politicalwire--2020-08-30--Trump’s Strategy Is to Bring Back Wobbly Republicans

“ President Trump and his party are entering the nine-week stretch until Election Day with their success riding on a @ @ @ @ @ to the following conclusion : You ’ re not as bad as we thought , @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ As part of this strategy , Republicans and the Trump campaign are @ @ @ @ @ minds away from the pandemic and economic crisis and on a narrower set of cultural @ @ @ @ @ the nation is in dire straits , they say , not because of Covid-19 deaths @ @ @ @ @ discord , but because of liberals who want to ‘ cancel ’ conservatives , criminals @ @ @ @ @ cities into white suburbs and a Democratic presidential ticket that is a ‘ Trojan horse @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“President Trump and his party are entering the nine-week stretch until Election Day with their success riding on a hope that enough voters come to the following conclusion: You’re not as bad as we thought,” the New York Times reports.
“As part of this strategy, Republicans and the Trump campaign are attempting to focus voters’ minds away from the pandemic and economic crisis and on a narrower set of cultural issues. For example, the nation is in dire straits, they say, not because of Covid-19 deaths or double-digit unemployment or racial discord, but because of liberals who want to ‘cancel’ conservatives, criminals who are rampaging from the cities into white suburbs and a Democratic presidential ticket that is a ‘Trojan horse’ for Fidel Castro-style authoritarianism.”


politicalwire--2020-08-30--Viewing Habits For Conventions Highlight Polarization

“ Americans who watched the political conventions on television opted for news networks with partisan fan bases to a degree @ @ @ @ @ another sign of an increasingly divided electorate as the nation hurtles toward the November election @ @ @ @ @ Times reports .
“ Television viewers ’ turn to perceived safe spaces raises questions about @ @ @ @ @ — which reached a broader TV audience in the pre-internet era — to persuade undecided @ @ @ @ @ fears about a polarized information environment where Americans can receive little exposure to political ideas @ @ @ @ @ own .
”

“Americans who watched the political conventions on television opted for news networks with partisan fan bases to a degree unseen in recent years, another sign of an increasingly divided electorate as the nation hurtles toward the November election,” the New York Times reports.
“Television viewers’ turn to perceived safe spaces raises questions about the ability of political conventions — which reached a broader TV audience in the pre-internet era — to persuade undecided voters. And it underscores fears about a polarized information environment where Americans can receive little exposure to political ideas that run counter to their own.”


politicalwire--2020-08-30--FDA Chief Willing to Fast Track Vaccine

FDA Chief Willing to Fast Track Vaccine

“ The head of the US Food and Drug Administration has said he is willing to bypass the normal approval @ @ @ @ @ vaccine as soon as possible — but has insisted he will not do so to @ @ @ @ @ the Financial Times reports .
“ Stephen Hahn said his agency was prepared to authorise @ @ @ @ @ clinical trials were complete , as long as officials believed the benefits outweighed the risks @ @ @ @ @ embattled organisation against accusations that it was rushing the process to boost Mr Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @

“The head of the US Food and Drug Administration has said he is willing to bypass the normal approval process to authorise a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible — but has insisted he will not do so to please President Trump,” the Financial Times reports.
“Stephen Hahn said his agency was prepared to authorise a vaccine before Phase Three clinical trials were complete, as long as officials believed the benefits outweighed the risks. But he defended his embattled organisation against accusations that it was rushing the process to boost Mr Trump’s re-election prospects.”


politicalwire--2020-08-30--Justice Department Never Examined Trump’s Ties to Russia

“ The Justice Department secretly took steps in 2017 to narrow the investigation into Russian election interference and any links to the Trump campaign , keeping investigators from completing an examination of President Trump ’ s decades-long personal and business ties to Russia , ” the New York Times reports .
“ The special counsel who finished the investigation , Robert S. Mueller III , secured three dozen indictments and convictions of some top Trump advisers , and he produced a report that outlined Russia ’ s wide-ranging operations to help get Mr. Trump elected and the president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But law enforcement officials never fully investigated Mr. Trump ’ s own relationship with Russia , even though some career F.B.I .
counterintelligence investigators thought his ties posed such a national security threat that they took the extraordinary step of opening an inquiry into them .
Within days , the former deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein curtailed the investigation without telling the bureau , all but ensuring it would go nowhere.
” The revelations are included in Michael Schmidt ’ s new book , Donald Trump v. The United States : Inside the @ @ @ @ @ @

“The Justice Department secretly took steps in 2017 to narrow the investigation into Russian election interference and any links to the Trump campaign, keeping investigators from completing an examination of President Trump’s decades-long personal and business ties to Russia,” the New York Times reports.
“The special counsel who finished the investigation, Robert S. Mueller III, secured three dozen indictments and convictions of some top Trump advisers, and he produced a report that outlined Russia’s wide-ranging operations to help get Mr. Trump elected and the president’s efforts to impede the inquiry.”
“But law enforcement officials never fully investigated Mr. Trump’s own relationship with Russia, even though some career F.B.I. counterintelligence investigators thought his ties posed such a national security threat that they took the extraordinary step of opening an inquiry into them. Within days, the former deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein curtailed the investigation without telling the bureau, all but ensuring it would go nowhere.”
The revelations are included in Michael Schmidt’s new book, Donald Trump v. The United States: Inside the Struggle to Stop a President.


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Trump’s Support Slips Among Active Duty Military

Harry Enten : “ If you were to average all of the national polls taken at least partially after the @ @ @ @ @ been a bump of maybe a point or…

“At least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an…


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Trump Accepts Donations from Neo-Nazi Leader


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Trump Suggested ‘Settling’ with Robert Mueller

“ One of the crazy nuggets in a deeply reported book by the N.Y. Times ’ Michael Schmidt — Donald @ @ @ @ @ , out tomorrow — is that President Trump mulled the idea of ‘ settling ’ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Axios reports .
Writes Schmidt : “ At one point , as the @ @ @ @ @ , Trump told White House counsel Don McGahn that there was nothing to worry about @ @ @ @ @ in on him , he would simply settle with Mueller .
He would settle the @ @ @ @ @ were negotiating terms in a lawsuit .
”

“One of the crazy nuggets in a deeply reported book by the N.Y. Times’ Michael Schmidt — Donald Trump v. the United States, out tomorrow — is that President Trump mulled the idea of ‘settling’ with special counsel Robert Mueller,” Axios reports.
Writes Schmidt: “At one point, as the investigation seemed to be intensifying,Trump told White House counsel Don McGahn that there was nothing to worry about because if it was zeroing in on him, he would simply settle with Mueller. He would settle the case, as if he were negotiating terms in a lawsuit.”


politicalwire--2020-08-31--New Trump Adviser Pushes ‘Herd Immunity’ Strategy

“ One of President Trump ’ s top medical advisers is urging the White House to embrace a controversial ‘ @ @ @ @ @ combat the pandemic , which would entail allowing the coronavirus to spread through most of @ @ @ @ @ resistance to the virus , while taking steps to protect those in nursing homes and @ @ @ @ @ to five people familiar with the discussions , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ to implement some policies along these lines , according to current and former officials as @ @ @ @ @ with regard to testing .
”

“One of President Trump’s top medical advisers is urging the White House to embrace a controversial ‘herd immunity’ strategy to combat the pandemic, which would entail allowing the coronavirus to spread through most of the population to quickly build resistance to the virus, while taking steps to protect those in nursing homes and other vulnerable populations, according to five people familiar with the discussions,” the Washington Post reports.
“The administration has already begun to implement some policies along these lines, according to current and former officials as well as experts, particularly with regard to testing.”


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Zombie Herman Cain Tweets Virus ‘Not as Deadly’

“ The Twitter account formerly used by the late Herman Cain fired off a head-scratching message on Sunday , insisting @ @ @ @ @ ’ t as deadly ’ as once thought , ” the HuffPost reports .
Cain @ @ @ @ @ hospitalized for more than a month with COVID-19 .

“The Twitter account formerly used by the late Herman Cain fired off a head-scratching message on Sunday, insisting that the coronavirus ‘isn’t as deadly’ as once thought,” the HuffPost reports.
Cain died in July after being hospitalized for more than a month with COVID-19.


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Swift Boat Mastermind Launches Super PAC

“ Senior Republicans are launching a massive new super PAC this week to bolster Donald Trump ’ s reelection in @ @ @ @ @ campaign — a move that comes as the president has been pummeled by Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ Preserve America will be overseen by Chris LaCivita , a veteran Republican @ @ @ @ @ Boat Veterans for Truth takedown of John Kerry in the 2004 presidential race .
”

“Senior Republicans are launching a massive new super PAC this week to bolster Donald Trump’s reelection in the final stretch of the campaign — a move that comes as the president has been pummeled by Joe Biden on TV,” Politico reports.
“Preserve America will be overseen by Chris LaCivita, a veteran Republican strategist who orchestrated the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth takedown of John Kerry in the 2004 presidential race.”


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Trump Attempts the Ultimate Branding Coup

“ In the nine weeks left in the 2020 campaign , President Trump has an especially daunting task : Convince @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus-ravaged U.S. economy is actually roaring back and will soon return to the status @ @ @ @ @ in world history , ” Politico reports .
“ He faces serious obstacles .
The @ @ @ @ @ from the greatest in history , leaving most Americans with little cushion for the latest @ @ @ @ @ Vice President Mike Pence and other senior White House officials risk sounding out of touch @ @ @ @ @ a jobless rate over 10 percent — above its peak during the Great Recession — @ @ @ @ @ people getting some kind of unemployment assistance .
”

“In the nine weeks left in the 2020 campaign, President Trump has an especially daunting task: Convince a skeptical American public that the coronavirus-ravaged U.S. economy is actually roaring back and will soon return to the status he regularly calls the greatest in world history,” Politico reports.
“He faces serious obstacles. The U.S. economy pre-coronavirus was far from the greatest in history, leaving most Americans with little cushion for the latest plunge. Now Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other senior White House officials risk sounding out of touch cheerleading a still-struggling economy with a jobless rate over 10 percent — above its peak during the Great Recession — and close to 30 million people getting some kind of unemployment assistance.”


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ This campaign has always known that it ’ s going to be a close race , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ race… It ’ s a polarized nation and we expect this kind of tightening.
” @ @ @ @ @ Dunn , quoted by the Associated Press .

