inquisitr--2020-08-01--Chris Wallace Rips Joe Biden For Avoiding Sunday Shows

On Friday , Fox New anchor Chris Wallace ripped Joe Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee , for refusing to appear on Sunday news shows , Mediaite reported .
Speaking with anchor Bill Hemmer , Wallace said that Biden declined an invitation to sit down for an interview .
“ We asked last week for an interview this past Sunday with Joe Biden , and they said that he is not available for that Sunday , ” Wallace began .
“ That ’ s not saying that he ’ s not going to do an interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will ask every week , but you know , we ’ ll see , ” he continued .
Wallace then pointed out that Biden has not appeared on a single Sunday news show for months .
The veteran journalist argued that such behavior “ raises a risk ” for the Democratic nominee ahead of the 2020 presidential election , since he will have to debate President Donald Trump .
Wallace first discussed the former vice president ’ s reluctance to be interviewed last Sunday , when he told his viewers that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s campaign until they say yes .
Wallace extended the invitation after his contentious conversation with Trump .
During his appearance , the commander-in-chief accused his general election opponent of avoiding media and hiding in the basement of his Delaware home .
Trump said that Biden would not be able to handle a grilling from Wallace , suggesting that the former Delaware senator is not mentally fit for office .
According to Mediaite , Biden last appeared on a Sunday news show in early April , when he went on ABC ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviewed by Wallace on March 1 .
Avoiding encounters with the press and staying out of the spotlight appears to be part of Biden ’ s strategy .
As The Washington Post reported , the Democrat has been running a “ less-is-more ” campaign , avoiding scrutiny as Trump grapples to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and other ongoing crises .
The commander-in-chief and his allies have long alleged that Biden is being treated favorably by the media .
In addition , some of those close to Trump have dismissed opinion polls as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies are biased against Republicans .
Polls suggest that Biden ’ s strategy is working .
The Democrat is ahead in the key states of Michigan , Wisconsin , Pennsylvania , Florida , North Carolina and Arizona .

On Friday, Fox News anchor Chris Wallace ripped Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, for refusing to appear on Sunday news shows, Mediaite reported.
Speaking with anchor Bill Hemmer, Wallace said that Biden declined an invitation to sit down for an interview.
“We asked last week for an interview this past Sunday with Joe Biden, and they said that he is not available for that Sunday,” Wallace began.
“That’s not saying that he’s not going to do an interview from now until election day, and we will ask every week, but you know, we’ll see,” he continued.
Wallace then pointed out that Biden has not appeared on a single Sunday news show for months.
The veteran journalist argued that such behavior “raises a risk” for the Democratic nominee ahead of the 2020 presidential election, since he will have to debate President Donald Trump.
“You’ve got to get into game shape like you would for a sports season or anything else, and I think that if you haven’t, you may be a little rusty, which is not a good thing when 80 million people are watching.”
Wallace first discussed the former vice president’s reluctance to be interviewed last Sunday, when he told his viewers that he plans on contacting Biden’s campaign representatives until they say yes.
Wallace extended the invitation after his contentious conversation with Trump.
During his appearance, the commander-in-chief accused his general election opponent of avoiding media and hiding in the basement of his Delaware home.
Trump said that Biden would not be able to handle a grilling from Wallace, suggesting that the former Delaware senator is not mentally fit for office.
According to Mediaite, Biden last appeared on a Sunday news show in early April, when he went on ABC’s This Week. He was last interviewed by Wallace on March 1.
Avoiding encounters with the press and staying out of the spotlight appears to be part of Biden’s strategy.
As The Washington Post reported, the Democrat has been running a “less-is-more” campaign, avoiding scrutiny as Trump struggles to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and other ongoing crises.
The commander-in-chief and his allies have long alleged that Biden is being treated favorably by the media.
In addition, some of those close to Trump have dismissed opinion polls as “junk,” arguing that polling agencies are biased against Republicans.
Polls suggest that Biden’s strategy is working. The Democrat is ahead in the key states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina and Arizona.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Roger Stone Calls For More Debates, Says Donald Trump Campaign Is ‘Outgunned And Outmanned’

On Saturday , longtime Republican operative Roger Stone discussed the 2020 election , The Washington Times reported .
Speaking at a virtual event organized by supporters of late conspiracy theorist Lyndon LaRouche , Stone suggested that President Donald Trump ’ s reelection campaign is at a disadvantage .
“ We are outgunned and outmanned , but I have great confidence in the president ’ s skills as a communicator and as a campaigner , ” he said .
Stone — who worked on Trump ’ s 2016 campaign — said that the commander-in-chief should use his executive power to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hope that he does not agree to the debate schedule as put forward by the presidential commission on debates , ” Stone said .
Established by the chairs of the Democratic and Republican parties in 1987 , the Commission on Presidential Debates has organized every single debate since its inception .
For the 2020 election , the commission scheduled the first debate — to be held in Cleveland , Ohio — for September .
In October , Trump and Joe Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive nominee , will face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tennessee .
Other Trump allies have echoed Stone , calling for more debates between the two candidates .
In a recent interview , former Arkansas Gov .
Mike Huckabee argued that the debates between Trump and Biden could be a “ turning point ” in the 2020 race .
Huckabee pointed to the 1984 election , suggesting one of the reasons Republican Ronald Reagan beat Democrat Walter Mondale was Reagan ’ s strong performance on stage .
The former Arkansas governor also noted that Democrat Michael Dukakis lost the 1988 race after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As Newsweek reported , some Democratic operatives and strategists have even advised Biden to skip the debates .
Former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart said that Trump should not be given a platform to spread “ lies , ” while former Hillary Clinton senior adviser Zac Petkanas said that Biden would throw Trump a “ lifeline ” by debating him .
It remains to be seen whether Biden will agree to confront Trump , but he has been criticized for allegedly avoiding the media .
On Friday , Fox News anchor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declining an invitation to sit down for an interview , pointing out that he hasn ’ t appeared on a Sunday news show for months .

On Saturday, longtime Republican operative Roger Stone discussed the 2020 election, The Washington Times reported.
Speaking at a virtual event organized by supporters of late conspiracy theorist Lyndon LaRouche, Stone suggested that President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign is at a disadvantage.
“Everything depends on this November,” Stone began.
“We are outgunned and outmanned, but I have great confidence in the president’s skills as a communicator and as a campaigner,” he said.
Stone — who worked on Trump’s 2016 campaign — said that the commander-in-chief should use his executive power to change the format of presidential debates.
“I hope that he does not agree to the debate schedule as put forward by the presidential commission on debates,” Stone said.
“I think the president can command how and when and under what format he debates, and he should use that power to control the dialogue on debates and to control what debates are ultimately heard by the American people.”
Established by the chairs of the Democratic and Republican parties in 1987, the Commission on Presidential Debates has organized every single debate since its inception.
For the 2020 election, the commission scheduled the first debate — to be held in Cleveland, Ohio — for September. In October, Trump and Joe Biden — the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee — will face off in Miami, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee.
Other Trump allies have echoed Stone, calling for more debates between the two candidates. In a recent interview, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee argued that the debates between Trump and Biden could be a “turning point” in the 2020 race.
Huckabee pointed to the 1984 election, suggesting one of the reasons Republican Ronald Reagan beat Democrat Walter Mondale was Reagan’s strong performance on stage. The former Arkansas governor also noted that Democrat Michael Dukakis lost the 1988 race after struggling to answer questions about capital punishment.
As Newsweek reported, some Democratic operatives and strategists have even advised Biden to skip the debates. Former White House Press Secretary Joe Lockhart said that Trump should not be given a platform to spread “lies,” while former Hillary Clinton senior adviser Zac Petkanas said that Biden would throw Trump a “lifeline” by debating him.
It remains to be seen whether Biden will agree to confront Trump, but he has been criticized for allegedly avoiding the media. On Friday, Fox News anchor Chris Wallace called out the Democrat for declining an invitation to sit down for an interview, pointing out that he hasn’t appeared on a Sunday news show for months.


inquisitr--2020-08-01--Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Describes ‘Campaign Of Bullying’ From Donald Trump And Allies

