politicalwire--2020-06-14--GOP Congressman Ousted In Virginia Convention

“ Rep .
Denver Riggleman ( R-VA ) , who became a target of conservatives after officiating a same-sex wedding @ @ @ @ @ Saturday by GOP voters in a drive-thru district convention , ” Politico reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ a former county supervisor who ran to Riggleman ’ s right , especially on social @ @ @ @ @ party ’ s nominee in the general election .
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“Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA), who became a target of conservatives after officiating a same-sex wedding last year, was ousted Saturday by GOP voters in a drive-thru district convention,” Politico reports.
“Convention-goers picked Bob Good, a former county supervisor who ran to Riggleman’s right, especially on social issues, to be the party’s nominee in the general election.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Tulsa Health Director Wants Trump Rally Postponed

Dr. Bruce Dart , the Tulsa City-County Health Department ’ s director , told Tulsa World he wishes the campaign @ @ @ @ @ June 20 would be pushed back to a later date .
Dart said Tulsa is @ @ @ @ @ in our case trends ” that makes a large gathering like the rally dangerous for @ @ @ @ @ the president himself .
Said Dart : “ I think it ’ s an honor @ @ @ @ @ sitting president want to come and visit our community , but not during a pandemic @ @ @ @ @ about our ability to protect anyone who attends a large , indoor event , and @ @ @ @ @ about our ability to ensure the president stays safe as well .
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Dr. Bruce Dart, the Tulsa City-County Health Department’s director, told Tulsa World he wishes the campaign rally for President Trump on June 20 would be pushed back to a later date.
Dart said Tulsa is seeing a “significant increase in our case trends” that makes a large gathering like the rally dangerous for not only attendees, but the president himself.
Said Dart: “I think it’s an honor for Tulsa to have a sitting president want to come and visit our community, but not during a pandemic. I’m concerned about our ability to protect anyone who attends a large, indoor event, and I’m also concerned about our ability to ensure the president stays safe as well.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Majority Think Trump Is Racist

Majority Think Trump Is Racist

A new Yahoo !
News/YouGov poll finds 52 % of Americans think President Trump is a racist , while only @ @ @ @ @ an 18 point spread .

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


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Trump’s Niece to Publish Tell-All This Summer

“ Donald Trump ’ s niece , his deceased brother ’ s daughter , is set to publish a tell-all @ @ @ @ @ detail ‘ harrowing and salacious ’ stories about the president , ” the Daily Beast @ @ @ @ @ , the daughter of Fred Trump Jr. and Fred Trump Sr. ’ s eldest grandchild @ @ @ @ @ Too Much And Never Enough on August 11th , just weeks before the Republican National @ @ @ @ @ the most explosive revelations Mary will detail in the book is how she played a @ @ @ @ @ York Times print startling revelations about Trump ’ s taxes , including how he was @ @ @ @ @ tax schemes and had received more than $ 400 million in today ’ s dollars @ @ @ @ @ real-estate empire .
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“Donald Trump’s niece, his deceased brother’s daughter, is set to publish a tell-all book this summer that will detail ‘harrowing and salacious’ stories about the president,” the Daily Beast reports.
“Mary Trump, the daughter of Fred Trump Jr. and Fred Trump Sr.’s eldest grandchild, is scheduled to release Too Much And Never Enough on August 11th, just weeks before the Republican National Convention.”
“One of the most explosive revelations Mary will detail in the book is how she played a critical role helping The New York Times print startling revelations about Trump’s taxes, including how he was involved in ‘fraudulent’ tax schemes and had received more than $400 million in today’s dollars from his father’s real-estate empire.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Why Trump Is Right to Worry About Looking Frail

Jeff Greenfield : “ The same man who ran for office by mocking the height and stamina of his rivals @ @ @ @ @ the cardinal virtue of leadership , whose 2016 campaign compiled similar slips by Hillary Clinton @ @ @ @ @ accusing her of lacking the strength to serve as president , found himself looking like @ @ @ @ @ Grove Home For the Weary.
” “ The images led to some elaborate online speculations @ @ @ @ @ Trump , the attention clearly struck a nerve… ” “ He might well be revealing @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s also right about one important thing : just how damaging such a @ @ @ @ @ .
It may sound trivial , and it ’ s often unfair , but when @ @ @ @ @ even a candidate , exhibits physical weakness , it comes with a political cost .
@

Jeff Greenfield: “The same man who ran for office by mocking the height and stamina of his rivals, who celebrates dominance as the cardinal virtue of leadership, whose 2016 campaign compiled similar slips by Hillary Clinton into a dark TV commercial accusing her of lacking the strength to serve as president, found himself looking like a longtime resident of Shady Grove Home For the Weary.”
“The images led to some elaborate online speculations and diagnoses, and for Trump, the attention clearly struck a nerve…”
“He might well be revealing his own insecurities. But he’s also right about one important thing: just how damaging such a picture of weakness can be. It may sound trivial, and it’s often unfair, but when a modern president, or even a candidate, exhibits physical weakness, it comes with a political cost.”


Trump’s Loyalty Enforcer

Jonathan Swan : “ President Trump , in a highly unusual new effort , has begun making significant staffing changes @ @ @ @ @ the consent — and , in at least one case , without even the knowledge @ @ @ @ @ , according to officials familiar with the effort.
” “ This campaign — helmed by @ @ @ @ @ , a 30-year-old former body man who now runs hiring for the government — is @ @ @ @ @ or reassigning of those deemed insufficiently supportive of Trump .
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Jonathan Swan: “President Trump, in a highly unusual new effort, has begun making significant staffing changes inside top federal agencies without the consent — and, in at least one case, without even the knowledge — of the agency head, according to officials familiar with the effort.”
“This campaign — helmed by Trump’s loyalty enforcer, a 30-year-old former body man who now runs hiring for the government — is part of the systematic purging or reassigning of those deemed insufficiently supportive of Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--John Bolton’s Big Mistake

John Bolton’s Big Mistake

George Conway : “ Imagine the book Bolton could have written had he testified .
Not only could he have told the story of Trump ’ s malfeasance , but he also could have depicted his own courage in coming forward , along with the possibly dramatic consequences .
He might have changed history — and could have told that story firsthand .
That would have been a blockbuster for the ages .
John Dean ’ s Blind Ambition spent six months on the New York Times bestseller list , and copies of its 40th anniversary edition remain available for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by profit or even simple self-aggrandizement , he could have maximized both by testifying… ” “ The only way to make sense of Bolton ’ s behavior is to recognize that he actually did intend and expect to testify .
He wanted to testify , but wanted to appear to be forced to do it .
Perhaps he thought that , as a reluctant witness , he ’ d be less open to being caricatured as a disgruntled , discharged adviser , and his credibility would have been enhanced .
So he insisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the House.
” “ But Bolton made one fateful misjudgment .
He overestimated the character , honor and patriotism of Senate Republicans .
”

George Conway: “Imagine the book Bolton could have written had he testified. Not only could he have told the story of Trump’s malfeasance, but he also could have depicted his own courage in coming forward, along with the possibly dramatic consequences. He might have changed history — and could have told that story firsthand. That would have been a blockbuster for the ages. John Dean’s Blind Ambition spent six months on the New York Times bestseller list, and copies of its 40th anniversary edition remain available for purchase. Had Bolton been motivated purely by profit or even simple self-aggrandizement, he could have maximized both by testifying…”
“The only way to make sense of Bolton’s behavior is to recognize that he actually did intend and expect to testify. He wanted to testify, but wanted to appear to be forced to do it. Perhaps he thought that, as a reluctant witness, he’d be less open to being caricatured as a disgruntled, discharged adviser, and his credibility would have been enhanced. So he insisted on a court order to appear before the House.”
“But Bolton made one fateful misjudgment. He overestimated the character, honor and patriotism of Senate Republicans.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Democrats Preferred In 3 Iowa Congressional Districts

A new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll in Iowa finds likely voters prefer a Democrat over a Republican 47 % @ @ @ @ @ — a reversal from March , when an Iowa Poll showed 49 % support for @ @ @ @ @ Democrats .


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump’s Claim on Clearing Protesters Doesn’t Add Up

Washington Post : “ The notion that the street-clearing offensive around Lafayette Square was already planned , and separate from @ @ @ @ @ visit a nearby church , has emerged as the administration ’ s central explanation for @ @ @ @ @ protesters with shields and firing pepper balls , chemical grenades and smoke bombs at retreating @ @ @ @ @ “ However , the accounts of more than a half-dozen officials from federal law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ and the National Guard who were familiar with planning for protests outside the White House @ @ @ @ @ .
The officials told The Washington Post they had no warning that U.S. Park Police @ @ @ @ @ the operation , planned to move the perimeter — and protesters — before a 7 @ @ @ @ @ that force would be used .
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Washington Post: “The notion that the street-clearing offensive around Lafayette Square was already planned, and separate from Trump’s decision to visit a nearby church, has emerged as the administration’s central explanation for scenes of federal officers shoving protesters with shields and firing pepper balls, chemical grenades and smoke bombs at retreating crowds on June 1.”
“However, the accounts of more than a half-dozen officials from federal law enforcement, D.C. public safety agencies and the National Guard who were familiar with planning for protests outside the White House that day challenge that explanation. The officials told The Washington Post they had no warning that U.S. Park Police, the agency that commanded the operation, planned to move the perimeter — and protesters — before a 7 p.m. citywide curfew, or that force would be used.”