“This campaign has always known that it’s going to be a close race, it’s going to be a tough race… It’s a polarized nation and we expect this kind of tightening.”
— Biden senior adviser Anita Dunn, quoted by the Associated Press.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--No, Wisconsin Won’t Make Democrats Lose

No, Wisconsin Won’t Make Democrats Lose

Stuart Stevens : “ I ’ ve worked in five Republican presidential contests including the 2004 reelection campaign of George W. Bush , the only Republican to win the popular vote in the past 32 years .
Watching the Democratic convention , I felt like a football coach seeing a team focused on fundamentals .
Politics will always be about addition and not subtraction .
From John Kasich to Bernie Sanders , we saw old-fashioned coalition building .
Republicans were like a team coached by a star player who was determined that every play depend on his ability to execute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ineffective.
” “ We will soon be in the campaign stretch , when odds are good that the problems most troubling Americans will revolve around the economy and the disruption created by a failed covid-19 response .
Kids who went away to college this month will likely be back at home when their campuses have reverted to all-remote learning .
Schools that do open for in-class sessions will likely be closing or are soon to close , with parents watching their kids ’ anxiety rise while their education suffers .
There will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and family reunions at Thanksgiving and at holidays that follow look to be extra-complicated , both if you need to travel and then once you and yours finally get together.
” “ The fabric of American life has been torn and the calming presence of a man who actually knows how to be president will be far more appealing than a red-faced screamer furious at what has happened on his watch .
”

Stuart Stevens: “I’ve worked in five Republican presidential contests including the 2004 reelection campaign of George W. Bush, the only Republican to win the popular vote in the past 32 years. Watching the Democratic convention, I felt like a football coach seeing a team focused on fundamentals. Politics will always be about addition and not subtraction. From John Kasich to Bernie Sanders, we saw old-fashioned coalition building. Republicans were like a team coached by a star player who was determined that every play depend on his ability to execute. It was vain, self-indulgent and ineffective.”
“We will soon be in the campaign stretch, when odds are good that the problems most troubling Americans will revolve around the economy and the disruption created by a failed covid-19 response. Kids who went away to college this month will likely be back at home when their campuses have reverted to all-remote learning. Schools that do open for in-class sessions will likely be closing or are soon to close, with parents watching their kids’ anxiety rise while their education suffers. There will be far fewer Friday night lights this fall, and family reunions at Thanksgiving and at holidays that follow look to be extra-complicated, both if you need to travel and then once you and yours finally get together.”
“The fabric of American life has been torn and the calming presence of a man who actually knows how to be president will be far more appealing than a red-faced screamer furious at what has happened on his watch.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Urges Keeping Tax Returns Away from Prosecutor

President Trump urged a federal appeals court not to let Manhattan ’ s top prosecutor get eight years of his @ @ @ @ @ handover would cause him irreparable harm , Reuters reports .
The argument was made in @ @ @ @ @ U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan , which on Tuesday will hear oral @ @ @ @ @ bid to delay Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance ’ s subpoena for the returns during @ @ @ @ @

President Trump urged a federal appeals court not to let Manhattan’s top prosecutor get eight years of his tax returns, saying the handover would cause him irreparable harm, Reuters reports.
The argument was made in a filing with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, which on Tuesday will hear oral arguments on Trump’s bid to delay Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance’s subpoena for the returns during Trump’s appeal.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Democratic Firm Predicts ‘Red Mirage’ and ‘Chaos’

Hawkfish , the political data agency funded by Michael Bloomberg , is predicting “ chaos ” as the presidential election @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ We believe that on Election Night , we are going to see @ @ @ @ @ position than the reality actually is , ” Hawkfish CEO Josh Mendelsohn said , calling @ @ @ @ @ mirage.
” That ’ s because Trump will win “ potentially in a landslide ” @ @ @ @ @ , “ but lose a week later ” as mail ballots are counted .

Hawkfish, the political data agency funded by Michael Bloomberg, is predicting “chaos” as the presidential election votes are tallied, Axios reports.
“We believe that on Election Night, we are going to see Donald Trump in a stronger position than the reality actually is,” Hawkfish CEO Josh Mendelsohn said, calling the phenomenon a “red mirage.”
That’s because Trump will win “potentially in a landslide” from in-person Election Day votes, “but lose a week later” as mail ballots are counted.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Prosecutors Have ‘Voluminous’ Emails In Bannon Case

Federal prosecutors have seized “ voluminous ” emails and other communications in their case against Stephen Bannon , the former @ @ @ @ @ is charged with defrauding donors to a private group that promised to build a wall @ @ @ @ @ the New York Times reports .

Federal prosecutors have seized “voluminous” emails and other communications in their case against Stephen Bannon, the former adviser to President Trump who is charged with defrauding donors to a private group that promised to build a wall on the Mexican border, the New York Times reports.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Questions Value of Fauci

Trump Questions Value of Fauci

President Trump questioned the value of Dr. Anthony Fauci to the White House coronavirus task force , telling Fox News @ @ @ @ @ the federal government ’ s top infectious disease expert .
Said Trump : “ I @ @ @ @ @ what he said .
I get along with him , but every once in a @ @ @ @ @ come up with one that I say , ‘ Where did that come from ?
@ @ @ @ @ “ I inherited him .
He was here .
He was part of this huge @ @ @ @ @

President Trump questioned the value of Dr. Anthony Fauci to the White House coronavirus task force, telling Fox News that he “inherited” the federal government’s top infectious disease expert.
Said Trump: “I disagree with a lot of what he said. I get along with him, but every once in a while, he’ll come up with one that I say, ‘Where did that come from?'”
He added: “I inherited him. He was here. He was part of this huge piece of machine.”


politicalwire--2020-08-31--HHS to Spend $250 Million to ‘Defeat Despair’ on Virus

As the presidential election fast approaches , the Department of Health and Human Services is bidding out a more than @ @ @ @ @ a communications firm as it seeks to “ defeat despair and inspire hope ” about @ @ @ @ @ reports .
The vast majority of the money will be spent from now until January @

As the presidential election fast approaches, the Department of Health and Human Services is bidding out a more than $250 million contract to a communications firm as it seeks to “defeat despair and inspire hope” about the coronavirus pandemic, Politico reports.
The vast majority of the money will be spent from now until January.


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Trump Won’t Meet with Jacob Blake’s Family

President Trump said that he is not planning to meet with members of Jacob Blake ’ s family while in @ @ @ @ @ wanted to have “ lawyers involved ” which he called “ inappropriate , ” The @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Liberty University to Probe Falwell’s Tenure

Liberty University said in a statement that it has hired an outside firm to investigate “ all facets of Liberty @ @ @ @ @ president Jerry Falwell Jr .
The school said it wants to learn “ the consequences @ @ @ @ @ lack of spiritual stewardship .
”

Liberty University said in a statement that it has hired an outside firm to investigate “all facets of Liberty University operations” under former president Jerry Falwell Jr.
The school said it wants to learn “the consequences that have flowed from a lack of spiritual stewardship.”


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Americans Divided Over Armed Civilians at Protests

Associated Press : “ The coronavirus pandemic , protests against racism and police killings , a rancorous election and some @ @ @ @ @ cities are being overrun by violent mobs have brought about a markedly more aggressive stance @ @ @ @ @ widened the divide over firearms in the U.S. ” “ Americans are turning out more @ @ @ @ @ guns , a sign of the tension engulfing the country.
” HuffPost : U.S. faces @ @ @ @ @ of political violence heading into the November election .

Associated Press: “The coronavirus pandemic, protests against racism and police killings, a rancorous election and some people’s perception that cities are being overrun by violent mobs have brought about a markedly more aggressive stance by some gun owners and widened the divide over firearms in the U.S.”
“Americans are turning out more often and more visibly with guns, a sign of the tension engulfing the country.”
HuffPost: U.S. faces a “perfect storm” of political violence heading into the November election.


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Key Battlegrounds Can’t Process Mail Ballots Early

CBS News : “ At least 18 states allow mail ballot processing before Election Day , beyond just signature matching @ @ @ @ @ of State Jocelyn Benson .
But that doesn ’ t mean they ’ ll have @ @ @ @ @ the election .
However , depending on the state , officials are able to open @ @ @ @ @ numbers against poll books — giving them a head start on Election Day.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ Wisconsin — three states that could decide the presidency — must wait .
Each of @ @ @ @ @ razor-thin margins in 2016 , and each has seen unprecedented increases in mail-in voting in @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 pandemic .
Local election officials say they ’ re facing an overwhelming workload that @ @ @ @ @ processing , and some say they won ’ t have conclusive results on November 3 @ @ @ @ @ ballots early .
”

CBS News: “At least 18 states allow mail ballot processing before Election Day, beyond just signature matching, according to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. But that doesn’t mean they’ll have a tabulated number ahead of the election. However, depending on the state, officials are able to open envelopes or even matching ballot numbers against poll books — giving them a head start on Election Day.”
“But Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin — three states that could decide the presidency — must wait. Each of these states were decided by razor-thin margins in 2016, and each has seen unprecedented increases in mail-in voting in primaries this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Local election officials say they’re facing an overwhelming workload that could be eased by early processing, and some say they won’t have conclusive results on November 3 unless they can begin opening ballots early.”


Pick Your Forecast

The Economist forecast now shows Joe Biden with an 88 % chance of winning the electoral college and a 98 @ @ @ @ @ popular vote .
The FiveThirtyEight forecast has Biden with a 67 % chance of winning @ @ @ @

The Economist forecast now shows Joe Biden with an 88% chance of winning the electoral college and a 98% chance of winning the popular vote.
The FiveThirtyEight forecast has Biden with a 67% chance of winning the electoral college.


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

President Trump said that he is not planning to meet with members of Jacob Blake ’ s family while in @ @ @ @ @ wanted to have “ lawyers involved ” which he called…

“At least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an…


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Alaska Senate Race Is Tied

Alaska Senate Race Is Tied


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Judge Extends Absentee Ballot Deadline In Georgia

“ A federal judge on Monday extended the deadline for absentee ballots to be returned in Georgia , ruling that @ @ @ @ @ postmarked by Election Day and delivered up to three days afterward , ” the Atlanta @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Barr’s Removal of National Security Official Raises Concern

“ Current and former national security officials are raising concerns over Attorney General William Barr ’ s recent decision to @ @ @ @ @ Justice Department office that helps ensure federal counterterrorism and counterintelligence activities are legal – and @ @ @ @ @ appointee with relatively limited experience , ” ABC News reports .
“ The timing of @ @ @ @ @ just two months before the U.S. presidential election , and in the midst of a @ @ @ @ @ foreign interference in the election – has worried current and former members of the national @ @ @ @

“Current and former national security officials are raising concerns over Attorney General William Barr’s recent decision to remove the head of a Justice Department office that helps ensure federal counterterrorism and counterintelligence activities are legal – and replace him with a political appointee with relatively limited experience,” ABC News reports.
“The timing of the personnel change – coming just two months before the U.S. presidential election, and in the midst of a battle against domestic terrorism and foreign interference in the election – has worried current and former members of the national security community.”


