politicalwire--2020-05-08--Biden Still Has No Plans to Leave His House

Washington Post : “ Campaign officials , who declined to respond to Trump ’ s jibe Friday , have not @ @ @ @ @ to leave his property.
” “ Instead , the team is mapping a strategy that @ @ @ @ @ — effectively creating a contrast with Trump , who is eager to portray a sense @ @ @ @ @ to normal .
”

Washington Post: “Campaign officials, who declined to respond to Trump’s jibe Friday, have not yet signaled when Biden plans to leave his property.”
“Instead, the team is mapping a strategy that continues to emphasize virtual campaigning — effectively creating a contrast with Trump, who is eager to portray a sense that the country is returning to normal.”


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Trump Complains Pelosi Is Not In DC When She Is

“ President Trump and White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Friday attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for being in @ @ @ @ @ a sign , they both said , of her unwillingness to work on behalf of @ @ @ @ @ Post reports .

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


politicalwire--2020-05-08--California Voters Urged to Vote by Mail In November

“ Citing public health concerns over millions of Californians showing up at voting locations this fall , Gov .
Gavin @ @ @ @ @ Friday ordered ballots to be mailed to the state ’ s 20.6 million voters for @ @ @ @ @ strict new rules for anyone who participates in person , ” the Los Angeles Times @ @

“Citing public health concerns over millions of Californians showing up at voting locations this fall, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday ordered ballots to be mailed to the state’s 20.6 million voters for the November election while imposing strict new rules for anyone who participates in person,” the Los Angeles Times reports.


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politicalwire--2020-05-08--Stephen Miller’s Wife Was Staffer Who Tested Positive

President Trump just confirmed that Katie Miller is the staffer to Vice President Mike Pence who was confirmed to be @ @ @ @ @ CBS News reports .
She is the wife of senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller .

President Trump just confirmed that Katie Miller is the staffer to Vice President Mike Pence who was confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus, CBS News reports.
She is the wife of senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller.


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Trump Considers Drive-In Theater Campaign Rallies

“ President Trump is thirsting to hold campaign rallies again .
And among his campaign and White House advisers , @ @ @ @ @ discussed that could allow for such MAGA gatherings even in the midst of a global @ @ @ @ @ , rural tradition of the drive-in movie theater , ” the Daily Beast reports .
@ @ @ @ @ have spent weeks exploring alternatives to the standard Trump 2020 rally that could allow for @ @ @ @ @ for a modest number of attendees .
Much of the focus has been on sprawling @ @ @ @ @ large fields .
And one of the top ideas for this coronavirus-era workaround that is @ @ @ @ @ on repurposing drive-ins for a political gathering .
”

“President Trump is thirsting to hold campaign rallies again. And among his campaign and White House advisers, a possible solution has been discussed that could allow for such MAGA gatherings even in the midst of a global pandemic: the mostly defunct, rural tradition of the drive-in movie theater,” the Daily Beast reports.
“Trump aides and operatives have spent weeks exploring alternatives to the standard Trump 2020 rally that could allow for social distancing while still allowing for a modest number of attendees. Much of the focus has been on sprawling outdoor venues, such as large fields. And one of the top ideas for this coronavirus-era workaround that is currently being floated would rely on repurposing drive-ins for a political gathering.”


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Mexico Ignores Wave of Coronavirus Deaths

“ The Mexican government is not reporting hundreds , possibly thousands , of deaths from the coronavirus in Mexico City @ @ @ @ @ have tallied more than three times as many fatalities in the capital than the government @ @ @ @ @ New York Times reports .
“ The tensions have come to a head in recent @ @ @ @ @ alerting the government to the deaths repeatedly , hoping it will come clean to the @ @ @ @ @ of the virus on the nation ’ s biggest city and , by extension , @ @ @ @ @ But that has not happened .
”

“The Mexican government is not reporting hundreds, possibly thousands, of deaths from the coronavirus in Mexico City, dismissing anxious officials who have tallied more than three times as many fatalities in the capital than the government publicly acknowledges,” the New York Times reports.
“The tensions have come to a head in recent weeks, with Mexico City alerting the government to the deaths repeatedly, hoping it will come clean to the public about the true toll of the virus on the nation’s biggest city and, by extension, the country at large. But that has not happened.”


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Trump’s Cabinet Largely Sidelined During Crisis

NBC News : “ Missing from roles in the official White House Coronavirus Task Force , many of Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ less than fixated on rapid pandemic response.
” “ A review of efforts of several @ @ @ @ @ enforcement powers to address the pandemic found delayed and uneven assistance or support .
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NBC News: “Missing from roles in the official White House Coronavirus Task Force, many of Trump’s Cabinet secretaries have remained less than fixated on rapid pandemic response.”
“A review of efforts of several Cabinet departments with tools and enforcement powers to address the pandemic found delayed and uneven assistance or support.”


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Chief Justice Puts Hold on Release of Mueller Materials

“ Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday put a temporary hold on the release of Mueller grand jury materials to @ @ @ @ @ considers the Trump administration ’ s request for a longer delay , ” CNN reports @ @ @ @ @ ruled in March that the House Judiciary Committee has a ‘ compelling need ’ to @ @ @ @ @ had collected from witnesses about President Trump .
”

“Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday put a temporary hold on the release of Mueller grand jury materials to the House while the court considers the Trump administration’s request for a longer delay,” CNN reports.
“A lower court ruled in March that the House Judiciary Committee has a ‘compelling need’ to view the secretive details prosecutors had collected from witnesses about President Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Biden’s Virtual Rally In Florida Flops

Biden’s Virtual Rally In Florida Flops

“ The era of virtual campaigning did not start well for Joe Biden , ” Fox 13 reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ a Tampa audience did not go as planned , as it was rife with poor @ @ @ @ @ , and a candidate who wasn ’ t even sure when he was on camera @ @

“The era of virtual campaigning did not start well for Joe Biden,” Fox 13 reports.
“A 45-minute rally targeted at a Tampa audience did not go as planned, as it was rife with poor audio quality, choppy video, and a candidate who wasn’t even sure when he was on camera.”


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Pence Aide Tests Positive

Pence Aide Tests Positive

“ An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for coronavirus , ” CNBC reports .
“ Pence @ @ @ @ @ Des Moines , Iowa , in the morning , but his departure from Andrews Air @ @ @ @ @ nearly an hour as staff dealt with news of the diagnosis .
Reporters traveling with @ @ @ @ @ from Air Force Two just before takeoff .
”

“An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for coronavirus,” CNBC reports.
“Pence was scheduled to travel to Des Moines, Iowa, in the morning, but his departure from Andrews Air Force Base was delayed by nearly an hour as staff dealt with news of the diagnosis. Reporters traveling with Pence said several staffers disembarked from Air Force Two just before takeoff.”


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Biden Campaign Bulks Up With New Hires

Biden Campaign Bulks Up With New Hires

“ Joe Biden is making a series of hires to expand the team that will oversee the day-to-day operations of @ @ @ @ @ the general election , ” the Wall Street Journal reports .


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ I think it ’ s very clear it may not be possible to host a convention as planned.
” @ @ @ @ @ Driggs ( R ) , quoted by the New York Times , on the Republican @ @

“I think it’s very clear it may not be possible to host a convention as planned.”
— Charlotte City Councilmember Edmund Driggs (R), quoted by the New York Times, on the Republican convention.


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Biden Opens Up Wide Lead In Senate Battlegrounds

A new Hart Research poll in six Senate battlegrounds — Arizona , Colorado , Iowa , Maine , Montana and @ @ @ @ @ Biden leading Donald Trump , 50 % to 41 % .
Trump won four of @ @ @ @ @ Maine and Colorado — in 2016 .
The poll also found the Democratic challengers leading @ @ @ @ @ 46 % to 41 % .

A new Hart Research poll in six Senate battlegrounds — Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Montana and North Carolina — finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump, 50% to 41%.
Trump won four of these states — all but Maine and Colorado — in 2016.
The poll also found the Democratic challengers leading the GOP incumbent senators, 46% to 41%.


politicalwire--2020-05-08--The Case for Lawmakers Voting Remotely

The Case for Lawmakers Voting Remotely

Steve Israel : “ Anyone who has experienced the unbearable closeness of voting in the House of Representatives knows it ’ s a health hazard , even under normal conditions .
As soon as bells buzz across the Capitol , 435 House members , on a good day , ( plus delegates ) race to the floor .
The fastest option — the ‘ members only ’ elevators — each comfortably holds eight people .
Ten , if you squeeze .
During a vote , members pack in close enough to sense what their colleagues ate for lunch .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help but take advantage of a confined space to tell jokes and laugh loudly.
” “ When the elevators reach G-3 , in the basement of the House Office Buildings , an open-air trolley whisks members to the Capitol building .
Each car comfortably accommodates four — during a vote , it ’ s usually six , sometimes more .
It makes the New York City subway system seem civilized .
Then members crowd into yet another elevator that lifts them to the House chamber , where they scramble into narrow rows and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s legs to squeeze in .
Small groups of friends and allies huddle in the aisles and corner seats.
” “ This setup is built for the most sociable people on earth — not for the purposes of social isolation .
Trying to follow distancing precautions in this environment is nearly impossible .
”

Steve Israel: “Anyone who has experienced the unbearable closeness of voting in the House of Representatives knows it’s a health hazard, even under normal conditions. As soon as bells buzz across the Capitol, 435 House members, on a good day, (plus delegates) race to the floor. The fastest option — the ‘members only’ elevators — each comfortably holds eight people. Ten, if you squeeze. During a vote, members pack in close enough to sense what their colleagues ate for lunch. These are extroverted pols who can’t help but take advantage of a confined space to tell jokes and laugh loudly.”
“When the elevators reach G-3, in the basement of the House Office Buildings, an open-air trolley whisks members to the Capitol building. Each car comfortably accommodates four — during a vote, it’s usually six, sometimes more. It makes the New York City subway system seem civilized. Then members crowd into yet another elevator that lifts them to the House chamber, where they scramble into narrow rows and aisles, sometimes stepping over each other’s legs to squeeze in. Small groups of friends and allies huddle in the aisles and corner seats.”
“This setup is built for the most sociable people on earth — not for the purposes of social isolation. Trying to follow distancing precautions in this environment is nearly impossible.”