‘Dead, Racist Losers’

Jake Tapper : “ It has been a rough period for President Trump and the military leaders with his former @ @ @ @ @ General James Mattis , assailing him for dividing the country — a sentiment given an @ @ @ @ @ ’ s former chief of staff , retired Marine Gen. John Kelly — not to @ @ @ @ @ Powell , Adm. Bill McRaven , Gen. Martin Dempsey , Gen. John Allen and Adm. @ @ @ @ @ President and his supporters have had plenty of nasty things to say about these men @ @ @ @ @ , of course .
No need for me to report them .
You all have @ @ @ @ @ There is one group of generals , however , that the President is standing firm @ @ @ @ @ — more specifically , the Confederate commanders after whom 10 Army bases are currently named @ @

Jake Tapper: “It has been a rough period for President Trump and the military leaders with his former defense secretary, retired Marine General James Mattis, assailing him for dividing the country — a sentiment given an ‘Amen’ by Trump’s former chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly — not to mention criticisms from Gen. Colin Powell, Adm. Bill McRaven, Gen. Martin Dempsey, Gen. John Allen and Adm. Mike Mullen.”
“The President and his supporters have had plenty of nasty things to say about these men who have served our country, of course. No need for me to report them. You all have access to Twitter.”
“There is one group of generals, however, that the President is standing firm with, dead racist losers — more specifically, the Confederate commanders after whom 10 Army bases are currently named.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Houston Weighs Another Lockdown

Houston Weighs Another Lockdown

CBS News : “ Houston opened to 75 % capacity on Friday , but it may not last long .
@ @ @ @ @ may need to order people back home and open a COVID-19 hospital at NRG Stadium @ @ @ @ @ as coronavirus cases surge in the nation ’ s fourth-largest city .
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politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump’s Halting Walk Raises New Health Questions

“ President Trump faced new questions about his health on Sunday , after videos emerged of him gingerly walking down @ @ @ @ @ Military Academy at West Point and having trouble bringing a glass of water to his @ @ @ @ @ , ” the New York Times reports .
“ The videos again raised questions about @ @ @ @ @ , whose advisers have never fully explained his abrupt visit to Walter Reed National Military @ @ @ @ @ saying at the time only that it was intended to get a jump on his @ @ @ @

“President Trump faced new questions about his health on Sunday, after videos emerged of him gingerly walking down a ramp at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and having trouble bringing a glass of water to his mouth during a speech there,” the New York Times reports.
“The videos again raised questions about the health of Mr. Trump, whose advisers have never fully explained his abrupt visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in November, saying at the time only that it was intended to get a jump on his annual physical.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump’s Low Approval Unlikely to Move

Trump’s Low Approval Unlikely to Move

Harry Enten : “ We ’ ve still got five months until the general election , which , in theory @ @ @ @ @ for the race for president to change .
Indeed , horserace polling has sometimes shifted @ @ @ @ @ Election Day.
” “ Presidential approval ratings , however , haven ’ t historically moved @ @ @ @ @ election year to Election Day.
” “ It seems quite likely at this point that @ @ @ @ @ is going to be south of 50 % and his net approval rating ( approval @ @ @ @ @ negative when people vote .
That should be deeply troubling to Trump , given the @ @ @ @ @ and reelection chances .
”

Harry Enten: “We’ve still got five months until the general election, which, in theory, is plenty of time for the race for president to change. Indeed, horserace polling has sometimes shifted considerably between this point and Election Day.”
“Presidential approval ratings, however, haven’t historically moved much from June of an election year to Election Day.”
“It seems quite likely at this point that Trump’s approval rating is going to be south of 50% and his net approval rating (approval – disapproval) to be negative when people vote. That should be deeply troubling to Trump, given the strong link between approval ratings and reelection chances.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--GOP Senator Won’t Commit to Wearing Mask at Rally

Sen. James Lankford ( R-OK ) confirmed on Sunday that he ’ ll attend President Trump ’ s upcoming campaign @ @ @ @ @ that despite the state ’ s rising coronavirus cases he has yet to decide if @ @ @ @ @ face mask during the event , the Daily Beast reports .
Said Lankford : “ @ @ @ @ @ masks in Oklahoma now .
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Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) confirmed on Sunday that he’ll attend President Trump’s upcoming campaign rally in Oklahoma, adding that despite the state’s rising coronavirus cases he has yet to decide if he’ll wear a face mask during the event, the Daily Beast reports.
Said Lankford: “You see actually very few masks in Oklahoma now.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Republicans Burn Absentee Ballot Applications

“ People burned letters informing them that they can vote by absentee ballot in future elections during a protest near @ @ @ @ @ reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-14--State Polls Show Clear Shift Towards Biden

Harry Enten : “ The latest state polls imply that Biden has a double-digit advantage nationally given that Clinton won the popular vote by 2 points .
These state polls are in sync with the national polls that show Biden ’ s lead at 10 points.
” “ Importantly , many of these polls have been conducted across states that are the heart of the 2020 battleground .
States like Arizona and Wisconsin are included in this group .
Polls have also been conducted in states that Biden would like to win , but aren ’ t must wins for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Crucially , these are demographically distinct states in different regions of the country indicating that Trump is losing ground in a lot of different places.
” “ All together , it ’ s the latest evidence that Trump can not count on the electoral college to save him .
The leads that Biden is earning right now are well outside any potential polling miscue like the one that occurred on the state level in 2016 .
The former vice president , simply put , is well ahead of Trump at this time @ @

Harry Enten: “The latest state polls imply that Biden has a double-digit advantage nationally given that Clinton won the popular vote by 2 points. These state polls are in sync with the national polls that show Biden’s lead at 10 points.”
“Importantly, many of these polls have been conducted across states that are the heart of the 2020 battleground. States like Arizona and Wisconsin are included in this group. Polls have also been conducted in states that Biden would like to win, but aren’t must wins for him, such as Ohio and Texas. Crucially, these are demographically distinct states in different regions of the country indicating that Trump is losing ground in a lot of different places.”
“All together, it’s the latest evidence that Trump cannot count on the electoral college to save him. The leads that Biden is earning right now are well outside any potential polling miscue like the one that occurred on the state level in 2016. The former vice president, simply put, is well ahead of Trump at this time.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump Campaign Claims 800K Signed Up for Rally

Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale claimed that 800,000 have signed up for President Trump ’ s rally in Tulsa next @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump’s Explanation for Unsteady Walk Makes No Sense

The Washington Post isn ’ t buying President Trump ’ s explanation for walking down a ramp at West Point @ @ @ @ @ “ Elements of Trump ’ s explanation strained credulity .
Trump ’ s claim that @ @ @ @ @ very slippery ’ was inconsistent with the weather , which on Saturday in West Point @ @ @ @ @ and clear-skied .
The grass plain on which the commencement took place was dry.
” @ @ @ @ @ wrote that he ‘ ran down ’ the final stretch of the ramp .
Video @ @ @ @ @ the president picking up his pace slightly for the final two steps , but that @ @ @ @ @ run or a jog by any standard definition.
” Jonathan Chait : Trump boasts of @ @ @ @ @ without tripping .

The Washington Post isn’t buying President Trump’s explanation for walking down a ramp at West Point in an unsteady fashion.
“Elements of Trump’s explanation strained credulity. Trump’s claim that the ramp had been ‘very slippery’ was inconsistent with the weather, which on Saturday in West Point, N.Y., was sunny and clear-skied. The grass plain on which the commencement took place was dry.”
“In addition, Trump wrote that he ‘ran down’ the final stretch of the ramp. Video footage of the episode shows the president picking up his pace slightly for the final two steps, but that would hardly be considered a run or a jog by any standard definition.”
Jonathan Chait: Trump boasts of successful walk down shallow ramp without tripping.


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Racial Justice Groups Flooded With Donations

“ The killing of George Floyd and the ensuing nationwide wave of protests are generating a record-setting flood of donations @ @ @ @ @ bail funds and black-led advocacy organizations across America , remaking the financial landscape of black @ @ @ @ @ of weeks , ” the New York Times reports .
“ Money has come in @ @ @ @ @ that some groups even began to turn away and redirect donors elsewhere .
Others said @ @ @ @ @ account for how much had arrived .
A deluge of online donations has washed over @ @ @ @ @ from legacy civil rights groups to self-declared abolitionists seeking to defund the police .
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“The killing of George Floyd and the ensuing nationwide wave of protests are generating a record-setting flood of donations to racial justice groups, bail funds and black-led advocacy organizations across America, remaking the financial landscape of black political activism in a matter of weeks,” the New York Times reports.
“Money has come in so fast and so unexpectedly that some groups even began to turn away and redirect donors elsewhere. Others said they still could not yet account for how much had arrived. A deluge of online donations has washed over organizations big and small — from legacy civil rights groups to self-declared abolitionists seeking to defund the police.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump Loses Allies on Anti-Kneeling Crusade

“ President Donald Trump has long had two cherished American institutions standing beside him as he railed against athletes taking @ @ @ @ @ anthem : NASCAR and the NFL , ” Politico reports .
“ This week , @ @ @ @ @ away .
Bending to the cultural moment , NASCAR and the NFL in recent days @ @ @ @ @ to athletes protesting racial injustice .
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had been wrong @ @ @ @ @ players earlier and encouraged “ all to speak out and peacefully protest.
” Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ during the national anthem and banned Confederate flags from its events .
Within days , @ @ @ @ @ a track in a race car emblazoned with # BlackLivesMatter and a NASCAR official was @ @ @ @ @ ceremonies .
”

“President Donald Trump has long had two cherished American institutions standing beside him as he railed against athletes taking a knee during the national anthem: NASCAR and the NFL,” Politico reports.
“This week, they both started to walk away. Bending to the cultural moment, NASCAR and the NFL in recent days reversed course on their approach to athletes protesting racial injustice. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had been wrong for not listening to protesting players earlier and encouraged “all to speak out and peacefully protest.” Meanwhile, NASCAR relaxed rules barring kneeling during the national anthem and banned Confederate flags from its events. Within days, a NASCAR driver was circling a track in a race car emblazoned with #BlackLivesMatter and a NASCAR official was taking a knee during pre-race ceremonies.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ We ’ ve reached a point in our society where we dissect everything and try to ascribe some nefarious @ @ @ @ @ need to move away from being offended by everything , of going through history and @ @ @ @ @ know , of renaming everything .
”

“We’ve reached a point in our society where we dissect everything and try to ascribe some nefarious notion to it. We need to move away from being offended by everything, of going through history and looking at everything, you know, of renaming everything.”
— HUD Secretary Ben Carson, quoted by Politico.


