that Trump’s clarification that Melania Trump was his wife was out of character. However, in reality, he had made the comment many times. The second claim is that the person in the clip did not look like the first lady. But, as Lytvynenko noted, the purported body double shared Melania Trump’s facial characteristics, and there were many other photos of the president’s wife taken the same day.
USA Today also fact-checked the theory after it resurfaced days ago. Notably, the publication spotlighted Akili Ramsess, the executive director of the National Press Photographers Association, and his claim that the angle at which the photo of the first lady was taken was responsible for her strange appearance. The publication also highlighted another driving force of the theory — Melania Trump appears to have a Secret Service agent that looks similar to her.
Elsewhere, Snopes also claimed that the speculation is false. In 2017, it called the evidence “flimsy at best” and noted that a blurry and possibly distorted video had driven the claims. The publication highlighted that the official CNN footage behind the theory shows that the visual effect was caused by the television screen.
The White House and the head of state have previously pushed back on the theory.


inquisitr--2020-10-31--Joe Biden Whistleblower Slams Media For Silence On ‘Very Serious National Security Issues’

Tony Bobulinski , who blew the whistle on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ’ s purported knowledge of Hunter Biden ’ s alleged foreign business dealings , released a statement on Friday that took aim at media outlets and their silence on the issue .
“ I would like to make clear that the emails , text messages , and other evidence that I have provided came from my own phones or computers and that those documents have been authenticated by an independent , nationally recognized forensic analysis firm , ” he said in a statement released to Breitbart and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunter Biden ’ s former business partner , claimed that the evidence he provided raises “ very serious national security issues.
” According to the businessman , the media ’ s decision to largely ignore the allegations reflect their desire for the Democratic Party ’ s nominee to defeat Donald Trump on Election Day .
Bobulinski also revealed on Friday that he had been interviewed by the FBI in regards to his links to the Bidens and Hunter Biden ’ s stint on the board of Burisma .
As The Inquisitr reported , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which also corroborated Bobulinski and said Joe Biden was aware of his son ’ s business pursuits outside of the United States .
According to Bobulinski , he met the Bidens in 2017 and worked with them on a venture that involved Hunter Biden and his uncle .
A supporter of the Democratic Party and Navy veteran , he said he worked with the Bidens on China deals .
He has also been involved in two legal battles with the China-based company China Branding Group Limited .
As The Inquisitr reported , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an email at the center of the Hunter Biden scandal that shows communication between him and Vadym Pozharsky , an advisor to Burisma ’ s board of directors .
The email suggests that the board member met Joe Biden , although the Democrat ’ s campaign has denied the meeting mentioned in the email .
However , the team claimed it ’ s possible the pair had a casual encounter .
Hunter Biden continues to be a target of Trump in his allies ahead of the election as the president continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polling .

Tony Bobulinski, who blew the whistle on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s purported knowledge of Hunter Biden’s alleged foreign business dealings, released a statement on Friday that took aim at media outlets and their silence on the issue.
“I would like to make clear that the emails, text messages, and other evidence that I have provided came from my own phones or computers and that those documents have been authenticated by an independent, nationally recognized forensic analysis firm,” he said in a statement released to Breitbart and other outlets.
“Moreover, the suggestion that I would provide falsified documents to the [United States] Senate and the Department of Justice is patently absurd.”
Bobulinski, who is Hunter Biden’s former business partner, claimed the evidence he provided raises “very serious national security issues.” According to the businessman, the media’s decision to largely ignore the allegations reflects their desire for the Democratic Party’s nominee to defeat Donald Trump on Election Day.
“History will not judge kindly those in the media that are sweeping under the rug one of the most significant and legitimate national security scandals involving a candidate for the presidency.”
Bobulinski also revealed on Friday that he had been interviewed by the FBI in regards to his links to the Bidens and Hunter Biden’s stint on the board of Burisma. As The Inquisitr reported, the claims stem from Sinclair Broadcast Group, which also corroborated Bobulinski and said Joe Biden was aware of his son’s business pursuits outside of the United States.
According to Bobulinski, he met the Bidens in 2017 and worked with them on a venture that involved Hunter Biden and his uncle. A supporter of the Democratic Party and Navy veteran, he said he worked with the Bidens on China deals. He has also been involved in two legal battles with the China-based company China Branding Group Limited.
As The Inquisitr reported, cybersecurity expert Robert Graham confirmed the authenticity of an email at the center of the Hunter Biden scandal that shows communication between him and Vadym Pozharsky, an advisor to Burisma’s board of directors. The email suggests the board member met Joe Biden, although the Democrat’s campaign has denied the meeting mentioned in the email. The team did claim it’s possible the pair had a casual encounter.
Hunter Biden continues to be a target of Trump in his allies ahead of the election as the president continues to lag behind his Democratic opponent in national polling.


inquisitr--2020-10-31--Noam Chomsky Calls Donald Trump ‘The Worst Criminal In History’ Over Adolf Hitler

During an interview with The New Yorker published on Friday , renowned linguist and philosopher Noam Chomsky claimed that Donald Trump is “ the worst criminal in history.
” Chomsky made the comment while discussing the public coverage and remarks regarding Trump , which he suggested were inadequately critical .
“ For example , we just went through two of the quadrennial extravaganzas , the Conventions .
Lots of coverage of them .
Did you hear a phrase about the threat of nuclear war ?
I didn ’ t .
Maybe somewhere .
That ’ s the one major threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not discussed .
You heard some comments about maybe Trump isn ’ t doing nice things on the climate .
Did you hear anything about his being the worst criminal in human history ?
” Chomsky argued that Trump is a worse criminal than even Adolf Hitler , Joseph Stalin , and Mao Zedong .
He claimed that unlike other notorious criminals who were attempting to destroy lives , the president ’ s administration is waging war on all “ organized life on earth.
” According to Chomsky , criminals like Stalin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control as opposed to intentionally killing others — the latter which he suggested was used as a means to an end .
In one portion of the interview , Chomsky pointed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ’ s analysis that concluded the Earth is on track to reach temperatures that he called an “ utter cataclysm.
” Despite this purported danger , he noted that the conclusion was that restrictions on automotive and truck emissions should be limited .
This disregard for the Earth , he said , has no parallel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paralleled Trump ’ s view on the environment to Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro ’ s approach to climate change , which he suggested was following the president ’ s lead but not yet anywhere as close to as destructive .
Nevertheless , Chomsky made clear to clarify that he ’ s not talking about “ Trump the human being ” — who he said he “ couldn ’ t care less about ” — but his policies .
The linguist pointed to Trump ’ s push to maximize the use of fossils fuels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he was confident would “ lead to disaster.
” Chomsky has been openly critical of Trump for months and clear that he believes he is an existential threat to the planet .
He ’ s not the only one , either .
As The Inquisitr reported , mental health experts Alan D. Blotcky , David M. Reiss , and Seth D. Norrholm warned that the president is an existential danger to humanity in an op-ed that they used to urge Americans to vote Trump out of the White House in November .

During an interview with The New Yorker published on Friday, renowned linguist and philosopher Noam Chomsky claimed Donald Trump is “the worst criminal in history.”
Chomsky made the comment while discussing the public coverage and remarks regarding Trump, which he suggested were inadequately critical.
“For example, we just went through two of the quadrennial extravaganzas, the Conventions. Lots of coverage of them. Did you hear a phrase about the threat of nuclear war? I didn’t. Maybe somewhere. That’s the one major threat that the world faces. It’s not discussed. You heard some comments about maybe Trump isn’t doing nice things on the climate. Did you hear anything about his being the worst criminal in human history?”
Chomsky argued that Trump is a worse criminal than even Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong. He claimed that — unlike other notorious criminals who were attempting to destroy lives — the president’s administration is waging war on all “organized life on earth.” According to Chomsky, criminals like Stalin focused on goals of maintaining power and control as opposed to intentionally killing others — the latter which he suggested was used as a means to an end.
In one portion of the interview, Chomsky pointed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s analysis that concluded the Earth is on track to reach temperatures he called an “utter cataclysm.” Despite this purported danger, he noted the analysis concluded that restrictions on automotive and truck emissions should be limited. This disregard for the Earth, he said, has no parallel in human history.
The writer also compared Trump’s view on the environment to Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro’s approach to climate change, which he suggested was following Trump’s lead but has not yet been nearly as destructive.
Nevertheless, Chomsky made clear to clarify that he’s not talking about “Trump the human being” — who he said he “couldn’t care less about” — but his policies. The linguist pointed to the president’s push to maximize the use of fossils fuels and destroy regulations on their use, which Chomsky was confident would “lead to disaster.”
He has been openly critical of Trump for months and clear that he believes the president is an existential threat to the planet. He’s not the only one, either. As The Inquisitr reported, mental health experts Alan D. Blotcky, David M. Reiss, and Seth D. Norrholm warned Trump is an existential danger to humanity in an op-ed they used to urge Americans to vote him out of the White House in November.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Donald Trump Jr.’s ‘Dancing Jaw’ Reignites Speculation Of Cocaine Use