politicalwire--2020-05-08--Trump Created Legal Mess Moving Residence to Florida

When President Trump changed his official residence to Mara-a-Lago in Palm Beach it created a legal mess , the Washington @ @ @ @ @ property is taxed as a private club — not as a residence , according to @ @ @ @ @ records .
Trump ’ s own attorney assured local officials in Palm Beach before they @ @ @ @ @ in 1993 that he would not live there.
” Trump may soon be forced to @ @ @ @ @ Stop operating Mar-a-Lago as a club and make it a single-family home again or change @ @ @ @ @ else .
”

When President Trump changed his official residence to Mara-a-Lago in Palm Beach it created a legal mess, the Washington Post reports.
“The property is taxed as a private club — not as a residence, according to Palm Beach County property appraiser records. Trump’s own attorney assured local officials in Palm Beach before they voted to approve the club in 1993 that he would not live there.”
Trump may soon be forced to make a choice: “Stop operating Mar-a-Lago as a club and make it a single-family home again or change his official domicile to someplace else.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Trump Met with GOP Lawmakers with No Masks

“ President Trump hosted nearly 20 House Republicans at the White House on Friday to talk about rebuilding the economy @ @ @ @ @ and not one of them wore a mask or practiced social distancing , ” the @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Conway Thinks Trump Will Lose Tax Return Case

George Conway , lawyer and husband to senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway , argued in a Washington Post op-ed @ @ @ @ @ will lose an upcoming Supreme Court case centered around his tax returns Writes Conway : @ @ @ @ @ stupefies .
In essence : Authorities can ’ t investigate anything touching his personal affairs @ @ @ @ @ payments to pornographic actresses — because he ’ s president .
Think of the logic @ @ @ @ @ president enjoy a personal constitutional immunity — his businesses do , too .
”

George Conway, lawyer and husband to senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway, argued in a Washington Post op-ed that he believes President Trump will lose an upcoming Supreme Court case centered around his tax returns
Writes Conway: “Trump’s position stupefies. In essence: Authorities can’t investigate anything touching his personal affairs — including, ahem, payments to pornographic actresses — because he’s president. Think of the logic: Not only does the president enjoy a personal constitutional immunity — his businesses do, too.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Obama Says ‘Rule of Law Is At Risk’

Obama Says ‘Rule of Law Is At Risk’

Former President Barack Obama , talking privately to ex-members of his administration , said Friday that the “ rule of @ @ @ @ @ in the wake of what he called an unprecedented move by the Justice Department to @ @ @ @ @ House national security adviser Michael Flynn , Yahoo News reports .
In the same chat @ @ @ @ @ at the Trump administration ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as “ an absolute @ @ @ @ @ : “ That ’ s why , I , by the way , am going @ @ @ @ @ time as necessary and campaigning as hard as I can for Joe Biden .
”

Former President Barack Obama, talking privately to ex-members of his administration, said Friday that the “rule of law is at risk” in the wake of what he called an unprecedented move by the Justice Department to drop charges against former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn, Yahoo News reports.
In the same chat, Obama also lashed out at the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as “an absolute chaotic disaster.”
He added: “That’s why, I, by the way, am going to be spending as much time as necessary and campaigning as hard as I can for Joe Biden.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Pelosi Suggests Convention In a Huge Stadium

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats should hold their convention in a huge stadium , The Hill reports .
Said Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ to Mr. Perez was get a gigantic stadium and put people six feet apart .
@ @ @ @ @ 80,000 people there , you would have 16,000 people there and just do it all @ @ @ @ @ platform and then nominate your vice president , nominate the president , have your speeches @ @ @ @ @ ”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats should hold their convention in a huge stadium, The Hill reports.
Said Pelosi: “So my suggestion to Mr. Perez was get a gigantic stadium and put people six feet apart. So maybe instead of having 80,000 people there, you would have 16,000 people there and just do it all in one day… have your platform and then nominate your vice president, nominate the president, have your speeches and everyone go home.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Trump Goes Without Mask Around WWII Vets

President Trump said he didn ’ t wear a face mask while honoring elderly World War II veterans—just one day @ @ @ @ @ positive for the coronavirus—because he was “ very far away from them ” and “ @ @ @ @ @ , it will never happen , ” the Daily Beast reports .
Said Trump : @ @ @ @ @ blowing so hard in such a direction that if the plague ever reached them , @ @ @ @ @ surprised.
” Asked why Trump didn ’ t wear a mask while honoring the veterans @ @ @ @ @ said , “ They made the choice to come here .
”

President Trump said he didn’t wear a face mask while honoring elderly World War II veterans—just one day after his personal valet tested positive for the coronavirus—because he was “very far away from them” and “they’re so pure, it will never happen,” the Daily Beast reports.
Said Trump: “Plus the wind was blowing so hard in such a direction that if the plague ever reached them, I’d be very surprised.”
Asked why Trump didn’t wear a mask while honoring the veterans, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said, “They made the choice to come here.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Trump Gears Up Fight Against Mail-In Voting

“ President Trump has been increasingly engaged in the legal battles unfolding across the country over the issue of vote-by-mail @ @ @ @ @ to take an aggressive posture to counter Democratic lawsuits on the issue , ” CNN @ @ @ @ @ with his political aides on Thursday at the White House about the legal efforts… The @ @ @ @ @ particularly interested in combating ballot harvesting , which allows party officials and outside organizations to @ @ @ @ @ ballots , a practice legal in some states .
”

“President Trump has been increasingly engaged in the legal battles unfolding across the country over the issue of vote-by-mail, urging his political advisers to take an aggressive posture to counter Democratic lawsuits on the issue,” CNN reports.
“Trump met with his political aides on Thursday at the White House about the legal efforts… The source said Trump has been particularly interested in combating ballot harvesting, which allows party officials and outside organizations to collect signed and sealed mail-in ballots, a practice legal in some states.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Trump Says Next Week’s Special Election Is ‘Rigged’

President Trump claimed without evidence that Democrats are trying to rig the special election this week in California ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Trump : “ Governor Gavin Newsom of California won ’ t let restaurants , beaches @ @ @ @ @ he installs a voting booth system in a highly Democrat area ( supposed to be @ @ @ @ @ because our great candidate , Mike Garcia , is winning by a lot .
CA25 @ @ @ @ @ Post : “ Because of the coronavirus , voters were encouraged to mail in ballots @ @ @ @ @ a prestamped ballot to fill out and return .
But a limited number of in-person @ @ @ @ @ to be open… A new polling place was added in recent days in Lancaster… It @ @ @ @ @ area in California as Trump suggests .
”

President Trump claimed without evidence that Democrats are trying to rig the special election this week in California’s 25th congressional district.
Said Trump: “Governor Gavin Newsom of California won’t let restaurants, beaches and stores open, but he installs a voting booth system in a highly Democrat area (supposed to be mail in ballots only) because our great candidate, Mike Garcia, is winning by a lot. CA25 Rigged Election!”
Washington Post: “Because of the coronavirus, voters were encouraged to mail in ballots, with every voter receiving a prestamped ballot to fill out and return. But a limited number of in-person polling places were long planned to be open… A new polling place was added in recent days in Lancaster… It is not the most Democratic area in California as Trump suggests.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Azar Faulted ‘Home and Social’ Conditions for Outbreaks

HHS Secretary Alex Azar downplayed concerns over the public health conditions inside meatpacking plants , “ suggesting on a call @ @ @ @ @ more likely to catch coronavirus based on their social interactions and group living situations , @ @ @ @ @ said “ that he believed infected employees were bringing the virus into processing plants where @ @ @ @ @ killed at least 20 workers and forced nearly two-dozen plants to close .
”

HHS Secretary Alex Azar downplayed concerns over the public health conditions inside meatpacking plants, “suggesting on a call with lawmakers that workers were more likely to catch coronavirus based on their social interactions and group living situations,” Politico reports.
Azar said “that he believed infected employees were bringing the virus into processing plants where a rash of cases have killed at least 20 workers and forced nearly two-dozen plants to close.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--U.S. Turned Down Offer to Make N95 Masks In America

Washington Post : “ On Jan. 22 , weeks before the crisis sent the Trump administration scrambling for masks , @ @ @ @ @ to restart four mothballed production lines .
Trump officials did not take the company up @ @ @ @

“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--2020-05-09--South Dakota Governor Orders Virus Checkpoints Removed

South Dakota Gov .
Kristi Noem ( R ) “ has given an ultimatum to two Sioux tribes : Remove @ @ @ @ @ highways within 48 hours or risk legal action , ” CNN reports .
“ Noem @ @ @ @ @ leaders of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe demanding that checkpoints @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus on tribal land be removed .
”

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) “has given an ultimatum to two Sioux tribes: Remove checkpoints on state and US highways within 48 hours or risk legal action,” CNN reports.
“Noem sent letters Friday to the leaders of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe demanding that checkpoints designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus on tribal land be removed.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Coronavirus Turns Michigan Into 2020’s Ground Zero

Gerald Seib : “ Michigan has nearly every ingredient going into the 2020 stew .
It is a classic swing state that had been reliably Democratic blue in presidential politics until President Trump turned it Republican red in 2016 .
Now , Mr. Trump trails in polls there .
Michigan has a Democratic governor , Gretchen Whitmer , who is on the shortlist of potential Democratic vice presidential nominees.
” “ More immediately , Michigan has become a case study in the cultural and political divide that has opened up over the coronavirus crisis .
It has been hit hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has responded with aggressive orders to limit public movement and business activity .
Recently she extended Michigan ’ s state of emergency until May 28 ; many have cheered her actions.
” “ But her extension of the state of emergency also drew a legal challenge this week from Republican leaders in the state legislature , who charged that she has overstepped her authority .
Beyond that , the governor ’ s stand also has brought angry counterprotests in the state capital of Lansing by citizens demanding the state be reopened for business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rifles as they marched into Michigan ’ s capitol building .
”

