politicalwire--2020-08-21--Trump’s Response to Biden’s Speech Subdued

President Trump ’ s response to Joe Biden ’ s acceptance speech was surprisingly subdued and succinct .
Tweeted Trump @ @ @ @ @ , Joe did none of the things of which he now speaks .
He will @ @ @ @ @ !
” This was a sharp contrast to the flurry of all-caps tweets he unleashed @ @ @ @ @ and Sen. Kamala Harris spoke the previous night .

President Trump’s response to Joe Biden’s acceptance speech was surprisingly subdued and succinct.
Tweeted Trump: “In 47 years, Joe did none of the things of which he now speaks. He will never change, just words!”
This was a sharp contrast to the flurry of all-caps tweets he unleashed as former President Barack Obama and Sen. Kamala Harris spoke the previous night.


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Trump Threatens to Send ‘Sheriffs’ to Polling Sites

President Trump threatened to send “ sheriffs ” and “ law enforcement ” to polling places on election day to @ @ @ @ @ he lacks the authority to do so , CNN reports .
Said Trump : “ @ @ @ @ @ have sheriffs , and we ’ re going to have law enforcement , and we @ @ @ @ @ , hopefully , U.S. attorneys , and we ’ re going to have everybody and @ @ @ @

President Trump threatened to send “sheriffs” and “law enforcement” to polling places on election day to guard against voter fraud—even though he lacks the authority to do so, CNN reports.
Said Trump: “We’re going to have sheriffs, and we’re going to have law enforcement, and we’re going to have, hopefully, U.S. attorneys, and we’re going to have everybody and attorney generals.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Republicans Have a Lot to Live Up To

Republicans Have a Lot to Live Up To

Playbook : “ Even if you ’ re a Republican , you have to admit that the Democratic convention — which nominated Joe Biden on Thursday night — was a technical success .
The Dems programmed a four-night television show , pulling feeds and videos from all across the country , without a major hitch .
That ’ s a feat in and of itself — even if the content itself didn ’ t appeal to you.
” “ Republicans have a lot to live up to , in that respect .
Their convention — which kicks off Monday — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign has invited most GOP lawmakers to the White House lawn to watch the president ’ s speech in the middle of a pandemic .
They ’ ve filed a request to light fireworks on the National Mall .
The Democratic convention was all about party unity and trying to defeat President Donald Trump .
Unity doesn ’ t appear to be a priority for Republicans — the White House left some of the president ’ s Capitol Hill enemies off the invite list .
The GOP affair next week will be aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his first term — putting center stage everyday people affected by what the Republicans consider to be policy victories.
” New York Times : “ Next up for virtual convention weirdness : the Republican Party .
”

Playbook: “Even if you’re a Republican, you have to admit that the Democratic convention — which nominated Joe Biden on Thursday night — was a technical success. The Dems programmed a four-night television show, pulling feeds and videos from all across the country, without a major hitch. That’s a feat in and of itself — even if the content itself didn’t appeal to you.”
“Republicans have a lot to live up to, in that respect. Their convention — which kicks off Monday — already seems much different. The Trump campaign has invited most GOP lawmakers to the White House lawn to watch the president’s speech in the middle of a pandemic. They’ve filed a request to light fireworks on the National Mall. The Democratic convention was all about party unity and trying to defeat President Donald Trump. Unity doesn’t appear to be a priority for Republicans — the White House left some of the president’s Capitol Hill enemies off the invite list. The GOP affair next week will be aimed at highlighting what the president has done in his first term — putting center stage everyday people affected by what the Republicans consider to be policy victories.”
New York Times: “Next up for virtual convention weirdness: the Republican Party.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Biden Made It Harder for Trump to Call Him ‘Slow Joe’

Politico : “ In a campaign riddled with verbal gaffes and setbacks , where his cognitive abilities were questioned and @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden stepped up to the lectern and delivered the biggest speech of his life @ @ @ @ @ in and of itself was no small feat for Biden , known for veering off @ @ @ @ @ words in a way that party Democrats worried could play into the caricature put forward @ @ @ @ @ ” “ But the Democratic nominee appeared at ease as he struck somber notes about @ @ @ @ @ once grieving with those who lost loved ones and promising he would take decisive action @ @ @ @ @ ”

Politico: “In a campaign riddled with verbal gaffes and setbacks, where his cognitive abilities were questioned and his debate performances criticized, Joe Biden stepped up to the lectern and delivered the biggest speech of his life without a hitch. That in and of itself was no small feat for Biden, known for veering off script or tripping on his words in a way that party Democrats worried could play into the caricature put forward by Donald Trump and Republicans.”
“But the Democratic nominee appeared at ease as he struck somber notes about the coronavirus pandemic, at once grieving with those who lost loved ones and promising he would take decisive action if elected in November.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Trump to Host Funeral for His Brother

Trump to Host Funeral for His Brother

President Trump will have family and friends join him Friday at the White House for a funeral service for his @ @ @ @ @ who died last Friday , ABC News reports .
Robert Trump ’ s body will @ @ @ @ @ White House from New York for the ceremony .

President Trump will have family and friends join him Friday at the White House for a funeral service for his brother, Robert Trump, who died last Friday, ABC News reports.
Robert Trump’s body will also be driven to the White House from New York for the ceremony.


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Russia Blocks Evacuation of Opposition Leader

Politico : “ A German ambulance plane stands ready to fly critically ill Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny from Siberia to @ @ @ @ @ say he can not be moved .
Supporters of Navalny , who has been in @ @ @ @ @ after an alleged poisoning attack , accuse Russian authorities of trying to prevent his evacuation @ @

Politico: “A German ambulance plane stands ready to fly critically ill Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny from Siberia to Berlin for treatment but doctors say he cannot be moved. Supporters of Navalny, who has been in a coma since Thursday morning after an alleged poisoning attack, accuse Russian authorities of trying to prevent his evacuation.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--McConnell Will Give Taped Remarks to GOP Convention

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) will give taped remarks as part of the Republican convention next week @ @ @ @ @ The Hill reports .
The announcement comes after his campaign initially indicated on Thursday that @ @ @ @ @ part of the convention .

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will give taped remarks as part of the Republican convention next week, his campaign confirmed, The Hill reports.
The announcement comes after his campaign initially indicated on Thursday that he would not speak as part of the convention.


politicalwire--2020-08-21--A Veteran Turns From Trump

A Veteran Turns From Trump

“ Ed Good , a 95-year-old veteran of World War II and the Korean War , told the convention he @ @ @ @ @ the 1960s .
He voted for Trump and is a member of the National Rifle @ @ @ @ @ for president , ” CNBC reports .
Said Good : “ I think Trump has @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve ever had , so I ’ ll be glad to see him go @ @

“Ed Good, a 95-year-old veteran of World War II and the Korean War, told the convention he has been a Republican since the 1960s. He voted for Trump and is a member of the National Rifle Association. Good endorsed Biden for president,” CNBC reports.
Said Good: “I think Trump has been the worst president we’ve ever had, so I’ll be glad to see him go.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--‘An Ally of the Light, Not the Darkness’

“ Joe Biden on Thursday condemned the grim and divisive path that he asserted President Trump has set the country @ @ @ @ @ acceptance speech of the Democratic presidential nomination to be a leader for all Americans , @ @ @ @ @ his base , ” Politico reports .
Said Biden : “ Here and now I @ @ @ @ @ If you entrust me with the presidency , I will draw on the best of @ @ @ @ @ .
I will be an ally of the light , not the darkness .
”

“Joe Biden on Thursday condemned the grim and divisive path that he asserted President Trump has set the country on, pledging in his acceptance speech of the Democratic presidential nomination to be a leader for all Americans, rather than playing only to his base,” Politico reports.
Said Biden: “Here and now I give you my word. If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst. I will be an ally of the light, not the darkness.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--13-Year Old Steals Final Night of Convention

“ The final night of the Democratic National Convention was a star-studded affair , stacked with beloved celebrities and respected @ @ @ @ @ 13-year-old Brayden Harrington who stole the show , ” The Week reports .
Said Brayden @ @ @ @ @ months ago I met him in New Hampshire .
He told me that we were @ @ @ @ @ : we stutter .
It was really amazing to hear that someone like me became @ @ @ @ @ missed it , watch the video .

“The final night of the Democratic National Convention was a star-studded affair, stacked with beloved celebrities and respected politicians — but it was 13-year-old Brayden Harrington who stole the show,” The Week reports.
Said Brayden: “About a few months ago I met him in New Hampshire. He told me that we were members of the same club: we stutter. It was really amazing to hear that someone like me became vice president.”
If you missed it, watch the video.


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Model Projects 300K Deaths by December

Model Projects 300K Deaths by December

“ Researchers behind an influential model are projecting that the US death toll from coronavirus could reach nearly 300,000 by @ @ @ @ @ can be changed if Americans consistently wear masks , ” CNN reports .

“Researchers behind an influential model are projecting that the US death toll from coronavirus could reach nearly 300,000 by December 1 — but that can be changed if Americans consistently wear masks,” CNN reports.
The death toll is expected to hit 252,000 by Election Day.