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump Barely Leads In Arkansas

Trump Barely Leads In Arkansas

A new Hendrix College poll in Arkansas finds Donald Trump leading Joe Biden by just two points , 47 % @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Coronavirus Cases Spike Across Sun Belt

Coronavirus Cases Spike Across Sun Belt

“ The warning has echoed ominously for weeks from epidemiologists , small-town mayors and county health officials : Once states @ @ @ @ @ surge in coronavirus cases will follow , ” the New York Times reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ out in states across the country , particularly in the Sun Belt and the West @ @ @ @ @ have been sickened by the virus in new and alarming outbreaks.
” “ Hospitals in @ @ @ @ @ activate emergency plans to cope with a flood of coronavirus patients .
”

“The warning has echoed ominously for weeks from epidemiologists, small-town mayors and county health officials: Once states begin to reopen, a surge in coronavirus cases will follow,” the New York Times reports.
“That scenario is now playing out in states across the country, particularly in the Sun Belt and the West, as thousands of Americans have been sickened by the virus in new and alarming outbreaks.”
“Hospitals in Arizona have been urged to activate emergency plans to cope with a flood of coronavirus patients.”


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Democrats Irked by Council’s ‘Insurgent’ Climate Plan

“ The Democratic National Committee ’ s council on climate change irked party leadership when it published policy recommendations this @ @ @ @ @ candidate Joe Biden ’ s plan , ” Reuters reports .
“ The party tension @ @ @ @ @ climate politics as Biden seeks to court young and more progressive voters without turning off @ @ @ @ @ like Pennsylvania and Ohio , where a boom in shale gas drilling had created blue-collar @ @ @

“The Democratic National Committee’s council on climate change irked party leadership when it published policy recommendations this month that ventured beyond presidential candidate Joe Biden’s plan,” Reuters reports.
“The party tension shows the tricky nature of climate politics as Biden seeks to court young and more progressive voters without turning off voters in energy-producing swing states like Pennsylvania and Ohio, where a boom in shale gas drilling had created blue-collar jobs.”


politicalwire--2020-06-15--‘The Wrong Place for a Trump Rally’

‘The Wrong Place for a Trump Rally’

A Tulsa World editorial says Tulsa is a wrong place for an indoor Trump rally .
“ We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ Tulsa , but we can ’ t see any way that his visit will be @ @ @ @ @ “ Tulsa is still dealing with the challenges created by a pandemic .
The city @ @ @ @ @ , but that doesn ’ t make a mass indoor gathering of people pressed closely @ @ @ @ @ idea .
There is no treatment for COVID-19 and no vaccine .
It will be @ @ @ @ @ will have to deal with whatever effects follow .
”

A Tulsa World editorial says Tulsa is a wrong place for an indoor Trump rally.
“Tulsa is still dealing with the challenges created by a pandemic. The city and state have authorized reopening, but that doesn’t make a mass indoor gathering of people pressed closely together and cheering a good idea. There is no treatment for COVID-19 and no vaccine. It will be our health care system that will have to deal with whatever effects follow…”
“There’s no reason to think a Trump appearance in Tulsa will have any effect on November’s election outcome in Tulsa or Oklahoma. It has already concentrated the world’s attention of the fact that Trump will be rallying in a city that 99 years ago was the site of a bloody race massacre. This is the wrong place for the rally.”


‘We’re Thinking Landslide’

“ By most conventional indicators , Donald Trump is in danger of becoming a one-term president .
The economy is a wreck , the coronavirus persists , and his poll numbers have deteriorated , ” Politico reports .
“ But throughout the Republican Party ’ s vast organization in the states , the operational approach to Trump ’ s re-election campaign is hardening around a fundamentally different view .
Interviews with more than 50 state , district and county Republican Party chairs depict a version of the electoral landscape that is no worse for Trump than six months ago — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this view , the coronavirus is on its way out and the economy is coming back .
Polls are unreliable , Joe Biden is too frail to last , and the media still doesn ’ t get it.
” Said Phillip Stephens , GOP chairman in Robeson County , N.C. : “ The more bad things happen in the country , it just solidifies support for Trump .
We ’ re calling him ‘ Teflon Trump.
’ Nothing ’ s going to stick , because if anything , it ’ s getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ re thinking landslide .
”

“By most conventional indicators, Donald Trump is in danger of becoming a one-term president. The economy is a wreck, the coronavirus persists, and his poll numbers have deteriorated,” Politico reports.
“But throughout the Republican Party’s vast organization in the states, the operational approach to Trump’s re-election campaign is hardening around a fundamentally different view. Interviews with more than 50 state, district and county Republican Party chairs depict a version of the electoral landscape that is no worse for Trump than six months ago — and possibly even slightly better. According to this view, the coronavirus is on its way out and the economy is coming back. Polls are unreliable, Joe Biden is too frail to last, and the media still doesn’t get it.”
Said Phillip Stephens, GOP chairman in Robeson County, N.C.: “The more bad things happen in the country, it just solidifies support for Trump. We’re calling him ‘Teflon Trump.’ Nothing’s going to stick, because if anything, it’s getting more exciting than it was in 2016. We’re thinking landslide.”


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Clyburn and Schiff Endorse Engel Ahead of Primary

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn and Rep. Adam Schiff are endorsing Rep. Eliot Engel , the pair of Democratic heavyweights @ @ @ @ @ the embattled New Yorker fights to hold onto the seat he ’ s represented for @ @ @ @ @ Politico 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--2020-06-15--Warren Allies Urge Biden to Pick Her for Veep

“ More than 100 liberal activists , leaders and celebrities signed a letter urging Joe Biden to select Sen. Elizabeth @ @ @ @ @ , intensifying pressure on the presumptive Democratic nominee from the left as he faces competing @ @ @ @ @ woman , ” the Washington Post reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-15--American Sentenced In Russia for Spying

American Sentenced In Russia for Spying

Associated Press : “ A Russian court sentenced an American to 16 years in prison on spying charges , a @ @ @ @ @ .
The Moscow City Court on Monday read out the conviction of Paul Whelan on @ @ @ @ @ him to 16 years in a maximum security prison colony .
Whelan has insisted on @ @ @ @ @ was set up .
The U.S. Embassy has denounced Whelan ’ s trial as unfair @ @ @ @ @ has been provided .
”

Associated Press: “A Russian court sentenced an American to 16 years in prison on spying charges, a sentence he rejected as political. The Moscow City Court on Monday read out the conviction of Paul Whelan on charges of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in a maximum security prison colony. Whelan has insisted on his innocence, saying he was set up. The U.S. Embassy has denounced Whelan’s trial as unfair, pointing that no evidence has been provided.”


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Ex-Defense Chief Joins Call to Rename Bases

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates joined the call to rename Army bases named after Confederate generals despite President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ it was time to rid the American military of symbols that represent “ the dark @ @ @ @ @ ” the New York Times reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Obama to Hold First Virtual Fundraiser for Biden

Barack Obama is making his fundraising debut for his former vice president with an online event next week , targeting @ @ @ @ @ donors , according to an invitation obtained by Axios .
Obama is asking potential contributors @ @ @ @ @ you can ” for “ the most important election of our lifetimes .
”

Barack Obama is making his fundraising debut for his former vice president with an online event next week, targeting tens of thousands of small-dollar donors, according to an invitation obtained by Axios.
Obama is asking potential contributors to donate “any amount you can” for “the most important election of our lifetimes.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Trump Pretends Coronavirus Doesn’t Exist

“ President Trump is defying Tulsa ’ s top public health official by pressing ahead with a massive indoor political @ @ @ @ @ his aides have been reporting to work in their office cubicles at his campaign headquarters @ @ @ @ @ president — neither White House staffers nor Secret Service agents — regularly wears a mask @ @ @ @ @ is a thing of the past , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ To @ @ @ @ @ this month as he prepares to resume normal campaign activity coast to coast could lead @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic is over.
” “ In reality , the virus continues to ravage the @ @ @ @ @ spreading in some midsize and small cities that avoided bad outbreaks this spring .
Recent @ @ @ @ @ been recorded in Arizona , Florida , North Carolina , Texas and Oklahoma — all @ @ @ @ @ he plans to soon hold campaign rallies .
”

“President Trump is defying Tulsa’s top public health official by pressing ahead with a massive indoor political rally there. Scores of his aides have been reporting to work in their office cubicles at his campaign headquarters. Virtually nobody around the president — neither White House staffers nor Secret Service agents — regularly wears a mask anymore. And social distancing is a thing of the past,” the Washington Post reports.
“To observe Trump and his entourage this month as he prepares to resume normal campaign activity coast to coast could lead one to conclude that the coronavirus pandemic is over.”
“In reality, the virus continues to ravage the United States and is fast spreading in some midsize and small cities that avoided bad outbreaks this spring. Recent spikes in coronavirus cases have been recorded in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma — all states where Trump has said he plans to soon hold campaign rallies.”


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politicalwire--2020-06-15--Collins Faces Renewed Criticism for Kavanaugh Vote

Sen. Susan Collins ( R-ME ) is coming under fire for her 2018 vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett @ @ @ @ @ in Monday ’ s landmark ruling affirming that federal anti-discrimination laws protect gay and transgender @ @ @ @ @ reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Trump Barely Ahead In Iowa

Trump Barely Ahead In Iowa

A new Des Moines Register poll in Iowa finds Donald Trump barely leading Joe Biden , 44 % to 43 @ @ @ @ @ : Iowa May Be Trump ’ s Canary in the Coal Mine


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Trump Will Campaign Against Sessions

Trump Will Campaign Against Sessions

“ President Trump will travel to Mobile , Alabama , next month to rally on behalf of Tommy Tuberville , @ @ @ @ @ former attorney general , Jeff Sessions , as he attempts to reclaim his old US @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ In a blow to Sessions , the rally will be held in @ @ @ @ @ runoff election scheduled for July 14 .
”

“President Trump will travel to Mobile, Alabama, next month to rally on behalf of Tommy Tuberville, who is running against his former attorney general, Jeff Sessions, as he attempts to reclaim his old US Senate seat,” CNN reports.
“In a blow to Sessions, the rally will be held in his hometown days before the runoff election scheduled for July 14.”


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Hillary Clinton Endorses Elliot Engel

Hillary Clinton Endorses Elliot Engel

Hillary Clinton delivered her first Democratic primary endorsement in a 2020 House race on Monday , throwing her support behind @ @ @ @ @ ) who is trying to fend off a serious challenge from his left after more @ @ @ @ @ , the New York Times reports .

Hillary Clinton delivered her first Democratic primary endorsement in a 2020 House race on Monday, throwing her support behind Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) who is trying to fend off a serious challenge from his left after more than three decades in Congress, the New York Times reports.


