politicalwire--2020-06-10--GOP Scrambles to Respond to Demands for Police Reform

“ Congressional Republicans , caught flat-footed by an election-year groundswell of public support for overhauling policing in America to address @ @ @ @ @ to coalesce around a legislative response , ” the New York Times reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ the party of law and order , Republicans have been startled by the speed and @ @ @ @ @ has shifted under their feet in recent days after the killings of unarmed black Americans @ @ @ @ @ protests that have followed .
The abrupt turn has placed them on the defensive.
” @ @ @ @ @ , President Trump has offered only an incendiary response… ”

“Congressional Republicans, caught flat-footed by an election-year groundswell of public support for overhauling policing in America to address systemic racism, are struggling to coalesce around a legislative response,” the New York Times reports.
“Having long fashioned themselves as the party of law and order, Republicans have been startled by the speed and extent to which public opinion has shifted under their feet in recent days after the killings of unarmed black Americans by the police and the protests that have followed. The abrupt turn has placed them on the defensive.”
“Adding to their challenge, President Trump has offered only an incendiary response…”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Trump Is More Like Wallace Than Nixon

Trump Is More Like Wallace Than Nixon

“ President Trump said last month that he had ‘ learned a lot from Richard Nixon , ’ and many @ @ @ @ @ the street protests of recent days as a homage of sorts to the 1968 campaign @ @ @ @ @ Twitter feed has been filled with phrases famous from the Nixon lexicon like ‘ LAW @ @ @ @ @ ‘ SILENT MAJORITY , ' ” the New York Times reports .
“ But if @ @ @ @ @ to be occupying the political lane held that year by George Wallace , the segregationist @ @ @ @ @ ran as a third-party candidate to the right of Nixon .
While he does not @ @ @ @ @ positions , Mr. Trump is running hard on a combative pro-police , anti-protester platform , @ @ @ @ @ by unrest in the streets .
”

“President Trump said last month that he had ‘learned a lot from Richard Nixon,’ and many interpreted his hard-line response to the street protests of recent days as a homage of sorts to the 1968 campaign. The president’s Twitter feed has been filled with phrases famous from the Nixon lexicon like ‘LAW & ORDER’ and even ‘SILENT MAJORITY,'” the New York Times reports.
“But if anything, Mr. Trump seems to be occupying the political lane held that year by George Wallace, the segregationist former governor of Alabama who ran as a third-party candidate to the right of Nixon. While he does not share Wallace’s extreme positions, Mr. Trump is running hard on a combative pro-police, anti-protester platform, appealing to Americans turned off by unrest in the streets.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Ossoff Wins Democratic Senate Nod In Georgia

Jon Ossoff ( D ) , who appeared to be headed towards a runoff most of the day Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ an outright win in Georgia ’ s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate , the AP @ @

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


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ I ’ m a 7th generation Mississippian .
I ’ ve helped elect Governors and Senators in MS , @ @ @ @ @ , OK , NC and FL .
Trump will lose more white voters with his @ @ @ @ @ Majority very much want to move past Civil War and hatred , not relive it @ @ @ @ @ Trump doesn ’ t .
”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Pelosi Requests Removal of Confederate Statues

“ Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for the removal of nearly a dozen statues in the U.S. Capitol depicting Confederate leaders @ @ @ @ @ a racial reckoning taking place following the killing of George Floyd by a white police @ @ @ @ @ , ” Politico reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-10--LeBron James to Start Voting Rights Group

“ The NBA superstar LeBron James and a group of other prominent black athletes and entertainers are starting a new @ @ @ @ @ ’ voting rights , seizing on the widespread fury against racial injustice that has fueled @ @ @ @ @ voices in this fall ’ s presidential election , ” the New York Times reports @ @ @ @ @ Because of everything that ’ s going on , people are finally starting to listen @ @ @ @ @ like we ’ re finally getting a foot in the door .
How long is @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t know .
But we feel like we ’ re getting some ears @ @ @ @ @ this is the time for us to finally make a difference .
”

“The NBA superstar LeBron James and a group of other prominent black athletes and entertainers are starting a new group aimed at protecting African-Americans’ voting rights, seizing on the widespread fury against racial injustice that has fueled worldwide protests to amplify their voices in this fall’s presidential election,” the New York Times reports.
Said James: “Because of everything that’s going on, people are finally starting to listen to us — we feel like we’re finally getting a foot in the door. How long is up to us. We don’t know. But we feel like we’re getting some ears and some attention, and this is the time for us to finally make a difference.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Biden Once Pushed Bill to Weaken Police Probes

CNN : “ For more than 15 years as a senator , Biden was one of the chief proponents of @ @ @ @ @ Bill of Rights measure , which was supported by police unions but faced sharp opposition @ @ @ @ @ police chiefs… ” “ Supporters of the bill , including Biden , said it provided @ @ @ @ @ of protections for police officers in the face of internal investigations .
Biden included language @ @ @ @ @ it would not apply to investigations into criminal activity committed by police officers , but @ @ @ @ @ the legislation would have made all departmental misconduct allegations more difficult to investigate .
”

CNN: “For more than 15 years as a senator, Biden was one of the chief proponents of a Police Officer’s Bill of Rights measure, which was supported by police unions but faced sharp opposition from the nation’s police chiefs…”
“Supporters of the bill, including Biden, said it provided a necessary and uniform set of protections for police officers in the face of internal investigations. Biden included language in the bill that indicated it would not apply to investigations into criminal activity committed by police officers, but experts and critics say that the legislation would have made all departmental misconduct allegations more difficult to investigate.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--‘He Is as Lawless and Corrupt as Ever’

‘He Is as Lawless and Corrupt as Ever’

The House impeachment managers , writing in the Washington Post : “ Four months ago , we tried President Trump @ @ @ @ @ his office in ways that undermined our country ’ s national security , the integrity @ @ @ @ @ constitutional structure of our republic .
Trump ’ s efforts to coerce an ally to @ @ @ @ @ upcoming election violated the public trust , went to the heart of his unfitness for @ @ @ @ @ he prioritizes his interests over those of the nation.
” “ The president was not @ @ @ @ @ is as lawless and corrupt as ever .
But his wrongdoing has far greater consequences @ @ @ @ @ the nation , the failure of those around him to curb destructive impulses , and @ @ @ @ @ members of Congress to serve as a meaningful check and balance as the Founders intended @ @

The House impeachment managers, writing in the Washington Post:
“Four months ago, we tried President Trump for abusing the power of his office in ways that undermined our country’s national security, the integrity of U.S. elections and the constitutional structure of our republic. Trump’s efforts to coerce an ally to help him cheat in the upcoming election violated the public trust, went to the heart of his unfitness for office — and revealed that he prioritizes his interests over those of the nation.”
“The president was not changed by impeachment. He is as lawless and corrupt as ever. But his wrongdoing has far greater consequences given the acute challenges facing the nation, the failure of those around him to curb destructive impulses, and the continued unwillingness of many members of Congress to serve as a meaningful check and balance as the Founders intended.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Bolton Will Go Ahead with Book Despite Warning

“ Former national security adviser John Bolton plans to move ahead with publication of his memoir about working in the @ @ @ @ @ new warning from the administration that it contains classified material and needs to be further @ @ @ @ @ Post reports .

“Former national security adviser John Bolton plans to move ahead with publication of his memoir about working in the Trump White House despite a new warning from the administration that it contains classified material and needs to be further revised,” the Washington Post reports.


politicalwire--2020-06-10--NASCAR Bans Confederate Flags at Races

NASCAR Bans Confederate Flags at Races

From a statement : “ The presence of Confederate flags at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing @ @ @ @ @ for all fans , our competitors , and our industry .
”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Trump Will Hold Rally Next Week In Tulsa

President Trump will return to the campaign trail on June 19 with a rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma , the @ @ @ @ @ “ Trump campaign officials are unlikely to put into place any social distancing measures for @ @ @ @ @ them to wear face masks… adding that it would be unnecessary because the state is @ @ @ @ @ reopening .
”

President Trump will return to the campaign trail on June 19 with a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the New York Times reports.
“Trump campaign officials are unlikely to put into place any social distancing measures for rally attendees, or require them to wear face masks… adding that it would be unnecessary because the state is so far along in its reopening.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Trump Lashes Out at Anyone Who Says He’s Losing

A Washington Post story included this aside : “ Trump has become obsessed with polling and lashes out at those @ @ @ @ @ to Biden , according to two White House officials and a longtime Trump ally.
” @ @ @ @ @ reporters , perhaps because their sensitivities have been dulled by years of daily exposure to @ @ @ @ @ immediately moved on to other points , rather than linger over the sheer irrationality revealed @ @ @ @ @ is quite a conundrum for the president ’ s staff .
He is obsessed with @ @ @ @ @ enraged upon being informed he ’ s losing to Biden .
Given that every poll @ @ @ @ @ , his advisers don ’ t seem to have a lot of good options .
@

A Washington Post story included this aside: “Trump has become obsessed with polling and lashes out at those who say he is losing to Biden, according to two White House officials and a longtime Trump ally.”
Jonathan Chait: “The reporters, perhaps because their sensitivities have been dulled by years of daily exposure to this kind of madness, immediately moved on to other points, rather than linger over the sheer irrationality revealed by this line. It is quite a conundrum for the president’s staff. He is obsessed with polls, but he becomes enraged upon being informed he’s losing to Biden. Given that every poll shows him losing to Biden, his advisers don’t seem to have a lot of good options.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Why Bill Barr Is Such a Bully

Why Bill Barr Is Such a Bully

Dana Millbank : “ Childhood bullies have a predisposition to become adult bullies , research shows , and , sure @ @ @ @ @ General William Barr was a teenage bully more than 50 years ago.
” “ Back @ @ @ @ @ ’ s confirmation to be George H.W .
Bush ’ s attorney general , lawyer @ @ @ @ @ with Barr at New York ’ s Horace Mann School and later Columbia University , @ @ @ @ @ little-known Florida Flambeau newspaper about Barr being ‘ my very own high-school tormentor ’ — @ @ @ @ @ and ‘ power abuser ’ in the 1960s who ‘ put the crunch on me @ @ @ @ @ ' ”