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day


politicalwire--2020-08-31--White House Privately Warned 7 States Over Virus


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Appeals Court Won’t Enforce McGahn Subpoena

“ A federal appeals court on Monday dismissed a House lawsuit seeking to force President Trump ’ s former White @ @ @ @ @ comply with a Congressional subpoena , saying Congress has not passed a law expressly authorizing @ @ @ @ @ its subpoenas , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The divided 2-1 ruling dealt @ @ @ @ @ powers and came three weeks after the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C @ @ @ @ @ had standing to sue — that is , it had shown that the Trump administration @ @ @ @ @ to McGahn to testify harmed the House ’ s long-standing right to compel government officials @ @ @ @

“A federal appeals court on Monday dismissed a House lawsuit seeking to force President Trump’s former White House counsel Donald McGahn to comply with a Congressional subpoena, saying Congress has not passed a law expressly authorizing it to sue to enforce its subpoenas,” the Washington Post reports.
“The divided 2-1 ruling dealt a blow to Congressional oversight powers and came three weeks after the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit affirmed that Congress had standing to sue — that is, it had shown that the Trump administration’s refusal to allow to McGahn to testify harmed the House’s long-standing right to compel government officials’ testimony.”


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Postal Service Chairman on Board of McConnell Super PAC


politicalwire--2020-08-31--Biden Will Accuse Trump of Fomenting Violence

Joe Biden ’ s speech in Pittsburgh today “ will attempt to draw a contrast between himself and President Trump @ @ @ @ @ and order , arguing that there would be more violence in America if Trump is @ @ @ @ @ .
From his prepared remarks : “ This president long ago forfeited any moral leadership @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t stop the violence — because for years he has fomented it… Does @ @ @ @ @ less violence in America if Donald Trump is re-elected ?
”

Joe Biden’s speech in Pittsburgh today “will attempt to draw a contrast between himself and President Trump on the issue of law and order, arguing that there would be more violence in America if Trump is re-elected,” Axios reports.
From his prepared remarks: “This president long ago forfeited any moral leadership in this country. He can’t stop the violence — because for years he has fomented it… Does anyone believe there will be less violence in America if Donald Trump is re-elected?”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Denounces Black Lives Matter

Trump Denounces Black Lives Matter

President Trump denounced Black Lives Matter in a Fox News interview as a “ Marxist organization ” and said it @ @ @ @ @ Trump : “ The first time I ever heard of Black Lives Matter , I @ @ @ @ @ s a terrible name.
’ It ’ s so discriminatory .
It ’ s bad @ @ @ @ @ ’ s bad for everybody .
”

President Trump denounced Black Lives Matter in a Fox News interview as a “Marxist organization” and said it was “discriminatory.”
Said Trump: “The first time I ever heard of Black Lives Matter, I said, ‘That’s a terrible name.’ It’s so discriminatory. It’s bad for Black people. It’s bad for everybody.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Most Think Government Making Pandemic Worse

A new Axios-Ipsos poll finds 60 % of Americans think the federal government is making the coronavirus pandemic worse .
@ @ @ @ @ partisan divide : 74 % of Republicans say the federal government is making things better @ @ @ @ @ say the federal government is making things worse .
However , 68 % of independents @ @ @ @ @ making things worse .

A new Axios-Ipsos poll finds 60% of Americans think the federal government is making the coronavirus pandemic worse.
There’s a stark partisan divide: 74% of Republicans say the federal government is making things better, while 80% Democrats say the federal government is making things worse.
However, 68% of independents also say the government is making things worse.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Most Expect Quick Election Results

Most Expect Quick Election Results

A new Axios-Ipsos poll finds 36 % of Americans think we ’ ll know who won the presidential election on @ @ @ @ @ , and 60 % expect the winner to be announced within a couple of days @ @ @ @ @ public expectations and what experts are warning — that it may take weeks — shows @ @ @ @ @ crisis over trust and acceptance of this year ’ s results , whether President Trump @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden unseats him .
”

A new Axios-Ipsos poll finds 36% of Americans think we’ll know who won the presidential election on the night of Nov. 3, and 60% expect the winner to be announced within a couple of days.
“The gap between public expectations and what experts are warning — that it may take weeks — shows the risk of a national crisis over trust and acceptance of this year’s results, whether President Trump wins a second term or Joe Biden unseats him.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Conventions Did Not Change Battlegrounds

Morning Consult : “ Despite two weeks of party conventions and amid civil unrest prompted by the police shooting of @ @ @ @ @ Wis. , the state of the race between President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe @ @ @ @ @ its pre-convention numbers in some of the country ’ s most-contested states — with the @ @ @ @ @ In Arizona , Biden has pulled away from Trump and now leads 52 % to @ @ @

Morning Consult: “Despite two weeks of party conventions and amid civil unrest prompted by the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis., the state of the race between President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden stands largely unchanged from its pre-convention numbers in some of the country’s most-contested states — with the notable exception of Arizona.”
In Arizona, Biden has pulled away from Trump and now leads 52% to 42%.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Compares Police Shooting to Missing a Putt

President Trump told Fox News that the police officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times last month @ @ @ @ @ day , like a golfer who misses a simple putt .
Said Trump : “ @ @ @ @ @ back many times , I mean , couldn ’ t you have done something different @ @ @ @ @ have wrestled him ?
But they choke .
Just like in a golf tournament .
@ @ @ @ @ .
”

President Trump told Fox News that the police officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times last month was just having a bad day, like a golfer who misses a simple putt.
Said Trump: “Shooting the guy in the back many times, I mean, couldn’t you have done something different? Couldn’t you have wrestled him? But they choke. Just like in a golf tournament. They miss a three-foot putt.”


Minnesota Tightens

Politico : “ Public surveys and internal polling by Democrats and Republicans alike in recent weeks has suggested the race @ @ @ @ @ Biden still ahead .
In a sign of its increasingly competitive nature , Biden today @ @ @ @ @ television ads in the state , in the Twin Cities as well as Duluth and @ @ @ @ @ week , Biden included Minnesota in a list of battleground states he said he wants @ @ @ @ @ suggests the state is far from a lock .
”

Politico: “Public surveys and internal polling by Democrats and Republicans alike in recent weeks has suggested the race is narrowing, though with Biden still ahead. In a sign of its increasingly competitive nature, Biden today will begin airing his first television ads in the state, in the Twin Cities as well as Duluth and Rochester markets. And last week, Biden included Minnesota in a list of battleground states he said he wants to visit — travel that suggests the state is far from a lock.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Fans Strife as Unrest Roils Country

“ President Trump has been throwing accelerant on the fire of the nation ’ s social unrest rather than trying @ @ @ @ @ seeking confrontation rather than calm at a volatile moment his advisers hope will help salvage @ @ @ @ @ term , ” the New York Times reports .
“ Other presidents in times of @ @ @ @ @ communities convulsed by racial and cultural divisions , but Mr. Trump has encouraged one side @ @ @ @ @ threatened to deploy federal forces , condoned freelance actions by his own armed supporters , @ @ @ @ @ rioters and used the strife to undercut his political opponents .

“President Trump has been throwing accelerant on the fire of the nation’s social unrest rather than trying to put it out, seeking confrontation rather than calm at a volatile moment his advisers hope will help salvage his campaign for a second term,” the New York Times reports.
“Other presidents in times of tumult tried to settle down communities convulsed by racial and cultural divisions, but Mr. Trump has encouraged one side against another. He has threatened to deploy federal forces, condoned freelance actions by his own armed supporters, conflated peaceful protesters with violent rioters and used the strife to undercut his political opponents.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Federal Worker Taxes Deferred Under Trump’s Order

“ The U.S. government will implement an across-the-board payroll tax deferral for about 1.3 million federal employees starting in mid-September @ @ @ @ @ to take a temporary financial boost now that they will have to repay next year @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ The policy , confirmed Monday by a senior administration official , comes @ @ @ @ @ panned policy directive issued by President Trump earlier in August .
Unions have sharply criticized @ @ @ @ @ , fearing federal workers may not have a choice in whether to take the deferral @ @ @ @ @ smaller paychecks in 2021 until the past-due taxes are paid off .
”

“The U.S. government will implement an across-the-board payroll tax deferral for about 1.3 million federal employees starting in mid-September, potentially forcing these workers to take a temporary financial boost now that they will have to repay next year,” the Washington Post reports.
“The policy, confirmed Monday by a senior administration official, comes in response to a widely panned policy directive issued by President Trump earlier in August. Unions have sharply criticized the government’s decision, fearing federal workers may not have a choice in whether to take the deferral — resulting in them receiving smaller paychecks in 2021 until the past-due taxes are paid off.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Exchange of the Day

Exchange of the Day

President Trump was interviewed by Laura Ingraham on Fox News : INGRAHAM : Who do you think is pulling Biden @ @ @ @ @ : People you ’ ve never heard of .
People that are in the dark @ @ @ @ @ does that mean ?
That sounds like a conspiracy theory : “ Dark shadows .
@

President Trump was interviewed by Laura Ingraham on Fox News:
INGRAHAM: Who do you think is pulling Biden’s strings?
TRUMP: People you’ve never heard of. People that are in the dark shadows.
INGRAHAM: What does that mean? That sounds like a conspiracy theory: “Dark shadows.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Pence Was Put on Standby Last Fall to ‘Take Over’

Vice President Mike Pence was put on standby to temporarily assume the powers of the presidency during President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ Reed hospital in November 2019 , according to a copy of Michael Schmidt ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
Schmidt writes that “ word went out in the West Wing for the vice @ @ @ @ @ to take over the powers of the presidency temporarily if Trump had to undergo a @ @ @ @ @ him to be anesthetized.
” While Pence did not ultimately assume the powers of the @ @ @ @ @ questions about the reason for Trump ’ s unscheduled visit .