Gerald Seib: “Michigan has nearly every ingredient going into the 2020 stew. It is a classic swing state that had been reliably Democratic blue in presidential politics until President Trump turned it Republican red in 2016. Now, Mr. Trump trails in polls there. Michigan has a Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer, who is on the shortlist of potential Democratic vice presidential nominees.”
“More immediately, Michigan has become a case study in the cultural and political divide that has opened up over the coronavirus crisis. It has been hit hard by the virus, and Ms. Whitmer has responded with aggressive orders to limit public movement and business activity. Recently she extended Michigan’s state of emergency until May 28; many have cheered her actions.”
“But her extension of the state of emergency also drew a legal challenge this week from Republican leaders in the state legislature, who charged that she has overstepped her authority. Beyond that, the governor’s stand also has brought angry counterprotests in the state capital of Lansing by citizens demanding the state be reopened for business, including some protesters who carried assault rifles as they marched into Michigan’s capitol building.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Allies Despair as Trump Abandons Global Leadership Role

“ The United States has scaled back its role on the world stage , taken actions that are undermining efforts @ @ @ @ @ and left the international community without a traditional global leader , ” CNN reports .
@ @ @ @ @ at the head of the table helping to coordinate in global crises — has declined @ @ @ @ @ virtual international meetings convened by the World Health Organization and the European Union to coordinate @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“The United States has scaled back its role on the world stage, taken actions that are undermining efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic and left the international community without a traditional global leader,” CNN reports.
“The US — usually at the head of the table helping to coordinate in global crises — has declined to take a seat at virtual international meetings convened by the World Health Organization and the European Union to coordinate work on potentially lifesaving vaccines.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Results of the Member Survey

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politicalwire--2020-05-09--Ousted Government Scientist Speaks Out

Ousted Government Scientist Speaks Out

Dr. Rick Bright , the government virologist who says he was removed from his job for putting science over politics @ @ @ @ @ Minutes this weekend .
Said Bright : “ I am not disgruntled .
I am @ @ @ @ @ leadership .
I am frustrated at a lack of urgency to get a head start @ @ @ @ @ Americans .
I ’ m frustrated at our inability to be heard as scientists .
@ @ @ @ @ He added : “ We see too many doctors and nurses now dying .
And @ @ @ @ @ could have done more to get those masks and those supplies to them sooner .
@ @ @ @ @ would they still be alive today ?
It ’ s a horrible thought to think @ @ @ @ @ where we could ’ ve done something and we didn ’ t .
”

Dr. Rick Bright, the government virologist who says he was removed from his job for putting science over politics, will appear on 60 Minutes this weekend.
Said Bright: “I am not disgruntled. I am frustrated at a lack of leadership. I am frustrated at a lack of urgency to get a head start on developing lifesaving tools for Americans. I’m frustrated at our inability to be heard as scientists. Those things frustrate me.”
He added: “We see too many doctors and nurses now dying. And I was thinking that we could have done more to get those masks and those supplies to them sooner. And if we had, would they still be alive today? It’s a horrible thought to think about the time that passed where we could’ve done something and we didn’t.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ I feel about vaccines like I feel about tests : This is going to go away without a vaccine @ @ @ @ @ to go away , and we ’ re not going to see it again , @ @ @ @ @ of time.
” — President Trump , quoted by the Washington Post , while adding @ @ @ @ @ ups ” in the fall but “ at some point it ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“I feel about vaccines like I feel about tests: This is going to go away without a vaccine. It’s going to go away, and we’re not going to see it again, hopefully, after a period of time.”
— President Trump, quoted by the Washington Post, while adding there could be “flare ups” in the fall but “at some point it’s going to probably go away by itself.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Soaring Joblessness Could Shake Politics for Years

“ The United States is facing a political and economic challenge like nothing it has seen in nearly 100 years @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ Mass unemployment on a scale not seen since the Great Depression has @ @ @ @ @ the past decade and now threatens to linger for years , fueling social discord and @ @ @ @ @ system.
” “ Almost overnight , it seems , the U.S. economy , which just @ @ @ @ @ jobs and soaring stock values , has become a shambles .
Not since the government @ @ @ @ @ 1948 has a smaller share of the U.S. population been employed .
”

“The United States is facing a political and economic challenge like nothing it has seen in nearly 100 years,” the Washington Post reports.
“Mass unemployment on a scale not seen since the Great Depression has erased the economic gains of the past decade and now threatens to linger for years, fueling social discord and shaking an already polarized political system.”
“Almost overnight, it seems, the U.S. economy, which just two months ago boasted abundant jobs and soaring stock values, has become a shambles. Not since the government began collecting official data in 1948 has a smaller share of the U.S. population been employed.”


politicalwire--2020-05-09--Trump Plays Down Coronavirus Testing

Trump Plays Down Coronavirus Testing

“ President Trump is increasingly dismissing the consensus of health experts , scientists and some of his Republican allies that @ @ @ @ @ the safe end of restrictions meant to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t necessary ’ and is an imperfect guide , ” the Washington Post @ @ @ @ @ has played down the need for testing as he overrides public health recommendations that would @ @ @ @ @ , businesses and much of daily life .
Although he is now tested every day @ @ @ @ @ Trump has questioned the value of extensive testing as the gap between available capacity and @ @ @ @ @ required to meet public health benchmarks has become clearer .
”

“President Trump is increasingly dismissing the consensus of health experts, scientists and some of his Republican allies that widespread testing is key to the safe end of restrictions meant to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus, saying Friday that ‘testing isn’t necessary’ and is an imperfect guide,” the Washington Post reports.
“The president has played down the need for testing as he overrides public health recommendations that would prolong the closures of schools, businesses and much of daily life. Although he is now tested every day with a rapid-result machine, Trump has questioned the value of extensive testing as the gap between available capacity and the amount that would be required to meet public health benchmarks has become clearer.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Scientists Overruled In Push to Restart Fever Screenings

“ The White House is pushing a return to its failed experiment in relying on temperature screening of air travelers @ @ @ @ @ objections from the nation ’ s top public health agency , ” internal documents obtained @ @ @ @ @ “ The discord underscores the administration ’ s disregard for science and the diminished standing @ @ @ @ @ Control and Prevention at a moment when local governments , businesses and community leaders are @ @ @ @ @ reopen safely .
”

“The White House is pushing a return to its failed experiment in relying on temperature screening of air travelers to detect coronavirus despite vehement objections from the nation’s top public health agency,” internal documents obtained by USA Today show.
“The discord underscores the administration’s disregard for science and the diminished standing of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at a moment when local governments, businesses and community leaders are seeking direction on how to reopen safely.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Meadows Learns to Navigate Kushner’s Influence

Politico : “ Six weeks into his tenure as chief of staff , Meadows is adjusting to the ways of @ @ @ @ @ the president often announces policy changes with little discussion and many decisions become opportunities for @ @ @ @ @ agendas .
And Kushner is the figure who has consistently loomed large over those choices.
@ @ @ @ @ power has been growing since midway through Trump ’ s term when Meadows ’ predecessor @ @ @ @ @ acting chief of staff with a vow to let Trump be Trump .
Meadows had @ @ @ @ @ more hands-on approach than Mulvaney , but some people in and around the White House @ @ @ @ @ himself have run into Kushner .
”

Politico: “Six weeks into his tenure as chief of staff, Meadows is adjusting to the ways of a White House, where the president often announces policy changes with little discussion and many decisions become opportunities for various factions to advance their agendas. And Kushner is the figure who has consistently loomed large over those choices.”
“Kushner’s power has been growing since midway through Trump’s term when Meadows’ predecessor, Mick Mulvaney, became acting chief of staff with a vow to let Trump be Trump. Meadows had been expected to take a more hands-on approach than Mulvaney, but some people in and around the White House say his attempts to assert himself have run into Kushner.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Democrats Hope to Replicate Wisconsin Game Plan

“ It was a shocking margin of victory in what was expected to be a close race : an 11-point @ @ @ @ @ over a conservative incumbent for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court , ” the @ @ @ @ @ “ Now Wisconsin Democrats are working to export their template for success — intense digital @ @ @ @ @ operation — to other states in the hope that it will improve the party ’ @ @ @ @ @ statewide elections and in the quest to unseat President Trump in November .
”

“It was a shocking margin of victory in what was expected to be a close race: an 11-point blowout by a liberal judge over a conservative incumbent for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court,” the New York Times reports.
“Now Wisconsin Democrats are working to export their template for success — intense digital outreach and a well-coordinated vote-by-mail operation — to other states in the hope that it will improve the party’s chances in local and statewide elections and in the quest to unseat President Trump in November.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Republicans Grow Nervous About Losing Senate

“ Republicans are increasingly nervous they could lose control of the Senate this fall as a potent combination of a @ @ @ @ @ ’ s controversial handling of the pandemic and rising enthusiasm among Democratic voters dims their @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post reports .
Said one GOP strategist involved in the Senate races : “ @ @ @ @ @ right now all across the map , to be honest with you .
This whole @ @ @ @ @ Trump , and that is a bad place for Republicans to be .
But it @ @ @ @ @ forever place.
” “ Multiple strategists said they believe GOP candidates will recover once the @ @ @ @ @ campaign — returns to a more normal footing .
”

“Republicans are increasingly nervous they could lose control of the Senate this fall as a potent combination of a cratering economy, President Trump’s controversial handling of the pandemic and rising enthusiasm among Democratic voters dims their electoral prospects,” the Washington Post reports.
Said one GOP strategist involved in the Senate races: “It is a bleak picture right now all across the map, to be honest with you. This whole conversation is a referendum on Trump, and that is a bad place for Republicans to be. But it’s also not a forever place.”
“Multiple strategists said they believe GOP candidates will recover once the nation — and the presidential campaign — returns to a more normal footing.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--White House Aides Rattled After Positive Tests

“ The White House on Saturday scrambled to deal with the fallout from two aides testing positive for the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ potentially exposed responded differently , with some senior members of the pandemic task force self-quarantining @ @ @ @ @ to go to work , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The conflicting ways @ @ @ @ @ are responding after two staff members were diagnosed with the coronavirus this past week — @ @ @ @ @ a military valet to the president — continued to raise questions about how the White @ @ @ @ @ challenge of maintaining a safe work environment for Trump , Pence and their staff .
@