Footage of Donald Trump Jr. ’ s Thursday appearance on Fox News has reignited rumors that the president ’ s son is using cocaine .
While speaking to host Laura Ingraham , the businessman appeared to grind his teeth , lick his lips , and clench his jaw — the latter which former NBA player Rex Chapman called “ dancing jaw.
” Others were more serious about the purported implications of Trump Jr. ’ s behavior .
“ He is obviously a user .
To anyone with even a passing history with drugs , especially cocaine and amphetamines , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his forehead , ” one user tweeted .
“ Yea I ’ ve seen this type of jaw before plenty of times….cant fool me .
2 years sober on the 7th and can still tell the signs .
The delusions are a big indicator too but we won ’ t go there , ” another chimed in .
It ’ s not the first time rumors have spread about Trump Jr. ’ s alleged cocaine use .
Per HuffPost , people speculated that he was on the stimulant during his speech at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsequent interview with Fox News ’ Steve Doocy , Trump Jr. shot down the speculation and chalked up his appearance to the venue .
“ I guess there must have been something with the lighting , ” he said .
Trump Jr. argued that the claims stemmed from an inability to attack the substance of his speech .
He also turned the attention to the drug use of recovering addict Hunter Biden , the son of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden .
Elsewhere , his father , Donald Trump , drew laughs with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s mention of cocaine at the second Democratic presidential debate .
After the debate , the head of state ’ s biographer , David Cay Johnston , highlighted the alleged relationship between the president and cocaine trafficker Joseph Weichselbaum , which was discussed in his book , The Making of Donald Trump .
As The Inquisitr reported , Trump Jr. ’ s appearance on Ingraham Angle also drew attention for his claim that coronavirus deaths have dwindled to nearly zero .
Despite his claim , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died from the disease in the United States on the same day .
Trump Jr. ’ s claims were in response to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison , who took actions to limit the attendance of a Trump rally in the state .
It was also a response to Dr. Sanjay Gupta ’ s claim that Americans should avoid such events .

Footage of Donald Trump Jr.’s Thursday appearance on Fox News has reignited rumors that the president’s son is using cocaine. While speaking to host Laura Ingraham, the businessman appeared to grind his teeth, lick his lips, and clench his jaw — the latter which former NBA player Rex Chapman called “dancing jaw.”
Dancing jaw is a tell… https://t.co/X3Una6QvKA — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) October 30, 2020
Social media users appeared to agree with Chapman’s implication.
“His jaw qualifies as a swing state,” one user joked.
“That’s the cocaine mouth,” tweeted Rich Dollaz.
Others were more serious about the purported implications of Trump Jr.’s behavior.
“He is obviously a user. To anyone with even a passing history with drugs, especially cocaine and amphetamines, he might as well have a sign on his forehead,” one user tweeted.
“Yea I’ve seen this type of jaw before plenty of times….cant fool me. 2 years sober on the 7th and can still tell the signs. The delusions are a big indicator too but we won’t go there,” another chimed in.
This is not the first time rumors have spread about Trump Jr.’s alleged cocaine use. Per HuffPost, people speculated that he was on the stimulant during his speech at the Republican National Convention. But during a subsequent interview with Fox News’ Steve Doocy, Trump Jr. shot down the speculation and chalked up his appearance to his surroundings.
“I guess there must have been something with the lighting,” he said.
Trump Jr. argued that the claims stemmed from an inability to attack the substance of his speech. He also turned the attention to the drug use of recovering addict Hunter Biden, the son of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Elsewhere, his father, Donald Trump, drew laughs with his wide-eyed response to Joe Biden’s mention of cocaine at the second Democratic presidential debate. After the debate, the head of state’s biographer, David Cay Johnston, highlighted the alleged relationship between the president and cocaine trafficker Joseph Weichselbaum, which was discussed in his book, The Making of Donald Trump.
As The Inquisitr reported, Trump Jr.’s appearance on Ingraham Angle also drew attention for his claim that coronavirus deaths have dwindled to nearly zero. Despite his claim, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) data shows that 1,000 people died from the disease in the United States on the same day.
Trump Jr.’s claims were in response to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, who took actions to limit the attendance of the president’s rally in the state. It was also a response to Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s claim that Americans should avoid such events.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--The Stock Market’s Presidential Predictor, Correct In Calling Last Nine Races, Says Joe Biden Will W

The Stock Market’s Presidential Predictor, Correct In Calling Last Nine Races, Says Joe Biden Will Win

The stock market ’ s “ Presidential Predictor ” correctly called the winner of the last nine presidential races , and this year says Joe Biden will emerge victorious on November 3 .
As MarketWatch noted , the “ Presidential Predictor ” tracks the S & P 500 index for its performance between July 31 to October 31 just before every election .
If the index has gone up between that time , it means a victory for the incumbent party , while a drop means that the party not holding the White House will win .
The predictor has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s chief investment strategist .
The prediction came down to the wire this year , going into the final market day of October nearly tied before losses on Friday tilted the prediction to Biden .
The index finished the day down 40.15 points , leading to a narrow deficit for the time period — ending at 3,269.96 after having closed July 31 at 3,271.12 .
According to the report , the model has been correct in most races , though it missed in 1956 when Republican President Dwight Eisenhower earned re-election despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ P 500 in the final months before Election Day .
It also failed in 1968 and 1980 , when Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan both won despite down performances .
But , as MarketWatch reported , Stovall said there were more significant circumstances in these races that eclipsed the S & P 500 performance .
“ The 1956 stock-market weakness was tied to the Suez Crisis , following Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser ’ s decision to nationalize the Suez Canal , and the Hungarian Uprising , which was crushed by Soviet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the report pointed out .
Stovall said this year ’ s weak economic state is fueled by a surge in coronavirus cases and the prospect that the pandemic will continue to dampen the economy .
As The Inquisitr reported , there are some other unusual indicators pointing to a Biden victory .
One is a complicated system created by American University political science professor Allan Lichtman .
He created a model studying a range of societal , economic , and political factors to determine which party will take the White House , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come out ahead in this race .
Traditional polls seem to concur , showing the Democratic candidate leading nationally and ahead of Donald Trump in a series of key battleground states .
That includes leads in longtime Republican strongholds such as Georgia and Texas .

The stock market’s “Presidential Predictor” correctly called the winner of the last nine presidential races, and this year says Joe Biden will emerge victorious on November 3.
As MarketWatch noted, the “Presidential Predictor” tracks the S&P 500 index for its performance between July 31 to October 31 just before every election. If the index has gone up between that time, it means a victory for the incumbent party, while a drop means that the party not holding the White House will win. The predictor has been pushed by Sam Stovall, CFRA’s chief investment strategist.
The prediction came down to the wire this year, going into the final market day of October nearly tied before losses on Friday tilted the prediction to Biden. The index finished the day down 40.15 points, leading to a narrow deficit for the time period — ending at 3,269.96 after having closed July 31 at 3,271.12.
According to the report, the model has been correct in most races, though it missed in 1956 when Republican President Dwight Eisenhower earned re-election despite a negative performance for the S&P 500 in the final months before Election Day. It also failed in 1968 and 1980, when Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan both won despite down performances.
But, as MarketWatch reported, Stovall said there were more significant circumstances in these races that eclipsed the S&P 500 performance.
“The 1956 stock-market weakness was tied to the Suez Crisis, following Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s decision to nationalize the Suez Canal, and the Hungarian Uprising, which was crushed by Soviet troops, amplifying Cold War tensions,” the report pointed out.
“The 1968 election, despite the buoyant stock market, was dominated by the Vietnam War, while the Iran hostage crisis was a key issue in the 1980 election.”
Stovall said this year’s weak economic state is fueled by a surge in coronavirus cases and the prospect that the pandemic will continue to dampen the economy.
As The Inquisitr reported, there are some other unusual indicators pointing to a Biden victory. One is a complicated system created by American University political science professor Allan Lichtman. He created a model studying a range of societal, economic, and political factors to determine which party will take the White House, and said Biden was on track to come out ahead in this race.
Traditional polls seem to concur, showing the Democratic candidate leading nationally and ahead of Donald Trump in a series of key battleground states. That includes leads in longtime Republican strongholds such as Georgia and Texas.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Ilhan Omar Slams ‘Desperate And Gullible’ Republicans Pranked Into Thanking Islamic Satan

