politicalwire--2020-06-05--Dead Heat In Texas

Dead Heat In Texas

A new Public Policy Polling survey finds Joe Biden and Donald Trump locked in a 48 % to 48 % @ @ @ @ @ .
This confirms a recent Quinnipiac poll that also found the race a Toss Up @

A new Public Policy Polling survey finds Joe Biden and Donald Trump locked in a 48% to 48% tie in the presidential race.
This confirms a recent Quinnipiac poll that also found the race a Toss Up.


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Biden Formally Clinches Democratic Nomination

Joe Biden has clinched a majority of delegates to the Democratic convention , locking up the party ’ s presidential @ @ @ @ @ Associated Press .
Said Biden : “ It was an honor to compete alongside one @ @ @ @ @ of candidates the Democratic party has ever fielded — and I am proud to say @ @ @ @ @ this general election a united party .
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Joe Biden has clinched a majority of delegates to the Democratic convention, locking up the party’s presidential nomination, according to the Associated Press.
Said Biden: “It was an honor to compete alongside one of the most talented groups of candidates the Democratic party has ever fielded — and I am proud to say that we are going into this general election a united party.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Trump’s Inhumanity Is Deeper Than We Knew

George Conway : “ It ’ s more than just narcissism that drives this failing , flailing president .
However difficult they can be , even extreme narcissists can have consciences .
They don ’ t necessarily cast aside behavioral standards or laws , or lie ceaselessly with reckless abandon .
Trump ’ s behavior is conscienceless , showing utter disregard for the safety of others , consistent irresponsibility , callousness , cynicism and disrespect of other human beings .
Contempt for truth and honesty , and for norms , rules and laws .
A complete inability to feel remorse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorker profile of Trump put it nearly a quarter-century ago , Trump lives ‘ an existence unmolested by the rumbling of a soul.
’ That ’ s Donald Trump ’ s problem yesterday , today and tomorrow.
” “ It ’ s our problem , too , for now : We remain governed by a soulless man with a broken mind .
The damage will continue , and it won ’ t stop until voters end it .
Come November , it will be up to the eligible human population of this country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consciences , their humanity — and to cast their votes for one of their own .
”

George Conway: “It’s more than just narcissism that drives this failing, flailing president. However difficult they can be, even extreme narcissists can have consciences. They don’t necessarily cast aside behavioral standards or laws, or lie ceaselessly with reckless abandon. Trump’s behavior is conscienceless, showing utter disregard for the safety of others, consistent irresponsibility, callousness, cynicism and disrespect of other human beings. Contempt for truth and honesty, and for norms, rules and laws. A complete inability to feel remorse, or guilt. As a New Yorker profile of Trump put it nearly a quarter-century ago, Trump lives ‘an existence unmolested by the rumbling of a soul.’ That’s Donald Trump’s problem yesterday, today and tomorrow.”
“It’s our problem, too, for now: We remain governed by a soulless man with a broken mind. The damage will continue, and it won’t stop until voters end it. Come November, it will be up to the eligible human population of this country to look to their souls, their consciences, their humanity — and to cast their votes for one of their own.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Ivanka Trump Dropped as Commencement Speaker

Ivanka Trump released the speech she had prepared to give at Wichita State University Tech ’ s commencement ceremony before @ @ @ @ @ speaker .
Plans to have her speak there were canceled amid criticism over the president @ @ @ @ @ against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis .

Ivanka Trump released the speech she had prepared to give at Wichita State University Tech’s commencement ceremony before she was dropped as a speaker.
Plans to have her speak there were canceled amid criticism over the president’s response to protests against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Barr Says He Didn’t Order Park Cleared

Barr Says He Didn’t Order Park Cleared

Attorney General William Barr told the AP “ that law enforcement officers were already moving to push back protesters from @ @ @ @ @ the White House when he arrived there Monday evening , and he says he did @ @ @ @ @ disperse the crowd , though he supported the decision.
” “ Barr ’ s comments @ @ @ @ @ yet of what unfolded outside the White House earlier this week .
They come after @ @ @ @ @ said repeatedly that the attorney general ordered officers to clear the park .
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Attorney General William Barr told the AP “that law enforcement officers were already moving to push back protesters from a park in front of the White House when he arrived there Monday evening, and he says he did not give a command to disperse the crowd, though he supported the decision.”
“Barr’s comments were his most detailed explanation yet of what unfolded outside the White House earlier this week. They come after the White House and others said repeatedly that the attorney general ordered officers to clear the park.”


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Massive Protests Flood Major U.S. Cities

“ Massive crowds flooded major U.S. cities on Saturday to protest police brutality , racial injustice and the death of @ @ @ @ @ black man who was killed in Minneapolis police custody on May 25 , ” The @ @ @

“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--2020-06-07--These GOP Leaders Aren’t on Trump Bandwagon

New York Times : “ It was one thing in 2016 for top Republicans to take a stand against Donald @ @ @ @ @ He wasn ’ t likely to win anyway , the thinking went , and there @ @ @ @ @ agenda that would be endangered.
” “ The 2020 campaign is different : Opposing the @ @ @ @ @ party means putting policy priorities at risk , in this case appointing conservative judges , @ @ @ @ @ taxes — as well as incurring the volcanic wrath of Mr. Trump.
” “ But @ @ @ @ @ expected , growing numbers of prominent Republicans are debating how far to go in revealing @ @ @ @ @ back his re-election — or might even vote for Joseph R. Biden Jr. , the @ @ @ @ @ ’ re feeling a fresh urgency because of Mr. Trump ’ s incendiary response to @ @ @ @ @ , atop his mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic , according to people who spoke on @ @ @ @ @ disclose private discussions .
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New York Times: “It was one thing in 2016 for top Republicans to take a stand against Donald J. Trump for president: He wasn’t likely to win anyway, the thinking went, and there was no ongoing conservative governing agenda that would be endangered.”
“The 2020 campaign is different: Opposing the sitting president of your own party means putting policy priorities at risk, in this case appointing conservative judges, sustaining business-friendly regulations and cutting taxes — as well as incurring the volcanic wrath of Mr. Trump.”
“But, far sooner than they expected, growing numbers of prominent Republicans are debating how far to go in revealing that they won’t back his re-election — or might even vote for Joseph R. Biden Jr., the presumptive Democratic nominee. They’re feeling a fresh urgency because of Mr. Trump’s incendiary response to the protests of police brutality, atop his mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to people who spoke on the condition of anonymity to disclose private discussions.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Some Are Drinking Bleach to Stop Virus

Some Are Drinking Bleach to Stop Virus

“ The CDC released data from a survey commissioned to understand why more people have been calling poison control centers @ @ @ @ @ ” Axios reports .
“ Roughly 200 adults who responded to the survey in May @ @ @ @ @ , washed food with bleach , or applied household cleaning products to bare skin to @ @ @ @ @ of which are dangerous .
”

“The CDC released data from a survey commissioned to understand why more people have been calling poison control centers during the coronavirus pandemic,” Axios reports.
“Roughly 200 adults who responded to the survey in May said they intentionally inhaled disinfectants, washed food with bleach, or applied household cleaning products to bare skin to combat the virus — all of which are dangerous.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Draft Democratic Plan Seeks Changes to Policing

“ A sweeping new police reform bill being drafted by House and Senate Democrats would ban chokeholds , limit ‘ @ @ @ @ @ officers , create a national misconduct registry , end the use of no-knock warrants in @ @ @ @ @ a federal crime among other dramatic changes , ” Politico reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Trump Plans ‘Recovery Summer’ Message

Trump Plans ‘Recovery Summer’ Message

“ President Trump and his team are heralding a summer of economic recovery — a dramatic turnaround that will become @ @ @ @ @ to voters , casting aside attention on nationwide protests and the coronavirus pandemic , ” @ @ @ @ @ fellow Republicans — and Democrats burned by hopeful economic messaging a decade ago — view @ @ @ @ @ greater caution , warning about a chest-thumping declaration of victory .
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“President Trump and his team are heralding a summer of economic recovery — a dramatic turnaround that will become the centerpiece of his pitch to voters, casting aside attention on nationwide protests and the coronavirus pandemic,” Politico reports.
“Many fellow Republicans — and Democrats burned by hopeful economic messaging a decade ago — view the coming months with far greater caution, warning about a chest-thumping declaration of victory.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Arizona Health System Hits Capacity

Arizona Health System Hits Capacity

“ Hospitalizations in Arizona of patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 have hit a new record and the state ’ @ @ @ @ @ reached capacity for patients needing external lung machines , ” the Arizona Republic reports .


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

Quote of the Day

“ General Mattis ’ s comments yesterday , I felt like perhaps we ’ re getting to the point where @ @ @ @ @ with the concerns that we might hold internally and have the courage of our own @ @ @ @ @ — Sen. Lisa Murkowski ( R-AK ) , quoted by the Washington Post , suggesting @ @ @ @ @ only GOP senator with concerns about President Trump .

“General Mattis’s comments yesterday, I felt like perhaps we’re getting to the point where we can be more honest with the concerns that we might hold internally and have the courage of our own convictions to speak up.”
— Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), quoted by the Washington Post, suggesting she’s not the only GOP senator with concerns about President Trump.


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Only the Best People, Until They Criticize Trump

Washington Post : “ There are few constants in the tumult of the Trump administration , which has had far @ @ @ @ @ recent president .
But one rule of thumb is that if you speak ill of @ @ @ @ @ number of former officials have — the president will strike back.
” “ But beyond @ @ @ @ @ punching ethos , it ’ s a pattern that raises serious questions about his ability @ @ @ @ @ most important posts in government and why he continually hires top officials he later comes @ @ @ @ @ ”

Washington Post: “There are few constants in the tumult of the Trump administration, which has had far more staff departures than any recent president. But one rule of thumb is that if you speak ill of Trump — and a remarkable number of former officials have — the president will strike back.”
“But beyond illustrating Trump’s counter punching ethos, it’s a pattern that raises serious questions about his ability to fill some of the most important posts in government and why he continually hires top officials he later comes to describe as incompetents.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Trump’s Re-Election Hopes Look Shaky

Trump’s Re-Election Hopes Look Shaky

“ A shifting battlefield map is imperiling Donald Trump ’ s re-election , putting the president on the defensive in @ @ @ @ @ t expect to be competitive in November , ” Bloomberg reports .
“ Recent surveys @ @ @ @ @ pulled further ahead in the industrial Midwestern states that Trump won in 2016 , as @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting job losses prompted a precipitous slide in his @ @ @ @ @ stand now , Biden could not only regain Pennsylvania , Michigan and Wisconsin , he @ @ @ @ @ steadfastly Republican : Arizona , Ohio , North Carolina and Texas.
” Use the interactive @ @ @ @ @ scenarios .