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Appeals Court Denies Trump Attempt to Block Subpoena

“ A federal appeals court denied President Trump ’ s attempt to halt the enforcement of a subpoena for his @ @ @ @ @ same time set a rapid schedule for oral arguments in the case , leaving a @ @ @ @ @ prosecutors could seek to obtain the President ’ s tax returns , ” CNN reports @ @ @ @ @ the Second Circuit Court of Appeals came hours after the President ’ s lawyers requested @ @ @ @ @ hold , on the subpoena.
” “ The Second Circuit Court of Appeals scheduled oral @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ stay ’ for September 1 , raising the possibility that Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ could be turned over to prosecutors before the hearing — unless the President takes the @ @ @ @ @ Court or Vance ’ s office agrees to hold off for the appeals ’ court @ @ @

“A federal appeals court denied President Trump’s attempt to halt the enforcement of a subpoena for his financial records but at the same time set a rapid schedule for oral arguments in the case, leaving a window of several days where prosecutors could seek to obtain the President’s tax returns,” CNN reports.
“The ruling from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals came hours after the President’s lawyers requested an emergency stay, or hold, on the subpoena.”
“The Second Circuit Court of Appeals scheduled oral arguments on whether to grant a ‘stay’ for September 1, raising the possibility that Trump’s financial records and tax returns could be turned over to prosecutors before the hearing — unless the President takes the case up to the Supreme Court or Vance’s office agrees to hold off for the appeals’ court decision.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Biden Would ‘Shut It Down’ If Scientists Recomended

Joe Biden told ABC News that as president , he would shut the country down to stop the spread of @ @ @ @ @ recommended to him by scientists .
Said Biden : “ I would shut it down @ @ @ @ @ the scientists.
” He added : “ I will be prepared to do whatever it @ @ @ @ @ we can not get the country moving , until we control the virus .
That @ @ @ @ @ this administration ’ s thinking to begin with .
In order to keep the country @ @ @ @ @ economy growing , and people employed , you have to fix the virus , you @ @ @ @ @ virus .
”

Joe Biden told ABC News that as president, he would shut the country down to stop the spread of COVID-19 if the move was recommended to him by scientists.
Said Biden: “I would shut it down; I would listen to the scientists.”
He added: “I will be prepared to do whatever it takes to save lives because we cannot get the country moving, until we control the virus. That is the fundamental flaw of this administration’s thinking to begin with. In order to keep the country running and moving and the economy growing, and people employed, you have to fix the virus, you have to deal with the virus.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Biden Raised $70 Million During Convention

Joe Biden ’ s campaign , the Democratic National Committee and their joint fundraising committees raised $ 70 million over @ @ @ @ @ convention this week , Biden ’ s campaign told CNN .

“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--2020-08-21--Kobach Says He Spoke to Trump About Border Wall Effort

Kris Kobach said in an interview last year that he had spoken with President Trump three times about the private @ @ @ @ @ currently at the center of a federal fraud investigation , CNN reports .
Said Kobach @ @ @ @ @ spoken to the President about this project on three occasions now .
And he said @ @ @ @ @ told him about it — he said , ‘ well , you tell the guys @ @ @ @ @ , that they have my blessing.
’ And he used those exact words .
”

Kris Kobach said in an interview last year that he had spoken with President Trump three times about the private border wall project that is currently at the center of a federal fraud investigation, CNN reports.
Said Kobach: “I’ve spoken to the President about this project on three occasions now. And he said — the first time I told him about it — he said, ‘well, you tell the guys at We Build The Wall, that they have my blessing.’ And he used those exact words.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Bannon Claims He’s Been Speaking with Trump

Steve Bannon , who was arrested on fraud and money laundering charges , has been telling friends he and President @ @ @ @ @ one another in recent months , despite the president ’ s denials , CNN reports @


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Biden’s Speech Got Highest Ratings of the Week

Deadline : “ Joe Biden ’ s acceptance speech drew the highest TV viewership of the week of convention coverage.
@ @ @ @ @ an average 21.8 million viewers across six networks during the 10 PM ET to 11:15 @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a slight uptick from the previous night , but still off about 21 @ @ @ @ @ finale in 2016 .
”

Deadline: “Joe Biden’s acceptance speech drew the highest TV viewership of the week of convention coverage.”
“The convention drew an average 21.8 million viewers across six networks during the 10 PM ET to 11:15 ET time frame. That’s a slight uptick from the previous night, but still off about 21% from the Democratic convention finale in 2016.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Trump Admitted Blacks Not Voting Helped Him Win

The Independent has audio of Donald Trump meeting with Black leaders just days before his inauguration where he boasted of @ @ @ @ @ the two previous GOP presidential candidates — while also benefiting from some Black people not @ @ @ @ @ Trump : “ I got many more votes than Romney , many more votes than @ @ @ @ @ 11 per cent… and I ’ ll tell you , it ’ s much more @ @ @ @ @ blacks didn ’ t go out to vote for Hillary because they liked me — @ @ @ @ @ as getting the vote .
”

The Independent has audio of Donald Trump meeting with Black leaders just days before his inauguration where he boasted of receiving more African-American votes than the two previous GOP presidential candidates — while also benefiting from some Black people not voting at all.
Said Trump: “I got many more votes than Romney, many more votes than McCain… we ended up with 11 per cent… and I’ll tell you, it’s much more if you add — many blacks didn’t go out to vote for Hillary because they liked me — that was almost as good as getting the vote.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Satisfaction Among Americans Remains at Nine-Year Low

A new Gallup poll finds Americans ’ satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. remains at the @ @ @ @ @ , with just 13 % feeling satisfied .


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Bush Endorses Susan Collins

Bush Endorses Susan Collins

Former President George W. Bush backed Sen. Susan Collins ( R-ME ) in his first public endorsement of the 2020 @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ Bush has largely stayed out of the political fray since he left @ @ @ @ @ , and his endorsement is a welcome boost for Collins , who is waging her @ @ @ @ @ she seeks a fifth term .
”

Former President George W. Bush backed Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in his first public endorsement of the 2020 election cycle, the AP reports.
“Bush has largely stayed out of the political fray since he left the White House in 2009, and his endorsement is a welcome boost for Collins, who is waging her most difficult campaign yet as she seeks a fifth term.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Two Never Trumpers Reflect on Biden

Two Never Trumpers Reflect on Biden

Charlie Sykes and Tim Miller have an interesting discussion on the Bulwark Podcast about the Democratic convention .
Tim Miller @ @ @ @ @ share one thing that we discussed after the show was over .
Both of us @ @ @ @ @ by how emotionally attached we were last night to this candidacy .
We had sort @ @ @ @ @ reluctant , begrudging support for the Democratic nominee , to have been left in a @ @ @ @ @ bad choice and one existentially bad one .
But that isn ’ t what happened @ @ @ @ @ energized .
And frankly , that he has both Charlie and I reflecting on whether @ @ @ @ @ were just…in the wrong… ”

Charlie Sykes and Tim Miller have an interesting discussion on the Bulwark Podcast about the Democratic convention.
Tim Miller: “I wanted to share one thing that we discussed after the show was over. Both of us we were caught off guard by how emotionally attached we were last night to this candidacy. We had sort of expected to feel this reluctant, begrudging support for the Democratic nominee, to have been left in a tough spot between one normal bad choice and one existentially bad one. But that isn’t what happened. Joe Biden has me energized. And frankly, that he has both Charlie and I reflecting on whether maybe in the past we were just…in the wrong…”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Trump Appeals Subpoena for Tax Records Again

President Trump ’ s lawyers are appealing a subpoena compelling the president to release his financial and tax records to @ @ @ @ @ with the 2nd circuit appeals court , NPR reports .
“ If they lose there @ @ @ @ @ asking the Supreme Court to intervene next week , in the middle of the Republican @ @ @ @

President Trump’s lawyers are appealing a subpoena compelling the president to release his financial and tax records to Manhattan district attorney Cyrus Vance with the 2nd circuit appeals court, NPR reports.
“If they lose there, imagine this: Trump asking the Supreme Court to intervene next week, in the middle of the Republican National Convention.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Democrats Will Drop Videos During GOP Convention

“ As President Trump seizes the national spotlight next week for the Republican convention , Joe Biden ’ s campaign @ @ @ @ @ planning to mount an aggressive counter-effort to showcase the stark contrast between the two men @ @ @ @ @ ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Democrats are preparing to release videos each day @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s biggest failures .
”

“As President Trump seizes the national spotlight next week for the Republican convention, Joe Biden’s campaign and other top Democrats are planning to mount an aggressive counter-effort to showcase the stark contrast between the two men and the two campaigns,” the Washington Post reports.
“Democrats are preparing to release videos each day highlighting what they view as Trump’s biggest failures.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--GOP Governor Won’t Vote for Trump

GOP Governor Won’t Vote for Trump

Taegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire , one of the earliest and most influential political web sites .
@ @ @ @ @ Hunt , Electoral Vote Map and the Political Dictionary .
Goddard spent more than a @ @ @ @ @ chief operating officer of a prominent investment firm in New York City .
Previously , @ @ @ @ @ to a U.S .
Senator and Governor .
Goddard is also co-author of You Won @ @ @ @ @ Scribner , 1998 ) , a political management book hailed by prominent journalists and politicians @ @ @ @ @ addition , Goddard 's essays on politics and public policy have appeared in dozens of @ @ @ @ @ Goddard earned degrees from Vassar College and Harvard University .
He lives in New York @ @ @ @ @ sons .


politicalwire--2020-08-21--The Election Is Sooner Than It Appears

The Election Is Sooner Than It Appears

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This packed issue includes the latest analysis on the @ @ @ @ @ , control of the Senate , and the fight for the House .
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politicalwire--2020-08-21--Kanye West Won’t Be on Ohio Ballot

Kanye West Won’t Be on Ohio Ballot

Kanye West will not appear on the ballot in Ohio as an independent candidate for president due to “ mismatched @ @ @ @ @ Enquirer reports .


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Victim Has a Message for Steve Bannon

Victim Has a Message for Steve Bannon

Marianna Treviño-Wright , who was branded a “ butterfly freak ” by Steve Bannon and three others arrested for fraud @ @ @ @ @ tried to block their wall on the Mexican border , told the Daily Beast : @ @ @ @ @ well in their cavity searches .
”

Marianna Treviño-Wright, who was branded a “butterfly freak” by Steve Bannon and three others arrested for fraud and money laundering when she tried to block their wall on the Mexican border, told the Daily Beast: “I just wish them well in their cavity searches.”


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Carper Accidentally Drops F-Bomb During Senate Hearing

Sen. Tom Carper ( D-DE ) accidentally broadcast himself yelling “ fuck , fuck , fuck ” when he thought @ @ @ @ @ Senate hearing was not working .


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Bannon Joked About Stealing Money from Donors

In a newly-discovered video clip from a 2019 “ We Build the Wall ” telethon , Steve Bannon jokingly brags @ @ @ @ @ million dollar yacht ” with Brian Kolfage , who Bannon quips paid for the yacht @ @ @ @ @ ” from donors .
Both men were arrested yesterday — Bannon was actually on a @ @ @ @ @ fraud and money laundering .