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar posted a compilation of Cameo videos to Twitter on Thursday in which Republican figures appear to have been duped into thanking Iblis — which she noted is the Islamic counterpart for Satan — for supporting Donald Trump .
Among the figures who fell for the prank are Corey R. Lewandowski , Tomi Lahren , Sabastian Gorka , and Sheriff Joe Arpaio .
“ I am very impressed , eleven Trump rallies , ” Gorka said .
“ I also hear that you ’ ve been canvassing , that you donate , and you ’ ve got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewandowski said .
Cameo is an app where individuals can pay celebrities to record personalized messages .
As reported by HuffPost , the prank was created by Ali-Asghar Abedi , a comedy writer and contributor for media outlets like The Independent , PBS , and The New York Times .
“ They ’ re grifters who are stunningly ignorant and have no curiosity , ” Abedi said .
“ I left clues for them .
I told them that Iblis was Arab American .
If they had a sense of the world beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iblis means in an Arab context .
I guess they ’ re true adherents to capitalism , placing money ahead of their own dignity.
” Abedi said he paid Lahren and Lewandowski $ 80 each for the messages , while Arpaio was paid $ 30 .
Although Gorka ’ s fee was $ 45 , he missed the message ’ s deadline and thus ended up doing it for free .
Abedi also tried to get Republican operative Roger Stone to record a message but he allegedly “ never took the bait.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ a bit crafty ” in his spelling of the Arabic word .
Per Sun-Sentinel , Omar was elected to Congress in 2018 and was one of the first Muslim women to be elected to the bicameral legislature .
She was a refugee from war-torn Somalia and has been a vocal advocate for her beliefs , which has often put her in the crosshairs of Trump and his Republican allies .
As The Inquisitr reported , the Minnesota congresswoman previously claimed that the president fuels hatred and attacks her due to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , Omar has also found herself in the middle of controversy , including an alleged affair with a political consultant and missing state campaign funds she was ordered forced to repay by the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board .

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar posted a compilation of Cameo videos to Twitter on Thursday in which Republican figures appear to have been duped into thanking Iblis — which she noted is the Islamic counterpart for Satan — for supporting Donald Trump. Among the figures who fell for the prank are Corey R. Lewandowski, Tomi Lahren, Sabastian Gorka, and former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.
“Thanks being a passionate Trump supporter,” Arpaio said.
“I am very impressed, eleven Trump rallies,” stated Gorka.
“I also hear that you’ve been canvassing, that you donate, and you’ve got a lot of fantastic merchandise,” Lewandowski remarked.
Omg, they are so desperate and gullible. Watch as Trump surrogates thank "Iblis" (Satan's name in Arabic) for supporting Trump 🤣pic.twitter.com/noM9mW62HZ — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) October 30, 2020
Cameo is an app where individuals can pay celebrities to record personalized messages. As reported by HuffPost, the prank was created by Ali-Asghar Abedi, a comedy writer and contributor for media outlets like The Independent, PBS, and The New York Times.
“They’re grifters who are stunningly ignorant and have no curiosity,” Abedi said. “I left clues for them. I told them that Iblis was Arab American. If they had a sense of the world beyond MAGA, they’d research what Iblis means in an Arab context. I guess they’re true adherents to capitalism, placing money ahead of their own dignity.”
Abedi said he paid Lahren and Lewandowski $80 each for the messages, while Arpaio was paid $30. Although Gorka’s fee was $45, he missed the message’s deadline and thus ended up doing it for free.
Abedi also tried to get Republican operative Roger Stone to record a message but he allegedly “never took the bait.”
According to the comedy writer, he was “a bit crafty” in his spelling of the Arabic word.
“I spelled it ‘Ebliz’ and laid out the pronunciation as ‘ibb-lease.’ But [I] figured mentioning that Iblis is Arab should have been a cue to vet the request with someone who knows Arabic.”
Per Sun-Sentinel, Omar was elected to Congress in 2018 and was one of the first Muslim women to be elected to the bicameral legislature. She was a refugee from war-torn Somalia and has been a vocal advocate for her beliefs, which has often put her in the crosshairs of Trump and his Republican allies.
As The Inquisitr reported, the Minnesota congresswoman previously claimed the president fuels hatred and attacks her due to his fear of losing her home state.
However, Omar has also found herself in the middle of controversy, including an alleged affair with a political consultant and missing state campaign funds she was ordered to repay by the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Joe Biden Allies Reportedly Alarmed By Low Black, Latino Turnout As Donald Trump Supporters Come Out

Joe Biden Allies Reportedly Alarmed By Low Black, Latino Turnout As Donald Trump Supporters Come Out In Droves

Some officials on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ’ s campaign are growing increasingly concerned about low Black and Latino voter turnout in battleground states , Bloomberg reported on Friday .
According to data from the Democratic firm Catalist , early voting records have been shattered across the nation , but this may not work in Biden ’ s favor .
In Arizona , which is a battleground state , two-thirds of registered Latino voters have not yet voted .
Similarly , in Florida , half of Blacks and Latinos have not yet cast their ballots .
The situation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75 percent of registered Black voters have not yet cast a ballot .
Meanwhile , non-college educated whites , most of whom support President Donald Trump , have been coming out in droves .
In Florida ’ s Miami-Dade County , for instance , Republicans have a 9.4 percent turnout advantage According to the report , “ some Biden advisers have expressed concerns about a lack of investment and are urging the campaign , so far unsuccessfully , to spend even more money to target these voters in the final stretch.
” According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ tension and infighting ” became a major issue for team Biden after several prominent Latino Democrats voiced concerns about what they claim are inadequate outreach strategies .
Furthermore , Black and Hispanic staffers have reportedly urged top officials to invest in boosting turnout in communities of color , but senior leaders have refused to do so , expressing confidence in their strategy .
According to one staffer , Biden officials in the state of Florida have spent their own money on various events and remain frustrated with the lack of coordination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Biden ’ s approach reportedly believe that the apparent lack of support among minorities will be offset by the gains the former vice president seems to have made among suburbanites and seniors .
Others allegedly believe that the campaign is becoming over-confident and fear that Biden allies are making the same mistakes Hillary Clinton ’ s team made four years ago .
In 2016 , Clinton lost Pennsylvania , Michigan and Wisconsin because she underperformed among people of color .
In a statement , Biden adviser Symone Sanders dismissed the suggestion that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources to communities of color .
“ In community-specific advertising alone , we ’ ve dedicated tens of millions of dollars to each community , with a total into 9 figures , ” she said .
Polling suggests that Biden is the clear favorite to win the presidency .
However , some believe that Trump is being underestimated .
Notably , pollsters Matt Towery of InsiderAdvantage and Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group , argued earlier this week that Trump could , once again , defy polls and cruise to the White House @

Some officials on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign are growing increasingly concerned about low Black and Latino voter turnout in battleground states, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
According to data from the Democratic firm Catalist, early voting records have been shattered across the nation, but this may not work in Biden’s favor.
In Arizona, which is a battleground state, two-thirds of registered Latino voters have not yet voted. Similarly, in Florida, half of Blacks and Latinos have not yet cast their ballots. The situation is even worse in Pennsylvania, where nearly 75 percent of registered Black voters have not yet cast a ballot.
Meanwhile, non-college educated whites, most of whom support President Donald Trump, have been coming out in droves. In Florida’s Miami-Dade County, for instance, Republicans have a 9.4 percent turnout advantage
According to the report, “some Biden advisers have expressed concerns about a lack of investment and are urging the campaign, so far unsuccessfully, to spend even more money to target these voters in the final stretch.”
According to an individual briefed on the matter, “tension and infighting” became a major issue for team Biden after several prominent Latino Democrats voiced concerns about what they claim are inadequate outreach strategies.
Furthermore, Black and Hispanic staffers have reportedly urged top officials to invest in boosting turnout in communities of color, but senior leaders have refused to do so, expressing confidence in their strategy.
According to one staffer, Biden officials in the state of Florida have spent their own money on various events and remain frustrated with the lack of coordination and leadership.
“The disagreements have resulted in heated conversations, as staff argue over spending and strategy in the final stretch. And the advisers who say they are frustrated still say they’re confident Biden will win the election, but they fear leaving anything to chance if the race is close.”
Those who are confident in Biden’s approach reportedly believe that the apparent lack of support among minorities will be offset by the gains the former vice president seems to have made among suburbanites and seniors.
Others allegedly believe that the campaign is becoming over-confident and fear that Biden allies are making the same mistakes Hillary Clinton’s team made four years ago. In 2016, Clinton lost Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin because she underperformed among people of color.
In a statement, Biden adviser Symone Sanders dismissed the suggestion that the Democratic nominee has not dedicated enough resources to communities of color.
“In community-specific advertising alone, we’ve dedicated tens of millions of dollars to each community, with a total into 9 figures,” she said.
Polling suggests that Biden is the clear favorite to win the presidency.
However, some believe that Trump is being underestimated. Notably, pollsters Matt Towery of InsiderAdvantage and Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group argued earlier this week that Trump could, once again, defy polls and cruise to the White House.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Mitch McConnell Said He Doesn’t Expect New Coronavirus Relief Deal Until Early Next Year

