politicalwire--2020-11-06--Trump Was Surprised Mail Ballots Favored Biden

Washington Post : “ Though aides had tried to prepare Trump that mail-in ballots would likely favor Biden , he @ @ @ @ @ , ’ in the words of one campaign adviser , as the votes rolled in @ @ @ @ @ former vice president.
” “ Instead of reflecting on whether his rhetoric throughout the campaign @ @ @ @ @ helped cost him the election , the president has taken the results as a vindication @ @ @ @ @ process .
”

Washington Post: “Though aides had tried to prepare Trump that mail-in ballots would likely favor Biden, he was ‘genuinely taken aback,’ in the words of one campaign adviser, as the votes rolled in for his opponent, the former vice president.”
“Instead of reflecting on whether his rhetoric throughout the campaign demonizing mail-in ballots could have helped cost him the election, the president has taken the results as a vindication on his views of the process.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Facebook’s Internal Metric Shows Violence Threat Rising

“ That is the President of the United States .
That is the most powerful person in the world and @ @ @ @ @ obese turtle on his back flailing in…

“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--2020-11-06--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ That is the President of the United States .
That is the most powerful person in the world and @ @ @ @ @ obese turtle on his back flailing in the hot sun realizing his time is over @ @

“That is the President of the United States. That is the most powerful person in the world and we see him like an obese turtle on his back flailing in the hot sun realizing his time is over.”
— Anderson Cooper, on CNN.


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Trump Falsely Claims He Won Election

Trump Falsely Claims He Won Election

President Trump claimed at a White House press briefing , without offering any evidence : “ If you count the @ @ @ @ @ win .
If you count the illegal votes , they can try to steal the @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s amazing how those mail-in ballots are so one-sided , ” Trump says @ @ @ @ @ ballots and thus getting his supporters to not want to use them .

President Trump claimed at a White House press briefing, without offering any evidence: “If you count the legal votes, I easily win. If you count the illegal votes, they can try to steal the election from us.”
“It’s amazing how those mail-in ballots are so one-sided,” Trump says after spending months trashing mail-in ballots and thus getting his supporters to not want to use them.


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Postal Service Processed 150K Ballots After Election

“ More than 150,000 ballots were caught in U.S .
Postal Service processing facilities and not delivered by Election Day @ @ @ @ @ including more than 12,000 in five of the states that have yet to be called @ @ @ @ @ his Democratic challenger , Joe Biden , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Despite @ @ @ @ @ that agency officials were conducting daily sweeps for misplaced ballots , the mail service acknowledged @ @ @ @ @ that thousands of ballots had not been processed in time , and that more ballots @ @ @ @ @ Election Day.
” NBC News : Judge orders further sweeps of Postal Service for undelivered @ @

“More than 150,000 ballots were caught in U.S. Postal Service processing facilities and not delivered by Election Day, agency data shows, including more than 12,000 in five of the states that have yet to be called for either President Trump or his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden,” the Washington Post reports.
“Despite assurances from Postal Service leaders that agency officials were conducting daily sweeps for misplaced ballots, the mail service acknowledged in a court filing Thursday that thousands of ballots had not been processed in time, and that more ballots were processed Wednesday than on Election Day.”
NBC News: Judge orders further sweeps of Postal Service for undelivered ballots.


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Trump Prepares to Launch Second Term Early

“ President Trump has struggled to convince the country he already won the election .
So he ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ best thing : Act like he ’ s starting his second term early , ” @ @ @ @ @ and his aides have settled on a plan for him to take full advantage of @ @ @ @ @ White House to look as presidential as possible , according to three people briefed on @ @ @ @ @ fire a few Cabinet members and top aides , including FBI Director Chris Wray and @ @ @ @ @ He could sign a slew of base-pleasing executive orders .
He might even resume his @ @ @ @ @ , Trump ’ s team is planning to mount even more legal challenges and cast @ @ @ @ @ of ballots .
”

“President Trump has struggled to convince the country he already won the election. So he’s just going to do the next best thing: Act like he’s starting his second term early,” Politico reports.
“Trump and his aides have settled on a plan for him to take full advantage of his existing perch at the White House to look as presidential as possible, according to three people briefed on the strategy. He may fire a few Cabinet members and top aides, including FBI Director Chris Wray and Defense Secretary Mark Esper. He could sign a slew of base-pleasing executive orders. He might even resume his travel schedule.”
“Meanwhile, Trump’s team is planning to mount even more legal challenges and cast evidence-deficient aspersions on the integrity of ballots.”


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Bannon Suggests Beheading Fauci and Wray


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Counties with Worst Virus Surges Voted for Trump

An Associated Press analysis reveals that in 376 counties with the highest number of new cases per capita , the @ @ @ @ @ of those counties — went for Trump , a rate above other less severely hit @ @ @ @ @ areas in Montana , the Dakotas , Nebraska , Kansas , Iowa and Wisconsin .

An Associated Press analysis reveals that in 376 counties with the highest number of new cases per capita, the overwhelming majority — 93% of those counties — went for Trump, a rate above other less severely hit areas.
Most were rural areas in Montana, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Wisconsin.


politicalwire--2020-11-05--James Baker Tells Trump to Stop Trying to Halt Count

“ The White House says it wants a ‘ James Baker-like ’ figure to lead its postelection battle to somehow @ @ @ @ @ a second term .
But the real James Baker says the White House should stop @ @ @ @ @ from being counted , ” the New York Times reports .
Said Baker : “ @ @ @ @ @ For one thing , our whole argument was that the votes have been counted and @ @ @ @ @ and they ’ ve been counted and it ’ s time to end the process @ @ @ @ @ exactly the message that I heard on election night .
And so I think it @ @ @ @ @ be against counting the votes.
” He added : “ We never said don ’ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s a very hard decision to defend in a democracy .
”

“The White House says it wants a ‘James Baker-like’ figure to lead its postelection battle to somehow find a way to win a second term. But the real James Baker says the White House should stop trying to stop the votes from being counted,” the New York Times reports.
Said Baker: “There are huge differences. For one thing, our whole argument was that the votes have been counted and they’ve been counted and they’ve been counted and it’s time to end the process. That’s not exactly the message that I heard on election night. And so I think it’s pretty hard to be against counting the votes.”
He added: “We never said don’t count the votes. That’s a very hard decision to defend in a democracy.”


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Trump Advisers Worried Race Will Be Called Tonight

Jonathan Swan says Trumpworld is “ very anxious right now ” about the prospect of Fox News calling Pennsylvania later @ @ @ @ @ Hard to overstate how angry Trump ’ s advisers are at Fox right now .
@ @ @ @

Jonathan Swan says Trumpworld is “very anxious right now” about the prospect of Fox News calling Pennsylvania later tonight.
More: “Hard to overstate how angry Trump’s advisers are at Fox right now. Just incandescent.”


politicalwire--2020-11-05--The Trump Sons Speak Out

The Trump Sons Speak Out

President Trump ’ s sons are apparently upset that Republicans are not doing enough to help their father as the @ @ @ @ @ Trump Jr. : “ The total lack of action from virtually all of the ‘ @ @ @ @ @ pretty amazing .
They have a perfect platform to show that they ’ re willing @ @ @ @ @ they will cower to the media mob instead .
” Eric Trump : “ Where @ @ @ @ @ Our voters will never forget… “

President Trump’s sons are apparently upset that Republicans are not doing enough to help their father as the vote count proceeds.
Donald Trump Jr.: “The total lack of action from virtually all of the ‘2024 GOP hopefuls’ is pretty amazing. They have a perfect platform to show that they’re willing & able to fight but they will cower to the media mob instead. ”
Eric Trump: “Where is the GOP?! Our voters will never forget…“


politicalwire--2020-11-05--House Democrats Warn Caucus Not to Veer Left

“ Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her top lieutenants had a stark warning for Democrats Thursday : swing too far left @ @ @ @ @ but certain to blow their chances in the Georgia runoff that will determine which party @ @ @ @ @ Politico reports .
“ Congressional Democrats are collectively pinning their hopes on a pair of @ @ @ @ @ one of the most competitive states in the nation — an outcome that could determine @ @ @ @ @ of power in Washington next year , despite a disappointing night on Tuesday .
While @ @ @ @ @ to win the presidency , Democrats were shut out of key Senate races , dashing @ @ @ @ @ of the chamber , and lost ground in the House despite being expected to significantly @ @ @ @ @

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her top lieutenants had a stark warning for Democrats Thursday: swing too far left and they’re all but certain to blow their chances in the Georgia runoff that will determine which party controls the Senate,” Politico reports.
“Congressional Democrats are collectively pinning their hopes on a pair of Senate races in January in one of the most competitive states in the nation — an outcome that could determine whether Democrats hold all levers of power in Washington next year, despite a disappointing night on Tuesday. While Joe Biden is looking likely to win the presidency, Democrats were shut out of key Senate races, dashing their hopes of reclaiming control of the chamber, and lost ground in the House despite being expected to significantly expand their majority.”


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Defense Secretary Has Prepared Resignation Letter

“ It ’ s not uncommon for Cabinet secretaries to prepare undated letters of resignation during a presidential transition , @ @ @ @ @ the chance to replace them for a second term .
The president decides whether to @ @ @ @ @ and the process usually occurs after the election results are clear .
”

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has prepared a letter of resignation, NBC News reports.
“It’s not uncommon for Cabinet secretaries to prepare undated letters of resignation during a presidential transition, giving the commander in chief the chance to replace them for a second term. The president decides whether to accept the resignation letters, and the process usually occurs after the election results are clear.”


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Mulvaney Says Trump Would ‘Absolutely’ Run Again

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney told the Irish Times that Donald Trump would “ absolutely ” run @ @ @ @ @ if he loses this election .
Said Mulvaney : “ I would absolutely expect the @ @ @ @ @ politics and would absolutely put him on the shortlist of people who are likely to @ @ @ @ @

Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney told the Irish Times that Donald Trump would “absolutely” run for president again in 2024 if he loses this election.
Said Mulvaney: “I would absolutely expect the president to stay involved in politics and would absolutely put him on the shortlist of people who are likely to run in 2024.”