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Weather Agency Violated Scientific Integrity Policy

In a long-awaited report , an investigation conducted on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that agency @ @ @ @ @ policy through actions that led to the release of a statement that backed President Trump @ @ @ @ @ the path of Hurricane Dorian , the Washington Post reports .
The scandal over the @ @ @ @ @ come to be known as “ Sharpiegate , ” after President Trump modified a NOAA @ @ @ @ @ Oval Office briefing to depict the storm threatening Alabama .

In a long-awaited report, an investigation conducted on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that agency leadership violated its scientific integrity policy through actions that led to the release of a statement that backed President Trump’s false statement about the path of Hurricane Dorian, the Washington Post reports.
The scandal over the forecast for Hurricane Dorian has come to be known as “Sharpiegate,” after President Trump modified a NOAA forecast map shown in an Oval Office briefing to depict the storm threatening Alabama.


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Trump Threatens Bolton with ‘Strong Criminal Problem’

President Trump told reporters that his former national security adviser John Bolton will have a “ very strong criminal problem @ @ @ @ @ publishing his tell-all book on June 23 , calling it “ highly inappropriate , ” @ @ @ @ @ : “ I will consider every conversation with me as president to be highly classified.
@ @ @ @ @ this guy is writing things about conversations or about anything — and maybe he is @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s been known not to tell the truth , a lot .
”

President Trump told reporters that his former national security adviser John Bolton will have a “very strong criminal problem” if he proceeds with publishing his tell-all book on June 23, calling it “highly inappropriate,” Axios reports.
He added: “I will consider every conversation with me as president to be highly classified.”
More: “If this guy is writing things about conversations or about anything — and maybe he is not telling the truth. He’s been known not to tell the truth, a lot.”


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Trump Threatens to Reduce Troops In Germany by Half

“ President Trump said he plans to cut the number of U.S. troops stationed in Germany to 25,000 , until @ @ @ @ @ increases its defense spending , ” Bloomberg reports .
Said Trump : “ Germany ’ @ @ @ @ @ ve been delinquent for years .
They owe NATO billions of dollars and they have @ @ @ @ @ added : “ Until they pay , we ’ re removing a number of our @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“President Trump said he plans to cut the number of U.S. troops stationed in Germany to 25,000, until Angela Merkel’s government increases its defense spending,” Bloomberg reports.
Said Trump: “Germany’s delinquent. They’ve been delinquent for years. They owe NATO billions of dollars and they have to pay it.”
He added: “Until they pay, we’re removing a number of our soldiers, by about half.”


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ If we stop testing right now , we ’ d have very few cases , if any.
” — @ @ @ @ @ The Independent , on the rise in coronavirus cases .

“If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any.”
— President Trump, quoted by The Independent, on the rise in coronavirus cases.


politicalwire--2020-06-15--‘The World’s Most Dangerous Man’

‘The World’s Most Dangerous Man’

The New York Times has the full title of the book coming later this summer from Mary Trump , the @ @ @ @ @ Too Much and Never Enough : How My Family Created the World ’ s Most @ @ @ @ @ book by a member of the president ’ s own family is likely to be @ @ @ @ @ Trump is facing criticism for his handling of the pandemic and the nationwide protests against @ @ @ @ @ niece ’ s book is scheduled to come out just a few months before the @ @ @ @ @ still no listing for the book on Amazon or other booksellers .

The New York Times has the full title of the book coming later this summer from Mary Trump, the president’s niece: Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man.
“A book by a member of the president’s own family is likely to be a lightning rod. Mr. Trump is facing criticism for his handling of the pandemic and the nationwide protests against police brutality, and his niece’s book is scheduled to come out just a few months before the election.”
There’s still no listing for the book on Amazon or other booksellers.


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Thom Tillis’ Campaign Lifts Ed Gillespie’s Strategy Memo

Sen. Thom Tillis ’ ( R-NC ) campaign spokesman acknowledged on Friday that he had copied large portions of a @ @ @ @ @ a similar document he had put together while working on Ed Gillespie ’ s ( @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 , the Daily Beast reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ I ’ ve dealt with evidence and clues for a long time in my career .
When you have @ @ @ @ @ saying that you won ’ t hold the president responsible if you contract COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ good clue that the president should not be holding a rally .
”

“I’ve dealt with evidence and clues for a long time in my career. When you have to sign a medical waiver saying that you won’t hold the president responsible if you contract COVID-19, it’s a pretty good clue that the president should not be holding a rally.”
— Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), on The View.


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Biden’s Fundraising Surged In May

Biden’s Fundraising Surged In May

“ Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign announced it raised $ 81 million last month , fueled by his rise @ @ @ @ @ Trump and growth in his online fundraising operation , ” Politico reports .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ Biden and two committees associated with the Democratic Party came as Biden ’ s campaign @ @ @ @ @ donors since February and counted 1.5 million new supporters ‘ in the last few weeks @ @ @

“Joe Biden’s presidential campaign announced it raised $81 million last month, fueled by his rise in the polls against President Trump and growth in his online fundraising operation,” Politico reports.
“The $80.8 million haul by Biden and two committees associated with the Democratic Party came as Biden’s campaign tripled the number of online donors since February and counted 1.5 million new supporters ‘in the last few weeks.'”


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Trump Will Sue to Block Bolton’s Book

Trump Will Sue to Block Bolton’s Book

“ Just a week before the much-awaited book by President Trump ’ s former National Security Advisor John Bolton is @ @ @ @ @ , the Trump administration is expected to file a lawsuit in federal court seeking an @ @ @ @ @ from being released in its current form , ” ABC News reports .

“Just a week before the much-awaited book by President Trump’s former National Security Advisor John Bolton is set to go on sale, the Trump administration is expected to file a lawsuit in federal court seeking an injunction to block the book from being released in its current form,” ABC News reports.


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Justices Won’t Hear Challenge to California Sanctuary Law

“ The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a lower court opinion upholding one of California ’ s so-called @ @ @ @ @ between law enforcement and federal immigration authorities , a measure that the Trump administration says @ @ @ @ @ ’ federal immigration enforcement , ” CNN reports .
Only Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel @ @ @ @ @ Court ’ s conservative members , supported taking up the case .

“The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a lower court opinion upholding one of California’s so-called sanctuary laws that limits cooperation between law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, a measure that the Trump administration says is meant to ‘undermine’ federal immigration enforcement,” CNN reports.
Only Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, two of the Court’s conservative members, supported taking up the case.


politicalwire--2020-06-15--FDA Ends Authorization for Drug Trump Touted

Despite President Trump ’ s adamant support and use , the FDA ended its emergency use authorizations for two controversial @ @ @ @ @ , as a potential coronavirus treatment .


politicalwire--2020-06-15--Ethics Probe Dropped After Lawmaker Married Aide

An investigation into whether Rep. Alcee Hastings ( D-FL ) “ had an improper relationship with one of his aides @ @ @ @ @ disclosed that he has been married to the staffer since January 2019 , ” Politico @ @

An investigation into whether Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) “had an improper relationship with one of his aides was dropped after it was disclosed that he has been married to the staffer since January 2019,” Politico reports.


politicalwire--2020-06-15--‘Black Lives Matter’ Banner Removed from Seoul Embassy

A large “ Black Lives Matter ” banner draped on the front of the U.S. embassy in Seoul was removed @ @ @ @ @ brought to the attention of President Trump and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo , Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ were both displeased about the banner .
A large , multicolored “ pride ” banner @ @ @ @ @ bisexual , transgender and queer people was also removed on Monday .

A large “Black Lives Matter” banner draped on the front of the U.S. embassy in Seoul was removed on Monday after it was brought to the attention of President Trump and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, Bloomberg reports.
Pompeo and Trump were both displeased about the banner. A large, multicolored “pride” banner recognizing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people was also removed on Monday.


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Trump Preparing $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

“ The Trump administration is preparing a nearly $ 1 trillion infrastructure proposal as part of its push to spur @ @ @ @ @ economy back to life , ” Bloomberg reports .
“ A preliminary version being prepared @ @ @ @ @ would reserve most of the money for traditional infrastructure work , like roads and bridges @ @ @ @ @ aside funds for 5G wireless infrastructure and rural broadband .
”

“The Trump administration is preparing a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure proposal as part of its push to spur the world’s largest economy back to life,” Bloomberg reports.
“A preliminary version being prepared by the Department of Transportation would reserve most of the money for traditional infrastructure work, like roads and bridges, but would also set aside funds for 5G wireless infrastructure and rural broadband.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--U.S. Slumps to 10th Spot In Competitiveness Rankings

The U.S. was once the world ’ s most competitive economy .
Under Donald Trump it has fallen to 10th @ @ @ @ @ Bloomberg 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--2020-06-16--Biden Opens Up Huge Lead In Michigan

Biden Opens Up Huge Lead In Michigan

A new EPIC-MRA poll in Michigan finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by 16 points , 55 % to 39 @ @ @ @ @ Debbie Dingell ( D-MI ) urged Democrats to be cautious , telling the Detroit News @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ Oh , look at the numbers.
’ I don ’ t believe these @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Warren’s Outreach to Black Voters Could Help

Associated Press : “ Such overtures could help Warren ’ s bid to become Joe Biden ’ s running mate @ @ @ @ @ is under mounting pressure to pick a black woman in the wake of recent outrage @ @ @ @ @ brutality .
But some black leaders say Warren ’ s progressive politics , economic populism @ @ @ @ @ everything from maternal mortality to the coronavirus could put her in a strong position .
@

Associated Press: “Such overtures could help Warren’s bid to become Joe Biden’s running mate. The presumptive Democratic nominee is under mounting pressure to pick a black woman in the wake of recent outrage over racial injustice and police brutality. But some black leaders say Warren’s progressive politics, economic populism and specific policy proposals addressing everything from maternal mortality to the coronavirus could put her in a strong position.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Too Much and Never Enough

Too Much and Never Enough

Out next month : Too Much and Never Enough : How My Family Created the World ’ s Most Dangerous @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In this revelatory , authoritative portrait of Donald J. Trump and the toxic @ @ @ @ @ Mary L. Trump , a trained clinical psychologist and Donald ’ s only niece , @ @ @ @ @ the dark history of their family in order to explain how her uncle became the @ @ @ @ @ world ’ s health , economic security , and social fabric .
”