Mitch McConnell signaled this week that Americans may not see a new round of coronavirus relief until early next year , even as both Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi have pushed for something sooner .
As CNBC reported , the Kentucky senator and Senate minority leader said during a radio appearance this week that he expects a new relief deal to be finalized “ right at the beginning of the year , ” telling host Hugh Hewitt that legislation would target struggling small businesses and hospitals that are hit hard by the latest surge in cases .
McConnell said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and needs spread out across the country , there was a need for a careful approach .
“ I think we need to make a careful , calculated decision about what more to do to deal with this coronavirus , ” McConnell said , via CNN .
“ We ’ re throwing money at the search for a vaccine , which is the wise thing to do.
” That was something of a mixed signal from other political leaders , with Trump saying new legislation would come immediately after Election Day .
Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a package finalized sooner .
The House speaker has led Democrats in passing a wide-ranging package earlier this year , but McConnell and Republicans have not moved forward with their own version .
The CNBC report noted that the differences show an unclear path for when Americans could see more relief from the pandemic that has led to surging unemployment and the closure of a number of businesses .
“ The mixed messages follow a day of tense correspondence between Pelosi and the Trump administration as the sides struggle to break a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could craft a bipartisan deal capable of passing the Republican-held Senate and Democratic-controlled House remains unclear , ” the report noted , adding that there is more uncertainty due to the upcoming election , when both the Senate and White House could potentially change hands .
McConnell has come under fire for not moving forward on new stimulus legislation , especially as he moved quickly to confirm the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
The lack of movement on a new package comes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , putting pressure on hospital systems in a number of states .
Public health experts have warned that infections will likely rise in the fall and winter months , as more people are inside and social distancing becomes more difficult .

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inquisitr--2020-10-30--Joe Biden Has Team Of 4,000 Lawyers In Florida Ready For Election Challenges, Report Says

Joe Biden may be preparing for a repeat of the 2000 presidential election .
A new report from New York Magazine claimed that he has a team of 4,000 lawyers on standby to address legal challenges in the key battleground state of Florida .
The former vice president has invested a significant amount of resources in the Sunshine State , which has emerged as one of the most important races in the 2020 presidential election .
A series of recent polls have shown the candidates within a close margin of each other in the state that has decided many an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long recount and challenges that could evoke memories of the extended legal battle that followed election day in 2000 , Biden has reportedly amassed an enormous team of lawyers .
Both Biden and the Democratic Party have set up many financial and legal resources in Florida to prepare for a recount , which would be triggered automatically if the final margin is half a percentage point or less .
The report noted that the Democrats have also been putting in work to monitor the status of each county , keeping a close eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as many votes as possible count .
“ Biden ’ s team has 4,000 lawyers on standby or working already in Florida , ” the report noted .
“ On the ground , Democratic attorneys have examined the ballot designs in each of Florida ’ s 67 counties to make sure they know about potential problem areas for voters in advance .
( Remember 2000 ’ s “ butterfly ballots ” in Palm Beach County ? )
” Donald Trump ’ s campaign and Republicans have already issued a series of challenges that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including a challenge in another key battleground — Pennsylvania , as CNBC reported .
The Supreme Court ruled this week on a case brought by Republicans challenging a ruling from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court which extended the deadline for receiving absentee ballots by three days .
The decision allowed the votes to be counted , though there is still a possibility the ruling could be reversed .
A number of states have instituted rules allowing for the expansion of mail-in voting due to the coronavirus pandemic , though the GOP has challenged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some cases as far as the Supreme Court .
Trump ’ s campaign is looking to hold onto Florida after winning by a narrow margin in 2016 , though polls have shown that may be difficult .
The poll aggregation website FiveThirtyEight showed that , as of Friday , Biden was in the lead in Florida according to a series of surveys .
On Friday afternoon , the site concluded that Biden has roughly a two-in-three chance of winning in the state on election day .

Joe Biden may be preparing for a repeat of the 2000 presidential election. A new report from New York Magazine claimed that he has a team of 4,000 lawyers on standby to address legal challenges in the key battleground state of Florida.
The former vice president has invested a significant amount of resources in the Sunshine State, which has emerged as one of the most important races in the 2020 presidential election. A series of recent polls have shown the candidates within a close margin of each other in the state that has decided many an election. With the potential for a long recount and challenges that could evoke memories of the extended legal battle that followed election day in 2000, Biden has reportedly amassed an enormous team of lawyers.
Both Biden and the Democratic Party have set up many financial and legal resources in Florida to prepare for a recount, which would be triggered automatically if the final margin is half a percentage point or less. The report noted that the Democrats have also been putting in work to monitor the status of each county, keeping a close eye on canvassing boards to make sure that as many votes as possible count.
“Biden’s team has 4,000 lawyers on standby or working already in Florida,” the report noted. “On the ground, Democratic attorneys have examined the ballot designs in each of Florida’s 67 counties to make sure they know about potential problem areas for voters in advance. (Remember 2000’s “butterfly ballots” in Palm Beach County?)”
Donald Trump’s campaign and Republicans have already issued a series of challenges that could reduce the number of ballots counted, including a challenge in another key battleground — Pennsylvania, as CNBC reported. The Supreme Court ruled this week on a case brought by Republicans challenging a ruling from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court which extended the deadline for receiving absentee ballots by three days. The decision allowed the votes to be counted, though there is still a possibility the ruling could be reversed.
A number of states have instituted rules allowing for the expansion of mail-in voting due to the coronavirus pandemic, though the GOP has challenged a number of these rulings, taking some cases as far as the Supreme Court.
Trump’s campaign is looking to hold onto Florida after winning by a narrow margin in 2016, though polls have shown that may be difficult. The poll aggregation website FiveThirtyEight showed that, as of Friday, Biden was in the lead in Florida according to a series of surveys. On Friday afternoon, the site concluded that Biden has roughly a two-in-three chance of winning in the state on election day.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Donald Trump Is ‘An Existential Threat To Humanity,’ Mental Health Experts Say

In a Friday op-ed penned for Raw Story , mental health experts Alan D. Blotcky , David M. Reiss and Seth D. Norrholm described President Donald Trump as “ an existential threat to humanity.
” Blotcky is a clinical psychologist in Birmingham , Alabama , Reiss is a psychiatrist based in Rancho Santa Fe , California , and Norrholm is an associate professor of psychiatry at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit .
The trio opened the column by describing the upcoming presidential election as “ the most consequential ” one in people ’ s lifetimes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our country.
” The columnists pointed to statements from former White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci and Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway , both of whom have — despite being lifelong Republicans — denounced Trump as an unprecedented threat to the United States .
“ This is not a partisan issue .
Some Republicans understand Trump ’ s menace well and are outspoken , ” they continued , proceeding to list examples of his “ menacing ” behavior .
They described Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president has been downplaying the severity of the outbreak since the beginning .
In recent weeks , they noted , he has claimed that America is “ rounding the turn ” on the pandemic and insisted that a vaccine is just around the corner .
The commander-in-chief has pushed governors to reopen their states as the number of COVID-19 cases surged , refused to embrace social distancing and mask-wearing and ignored advice from health officials in his own administration , they wrote .
The experts also pointed out that the virus has devastated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blotcky , Reiss and Norrholm wrote about Trump ’ s immigration policy , his attacks on the free press and his apparent attempts to force Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice to protect him from investigations .
The mental health experts also argued that the commander-in-chief has “ invited ” Russian meddling in American elections and crafted his administration ’ s foreign policy “ based on what will benefit him personally or politically.
” “ Trump ’ s being an existential threat to humanity is not a diagnosis , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trio concluded .
Prominent public figures have issued similar warnings .
In a recent interview with Salon , the renowned linguist and philosopher , Noam Chomsky , described Trump and his allies as “ sociopaths , ” arguing that four more years of the current administration would threaten the very survival of the planet .