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Trump to Claim Biden Victory Is Illegitimate

“ President Trump and his allies are setting the stage to claim a Joe Biden presidency would be illegitimate , @ @ @ @ @ ballots are counted to whether ‘ fake ’ polls suggesting blue waves that never came @ @ @ @ @ , ” Axios reports .
“ Arguing that he was wrongfully removed from office could @ @ @ @ @ to explain a possible election loss .
It also could distract from a Biden presidency @ @ @ @ @ in a statement : “ If you count the legal votes , I easily win @ @ @ @ @ count the illegal and late votes , they can steal the election from us .
@

“President Trump and his allies are setting the stage to claim a Joe Biden presidency would be illegitimate, baselessly questioning everything from how ballots are counted to whether ‘fake’ polls suggesting blue waves that never came are tantamount to voter suppression,” Axios reports.
“Arguing that he was wrongfully removed from office could give Trump a face-saving way to explain a possible election loss. It also could distract from a Biden presidency in transition.”
Said Trump in a statement: “If you count the legal votes, I easily win the election! If you count the illegal and late votes, they can steal the election from us.”


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Trump Has Discussed Running Again In 2024


politicalwire--2020-11-05--Parscale Trying to Stop Florida Taking Away His Guns

“ Attorneys for Brad Parscale argued in court Thursday morning that the city of Ft. Lauderdale had no right to @ @ @ @ @ his wife told police in September he was ‘ ranting and raving ’ with a @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ The hearing , over Zoom , was to determine whether Ft. Lauderdale @ @ @ @ @ Parscale ’ s psychiatric records and use them to make a decision .
Florida ’ @ @ @ @ @ law could allow the city to hold on to his 11 guns for one year @ @ @ @ @ a significant threat to himself or others .
”

“Attorneys for Brad Parscale argued in court Thursday morning that the city of Ft. Lauderdale had no right to take his guns away after his wife told police in September he was ‘ranting and raving’ with a handgun,” Business Insider reports.
“The hearing, over Zoom, was to determine whether Ft. Lauderdale has the right to obtain Parscale’s psychiatric records and use them to make a decision. Florida’s ‘red flag’ law could allow the city to hold on to his 11 guns for one year if authorities determine he poses a significant threat to himself or others.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Trump Has No Plans to Concede

Trump Has No Plans to Concede


politicalwire--2020-11-06--‘What I Didn’t Know Is That It Would Hurt So Much’


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Trump’s 3 a.m. Tweet

Trump’s 3 a.m. Tweet

President Trump was tweeting at 3:10 a.m .
ET : “ I easily WIN the Presidency of the United States @ @ @ @ @ The OBSERVERS were not allowed , in any way , shape , or form , @ @ @ @ @ therefore , votes accepted during this period must be determined to be ILLEGAL VOTES .
@ @ @ @ @ !
” Twitter labeled the tweet as misleading as there is no evidence of widespread @ @ @

President Trump was tweeting at 3:10 a.m. ET:
“I easily WIN the Presidency of the United States with LEGAL VOTES CAST. The OBSERVERS were not allowed, in any way, shape, or form, to do their job and therefore, votes accepted during this period must be determined to be ILLEGAL VOTES. U.S. Supreme Court should decide!”
Twitter labeled the tweet as misleading as there is no evidence of widespread illegal voting.


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ It ’ s difficult to see the long-term winning strategy behind these lawsuits .
To mix metaphors , it @ @ @ @ @ sink at the wall and see what sticks.
” — Republican elections attorney Ben Ginsberg @ @ @ @ @ on the Trump campaign ’ s lawsuits over the election .

“It’s difficult to see the long-term winning strategy behind these lawsuits. To mix metaphors, it looks like throwing the kitchen sink at the wall and see what sticks.”
— Republican elections attorney Ben Ginsberg, quoted by Axios, on the Trump campaign’s lawsuits over the election.


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Gingrich Calls on Barr to Arrest Poll Workers

“ Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich seemingly demanded on Thursday night that Attorney General Bill Barr use federal @ @ @ @ @ in Pennsylvania and that election results in the state should be tossed , ” the @ @ @ @ @ Gingrich : “ The Philadelphia machine is corrupt .
The Atlanta machine is corrupt .
@ @ @ @ @ corrupt .
And they are trying to steal the presidency .
And we should not @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich seemingly demanded on Thursday night that Attorney General Bill Barr use federal agents to arrest election workers in Pennsylvania and that election results in the state should be tossed,” the Daily Beast reports.
Said Gingrich: “The Philadelphia machine is corrupt. The Atlanta machine is corrupt. The machine in Detroit is corrupt. And they are trying to steal the presidency. And we should not allow them to do that.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Trumpworld Rages Behind the Scenes

Trumpworld Rages Behind the Scenes

“ Senior White House and Trump campaign officials are complaining bitterly about poor internal communication , blaming colleagues , pondering @ @ @ @ @ to get next year , and lashing out at their new enemy : Fox News @ @ @ @ @ “ Aides told Axios they ’ re dreading the prospect of Fox calling Pennsylvania for @ @ @ @ @ make the conservative network the first to give Biden 270 electoral votes.
” Said one @ @ @ @ @ Bush had this issue they tapped arguably the pre-eminent statesman of his generation , James @ @ @ @ @ legal and PR efforts , to great effect .
… We rolled out Rudy Giuliani @ @ @ @ @ Bondi .
You can draw your own conclusions.
” USA Today : “ Some advisers @ @ @ @ @ campaign ’ s lawsuits will do anything to change the vote count .
”

“Senior White House and Trump campaign officials are complaining bitterly about poor internal communication, blaming colleagues, pondering what jobs they might try to get next year, and lashing out at their new enemy: Fox News,” Axios reports.
“Aides told Axios they’re dreading the prospect of Fox calling Pennsylvania for Joe Biden, which could make the conservative network the first to give Biden 270 electoral votes.”
Said one administration official: “When Bush had this issue they tapped arguably the pre-eminent statesman of his generation, James Baker, to spearhead their legal and PR efforts, to great effect. … We rolled out Rudy Giuliani, Corey Lewandowski and Pam Bondi. You can draw your own conclusions.”
USA Today: “Some advisers are also skeptical that the campaign’s lawsuits will do anything to change the vote count.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Biden on the Verge of Winning Pennsylvania

Playbook : “ CNN ’ s Phil Mattingly said in the 5 a.m. hour , it ’ s not a @ @ @ @ @ when , the Keystone State will be called for Biden .
Biden sources told us @ @ @ @ @ is a large batch of votes in Philadelphia that will put the former VP over @ @ @ @ @ .
The campaign didn ’ t have anything to say about that.
” “ Biden @ @ @ @ @ in D.C .
They have called around to business groups in town suggesting a call @ @ @ @ @ , and requested that statements include a reference to ‘ legitimate democratic processes . '
@ @ @ @ @ It feels weird in this moment that an outcome that has become fairly obvious to @ @ @ @ @ who know how to track mail vs. in-person votes in Pennsylvania & Georgia is not @ @ @ @ @ ” See the interactive electoral map for the states remaining .

Playbook: “CNN’s Phil Mattingly said in the 5 a.m. hour, it’s not a matter of if, but when, the Keystone State will be called for Biden. Biden sources told us they became aware that there is a large batch of votes in Philadelphia that will put the former VP over the top in the state. The campaign didn’t have anything to say about that.”
“Biden world has started to mobilize in D.C. They have called around to business groups in town suggesting a call on the election is imminent, and requested that statements include a reference to ‘legitimate democratic processes.'”
Nate Silver: “It feels weird in this moment that an outcome that has become fairly obvious to a small handful of people who know how to track mail vs. in-person votes in Pennsylvania & Georgia is not obvious to the general public.”
See the interactive electoral map for the states remaining.


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Trump Chips Away In Arizona But Falling Short

“ That is the President of the United States .
That is the most powerful person in the world and @ @ @ @ @ obese turtle on his back flailing in…

“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--2020-11-06--Biden Takes Lead In Georgia, Gains In Pennsylvania

“ Joe Biden overtook President Trump in Georgia early Friday as the state ’ s Democratic-leaning counties reported more absentee @ @ @ @ @ small lead .
Trump must win Georgia to maintain a pathway to reelection ; no @ @ @ @ @ since 1992 , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ But the vote counting is @ @ @ @ @ are 8,899 requested overseas and military ballots that may arrive by the deadline Friday , @ @ @ @ @ count.
” “ The margin has also continued to narrow in Pennsylvania , where Trump @ @ @ @ @ Arizona , where Biden is ahead .
”

“Joe Biden overtook President Trump in Georgia early Friday as the state’s Democratic-leaning counties reported more absentee ballots, gaining Biden a small lead. Trump must win Georgia to maintain a pathway to reelection; no Democrat has carried the state since 1992,” the Washington Post reports.
“But the vote counting is not yet complete. There are 8,899 requested overseas and military ballots that may arrive by the deadline Friday, plus provisional ballots left to count.”
“The margin has also continued to narrow in Pennsylvania, where Trump currently leads, and in Arizona, where Biden is ahead.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--The Polling Industry Blows It Again

The Polling Industry Blows It Again

Politico : “ It wasn ’ t just the public polls that suggested Tuesday would be a big Democratic night @ @ @ @ @ polling on which both parties rely suggested Biden would win solidly , and they expected @ @ @ @ @ ballot.
” “ Now that it hasn ’ t happened , pollsters are wondering whether @ @ @ @ @ — or just unable to measure Trump ’ s support , specifically .
”

Politico: “It wasn’t just the public polls that suggested Tuesday would be a big Democratic night. Much of the private polling on which both parties rely suggested Biden would win solidly, and they expected Democrats to benefit down the ballot.”
“Now that it hasn’t happened, pollsters are wondering whether their methods are fundamentally broken — or just unable to measure Trump’s support, specifically.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Christie Tells Trump to Stop Inflaming

Christie Tells Trump to Stop Inflaming

Former Gov .
Chris Christie ( R ) publicly rebuked President Trump on Thursday night for failing to produce evidence @ @ @ @ @ that Democrats were stealing the election from him , Axios reports .
Said Christie : @ @ @ @ @ about any evidence .
This kind of thing , all it does is inflame without @ @ @ @ @ not permit inflammation without information .
”