Dana Millbank: “Childhood bullies have a predisposition to become adult bullies, research shows, and, sure enough, it seems Attorney General William Barr was a teenage bully more than 50 years ago.”
“Back in 1991, during Barr’s confirmation to be George H.W. Bush’s attorney general, lawyer Jimmy Lohman, who overlapped with Barr at New York’s Horace Mann School and later Columbia University, wrote a piece for the little-known Florida Flambeau newspaper about Barr being ‘my very own high-school tormentor’ — a ‘classic bully’ and ‘power abuser’ in the 1960s who ‘put the crunch on me every chance he got.'”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Graham’s Embrace of Trump Was Smart Politics

New York Times : “ Even as Lindsey Graham faces a determined and well-financed challenger , his strategy may pay @ @ @ @ @ Carolina , he has stuck close to the Republican president , who is likely to @ @ @ @ @ general election… ” “ Privately , some Democratic officials admit that while Mr. Graham ’ @ @ @ @ @ off-putting in some parts of South Carolina , it ’ s smart politics in a @ @ @ @ @ polling indicates that Jaime Harrison still has an uphill climb , and Mr. Graham has @ @ @ @ @

New York Times: “Even as Lindsey Graham faces a determined and well-financed challenger, his strategy may pay off. In ruby-red South Carolina, he has stuck close to the Republican president, who is likely to win the state in the general election…”
“Privately, some Democratic officials admit that while Mr. Graham’s conservative turn may be off-putting in some parts of South Carolina, it’s smart politics in a statewide race. Early public polling indicates that Jaime Harrison still has an uphill climb, and Mr. Graham has a slight advantage.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Why Biden Shouldn’t Waste Time In Texas

Why Biden Shouldn’t Waste Time In Texas

Mark McKinnon : “ The fact that the polling is even close in Texas should be a four-alarm fire for Team Trump .
The electoral map makes it plain as day : If they ’ ve got even a hint of trouble in Texas , then they ’ ve got way bigger problems in a lot of other states that are even more telling as presidential bellwethers .
If Trump loses Texas and its seismic 38 electoral votes—a state he won by a hefty nine points in 2016—then it ’ s all over , Baby Blue.
” “ But here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Don ’ t get distracted by the big , shiny object of Texas .
Don ’ t waste valuable time and resources there .
It ’ s big .
It ’ s expensive .
It ’ s a place where Democrats ’ dreams have been dashed for decades… Democrats in 2020 instead need to keep the focus on Arizona , North Carolina , Florida , Wisconsin , Michigan , and Pennsylvania .
Ohio , Iowa , and Maine wouldn ’ t hurt either .
And let ’ s not forget Minnesota and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The bottom line is that if Texas were to truly be in play in November—a very big if—then Biden wouldn ’ t even need Texas because he ’ d be winning by , oh , 400-plus electoral votes .
In other words : by a landslide .
So for goodness ’ sake , don ’ t mess with Texas .
”

Mark McKinnon: “The fact that the polling is even close in Texas should be a four-alarm fire for Team Trump. The electoral map makes it plain as day: If they’ve got even a hint of trouble in Texas, then they’ve got way bigger problems in a lot of other states that are even more telling as presidential bellwethers. If Trump loses Texas and its seismic 38 electoral votes—a state he won by a hefty nine points in 2016—then it’s all over, Baby Blue.”
“But here’s the key for Team Biden. Don’t get distracted by the big, shiny object of Texas. Don’t waste valuable time and resources there. It’s big. It’s expensive. It’s a place where Democrats’ dreams have been dashed for decades… Democrats in 2020 instead need to keep the focus on Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Ohio, Iowa, and Maine wouldn’t hurt either. And let’s not forget Minnesota and, yes, even Georgia…”
“The bottom line is that if Texas were to truly be in play in November—a very big if—then Biden wouldn’t even need Texas because he’d be winning by, oh, 400-plus electoral votes. In other words: by a landslide. So for goodness’ sake, don’t mess with Texas.”


Riot Porn

Brian Stelter : “ Watch Fox News for a few hours , and you might think rioters are still prowling @ @ @ @ @ , smashing windows and stealing handbags .
You might think Minneapolis is still burning .
@ @ @ @ @ is getting worse.
” “ In the Fox & Friends and Hannity alternative universe , @ @ @ @ @ present-tense threat and could restart at any time .
This is contradicted by every news @ @ @ @ @ .
The story now is about peaceful , powerful , sustained protest all across the @ @ @ @ @ porn ’ video is irresistible to Fox ’ s producers and hosts , even though @ @ @ @ @ date now .
”

Brian Stelter: “Watch Fox News for a few hours, and you might think rioters are still prowling America’s biggest cities, smashing windows and stealing handbags. You might think Minneapolis is still burning. You might think the unrest is getting worse.”
“In the Fox & Friends and Hannity alternative universe, the rioting is still a present-tense threat and could restart at any time. This is contradicted by every news report from every other outlet. The story now is about peaceful, powerful, sustained protest all across the country. But ‘riot porn’ video is irresistible to Fox’s producers and hosts, even though the video is out of date now.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Fed Will Keep Interest Rates Near Zero

Fed Will Keep Interest Rates Near Zero

“ The Federal Reserve kept interest rates near zero and indicated that ’ s where they ’ ll stay as @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic , ” CNBC reports .
“ Along with the rate decision , central @ @ @ @ @ economy will shrink 6.5 % in 2020 , a year that saw an unprecedented halting @ @ @ @ @ effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic .
However , 2021 is expected to show a @ @ @ @ @ 3.5 % in 2022 , both well above the economy ’ s longer-term trend.
” @ @ @ @ @ the Fed projected “ no plans to raise interest rates through 2022 and said they @ @ @ @ @ support to the economy following shutdowns to contain the coronavirus .
”

“The Federal Reserve kept interest rates near zero and indicated that’s where they’ll stay as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic,” CNBC reports.
“Along with the rate decision, central bankers projected Wednesday that the economy will shrink 6.5% in 2020, a year that saw an unprecedented halting of business activity in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic. However, 2021 is expected to show a 5% gain followed by 3.5% in 2022, both well above the economy’s longer-term trend.”
The Wall Street Journal says the Fed projected “no plans to raise interest rates through 2022 and said they were committed to providing more support to the economy following shutdowns to contain the coronavirus.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Trump Nixes Renaming Army Bases

Trump Nixes Renaming Army Bases

President Trump tweeted he will “ not even consider ” renaming bases named for Confederate leaders .
Said Trump : @ @ @ @ @ Powerful Bases have become part of a Great American Heritage , and a history of @ @ @ @ @ Freedom .
The United States of America trained and deployed our HEROES on these Hallowed @ @ @ @ @ World Wars .
Therefore , my Administration will not even consider the renaming of these @ @ @ @ @ ” He added : “ Our history as the Greatest Nation in the World will @ @ @ @ @ Respect our Military !
”

President Trump tweeted he will “not even consider” renaming bases named for Confederate leaders.
Said Trump: “These Monumental and very Powerful Bases have become part of a Great American Heritage, and a history of Winning, Victory, and Freedom. The United States of America trained and deployed our HEROES on these Hallowed Grounds, and won two World Wars. Therefore, my Administration will not even consider the renaming of these Magnificent and Fabled Military Installations.”
He added: “Our history as the Greatest Nation in the World will not be tampered with. Respect our Military!”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Is Messy Georgia Primary a November Harbinger?

Associated Press : “ It raised the specter of a worst-case November scenario : a decisive state , like Florida @ @ @ @ @ ’ and ‘ butterfly ballots ’ in 2000 , remaining in dispute long after polls @ @ @ @ @ , Biden and their supporters could offer competing claims of victory or question the election @ @ @ @ @ an already boiling electorate .
”

Associated Press: “It raised the specter of a worst-case November scenario: a decisive state, like Florida and its ‘hanging chads’ and ‘butterfly ballots’ in 2000, remaining in dispute long after polls close. Meanwhile, Trump, Biden and their supporters could offer competing claims of victory or question the election’s legitimacy, inflaming an already boiling electorate.”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Why Biden Will Be Tough to Beat

Why Biden Will Be Tough to Beat

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politicalwire--2020-06-10--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ I ’ m confident that we will keep the majority in the Senate .
And I actually have long @ @ @ @ @ reelected — I continue to think that ’ s the case .
”


politicalwire--2020-06-10--Republicans Fear Trump Will Jeopardize Party

Washington Post : “ But there is no sign yet of a mass exodus from the runaway Trump train .
@ @ @ @ @ Republicans see themselves as prisoners onboard , calculating that jumping off would lead to almost @ @ @ @ @ at the highest ranks of the party have reached what one veteran operative called the @ @ @ @ @ , ’ where ‘ there is an understanding that he ’ s president until at @ @ @ @ @ is not much we can do about it.
’ … Strategists over the past week @ @ @ @ @ incumbents could tiptoe around Trump ’ s rolling controversies , as opposed to embracing them @ @

Washington Post: “But there is no sign yet of a mass exodus from the runaway Trump train. If anything, most elected Republicans see themselves as prisoners onboard, calculating that jumping off would lead to almost certain defeat.”
“Conversations at the highest ranks of the party have reached what one veteran operative called the ‘acceptance phase of grieving,’ where ‘there is an understanding that he’s president until at least November, and there is not much we can do about it.’ … Strategists over the past week have suggested myriad ways embattled incumbents could tiptoe around Trump’s rolling controversies, as opposed to embracing them.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Forecast Shows Biden Is Overwhelming Favorite

A new forecast from The Economist gives Joe Biden an 83 % chance of winning the electoral college and a @ @ @ @ @ the popular vote in the presidential election .