In a Friday op-ed penned for Raw Story, mental health experts Alan D. Blotcky, David M. Reiss and Seth D. Norrholm described President Donald Trump as “an existential threat to humanity.” Blotcky is a clinical psychologist in Birmingham, Alabama, Reiss is a psychiatrist based in Rancho Santa Fe, California, and Norrholm is an associate professor of psychiatry at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit.
The trio opened the column by describing the upcoming presidential election as “the most consequential” one in people’s lifetimes and slammed Trump as a “menace to our country.”
The columnists pointed to statements from former White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci and Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway, both of whom have — despite being lifelong Republicans — denounced Trump as an unprecedented threat to the United States.
“This is not a partisan issue. Some Republicans understand Trump’s menace well and are outspoken,” they continued, proceeding to list examples of his “menacing” behavior.
They described Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an “unmitigated failure,” noting that the president has been downplaying the severity of the outbreak since the beginning. In recent weeks, they noted, he has claimed America is “rounding the turn” on the pandemic and insisted a vaccine is just around the corner.
The commander-in-chief has pushed governors to reopen their states as the number of COVID-19 cases surged, refused to embrace social distancing and mask-wearing and ignored advice from health officials in his own administration, they wrote. The experts also pointed out the virus has devastated the economy, causing record unemployment.
Blotcky, Reiss and Norrholm wrote about Trump’s immigration policy, his attacks on the free press and his apparent attempts to force Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice to protect him from investigations.
The mental health experts also argued the commander-in-chief has “invited” Russian meddling in American elections and crafted his administration’s foreign policy “based on what will benefit him personally or politically.”
“Donald Trump is incapable of being a leader. He cannot govern. He does not give a damn about the American people. All he cares about is his self-aggrandizement and his self-preservation.”
“Trump’s being an existential threat to humanity is not a diagnosis, it’s a demonstrable fact,” the trio concluded.
Prominent public figures have issued similar warnings. In a recent interview with Salon, the renowned linguist and philosopher, Noam Chomsky, described Trump and his allies as “sociopaths,” arguing that four more years of the current administration would threaten the very survival of the planet.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Former Trump Administration Official Endorses Joe Biden

In a Thursday column penned for The Detroit News , Josh Venable endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden for president of the United States .
Venable , who served for two years as U.S. Department of Education chief of staff in the Trump administration , wrote that he is “ exhausted ” and ready , for the first time in his life , to vote for a Democrat .
Venable explained that he has spent his entire career working for “ Republican candidates and conservative causes , managing campaigns , organizing coalitions and raising money , ” but noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the GOP on November 3 .
Calling on all Republicans to join him in this effort , the former Trump administration official accused the president of “ sowing strife and discord.
” Venable pointed to Trump ’ s attacks on Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer , who was recently the victim of an alleged kidnaping plot .
Instead of denouncing the hatred directed at Whitmer , Venable wrote , Trump fueled it , embracing “ Lock her up !
” chants at his campaign rallies .
The lifelong Republican noted that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but argued that no one should have to through what she went through after almost being kidnapped by members of an alleged militia .
Venable took aim at the GOP , saying that the party has devolved “ into nothing more than a morally bankrupt conduit to propagate the president ’ s politics of division and destruction.
” “ Is this honestly who we are ?
” he asked fellow conservatives , suggesting that the GOP ’ s decision to embrace Trump could alienate an entire generation of voters .
Venable pointed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , arguing that a person of character needs to lead the U.S. “ I am tired of the division , discord , chaos , vitriol and hate .
I am tired of your failure and refusal to lead , ” he wrote to Trump .
In writing the column , Venable joined a long list of Republicans who believe Biden should be the next president .
Earlier this week , former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake starred in a Biden campaign advertisement , calling on fellow conservatives to put America first and vote for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sens .
John Warner of Virginia , Gordon Humphrey of New Hampshire and former Rep. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania have all done the same , endorsing Biden over Trump .

In a Thursday column penned for The Detroit News, Josh Venable endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden for president of the United States.
Venable, who served for two years as U.S. Department of Education chief of staff in the Trump administration, wrote that he is “exhausted” and ready, for the first time in his life, to vote for a Democrat.
Venable explained that he has spent his entire career working for “Republican candidates and conservative causes, managing campaigns, organizing coalitions and raising money,” but noted that he cannot throw his support behind the GOP on November 3.
Calling on all Republicans to join him in this effort, the former Trump administration official accused the president of “sowing strife and discord.”
“He does so at the expense of the nation’s interests, the health and prosperity of our fellow citizens, alliances forged through generations of sacrifice, and the personal safety of public servants.”
Venable pointed to Trump’s attacks on Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who was recently the victim of an alleged kidnaping plot. Instead of denouncing the hatred directed at Whitmer, Venable wrote, Trump fueled it, embracing “Lock her up!” chants at his campaign rallies.
The lifelong Republican noted that he disagrees with Whitmer on many issues, but argued that no one should have to through what she went through after almost being kidnapped by members of an alleged militia.
Venable took aim at the GOP, saying that the party has devolved “into nothing more than a morally bankrupt conduit to propagate the president’s politics of division and destruction.”
“Is this honestly who we are?” he asked fellow conservatives, suggesting that the GOP’s decision to embrace Trump could alienate an entire generation of voters.
Venable pointed to a quote from founding father James Madison, arguing that a person of character needs to lead the U.S.
“I am tired of the division, discord, chaos, vitriol and hate. I am tired of your failure and refusal to lead,” he wrote to Trump.
In writing the column, Venable joined a long list of Republicans who believe Biden should be the next president.
Earlier this week, former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake starred in a Biden campaign advertisement, calling on fellow conservatives to put America first and vote for the Democratic presidential nominee.
Former Republican Sens. John Warner of Virginia, Gordon Humphrey of New Hampshire and former Rep. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania have all done the same, endorsing Biden over Trump.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Donald Trump Reportedly Cancels Plans For Election Night Party At His Hotel, Will Stay At White Hous

Donald Trump Reportedly Cancels Plans For Election Night Party At His Hotel, Will Stay At White House Instead

Donald Trump has reportedly canceled plans to hold a party at his Washington , D.C. , hotel on election night , opting to stay at the White House instead .
As The Hill noted , the president had planned to hold a celebration at the Trump International Hotel in the nation ’ s capital , but has called off the party and will move into his residence to follow results .
Citing The New York Times , the report noted that the event had originally been touted by the campaign , which sent fundraising emails to donors announcing a drawing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at his hotel .
“ November 3rd will go down in history as the night we won FOUR MORE YEARS , ” the email read .
“ It will be absolutely EPIC , and the only thing that could make it better is having YOU there.
” The report noted that Eric Trump said during an appearance on Fox News this week that the campaign was considering moving the get-together to the White House .
He predicted it would be a “ great night ” for his father .
While Trump and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days before the votes are tallied , polls show that he may have a difficult road to re-election .
Democratic candidate Joe Biden has widened his lead in national polling while also leading Trump in a series of key battleground states , including ones that Trump won in 2016 to propel him to a surprise victory over Hillary Clinton .
Biden has also expanded the electoral map , polling within striking distance of the president in a number of traditionally red states like Georgia and Texas .
The Hill reported that any party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the capital ’ s coronavirus restrictions prohibiting any events with more than 50 people , including all attendees and staff .
Moving the festivities to the White House could allow the campaign to expand the guest list , as Trump has held a number of large and in-person events on its grounds .
That has come with some heavy criticism , including a reception for then-Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett that was connected to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases that included positive tests for Trump , his wife , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficulty drawing crowds in the final days before the election , holding a series of large rallies as he traveled to key states .
This has come under fire from critics as well , with many warning that the crowded venues and lack of social distancing could present a danger amid a surge in coronavirus cases .