Former Gov. Chris Christie (R) publicly rebuked President Trump on Thursday night for failing to produce evidence to support his unfounded claims that Democrats were stealing the election from him, Axios reports.
Said Christie: “We heard nothing today about any evidence. This kind of thing, all it does is inflame without informing. And we cannot permit inflammation without information.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Centrist House Democrats Lash Out at Liberals

“ An angry dispute erupted among House Democrats on Thursday , with centrist members blasting their liberal colleagues during a @ @ @ @ @ far-left views that cost the party seats in Tuesday ’ s election that they had @ @ @ @ @ years ago , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The bitter exchange , which @ @ @ @ @ as members sniped back and forth over tactics and ideology , reflected the extent to @ @ @ @ @ simmering tensions in the party even as its presidential nominee , Joe Biden , stands @ @ @ @ @ their biggest goal of the year — ousting President Trump.
” Audio : “ Rep @ @ @ @ @ ) criticized her party ’ s strategy during a Democratic caucus call .
”

“An angry dispute erupted among House Democrats on Thursday, with centrist members blasting their liberal colleagues during a private conference call for pushing far-left views that cost the party seats in Tuesday’s election that they had worked hard to win two years ago,” the Washington Post reports.
“The bitter exchange, which lasted more than three hours as members sniped back and forth over tactics and ideology, reflected the extent to which the 2020 campaign exposed simmering tensions in the party even as its presidential nominee, Joe Biden, stands on the brink of achieving their biggest goal of the year — ousting President Trump.”
Audio: “Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) criticized her party’s strategy during a Democratic caucus call.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Biden’s Team Steps Up Transition Plans

Biden’s Team Steps Up Transition Plans

Joe Biden advisers “ accelerated their transition planning on Friday as election results showed him with an advantage in battleground @ @ @ @ @ the presidency , with the first senior officials in a potential Biden White House possibly @ @ @ @ @ week , ” the New York Times reports .

Joe Biden advisers “accelerated their transition planning on Friday as election results showed him with an advantage in battleground states that could hand him the presidency, with the first senior officials in a potential Biden White House possibly named as early as next week,” the New York Times reports.


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Trump Will Likely Never Formally Concede

Washington Post : “ Some close to the president are advocating that , if Biden is declared the winner of @ @ @ @ @ will ultimately offer public remarks in which he commits to a peaceful transition of power… @ @ @ @ @ however , said there had been no discussion of a concession speech.
” “ Trump @ @ @ @ @ in the traditional sense , allies said — giving the sort of gracious , magnanimous @ @ @ @ @ to expect at the end of even the most hard-fought presidential contests .
If he @ @ @ @ @ , they expect Trump to continue to baselessly claim , as he has done for @ @ @ @ @ the election was stolen .
”

Washington Post: “Some close to the president are advocating that, if Biden is declared the winner of the presidential election, Trump will ultimately offer public remarks in which he commits to a peaceful transition of power… One senior campaign aide, however, said there had been no discussion of a concession speech.”
“Trump is unlikely to ever concede in the traditional sense, allies said — giving the sort of gracious, magnanimous speech the nation has come to expect at the end of even the most hard-fought presidential contests. If he loses, these people added, they expect Trump to continue to baselessly claim, as he has done for several days now, that the election was stolen.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Georgia to Hold Two January Runoffs

Georgia to Hold Two January Runoffs

Sen. David Perdue ( R-GA ) and challenger Jon Ossoff ( D ) will head to a runoff race after @ @ @ @ @ of the vote , Edison Research projects , the Washington Post reports .
“ Georgia @ @ @ @ @ to get to 50 percent to win outright.
” In the special election for the @ @ @ @ @ seat , a runoff will pit Raphael Warnock ( D ) against Sen. Kelly Loeffler @ @ @ @ @ was appointed to the seat .
“ Democrats have not traditionally performed well in runoffs @ @ @ @ @ the top of the ticket will not be on the ballot in January to help @ @ @ @ @ races .
”

Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) and challenger Jon Ossoff (D) will head to a runoff race after neither candidate received 50 percent of the vote, Edison Research projects, the Washington Post reports.
“Georgia election rules require a candidate to get to 50 percent to win outright.”
In the special election for the state’s other Senate seat, a runoff will pit Raphael Warnock (D) against Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R), who was appointed to the seat.
“Democrats have not traditionally performed well in runoffs in the state, and the top of the ticket will not be on the ballot in January to help turn out voters for down-ballot races.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--What’s Taking So Long In Pennsylvania?

What’s Taking So Long In Pennsylvania?

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politicalwire--2020-11-07--Supreme Court Orders Pennsylvania Ballots Segregated

The Supreme Court issued an order in the Pennsylvania case , but it ’ s not what the Trump campaign @ @ @ @ @ .
Justice Samuel Alito repeated the guidance from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State that post-Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ , but did not direct them to stop counting .

The Supreme Court issued an order in the Pennsylvania case, but it’s not what the Trump campaign wanted, NBC News reports.
Justice Samuel Alito repeated the guidance from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State that post-Tuesday mail ballots must be segregated, but did not direct them to stop counting.


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Trump Complains His Lead ‘Miraculously’ Vanished

President Trump doesn ’ t seem to understand why his early lead is evaporating as states count mail ballots : @ @ @ @ @ lead in all of these states late into election night , only to see the @ @ @ @ @ days went by .
Perhaps these leads will return as our legal proceedings move forward @

President Trump doesn’t seem to understand why his early lead is evaporating as states count mail ballots:
I had such a big lead in all of these states late into election night, only to see the leads miraculously disappear as the days went by. Perhaps these leads will return as our legal proceedings move forward!


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Trump Begins to Realize He Might Not Win

President Trump is starting to acknowledge to advisers he may not be able to pull out a come from behind @ @ @ @ @ A source described Trump as sounding more “ realistic ” as returns show Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ key states .
The Trump team now believes that without wins in Georgia and Arizona @ @ @ @ @ mount legal challenges in Pennsylvania .
Courts will not want to hear challenges if Trump @ @ @ @ @ electoral votes .

President Trump is starting to acknowledge to advisers he may not be able to pull out a come from behind victory, CNN reports.
A source described Trump as sounding more “realistic” as returns show Joe Biden’s leads increasing in key states.
The Trump team now believes that without wins in Georgia and Arizona it would be difficult to mount legal challenges in Pennsylvania. Courts will not want to hear challenges if Trump lacks viable path to 270 electoral votes.


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Biden’s Nearly Insurmountable Math

Biden’s Nearly Insurmountable Math

“ Joe Biden has nearly insurmountable math on his side , as the stunningly close count continued all day , @ @ @ @ @ NBC ’ s Chuck Todd gave a window into decision-desk thinking when he said on @ @ @ @ @ just before 11 a.m. , that the network had over 90 % confidence Biden would @ @ @ @ @ to be at 99.5 % .
”

“Joe Biden has nearly insurmountable math on his side, as the stunningly close count continued all day,” Axios reports.
“NBC’s Chuck Todd gave a window into decision-desk thinking when he said on the extended Today show, just before 11 a.m., that the network had over 90% confidence Biden would win Pennsylvania — but needed to be at 99.5%.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Rick Scott Seeks to Lead Senate GOP Campaign Arm

Zeynep Tufekci : “ It ’ s not that Trump is completely without talent .
His rallies effectively let him @ @ @ @ @ and test out various messages with the crowd that he would…


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Bannon Loses Lawyer After Suggesting Beheading of Fauci

After former Trump adviser Steve Bannon suggested that Dr. Anthony Fauci and FBI director Christopher Wray should be beheaded , @ @ @ @ @ of his accounts , the New York Times reports .
And a prominent lawyer who @ @ @ @ @ charges in federal court in Manhattan abruptly moved to drop him as a client .

After former Trump adviser Steve Bannon suggested that Dr. Anthony Fauci and FBI director Christopher Wray should be beheaded, Twitter responded by banning one of his accounts, the New York Times reports.
And a prominent lawyer who was defending Bannon against fraud charges in federal court in Manhattan abruptly moved to drop him as a client.


politicalwire--2020-11-06--QAnon Follower Already Fighting with GOP Colleague

Marjorie Taylor Greene ( R-GA ) , the QAnon follower who is now a newly-elected member of Congress , is @ @ @ @ @ Crenshaw ( R-TX ) after she took a whack at his tweet that she felt @ @ @ @ @ President Trump .
Crenshaw responded : “ Did you even read past the first sentence @ @ @ @ @ purposely lying so you can talk tough ?
No one said give up .
I @ @ @ @ @ and use the courts .
You ’ re a member of Congress now , Marjorie @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), the QAnon follower who is now a newly-elected member of Congress, is already fighting with Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) after she took a whack at his tweet that she felt was not supportive enough of President Trump.
Crenshaw responded: “Did you even read past the first sentence? Or are you just purposely lying so you can talk tough? No one said give up. I literally said investigate every irregularity and use the courts. You’re a member of Congress now, Marjorie. Start acting like one.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--The View from Latin America

The View from Latin America


politicalwire--2020-11-06--It’s Nearly Impossible for Trump to Win Thru Recounts

“ The Trump campaign says it will seek recounts in several key states , but that ’ s highly unlikely @ @ @ @ @ ” Axios reports .
“ Statewide recounts have historically only changed electoral margins by an @ @ @ @ @ to the nonpartisan election reform group FairVote .
Joe Biden ’ s lead in several @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not that thin .
”

“The Trump campaign says it will seek recounts in several key states, but that’s highly unlikely to change the outcome,” Axios reports.
“Statewide recounts have historically only changed electoral margins by an average 430 votes, according to the nonpartisan election reform group FairVote. Joe Biden’s lead in several states is thin, but it’s not that thin.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--America’s Next Authoritarian May Be More Competent

Zeynep Tufekci : “ It ’ s not that Trump is completely without talent .
His rallies effectively let him bond with his base , and test out various messages with the crowd that he would then amplify everywhere .
He has an intuitive understanding of the power of attention , and he played the traditional media like a fiddle—they benefited from his antics , which they boosted .
He also clearly sensed the political moment in 2016 , and managed to navigate his way into the presidency , though that probably had more to do with instinct than with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though , Trump is not good at his job .
He doesn ’ t even seem to like it much .
He is too undisciplined and thin-skinned to be effective at politics over a sustained period , which involves winning repeated elections .
He seems to have been as surprised as anyone else that he won in 2016 .
While he hates the loser branding that will follow him now , he ’ s probably fine with the outcome—especially since he can blame it on fantastical conspiracies involving theft or ballot-stuffing or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to escape the criminal trials that are certainly coming his way .
( A self-pardon ?
A negotiated pardon ?
He will try something . )
” “ Trump ran like a populist , but he lacked the political talent or competence to govern like an effective one .
”