“A shifting battlefield map is imperiling Donald Trump’s re-election, putting the president on the defensive in states his team didn’t expect to be competitive in November,” Bloomberg reports.
“Recent surveys show Democrat Joe Biden has pulled further ahead in the industrial Midwestern states that Trump won in 2016, as the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting job losses prompted a precipitous slide in his support.”
“As things stand now, Biden could not only regain Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, he could take several states once steadfastly Republican: Arizona, Ohio, North Carolina and Texas.”
Use the interactive electoral map to test various scenarios.


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Pentagon Ordered Helicopters’ Aggressive Response

“ Top Pentagon officials ordered National Guard helicopters to use what they called ‘ persistent presence ’ to disperse protests @ @ @ @ @ , according to military officials , ” the New York Times reports .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ series of low-altitude maneuvers that human rights organizations quickly criticized as a show of force @ @ @ @ @ .
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“Top Pentagon officials ordered National Guard helicopters to use what they called ‘persistent presence’ to disperse protests in the capital this week, according to military officials,” the New York Times reports.
“The loosely worded order prompted a series of low-altitude maneuvers that human rights organizations quickly criticized as a show of force usually reserved for combat zones.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--‘Error’ Made Unemployment Rate Look Better

“ When the U.S. government ’ s official jobs report for May came out on Friday , it included a @ @ @ @ @ there had been a major ‘ error ’ indicating that the unemployment rate likely should @ @ @ @ @ reported 13.3 percent rate , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The special note @ @ @ @ @ misclassification error ’ had not occurred , the ‘ overall unemployment rate would have been @ @ @ @ @ than reported , ’ meaning the unemployment rate would be about 16.3 percent for May @ @ @ @ @ be an improvement from an unemployment rate of more than 19 percent for April , @ @ @ @ @ ”

“When the U.S. government’s official jobs report for May came out on Friday, it included a note at the bottom saying there had been a major ‘error’ indicating that the unemployment rate likely should be higher than the widely reported 13.3 percent rate,” the Washington Post reports.
“The special note said that if this ‘misclassification error’ had not occurred, the ‘overall unemployment rate would have been about 3 percentage points higher than reported,’ meaning the unemployment rate would be about 16.3 percent for May, but that would still be an improvement from an unemployment rate of more than 19 percent for April, applying the same standards.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Bernie Sanders Becomes a Team Player

Bernie Sanders Becomes a Team Player

“ Many Democratic leaders were irate in 2016 over what they saw as Bernie Sanders ’ failure to fully get @ @ @ @ @ hard to get her elected , ” Politico reports .
“ Four years later , @ @ @ @ @ on the Vermont senator and his top brass for their efforts to put Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ ”

“Many Democratic leaders were irate in 2016 over what they saw as Bernie Sanders’ failure to fully get behind Hillary Clinton and work hard to get her elected,” Politico reports.
“Four years later, they’re heaping praise on the Vermont senator and his top brass for their efforts to put Joe Biden in the White House.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--How Trump’s Demands Derailed His Convention

“ The buyer ’ s remorse about choosing Charlotte , N.C. , to host President Trump ’ s nominating convention @ @ @ @ @ January , months before the coronavirus would force both parties to rethink how to hold @ @ @ @ @ the New York Times reports .
“ Sitting in the lobby of the Trump Hotel @ @ @ @ @ that month , a group of Republican fund-raisers expressed concern that what could have been @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s complete takeover of the Republican Party was going to fall short of @ @ @ @ @ are chosen well in advance of the event .
But at that point , North @ @ @ @ @ of a problem electorally for Mr. Trump than Florida , the president ’ s new @ @ @ @ @ that he is uniquely focused on winning .
And the North Carolina governor , Roy @ @ @ @ @ was viewed warily by party officials as a hardball political player they couldn ’ t @ @ @

“The buyer’s remorse about choosing Charlotte, N.C., to host President Trump’s nominating convention had already set in last January, months before the coronavirus would force both parties to rethink how to hold large-scale political events,” the New York Times reports.
“Sitting in the lobby of the Trump Hotel in Washington, D.C., that month, a group of Republican fund-raisers expressed concern that what could have been a high-octane celebration of Mr. Trump’s complete takeover of the Republican Party was going to fall short of expectations.”
“Convention cities are chosen well in advance of the event. But at that point, North Carolina was looking like less of a problem electorally for Mr. Trump than Florida, the president’s new home state, and one that he is uniquely focused on winning. And the North Carolina governor, Roy Cooper, a Democrat, was viewed warily by party officials as a hardball political player they couldn’t trust.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--Massive Protest In Washington, DC

Massive Protest In Washington, DC

Washington Post : “ Tens of thousands of protesters are expected in the nation ’ s capital Saturday in an @ @ @ @ @ tactics , racism and the Trump administration ’ s militant approach to the days of @ @ @ @ @ from the District to Los Angeles and hundreds between .
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Washington Post: “Tens of thousands of protesters are expected in the nation’s capital Saturday in an all-out rebuke of aggressive police tactics, racism and the Trump administration’s militant approach to the days of unrest that have gripped cities from the District to Los Angeles and hundreds between.”


politicalwire--2020-06-06--How Iceland Beat the Coronavirus

How Iceland Beat the Coronavirus

New Yorker : “ The country didn ’ t just manage to flatten the curve ; it virtually eliminated it @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Bill de Blasio Faces the Fury of New Yorkers

New Yorker : “ The record for the most notorious radio appearance made by a New York City mayor has @ @ @ @ @ Giuliani , who , on his weekly WABC call-in show , berated a ferret-loving constituent @ @ @ @ @ concern with little weasels ’ and advised him to seek psychiatric help .
The baton @ @ @ @ @ On Friday morning , Mayor Bill de Blasio called in to the weekly Ask the @ @ @ @ @ s The Brian Lehrer Show… ” “ What followed was a thirty-minute performance of defensiveness @ @ @ @ @ false equivalence .
”

New Yorker: “The record for the most notorious radio appearance made by a New York City mayor has long been held by Rudy Giuliani, who, on his weekly WABC call-in show, berated a ferret-loving constituent for showing an ‘excessive concern with little weasels’ and advised him to seek psychiatric help. The baton has now been passed. On Friday morning, Mayor Bill de Blasio called in to the weekly Ask the Mayor segment on WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show…”
“What followed was a thirty-minute performance of defensiveness, denial, and bizarre false equivalence.”


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Trump Aide Retweets Video of Man Using Racial Slurs

Mercedes Schlapp , a senior adviser to the Trump campaign , retweeted a video of a man brandishing a chainsaw @ @ @ @ @ the N-word multiple times , Politico reports .
She later deleted the tweet and issued @ @ @ @ @ had retweeted without watching the video .

Mercedes Schlapp, a senior adviser to the Trump campaign, retweeted a video of a man brandishing a chainsaw at anti-racism protesters and screaming the N-word multiple times, Politico reports.
She later deleted the tweet and issued an apology, claiming she had retweeted without watching the video.


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Minneapolis Mayor Told to Leave Protest

Minneapolis Mayor Told to Leave Protest

Protesters booed Mayor Jacob Frey and told him to leave the protest after he said he supported police reform but @ @ @ @ @ .


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Trump’s Focus Shifts Away From Coronavirus

Wall Street Journal : “ U.S .
coronavirus deaths have surpassed 100,000 and health experts say the pandemic remains a @ @ @ @ @ Trump and his advisers have made a strategic decision to shift focus , according to @ @ @ @ @ with the matter .
The move predates the nationwide protests following the killing of a @ @ @ @ @ custody , which have captured the attention of both the American public and the White @ @ @ @ @ out of lockdown.
” “ The president and his aides have turned to issues they @ @ @ @ @ ’ s conservative base ahead of the election while projecting confidence that the country is @ @ @ @

Wall Street Journal: “U.S. coronavirus deaths have surpassed 100,000 and health experts say the pandemic remains a serious concern, but Mr. Trump and his advisers have made a strategic decision to shift focus, according to administration officials and others familiar with the matter. The move predates the nationwide protests following the killing of a black man in Minneapolis police custody, which have captured the attention of both the American public and the White House—and brought tens of thousands out of lockdown.”
“The president and his aides have turned to issues they believe will animate the president’s conservative base ahead of the election while projecting confidence that the country is recovering economically.”


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Trump Wanted 10,000 Troops On Streets

Trump Wanted 10,000 Troops On Streets

In a heated and contentious debate in the Oval Office last Monday morning , President Trump demanded the military put @ @ @ @ @ the streets immediately , CBS News reports .
Attorney General William Barr , Defense Secretary @ @ @ @ @ Chairman Mark Milley objected to the demand .

In a heated and contentious debate in the Oval Office last Monday morning, President Trump demanded the military put 10,000 active duty troops into the streets immediately, CBS News reports.
Attorney General William Barr, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley objected to the demand.


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Minneapolis City Council Votes to Disband Police

A majority of the Minneapolis City Council vowed on Sunday to disband the local police department and replace the office @ @ @ @ @ will be a new model of public safety , the New York Times reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Romney Marches In Black Lives Matter Protest

Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-UT ) marched in a Washington , DC , protest after the death of George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ GOP lawmakers who have largely aligned behind President Trump ’ s militarized response to nationwide @ @ @ @ @ Romney told the Washington Post that he was participating in the demonstration “ to make @ @ @ @ @ black lives matter.
” The Utah senator later tweeted a photo of himself at the @ @ @ @ @ Black Lives Matter , ” becoming one of the most prominent GOP figures to do @

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) marched in a Washington, DC, protest after the death of George Floyd in a break from other GOP lawmakers who have largely aligned behind President Trump’s militarized response to nationwide unrest, CNN reports.
Romney told the Washington Post that he was participating in the demonstration “to make sure that people understand that black lives matter.” The Utah senator later tweeted a photo of himself at the protest with the caption “Black Lives Matter,” becoming one of the most prominent GOP figures to do so.


