politicalwire--2020-06-02--Tucker Carlson Goes After Trump and Kushner

“ Tucker Carlson , the Fox News host , expressed dismay at President Donald Trump ’ s leadership on Monday @ @ @ @ @ s handling of mass protests that have engulfed cities across the country and singling out @ @ @ @ @ family , ” Politico reports .
“ Carlson , who often uses his show to @ @ @ @ @ attack Trump ’ s foes , lambasted the nation ’ s leaders across the political @ @ @ @ @ out of hand .
He also went after Jared Kushner , saying ‘ no one @ @ @ @ @ the president ’ s supporters than Trump ’ s son-in-law and senior adviser .
He @ @ @ @ @ from Trump ’ s platform and talking Trump out of taking decisive actions .
”

“Tucker Carlson, the Fox News host, expressed dismay at President Donald Trump’s leadership on Monday, criticizing the president’s handling of mass protests that have engulfed cities across the country and singling out an influential member of his family,” Politico reports.
“Carlson, who often uses his show to ardently defend the president and attack Trump’s foes, lambasted the nation’s leaders across the political spectrum for letting protests get out of hand. He also went after Jared Kushner, saying ‘no one has more contempt’ for the president’s supporters than Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser. He accused Kushner of breaking starkly from Trump’s platform and talking Trump out of taking decisive actions.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Mass Upheaval Spells Trouble for Today’s Primaries

“ Holding an election in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic is tough .
Holding an election as civil unrest @ @ @ @ @ that pandemic could be seriously problematic , ” Politico reports .
“ Election officials will @ @ @ @ @ very challenge Tuesday , when voters in nine states and the District of Columbia vote @ @ @ @ @ the polls for primaries .
Several cities set to hold an election have seen massive @ @ @ @ @ into looting and violence.
” “ With widespread curfews keeping residents in their homes and @ @ @ @ @ some voters could end up disenfranchised , voting rights activists warned .
”

“Holding an election in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic is tough. Holding an election as civil unrest sweeps across the country during that pandemic could be seriously problematic,” Politico reports.
“Election officials will have to grapple with that very challenge Tuesday, when voters in nine states and the District of Columbia vote by mail or head to the polls for primaries. Several cities set to hold an election have seen massive protests, at times spiraling into looting and violence.”
“With widespread curfews keeping residents in their homes and some ballot-return locations shuttered, some voters could end up disenfranchised, voting rights activists warned.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Trump the Disruptor Now Faces Disruption In the Streets

New York Times : “ One of the recurring themes of the last three and a half years is that @ @ @ @ @ , just as his voters demanded .
This is true in a certain sense : @ @ @ @ @ been a chaotic drama , a procession of scandals , leaks , investigations , feuding @ @ @ @ @ “ But one of the overlooked realities of the reality show is that the day-to-day @ @ @ @ @ has felt anything but disrupted .
This gilded capital has actually been a serene and @ @ @ @ @ work and visit , at least for those who can afford it .
The trend @ @ @ @ @ until recently was the booming economy of the Trump presidency.
” “ These last months @ @ @ @ @ something else entirely .
The reality has relegated the TV maestro in the White House @ @ @ @ @ .
”

New York Times: “One of the recurring themes of the last three and a half years is that President Trump has disrupted Washington, just as his voters demanded. This is true in a certain sense: The Trump White House has been a chaotic drama, a procession of scandals, leaks, investigations, feuding protagonists and trampled norms.”
“But one of the overlooked realities of the reality show is that the day-to-day existence of so-called official Washington has felt anything but disrupted. This gilded capital has actually been a serene and lovely place to live, work and visit, at least for those who can afford it. The trend has only accelerated through what until recently was the booming economy of the Trump presidency.”
“These last months, though, have been something else entirely. The reality has relegated the TV maestro in the White House to something of a sideshow.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--George Floyd’s Brother Urges Calm

George Floyd’s Brother Urges Calm

“ I understand y ’ all are upset .
I doubt y ’ all are half as upset as I @ @ @ @ @ ’ m not over here blowing up stuff , if I ’ m not over @ @ @ @ @ , then what are y ’ all doing ?
What are y ’ all doing @ @ @ @ @ nothing .
Because that ’ s not going to bring my brother back at all @ @

Terrence Floyd quoted by the AP:
“I understand y’all are upset. I doubt y’all are half as upset as I am. So if I’m not over here blowing up stuff, if I’m not over here messing up my community, then what are y’all doing? What are y’all doing? Y’all doing nothing. Because that’s not going to bring my brother back at all.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Mass Protests Could Undo Progress In Pandemic

“ Mass protests over police brutality have shuttered coronavirus testing sites , complicated efforts to track people who have been @ @ @ @ @ among local officials that the unrest could spark fresh waves of virus infection , ” @ @ @

“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--2020-06-02--The Most Chilling Aspect of Trump’s Crackdown

Matthew Yglesias : “ The officers began their assault just after 6:30 pm — less than half an hour before @ @ @ @ @ had already been ordered by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser was set to take effect .
@ @ @ @ @ should have dispersed then and there would have been no problem with the president strolling @ @ @ @ @ his photo op at St John ’ s Church .
Realistically , the odds are @ @ @ @ @ not have dispersed .
But starting at 7 pm , a group of officers forcibly @ @ @ @ @ would have been enforcing the law.
” “ Doing it at 6:36 pm or so @ @ @ @ @ to make the law enforcement action flagrantly abusive .
And that itself sends a powerful @ @ @

Matthew Yglesias: “The officers began their assault just after 6:30 pm — less than half an hour before a 7 pm curfew that had already been ordered by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser was set to take effect. Legally speaking, the crowd should have dispersed then and there would have been no problem with the president strolling across the park to do his photo op at St John’s Church. Realistically, the odds are good that the crowd would not have dispersed. But starting at 7 pm, a group of officers forcibly expelling protesters from the park would have been enforcing the law.”
“Doing it at 6:36 pm or so served no real purpose except to make the law enforcement action flagrantly abusive. And that itself sends a powerful message.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Biden to Deliver Remarks In Philadelphia

Joe Biden will deliver remarks in Philadelphia on Tuesday addressing the protests across the country sparked by George Floyd ’ @ @ @ @ @ reports .
Biden will speak in front of a pooled press on “ the civil @ @ @ @ @ .
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Joe Biden will deliver remarks in Philadelphia on Tuesday addressing the protests across the country sparked by George Floyd’s death, The Hill reports.
Biden will speak in front of a pooled press on “the civil unrest facing communities across America.”
Politico: Biden cranks up contrast with Trump.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Crackdowns Show Troubling Parallels

Crackdowns Show Troubling Parallels

“ The scenes have been disturbingly familiar to CIA analysts accustomed to monitoring scenes of societal unraveling abroad — the @ @ @ @ @ ensuing crackdowns and the awkwardly staged displays of strength by a leader determined to project @ @ @ @ @ Post reports .
“ In interviews and posts on social media in recent days , @ @ @ @ @ officials have expressed dismay at the similarity between events at home and the signs of @ @ @ @ @ were trained to detect in other nations .
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“The scenes have been disturbingly familiar to CIA analysts accustomed to monitoring scenes of societal unraveling abroad — the massing of protesters, the ensuing crackdowns and the awkwardly staged displays of strength by a leader determined to project authority,” the Washington Post reports.
“In interviews and posts on social media in recent days, current and former U.S. intelligence officials have expressed dismay at the similarity between events at home and the signs of decline or democratic regression they were trained to detect in other nations.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Most Americans Sympathize with Protests

Most Americans Sympathize with Protests

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 64 % of Americans sympathize with nationwide protests over the death of an unarmed black @ @ @ @ @ 55 % disapprove of President Trump ’ s response to the unrest .


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Bush Alums Form Super PAC to Support Biden

Former officials from the George W. Bush administration have formed a super PAC to support Joe Biden ’ s White @ @ @ @ @ reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-02--What GOP Senators Think About Trump’s Photo Op

MSNBC ’ s Kasie Hunt asked Republican senators for comment on President Trump ’ s clearing of protesters for his @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Church last night : Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-UT ) : I didn @ @ @ @ @ enough to know.
” That ’ s just a representative sampling .
Read the whole @ @

MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt asked Republican senators for comment on President Trump’s clearing of protesters for his photo op at St. John’s Church last night:
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI): “Didn’t really see it.”
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT): I didn’t watch it closely enough to know.”
Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH): “I’m late for lunch.”
That’s just a representative sampling. Read the whole thread.


‘He’s Paralyzed’

Gabriel Sherman : “ Confronting a failed presidency after 100,000-plus COVID deaths and the protests that are still convulsing the @ @ @ @ @ Trump is venting to West Wing officials that Democratic governors are allowing civil unrest to @ @ @ @ @ damage his reelection campaign.
” Said a Trump adviser : “ He feels the blue-state @ @ @ @ @ because it hurts him .
It ’ s a lot like how he sees coronavirus.
@ @ @ @ @ sense of victimhood , and his view that the crisis ignited by George Floyd ’ @ @ @ @ @ a political problem , have resulted in a shambolic White House response , veering from @ @ @ @ @ the bunker as the protests neared the White House to the culmination of police using @ @ @ @ @ that he could walk through a park to stage a photo op in front of @ @ @ @ @ ” Said one former West Wing official : “ He ’ s paralyzed .
”

Gabriel Sherman: “Confronting a failed presidency after 100,000-plus COVID deaths and the protests that are still convulsing the nation this week, Donald Trump is venting to West Wing officials that Democratic governors are allowing civil unrest to rage in American cities to damage his reelection campaign.”
Said a Trump adviser: “He feels the blue-state governors are letting it burn because it hurts him. It’s a lot like how he sees coronavirus.”
“Trump’s sense of victimhood, and his view that the crisis ignited by George Floyd’s gruesome death is largely a political problem, have resulted in a shambolic White House response, veering from Trump’s retreat to the bunker as the protests neared the White House to the culmination of police using teargas on peaceful protestors so that he could walk through a park to stage a photo op in front of St. John’s Church.”
Said one former West Wing official: “He’s paralyzed.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Bush Speaks Out on George Floyd