Zeynep Tufekci: “It’s not that Trump is completely without talent. His rallies effectively let him bond with his base, and test out various messages with the crowd that he would then amplify everywhere. He has an intuitive understanding of the power of attention, and he played the traditional media like a fiddle—they benefited from his antics, which they boosted. He also clearly sensed the political moment in 2016, and managed to navigate his way into the presidency, though that probably had more to do with instinct than with deep planning.”
“Luck aside, though, Trump is not good at his job. He doesn’t even seem to like it much. He is too undisciplined and thin-skinned to be effective at politics over a sustained period, which involves winning repeated elections. He seems to have been as surprised as anyone else that he won in 2016. While he hates the loser branding that will follow him now, he’s probably fine with the outcome—especially since he can blame it on fantastical conspiracies involving theft or ballot-stuffing or the courts—as long as he can figure out how to escape the criminal trials that are certainly coming his way. (A self-pardon? A negotiated pardon? He will try something.)”
“Trump ran like a populist, but he lacked the political talent or competence to govern like an effective one.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--RNC Chair Wants Time to Give Evidence of Voter Fraud

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel did not present concrete examples of alleged voter fraud in her home state of Michigan and @ @ @ @ @ News anchors on Friday , instead urging Americans to “ give us time ” to @ @ @ @ @ Politico reports .


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Philly Mayor Tells Trump to ‘Put His Big Boy Pants On’

Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney ( D ) said that Donald Trump needs to “ put his big boy pants on @ @ @ @ @ the fact that he lost , and he needs to congratulate the winner , ” @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Officials Quietly Back Away from Trump

Officials Quietly Back Away from Trump

Sources close to the White House tell CNN that some senior officials inside the White House and the campaign are @ @ @ @ @ from Trump , in acts of self-preservation , as the returns in Pennsylvania and Georgia @ @ @ @ @ win reelection .
Said one key administration official : “ It ’ s over.
” @ @ @ @ @ do next , the official said : “ God .
Who knows ?
”

Sources close to the White House tell CNN that some senior officials inside the White House and the campaign are beginning to quietly back away from Trump, in acts of self-preservation, as the returns in Pennsylvania and Georgia indicate the President will not win reelection.
Said one key administration official: “It’s over.”
When asked what Trump might do next, the official said: “God. Who knows?”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Democrats Can Thank Stacey Abrams

Democrats Can Thank Stacey Abrams

“ If Joe Biden manages to hold his slim lead in Georgia , he has one person to thank above @ @ @ @ @ many Democrats and local officials : Stacey Abrams , ” the New York Times reports @ @ @ @ @ , a former minority leader of the Georgia House , has spent nearly a decade @ @ @ @ @ voting rights that sparked the 1960s civil rights movement and pushing a state once dominated @ @ @ @ @ more diverse era .
”

“If Joe Biden manages to hold his slim lead in Georgia, he has one person to thank above all others, according to many Democrats and local officials: Stacey Abrams,” the New York Times reports.
“Ms. Abrams, a former minority leader of the Georgia House, has spent nearly a decade reconstituting the multiracial coalition for voting rights that sparked the 1960s civil rights movement and pushing a state once dominated by white conservatives into a more diverse era.”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--‘Ivankkka Is a Nazi’

‘Ivankkka Is a Nazi’

“ Just in time for the home stretch of the most tense election of modern times , the masked and @ @ @ @ @ is back from a 17-year hiatus to stir the pot with its new single , @ @ @ @ @ ” the Los Angeles Times reports .
“ The group — widely believed to be @ @ @ @ @ and wigs — last released music in 2003 , a song titled ‘ Money Money @ @ @ @

“Just in time for the home stretch of the most tense election of modern times, the masked and anonymous rock band the Network is back from a 17-year hiatus to stir the pot with its new single, Ivankkka Is a Nazi,” the Los Angeles Times reports.
“The group — widely believed to be Green Day in luchador masks and wigs — last released music in 2003, a song titled ‘Money Money 2020.'”


politicalwire--2020-11-06--Brad Parscale Plans to Write a Tell-All Book

Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale “ expects to sign a lucrative book deal , a development that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ president ’ s team , ” Bloomberg reports .
“ Parscale , one of Trump @ @ @ @ @ trusted allies for nearly a decade , has told multiple people he is writing a @ @ @ @ @ president ’ s advisers are concerned Parscale could reveal damaging information about Trump and his @ @ @

Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale “expects to sign a lucrative book deal, a development that’s rattled some members of the president’s team,” Bloomberg reports.
“Parscale, one of Trump’s closest and most trusted allies for nearly a decade, has told multiple people he is writing a book. Some of the president’s advisers are concerned Parscale could reveal damaging information about Trump and his family.”


The Presidential Endgame

New from the Wall Street Journal editorial page : “ Mr .
Trump ’ s legacy will be diminished greatly @ @ @ @ @ a bitter refusal to accept a legitimate defeat .
Republican officials will turn away , @ @ @ @ @ American public that wants to see the election resolved.
” “ Mr .
Trump hates @ @ @ @ @ doubt he will fight to the end .
But if defeat comes , he will @ @ @ @ @ best by honoring America ’ s democratic traditions and leaving office with dignity .
”

New from the Wall Street Journal editorial page:
“Mr. Trump’s legacy will be diminished greatly if his final act is a bitter refusal to accept a legitimate defeat. Republican officials will turn away, and eventually so will the American public that wants to see the election resolved.”
“Mr. Trump hates to lose, and no doubt he will fight to the end. But if defeat comes, he will serve himself and his country best by honoring America’s democratic traditions and leaving office with dignity.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Trump’s Biggest Unforced Error

Trump’s Biggest Unforced Error

Jake Sherman : “ For all the talk in GOP circles about the genius in the president ’ s political @ @ @ @ @ and absentee balloting for months will go down as one of the dumbest political decisions @ @ @ @ @

Jake Sherman: “For all the talk in GOP circles about the genius in the president’s political orbit, dumping on mail-in and absentee balloting for months will go down as one of the dumbest political decisions of all time.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Why the Networks Aren’t Making a Call

Why the Networks Aren’t Making a Call

Politico : “ Truth is , it ’ s not just the certainty of projecting any one state that ’ @ @ @ @ @ country pause right now .
It ’ s the fact that calling any of them @ @ @ @ @ the Associated Press and Fox counts — put Biden at 270 or beyond .
No @ @ @ @ @ to retract a call.
” For members : What ’ s taking so long in @ @

Politico: “Truth is, it’s not just the certainty of projecting any one state that’s causing newsrooms across the country pause right now. It’s the fact that calling any of them will — at least by the Associated Press and Fox counts — put Biden at 270 or beyond. No network wants to be forced to retract a call.”
For members: What’s taking so long in Pennsylvania?


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Meadows Told Others Not to Disclose He Tested Positive

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows , who has tested positive for the coronavirus , told others not to @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post reports .
“ On Election Day , Meadows visited the Trump campaign headquarters @ @ @ @ @ was photographed not wearing a mask.
” “ Meadows was also among those in the @ @ @ @ @ House when Trump gave remarks around 3 a.m. Wednesday to a crowd of about 150 @ @ @ @ @ donors and allies , as well as family members .
During that event , Meadows @ @ @ @ @ without a mask , speaking to dozens .
He stood near Trump campaign adviser Corey @ @ @ @ @ few people there who was wearing a mask .
”

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who has tested positive for the coronavirus, told others not to disclose his condition, the Washington Post reports.
“On Election Day, Meadows visited the Trump campaign headquarters in Arlington, where he was photographed not wearing a mask.”
“Meadows was also among those in the East Room of the White House when Trump gave remarks around 3 a.m. Wednesday to a crowd of about 150 of his top aides, donors and allies, as well as family members. During that event, Meadows worked the room extensively, without a mask, speaking to dozens. He stood near Trump campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski, one of the few people there who was wearing a mask.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Why People Struggle with Election Expectations

Axios : “ A 2020 paper found that election forecasts — which can translate what appear to be small polling @ @ @ @ @ large probabilities that one will ultimately win — are often badly mischaracterized by the public.
@ @ @ @ @ subjects in the paper thought a candidate with an 80 % chance of winning had @ @ @ @ @ of voters — which is very much not the case .
”

Axios: “A 2020 paper found that election forecasts — which can translate what appear to be small polling gaps between candidates into fairly large probabilities that one will ultimately win — are often badly mischaracterized by the public.”
“One-third of study subjects in the paper thought a candidate with an 80% chance of winning had the support of 80% of voters — which is very much not the case.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Aides Say Trump Has No Legal Strategy

Aides Say Trump Has No Legal Strategy

Wall Street Journal : “ Some advisers have privately said they see little path forward , politically or legally , @ @ @ @ @ from becoming the first president to lose reelection since 1992.
” “ Among the president @ @ @ @ @ over the campaign ’ s legal strategy has intensified in recent days , White House @ @ @ @ @ Aides have expressed acute frustration over what many see as a slapdash legal effort , @ @ @ @ @ spent months telegraphing his intent to fight the election outcome in the courts—there wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ Election Day and has been little follow-through on decisions made this week .
For days @ @ @ @ @ said they didn ’ t know who was in charge of the strategy.
” New @ @ @ @ @ evidence of fraud , Trump fails to make headway on legal cases .

Wall Street Journal: “Some advisers have privately said they see little path forward, politically or legally, that would prevent Mr. Trump from becoming the first president to lose reelection since 1992.”
“Among the president’s advisers, finger-pointing over the campaign’s legal strategy has intensified in recent days, White House and campaign aides said. Aides have expressed acute frustration over what many see as a slapdash legal effort, complaining that—even though Mr. Trump spent months telegraphing his intent to fight the election outcome in the courts—there wasn’t enough planning ahead of Election Day and has been little follow-through on decisions made this week. For days after the election, advisers said they didn’t know who was in charge of the strategy.”
New York Times: With no evidence of fraud, Trump fails to make headway on legal cases.