Impeachment witness Alexander Vindman is speaking out against what he called “ a campaign of bullying , intimidation and retaliation by President Donald Trump and his allies ” after he decided to testify before Congress , cutting short a promising career and leading to his retirement from the military last month .
Writing in an op-ed published in Saturday ’ s Washington Post , the lieutenant colonel opened up about what he described as a painful experience after he chose to come forward about his knowledge of Trump ’ s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in which he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That call ultimately led to a congressional inquiry that ended with Trump being impeached by the House and ultimately acquitted in a Senate trial .
Vindman had announced last month that he was leaving the military , with his attorney releasing a statement saying that it was clear that his future within the institution would be “ forever limited ” due to pressure from Trump some people those close to Trump .
Trump frequently leveled attacks at Vindman personally , calling him out on Twitter and eventually firing him from his post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concluded .
Both Vindman and his twin brother , who worked in another part of the White House , were fired and escorted off the premises by security .
The president came under scrutiny even from some members of his own party for his actions following the trial , in which he not only removed Vindman but also recalled ambassador Gordon Sondland , who had also testified .
Vindman had said he was simply fulfilling his duty in responding to a call to testify , but his testimony was seen as particularly damaging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the call in question .
In the opinion piece , Vindman said that the actions of some within the Trump administration was reminiscent of the Soviet regime that his family fled for a new life in the United States .
“ Our national government during the past few years has been more reminiscent of the authoritarian regime my family fled more than 40 years ago than the country I have devoted my life to serving , ” he wrote .
“ Our citizens are being subjected to the same kinds of attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opponents .
Those who choose loyalty to American values and allegiance to the Constitution over devotion to a mendacious president and his enablers are punished .
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Impeachment witness Alexander Vindman is speaking out against what he called “a campaign of bullying, intimidation and retaliation by President Donald Trump and his allies” after he decided to testify before Congress, cutting short a promising career and leading to his retirement.
Writing in an op-ed published in Saturday’s Washington Post, the lieutenant colonel opened up about what he described as a painful experience after he chose to come forward about his knowledge of Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which the president pushed for an investigation of Joe Biden. That call ultimately led to a congressional inquiry that ended with Trump being impeached by the House and ultimately acquitted in a Senate trial.
Vindman announced last month that he was leaving the military, with his attorney releasing a statement saying that it was clear that his future within the institution would be “forever limited” due to pressure from Trump some people those close to Trump.
Trump frequently leveled attacks at Vindman personally, calling him out on Twitter and eventually firing him from his post at the White House after the trial concluded. Both Vindman and his twin brother, who worked in another part of the White House, were fired and escorted off the premises by security.
The president came under scrutiny even from some members of his own party for his actions following the trial, in which he not only removed Vindman but also recalled ambassador Gordon Sondland, who had also testified before Congress.
Vindman had said he was simply fulfilling his duty in responding to a call to testify, but his testimony was seen as particularly damaging to Trump as he had first-hand knowledge of the call in question between Trump and the Ukrainian president.
In the opinion piece, Vindman said that the actions of some within the Trump administration were reminiscent of the Soviet regime that his family fled for a new life in the United States.
“Our national government during the past few years has been more reminiscent of the authoritarian regime my family fled more than 40 years ago than the country I have devoted my life to serving,” he wrote.
“Our citizens are being subjected to the same kinds of attacks tyrants launch against their critics and political opponents. Those who choose loyalty to American values and allegiance to the Constitution over devotion to a mendacious president and his enablers are punished.”


inquisitr--2020-08-01--Donald Trump Ripped After Twitter Adds Translation Function To His Tweet

On Saturday afternoon , President Donald Trump tweeted five words that were apparently unclear enough that Twitter felt compelled to add their translation option to the message , and social media users didn ’ t hesitate to rip Trump for the tweet .
Underneath his tweet , Twitter added the “ translate tweet ” option , which when clicked changed the words to say the same thing .
Several people pointed out the translate option , joking that the president ’ s message was still incomprehensible .
Others attacked Trump ’ s apparent intent , pointing out that a cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have lost their employment due to the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Payroll Tax Cuts don ’ t help people with no Payrolls .
$ 1200 one time payment that goes right to bills isn ’ t going to be enough either .
You spent trillions on the 1 % , they don ’ t need anymore .
Help out the ones in need or step aside so WE can !
” wrote House candidate Russell Foster .
“ There is bipartisan opposition to a payroll tax cut in the next stimulus package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and previously dropped , so it ’ s unclear what he means by this .
Negotiations have ended today with some progress and the two parties are still far apart , ” added Betsy Klein , a reporter for CNN .
It appears that Trump was referring to a meeting between White House officials and congressional Democrats , which took place earlier on Saturday .
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin , White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows , and Democratic leaders Charles Schumer and Nancy Pelosi said that while further discussions would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two sides had made progress towards finding a solution that they could agree on to ease the financial burden on those impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic .
As the Washington Post reported , at this point , aides are expected to review the finer details and everyone will gather again on Monday to continue hashing out an agreement .
In previous days , both sides had blasted each other , saying that they were far apart on finding common ground that would enable Congress to pass a stimulus bill .
Democrats passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May and are saying that they are holding out for more from Republicans .
Meanwhile , Trump blamed Democrats for the delay .
But people on Twitter were unimpressed with Trump ’ s attempt to weigh in on the issue , saying that his tweet sounded like a repeat of the cognitive test that he took in order to demonstrate that he wasn ’ t suffering from detention .
Others mused that perhaps Trump was setting up a battle to attack Social Security in the US .

On Saturday afternoon President Donald Trump tweeted five words that were apparently so unclear that Twitter felt compelled to add its translation option to the message, and social media users didn’t hesitate to rip the president as a result.
“Payroll Tax Cut plus Dollars!” Trump tweeted.
Underneath his tweet, Twitter added the “translate tweet” option, which when clicked changed the words to say the same thing.
Several people pointed out the translate option, joking that the president’s message was still incomprehensible.
Haha! Twitter added a "translate" function onto this tweet! Mine came up as https://t.co/9sYg3V9VKT pic.twitter.com/P1P97ISOlt — Kim Shepherd Ph.D. (@DrKimShepherd) August 1, 2020
Others attacked Trump’s apparent intent, pointing out that a cut for employers doesn’t help individuals who have lost their employment due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Payroll Tax Cuts don’t help people with no Payrolls. $1200 one time payment that goes right to bills isn’t going to be enough either. You spent trillions on the 1%, they don’t need anymore. Help out the ones in need or step aside so WE can!” wrote House candidate Russell Foster.
“There is bipartisan opposition to a payroll tax cut in the next stimulus package, which the White House had acknowledged and previously dropped, so it’s unclear what he means by this. Negotiations have ended today with some progress and the two parties are still far apart,” added Betsy Klein, a reporter for CNN.
It appears that Trump was referring to a meeting between White House officials and congressional Democrats, which took place earlier on Saturday.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and Democratic leaders Charles Schumer and Nancy Pelosi said that while further discussions would be necessary to reach an agreement, the two sides had made progress towards finding a solution that they could agree on to ease the financial burden on those impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
As the Washington Post reported, at this point, aides are expected to review the finer details and everyone will gather again on Monday to continue hashing out an agreement.
In previous days, both sides had blasted each other, saying that they were far apart on finding common ground that would enable Congress to pass a stimulus bill. Democrats passed a $3 trillion spending package in May and are saying that they are holding out for more from Republicans. Meanwhile, Trump blamed Democrats for the delay.
But some people on Twitter were unimpressed with Trump’s attempt to weigh in on the issue, saying that his tweet sounded like a repeat of the cognitive test that he took in order to demonstrate that he wasn’t suffering from detention. Others mused that perhaps Trump was setting up a battle to attack Social Security in the US.


inquisitr--2020-08-01--Stephen Miller Accused Of Violating Federal Law

A watchdog group has accused White House adviser Stephen Miller of violating federal law , The Hill reported on Saturday .
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a complaint to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel accusing Miller of violating the Hatch Act , which prohibits employees in the executive branch of the federal government from engaging in partisan political activity .
In a statement , CREW Executive Director Noah Bookbinder said that President Donald Trump ’ s administration “ continues to use its official powers improperly to assist the president ’ s reelection and to chip away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our democracy.
” The watchdog alleged that Miller violated federal law during a recent appearance on Fox News , when he railed against Joe Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee , and Trump ’ s predecessor Barack Obama .
Speaking with anchor Brian Kilmeade , Miller attacked Obama for delivering a “ shockingly political ” speech at civil rights icon John Lewis ’ funeral .
He also argued that Obama has been dispatched to campaign for Biden , who is being hidden away in a “ basement.
” Kilmeade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which Trump and his Republican allies have long opposed , claiming that it is vulnerable to fraud and manipulation — with Miller alleging that postal voting would make it easier for foreign entities to meddle in the 2020 election .
The Trump campaign later posted a video clip of Miller ’ s interview to social media .
According to CREW ’ s complaint , “ Miller ’ s statements were aimed at influencing the success or failure of a candidate in a partisan election.
” As The Hill noted , the organization has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump ’ s daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner — both senior advisers to the commander-in-chief — have been hit with similar complaints .
In July , the group filed a complaint White House chief of staff Mark Meadows , after he attacked Biden and seemingly endorsed a Republican congressional candidate .
Trump and his allies have been accused of using their government positions to enrich themselves .
In a recent interview , Richard Painter , who served as an ethics lawyer in George W. Bush ’ s administration , argued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining months of his presidency making as much money as possible .