“The White House on Saturday scrambled to deal with the fallout from two aides testing positive for the coronavirus, as officials who were potentially exposed responded differently, with some senior members of the pandemic task force self-quarantining while others planned to continue to go to work,” the Washington Post reports.
“The conflicting ways in which officials and aides are responding after two staff members were diagnosed with the coronavirus this past week — Pence spokeswoman Katie Miller and a military valet to the president — continued to raise questions about how the White House is responding to the challenge of maintaining a safe work environment for Trump, Pence and their staff.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Britain to Extend Lockdown

Britain to Extend Lockdown

“ Taking a different tack than most other nations , British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to extend the @ @ @ @ @ s coronavirus lockdown restrictions for three weeks or so when he speaks to the nation @ @ @ @ @ AP reports .
“ Johnson , more than other world leaders , has seen the @ @ @ @ @ returned to work only two weeks ago following a hospitalization for COVID-19 that nearly cost @ @ @ @ @ ”

“Taking a different tack than most other nations, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to extend the bulk of the country’s coronavirus lockdown restrictions for three weeks or so when he speaks to the nation Sunday evening,” the AP reports.
“Johnson, more than other world leaders, has seen the virus up close. He returned to work only two weeks ago following a hospitalization for COVID-19 that nearly cost the 55-year-old his life.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Trump Says It’s Safe to Reopen as Deaths Mount

“ In a week when the novel coronavirus ravaged new communities across the country and the number of dead soared @ @ @ @ @ and his advisers shifted from hour-by-hour crisis management to what they characterize as a long-term @ @ @ @ @ decimated economy and preparing for additional outbreaks this fall , ” the Washington Post reports @ @ @ @ @ so , the administration is effectively bowing to — and asking Americans to accept — @ @ @ @ @ a steady , daily accumulation of lonely deaths is the grim cost of reopening the @ @ @

“In a week when the novel coronavirus ravaged new communities across the country and the number of dead soared past 78,000, President Trump and his advisers shifted from hour-by-hour crisis management to what they characterize as a long-term strategy aimed at reviving the decimated economy and preparing for additional outbreaks this fall,” the Washington Post reports.
“But in doing so, the administration is effectively bowing to — and asking Americans to accept — a devastating proposition: that a steady, daily accumulation of lonely deaths is the grim cost of reopening the nation.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Judge Allows Kentucky Churches to Open

Judge Allows Kentucky Churches to Open

“ A federal court halted the Kentucky governor ’ s temporary ban on mass gatherings from applying to in-person religious @ @ @ @ @ for Sunday church services , ” the AP reports .


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Two Members of Virus Task Force In Quarantine

“ Two members of the White House coronavirus task force placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested @ @ @ @ @ stark reminder that not even one of the nation ’ s most secure buildings is @ @ @ @ @ ” the AP reports .
The New York Times reports it ’ s “ the @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus could be spreading through the senior ranks of the Trump administration .
”

“Two members of the White House coronavirus task force placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus,” the AP reports.
CNN: Dr. Anthony Fauci to begin “modified quarantine.”
The New York Times reports it’s “the latest sign of worry that the coronavirus could be spreading through the senior ranks of the Trump administration.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--‘Bill Barr Twisted My Words’

‘Bill Barr Twisted My Words’

Mary McCord , former acting assistant attorney general for national security , wrote in the New York Times that the @ @ @ @ @ to dismiss the case against Michael Flynn “ twisted ” her words to suggest that @ @ @ @ @ interview of Flynn was illegitimate .
“ In short , the report of my interview @ @ @ @ @ the F.B.I.
’ s interview of Mr. Flynn was unconstitutional , unlawful or not ‘ @ @ @ @ @ counterintelligence purpose .
”

Mary McCord, former acting assistant attorney general for national security, wrote in the New York Times that the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the case against Michael Flynn “twisted” her words to suggest that the FBI’s 2017 interview of Flynn was illegitimate.
“In short, the report of my interview does not anywhere suggest that the F.B.I.’s interview of Mr. Flynn was unconstitutional, unlawful or not ‘tethered’ to any legitimate counterintelligence purpose.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Pence Will Be at White House on Monday

Pence Will Be at White House on Monday

Contradicting earlier reports , Vice President Mike Pence is not planning to enter self-quarantine after his press secretary tested positive @ @ @ @ @ plans to be at the White House on Monday , CNN reports .
Two senior @ @ @ @ @ New York Times that there are no plans to keep President Trump and Vice Pence @ @

Contradicting earlier reports, Vice President Mike Pence is not planning to enter self-quarantine after his press secretary tested positive for coronavirus on Friday and plans to be at the White House on Monday, CNN reports.
Two senior administration officials have told the New York Times that there are no plans to keep President Trump and Vice Pence apart.


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Lamar Alexander Will Self-Quarantine

Lamar Alexander Will Self-Quarantine

Sen. Lamar Alexander ( R-TN ) will self-quarantine after a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus , The Hill @ @

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politicalwire--2020-05-10--Pence Self-Isolating After Aide Tests Positive

Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating away from the White House following his press secretary ’ s diagnosis of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ .
The vice president didn ’ t attend a meeting on Saturday with President Trump @ @ @ @ @

Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating away from the White House following his press secretary’s diagnosis of Covid-19 on Friday, Bloomberg reports.
The vice president didn’t attend a meeting on Saturday with President Trump and top military officials.


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Trump Begins His Attacks on Biden

Trump Begins His Attacks on Biden

“ After weeks of holding back , President Trump ’ s re-election campaign will unleash a series of tailored , @ @ @ @ @ , targeting him in Florida , Pennsylvania and the industrial Midwest , ” Axios reports @ @ @ @ @ a pause , and a lighter touch , on Trump ’ s original attack plan @ @ @ @ @ opponent.
” “ Advisers warned against too much overt negative campaigning at a time when @ @ @ @ @ and voters want the president focused on running the country .
”

“After weeks of holding back, President Trump’s re-election campaign will unleash a series of tailored, swing-state attacks against Joe Biden, targeting him in Florida, Pennsylvania and the industrial Midwest,” Axios reports.
“The pandemic forced a pause, and a lighter touch, on Trump’s original attack plan against his presumed general election opponent.”
“Advisers warned against too much overt negative campaigning at a time when thousands of Americans are dying and voters want the president focused on running the country.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Trump Advisers Suddenly Worried About Debt

“ Senior Trump administration officials are growing increasingly wary of the massive federal spending to combat the economic downturn and @ @ @ @ @ the impact of future stimulus efforts on the national debt , ” the Washington Post @ @ @ @ @ one in the administration is advocating immediate cuts , the unease among senior Trump advisers @ @ @ @ @ the White House halts talks with Congress on additional emergency measures to rescue a U.S. @ @ @ @ @ in generations.
” “ The concerns about the deficit are coming from traditional conservatives at @ @ @ @ @ new chief of staff Mark Meadows and acting budget director Russ Vought .
But officials @ @ @ @ @ face much more skepticism from President Trump himself .
Trump has shown little interest since @ @ @ @ @ deficit and has so far stood firm on his campaign pledge not to alter Social @ @ @

“Senior Trump administration officials are growing increasingly wary of the massive federal spending to combat the economic downturn and are considering ways to limit the impact of future stimulus efforts on the national debt,” the Washington Post reports.
“While no one in the administration is advocating immediate cuts, the unease among senior Trump advisers about federal spending comes as the White House halts talks with Congress on additional emergency measures to rescue a U.S. economy facing its worst crisis in generations.”
“The concerns about the deficit are coming from traditional conservatives at the White House, including new chief of staff Mark Meadows and acting budget director Russ Vought. But officials say they are likely to face much more skepticism from President Trump himself. Trump has shown little interest since becoming president in shrinking the deficit and has so far stood firm on his campaign pledge not to alter Social Security.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--White House Races to Contain Virus In Its Ranks

“ The Trump administration is racing to contain an outbreak of Covid-19 inside the White House , as some senior @ @ @ @ @ is already spreading rapidly through the warren of cramped offices that make up the three @ @ @ @ @ , ” the New York Times reports .
Said economic adviser Kevin Hassett : “ @ @ @ @ @ to work .
I think that I ’ d be a lot safer if I @ @ @ @ @ I would be going to the West Wing.
” He added : “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ place .
It ’ s , you know , it ’ s a little bit @ @ @ @ @ to do it because you have to serve your country .
”

“The Trump administration is racing to contain an outbreak of Covid-19 inside the White House, as some senior officials believe that the disease is already spreading rapidly through the warren of cramped offices that make up the three floors of the West Wing,” the New York Times reports.
Said economic adviser Kevin Hassett: “It is scary to go to work. I think that I’d be a lot safer if I was sitting at home than I would be going to the West Wing.”
He added: “It’s a small, crowded place. It’s, you know, it’s a little bit risky. But you have to do it because you have to serve your country.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Pence Would Welcome Flynn Back In Government

Vice President Mike Pence told Axios that he welcomes the idea of bringing Michael Flynn back into government , after @ @ @ @ @ week to drop its criminal case against President Trump ’ s former national security adviser @ @ @ @ @ accused of lying to the vice president , Pence ’ s blessing clears an obstacle @ @ @ @ @ ’ s inner circle .

Vice President Mike Pence told Axios that he welcomes the idea of bringing Michael Flynn back into government, after the Justice Department moved last week to drop its criminal case against President Trump’s former national security adviser.
Since Flynn had been accused of lying to the vice president, Pence’s blessing clears an obstacle to him returning to Trump’s inner circle.