Out next month: Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man by Mary L. Trump.
“In this revelatory, authoritative portrait of Donald J. Trump and the toxic family that made him, Mary L. Trump, a trained clinical psychologist and Donald’s only niece, shines a bright light on the dark history of their family in order to explain how her uncle became the man who now threatens the world’s health, economic security, and social fabric.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--North Korea Blows Up Liaison Office

North Korea Blows Up Liaison Office

North Korea has blown up a joint liaison office used for talks between itself and South Korea , the latest @ @ @ @ @ two longtime adversaries are rapidly deteriorating , CNN reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Inspectors a General Ask Congress for Help

“ Federal watchdogs are asking lawmakers for help after Trump administration legal rulings appeared to sharply limit their ability to @ @ @ @ @ trillion in coronavirus relief programs — including huge payouts to protect businesses threatened by the @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In a two-page letter to several House and Senate committees last week , @ @ @ @ @ time on Monday , the inspectors general responsible for coronavirus relief oversight said an ‘ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus response law — the CARES Act — allowed administration officials to sharply limit how @ @ @ @ @ s spending requirements they must collect and report .
”

“Federal watchdogs are asking lawmakers for help after Trump administration legal rulings appeared to sharply limit their ability to monitor more than $1 trillion in coronavirus relief programs — including huge payouts to protect businesses threatened by the pandemic,” Politico reports.
“In a two-page letter to several House and Senate committees last week, but disclosed for the first time on Monday, the inspectors general responsible for coronavirus relief oversight said an ‘ambiguity’ in the main coronavirus response law — the CARES Act — allowed administration officials to sharply limit how much of the law’s spending requirements they must collect and report.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Pence Urged Governors to Echo Misleading Claim

“ Vice President Mike Pence encouraged governors on Monday to adopt the administration ’ s claim that increased testing helps @ @ @ @ @ outbreak reports , even though evidence has shown that the explanation is misleading , ” @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In fact , seven-day averages in several states with outbreaks have increased since @ @ @ @ @ at least 14 states , the positive case rate is increasing faster than the increase @ @ @ @ @ tests .
”

“Vice President Mike Pence encouraged governors on Monday to adopt the administration’s claim that increased testing helps account for the new coronavirus outbreak reports, even though evidence has shown that the explanation is misleading,” the New York Times reports.
“In fact, seven-day averages in several states with outbreaks have increased since May 31, and in at least 14 states, the positive case rate is increasing faster than the increase in the average number of tests.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Trump Considers Suing His Niece Over Her Tell-All Book

President Trump was privately briefed on Sunday night about what he could expect from the upcoming book by his niece @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s considering suing her to stop publication , the Daily Beast reports .
@ @ @ @ @ people close to him that he ’ s getting his lawyers to look into the @ @ @ @ @ explore what could be done in the way of legal retribution—or at least a threat—likely @ @ @ @ @ cease and desist letter .
One of the sources with knowledge of the situation said @ @ @ @ @ of days , the president appeared irked by news of her book and at one @ @ @ @ @ signed an NDA years ago.
” “ Mary Trump signed an NDA following a 2001 @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s estate , according to people familiar with the matter .
That NDA @ @ @ @ @ to publish anything regarding the litigation or her relationship with Donald , Maryanne and Robert @ @

President Trump was privately briefed on Sunday night about what he could expect from the upcoming book by his niece, Mary Trump, and he’s considering suing her to stop publication, the Daily Beast reports.
“Donald Trump has told people close to him that he’s getting his lawyers to look into the Mary Trump matter, to explore what could be done in the way of legal retribution—or at least a threat—likely in the form of a cease and desist letter. One of the sources with knowledge of the situation said that in the past couple of days, the president appeared irked by news of her book and at one point mentioned that Mary had signed an NDA years ago.”
“Mary Trump signed an NDA following a 2001 settlement after litigation disputing Fred Trump’s estate, according to people familiar with the matter. That NDA states she is not allowed to publish anything regarding the litigation or her relationship with Donald, Maryanne and Robert.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--‘Something’s Wrong with Trump’

‘Something’s Wrong with Trump’

A new ad from the Lincoln Project : “ Why did Trump have a secretive , midnight run to Walter @ @ @ @ @ ’ s time we talk about it .
”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Trump Falsely Claims AIDS Vaccine Exists

President Trump falsely suggested that scientists have developed a vaccine for AIDS , the late stage of HIV infection in @ @ @ @ @ the immune system , CNBC reports .
Said Trump : “ They ’ ve come @ @ @ @ @ .
As you know , there ’ s various things , and now various companies @ @ @ @

President Trump falsely suggested that scientists have developed a vaccine for AIDS, the late stage of HIV infection in which the virus badly damages the immune system, CNBC reports.
Said Trump: “They’ve come up with the AIDS vaccine. As you know, there’s various things, and now various companies are involved.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Internal Poll Showed Trump Losing by Wide Margin

President Trump ’ s first internal reelection campaign poll conducted in March , obtained exclusively by ABC News , showed @ @ @ @ @ wide margins to Joe Biden in key battleground states .
Trump has repeatedly denied that @ @ @ @ @ polling data showed a double-digit lead for Biden in Pennsylvania 55 % to 39 % @ @ @ @ @ 41 % and had Biden leading by seven points in Florida .

President Trump’s first internal reelection campaign poll conducted in March, obtained exclusively by ABC News, showed him losing a matchup by wide margins to Joe Biden in key battleground states.
Trump has repeatedly denied that such data exists.
The polling data showed a double-digit lead for Biden in Pennsylvania 55% to 39% and Wisconsin 51% to 41% and had Biden leading by seven points in Florida.


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Trump Sues John Bolton Over Book

Trump Sues John Bolton Over Book

The Trump administration is suing former national security adviser John Bolton for alleged breach of contract over his new book @ @ @ @ @ published next week , CNN reports .
The New York Times reports the book “ @ @ @ @ @ bound and has shipped to warehouses , which could make it more difficult for the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s account from becoming public .
”

The Trump administration is suing former national security adviser John Bolton for alleged breach of contract over his new book which is due to be published next week, CNN reports.
The New York Times reports the book “has already been printed and bound and has shipped to warehouses, which could make it more difficult for the administration to stop Mr. Bolton’s account from becoming public.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Coronavirus Infections Spiking In Sun Belt States

Arizona , Florida , Oklahoma , and Texas reported record numbers of new coronavirus cases on Tuesday , the New @ @ @ @ @ , ABC News reports Vice President Mike Pence “ attempted to paint a rosy picture @ @ @ @ @ that contradicted data released by state and local public health departments there.
” President Trump @ @ @ @ @ rally in Tulsa on Saturday .

Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas reported record numbers of new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the New York Times reports.
Meanwhile, ABC News reports Vice President Mike Pence “attempted to paint a rosy picture of the pandemic in Oklahoma that contradicted data released by state and local public health departments there.”
President Trump will hold an indoor campaign rally in Tulsa on Saturday.


politicalwire--2020-06-16--We Just Saw A Future Without Trump

We Just Saw A Future Without Trump

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politicalwire--2020-06-16--Iowa Governor Will Restore Voting Rights to Ex-Felons

Iowa Gov .
Kim Reynolds ( R ) told the Des Moines Register that she will sign an executive order @ @ @ @ @ with past felony convictions , a move that will address Iowa ’ s status as @ @ @ @ @ country with a lifetime ban on felon voting .


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Nebraska Democrats Abandon Their Senate Candidate

Nebraska Democrats are asking their U.S. Senate candidate , Chris Janicek ( D ) , to quit the race after @ @ @ @ @ that the state party described as “ sexually inappropriate , ” the Omaha World-Herald reports @ @ @ @ @ described lining up multiple partners for group sex with a female staffer and suggested the @ @ @ @ @ be paid .

Nebraska Democrats are asking their U.S. Senate candidate, Chris Janicek (D), to quit the race after he sent staffers text messages that the state party described as “sexually inappropriate,” the Omaha World-Herald reports.
Janicek’s texts described lining up multiple partners for group sex with a female staffer and suggested the “three guys” could be paid.


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Google Bans Two Far-Right Websites from Ad Platform

Google has banned two far-right websites — ZeroHedge and The Federalist — from its advertising platform after research revealed the @ @ @ @ @ articles pushing unsubstantiated claims about the Black Lives Matter protests , NBC News reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Biden Maintains Lead In Arizona

Biden Maintains Lead In Arizona

A new Civiqs poll in Arizona finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race among registered voters , @ @ @ @ @ .
In the U.S. Senate race , Mark Kelly ( D ) leads Sen. Martha @ @ @ @ @ 51 % to 42 % .

A new Civiqs poll in Arizona finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race among registered voters, 49% to 45%.
In the U.S. Senate race, Mark Kelly (D) leads Sen. Martha McSally (R), 51% to 42%.


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Thune Open to Changing Names of Army Bases

Sen. John Thune ( R-SD ) told The Hill that it is time to discuss renaming military bases named after @ @ @ @ @ he is open to talking about changing the names .
Said Thune : “ I @ @ @ @ @ the timing and circumstances and where we are in the country , who we want @ @ @ @ @ installations and other national monuments .
And so I think you have to periodically take @ @ @ @ @ , in this case , it ’ s perhaps time to do it .
”

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) told The Hill that it is time to discuss renaming military bases named after Confederate figures and signaled that he is open to talking about changing the names.
Said Thune: “I think you reevaluate, given the timing and circumstances and where we are in the country, who we want to revere… by naming military installations and other national monuments. And so I think you have to periodically take a look at that and, in this case, it’s perhaps time to do it.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--The Hardest Job in the World

The Hardest Job in the World

In the mail : The Hardest Job in the World : The American Presidency by John Dickerson .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ this one .
Dickerson was on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night .

In the mail: The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency by John Dickerson.
I’m looking forward to reading this one. Dickerson was on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night.