Donald Trump has reportedly canceled plans to hold a party at his Washington, D.C., hotel on election night, opting to stay at the White House instead.
As The Hill noted, the president had planned to hold a celebration at the Trump International Hotel in the nation’s capital, but has called off the party and will move into his residence to follow results. Citing The New York Times, the report noted that the event had originally been touted by the campaign, which sent fundraising emails to donors announcing a drawing for one winner to join the president at his hotel.
“November 3rd will go down in history as the night we won FOUR MORE YEARS,” the email read. “It will be absolutely EPIC, and the only thing that could make it better is having YOU there.”
The report noted that Eric Trump said during an appearance on Fox News this week that the campaign was considering moving the get-together to the White House. He predicted it would be a “great night” for his father.
While Trump and his allies have expressed confidence in the final days before the votes are tallied, polls show that he may have a difficult road to re-election. Democratic candidate Joe Biden has widened his lead in national polling while also leading Trump in a series of key battleground states, including ones that Trump won in 2016 to propel him to a surprise victory over Hillary Clinton. Biden has also expanded the electoral map, polling within striking distance of the president in a number of traditionally red states like Georgia and Texas.
The Hill reported that any party thrown in Washington would have been intimate, with the capital’s coronavirus restrictions prohibiting any events with more than 50 people, including all attendees and staff. Moving the festivities to the White House could allow the campaign to expand the guest list, as Trump has held a number of large and in-person events on its grounds. That has come with some heavy criticism, including a reception for then-Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett that was connected to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases that included positive tests for Trump, his wife, and their son.
Trump has not had difficulty drawing crowds in the final days before the election, holding a series of large rallies as he traveled to key states. This has come under fire from critics as well, with many warning that the crowded venues and lack of social distancing could present a danger amid a surge in coronavirus cases.


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Don Lemon Says He Had To ‘Get Rid Of’ Friends Who Support Donald Trump: ‘They’re Too Far Gone’

CNN anchor Don Lemon caused a stir Thursday evening when he talked about cutting ties with friends who support President Donald Trump , Fox News reported .
Speaking with fellow CNN host Chris Cuomo , Lemon criticized the commander in chief for holding campaign rallies amid the coronavirus pandemic and said his Trump-supporting friends still see nothing wrong with this .
“ They have every single talking point that they hear on state TV and that they hear from this president , they repeat it and they ’ re blinded by it , ” he said .
Lemon then explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get rid of ” some of his friends .
He went on to compare Trump supporters to drug addicts , suggesting those supportive of the president need to be left to “ hit rock bottom ” in order to realize how wrong they are .
Much like those addicted to substances , Lemon argued , Trump supporters “ have to want to get help ” in order to accept reality when it comes to issues such as the coronavirus pandemic .
The anchor concluded that if “ they ’ re willing to live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them with open arms.
” As Fox News noted , Lemon has previously made controversial remarks about Trump supporters .
In August , he came under fire for opining that those who back the commander in chief are suffering from “ cognitive dissonance.
” Before that , in January , he was criticized for laughing while some on his panel denounced Americans who voted for Trump as “ credulous rubes.
” Lemon ’ s Thursday remarks prompted outrage on the right , with commentators slamming the anchor for making the comments .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sean Davis , mocked Lemon for seemingly implying that him severing ties with acquaintances would make them hit rock bottom .
The Daily Wire reporter Harry Khachatrian argued that it was wrong of Lemon to even suggest political differences are a good reason to end a friendship .
Research suggests the national conversation about COVID-19 has been colored by partisan politics .
As Axios reported , a Quinnipiac poll found that 51 percent of Republicans trust Trump over Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) scientists .
In the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they trust the CDC , while only 1 percent of them said they trust Trump .
Similarly , an Axios-Ipsos coronavirus poll conducted in June established that mask-wearing has become a political issue , with Democrats supporting the practice and Republicans opposing it .
Public health experts , like Dr. Anthony Fauci , have spoken out in favor of a national mask mandate .


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Donald Trump Was Reportedly Furious When Flags Were Lowered For John McCain, Demanded They Be Raised

Donald Trump Was Reportedly Furious When Flags Were Lowered For John McCain, Demanded They Be Raised Again

Donald Trump was furious when he learned that the Department of Homeland Security ordered flags lowered around the country following the death of late Arizona Sen. John McCain , with a former official claiming he had aides call in the middle of the night to order them to be raised again .
Miles Taylor — the former chief of staff to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen , who this week revealed that he was the author of a scathing op-ed published in 2018 warning of the dangers that Trump posed — discussed the incident regarding McCain in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post , he said that his breaking point with the president came when he was on a trip to Australia to meet with America ’ s intelligence community partners .
While there , he received a phone call in the middle of the night from a White House staffer “ frantically ” trying to reach him and Nielsen to say that “ the president is furious that the flags are lowered for John McCain and he wants you guys to order them raised back up.
” As Taylor recounted , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a gut punch in the middle of the night to be like , the man you ’ re working for now wants you to dishonor a man you ’ ve revered throughout your career , ” he said .
He said that officials went back and forth with the White House throughout the early morning hours , pushing back on the request , saying they would only have the flags raised again if Trump were willing to issue a written order .
While this was taking place , Taylor said that White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Kelly — were trying to convince Trump how petty it would look if he dishonored McCain and broke tradition by having them brought up again .
As The Inquisitr noted , Trump still came under fire at the time for having the flags re-raised less than 48 hours after McCain ’ s passing and waiting several days before issuing a more detailed statement recognizing the senator and former Republican presidential candidate ’ s accomplished life .
Republican strategist Rick Wilson , who has been among the president ’ s most vocal critics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post at the time that Trump appeared to be angered that McCain , whom he frequently attacked , was getting more attention than him .
“ You know what is making Donald Trump the craziest right now is he ’ s not the center of attention , ” he said .
“ He ’ s crawling the damn walls because they ’ re running story after story on John McCain and he hates it because he ’ s not the center of attention .
”

Donald Trump was furious when he learned that the Department of Homeland Security ordered flags lowered around the country following the death of late Arizona Sen. John McCain, with a former official claiming he had aides call in the middle of the night to order them to be raised again.
Miles Taylor — the former chief of staff to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who this week revealed that he was the author of a scathing op-ed published in 2018 warning of the dangers that Trump posed — discussed the incident regarding McCain in an interview this week. Speaking to The Washington Post, he said that his breaking point with the president came when he was on a trip to Australia to meet with America’s intelligence community partners. While there, he received a phone call in the middle of the night from a White House staffer “frantically” trying to reach him and Nielsen to say that “the president is furious that the flags are lowered for John McCain and he wants you guys to order them raised back up.”
As Taylor recounted, it was a sobering moment.
“That was like a gut punch in the middle of the night to be like, the man you’re working for now wants you to dishonor a man you’ve revered throughout your career,” he said.
He said that officials went back and forth with the White House throughout the early morning hours, pushing back on the request, saying they would only have the flags raised again if Trump were willing to issue a written order. While this was taking place, Taylor said that White House officials — including then-chief of staff John Kelly — were trying to convince Trump how petty it would look if he dishonored McCain and broke tradition by having them brought up again.
As The Inquisitr noted, Trump still came under fire at the time for having the flags re-raised less than 48 hours after McCain’s passing and waiting several days before issuing a more detailed statement recognizing the senator and former Republican presidential candidate’s accomplished life.
Republican strategist Rick Wilson, who has been among the president’s most vocal critics on the right, told the The Washington Post at the time that Trump appeared to be angered that McCain, whom he frequently attacked, was getting more attention than him.
“You know what is making Donald Trump the craziest right now is he’s not the center of attention,” he said. “He’s crawling the damn walls because they’re running story after story on John McCain and he hates it because he’s not the center of attention.”