Bush Speaks Out on George Floyd

Former President George W. Bush wrote in a statement that he and his wife , Laura , are “ anguished @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd , and said that “ it is time for America to examine our @ @ @ @ @ : “ How do we end systemic racism in our society ?
The only way @ @ @ @ @ true light is to listen to the voices of so many who are hurting and @ @ @ @ @ out to silence those voices do not understand the meaning of America — or how @ @ @ @ @ .
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Former President George W. Bush wrote in a statement that he and his wife, Laura, are “anguished” by the death of George Floyd, and said that “it is time for America to examine our tragic failures.”
He added: “How do we end systemic racism in our society? The only way to see ourselves in a true light is to listen to the voices of so many who are hurting and grieving. Those who set out to silence those voices do not understand the meaning of America — or how it becomes a better place.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--McConnell Blocks Resolution Condemning Trump

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) blocked a resolution introduced by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) @ @ @ @ @ condemned the use of tear gas and rubber bullets against peaceful protesters outside the White @ @ @ @ @ to allow President Trump to walk to St. John ’ s Church , Axios reports @


politicalwire--2020-06-02--‘I Cannot Remain Silent’

‘I Cannot Remain Silent’

Mike Mullen , former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , writing in The Atlantic : “ It sickened @ @ @ @ @ personnel—including members of the National Guard—forcibly and violently clear a path through Lafayette Square to @ @ @ @ @ visit outside St. John ’ s Church .
I have to date been reticent to @ @ @ @ @ President Trump ’ s leadership , but we are at an inflection point , and @ @ @ @ @ few weeks have made it impossible to remain silent.
” “ Whatever Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , he laid bare his disdain for the rights of peaceful protest in this country @ @ @ @ @ leaders of other countries who take comfort in our domestic strife , and risked further @ @ @ @ @ of our armed forces.
” “ There was little good in the stunt .
”

Mike Mullen, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, writing in The Atlantic:
“It sickened me yesterday to see security personnel—including members of the National Guard—forcibly and violently clear a path through Lafayette Square to accommodate the president’s visit outside St. John’s Church. I have to date been reticent to speak out on issues surrounding President Trump’s leadership, but we are at an inflection point, and the events of the past few weeks have made it impossible to remain silent.”
“Whatever Trump’s goal in conducting his visit, he laid bare his disdain for the rights of peaceful protest in this country, gave succor to the leaders of other countries who take comfort in our domestic strife, and risked further politicizing the men and women of our armed forces.”
“There was little good in the stunt.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Ohio Bill Would Make It Harder to Vote

Ohio Bill Would Make It Harder to Vote

“ An Ohio House elections bill , lined up for a swift series of committee hearings since it was introduced @ @ @ @ @ this year ’ s presidential election the first one since 2008 in which the state @ @ @ @ @ unsolicited absentee ballot application to all registered voters , ” the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports @ @ @ @ @ would eliminate in-person early voting on the Saturday , Sunday and Monday before the election @ @ @ @ @ been offered since 2015.
” “ The proposal runs counter to a plan by Republican @ @ @ @ @ LaRose , who has sought to expand early voting for the November election , in @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
”

“An Ohio House elections bill, lined up for a swift series of committee hearings since it was introduced last week, would make this year’s presidential election the first one since 2008 in which the state wouldn’t mail an unsolicited absentee ballot application to all registered voters,” the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The bill “also would eliminate in-person early voting on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before the election, something that’s been offered since 2015.”
“The proposal runs counter to a plan by Republican Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who has sought to expand early voting for the November election, in part due to the coronavirus pandemic.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Zuckerberg Defends Hands-Off Approach to Trump’s Posts

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg stood firmly behind his decision to not do anything about President Trump ’ s inflammatory posts @ @ @ @ @ saying that he had made a “ tough decision ” but that it “ was @ @ @ @ @ New York Times reports .
In a question-and-answer session with employees conducted over video chat @ @ @ @ @ to justify his position on Mr. Trump ’ s messages , which has led to @ @ @ @

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg stood firmly behind his decision to not do anything about President Trump’s inflammatory posts on the social network, saying that he had made a “tough decision” but that it “was pretty thorough,” the New York Times reports.
In a question-and-answer session with employees conducted over video chat software, Mr. Zuckerberg sought to justify his position on Mr. Trump’s messages, which has led to fierce internal dissent.


politicalwire--2020-06-02--North Carolina Governor Rejects GOP Convention Demands

North Carolina Gov .
Roy Cooper ( D ) rejected the GOP ’ s plans for a full-fledged convention in @ @ @ @ @ the only way the convention would move forward is with proper health protocols in place @ @ @ @ @ Cooper in a letter : “ The people of North Carolina do not know what @ @ @ @ @ be in August , so planning for a scaled-down convention with fewer people , social @ @ @ @ @ a necessity .
”

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) rejected the GOP’s plans for a full-fledged convention in Charlotte, telling Republican officials the only way the convention would move forward is with proper health protocols in place, Politico reports.
Said Cooper in a letter: “The people of North Carolina do not know what the status of COVID-19 will be in August, so planning for a scaled-down convention with fewer people, social distancing and face coverings is a necessity.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Barr Personally Ordered Push Back of Protesters

“ Attorney General William Barr personally ordered law enforcement officials on the ground to extend the perimeter around Lafayette Square @ @ @ @ @ push back protesters just before President Trump spoke Monday , ” the Washington Post reports @


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Engel Pleads for Chance to Speak at Protest

Rep. Eliot Engel ( D-NY ) , who is facing a primary challenge , was caught on a hot mic @ @ @ @ @ Ruben Diaz Jr. for a chance to speak after last night ’ s George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ “ Don ’ t do that to me.
” Engel is facing Jamaal Bowman ( @ @ @ @ @ 23 Democratic primary .

Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), who is facing a primary challenge, was caught on a hot mic pleading with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. for a chance to speak after last night’s George Floyd protests.
Said Engel: “If I didn’t have a primary, I wouldn’t care.”
Responded Diaz: “Don’t do that to me.”
Engel is facing Jamaal Bowman (D) in the June 23 Democratic primary.


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Big Majority Feels Country Is On Wrong Track

A new Monmouth poll finds 74 % of the American public thinks the country is currently headed on the wrong @ @ @ @ @ s overall job rating continues on a downward trend with just 42 % approving and @ @ @ @

A new Monmouth poll finds 74% of the American public thinks the country is currently headed on the wrong track.
President Trump’s overall job rating continues on a downward trend with just 42% approving and 54% disapproving.


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Catholic Archbishop Slams Trump’s Visit to Shrine

“ President Trump triggered sharp condemnation from top religious leaders for the second time in two days on Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ slamming his visit to a D.C. shrine honoring Pope John Paul II , ” the @ @ @ @ @ Gregory : “ I find it baffling and reprehensible that any Catholic facility would allow @ @ @ @ @ misused and manipulated in a fashion that violates our religious principles , which call us @ @ @ @ @ all people , even those with whom we might disagree .
”

“President Trump triggered sharp condemnation from top religious leaders for the second time in two days on Tuesday, with Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory slamming his visit to a D.C. shrine honoring Pope John Paul II,” the Washington Post reports.
Said Gregory: “I find it baffling and reprehensible that any Catholic facility would allow itself to be so egregiously misused and manipulated in a fashion that violates our religious principles, which call us to defend the rights of all people, even those with whom we might disagree.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Trudeau Waits Before Commenting on Trump

Canada ’ s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked to comment on President Trump ’ s handling of the protests @ @ @ @ @ States .
Trudeau , who is usually quick to answer , paused for a full @ @ @ @ @ “ We all watch in horror and consternation what ’ s going on in the @ @ @ @ @ a time to pull people together , but it is a time to listen .
@ @ @ @ @ learn what injustices continues , despite progress over years and decades .
”

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked to comment on President Trump’s handling of the protests and violence in the United States.
Trudeau, who is usually quick to answer, paused for a full 20 seconds before saying: “We all watch in horror and consternation what’s going on in the United States. It is a time to pull people together, but it is a time to listen. It is a time to learn what injustices continues, despite progress over years and decades.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Republicans to Tour Nashville as Possible Convention Site

“ Republican National Committee officials are considering Nashville and other locations as potential sites for the GOP convention amid a @ @ @ @ @ whether it will allow the party to hold it in Charlotte as planned , ” @ @ @ @ @ officials are expected to make a trip to Nashville later this week , likely Thursday @ @ @ @

“Republican National Committee officials are considering Nashville and other locations as potential sites for the GOP convention amid a standoff with North Carolina over whether it will allow the party to hold it in Charlotte as planned,” Politico reports.
“Party officials are expected to make a trip to Nashville later this week, likely Thursday or Friday.”


politicalwire--2020-06-02--Trump Thanks Himself for ‘Overwhelming Force’

President Trump literally thanked himself on Twitter for what he said was the “ Domination ” and “ overwhelming force @ @ @ @ @ on the streets of Washington and Minneapolis after days of protests over the death of @ @ @ @ @ post , Trump criticized New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) for refusing @ @ @ @ @ of a dominating National Guard ” which he blamed for violence in New York City @

President Trump literally thanked himself on Twitter for what he said was the “Domination” and “overwhelming force” that kept relative peace on the streets of Washington and Minneapolis after days of protests over the death of George Floyd.
In another post, Trump criticized New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) for refusing “to accept my offer of a dominating National Guard” which he blamed for violence in New York City.


politicalwire--2020-06-02--One-Third of Unemployment Payout Hasn’t Arrived

Bloomberg : “ Almost one-third of unemployment benefits estimated to be owed to the millions of Americans who lost their @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus slump haven ’ t been paid yet , as flagship policies struggle to @ @ @ @ @ of layoffs .
”

“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--2020-06-02--GOP Senator Says Trump Shouldn’t Clear Protesters

Sen. Tim Scott ( R-SC ) told Politico that protesters in Lafayette Square should not have been cleared with tear @ @ @ @ @ accommodate President Trump ’ s visit to a historic church , a rebuke of the @ @ @ @ @ Republican in the Senate .