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Fox News Uses Old Footage to Portray Rampant Looting

Washington Post : “ Over the past week and through Monday , Fox News ’ s prime-time shows have repeatedly @ @ @ @ @ the end of May — often the same clips , over and over — to @ @ @ @ @ the streets of the country .
As protesters in Seattle took control of a few @ @ @ @ @ it was blended with the scenes of violence from last month to continue the same @ @ @ @ @ — and the left is to blame .
”

Washington Post: “Over the past week and through Monday, Fox News’s prime-time shows have repeatedly shown clips of violence from the end of May — often the same clips, over and over — to depict chaos and terror gripping the streets of the country. As protesters in Seattle took control of a few blocks in that city, it was blended with the scenes of violence from last month to continue the same narrative. Cities are collapsing — and the left is to blame.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Trump’s Rally Could Be a ‘Perfect Storm’ for the Virus

“ Officials in Tulsa , Oklahoma , are warning that President Trump ’ s planned campaign rally on Saturday — @ @ @ @ @ months — is likely to worsen an already troubling spike in coronavirus infections and could @ @ @ @ @ spreader , ' ” the Washington Post reports .
“ They are pleading with the @ @ @ @ @ event , slated for a 20,000-person indoor arena — or at least move it outdoors.
@ @ @ @ @ G.T .
Bynum ( R ) told Tulsa World he won ’ t attempt to @ @ @ @

“Officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are warning that President Trump’s planned campaign rally on Saturday — his first in over three months — is likely to worsen an already troubling spike in coronavirus infections and could become a disastrous ‘super spreader,'” the Washington Post reports.
“They are pleading with the Trump campaign to cancel the event, slated for a 20,000-person indoor arena — or at least move it outdoors.”
However, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum (R) told Tulsa World he won’t attempt to block the rally.


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Texas Democrats Ask Justices to Expand Mail Voting

“ The Texas Democratic Party on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expand access of mail-in ballots to all @ @ @ @ @ including those afraid of contracting the coronavirus , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ to limit the use of absentee ballots , claiming they are vulnerable to fraud .
@ @ @ @ @ voting only for voters who are out of state , have a disability or are @ @ @ @ @

“The Texas Democratic Party on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expand access of mail-in ballots to all voters in the state, including those afraid of contracting the coronavirus,” the Washington Post reports.
“Texas GOP officials have sought to limit the use of absentee ballots, claiming they are vulnerable to fraud. Currently, Texas allows absentee voting only for voters who are out of state, have a disability or are over age 65.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Booker Picks Up Key Endorsement In Kentucky

Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes ( D ) endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker ( D ) @ @ @ @ @ challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R ) in November , the Lexington Herald @ @ @ @ @ most of the campaign , Amy McGrath ( D ) appeared to be gliding toward @ @ @ @ @ ’ s backed by the party ’ s national establishment and has raised prodigious amounts @ @ @ @ @ her to run TV ads since last year to build her statewide name recognition.
” @ @ @ @ @ freshman state lawmaker from Louisville , has won a series of high-profile endorsements and started @ @ @ @ @ the campaign .
”

Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D) endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker (D) in the Democratic primary to challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) in November, the Lexington Herald Leader reports.
“For most of the campaign, Amy McGrath (D) appeared to be gliding toward the Democratic nomination. She’s backed by the party’s national establishment and has raised prodigious amounts of campaign cash, enabling her to run TV ads since last year to build her statewide name recognition.”
“But Booker, a freshman state lawmaker from Louisville, has won a series of high-profile endorsements and started running TV ads late in the campaign.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Black Officers Say Discrimination Abounds

Wall Street Journal : “ Many black officers said they understood the anger behind nationwide protests initially sparked by the @ @ @ @ @ Not only does law enforcement need to change how they police minority communities , these @ @ @ @ @ also need to change how they treat their own minority officers… ” “ African-Americans have @ @ @ @ @ large police departments across the country over the past 20 years .
Still , nationwide @ @ @ @ @ officers has stayed steady at about 11 % .
”

Wall Street Journal: “Many black officers said they understood the anger behind nationwide protests initially sparked by the killing of George Floyd. Not only does law enforcement need to change how they police minority communities, these officers said, but departments also need to change how they treat their own minority officers…”
“African-Americans have taken leadership positions in numerous large police departments across the country over the past 20 years. Still, nationwide, the number of black officers has stayed steady at about 11%.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--Black Support Lifts Warren’s VP Prospects

“ The prospect of the first Black woman to appear on a presidential ticket looks more likely than ever before @ @ @ @ @ considering Kamala Harris , Val Demings and Keisha Lance Bottoms to be his running mate @ @ @ @ @ “ But there ’ s also a serious white contender in the mix who is @ @ @ @ @ energize African Americans : Elizabeth Warren.
” “ While the continued protests sparked by the @ @ @ @ @ amplified the pressure on Biden to choose a Black woman as his No .
2 @ @ @ @ @ voicing a notable degree of support for Warren , strengthening her case as a vice @ @ @ @ @ candidates have lost traction in the current climate .
”

“The prospect of the first Black woman to appear on a presidential ticket looks more likely than ever before, with Joe Biden seriously considering Kamala Harris, Val Demings and Keisha Lance Bottoms to be his running mate,” McClatchy reports.
“But there’s also a serious white contender in the mix who is showing a unique capacity to energize African Americans: Elizabeth Warren.”
“While the continued protests sparked by the death of George Floyd have amplified the pressure on Biden to choose a Black woman as his No. 2, several Black leaders are voicing a notable degree of support for Warren, strengthening her case as a vice presidential pick as other white candidates have lost traction in the current climate.”


politicalwire--2020-06-16--GOP Money Flows Into Super PAC Backing Engel

A Republican super PAC is funding an outside effort to help reelect Rep. Elliot Engel ( D-NY ) , The @ @ @ @ @ PAC , presumably due to its visible Republican ties , is not spending directly in @ @ @ @ @ primary .
Instead , it funneled $ 100,000 to another super PAC , called Democratic @ @ @ @ @

A Republican super PAC is funding an outside effort to help reelect Rep. Elliot Engel (D-NY), The Intercept reports.
“The PAC, presumably due to its visible Republican ties, is not spending directly in Engel’s New York primary. Instead, it funneled $100,000 to another super PAC, called Democratic Majority for Israel.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--GOP Operatives Launch Pro-Biden Super PAC

“ A group of prominent Republican operatives that includes former officials from the Trump and George W. Bush administrations are @ @ @ @ @ turn out GOP voters for Joe Biden in November , ” Axios reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ to identify former Trump supporters across the country who have cooled to the president ’ @ @ @ @ @ convince them to vote for Biden .
”

“A group of prominent Republican operatives that includes former officials from the Trump and George W. Bush administrations are launching a super PAC to turn out GOP voters for Joe Biden in November,” Axios reports.
“The Right Side PAC aims to identify former Trump supporters across the country who have cooled to the president’s approach in office and convince them to vote for Biden.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Biden Opens Up Double-Digit Lead Nationally

Joe Biden has opened up a 13-point lead over President Trump , 48 % to 35 % — the widest @ @ @ @ @ to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll as Americans grow more critical of Trump over the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ brutality .
In a clear warning sign for Trump , his own support base appears @ @ @ @ @ ’ net approval of Trump is down 13 points from March to June , declining @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump ’ s approval rate is now a dismal 38 % to 57 % @

Joe Biden has opened up a 13-point lead over President Trump, 48% to 35% — the widest margin this year — according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll as Americans grow more critical of Trump over the coronavirus pandemic and protests against police brutality.
In a clear warning sign for Trump, his own support base appears to be eroding. Republicans’ net approval of Trump is down 13 points from March to June, declining every month in that span.
Trump’s approval rate is now a dismal 38% to 57%.


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Trump Is Very Good at Selling Books

Trump Is Very Good at Selling Books

With President Trump suing to stop publication of John Bolton ’ s book , the scathing memoir hit # 1 @ @ @ @ @ list — a week before it ’ s even out .
Mike Allen : “ @ @ @ @ @ publication vastly increases the book ’ s value , and reader interest around the world… @ @ @ @ @ that Attorney General William Barr has a starring role in the book .
”

With President Trump suing to stop publication of John Bolton’s book, the scathing memoir hit #1 on Amazon’s bestsellers list — a week before it’s even out.
Mike Allen: “Trump’s opposition to publication vastly increases the book’s value, and reader interest around the world… And we’re told that Attorney General William Barr has a starring role in the book.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Lafayette Square Could Decide the Election

Associated Press : “ Only a few legacy-defining moments have clung to President Donald Trump , who often appears to @ @ @ @ @ seemingly endless stream of crises and controversies .
But the forceful clearing of demonstrators from @ @ @ @ @ White House has resonated like few others , prompting top military leaders and usually lockstep @ @ @ @ @ him.
” “ It ’ s one of those rare images that seems unlikely to @ @ @ @ @ s headlines , instead claiming a prominent place in Trump ’ s entry in the @ @ @ @ @ could help shape an election less than five months away .
Even the president and @ @ @ @ @ have privately expressed worry that its impact could be lasting.
” Said 2008 McCain adviser @ @ @ @ @ ’ s an indelible moment… In 10 minutes , he totally disgraced his office and @ @ @ @

Associated Press: “Only a few legacy-defining moments have clung to President Donald Trump, who often appears to emerge relatively unscathed from a seemingly endless stream of crises and controversies. But the forceful clearing of demonstrators from the park across from the White House has resonated like few others, prompting top military leaders and usually lockstep Republicans to distance themselves from him.”
“It’s one of those rare images that seems unlikely to be overwritten by tomorrow’s headlines, instead claiming a prominent place in Trump’s entry in the history books. It also could help shape an election less than five months away. Even the president and members of his inner circle have privately expressed worry that its impact could be lasting.”
Said 2008 McCain adviser Steve Schmidt: “It’s an indelible moment… In 10 minutes, he totally disgraced his office and committed sacrilege.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Swing State Pollsters Still Grappling with 2016 Problem

Politico : “ Pollsters aren ’ t deliberately skewing their surveys against the president and his party , as Trump @ @ @ @ @ The national polls showing Trump trailing Biden by an increasing margin aren ’ t ‘ @ @ @ @ @ “ But some pollsters , especially the relatively few who conduct surveys in battleground states @ @ @ @ @ the same problems that plagued those polls four years ago .
In fact , most @ @ @ @ @ balance , state polls are overstating the scale of Biden ’ s advantage.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ in 2016 : The national polls were largely accurate , to within the margin of @ @ @ @ @ too few state polls , and many of those that were conducted failed to collect @ @ @ @ @ white voters without college degrees in key swing states .
”