Vice President Mike Pence was put on standby to temporarily assume the powers of the presidency during President Trump’s unannounced visit to Walter Reed hospital in November 2019, according to a copy of Michael Schmidt’s forthcoming book obtained by CNN.
Schmidt writes that “word went out in the West Wing for the vice president to be on standby to take over the powers of the presidency temporarily if Trump had to undergo a procedure that would have required him to be anesthetized.”
While Pence did not ultimately assume the powers of the presidency the account raises fresh questions about the reason for Trump’s unscheduled visit.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Oregon GOP Fails Again In Effort to Recall Kate Brown

“ President Trump has been throwing accelerant on the fire of the nation ’ s social unrest rather than trying @ @ @ @ @ seeking confrontation rather than calm at a volatile moment…


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Pence Doesn’t ‘Recall’ Being on Standby to Assume Powers

Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News that he does not “ recall ” being told to be on standby @ @ @ @ @ the presidency if President Trump was put under anesthesia during his sudden visit to Walter @ @ @ @ @ .
The incident was reported in Michael Schmidt ’ s new book .

Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News that he does not “recall” being told to be on standby to assume the powers of the presidency if President Trump was put under anesthesia during his sudden visit to Walter Reed Medical Center last November.
The incident was reported in Michael Schmidt’s new book.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--FEMA Will Stop Paying For Face Masks For Schools

“ The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing the policy on the personal protective equipment that it will @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ The changes mean that in most cases , FEMA will no longer @ @ @ @ @ of cloth face coverings at nonemergency settings , including schools , public housing and courthouses @ @ @ @ @ effect on Sept. 15 .
”

“The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing the policy on the personal protective equipment that it will pay for,” NPR reports.
“The changes mean that in most cases, FEMA will no longer reimburse states for the cost of cloth face coverings at nonemergency settings, including schools, public housing and courthouses. The policy goes into effect on Sept. 15.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Justice Department Zeroing In On Longtime GOP Donor

Jonathan Chait : “ Events are moving quickly , and we do not have perfect information about what all this @ @ @ @ @ up to less than what it appears at the…


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Isn’t Likeable, But He Can Try to Be Strong

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politicalwire--2020-09-01--Biden Leads In Michigan

Biden Leads In Michigan

“At least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an…


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Holds Edge In North Carolina

Trump Holds Edge In North Carolina

A new East Carolina University poll in North Carolina finds Donald Trump leading Joe Biden in the presidential race , @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The level of excitement about voting in the presidential election is similar for @ @ @ @ @ % of Trump voters and 70 % of Biden voters reporting they are “ extremely @ @ @ @ @ president.
” In the U.S. Senate race , Cal Cunningham ( D ) and Thom @ @ @ @ @ tied , 445 to 44 % .

A new East Carolina University poll in North Carolina finds Donald Trump leading Joe Biden in the presidential race, 49% to 47%.
“The level of excitement about voting in the presidential election is similar for both candidates, with 71% of Trump voters and 70% of Biden voters reporting they are “extremely excited” about voting for president.”
In the U.S. Senate race, Cal Cunningham (D) and Thom Tillis (R) are tied, 445 to 44%.


Maskless In Kenosha


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Won’t Join Effort to Equitably Distribute Vaccine

“ The Trump administration said it will not join a global effort to develop , manufacture and equitably distribute a @ @ @ @ @ because the World Health Organization is involved , a decision that could shape the course @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s role in health diplomacy , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ in talks to participate in the Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility , which aims to @ @ @ @ @ doses for all countries and distribute them to the most high-risk segment of each population @ @

“The Trump administration said it will not join a global effort to develop, manufacture and equitably distribute a coronavirus vaccine, in part because the World Health Organization is involved, a decision that could shape the course of the pandemic and the country’s role in health diplomacy,” the Washington Post reports.
“More than 170 countries are in talks to participate in the Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility, which aims to speed vaccine development and secure doses for all countries and distribute them to the most high-risk segment of each population.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Last 24 Hours Reveals Stark Differences

Last 24 Hours Reveals Stark Differences

First Read : “ In one of the most revealing 24 hours of the general election and the sprint to @ @ @ @ @ nominee condemned violence and destruction from all sides of the political spectrum… The other presidential @ @ @ @ @ from the right.
” “ One nominee has spoken with the family of Jacob Blake @ @ @ @ @ , man shot in the back by police .
The other one hasn ’ t. @ @ @ @ @ demanded better policing practices… .
The other compared Blake ’ s shooting to a golfer @ @ @ @ @ And one presidential candidate decided to stay away from Kenosha — at least for the @ @ @ @ @ is headed there today , despite the city ’ s mayor and state ’ s @ @ @ @ @ come .
”

First Read: “In one of the most revealing 24 hours of the general election and the sprint to Election Day, one presidential nominee condemned violence and destruction from all sides of the political spectrum… The other presidential nominee seemed to defend violence from the right.”
“One nominee has spoken with the family of Jacob Blake, the Kenosha, Wis., man shot in the back by police. The other one hasn’t.”
“One nominee has demanded better policing practices…. The other compared Blake’s shooting to a golfer missing a putt.”
“And one presidential candidate decided to stay away from Kenosha — at least for the time being. The other is headed there today, despite the city’s mayor and state’s governor asking him not to come.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Republicans Flood Internet with Deceptive Videos

“ A series of deceptively edited and misleading videos shared by prominent Republicans have run up millions of views across @ @ @ @ @ the past few days , ” CNN reports .
“ And while both companies have @ @ @ @ @ their responses to these videos followed a familiar pattern : often they act too late @ @ @ @ @ or don ’ t do anything at all .
”

“A series of deceptively edited and misleading videos shared by prominent Republicans have run up millions of views across Facebook and Twitter in just the past few days,” CNN reports.
“And while both companies have pledged to combat misinformation, their responses to these videos followed a familiar pattern: often they act too late, do too little, or don’t do anything at all.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Court Lets Appeal on Trump Tax Returns Proceed

A federal appeals court blocked the release of President Trump ’ s tax records to the Manhattan District Attorney while @ @ @ @ @ the AP reports .
Trump ’ s lawyers have already signaled their intention to appeal @ @ @ @ @ they lose , further extending a legal fight that began a year ago .

A federal appeals court blocked the release of President Trump’s tax records to the Manhattan District Attorney while an appeal is heard, the AP reports.
Arguments are set for September 25.
Trump’s lawyers have already signaled their intention to appeal to the Supreme Court if they lose, further extending a legal fight that began a year ago.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Facebook Takes Down Russian Network of Pages

“ Facebook took down a small network of fake accounts and pages associated with Russian operatives that had recruited U.S. @ @ @ @ @ left-leaning readers on topics such as racial justice , the Biden-Harris campaign , and President @ @ @ @ @ ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The network of 13 fake accounts and two @ @ @ @ @ stages of attempting to build an audience .
”

“Facebook took down a small network of fake accounts and pages associated with Russian operatives that had recruited U.S. journalists to write articles targeting left-leaning readers on topics such as racial justice, the Biden-Harris campaign, and President Trump’s policies,” the Washington Post reports.
“The network of 13 fake accounts and two pages was in its early stages of attempting to build an audience.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ If President Trump holds on to Florida , Arizona and North Carolina , Joe Biden has to shut us @ @ @ @ @ 4 in Minnesota , Wisconsin , Michigan and Pennsylvania… That ’ s something we just @ @ @ @ @ going to happen.
” The consensus electoral map currently shows five of six of these @ @ @ @ @ with one a toss up .

“If President Trump holds on to Florida, Arizona and North Carolina, Joe Biden has to shut us out and go 4 for 4 in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania… That’s something we just don’t think is going to happen.”
— Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller, quoted by USA Today.
The consensus electoral map currently shows five of six of these states leaning to Biden, with one a toss up.


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Urban Unrest Isn’t Really a Winner for Trump

First Read : “ According to our August NBC News/WSJ poll ( conducted before the violence in Kenosha ) , @ @ @ @ @ over Biden when it comes to which candidate better handles crime , with 43 % @ @ @ @ @ Biden.
” “ But on uniting the country , Biden ’ s edge over Trump @ @ @ @ @ % to 26 % .
” “ And on race relations , Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ points , 53 % to 29 % .
” “ So despite the conventional wisdom @ @ @ @ @ clear at all this issue is a winner for Trump .
”

First Read: “According to our August NBC News/WSJ poll (conducted before the violence in Kenosha), Trump held a 4-point advantage over Biden when it comes to which candidate better handles crime, with 43% picking Trump and 39% Biden.”
“But on uniting the country, Biden’s edge over Trump was 23 points, 49% to 26%.”
“And on race relations, Biden’s lead over Trump is 24 points, 53% to 29%.”
“So despite the conventional wisdom, it’s not clear at all this issue is a winner for Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump’s Campaign Is Corrupting the Entire Government

Jonathan Chait : “ Events are moving quickly , and we do not have perfect information about what all this @ @ @ @ @ up to less than what it appears at the moment .
Many times before , @ @ @ @ @ appointees have reeled back Trump ’ s most corrupt or dangerous orders.
” “ But @ @ @ @ @ all these events : They describe recent actions by the federal government ; they all @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s election ; and they all conscript the power of the federal government @ @ @ @ @ It has the appearance of coordinated action — as if Trump has ordered every arm @ @ @ @ @ whatever tools can be placed at the disposal of his reelection .
”

Jonathan Chait: “Events are moving quickly, and we do not have perfect information about what all this means. It may add up to less than what it appears at the moment. Many times before, career officials or even political appointees have reeled back Trump’s most corrupt or dangerous orders.”
“But there is a pattern in all these events: They describe recent actions by the federal government; they all serve the purpose of enabling Trump’s election; and they all conscript the power of the federal government in novel ways.”
“It has the appearance of coordinated action — as if Trump has ordered every arm of the government to generate whatever tools can be placed at the disposal of his reelection.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Letter from Trump Included In Food Aid Boxes

“ Millions of Americans who are struggling to put food on the table may discover a new item in government-funded @ @ @ @ @ and vegetables , dairy and meat : a letter signed by President Donald Trump , @ @ @ @ @ The message , printed on White House letterhead in both English and Spanish , touts @ @ @ @ @ to the coronavirus .
”