In a newly-discovered video clip from a 2019 “We Build the Wall” telethon, Steve Bannon jokingly brags about being on a “million dollar yacht” with Brian Kolfage, who Bannon quips paid for the yacht with “all that money” from donors.
Both men were arrested yesterday — Bannon was actually on a yacht — and charged with fraud and money laundering.


politicalwire--2020-08-21--Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

“ Let me be very clear .
There is no place for QAnon in the Republican Party .
I do @ @ @ @ @ candidate you talked about has denounced it .
”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Michelle Obama Generated Most Enthusiasm

Axios : “ Among the 100 most viral stories about DNC topics this past week , there were 7.56 million @ @ @ @ @ , comments , shares ) on stories about Michelle Obama ’ s speech.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ than the estimated total for the next closest person — her husband .
”

Axios: “Among the 100 most viral stories about DNC topics this past week, there were 7.56 million social media interactions (likes, comments, shares) on stories about Michelle Obama’s speech.”
“That’s 5x more than the estimated total for the next closest person — her husband.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--New Ad Uses Trump’s Goodyear Boycott In Ohio

A new Lincoln Project ad uses President Trump ’ s call to boycott Goodyear tires in a blistering attack ad @ @ @ @ @ company employs more than 60,000 workers .


politicalwire--2020-08-22--McSally Asks Backers to Fast So They Can Donate

Sen. Martha McSally ( R-AZ ) presented an unusual fundraising pitch in audio obtained by KPHO : She suggested supporters @ @ @ @ @ a meal — then give her the money that they save as a campaign donation @ @ @ @ @ ’ re doing our best to catch up , you know , to get our @ @ @ @ @ takes resources… if you can give $ 5 , $ 10 .
If you can @ @ @ @ @ give what that would be .
”

Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) presented an unusual fundraising pitch in audio obtained by KPHO: She suggested supporters to “fast” for a meal — then give her the money that they save as a campaign donation
Said McSally: “We’re doing our best to catch up, you know, to get our message out. But it takes resources… if you can give $5, $10. If you can, fast a meal and give what that would be.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Lou Dobbs Was Shadow Chief of Staff

Lou Dobbs Was Shadow Chief of Staff

Former DHS official Miles Taylor told CNN that Fox Business anchor Lou Dobbsnhad influence inside the White House .
Said @ @ @ @ @ would call us and he would say — and pardon my language — he would @ @ @ @ @ hell didn ’ t you watch Lou Dobbs last night ?
You need to listen @ @ @ @ @ says is what I want to do.
” He added : “ So if Lou @ @ @ @ @ on late-night television or made an erroneous claim about what should be done either at @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement operation , the president wanted us to be tuning in every night .
@

Former DHS official Miles Taylor told CNN that Fox Business anchor Lou Dobbsnhad influence inside the White House.
Said Taylor: “The president would call us and he would say — and pardon my language — he would say, ‘Why the hell didn’t you watch Lou Dobbs last night? You need to listen to Lou. What Lou says is what I want to do.”
He added: “So if Lou Dobbs peddled a conspiracy theory on late-night television or made an erroneous claim about what should be done either at the border or with some law enforcement operation, the president wanted us to be tuning in every night.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--‘Any Idiot Can Read Off a Teleprompter’

‘Any Idiot Can Read Off a Teleprompter’

Several commentators on Fox News downplayed Joe Biden ’ s acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention because he simply read @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Show : “ Fox News is right : Any idiot can read off @ @ @ @

Several commentators on Fox News downplayed Joe Biden’s acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention because he simply read it from a teleprompter.
The Daily Show: “Fox News is right: Any idiot can read off a teleprompter.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Limbaugh Floats Lie that Biden’s Speech Was Taped

Rush Limbaugh falsely claimed Joe Biden ’ s DNC acceptance speech was so well-delivered because it was actually pre-taped and @ @ @ @ @ Mediaite reports .
Said Limbaugh : “ Now the assumption I think that everybody had @ @ @ @ @ live because we didn ’ t hear anything else .
And the time came for @ @ @ @ @ the lights went down or came up whatever and here comes Biden and starts the @ @ @ @ @ of the opinion that it had to be tape .
And that it had to @ @ @ @ @ the segments had to be edited together because plugs is not capable of 22 minutes @ @ @ @ @ no screw-ups , this is the prevailing theory.
” However , ABC News reports there @ @ @ @ @ — along with TV camera crews and Secret Service agents — to watch the speech @ @

Rush Limbaugh falsely claimed Joe Biden’s DNC acceptance speech was so well-delivered because it was actually pre-taped and edited together for broadcast, Mediaite reports.
Said Limbaugh: “Now the assumption I think that everybody had going in was he was live because we didn’t hear anything else. And the time came for the speech to happen, the lights went down or came up whatever and here comes Biden and starts the speech. Some people are of the opinion that it had to be tape. And that it had to be taped in segments and the segments had to be edited together because plugs is not capable of 22 minutes even reading a prompter with no screw-ups, this is the prevailing theory.”
However, ABC News reports there were roughly three-dozen reporters present — along with TV camera crews and Secret Service agents — to watch the speech live.


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Did Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Jokes Work?

Did Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Jokes Work?

Brian Lowry : “ Although there was considerable debate Thursday night about Julia Louis-Dreyfus making jokes at Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ s speech – in which he never mentioned the president by name – made clear @ @ @ @ @ : Let someone else jab at Trump , while allowing Biden to be statesmanlike.
” @ @ @ @ @ extent to which the material worked , but like everything else about this convention , @ @ @ @ @ planned .
Either way , it was one of those stories with a shelf life @ @ @ @ @ ”

Brian Lowry: “Although there was considerable debate Thursday night about Julia Louis-Dreyfus making jokes at Trump’s expense, watching Biden’s speech – in which he never mentioned the president by name – made clear that was a calculated move: Let someone else jab at Trump, while allowing Biden to be statesmanlike.”
“You can question the extent to which the material worked, but like everything else about this convention, it was thought about and planned. Either way, it was one of those stories with a shelf life of about two hours.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Ex-CIA Director Questioned for Eight Hours

“ Former CIA director John Brennan was interviewed for eight hours Friday by the federal prosecutor specially assigned by Attorney @ @ @ @ @ how the U.S. intelligence community and law enforcement apparatus handled investigating Russian interference in the @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post reports .
U.S. Attorney John Durham informed Brennan he was “ not a @ @ @ @ @ a criminal investigation , ” but rather “ a witness to events that are under @ @ @

“Former CIA director John Brennan was interviewed for eight hours Friday by the federal prosecutor specially assigned by Attorney General William Barr to review how the U.S. intelligence community and law enforcement apparatus handled investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election,” the Washington Post reports.
U.S. Attorney John Durham informed Brennan he was “not a subject or a target of a criminal investigation,” but rather “a witness to events that are under review.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump’s Sister Says He Has ‘No Principles’ on Secret Audio

Mary Trump revealed to the Washington Post that she had surreptitiously taped 15 hours of face-to-face conversations with President Trump @ @ @ @ @ Trump Barry , in 2018 and 2019 .
She gave them to the newspaper .
@ @ @ @ @ Barry heard her her brother talk about separating migrant children from their parents at the @ @ @ @ @ “ All he wants to do is appeal to his base .
He has no @ @ @ @ @ .
And his base , I mean my God , if you were a religious @ @ @ @ @ help people .
Not do this.
” She continued : “ His goddamned tweet and @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m talking too freely , but you know .
The change of @ @ @ @ @ preparation .
The lying .
Holy shit.
” At one point Barry said to her @ @ @ @ @ s the phoniness of it all .
It ’ s the phoniness and this cruelty @ @ @ @ @ ”

Mary Trump revealed to the Washington Post that she had surreptitiously taped 15 hours of face-to-face conversations with President Trump’s sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, in 2018 and 2019.
She gave them to the newspaper.
One exchange was recorded after Barry heard her her brother talk about separating migrant children from their parents at the border.
Said Barry: “All he wants to do is appeal to his base. He has no principles. None. None. And his base, I mean my God, if you were a religious person, you want to help people. Not do this.”
She continued: “His goddamned tweet and lying, oh my God. I’m talking too freely, but you know. The change of stories. The lack of preparation. The lying. Holy shit.”
At one point Barry said to her niece: “It’s the phoniness of it all. It’s the phoniness and this cruelty. Donald is cruel.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--House Votes to Block Postal Changes

House Votes to Block Postal Changes

“ The House interrupted its summer recess on Saturday for a rare weekend session to approve legislation blocking cost-cutting and @ @ @ @ @ Service that Democrats , civil rights advocates and some Republicans fear could jeopardize mail-in ballots @ @ @ @ @ New York Times reports .
“ The measure , put forward by Democratic leaders , @ @ @ @ @ Service to prioritize the delivery of all election-related mail and grant the beleaguered agency a @ @ @ @ @ to cover revenue lost because of the coronavirus pandemic and ensure it has the resources @ @ @ @ @ to be the largest vote-by-mail operation in the nation ’ s history .
”

“The House interrupted its summer recess on Saturday for a rare weekend session to approve legislation blocking cost-cutting and operational changes at the Postal Service that Democrats, civil rights advocates and some Republicans fear could jeopardize mail-in ballots this fall,” the New York Times reports.
“The measure, put forward by Democratic leaders, would also require the Postal Service to prioritize the delivery of all election-related mail and grant the beleaguered agency a rare $25 billion infusion to cover revenue lost because of the coronavirus pandemic and ensure it has the resources to address what is expected to be the largest vote-by-mail operation in the nation’s history.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Why Presidential Approval No Longer Moves Very Much

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I’ve long felt that President Trump’s steady approval ratings — and those of Barack Obama as well — were because the fundamentals of the U.S. economy were also stable. Once those shifted, so would presidential approval rates.


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Trump Says ‘Deep State’ Is Slowing Vaccine

President Trump accused “ the deep state , or whoever ” at the Food and Drug Administration of slowing coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ election to keep him from securing a second term .
He offered no evidence for @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi weighed in on the tweet , which she said was “ scary ” and @ @ @ @ @ ” even for Trump .

President Trump accused “the deep state, or whoever” at the Food and Drug Administration of slowing coronavirus vaccine until after the November election to keep him from securing a second term.
He offered no evidence for his claim.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi weighed in on the tweet, which she said was “scary” and “beyond the pale,” even for Trump.


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Robert Trump Funeral Guest Punched Worker

A guest at Robert Trump ’ s funeral in Washington later punched a server at a restaurant in downtown Washington @ @ @ @ @ reports .