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Trump’s Aides Seek New Theme

Trump’s Aides Seek New Theme

President Trump ’ s top political advisers are deeply concerned about “ brutal ” internal polling for the president in @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus pandemic and George Floyd ’ s killing , Axios reports .
He @ @ @ @ @ ” in the words of another adviser .

President Trump’s top political advisers are deeply concerned about “brutal” internal polling for the president in the aftermath of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and George Floyd’s killing, Axios reports.
He has a “woman problem” in the words of another adviser.


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Bolton’s Book Will Come Out Later This Month

“ John Bolton is forging ahead with plans to publish a scathing memoir about his time in President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ in negotiations with network television channels to promote the book , ” the Washington Post @ @

“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--2020-06-07--Bennet Resigns as Editor of NYT Editorial Page

James Bennet has resigned as editor of the New York Times ’ editorial page .
Axios : “ Bennet had @ @ @ @ @ an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton ( R-AR ) that called on President Trump to @ @ @ @ @ ’ in order to quell violent protests over the death of George Floyd .
Times @ @ @ @ @ social media and claimed that publishing the op-ed put black staff in danger .
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James Bennet has resigned as editor of the New York Times’ editorial page.
Axios: “Bennet had been under fire for green-lighting an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) that called on President Trump to ‘send in the troops’ in order to quell violent protests over the death of George Floyd. Times employees organized a protest on social media and claimed that publishing the op-ed put black staff in danger.”


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ I think there ’ s racism in the United States .
But I don ’ t think that the @ @ @ @ @ racist .
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politicalwire--2020-06-07--Biden to Meet With George Floyd’s Family in Houston

“ Joe Biden will travel on Monday to Houston to meet with the family of George Floyd , a black @ @ @ @ @ hands of the police touched off a nationwide outcry over racism and police brutality , @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ Mr .
Biden , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee , will offer @ @ @ @ @ the Floyd family and will also record a video message for Mr. Floyd ’ s @ @ @ @ @ according to a Biden aide .
Mr. Biden is not expected to attend the service @ @ @ @ @ protection , there were concerns about creating a disruption — but he wanted to offer @ @ @ @

“Joe Biden will travel on Monday to Houston to meet with the family of George Floyd, a black man whose death at the hands of the police touched off a nationwide outcry over racism and police brutality,” the New York Times reports.
“Mr. Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will offer his condolences to members of the Floyd family and will also record a video message for Mr. Floyd’s funeral service on Tuesday, according to a Biden aide. Mr. Biden is not expected to attend the service — given his Secret Service protection, there were concerns about creating a disruption — but he wanted to offer in-person condolences.”


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Biden Way Ahead In Michigan

Biden Way Ahead In Michigan

A new EPIC-MRA poll in Michigan finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race , 53 % to @ @ @ @ @ undecided .
In the U.S. Senate race , Sen. Gary Peters ( D ) leads @ @ @ @ @ % to 36 % .

A new EPIC-MRA poll in Michigan finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race, 53% to 41% with 6% undecided.
In the U.S. Senate race, Sen. Gary Peters (D) leads challenger John James, 51% to 36%.


politicalwire--2020-06-07--George Bush Won’t Vote for Trump

George Bush Won’t Vote for Trump

The New York Times reports that former President George W. Bush won ’ t endorse — or vote for — @ @ @ @ @ In response to the report , a senior Bush aide told NBC News that the @ @ @ @ @ indicated how he will vote .

The New York Times reports that former President George W. Bush won’t endorse — or vote for — Donald Trump for President.
In response to the report, a senior Bush aide told NBC News that the former president hasn’t indicated how he will vote.


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Colin Powell Will Vote for Biden

Colin Powell Will Vote for Biden

Retired Gen. Colin Powell , the secretary of state under former President George W. Bush , told CNN he will @ @ @ @ @ .
Said Powell : “ I certainly can not in any way support President Trump @ @ @ @ @ Trump “ has not been an effective president ” and “ lies all the time @ @ @ @ @ first day in office about the size of the crowd at his inauguration .

Retired Gen. Colin Powell, the secretary of state under former President George W. Bush, told CNN he will be voting for Joe Biden.
Said Powell: “I certainly can not in any way support President Trump this year.”
Powell said Trump “has not been an effective president” and “lies all the time,” starting with his first day in office about the size of the crowd at his inauguration.


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ What he actually did — as you saw for the remaining days — was turn out more people and @ @ @ @ @ for peaceful protests.
” — Washington , D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser , telling ABC News @ @ @ @ @ actions made the protests against police violence bigger .

“What he actually did — as you saw for the remaining days — was turn out more people and more people who were there for peaceful protests.”
— Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, telling ABC News that President Trump’s actions made the protests against police violence bigger.


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Trump Continues to Trail Biden

Trump Continues to Trail Biden

A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race nationally , 49 @ @ @ @ @ Also interesting : By an 11-point margin , more Americans want a Democrat-controlled Congress than @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-07--Big Majority Say Things Are Out of Control

A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds 8 out of 10 voters believe that things are out of control @ @ @ @ @ with majorities still concerned about the spread of the coronavirus , pessimistic about the economy @ @ @ @ @ year and down on President Trump ’ s ability to unite the nation .

A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds 8 out of 10 voters believe that things are out of control in the United States, with majorities still concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, pessimistic about the economy returning to normal before next year and down on President Trump’s ability to unite the nation.


politicalwire--2020-06-08--‘Extraordinary Times’ Shake Up Biden’s Veep Search

Politico : “ In the last week alone , two prospects who were initially not considered among the top tier @ @ @ @ @ contention : Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Florida Rep. Val Demings.
” “ Both @ @ @ @ @ Biden campaign to act as leading surrogates amid the unrest and have seen their national @ @ @ @ @ national demand for Bottoms has been so high in the wake of national protests , @ @ @ @ @ to handle the crush of interest .

Politico: “In the last week alone, two prospects who were initially not considered among the top tier contenders have suddenly burst into contention: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Florida Rep. Val Demings.”
“Both have been tapped by the Biden campaign to act as leading surrogates amid the unrest and have seen their national media exposure intensify. The national demand for Bottoms has been so high in the wake of national protests, she’s adding staff to handle the crush of interest.


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Biden Opens Up Big Lead Over Trump

Biden Opens Up Big Lead Over Trump

A new CNN poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race nationally , 55 % to 41 @ @ @ @ @ approval rate has slipped to 38 % to 57 % .


politicalwire--2020-06-08--New Zealand Has Eradicated Virus

New Zealand Has Eradicated Virus

“ New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said @ @ @ @ @ person had recovered , ” the AP reports .
“ The announcement was greeted with @ @ @ @ @ means the nation of 5 million people will be among the first to welcome throngs @ @ @ @ @ stadiums , embrace crowded concerts and remove seating restrictions from flights.
” “ More cases @ @ @ @ @ as people enter the country .
For now , the border remains shut to all @ @ @ @ @ with some limited exceptions .
Everybody who does enter has to go into quarantine .
@ @ @ @ @ had agreed to remove almost all remaining virus restrictions from midnight , with the exception @ @ @ @ @ ”

“New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered,” the AP reports.
“The announcement was greeted with joy around the country and means the nation of 5 million people will be among the first to welcome throngs of fans back into sports stadiums, embrace crowded concerts and remove seating restrictions from flights.”
“More cases are likely to be imported as people enter the country. For now, the border remains shut to all but citizens and residents, with some limited exceptions. Everybody who does enter has to go into quarantine. Ardern announced that the Cabinet had agreed to remove almost all remaining virus restrictions from midnight, with the exception of the border strictures.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Last Stand for ‘Law and Order’ Republicans?

Tim Alberta : “ It ’ s a loaded phrase , one that politicians in both parties have invoked for @ @ @ @ @ — to project a certain virility to the electorate .
It has recently taken on @ @ @ @ @ context of Trump ’ s Twitter usage ( 10 times in just the last week @ @ @ @ @ ( threats of unleashing ‘ vicious dogs ’ on rioters , and promises of , @ @ @ @ @ , the shooting starts.
’ ) “ But it has long carried a cautionary subtext @ @ @ @ @ challenge the integrity of a justice system predicated on punishing wrongdoers , the harsher the @ @ @ @ @ this has meant fewer rehabilitative doors opened and more retributive cells slammed shut .
It @ @ @ @ @ that anything is fundamentally amiss with the system itself ; that disparities and discrimination are @ @ @ @ @ that isolated incidents of police misconduct are just that , no matter their regularity or @ @ @

Tim Alberta: “It’s a loaded phrase, one that politicians in both parties have invoked for decades — with great success — to project a certain virility to the electorate. It has recently taken on even harsher connotations in the context of Trump’s Twitter usage (10 times in just the last week) and the accompanying sentiments (threats of unleashing ‘vicious dogs’ on rioters, and promises of, ‘when the looting starts, the shooting starts.’)
“But it has long carried a cautionary subtext: Don’t dare challenge the integrity of a justice system predicated on punishing wrongdoers, the harsher the better. Over time, this has meant fewer rehabilitative doors opened and more retributive cells slammed shut. It has meant refusing to acknowledge that anything is fundamentally amiss with the system itself; that disparities and discrimination are not the same thing, that isolated incidents of police misconduct are just that, no matter their regularity or similarities.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--The Senate’s Record-Breaking Gridlock Under Trump

“ President Trump is facing more delays to his nominees than any previous president .
And if Joe Biden beats @ @ @ @ @ president might get it even worse , ” Politico reports .
“ The Senate ’ @ @ @ @ @ broken , and the numbers show it ’ s a race to the bottom .
@ @ @ @ @ most procedural hurdles and filibusters to his nominees until Barack Obama was elected and faced @ @ @ @ @ came along and became the record holder in just part of a term.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ glaring sign of Senate dysfunction , showing just how difficult it has become to staff @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s hard to imagine that Republicans will go easy on Biden if he @ @ @ @ @ parties decry the trend .
”