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Boris Johnson Offers Refuge for Hong Kongers

“ British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to overhaul immigration rules to grant almost three million Hong Kong residents a @ @ @ @ @ a response to Beijing ’ s move to impose a far-reaching security law here that @ @ @ @ @ city ’ s political freedoms , ” the Washington Post reports.. “ Johnson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ States , Canada , Australia and others face pressure from lawmakers and human rights groups @ @ @ @ @ Kong people fleeing deteriorating political circumstances in the former British colony , which was promised @ @ @ @ @ under the terms of its 1997 handover to China .
”

“British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to overhaul immigration rules to grant almost three million Hong Kong residents a pathway to British citizenship, a response to Beijing’s move to impose a far-reaching security law here that many fear will dismantle the city’s political freedoms,” the Washington Post reports.
“Johnson’s vow comes as the United States, Canada, Australia and others face pressure from lawmakers and human rights groups to offer residency to Hong Kong people fleeing deteriorating political circumstances in the former British colony, which was promised a high degree of autonomy under the terms of its 1997 handover to China.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Another Attack Ad Uses Trump’s Own Words

Republican Voters Against Trump is running an ad this week on “ Fox & Friends ” that uses President Trump @ @ @ @ @ him .
The spot is centered around a line from his inauguration : “ This @ @ @ @ @ and stops right now .
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Republican Voters Against Trump is running an ad this week on “Fox & Friends” that uses President Trump’s own words against him.
The spot is centered around a line from his inauguration: “This American carnage stops right here and stops right now.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Texas Democrats Organize Voter Registration Drive

The Guardian : “ Texas Democrats plan to use Zoom to create an army of voter registration volunteers , a @ @ @ @ @ the state ’ s severe restrictions on voter registration during the Covid-19 pandemic .
The @ @ @ @ @ efforts , both in Texas and around the US have effectively stalled just months before @ @ @ @ @

The Guardian: “Texas Democrats plan to use Zoom to create an army of voter registration volunteers, a novel approach to work around the state’s severe restrictions on voter registration during the Covid-19 pandemic. The effort comes as voter registration efforts, both in Texas and around the US have effectively stalled just months before the presidential election.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--The House Is Not In Play

The House Is Not In Play

Stuart Rothenberg : “ A new map in North Carolina guarantees Democrats will pick up two seats in the Tar @ @ @ @ @ open Republican seat in Texas that is likely to flip to the Democrats , and @ @ @ @ @ 17 seats , the NRCC really needs to net at least 20 Democratic seats in @ @ @ @ @ hope that 2018 was an aberration .
They expect GOP voters who swung Democratic during @ @ @ @ @ again in November .
If that were to happen , the House would likely come @ @ @ @ @ now , that seems more like wishful thinking than hardheaded analysis .
”

Stuart Rothenberg: “A new map in North Carolina guarantees Democrats will pick up two seats in the Tar Heel State. Add an open Republican seat in Texas that is likely to flip to the Democrats, and instead of starting off needing 17 seats, the NRCC really needs to net at least 20 Democratic seats in November.”
“Republican strategists hope that 2018 was an aberration. They expect GOP voters who swung Democratic during the midterms to swing back again in November. If that were to happen, the House would likely come into play. But for now, that seems more like wishful thinking than hardheaded analysis.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Adversaries Delight In America’s Convulsions

“ If the United States were a foreign country , American diplomats would follow a familiar playbook , ” Politico reports .
“ In public , they ’ d express ‘ concern ’ about the unrest in the country – maybe even ‘ deep ’ concern .
They ’ d call on ‘ all parties ’ to engage in ‘ dialogue ’ to resolve disputes .
They ’ d insist the government allow for ‘ peaceful ’ protests and urge ‘ restraint ’ by security forces .
They ’ d denounce police attacks on journalists .
They might even offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In classified cables sent back home , they ’ d question the stability of the government .
They ’ d look for signs of fractures among the ruling elites , and ponder whether the head of state would be willing to accept defeat in the upcoming election .
Some would gather information about potential human rights violators .
They ’ d elevate security at their embassy , mull issuing a travel warning and dust off contingency plans for evacuating themselves and other U.S. citizens.
” New York Times : Embattled at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @

“If the United States were a foreign country, American diplomats would follow a familiar playbook,” Politico reports.
“In public, they’d express ‘concern’ about the unrest in the country – maybe even ‘deep’ concern. They’d call on ‘all parties’ to engage in ‘dialogue’ to resolve disputes. They’d insist the government allow for ‘peaceful’ protests and urge ‘restraint’ by security forces. They’d denounce police attacks on journalists. They might even offer to mediate between the feuding parties.”
“In classified cables sent back home, they’d question the stability of the government. They’d look for signs of fractures among the ruling elites, and ponder whether the head of state would be willing to accept defeat in the upcoming election. Some would gather information about potential human rights violators. They’d elevate security at their embassy, mull issuing a travel warning and dust off contingency plans for evacuating themselves and other U.S. citizens.”
New York Times: Embattled at home, Trump finds himself isolated abroad.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Trump Softens on Sending Troops to States

“ A day after threatening states that he would dispatch the military to quell protests , President Trump appeared to @ @ @ @ @ threat to deploy troops , with White House officials saying this week ’ s response @ @ @ @ @ indicated that local governments should be able to restore order themselves , ” the AP @ @

“A day after threatening states that he would dispatch the military to quell protests, President Trump appeared to be privately backing off his threat to deploy troops, with White House officials saying this week’s response to demonstrations across the country indicated that local governments should be able to restore order themselves,” the AP reports.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Nation’s Streets Calmest In Days

Nation’s Streets Calmest In Days

“ Protests were largely peaceful and the nation ’ s streets were calmer than they have been in days since @ @ @ @ @ set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop @ @ @ @ @ African Americans , ” the AP reports .

“Protests were largely peaceful and the nation’s streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans,” the AP reports.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Steve King Loses Primary

Steve King Loses Primary

Rep. Steve King ( R-IA ) has been defeated in the Republican primary in Iowa ’ s fourth congressional district @ @ @ @ @ of the Cook Political Report .


politicalwire--2020-06-03--How Trump’s Idea for a Photo Op Led to Havoc

“ When the history of the Trump presidency is written , the clash with protesters that preceded President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ may be remembered as one of its defining moments.
” The New York Times has @ @ @ @ @ it came together .

“When the history of the Trump presidency is written, the clash with protesters that preceded President Trump’s walk across Lafayette Square may be remembered as one of its defining moments.”
The New York Times has the definitive account on how it came together.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Pat Robertson Joins Criticism of Trump

Pat Robertson Joins Criticism of Trump

Televangelist Pat Robertson joined the religious leaders criticizing President Trump for his “ law and order ” response to the @ @ @ @ @ of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police , the Washington Post reports .
@ @ @ @ @ seems like now is the time to say , ‘ I understand your pain , @ @ @ @ @ , I think it ’ s time we love each other .
But the president @ @ @ @ @ He added : “ You just don ’ t do that , Mr. President .
@ @ @ @ @ !
”

Televangelist Pat Robertson joined the religious leaders criticizing President Trump for his “law and order” response to the nationwide unrest following the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police, the Washington Post reports.
Said Robertson: “It seems like now is the time to say, ‘I understand your pain, I want to comfort you, I think it’s time we love each other. But the president took a different course.”
He added: “You just don’t do that, Mr. President. It isn’t cool!”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Trump Deploys Federal Law Enforcement to Crush Protests

“ President Trump ’ s vow to ‘ dominate ’ demonstrators protesting police brutality has mobilized the full might of @ @ @ @ @ border agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration to F.B.I .
hostage rescue teams , working @ @ @ @ @ the military police and the National Guard , ” the New York Times reports .
@ @ @ @ @ a dozen federal agencies and components have joined in Mr. Trump ’ s effort to @ @ @ @ @ killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and ostensibly to put an end to rioting and @ @ @ @ @ anarchists and other extremist groups had infiltrated the protests .
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“President Trump’s vow to ‘dominate’ demonstrators protesting police brutality has mobilized the full might of federal law enforcement, from border agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration to F.B.I. hostage rescue teams, working alongside local law enforcement, the military police and the National Guard,” the New York Times reports.
“In all, nearly a dozen federal agencies and components have joined in Mr. Trump’s effort to quell protests incited by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and ostensibly to put an end to rioting and looting — and determine whether anarchists and other extremist groups had infiltrated the protests.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Esper Claims He Didn’t Know About Photo Op

Defense Secretary Mark Esper told NBC News he had no advance notice before President Trump led him and other senior @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Episcopal Church for a widely criticized photo-op .
Said Esper : “ I @ @ @ @ @ do two things : to see some damage and to talk to the troops.
” @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t know where I was going.
” Army Gen. Mark Milley , chairman @ @ @ @ @ Staff , also said he was caught by surprise when Trump led them to the @ @ @ @ @ .