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Donald Trump Jr. Says U.S. Covid-19 Deaths Are ‘Almost Nothing’ On ‘The Ingraham Angle’

President Trump ’ s son Donald Trump Jr. made a series of misleading statements about the coronavirus pandemic on The Ingraham Angle Thursday night , including a claim that the number of deaths from COVID-19 — the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus — was extremely low .
“ If you look — I put it up on my Instagram a couple days ago ’ cause I went through the CDC data because I kept hearing about new infections .
But I was like ‘ Why aren ’ t they talking about deaths ?
Oh , oh , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
In fact , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) is clear on its website that the number of deaths attributable to the coronavirus in the U.S. is 216,025 , as of October 15 .
Further , on the very same day that Trump Jr. made his claim , 1,000 people died from the pathogen in the U.S .
He also claimed there are therapeutic options to treat COVID-19 , such as remdesivir , an anti-inflammatory drug that was given to his father while he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug does appear to show limited promise as a treatment for the disease , it is only being used in the most severe cases .
Additionally , a recent study of 11,000 cases in 30 countries concluded that remdesivir did not prevent death in any of the patients treated with it .
Trump Jr. went on to claim the virus is “ under control.
” “ We ’ ve gotten control of this thing .
We understand how it works , they have the therapeutics to be able to deal with this… We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way , so well because we ’ ve gotten ahold of this , ” he said .
Yahoo Entertainment writer Stephen Proctor noted that anecdotal evidence seems to indicate these claims about the virus being under control are not true .
For example , in El Paso , Texas , city officials announced a shutdown of non-essential services in order to control the spread of the virus .
In Wisconsin , hospitals are running low on beds in intensive care units .
Trump Jr. made these claims about the coronavirus in response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to limit attendance at the president ’ s rally in that state , as well as Dr. Sanjay Gupta ’ s assertion that people should not attend campaign rallies .
In Minnesota , President Trump ’ s rally was slated for 6,000 attendees , however , the governor has now limited attendance to only 250 .
Gupta stated on CNN that going to a rally would contribute to the spread of COVID-19 , an assertion Trump Jr. negated .


inquisitr--2020-10-30--Billie Eilish & 263 Other Celebrities Banned From Advert For Criticizing Donald Trump, Supporting Ga

Billie Eilish & 263 Other Celebrities Banned From Advert For Criticizing Donald Trump, Supporting Gay Rights

The Trump administration blocked 264 celebrities — including Billie Eilish and Christina Aguilera — from appearing in its $ 250 million commercial to “ defeat despair and inspire hope ” amidst the COVID-19 pandemic , due to their political views and vocal support of gay rights , the Daily Mail reported .
According to the publication , the administration approved the inspirational campaign just weeks before the election and considered a list of 274 celebrities to appear in it .
However , the vast majority of the famous faces initially listed were subsequently struck off , with just 10 approved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the list due to the fact she was “ not a Trump supporter , ” as well as for her comments at the Democratic National Convention in August , when she stated that Trump was “ destroying our country and everything we care about.
” Meanwhile , Aguilera was dropped from consideration to be in the ad because she “ is an Obama-supporting Democrat and a gay rights supporting liberal.
” Justin Timberlake was another high-profile name who was rejected , in his case because he “ publicly endorsed Obama and supports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actor Jack Black was struck off the list as the administration said he was “ known to be a classic Hollywood liberal.
” Johnny Depp was also axed as the organizers decided he was “ aligned with the liberal left.
” Furthermore , Hollywood filmmaker Judd Apatow was cut because he had expressed the belief that Donald Trump “ does not have the intellectual capacity to run as president.
” However , 10 celebrities did make the cut , including country stars Billy Ray Cyrus , Miranda Lambert , and Garth Brooks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singer CeCe Winans .
Actor Dennis Quaid was also green-lit for the project .
However , just three of the approved celebrities went ahead to record interviews “ about aspects of the pandemic ” for use in the advertising campaign .
As the November election approaches , more and more celebrities have spoken out against the current administration , and urged voters to choose Democratic nominee Joe Biden for president .
As The Inquisitr reported , Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence this month told the Absolutely Not podcast with comedian Heather McMahon that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Trump ’ s presidency changed her mind on politics .
She explained that she grew up in a Republican household and voted for John McCain in her first election .
“ When Donald Trump got elected , that just changed everything .
This is an impeached president who ’ s broken many laws and has refused to condemn white supremacy , and it feels like there has been a line drawn in the sand , ” she said , as she emphasized that she did not want to vote for a leader @ @ @ @ @


inquisitr--2020-10-31--Donald Trump Pokes Fun At ‘Politically Correct’ Laura Ingraham For Wearing Mask At His Rally

Donald Trump needled Laura Ingraham at a rally on Friday , calling the Fox News host “ politically correct ” for wearing a mask at the crowded event .
Trump was appearing in Michigan , where he spoke to supporters as part of a final push ahead of Election Day .
As USA Today reported , during the rally he called out for Ingraham , looking for her in the crowd before taking a moment to poke fun at the facial covering she was wearing .
“ I can ’ t recognize you , ” Trump said .
“ Is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are you wearing a mask ?
I ’ ve never seen her in a mask .
Look at you .
Laura , she ’ s being very politically correct .
Whoa !
” The statement drew pushback online , with many calling it inappropriate for the president to speak badly of safety measures , even if the comment was in jest .
As the report noted , Trump has often stirred controversy for not embracing the use of facial coverings to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Even after the Centers for Disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public settings , Trump said that he would likely not wear one and made a series of appearances in which he did not , sometimes going against local ordinances mandating that they be worn in public .
Though he has since publicly recommended their use and worn them on occasion , he has still made a number of conflicting statements and mocked others for choosing to wear them .
That included a jab at Democratic candidate Joe Biden during the presidential debate and another dig at a reporter in May for being “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mask during a press briefing .
He has also come under fire for continuing to hold rallies that include large crowds and no strict requirements for social distancing , even after a series of outbreaks within the White House .
As USA Today noted , Ingraham was present at a reception held at the White House Rose Garden to celebrate the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court .
Afterward , a number of top Republicans who attended the event or connected to those who did — including Trump , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — tested positive for coronavirus .
As The Inquisitr reported , Ingraham herself has been critical of the coronavirus pandemic and accused Democrats of using scare tactics to encourage voters to back Biden .
Earlier this week , she said that members of the media were colluding with Democrats by “ breathlessly ” covering the sharp rise in cases across the country .
The number of new infections surged to more than 90,000 on Friday , setting a one-day record .
She went on to say that the policies proposed by Biden to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be effective .

Donald Trump teased Laura Ingraham at a rally on Friday, calling the Fox News host “politically correct” for wearing a mask at the crowded event.
Trump appeared in Michigan, where he spoke to supporters as part of a final push ahead of Election Day. As USA Today reported, during the rally he called out for Ingraham, looking for her in the crowd, then took a moment to poke fun at the facial covering she was wearing.
“I can’t recognize you,” Trump said. “Is that a mask? No way, are you wearing a mask? I’ve never seen her in a mask. Look at you. Laura, she’s being very politically correct. Whoa!”
The statement drew pushback online, with many saying it was inappropriate for the president to speak poorly of safety measures, even if the comment was in jest.
They’re eating their own. Trump not happy Laura Ingraham is wearing a mask and being “Politically Correct”. This is awesome…https://t.co/pksJdtmIQp — Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) October 30, 2020
As the report noted, Trump has often stirred controversy for not embracing the use of facial coverings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Even after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended their use in public settings, Trump said he would likely not wear a mask. He made several appearances where he did not wear one, sometimes going against local ordinances mandating they be worn in public.
Though Trump has since publicly recommended the use of masks and worn them on occasion, he has continued to make a number of conflicting statements and has mocked others for choosing to wear them. He took a jab at Democratic candidate Joe Biden during the presidential debate for wearing one in public. In May, he took a dig at a reporter for being “politically correct” and not taking off their mask during a press briefing.
He has also come under fire for continuing to hold rallies that include large crowds and no strict requirements for social distancing, even after a series of outbreaks within the White House. As USA Today noted, Ingraham was present at a reception held at the White House Rose Garden to celebrate the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Afterward, a number of top Republicans who attended the event, or were connected to those who did, tested positive for coronavirus, including Trump, his wife, and their young son.
As The Inquisitr reported, Ingraham herself has been critical of the coronavirus pandemic and accused Democrats of using scare tactics to encourage voters to back Biden. Earlier this week, she said members of the media were colluding with Democrats by “breathlessly” covering the sharp rise in cases across the country. The number of new infections surged to more than 90,000 on Friday, setting a one-day record.
She went on to say the policies proposed by Biden to slow the spread of the virus would not be effective.


inquisitr--2020-10-31--Donald Trump Planning More Campaign Rallies After Election Day If Race Isn’t Decided, Report Claims

Donald Trump is winding down the remaining days before the election by holding a series of large rallies , but the show may not end when the polls close .
As Politico reported , top campaign surrogates have been told to keep their schedules open for the possibility of more rallies held after Election Day if the race has not yet been decided .
The report noted that Trump ’ s campaign is anticipating the potential for long recounts in closely contested states , and could put the president on the road as a morale boost to his supporters while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There ’ s been discussions about travel opportunities for Trump and his family if we don ’ t have a result on election day , but nothing definitive on where he would go or how many people we would deploy , ” said one unnamed aide .
“ If we still don ’ t have results in Michigan and North Carolina or Pennsylvania and Nevada on Nov. 4 , he might hit those states individually.
” As the report noted , Trump has been known to buck campaigning norms , including holding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his surprising win over Hillary Clinton .
These were billed as a “ thank you tour ” and took the president-elect to a number of key battlegrounds including Ohio , Michigan , and Wisconsin .
The report characterized the rallies as a “ final victory lap ” in which crowds chanted “ lock her up ” at the defeated Democratic opponent and cheered for the Republican soon to enter the White House .
Trump then began staging re-election events shortly after taking office .
As The Inquisitr reported , Trump had taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic , but resumed holding events over the summer .
He has come under sharp scrutiny for continuing to hold large and in-person events despite warnings from public health experts that this could lead to the spread of coronavirus .
Many of his appearances have included tightly packed crowds and no requirements for social distancing , with pictures and video showing many supporters without masks .
Trump himself became infected , one of a number of top Republicans to test positive for coronavirus following a reception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court .
Trump ’ s schedule remains full in the final days before Americans take to the polls .
As Politico reported , his campaign has announced a series of 14 appearances across key states like Georgia , Pennsylvania , Michigan , Iowa , and Wisconsin .