“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--2020-08-22--Barr Told Murdoch to ‘Muzzle’ Trump Critic

Attorney General William Barr told Rupert Murdoch to “ muzzle ” Andrew Napolitano , a prominent Fox News personality who @ @ @ @ @ Trump , according to a new book about the rightwing TV network , The Guardian @ @ @ @ @ s meeting with Murdoch , at the media mogul ’ s New York home in @ @ @ @ @ reported at the time , with speculation surrounding its subject .
According to Hoax : @ @ @ @ @ and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth , by CNN media reporter Brian Stelter , subjects @ @ @ @ @ criminal justice reform.
” “ But it was also about Judge Andrew Napolitano .
”

Attorney General William Barr told Rupert Murdoch to “muzzle” Andrew Napolitano, a prominent Fox News personality who became a critic of President Trump, according to a new book about the rightwing TV network, The Guardian reports.
“Barr’s meeting with Murdoch, at the media mogul’s New York home in October 2019, was widely reported at the time, with speculation surrounding its subject. According to Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, by CNN media reporter Brian Stelter, subjects covered included media consolidation and criminal justice reform.”
“But it was also about Judge Andrew Napolitano.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Trump Looks to GOP Convention for Reboot

“ Republicans will open their national convention Monday with an urgent mission : To convince voters pessimistic about the state @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic , economic recession and racial upheaval that President Trump deserves another four @ @ @ @ @ ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Convention organizers say the president and his surrogate @ @ @ @ @ inspire hope in a season of worldwide despair , with programming planned around themes of @ @ @ @ @ opportunity ’ and ‘ greatness ’ for the country in a second Trump term .
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“Republicans will open their national convention Monday with an urgent mission: To convince voters pessimistic about the state of a country battered by the coronavirus pandemic, economic recession and racial upheaval that President Trump deserves another four years at the helm,” the Washington Post reports.
“Convention organizers say the president and his surrogate speakers will showcase optimism and inspire hope in a season of worldwide despair, with programming planned around themes of ‘promise,’ ‘opportunity’ and ‘greatness’ for the country in a second Trump term.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Kushner Plans Middle East Trip

Kushner Plans Middle East Trip

“ Jared Kushner and White House envoy Avi Berkowitz are expected to travel to the Middle East and visit Israel @ @ @ @ @ during the first week of September to check on the U.S.-brokered normalization deal between Israel @ @ @ @ @ , ” Axios reports .
“ Kushner will also use his talks with leaders in @ @ @ @ @ Arab countries to follow in the UAE ’ s footsteps and move forward with full @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“Jared Kushner and White House envoy Avi Berkowitz are expected to travel to the Middle East and visit Israel along with several Gulf states during the first week of September to check on the U.S.-brokered normalization deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates,”Axios reports.
“Kushner will also use his talks with leaders in the region to encourage more Arab countries to follow in the UAE’s footsteps and move forward with full normalization of relations with Israel.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--GOP Seeks to Match Democrats in Mail Vote Applications

“ Republicans are playing catch-up with Democrats to boost the number of their voters requesting mail-in ballots in key states @ @ @ @ @ complicated by President Trump ’ s criticism of all-mail voting , ” the Wall Street @ @ @ @ @ a quarter of the votes cast in the 2016 general election nationwide were by-mail… Fears @ @ @ @ @ to boost those numbers to unprecedented levels this year .
”

“Republicans are playing catch-up with Democrats to boost the number of their voters requesting mail-in ballots in key states, an effort that is complicated by President Trump’s criticism of all-mail voting,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Nearly a quarter of the votes cast in the 2016 general election nationwide were by-mail… Fears of the coronavirus are expected to boost those numbers to unprecedented levels this year.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--The GOP Is Not a Majority Party

The GOP Is Not a Majority Party

Harry Enten : “ If President Trump , in fact , loses the popular vote in 2020 , it will @ @ @ @ @ the founding of the Democratic Party in 1828 that either the Democratic or Republican Party @ @ @ @ @ this many times in a span of eight elections… ” “ Pretty much none of @ @ @ @ @ expect Trump to win the popular vote .
Today , former Vice President Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ somewhere around 8 to 10 points nationally .
A high number of Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ revolve around him pulling off a win in the electoral college , while losing the @ @ @ @ @ he did in 2016.
” “ A loss by Trump this year would mean the @ @ @ @ @ vote 7 out of the last 8 elections since 1992 .
”

Harry Enten: “If President Trump, in fact, loses the popular vote in 2020, it will be the first time since the founding of the Democratic Party in 1828 that either the Democratic or Republican Party has lost the popular vote this many times in a span of eight elections…”
“Pretty much none of the nonpartisan analysts I know expect Trump to win the popular vote. Today, former Vice President Joe Biden leads the national polls by somewhere around 8 to 10 points nationally. A high number of Trump’s paths to a second term revolve around him pulling off a win in the electoral college, while losing the popular vote, just as he did in 2016.”
“A loss by Trump this year would mean the Republicans have lost the popular vote 7 out of the last 8 elections since 1992.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Judge Orders Trump to Pay Porn Star’s Legal Fees

A California court ordered President Trump to pay $ 44,100 to Stormy Daniels to cover her legal fees regarding her @ @ @ @ @ reports .


politicalwire--2020-08-22--First Post-Convention Poll Shows No Bounce

A new Morning Consult poll finds in a post-convention poll , Joe Biden leads President Trump by 9 points among @ @ @ @ @ to 43 % , compared with an 8-point margin earlier in the week .
However @ @ @ @ @ voters said they had a favorable view of Biden on Friday , a single-day record @ @ @ @ @

A new Morning Consult poll finds in a post-convention poll, Joe Biden leads President Trump by 9 points among likely voters, 52% to 43%, compared with an 8-point margin earlier in the week.
However, 51% of likely voters said they had a favorable view of Biden on Friday, a single-day record in the tracking poll.


politicalwire--2020-08-22--‘Hoax’ Hits Bestseller List

‘Hoax’ Hits Bestseller List

A must-read : Hoax : Donald Trump , Fox News , and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth by Brian Stelter @ @ @ @ @ of the Amazon bestseller list .
“ While other leaders were marshaling resources to combat @ @ @ @ @ history , President Donald Trump was watching TV .
”

A must-read: Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth by Brian Stelter has already hit the top of the Amazon bestseller list.
“While other leaders were marshaling resources to combat the greatest pandemic in modern history, President Donald Trump was watching TV.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Kanye West’s Campaign Unraveling

Kanye West’s Campaign Unraveling

New York Magazine : “ In a span of two days , West was booted from the ballot in five @ @ @ @ @ , Ohio , West Virginia , and Wisconsin .
In Illinois , Montana , and @ @ @ @ @ because he filed an insufficient number of valid signatures .
In Wisconsin , it was @ @ @ @ @ on time .
In Ohio , the information and signature on West ’ s nominating @ @ @ @ @ candidacy did not match those on petitions circulated to be signed.
” “ West has @ @ @ @ @ in this week : Louisiana , Minnesota , Tennessee , and Virginia , but it @ @ @ @ @ ultimately qualify to appear on the ballot in all of them .
West may face @ @ @ @ @ where seven of the thirteen electors that West submitted told Intelligencer they were either unaware @ @ @ @ @ cast electoral votes on his behalf , or that they had signed notarized paperwork connected @ @ @ @ @ presidential bid at all .
”

New York Magazine: “In a span of two days, West was booted from the ballot in five states: Illinois, Montana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. In Illinois, Montana, and West Virginia, it was because he filed an insufficient number of valid signatures. In Wisconsin, it was because West did not file on time. In Ohio, the information and signature on West’s nominating petition and his statement of candidacy did not match those on petitions circulated to be signed.”
“West has filed in several other states in this week: Louisiana, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Virginia, but it is unclear if he will ultimately qualify to appear on the ballot in all of them. West may face particular issues in Virginia, where seven of the thirteen electors that West submitted told Intelligencer they were either unaware that they signed up to cast electoral votes on his behalf, or that they had signed notarized paperwork connected to the rapper’s presidential bid at all.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Trump Will Appear Every Night of Convention

Lara Trump told NBC News that President Trump will be part of the GOP convention “ every single night .
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politicalwire--2020-08-22--Trump’s Threat Raises Specter of Voter Intimidation

Washington Post : “ The president has limited authority to order law enforcement to patrol polling places .
Sheriff ’ @ @ @ @ @ are commanded at the local level , and a federal law bars U.S. government officials @ @ @ @ @ ’ to the vicinity of polling places .
But civil rights advocates said they feared @ @ @ @ @ inspire local officials to act on his behalf .
And they said even the threat @ @ @ @ @ the polls could be frightening to some voters , particularly in communities of color where @ @ @ @ @ police .
”

Washington Post: “The president has limited authority to order law enforcement to patrol polling places. Sheriff’s deputies and police officers are commanded at the local level, and a federal law bars U.S. government officials from sending ‘armed men’ to the vicinity of polling places. But civil rights advocates said they feared Trump’s words could inspire local officials to act on his behalf. And they said even the threat of encountering police officers at the polls could be frightening to some voters, particularly in communities of color where residents are distrustful of the police.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Trump’s Executive Orders Provided Only Limited Relief

Washington Post : “ Just two weeks after President Trump approved executive actions aimed at bypassing stalled stimulus negotiations with @ @ @ @ @ has said it is paying new jobless benefits , few evictions have been paused , @ @ @ @ @ clear that workers will not benefit from the president ’ s new payroll tax deferral @ @

Washington Post: “Just two weeks after President Trump approved executive actions aimed at bypassing stalled stimulus negotiations with Congress, only one state has said it is paying new jobless benefits, few evictions have been paused, and leading employers have made clear that workers will not benefit from the president’s new payroll tax deferral.”