Defense Secretary Mark Esper told NBC News he had no advance notice before President Trump led him and other senior administration officials to St. John’s Episcopal Church for a widely criticized photo-op.
Said Esper: “I thought I was going to do two things: to see some damage and to talk to the troops.”
He added: “I didn’t know where I was going.”
Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also said he was caught by surprise when Trump led them to the church for a staged visit.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Trump Says He’ll Move GOP Convention

Trump Says He’ll Move GOP Convention

President Trump said he will move the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina after the state and the GOP @ @ @ @ @ due to the coronavirus , the Charlotte Observer reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Pentagon Officials on Edge Over Dealings with Trump

“ The optics of the past 72 hours are putting people inside the halls of the Pentagon on edge as @ @ @ @ @ the streets of the nation ’ s capital dominate airwaves across the globe , and @ @ @ @ @ increasingly viewed as mixing politics and the military , ” Politico reports .
“ Defense @ @ @ @ @ increasingly uncomfortable with the more prominent role the U.S. military is playing in tamping down @ @ @ @ @ over the U.S. , and the growing tendency of the president to call on the @ @ @ @ @ from border security to law enforcement .
”

“The optics of the past 72 hours are putting people inside the halls of the Pentagon on edge as images of U.S. troops on the streets of the nation’s capital dominate airwaves across the globe, and as the top brass is increasingly viewed as mixing politics and the military,” Politico reports.
“Defense Department officials say they are increasingly uncomfortable with the more prominent role the U.S. military is playing in tamping down violent protests breaking out all over the U.S., and the growing tendency of the president to call on the troops for domestic missions ranging from border security to law enforcement.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump’s Own Polling Shows Him Well Behind

“ President Trump is facing the bleakest outlook for his re-election bid so far , with his polling numbers plunging @ @ @ @ @ surveys and his campaign beginning to worry about his standing in states like Ohio and @ @ @ @ @ wide margins four years ago , ” the New York Times reports .
“ In @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s campaign , the president is now well behind Mr. Biden , according @ @ @ @ @ most recent round of results .
Several public surveys this week have found Mr. Trump @ @ @ @ @ former vice president , by double-digit margins , including a Monmouth University poll published on @ @ @ @ @ ahead by 11 percentage points .
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“President Trump is facing the bleakest outlook for his re-election bid so far, with his polling numbers plunging in both public and private surveys and his campaign beginning to worry about his standing in states like Ohio and Iowa that he carried by wide margins four years ago,” the New York Times reports.
“In private polling conducted by Mr. Trump’s campaign, the president is now well behind Mr. Biden, according to people briefed on the most recent round of results. Several public surveys this week have found Mr. Trump trailing Mr. Biden, the former vice president, by double-digit margins, including a Monmouth University poll published on Wednesday that showed Mr. Biden ahead by 11 percentage points.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump at Odds with Every Living President

“ Four U.S. presidents spoke this week about systemic racism and injustice .
They used their platforms to illuminate the @ @ @ @ @ to decry the dehumanization of some .
And they summoned the nation to confront its @ @ @ @ @ come together , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ A fifth U.S. president spoke @ @ @ @ @ military force to dominate Americans who are protesting racial injustice .
He declared winners and @ @ @ @ @ officials trying to safeguard their streets .
And , with his reelection campaign in mind @ @ @ @ @ a partisan political lens to the national reckoning over racial inequities .
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“Four U.S. presidents spoke this week about systemic racism and injustice. They used their platforms to illuminate the humanity in all Americans and to decry the dehumanization of some. And they summoned the nation to confront its failures, make change and come together,” the Washington Post reports.
“A fifth U.S. president spoke instead this week about using military force to dominate Americans who are protesting racial injustice. He declared winners and losers among state and city officials trying to safeguard their streets. And, with his reelection campaign in mind, he sought to apply a partisan political lens to the national reckoning over racial inequities.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ So I think maybe I have , from the standpoint that I see so much that I can do @ @ @ @ @ so much for religion.
” — President Trump , in an interview with Newsmax , @ @ @ @ @ if he prays , if he ’ s grown in his faith , and what @ @ @ @ @

“So I think maybe I have, from the standpoint that I see so much that I can do. I’ve done so much for religion.”
— President Trump, in an interview with Newsmax, when asked by Sean Spicer if he prays, if he’s grown in his faith, and what religion means to him.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Bill Would Require Reporting of Foreign Election Help

“ The Senate Intelligence Committee quietly approved on Wednesday a measure that would require presidential campaigns to report offers of @ @ @ @ @ authorities , a move taken in response to Russian election interference in 2016 and one @ @ @ @ @ of President Trump , ” CNN reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Biden Leads In Ohio

Biden Leads In Ohio

A new Fox News poll in Ohio finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race , 45 % @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Biden Leads In Wisconsin

Biden Leads In Wisconsin

A new Fox News poll in Wisconsin shows Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race , 49 % @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Biden Leads In Arizona

Biden Leads In Arizona

A new Fox News poll in Arizona finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race , 46 % @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. Senate race , Mark Kelly ( D ) leads Sen. Martha McSally ( @ @ @ @ @ to 37 % .


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Mattis Denounces Trump as Threat to Constitution

The Atlantic : “ James Mattis , the esteemed Marine general who resigned as secretary of defense in December 2018 @ @ @ @ @ s Syria policy , has , ever since , kept studiously silent about Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ “ But he has now broken his silence , writing an extraordinary broadside in which @ @ @ @ @ dividing the nation , and accuses him of ordering the U.S. military to violate the @ @ @ @ @ ” Writes Mattis : “ Never did I dream that troops taking that same oath @ @ @ @ @ circumstance to violate the Constitutional rights of their fellow citizens—much less to provide a bizarre @ @ @ @ @ commander-in-chief , with military leadership standing alongside .
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The Atlantic: “James Mattis, the esteemed Marine general who resigned as secretary of defense in December 2018 to protest Donald Trump’s Syria policy, has, ever since, kept studiously silent about Trump’s performance as president.”
“But he has now broken his silence, writing an extraordinary broadside in which he denounces the president for dividing the nation, and accuses him of ordering the U.S. military to violate the constitutional rights of American citizens.”
Writes Mattis: “Never did I dream that troops taking that same oath would be ordered under any circumstance to violate the Constitutional rights of their fellow citizens—much less to provide a bizarre photo op for the elected commander-in-chief, with military leadership standing alongside.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Virginia Governor to Remove Robert E. Lee Statue

“ Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam ( D ) is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an @ @ @ @ @ Robert E. Lee from Richmond ’ s prominent Monument Avenue , ” the AP reports @ @ @ @ @ will direct the statue to be moved off its massive pedestal and put into storage @ @ @ @ @ on a new location .
”

“Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue,” the AP reports.
“The Democratic governor will direct the statue to be moved off its massive pedestal and put into storage while his administration seeks input on a new location.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Army Backs Off Plan to Send Home Troops Outside D.C.

“ The Army was making plans to send home active-duty soldiers who were dispatched to the Washington , D.C. , @ @ @ @ @ unrest , but the plan was reversed on Wednesday after a meeting at the White @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The meeting occurred after Defense Secretary Mark @ @ @ @ @ conference on Wednesday that he did not support invoking a law that would permit President @ @ @ @ @ on American streets in response to the unrest .
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“The Army was making plans to send home active-duty soldiers who were dispatched to the Washington, D.C., area to bolster security amid unrest, but the plan was reversed on Wednesday after a meeting at the White House involving the defense secretary,” the Washington Post reports.
“The meeting occurred after Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in a news conference on Wednesday that he did not support invoking a law that would permit President Trump to use active-duty troops on American streets in response to the unrest.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Trump Was Moved to Bunker After Breach

Trump Was Moved to Bunker After Breach

“ President Trump was rushed to a secure bunker in the White House on Friday evening after a group of @ @ @ @ @ set up near the Treasury Department grounds , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ told colleagues that the president , the first lady and their son Barron were rushed @ @ @ @ @ the episode.
” “ The events contradict the president ’ s claim Wednesday that he @ @ @ @ @ to inspect the secure location .
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“President Trump was rushed to a secure bunker in the White House on Friday evening after a group of protesters hopped over temporary barricades set up near the Treasury Department grounds,” the Washington Post reports.
“Officials familiar with the incident told colleagues that the president, the first lady and their son Barron were rushed to the bunker because of the episode.”
“The events contradict the president’s claim Wednesday that he went to the bunker simply to inspect the secure location.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--‘Send In the Troops’

‘Send In the Troops’

Sen. Tom Cotton ( R-AR ) , writing in the New York Times : “ One thing above all else @ @ @ @ @ streets : an overwhelming show of force to disperse , detain and ultimately deter lawbreakers @ @ @ @ @ in some cities desperately needs backup , while delusional politicians in other cities refuse to @ @ @ @ @ to uphold the rule of law.
” “ The pace of looting and disorder may @ @ @ @ @ , but it ’ s past time to support local law enforcement with federal authority @ @ @ @ @ the National Guard , yet others refuse , and in some cases the rioters still @ @ @ @ @ combined .
In these circumstances , the Insurrection Act authorizes the president to employ the @ @ @ @ @ means ’ in ‘ cases of insurrection , or obstruction to the laws . '
@

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), writing in the New York Times:
“One thing above all else will restore order to our streets: an overwhelming show of force to disperse, detain and ultimately deter lawbreakers. But local law enforcement in some cities desperately needs backup, while delusional politicians in other cities refuse to do what’s necessary to uphold the rule of law.”
“The pace of looting and disorder may fluctuate from night to night, but it’s past time to support local law enforcement with federal authority. Some governors have mobilized the National Guard, yet others refuse, and in some cases the rioters still outnumber the police and Guard combined. In these circumstances, the Insurrection Act authorizes the president to employ the military ‘or any other means’ in ‘cases of insurrection, or obstruction to the laws.'”


Four Years Ago…

Nate Silver : “ On a whim I decided to look up what the top news story was at this @ @ @ @ @ 4:40 pm ) exactly 4 years ago .
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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--2020-06-03--Rand Paul Admits to Blocking Anti-Lynching Bill

Sen. Rand Paul ( R-KY ) “ acknowledged that he is holding up a bill with broad bipartisan support that @ @ @ @ @ hate crime , saying he fears it could allow enhanced penalties for altercations that result @ @ @ @ @ , ' ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Paul ’ s objection halted a @ @ @ @ @ verge of getting to the president ’ s desk earlier this year after more than @ @ @ @ @ by Congress to pass anti-lynching legislation .
And it comes amid a nationwide convulsion over @ @ @ @ @ by law enforcement officers .
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) “acknowledged that he is holding up a bill with broad bipartisan support that would make lynching a federal hate crime, saying he fears it could allow enhanced penalties for altercations that result in only ‘minor bruising,'” the Washington Post reports.
“Paul’s objection halted a measure that appeared on the verge of getting to the president’s desk earlier this year after more than a century of stymied attempts by Congress to pass anti-lynching legislation. And it comes amid a nationwide convulsion over the treatment of black Americans by law enforcement officers.”