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Trump Warns He Will ‘Take Back’ Seattle

Trump Warns He Will ‘Take Back’ Seattle

President Trump warned that he would take Seattle back from the “ ugly Anarchists ” protesting over George Floyd ’ @ @ @ @ @ and state leaders do not act .
Tweeted Trump : “ Radical Left Governor Jay @ @ @ @ @ Seattle are being taunted and played at a level that our great Country has never @ @ @ @ @ your city NOW .
If you don ’ t do it , I will .
@ @ @ @ @ .
These ugly Anarchists must be stooped IMMEDIATELY .
MOVE FAST !
” Seattle Mayor @ @ @ @ @ Make us all safe .
Go back to your bunker.
” Inslee also responded : @ @ @ @ @ totally incapable of governing should stay out of Washington state ’ s business .
‘ @ @ @ @ @

President Trump warned that he would take Seattle back from the “ugly Anarchists” protesting over George Floyd’s death if the city and state leaders do not act.
Tweeted Trump: “Radical Left Governor Jay Inslee and the Mayor of Seattle are being taunted and played at a level that our great Country has never seen before. Take back your city NOW. If you don’t do it, I will. This is not a game. These ugly Anarchists must be stooped IMMEDIATELY. MOVE FAST!”
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan responded: “Make us all safe. Go back to your bunker.”
Inslee also responded: “A man who is totally incapable of governing should stay out of Washington state’s business. ‘Stoop’ tweeting.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Clyburn Cautions on ‘Defund the Police’

Clyburn Cautions on ‘Defund the Police’

“ House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn ( D-SC ) , the highest-ranking black member in Congress and a veteran @ @ @ @ @ , has some advice for today ’ s protesters and activists : Don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ police ’ movement hijack the momentum to make serious police reforms in the wake of @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Clyburn , who grew up in the @ @ @ @ @ been a civil rights advocate since he was 12 years old , urged activists calling @ @ @ @ @ systemic racism find a clearer and more united message.
” Said Clyburn : “ When @ @ @ @ @ incendiary terms , we create a climate within which we can ’ t get much @ @ @

“House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), the highest-ranking black member in Congress and a veteran of the civil rights movement, has some advice for today’s protesters and activists: Don’t let the ‘defund the police’ movement hijack the momentum to make serious police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death,” the Washington Post reports.
“Clyburn, who grew up in the Jim Crow South and has been a civil rights advocate since he was 12 years old, urged activists calling to overhaul policing and end systemic racism find a clearer and more united message.”
Said Clyburn: “When you allow people to use incendiary terms, we create a climate within which we can’t get much done.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Scientists Turn on Boris Johnson Over Virus Response

Politico : “ The gloves are off as Britain starts to examine its handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
Boris @ @ @ @ @ was ‘ premature ’ to say the U.K. had made mistakes in its response to @ @ @ @ @ top adviser said the country ’ s death toll could have been halved if it @ @ @ @ @ one week earlier.
” “ Neil Ferguson , who led the Imperial College team behind @ @ @ @ @ informed U.K. strategy , earlier in the day told MPs the epidemic had been doubling @ @ @ @ @ before the lockdown was introduced at the end of March .
”

Politico: “The gloves are off as Britain starts to examine its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Boris Johnson on Wednesday insisted it was ‘premature’ to say the U.K. had made mistakes in its response to the crisis, after a top adviser said the country’s death toll could have been halved if it had gone into lockdown just one week earlier.”
“Neil Ferguson, who led the Imperial College team behind the influential epidemic model that informed U.K. strategy, earlier in the day told MPs the epidemic had been doubling every three to four days before the lockdown was introduced at the end of March.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Kamala Harris Seizes the Spotlight

Kamala Harris Seizes the Spotlight

Washington Post : “ While Harris is championed by Democratic officeholders and leaders , who see her as appealing to @ @ @ @ @ many of the activists who have helped energize the street protests warn that party figures @ @ @ @ @ the moment .
As a traditional politician and former prosecutor , they say , Harris @ @ @ @ @ passions that are powering the protests , and her selection could dampen the excitement that @ @ @ @ @ in November .
”

Washington Post: “While Harris is championed by Democratic officeholders and leaders, who see her as appealing to suburban and centrist voters, many of the activists who have helped energize the street protests warn that party figures are missing the mood of the moment. As a traditional politician and former prosecutor, they say, Harris would fail to capture the passions that are powering the protests, and her selection could dampen the excitement that is crucial to the Democrats in November.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Democrats Stiff-Arm GOP’s ‘Cosmetic’ Police Reforms

Politico : “ The early divide suggests a partisan deadlock is quite possible despite a surge in support for reform @ @ @ @ @ Floyd by police in Minnesota .
President Trump is preparing executive actions to curb police @ @ @ @ @ back Scott ’ s bill .
But Democrats have major sway over what is doable @ @ @ @ @ of the House and an effective veto in the Senate with the power of the @ @ @ @ @ are under pressure from their base to deliver , they also may decide against settling @ @ @ @ @ their priorities .
Democrats are also staring at an election season that could give them @ @ @ @ @ White House — and with those prizes would come the possibility of advancing more sweeping @ @ @

Politico: “The early divide suggests a partisan deadlock is quite possible despite a surge in support for reform after the killing of George Floyd by police in Minnesota. President Trump is preparing executive actions to curb police misconduct and is likely to back Scott’s bill. But Democrats have major sway over what is doable in Congress, with control of the House and an effective veto in the Senate with the power of the filibuster.”
“While Democrats are under pressure from their base to deliver, they also may decide against settling for a watered-down version of their priorities. Democrats are also staring at an election season that could give them both the Senate and the White House — and with those prizes would come the possibility of advancing more sweeping reform.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Jefferson Davis Statue Torn Down In Richmond

Associated Press : “ Protesters tore down a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis along Richmond , Virginia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ night .
The statue in the former capital of the Confederacy was toppled shortly before @ @ @ @ @ reported .
Richmond police were on the scene and videos on social media showed the @ @ @ @ @ a crowd cheered .
”

Associated Press: “Protesters tore down a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis along Richmond, Virginia’s famed Monument Avenue on Wednesday night. The statue in the former capital of the Confederacy was toppled shortly before 11 p.m., news outlets reported. Richmond police were on the scene and videos on social media showed the monument being towed away as a crowd cheered.”


A Wasted Presidency

Rich Lowry : “ If he loses in November , it won ’ t because he pursued a big legislative @ @ @ @ @ too far politically .
It won ’ t be because he adopted a creative and @ @ @ @ @ his own side .
It won ’ t even be because he was overwhelmed by @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been.
” “ It will mostly be because he took his presidency and @ @ @ @ @ , 280 characters at a time .
”

Rich Lowry: “If he loses in November, it won’t because he pursued a big legislative reform that was a bridge too far politically. It won’t be because he adopted a creative and unorthodox policy mix that alienated his own side. It won’t even be because he was overwhelmed by events, challenging though they’ve been.”
“It will mostly be because he took his presidency and needlessly drove into the ground, 280 characters at a time.”


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

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

“ The irony of training at bases named for those who took up arms against the United States , and @ @ @ @ @ others , is inescapable to anyone paying attention .
Now , belatedly , is the @ @ @ @ @ such attention .
”

“The irony of training at bases named for those who took up arms against the United States, and for the right to enslave others, is inescapable to anyone paying attention. Now, belatedly, is the moment for us to pay such attention.”
— Retired Gen. David Petraeus, writing in The Atlantic.


politicalwire--2020-06-11--As Coronavirus Infections Climb, Washington Moves On

New York Times : “ As the pandemic ’ s grim numbers continue to climb — more than 112,000 dead @ @ @ @ @ from Arizona that its hospitals could be full by next month — Mr. Trump and @ @ @ @ @ exhibiting a short attention span.
” “ But there seems to be a tacit agreement @ @ @ @ @ have largely stopped harping on social distancing , while Mr. Trump plans to resume his @ @ @ @ @ Oklahoma , Florida , Arizona and North Carolina — and Republicans refrain from shaming protesters @ @ @ @ @ ”

New York Times: “As the pandemic’s grim numbers continue to climb — more than 112,000 dead as of Wednesday and warnings from Arizona that its hospitals could be full by next month — Mr. Trump and lawmakers in both parties are exhibiting a short attention span.”
“But there seems to be a tacit agreement between the parties: Democrats have largely stopped harping on social distancing, while Mr. Trump plans to resume his political rallies — first in Oklahoma, Florida, Arizona and North Carolina — and Republicans refrain from shaming protesters over shedding pandemic precautions.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Internal Polling Instills Fear In Trump’s Advisers

ABC News : “ The campaign ’ s internal poll numbers showed the president down in swing states , and @ @ @ @ @ voters including women and independents.
” “ The messaging from the White House on the @ @ @ @ @ anger about the brutal killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis was fueling a drop in @ @ @ @ @ warned that former Vice President Joe Biden , now the presumptive Democratic nominee , was @ @ @ @ @ by a significant number of electoral votes based on the campaign ’ s analysis .
@

ABC News: “The campaign’s internal poll numbers showed the president down in swing states, and down with key demographics of voters including women and independents.”
“The messaging from the White House on the coronavirus pandemic and the growing anger about the brutal killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis was fueling a drop in his numbers. Top aides warned that former Vice President Joe Biden, now the presumptive Democratic nominee, was positioned to defeat the president by a significant number of electoral votes based on the campaign’s analysis.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Congress Poised to Get Its First QAnon Believer

Daily Beast : “ QAnon conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene , who has frequently posted messages about the bizarre pro-Trump @ @ @ @ @ , handily leads the primary field of Republicans in Georgia ’ s heavily Republican 14th @ @ @ @ @ beat her closest opponent by more than 20 % , will head to an August @ @ @ @ @ of the primary vote.
” “ Greene is an outspoken supporter of QAnon , a @ @ @ @ @ series of anonymous messages posted online by a mystery figure named ‘ Q.
’ QAnon @ @ @ @ @ is engaged in a shadowy war against a cabal of global elites , including the @ @ @ @ @ soon arrest or even execute top Democrats in an event they know as ‘ The @ @ @ @

Daily Beast: “QAnon conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has frequently posted messages about the bizarre pro-Trump conspiracy theory on social media, handily leads the primary field of Republicans in Georgia’s heavily Republican 14th district. Greene, who beat her closest opponent by more than 20%, will head to an August run-off after receiving 41% of the primary vote.”
“Greene is an outspoken supporter of QAnon, a conspiracy theory based on a series of anonymous messages posted online by a mystery figure named ‘Q.’ QAnon believers think that Donald Trump is engaged in a shadowy war against a cabal of global elites, including the Democratic Party, and will soon arrest or even execute top Democrats in an event they know as ‘The Storm.'”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Ossoff Avoids Runoff for Democratic Senate Nod

Jon Ossoff ( D ) , who appeared to be headed towards a runoff most of the day Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ an outright win in Georgia ’ s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate , the AP @ @

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


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Trump Rally Attendees Must Sign Waivers

Trump Rally Attendees Must Sign Waivers

“ As President Trump moves to resume indoor campaign rallies , his campaign has added a twist to his optimistic @ @ @ @ @ as it was before the pandemic : Attendees can not sue the campaign or the @ @ @ @ @ virus at the event , ” the New York Times reports .