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Vote Count Slows to a Crawl

Vote Count Slows to a Crawl

“ As Day 4 of the United States election turned into Day 5 on Saturday , the race for president @ @ @ @ @ crawl , ” the New York Times reports .
“ Saturday morning could yet bring @ @ @ @ @ move out of recount territory if the margin widens , and Arizona and Nevada were @ @ @ @ @ .
But whereas 24 hours earlier , all-night ballot counting had given Joseph R. Biden @ @ @ @ @ , the early hours of Saturday seemed comparatively sedate .
Nothing was changing , and @ @ @ @ @ it would .
”

“As Day 4 of the United States election turned into Day 5 on Saturday, the race for president appeared to slow to a crawl,” the New York Times reports.
“Saturday morning could yet bring decisive news: Pennsylvania could move out of recount territory if the margin widens, and Arizona and Nevada were expected to declare new votes. But whereas 24 hours earlier, all-night ballot counting had given Joseph R. Biden Jr. the lead in Georgia, the early hours of Saturday seemed comparatively sedate. Nothing was changing, and nobody was quite sure when it would.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Trump Fails to Make Headway on Legal Cases

“ President Trump ’ s bellicose pledge to fight the outcome of the election in the courts crashed on Friday @ @ @ @ @ Electoral College math and a lack of evidence for his claims of fraud , ” @ @ @ @ @ .
“ None of the dozen or so lawsuits they had brought in battleground states @ @ @ @ @ traction in the courts .
And in any case , none seemed likely to give @ @ @ @ @ would need in vote counts in the states that will determine the outcome .
”

“President Trump’s bellicose pledge to fight the outcome of the election in the courts crashed on Friday into skeptical judges, daunting Electoral College math and a lack of evidence for his claims of fraud,” the New York Times reports.
“None of the dozen or so lawsuits they had brought in battleground states appeared to be gaining any traction in the courts. And in any case, none seemed likely to give Mr. Trump the edge he would need in vote counts in the states that will determine the outcome.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Laura Ingraham Suggests Trump May Lose

Laura Ingraham Suggests Trump May Lose

Fox News host Laura Ingraham prepared her viewers for the reality that Donald Trump was about to lose the presidential @ @ @ @ @ “ If and when it ’ s time to accept an unfavorable outcome in this @ @ @ @ @ it never comes President Trump needs to do it with the same grace and composure @ @ @ @ @ town hall with Savannah Guthrie.
” She added : “ Losing , especially when you @ @ @ @ @ t fair , it ’ s a gut punch .
And I ’ m not @ @ @ @ @ the way , but losing , if that ’ s what happens , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s legacy will only become more significant if he focuses on moving the @ @ @ @

Fox News host Laura Ingraham prepared her viewers for the reality that Donald Trump was about to lose the presidential race.
Said Ingraham: “If and when it’s time to accept an unfavorable outcome in this election, and we hope it never comes President Trump needs to do it with the same grace and composure that he demonstrated at that town hall with Savannah Guthrie.”
She added: “Losing, especially when you believe the process wasn’t fair, it’s a gut punch. And I’m not conceding anything tonight, by the way, but losing, if that’s what happens, it’s awful. But President Trump’s legacy will only become more significant if he focuses on moving the country forward.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Mark Meadows Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Politico : “ Truth is , it ’ s not just the certainty of projecting any one state that ’ @ @ @ @ @ country pause right now .
It ’ s the fact that calling any of them…

“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--2020-11-08--Trump’s ‘Fraud’ Hotline Flooded with Prank Calls

The Trump campaign “ voter fraud ” hotline “ has turned into a nightmare… bombarded with prank calls from people @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s win before hanging up , ” ABC News reports .
Rick Wilson @ @ @ @ @ of crisis , calling 1-888-630-1776 would distract them from their vital work .
So please @ @ @ @ @ .
”

The Trump campaign “voter fraud” hotline “has turned into a nightmare… bombarded with prank calls from people laughing or mocking them over Biden’s win before hanging up,” ABC News reports.
Rick Wilson: “In their time of crisis, calling 1-888-630-1776 would distract them from their vital work. So please don’t call 1-888-630-1776.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Trump Team Holds Briefing Next to Adult Book Store

“ On Saturday morning , shortly before the AP and other news outlets called the election for Joe Biden , @ @ @ @ @ to announce that his lawyers would be holding a ‘ big press conference ’ in @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But there seems to have been some major confusion about where it would @ @ @ @ @ tweeted it would take place at the ‘ Four Seasons , Philadelphia.
’ Trump later @ @ @ @ @ the news conference was going to be held at the Four Seasons Total Landscaping.
” @ @ @ @ @ the site of the news conference , they were flabbergasted by the scene and many @ @ @ @ @ the Trump campaign made a serious mistake .
After all , the parking lot of @ @ @ @ @ outskirts of the city in an industrial part of town was a drab backdrop for @ @ @ @ @ president who wanted to convince Americans he still had a chance of winning .
And @ @ @ @ @ the landscaping business was between an adult bookstore and a cremation center .
”

“On Saturday morning, shortly before the AP and other news outlets called the election for Joe Biden, President Trump took to Twitter to announce that his lawyers would be holding a ‘big press conference’ in Philadelphia,” Slate reports.
“But there seems to have been some major confusion about where it would be held. First Trump tweeted it would take place at the ‘Four Seasons, Philadelphia.’ Trump later corrected himself and said that the news conference was going to be held at the Four Seasons Total Landscaping.”
“When journalists arrived at the site of the news conference, they were flabbergasted by the scene and many quickly speculated that someone in the Trump campaign made a serious mistake. After all, the parking lot of a landscaping business in the outskirts of the city in an industrial part of town was a drab backdrop for a news conference by a president who wanted to convince Americans he still had a chance of winning. And making matters even stranger, the landscaping business was between an adult bookstore and a cremation center.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Biden Plans Flurry of Executive Orders

Biden Plans Flurry of Executive Orders

“ President-elect Joe Biden is planning to quickly sign a series of executive orders after being sworn into office on @ @ @ @ @ that the country ’ s politics have shifted and that his presidency will be guided @ @ @ @ @ ” the Washington Post reports .
“ He will rejoin the Paris climate accords , @ @ @ @ @ his campaign and commitments he has made in recent months , and he will reverse @ @ @ @ @ from the World Health Organization .
He will repeal the ban on immigration from many @ @ @ @ @ will reinstate the program allowing “ dreamers , ” who were brought to the United @ @ @ @ @ to remain in the country , according to people familiar with his plans .
”

“President-elect Joe Biden is planning to quickly sign a series of executive orders after being sworn into office on Jan. 20, immediately forecasting that the country’s politics have shifted and that his presidency will be guided by radically different priorities,” the Washington Post reports.
“He will rejoin the Paris climate accords, according to those close to his campaign and commitments he has made in recent months, and he will reverse President Trump’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization. He will repeal the ban on immigration from many Muslim-majority countries, and he will reinstate the program allowing “dreamers,” who were brought to the United States illegally as children, to remain in the country, according to people familiar with his plans.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Trump Campaign Grapples with Defeat

Trump Campaign Grapples with Defeat

“ Despite Joe Biden ’ s apparent ascension as the 46th president of the United States , President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ with a blitz of legal fights in key states while still scrambling to find instances @ @ @ @ @ ABC News reports .
“ But inside the campaign , sources , who spoke on @ @ @ @ @ fear of retaliation , say fatigue and disappointment has hit the rank and file on @ @ @ @ @ , and the reality is settling in that the president lost the election .
”

“Despite Joe Biden’s apparent ascension as the 46th president of the United States, President Trump’s campaign is barreling forward with a blitz of legal fights in key states while still scrambling to find instances of voter fraud,” ABC News reports.
“But inside the campaign, sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, say fatigue and disappointment has hit the rank and file on the president’s team, and the reality is settling in that the president lost the election.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--President-elect Joe Biden Speaks

President-elect Joe Biden Speaks

Susan Glasser : “ For four years—and , really , for his whole life—Trump had managed to avoid this moment @ @ @ @ @ since Election Night , with the race still uncalled but leaning…


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Leadership Vacuum In a Defeated White House

“ President Trump ’ s aides described a leadership vacuum in the White House on Saturday after he lost re-election @ @ @ @ @ even as his associates wondered how he would grapple with defeat , ” Bloomberg reports @ @ @ @ @ all-hands staff meeting or memo on how officials should react .
It was a marked @ @ @ @ @ years ago , when , after Trump won election , President Barack Obama gathered his @ @ @ @ @ Oval Office for a pep talk.
” “ The void has left staffers unsure what @ @ @ @ @ ’ s advisers are split on how far to take various legal fights , delaying @ @ @ @ @ and in the courts .
”

“President Trump’s aides described a leadership vacuum in the White House on Saturday after he lost re-election and internal finger-pointing began, even as his associates wondered how he would grapple with defeat,” Bloomberg reports.
“There was no all-hands staff meeting or memo on how officials should react. It was a marked contrast from the scene four years ago, when, after Trump won election, President Barack Obama gathered his own despondent staff in the Oval Office for a pep talk.”
“The void has left staffers unsure what’s next. Trump’s advisers are split on how far to take various legal fights, delaying consideration of strategy both politically and in the courts.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Top Republicans Silent on Biden’s Victory


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Donald Trump’s Day of Reckoning

Donald Trump’s Day of Reckoning

Susan Glasser : “ For four years—and , really , for his whole life—Trump had managed to avoid this moment .
In the three days since Election Night , with the race still uncalled but leaning Biden ’ s way , the President had raged on Twitter , fumed in private , and publicly claimed victory , even as the race was slipping away from him .
‘ STOP THE COUNT !
’ he insisted , on Thursday .
But they didn ’ t .
And , by the end of Friday , not only were the votes still being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result , a decisive , declarative , inarguable result : the 2020 Presidential election was over , and Donald Trump had lost.
” “ The official end did not come for a few more agonizing hours , until just before eleven-thirty on Saturday morning , when the Associated Press and the television networks finally made the call .
In a fitting coda to four years of his trollish rule , Trump had tweeted less than an hour earlier , ‘ I WON THIS ELECTION , BY A LOT !
’ Then he went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include a provision for sore losers .
It does not matter whether Trump concedes : Biden has won .
”

Susan Glasser: “For four years—and, really, for his whole life—Trump had managed to avoid this moment. In the three days since Election Night, with the race still uncalled but leaning Biden’s way, the President had raged on Twitter, fumed in private, and publicly claimed victory, even as the race was slipping away from him. ‘STOP THE COUNT!’ he insisted, on Thursday. But they didn’t. And, by the end of Friday, not only were the votes still being counted, but they pointed to a result, a decisive, declarative, inarguable result: the 2020 Presidential election was over, and Donald Trump had lost.”
“The official end did not come for a few more agonizing hours, until just before eleven-thirty on Saturday morning, when the Associated Press and the television networks finally made the call. In a fitting coda to four years of his trollish rule, Trump had tweeted less than an hour earlier, ‘I WON THIS ELECTION, BY A LOT!’ Then he went golfing. But the Constitution does not include a provision for sore losers. It does not matter whether Trump concedes: Biden has won.”