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ If he loses confidence in Secretary Esper , I ’ m sure you will be the first to know @ @ @ @ @ , Secretary Esper is still Secretary Esper.
” — White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany @ @ @ @ @ , when asked if President Trump still has confidence in the secretary of defense .

“If he loses confidence in Secretary Esper, I’m sure you will be the first to know. As of right now, Secretary Esper is still Secretary Esper.”
— White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, quoted by ABC News, when asked if President Trump still has confidence in the secretary of defense.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Texas Is a Toss Up

Texas Is a Toss Up

A new Quinnipiac poll in Texas finds Donald Trump barely ahead of Joe Biden in the presidential race , 44 @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-03--DeSantis Sending 500 National Guard Troops to D.C.

In his first public appearance since a wave of protests across Florida and the nation , Gov .
Ron DeSantis @ @ @ @ @ condemned people who have caused “ rioting , looting or violence , ” the Miami @ @ @ @ @ he was sending 500 members of the Florida National Guard to Washington , D.C. , @ @ @ @ @ from the federal government .

In his first public appearance since a wave of protests across Florida and the nation, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday condemned people who have caused “rioting, looting or violence,” the Miami Herald reports.
DeSantis said he was sending 500 members of the Florida National Guard to Washington, D.C., in response to a request from the federal government.


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Other Officers Will Be Charged In George Floyd’s Murder

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison “ plans to elevate charges against the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George @ @ @ @ @ adding charges of aiding and abetting murder against the other three officers at the scene @ @ @ @ @ Tribune reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Active Duty Troops Outside Washington, DC Return Home

“ Active-duty troops brought in to help if needed with the civil unrest in the nation ’ s capitol are @ @ @ @ @ home base , after two days of more peaceful demonstrations in Washington , D.C. , @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-03--Ex-Congressman’s Son Arrested for Defacing Trump Sign

Police have arrested the 18-year old son of former Rep. Tom Rooney ( R-FL ) after they said he spray @ @ @ @ @ the sign at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter , Florida , WPTV reports .
@ @ @ @ @ abbreviation for the “ Black Lives Matter .
”

Police have arrested the 18-year old son of former Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL) after they said he spray painted “B.L.M.” on the sign at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, WPTV reports.
“B.L.M.” is an abbreviation for the “Black Lives Matter.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Handicapping Biden’s Veep Choices

Handicapping Biden’s Veep Choices

Larry Sabato ’ s Crystal Ball says Joe Biden should not be in a rush to name his vice presidential @ @ @ @ @ his list of contenders — and probably already have .
Here are their rankings :

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball says Joe Biden should not be in a rush to name his vice presidential pick. Circumstances may change his list of contenders — and probably already have.
Here are their rankings:
Sen. Kamala Harris Rep. Val Demings Sen. Tammy Duckworth Sen. Elizabeth Warren Sen. Tammy Baldwin Gov. Gina Raimondo Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Sen. Maggie Hassan Stacy Abrams
Off the list: Sen. Amy Klobuchar.


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump Suggests He’ll Pardon Roger Stone

Trump Suggests He’ll Pardon Roger Stone

President Trump strongly hinted Thursday at a pardon of friend and longtime political adviser Roger Stone , who has been @ @ @ @ @ later this month , the Washington Post reports .
Trump said Stone was the “ @ @ @ @ @ illegal Witch Hunt ” and should “ sleep well at night .
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President Trump strongly hinted Thursday at a pardon of friend and longtime political adviser Roger Stone, who has been ordered to report to prison later this month, the Washington Post reports.
Trump said Stone was the “victim of a corrupt and illegal Witch Hunt” and should “sleep well at night.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Putin Silences Critics In Bid to Extend Rule

Russia has refused to allow opponents to campaign against constitutional amendments that would authorize President Putin to remain in power @ @ @ @ @ of London reports .


Beijing Warns Britain

China warned Britain to “ step back from the brink ” after Boris Johnson vowed to offer a path to @ @ @ @ @ million Hong Kong residents threatened by Beijing ’ s draconian new security law , the @ @ @ @ @ Britain has “ no sovereignty , no jurisdiction and no supervision over Hong Kong ” @ @ @ @ @ the prime minister must “ immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong ’ s affairs and @ @ @ @ @ , or this will definitely backfire .
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China warned Britain to “step back from the brink” after Boris Johnson vowed to offer a path to citizenship for up to three million Hong Kong residents threatened by Beijing’s draconian new security law, the Times of London reports.
Britain has “no sovereignty, no jurisdiction and no supervision over Hong Kong” Beijing warned, adding that the prime minister must “immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs and China’s internal affairs, or this will definitely backfire.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ Biden has a team of killers and all I ’ ve got is a defense.
” — President Trump @ @ @ @ @ York Times , complaining to allies about his campaign .

“Biden has a team of killers and all I’ve got is a defense.”
— President Trump, quoted by the New York Times, complaining to allies about his campaign.


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Giuliani Swears on British Television

Giuliani Swears on British Television

Rudy Giuliani got into a screaming match with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain .


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Joint Chiefs Chairman Reiterates Vow

Joint Chiefs Chairman Reiterates Vow

Mark Milley– the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — sent a memo to military brass reminding them that @ @ @ @ @ to support and defend the Constitution and the values embedded within it .
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politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump Confronted Defense Chief Over Comments

“ President Trump confronted his Defense secretary , Mark Esper , after the Pentagon chief publicly opposed the idea of @ @ @ @ @ protests , ” Bloomberg reports .
“ Separately , the president later asked top advisers @ @ @ @ @ still be effective in his position .
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“President Trump confronted his Defense secretary, Mark Esper, after the Pentagon chief publicly opposed the idea of deploying the military to contain protests,” Bloomberg reports.
“Separately, the president later asked top advisers if they thought Esper could still be effective in his position.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Republicans Face Looming Unemployment Dilemma

Politico : “ Forty million Americans are unemployed and extra unemployment benefits expire at the end of next month .
@ @ @ @ @ grappling with deep ideological divisions over what to do with the popular program in the @ @ @ @ @ an election year.
” “ Most Republicans have roundly rejected the House Democrats ’ approach @ @ @ @ @ weekly boost to unemployment checks though January 2021 , and some say the enhanced benefits @ @ @ @ @ .
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Politico: “Forty million Americans are unemployed and extra unemployment benefits expire at the end of next month. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are grappling with deep ideological divisions over what to do with the popular program in the middle of a pandemic and an election year.”
“Most Republicans have roundly rejected the House Democrats’ approach of extending a $600 weekly boost to unemployment checks though January 2021, and some say the enhanced benefits may need to end altogether.”


20% Unemployment?

Politico : “ The monthly jobs numbers for May , which will be released Friday , are expected to show @ @ @ @ @ percent unemployment , and that ’ s falling particularly hard on minorities .
Fewer than @ @ @ @ @ now employed , according to Labor Department data.
” “ Brace yourself for more jobless @ @ @ @ @ Thursday morning .
Economists are expecting the federal government to announce that around 1.8 million @ @ @ @ @ insurance last week .
”

Politico: “The monthly jobs numbers for May, which will be released Friday, are expected to show we’ve reached 20 percent unemployment, and that’s falling particularly hard on minorities. Fewer than half of black adults are now employed, according to Labor Department data.”
“Brace yourself for more jobless claims in the weekly report Thursday morning. Economists are expecting the federal government to announce that around 1.8 million new people filed for unemployment insurance last week.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump Hits Back at Mattis

Trump Hits Back at Mattis

President Trump unloaded on his former defense secretary , hours after James Mattis condemned him for making a “ mockery @ @ @ @ @ Trump : “ Probably the only thing Barack Obama & I have in common is @ @ @ @ @ honor of firing Jim Mattis , the world ’ s most overrated General .
I @ @ @ @ @ resignation , & felt great about it .
His nickname was ‘ Chaos ’ , @ @ @ @ @ like , & changed it to ‘ Mad Dog ' ” He added : “ @ @ @ @ @ military , but rather personal public relations .
I gave him a new life , @ @ @ @ @ battles to win , but he seldom ‘ brought home the bacon ’ .
I @ @ @ @ @ ‘ leadership ’ style or much else about him , and many others agree .
@ @ @ @ @ ”

President Trump unloaded on his former defense secretary, hours after James Mattis condemned him for making a “mockery of our Constitution.”
Said Trump: “Probably the only thing Barack Obama & I have in common is that we both had the honor of firing Jim Mattis, the world’s most overrated General. I asked for his letter of resignation, & felt great about it. His nickname was ‘Chaos’, which I didn’t like, & changed it to ‘Mad Dog'”
He added: “His primary strength was not military, but rather personal public relations. I gave him a new life, things to do, and battles to win, but he seldom ‘brought home the bacon’. I didn’t like his ‘leadership’ style or much else about him, and many others agree. Glad he is gone!”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--White House Turns Into a Fortress

White House Turns Into a Fortress

“ The security perimeter around the White House keeps expanding .
Tall black fencing is going up seemingly by the @ @ @ @ @ sharpshooters and combat troops are omnipresent , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ In @ @ @ @ @ ’ s melee at Lafayette Square , the White House has been transformed into a @ @ @ @ @ manifestation of President Trump ’ s vision of law-and-order “ domination ” over the millions @ @ @ @ @ the streets to protest racial injustice.
” “ The White House is now so heavily @ @ @ @ @ monarchical palaces or authoritarian compounds of regimes in faraway lands .
”

“The security perimeter around the White House keeps expanding. Tall black fencing is going up seemingly by the hour. Armed guards and sharpshooters and combat troops are omnipresent,” the Washington Post reports.
“In the 72 hours since Monday’s melee at Lafayette Square, the White House has been transformed into a veritable fortress — the physical manifestation of President Trump’s vision of law-and-order “domination” over the millions of Americans who have taken the streets to protest racial injustice.”
“The White House is now so heavily fortified that it resembles the monarchical palaces or authoritarian compounds of regimes in faraway lands.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Emotional Debate Rages as Paul Blocks Anti-Lynching Bill

“ An anti-lynching bill that Sen. Rand Paul ( R-KY ) has held up in the Senate for several months @ @ @ @ @ passionate battle on the Senate floor Thursday , pitting the Kentucky Republican at odds with @ @ @ @ @ s three black members over changes to the bipartisan legislation , ” USA Today reports @ @ @ @ @ centered on the Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act , which passed the House in a bipartisan @ @ @ @ @ would make lynching a federal crime .
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“An anti-lynching bill that Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has held up in the Senate for several months led to a heated and passionate battle on the Senate floor Thursday, pitting the Kentucky Republican at odds with two of the Senate’s three black members over changes to the bipartisan legislation,” USA Today reports.
“The emotional debate centered on the Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act, which passed the House in a bipartisan 410-4 vote in February and would make lynching a federal crime.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Flashback Quote of the Day

Flashback Quote of the Day

“ When the students poured into Tiananmen Square , the Chinese government almost blew it .
Then they were vicious @ @ @ @ @ but they put it down with strength .
That shows you the power of strength @ @

“When the students poured into Tiananmen Square, the Chinese government almost blew it. Then they were vicious, they were horrible, but they put it down with strength. That shows you the power of strength.”
— Donald Trump, in a 1990 Playboy interview.