politicalwire--2020-08-22--Postal Battle Hits the House Floor

Postal Battle Hits the House Floor

Playbook : “ The battle over the Postal Service is going to hit the House floor this afternoon .
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called the chamber back in a rare move during the August recess to force a vote on a bill that would provide $ 25 billion to the postal service and prohibit any operational changes ahead of the November election.
” “ The vote comes as USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy ’ s testimony Friday before the Senate Homeland Security Committee did little to mollify Democrats concerned about everything from mail-in voting to delayed prescription drugs to newly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected to face more intense scrutiny Monday when he testifies before the Democrat-led House Oversight Committee.
” “ Republicans have been whipping against the House vote .
GOP Rep. John Katko , who is in a tight reelection battle in upstate New York , put out a statement that he would support the Democrats ’ bill .
Other GOP lawmakers who represent rural districts , or who are in tight reelection races , could also join Democrats in supporting the bill .
It will be a largely party-line vote , but GOP @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Playbook: “The battle over the Postal Service is going to hit the House floor this afternoon. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called the chamber back in a rare move during the August recess to force a vote on a bill that would provide $25 billion to the postal service and prohibit any operational changes ahead of the November election.”
“The vote comes as USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s testimony Friday before the Senate Homeland Security Committee did little to mollify Democrats concerned about everything from mail-in voting to delayed prescription drugs to newly hatched chicks dying in transit. Dejoy is expected to face more intense scrutiny Monday when he testifies before the Democrat-led House Oversight Committee.”
“Republicans have been whipping against the House vote. GOP Rep. John Katko, who is in a tight reelection battle in upstate New York, put out a statement that he would support the Democrats’ bill. Other GOP lawmakers who represent rural districts, or who are in tight reelection races, could also join Democrats in supporting the bill. It will be a largely party-line vote, but GOP leaders expect low double-digit defections.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump to Announce ‘Major Breakthrough’ on Virus

President Trump will announce a “ major therapeutic breakthrough ” for the coronavirus at a news conference Sunday evening .
@ @ @ @ @ the “ deep state ” was intentionally slowing progress on a vaccine to hurt his @ @


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump Will Speak Every Night of Convention

The New York Times confirms that President Trump plans to speak on all four nights of the Republican convention .
@ @ @ @ @ stage at 10 p.m .
ET each night .
Two producers of “ The Apprentice @ @ @ @ @ to TV stardom , are involved in the planning of the event .

The New York Times confirms that President Trump plans to speak on all four nights of the Republican convention.
Trump will reportedly take the stage at 10 p.m. ET each night.
Two producers of “The Apprentice,” where Trump rose to TV stardom, are involved in the planning of the event.


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Nebraska GOP Lawmaker Endorses Biden

Nebraska GOP Lawmaker Endorses Biden

Nebraska state Sen. John McCollister ( R ) said he ’ s joining a number of fellow Republicans in deciding @ @ @ @ @ in his bid to unseat Republican President Trump , the Lincoln Journal Star reports .
@ @ @ @ @ “ a real president ” and “ not the disaster ” that occupies the White @ @ @

Nebraska state Sen. John McCollister (R) said he’s joining a number of fellow Republicans in deciding to formally endorse Joe Biden in his bid to unseat Republican President Trump, the Lincoln Journal Star reports.
McCollister said Biden would be “a real president” and “not the disaster” that occupies the White House today.


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Rejected Mail Ballots Could Make Difference

Washington Post : “ More than 540,000 mail ballots were rejected during primaries across 23 states this year — nearly @ @ @ @ @ for the fall — illustrating how missed delivery deadlines , inadvertent mistakes and uneven enforcement @ @ @ @ @ voters and affect the outcome of the presidential election.
” “ The rates of rejection @ @ @ @ @ exceeded those of other recent elections , could make a difference in the fall if @ @ @ @ @ decided by a close margin , as it was in 2016 , when Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ Wisconsin by roughly 80,000 votes .
”

Washington Post: “More than 540,000 mail ballots were rejected during primaries across 23 states this year — nearly a quarter in key battlegrounds for the fall — illustrating how missed delivery deadlines, inadvertent mistakes and uneven enforcement of the rules could disenfranchise voters and affect the outcome of the presidential election.”
“The rates of rejection, which in some states exceeded those of other recent elections, could make a difference in the fall if the White House contest is decided by a close margin, as it was in 2016, when Donald Trump won Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin by roughly 80,000 votes.”


A Trumpian Production

“ This week ’ s Republican National Convention will be The Trump Show from start to finish , aiming for @ @ @ @ @ from MAGA stars , and executive power as performance art , ” Axios reports .
@ @ @ @ @ Think of each night like an episode .
And what would an episode be without @ @ @ @ @ ?
” “ Trump made clear to aides that he wanted a grand , raucous @ @ @ @ @ such things are achievable during a pandemic .
He wanted a live audience , which @ @ @ @ @ on the White House ’ s South Lawn .
He didn ’ t like the @ @ @ @ @ convention , and he thought many of the speeches went on too long .
”

“This week’s Republican National Convention will be The Trump Show from start to finish, aiming for ratings-juicing stunts, attention-grabbing speeches from MAGA stars, and executive power as performance art,” Axios reports.
Said a source: “Think of each night like an episode. And what would an episode be without an appearance from the star?”
“Trump made clear to aides that he wanted a grand, raucous convention — to the extent such things are achievable during a pandemic. He wanted a live audience, which he’ll now get on the White House’s South Lawn. He didn’t like the Zoom-call feel of the Democratic convention, and he thought many of the speeches went on too long.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump Looks to Change Narrative After Brutal Week

New York Times : “ The last thing the president wanted to see as he kick-starts his campaign was the architect of his last campaign hauled away in handcuffs on charges of bilking his own supporters in a build-the-wall fund-raising scam .
Yet there was Stephen K. Bannon , the mastermind of the 2016 election , with his hair now long and scraggly and his face weathered , marched into court and called a crook.
” “ That was only part of the president ’ s tough week or so .
In recent days , the Senate released a damning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help Mr. Trump win in 2016 .
A government agency concluded that a member of the president ’ s cabinet is serving in violation of the law .
A court rejected Mr. Trump ’ s effort to keep his tax returns secret .
Unemployment claims ticked back up .
And former Vice President Joseph Biden smoothly pulled off his own convention without the gaffes Mr. Trump had predicted.
” “ If that were not enough , the president found his family dysfunction playing out in public at the same time he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother at the White House .
”

New York Times: “The last thing the president wanted to see as he kick-starts his campaign was the architect of his last campaign hauled away in handcuffs on charges of bilking his own supporters in a build-the-wall fund-raising scam. Yet there was Stephen K. Bannon, the mastermind of the 2016 election, with his hair now long and scraggly and his face weathered, marched into court and called a crook.”
“That was only part of the president’s tough week or so. In recent days, the Senate released a damning bipartisan report on Russia’s efforts to help Mr. Trump win in 2016. A government agency concluded that a member of the president’s cabinet is serving in violation of the law. A court rejected Mr. Trump’s effort to keep his tax returns secret. Unemployment claims ticked back up. And former Vice President Joseph Biden smoothly pulled off his own convention without the gaffes Mr. Trump had predicted.”
“If that were not enough, the president found his family dysfunction playing out in public at the same time he was presiding over a funeral for his younger brother at the White House.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump to Authorize Virus Treatment Over Objections

President Trump will announce that the FDA will issue an emergency authorization for blood plasma as a coronavirus treatment , @ @ @ @ @ agency held off on the decision last week over concerns from government scientists that evidence @ @ @ @ @ effectiveness is thin — prompting Trump to accuse the FDA of slow-walking the therapy to @ @ @ @ @ offering any evidence to support his claim.
” Washington Post : “ Many scientists and @ @ @ @ @ might provide some benefit but is far from a breakthrough .
It is rich in @ @ @ @ @ in fighting the coronavirus , but the evidence so far has not been conclusive about @ @ @ @ @ to administer it and what dose is needed .
”

President Trump will announce that the FDA will issue an emergency authorization for blood plasma as a coronavirus treatment, Politico reports.
“The agency held off on the decision last week over concerns from government scientists that evidence for the treatment’s effectiveness is thin — prompting Trump to accuse the FDA of slow-walking the therapy to harm his reelection chances without offering any evidence to support his claim.”
Washington Post: “Many scientists and physicians believe that convalescent plasma might provide some benefit but is far from a breakthrough. It is rich in antibodies that could be helpful in fighting the coronavirus, but the evidence so far has not been conclusive about whether it works, when to administer it and what dose is needed.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Biden Features Trump’s Goodyear Comments In New Ad

Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign is launching an ad Monday seizing on President Trump ’ s comments calling for @ @ @ @ @ that will play in the battleground states of Ohio and North Carolina — states the @ @ @ @ @ CNN reports .
From the ad : “ An American company with a 122-year history @ @ @ @ @ and competitors , all over the world and a sitting President who ’ s spinning @ @ @ @ @ American jobs to try to save his own .
”

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign is launching an ad Monday seizing on President Trump’s comments calling for a boycott of Goodyear tires that will play in the battleground states of Ohio and North Carolina — states the President won in 2016, CNN reports.
From the ad: “An American company with a 122-year history, thousands of American workers and competitors, all over the world and a sitting President who’s spinning out of control would risk American jobs to try to save his own.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump Tweet Flagged for Violating Election Rules

Twitter flagged a tweet by President Trump that claimed , without evidence , that mail drop boxes are a “ @ @ @ @ @ are “ not Covid sanitized .
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“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--2020-08-23--Obama Says Biden and Sanders Have Same Goals

Barack Obama told the New Yorker that Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders had similar policy aims “ from a @ @ @ @ @ Obama : “ If you look at Joe Biden ’ s goals and Bernie Sanders @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not that different , from a forty-thousand-foot level .
They both want to @ @ @ @ @ care .
They want to make sure everybody can get a job that pays a @ @ @ @ @ to make sure every child gets a good education .
”

Barack Obama told the New Yorker that Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders had similar policy aims “from a forty-thousand foot level.”
Said Obama: “If you look at Joe Biden’s goals and Bernie Sanders’s goals, they’re not that different, from a forty-thousand-foot level. They both want to make sure everybody has health care. They want to make sure everybody can get a job that pays a living wage. They want to make sure every child gets a good education.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump Obliterates Line Between Governing and Campaign

“ Trailing in the polls and struggling to find a message , President Trump is leveraging one of the most @ @ @ @ @ — his White House office — in service of his reelection bid , obliterating the @ @ @ @ @ and testing legal boundaries in ways that go well beyond his predecessors , ” the @ @ @ @

“Trailing in the polls and struggling to find a message, President Trump is leveraging one of the most powerful assets he has left — his White House office — in service of his reelection bid, obliterating the lines between governing and campaigning and testing legal boundaries in ways that go well beyond his predecessors,” the Washington Post reports.