“Millions of Americans who are struggling to put food on the table may discover a new item in government-funded relief packages of fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and meat: a letter signed by President Donald Trump,” ProPublica reports.
“The message, printed on White House letterhead in both English and Spanish, touts the administration’s response to the coronavirus.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Biden Shatters Fundraising Record

Biden Shatters Fundraising Record

“ Joe Biden is expected to report a record-breaking haul of donations for August , raising more than $ 300 @ @ @ @ @ his shared committees with the Democratic Party , ” the New York Times reports .
@ @ @ @ @ past monthly records as small donors have poured money into Mr. Biden ’ s coffers @ @ @ @ @ of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate , and big contributors , from Silicon @ @ @ @ @ have given checks that can be as large as $ 620,000 .
”

“Joe Biden is expected to report a record-breaking haul of donations for August, raising more than $300 million between his campaign and his shared committees with the Democratic Party,” the New York Times reports.
“The sum would shatter past monthly records as small donors have poured money into Mr. Biden’s coffers, especially since the selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, and big contributors, from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, have given checks that can be as large as $620,000.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Denies Having a ‘Series of Mini-Strokes’

President Trump on Twitter : “ It never ends !
Now they are trying to say that your favorite President @ @ @ @ @ Walter Reed Medical Center , having suffered a series of mini-strokes .
Never happened to @ @ @ @ @ ” No one has actually reported that Trump had a series of mini-strokes .
Michael @ @ @ @ @ reports Vice President Mike Pence was put on standby to temporarily assume the powers of @ @ @ @ @ s unannounced visit to Walter Reed hospital in November 2019 , but it said nothing @ @ @ @ @

President Trump on Twitter: “It never ends! Now they are trying to say that your favorite President, me, went to Walter Reed Medical Center, having suffered a series of mini-strokes. Never happened to THIS candidate – FAKE NEWS.”
No one has actually reported that Trump had a series of mini-strokes.
Michael Schmidt’s forthcoming book reports Vice President Mike Pence was put on standby to temporarily assume the powers of the presidency during Trump’s unannounced visit to Walter Reed hospital in November 2019, but it said nothing about “mini-strokes.”


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Claims Democrats Are Blocking College Football


politicalwire--2020-09-01--Trump Repeats Claim of Thug-Filled Planes

President Trump doubled-down on his claim of “ planes loaded with thugs ” set to disrupt various protests in cities @ @ @ @ @ A person was on a plane , said there were about 6 people like that @ @ @ @ @ , and what happened is the entire plane filled up with the looters , the @ @ @ @ @ looking for trouble .
The person felt very uncomfortable on the plane.
” Trump told @ @ @ @ @ to see if he can put them in touch with the “ person ” who @ @ @ @ @ they will speak to you , maybe they won ’ t .
”

President Trump doubled-down on his claim of “planes loaded with thugs” set to disrupt various protests in cities.
Said Trump: “A person was on a plane, said there were about 6 people like that person, more or less, and what happened is the entire plane filled up with the looters, the anarchists, rioters, people looking for trouble. The person felt very uncomfortable on the plane.”
Trump told reporters he’s going to see if he can put them in touch with the “person” who witnessed it: “Maybe they will speak to you, maybe they won’t.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Perceptions of Race Relations Hits New Low

Americans ’ already tepid review of relations between White and Black Americans has soured since 2018 and is now the @ @ @ @ @ in Gallup ’ s trend since 2001 .


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Can Anything Change Americans’ Minds About Trump?

Ezra Klein : “ On August 27 , 2019 , President Trump held a 41.3 % approval rating and a 51.2 % disapproval rating… During the 365 days that followed , Trump became the third president impeached by the House of Representatives ; America assassinated Iranian general Qassem Soleimani ; more than 200,000 Americans died from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus ; the unemployment rate rose from 3.7 % to 10.2 % ; the US banned incoming travel from Europe , China , and Brazil ; an estimated 12 million people lost health insurance coverage ; Trump pardoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for dirty tricks on the president ’ s behalf ; and George Floyd ’ s murder sparked a nationwide movement protesting for racial justice — to which Trump responded by tear-gassing demonstrators in Lafayette Park so he could take a photograph holding a Bible.
” “ That is , of course , a bitterly incomplete list of a grimly consequential year in American history .
But you ’ d never know it simply by following Trump ’ s poll numbers .
On August 27 , 2020 — one year later , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a backdrop for his convention speech — FiveThirtyEight had Trump at 42.2 % approval and 54.3 % disapproval .
Everything had happened , and politically , nothing had mattered .
Or , at the least , not much had changed .
”

Ezra Klein: “On August 27, 2019, President Trump held a 41.3% approval rating and a 51.2% disapproval rating… During the 365 days that followed, Trump became the third president impeached by the House of Representatives; America assassinated Iranian general Qassem Soleimani; more than 200,000 Americans died from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus; the unemployment rate rose from 3.7% to 10.2%; the US banned incoming travel from Europe, China, and Brazil; an estimated 12 million people lost health insurance coverage; Trump pardoned Roger Stone, who was facing jail time for dirty tricks on the president’s behalf; and George Floyd’s murder sparked a nationwide movement protesting for racial justice — to which Trump responded by tear-gassing demonstrators in Lafayette Park so he could take a photograph holding a Bible.”
“That is, of course, a bitterly incomplete list of a grimly consequential year in American history. But you’d never know it simply by following Trump’s poll numbers. On August 27, 2020 — one year later, and the day Trump used the White House as a backdrop for his convention speech — FiveThirtyEight had Trump at 42.2% approval and 54.3% disapproval. Everything had happened, and politically, nothing had mattered. Or, at the least, not much had changed.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--More Than 250K Likely Dead by Election Day

Americans ’ already tepid review of relations between White and Black Americans has soured since 2018 and is now the @ @ @ @ @ in Gallup ’ s trend since 2001 .
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politicalwire--2020-09-02--Melania Trump Used Private Email Server

Melania Trump Used Private Email Server

Melania Trump regularly used a private Trump Organization email account , an email from a MelaniaTrump.com domain , iMessage and @ @ @ @ @ Signal , while in the White House , according to her former senior adviser and @ @ @ @ @ , who says she corresponded multiple times a day with the First Lady , the @ @ @ @ @ Winston Wolkoff : “ Melania and I both didn ’ t use White House emails @ @

Melania Trump regularly used a private Trump Organization email account, an email from a MelaniaTrump.com domain, iMessage and the encrypted messaging app, Signal, while in the White House, according to her former senior adviser and close friend Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, who says she corresponded multiple times a day with the First Lady, the Washington Post reports.
Said Winston Wolkoff: “Melania and I both didn’t use White House emails.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Joni Ernst Pushes Conspiracy Theory on Virus Deaths

Sen. Joni Ernst ( R-IA ) pushed a debunked conspiracy theory that just 6 % of people reported dead from @ @ @ @ @ U.S. actually died from the disease , according to Iowa Starting Line .
Said Ernst @ @ @ @ @ thinking there may be 10,000 or less deaths that were actually singularly COVID-19 .
I @ @ @ @ @ .
It would be interesting to know that.
” Washington Post : “ Ernst ’ @ @ @ @ @ pushed by QAnon followers that have been debunked by doctors and public health experts .
@

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) pushed a debunked conspiracy theory that just 6% of people reported dead from the new coronavirus in the U.S. actually died from the disease, according to Iowa Starting Line.
Said Ernst: “They’re thinking there may be 10,000 or less deaths that were actually singularly COVID-19. I’m just really curious. It would be interesting to know that.”
Washington Post: “Ernst’s comments echo conspiracy theories pushed by QAnon followers that have been debunked by doctors and public health experts.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Trump Told Sarah Sanders to ‘Take One for the Team’

President Trump told Sarah Sanders she would have to “ go to North Korea and take one for the team @ @ @ @ @ winked at the then White House press secretary during a summit in Singapore in June @ @ @ @ @ .
Joked Trump : “ Kim Jong-un hit on you !
He did !
He @ @ @ @ @ ” The story comes from Sanders ’ new memoir , Speaking for Myself , which @ @ @ @ @

President Trump told Sarah Sanders she would have to “go to North Korea and take one for the team,” after Kim Jong-un winked at the then White House press secretary during a summit in Singapore in June 2018, The Guardian reports.
Joked Trump: “Kim Jong-un hit on you! He did! He fucking hit on you!”
The story comes from Sanders’ new memoir, Speaking for Myself, which is out next Tuesday.


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Biden Faults Trump Over Reopening Schools

Joe Biden , pressing his argument that President Trump is failing the country with his handling of the coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ the case that Mr. Trump is hurting the nation ’ s parents , teachers and @ @ @ @ @ schools to reopen , the New York Times reports .
Washington Post : “ The @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic ’ s effect on education is another in Biden ’ s repeated efforts @ @ @ @ @ lives the virus has upended in myriad ways .
”

Joe Biden, pressing his argument that President Trump is failing the country with his handling of the coronavirus, plans on Wednesday to make the case that Mr. Trump is hurting the nation’s parents, teachers and schoolchildren with his push for schools to reopen, the New York Times reports.
Washington Post: “The return to a focus on the pandemic’s effect on education is another in Biden’s repeated efforts to connect with Americans whose lives the virus has upended in myriad ways.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Trump Appears to Have Settled on a Message

“ After struggling for much of the year to settle on a clear and concise reelection message , President Donald @ @ @ @ @ his 2020 rallying cry , ” the AP reports .
“ Four years ago , @ @ @ @ @ Wall , ’ a simple yet coded mantra to white America that nonwhite outsiders threatened @ @ @ @ @ This week , Trump has re-centered his campaign on another three-word phrase that carries a @ @ @ @ @ Law and Order . '
” Earlier for members : Trump Isn ’ t Likeable @ @ @ @ @ to Be Strong

“After struggling for much of the year to settle on a clear and concise reelection message, President Donald Trump appears to have found his 2020 rallying cry,” the AP reports.
“Four years ago, it was ‘Build the Wall,’a simple yet coded mantra to white America that nonwhite outsiders threatened their way of life. This week, Trump has re-centered his campaign on another three-word phrase that carries a similar racial dynamic: ‘Law and Order.'”
Earlier for members: Trump Isn’t Likeable, But He Can Try to Be Strong


politicalwire--2020-09-02--DHS Blocked Memo on Russian Plan to Attack Biden

“At least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an…


Biden Leads Nationally

A new Grinnell College/Selzer poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race nationally , 49 % to @ @ @ @ @ J. Ann Selzer : “ Beyond the overall eight-point advantage , this poll shows some @ @ @ @ @ the former Vice President .
Mr. Biden holds a wide lead with moderates 55 % @ @ @ @ @ are a plurality of the electorate ; he benefits from a 10-point lead among independents @ @ @ @ @ any political party , 44 % to 34 % .
”