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Democrats Lean Into Science

Democrats Lean Into Science

CNN : “ Democrats and Republicans with medical backgrounds have long used their MDs to convey competency , compassion and @ @ @ @ @ running for Congress .
But Democrats , especially , think the coronavirus pandemic has become @ @ @ @ @ their argument that the defense of science can be a winning campaign message — and @ @ @ @ @ ’ s given candidates with scientific backgrounds an advantage.
” “ They ’ re drawing @ @ @ @ @ the GOP — namely the President and the down-ballot Republicans who have mostly stood by @ @ @

CNN: “Democrats and Republicans with medical backgrounds have long used their MDs to convey competency, compassion and a commitment to service when running for Congress. But Democrats, especially, think the coronavirus pandemic has become a strong proof point in their argument that the defense of science can be a winning campaign message — and some party strategists think that’s given candidates with scientific backgrounds an advantage.”
“They’re drawing contrasts between their candidacies and the GOP — namely the President and the down-ballot Republicans who have mostly stood by him.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Mnuchin Warns of ‘Permanent’ Economic Damage

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said reopening the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic must be done in a “ thoughtful way @ @ @ @ @ lockdown measures could lead to “ permanent economic damage , ” The Hill reports .


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Lost Skills In American Politics

Lost Skills In American Politics

“ In Ball ’ s account , Pelosi is as tough as bullets .
She knows how to count votes @ @ @ @ @ both from a position of strength and from a position of weakness ) and how @ @ @ @ @ she knows what can get passed , against the odds — like the Affordable Care @ @ @ @ @ ’ t .
She has the courage to tell her fellow female House members face @ @ @ @ @ in her eyes , that government-funded abortions have to be removed from the ACA for @ @ @ @ @ These are lost skills in American politics , atrophied in the modern-day rush to preen @ @ @ @ @ small-room , off-camera skills .
Ball makes a convincing case that no woman could have @ @ @ @ @ without them .
”

Joe Klein reviews Pelosi by Molly Ball.
“In Ball’s account, Pelosi is as tough as bullets. She knows how to count votes, how to negotiate (both from a position of strength and from a position of weakness) and how to herd her tribe; she knows what can get passed, against the odds — like the Affordable Care Act — and what can’t. She has the courage to tell her fellow female House members face to face, with tears in her eyes, that government-funded abortions have to be removed from the ACA for it to get through. These are lost skills in American politics, atrophied in the modern-day rush to preen and tweet. They are small-room, off-camera skills. Ball makes a convincing case that no woman could have made it to the top without them.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Nearly a Third of Kentucky Workers Seek Jobless Aid

“ Nearly a third of Kentucky ’ s labor force has filed for unemployment insurance , the largest share of @ @ @ @ @ reflecting officials ’ encouragement to do so and an early move to expand workers ’ @ @ @ @ @ Street Journal reports .


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Trump Adviser Sees Unemployment Above 20%

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CBS News he expects the unemployment rate to climb past 20 % due @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic , predicting that May or June will be the high point for @ @ @ @ @ : “ Right now , looking across the U.S. , there are more than 30 @ @ @ @ @ initial claims from unemployment insurance , and that ’ s the biggest negative shock to @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve seen since World War II .
”

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CBS News he expects the unemployment rate to climb past 20% due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, predicting that May or June will be the high point for job losses.
Said Hassett: “Right now, looking across the U.S., there are more than 30 million people that are getting initial claims from unemployment insurance, and that’s the biggest negative shock to the jobs market that we’ve seen since World War II.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Biden’s Lead Is Steadiest on Record

Biden’s Lead Is Steadiest on Record

Harry Enten : “ Biden ’ s lead is about as steady as it can possibly be .
Not only @ @ @ @ @ over the last month or so , but the average of polls since the beginning @ @ @ @ @ ahead by 6 points .
Moreover , all the polls taken since the beginning of @ @ @ @ @ points.
” “ The steadiness in the polls is record breaking .
Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a race with an incumbent running since at least 1944 .
That could mean it @ @ @ @ @ change the trajectory of the race going forward , though this remains more than close @ @ @ @ @ easily win .
”

Harry Enten: “Biden’s lead is about as steady as it can possibly be. Not only is he up 6 points over the last month or so, but the average of polls since the beginning of the year has him ahead by 6 points. Moreover, all the polls taken since the beginning of 2019 have him up 6 points.”
“The steadiness in the polls is record breaking. Biden’s advantage is the steadiest in a race with an incumbent running since at least 1944. That could mean it’ll be harder to change the trajectory of the race going forward, though this remains more than close enough that either candidate could easily win.”


politicalwire--2020-05-10--Trump Holds National Security Meeting

Trump Holds National Security Meeting

President Trump met with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , Defense Secretary Mark Esper , senior military leadership , and @ @ @ @ @ the Cabinet Room yesterday .
The photo released by the White House shows more than @ @ @ @ @ age , at least one of whom has had recent exposure to the coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ for a prolonged period of time .
None of them had face masks .

President Trump met with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mark Esper, senior military leadership, and national security team members in the Cabinet Room yesterday.
The photo released by the White House shows more than a dozen men of advanced age, at least one of whom has had recent exposure to the coronavirus, in a small enclosed space for a prolonged period of time. None of them had face masks.


politicalwire--2020-05-10--South Korea Braces for ‘Second Wave’

South Korea Braces for ‘Second Wave’

South Korea ’ s President Moon Jae-in said the country should “ brace for the pandemic ’ s second wave @ @ @ @ @ , as officials confirmed 34 new coronavirus cases on Sunday — the highest daily number @ @ @ @ @ : “ A potential second wave of coronavirus infections could be possible in South Korea @ @ @ @ @ after a lull , with a surge tied to nightclubs in Seoul .
”

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in said the country should “brace for the pandemic’s second wave,” the BBC reports, as officials confirmed 34 new coronavirus cases on Sunday — the highest daily number in a month.
Bloomberg: “A potential second wave of coronavirus infections could be possible in South Korea after confirmed cases suddenly increased after a lull, with a surge tied to nightclubs in Seoul.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Investors Think Trump Will Win

Investors Think Trump Will Win

Axios : “ In a late April survey of U.S.-based investors with at least $ 1 million of assets , @ @ @ @ @ said they planned to vote for Biden .
But 52 % think Trump will win.
@ @ @ @ @ s most popular betting destinations show Trump as the clear favorite .
The RealClearPolitics average @ @ @ @ @ advantage to Trump with an average spread of 8.2 as of Sunday night .
”

Axios: “In a late April survey of U.S.-based investors with at least $1 million of assets, UBS found that 53% said they planned to vote for Biden. But 52% think Trump will win.”
“The world’s most popular betting destinations show Trump as the clear favorite. The RealClearPolitics average of betting websites gives the advantage to Trump with an average spread of 8.2 as of Sunday night.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Secret Service Told to Wear Masks Around Trump

Secret Service agents have been ordered to wear masks if they ’ re likely to come into contact with President @ @ @ @ @ were spooked by two aides testing positive for the coronavirus , ABC News reports .
@ @ @ @ @ be a list of over a dozen people who will be tested every day for @ @ @ @ @ work in the West Wing .

Secret Service agents have been ordered to wear masks if they’re likely to come into contact with President Trump after White House officials were spooked by two aides testing positive for the coronavirus, ABC News reports.
There is also said to be a list of over a dozen people who will be tested every day for the virus before reporting to work in the West Wing.


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Russia Overtakes Italy and Britain In Coronavirus Cases

“ Russia ’ s coronavirus cases overtook Italian and British infections on Monday to become the third highest in the @ @ @ @ @ rise hours before President Vladimir Putin was due to review the country ’ s lockdown @ @ @ @ @ .


politicalwire--2020-05-11--CEOs Told to Remove Masks Before Meeting Pence

Four CEOs of food companies and the president of the American Farm Bureau Federation were told to remove their face @ @ @ @ @ Iowa Friday with Vice President Mike Pence , a video posted by The Intercept shows @


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Kamala Harris Weighs Her Next Step

Kamala Harris Weighs Her Next Step

New York Times : “ Today , Ms. Harris — now a senator from California who ran for president last @ @ @ @ @ another political crossroads , and is approaching it with similar caution .
Though she is @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden ’ s vice-presidential nominee , joining him on the Democratic ticket to try @ @ @ @ @ she has kept a noticeably lower profile than other possible contenders .
”

New York Times: “Today, Ms. Harris — now a senator from California who ran for president last year — finds herself at another political crossroads, and is approaching it with similar caution. Though she is among the favorites to become Joe Biden’s vice-presidential nominee, joining him on the Democratic ticket to try to defeat President Trump, she has kept a noticeably lower profile than other possible contenders.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Factories Close for Good as Pandemic Cuts Demand

Wall Street Journal : “ Factory furloughs across the U.S. are becoming permanent closings , a sign of the heavy @ @ @ @ @ shutdowns are exerting on the industrial economy.
” “ Those factory shutdowns will further erode @ @ @ @ @ been shrinking as a share of the overall U.S. economy for decades .
While manufacturing @ @ @ @ @ previous peak from 2007 , factory employment never returned to levels reached before the financial @ @ @

Wall Street Journal: “Factory furloughs across the U.S. are becoming permanent closings, a sign of the heavy damage the coronavirus pandemic and shutdowns are exerting on the industrial economy.”
“Those factory shutdowns will further erode an industrial workforce that has been shrinking as a share of the overall U.S. economy for decades. While manufacturing output last year surpassed a previous peak from 2007, factory employment never returned to levels reached before the financial crisis.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Republicans Ramp Up Attacks on Lockdowns

Politico : “ A growing list of House hard-liners say they have reached their breaking point with the stay-at-home orders @ @ @ @ @ on the once-booming economy in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ have been angrily lashing out at the media , local and state officials and House @ @ @ @ @ shutdown — and are now actively encouraging the fired-up protesters swarming state capitols across the @ @ @

Politico: “A growing list of House hard-liners say they have reached their breaking point with the stay-at-home orders, which flipped a switch on the once-booming economy in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus.”
“In recent weeks, Republicans have been angrily lashing out at the media, local and state officials and House Democratic leadership over the continued shutdown — and are now actively encouraging the fired-up protesters swarming state capitols across the country.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Kamala Harris Seen as Early Favorite for Veep

Politico : “ Biden ’ s campaign has formally started vetting a group of prospects that includes roughly a dozen @ @ @ @ @ , more than two dozen Democrats , including advisers , allies and donors aligned with @ @ @ @ @ as an early frontrunner.
” “ Sen .
Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts , the favorite @ @ @ @ @ seen as rising above the pack .
”