A watchdog group has accused White House adviser Stephen Miller of violating federal law, The Hill reported on Saturday.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a complaint to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel accusing Miller of violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits employees in the executive branch of the federal government from engaging in partisan political activity.
In a statement, CREW Executive Director Noah Bookbinder said that President Donald Trump’s administration “continues to use its official powers improperly to assist the president’s reelection and to chip away at the checks and balances that preserve our democracy.”
“It is well past time for those like Stephen Miller, who show an open disdain for ethics laws like the Hatch Act and who illegally use official resources to promote the president’s reelection bid, to be held accountable for their actions.”
The watchdog alleged that Miller violated federal law during a recent appearance on Fox News, when he railed against Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, and Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama.
Speaking with anchor Brian Kilmeade, Miller attacked Obama for delivering a “shockingly political” speech at civil rights icon John Lewis’ funeral. He also argued that Obama has been dispatched to campaign for Biden, who is being hidden away in a “basement.”
Kilmeade and Miller also discussed mail-in voting — which Trump and his Republican allies have long opposed, claiming that it is vulnerable to fraud and manipulation — with Miller alleging that postal voting would make it easier for foreign entities to meddle in the 2020 election.
The Trump campaign later posted a video clip of Miller’s interview to social media.
Senior Advisor Stephen Miller: Obama and Biden delivered "failure and betrayal" to the people of this country pic.twitter.com/2OtfBXa3MM — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 31, 2020
According to CREW’s complaint, “Miller’s statements were aimed at influencing the success or failure of a candidate in a partisan election.”
As The Hill noted, the organization has previously targeted White House and administration officials. Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner — both senior advisers to the commander-in-chief — have been hit with similar complaints.
In July, the group filed a complaint White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, after he attacked Biden and seemingly endorsed a Republican congressional candidate.
Trump and his allies have been accused of using their government positions to enrich themselves.
In a recent interview, Richard Painter, who served as an ethics lawyer in George W. Bush’s administration, argued that the commander-in-chief wants to spend the remaining months of his presidency making as much money as possible.


inquisitr--2020-07-31--James Clyburn Believes Joe Biden ‘Needs A Running Mate With A Lot Of Passion’

In an interview with MSNBC broadcast on Friday , House Majority Whip James Clyburn said that Joe Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee , needs to select a running mate who has “ a lot of passion , ” The Hill reported .
Clyburn argued that Biden ’ s vice-presidential pick needs to be a passionate politician capable of turning out the vote in November .
“ He has much more compassion than he exhibits passion .
So he needs a running mate with a lot of passion to connect to voters , ” the South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the presidential primaries , Biden does not seem to excite the party base .
Per The Associated Press , most polling suggests that there is a large enthusiasm gap between Biden supporters and those who back President Donald Trump .
In fact , surveys show that the Democrat ’ s supporters are largely motivated by opposition to Trump , rather than support for their party ’ s candidate .
Biden — who vowed to pick a woman as his running mate — is expected to make an official announcement in the coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois are reportedly on the former vice president ’ s shortlist .
Reps. Val Demings of Florida and Karen Bass of California , and former national security adviser Susan Rice are also thought to be on Biden ’ s list of potential veeps .
Harris is reportedly the frontrunner .
According to those close to Biden ’ s campaign , the former White House hopeful is viewed as a safe choice .
The Democratic nominee is ahead of Trump in most national and battleground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apparently , rather not take any chances or risk alienating key voter groups .
However , some Democratic insiders believe that Harris would not be the safest choice amid the Black Lives Matter protests due to her law enforcement background .
Prior to being elected to the U.S. Senate , she served as district attorney of San Francisco and California attorney general .
When asked whether Biden should look for a competent campaigning partner or a good governing partner , Clyburn argued that beating Trump should be the campaign ’ s top priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ go about the business of doing the polling that ’ s necessary to see who would complement the ticket… and then let his head and heart take a look at this issue so that he can get to where he says is ‘ simpatico . '
”

In an interview with MSNBC broadcast on Friday, House Majority Whip James Clyburn said that Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, needs to select a running mate who has “a lot of passion,” The Hill reported.
Clyburn argued that Biden’s vice-presidential pick needs to be a passionate politician capable of turning out the vote in November.
“He has much more compassion than he exhibits passion. So he needs a running mate with a lot of passion to connect to voters,” the South Carolina Democrat said.
“Biden has the greatest heart that I’ve ever encountered in politics. He is not a ‘rah rah’ guy that will motivate people. But he is the kind of guy you want to help put the policy together.”
Although he dominated in the presidential primaries, Biden does not seem to excite the party base. Per The Associated Press, most polling suggests that there is a large enthusiasm gap between Biden supporters and those who back President Donald Trump.
In fact, surveys show that the Democrat’s supporters are largely motivated by opposition to Trump, rather than support for their party’s candidate.
Biden — who vowed to pick a woman as his running mate — is expected to make an official announcement in the coming week.
Senators Kamala Harris of California, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois are reportedly on the former vice president’s shortlist. Reps. Val Demings of Florida and Karen Bass of California, and former national security adviser Susan Rice are also thought to be on Biden’s list of potential veeps.
Harris is reportedly the frontrunner. According to those close to Biden’s campaign, the former White House hopeful is viewed as a safe choice. The Democratic nominee is ahead of Trump in most national and battleground state polls and his team would, apparently, rather not take any chances or risk alienating key voter groups.
However, some Democratic insiders believe that Harris would not be the safest choice amid the Black Lives Matter protests due to her law enforcement background. Prior to being elected to the U.S. Senate, she served as district attorney of San Francisco and California attorney general.
When asked whether Biden should look for a competent campaigning partner or a good governing partner, Clyburn argued that beating Trump should be the campaign’s top priority.
Clyburn said that Biden needs to “go about the business of doing the polling that’s necessary to see who would complement the ticket… and then let his head and heart take a look at this issue so that he can get to where he says is ‘simpatico.'”


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Donald Trump’s Reelection Campaign Is Reportedly ‘In Crisis’

President Donald Trump ’ s reelection campaign is “ in crisis , ” The Washington Post reported on Saturday .
In virtually all public polls , Trump is trailing Joe Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee .
The coronavirus pandemic has not only produced an unprecedented public health catastrophe — which Trump , it seems , is struggling to deal with — but also devastated the U.S. economy .
Recently , the commander-in-chief demoted his campaign manager Brad Parscale , replacing him with longtime Republican operative Bill Stepien .
He also canceled Republican National Convention events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advertisements off the air .
“ Struggling on multiple fronts , Trump ’ s campaign launched a major shake-up that included a broader review of strategy , spending and messaging while ads came off the air , ” the report said , noting that “ Trump himself is perhaps the greatest impediment to any successful campaign pivot.
” In recent weeks , Trump campaign officials — who believe that the COVID-19 pandemic will be the defining issue of the 2020 presidential election — have reportedly tried to reassess and change their strategy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the matter , the campaign held a “ call to arms ” meeting , concluding that they need to make significant changes in order to beat Biden in November .
However , the president has struggled to stay on message .
He spent the past week railing against mail-in voting and floated delaying the election .
The suggestion was swiftly rejected by both Democrats and Republicans .
In addition , Trump has been reluctant to embrace his advisers ’ strategy of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic , touting “ unproven miracle cures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and apparently undermining their efforts .
The campaign will end its advertising pause on Monday , with new ads targeting Biden .
The video clips will allegedly paint Biden as a puppet of the left wing of the Democratic Party .
The ads are expected to air in the swing states of Wisconsin , North Carolina and Pennsylvania .
Trump team ’ s attacks on Biden seem to have been ineffective , given that he has only expanded his lead in the polls .
As The Washington Post noted , the Democrat has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtually and seldom leaving his Delaware home .
A Biden campaign official said that this was “ absolutely a strategic decision.
” “ We don ’ t let him pull us off of our message and we don ’ t play his game , ” the official said of Trump .

U.S. President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign is “in crisis,” The Washington Post reported on Saturday.
In virtually all public polls, Trump is trailing Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee.
The coronavirus pandemic has not only produced an unprecedented public health catastrophe — which Trump, it seems, is struggling to deal with — but also devastated the U.S. economy.
Recently, the commander-in-chief demoted his campaign manager Brad Parscale, replacing him with longtime Republican operative Bill Stepien.
He also canceled Republican National Convention events and members of his team pulled television advertisements off the air.
“Struggling on multiple fronts, Trump’s campaign launched a major shake-up that included a broader review of strategy, spending and messaging while ads came off the air,” the report said, noting that “Trump himself is perhaps the greatest impediment to any successful campaign pivot.”
In recent weeks, Trump campaign officials who believe that the COVID-19 pandemic will be the defining issue of the 2020 presidential election have reportedly tried to reassess and change their strategy.
On Wednesday, according to individuals briefed on the matter, the campaign held a “call to arms” meeting, concluding that it needs to make significant changes in order to beat Biden in November.
However, the president has struggled to stay on message.
He spent the past week railing against mail-in voting and floated delaying the election. The suggestion was swiftly rejected by both Democrats and Republicans.
In addition, Trump has been reluctant to embrace his advisers’ strategy of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, touting “unproven miracle cures,” attacking his own administration officials and apparently undermining their efforts.
“The turbulent final week of July capped a month that may rank among the most ominous of Trump’s term in office, marked by erratic behavior and flashing warning signs.”
The campaign will end its advertising pause on Monday, with new ads targeting Biden. The video clips will allegedly paint Biden as a puppet of the left wing of the Democratic Party.
The ads are expected to air in the swing states of Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
The Trump team’s attacks on Biden seem to have been ineffective, given that he has only expanded his lead in the polls.
As The Washington Post noted, the Democrat has stayed out of the spotlight, campaigning virtually and seldom leaving his Delaware home.
A Biden campaign official said that this was “absolutely a strategic decision.”
“We don’t let him pull us off of our message and we don’t play his game,” the official said of Trump.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Donald Trump’s Renomination To Take Place In Private After RNC Bans Reporters Due To Health Risks

Donald Trump ’ s renomination as the Republican Party ’ s candidate will take place in private after a spokesperson for the Republican National Convention said that reporters would not be allowed in the event due to health concerns .
Trump is set to become the party ’ s nominee for the November presidential election at the convention , which is being held in Charlotte , North Carolina , later this month .
Delegates are scheduled to gather and formally vote to make Trump the nominee .
As The Associated Press reported , the ceremony will be held behind closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus .
“ Given the health restrictions and limitations in place within the state of North Carolina , we are planning for the Charlotte activities to be closed press Friday , August 21 – Monday , August 24 , ” a RNC spokeswoman said .
“ We are happy to let you know if this changes , but we are working within the parameters set before us by state and local guidelines regarding the number of people who can attend events.
” The multi-day event had been the subject of controversy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to be held with attendees and no social distancing .
He had originally announced that it would be moved from North Carolina to Florida in order to get around the state ’ s restrictions on large gatherings , but these were called off as well .
The Associated Press noted that some delegates had expressed worry about having to travel to Charlotte for the formal vote noting that it would force many of them to undergo mandatory quarantine upon returning to their home states .
The Democratic Party has already announced that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s insistence on holding campaign rallies has led to criticism , especially around the controversial rally held in Tulsa , Oklahoma , in June after nearly three months without any public rallies due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus .
Local health officials warned that a large gathering could be dangerous , and it came at a time when cases were sharply rising in Oklahoma .
Following the convention , former Republican presidential nominee Herman Cain , who attended the rally and did not wear a mask , tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month .
It was not clear if he contracted the virus at the Tulsa campaign rally , but his passing led to renewed criticism toward the campaign for going ahead with the event despite warnings about the risks of allowed a large crowd without social distancing requirements and no mandate that attendees wear masks .