A new Grinnell College/Selzer poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race nationally, 49% to 41%.
Said pollster J. Ann Selzer: “Beyond the overall eight-point advantage, this poll shows some areas of underlying strength for the former Vice President. Mr. Biden holds a wide lead with moderates 55% to 33%, who are a plurality of the electorate; he benefits from a 10-point lead among independents who do not lean toward any political party, 44% to 34%.”
A new USA Today/Suffolk poll shows Biden leading 50% to 43%.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Biden ahead 47% to 40%.


politicalwire--2020-09-02--New Biden Ad Condemns Rioting

New Biden Ad Condemns Rioting


Brace for Impact

Playbook : “ We should all begin to focus our attention on the end of this month and the fiscal @ @ @ @ @ Washington — because it is massive , can easily go off the rails and is @ @ @ @ @ out.
” “ As we ’ ve mentioned a few times , government funding runs @ @ @ @ @ Congress is Congress , and the Trump White House is the Trump White House , @ @ @ @ @ well.
” “ These two discussions — government funding and Covid relief — will be @ @ @ @ @ it seems almost inevitable that they get wrapped into one package , which should pass @ @ @ @ @ month .
Our confidence level is low that this will happen without major turbulence , @ @ @ @ @ .
In other words , this is real , so brace for impact .
”

Playbook: “We should all begin to focus our attention on the end of this month and the fiscal stimulus/government funding mess that awaits Washington — because it is massive, can easily go off the rails and is very far from being figured out.”
“As we’ve mentioned a few times, government funding runs dry Sept. 30. Because Congress is Congress, and the Trump White House is the Trump White House, Covid relief remains unfinished as well.”
“These two discussions — government funding and Covid relief — will be paired this month, and it seems almost inevitable that they get wrapped into one package, which should pass by the end of the month. Our confidence level is low that this will happen without major turbulence, and perhaps a government shutdown. In other words, this is real, so brace for impact.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ I think I did win the popular vote .
There was tremendous cheating in California .
There was tremendous @ @ @ @ @ other places.
” — President Trump , in an interview on Fox News , falsely @ @ @ @ @ vote in 2016 .

“I think I did win the popular vote. There was tremendous cheating in California. There was tremendous cheating in New York and other places.”
— President Trump, in an interview on Fox News, falsely claiming he won the popular vote in 2016.


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Markey Beats Back Kennedy Challenge

Markey Beats Back Kennedy Challenge


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Ex-Friend Has Recordings of Melania Trump

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff , promoting her book Melania and Me , told Rachel Maddow that she has audio recordings of @ @ @ @ @ “ I was going to do anything in my power to make sure I was @ @ @ @ @ “ The last thing they should do is come after me .
”

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, promoting her book Melania and Me, told Rachel Maddow that she has audio recordings of First Lady Melania Trump: “I was going to do anything in my power to make sure I was protected.”
She added: “The last thing they should do is come after me.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Neal Defeats Primary Challenger

Neal Defeats Primary Challenger


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Conway Says More ‘Hidden’ Trump Voters Will Come Out

Former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway told Showtime that there are more “ hidden ” President Trump supporters that will @ @ @ @ @ bid in November .
Said Conway : “ A the person who coined the term @ @ @ @ @ voter in 2016 , ’ there are even more of them and they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ and they ’ re going to surprise you as to who they are this time @ @

Former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway told Showtime that there are more “hidden” President Trump supporters that will boost him during his reelection bid in November.
Said Conway: “A the person who coined the term, ‘hidden undercover Trump voter in 2016,’ there are even more of them and they’re even more committed now, and they’re going to surprise you as to who they are this time.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Nunes May Be Trump’s Witness of the ‘Antifa Plane’

Rep. Devin Nunes ( R-CA ) was apparently the first person in Trumpworld to publicly float the rumor of a @ @ @ @ @ soldiers — days before the President Trump embraced the story and spread it , the @ @ @ @ @ Nunes to Breitbart , over the weekend : “ So , these people that descended @ @ @ @ @ most of them were not local .
In fact , I flew in with a @ @ @ @ @ got on a plane in Salt Lake City where I had to commute through and @ @ @ @ @ BLM people.
” Nunes continued : “ The irony is they were all white people @ @ @ @ @ even Black , but somebody was paying for those people to go there—they were coordinated @ @ @ @ @ and then what they did was they were not protesting .
”

Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) was apparently the first person in Trumpworld to publicly float the rumor of a plane full of geared-up antifa soldiers — days before the President Trump embraced the story and spread it, the Daily Beast reports.
Said Nunes to Breitbart, over the weekend: “So, these people that descended on Washington, D.C., most of them were not local. In fact, I flew in with a bunch of them where I got on a plane in Salt Lake City where I had to commute through and I saw maybe two dozen BLM people.”
Nunes continued: “The irony is they were all white people, they weren’t even Black, but somebody was paying for those people to go there—they were coordinated, paying for that, and then what they did was they were not protesting.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Trump’s ‘Law and Order’ Message Not Resonating

The new Fox News poll in Wisconsin — conducted entirely after the unrest in Kenosha — suggests President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t working : Trump trails Biden by 5 percentage points in the state @ @ @ @ @ policing and criminal justice .
”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Biden Leads In Key Battlegrounds

Biden Leads In Key Battlegrounds

A new report says the state of Georgia has likely removed nearly 200,000 citizens from the voter rolls for wrongfully @ @ @ @ @ moved and not changed the…


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Biden’s Support Is Firmer

Biden’s Support Is Firmer

Philip Bump : “ Trump regularly touts the record enthusiasm in his base .
In CNN ’ s poll , @ @ @ @ @ that 87 percent of his supporters say there is no way they will change their @ @ @ @ @ vote for.
” “ Among supporters of Biden , the figure is 94 percent .
@

Philip Bump: “Trump regularly touts the record enthusiasm in his base. In CNN’s poll, that is clear, including that 87 percent of his supporters say there is no way they will change their minds about whom they will vote for.”
“Among supporters of Biden, the figure is 94 percent.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Trump Encourages People to Vote Twice

Trump Encourages People to Vote Twice

President Trump suggested that people in North Carolina should vote twice in the November election , once by mail and @ @ @ @ @ attempts to cast confusion and doubt on the validity of the results , NBC News @ @ @ @ @ “ So let them send it in and let them go vote , and if @ @ @ @ @ good as they say it is , then obviously they won ’ t be able @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t tabulated , they ’ ll be able to vote.
” It is @ @ @ @ @ once in an election .

President Trump suggested that people in North Carolina should vote twice in the November election, once by mail and once in-person, escalating his attempts to cast confusion and doubt on the validity of the results, NBC News reports.
Said Trump: “So let them send it in and let them go vote, and if their system’s as good as they say it is, then obviously they won’t be able to vote. If it isn’t tabulated, they’ll be able to vote.”
It is illegal to vote more than once in an election.


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Romney Says Trump Trying to ‘Inflame Racial Tensions’

Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-UT ) accused President Trump of attempting to “ further inflame racial tensions ” with his @ @ @ @ @ cities , the New York Times reports .
Said Romney : “ The comments and @ @ @ @ @ days , including a retweet of a 2019 video clearly intended to further inflame racial @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) accused President Trump of attempting to “further inflame racial tensions” with his response to unrest in American cities, the New York Times reports.
Said Romney: “The comments and tweets over the past few days, including a retweet of a 2019 video clearly intended to further inflame racial tensions, are simply jaw-dropping.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Pelosi Calls Salon Visit a ‘Set-Up’

Pelosi Calls Salon Visit a ‘Set-Up’

“ Speaker Nancy Pelosi declined to apologize Wednesday for her controversial visit to a San Francisco hair salon , calling @ @ @ @ @ ’ and suggesting that she had been tricked by the business owner , ” the @ @ @ @ @ “ Pelosi said she took responsibility for falling for the ‘ set up ’ to @ @ @ @ @ at a San Francisco salon on Monday , which is prohibited by the city ’ @ @ @ @

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi declined to apologize Wednesday for her controversial visit to a San Francisco hair salon, calling it ‘a set up’ and suggesting that she had been tricked by the business owner,” the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
“Pelosi said she took responsibility for falling for the ‘set up’ to have her hair done inside at a San Francisco salon on Monday, which is prohibited by the city’s regulations.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Biden Maintains Big National Lead

Biden Maintains Big National Lead

A new CNN poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump nationally in the presidential race , 51 % to 43 @ @ @ @ @ “ Biden shifted his favorability ratings into more positive territory ( 48 % view him @ @ @ @ @ unfavorably ) as Trump ’ s remained deeply negative ( 40 % favorable to 56 @ @ @ @ @ Also important : “ Biden has inched into an advantage on keeping Americans safe from @ @ @ @ @ Biden would , 45 % Trump ) .
”

A new CNN poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump nationally in the presidential race, 51% to 43%.
Key finding: “Biden shifted his favorability ratings into more positive territory (48% view him favorably now, 43% unfavorably) as Trump’s remained deeply negative (40% favorable to 56% unfavorable).”
Also important: “Biden has inched into an advantage on keeping Americans safe from harm (51% say Biden would, 45% Trump).”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Andrew Gillum Sits for Interview

Andrew Gillum Sits for Interview

Former Tallahasse Mayor Andrew Gillum ( D ) and his wife R. Jai Gillum spent four hours in a wide-ranging @ @ @ @ @ the Tamron Hall Show on September 14 , according to Yashar Ali .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ for Gillum or his wife since he was discovered drunk and vomiting in a Miami @ @ @ @ @ along with another man who appeared to have overdosed on crystal meth.
” “ Gillum @ @ @ @ @ authorities with any crimes but reporters later discovered that the man he was discovered with @ @ @ @ @ himself as a gay escort leading to questions about Gillum ’ s sexual orientation .
@

Former Tallahasse Mayor Andrew Gillum (D) and his wife R. Jai Gillum spent four hours in a wide-ranging interview which will air on the Tamron Hall Show on September 14, according to Yashar Ali.
“This will be the first interview for Gillum or his wife since he was discovered drunk and vomiting in a Miami Beach hotel room last March along with another man who appeared to have overdosed on crystal meth.”
“Gillum wasn’t charged by authorities with any crimes but reporters later discovered that the man he was discovered with was a pornstar who advertised himself as a gay escort leading to questions about Gillum’s sexual orientation.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--CDC Tells States to Prepare for Vaccine by Early November

The CDC has notified public health officials in all 50 states and five large cities to prepare to distribute a @ @ @ @ @ workers and other high-risk groups “ as soon as late October or early November , @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ The new CDC guidance is the latest sign of an accelerating race @ @ @ @ @ ease a pandemic that has killed more than 184,000 Americans .
”

The CDC has notified public health officials in all 50 states and five large cities to prepare to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to health care workers and other high-risk groups “as soon as late October or early November,” the New York Times reports.
“The new CDC guidance is the latest sign of an accelerating race for a vaccine to greatly ease a pandemic that has killed more than 184,000 Americans.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Baltimore Postal Facility Sat on Mail Before Primary


politicalwire--2020-09-02--How Much Does Biden Need to Win By?