Queens Man Evicted


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Trump Won’t Concede Election

Trump Won’t Concede Election

Trump advisers expect the president to let his campaign ’ s legal efforts play out before conceding the race .
@ @ @ @ @ the Wall Street Journal if he expected the president to concede the race , replied @ @ @ @ @ Lol .
”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Kamala Harris Makes History

Kamala Harris Makes History

“ A vice president-elect stepped forward on Saturday , and , for the first time in American history , she @ @ @ @ @ ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Kamala Devi Harris , a daughter of Indian @ @ @ @ @ set to become the highest-ranking woman in the nation ’ s 244-year existence , as @ @ @ @ @ of the country ’ s increasingly diverse composition.
” New York Times : “ With @ @ @ @ @ presidency , Ms. Harris will become the first woman and first woman of color to @ @ @ @ @ milestone for a nation in upheaval , grappling with a damaging history of racial injustice @ @ @ @ @ in a divisive election .
Ms. Harris , 56 , embodies the future of a @ @ @ @ @ racially diverse , even if the person voters picked for the top of the ticket @ @ @ @ @ ” “ That she has risen higher in the country ’ s leadership than any @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary arc of her political career .
”

“A vice president-elect stepped forward on Saturday, and, for the first time in American history, she was not a man,” the Washington Post reports.
“Kamala Devi Harris, a daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, is set to become the highest-ranking woman in the nation’s 244-year existence, as well as a high-profile representation of the country’s increasingly diverse composition.”
New York Times: “With her ascension to the vice presidency, Ms. Harris will become the first woman and first woman of color to hold that office, a milestone for a nation in upheaval, grappling with a damaging history of racial injustice exposed, yet again, in a divisive election. Ms. Harris, 56, embodies the future of a country that is growing more racially diverse, even if the person voters picked for the top of the ticket is a 77-year-old white man.”
“That she has risen higher in the country’s leadership than any woman ever has underscores the extraordinary arc of her political career.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Biden’s Win Means 180-Degree Turn on Climate

Washington Post : “ Joe Biden , the projected winner of the presidency , will move to restore dozens of @ @ @ @ @ and launch the boldest climate change plan of any president in history .
While some @ @ @ @ @ sweeping programs will encounter stiff resistance from Senate Republicans and conservative attorneys general , the @ @ @ @ @ make a 180-degree turn on climate change and conservation policy.
” “ Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ how it will restrict oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters ; ratchet @ @ @ @ @ cars and SUVs ; block pipelines that transport fossil fuels across the country ; provide @ @ @ @ @ power ; and mobilize other nations to make deeper cuts in their own carbon emissions @ @

Washington Post: “Joe Biden, the projected winner of the presidency, will move to restore dozens of environmental safeguards President Trump abolished and launch the boldest climate change plan of any president in history. While some of Biden’s most sweeping programs will encounter stiff resistance from Senate Republicans and conservative attorneys general, the United States is poised to make a 180-degree turn on climate change and conservation policy.”
“Biden’s team already has plans on how it will restrict oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters; ratchet up federal mileage standards for cars and SUVs; block pipelines that transport fossil fuels across the country; provide federal incentives to develop renewable power; and mobilize other nations to make deeper cuts in their own carbon emissions.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day


politicalwire--2020-11-07--The Biden Era Begins

The Biden Era Begins

David Remnick : “ American democracy was on the ballot on Election Day , and although American democracy won , @ @ @ @ @ , the margin of victory should not be exaggerated.
” He continues : “ The @ @ @ @ @ is , by any measure , a signal moment in modern American history .
These @ @ @ @ @ consequences ; there is no question that another four would have compounded the damage immeasurably @ @

David Remnick: “American democracy was on the ballot on Election Day, and although American democracy won, an occasion of immense relief, the margin of victory should not be exaggerated.”
He continues: “The end of the Trump Presidency is, by any measure, a signal moment in modern American history. These four years have wrought tragic consequences; there is no question that another four would have compounded the damage immeasurably.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--As Expected, Trump Isn’t Conceding

As Expected, Trump Isn’t Conceding

We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner , and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him : they don ’ t want the truth to be exposed .
The simple fact is this election is far from over .
Joe Biden has not been certified as the winner of any states , let alone any of the highly contested states headed for mandatory recounts , or states where our campaign has valid and legitimate legal challenges that could determine the ultimate victor .
In Pennsylvania , for example , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to watch the counting process .
Legal votes decide who is president , not the news media .
Beginning Monday , our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated .
The American People are entitled to an honest election : that means counting all legal ballots , and not counting any illegal ballots .
This is the only way to ensure the public has full confidence in our election .
It remains shocking that the Biden campaign refuses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants ballots counted even if they are fraudulent , manufactured , or cast by ineligible or deceased voters .
Only a party engaged in wrongdoing would unlawfully keep observers out of the count room – and then fight in court to block their access .
So what is Biden hiding ?
I will not rest until the American People have the honest vote count they deserve and that Democracy demands .

President Trump issues a statement:
We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: they don’t want the truth to be exposed. The simple fact is this election is far from over. Joe Biden has not been certified as the winner of any states, let alone any of the highly contested states headed for mandatory recounts, or states where our campaign has valid and legitimate legal challenges that could determine the ultimate victor. In Pennsylvania, for example, our legal observers were not permitted meaningful access to watch the counting process. Legal votes decide who is president, not the news media.
Beginning Monday, our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated. The American People are entitled to an honest election: that means counting all legal ballots, and not counting any illegal ballots. This is the only way to ensure the public has full confidence in our election. It remains shocking that the Biden campaign refuses to agree with this basic principle and wants ballots counted even if they are fraudulent, manufactured, or cast by ineligible or deceased voters. Only a party engaged in wrongdoing would unlawfully keep observers out of the count room – and then fight in court to block their access.
So what is Biden hiding? I will not rest until the American People have the honest vote count they deserve and that Democracy demands.


politicalwire--2020-11-07--What the Newspapers Are Saying

What the Newspapers Are Saying

Here are the major newspaper ledes : New York Times : “ Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was elected the 46th president of the United States on Saturday , promising to restore political normalcy and a spirit of national unity to confront raging health and economic crises , and making Donald J. Trump a one-term president after four years of tumult in the White House.
” Washington Post : “ Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was elected the nation ’ s 46th president Saturday in a repudiation of President Trump powered by legions of women and minority voters who rejected his handling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bullying conduct in office.
” Wall Street Journal : “ Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States after crossing 270 electoral votes , the Associated Press said , following a campaign in which he focused on tackling the coronavirus pandemic and pledged to unite a deeply divided nation that voted in record numbers on each side.
” Los Angeles Times : “ Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States on Saturday when Pennsylvania delivered the electoral votes he needed to claim the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested the nation amid a pandemic and deep partisan divisions .
”

Here are the major newspaper ledes:
New York Times: “Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was elected the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, promising to restore political normalcy and a spirit of national unity to confront raging health and economic crises, and making Donald J. Trump a one-term president after four years of tumult in the White House.”
Washington Post: “Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was elected the nation’s 46th president Saturday in a repudiation of President Trump powered by legions of women and minority voters who rejected his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his divisive, bullying conduct in office.”
Wall Street Journal: “Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States after crossing 270 electoral votes, the Associated Press said, following a campaign in which he focused on tackling the coronavirus pandemic and pledged to unite a deeply divided nation that voted in record numbers on each side.”
Los Angeles Times: “Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States on Saturday when Pennsylvania delivered the electoral votes he needed to claim the White House, ending a vitriolic campaign that sorely tested the nation amid a pandemic and deep partisan divisions.”


politicalwire--2020-11-07--‘A President for All Americans’

‘A President for All Americans’

America , I ’ m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country .
The work ahead @ @ @ @ @ , but I promise you this : I will be a President for all Americans @ @ @ @ @ me or not .
I will keep the faith that you have placed in me @

President-elect Joe Biden tweets:
America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.
I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.


‘Let’s Get Started’

This election is about so much more than Joe Biden or me .
It ’ s about the soul of @ @ @ @ @ fight for it .
We have a lot of work ahead of us .
Let @ @ @ @ @

This election is about so much more than Joe Biden
or me. It’s about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started.


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Joe Biden Wins the Presidency

Joe Biden Wins the Presidency

Joe Biden was elected the 46th President of the United States .
CNN and the AP called Biden the winner @ @ @ @ @ the 270 electoral votes he needed .
Sen. Kamala Harris is the first woman , @ @ @ @ @ color , on a winning presidential ticket .