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump May Fast Track Vaccine Before Election

“ The Trump administration is considering bypassing normal US regulatory standards to fast-track an experimental coronavirus vaccine from the UK @ @ @ @ @ of the presidential election , ” the Financial Times reports .
“ One option being @ @ @ @ @ availability of a vaccine would involve the US Food and Drug Administration awarding ’ emergency @ @ @ @ @ to a vaccine being developed in a partnership between AstraZeneca and Oxford university , based @ @ @ @ @ relatively small UK study if it is successful .
”

“The Trump administration is considering bypassing normal US regulatory standards to fast-track an experimental coronavirus vaccine from the UK for use in America ahead of the presidential election,” the Financial Times reports.
“One option being explored to speed up the availability of a vaccine would involve the US Food and Drug Administration awarding ’emergency use authorisation’ in October to a vaccine being developed in a partnership between AstraZeneca and Oxford university, based on the results from a relatively small UK study if it is successful.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Comey Says Bannon Is In a ‘World of Trouble’

Former FBI director James Comey told CBS News that former Trump strategist Steve Bannon was in “ a world of @ @ @ @ @ last week on fraud charges .
Said Comey : “ It ’ s another reminder @ @ @ @ @ this president surrounds himself with , at this point they could almost start their own @ @ @ @ @ : “ It ’ s a very serious case , the Southern District of New @ @ @ @ @ in a very detailed indictment called a speaking indictment , and he ’ s in @ @ @ @ @ ”

Former FBI director James Comey told CBS News that former Trump strategist Steve Bannon was in “a world of trouble” following his arrest last week on fraud charges.
Said Comey: “It’s another reminder of the kind of people this president surrounds himself with, at this point they could almost start their own crime family.”
He added: “It’s a very serious case, the Southern District of New York has laid it out in a very detailed indictment called a speaking indictment, and he’s in a world of trouble.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Republicans Rush to Finalize Convention

Republicans Rush to Finalize Convention

New York Times : “ As Monday ’ s kickoff looms , Republican officials were still deciding what segments to @ @ @ @ @ be taped in advance .
Typically , convention broadcasts require weeks of highly technical preparation @ @ @ @ @ producers at the major TV networks had only a foggy idea of what to expect @ @ @ @ @ more detailed rundown on Saturday evening .
Still , broadcasters will head into the week @ @ @ @ @ Republicans involved in the planning admit that anxiety began to set in two weeks ago @ @ @ @ @ they said that they were now confident that a fully realized lineup was in place @ @ @ @ @ to the Democrats ’ virtual event , voters could expect something more akin to a @ @ @ @ @ focus on live onstage moments featuring Mr. Trump , whom aides described as the week @ @ @ @ @ chief .
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New York Times: “As Monday’s kickoff looms, Republican officials were still deciding what segments to air live and what would be taped in advance. Typically, convention broadcasts require weeks of highly technical preparation. By the weekend, producers at the major TV networks had only a foggy idea of what to expect, although Republicans provided a more detailed rundown on Saturday evening. Still, broadcasters will head into the week with some unknowns.”
“Republicans involved in the planning admit that anxiety began to set in two weeks ago. But on Saturday, they said that they were now confident that a fully realized lineup was in place — and that in contrast to the Democrats’ virtual event, voters could expect something more akin to a regular convention, with a focus on live onstage moments featuring Mr. Trump, whom aides described as the week’s ‘talent in chief.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump Aide Dismisses Secret Audio as ‘Sibling Rivalry’

Trump adviser Jason Miller told NBC News that secret recordings of Maryanne Trump criticizing her brother were just “ sibling @ @ @ @ @ when you get to the White House you have family members who sometimes decide to @ @ @ @ @ frustrations .
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politicalwire--2020-08-23--Trump Heads Into Convention In Bad Position

Harry Enten : “ There have been only three incumbents who were down by more than a point at the beginning of the convention period since 1940 : Harry Truman in 1948 , Gerald Ford in 1976 and Jimmy Carter in 1980 .
Only Truman , down by about 10 points , had a deficit that matched Trump ’ s at the current time .
But even Truman didn ’ t have an opponent who was already pulling in more than half the vote.
” “ The potentially good news for Trump is that because he ’ s in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ascertain his true chance of a comeback , especially during a global pandemic .
Further , it ’ s noteworthy that Truman actually did win in 1948 .
Ford closed his 7-point deficit pre-conventions against Carter in 1976 , but still lost by 2 points.
” “ One way in which Trump is clearly in a worse position than either Truman or Ford is his own popularity .
Truman ’ s net approval rating ( approve – disapprove ) was only about -5 points on the eve of the conventions in 1948 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump ’ s net approval rating is about -12 points.
” Washington Post : “ He is confronting multiple crises at home and has been running a deficit in state and national polls throughout the spring and summer .
If the election were held today , Trump probably would become the first one-term president since George H.W .
Bush was defeated in 1992 .
”

Harry Enten: “There have been only three incumbents who were down by more than a point at the beginning of the convention period since 1940: Harry Truman in 1948, Gerald Ford in 1976 and Jimmy Carter in 1980. Only Truman, down by about 10 points, had a deficit that matched Trump’s at the current time. But even Truman didn’t have an opponent who was already pulling in more than half the vote.”
“The potentially good news for Trump is that because he’s in an unprecedented position, it’s difficult to ascertain his true chance of a comeback, especially during a global pandemic. Further, it’s noteworthy that Truman actually did win in 1948. Ford closed his 7-point deficit pre-conventions against Carter in 1976, but still lost by 2 points.”
“One way in which Trump is clearly in a worse position than either Truman or Ford is his own popularity. Truman’s net approval rating (approve – disapprove) was only about -5 points on the eve of the conventions in 1948. Ford’s was actually positive. Trump’s net approval rating is about -12 points.”
Washington Post: “He is confronting multiple crises at home and has been running a deficit in state and national polls throughout the spring and summer. If the election were held today, Trump probably would become the first one-term president since George H.W. Bush was defeated in 1992.”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Meadows Calls Secret Audio ‘Just Another Attack’

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told ABC News that the leaked audio from President Trump ’ s sister @ @ @ @ @ and another attack ” on the commander-in-chief .
Said Meadows : “ I can tell @ @ @ @ @ never met the judge .
I was at the funeral the other day .
I @ @ @ @ @ there .
She didn ’ t show up for her brother ’ s funeral .
@ @ @ @ @ have the privilege of serving is not the one that ’ s being described on @ @ @ @ @ is what I ’ m reading , secret tape .
I mean , what family @ @ @ @ @ for 15 hours secretly ?
”

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told ABC News that the leaked audio from President Trump’s sister is “just another day and another attack” on the commander-in-chief.
Said Meadows: “I can tell you that I’ve never met the judge. I was at the funeral the other day. I was hoping to meet her there. She didn’t show up for her brother’s funeral. And the president that I have the privilege of serving is not the one that’s being described on a 15-hour, I guess is what I’m reading, secret tape. I mean, what family member tapes another family member for 15 hours secretly?”


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Biden Keeps Double-Digit Lead

Biden Keeps Double-Digit Lead

A new CBS News/YouGov poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump nationally in the race for president , 52 % @ @ @ @ @ is unchanged from last week before the Democratic convention , suggesting he receive no “ @ @ @ @ @ day event .


politicalwire--2020-08-23--Most Republicans Feel Country Is Better Off

A new CBS News/YouGov poll finds just 35 % who feel the country is better off today than four years @ @ @ @ @ do not .
However , among just Republicans , 75 % feel the country is @ @ @ @ @ % do not .
The main reason why is that 82 % of Republicans have @ @ @ @ @

A new CBS News/YouGov poll finds just 35% who feel the country is better off today than four years ago, while 65% do not.
However, among just Republicans, 75% feel the country is better off, while 25% do not.
The main reason why is that 82% of Republicans have confidence in President Trump.


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Trump Keeps Tabs on Boat Parades of His Supporters

Wall Street Journal : “ Since the pandemic has shelved his signature campaign rallies—a source of energy for the president @ @ @ @ @ of approval have helped buoy Mr. Trump ’ s spirits in recent weeks , aides @ @ @ @ @ to route the president ’ s motorcade past boat parades , and are considering having @ @ @ @ @ in the coming weeks.
” “ The president has publicly praised the boat parades this @ @ @ @ @ separate coronavirus news briefings , at a roundtable discussion on Venezuela , and while signing @ @ @ @ @ Chinese officials .
In private , Trump broaches the subject of boat parades himself , @ @ @ @ @ they have seen the flotillas of his followers crowding waterways from the Great Lakes to @ @ @ @ @ ”

Wall Street Journal: “Since the pandemic has shelved his signature campaign rallies—a source of energy for the president and his supporters—the splashy displays of approval have helped buoy Mr. Trump’s spirits in recent weeks, aides said. Aides have tried to route the president’s motorcade past boat parades, and are considering having the president participate in one in the coming weeks.”
“The president has publicly praised the boat parades this summer, including twice during separate coronavirus news briefings, at a roundtable discussion on Venezuela, and while signing legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese officials. In private, Trump broaches the subject of boat parades himself, aides said, asking if they have seen the flotillas of his followers crowding waterways from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Trump Campaign Launches Massive Digital Ad Buy

“ The Trump campaign is going all in on digital advertising for the Republican National Convention , with plans to @ @ @ @ @ masthead and flood Facebook , Google and streaming services like Hulu with pro-Trump messaging , @ @ @ @ @ The massive digital ad buy — which is in the high seven figures , according @ @ @ @ @ complement the Trumpian production planned for each night of the convention this week.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ Americans on TV and online throughout the convention .
”

“The Trump campaign is going all in on digital advertising for the Republican National Convention, with plans to again take over the YouTube masthead and flood Facebook, Google and streaming services like Hulu with pro-Trump messaging,” Axios reports.
“The massive digital ad buy — which is in the high seven figures, according to the campaign — will complement the Trumpian production planned for each night of the convention this week.”
“The goal is to inundate Americans on TV and online throughout the convention.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Exchange of the Day

Exchange of the Day

White House Chief of staff Mark Meadows was interviewed by Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday : WALLACE : You @ @ @ @ @ now .
Does the president disavow , does he condemn QAnon ?
MEADOWS : Well @ @ @ @ @ we don ’ t even know what it is .