U.S. President Donald Trump is winding down the remaining days before the election by holding a series of large rallies, but the show may not end when the polls close.
As Politico reported, top campaign surrogates have been told to keep their schedules open for the possibility of more rallies held after Election Day if the race has not yet been decided. The report noted that Trump’s campaign is anticipating the potential for long recounts in closely contested states, and that could put the president on the road as a morale boost to his supporters while the race is still being decided.
“There’s been discussions about travel opportunities for Trump and his family if we don’t have a result on election day, but nothing definitive on where he would go or how many people we would deploy,” said one unnamed aide.
“If we still don’t have results in Michigan and North Carolina or Pennsylvania and Nevada on Nov. 4, he might hit those states individually.”
As the report noted, Trump has been known to buck campaigning norms, including holding a series of appearances in December 2016 after his surprising win over Hillary Clinton. These were billed as a “thank you tour” and took the president-elect to a number of key battlegrounds including Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The report characterized the rallies as a “final victory lap” in which crowds chanted “lock her up” at the defeated Democratic opponent and cheered for the Republican soon to enter the White House. Trump then began staging reelection events shortly after taking office.
As The Inquisitr reported, Trump had taken his operation off the road for several months after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but he resumed holding events over the summer. He has come under sharp scrutiny for continuing to hold large and in-person events despite warnings from public health experts that this could lead to the spread of coronavirus. Many of his appearances have included tightly packed crowds and no requirements for social distancing, with pictures and video showing many supporters without masks.
Trump himself became infected, one of a number of top Republicans to test positive for coronavirus following a reception held at the White House to celebrate the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Trump’s schedule remains full in the final days before Americans take to the polls. As Politico reported, his campaign has announced a series of 14 appearances across key states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin.


inquisitr--2020-10-31--Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp May Not Be Able To Vote As He Enters Quarantine After Coronavirus Contact

Georgia Gov .
Brian Kemp may not be able to cast a ballot this election after he was forced to enter quarantine after having been in close contact with a Republican congressman who tested positive for coronavirus .
As the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported , Kemp was in contact with Rep. Drew Ferguson , who has since tested positive for the virus .
The report noted that Kemp tested negative , but will be required to enter quarantine because of the potential for contracting the virus .
As The New York Times noted , Kemp has drawn criticism for his move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time when many states still had stringent measures in place to slow the spread .
He appeared this week at a “ Make America Great Again ” rally in Manchester , Georgia , where Ferguson also spoke .
It was not confirmed whether this was the contact that sent Kemp into isolation .
Photos from the event showed dozens of attendees in close proximity at the indoor venue , many of them not wearing masks .
Public health experts have warned that such events are dangerous , as the virus spreads more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not maintain at least six feet of distance .
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution added that Kemp had requested an absentee ballot for Tuesday ’ s voting , but it will likely not arrive to him before polls close on Tuesday .
Under Georgia law , all absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order to count .
Kemp will also be unable to vote in person on Tuesday , as it would violate the CDC ’ s coronavirus guidelines calling for people to stay in their homes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with an infected person .
The report noted that voters have the option of requesting ballots through Friday , and while Kemp ’ s request came in under the deadline , state officials said there is likely not enough time to have it turned back in .
“ The post office can not guarantee delivery in this short timespan , ” Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs said .
“ Our office has given the public since May to request an absentee vote .
The state has three weeks of early voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote in various different ways.
” Georgia appears to be headed for a tight race , with President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deadlocked in a state that has long been a Republican stronghold .
Kemp , who took office in 2018 after a narrow victory , is not on the ballot this year .


inquisitr--2020-10-31--Donald Trump Could Be Nabbed By Federal Investigators Immediately After Leaving Office, Journalist C

Donald Trump Could Be Nabbed By Federal Investigators Immediately After Leaving Office, Journalist Claims

Donald Trump could be hauled in by federal officials and questioned immediately after leaving office , a White House correspondent claims .
John T. Bennett , the Washington bureau chief for The Independent , wrote on Friday that the multitude of federal investigations may catch up with Trump very quickly should he lose the upcoming presidential election .
Bennett imagined a scenario where he is apprehended shortly after his airplane touches down after leaving the White House and returning to his home in Florida , with the president being taken in for questioning regarding any one of the lingering investigations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenario was speculative , Bennett noted that what once seemed dramatic may not seem too outlandish for the “ Trump era ” of politics .
And with him no longer under the protection of a sympathetic Justice Department and away from the department ’ s policy not to arrest a sitting president , he may face a tightening investigation , the journalist wrote .
“ Attorney General William Barr has shown Trump great loyalty .
But like Trump , his term no doubt would end the second Biden finished the Oath of Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what has gone on at the top of the Justice Department , its Southern District of New York has shown no inkling in showing Trump much mercy , ” he wrote .
He went on to list some of the pending probes , including allegations that he gave an illegal hush money payment to Stormy Daniels and claims that his company committed financial fraud .
A series of bombshell claims pointing to potential tax fraud could also catch up with Trump quickly , he added .
Others have joined in speculating that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , should he lose in November .
As The Inquisitr noted earlier this month , another report claimed that he could be on the hook for various crimes once out of the White House .
According to the report from The Intercept , the multitude of allegations could mean serious trouble for a president who already faced an impeachment trial — and an acquittal from the Senate — to start the year .
“ Trump is more vulnerable to prosecution than other presidents because he ’ s engaged in so many potential nontraditional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump has denied wrongdoing , often claiming that allegations against him are politically motivated and false .

Donald Trump could be hauled in by federal officials and questioned immediately after leaving office, a White House correspondent claims.
John T. Bennett, the Washington bureau chief for The Independent, wrote on Friday that the multitude of federal investigations may catch up with Trump very quickly should he lose the upcoming presidential election.
Bennett imagined a scenario where the president is apprehended shortly after his airplane touches down after leaving the White House and returning to his home in Florida, with Trump being taken in for questioning regarding any one of the lingering investigations he could soon face.
While the scenario was speculative, Bennett noted that what once seemed dramatic may not seem too outlandish for the “Trump era” of politics. As he would no longer be under the protection of a sympathetic Justice Department and would be away from their policy not to arrest a sitting president, he may face a tightening investigation.
“Attorney General William Barr has shown Trump great loyalty. But like Trump, his term no doubt would end the second Biden finished the Oath of Office. What’s more, despite what has gone on at the top of the Justice Department, its Southern District of New York has shown no inkling in showing Trump much mercy,” the journalist wrote.
“There are at least 12 federal and state investigations into Trump, his 2016 campaign and his business dealings, according to a list compiled by the New York Times.”
He went on to list some of the pending probes, including allegations that Trump gave an illegal hush money payment to Stormy Daniels and claims that his company committed financial fraud. A series of bombshell claims pointing to potential tax fraud could also catch up with Trump quickly, Bennett added.
Others have joined in speculating that the president could face charges soon after leaving office, should he lose in November. As The Inquisitr noted earlier this month, another report claimed Trump could be on the hook for various crimes once out of the White House.
According to the report from The Intercept, the multitude of allegations could mean serious trouble for a president who already faced an impeachment trial — and an acquittal from the Senate — to start the year.
“Trump is more vulnerable to prosecution than other presidents because he’s engaged in so many potential nontraditional presidential crimes,” the piece noted.
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Trump has denied wrongdoing, often claiming the allegations against him are politically motivated and false.