Politico: “Biden’s campaign has formally started vetting a group of prospects that includes roughly a dozen women. But in interviews, more than two dozen Democrats, including advisers, allies and donors aligned with Biden, returned to Harris as an early frontrunner.”
“Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, the favorite among progressives, was also seen as rising above the pack.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Ex-Pence Staffer Aligns Himself with Nikki Haley

Gabriel Sherman : “ According to two sources , Kushner is trying to recruit Mike Pence ’ s former chief @ @ @ @ @ take a senior campaign role .
In 2018 , Kushner recruited Ayers to replace John @ @ @ @ @ chief of staff .
Ayers turned down the offer , and sources said he has @ @ @ @ @ Trump campaign .
One person close to Ayers told me he ’ s aligning himself @ @ @ @ @ her potential 2024 campaign.
” Said a source : “ He views Haley as the @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Gabriel Sherman: “According to two sources, Kushner is trying to recruit Mike Pence’s former chief of staff Nick Ayers to take a senior campaign role. In 2018, Kushner recruited Ayers to replace John Kelly as Trump’s chief of staff. Ayers turned down the offer, and sources said he has no interest in joining the Trump campaign. One person close to Ayers told me he’s aligning himself with Nikki Haley to lead her potential 2024 campaign.”
Said a source: “He views Haley as the right train to be on.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Trump Lies Again About Access to Tests

Trump Lies Again About Access to Tests

President Trump claimed at a press briefing Monday that any American who “ wants ” a coronavirus test can get @ @ @ @ @ coordinator Adm. Brett Giroir , who just moments earlier said that tests are mostly reserved @ @ @ @ @ ” one because they present symptoms or are participating in contact tracing , Axios reports @

President Trump claimed at a press briefing Monday that any American who “wants” a coronavirus test can get one — contradicting his testing coordinator Adm. Brett Giroir, who just moments earlier said that tests are mostly reserved for people who “need” one because they present symptoms or are participating in contact tracing, Axios reports.


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Senate GOP Breaks with Trump Over ‘Obamagate’

“ President Trump ’ s aggressive campaign to encourage sweeping investigations of his predecessor Barack Obama met a unanimous response @ @ @ @ @ thanks , ” Politico reports .
“ Trump ’ s Senate allies on Monday stopped @ @ @ @ @ s frenetic and unsubstantiated claim that Obama acted illegally when the Justice Department began probing @ @ @ @ @ Flynn in late 2016 .
And they indicated that the Senate would pass on investigating @ @ @ @ @ conduct their own investigations that could soon ensnare other senior Obama administration officials .
”

“President Trump’s aggressive campaign to encourage sweeping investigations of his predecessor Barack Obama met a unanimous response from Senate Republicans: No thanks,” Politico reports.
“Trump’s Senate allies on Monday stopped short of echoing Trump’s frenetic and unsubstantiated claim that Obama acted illegally when the Justice Department began probing incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn in late 2016. And they indicated that the Senate would pass on investigating the former president as they conduct their own investigations that could soon ensnare other senior Obama administration officials.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Infections Spike In Heartland Communities

“ Coronavirus infection rates are spiking to new highs in several metropolitan areas and smaller communities across the country , @ @ @ @ @ White House ’ s pandemic task force is using to track rates of infection , @ @ @ @ @ NBC News .
The data in the report are at odds with President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ all throughout the country , the numbers are coming down rapidly .
”

“Coronavirus infection rates are spiking to new highs in several metropolitan areas and smaller communities across the country, according to undisclosed data the White House’s pandemic task force is using to track rates of infection,” which was obtained by NBC News.
The data in the report are at odds with President Trump’s declaration Monday that “all throughout the country, the numbers are coming down rapidly.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Trump Eyes Campaign Shake-up

Trump Eyes Campaign Shake-up

Gabriel Sherman : “ Seeking to change the trajectory of the race , Trump is now discussing a shake-up to @ @ @ @ @ said Trump has told people he wants to install 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski in @ @ @ @ @ a source , Lewandowski has told Trump that the RNC doesn ’ t grasp how @ @ @ @ @ “ Trump ’ s interest in Lewandowski has sparked conflict with Jared Kushner… Kushner is @ @ @ @ @ the campaign… Kushner led the effort to force out Lewandowski in 2016 , and has @ @ @ @ @ the outer edge of Trump ’ s orbit.
” Also interesting : “ Trump and @ @ @ @ @ s relationship has been fraying for weeks .
”

Gabriel Sherman: “Seeking to change the trajectory of the race, Trump is now discussing a shake-up to his campaign leadership… Two sources said Trump has told people he wants to install 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski in a senior role… According to a source, Lewandowski has told Trump that the RNC doesn’t grasp how dire the polls are.”
“Trump’s interest in Lewandowski has sparked conflict with Jared Kushner… Kushner is strongly opposed to Lewandowski joining the campaign… Kushner led the effort to force out Lewandowski in 2016, and has since successfully kept Lewandowski on the outer edge of Trump’s orbit.”
Also interesting: “Trump and campaign manager Brad Parscale’s relationship has been fraying for weeks.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ This is what should worry the campaign : Biden is in his basement and he ’ s beating Trump @ @ @ @ @ , the lesson I would learn is : Shut the fuck up and let Trump @ @ @ @ @ himself .
”

“This is what should worry the campaign: Biden is in his basement and he’s beating Trump. If I were Biden, the lesson I would learn is: Shut the fuck up and let Trump go out there and destroy himself.”
— A former Trump White House staffer, quoted by Vanity Fair.


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Democrats Move to Allow Virtual Convention

“ The Democratic Party plans to adopt new rules Tuesday to narrow the scope of its presidential nominating convention , @ @ @ @ @ either a limited in-person gathering or a virtual event this August , ” the Washington @ @ @ @ @ proposed changes , which are expected to be adopted in virtual meeting of the party @ @ @ @ @ committee , would allow delegates to participate even if they do not attend the convention @ @ @ @ @ decision on the convention is expected to be made in coming weeks as organizers await @ @ @ @ @ state and local health officials .
”

“The Democratic Party plans to adopt new rules Tuesday to narrow the scope of its presidential nominating convention, potentially paving the way for either a limited in-person gathering or a virtual event this August,” the Washington Post reports.
“The proposed changes, which are expected to be adopted in virtual meeting of the party’s rules and bylaws committee, would allow delegates to participate even if they do not attend the convention in person. No final decision on the convention is expected to be made in coming weeks as organizers await a decision by federal, state and local health officials.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Trump Ends News Conference After Heated Exchange

President Trump told Chinese American reporter Weijia Jiang to “ ask China ” after she asked him why he views @ @ @ @ @ when thousands of Americans are dying .
When Jiang followed up , “ Why are @ @ @ @ @ , specifically ?
” Trump called her question “ nasty.
” Stuart Stevens : “ @ @ @ @ @ Mitch McConnell , married to a Chinese American , watch the routine public degradation of @ @ @ @ @ president and say nothing ?
”

President Trump told Chinese American reporter Weijia Jiang to “ask China” after she asked him why he views testing as a global competition when thousands of Americans are dying.
When Jiang followed up, “Why are you saying that to me, specifically?” Trump called her question “nasty.”
Trump then ended the news conference.
Stuart Stevens: “How does Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, married to a Chinese American, watch the routine public degradation of Chinese American women by a president and say nothing?”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Biden Holds ‘Virtual Forum’ for Big Donors

Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign is hosting a private three day virtual forum for donors that have helped the @ @ @ @ @ , CNBC reports .

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


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Trump Visit to Pennsylvania Factory Scuttled

“ President Trump was pushing to get out in the public eye in recent weeks and tout his leadership during @ @ @ @ @ House staff thought they had hit on the ideal event : a presidential visit to @ @ @ @ @ who had recently taken herculean steps to ramp up U.S. supplies of protective equipment , @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But after extensive back and forth , factory officials ultimately asked to postpone @ @ @ @ @ from Trump could jeopardize both the safety of the workers and the plant ’ s @ @ @ @ @ for masks and other medical gear .
”

“President Trump was pushing to get out in the public eye in recent weeks and tout his leadership during the pandemic, and White House staff thought they had hit on the ideal event: a presidential visit to thank the Pennsylvania factory workers who had recently taken herculean steps to ramp up U.S. supplies of protective equipment,” the Washington Post reports.
“But after extensive back and forth, factory officials ultimately asked to postpone, worried that a visit from Trump could jeopardize both the safety of the workers and the plant’s ability to produce special material for masks and other medical gear.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Scientists Fear a Coronavirus Comeback

Scientists Fear a Coronavirus Comeback

“ Millions of working people and small-business owners who can not earn money while sheltering at home are facing economic @ @ @ @ @ states , seeking to ease the pain , are coming out of lockdown , ” @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Most have not met even minimal criteria for doing so safely , and @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases rise , inviting disaster .
The much-feared ‘ second wave ’ of infection @ @ @ @ @ , many scientists say , and instead may become a storm of wavelets breaking unpredictably @ @ @ @ @

“Millions of working people and small-business owners who cannot earn money while sheltering at home are facing economic ruin. So dozens of states, seeking to ease the pain, are coming out of lockdown,” the New York Times reports.
“Most have not met even minimal criteria for doing so safely, and some are reopening even as coronavirus cases rise, inviting disaster. The much-feared ‘second wave’ of infection may not wait until fall, many scientists say, and instead may become a storm of wavelets breaking unpredictably across the country.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Effort to Recall Alaska Governor Can Proceed

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the signature gathering effort to remove Gov .
Mike Dunleavy ( R ) from @ @ @ @ @ effort that had been previously suspended amid the pandemic , the Anchorage Daily News reports @ @ @ @ @ the signatures of at least 71,252 registered voters by July 3 to put the recall @ @ @ @ @ , and have gathered roughly half that number so far .

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the signature gathering effort to remove Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) from office can proceed, an effort that had been previously suspended amid the pandemic, the Anchorage Daily News reports.
Backers still must gather the signatures of at least 71,252 registered voters by July 3 to put the recall measure on the November ballot, and have gathered roughly half that number so far.