“As President Trump moves to resume indoor campaign rallies, his campaign has added a twist to his optimistic push to return to life as it was before the pandemic: Attendees cannot sue the campaign or the venue if they contract the virus at the event,” the New York Times reports.


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Trump Says He’ll End Racism ‘Very Easily’

President Trump says America will be done with “ bigotry and prejudice ” before we know it , The Week @ @ @ @ @ Dallas for a roundtable on race and policing , though didn ’ t invite the @ @ @ @ @ in the area , all of whom are black .
Trump defended police departments and @ @ @ @ @ that he said will help repair America ’ s centuries of racism “ very quickly @ @ @ @ @

President Trump says America will be done with “bigotry and prejudice” before we know it, The Week reports.
Trump traveled to Dallas for a roundtable on race and policing, though didn’t invite the top three law enforcement officials in the area, all of whom are black.
Trump defended police departments and offered up an executive order that he said will help repair America’s centuries of racism “very quickly and very easily.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Joint Chiefs Chairman Discussed Resigning

Gen. Mark Milley , chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , discussed resigning amid criticism over his participation in @ @ @ @ @ photo op at a Washington church , NBC News reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Republicans Slam RNC’s Decision to Keep Platform

“ A vote by the Republican National Committee to leave the party ’ s 2016 party platform unchanged ahead of @ @ @ @ @ grass-roots activists — including moderates who wanted to streamline its message and social conservatives who @ @ @ @ @ hot-button topics , ” Politico reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Tennessee Lawmakers Vote To Keep KKK Leader’s Bust

Tennessee lawmakers voted to keep a bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest , a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader @ @ @ @ @ capitol , following arguments that removing it would erase history and could be offensive to @ @ @ @ @ .
Republican lawmakers argued that removing the bust wasn ’ t the solution and that @ @ @ @ @ to other controversial monuments being torn down .

Tennessee lawmakers voted to keep a bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader on full display in the capitol, following arguments that removing it would erase history and could be offensive to some, the HuffPost reports.
Republican lawmakers argued that removing the bust wasn’t the solution and that it could open the door to other controversial monuments being torn down.


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Harry Reid Says He’s ‘Cancer Free’

Harry Reid Says He’s ‘Cancer Free’

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ( D-NV ) told the Washington Post that he is in “ complete remission @ @ @ @ @ pancreatic cancer in November 2018 .


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Pro-Trump Network Claims to Have Biden-Ukraine Tapes

The Atlantic : “ In what appears to be a signal of intensifying political warfare ahead of the November election @ @ @ @ @ , the Trump-supporting cable channel that has been promoting anti-Biden conspiracies for several months , @ @ @ @ @ hours of secret recordings of then–Vice President Biden ’ s conversations with Ukrainian officials.
” @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ re likely linked to pro-Russian interests in Ukraine and a Russian intelligence @ @ @ @ @ ambassadors to Ukraine and a former ambassador to Russia told me .
The OAN employee @ @ @ @ @ tapes would not say what was on them , other than suggesting that they will @ @ @ @

The Atlantic: “In what appears to be a signal of intensifying political warfare ahead of the November election, One America News Network, the Trump-supporting cable channel that has been promoting anti-Biden conspiracies for several months, says it has obtained several hours of secret recordings of then–Vice President Biden’s conversations with Ukrainian officials.”
“If such recordings exist, they’re likely linked to pro-Russian interests in Ukraine and a Russian intelligence operation, two former U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine and a former ambassador to Russia told me. The OAN employee who claims to have the tapes would not say what was on them, other than suggesting that they will be revelatory.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Most Agree with Football Players’ Right to Protest

A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds that 52 % of Americans agree that it is fine for NFL players to @ @ @ @ @ to protest police killings of African Americans .
Just 36 % of respondents say it @ @ @ @ @ % were not sure .
In 2018 , only 35 % agreed with players ’ @ @ @ @

A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds that 52% of Americans agree that it is fine for NFL players to kneel during the national anthem to protest police killings of African Americans. Just 36% of respondents say it’s inappropriate and 12% were not sure.
In 2018, only 35% agreed with players’ right to protest.


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Police Broke Into Congressman’s Office During Looting

More than a dozen Chicago police officers broke into Rep. Bobby Rush ’ s ( D-IL ) campaign offices in @ @ @ @ @ , drink coffee and make popcorn while looters vandalized nearby businesses in the wake of @ @ @ @ @ , the Chicago Tribune reports .
Said Mayor Lori Lightfoot ( D ) : “ @ @ @ @ @ buildings were being burned , officers were on the front lines truly taking a beating @ @ @ @ @ and these guys were lounging — in a congressman ’ s office .
The utter @ @ @ @ @ to imagine.
” Added Rush : “ They even had the unmitigated gall to go @ @ @ @ @ and to pop popcorn — my popcorn — in my microwave while looters were tearing @ @ @ @ @ and within their reach .
”

More than a dozen Chicago police officers broke into Rep. Bobby Rush’s (D-IL) campaign offices in Chicago to lounge on chairs, drink coffee and make popcorn while looters vandalized nearby businesses in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Said Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D): “Looting was going on, buildings were being burned, officers were on the front lines truly taking a beating with bottles and pipes, and these guys were lounging — in a congressman’s office. The utter contempt and disrespect is hard to imagine.”
Added Rush: “They even had the unmitigated gall to go and make coffee for themselves and to pop popcorn — my popcorn — in my microwave while looters were tearing apart businesses within their sight and within their reach.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--New Polls Give Biden a Double-Digit Lead

A new Firehouse Strategies ( R ) /Optimus poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race nationally @ @ @ @ @ % .
A new Redfield and Wilton poll finds Biden leading nationally , 50 % @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-11--The First Couple of Fox News

The First Couple of Fox News

Gabriel Sherman : “ On a Friday last August , Sean Hannity flew his private helicopter to Trump National Golf @ @ @ @ @ New Jersey , to attend the wedding of Fox & Friends weekend host Pete Hegseth @ @ @ @ @ .
Inside Fox , the wedding had been a topic of much discussion .
Hegseth @ @ @ @ @ affair and a child together while still married to their respective spouses .
But Hannity @ @ @ @ @ a Trumpian piece of theater , was what one former Fox executive remembered most about @ @ @ @ @ former executive : “ Hannity emerged from the chopper with Fox & Friends host Ainsley @ @ @ @ @ this grand entrance together .
People were like , Wow , okay.
” “ It @ @ @ @ @ Earhardt were the first couple of Fox News—which they are .
Four current and former @ @ @ @ @ that Hannity and Earhardt are dating—and have been for quite some time .
”

Gabriel Sherman: “On a Friday last August, Sean Hannity flew his private helicopter to Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck, New Jersey, to attend the wedding of Fox & Friends weekend host Pete Hegseth and Fox producer Jennifer Rauchet. Inside Fox, the wedding had been a topic of much discussion. Hegseth and Rauchet reportedly had an affair and a child together while still married to their respective spouses. But Hannity’s helicopter arrival, a Trumpian piece of theater, was what one former Fox executive remembered most about the event.”
Said a former executive: “Hannity emerged from the chopper with Fox & Friends host Ainsley Earhardt, and they made this grand entrance together. People were like, Wow, okay.”
“It was as if Hannity and Earhardt were the first couple of Fox News—which they are. Four current and former Fox News staffers told me that Hannity and Earhardt are dating—and have been for quite some time.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Who Should Joe Biden Pick as His Running Mate?

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politicalwire--2020-06-11--Rupert Murdoch Thinks Trump Will Lose the Election

Two sources told Vanity Fair that Rupert Murdoch has recently told people that he believes Donald Trump is going to @ @ @ @ @ .
Said one source : “ Rupert thinks Trump is going to crash and burn @ @ @ @ @ clear-eyed assessment , just based on just looking at the news .
”

Two sources told Vanity Fair that Rupert Murdoch has recently told people that he believes Donald Trump is going to lose the election in November.
Said one source: “Rupert thinks Trump is going to crash and burn. It’s a clear-eyed assessment, just based on just looking at the news.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Trump to Accept GOP Nomination on ‘Ax Handle Saturday’

President Trump will accept the Republican presidential nomination on August 27 in Jacksonville , Florida , the 60th anniversary of @ @ @ @ @ ” the Washington Post reports .
That ’ s when a mob of 200 white @ @ @ @ @ organized by the Ku Klux Klan and joined by some of the city ’ s @ @ @ @ @ beat peaceful civil rights protesters ( with ax handles and baseball bats ) who were @ @ @ @ @ counters .
A permit had already been approved for civil rights activists for the 60th @ @ @ @ @ .