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Tempers Flare as GOP Senators Seek Subpoena Power

“ A bitter partisan fight in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday forced its GOP chairman , Lindsey Graham , @ @ @ @ @ would give him unilateral subpoena power in a GOP-led probe of the counterintelligence investigation that @ @ @ @ @ special counsel Robert Mueller , ” ABC News reports .
“ The move for subpoena @ @ @ @ @ would be approved in a party-line vote next week — would allow him to compel @ @ @ @ @ 50 witnesses , the majority of whom served in the Obama administration .
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“A bitter partisan fight in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday forced its GOP chairman, Lindsey Graham, to delay a vote that would give him unilateral subpoena power in a GOP-led probe of the counterintelligence investigation that led to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller,” ABC News reports.
“The move for subpoena authority — which Graham predicted would be approved in a party-line vote next week — would allow him to compel the appearance of more than 50 witnesses, the majority of whom served in the Obama administration.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Zero Coronavirus Deaths Today In New York City

For the first day in months , New York City witnessed zero confirmed deaths due to coronavirus , the New @ @ @ @ @ The first confirmed COVID-19 death in the Big Apple occurred on March 11 with the @ @ @ @ @ peak at 590 on April 7 .

For the first day in months, New York City witnessed zero confirmed deaths due to coronavirus, the New York Daily News reports.
The first confirmed COVID-19 death in the Big Apple occurred on March 11 with the death toll reaching its horrible peak at 590 on April 7.


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump Urged to Pursue More Tax Cuts

Trump Urged to Pursue More Tax Cuts

Washington Post : “ Inside the West Wing , Trump is reticent to pursue a new stimulus package and confident @ @ @ @ @ economists and the Federal Reserve chairman push the president and Congress to spend more to @ @ @ @ @ “ They said conservatives are urging Trump to hold off on providing relief to states @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic and telling him to instead focus on securing tax breaks for businesses @ @ @ @ @ his trade war with China .
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Washington Post: “Inside the West Wing, Trump is reticent to pursue a new stimulus package and confident about a revival even as economists and the Federal Reserve chairman push the president and Congress to spend more to address the economic carnage.”
“They said conservatives are urging Trump to hold off on providing relief to states that have been battered by the coronavirus pandemic and telling him to instead focus on securing tax breaks for businesses, reducing regulations and fighting his trade war with China.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--New York Times Regrets Publishing Cotton’s Essay

The New York Times issued a statement saying the op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton ( R-AR ) calling for President @ @ @ @ @ cities to break up protests fell short of the newspaper ’ s standards .
Jack @ @ @ @ @ criticize the page for running Cotton ’ s retrograde views , which anybody with even @ @ @ @ @ running through their veins knows is wrong .
But you can ’ t accuse the @ @ @ @ @ 50-year-old section has been outraging or disappointing—depending on your point of view—readers since its founding @ @

The New York Times issued a statement saying the op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) calling for President Trump to send troops into cities to break up protests fell short of the newspaper’s standards.
Jack Shaffer: “You can criticize the page for running Cotton’s retrograde views, which anybody with even a tincture of civil libertarianism running through their veins knows is wrong. But you can’t accuse the page of inconsistency. The 50-year-old section has been outraging or disappointing—depending on your point of view—readers since its founding.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

“ It ’ s bullshit the way people grandstand for cameras in here… The Senate doesn ’ t work… 90 @ @ @ @ @ about people trolling for soundbites .
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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--2020-06-04--Mark Cuban Won’t Run for President

Mark Cuban Won’t Run for President

Mark Cuban told CNN he will not run for president as a third-party candidate .
Cuban said he conducted his @ @ @ @ @ a three-way between me , Biden and Trump , I dominated the independent vote — @ @ @ @ @ percent of it and was able to take some votes away from Donald and some @ @ @ @ @ But in aggregate , I was only able to get up to 25 % .
@ @ @ @ @ From every which way , crosstab , you name it , I had it analyzed @ @ @ @ @ , projected , and they could only see me getting up to 25 % .
@ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t pursue it further .
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Mark Cuban told CNN he will not run for president as a third-party candidate.
Cuban said he conducted his own polls: “In a three-way between me, Biden and Trump, I dominated the independent vote — I got like 77% percent of it and was able to take some votes away from Donald and some votes away from Biden. But in aggregate, I was only able to get up to 25%.”
He added: “From every which way, crosstab, you name it, I had it analyzed and scrutinized every which way, projected, and they could only see me getting up to 25%. That’s why I didn’t pursue it further.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump Isolated More Than Ever

Trump Isolated More Than Ever

Los Angeles Times : “ His decision to invoke a military response to nationwide protests against police brutality — symbolized @ @ @ @ @ gas mostly peaceful protesters in a park across from the White House to clear the @ @ @ @ @ outside a church — appears to have been a fateful miscalculation.
” “ The incident @ @ @ @ @ between the White House and the Pentagon , and drew an extraordinary rebuke from Trump @ @ @ @ @ Defense… ” “ Images of a widening perimeter of fences and concrete barriers that the @ @ @ @ @ several-block area around the White House , as federal agents and troops patrol key intersections @ @ @ @ @ sense of Trump as an isolated , beleaguered figure .
”

Los Angeles Times: “His decision to invoke a military response to nationwide protests against police brutality — symbolized by the move Monday to gas mostly peaceful protesters in a park across from the White House to clear the way for a staged photo outside a church — appears to have been a fateful miscalculation.”
“The incident has created a deep rift between the White House and the Pentagon, and drew an extraordinary rebuke from Trump’s former secretary of Defense…”
“Images of a widening perimeter of fences and concrete barriers that the administration has erected in a several-block area around the White House, as federal agents and troops patrol key intersections, have only deepened the sense of Trump as an isolated, beleaguered figure.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Barr Says Antifa and ‘Foreign Actors’ Sowing Unrest

Attorney General William Barr said the federal government has evidence that the “ radical left-wing antifa movement ” and certain @ @ @ @ @ “ hijacked ” legitimate protests around the country to incite violence , ABC News reports @ @ @ @ @ direct evidence of either claim .

Attorney General William Barr said the federal government has evidence that the “radical left-wing antifa movement” and certain “foreign actors” have “hijacked” legitimate protests around the country to incite violence, ABC News reports.
He did not provided direct evidence of either claim.


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Tear Gas Canisters Found at Park Cleared for Trump

“ Gas canisters collected by WUSA crews Monday night indicate that artificial CS tear gas was indeed used by federal @ @ @ @ @ the protesters next to Lafayette Square , ” WUSA reports .
The Trump administration has @ @ @ @ @ .

“Gas canisters collected by WUSA crews Monday night indicate that artificial CS tear gas was indeed used by federal law enforcement agents clearing out the protesters next to Lafayette Square,” WUSA reports.
The Trump administration has denied tear gas was used.


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Grassley Blocks Two Trump Nominees

Grassley Blocks Two Trump Nominees

“ Sen .
Chuck Grassley ( R-IA ) said that he will block the confirmation of two of President Trump @ @ @ @ @ White House provides ‘ adequate explanations ’ for why the inspectors general for the intelligence @ @ @ @ @ ousted in the past two months , ” Axios reports .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Republican to hold Trump accountable for his recent purge of federal watchdogs .
”

“Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said that he will block the confirmation of two of President Trump’s nominees until the White House provides ‘adequate explanations’ for why the inspectors general for the intelligence community and State Department were ousted in the past two months,” Axios reports.
“It’s a rare attempt by a Republican to hold Trump accountable for his recent purge of federal watchdogs.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Campaigns Targeted by Chinese, Iranian Hackers

“ Campaign staffers working on the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been targeted with online attacks @ @ @ @ @ respectively , ” the Wall Street Journal reports .
“ These so-called phishing attacks are @ @ @ @ @ access to online email accounts .
They raise the specter of a repeat of the @ @ @ @ @ Russian hackers stole information from Democratic staffers and posted them online .

“Campaign staffers working on the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been targeted with online attacks coming from Iran and China respectively,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“These so-called phishing attacks are often an attempt to gain access to online email accounts. They raise the specter of a repeat of the 2016 campaign, during which Russian hackers stole information from Democratic staffers and posted them online.