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Two Special Elections Could Hint at Blue Wave

FiveThirtyEight : “ On Tuesday , we ’ ll get a taste of whether Democrats ’ electoral advantage on paper @ @ @ @ @ , as California and Wisconsin hold special elections for two vacant congressional seats.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ the California 25th Congressional District , a bellwether seat in the north Los Angeles suburbs @ @ @ @ @ a chance to add to their ranks in the House .
But if Democrats are @ @ @ @ @ reddening , rural Wisconsin 7th Congressional District , it could signal another blue wave in @ @ @ @ @ The political calendar has been updated .

FiveThirtyEight: “On Tuesday, we’ll get a taste of whether Democrats’ electoral advantage on paper will hold up in practice, as California and Wisconsin hold special elections for two vacant congressional seats.”
“The main event is in the California 25th Congressional District, a bellwether seat in the north Los Angeles suburbs, where both parties see a chance to add to their ranks in the House. But if Democrats are also competitive in the quickly reddening, rural Wisconsin 7th Congressional District, it could signal another blue wave in the fall.”
Related: The political calendar has been updated.


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Most White House Officials Asked to Wear Masks

“ Most White House officials will be asked to wear masks or face coverings in public spaces on complex grounds @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus from spreading further inside the presidential compound , ” the Washington Post reports .
@ @ @ @ @ apply to offices , however , and President Trump is still unlikely to wear a @ @ @ @ @ ”

“Most White House officials will be asked to wear masks or face coverings in public spaces on complex grounds, a move to prevent coronavirus from spreading further inside the presidential compound,” the Washington Post reports.
“The request does not apply to offices, however, and President Trump is still unlikely to wear a mask or face covering.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Montana Sees Most Female Candidates In Decades

“ Female candidates are positioned to make significant gains in Montana this election year with the highest number seeking statewide @ @ @ @ @ three decades , ” the Billings Gazette reports .
“ Eleven women are in the @ @ @ @ @ into the June 2 primary , including five Republicans , four Democrats , a Green @ @ @ @ @

“Female candidates are positioned to make significant gains in Montana this election year with the highest number seeking statewide political office in at least three decades,” the Billings Gazette reports.
“Eleven women are in the running for statewide offices heading into the June 2 primary, including five Republicans, four Democrats, a Green and a Libertarian.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Biden Secretly Building a Republican Group

“ Interviews with several of the most prominent NeverTrump Republicans reveal that for now , the nascent effort ” to @ @ @ @ @ is loosely defined and could ultimately take a variety of forms , ” the Daily @ @ @ @ @ preliminary talks about messaging , engagement , leadership , and roll out are starting to @ @ @ @ @ ”

“Interviews with several of the most prominent NeverTrump Republicans reveal that for now, the nascent effort” to create a Republicans-for-Biden group “is loosely defined and could ultimately take a variety of forms,” the Daily Beast reports.
“But preliminary talks about messaging, engagement, leadership, and roll out are starting to be broadly sketched out.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Indiana Attorney General’s Law License Suspended

“ The Indiana Supreme Court suspended Attorney General Curtis Hill ’ s law license for 30 days after finding he @ @ @ @ @ from allegations he groped four women at a Downtown bar , ” the Indianapolis Star @ @


One Vote Away

Coming in October : One Vote Away : How a Single Supreme Court Seat Can Change History by Sen. Ted @ @ @ @ @ A book clearly designed to help increase turnout of conservatives in November .

Coming in October: One Vote Away: How a Single Supreme Court Seat Can Change History by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).
A book clearly designed to help increase turnout of conservatives in November.


politicalwire--2020-05-11--GOP Candidate Denies He’s Seeking Distance from Trump

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate John James ( R ) told the Detroit News that his stance on President Trump hadn @ @ @ @ @ someone leaked audio of him detailing disagreements with the president to “ drive a wedge.
@ @ @ @ @ the comments during a recent video conference with black leaders when he was asked about @ @ @ @ @ with Trump , who has backed his campaign .
Said James : “ Plenty , @ @ @ @ @ from cutting Great Lakes funding to ‘ shithole countries ’ to speaking ill of the @ @ @

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate John James (R) told the Detroit News that his stance on President Trump hadn’t changed and alleged someone leaked audio of him detailing disagreements with the president to “drive a wedge.”
Politico said James made the comments during a recent video conference with black leaders when he was asked about issues on which he disagreed with Trump, who has backed his campaign.
Said James: “Plenty, plenty of issues. Everything from cutting Great Lakes funding to ‘shithole countries’ to speaking ill of the dead.”


politicalwire--2020-05-11--Sanders ‘Very Unlikely’ to Run for President Again

Sen. Bernie Sanders told the Washington Post that he is “ very , very unlikely ” to run for president @ @ @ @ @ added : “ I think next time around you ’ re going to see another @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Sen. Bernie Sanders told the Washington Post that he is “very, very unlikely” to run for president again in 2024.
He added: “I think next time around you’re going to see another candidate carrying the progressive banner.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Trump and Pence Agree to Stay Apart

Trump and Pence Agree to Stay Apart

President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have agreed to stay away from each other to reduce the risk of @ @ @ @ @ by the novel coronavirus , ABC News reports .


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Most Think U.S. Government Doing Poor Job

A new CNN poll finds 54 % of Americans continue to say the federal government is doing a poor job @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
And , while a growing share of the public feels the worst of @ @ @ @ @ ( 44 % , up from 17 % in April ) , a majority ( @ @ @ @ @ the worst on the horizon .

A new CNN poll finds 54% of Americans continue to say the federal government is doing a poor job preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
And, while a growing share of the public feels the worst of the outbreak is behind us (44%, up from 17% in April), a majority (52%) still sees the worst on the horizon.


politicalwire--2020-05-12--GOP Faces Blowback Over Reopening Efforts

“ Governors collectively have been winning widespread praise from the public for their handling of the coronavirus outbreak , often @ @ @ @ @ approval that has eluded President Trump , ” according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll .
@ @ @ @ @ embraced reopening their states are struggling to achieve that consensus.
” “ The survey reveals @ @ @ @ @ assessments of Republican governors , but not for their Democratic counterparts .
The disparities appear @ @ @ @ @ to partisanship , but also to the differing paths the governors have adopted as they @ @ @ @ @ contain the spread of the virus while trying to limit the damage to their economies @ @

“Governors collectively have been winning widespread praise from the public for their handling of the coronavirus outbreak, often with the kind of bipartisan approval that has eluded President Trump,” according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll.
“Republican governors who have embraced reopening their states are struggling to achieve that consensus.”
“The survey reveals a wide range in the assessments of Republican governors, but not for their Democratic counterparts. The disparities appear to be linked not solely to partisanship, but also to the differing paths the governors have adopted as they seek to balance efforts to contain the spread of the virus while trying to limit the damage to their economies.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Fauci to Warn of ‘Needless Suffering and Death’

“ Dr .
Anthony Fauci , the nation ’ s top infectious disease expert and a central figure in the @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus , plans to deliver a stark warning to the Senate on Tuesday : @ @ @ @ @ suffering and death ’ if the country opens up prematurely , ” the New York @ @ @ @ @ .
Fauci , who has emerged as the perhaps nation ’ s most respected voice @ @ @ @ @ crisis in a century , is one of four top government doctors scheduled to testify @ @ @ @ @ and highly unusual — hearing on Tuesday before the Senate Health , Education , Labor @ @ @ @ @ made his comments in an email to a New York Times reporter late Monday night @ @

“Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and a central figure in the government’s response to the coronavirus, plans to deliver a stark warning to the Senate on Tuesday: Americans would experience ‘needless suffering and death’ if the country opens up prematurely,” the New York Times reports.
“Dr. Fauci, who has emerged as the perhaps nation’s most respected voice during the worst public health crisis in a century, is one of four top government doctors scheduled to testify remotely at a high-profile — and highly unusual — hearing on Tuesday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. He made his comments in an email to a New York Times reporter late Monday night.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ If the economy continues to crater , I think that presents serious problems for the president.
” — Michael @ @ @ @ @ for the National Republican Congressional Committee , quoted by PBS .

“If the economy continues to crater, I think that presents serious problems for the president.”
— Michael McAdams, the press secretary for the National Republican Congressional Committee, quoted by PBS.


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Biden Calls for Stepped Up Oversight

Biden Calls for Stepped Up Oversight

Joe Biden is expected to use an appearance this morning on “ Good Morning America ” to call for an @ @ @ @ @ every stimulus loan given to every big company or political insider , ” Politico reports @ @ @ @ @ video talking about his plan .

Joe Biden is expected to use an appearance this morning on “Good Morning America” to call for an inspector general to investigate “every stimulus loan given to every big company or political insider,” Politico reports.
He also released a video talking about his plan.


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Meadows Finds His Inner Pragmatist

Meadows Finds His Inner Pragmatist

“ Mark Meadows spent his entire congressional career trying to divorce the Republican Party from its moderate wing .
Now @ @ @ @ @ make it work with centrist Republicans and even Democrats on Capitol Hill , ” Politico @ @ @ @ @ , as President Trump ’ s new chief of staff , Meadows is receiving bipartisan @ @ @ @ @ and good-natured .
It ’ s a surprise for the man who previously chaired the @ @ @ @ @ once helped take down a speaker from his own party .

“Mark Meadows spent his entire congressional career trying to divorce the Republican Party from its moderate wing. Now he’s trying to make it work with centrist Republicans and even Democrats on Capitol Hill,” Politico reports.
“So far, as President Trump’s new chief of staff, Meadows is receiving bipartisan praise as accessible, personable and good-natured. It’s a surprise for the man who previously chaired the hard-line House Freedom Caucus and once helped take down a speaker from his own party.


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Ricketts Hides Names of Infected Nursing Homes

Hundreds of residents at Nebraska nursing homes have tested positive for the coronavirus — but Gov .
Pete Ricketts ( @ @ @ @ @ identify the affected facilities , the Omaha World-Herald reports .
Ricketts never issued a stay-at-home @ @ @ @ @

Hundreds of residents at Nebraska nursing homes have tested positive for the coronavirus — but Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) is refusing to identify the affected facilities, the Omaha World-Herald reports.
Ricketts never issued a stay-at-home order for his state.