Donald Trump’s renomination as the Republican Party’s candidate will take place in private after a spokesperson for the Republican National Convention said that reporters would not be allowed in due to health concerns.
Trump is set to become the party’s nominee for the November presidential election at the convention, which is being held in Charlotte, North Carolina, later this month. Delegates are scheduled to gather and formally vote to make Trump the nominee. As the Associated Press reported, the ceremony will be held behind closed doors due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.
“Given the health restrictions and limitations in place within the state of North Carolina, we are planning for the Charlotte activities to be closed press Friday, August 21 – Monday, August 24,” a RNC spokeswoman said. “We are happy to let you know if this changes, but we are working within the parameters set before us by state and local guidelines regarding the number of people who can attend events.”
The multi-day event had been the subject of controversy after Trump initially said he wanted it to take place with attendees and no social distancing. He had originally announced that it would be moved from North Carolina to Florida in order to get around the state’s restrictions on large gatherings, but this was called off as well. The Associated Press noted that some delegates had expressed worry about having to travel to Charlotte for the formal vote, noting that it would force many of them to undergo mandatory quarantine upon returning to their home states.
The Democratic Party has already announced that the DNC will occur virtually.
Trump’s insistence on holding campaign rallies has led to criticism, especially around the controversial rally held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in June after nearly three months without any public rallies due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Local health officials warned that a large gathering could be dangerous, and it came at a time when cases were sharply rising in Oklahoma.
Following the event, former Republican presidential nominee Herman Cain — who attended the rally and did not wear a mask — tested positive for COVID-19. He died this month. It was not clear if he contracted the virus at the Tulsa campaign rally, but his passing led to renewed criticism toward the campaign for going ahead with the event despite warnings about the risks of allowing a large crowd without social distancing requirements and no mandate that attendees wear masks.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Viral Photo Shows Donald Trump With What Appeared To Be Large Bruise On His Hand, Sparking Health Ru

Viral Photo Shows Donald Trump With What Appeared To Be Large Bruise On His Hand, Sparking Health Rumors

A viral photo showed what appeared to be a large bruise on Donald Trump ’ s hand , sparking rumors about the president ’ s health .
The picture shared on social media showed a large discolored spot on the top of the president ’ s left hand , just behind his thumb .
It was not exactly clear what caused the discoloration , but many believed it looked like a bruise of unknown origin .
The discoloration had not been seen earlier in the week during Trump ’ s public appearances — or at least was not apparent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including several press availabilities — leading many to believe that it was a new condition .
Some speculated that the bruise could have been from an IV , saying it appeared similar to the discoloration that appears after receiving intravenous fluids .
The picture of Trump ’ s discolored skin came just days after another viral video sparked more speculation about his health .
During an appearance in North Carolina earlier in the week , Trump was seen with an unusual gait as he appeared to swing his foot sideways while walking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speculated that the unusual walking could have been the sign of a more serious problem .
This built on rumors that were sparked after video showed Trump seemed to struggle to lift a glass of water during a commencement speech at West Point back in June .
Dr. Bandi X. Lee , a Yale University psychiatrist who has publicly questioned whether the president is suffering significant neurological issues , took to Twitter to say the struggle to lift a glass could be an indication of a much more serious issue .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combined with others , would be concerning enough to require a brain scan , ” Lee wrote on Twitter .
That speculation was renewed after the photo of the discolored hand that circulated on Saturday .
While the image itself would likely not be the sign of a serious issue , critics have accused Trump of purposely concealing potential issues and not being honest about the information he has released to the public .
Saturday ’ s image has led to some unfounded rumors about Trump ’ s overall health .
Later in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reed ” shot to the top of Twitter ’ s trends , with many claiming — without evidence — that Trump had secretly visited the hospital that day when he claimed to be golfing .
Pool photos did show Trump on the golf course , however , and there are no reports claiming he made an unannounced visit to the hospital .

A viral photo showed what appeared to be a large bruise on Donald Trump’s hand, sparking rumors about the president’s health.
The picture shared on social media showed a large discolored spot on the top of the president’s right hand, just behind his thumb. It was not exactly clear what caused the discoloration, but many believed it looked like a bruise of unknown origin. The discoloration had not been seen earlier in the week during Trump’s public appearances — or at least was not apparent in video or pictures from his public appearances, including several press ops — leading many to believe that it was a new condition.
Some speculated that the bruise could have been from an IV, saying it appeared similar to the discoloration that appears after receiving intravenous fluids.
What is that on his hand pic.twitter.com/HdbDTcFeWe — Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) August 2, 2020
The picture of Trump’s discolored skin came just days after another viral video sparked more speculation about his health. During an appearance in North Carolina earlier in the week, Trump was seen with an unusual gait as he appeared to swing his foot sideways while walking. As The Inquisitr reported, many speculated that the unusual walking could have been the sign of a more serious problem.
This built on rumors that were sparked after video showed Trump seeming to struggle to lift a glass of water during a commencement speech at West Point back in June. Dr. Bandi X. Lee, a Yale University psychiatrist who has publicly questioned whether the president is suffering significant neurological issues, took to Twitter to say the struggle to lift a glass could be an indication of a much more serious issue.
“This is a persistent neurological sign that, combined with others, would be concerning enough to require a brain scan,” Lee wrote on Twitter.
You can see her tweet here.
That speculation was renewed after the photo of the discolored hand circulated on Saturday. While the image itself would likely not be the sign of a serious problem, critics have accused Trump of purposely concealing potential issues and not being honest about the information he has released to the public.
Saturday’s image has led to some unfounded rumors about Trump’s overall health. Later in the evening, the words “Walter Reed” shot to the top of Twitter’s trends, with many claiming — without evidence — that Trump had secretly visited the hospital that day when he claimed to be golfing. However, pool photos did show Trump on the golf course and there are no reports that he made an unannounced visit to the hospital.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Donald Trump’s Attacks On Mail-In Voting Could Backfire, Republicans Reportedly Fear

According to a Saturday report from The Hill , some Republicans fear that President Donald Trump ’ s attacks on mail-in voting could backfire .
For weeks , Trump and his allies have been railing against vote-by-mail — which Democrats have sought to expand amid the coronavirus pandemic — claiming it allows for manipulation and fraud .
Most Republicans have embraced the president ’ s rhetoric , but some operatives believe that the attempts to vilify postal voting could depress GOP turnout .
“ The fact that you have so-called party leaders parroting Trump ’ s BS on vote-by-mail is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electoral throats , ” former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said .
Conservative elections lawyer Chris Ashby said that there are “ legitimate ” concerns about the controversial practice of ballot harvesting — which is legal only in California — and the post office ’ s ability to handle the sheer volume of ballots .
However , Ashby pointed out that “ the national tide has clearly turned in favor of expanding opportunities to vote.
” “ Experience in Florida , for example , shows that Republicans can win mail ballots .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen if the GOP spends all its time fighting vote-by-mail and casting doubt on it .
In both the short and long terms , all those resources and efforts would be better spent trying to win mail-in votes.
” Indeed , in Florida — the nation ’ s largest swing state — the Republican Party has traditionally beaten Democrats among absentee voters .
Furthermore , many seniors , who are considered to be a key element of Trump ’ s base , prefer voting by mail .
According to the R Street Institute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GOP would , in fact , benefit from expanding absentee balloting .
For instance , in 2016 , Trump won Montana , Utah and Arizona , where around 70 percent of voters cast their ballots via post .
Similarly , Republican Sen. Cory Gardner won in Colorado after the state expanded mail-in program and Mike Garcia won a seat in the House of Representatives in the blue state of California .
The R Street Institute also noted that conservative governors in Alaska , Ohio , Nebraska , New Hampshire , Maryland and Missouri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balloting .
Per The Hill , a recent Harvard CAPS-Harris poll established that 70 percent of American voters — including 71 percent of independents — support the program .
Trump ’ s attacks culminated earlier this week , when he floated delaying the November election .
Members of both parties rejected the president ’ s proposal , with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell noting that the U.S. has never postponed an election .
In an interview , Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi described Trump ’ s allegations as an attempt @ @ @ @