Joe Biden was elected the 46th President of the United States.
CNN and the AP called Biden the winner in Pennsylvania putting him over the 270 electoral votes he needed.
Sen. Kamala Harris is the first woman, and the first woman of color, on a winning presidential ticket.
The electoral map is updated.


politicalwire--2020-11-07--Murdoch Turns on Trump

Murdoch Turns on Trump

The Guardian : “ Multiple Rupert Murdoch-owned conservative media outlets in the United States have shifted their messaging in a @ @ @ @ @ and viewers that Donald Trump may well have lost the presidential election.
” “ The @ @ @ @ @ closely coordinated , and it includes an appeal to Trump to preserve his ‘ legacy @ @ @ @ @ defeat .
The message is being carried on Fox News and in the Wall Street @ @ @ @ @ Post – all outlets avidly consumed by Trump himself , especially Fox .
”

The Guardian: “Multiple Rupert Murdoch-owned conservative media outlets in the United States have shifted their messaging in a seeming effort to warn readers and viewers that Donald Trump may well have lost the presidential election.”
“The new messaging appears to be closely coordinated, and it includes an appeal to Trump to preserve his ‘legacy’ by showing grace in defeat. The message is being carried on Fox News and in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post – all outlets avidly consumed by Trump himself, especially Fox.”


Trump’s Tantrum

CNN : “ Concessions by losing presidential candidates are an important American tradition , helping to legitimize the winner and @ @ @ @ @ “ Trump , though , appears uninterested in playing a part in that tradition , @ @ @ @ @ that process on his way out of the White House .
”

CNN: “Concessions by losing presidential candidates are an important American tradition, helping to legitimize the winner and affirm the democratic process.”
“Trump, though, appears uninterested in playing a part in that tradition, instead bent on tearing down that process on his way out of the White House.”


Netanyahu Congratulates Biden

More than 12 hours after the U.S. television networks called the presidential race for Joe Biden , Israeli Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ to the president elect .
Said Netanyahu : “ Joe , we ’ ve had @ @ @ @ @ relationship for nearly 40 years , and I know you as a great friend of @ @ @ @ @ to working with both of you to further strengthen the special alliance between the U.S. @ @ @ @

More than 12 hours after the U.S. television networks called the presidential race for Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted his congratulations to the president elect.
Said Netanyahu: “Joe, we’ve had a long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel. I look forward to working with both of you to further strengthen the special alliance between the U.S. and Israel.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Many Trump Supporters Insist Election Isn’t Over

“ Activists and supporters of President Trump insisted Saturday that the presidential election was not finished , displaying defiance after @ @ @ @ @ the closely fought race , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ From here in @ @ @ @ @ , Trump backers echoed the president ’ s attacks on the integrity of the election @ @ @ @ @ his statement that ‘ this election is far from over.
’ They made baseless allegations @ @ @ @ @ to keep fighting in court while claiming Biden did not legitimately win .
”

“Activists and supporters of President Trump insisted Saturday that the presidential election was not finished, displaying defiance after Joe Biden secured victory in the closely fought race,” the Washington Post reports.
“From here in the Arizona desert to Philadelphia, Trump backers echoed the president’s attacks on the integrity of the election, which continued Saturday with his statement that ‘this election is far from over.’ They made baseless allegations of voter fraud and pledged to keep fighting in court while claiming Biden did not legitimately win.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end here and now.
” — President-elect Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ York Times , during his victory speech .

“Let this grim era of demonization in America begin to end here and now.”
— President-elect Joe Biden, quoted by the New York Times, during his victory speech.


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Ocasio-Cortez Not Sure She Wants to Stay In Politics

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) told the New York Times she isn ’ t sure if she still wants @ @ @ @ @ ” anymore .
Said Ocasio-Cortez : “ The last two years have been pretty hostile @ @ @ @ @ ve been winning .
Externally , there ’ s been a ton of support , @ @ @ @ @ s been extremely hostile to anything that even smells progressive .
”

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) told the New York Times she isn’t sure if she still wants to “be in politics” anymore.
Said Ocasio-Cortez: “The last two years have been pretty hostile. Externally, we’ve been winning. Externally, there’s been a ton of support, but internally, it’s been extremely hostile to anything that even smells progressive.”


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Trump Advisers View Legal Challenges as Futile

“ Recognition is growing in Donald Trump ’ s inner circle that efforts to overturn Joe Biden ’ s victory @ @ @ @ @ some advisers have urged the president to pursue focused legal challenges , ” Bloomberg reports @ @ @ @ @ no indication he ’ s preparing to concede .
His closest aide , son-in-law and @ @ @ @ @ has recommended the president ask courts to ensure transparency around ongoing counts of ballots in @ @ @ @ @

“Recognition is growing in Donald Trump’s inner circle that efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s victory will be futile, though some advisers have urged the president to pursue focused legal challenges,” Bloomberg reports.
“Trump has given no indication he’s preparing to concede. His closest aide, son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, has recommended the president ask courts to ensure transparency around ongoing counts of ballots in several contested states.”


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Many In Trump’s Inner Circle Accept Defeat

“ Apart from a few die-hards , most people close to President Trump know the race is over — but @ @ @ @ @ the sacrificial lamb who tells him to concede , ” Axios reports .

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


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ The Republican Party has seen George Wallace ’ s racist movement , Perot ’ s movement and a tea @ @ @ @ @ all faded when they lacked a leader or had a diminished leader .
Is Trump @ @ @ @ @ just throw rocks at the window ?
Will he be busy dealing with litigation he @ @ @ @ @ ?
To keep something going , you need discipline.
” — GOP consultant Ed Rollins @ @ @ @ @ Post , on the future of Trumpism .

“The Republican Party has seen George Wallace’s racist movement, Perot’s movement and a tea party movement, and they all faded when they lacked a leader or had a diminished leader. Is Trump going to be distracted and just throw rocks at the window? Will he be busy dealing with litigation he might face out of office? To keep something going, you need discipline.”
— GOP consultant Ed Rollins, quoted by the Washington Post, on the future of Trumpism.


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Buttigieg Is Near-Certainty for Biden Cabinet

“ One near-certainty about Joe Biden ’ s Cabinet : Pete Buttigieg will be in it .
Biden officials have @ @ @ @ @ party officials the question surrounding Buttigieg is not if , but where , he lands @ @ @ @ @ “ The multilingual Buttigieg has told friends he wants U.S. ambassador to the United Nations @ @ @ @ @ internal competition from Julie Smith , a longtime Biden foreign policy confidant.
” “ Other @ @ @ @ @ Housing and Urban Development to Veterans Affairs to the Office of Management and Budget .
@

“One near-certainty about Joe Biden’s Cabinet: Pete Buttigieg will be in it. Biden officials have made clear to donors and party officials the question surrounding Buttigieg is not if, but where, he lands,” Axios reports.
“The multilingual Buttigieg has told friends he wants U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, but he may face internal competition from Julie Smith, a longtime Biden foreign policy confidant.”
“Other slots for Buttigieg range from Housing and Urban Development to Veterans Affairs to the Office of Management and Budget.”


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Inside Trump’s Post-Election Legal Strategy

“ President Trump plans to brandish obituaries of people who supposedly voted but are dead — plus hold campaign-style rallies @ @ @ @ @ prolong his fight against apparent insurmountable election results , ” Axios reports .
“ Doug @ @ @ @ @ who lost to Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a special election to fill former Sen. Johnny @ @ @ @ @ will be leading the campaign ’ s recount efforts .
”

“President Trump plans to brandish obituaries of people who supposedly voted but are dead — plus hold campaign-style rallies — in an effort to prolong his fight against apparent insurmountable election results,” Axios reports.
“Doug Collins, the outgoing congressman who lost to Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a special election to fill former Sen. Johnny Isakson’s seat, will be leading the campaign’s recount efforts.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Graham Says Trump Should Not Concede

Graham Says Trump Should Not Concede

Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-S.C. ) warned that President Trump should not concede defeat in the 2020 presidential election in @ @ @ @ @ never ” be able to elect another president from their party again , The Hill @ @ @ @ @ “ If Republicans don ’ t challenge and change the U.S. election system , there @ @ @ @ @ president elected again .
President Trump should not concede .
We ’ re down to @ @ @ @ @ Georgia .
He ’ s going to win North Carolina .
We have gone from @ @ @ @ @ 20,000 votes in Arizona , where more — more votes to be counted .
”

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned that President Trump should not concede defeat in the 2020 presidential election in part because Republicans will “never” be able to elect another president from their party again, The Hill reports.
Said Graham: “If Republicans don’t challenge and change the U.S. election system, there will never be another Republican president elected again. President Trump should not concede. We’re down to less — 10,000 votes in Georgia. He’s going to win North Carolina. We have gone from 93,000 votes to less than 20,000 votes in Arizona, where more — more votes to be counted.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--GOP Leaders Won’t Acknowledge Biden’s Win

President-elect Joe Biden urged the country “ to lower the temperature ” in his victory speech on Saturday night , @ @ @ @ @ ll have to work with in Congress have either urged President Trump to not concede @ @ @ @ @ widespread evidence of fraud in the election , CNN reports .

President-elect Joe Biden urged the country “to lower the temperature” in his victory speech on Saturday night, but Republican leaders he’ll have to work with in Congress have either urged President Trump to not concede or stayed silent despite no widespread evidence of fraud in the election, CNN reports.


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Putin Silent on Biden’s Victory

Putin Silent on Biden’s Victory

“ President Vladimir Putin , unlike his Western European counterparts , who quickly posted congratulations on Saturday , had not @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden even as night fell in Moscow on Sunday .
Four years earlier , @ @ @ @ @ message for President Trump within hours of the American television networks calling the race on @ @ @ @ @ New York Times reports .
“ The early signs indicate that Mr. Putin is preparing @ @ @ @ @ with America ’ s next president .
While Mr. Trump never delivered on Russian hopes @ @ @ @ @ Moscow , his America-first foreign policy dovetailed with the Kremlin ’ s desire to weaken @ @ @ @ @ expand Russian influence around the world .
”

“President Vladimir Putin, unlike his Western European counterparts, who quickly posted congratulations on Saturday, had not issued a statement on President-elect Joe Biden even as night fell in Moscow on Sunday. Four years earlier, the Kremlin rushed out a message for President Trump within hours of the American television networks calling the race on election night,” the New York Times reports.
“The early signs indicate that Mr. Putin is preparing for a deeply adversarial relationship with America’s next president. While Mr. Trump never delivered on Russian hopes of rapprochement between Washington and Moscow, his America-first foreign policy dovetailed with the Kremlin’s desire to weaken the Western alliance and to expand Russian influence around the world.”