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ I think President Obama should have kept his mouth shut .
You know , we know he doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ is doing , that ’ s understandable .
But I think it ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ critique an administration that comes after you.
” — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , @ @ @ @ @ on Barack Obama criticizing President Trump ’ s “ absolute chaotic disaster ” of a @ @ @ @ @ .

“I think President Obama should have kept his mouth shut. You know, we know he doesn’t like much this administration is doing, that’s understandable. But I think it’s a little bit classless frankly to critique an administration that comes after you.”
— Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, quoted by The Hill, on Barack Obama criticizing President Trump’s “absolute chaotic disaster” of a response to the coronavirus pandemic.


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Judge Puts Hold on Move to Dismiss Flynn’s Guilty Plea

“ A U.S. judge on Tuesday put on hold the Justice Department ’ s move to drop charges against Michael @ @ @ @ @ independent groups and legal experts to argue against the bid to exonerate President Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ of lying to the FBI , ” the Washington Post reports .

“A U.S. judge on Tuesday put on hold the Justice Department’s move to drop charges against Michael Flynn, saying he expects independent groups and legal experts to argue against the bid to exonerate President Trump’s former national security adviser of lying to the FBI,” the Washington Post reports.
New York Times: “The judge’s order is the latest twist in a high-profile criminal case that has provoked widespread criticism of Attorney General William P. Barr and renewed questions about political influence over the Justice Department.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Trump Seeks Immunity In Defamation Case

Trump Seeks Immunity In Defamation Case

“ Lawyers for President Trump this week reiterated their argument that a defamation lawsuit from a woman who alleges Trump @ @ @ @ @ consent should be halted because the president is immune from lawsuits filed in state courts @ @ @ @ @ ” the Washington Post reports .
“ A new 28-page court brief , filed Monday @ @ @ @ @ New York State Court of Appeals on Tuesday , is Trump ’ s latest salvo @ @ @ @ @ to limit the ability of private citizens , Congress and even law enforcement to investigate @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“Lawyers for President Trump this week reiterated their argument that a defamation lawsuit from a woman who alleges Trump groped and kissed her without consent should be halted because the president is immune from lawsuits filed in state courts while serving in office,” the Washington Post reports.
“A new 28-page court brief, filed Monday and released publicly by the New York State Court of Appeals on Tuesday, is Trump’s latest salvo in a multi-front legal battle to limit the ability of private citizens, Congress and even law enforcement to investigate him as a sitting president.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Trump Will Bring Down the GOP with Him

Trump Will Bring Down the GOP with Him

Joe Scarborough : “ Republican incumbent senators in Arizona , Colorado , Montana , Maine and North Carolina face serious @ @ @ @ @ in recent polls .
Once-safe states such as Kansas and Georgia are in play , @ @ @ @ @ head-to-head matchups with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Wisconsin , Michigan , Pennsylvania , @ @ @ @ @ Recent polls show the two are even tied in traditionally Republican strongholds like Georgia and @ @ @ @ @ prospects of a historic Democratic landslide building with every Trump news conference , every deranged @ @ @ @ @ , wouldn ’ t now be the time for Republican candidates to stand up , @ @ @ @ @ following a man so ill-equipped for the presidency ?
” “ To quote Trump himself @ @ @ @ @ and the White House slipping away : ‘ What the hell do they have to @ @ @ @

Joe Scarborough: “Republican incumbent senators in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Maine and North Carolina face serious threats from their Democratic opponents in recent polls. Once-safe states such as Kansas and Georgia are in play, and Trump himself is losing head-to-head matchups with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida. Recent polls show the two are even tied in traditionally Republican strongholds like Georgia and Texas.”
“With the prospects of a historic Democratic landslide building with every Trump news conference, every deranged tweet, every racist remark, wouldn’t now be the time for Republican candidates to stand up, speak out and finally stop following a man so ill-equipped for the presidency?”
“To quote Trump himself, with control of Congress and the White House slipping away: ‘What the hell do they have to lose?'”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--GOP Caught Between Fauci and Trump

GOP Caught Between Fauci and Trump

“ Republican senators are conceding that Dr. Anthony Fauci ’ s testimony warning about moving too quickly to reopen the @ @ @ @ @ President Trump ’ s push to ‘ liberate ’ various states and quickly get the @ @ @ @ @ ” CNN reports .
“ But the GOP is split about whether Trump should be @ @ @ @ @ public statements or if it ’ s Fauci who is being too much of an @ @ @ @ @ Paul of Kentucky appears to be asserting .
”

“Republican senators are conceding that Dr. Anthony Fauci’s testimony warning about moving too quickly to reopen the US economy is inconsistent with President Trump’s push to ‘liberate’ various states and quickly get the country back to business,” CNN reports.
“But the GOP is split about whether Trump should be more cautious with his own public statements or if it’s Fauci who is being too much of an alarmist, as Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky appears to be asserting.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Los Angeles Will Maintain Stay-at-Home Thru July

Los Angeles County ’ s stay-at-home orders will “ with all certainty ” be extended for the next three months @ @ @ @ @ reports .

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


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Trump Pulls Mar-a-Lago Dock Plan

Trump Pulls Mar-a-Lago Dock Plan

“ President Trump has temporarily withdrawn a controversial dock proposal at his Palm Beach resort that had raised larger questions @ @ @ @ @ change of his official residency from New York to Florida , ” the Washington Post @ @


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Justices Seek Middle Ground on Release of Trump Taxes

“ After more than three hours of oral arguments Tuesday morning , the Supreme Court seems unlikely to grant President @ @ @ @ @ he has asked for while fighting subpoenas for his taxes and other financial records , @ @ @ @ @ York Times : “ The court ’ s ruling , expected by July , could @ @ @ @ @ president has gone to extraordinary lengths to protect .
Or the justices could rule that @ @ @ @ @ affairs are not legitimate subjects of inquiry.
” “ But some of the justices ’ @ @ @ @ @ : that the court could return the cases to lower courts for reconsideration under stricter @ @ @ @ @ the incidental effect of deferring a final decision beyond the 2020 presidential election .
”

“After more than three hours of oral arguments Tuesday morning, the Supreme Court seems unlikely to grant President Trump the sweeping total immunity he has asked for while fighting subpoenas for his taxes and other financial records,” Axios reports.
New York Times: “The court’s ruling, expected by July, could require disclosure of information the president has gone to extraordinary lengths to protect. Or the justices could rule that Mr. Trump’s financial affairs are not legitimate subjects of inquiry.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--House to Consider Rule on Proxy Voting

House to Consider Rule on Proxy Voting

“ The House will vote Friday on Democrats ’ proposal to provide more coronavirus relief and a rule change to @ @ @ @ @ proxy during the pandemic , ” Roll Call reports .


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Member Briefing: Sen. Bill Cassidy and Richard Ravitch

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Reaganland

I ’ m really looking forward to this : Reaganland : America ’ s Right Turn 1976-1980 by Rick Perlstein @ @ @ @ @ Reagan ’ s every move was scripted , vetted by a powerful political machine .
@ @ @ @ @ was doing when he gave Ford the most lukewarm of endorsements .
”

I’m really looking forward to this: Reaganland: America’s Right Turn 1976-1980 by Rick Perlstein.
Kirkus Reviews: “Reagan’s every move was scripted, vetted by a powerful political machine. He knew exactly what he was doing when he gave Ford the most lukewarm of endorsements.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--More Women Running Than Ever Before

More Women Running Than Ever Before

The Center for American Women and Politics reports that more women have filed to run for U.S. House seats in @ @ @ @ @ in history .
The 490 women who have filed this year outpace even the record-breaking @ @ @ @ @ states have yet to file .

The Center for American Women and Politics reports that more women have filed to run for U.S. House seats in 2020 than in any year in history.
The 490 women who have filed this year outpace even the record-breaking 2018 midterms. And 14 states have yet to file.


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Trump’s Own Words Are Devastating

Trump’s Own Words Are Devastating

A new ad from Joe Biden proves that President Trump ’ s own words are his worst enemy in his @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-05-12--Thousands Getting Sick on the Job

Thousands Getting Sick on the Job

“ Even as President Trump urges getting people back to work and reopening the economy , an Associated Press analysis @ @ @ @ @ getting sick from COVID-19 on the job .
Recent figures show a surge of infections @ @ @ @ @ .
There ’ s been a spike of new cases among construction workers in Austin @ @ @ @ @ sector recently returned to work.
” “ To be sure , there are plenty of @ @ @ @ @ Yet of the 15 U.S. counties with the highest per-capita infection rates between April 28 @ @ @ @ @ are homes to meatpacking and poultry-processing plants or state prisons .
”

“Even as President Trump urges getting people back to work and reopening the economy, an Associated Press analysis shows thousands of people are getting sick from COVID-19 on the job. Recent figures show a surge of infections in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants. There’s been a spike of new cases among construction workers in Austin, Texas, where that sector recently returned to work.”
“To be sure, there are plenty of new infections outside the workplace… Yet of the 15 U.S. counties with the highest per-capita infection rates between April 28 and May 5, all are homes to meatpacking and poultry-processing plants or state prisons.”


politicalwire--2020-05-12--GOP Lawmaker Accidentally Tries to Ban Trump Spending

“ A House Republican freshman and steadfast ally of President Trump has introduced legislation that would inadvertently ban the president @ @ @ @ @ spending money at Trump-owned businesses , ” the Daily Beast reports .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ Greg Steube ( R-FL ) did not intend to prohibit the president from steering campaign @ @ @ @ @ , resorts , and golf clubs .
He introduced a bill this month explicitly designed @ @ @ @ @ a House colleague , Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) … But the language of @ @ @ @ @ bar Trump campaign payments to Trump businesses as well , and his office could not @ @ @ @ @ ”

“A House Republican freshman and steadfast ally of President Trump has introduced legislation that would inadvertently ban the president’s reelection campaign from spending money at Trump-owned businesses,” the Daily Beast reports.
“It’s almost certain that Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) did not intend to prohibit the president from steering campaign funds to his own hotels, resorts, and golf clubs. He introduced a bill this month explicitly designed to target campaign spending by a House colleague, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)… But the language of his legislation would very likely bar Trump campaign payments to Trump businesses as well, and his office could not muster an explanation otherwise.”