According to a Saturday report from The Hill, some Republicans fear that U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting could backfire.
For weeks, Trump and his allies have been railing against vote-by-mail, which Democrats have sought to expand amid the coronavirus pandemic, claiming it allows for manipulation and fraud.
Most Republicans have embraced the president’s rhetoric, but some party members believe that the attempts to vilify postal voting could depress GOP turnout.
“The fact that you have so-called party leaders parroting Trump’s BS on vote-by-mail is basically putting a knife to their own electoral throats,” former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said.
Conservative elections lawyer Chris Ashby said that there are “legitimate” concerns about the controversial practice of ballot harvesting, which is legal only in California, and the post office’s ability to handle the sheer volume of ballots.
However, Ashby pointed out that “the national tide has clearly turned in favor of expanding opportunities to vote.”
“Experience in Florida, for example, shows that Republicans can win mail ballots. But that’s not going to happen if the GOP spends all its time fighting vote-by-mail and casting doubt on it. In both the short and long terms, all those resources and efforts would be better spent trying to win mail-in votes.”
Indeed, in Florida — the nation’s largest swing state — the Republican Party has traditionally beaten Democrats among absentee voters. Furthermore, many seniors, who are considered to be a key element of Trump’s base, prefer voting by mail.
According to the R Street Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank, the GOP would, in fact, benefit from expanding absentee balloting.
For instance, in 2016, Trump won Montana, Utah and Arizona, where around 70 percent of voters cast their ballots via post. Similarly, Republican Sen. Cory Gardner won in Colorado after the state expanded mail-in program and Mike Garcia won a seat in the House of Representatives in the blue state of California.
The R Street Institute also noted that conservative governors in Alaska, Ohio, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Maryland and Missouri have called for an expansion of mail balloting.
Per The Hill, a recent Harvard CAPS-Harris poll established that 70 percent of American voters, including 71 percent of independents, support the program.
Trump’s attacks culminated earlier this week when he floated delaying the November election.
Members of both parties rejected the president’s proposal, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell noting that the U.S. has never postponed an election.
In an interview, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi described Trump’s allegations as an attempt to suppress turnout.


inquisitr--2020-08-03--Donald Trump Is Creating A Crisis To ‘Cling To Power,’ Yale Professor Says

During an appearance on CNN on Sunday , Yale professor Timothy Snyder , an authoritarian regime expert , argued that Donald Trump is attempting to create a crisis to “ cling to power.
” As reported by Raw Story , the historian ’ s analysis came after the president suggested that America delay the November election due to concerns over the security of vote-by-mail .
“ The tweet of July 30th was a very clear statement , but he has literally , dozens of times before said he wouldn ’ t , ” he said .
“ There is nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likes democracy.
” The professor pointed to Trump ’ s tweet and claimed that the real estate mogul is talking about a problem that he has contributed to as president .
Notably , the historian highlighted possible delays with postal voting that are allegedly the result of Trump ’ s postmaster general , as well as America ’ s purported history of making it more difficult for African Americans to be heard at the ballot box .
According to Snyder , fascists often create crises and then place the blame on their opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own benefit .
In the current scenario , Snyder believes that Trump is attempting to demonize mail-in voting while himself undermining the process — all the while claiming that Democrats are trying to use the process to rig the election in November .
The American author ended his segment by claiming that supporters of Trump understand he is no longer trying to win the presidency via democracy .
Despite Trump ’ s purported attempts to undermine mail-in voting for his own benefit , former Republican lawmaker David Jolly suggested that his efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant GOP support for vote-by-mail in states like Florida and argued that the president could lose the state due to his recent attacks on mail-in voting .
Notably , three CNN/SSRS polls showed Trump behind Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in the region .
Per CNN , Trump ’ s intelligence officials have contradicted his claims of possible fraud with vote-by-mail .
According to the report , U.S. intelligence community ’ s top electoral official , Bill Evanina , did not raise the possibility in a recent closed-door House of Representatives briefing .

During an appearance on CNN on Sunday, Yale professor Timothy Snyder, an authoritarian regime expert, argued that Donald Trump is attempting to create a crisis to “cling to power.” As reported by Raw Story, the historian’s analysis came after the president suggested America delay the November election due to concerns over the security of vote-by-mail.
“The tweet of July 30th was a very clear statement, but he has literally, dozens of times before said he wouldn’t,” Snyder said. “There is nothing in his career that indicates he actually likes democracy.”
The professor pointed to Trump’s tweet and claimed the real estate mogul was talking about a problem that he has contributed to as president. Notably, the historian highlighted possible delays with postal votes that are allegedly the result of Trump’s postmaster general, as well as America’s purported history of making it more difficult for African Americans to be heard at the ballot box.
“So, he’s talking about problems he caused himself, then claiming they’re an emergency, and using that as a reason to claim power himself. That’s a manufactured emergency and that is, in fact, a prime historical fascist tactic.”
According to Snyder, fascists often create crises and then place the blame on their opposition so they can harness the situation for their own benefit. In the current scenario, Snyder believes that Trump is attempting to demonize mail-in voting while himself undermining the process — all the while claiming that Democrats are trying to use the process to rig the election in November.
The American author ended his segment by claiming that supporters of Trump understand he is no longer trying to win the presidency via democracy.
“His main task for you now is to find someone who can mess up the election so we can cling to power.”
Despite Trump’s purported attempts to undermine mail-in voting for his own benefit, former Republican lawmaker David Jolly suggested that his efforts may backfire. Jolly pointed to the significant GOP support for vote-by-mail in states like Florida and argued that the president could lose the state due to his recent attacks on mail-in voting. Notably, three CNN/SSRS polls showed Trump behind Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in the region.
Per CNN, Trump’s intelligence officials have contradicted his claims of possible fraud with vote-by-mail. According to the report, U.S. intelligence community’s top electoral official, Bill Evanina, did not raise the possibility in a recent closed-door House of Representatives briefing.


inquisitr--2020-08-03--Joe Biden Is Controlled By ‘Radical Left-Wing Mob,’ Claims Donald Trump Campaign Official

In an interview with Fox News broadcast on Sunday , Jason Miller , senior adviser to President Donald Trump ’ s reelection campaign , discussed the ongoing presidential race , Newsweek reported .
Speaking with anchor Chris Wallace , Miller suggested that Joe Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presidential nominee , is controlled by the “ radical ” left .
Miller argued that Biden ’ s running mate pick will be an important factor in the race because the 77-year-old Democrat has still not confirmed that he would seek a second term .
“ It is consequential , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his VP pick is in many ways his political living will .
He ’ s already said that he ’ s going to be a transition candidate onto the next generation , ” he stated .
Miller said that progressive Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota would — along with Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont — be the “ power center ” of Biden ’ s administration .
A staunch moderate , Biden has been pressured by progressive Democrats to adopt a more liberal agenda .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Delaware senator ’ s 2020 platform rejected most policies proposed by left-leaning politicians .
Unlike Sanders and others , the former vice president does not support universal healthcare or cannabis legalization , nor does he support denying military aid to Israel if it annexes the West Bank .
On climate change policy , his 2020 platform is to the right of proposals pushed by Ocasio-Cortez and supporters of the Green New Deal , as it does not even call for carbon neutrality by 2035 .
Nevertheless , Trump and his allies have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the “ radical left.
” In a recent interview with Sean Hannity , the commander-in-chief said that his general election opponent has been “ brainwashed ” by Ocasio-Cortez and others .
These attacks appear to be part of Trump team ’ s latest strategy .
The president is trailing Biden in most nationwide and swing state polls , and his campaign is reportedly going through a crisis .
Earlier this week , officials working on Trump ’ s reelection effort allegedly held a “ call to arms ” meeting , establishing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win in November .
On Monday , Trump ’ s team is expected to release a slew of advertisements attacking Biden as a puppet of left-wing radicals .
The ads will reportedly air in the battleground states of North Carolina , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin .

In an interview with Fox News broadcast on Sunday, Jason Miller, senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, discussed the ongoing presidential race, Newsweek reported.
Speaking with anchor Chris Wallace, Miller suggested that Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, is controlled by the “radical” left.
Miller argued that Biden’s running mate pick will be an important factor in the race because the 77-year-old Democrat has still not confirmed that he would seek a second term.
“It is consequential, and the fact that for Joe Biden, his VP pick is in many ways his political living will. He’s already said that he’s going to be a transition candidate onto the next generation,” he stated.
Miller said that progressive Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota would — along with Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont — be the “power center” of Biden’s administration.
“So it really does matter who is picked, but the power center in this Biden campaign and what a potential Biden presidency would look like is the radical left-wing mob. It’s Bernie Sanders, it’s AOC, it’s Ilhan Omar, and those are really the ideas for the American people right now.”
A staunch moderate, Biden has been pressured by progressive Democrats to adopt a more liberal agenda.
However, as Al Jazeera reported, the former Delaware senator’s 2020 platform rejected most policies proposed by left-leaning politicians.
Unlike Sanders and others, the former vice president does not support universal healthcare or cannabis legalization, nor does he support denying military aid to Israel if it annexes the West Bank.
On climate change policy, his 2020 platform is to the right of proposals pushed by Ocasio-Cortez and supporters of the Green New Deal, as it does not even call for carbon neutrality by 2035.
Nevertheless, Trump and his allies have routinely accused Biden of doing the bidding of the “radical left.” In a recent interview with Sean Hannity, the commander in chief said that his general election opponent has been “brainwashed” by Ocasio-Cortez and others.
These attacks appear to be part of Trump team’s latest strategy. The president is trailing Biden in most nationwide and swing state polls, and his campaign is reportedly going through a crisis.
Earlier this week, officials working on Trump’s reelection effort allegedly held a “call to arms” meeting, establishing that a major change in strategy is needed to win in November.
On Monday, Trump’s team is expected to release a slew of advertisements attacking Biden as a puppet of left-wing radicals. The ads will reportedly air in the battleground states of North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Donald Trump Leads Joe Biden Nationally In New Democracy Institute Poll