President Trump will accept the Republican presidential nomination on August 27 in Jacksonville, Florida, the 60th anniversary of “Ax Handle Saturday,” the Washington Post reports.
That’s when a mob of 200 white people in the city — organized by the Ku Klux Klan and joined by some of the city’s police officers — chased and beat peaceful civil rights protesters (with ax handles and baseball bats) who were trying to integrate downtown lunch counters.
A permit had already been approved for civil rights activists for the 60th anniversary commemoration of those events.


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Biden Leads In Florida

Biden Leads In Florida

A new Cygnal poll in Florida shows Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in the presidential race , 47 % to @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Republicans Won’t Be Free of Trump, Even If He Loses

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

Quote of the Day

“ If this election were held today , it would be Biden by double digits , easy .
Things could @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t .
”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Mnuchin Says ‘We Can’t Shut Down Economy Again’

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC on Thursday that shutting down the economy for a second time to combat the @ @ @ @ @ t a viable option and could cause even more headaches for Americans .
Said Mnuchin @ @ @ @ @ t shut down the economy again .
I think we ’ ve learned that if @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ re going to create more damage .
And not just economic damage @ @ @ @ @ areas and we ’ ve talked about this : medical problems and everything else that @ @ @ @ @ I think it was very prudent what the president did , but I think we @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC on Thursday that shutting down the economy for a second time to combat the spread of Covid-19 isn’t a viable option and could cause even more headaches for Americans.
Said Mnuchin: “We can’t shut down the economy again. I think we’ve learned that if you shut down the economy, you’re going to create more damage. And not just economic damage, but there are other areas and we’ve talked about this: medical problems and everything else that get put on hold. I think it was very prudent what the president did, but I think we’ve learned a lot.”


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Greitens Files to Run for Office Again

Greitens Files to Run for Office Again

After resigning in disgrace two years ago , former Missouri Gov .
Eric Greitens ( R ) filed paperwork to @ @ @ @ @ office in 2024 , the Kansas City Star reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-11--Biden Says Military Would Remove Trump After Loss

Joe Biden told the Daily Show that his single greatest concern is that President Trump will “ try to steal @ @ @ @ @ that in a scenario where Trump refuses to relinquish power after losing , the military @ @ @ @ @ am absolutely convinced they will escort him from the White House with great dispatch .
@

Joe Biden told the Daily Show that his single greatest concern is that President Trump will “try to steal this election.”
Biden added that in a scenario where Trump refuses to relinquish power after losing, the military would intervene: “I am absolutely convinced they will escort him from the White House with great dispatch.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Biden Won’t Use Bloomberg Digital Agency

“ The Biden campaign won ’ t rely on the tech and ad agency with close ties to Mike Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 , ” Axios reports .
“ Hawkfish billed itself as the digital savior @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , a plug-and-play technology that could go toe-to-toe with Team Trump .
But the @ @ @ @ @ luster when Bloomberg underperformed in the presidential primaries after spending $ 1 billion .
”

“The Biden campaign won’t rely on the tech and ad agency with close ties to Mike Bloomberg to run its digital operation in 2020,” Axios reports.
“Hawkfish billed itself as the digital savior for the Democratic Party in 2020, a plug-and-play technology that could go toe-to-toe with Team Trump. But the flashy-yet-unproven NYC-based agency lost its luster when Bloomberg underperformed in the presidential primaries after spending $1 billion.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Lawmaker Fired for ‘Colored Population’ Remark

Ohio state Rep. Steve Huffman ( R ) was fired from his ER doctor position after asking if “ the @ @ @ @ @ hit harder by the coronavirus pandemic because they possibly “ don ’ t wash their @ @ @ @ @ groups , ” The Hill reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-12--GOP Lawmaker Could Get Booted Over Gay Wedding

“ A small universe of Republican Party activists will drive through the parking lot of a central Virginia church on @ @ @ @ @ of Rep. Denver Riggleman ( R-VA ) , ” Politico reports .
“ A one-term @ @ @ @ @ , Riggleman has found himself locked in a fierce intraparty battle after he enraged local @ @ @ @ @ officiating a same-sex marriage last year .
His reelection prospects are further hampered by Virginia @ @ @ @ @ , which allows a paltry number of GOP delegates to choose the nominee at a @ @ @

“A small universe of Republican Party activists will drive through the parking lot of a central Virginia church on Saturday to decide the fate of Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA),” Politico reports.
“A one-term congressman with a libertarian streak, Riggleman has found himself locked in a fierce intraparty battle after he enraged local officials in his district by officiating a same-sex marriage last year. His reelection prospects are further hampered by Virginia’s insular election system, which allows a paltry number of GOP delegates to choose the nominee at a convention.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Bolton to Detail More Trump Misconduct

Bolton to Detail More Trump Misconduct

Axios has more on John Bolton ’ s book , which is being blocked from publication by the White House @ @ @ @ @ go beyond Ukraine , and argue there was “ Trump misconduct with other countries.
” @ @ @ @ @ have been worried about the book because Bolton was known as the most prolific note @ @ @ @ @ would sit there , filling yellow legal pad after yellow legal pad with notes .
@

Axios has more on John Bolton’s book, which is being blocked from publication by the White House, reporting that Bolton will go beyond Ukraine, and argue there was “Trump misconduct with other countries.”
“People close to Trump have been worried about the book because Bolton was known as the most prolific note taker in high-level meetings… Bolton would sit there, filling yellow legal pad after yellow legal pad with notes.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Melania Forced Trump to Renegotiate Prenup

“ When Melania Trump stayed behind in New York after her husband ’ s presidential inauguration , she said it @ @ @ @ @ t want to interrupt their then-10-year-old son Barron ’ s school year .
News stories @ @ @ @ @ an apparent frostiness between the first couple and the exorbitant taxpayer costs to protect Melania @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Those stories are true , but Washington @ @ @ @ @ in a new book that the first lady was also using her delayed arrival to @ @ @ @ @ for renegotiating her prenuptial agreement with President Trump .
”

“When Melania Trump stayed behind in New York after her husband’s presidential inauguration, she said it was because she didn’t want to interrupt their then-10-year-old son Barron’s school year. News stories at the time concentrated on an apparent frostiness between the first couple and the exorbitant taxpayer costs to protect Melania and Barron away from Washington,” the Washington Post reports.
“Those stories are true, but Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan reveals in a new book that the first lady was also using her delayed arrival to the White House as leverage for renegotiating her prenuptial agreement with President Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Most Oppose ‘Defund the Police’ Movement

A new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds nearly two-thirds of Americans oppose calls for defunding police departments , compared to 34 @ @ @ @ @ , and 60 % specifically oppose reducing the budget for police to reallocate it to @ @ @ @ @ programs , while 39 % support that move .


politicalwire--2020-06-12--North Korea Vows to Boost Nuclear Program

“ North Korea on Friday said that two years of diplomacy with President Trump had ‘ faded away into a @ @ @ @ @ vowed to increase its nuclear weapons capabilities , ” the New York Times reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Black Community Braces for Mass Evictions

“ A new tremor is threatening to shake minority communities as protests over racial injustice sweep the country : A @ @ @ @ @ federal moratorium on kicking people out of their rental units expires , ” Politico reports @ @ @ @ @ evictions — which applies to rentals that are backed by the government — expires in @ @ @ @ @ On top of that , the federal boost to unemployment benefits that many laid-off workers @ @ @ @ @ rent is set to end July 31.
” “ Black and Latino people are twice @ @ @ @ @ white people , so they would be most endangered if the protection from removal is @ @ @ @ @ s no relief in sight from Congress , with Republicans and Democrats not even expected @ @ @ @ @ economic relief package until after the July Fourth holiday .
”

“A new tremor is threatening to shake minority communities as protests over racial injustice sweep the country: A wave of evictions as a federal moratorium on kicking people out of their rental units expires,” Politico reports.
“The ban on evictions — which applies to rentals that are backed by the government — expires in a matter of weeks. On top of that, the federal boost to unemployment benefits that many laid-off workers have used to pay their rent is set to end July 31.”
“Black and Latino people are twice as likely to rent as white people, so they would be most endangered if the protection from removal is ended. But there’s no relief in sight from Congress, with Republicans and Democrats not even expected to begin negotiating a new economic relief package until after the July Fourth holiday.”
Axios: Fears grow of an eviction apocalypse.


politicalwire--2020-06-12--As Americans Shift on Racism, Trump Digs In

New York Times : “ Yet with public opinion shifting quickly on racism in America , and even some of @ @ @ @ @ institutions talking openly about discrimination and reconciliation , there is still one glaring outlier : @ @ @ @ @ it is suggesting shooting protesters or siccing dogs on them , pre-emptively defending the Confederate @ @ @ @ @ arguing that his supporters ‘ love the black people , ’ Mr. Trump increasingly sounds @ @ @ @ @ detached from not just the left-leaning protesters in the streets but also the country ’ @ @ @ @ @ some Republican allies and his own military leaders.
” Susan Glasser : Trump hates losers @ @ @ @ @ refighting the Civil War on the losing side ?

New York Times: “Yet with public opinion shifting quickly on racism in America, and even some of the most cautious leaders and institutions talking openly about discrimination and reconciliation, there is still one glaring outlier: President Trump.”
“Whether it is suggesting shooting protesters or siccing dogs on them, pre-emptively defending the Confederate names of military installations or arguing that his supporters ‘love the black people,’ Mr. Trump increasingly sounds like a cultural relic, detached from not just the left-leaning protesters in the streets but also the country’s political middle and even some Republican allies and his own military leaders.”
Susan Glasser: Trump hates losers, so why is he refighting the Civil War on the losing side?