“President Trump is facing more delays to his nominees than any previous president. And if Joe Biden beats him, the former vice president might get it even worse,” Politico reports.
“The Senate’s confirmation process is nearly broken, and the numbers show it’s a race to the bottom. George W. Bush faced the most procedural hurdles and filibusters to his nominees until Barack Obama was elected and faced historic blockades. Then Trump came along and became the record holder in just part of a term.”
“It’s the latest glaring sign of Senate dysfunction, showing just how difficult it has become to staff up an administration. And it’s hard to imagine that Republicans will go easy on Biden if he wins, even as both parties decry the trend.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Senate Chairman Drops Effort for Pompeo Testimony

“ The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has decided not to press for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo @ @ @ @ @ annual budget hearing , ” Politico reports .
“ In a conference call with aides @ @ @ @ @ Friday morning , the staff director for the chairman , Sen. Jim Risch ( R-ID @ @ @ @ @ dropping his monthslong push for Pompeo to appear before senators for a hearing on the @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has decided not to press for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to testify for a routine annual budget hearing,” Politico reports.
“In a conference call with aides for Republican committee members on Friday morning, the staff director for the chairman, Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), said he was dropping his monthslong push for Pompeo to appear before senators for a hearing on the State Department’s budget.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Barr Contradicts Trump on ‘Inspecting’ Bunker

Attorney General William Barr said Monday that the US Secret Service recommended moving President Trump to the underground White House @ @ @ @ @ , contradicting the President ’ s earlier assertion that his visit to the bunker was @ @ @ @ @ CNN reports .
Said Barr : “ Things were so bad that the Secret Service @ @ @ @ @ down to the bunker .
We can ’ t have that in our country .
@

Attorney General William Barr said Monday that the US Secret Service recommended moving President Trump to the underground White House bunker during late May protests, contradicting the President’s earlier assertion that his visit to the bunker was for “inspection,” CNN reports.
Said Barr: “Things were so bad that the Secret Service recommended that the President go down to the bunker. We can’t have that in our country.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Cotton Rallies Conservatives and Raises Profile

“ With his call for the military to be deployed in U.S. cities gripped by protests over police brutality , @ @ @ @ @ himself in a familiar position : Rallying conservatives , enraging Democrats and further raising his @ @ @ @ @ over his future ambitions , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The Arkansas Republican @ @ @ @ @ political up-and-comer since he entered Congress in 2013 , yet he cemented his status as @ @ @ @ @ when an op-ed he authored for the New York Times on using the military to @ @ @ @ @ amid the demonstrations provoked an unusual public furor among its journalists , who called it @ @ @ @ @ to the ouster of the newspaper ’ s powerful opinions editor.
” “ That turmoil @ @ @ @ @ emboldened Cotton , 43 , a relatively junior senator who has nonetheless demonstrated his influence @ @ @ @ @ having the president ’ s ear and embracing key tenets of Trumpism that have , @ @ @ @ @ men at odds with some in their own party .
”

“With his call for the military to be deployed in U.S. cities gripped by protests over police brutality, Sen. Tom Cotton has found himself in a familiar position: Rallying conservatives, enraging Democrats and further raising his national profile amid growing speculation over his future ambitions,” the Washington Post reports.
“The Arkansas Republican has been minted as a political up-and-comer since he entered Congress in 2013, yet he cemented his status as a hero on the right when an op-ed he authored for the New York Times on using the military to deter looting and violent unrest amid the demonstrations provoked an unusual public furor among its journalists, who called it inflammatory. The uproar led to the ouster of the newspaper’s powerful opinions editor.”
“That turmoil at the Times has only emboldened Cotton, 43, a relatively junior senator who has nonetheless demonstrated his influence in the Trump era by having the president’s ear and embracing key tenets of Trumpism that have, at times, put the men at odds with some in their own party.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Hill Democrats Squash Push to ‘Defund the Police’

Politico : “ Top Democrats are carefully — but forcefully — speaking out against growing calls from activists to defund @ @ @ @ @ backed by prominent progressives to dismantle the system that has perpetuated the type of brutality @ @ @ @ @ s death in Minneapolis.
” “ With the GOP eagerly drawing up their attack ads @ @ @ @ @ to stifle momentum for the idea before it overshadows their broader reform effort .
Speaker @ @ @ @ @ Leader Chuck Schumer are instead pressing ahead with a sweeping bill to crack down on @ @ @ @ @ transparency , and ban certain practices , like chokeholds , while leaving questions of funding @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Politico: “Top Democrats are carefully — but forcefully — speaking out against growing calls from activists to defund police departments, an idea backed by prominent progressives to dismantle the system that has perpetuated the type of brutality as seen in Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.”
“With the GOP eagerly drawing up their attack ads, senior Democrats are hoping to stifle momentum for the idea before it overshadows their broader reform effort. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are instead pressing ahead with a sweeping bill to crack down on use of force, bolster transparency, and ban certain practices, like chokeholds, while leaving questions of funding or structure to local leaders.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Little Fraud Found in States With Mail-In Ballots

A Washington Post analysis of data collected by three vote-by-mail states found that officials identified just 372 possible cases of @ @ @ @ @ behalf of deceased people out of about 14.6 million votes cast by mail in the @ @ @ @ @ , or 0.0025 percent .


politicalwire--2020-06-08--From Tea Party to Trumpian Authoritarianism

Max Boot : “ In 2014 , Tom Cotton ran for the U.S. Senate proclaiming : “ I believe in @ @ @ @ @ ” Seven days ago , amid massive anti-racism protests accompanied by scattered looting , the @ @ @ @ @ the deployment of at least five Army divisions to the streets.
” “ There was @ @ @ @ @ a draconian move .
But Cotton ’ s panicky , premature demand is symbolic of @ @ @ @ @ transition from tea party libertarianism to Trumpian authoritarianism.
” “ When President Barack Obama was @ @ @ @ @ against executive orders and government spending .
Now , they ’ ve learned to stop @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented levels .
( The budget deficit is projected to be $ 3.8 trillion this @ @ @ @ @ times higher than when Obama left office . )
The rejection of libertarianism isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
What ’ s worrying is that the Republican Party has become increasingly hostile toward @ @ @ @

Max Boot: “In 2014, Tom Cotton ran for the U.S. Senate proclaiming: “I believe in less government and more freedom.” Seven days ago, amid massive anti-racism protests accompanied by scattered looting, the Republican senator from Arkansas demanded the deployment of at least five Army divisions to the streets.”
“There was no conceivable justification for such a draconian move. But Cotton’s panicky, premature demand is symbolic of the Republican Party’s transition from tea party libertarianism to Trumpian authoritarianism.”
“When President Barack Obama was in office, Republicans fulminated against executive orders and government spending. Now, they’ve learned to stop worrying and embrace both at unprecedented levels. (The budget deficit is projected to be $3.8 trillion this year, more than six times higher than when Obama left office.) The rejection of libertarianism isn’t necessarily a bad thing. What’s worrying is that the Republican Party has become increasingly hostile toward liberal democracy.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--McConnell Tells GOP Senators to Stick with Trump

Gabriel Sherman : “ Over the weekend , Trump called around to New York friends and outside advisers in hopes @ @ @ @ @ s belief that the polls are wrong… ” “ Republicans know how bad things are @ @ @ @ @ believes sticking with Trump is the best bet for holding the Senate .
Last week @ @ @ @ @ senators on a call that they couldn ’ t abandon Trump , according to a @ @ @ @ @ that former New Hampshire senator Kelly Ayotte lost her 2016 reelection bid after breaking with @ @ @ @ @ video .
”

Gabriel Sherman: “Over the weekend, Trump called around to New York friends and outside advisers in hopes they would validate Trump’s belief that the polls are wrong…”
“Republicans know how bad things are, but the party still believes sticking with Trump is the best bet for holding the Senate. Last week, Mitch McConnell told Republican senators on a call that they couldn’t abandon Trump, according to a source. McConnell reminded Republicans that former New Hampshire senator Kelly Ayotte lost her 2016 reelection bid after breaking with Trump over the Access Hollywood video.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Trump Hires Pollster to Denounce Poll

Trump Hires Pollster to Denounce Poll

After a new CNN poll came out showing Donald Trump trailing Joe Biden by 14 percentage points , the president @ @ @ @ @ pollster John McLaughlin to write a memo denouncing the poll .
However , Jonathan Chait @ @ @ @ @ a laughingstock within the profession.
” “ McLaughlin is notorious for producing rosy polling data @ @ @ @ @ .
( Or , at least , purportedly on behalf of his clients , who @ @ @ @ @ on election night . )
A lengthy stream of overly optimistic polls culminated in McLaughlin @ @ @ @ @ Cantor , that he was leading primary challenger David Brat by 34 points in 2014 @ @ @ @ @ , at which point leading Republicans began begging their party not to hire him.
” @ @ @ @ @ rating of C/D and is one of the lowest-rated polls in their database .

After a new CNN poll came out showing Donald Trump trailing Joe Biden by 14 percentage points, the president announced he has retained Republican pollster John McLaughlin to write a memo denouncing the poll.
However, Jonathan Chait points out McLaughlin is “a laughingstock within the profession.”
“McLaughlin is notorious for producing rosy polling data on behalf of his clients. (Or, at least, purportedly on behalf of his clients, who often find themselves unpleasantly surprised on election night.) A lengthy stream of overly optimistic polls culminated in McLaughlin convincing his client, Eric Cantor, that he was leading primary challenger David Brat by 34 points in 2014. Cantor lost by 11, at which point leading Republicans began begging their party not to hire him.”
McLaughlin has a FiveThirtyEight pollster rating of C/D and is one of the lowest-rated polls in their database.


politicalwire--2020-06-08--The Crackdown Before Trump’s Photo Op

The Crackdown Before Trump’s Photo Op

“ Drawing on footage captured from dozens of cameras , as well as police radio communications and other records , @ @ @ @ @ events of this latest remarkable hour of Trump ’ s presidency , including of the @ @ @ @ @ and the tactics and weaponry they used .
”

“Drawing on footage captured from dozens of cameras, as well as police radio communications and other records, the Washington Post reconstructed the events of this latest remarkable hour of Trump’s presidency, including of the roles of the agencies involved and the tactics and weaponry they used.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Police Officers Slashed Tires During Protests

“ Two law enforcement agencies acknowledged Monday that officers patrolling Minneapolis during the height of recent protests knifed the tires @ @ @ @ @ unoccupied in at least two locations in the midst of the unrest , ” the @ @ @ @ @ Video and photo images posted by Mother Jones show officers in military-style uniforms puncturing tires @ @ @ @ @ at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue on May 30 .