A new poll from Democracy Institute commissioned by Sunday Express showed Donald Trump leading Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden by 2 percentage points nationally , Breitbart reported .
In particular , the survey showed Trump with 48 percent support to Biden ’ s 46 percent .
In addition , the real estate mogul lead in crucial battleground states like Florida , Michigan , Iowa , Minnesota , Wisconsin , and Pennsylvania .
David Maddox , the political editor for the Sunday Express , suggested that real estate mogul ’ s success in the poll stems from American trust in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The polling suggests Mr Trump is emerging as the race leader because of a belief he is best in handling the economy .
With a third of voters putting the economy as the top election issue and 66 percent thinking that the economy is bouncing back after coronavirus , voters believe that Trump is better for the economy by 57 percent to 43 percent.
” According to Democracy Institute Director Patrick Basham , the results suggest that Biden ’ s support isn ’ t growing and may have hit its peak .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performing better than Biden on issues that Americans value the most , including the economy .
Nevertheless , the poll revealed that the majority of respondents disapprove of the president ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
Interestingly , the Democracy Institute found that “ shy ” Trump voters — silent supporters of the president — have increased by 5 percentage points since the last iteration of the survey .
The finding contrasts with a recent New York Magazine report that shed doubt on the theory of silent Trump supporters .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a demographic may exist , but in too small an amount of shift the results of an election .
The survey comes as CNN ’ s Harry Enten pointed to recent data suggesting that Biden is draining Trump ’ s support in Rust Belt states like Pennsylvania , Michigan , and Wisconsin .
According to Enten , Biden ’ s increased success in these regions are due to his gains with white Americans , and such increases are significantly more than the margins Hillary Clinton lost to the real estate mogul by in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent polls have shown Biden with a significant lead over Trump ahead of the November election .
Notably , many head-to-head contents have put the Democrat in a double-digit lead over the president .
In addition , Biden continues to perform well against the incumbent in swing states .
However , some Democrats remain cautious after Clinton ’ s loss in 2016 , which went against the predictions of many pollsters .

A new poll from the Democracy Institute commissioned by Sunday Express showed Donald Trump leading Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden by two percentage points nationally, Breitbart reported.
In particular, the survey showed Trump with 48 percent support to Biden’s 46 percent. In addition, the president leads in crucial battleground states like Florida, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
David Maddox, the political editor for the Sunday Express, suggested the president’s success in the poll stems from American trust in his ability to guide the economy.
“The polling suggests Mr. Trump is emerging as the race leader because of a belief he is best in handling the economy. With a third of voters putting the economy as the top election issue and 66 percent thinking that the economy is bouncing back after coronavirus, voters believe that Trump is better for the economy by 57 percent to 43 percent.”
According to Democracy Institute Director Patrick Basham, the results suggest that Biden’s support isn’t growing and may have hit its peak. In addition, Basham noted that Trump is performing better than Biden on issues that Americans value the most, including the economy.
“They don’t especially blame Trump for the lockdown-induced economic contraction, and they think he’ll do a better job of righting the economic ship than Biden.”
Nevertheless, the poll revealed that the majority of respondents disapprove of the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Interestingly, the Democracy Institute found that “shy” Trump voters, silent supporters of the president, have increased by five percentage points since the last iteration of the survey. The finding contrasts with a recent New York Magazine report that shed doubt on the theory of silent supporters.
In particular, the publication suggested that such a demographic may exist, but in too small an amount of shift the results of an election.
The survey comes as CNN‘s Harry Enten pointed to recent data suggesting that Biden is draining Trump’s support in Rust Belt states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. According to Enten, Biden’s increased success in these regions is due to his gains with white Americans, and such increases are significantly more than the margins Hillary Clinton lost to Trump by in 2016.
As reported by MarketWatch, recent polls have shown Biden with a significant lead over the president ahead of the November election. Notably, many head-to-head contests have put the Democrat in a double-digit lead over the incumbent.
In addition, Biden continues to perform well against Trump in swing states. However, some Democrats remain cautious after Clinton’s loss in 2016, which went against the predictions of many pollsters.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Donald Trump Calls For Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev To Get Death Penalty

Days after an appeals court vacated the death sentence for the so-called Boston Marathon Bomber , Dzhokhar Tsarnaev , President Donald Trump tweeted a call for the 27-year-old to face the death penalty for his part in the 2013 tragedy .
“ Rarely has anybody deserved the death penalty more than the Boston Bomber , Dzhokhar Tsarnaev .
The court agreed that this ‘ was one of the worst domestic terrorist attacks since the 9/11 atrocities ’ Yet the appellate court tossed out the death sentence .
So many lives lost and ruined , ” he tweeted .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Penalty in a do-over of that chapter of the original trial .
Our Country can not let the appellate decision stand .
Also , it is ridiculous that this process is taking so long !
” Commenters were quick to accuse the president of attempting to shift the focus away from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic crisis in the United States and the various scandals facing his administration .
Others suggested that Trump should be focused on creating a nationwide plan for tackling the deadly disease that has killed over 150,000 Americans .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not make a corona virus health care plan ?
What ’ s wrong with you ?
” wrote U.S. Army veteran and pundit David Weissman .
Tsarnaev ’ s punishment was overturned on Friday after a three-judge panel with the 1st .
U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals found that jurors were not properly vetted , as The Inquisitr previously reported .
But while the execution was overturned , the judge made sure to make it clear that the convicted killer wouldn ’ t be leaving prison in the near future — if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death in 2015 after being convicted on 30 charges , including the use of a weapon of mass destruction .
The attack committed by Tsarnaev and his older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev killed 3 people and injured 260 as a crowd was gathered to watch the Boston Marathon .
Two bombs were detonated at the finish line of the race .
While Tamerlan died in a shootout with police in the events following the bombing , killing one officer and injuring another , Dzhokhar was captured and faced trial .
Attorneys argued that Tamerlan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Dzhokhar was merely going along with the idea .
The jury , however , found otherwise .
However , it was later determined that several members of the jury may have had an opinion on the events prior to hearing the case , prompting the reversal of the jury ’ s decision .

Days after an appeals court vacated the death sentence for so-called Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, President Donald Trump tweeted a call for the 27-year-old to face the death penalty for his part in the 2013 terrorist attack.
“Rarely has anybody deserved the death penalty more than the Boston Bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The court agreed that this ‘was one of the worst domestic terrorist attacks since the 9/11 atrocities’ Yet the appellate court tossed out the death sentence. So many lives lost and ruined,” he tweeted. “The Federal Government must again seek the Death Penalty in a do-over of that chapter of the original trial. Our Country cannot let the appellate decision stand. Also, it is ridiculous that this process is taking so long!”
Commenters were quick to accuse the president of attempting to shift the focus away from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic crisis in the U.S. and the various scandals facing his administration. Others suggested that Trump should be focused on creating a nationwide plan for tackling the deadly disease that has killed over 150,000 Americans.
“You have the time to tweet but not make a corona virus health care plan? What’s wrong with you?” wrote U.S. Army veteran and pundit David Weissman.
Tsarnaev’s punishment was overturned on Friday after a three-judge panel with the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that jurors were not properly vetted, as The Inquisitr previously reported. But while the execution was overturned, the judge made it clear that the convicted killer wouldn’t be leaving prison in the near future — if at all.
Tsarnaev was sentenced to death in 2015 after being convicted on 30 charges, including the use of a weapon of mass destruction. The attack committed by Tsarnaev and his older brother, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, killed three people and injured 260 more as a crowd was gathered to watch the Boston Marathon.
Two bombs were detonated at the finish line of the race. While Tamerlan died in a shootout with police in the events following the bombing, killing one officer and injuring another, Dzhokhar was captured and faced trial.
Attorneys argued that the older Tamerlan was the mastermind behind the attack and that Dzhokhar was merely going along with the idea. The jury didn’t agree and sentenced him to death.
However, it was later determined that several members of the jury may have had an opinion on the events prior to hearing the case, prompting the reversal of the jury’s decision.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Donald Trump Is Losing His ‘Rust Belt Base,’ CNN Polling Analyst Says

CNN polling analyst Harry Enten penned a Sunday piece for the publication in which he claimed that Donald Trump his losing his base of support in the Rust Belt .
According to Enten , Trump ’ s success in 2016 hinged largely on his victories in Michigan , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , which he won primarily due to his reach with white voters with no college degree .
Now , Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is allegedly leading the president in the Rust Belt states that will purportedly determine whether the president can win at the ballot box in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climb in these critical regions to his improved reach with caucasian Americans and compared this trajectory to Hillary Clinton in 2016 .
Notably , the 2020 Democratic presumptive nominee ’ s current standing in Michigan , Pennsylvania , and Wisconsin are significantly improved from the margins that the former Secretary of State lost by in the same regions .
“ The key takeaway here isn ’ t the exact shift in each state ( which is subject to a margin of error ) , but that what we ’ re seeing nationally in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the key Rust Belt states as well .
Using the method nationally , Biden ’ s improved from Clinton ’ s 15-point loss to a mere 3-point deficit against Trump in the latest live interview polls.
” According to the CNN analyst , if current trends hold true until November , Biden ’ s easier path to defeating Trump is to gain 270 electoral votes in the Rust Belt .
Per Politico , Trump ’ s loss of ground in Pennsylvania is particularly concerning .
As the publication noted , he became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state since 1988 , largely due to his appeal to caucasian blue-collar workers , as well as older and suburban voters .
Now , RealClearPolitics ’ polling average puts Biden six points ahead of Trump .
Despite this margin , some Democrats are still worried that Biden could lose the key region and point to the confidence behind Clinton ’ s campaign that ultimately led to a defeat .
Elsewhere , in Michigan , Alternet reported that Trump ’ s campaign recently suspended advertising in the area due to poor poll numbers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a double-digit lead over Trump in the area .
As The Inquisitr reported , Steve Bannon , Trump ’ s former White House Chief Strategist , said that the Democrat ’ s recent “ Build Back Better ” economic plan is an attempt to lift Trump ’ s successful 2016 campaign , which was driven by its reach in Rust Belt areas .