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Pence Was ‘Encouraged’ Not to Join Trump for Photo Op

Vice President Mike Pence told CBS News he didn ’ t join President Trump for the walk to St. John @ @ @ @ @ photo op “ out of an abundance of caution.
” Said Pence : “ I @ @ @ @ @ .
And I was actually encouraged to stay at the White House out of an @ @ @ @ @ was obviously a — a volatile environment at moments , and so I was encouraged @ @ @ @ @ would have been happy to walk shoulder to shoulder across Lafayette Park with President Trump @ @

Vice President Mike Pence told CBS News he didn’t join President Trump for the walk to St. John’s Church for a photo op “out of an abundance of caution.”
Said Pence: “I was at the White House. And I was actually encouraged to stay at the White House out of an abundance of caution. It was obviously a — a volatile environment at moments, and so I was encouraged to remain. But I would have been happy to walk shoulder to shoulder across Lafayette Park with President Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Mnuchin Refuses to Disclose Recipients of Virus Aid

“ Building ramparts of secrecy around a $ 600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses , Treasury Secretary Steven @ @ @ @ @ to denial in refusing outright to disclose the recipients of taxpayer-funded loans , ” the @ @ @ @ @ told Congress at a hearing this week that the names of loan recipients and the @ @ @ @ @ ’ While he claimed the information is confidential , ethics advocates and some lawmakers see @ @ @ @ @ to dodge accountability for how the money is spent .
”

“Building ramparts of secrecy around a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has moved from delay to denial in refusing outright to disclose the recipients of taxpayer-funded loans,” the AP reports.
“Mnuchin told Congress at a hearing this week that the names of loan recipients and the amounts are ‘proprietary information.’ While he claimed the information is confidential, ethics advocates and some lawmakers see the move as an attempt to dodge accountability for how the money is spent.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

— President Trump , quoted by NBC News , repeatedly dismissing protesters in discussions with aides about how to respond @ @ @ @ @ unrest .

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


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Turnout Soared In Georgia Despite Problems

“ Despite massive problems at the voting booth , Democratic turnout in Georgia ’ s primaries skyrocketed — with three @ @ @ @ @ in the Senate primary as in 2016 , ” NBC News reports .
Said political @ @ @ @ @ The bottom line is that , despite all of the problems at the polls on @ @ @ @ @ there was a big increase in turnout over 2018 , especially on the Democratic side @ @

“Despite massive problems at the voting booth, Democratic turnout in Georgia’s primaries skyrocketed — with three times as many votes cast in the Senate primary as in 2016,” NBC News reports.
Said political scientist Alan Abramowitz: “The bottom line is that, despite all of the problems at the polls on Tuesday, it appears that there was a big increase in turnout over 2018, especially on the Democratic side.”
Associated Press: Georgia poll worker describes “overwhelming” chaos.


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Biden Picks a Fight with Trump Over Confederacy

Joe Biden said that he supports scrubbing Confederate leaders ’ names from all military assets , putting him at odds @ @ @ @ @ week came out in opposition to renaming the 10 military bases named after Confederate soldiers @ @ @ @ @ Biden : “ The names affixed to our military installations must honor the diverse heritage @ @ @ @ @ our country ’ s history .
I fully support Senator Warren ’ s bipartisan effort @ @ @ @ @ rename Defense Department facilities named after Confederate leaders in the next three years , and @ @ @ @ @ commission ’ s work as president .
”

Joe Biden said that he supports scrubbing Confederate leaders’ names from all military assets, putting him at odds with President Trump who this week came out in opposition to renaming the 10 military bases named after Confederate soldiers, Politico reports.
Said Biden: “The names affixed to our military installations must honor the diverse heritage of leadership and sacrifice in our country’s history. I fully support Senator Warren’s bipartisan effort to form a commission to rename Defense Department facilities named after Confederate leaders in the next three years, and look forward to implementing the commission’s work as president.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Biden’s Shortlist for Veep Narrows

Biden’s Shortlist for Veep Narrows

“ Joe Biden ’ s search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling @ @ @ @ @ nominees , with several black women in strong contention , ” the AP reports .
@ @ @ @ @ the process said Biden ’ s search committee has narrowed the choices to as few @ @ @ @ @ initial interviews .
Those still in contention include Sens .
Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and @ @ @ @ @ as well as Susan Rice , who served as President Barack Obama ’ s national @ @ @ @ @ have also looked closely at Florida Rep. Val Demings and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms @ @ @ @ @ black , and New Mexico Gov .
Michelle Lujan Grisham , a Latina .
”

“Joe Biden’s search for a running mate is entering a second round of vetting for a dwindling list of potential vice presidential nominees, with several black women in strong contention,” the AP reports.
“Democrats with knowledge of the process said Biden’s search committee has narrowed the choices to as few as six serious contenders after initial interviews. Those still in contention include Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kamala Harris of California, as well as Susan Rice, who served as President Barack Obama’s national security adviser.”
“Advisers have also looked closely at Florida Rep. Val Demings and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, both of whom are black, and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Latina.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Trump Suggests Civil War’s End Was ‘Questionable’

President Trump suggested Harris Faulkner in a Fox News interview that the Civil War ended questionably .
Said Trump : @ @ @ @ @ ve done more for the black community than any other president , and let ’ @ @ @ @ @ Abraham Lincoln because he did good , although it ’ s always questionable , you @ @ @ @ @ , the end result.
” Faulkner , who is black , interjected : “ Well @ @ @ @ @ Mr President , so he did pretty well .
”

President Trump suggested Harris Faulkner in a Fox News interview that the Civil War ended questionably.
Said Trump: “I think I’ve done more for the black community than any other president, and let’s take a pass on Abraham Lincoln because he did good, although it’s always questionable, you know, in other words, the end result.”
Faulkner, who is black, interjected: “Well, we are free, Mr President, so he did pretty well.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ I think the concept of chokeholds sounds so innocent and so perfect.
” — President Trump , in a @ @ @ @ @ police using chokeholds to restrain citizens .

“I think the concept of chokeholds sounds so innocent and so perfect.”
— President Trump, in a Fox News interview, on police using chokeholds to restrain citizens.


politicalwire--2020-06-12--How Trump Could Eke Out an Electoral College Win

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Donald Trump surprised nearly everyone — even himself — with his electoral college victory in 2016. That’s got many Democrats rattled this year because they think he could do it again.


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Fired Florida Scientist Launches Virus Dashboard

“ Florida ’ s former top coronavirus data scientist has launched a website showing far more COVID-19 information than she @ @ @ @ @ to report as an employee , including statistics contradicting Florida ’ s official coronavirus numbers @ @ @ @ @ the state , ” the Palm Beach Post reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Pandemic Deepens Economic Pain at Trump’s Company

Washington Post : “ The whiplash at Trump ’ s D.C. hotel is emblematic of the problems faced by his @ @ @ @ @ suffering from a tarnished brand before the novel coronavirus hit .
The fresh wave of @ @ @ @ @ complicates an already difficult recovery for the company.
” “ Interviews with current and former @ @ @ @ @ , and emails obtained by The Washington Post , show the pandemic in particular has @ @ @ @ @ .
As thousands of Trump ’ s hotel rooms empty , the company laid off @ @ @ @ @ employees and scoured for even the smallest savings .
It eliminated flowers , chocolates and @ @ @ @ @ hotel and turned off lights in common areas in its Chicago hotel to save on @ @ @ @ @ that hotel management sent to investors .
”

Washington Post: “The whiplash at Trump’s D.C. hotel is emblematic of the problems faced by his company, which was already suffering from a tarnished brand before the novel coronavirus hit. The fresh wave of political anger directed toward Trump complicates an already difficult recovery for the company.”
“Interviews with current and former Trump Organization employees and tenants, and emails obtained by The Washington Post, show the pandemic in particular has rattled operations at the company. As thousands of Trump’s hotel rooms empty, the company laid off or furloughed more than 2,800 employees and scoured for even the smallest savings. It eliminated flowers, chocolates and newspapers at its New York hotel and turned off lights in common areas in its Chicago hotel to save on electricity, according to letters that hotel management sent to investors.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Biden’s Team Says Trump ‘Bungled’ the Economy

Joe Biden ’ s campaign says President Trump ’ s effort to campaign on an improving economy is a “ @ @ @ @ @ how his handling of the coronavirus pandemic contributed to the economic downturn , Bloomberg reports @ @ @ @ @ Trump “ bungled ” the crisis and that there are “ two major flaws ” @ @ @ @ @ current economic conditions : Trump ’ s “ failed leadership ” and his lack of @ @ @ @ @ to reopen .

Joe Biden’s campaign says President Trump’s effort to campaign on an improving economy is a “desperate scheme” that ignores how his handling of the coronavirus pandemic contributed to the economic downturn, Bloomberg reports.
Biden team argues that Trump “bungled” the crisis and that there are “two major flaws” in his efforts to spin current economic conditions: Trump’s “failed leadership” and his lack of a plan beyond urging businesses to reopen.


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Bolton Says All Trump Decisions Driven By Re-Election

“ Former National Security Advisor John Bolton paints an unflattering picture of Donald Trump in his forthcoming memoir , writing @ @ @ @ @ foreign policy choices were driven primarily by political considerations , ” Bloomberg reports .
Writes @ @ @ @ @ hard-pressed to identify any significant Trump decision during my tenure that wasn ’ t driven @ @ @ @ @

“Former National Security Advisor John Bolton paints an unflattering picture of Donald Trump in his forthcoming memoir, writing that the president’s foreign policy choices were driven primarily by political considerations,” Bloomberg reports.
Writes Bolton: “I am hard-pressed to identify any significant Trump decision during my tenure that wasn’t driven by re-election calculations.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Kudlow Says There’s No ‘Second Wave’

Kudlow Says There’s No ‘Second Wave’

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told Fox & Friends that there was no “ second wave ” of the @ @ @ @ @ , even as infections are spiking in more than a dozen states .
Said Kudlow @ @ @ @ @ emergency .
There is no second wave .
I don ’ t know where that @ @ @ @ @ ” He added : “ They are saying there is no second spike .
Let @ @ @ @ @ is no second spike .
”

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told Fox & Friends that there was no “second wave” of the coronavirus descending upon the country, even as infections are spiking in more than a dozen states.
Said Kudlow: “There is no emergency. There is no second wave. I don’t know where that got started on Wall Street.”
He added: “They are saying there is no second spike. Let me repeat that. There is no second spike.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Michigan’s Status as Battleground Up In the Air

Detroit Free Press : “ Polls suggest President Trump ’ s reelection campaign is in deep trouble in Michigan , @ @ @ @ @ across a handful of key states he won in 2016 , with women increasingly rejecting @ @ @ @ @ support among older voters and voters without college degrees lagging.
” Michigan is no longer @ @ @ @ @ consensus electoral map .