Saudis Congratulate Biden

“ King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on his projected victory in the 2020 @ @ @ @ @ Axios reports .
“ The Saudi government has been one of the Trump administration ’ @ @ @ @ @ world , with White House adviser Jared Kushner sharing a personal friendship with MBS .
@

“King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on his projected victory in the 2020 election on Sunday,” Axios reports.
“The Saudi government has been one of the Trump administration’s closest allies in the world, with White House adviser Jared Kushner sharing a personal friendship with MBS.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Trump Campaign Aide Posts Fake Newspaper Front Page

Tim Murtaugh , communications director for President Trump ’ s re-election campaign , posted a fake front page purporting to @ @ @ @ @ of the Washington Times that read “ President Gore ” all over the campaign ’ @ @ @ @ @ a “ reminder that the media doesn ’ t select the president , ” Axios @ @ @ @ @ The Washington Times says the headline never ran in the newspaper .

Tim Murtaugh, communications director for President Trump’s re-election campaign, posted a fake front page purporting to be from a 2000 issue of the Washington Times that read “President Gore” all over the campaign’s headquarters — calling it a “reminder that the media doesn’t select the president,” Axios reports.
One problem: The Washington Times says the headline never ran in the newspaper.


Trumpism Was Rejected

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politicalwire--2020-11-08--No, Not That Four Seasons

No, Not That Four Seasons

The Philadelphia Inquirer has my favorite story of this entire election cycle : “ What began five years ago with @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s presidential ambitions from the escalator of his ritzy Manhattan high-rise , ended @ @ @ @ @ shouting conspiracy theories and vowing lawsuits in a Northeast Philadelphia parking lot , near a @ @ @ @ @ ” “ In hindsight , the hastily arranged news conference featuring Rudy Giuliani , the @ @ @ @ @ , just minutes after Joe Biden had been declared the victor of the 2020 race @ @ @ @ @ to a campaign that had been at times characterized by its slapdash techniques .
”

The Philadelphia Inquirer has my favorite story of this entire election cycle:
“What began five years ago with the made-for-TV announcement of Donald Trump’s presidential ambitions from the escalator of his ritzy Manhattan high-rise, ended Saturday with his aging lawyer shouting conspiracy theories and vowing lawsuits in a Northeast Philadelphia parking lot, near a sex shop and a crematorium.”
“In hindsight, the hastily arranged news conference featuring Rudy Giuliani, the president’s personal lawyer, just minutes after Joe Biden had been declared the victor of the 2020 race, delivered a fitting end to a campaign that had been at times characterized by its slapdash techniques.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--The Country Got Less Democratic In This Election


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Biden Inherits a Historic Mess

Biden Inherits a Historic Mess

“ Never before has a president-elect inherited a complex set of urgent — and epic — emergencies like the ones @ @ @ @ @ , ” Axios reports .
“ FDR , no doubt , inherited a hot American @ @ @ @ @ .
President-elect Biden ’ s spoils , in some respects , are similarly rotten : @ @ @ @ @ long-term unemployment , stratospheric federal debt , an outgoing president claiming the Democrat stole the @ @ @ @ @ divided , and misinformation and lies spreading at scale on platforms available to every citizen @ @ @ @ @ one of these crises would take a presidential term to tame .
Six , at @ @ @ @ @ in their scale and complexity .
”

“Never before has a president-elect inherited a complex set of urgent — and epic — emergencies like the ones confronting Joe Biden and America,” Axios reports.
“FDR, no doubt, inherited a hot American, Depression-era mess in 1932. President-elect Biden’s spoils, in some respects, are similarly rotten: a spreading pandemic, sky-high long-term unemployment, stratospheric federal debt, an outgoing president claiming the Democrat stole the election, a nation bitterly divided, and misinformation and lies spreading at scale on platforms available to every citizen for free.”
“Any one of these crises would take a presidential term to tame. Six, at once, seem almost incomprehensible in their scale and complexity.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Trump Will Return to a Struggling Business

“ When Trump leaves office next year , he will return to a business that is facing significant financial and @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post reports .
“ Trump is facing more than $ 400 million in loan @ @ @ @ @ years .
Some of the loans are on properties — including Trump ’ s Doral @ @ @ @ @ hotel in Washington — that are already losing money , according to reporting in the @ @ @ @ @ he leaves office , Trump could lose some of his power to direct government spending @ @ @ @ @

“When Trump leaves office next year, he will return to a business that is facing significant financial and legal difficulties,” the Washington Post reports.
“Trump is facing more than $400 million in loan payments in the next four years. Some of the loans are on properties — including Trump’s Doral resort in Miami and his hotel in Washington — that are already losing money, according to reporting in the New York Times. After he leaves office, Trump could lose some of his power to direct government spending to his properties.”


Bush Congratulates Biden

“ I just talked to the President-elect of the United States , Joe Biden .
I extended my warm congratulations @ @ @ @ @ patriotic message he delivered last night .
I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her @ @ @ @ @ the vice presidency .
Though we have political differences , I know Joe Biden to @ @ @ @ @ who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country .
The President-elect reiterated @ @ @ @ @ a Democrat , he will govern for all Americans .
”

George W. Bush released a statement:
“I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night. I also called Kamala Harris to congratulate her on her historic election to the vice presidency. Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country. The President-elect reiterated that while he ran as a Democrat, he will govern for all Americans.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Business Leaders Call for Peaceful Transition

“ Apart from a few die-hards , most people close to President Trump know the race is over — but @ @ @ @ @ the sacrificial lamb who tells him to…


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Melania Urges Trump to Concede

Melania Urges Trump to Concede


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Trump Continues to Deny Biden Won

Trump Continues to Deny Biden Won

New York Times : “ Mr .
Trump ’ s advisers said the president has refused to acknowledge that he has lost , maintaining his baseless accusation that Democrats had stolen the election.
” “ But they do not believe he will try in any way to block Mr. Biden from taking office , and said that if he has not delivered a formal concession speech by the time he departs , pressure may mount on his Republican allies , family members and friends to convince him that he must give in to the inevitable and let the American people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Associated Press : “ There are many in his inner circle egging him on , including his personal attorney , Rudy Giuliani .
The former New York mayor has been promising to provide the president with evidence of voter fraud but has produced little , including during a press conference he held Saturday in the parking lot of a small Philadelphia landscaping company next to an adult bookstore .
Trump ’ s adult sons , Donald Jr. and Eric , have also urged their father to keep fighting and challenged Republicans to stand @ @ @ @

New York Times: “Mr. Trump’s advisers said the president has refused to acknowledge that he has lost, maintaining his baseless accusation that Democrats had stolen the election.”
“But they do not believe he will try in any way to block Mr. Biden from taking office, and said that if he has not delivered a formal concession speech by the time he departs, pressure may mount on his Republican allies, family members and friends to convince him that he must give in to the inevitable and let the American people know that he accepts their judgment.”
Associated Press: “There are many in his inner circle egging him on, including his personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani. The former New York mayor has been promising to provide the president with evidence of voter fraud but has produced little, including during a press conference he held Saturday in the parking lot of a small Philadelphia landscaping company next to an adult bookstore. Trump’s adult sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, have also urged their father to keep fighting and challenged Republicans to stand with them.”


politicalwire--2020-11-08--Kushner Advises Trump to Pursue ‘Legal Remedies’

A source close to Jared Kushner said he has advised President Trump to pursue “ legal remedies ” to the @ @ @ @ @ A second source close to Kushner confirmed he had not advised Trump to concede .

A source close to Jared Kushner said he has advised President Trump to pursue “legal remedies” to the election, Axios reports.
A second source close to Kushner confirmed he had not advised Trump to concede.


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Pfizer Vaccine Seen as 90% Effective

Pfizer Vaccine Seen as 90% Effective

Pfizer and partner BioNTech said Monday that their vaccine against Covid-19 was strongly effective , exceeding expectations with results that @ @ @ @ @ with cautious excitement — and relief — in the face of the global pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ Times : “ The company said that the analysis found that the vaccine was more @ @ @ @ @ preventing the disease among trial volunteers who had no evidence of prior coronavirus infection .
@ @ @ @ @ , that level of protection would put it on par with highly effective childhood vaccines @ @ @ @ @ .
No serious safety concerns have been observed , the company said .
”

Pfizer and partner BioNTech said Monday that their vaccine against Covid-19 was strongly effective, exceeding expectations with results that are likely to be met with cautious excitement — and relief — in the face of the global pandemic, Stat reports.
New York Times: “The company said that the analysis found that the vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing the disease among trial volunteers who had no evidence of prior coronavirus infection. If the results hold up, that level of protection would put it on par with highly effective childhood vaccines for diseases such as measles. No serious safety concerns have been observed, the company said.”


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Putin Won’t Congratulate Biden Yet

Putin Won’t Congratulate Biden Yet


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Trump Allies Brace for 30-Day Legal War

Trump Allies Brace for 30-Day Legal War

GOP leaders and confidants of President Trump tell Axios “ his legal fight to overturn President-elect Joe Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ is likely doomed — could last a month or more , possibly pushing the 2020 @ @ @ @ @ “ Most top Republicans have followed Trump ’ s orders not to accept the Biden @ @ @ @ @ all legal options to be exhausted .
That could mean weeks of drama — and @ @ @ @ @ from the vital work of transitioning government for a change of power .
”

GOP leaders and confidants of President Trump tell Axios “his legal fight to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory — which they admit is likely doomed — could last a month or more, possibly pushing the 2020 political wars toward Christmastime.”
“Most top Republicans have followed Trump’s orders not to accept the Biden victory, and to allow all legal options to be exhausted. That could mean weeks of drama — and, more importantly, distractions from the vital work of transitioning government for a change of power.”


politicalwire--2020-11-09--Police Chief Resigns After Making Threats to Democrats

“ A police chief in Arkansas resigned after he made threatening posts targeting Democrats on social media platform Parler , @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ Lang Holland drew the ire of the community after posts from a @ @ @ @ @ and likeness claimed the presidential election had been stolen , and repeatedly called for violence @ @ @ @

“A police chief in Arkansas resigned after he made threatening posts targeting Democrats on social media platform Parler,” the Kansas City Star reports.
“Lang Holland drew the ire of the community after posts from a Parler profile bearing his name and likeness claimed the presidential election had been stolen, and repeatedly called for violence against Democrats.”