Politico: “Pollsters aren’t deliberately skewing their surveys against the president and his party, as Trump’s orbit alleges. The national polls showing Trump trailing Biden by an increasing margin aren’t ‘phony’ or rigged.”
“But some pollsters, especially the relatively few who conduct surveys in battleground states, are still grappling with the same problems that plagued those polls four years ago. In fact, most pollsters believe that, on balance, state polls are overstating the scale of Biden’s advantage.”
“That was precisely the problem in 2016: The national polls were largely accurate, to within the margin of error. But there were too few state polls, and many of those that were conducted failed to collect accurate data, especially from white voters without college degrees in key swing states.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Left Unites In Attempt to Take Down Elliot Engel

“ Desperate for victory after watching the presidential nomination slip through their fingers , progressives have found a new cause @ @ @ @ @ Politico reports .
“ Across the country , they ’ re channeling their grief , @ @ @ @ @ into Jamaal Bowman , a left-wing candidate in New York trying to oust decades-long incumbent @ @ @ @ @

“Desperate for victory after watching the presidential nomination slip through their fingers, progressives have found a new cause to rally around,” Politico reports.
“Across the country, they’re channeling their grief, volunteer muscle and small-dollar donations into Jamaal Bowman, a left-wing candidate in New York trying to oust decades-long incumbent Congressman Eliot Engel.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--White House Waits to See What’s In Bolton’s Book

Politico : “ With ex-national security adviser John Bolton ’ s tell-all tentatively set for release next week , White @ @ @ @ @ to see what , if any , damning information is contained between the covers .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ ve activated the typical Trump team playbook for ex-staffers who decide to spill the @ @ @ @ @ print : lawsuits , character assassination on Twitter and presidential haranguing.
” “ On Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ sued Bolton to delay the publication of his memoirs , claiming the 592-page tome contains @ @ @ @ @ Bolton ’ s lawyer has denied .
It ’ s a suit that seems unlikely @ @ @ @ @ from coming out — early copies have already been distributed , and the publisher , @ @ @ @ @ not named in the suit .
But the move escalates the monthslong cat-and-mouse game between @ @ @ @ @ , with each side accusing the other of not acting in good faith .
”

Politico: “With ex-national security adviser John Bolton’s tell-all tentatively set for release next week, White House aides are anxiously waiting to see what, if any, damning information is contained between the covers. In the meantime, they’ve activated the typical Trump team playbook for ex-staffers who decide to spill the administration’s innerworkings in print: lawsuits, character assassination on Twitter and presidential haranguing.”
“On Tuesday night, the Justice Department sued Bolton to delay the publication of his memoirs, claiming the 592-page tome contains classified information, a charge Bolton’s lawyer has denied. It’s a suit that seems unlikely to actually block the book from coming out — early copies have already been distributed, and the publisher, Simon & Schuster, was not named in the suit. But the move escalates the monthslong cat-and-mouse game between Bolton and the White House, with each side accusing the other of not acting in good faith.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Trump’s Golf Course Seeks Rent Relief

Trump’s Golf Course Seeks Rent Relief

Palm Beach Post : “ President Donald Trump ’ s golf club in West Palm Beach has asked Palm Beach @ @ @ @ @ the $ 88,338 monthly rent it pays to lease public land for the president ’ @ @ @ @ @ , citing hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
”

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


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Trump Pans Criticism of Law Enforcement, Unless It’s His

New York Times : “ Mr .
Trump is the ‘ president of law and order , ’ as he @ @ @ @ @ it comes to himself or his friends .
He has little patience for criticism of @ @ @ @ @ is his .
If the police shove a 75-year-old peaceful protester to the ground , @ @ @ @ @ must be the protester ’ s fault .
If the police prosecute one of his @ @ @ @ @ perjury , it must be that the officers are corrupt .
”

New York Times: “Mr. Trump is the ‘president of law and order,’ as he calls himself, except when it comes to himself or his friends. He has little patience for criticism of law enforcement, unless it is his. If the police shove a 75-year-old peaceful protester to the ground, cracking his head, it must be the protester’s fault. If the police prosecute one of his friends for tax fraud or perjury, it must be that the officers are corrupt.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Facebook Will Allow Users to Turn Off Political Ads

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the social network will allow its users to turn off seeing political ads , CNBC @ @ @ @ @ did not say when this feature will roll out .

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the social network will allow its users to turn off seeing political ads, CNBC reports.
However, Zuckerberg did not say when this feature will roll out.


politicalwire--2020-06-17--$1.2 Million for Tickets to GOP Convention

President Trump ’ s presidential campaign is enticing big-spending donors to the Republican Party ’ s convention in August by @ @ @ @ @ $ 1.2 million dollars per couple , Bloomberg reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-18--Bolton Says Putin Plays Trump ‘Like a Fiddle’

President Trump ’ s former national security adviser John Bolton told ABC News that he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin @ @ @ @ @ “ like a fiddle.
” Said Bolton : “ I think Putin thinks he can @ @ @ @ @ .
I think Putin is– smart , tough .
He plays a bad hand extremely @ @ @ @ @ , I think he sees that — he ’ s not faced with a serious @ @ @ @ @ : “ When you ’ re dealing with somebody like Putin , who has made @ @ @ @ @ s strategic position in the world , against Donald Trump , who doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ or learning about them , it ’ s a very difficult position for America to @ @ @ @

President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton told ABC News that he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks he can play Trump “like a fiddle.”
Said Bolton: “I think Putin thinks he can play him like a fiddle. I think Putin is– smart, tough. He plays a bad hand extremely well. And I think, I think he sees that — he’s not faced with a serious adversary here.”
He added: “When you’re dealing with somebody like Putin, who has made his life understanding Russia’s strategic position in the world, against Donald Trump, who doesn’t enjoy reading about these issues or learning about them, it’s a very difficult position for America to be in.”


politicalwire--2020-06-18--U.S. Stuck with 63 Million Doses of Hydroxychloroquine

“ The federal government is stuck with 63 million doses of hydroxychloroquine now that the US Food and Drug Administration @ @ @ @ @ drug to be distributed to treat coronavirus patients , ” CNN reports .
The government @ @ @ @ @ late March , after President Trump touted it as “ very encouraging ” and “ @ @ @ @ @ “ game-changer .
”

“The federal government is stuck with 63 million doses of hydroxychloroquine now that the US Food and Drug Administration has revoked permission for the drug to be distributed to treat coronavirus patients,” CNN reports.
The government started stockpiling donated hydroxychloroquine in late March, after President Trump touted it as “very encouraging” and “very powerful” and a “game-changer.”


politicalwire--2020-06-18--Trump Seeks Emergency Order to Block Bolton’s Book

“ The Justice Department on Wednesday night sought an emergency order from a judge blocking the publication of former national @ @ @ @ @ s forthcoming White House memoir , escalating a legal battle against the former Trump aide @ @ @ @ @ most explosive details had spilled out into public view , ” the Washington Post reports @ @ @ @ @ move sought to formally enjoin Bolton from allowing his book to be published , a @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to succeed , particularly given that the book has already been printed and shipped @ @ @ @ @ to the media for review .
”

“The Justice Department on Wednesday night sought an emergency order from a judge blocking the publication of former national security adviser John Bolton’s forthcoming White House memoir, escalating a legal battle against the former Trump aide even after many of its most explosive details had spilled out into public view,” the Washington Post reports.
“Wednesday’s move sought to formally enjoin Bolton from allowing his book to be published, a legal strategy experts said was unlikely to succeed, particularly given that the book has already been printed and shipped to warehouses and copies distributed to the media for review.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--John Bolton Speaks Too Late

John Bolton Speaks Too Late

Anne Applebaum : “ He could have spoken to Robert Mueller .
He could have given evidence in the House @ @ @ @ @ Republican Senators — they would have listened to him — to tell them how dangerous @ @ @ @ @ he stayed silent… ” “ All of his life he thought he was pushing America @ @ @ @ @ world .
But when he had the opportunity to do something truly important for America @ @ @ @ @ presidency — he failed .
”

Anne Applebaum: “He could have spoken to Robert Mueller. He could have given evidence in the House. He could have convened Republican Senators — they would have listened to him — to tell them how dangerous the president is. Instead he stayed silent…”
“All of his life he thought he was pushing America’s interests around the world. But when he had the opportunity to do something truly important for America — to torpedo this disastrous presidency — he failed.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--New Ad Attacks Trump on China

New Ad Attacks Trump on China

A new ad from the Lincoln Project attacks President Trump for getting “ rolled ” by China and its powerful @ @ @ @ @ ad will air in Florida , Pennsylvania , Wisconsin , Michigan , Arizona and Washington @ @ @ @ @ .

A new ad from the Lincoln Project attacks President Trump for getting “rolled” by China and its powerful President Xi Jinping.
The ad will air in Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Washington, DC, CNN reports.


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Trump’s Self-Sabotage Worries Aides

Trump’s Self-Sabotage Worries Aides

New York Times : “ They say his repeated acts of political self-sabotage — a widely denounced photo-op at a @ @ @ @ @ were forcibly removed , a threat to use the American military to quell protests — @ @ @ @ @ prospects , and yet he appears mostly unable , or unwilling , to curtail them.
@ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t want to be seen as a ‘ loser , ’ a label @ @ @ @ @ campaign against Joe Biden… But for now , they said , the president is acting @ @ @ @ @ his self-destructive behavior has been so out of step for an incumbent in an election @ @ @ @ @ if he is truly interested in serving a second term.
” Also interesting : “ @ @ @ @ @ become consumed , once again , with leaks from the White House , demanding that @ @ @ @ @ responsible for information getting out about his trip to the bunker beneath the White House @ @ @ @ @

New York Times: “They say his repeated acts of political self-sabotage — a widely denounced photo-op at a church for which peaceful protesters were forcibly removed, a threat to use the American military to quell protests — have significantly damaged his re-election prospects, and yet he appears mostly unable, or unwilling, to curtail them.”
“Mr. Trump doesn’t want to be seen as a ‘loser,’ a label he detests, in the campaign against Joe Biden… But for now, they said, the president is acting trapped and defensive, and his self-destructive behavior has been so out of step for an incumbent in an election year that many advisers wonder if he is truly interested in serving a second term.”
Also interesting: “Mr. Trump has also become consumed, once again, with leaks from the White House, demanding that officials find and prosecute those responsible for information getting out about his trip to the bunker beneath the White House during unruly protests.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Face Masks No Longer Required In White House

White House staff will be recommended , but no longer required to wear a face mask while traveling through the @ @ @ @ @ .