“Two law enforcement agencies acknowledged Monday that officers patrolling Minneapolis during the height of recent protests knifed the tires of numerous vehicles parked and unoccupied in at least two locations in the midst of the unrest,” the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Video and photo images posted by Mother Jones show officers in military-style uniforms puncturing tires in the Kmart parking lot at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue on May 30.


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Trump Mulls Replacing His Son-In-Law

Trump Mulls Replacing His Son-In-Law

Gabriel Sherman : “ In Donald Trump ’ s West Wing , being a member of the Trump family has @ @ @ @ @ security .
But that truism is being stress-tested after a run of polls consistently show @ @ @ @ @ at this stage of the race—a CNN poll this morning has him down 14 points @ @ @ @ @ close to the White House , Trump has mulled taking oversight of the campaign away @ @ @ @ @ ” Said a former West Wing official : “ Trump is malignantly crazy about the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s going to broom Kushner and Parscale—the numbers are not getting better.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ went sideways , Trump frequently blew up at Kushner .
For instance , former West @ @ @ @ @ hated when Kushner received too much positive press .
”

Gabriel Sherman: “In Donald Trump’s West Wing, being a member of the Trump family has historically been the ultimate job security. But that truism is being stress-tested after a run of polls consistently show Trump losing to Joe Biden at this stage of the race—a CNN poll this morning has him down 14 points. According to a source close to the White House, Trump has mulled taking oversight of the campaign away from his son-in-law Jared Kushner.”
Said a former West Wing official: “Trump is malignantly crazy about the bad poll numbers. He’s going to broom Kushner and Parscale—the numbers are not getting better.”
“Long before the reelection campaign went sideways, Trump frequently blew up at Kushner. For instance, former West Wing officials recall how Trump hated when Kushner received too much positive press.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Trump to Restart His Campaign Rallies

Trump to Restart His Campaign Rallies

“ Donald Trump is planning to restart rallies in the next two weeks in a major turning point for the @ @ @ @ @ down traditional campaigning , ” Politico reports .
“ Trump ’ s advisers are still @ @ @ @ @ take place and what safety measures will be implemented , depending on the type of @ @ @ @ @ Brad Parscale is expected to present Trump with possibilities within the next few days .
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“Donald Trump is planning to restart rallies in the next two weeks in a major turning point for the president since the coronavirus shut down traditional campaigning,” Politico reports.
“Trump’s advisers are still determining where the rallies will take place and what safety measures will be implemented, depending on the type of venue chosen. Campaign manager Brad Parscale is expected to present Trump with possibilities within the next few days.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Biden’s Lead Has Grown Over Last Two Months

Nate Cohn explains that every high-quality national poll with proper education weighting had Joe Biden leading Donald Trump two months @ @ @ @ @ 6.2 % .
And nearly every one of them have him leading by more today @ @ @ @ @ 10.2 % .
Vox notes that Biden ’ s lead is not only larger than @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , “ it ’ s more secure .
”

Nate Cohn explains that every high-quality national poll with proper education weighting had Joe Biden leading Donald Trump two months ago by an average of 6.2%.
And nearly every one of them have him leading by more today, by an average of 10.2%.
Vox notes that Biden’s lead is not only larger than Hillary Clinton’s in 2016, “it’s more secure.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--John Oliver on Police

John Oliver on Police

John Oliver : “ Our whole show is actually going to be about one thing , and you probably know @ @ @ @ @ know why .
”

“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--2020-06-08--Trump Evokes Comparison to Mussolini

Trump Evokes Comparison to Mussolini

Former U.S .
Ambassador to the EU Anthony Gardner told Politico that President Trump “ evokes memories of Italian fascist @ @ @ @ @ former Trump officials who are now criticizing the president , like ex-Defense Secretary James Mattis @ @ @ @ @ who should have spoken out sooner or never joined the administration in the first place.
@ @ @ @ @ You know I am glad that these people are speaking out , but I ’ @ @ @ @ @ , and undiplomatic : I don ’ t welcome those statements in the sense that @ @ @ @ @ .
And to me quite bluntly they are accomplices … So when you choose to @ @ @ @ @ administration , which showed its true colors very early on , at some point you @ @ @ @ @ afterwards you decide that they ’ re terrible , that the man you were serving @ @ @ @ @ So while I am glad they are saying what they are saying , it comes @ @ @ @

Former U.S. Ambassador to the EU Anthony Gardner told Politico that President Trump “evokes memories of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini and that former Trump officials who are now criticizing the president, like ex-Defense Secretary James Mattis, are ‘collaborators’ who should have spoken out sooner or never joined the administration in the first place.”
Said Gardner: “You know I am glad that these people are speaking out, but I’ll be very honest here, and undiplomatic: I don’t welcome those statements in the sense that those people served this president. And to me quite bluntly they are accomplices … So when you choose to work for this kind of administration, which showed its true colors very early on, at some point you abet the policies even if afterwards you decide that they’re terrible, that the man you were serving is a terrible person. So while I am glad they are saying what they are saying, it comes too late.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ This powerful , good nation is in trouble .
The root cause is division and anger purposely created by @ @ @ @ @ will need four years of national reconciliation .
We need to restore American values .
@ @ @ @ @ injustice .
”

“This powerful, good nation is in trouble. The root cause is division and anger purposely created by Trump. The next President will need four years of national reconciliation. We need to restore American values. We need to address racial injustice.”
— Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey, on Twitter.


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Biden Does Not Support Defunding Police

Biden Does Not Support Defunding Police

“ As his criminal justice proposal made clear months ago , Vice President Biden does not believe that police should @ @ @ @ @ and shares the deep grief and frustration of those calling out for change , and @ @ @ @ @ justice is done and that we put a stop to this terrible pain.
” Axios @ @ @ @ @ after the Trump campaign held a call with reporters that stressed the president opposes calls @ @ @ @ @ called on Biden to clarify his position .

The Biden campaign released a statement:
“As his criminal justice proposal made clear months ago, Vice President Biden does not believe that police should be defunded. He hears and shares the deep grief and frustration of those calling out for change, and is driven to ensure that justice is done and that we put a stop to this terrible pain.”
Axios reports the statement dropped immediately after the Trump campaign held a call with reporters that stressed the president opposes calls to defund the police and called on Biden to clarify his position.


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Recession Began In February

Recession Began In February

The National Bureau of Economic Research has determined that a recession began in the United States in February 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ end of the expansion that began in June 2009 and the beginning of a recession @ @ @ @ @ months , the longest in the history of U.S. business cycles dating back to 1854.
@ @ @ @ @ was no doubt the U.S. was in the midst of a recession , given the @ @ @ @ @ activity to a near halt and caused millions of layoffs — but this is their @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s sometimes taken as long as a year to make such calls in @ @ @ @

The National Bureau of Economic Research has determined that a recession began in the United States in February 2020.
“The peak marks the end of the expansion that began in June 2009 and the beginning of a recession. The expansion lasted 128 months, the longest in the history of U.S. business cycles dating back to 1854.”
Axios: “There was no doubt the U.S. was in the midst of a recession, given the shelter-in-place measures that brought economic activity to a near halt and caused millions of layoffs — but this is their fastest call yet, as it’s sometimes taken as long as a year to make such calls in the past.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--KKK Leader Drove Car Into Protesters

KKK Leader Drove Car Into Protesters

A Virginia man charged with intentionally driving his car into a group of protesters this weekend is the head of @ @ @ @ @ , the Richmond Times Dispatch reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Some States See Coronavirus Cases Rise

Some States See Coronavirus Cases Rise

“ Nearly three months since the U.S. declared a national emergency over the new coronavirus , some states are reporting @ @ @ @ @ as they lift restrictions meant to slow the virus ’ s spread , ” the @ @ @ @ @ “ California , Utah , Arizona , North Carolina , Florida , Arkansas and Texas @ @ @ @ @ all logged rises in confirmed cases… Meantime , New York City , the U.S. area @ @ @ @ @ , has seen a drop in cases and deaths and plans to begin reopening its @ @ @ @

“Nearly three months since the U.S. declared a national emergency over the new coronavirus, some states are reporting a rise in new cases as they lift restrictions meant to slow the virus’s spread,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“California, Utah, Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, Arkansas and Texas, among others, have all logged rises in confirmed cases… Meantime, New York City, the U.S. area hit hardest by the pandemic, has seen a drop in cases and deaths and plans to begin reopening its economy Monday.”


politicalwire--2020-06-08--Company Trump Visited Will Discard Coronavirus Swabs

“ President Trump traveled to Maine Friday to tour a facility that makes medical swabs used for coronavirus testing , @ @ @ @ @ the background during his visit will ultimately be thrown in the trash , ” USA @ @ @ @ @ Medical Products said it will have to discard the swabs… It is not clear why @ @ @ @ @ , or how many.
” “ Workers in white lab coats , hair nets and @ @ @ @ @ making swabs while the president walked through the room .
Trump , who did not @ @ @ @ @ visit , stopped at one point to talk with some of the workers .
”

“President Trump traveled to Maine Friday to tour a facility that makes medical swabs used for coronavirus testing, but the swabs manufactured in the background during his visit will ultimately be thrown in the trash,” USA Today reports.
“Puritan Medical Products said it will have to discard the swabs… It is not clear why the swabs will be scrapped, or how many.”
“Workers in white lab coats, hair nets and plastic booties worked at machines making swabs while the president walked through the room. Trump, who did not wear a mask for the visit, stopped at one point to talk with some of the workers.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Trump Finally Gets His Crowds

Trump Finally Gets His Crowds

The Lincoln Project is out with another hard-hitting ad .


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Is This the Year Georgia Flips?

Is This the Year Georgia Flips?