Detroit Free Press: “Polls suggest President Trump’s reelection campaign is in deep trouble in Michigan, as it appears to be across a handful of key states he won in 2016, with women increasingly rejecting him and previous levels of support among older voters and voters without college degrees lagging.”
Michigan is no longer a Toss Up on the consensus electoral map.


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Trump Congratulates QAnon Believer In Georgia

President Trump congratulated congressional candidate Marjorie Greene ( R ) , calling the QAnon believer a “ big winner ” @ @ @ @ @ Georgia ’ s congressional primary .
Greene still faces a runoff on August 11 against @ @ @ @ @ ) , who was 20 points behind her in the primary .


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Leaks from Inside the White House

Leaks from Inside the White House

Washington Post : “ Inside Trump ’ s orbit , several of the president ’ s aides are frustrated that @ @ @ @ @ on the recent unrest have been eclipsed by his incendiary tweets or remarks .
Some @ @ @ @ @ June 1 to use force to clear Lafayette Square of protesters before he staged a @ @ @ @ @ St. John ’ s Episcopal Church… ” “ One administration official , who like others @ @ @ @ @ anonymity to discuss internal dynamics , expressed frustration that Trump was gratuitously weighing in on @ @ @ @ @ getting shoved to the ground in Buffalo , as well as unnecessarily attacking rivals like @ @ @ @ @ ) , who marched in a Black Lives Matter protest over the weekend .
The @ @ @ @ @ mainly surrounding himself with a small knot of aides and even then is often not @ @ @ @ @ one GOP strategist : “ If he was trying to lose , he ’ d @ @ @ @ @ is doing right now .
”

Washington Post: “Inside Trump’s orbit, several of the president’s aides are frustrated that some of his crafted statements on the recent unrest have been eclipsed by his incendiary tweets or remarks. Some also regret the decision on June 1 to use force to clear Lafayette Square of protesters before he staged a photo op in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church…”
“One administration official, who like others spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal dynamics, expressed frustration that Trump was gratuitously weighing in on Confederate memorials and a protester getting shoved to the ground in Buffalo, as well as unnecessarily attacking rivals like Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), who marched in a Black Lives Matter protest over the weekend. The official added that Trump is mainly surrounding himself with a small knot of aides and even then is often not following their advice.”
Said one GOP strategist: “If he was trying to lose, he’d be doing basically what he is doing right now.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Account That Copied Trump Posts Flagged for Violence

A Facebook account that copies and re-posts President Trump ’ s posts word-for-word was immediately flagged for inciting violence , @ @ @ @ @ same thing happened with a Twitter account that also copied Trump ’ s posts .


politicalwire--2020-06-12--White House Suggests Mexico To Blame New Outbreaks

“ The White House is floating a theory that travel from Mexico may be contributing to a new wave of @ @ @ @ @ states ’ efforts to reopen their economies , ” the AP reports .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ length during a meeting of the administration ’ s coronavirus task force in the White @ @ @ @ @ focused , in part , on identifying commonalities between new outbreaks .
”

“The White House is floating a theory that travel from Mexico may be contributing to a new wave of coronavirus infections, rather than states’ efforts to reopen their economies,” the AP reports.
“The notion was discussed at some length during a meeting of the administration’s coronavirus task force in the White House Situation Room Thursday that focused, in part, on identifying commonalities between new outbreaks.”


politicalwire--2020-06-12--Boris Johnson’s Team Is Broken by the Virus

“ Inside Boris Johnson ’ s government , senior officials are exhausted , demoralized and starting to despair , ” @ @ @ @ @ dreams of reshaping Britain for a bright post-Brexit world have been blown off course by @ @ @ @ @ the heaviest financial tolls from the pandemic of any major economy , and the deepest @ @ @ @ @ In the background is the specter of compounding the pain by failing to reach a @ @ @ @ @ Union , with Johnson next week set to try to rescue talks that are going @ @ @ @ @ growing among officials in London that there ’ s little or no trust in the @ @ @ @ @ a disillusioned public will simply ignore any future lockdown should a second wave of the @ @ @ @ @ winter .
Support for the government ’ s virus strategy was already undermined after Johnson @ @ @ @ @ a scandal by allegedly flouting the rules .
”

“Inside Boris Johnson’s government, senior officials are exhausted, demoralized and starting to despair,” Bloomberg reports.
“Their dreams of reshaping Britain for a bright post-Brexit world have been blown off course by coronavirus… Now Britain faces among the heaviest financial tolls from the pandemic of any major economy, and the deepest recession in 300 years. In the background is the specter of compounding the pain by failing to reach a trade deal with the European Union, with Johnson next week set to try to rescue talks that are going nowhere.”
“Fears are growing among officials in London that there’s little or no trust in the leadership anymore. They worry a disillusioned public will simply ignore any future lockdown should a second wave of the virus take hold in the winter. Support for the government’s virus strategy was already undermined after Johnson’s closest adviser caused a scandal by allegedly flouting the rules.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Trump Changes Date of Tulsa Rally

Trump Changes Date of Tulsa Rally

President Trump announced he was moving his rally in Tulsa from June 19th — Juneteenth — to June 20th “ @ @ @ @ @ Holiday , and in observance of this important occasion and all that it represents.
” @ @ @ @ @ .
200,000 people are interested in attending .

President Trump announced he was moving his rally in Tulsa from June 19th — Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Texas and read the Emancipation Proclamation announcing that slaves had been freed — to June 20th “out of respect for this Holiday, and in observance of this important occasion and all that it represents.”
He also claimed more than 200,000 people are interested in attending.


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Insurgent Threatens to Derail McGrath-McConnell Race

“ Amy McGrath is a national Democratic icon for her bid to take out Mitch McConnell , the Republican Senate @ @ @ @ @ the left , raising tens of millions of dollars to fuel her campaign , ” @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t the opponent McGrath , a former fight pilot , is sweating most @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s her rival in the June 23 Democratic primary : Charles Booker , @ @ @ @ @ virtually ignored for months but now has all the momentum in the closing days of @ @ @ @

“Amy McGrath is a national Democratic icon for her bid to take out Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate leader and reviled figure on the left, raising tens of millions of dollars to fuel her campaign,” Politico reports..
“But McConnell isn’t the opponent McGrath, a former fight pilot, is sweating most right now. Instead, it’s her rival in the June 23 Democratic primary: Charles Booker, a state lawmaker who was virtually ignored for months but now has all the momentum in the closing days of the election.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Appeals Court Appears Hesitant to Toss Flynn Case

A federal appeals court in D.C. appears hesitant to order Judge Emmit Sullivan to dismiss the case against former national @ @ @ @ @ the Washington 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--2020-06-13--Trump Says He’ll Leave Peacefully If Biden Wins

President Trump told Fox News he ’ ll leave the White House peacefully if he loses the presidential election , @ @ @ @ @ to hold onto power .
He added that if he lost , he ’ d @ @ @ @ @ other things .
”

President Trump told Fox News he’ll leave the White House peacefully if he loses the presidential election, addressing concerns he would try to hold onto power.
Said Trump: “Certainly, if I don’t win, I don’t win.”
He added that if he lost, he’d “go on, do other things.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Virus Shuts Factory Days Before Trump Tulsa Visit

A Whirlpool plant in Tulsa , Oklahoma , has temporarily closed due to a coronavirus outbreak one week before President @ @ @ @ @ for a rally , the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports .


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Fauci Advises Trump Rallygoers to Wear Masks

Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN states should rethink their reopening strategies if they see increases in the number of people @ @ @ @ @ that although he hasn ’ t spoken to President Trump about next week ’ s @ @ @ @ @ he is urging everyone who attends to wear a mask .
Said Fauci : “ @ @ @ @ @ is to avoid crowded areas .
But if you ’ re not going to do @ @ @ @ @ mask .
”

Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN states should rethink their reopening strategies if they see increases in the number of people hospitalized with Covid-19, adding that although he hasn’t spoken to President Trump about next week’s campaign rally in Oklahoma, he is urging everyone who attends to wear a mask.
Said Fauci: “The best thing to do is to avoid crowded areas. But if you’re not going to do that, please wear a mask.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Biden Says Trump’s Handling of Virus ‘Almost Criminal’

Joe Biden ratcheted up some of his criticism of President Trump , saying that his handling of the coronavirus was @ @ @ @ @ that he has “ bungled ” the economic fallout , and that he has exacerbated @ @ @ @ @ , the Washington Post reports .
During an hour-long town hall , the presumptive Democratic @ @ @ @ @ U.S. will likely see a resurgence of the coronavirus and that Trump isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ Said Biden : “ This is almost criminal , the way he ’ s handled @ @ @ @ @ going to be some form of second wave , I hate to tell you this @ @

Joe Biden ratcheted up some of his criticism of President Trump, saying that his handling of the coronavirus was “almost criminal,” that he has “bungled” the economic fallout, and that he has exacerbated racial tensions in the country, the Washington Post reports.
During an hour-long town hall, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee warned that the U.S. will likely see a resurgence of the coronavirus and that Trump isn’t doing enough to prepare.
Said Biden: “This is almost criminal, the way he’s handled this. There’s going to be some form of second wave, I hate to tell you this.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump Looked Unsteady During Speech

Trump Looked Unsteady During Speech

“ President Trump struggled to lift a glass of water Saturday during his speech to U.S. Military Academy graduates at @ @ @ @ @ New York Daily News reports .
“ Trump started to lift the glass with his @ @ @ @ @ to guide it all the way up to his lips .
The president used his @ @ @ @ @ glass and tilt it into his mouth.
” “ After his speech , Trump also @ @ @ @ @ down a set of stairs after a lethargic speech to the graduates of the Army @ @ @