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ No longer can some wait on the sidelines , hoping for incremental change .
In times like this , @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Kelly Says Trump Never Fired Mattis

Kelly Says Trump Never Fired Mattis

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly defended former defense secretary Jim Mattis over his criticism of the president @ @ @ @ @ protests and disputed Trump ’ s assertion that he fired the retired general in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ .
Said Kelly : “ The president did not fire him .
He did not @ @ @ @ @ The president has clearly forgotten how it actually happened or is confused .
The president @ @ @ @ @ about Jim until he started to see on Fox News their interpretation of his letter @ @ @ @ @ .
Jim Mattis is an honorable man .
”

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly defended former defense secretary Jim Mattis over his criticism of the president’s handling of nationwide protests and disputed Trump’s assertion that he fired the retired general in 2018, the Washington Post reports.
Said Kelly: “The president did not fire him. He did not ask for his resignation. The president has clearly forgotten how it actually happened or is confused. The president tweeted a very positive tweet about Jim until he started to see on Fox News their interpretation of his letter. Then he got nasty. Jim Mattis is an honorable man.”
Earlier for members: Trump Loses ‘His’ Generals


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump to Resume In-Person Campaigning

Trump to Resume In-Person Campaigning

“ President Trump ’ s re-election effort is set to resume in-person campaigning next week for the first time since @ @ @ @ @ massive ground game operation nearly three months ago , ” ABC News reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ , which the president ’ s team had made a core strategy of his re-election @ @ @ @ @ and training over a million volunteers nation-wide , marks the latest move the president ’ @ @ @ @ @ returning to traditional campaigning amid a pandemic that halted efforts months back .
”

“President Trump’s re-election effort is set to resume in-person campaigning next week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic sidelined their massive ground game operation nearly three months ago,” ABC News reports.
“The return of on-the-ground campaigning, which the president’s team had made a core strategy of his re-election effort investing millions in recruiting and training over a million volunteers nation-wide, marks the latest move the president’s team has made toward returning to traditional campaigning amid a pandemic that halted efforts months back.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Trump Will Waive Environmental Reviews for Key Projects

“ President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday instructing agencies to waive long-standing environmental laws to speed up federal @ @ @ @ @ highways , pipelines and other projects given the current ‘ economic emergency , ' ” @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Murkowski ‘Struggling’ Over Support for Trump

Sen. Lisa Murkowski ( R-AK ) broke with many of her Republican colleagues , applauding comments by General James Mattis @ @ @ @ @ s actions this week , CNN reports .
Murkowski added that she wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ Trump in November : “ I am struggling with it .
I have struggled with @ @ @ @ @ I think you know that .
I didn ’ t support the President in the @ @ @ @ @ work hard to try to make sure that I ’ m able to represent my @ @ @ @ @ m able to work with any administration and any president .
”

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) broke with many of her Republican colleagues, applauding comments by General James Mattis that condemned President Trump’s actions this week, CNN reports.
Murkowski added that she wasn’t sure if she would support Trump in November: “I am struggling with it. I have struggled with it for a long time I think you know that. I didn’t support the President in the initial election, and I work hard to try to make sure that I’m able to represent my state well that I’m able to work with any administration and any president.”


politicalwire--2020-06-04--Most Republicans Shrug Off Mattis’ Criticism of Trump

“ Republican senators are dismissing the scathing criticism leveled against President Trump by his former defense secretary , James Mattis @ @ @ @ @ Republicans by and large are showing unwavering support for the leader of their party during @ @ @ @ @ ” CNN reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Mayor Accused Korean Woman of Hiding Behind ‘Symbols’

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert ( R ) apologized after writing a Facebook comment earlier in the week in which she @ @ @ @ @ “ Facebook troll ” who “ hides behind symbols , ” the Omaha World Herald @ @ @ @ @ which Stothert was referring were actually letters of the Korean alphabet that spelled the name @ @ @ @

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert (R) apologized after writing a Facebook comment earlier in the week in which she called a Korean woman a “Facebook troll” who “hides behind symbols,” the Omaha World Herald reports.
The symbols to which Stothert was referring were actually letters of the Korean alphabet that spelled the name of her constituent.


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Texas GOP Leaders Share Racist Facebook Posts

“ Republican leaders in four Texas counties shared racist Facebook posts , some of which also floated conspiracy theories , @ @ @ @ @ to call for two of them to resign , ” the Texas Tribune reports .
@ @ @ @ @ Texas Republicans called for the resignation of the GOP chairs in Bexar and Nueces counties @ @ @ @ @ media a conspiracy theory that Floyd ’ s death was a ‘ staged event , @ @ @ @ @ opposition to President Trump .
”

“Republican leaders in four Texas counties shared racist Facebook posts, some of which also floated conspiracy theories, leading Gov. Greg Abbott to call for two of them to resign,” the Texas Tribune reports.
“Abbott and other top Texas Republicans called for the resignation of the GOP chairs in Bexar and Nueces counties after they shared on social media a conspiracy theory that Floyd’s death was a ‘staged event,’ apparently to gin up opposition to President Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Trump Agrees to Send Home Troops From Washington

“ President Trump agreed on Thursday to begin sending home 82nd Airborne Division troops he had ordered to Washington , @ @ @ @ @ with the Pentagon over the role of the armed forces in quelling protests that have @ @ @ @ @ , ” the New York Times reports .
“ Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper initially @ @ @ @ @ small portion of the 1,600 active-duty troops on Wednesday , only to have Mr. Trump @ @ @ @ @ during an angry meeting.
” “ What appeared on Thursday to be an uneasy truce @ @ @ @ @ Pentagon did not mean that the conflict was over .
While Mr. Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ fire Mr. Esper , the president spent much of the day privately railing about the @ @ @ @ @ : Mark Esper showed a little backbone , so we know he ’ s cooked @

“President Trump agreed on Thursday to begin sending home 82nd Airborne Division troops he had ordered to Washington, temporarily easing a contentious standoff with the Pentagon over the role of the armed forces in quelling protests that have broken out across the nation,” the New York Times reports.
“Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper initially tried to send home a small portion of the 1,600 active-duty troops on Wednesday, only to have Mr. Trump order him to reverse course during an angry meeting.”
“What appeared on Thursday to be an uneasy truce between the White House and Pentagon did not mean that the conflict was over. While Mr. Trump’s advisers counseled him not to fire Mr. Esper, the president spent much of the day privately railing about the defense secretary.”
Margaret Carlson: Mark Esper showed a little backbone, so we know he’s cooked.


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Very Few Approve of Trump’s Handling of Protesters

A new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds only 32 % of Americans approve of President Trump ’ s reaction in the @ @ @ @ @ s death , which has sparked thousands and thousands of protesters in dozens of cities @ @ @ @ @ 66 % disapprove .
The poll also finds 74 % believe Floyd ’ s death @ @ @ @ @ white police officer is a sign of an underlying racial injustice problem in the country @

A new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds only 32% of Americans approve of President Trump’s reaction in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, which has sparked thousands and thousands of protesters in dozens of cities demanding racial justice, while 66% disapprove.
The poll also finds 74% believe Floyd’s death at the hands of a white police officer is a sign of an underlying racial injustice problem in the country.


politicalwire--2020-06-05--GOP Is Just Moving Trump’s Speech from Charlotte

President Trump won ’ t accept his party ’ s nomination in North Carolina , but the Republican National Committee @ @ @ @ @ still hold meetings in Charlotte , the AP reports .
From a statement : “ @ @ @ @ @ Committee has voted unanimously to allow the official business of the national convention to continue @ @ @ @ @ cities are eager to host the president ’ s acceptance of the nomination , and @ @ @ @ @ with several of them to host that celebration .
”

President Trump won’t accept his party’s nomination in North Carolina, but the Republican National Committee confirmed Thursday that it would still hold meetings in Charlotte, the AP reports.
From a statement: “The RNC’s Executive Committee has voted unanimously to allow the official business of the national convention to continue in Charlotte. Many other cities are eager to host the president’s acceptance of the nomination, and we are currently in talks with several of them to host that celebration.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Biden Says 10% to 15% Are ‘Just Not Very Good People’

Joe Biden said that some Americans are “ just not very good people , ” but they account for a @ @ @ @ @ that is overwhelmingly virtuous , the Washington Post reports .
Said Biden : “ Do @ @ @ @ @ as good as we can be as a nation ?
I don ’ t think @ @ @ @ @ think that .
There are probably anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of the people @ @ @ @ @ not very good people .
But that ’ s not who we are .
The @ @ @ @ @ decent .
We have to appeal to that .
”

Joe Biden said that some Americans are “just not very good people,” but they account for a small minority in a country that is overwhelmingly virtuous, the Washington Post reports.
Said Biden: “Do we really think this is as good as we can be as a nation? I don’t think the vast majority of people think that. There are probably anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of the people out there that are just not very good people. But that’s not who we are. The vast majority of people are decent. We have to appeal to that.”


Trump Attacks Murkowski

President Trump hit back at Sen. Lisa Murkowski ( R-AK ) for saying she was “ struggling ” with whether @ @ @ @ @ , the Anchorage Daily News reports .
He said he would actively campaign against her @ @ @ @ @ re-election in two years .
Said Trump : “ Get any candidate ready , good @ @ @ @ @ ’ t care , I ’ m endorsing .
If you have a pulse , @ @ @ @ @ !
”

President Trump hit back at Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) for saying she was “struggling” with whether to vote for his re-election, the Anchorage Daily News reports.
He said he would actively campaign against her when she is up for re-election in two years.
Said Trump: “Get any candidate ready, good or bad, I don’t care, I’m endorsing. If you have a pulse, I’m with you!”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Trump Shares Letter Calling Protestors Terrorists

President Trump tweeted out a letter that referred to a group of protesters as “ terrorists , ” following their @ @ @ @ @ near the White House earlier this week , Politico reports .
The letter is signed @ @ @ @ @ lawyer John Dowd and addressed to “ Jim ” in a probable reference to former @ @ @ @ @

President Trump tweeted out a letter that referred to a group of protesters as “terrorists,” following their violent ouster from a park near the White House earlier this week, Politico reports.
The letter is signed by Trump’s former lawyer John Dowd and addressed to “Jim” in a probable reference to former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.


politicalwire--2020-06-06--‘This Is the Story of a Coward’

‘This Is the Story of a Coward’

The Lincoln Project is out with a new ad comparing President Trump to Jim Mattis on leadership .

“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--2020-06-06--Protests Created Surge In Voter Registration

“ Voter registrations , volunteer activity and donations for groups linked to Democratic causes are surging in the midst of @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd , ” CNBC reports .
If you want to help register voters , @ @ @ @ @ great site to share with friends and family .