New York Times : “ In 2016 , prominent supporters of Hillary Clinton ’ s presidential campaign infamously crowed about @ @ @ @ @ made Georgia winnable for Democrats , only to lose the state and the election.
” @ @ @ @ @ watched an expensive special congressional election slip through their fingers .
And the year after @ @ @ @ @ a former State House minority leader , captured national attention and drove record turnout but @ @ @ @ @ to Brian Kemp , a Republican who has stuck close to President Trump since his @ @ @ @ @ , with two Senate seats in play and Mr. Trump on the ballot in November @ @ @ @ @ anyone who will listen : This time , it ’ s real .
”

New York Times: “In 2016, prominent supporters of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign infamously crowed about a changing electoral map that made Georgia winnable for Democrats, only to lose the state and the election.”
The following year, Democrats watched an expensive special congressional election slip through their fingers. And the year after that, Stacey Abrams, a former State House minority leader, captured national attention and drove record turnout but lost the race for governor to Brian Kemp, a Republican who has stuck close to President Trump since his election.”
“But now, with two Senate seats in play and Mr. Trump on the ballot in November, Georgia Democrats are telling anyone who will listen: This time, it’s real.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--New Polling Suggests Erosion of Trump’s Support

Nate Cohn : “ The coronavirus pandemic , a severe economic downturn and the widespread demonstrations in the aftermath of @ @ @ @ @ in police custody would pose a serious political challenge to any president seeking re-election .
@ @ @ @ @ to President Trump.
” “ His approval rating has fallen to negative 12.7 percentage points @ @ @ @ @ , down from negative 6.7 points on April 15 , according to FiveThirtyEight estimates .
@ @ @ @ @ new polls shows Joe Biden with a significant national lead , placing him in a @ @ @ @ @ incumbent president than any challenger since Bill Clinton in the summer of 1992 .
”

Nate Cohn: “The coronavirus pandemic, a severe economic downturn and the widespread demonstrations in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in police custody would pose a serious political challenge to any president seeking re-election. They are certainly posing one to President Trump.”
“His approval rating has fallen to negative 12.7 percentage points among registered or likely voters, down from negative 6.7 points on April 15, according to FiveThirtyEight estimates. And now a wave of new polls shows Joe Biden with a significant national lead, placing him in a stronger position to oust an incumbent president than any challenger since Bill Clinton in the summer of 1992.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Trump Gets the 2016 Band Back Together

Trump Gets the 2016 Band Back Together

“ President Trump , increasingly nervous about the direction of his campaign as he struggles in general election polls , @ @ @ @ @ loyal aides from his successful campaign in 2016 , ” Politico reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Big Majority Oppose Trump’s Handling of Protests

A new Washington Post-Schar School poll finds President Trump receives negative marks for his handling of the protests over George @ @ @ @ @ with 61 % saying they disapprove and 35 % saying they approve .
Much of @ @ @ @ @ vehement , as 47 % of Americans say they strongly disapprove of the way the @ @ @ @ @ protests .
Also important : 69 % say the killing of Floyd represents a broader @ @ @ @ @

A new Washington Post-Schar School poll finds President Trump receives negative marks for his handling of the protests over George Floyd’s death, with 61% saying they disapprove and 35% saying they approve.
Much of the opposition to Trump is vehement, as 47% of Americans say they strongly disapprove of the way the president has responded to the protests.
Also important: 69% say the killing of Floyd represents a broader problem within law enforcement.


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Biden Pours Millions Into Facebook Ads

Biden Pours Millions Into Facebook Ads

New York Times : “ Joe Biden ’ s campaign has moved to capitalize on the enormous energy reflected in @ @ @ @ @ and police brutality with the biggest online spending of his candidacy , pouring nearly $ @ @ @ @ @ alone in recent days.
” “ Mr .
Biden spent about the same amount on @ @ @ @ @ days last week as he had in the first 10 months of his candidacy .
@ @ @ @ @ spent $ 1.6 million on the platform , more than triple President Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ company data .
The staggering sums are a sure sign , according to digital strategists @ @ @ @ @ to Mr. Biden ’ s ads — and donating , too .
”

New York Times: “Joe Biden’s campaign has moved to capitalize on the enormous energy reflected in the nationwide protests against racism and police brutality with the biggest online spending of his candidacy, pouring nearly $5 million into Facebook ads alone in recent days.”
“Mr. Biden spent about the same amount on Facebook over just a few days last week as he had in the first 10 months of his candidacy. On Thursday alone, he spent $1.6 million on the platform, more than triple President Trump’s single-day record, according to company data. The staggering sums are a sure sign, according to digital strategists, that people are responding to Mr. Biden’s ads — and donating, too.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Democratic PAC Expands Ads In Arizona

Democratic PAC Expands Ads In Arizona

“ Priorities USA Action , a major Democratic super PAC , is out in Arizona and other states with new @ @ @ @ @ President Trump — totaling $ 4 million in spending , ” Politico reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ for his response to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing protests over the death of @ @ @ @ @ — will also air in Wisconsin , Pennsylvania and Michigan , part of an existing @ @ @ @ @ But the month-long expansion into Arizona — after the super PAC briefly aired TV ads @ @ @ @ @ a shift in recent public polling , which has showed the state increasingly competitive .
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“Priorities USA Action, a major Democratic super PAC, is out in Arizona and other states with new TV and digital ads attacking President Trump — totaling $4 million in spending,” Politico reports.
“The ads — slamming Trump for his response to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police — will also air in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan, part of an existing buy in those states. But the month-long expansion into Arizona — after the super PAC briefly aired TV ads there in March — reflects a shift in recent public polling, which has showed the state increasingly competitive.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--The GOP’s Big Bet on the Economy

The GOP’s Big Bet on the Economy

“ The United States officially is in a recession .
But Senate Republicans are still in no rush to dole @ @ @ @ @ ” Politico reports .
“ Buoyed by a surprisingly strong jobs report last week and @ @ @ @ @ Congress ’ $ 2 trillion March spending package still hasn ’ t been spent , @ @ @ @ @ on both the timing and substance of the next piece of legislation .
Bipartisan talks @ @ @ @ @ in earnest , according to senators and aides , and the White House and senior @ @ @ @ @ ’ t start until July.
” Bloomberg : Jobs rebound spurs GOP calls for Congress @ @ @ @ @ .

“The United States officially is in a recession. But Senate Republicans are still in no rush to dole out more coronavirus relief,” Politico reports.
“Buoyed by a surprisingly strong jobs report last week and the knowledge that some of Congress’ $2 trillion March spending package still hasn’t been spent, the Senate GOP remains noncommittal on both the timing and substance of the next piece of legislation. Bipartisan talks still haven’t begun in earnest, according to senators and aides, and the White House and senior Republican senators say they won’t start until July.”
Bloomberg: Jobs rebound spurs GOP calls for Congress to go slow on stimulus.


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Army Will Consider Renaming Bases

Army Will Consider Renaming Bases

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy is now ‘ open ’ to renaming the service ’ s 10 bases and facilities that @ @ @ @ @ , an Army official told Politico , in a reversal of his previous position .


politicalwire--2020-06-09--GOP Struggles Over Message On Racial Justice

“ Amid a public backlash over the militarized federal response to mass protests , President Trump is seeking to turn @ @ @ @ @ justice into a debate over law and order , presenting Democrats as inflaming chaos in @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post reports .
“ But as the White House and the president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , they are already facing difficulty navigating the line between exhibiting toughness and straying into @ @ @ @ @ and race-baiting that have often defined Trump ’ s tenure.
” New York Times : @ @ @ @ @ racism and calls police “ great people .
”

“Amid a public backlash over the militarized federal response to mass protests, President Trump is seeking to turn the national movement for racial justice into a debate over law and order, presenting Democrats as inflaming chaos in American cities,” the Washington Post reports.
“But as the White House and the president’s reelection campaign begin that messaging, they are already facing difficulty navigating the line between exhibiting toughness and straying into the kind of offensive rhetoric and race-baiting that have often defined Trump’s tenure.”
New York Times: Trump rebuffs protests over systemic racism and calls police “great people.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Crises Not of His Own Making

Crises Not of His Own Making

Josh Marshall : “ Every crisis President Trump faced until this year was a crisis purely of his own making @ @ @ @ @ could more or less stop them at will .
Whenever things got hot enough and @ @ @ @ @ to stop being weird for a while it would go away .
Because it was @ @ @ @ @ of his own making.
” “ This is what makes 2020 different .
Each of @ @ @ @ @ are ones for which Trump bears significant personal responsibility .
But they are not crises @ @ @ @ @ they are real quite apart from whatever actions he might choose to take .
Donald @ @ @ @ @ the perfect President and there would still be a COVID epidemic and tens of millions @ @ @ @ @ could go through the motions on racism , police killings and criminal justice reform and @ @ @ @ @ slightly less intractable .
”

Josh Marshall: “Every crisis President Trump faced until this year was a crisis purely of his own making. That meant that he could more or less stop them at will. Whenever things got hot enough and his advisors could convince him to stop being weird for a while it would go away. Because it was all about him, all of his own making.”
“This is what makes 2020 different. Each of today’s overlapping crises are ones for which Trump bears significant personal responsibility. But they are not crises of his own making and they are real quite apart from whatever actions he might choose to take. Donald Trump could turn magically into the perfect President and there would still be a COVID epidemic and tens of millions out of work. He could go through the motions on racism, police killings and criminal justice reform and those issues would remain only slightly less intractable.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--States Court Trump to Host GOP Convention

CNN : “ State lawmakers and officials looking to host the Republican National Convention are intensely courting President Trump directly @ @ @ @ @ make the final decision on where the event will be held.
” “ Georgia and @ @ @ @ @ two states pursuing the convention the most aggressively .
Savannah , Georgia , and Jacksonville @ @ @ @ @ on the short list as options to replace Charlotte .
”

CNN: “State lawmakers and officials looking to host the Republican National Convention are intensely courting President Trump directly, believing he will ultimately make the final decision on where the event will be held.”
“Georgia and Florida have emerged as the two states pursuing the convention the most aggressively. Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida, are both on the short list as options to replace Charlotte.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--14 States Hit New Highs for Coronavirus Infections

Since the start of June , 14 states and Puerto Rico have recorded their highest-ever seven-day average of new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ , according to data tracked by the Washington Post : Alaska , Arizona , Arkansas @ @ @ @ @ Kentucky , New Mexico , North Carolina , Mississippi , Oregon , South Carolina , @ @ @ @ @ .