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Trump Turns to GOP Establishment Figures

Politico : “ Nearly two years after boasting that his gut tells him ‘ more sometimes than anybody else ’ @ @ @ @ @ is ditching his go-it-alone approach — hoping the instincts and experiences of seasoned Republican players @ @ @ @ @ campaign before it ’ s too late… ” “ To rectify worrisome poll numbers , @ @ @ @ @ veteran Republican strategist Karl Rove… and others for help corralling party veterans who have soured @ @ @ @

Politico: “Nearly two years after boasting that his gut tells him ‘more sometimes than anybody else’s brain, President Trump is ditching his go-it-alone approach — hoping the instincts and experiences of seasoned Republican players can help reinvent his 2020 campaign before it’s too late…”
“To rectify worrisome poll numbers, the campaign has turned to veteran Republican strategist Karl Rove… and others for help corralling party veterans who have soured on Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Bolton’s Book Is ‘Tedious and Slightly Unhinged’

The New York Times has already reviewed John Bolton ’ s book , The Room Where It Happened : “ @ @ @ @ @ taker , Bolton has filled this book ’ s nearly 500 pages with minute and @ @ @ @ @ the time and length of routine meetings and even , at one point , a @ @ @ @ @ courses a festering obsession with his enemies , both abroad ( Iran , North Korea @ @ @ @ @ the media , ‘ the High-Minded , ’ the former defense secretary Jim Mattis ) @ @ @ @ @ with self-importance , even though what it mostly recounts is Bolton not being able to @ @ @ @ @ toggles between two discordant registers : exceedingly tedious and slightly unhinged .
”

The New York Times has already reviewed John Bolton’s book, The Room Where It Happened:
“Known as a fastidious note taker, Bolton has filled this book’s nearly 500 pages with minute and often extraneous details, including the time and length of routine meetings and even, at one point, a nap. Underneath it all courses a festering obsession with his enemies, both abroad (Iran, North Korea) and at home (the media, ‘the High-Minded,’ the former defense secretary Jim Mattis). The book is bloated with self-importance, even though what it mostly recounts is Bolton not being able to accomplish very much. It toggles between two discordant registers: exceedingly tedious and slightly unhinged.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Trump Agreed with Xi That U.S. Holds Too Many Elections

In an excerpt of his book provided to the Wall Street Journal , John Bolton claims President Trump “ nodded @ @ @ @ @ Xi Jinping suggested the United States held “ too many elections.
” Writes Bolton : @ @ @ @ @ Xi said he wanted to work with Trump for six more years , and Trump @ @ @ @ @ that the two-term constitutional limit on presidents should be repealed for him .
Xi said @ @ @ @ @ elections , because he didn ’ t want to switch away from Trump , who @ @ @ @

In an excerpt of his book provided to the Wall Street Journal, John Bolton claims President Trump “nodded approvingly” when Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested the United States held “too many elections.”
Writes Bolton: “One highlight came when Xi said he wanted to work with Trump for six more years, and Trump replied that people were saying that the two-term constitutional limit on presidents should be repealed for him. Xi said the U.S. had too many elections, because he didn’t want to switch away from Trump, who nodded approvingly.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Mary Trump’s Book Hits Bestseller List

Mary Trump’s Book Hits Bestseller List

In less than two days , Mary Trump ’ s book , Too Much and Never Enough : How My @ @ @ @ @ s Most Dangerous Man has jumped to number five on the Amazon best-seller list .


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ What if we have a real crisis like 9/11 with the way he makes decisions ?
” — Former @ @ @ @ @ John Kelly , quoted by the Washington Post in John Bolton ’ s new book @ @ @ @ @ .

“What if we have a real crisis like 9/11 with the way he makes decisions?”
— Former White House chief of staff John Kelly, quoted by the Washington Post in John Bolton’s new book, as he considered resigning.


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Trump Asked China to Help Him Win Re-Election

“ President Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help him win the 2020 U.S. election , telling Xi during @ @ @ @ @ that increased agricultural purchases by Beijing from American farmers would aid his electoral prospects , @ @ @ @ @ account of life inside the Trump administration by former national security adviser John Bolton , @ @ @ @ @ .
Writes Bolton : “ He then , stunningly , turned the conversation to the @ @ @ @ @ alluding to China ’ s economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns , pleading with @ @ @ @ @ d win .
He stressed the importance of farmers , and increased Chinese purchases of @ @ @ @ @ electoral outcome .
I would print Trump ’ s exact words but the government ’ @ @ @ @ @ decided otherwise.
” Bolton ’ s book also portrays Trump as an “ erratic ” @ @ @ @ @ commander in chief , and lays out a long series of jarring and troubling encounters @ @ @ @ @ top advisers and foreign leaders .

“President Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to help him win the 2020 U.S. election, telling Xi during a summit dinner last year that increased agricultural purchases by Beijing from American farmers would aid his electoral prospects, according to a damning new account of life inside the Trump administration by former national security adviser John Bolton,” the Washington Post reports.
Writes Bolton: “He then, stunningly, turned the conversation to the coming U.S. presidential election, alluding to China’s economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he’d win. He stressed the importance of farmers, and increased Chinese purchases of soybeans and wheat in the electoral outcome. I would print Trump’s exact words but the government’s prepublication review process has decided otherwise.”
Bolton’s book also portrays Trump as an “erratic” and “stunningly uninformed” commander in chief, and lays out a long series of jarring and troubling encounters between the president, his top advisers and foreign leaders.


politicalwire--2020-06-17--New Woodward Book Coming In September

New Woodward Book Coming In September

Bob Woodward ’ s second book about President Trump ’ s presidency is scheduled for release on September 15 in @ @ @ @ @ presidential election , though an Amazon listing still shows no title or book cover have @ @ @ @ @ CNN that Woodward has been working on the follow-up to his 2018 bestseller Fear for @ @ @ @ @

Bob Woodward’s second book about President Trump’s presidency is scheduled for release on September 15 in the lead-up to the November presidential election, though an Amazon listing still shows no title or book cover have been released.
Sources tell CNN that Woodward has been working on the follow-up to his 2018 bestseller Fear for the last 18 months.


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Bolton’s Book Paints ‘Withering Portrait’ of Trump

The New York Times got an early copy of John Bolton ’ s book , The Room Where It Happened @ @ @ @ @ suing to block .
“ While other books by journalists , lower-level former aides and @ @ @ @ @ have revealed much about the Trump White House , Mr. Bolton ’ s volume is @ @ @ @ @ such a high-ranking official who participated in major foreign policy events and has a lifetime @ @ @ @ @ is a withering portrait of a president ignorant of even basic facts about the world @ @ @ @ @ by authoritarian leaders manipulating him and prone to false statements , foul-mouthed eruptions and snap @ @ @ @ @ manage or reverse.
” “ Mr .
Trump did not seem to know , for @ @ @ @ @ a nuclear power and asked if Finland is part of Russia , Mr. Bolton writes @ @ @ @ @ withdrawing the United States from NATO than previously known .
Even top advisers who position @ @ @ @ @ him behind his back .
”

The New York Times got an early copy of John Bolton’s book, The Room Where It Happened, which President Trump is suing to block.
“While other books by journalists, lower-level former aides and even an anonymous senior official have revealed much about the Trump White House, Mr. Bolton’s volume is the first tell-all memoir by such a high-ranking official who participated in major foreign policy events and has a lifetime of conservative credentials. It is a withering portrait of a president ignorant of even basic facts about the world, susceptible to transparent flattery by authoritarian leaders manipulating him and prone to false statements, foul-mouthed eruptions and snap decisions that aides try to manage or reverse.”
“Mr. Trump did not seem to know, for example, that Britain is a nuclear power and asked if Finland is part of Russia, Mr. Bolton writes. He came closer to withdrawing the United States from NATO than previously known. Even top advisers who position themselves as unswervingly loyal mock him behind his back.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Bolton Says Trump Is Lying

Bolton Says Trump Is Lying

It ’ s not exactly breaking news , but John Bolton accused President Trump of lying while in office , @ @ @ @ @ his interview with ABC News .


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Tulsa Officials Worry Rally Could Spark Racial Unrest

Reuters : “ In Tulsa , officials said they were worried the rally would set the stage for potential clashes @ @ @ @ @ who may try to crash the event to argue the Republican president has failed to @ @ @ @ @ brutality against African Americans .
”

Reuters: “In Tulsa, officials said they were worried the rally would set the stage for potential clashes between Trump supporters and protesters who may try to crash the event to argue the Republican president has failed to address racial injustice or police brutality against African Americans.”


politicalwire--2020-06-17--House GOP Leaders Condemn Candidate In Georgia

“ The House ’ s highest-ranking Republicans are racing to distance themselves from a leading GOP congressional candidate in Georgia @ @ @ @ @ Facebook videos in which she expresses racist , Islamophobic and anti-Semitic views , ” Politico @ @ @ @ @ , Marjorie Taylor Greene , suggested that Muslims do not belong in government ; thinks @ @ @ @ @ slaves to the Democratic Party ’ ; called George Soros , a Jewish Democratic megadonor @ @ @ @ @ said she would feel ‘ proud ’ to see a Confederate monument if she were @ @ @ @ @ made since the Civil War.
” Greene is also the QAnon follower who beat her @ @ @ @ @ than 20 % .

“The House’s highest-ranking Republicans are racing to distance themselves from a leading GOP congressional candidate in Georgia after Politico uncovered hours of Facebook videos in which she expresses racist, Islamophobic and anti-Semitic views,” Politico reports.
“The candidate, Marjorie Taylor Greene, suggested that Muslims do not belong in government; thinks black people ‘are held slaves to the Democratic Party’; called George Soros, a Jewish Democratic megadonor, a Nazi; and said she would feel ‘proud’ to see a Confederate monument if she were black because it symbolizes progress made since the Civil War.”
Greene is also the QAnon follower who beat her closest primary opponent by more than 20%.


politicalwire--2020-06-17--Cuomo Says He Wouldn’t Accept Cabinet Post

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) told ABC News that he would not accept a potential Cabinet @ @ @ @ @ the White House , saying he will stay in his current job .

“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…