CNN polling analyst Harry Enten penned a Sunday piece for the publication in which he claimed that Donald Trump his losing his base of support in the Rust Belt.
According to Enten, Trump’s success in 2016 hinged largely on his victories in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, which he won primarily due to his reach with white voters with no college degree. Now, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is allegedly leading the president in the Rust Belt states that will purportedly determine whether the president can win at the ballot box in November.
“These gains have big implications for the electoral college because they suggest Biden’s easiest path to victory may be through these three states.”
Enten attributed Biden’s upward climb in these critical regions to his improved reach with caucasian Americans and compared this trajectory to Hillary Clinton in 2016. Notably, the 2020 Democratic presumptive nominee’s current standing in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are significantly improved from the margins that the former Secretary of State lost by in the same regions.
“The key takeaway here isn’t the exact shift in each state (which is subject to a margin of error), but that what we’re seeing nationally in regards to White voters is occurring in the key Rust Belt states as well. Using the method nationally, Biden’s improved from Clinton’s 15-point loss to a mere 3-point deficit against Trump in the latest live interview polls.”
According to the CNN analyst, if current trends hold true until November, Biden’s easier path to defeating Trump is to gain 270 electoral votes in the Rust Belt.
Per Politico, Trump’s loss of ground in Pennsylvania is particularly concerning. As the publication noted, he became the first Republican presidential candidate to win the state since 1988, largely due to his appeal to caucasian blue-collar workers, as well as older and suburban voters.
Now, RealClearPolitics’ polling average puts Biden six points ahead of Trump. Despite this margin, some Democrats are still worried that Biden could lose the key region and point to the confidence behind Clinton’s campaign that ultimately led to a defeat.
Elsewhere, in Michigan, Alternet reported that Trump’s campaign recently suspended advertising in the area due to poor poll numbers. Notably, select polls have put Biden in a double-digit lead over Trump in the area.
As The Inquisitr reported, Steve Bannon, Trump’s former White House Chief Strategist, said that the Democrat’s recent “Build Back Better” economic plan is an attempt to lift Trump’s successful 2016 campaign, which was driven by its reach in Rust Belt areas.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Joe Biden’s Alleged Cognitive Decline Is ‘Rapidly Worsening,’ Political Commentator Says

Conservative commentator Dan Bongino penned a Facebook post on Sunday and referred to sources who he says told him that Joe Biden ’ s alleged cognitive decline is “ rapidly worsening , ” Breitbart reported .
“ Not a joke and not hyperbole – I ’ m hearing from people close to the situation that Biden ’ s cognitive decline is rapidly worsening and is becoming increasingly difficult to mask , ” Bongino wrote .
“ The Democrats are going to have to make a decision soon.
” Bongino ’ s post comes just days after columnist Chris Sweeney penned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed Biden ’ s alleged mental struggles .
Sweeney pointed to Biden ’ s recent speech in Delaware ’ s Kingswood Community Center , in which he appeared to lose focus after his introduction .
“ I didn ’ t know where we were , ” the presidential nominee said .
The columnist argued that the 77-year-old politician ’ s apparent confusion was distinct from what could be expected from a busy individual “ on the move.
” “ This wasn ’ t that , Biden didn ’ t have a clue where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sweeney called the moment “ heartbreaking ” due to Biden ’ s seeming awareness of his confusion .
He later argued that Biden is an “ unwell ” person who is being used as a “ political puppet ” by the Democratic Party , which he believes must allow him to exit the spotlight and live his life in dignity .
As reported by The Federalist , Biden previously said that he continually undergoes tests for cognitive decline .
As the publication noted , the candidate has not revealed the results of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conducting the tests .
According to the publication , the Democrat ’ s campaign did not respond to the question of whether the results of the testing will ever be made public .
Per Breitbart , former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro addressed Biden ’ s alleged mental issues at the Democratic Party presidential debate in Houston , Texas , last year .
Sen. Cory Booker appeared to echo Castro ’ s comments and suggested he was unsure if the candidate was healthy enough to take on the position of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported , The Young Turks ’ Cenk Uygur previously claimed that the former vice president is suffering from dementia and said that he would lose to Donald Trump in November .
Conversely , Trump has faced scrutiny for his own health due to his slurred speech and apparent struggle walking down a ramp at the West Point commencement ceremony .

Conservative commentator Dan Bongino penned a Facebook post on Sunday and referred to sources who he says told him that Joe Biden’s alleged cognitive decline is “rapidly worsening,” Breitbart reported.
“Not a joke and not hyperbole – I’m hearing from people close to the situation that Biden’s cognitive decline is rapidly worsening and is becoming increasingly difficult to mask,” Bongino wrote. “The Democrats are going to have to make a decision soon.”
Bongino’s post comes just days after columnist Chris Sweeney penned a piece for RT in which he discussed Biden’s alleged mental struggles.
“The examples and incidents illustrating Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s failing faculties can no longer be ignored and it’s inhumane for him to be allowed to campaign to be leader of the United States.”
Sweeney pointed to Biden’s recent speech in Delaware’s Kingswood Community Center, in which he appeared to lose focus after his introduction.
“I didn’t know where we were,” the presidential nominee said.
The columnist argued that the 77-year-old politician’s apparent confusion was distinct from what could be expected from a busy individual “on the move.”
“This wasn’t that, Biden didn’t have a clue where he was,” the columnist wrote.
Sweeney called the moment “heartbreaking” due to Biden’s seeming awareness of his confusion. He later argued that Biden is an “unwell” person who is being used as a “political puppet” by the Democratic Party, which he believes must allow him to exit the spotlight and live his life in dignity.
As reported by The Federalist, Biden previously said that he continually undergoes tests for cognitive decline. As the publication noted, the candidate has not revealed the results of the purported testing or divulged who is conducting the tests.
According to the publication, the Democrat’s campaign did not respond to the question of whether the results of the testing will ever be made public.
Per Breitbart, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro addressed Biden’s alleged mental issues at the Democratic Party presidential debate in Houston, Texas, last year. Sen. Cory Booker appeared to echo Castro’s comments and suggested he was unsure if the candidate was healthy enough to take on the position of leader of the U.S.
As The Inquisitr reported, The Young Turks’ Cenk Uygur previously claimed that the former vice president is suffering from dementia and said that he would lose to Donald Trump in November. Conversely, Trump has faced scrutiny for his own health due to his slurred speech and apparent struggle walking down a ramp at the West Point commencement ceremony.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Donald Trump May Have Suffered From A ‘Series’ Of ‘Mini-Strokes,’ Author Says

Author Don Winslow took to Twitter on Saturday and claimed that officials from the Trump administration had told him that the president has suffered from a “ series ” of “ mini-strokes.
” “ One of the benefits of making videos that garner 5 million+ views is that you hear from a lot of people , including whistleblowers inside Trump administration , ” he tweeted .
“ I ’ ve received three communications saying that during his term Trump has suffered a ‘ series ’ of ‘ mini-strokes . '
” Winslow posted a video in which Trump appeared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during his announcement in 2017 that the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as Israel ’ s capital .
The post comes just days after the president ’ s health came under scrutiny after he appeared to drag his right leg while touring a North Carolina laboratory .
The clip made the rounds on social media and reignited speculation that Trump is experiencing some kind of health issue .
According to Harvard Medical School , a ministroke is another term for a transient ischemic attack , which it defined as a bleed or clot that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brain , much like a normal stroke .
The university claims that symptoms of TIA include trouble speaking or understanding ; a loss of coordination or balance ; numbness or weakness in the arm , leg , or face ; and difficulty seeing .
Earlier this year , International Business Times addressed the possibility that Trump is suffering from “ small strokes ” amid his apparent struggles with balance and struggle to pronounce certain words .
Although Sean Patrick Conley , the physician to the president , said in 2019 that Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to be healthy well into the future , neurologist James Merikangas has previously sounded the alarm on Trump ’ s fitness .
Notably , Merikangas said that the president ’ s purported struggle with posture and balance resembles issues in people with a neurologic problem .
As reported by Forbes , Trump recently came under scrutiny when he seemed to have difficulty walking down a ramp at the West Point commencement ceremony .
Although he noted the steepness of the ramp and claimed the surface was slippery , others pointed to footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no problem descending the same ramp .