How Much Does Biden Need to Win By?

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Democrats have won the national popular vote in four of the last five presidential elections, but they have only won the electoral vote twice.


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Biden Leads Trump Nationally by 10 Points

A new Quinnipiac poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race nationally , 52 % to 42 @ @ @ @ @ By a 58 % to 38 % margin , likely voters say the country is @ @ @ @ @ four years ago .
Said pollster Tim Malloy : “ With six in ten likely @ @ @ @ @ lost ground , the president stares down a big gap to make up in a @ @ @ @

A new Quinnipiac poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race nationally, 52% to 42%.
Key finding: By a 58% to 38% margin, likely voters say the country is worse off than it was four years ago.
Said pollster Tim Malloy: “With six in ten likely voters feeling the country has lost ground, the president stares down a big gap to make up in a short time.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Biden Calls Closure of Schools a ‘National Emergency’

Joe Biden declared the closure of schools due to the pandemic to be a “ national emergency , ” ABC @ @ @ @ @ : “ If President Trump and his administration had done their jobs early on with @ @ @ @ @ would be open , and they ’ d be open safely .
”

Joe Biden declared the closure of schools due to the pandemic to be a “national emergency,” ABC News reports.
Said Biden: “If President Trump and his administration had done their jobs early on with this crisis, American schools would be open, and they’d be open safely.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Fauci Says ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Not a Strategy

Dr. Anthony Fauci told NBC News that mitigating infection from the coronavirus is “ not only an individual responsibility , @ @ @ @ @ responsibility.
” He added that herd immunity is “ not a fundamental strategy , ” @ @ @ @ @ approach .
It ’ s certainly not Dr. Birx ’ s approach or any of @ @ @ @ @ know of on that task force .
”

Dr. Anthony Fauci told NBC News that mitigating infection from the coronavirus is “not only an individual responsibility, it’s a societal responsibility.”
He added that herd immunity is “not a fundamental strategy,” and “certainly not my approach. It’s certainly not Dr. Birx’s approach or any of the other people that I know of on that task force.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Georgia Wrongly Purged 200K from Voter Rolls

A new report says the state of Georgia has likely removed nearly 200,000 citizens from the voter rolls for wrongfully @ @ @ @ @ moved and not changed the address on their voter registration , when in fact they @ @ @ @ @ .

A new report says the state of Georgia has likely removed nearly 200,000 citizens from the voter rolls for wrongfully concluding that those people had moved and not changed the address on their voter registration, when in fact they never moved, CNN reports.


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Biden Campaign Tires of the Bed-Wetters

Biden Campaign Tires of the Bed-Wetters

Washington Post : “ Throughout the campaign , Biden aides have grown accustomed to — and wary of — Democrats @ @ @ @ @ worry at every tightening poll , a group derisively referred to as bed-wetters by less @ @ @ @ @ s campaign aides referred to actions taken to satisfy them as Operation Rubber Sheets .
@

Washington Post: “Throughout the campaign, Biden aides have grown accustomed to — and wary of — Democrats who question every move and worry at every tightening poll, a group derisively referred to as bed-wetters by less anxious Democrats. Biden’s campaign aides referred to actions taken to satisfy them as Operation Rubber Sheets.”


politicalwire--2020-09-02--GOP Lawmaker Says He’ll Shoot Armed Protesters

Rep. Clay Higgins ( R-LA ) said in a Facebook post that he would be more than willing to shoot @ @ @ @ @ .
Wrote Higgins : “ One way ticket fellas .
Have your affairs in order @ @ @ @ @ wouldn ’ t even spill my beer .
I ’ d drop any 10 of @ @ @ @ @ He added : “ We don ’ t care what color you are .
We @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re left or right .
If you show up like this , if @ @ @ @ @ ’ t walk away.
” Facebook told the Acadiana Advocate that it took Higgins ’ @ @ @ @ @ company ’ s “ violence and incitement ” policies .

Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) said in a Facebook post that he would be more than willing to shoot any armed demonstrators in Louisiana.
Wrote Higgins: “One way ticket fellas. Have your affairs in order. Me?… I wouldn’t even spill my beer. I’d drop any 10 of you where you stand.”
He added: “We don’t care what color you are. We don’t care if you’re left or right. If you show up like this, if We recognize threat… you won’t walk away.”
Facebook told the Acadiana Advocate that it took Higgins’ post down for violating the company’s “violence and incitement” policies.


politicalwire--2020-09-02--Trump Extends Lead In Georgia

Trump Extends Lead In Georgia

Philip Bump : “ Trump regularly touts the record enthusiasm in his base .
In CNN ’ s poll , @ @ @ @ @ that 87 percent of his supporters say there is no way they…

“At least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an…


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Trump and Top Aides Ditch Masks Again

Trump and Top Aides Ditch Masks Again


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Ex-GOP Governor In Michigan Endorses Biden


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Facebook Will Ban Political Ads In Final Week

“ Facebook will prohibit new political advertisements in the week before the U.S. presidential election in November and seek to @ @ @ @ @ by candidates , ” the Wall Street Journal reports .
“ The steps are meant @ @ @ @ @ campaigns and limit the potential for civil unrest .
”

“Facebook will prohibit new political advertisements in the week before the U.S. presidential election in November and seek to flag premature claims of victory by candidates,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The steps are meant to head off last-minute misinformation campaigns and limit the potential for civil unrest.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Race Remains the Same After Conventions

Race Remains the Same After Conventions

Politico : “ A glut of new national and state polling out since the Republican National Convention ended last week @ @ @ @ @ for Trump or no bounce at all .
The net result : Biden still holds @ @ @ @ @ along with a smaller-but-consistent advantage in the battleground states .
Biden ’ s lead over @ @ @ @ @ swing-state polls , while others show Trump still behind but within striking distance.
” New @ @ @ @ @ the new polls mean for Biden .

Politico: “A glut of new national and state polling out since the Republican National Convention ended last week shows either a small bump for Trump or no bounce at all. The net result: Biden still holds a high-single-digit lead nationally, along with a smaller-but-consistent advantage in the battleground states. Biden’s lead over Trump is large in some swing-state polls, while others show Trump still behind but within striking distance.”
New York Times: What all the new polls mean for Biden.


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Pennsylvania Democrats Scramble to Avoid Fiasco

“ With concerns about an Election Day debacle rising in this critical swing state , Pennsylvania Gov .
Tom Wolf @ @ @ @ @ Philadelphia Democrats recently to underscore the consequences of another vote-counting fiasco like the one that @ @ @ @ @ primary , ” Politico reports .
“ The city took more than two weeks to @ @ @ @ @ due to a massive surge in mail voting amid the coronavirus pandemic — and a @ @ @ @ @ unclear who won the presidential election in the key battleground state long past Nov. 3.
@ @ @ @ @ intervention accentuated the fears that state Democrats have of the nation being forced to wait @ @ @ @ @ election — and that President Trump might exploit the fact that it could take days @ @ @ @ @ ballots in states across the country .
Trump has already stoked fears of mail-in voting @ @ @ @ @ he could falsely claim that delays in Pennsylvania and elsewhere are proof of fraud , @ @ @ @ @ before all of the votes are tallied .
”

“With concerns about an Election Day debacle rising in this critical swing state, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf privately convened a group of Philadelphia Democrats recently to underscore the consequences of another vote-counting fiasco like the one that took place in the June primary,” Politico reports.
“The city took more than two weeks to count all of its votes due to a massive surge in mail voting amid the coronavirus pandemic — and a repeat performance might make it unclear who won the presidential election in the key battleground state long past Nov. 3.”
“Wolf’s intervention accentuated the fears that state Democrats have of the nation being forced to wait on Pennsylvania to call the election — and that President Trump might exploit the fact that it could take days or weeks to count mail ballots in states across the country. Trump has already stoked fears of mail-in voting, and Democrats worry that he could falsely claim that delays in Pennsylvania and elsewhere are proof of fraud, or perhaps even declare victory before all of the votes are tallied.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Trump Moves to Cut Funding from Democratic Cities

“ President Trump has directed federal officials to find ways to cut funding to a string of cities controlled by @ @ @ @ @ protests against systemic racism in policing , a move that threatens billions of dollars for @ @ @ @ @ s largest urban hubs as the president makes the unrest a centerpiece of his re-election @ @ @ @ @ York Times reports .
“ Mr .
Trump laid out the directive in a memo @ @ @ @ @ Russell T. Vought , the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget , @ @ @ @ @ .
It accuses state and local officials of abdicating their duties .
”

“President Trump has directed federal officials to find ways to cut funding to a string of cities controlled by Democrats, citing violence amid protests against systemic racism in policing, a move that threatens billions of dollars for many of the country’s largest urban hubs as the president makes the unrest a centerpiece of his re-election campaign,” the New York Times reports.
“Mr. Trump laid out the directive in a memo, released Wednesday, to Russell T. Vought, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Attorney General William Barr. It accuses state and local officials of abdicating their duties.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Trump’s Rebound Story Meets Mounting Bankruptcies

Politico : “ Economic-relief money drying up in August and September will mark a final blow for some firms that @ @ @ @ @ so far with government aid — which now appears unlikely to be renewed for weeks @ @ @ @ @ Cold weather and flu season could end outdoor dining , halt other indoor activities and @ @ @ @ @ workplaces .
And economists expect weak demand and tight credit — especially for smaller businesses @ @ @ @ @ tens of thousands of firms that have already collapsed amid the Covid-19 pandemic , while @ @ @ @ @ them .
”