“Voter registrations, volunteer activity and donations for groups linked to Democratic causes are surging in the midst of protests following the death of George Floyd,” CNBC reports.
If you want to help register voters, Vote Save America is a great site to share with friends and family.


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Hickenlooper Violated Gift Ban

Hickenlooper Violated Gift Ban

An ethics panel found former Colorado Gov .
John Hickenlooper ( D ) violated the state ’ s constitutional gift @ @ @ @ @ aboard company jets owned by his friends and during an overseas trip , the Colorado @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-05--NFL Encourages Players to Peacefully Protest

“ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he and the league strongly support players expressing their opposition to inequality and @ @ @ @ @ league ’ s leadership was ‘ wrong ’ for ignoring players earlier and that it @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Washington Post reports .
New York Times : As Trump rekindles NFL @ @ @ @ @ the players .

“NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he and the league strongly support players expressing their opposition to inequality and police misconduct, saying the league’s leadership was ‘wrong’ for ignoring players earlier and that it now endorses their peaceful protests,” the Washington Post reports.
New York Times: As Trump rekindles NFL fight, Goodall sides with the players.


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Zuckerberg Says Facebook Will Revisit Policies

“ Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said Friday the social media giant will reexamine its policies against violent threats and voter @ @ @ @ @ over its recent handling of incendiary posts by President Donald Trump , particularly from its @ @ @ @ @ reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Trump and His Press Secretary May Have Voted Illegally

“ Even as they both attack the idea of voting by mail , President Trump and his new press secretary @ @ @ @ @ illegally , using residential addresses on their registrations that were not their residences , ” @ @ @ @ @ Kayleigh McEnany cast Florida ballots in 2018 using her parents ’ address in Tampa , @ @ @ @ @ Washington , D.C. , and held a New Jersey driver ’ s license .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ year using a business address in Palm Beach , where he had promised the town @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“Even as they both attack the idea of voting by mail, President Trump and his new press secretary may have voted by mail illegally, using residential addresses on their registrations that were not their residences,” the HuffPost reports.
“Kayleigh McEnany cast Florida ballots in 2018 using her parents’ address in Tampa, even though she lived in Washington, D.C., and held a New Jersey driver’s license. Trump cast a Florida ballot this year using a business address in Palm Beach, where he had promised the town government he would not live.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Trump Launches Massive Ad Buy

Trump Launches Massive Ad Buy

“ President Trump ’ s reelection campaign is moving swiftly to capitalize on Friday ’ s unexpectedly favorable jobs numbers @ @ @ @ @ million ad buy presenting the president as the protagonist in an economic comeback story , @ @ @ @ @ the ad : “ The great American comeback has begun .
Renewing .
Restoring .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ ll make America great again .
”

“President Trump’s reelection campaign is moving swiftly to capitalize on Friday’s unexpectedly favorable jobs numbers with a massive $10 million ad buy presenting the president as the protagonist in an economic comeback story,” Politico reports.
From the ad: “The great American comeback has begun. Renewing. Restoring. Rebuilding. Together, we’ll make America great again.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Trump Brings Back Jason Miller, Despite Scandals

“ President Trump ’ s reelection team is tapping Jason Miller to serve as a senior adviser , bringing a @ @ @ @ @ fold as the campaign barrels towards a treacherous final stretch , ” Politico reports .
@ @ @ @ @ , Miller was named White House communications director .
But weeks before Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ reports emerged that he had an extramarital affair and impregnated another campaign official , A.J @ @ @ @

“President Trump’s reelection team is tapping Jason Miller to serve as a senior adviser, bringing a controversial figure back into the fold as the campaign barrels towards a treacherous final stretch,” Politico reports.
“After the 2016 election, Miller was named White House communications director. But weeks before Trump’s inauguration he backed out after reports emerged that he had an extramarital affair and impregnated another campaign official, A.J. Delgado.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Pentagon Disarms Guardsmen In Sign of De-escalation

“ The Pentagon has told the District of Columbia National Guard and guardsmen from other states who have arrived in @ @ @ @ @ as backup to not use firearms or ammunition , a sign of de-escalation in the @ @ @ @ @ the city after the killing of George Floyd , ” the Washington Post reports .
@ @ @ @ @ , led by Defense Secretary Mark Esper , appears to have made the decision without @ @ @ @ @ specifically had encouraged the National Guard to be armed .
”

“The Pentagon has told the District of Columbia National Guard and guardsmen from other states who have arrived in the nation’s capital as backup to not use firearms or ammunition, a sign of de-escalation in the federal response to protests in the city after the killing of George Floyd,” the Washington Post reports.
“The Department of Defense, led by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, appears to have made the decision without consulting the White House… Trump specifically had encouraged the National Guard to be armed.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Fauci Says Protests Will Help Spread Virus

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that many of the protests against racism and police brutality taking place across the country , @ @ @ @ @ , raises the risk for transmission of the coronavirus , Business Insider reports .
Said @ @ @ @ @ a perfect set-up for the spread of the virus in the sense of creating these @ @ @ @ @ some surges .
”

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that many of the protests against racism and police brutality taking place across the country, involving congregation of large crowds, raises the risk for transmission of the coronavirus, Business Insider reports.
Said Fauci: “It is a perfect set-up for the spread of the virus in the sense of creating these blips that might turn into some surges.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Why People Don’t Trust the Police

Why People Don’t Trust the Police

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politicalwire--2020-06-05--North Carolina Is a Key Battleground

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politicalwire--2020-06-05--Reporter Hits White House on Lack of Social Distancing

Jonathan Karl of ABC News slammed the White House for positioning reporters closer together than usual for President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ Garden .
Said Karl : “ This is a flagrant violation of CDC guidelines on @ @ @ @ @ that puts reporters at risk for the purpose of turning the press corps into a @ @ @ @ @ press conference ’ where the president refuses to answer a single question .
”

Jonathan Karl of ABC News slammed the White House for positioning reporters closer together than usual for President Trump’s remarks in the Rose Garden.
Said Karl: “This is a flagrant violation of CDC guidelines on social distancing and a move that puts reporters at risk for the purpose of turning the press corps into a prop for a so-called ‘press conference’ where the president refuses to answer a single question.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--U.S. Park Police Walk Back Tear Gas Denial

A U.S. Park Police spokesperson told Vox it was a “ mistake ” to insist that it didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ before in Lafayette Square to disperse a crowd ahead of President Trump ’ s photo @ @ @ @ @ pepper balls shot by officials irritate the eyes and cause tears .


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Trump Directs U.S. Troop Reduction in Germany

“ President Trump has directed the Pentagon to remove thousands of U.S. troops from Germany by September , ” the @ @ @ @ @ “ The move would reduce the U.S. troop presence in Germany by 9,500 troops from @ @ @ @ @ permanently assigned there .
”

“President Trump has directed the Pentagon to remove thousands of U.S. troops from Germany by September,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The move would reduce the U.S. troop presence in Germany by 9,500 troops from the 34,500 troops that are permanently assigned there.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--Leaked Document Details Force Protecting White House

“ A leaked Trump administration document details the federal law enforcement and military personnel squaring off against protestors in Washington @ @ @ @ @ 1,300-strong force currently deployed to the south side of the White House , ” Yahoo @ @ @ @ @ of federal enforcement and military personnel have been called to Washington to respond to growing @ @ @ @ @ of George Floyd… but the Trump administration has so far refused to disclose many of @ @ @ @ @ policing the nation ’ s capital.
” “ An internal report obtained by Yahoo News @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“A leaked Trump administration document details the federal law enforcement and military personnel squaring off against protestors in Washington, D.C., including a 1,300-strong force currently deployed to the south side of the White House,” Yahoo News reports.
“Thousands of federal enforcement and military personnel have been called to Washington to respond to growing demonstrations sparked by the death of George Floyd… but the Trump administration has so far refused to disclose many of the details about who is policing the nation’s capital.”
“An internal report obtained by Yahoo News shows which agencies are involved.”


politicalwire--2020-06-05--John Kelly Agrees with Mattis on Trump

John Kelly Agrees with Mattis on Trump

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly said he agrees with former Secretary of Defense Gen. Jim Mattis ’ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump is “ the first president in my lifetime who does not try @ @ @ @ @ , ” CNN reports .
Said Kelly : “ I agree with him… There is @ @ @ @ @ an awful big concern , that the partisanship has gotten out of hand , the @ @ @ @ @ of hand .
He ’ s quite a man , Jim Mattis , and for @ @ @ @ @ you where he is relative to the concern he has for our country .
”

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly said he agrees with former Secretary of Defense Gen. Jim Mattis’ stark warning this week that President Donald Trump is “the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people,” CNN reports.
Said Kelly: “I agree with him… There is a concern, I think an awful big concern, that the partisanship has gotten out of hand, the tribal thing has gotten out of hand. He’s quite a man, Jim Mattis, and for him to do that tells you where he is relative to the concern he has for our country.”


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politicalwire--2020-06-05--Trump Says Strong Economy Will End Racism

President Trump said his plan to address racism is a strong economy , after he was pressed on whether he @ @ @ @ @ systemic racism in the country , the Washington Post reports .
Said Trump : “ @ @ @ @ @ thing that can happen for race relations , for the African American community , for @ @ @ @ @ the Hispanic American community , for women , for everything.
” He added : “ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
We can ’ t let that happen .
Hopefully George is looking @ @ @ @ @ this a great thing that ’ s happening for our country .
There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s a great day for everybody .
It ’ s a great @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a great , great day in terms of equality .
”

President Trump said his plan to address racism is a strong economy, after he was pressed on whether he has a plan to end systemic racism in the country, the Washington Post reports.
Said Trump: “It’s the greatest thing that can happen for race relations, for the African American community, for the Asian American, for the Hispanic American community, for women, for everything.”
He added: “We all saw what happened last week. We can’t let that happen. Hopefully George is looking down right now and saying this a great thing that’s happening for our country. There’s a great day for him. It’s a great day for everybody. It’s a great day for everybody. There’s a great, great day in terms of equality.”