Author Don Winslow took to Twitter on Saturday and claimed that officials from the Trump administration had told him that the president has suffered from a “series” of “mini-strokes.”
“One of the benefits of making videos that garner 5 million+ views is that you hear from a lot of people, including whistleblowers inside Trump administration,” he tweeted. “I’ve received three communications saying that during his term Trump has suffered a ‘series’ of ‘mini-strokes.'”
Winslow posted a video in which Trump appeared to be slurring his speech and mispronouncing words during his announcement in 2017 that the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
The post comes just days after the president’s health came under scrutiny after he appeared to drag his right leg while touring a North Carolina laboratory. The clip made the rounds on social media and reignited speculation that Trump is experiencing some kind of health issue.
According to Harvard Medical School, a ministroke is another term for a transient ischemic attack, which it defined as a bleed or clot that interrupts blood flow to a region of the brain, much like a normal stroke.
“The only difference is that with a TIA, the blockage — and the symptoms it causes — are temporary. Yet a TIA can pave the way for a true stroke. About a third of people who experience a TIA go on to have a major stroke within a year.”
The university claims that symptoms of TIA include trouble speaking or understanding; a loss of coordination or balance; numbness or weakness in the arm, leg, or face; and difficulty seeing.
Earlier this year, International Business Times addressed the possibility that Trump is suffering from “small strokes” amid his apparent struggles with balance and struggle to pronounce certain words.
Although Sean Patrick Conley, the physician to the president, said in 2019 that Trump is in good health and would likely continue to be healthy well into the future, neurologist James Merikangas has previously sounded the alarm on Trump’s fitness. Notably, Merikangas said that the president’s purported struggle with posture and balance resembles issues in people with a neurologic problem.
As reported by Forbes, Trump recently came under scrutiny when he seemed to have difficulty walking down a ramp at the West Point commencement ceremony. Although he noted the steepness of the ramp and claimed the surface was slippery, others pointed to footage of former president Barack Obama appearing to have no problem descending the same ramp.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--James Clyburn Likens Donald Trump To Benito Mussolini: ‘I Don’t Think He Plans To Leave The White Ho

James Clyburn Likens Donald Trump To Benito Mussolini: ‘I Don’t Think He Plans To Leave The White House’

In an interview with CNN broadcast on Sunday , House Majority Whip James Clyburn argued that President Donald Trump will refuse to leave office if he loses in November , Newsweek reported .
“ I feel very strongly that he is Mussolini , Putin is Hitler , ” the South Carolina Democrat said .
“ I believe very strongly that this guy never had any idea about being — want to peacefully transfer power , ” Clyburn warned .
Clyburn issued his warning days after Trump floated delaying the 2020 presidential election .
Earlier this week , the commander-in-chief expressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the election needs to be postponed until the people can “ safely ” cast their ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The suggestion was widely condemned by both Democrats and Republicans , with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointing out that the United States has never delayed an election .
Trump and his allies have repeatedly attacked mail-in voting , claiming that it is vulnerable to manipulation and fraud .
However , as Newsweek noted , experts have disputed their claims , pointing out that there is no evidence that postal ballots lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that Americans “ had better wake up ” to this reality .
Per The Hill , Clyburn also told CNN that Trump ’ s suggestions were an attempt to “ put a cloud ” over the upcoming presidential contest between Trump and the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden .
The Democrat argued that the president ’ s remarks exemplify how the fundamentals of American democracy are “ being frayed.
” “ And if we are not careful , this country , it will be lost for our next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Clyburn said .
Even some Republicans believe that Trump ’ s railing against vote-by-mail could backfire .
As previously reported by The Inquisitr , some GOP operatives fear that the attacks on this form of voting could depress Republican voter turnout , which would only help Democrats win .
Furthermore , research from the conservative-leaning R Street Institute suggests that the GOP would actually benefit from an expansion in absentee balloting .
The think tank noted that Republican candidates , including Trump in 2016 , have won in states where a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The latest polling suggests that as many as 70 percent of Americans support voting by mail .

In an interview with CNN broadcast on Sunday, House Majority Whip James Clyburn argued that President Donald Trump will refuse to leave office if he loses in November, Newsweek reported.
Clyburn likened Trump to Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, comparing Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
“I feel very strongly that he is Mussolini, Putin is Hitler,” the South Carolina Democrat said.
“I believe very strongly that this guy never had any idea about being — want to peacefully transfer power,” Clyburn warned.
“I don’t think he plans to leave the White House. He doesn’t plan to have fair and unfettered elections. I believe that he plans to install himself in some kind of emergency way to continue hold onto office.”
Clyburn issued his warning days after Trump floated delaying the 2020 presidential election.
Earlier this week, the commander-in-chief expressed concern over mail-in voting, arguing that the election needs to be postponed until the people can “safely” cast their ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The suggestion was widely condemned by both Democrats and Republicans, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointing out that the United States has never delayed an election.
Trump and his allies have repeatedly attacked mail-in voting, claiming that it is vulnerable to manipulation and fraud. However, as Newsweek noted, experts have disputed their claims, pointing out that there is no evidence that postal ballots lead to fraud or inaccurate results.
Clyburn added that Americans “had better wake up” to this reality.
Per The Hill, Clyburn also told CNN that Trump’s suggestions were an attempt to “put a cloud” over the upcoming presidential contest between Trump and the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden.
The Democrat argued that the president’s remarks exemplify how the fundamentals of American democracy are “being frayed.”
“And if we are not careful, this country, it will be lost for our next generation, our children and our grandchildren,” Clyburn said.
Even some Republicans believe that Trump’s railing against vote-by-mail could backfire. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, some GOP operatives fear that the attacks on this form of voting could depress Republican voter turnout, which would only help Democrats win.
Furthermore, research from the conservative-leaning R Street Institute suggests that the GOP would actually benefit from an expansion in absentee balloting. The think tank noted that Republican candidates, including Trump in 2016, have won in states where a large number of Americans vote via post.
The latest polling suggests that as many as 70 percent of Americans support voting by mail.


inquisitr--2020-08-02--Donald Trump’s Rise Is Based On ‘White Grievance,’ GOP Strategist Says

In a Sunday column for USA Today , longtime Republican campaign consultant Stuart Stevens argued that Donald Trump ’ s rise has been fueled primarily by “ white grievance ” and a Republican Party that is defined by racism .
“ It was a conviction I ’ d come to after over 30 years of working in Republican politics , including five presidential campaigns , ” he wrote .
“ To me it seemed an inescapable if depressing reality.
” Stevens noted that the GOP is still struggling to win significant numbers of Black voters and has purportedly given up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so .
Instead , the strategist said that the party is embracing Trump and white identity politics .
The strategist also pointed to a recent poll that suggested only 18 percent of Americans believe that the country is moving in the right direction , and are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic and the destruction it has wreaked on the economy .
Regardless , Stevens argued that Trump has decided to forgo an attempt to shift public perception and has dug his heels into the culture war .
The Lincoln Project member also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s apparent lack of discipline and erratic behavior is part of a grander game plan and claimed that the president is , in reality , a “ blithering idiot ” with “ deep racial animosity.
” Author Michelle Goldberg expressed similar sentiments in a piece for The Mercury News last month .
According to Goldberg , the Republicans who suggest that Trump is unfocused and without a plan are “ missing the point ” of his campaign , which she argues is to stoke racial division .
According to Max Boot , Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which was allegedly deployed in the 1960s by appealing to racism to gain Southerners and white voters from the Democratic Party .
Despite misgivings about his purported re-election plan , columnist Hugh Hewitt penned a piece for The Washington Post in which he argued that the November vote would come down to the president ’ s record , which he said is “ strong.
” He pointed to the justices Trump has appointed to the Supreme Court , the tax cuts , his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his work with Israel .

In a Sunday column for USA Today, longtime Republican campaign consultant Stuart Stevens argued that Donald Trump’s rise has been fueled primarily by “white grievance” and a Republican Party that is defined by racism.
“It was a conviction I’d come to after over 30 years of working in Republican politics, including five presidential campaigns,” he wrote. “To me it seemed an inescapable if depressing reality.”
Stevens noted that the GOP is still struggling to win significant numbers of Black voters and has purportedly given up on attempting to create a strategy to do so. Instead, the strategist said that the party is embracing Trump and white identity politics.
The strategist also pointed to a recent poll that suggested only 18 percent of Americans believe that the country is moving in the right direction, and are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic and the destruction it has wreaked on the economy. Regardless, Stevens argued that Trump has decided to forgo an attempt to shift public perception and has dug his heels into the culture war.
“It’s clear his instinct is to make the 2020 election a cultural war, which in his interpretation is just a socially acceptable term for a race war.”
The Lincoln Project member also pushed back on suggestions that Trump’s apparent lack of discipline and erratic behavior is part of a grander game plan and claimed that the president is, in reality, a “blithering idiot” with “deep racial animosity.”
Author Michelle Goldberg expressed similar sentiments in a piece for The Mercury News last month. According to Goldberg, the Republicans who suggest that Trump is unfocused and without a plan are “missing the point” of his campaign, which she argues is to stoke racial division.
“The Republicans who support him are yoked to that strategy. Their real frustration isn’t that it’s ugly but that it’s no longer working.”
According to Max Boot, Trump is attempting to use the Southern Strategy, which was allegedly deployed in the 1960s by appealing to racism to gain Southerners and white voters from the Democratic Party.
Despite misgivings about his purported re-election plan, columnist Hugh Hewitt penned a piece for The Washington Post in which he argued that the November vote would come down to the president’s record, which he said is “strong.”
He pointed to the justices Trump has appointed to the Supreme Court, the tax cuts, his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, as well as his expansion of the military budget and his work with Israel.