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Trump Campaign Runs Ads In D.C. for Trump to See

“ With their boss growing increasingly agitated with the state of his re-election campaign and with the efforts of Republican @ @ @ @ @ President Trump ’ s team hatched a plan .
They ’ d run a series @ @ @ @ @ them on networks that they knew the president and congressional Republicans would watch , ” @ @ @ @ @ “ And so , over the past month , the Trump campaign has spent slightly @ @ @ @ @ cable news ads in the Washington , D.C. , area , buying time largely on @ @ @ @ @ smaller buys on CNN and MSNBC as well… The ads began running in late May @ @ @ @ @ 23 .
It is , on a purely electoral level , a remarkably quixotic use @ @ @ @ @ purchases have no real shot of moving D.C. , Maryland , or Virginia into the @ @ @ @

“With their boss growing increasingly agitated with the state of his re-election campaign and with the efforts of Republican critics to undermine it, President Trump’s team hatched a plan. They’d run a series of hard-hitting ads and place them on networks that they knew the president and congressional Republicans would watch,” the Daily Beast reports.
“And so, over the past month, the Trump campaign has spent slightly more than $400,000 on cable news ads in the Washington, D.C., area, buying time largely on Fox News but with some smaller buys on CNN and MSNBC as well… The ads began running in late May and are scheduled through June 23. It is, on a purely electoral level, a remarkably quixotic use of campaign cash. The purchases have no real shot of moving D.C., Maryland, or Virginia into the Trump column.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--McAuliffe Says Democrats Fine with Biden In Basement

Terry McAuliffe told a videoconference meeting of Virginia Democrats over the weekend that Joe Biden should remain in his basement @ @ @ @ @ campaigned remotely during the coronavirus pandemic — and that Democratic officials are broadly “ preferring @ @ @ @ @ of the limelight , Fox News reports .
Said McAuliffe : “ People say all @ @ @ @ @ , we got to get the vice president out of the basement.
’ He ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
Two people see him a day : his two body people .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ keep doing what Trump ’ s doing .
”

Terry McAuliffe told a videoconference meeting of Virginia Democrats over the weekend that Joe Biden should remain in his basement — where he has famously campaigned remotely during the coronavirus pandemic — and that Democratic officials are broadly “preferring” that Biden stay out of the limelight, Fox News reports.
Said McAuliffe: “People say all the time, ‘Oh, we got to get the vice president out of the basement.’ He’s fine in the basement. Two people see him a day: his two body people. That’s it. Let Trump keep doing what Trump’s doing.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--When Police Are Caught Lying

When Police Are Caught Lying

“ Minneapolis police initially told the public that George Floyd died after a ‘ medical incident during a police interaction.
@ @ @ @ @ York , department said a protester ‘ tripped and fell.
’ Philadelphia police alleged that @ @ @ @ @ a serious head wound had assaulted an officer , ” the AP reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ disproved by videos seen widely on the internet and television , fueling mistrust and embarrassing @ @ @ @ @ incomplete statements that painted their actions in a far more favorable light .
”

“Minneapolis police initially told the public that George Floyd died after a ‘medical incident during a police interaction.’ The Buffalo, New York, department said a protester ‘tripped and fell.’ Philadelphia police alleged that a college student who suffered a serious head wound had assaulted an officer,” the AP reports.
“All three claims were quickly disproved by videos seen widely on the internet and television, fueling mistrust and embarrassing agencies that made misleading or incomplete statements that painted their actions in a far more favorable light.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

“ Third Ward , Cuney Homes , that ’ s where he was born at .
But everybody is going @ @ @ @ @ world .
He is going to change the world.
” — Rodney Floyd , quoted @ @ @ @ @ his brother George ’ s funeral .

“Third Ward, Cuney Homes, that’s where he was born at. But everybody is going to remember him around the world. He is going to change the world.”
— Rodney Floyd, quoted by the AP, as his brother George’s funeral.


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Biden Opens Up Big Lead In Michigan

Biden Opens Up Big Lead In Michigan

A new Kaier Research poll in Michigan finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race , 50 % @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. Senate race , Sen. Gary Peters ( D ) leads John James ( @ @ @ @ @ to 32 % .

“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--2020-06-09--Schumer Holds Off on Endorsing Engel

Schumer Holds Off on Endorsing Engel

“ Embattled New York Rep. Eliot Engel ( D-NY ) claims Chuck Schumer supports him .
But Schumer isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Politico reports .
Said Schumer : “ I haven ’ t endorsed in @ @ @ @ @ m busy with Senate races .
”

“Embattled New York Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) claims Chuck Schumer supports him. But Schumer isn’t on the same page,” Politico reports.
Said Schumer: “I haven’t endorsed in that race. I’m busy with Senate races.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Stephen Miller Drafting Speech on Race Relations

“ The White House is preparing a speech on race relations written by Stephen Miller , who crafted the Trump @ @ @ @ @ along the southern border with Mexico , ” American Urban Radio Networks reports .


Fauci’s Worst Nightmare

Dr. Anthony Fauci delivered a grim assessment of the devastation wrought around the world by the virus , describing Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ ” — a new , highly contagious respiratory infection that causes a significant rate of @ @ @ @ @ New York Times reports .
Said Fauci : “ In a period of four months @ @ @ @ @ whole world .
And it isn ’ t over yet.
” He added : “ @ @ @ @ @ is it going to end ?
We ’ re still at the beginning of it @ @

Dr. Anthony Fauci delivered a grim assessment of the devastation wrought around the world by the virus, describing Covid-19 as his “worst nightmare” — a new, highly contagious respiratory infection that causes a significant rate of illness and death, the New York Times reports.
Said Fauci: “In a period of four months, it has devastated the whole world. And it isn’t over yet.”
He added: “Oh my goodness. Where is it going to end? We’re still at the beginning of it.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Lawmakers Urge Trump Not to Cut Troops in Germany

“ Nearly two dozen Republican House members are urging the White House to reconsider its decision to cut by half @ @ @ @ @ assigned to Germany , ” the Wall Street Journal reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Bipartisan Push to Change Mississippi’s Flag

“ A bipartisan group of Mississippi lawmakers , with the blessing of Speaker of the House Philip Gunn , began @ @ @ @ @ resolution on Monday to change the state flag , which was adopted in 1894 and @ @ @ @ @ nation containing the Confederate battle emblem , ” Mississippi Today reports .
“ The conversation @ @ @ @ @ marks one of the first earnest legislative discussions about changing the state flag since the @ @ @ @ @ voted nearly 2-to-1 to keep the current flag .
”

“A bipartisan group of Mississippi lawmakers, with the blessing of Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, began whipping votes and drafting a resolution on Monday to change the state flag, which was adopted in 1894 and is the last in the nation containing the Confederate battle emblem,” Mississippi Today reports.
“The conversation behind closed doors this week marks one of the first earnest legislative discussions about changing the state flag since the 2001 referendum in which Mississippians voted nearly 2-to-1 to keep the current flag.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Trump Nearly Fired Esper

Trump Nearly Fired Esper

Wall Street Journal : “ The president consulted several advisers to ask their opinion of the disagreement , intent that @ @ @ @ @ , his fourth defense secretary since taking office in January 2017… After talks with the @ @ @ @ @ the move , Mr. Trump set aside the plans to immediately fire Mr. Esper.
” @ @ @ @ @ , however , Mr. Esper , aware of Mr. Trump ’ s feelings , was @ @ @ @ @ resign , partly in frustration over the differences regarding the role of the military , @ @ @ @ @ had begun to prepare a letter of resignation before he was persuaded not to do @ @ @ @ @ advisers .
”

Wall Street Journal: “The president consulted several advisers to ask their opinion of the disagreement, intent that day on removing Mr. Esper, his fourth defense secretary since taking office in January 2017… After talks with the advisers, who cautioned against the move, Mr. Trump set aside the plans to immediately fire Mr. Esper.”
“At the same time, however, Mr. Esper, aware of Mr. Trump’s feelings, was making his own preparations to resign, partly in frustration over the differences regarding the role of the military, the officials said. He had begun to prepare a letter of resignation before he was persuaded not to do so by aides and other advisers.”


politicalwire--2020-06-09--When the Secret Service Tells You to Go to the Bunker

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politicalwire--2020-06-09--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ I ’ m not going to be describing who I ’ ll be voting for.
” — Sen. Mitt @ @ @ @ @ quoted by the Associated Press .

“I’m not going to be describing who I’ll be voting for.”
— Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), quoted by the Associated Press.


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Pentagon Plans for Possible Youth Uprising

Documents obtained by The Intercept reveal that a Pentagon war game , called the 2018 Joint Land , Air and @ @ @ @ @ offered a scenario in which members of Generation Z , driven by malaise and discontent @ @ @ @ @ ’ in America in the mid-2020s .


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Trump ‘Desperately’ Wants Bush to Endorse Biden

Daily Beast : “ Trump and his political lieutenants are privately hoping that former President George W. Bush will endorse @ @ @ @ @ creating a bizarre confluence of interests with an increasing number of Democrats who are hoping @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Trent Lott Abruptly Fired from Lobbying Firm

Politico : “ The lobbying firm Squire Patton Boggs has fired former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott , one of @ @ @ @ @ lobbyists .
The firm gave no reason for the Mississippi Republican ’ s sudden departure @ @ @ @ @ about it .