Politico: “Economic-relief money drying up in August and September will mark a final blow for some firms that had managed to hang on so far with government aid — which now appears unlikely to be renewed for weeks, if ever.”
“Cold weather and flu season could end outdoor dining, halt other indoor activities and contribute to Covid-19 outbreaks at workplaces. And economists expect weak demand and tight credit — especially for smaller businesses — to add to the tens of thousands of firms that have already collapsed amid the Covid-19 pandemic, while restraining entrepreneurs hoping to replace them.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--More Republicans Endorse Biden

More Republicans Endorse Biden


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Cuomo Says Trump Needs Protection in New York

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo all but threatened President Trump ’ s safety if he returns to New York @ @ @ @ @ to a story that Trump is looking to pull federal funds from “ lawless ” @ @ @ @ @ the New York Post reports .
Said Cuomo : “ He better have an army @ @ @ @ @ s gon na walk down the street in New York .
New Yorkers don ’ @ @ @ @ @ to do with him .
”

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo all but threatened President Trump’s safety if he returns to New York City in a rant responding to a story that Trump is looking to pull federal funds from “lawless” cities including New York, the New York Post reports.
Said Cuomo: “He better have an army if he thinks he’s gonna walk down the street in New York. New Yorkers don’t want to have anything to do with him.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Why Joe Kennedy’s Senate Campaign Flopped

Politico : “ The question seemed to trail him everywhere , from the day Joe Kennedy announced he ’ d @ @ @ @ @ the Democratic primary to the final hours of the campaign : Why are you running @ @ @ @ @ year of campaigning across Massachusetts , Kennedy never seemed to come up with a satisfactory @ @ @ @ @ , he simply gave up trying .
”

Politico: “The question seemed to trail him everywhere, from the day Joe Kennedy announced he’d challenge Sen. Ed Markey in the Democratic primary to the final hours of the campaign: Why are you running?”
“In a year of campaigning across Massachusetts, Kennedy never seemed to come up with a satisfactory answer. In the end, he simply gave up trying.”


politicalwire--2020-09-04--Trump Facebook Ads Make Biden Appear Older

“ President Trump ’ s campaign launched a series of Facebook ads on Thursday featuring a manipulated photo of his @ @ @ @ @ to make the former vice president appear older and frailer , ” the HuffPost reports @ @ @ @ @ which label Biden ‘ Sleepy Joe , ’ show him gazing out against a dark @ @ @ @ @ agape .
”

“President Trump’s campaign launched a series of Facebook ads on Thursday featuring a manipulated photo of his presidential opponent Joe Biden edited to make the former vice president appear older and frailer,” the HuffPost reports.
“The ads, which label Biden ‘Sleepy Joe,’ show him gazing out against a dark background with his mouth slightly agape.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Trump Said Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’

The Atlantic : “ When President Trump canceled a visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris in 2018 , @ @ @ @ @ last-minute decision , saying that ‘ the helicopter couldn ’ t fly ’ and that @ @ @ @ @ t drive him there .
Neither claim was true.
” “ Trump rejected the idea @ @ @ @ @ feared his hair would become disheveled in the rain , and because he did not @ @ @ @ @ American war dead , according to four people with firsthand knowledge of the discussion that @ @ @ @ @ conversation with senior staff members on the morning of the scheduled visit , Trump said @ @ @ @ @ go to that cemetery ?
It ’ s filled with losers.
’ In a separate @ @ @ @ @ , Trump referred to the more than 1,800 marines who lost their lives at Belleau @ @ @ @ @ for getting killed .
”

The Atlantic: “When President Trump canceled a visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris in 2018, he blamed rain for the last-minute decision, saying that ‘the helicopter couldn’t fly’ and that the Secret Service wouldn’t drive him there. Neither claim was true.”
“Trump rejected the idea of the visit because he feared his hair would become disheveled in the rain, and because he did not believe it important to honor American war dead, according to four people with firsthand knowledge of the discussion that day.”
“In a conversation with senior staff members on the morning of the scheduled visit, Trump said, ‘Why should I go to that cemetery? It’s filled with losers.’ In a separate conversation on the same trip, Trump referred to the more than 1,800 marines who lost their lives at Belleau Wood as ‘suckers’ for getting killed.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--It’s Nearly Impossible to Steal an Election In the U.S.

The Economist : “ Admittedly… China and Iran have joined Russia in seeking to influence this election through covert means @ @ @ @ @ having paid little price for having done so last time .
This is a shocking @ @ @ @ @ they were all pushing in the same direction—which is unlikely—there is no reason to think @ @ @ @ @ the result.
” “ America ’ s electoral system is sufficiently decentralized for attempts to @ @ @ @ @ large scale to be incredibly hard .
And though voter fraud occasionally takes place , @ @ @ @ @ of absentee ballots , it is harshly punished and very rare ; various studies have @ @ @ @ @ well below one in a million votes cast .
”

The Economist: “Admittedly… China and Iran have joined Russia in seeking to influence this election through covert means, presumably emboldened by Russia having paid little price for having done so last time. This is a shocking development. But even if they were all pushing in the same direction—which is unlikely—there is no reason to think that they could decisively tip the result.”
“America’s electoral system is sufficiently decentralized for attempts to rig the vote on a large scale to be incredibly hard. And though voter fraud occasionally takes place, both in-person and by means of absentee ballots, it is harshly punished and very rare; various studies have found the rate to be well below one in a million votes cast.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Pelosi and Mnuchin Agree to Avoid Shutdown

“ Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have agreed to work to avoid a government shutdown right before @ @ @ @ @ let the stalemate over virus-relief legislation hold up a vital stopgap spending bill , ” @ @ @ @ @ informal agreement was made in a Tuesday phone call… While clearing the way for the @ @ @ @ @ the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year , it doesn ’ t resolve the @ @ @ @ @ or whether some relief measures might be included .
”

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have agreed to work to avoid a government shutdown right before the election, and not let the stalemate over virus-relief legislation hold up a vital stopgap spending bill,” Bloomberg reports.
“Their informal agreement was made in a Tuesday phone call… While clearing the way for the government to keep running at the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year, it doesn’t resolve the standoff over a new stimulus or whether some relief measures might be included.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Michelle Obama and Ann Romney Team Up

Michelle Obama and Ann Romney Team Up

“ Ann Romney will team up with Michelle Obama on prime-time television to encourage people to vote this fall , @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ The former first lady and Romney — whose husband , Sen. Mitt @ @ @ @ @ race to former President Barack Obama — are both scheduled to appear on ‘ VOMO @ @ @ @ @ , ’ an hourlong ‘ non-partisan comedy event ’ that , according to ABC , @ @ @ @ @ in the 2020 election ’ when it airs on Sept. 14 .
”

“Ann Romney will team up with Michelle Obama on prime-time television to encourage people to vote this fall,” the Salt Lake Tribune reports.
“The former first lady and Romney — whose husband, Sen. Mitt Romney, lost the 2012 race to former President Barack Obama — are both scheduled to appear on ‘VOMO: Vote Or Miss Out,’ an hourlong ‘non-partisan comedy event’ that, according to ABC, will ‘encourage electoral participation in the 2020 election’ when it airs on Sept. 14.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Hickenlooper Leads for Senate In Colorado

A new Morning Consult poll in Colorado finds John Hickenlooper ( D ) leading Sen. Cory Gardner ( R ) @ @ @ @ @ , 48 % to 39 % .
In the presidential race , Joe Biden leads @ @ @ @ @ to 41 % .

A new Morning Consult poll in Colorado finds John Hickenlooper (D) leading Sen. Cory Gardner (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 48% to 39%.
In the presidential race, Joe Biden leads Donald Trump, 51% to 41%.


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Kanye West Is Off Virginia Ballot

Kanye West Is Off Virginia Ballot

“ A New York judge has ordered lawyers for President Trump ’ s company and his son , Eric , @ @ @ @ @ to explain why they should not be subject to subpoenas…


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Russia Amplifying Trump Allegations on Mail Voting

Russia has sought to “ amplify ” concerns over the integrity of U.S. elections by promoting allegations that mail-in voting @ @ @ @ @ , according to an intelligence bulletin obtained by ABC News , again echoing a frequent @ @ @ @ @ President Trump .
From the bulletin : “ Russian state media and proxy websites in @ @ @ @ @ of expanded and universal vote-by-mail , claiming ineligible voters could receive ballots due to out-of-date @ @ @ @ @ vast amount of ballots unaccounted for and vulnerable to tampering .
”

Russia has sought to “amplify” concerns over the integrity of U.S. elections by promoting allegations that mail-in voting will lead to widespread fraud, according to an intelligence bulletin obtained by ABC News, again echoing a frequent and unfounded complaint raised by President Trump.
From the bulletin: “Russian state media and proxy websites in mid-August 2020 criticized the integrity of expanded and universal vote-by-mail, claiming ineligible voters could receive ballots due to out-of-date voter rolls, leaving a vast amount of ballots unaccounted for and vulnerable to tampering.”


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Judge Orders Eric Trump to Court

Judge Orders Eric Trump to Court

“ A New York judge has ordered lawyers for President Trump ’ s company and his son , Eric , @ @ @ @ @ to explain why they should not be subject to subpoenas issued by the state ’ @ @ @ @ @ office as part of an ongoing civil investigation , ” CNBC reports .

“A New York judge has ordered lawyers for President Trump’s company and his son, Eric, to court later in September to explain why they should not be subject to subpoenas issued by the state’s attorney general’s office as part of an ongoing civil investigation,” CNBC reports.


politicalwire--2020-09-03--Lincoln Project Unleashes Facebook Army for Biden

The Lincoln Project is asking thousands of Lincoln Project Facebook members to reach out to Republican voters who have previously @ @ @ @ @ persuade them to vote for Democratic nominee Joe Biden , CNBC reports .
It plans @ @ @ @ @ the states of Arizona , Texas , Florida , North Carolina and Pennsylvania .

The Lincoln Project is asking thousands of Lincoln Project Facebook members to reach out to Republican voters who have previously backed Trump to try to persuade them to vote for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, CNBC reports.
It plans to target GOP voters in the states of Arizona, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.