White House Chief of staff Mark Meadows was interviewed by Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday:
WALLACE: You can end this controversy right now. Does the president disavow, does he condemn QAnon?
MEADOWS: Well, listen, we — we don’t even know what it is.


politicalwire--2020-08-24--2020 Census Is a Mess

2020 Census Is a Mess

“ With the 2020 census into its final stage , more than one in three people hired as census takers @ @ @ @ @ show up , ” the New York Times reports .
“ Many still on the @ @ @ @ @ door in areas that largely track places where there are elevated rates of coronavirus infections.
@ @ @ @ @ million households still uncounted , state and local officials are raising growing concerns that many @ @ @ @ @ be left out of the count .
”

“With the 2020 census into its final stage, more than one in three people hired as census takers have quit or failed to show up,” the New York Times reports.
“Many still on the job are going door to door in areas that largely track places where there are elevated rates of coronavirus infections.”
“And with 38 million households still uncounted, state and local officials are raising growing concerns that many poor and minority households will be left out of the count.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Bolsonaro Told Reporter He Wanted to ‘Smash Your Face’

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro told a journalist he would like to “ smash your face in ” after being questioned @ @ @ @ @ of mystery payments into his wife ’ s bank account by a former police officer @ @ @ @ @ Rio de Janeiro underworld , The Guardian reports .


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ You know I don ’ t have a history of dodging questions .
But I don ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ There is no consistent philosophy , You can ’ t say it ’ s about @ @ @ @ @ a time of Covid and economic distress and social unrest .
It ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ the best I can do.
” — GOP pollster Frank Luntz , quoted by Politico @ @ @ @ @ What do Republicans believe ?
”

“You know I don’t have a history of dodging questions. But I don’t know how to answer that. There is no consistent philosophy, You can’t say it’s about making America great again at a time of Covid and economic distress and social unrest. It’s just not credible… That’s the best I can do.”
— GOP pollster Frank Luntz, quoted by Politico, when asked, “What do Republicans believe?”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Ex-GOP Lawmakers Launch ‘Republicans for Biden’

“ More than two-dozen former Republican members of Congress threw their support behind a ‘ Republicans for Biden ’ effort @ @ @ @ @ Democratic presidential nominee ’ s campaign to engage potential GOP supporters this November , ” @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Judge Shuts Down Trump Lawsuit on Mail Voting

President Trump ’ s plan to sue Pennsylvania in federal court to determine how the state conducts mail-in voting has @ @ @ @ @ a US district court judge , CNN reports .


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Republicans Will Have No Party Platform

Republicans Will Have No Party Platform

The Republican Party announced it will forego a platform .
Instead of drafting a document outlining the party ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Republican National Committee simply states that it agrees with everything Donald Trump has done and @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Falwell Claims Extortion from Wife’s Former Lover

Washington Examiner : “ Jerry Falwell Jr. , suspended as president of Virginia ’ s Christian-focused Liberty University after a @ @ @ @ @ today said that he has suffered depression caused by a former family friend who had @ @ @ @ @ and has been threatening to expose it.
” “ Falwell revealed his wife Becki ’ @ @ @ @ @ time , said it was short lived and that the two reconciled quickly .
But @ @ @ @ @ former lover has threatened them over the past several years and they are done with @ @ @ @ @ ” Yes , it was the “ pool boy .
”

Washington Examiner: “Jerry Falwell Jr., suspended as president of Virginia’s Christian-focused Liberty University after a string of embarrassing acts, today said that he has suffered depression caused by a former family friend who had an affair with his wife and has been threatening to expose it.”
“Falwell revealed his wife Becki’s affair for the first time, said it was short lived and that the two reconciled quickly. But, they claimed, her former lover has threatened them over the past several years and they are done with it hanging over their heads.”
Yes, it was the “pool boy.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Kellyanne Conway to Leave White House

Kellyanne Conway to Leave White House

“ Kellyanne Conway , a senior adviser to President Trump and one of his longest-serving aides , is leaving the @ @ @ @ @ of the month , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Her husband George T. @ @ @ @ @ lawyer and outspoken critic of the president , is also stepping back from his role @ @ @ @ @ an outside group of Republicans devoted to defeating Trump in November .
He will also @ @ @ @ @ , the venue he has often used to attack the president .
”

“Kellyanne Conway, a senior adviser to President Trump and one of his longest-serving aides, is leaving the White House at the end of the month,” the Washington Post reports.
“Her husband George T. Conway III, a conservative lawyer and outspoken critic of the president, is also stepping back from his role on the Lincoln Project, an outside group of Republicans devoted to defeating Trump in November. He will also take a hiatus from Twitter, the venue he has often used to attack the president.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Many Republicans Still In Dark About Convention

Politico : “ The lack of information is a byproduct of an unusual spring and summer , when the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ in-person convention plans for both Charlotte , N.C. , and Jacksonville , Fla. , and @ @ @ @ @ allies to scramble to hastily organize and pull off the convention in roughly a month @ @ @ @ @ typically takes more than a year.
” “ State party officials , delegates and operatives @ @ @ @ @ panicking about the dearth of information , and the campaign on Sunday did release a @ @ @ @ @ four-day event , which is heavy on Trump family members and top administration officials , @ @ @ @ @ Hill Republicans .
”

Politico: “The lack of information is a byproduct of an unusual spring and summer, when the coronavirus pandemic upended two sets of in-person convention plans for both Charlotte, N.C., and Jacksonville, Fla., and forced top Trump officials and allies to scramble to hastily organize and pull off the convention in roughly a month. Planning such an event typically takes more than a year.”
“State party officials, delegates and operatives say they aren’t panicking about the dearth of information, and the campaign on Sunday did release a list of speakers for the four-day event, which is heavy on Trump family members and top administration officials, less so on prominent Capitol Hill Republicans.”
Associated Press: Trump campaign releases RNC schedule.


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Biden Says No New Taxes on Those Making Under $400K

Joe Biden told told ABC News that he “ will raise taxes for anybody making over $ 400,000 , ” @ @ @ @ @ taxes ” would be raised for anyone making under $ 400,000 .

“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--2020-08-25--Michael Cohen to Appear In Democratic Attack Ads

Michael Cohen will appear in a series of ads for the Democratic group American Bridge in the coming days , telling voters that Trump “ can ’ t be trusted ” and that they “ shouldn ’ t believe a word he utters ” during the Republican National Convention this week , CNN reports .
From a 90-second video : “ For more than a decade , I was President Trump ’ s right-hand man , fixer and confidant .
I was complicit in helping conceal the real Donald Trump .
In essence , I was part of creating an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s going to stand up at the White House and blatantly lie to you.
” He adds : “ I ’ m here to tell you he can ’ t be trusted — and you shouldn ’ t believe a word he utters .
So , when you watch the President this week , remember this : If he says something is huge , it ’ s probably small .
If he says something will work , it probably won ’ t .
And if he says he cares about you and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Michael Cohen will appear in a series of ads for the Democratic group American Bridge in the coming days, telling voters that Trump “can’t be trusted” and that they “shouldn’t believe a word he utters” during the Republican National Convention this week, CNN reports.
From a 90-second video: “For more than a decade, I was President Trump’s right-hand man, fixer and confidant. I was complicit in helping conceal the real Donald Trump. In essence, I was part of creating an illusion. Later this week, he’s going to stand up at the White House and blatantly lie to you.”
He adds: “I’m here to tell you he can’t be trusted — and you shouldn’t believe a word he utters. So, when you watch the President this week, remember this: If he says something is huge, it’s probably small. If he says something will work, it probably won’t. And if he says he cares about you and your family, he certainly does not.”


politicalwire--2020-08-25--Republican Convention: Night One

Republican Convention: Night One

The first night of the Republican convention will be televised and livestreamed from 8:30 p.m to 11 p.m .
ET @ @ @ @ @ Trump Jr. , Sen. Tim Scott and Nikki Haley .
Donald Trump is also expected @ @ @ @ @ Leave your reactions in the comments .
Members can join the discussion in The Cloakroom @

The first night of the Republican convention will be televised and livestreamed from 8:30 p.m to 11 p.m. ET.
Speakers include: Donald Trump Jr., Sen. Tim Scott and Nikki Haley. Donald Trump is also expected to make an appearance.
Leave your reactions in the comments. Members can join the discussion in The Cloakroom.


politicalwire--2020-08-25--Christie Says Trump Needs to Be Less Dire

Former Gov .
Chris Christie said the Trump campaign can not run the same way they did in 2016 and @ @ @ @ @ week .
Said Christie : “ And so they have to do it differently this @ @ @ @ @ be more optimistic and less dire .
It has to be one that talks about @ @ @ @ @ and how they want to leave the country at the conclusion of their eight years @ @ @ @ @ “ I think quite frankly , that the Trump campaign has not done well on @ @ @ @ @ And I ’ m hoping that ’ s going to start to change this week @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Former Gov. Chris Christie said the Trump campaign cannot run the same way they did in 2016 and he hopes that changes this week.
Said Christie: “And so they have to do it differently this time. It has to be more optimistic and less dire. It has to be one that talks about what they want to do and how they want to leave the country at the conclusion of their eight years in,
He added: “I think quite frankly, that the Trump campaign has not done well on either of those fronts. And I’m hoping that’s going to start to change this week, especially on Thursday night.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Judge Strikes Down Florida’s School Reopening Order

A judge ruled that Florida ’ s school reopening order is unconstitutional , striking down the controversial provision requiring “ @ @ @ @ @ to open this month for five-day-a-week lessons , the Orlando Sentinel reports .