Trump Detached

Playbook : “ The chasm between the president and pretty much everyone else in Washington is growing , as Donald Trump seems more alone and isolated with his thoughts , and detached from the overall political conversation in the Capitol , and the rest of America .
On Capitol Hill , the president ’ s party is beginning to rally around some overhaul of the laws governing police conduct .
Top lawmakers like Sens .
John Cornyn of Texas , Mitt Romney of Utah and Tim Scott of South Carolina are busy working up a police reform plan .
House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own sweeping package.
” “ But in the White House , the president is busy broadcasting a conspiracy theory that people find so alarmingly baseless and in poor taste that the party ’ s top lawmakers are treating it like it ’ s the physical manifestation of the coronavirus itself.
” “ The theory — that a 75-year-old man shoved by police amid protests in Buffalo was a violent antifa foot soldier — is so zany that Republican senators not only find no need to comment on it , but are refusing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gone are the days when lawmakers twisted themselves in pretzels to defend the president .
Now they just move on , as if he hardly exists at all.
” Earlier for members : Trump Is Out of Step with the Country

Playbook: “The chasm between the president and pretty much everyone else in Washington is growing, as Donald Trump seems more alone and isolated with his thoughts, and detached from the overall political conversation in the Capitol, and the rest of America.
On Capitol Hill, the president’s party is beginning to rally around some overhaul of the laws governing police conduct. Top lawmakers like Sens. John Cornyn of Texas, Mitt Romney of Utah and Tim Scott of South Carolina are busy working up a police reform plan. House Democrats are almost ready to pass their own sweeping package.”
“But in the White House, the president is busy broadcasting a conspiracy theory that people find so alarmingly baseless and in poor taste that the party’s top lawmakers are treating it like it’s the physical manifestation of the coronavirus itself.”
“The theory — that a 75-year-old man shoved by police amid protests in Buffalo was a violent antifa foot soldier — is so zany that Republican senators not only find no need to comment on it, but are refusing to physically view the tweet in public. Gone are the days when lawmakers twisted themselves in pretzels to defend the president. Now they just move on, as if he hardly exists at all.”
Earlier for members: Trump Is Out of Step with the Country


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Voting Issues Again In Georgia

Voting Issues Again In Georgia

Atlanta Journal Constitution : “ Poll workers said they had difficulties turning on voter check-in computers , encoding voter access @ @ @ @ @ Voters waited in lines for hours at various precincts across DeKalb , Fulton and Gwinnett @ @ @ @ @ workers said they were being trained on the job after being hired at the last @ @ @ @ @ poll workers quit before the election because of the risk of the coronavirus pandemic .
@

Atlanta Journal Constitution: “Poll workers said they had difficulties turning on voter check-in computers, encoding voter access cards and installing touchscreens. Voters waited in lines for hours at various precincts across DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.”
“Some poll workers said they were being trained on the job after being hired at the last minute. Hundreds of Atlanta-area poll workers quit before the election because of the risk of the coronavirus pandemic.”
CNN: Long lines mar voting in Georgia’s primary.


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Sanders Backs Engel’s Primary Challenger

Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) on Tuesday backed Rep. Eliot Engel ’ s ( D-NY ) leading primary challenger @ @ @ @ @ former middle-school principal “ someone we can trust to be a powerful advocate for a @ @ @ @ @ ” the Washington Post reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Trump Is Out of Step with the Country

Trump Is Out of Step with the Country


politicalwire--2020-06-09--Why Jerry Jones Supports Republicans

Why Jerry Jones Supports Republicans

Jerry Jones , owner of the Dallas Cowboys , was asked by the Palm Beach Post why he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Republicans .
Said Jones : “ That ’ s how the country should be run @ @ @ @ @ with me , all right ?
” He explained to the reporter that Republicans have @ @ @ @ @ to kick the asses of people like you .
”

Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, was asked by the Palm Beach Post why he’s donated millions of dollars to Republicans.
Said Jones: “That’s how the country should be run but don’t fuck with me, all right?”
He explained to the reporter that Republicans have run the country right “to kick the asses of people like you.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Biden Holds Wide Lead Nationally

Biden Holds Wide Lead Nationally

A new Data for Progress poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump nationally in the presidential race , 54 % @ @ @ @ @ new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Biden ahead by 46 % to 38 % .


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Voting In Georgia Was a Mess

Voting In Georgia Was a Mess

“ Georgia ’ s primary quickly turned into an ordeal for voters who waited for hours Tuesday when it became @ @ @ @ @ an election on new voting computers during the coronavirus pandemic , ” the Atlanta Journal @ @ @ @ @ workers couldn ’ t get voting machines to work .
Precincts opened late .
Social-distancing @ @ @ @ @ Some voters gave up and went home.
” “ The primary was a major test @ @ @ @ @ to run a highly anticipated election in a potential battleground state ahead of November ’ @ @ @ @ @ more than twice as many voters are expected .
Elections officials fell short .
”

“Georgia’s primary quickly turned into an ordeal for voters who waited for hours Tuesday when it became clear officials were unprepared for an election on new voting computers during the coronavirus pandemic,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.
“Poll workers couldn’t get voting machines to work. Precincts opened late. Social-distancing requirements created long lines. Some voters gave up and went home.”
“The primary was a major test of Georgia’s ability to run a highly anticipated election in a potential battleground state ahead of November’s presidential election, when more than twice as many voters are expected. Elections officials fell short.”
New York Times: Georgia’s election descends into chaos.


politicalwire--2020-06-10--GOP Expects to Move Convention to Jacksonville

Washington Post : “ Seeking a city willing to allow a large-scale event amid the coronavirus pandemic , Republicans have @ @ @ @ @ Fla. , as the new destination for the premier festivities of the Republican National Convention @ @ @ @ @ details of the arrangement are still in flux and RNC aides are scrambling to determine @ @ @ @ @ has enough hotel rooms to accommodate the quadrennial event , which typically kicks off the @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
Republican officials were in Jacksonville on Monday looking at the city and the @ @ @ @

Washington Post: “Seeking a city willing to allow a large-scale event amid the coronavirus pandemic, Republicans have tentatively settled on Jacksonville, Fla., as the new destination for the premier festivities of the Republican National Convention in August.”
“The details of the arrangement are still in flux and RNC aides are scrambling to determine whether the northern Florida city has enough hotel rooms to accommodate the quadrennial event, which typically kicks off the final stretch of the presidential campaign. Republican officials were in Jacksonville on Monday looking at the city and the surrounding areas.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Ossoff Leads Democratic Senate Race In Georgia

Atlanta Journal Constitution : “ Jon Ossoff built a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on @ @ @ @ @ close after a day of voting marred by long lines and faulty equipment , but @ @ @ @ @ whether he would face a runoff .
”

Atlanta Journal Constitution: “Jon Ossoff built a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as polls began to close after a day of voting marred by long lines and faulty equipment, but it was not yet clear whether he would face a runoff.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--White House Goes Quiet on Virus as Outbreak Spikes Again

Politico : “ The coronavirus is still killing as many as 1,000 Americans per day — but the Trump administration @ @ @ @ @ about it.
” “ It ’ s been more than a month since the White @ @ @ @ @ task force briefings .
Top officials like infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci have largely disappeared @ @ @ @ @ Fauci making just four cable TV appearances in May after being a near fixture on @ @ @ @ @ April — and are frequently restricted from testifying before Congress.
” Washington Post : Hospitalizations @ @ @ @ @ following Memorial Day .

Politico: “The coronavirus is still killing as many as 1,000 Americans per day — but the Trump administration isn’t saying much about it.”
“It’s been more than a month since the White House halted its daily coronavirus task force briefings. Top officials like infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci have largely disappeared from national television — with Fauci making just four cable TV appearances in May after being a near fixture on Sunday shows across March and April — and are frequently restricted from testifying before Congress.”
Washington Post: Hospitalizations rise sharply in several states following Memorial Day.


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Trump Had Halted Probing Police Departments

Boston Globe : “ For 20 years , investigations like those , and the consent decrees that followed , were @ @ @ @ @ bring more accountability to policing in the United States , especially during the Obama administration @ @ @ @ @ reckons again with racism and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis @ @ @ @ @ all but out of the business of systemic police reform.
” “ Since President Trump @ @ @ @ @ Department has sharply curbed its use of investigations and consent decrees , essentially locking those @ @ @ @ @ .
What ’ s more , the president himself has made multiple public statements that @ @ @ @ @ police accountability as a high priority .
And some former Justice Department officials and other @ @ @ @ @ connection between the vacuum of accountability at the highest levels of government and the ongoing @ @ @ @ @ Americans cascading into the streets to protest .
”

Boston Globe: “For 20 years, investigations like those, and the consent decrees that followed, were key to federal efforts to bring more accountability to policing in the United States, especially during the Obama administration. But as the nation reckons again with racism and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the Trump administration is all but out of the business of systemic police reform.”
“Since President Trump took office, the Justice Department has sharply curbed its use of investigations and consent decrees, essentially locking those powerful tools in its toolbox. What’s more, the president himself has made multiple public statements that suggest he does not see police accountability as a high priority. And some former Justice Department officials and other criminal justice experts see a connection between the vacuum of accountability at the highest levels of government and the ongoing police violence that has sent Americans cascading into the streets to protest.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Only 1 In 4 See Trump as Man of Faith

Only 1 In 4 See Trump as Man of Faith

Only 27 % of registered voters in a new Politico/Morning Consult poll said they somewhat or strongly agree that President @ @ @ @ @ while 55 % somewhat or strongly disagree .


politicalwire--2020-06-10--African-American Jobless Rate Tripled

African-American Jobless Rate Tripled

Wall Street Journal : “ The black unemployment rate , which at 5.8 % in February was near the lowest @ @ @ @ @ , tripled to 16.8 % in May , according to the Labor Department .
”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Trump Plays Defense In Iowa

Trump Plays Defense In Iowa

Politico : “ Iowa , once a model swing state , fell so hard for Donald Trump four years ago @ @ @ @ @ forgone conclusion .
But in a sign of how Trump ’ s reelection prospects have @ @ @ @ @ even the heartland may be having second thoughts.
” “ Since the start of the @ @ @ @ @ have added about twice as many active voters to their rolls as Republicans , nudging @ @ @ @ @ the first time in years .
The farm economy has been battered by the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ still holds a small lead in the state , according to the RealClearPolitics polling average @ @ @ @ @ airing TV advertisements there – a tacit acknowledgment that the campaign anticipates a contest .
@

Politico: “Iowa, once a model swing state, fell so hard for Donald Trump four years ago that 2020 seemed like a forgone conclusion. But in a sign of how Trump’s reelection prospects have weakened across the country, even the heartland may be having second thoughts.”
“Since the start of the year, Democrats in Iowa have added about twice as many active voters to their rolls as Republicans, nudging ahead in total registration for the first time in years. The farm economy has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic. And though Trump still holds a small lead in the state, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average, he’s now airing TV advertisements there – a tacit acknowledgment that the campaign anticipates a contest.”