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Biden and Harris Will Be Tested Regularly

“ Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris will be regularly tested for the coronavirus as their in-person campaigning @ @ @ @ @ weeks before Election Day , ” Bloomberg reports .
“ The campaign would disclose if @ @ @ @ @ the virus and staff who interact with Biden and Harris will also be tested regularly @ @

“Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris will be regularly tested for the coronavirus as their in-person campaigning intensifies in the final 10 weeks before Election Day,” Bloomberg reports.
“The campaign would disclose if either candidate tests positive for the virus and staff who interact with Biden and Harris will also be tested regularly.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Former RNC Chair Joins Lincoln Project

Former RNC Chair Joins Lincoln Project

Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project , a group of Republicans working to prevent President Trump @ @ @ @ @ reports .
Said Steele : “ I get my role as a former national chairman @ @ @ @ @ but I ’ m an American .
I get my role as a former party @ @ @ @ @ still an American .
And these things matter to me more than aligning myself with @ @ @ @ @ decided it would rather be sycophantic than principled .
”

Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent President Trump’s re-election, CNN reports.
Said Steele: “I get my role as a former national chairman. I get it, but I’m an American. I get my role as a former party leader. I’m still an American. And these things matter to me more than aligning myself with a party that has clearly decided it would rather be sycophantic than principled.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Trump Claims Democrats Are Trying to Steal Election

In an unscheduled appearance on the first day of the Republican national convention , President Trump falsely claimed Democrats were @ @ @ @ @ by expanding absentee voting during the coronavirus pandemic , The Guardian reports .
Said Trump @ @ @ @ @ they can take this election away from us is if this is a rigged election @ @

In an unscheduled appearance on the first day of the Republican national convention, President Trump falsely claimed Democrats were attempting to steal the election by expanding absentee voting during the coronavirus pandemic, The Guardian reports.
Said Trump: “The only way they can take this election away from us is if this is a rigged election.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Biden Leads In North Carolina

Biden Leads In North Carolina

A new Morning Consult poll in North Carolina finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race , 49 @ @ @ @ @ In the U.S. Senate race , Cal Cunningham ( D ) leading Sen. Thom Tillis @ @ @ @ @ % to 39 % .


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Falwell Resigns from Liberty University

Falwell Resigns from Liberty University

Jerry Falwell Jr. the embattled president of Liberty University and one of the biggest champions of President Trump , has @ @ @ @ @ reports .
Washington Post : “ Opposition to his presidency had been growing , but @ @ @ @ @ after two new reports about a young man Falwell and his wife befriended at a @ @ @ @ @ business with and who allegedly was sexually connected to the couple .
”

Jerry Falwell Jr. the embattled president of Liberty University and one of the biggest champions of President Trump, has resigned, Religion News Service reports.
Washington Post: “Opposition to his presidency had been growing, but came to a dramatic head after two new reports about a young man Falwell and his wife befriended at a Florida pool, went into business with and who allegedly was sexually connected to the couple.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Biden Holds Big Lead In Battlegrounds

Biden Holds Big Lead In Battlegrounds

A new Democracy Corps survey in 16 battleground states finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 10 points , 53 @ @ @ @ @ “ The race showed Democrats stable with a 6-point lead in the generic congressional and @ @ @ @ @ 8 point margin in the big five Senate contests .
That suggests Democrats could win @ @ @ @ @ ”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Wife of Ex-GOP Lawmaker Sentenced for Corruption

The wife of former Rep. Duncan Hunter ( R-CA ) was sentenced in U.S. court to eight months of home @ @ @ @ @ misusing more than $ 150,000 in campaign funds in a corruption case that ended her @ @ @ @ @ the AP reports .
Government attorneys noted Margaret Hunter ’ s cooperation with the prosecution @ @ @ @ @ against putting her behind bars and for allowing her to serve the sentence at home @

The wife of former Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) was sentenced in U.S. court to eight months of home confinement after pleading guilty to misusing more than $150,000 in campaign funds in a corruption case that ended her husband’s career, the AP reports.
Government attorneys noted Margaret Hunter’s cooperation with the prosecution of her husband in arguing against putting her behind bars and for allowing her to serve the sentence at home.


politicalwire--2020-08-24--The Real Backstory of Jerry Falwell’s Trump Endorsement

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politicalwire--2020-08-24--Trump Staffer Who Wrote Tell-All Book Returns

“ Cliff Sims , a former aide to President Donald Trump , who sued the president after writing a brutal @ @ @ @ @ in the Trump White House called Team of Vipers , is back on the Trump @ @ @ @ @ role overseeing speechwriting for the upcoming Republican National Convention , ” ABC News reports .
@ @ @ @ @ supervising speech writing for the convention , but is also spearheading the efforts for remarks @ @ @ @ @ children , including Donald Trump Jr. and Tiffany Trump .
”

“Cliff Sims, a former aide to President Donald Trump, who sued the president after writing a brutal tell-all book about his time in the Trump White House called Team of Vipers, is back on the Trump team, serving an important role overseeing speechwriting for the upcoming Republican National Convention,” ABC News reports.
“Sims is not only supervising speech writing for the convention, but is also spearheading the efforts for remarks by the president’s children, including Donald Trump Jr. and Tiffany Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Pompeo to Address GOP Convention from Jerusalem

“ Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will address the Republican National Convention from Jerusalem , spurring criticism that he is @ @ @ @ @ political gain , ” Haaretz reports .


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Michael Cohen Has a Publisher

Michael Cohen Has a Publisher

Michael Cohen , who was originally going to self-publish his memoir , Disloyal , now has a publisher , Vanity @ @ @ @ @ is due to be released on September 8 and is already at # 7 on @ @ @ @ @

Michael Cohen, who was originally going to self-publish his memoir, Disloyal, now has a publisher, Vanity Fair reports.
The book is due to be released on September 8 and is already at #7 on the Amazon bestseller list.


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Trump Encourages Chants of ’12 More Years!’

President Trump arrived at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte to the chant by delegates of “ Four more years @ @ @ @ @ “ Now , if you really want to drive them crazy , you say 12 @ @ @ @

President Trump arrived at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte to the chant by delegates of “Four more years!”
Said Trump: “Now, if you really want to drive them crazy, you say 12 more years.”
The crowd began chanting: “12 more years!”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--New York Attorney General Investigating Trump’s Business

New York Attorney General Letitia James ( D ) “ is investigating President Trump ’ s private business for allegedly @ @ @ @ @ value of its assets , ” the Washington Post reports .
The New York Times @ @ @ @ @ a judge to order Eric Trump to provide testimony under oath and the Trump Organization @ @ @ @ @ four Trump properties it is investigating .

New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) “is investigating President Trump’s private business for allegedly misleading lenders by inflating the value of its assets,” the Washington Post reports.
The New York Times reports the office has asked a judge to order Eric Trump to provide testimony under oath and the Trump Organization to hand over documents about four Trump properties it is investigating.


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Vance Agrees to Delay Subpoena of Trump’s Tax Returns

“ The Manhattan district attorney ’ s office said Monday that it has agreed not to enforce a subpoena to @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump ’ s financial records until after a federal appeals court has ruled on @ @ @ @ @ a stay pending appeal of his lawsuit , ” CNN reports .


politicalwire--2020-08-24--Falwell Liked to Watch His Wife and Her Lover

“ A business partner of Jerry Falwell Jr has come forward to say he had a years-long sexual relationship involving @ @ @ @ @ the evangelical leader , ” Reuters reports .
“ Giancarlo Granda says he was 20 @ @ @ @ @ Becki Falwell while working as a pool attendant at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in @ @ @ @ @ month and continuing into 2018 , Granda told Reuters that the relationship involved him having @ @ @ @ @ Jerry Falwell looked on.
” Said Granda : “ Becki and I developed an intimate @ @ @ @ @ from the corner of the room .
”

“A business partner of Jerry Falwell Jr has come forward to say he had a years-long sexual relationship involving Falwell’s wife and the evangelical leader,” Reuters reports.
“Giancarlo Granda says he was 20 when he met Jerry and Becki Falwell while working as a pool attendant at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in March 2012. Starting that month and continuing into 2018, Granda told Reuters that the relationship involved him having sex with Becki Falwell while Jerry Falwell looked on.”
Said Granda: “Becki and I developed an intimate relationship and Jerry enjoyed watching from the corner of the room.”


politicalwire--2020-08-24--A Convention All About Trump Is a Mistake for Republicans

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Anyone paying attention during over the last four years probably isn’t that surprised by reports that Donald Trump will appear every single night of the Republican National Convention.


politicalwire--2020-08-25--Neighbor of Gun Wielding Couple Speaks Out

“ When Rabbi Susan Talve heard that Patricia and Mark McCloskey would be among the speakers addressing the Republican National @ @ @ @ @ could no longer stay quiet , ” The Forward reports .
Said Talve : “ @ @ @ @ @ that they have a national audience.
” “ The McCloskeys are Talve ’ s neighbors @ @ @ @ @ northern wall abuts the property of St. Louis ’ Jewish Central Reform Congregation , where @ @ @ @ @ “ In 2013 , the synagogue placed beehives along the wall to produce honey for @ @ @ @ @ New Year .
One morning they found the hives destroyed and all the bees dead @ @ @ @ @ an ax or sledgehammer to them.
” “ His issue ?
The fence between them @ @ @ @ @ McCloskey ’ s property line .
The hives were his to wreck .
”

“When Rabbi Susan Talve heard that Patricia and Mark McCloskey would be among the speakers addressing the Republican National Convention, she decided she could no longer stay quiet,” The Forward reports.
Said Talve: “It’s so upsetting that they have a national audience.”
“The McCloskeys are Talve’s neighbors. Their property’s northern wall abuts the property of St. Louis’ Jewish Central Reform Congregation, where Talve is the rabbi.”
“In 2013, the synagogue placed beehives along the wall to produce honey for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. One morning they found the hives destroyed and all the bees dead. Mark McCloskey had taken an ax or sledgehammer to them.”
“His issue? The fence between them sat six inches inside the McCloskey’s property line. The hives were his to wreck.”


politicalwire--2020-08-25--Biden Leads In Florida

Biden Leads In Florida

A new Public Policy Polling survey in Florida finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race , 48 @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-08-25--Falwell Retracts His Resignation

Falwell Retracts His Resignation

Embattled evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. agreed to resign as Liberty University ’ s president but withdrew his resignation when @ @ @ @ @ emerged , CNN reports .
Miami Herald : How sex in Jerry Falwell ’ s @ @ @ @ @ finally went public , and what ’ s left unsaid .
For members : The @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Trump endorsement .

Embattled evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. agreed to resign as Liberty University’s president but withdrew his resignation when media reports about the decision emerged, CNN reports.
Miami Herald: How sex in Jerry Falwell’s ‘pool boy’ saga finally went public, and what’s left unsaid.
For members: The real backstory of Jerry Falwell’s Trump endorsement.