“President Trump struggled to lift a glass of water Saturday during his speech to U.S. Military Academy graduates at West Point,” the New York Daily News reports.
“Trump started to lift the glass with his right hand but seemed unable to guide it all the way up to his lips. The president used his left hand to steady the glass and tilt it into his mouth.”
“After his speech, Trump also looked unsteady as he walked down a set of stairs after a lethargic speech to the graduates of the Army college.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Greenfield Leads for Senate In Iowa

Greenfield Leads for Senate In Iowa

A new Des Moines Register poll finds Theresa Greenfield ( D ) leading Sen. Joni Ernst ( R ) in @ @ @ @ @ 46 % to 43 % .
Said pollster Ann Selzer : “ This is definitely @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Secret Service Used Pepper Spray Against Protesters

“ The United States Secret Service said Saturday that one of their agents had used pepper spray to clear protesters @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump ’ s photo op , reversing an earlier statement claiming that no @ @ @ @ @ done so , ” NBC News reports .
“ The Secret Service statement is the @ @ @ @ @ enforcement agency on what happened on the evening of June 1 outside the White House @ @ @ @ @ enforcement officials have frequently contradicted what protesters and on-the-ground reporters say happened and what many @ @ @ @ @ TV .
”

“The United States Secret Service said Saturday that one of their agents had used pepper spray to clear protesters from Lafayette Square ahead of President Donald Trump’s photo op, reversing an earlier statement claiming that no one from the agency had done so,” NBC News reports.
“The Secret Service statement is the latest reversal from a law enforcement agency on what happened on the evening of June 1 outside the White House grounds. Statements from law enforcement officials have frequently contradicted what protesters and on-the-ground reporters say happened and what many people witnessed happen on live TV.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ It would bring you to tears .
It ’ s even deeper than you thought , and that ’ @ @ @ @ @ start to think : You ’ re a privileged son of a bitch and you @ @ @ @ @ it as much as you think you do .
You got ta work harder .
@ @ @ @ @ aware .
You got ta be pushed and embarrassed .
You ’ ve got ta @ @ @ @ @ San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich , interviewed by Maureen Dowd , on the level @ @ @ @ @ on his team from police violence towards African-Americans .

“It would bring you to tears. It’s even deeper than you thought, and that’s what really made me start to think: You’re a privileged son of a bitch and you still don’t get it as much as you think you do. You gotta work harder. You gotta be more aware. You gotta be pushed and embarrassed. You’ve gotta call it out.”
— San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, interviewed by Maureen Dowd, on the level of hurt among black players on his team from police violence towards African-Americans.


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Jefferson Davis Statue Taken Down In Kentucky

A statue of Jefferson Davis was removed from the rotunda of the Kentucky state Capitol on Saturday .
Lexington Herald @ @ @ @ @ that oversees statues in the Kentucky Capitol voted 11-1 Friday to remove the controversial statue @ @ @ @ @ from the Rotunda , in line with Gov .
Andy Beshear ’ s request.
” @ @ @ @ @ accelerated as recent protests have been held across the country and in Kentucky against racial @ @ @ @ @ leaders and politicians in the state , including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Attorney @ @ @ @ @ the Davis statue should be moved .
”

A statue of Jefferson Davis was removed from the rotunda of the Kentucky state Capitol on Saturday.
Lexington Herald Leader: “A panel that oversees statues in the Kentucky Capitol voted 11-1 Friday to remove the controversial statue of Confederacy President Jefferson Davis from the Rotunda, in line with Gov. Andy Beshear’s request.”
“Momentum to relocate it accelerated as recent protests have been held across the country and in Kentucky against racial injustice. Several civil rights leaders and politicians in the state, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Attorney General Daniel Cameron, said the Davis statue should be moved.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Biden Holds Huge Lead Among Women

Biden Holds Huge Lead Among Women

Harry Enten : “ Biden is earning a historic amount of support from female voters for a presidential nominee when @ @ @ @ @ 70 years.
” “ Biden is leading among female registered voters by 59 % to @ @ @ @ @ margin when the numbers aren ’ t rounded .
That ’ s a significant increase @ @ @ @ @ this year and the 14-point lead Hillary Clinton had in the final 2016 preelection polls @ @ @ @ @ had a 13-point edge with likely female voters .
”

Harry Enten: “Biden is earning a historic amount of support from female voters for a presidential nominee when examining polling over the last 70 years.”
“Biden is leading among female registered voters by 59% to 35%, a 25-point margin when the numbers aren’t rounded. That’s a significant increase from his 19-point advantage earlier this year and the 14-point lead Hillary Clinton had in the final 2016 preelection polls of registered voters. Clinton had a 13-point edge with likely female voters.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Hickenlooper on the Defensive

Hickenlooper on the Defensive

“ Former governor John Hickenlooper ’ s ethics woes have unsettled a Colorado Senate race that Democrats consider one of @ @ @ @ @ a Republican-held seat , with the quirky brewery owner ’ s reputation taking a hit @ @ @ @ @ the state ’ s primary , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The two-term @ @ @ @ @ is on the defensive after the Independent Ethics Commission found he violated a state gift @ @ @ @ @ accepted a ride in a Maserati limousine at a conference in Turin , Italy , @ @ @ @ @ jet owned by a home builder to Connecticut for the commissioning of the USS Colorado @ @ @

“Former governor John Hickenlooper’s ethics woes have unsettled a Colorado Senate race that Democrats consider one of their best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat, with the quirky brewery owner’s reputation taking a hit with voters within days of the state’s primary,” the Washington Post reports.
“The two-term governor and former Denver mayor is on the defensive after the Independent Ethics Commission found he violated a state gift ban in 2018 when he accepted a ride in a Maserati limousine at a conference in Turin, Italy, and traveled on a private jet owned by a home builder to Connecticut for the commissioning of the USS Colorado submarine.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Lindsey Graham’s Words Used Against Him

Lindsey Graham’s Words Used Against Him

Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) gushes in a new ad that Joe Biden is “ as good a man @ @ @ @ @ — while President Trump is a “ xenophobic , race-baiting , religious bigot.
” The @ @ @ @ @ News in the Charlotte and Greenville markets , reaching both South Carolina and the swing @ @ @ @ @ the HuffPost reports .
It will also air on Fox News in Washington , D.C @

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gushes in a new ad that Joe Biden is “as good a man as God ever created” — while President Trump is a “xenophobic, race-baiting, religious bigot.”
The ad will run on Fox News in the Charlotte and Greenville markets, reaching both South Carolina and the swing state of North Carolina, the HuffPost reports.
It will also air on Fox News in Washington, D.C.


politicalwire--2020-06-13--QAnon Marches Towards the Halls of Congress

Politico : “ There are 51 candidates running for Congress who have promoted the messages of Q — a mysterious @ @ @ @ @ ‘ crumbs ’ about a secret war Trump is waging against a cabal of pedophile @ @ @ @ @ And on Tuesday , seven of them emerged in congressional Republican primaries .
One of @ @ @ @ @ of Georgia , is favored to eventually end up in Congress.
” “ The loosely @ @ @ @ @ , known as QAnon , exists in a symbiotic relationship with the president , and @ @ @ @ @ messianic figure .
Q has prophesied an upcoming event dubbed ‘ The Storm , ’ @ @ @ @ @ mass arrest — and potentially even the mass execution — of the Washington figures responsible @ @ @ @ @ child sex ring to murdering a Democratic National Committee staffer .
Meanwhile , Trump has @ @ @ @ @ one of QAnon ’ s top promoters to pose with him in the Oval Office @ @ @ @ @ tweets that directly reference QAnon-related claims .
”

Politico: “There are 51 candidates running for Congress who have promoted the messages of Q — a mysterious internet figure who drops digital ‘crumbs’ about a secret war Trump is waging against a cabal of pedophile political elites in Washington. And on Tuesday, seven of them emerged in congressional Republican primaries. One of them, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, is favored to eventually end up in Congress.”
“The loosely connected cohort that follows Q, known as QAnon, exists in a symbiotic relationship with the president, and sees Trump as an almost messianic figure. Q has prophesied an upcoming event dubbed ‘The Storm,’ when Trump will reveal the mass arrest — and potentially even the mass execution — of the Washington figures responsible for everything from a worldwide child sex ring to murdering a Democratic National Committee staffer. Meanwhile, Trump has flirted right back, inviting one of QAnon’s top promoters to pose with him in the Oval Office, and retweeting over 130 tweets that directly reference QAnon-related claims.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Who’s On Biden’s Veep List?

Who’s On Biden’s Veep List?

New York Times : “ The search committee has been in touch with roughly a dozen women , and some @ @ @ @ @ being vetted more intensively.
” “ Among that group are two contenders who have recently @ @ @ @ @ Val Demings of Florida and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta .
One well-known candidate @ @ @ @ @ Minnesota , has lost her perch as a front-runner .
And some lower-profile candidates , @ @ @ @ @ Wisconsin , are advancing steadily in the search process.
” “ Some of the contenders @ @ @ @ @ the process are well known , including Senators Kamala Harris of California and Elizabeth Warren @ @ @ @ @ Times confirmed that several other women — whose names have been repeatedly floated but who @ @ @ @ @ they agreed to be vetted for the job — are under active consideration as well @ @

New York Times: “The search committee has been in touch with roughly a dozen women, and some eight or nine are already being vetted more intensively.”
“Among that group are two contenders who have recently grown in prominence, Representative Val Demings of Florida and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta. One well-known candidate, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, has lost her perch as a front-runner. And some lower-profile candidates, like Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, are advancing steadily in the search process.”
“Some of the contenders who have advanced furthest in the process are well known, including Senators Kamala Harris of California and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. But The Times confirmed that several other women — whose names have been repeatedly floated but who have not publicly confirmed that they agreed to be vetted for the job — are under active consideration as well.”


politicalwire--2020-06-13--Officer Who Arrested George Floyd Likely Lied in 2004

“ Houston ’ s top prosecutor has concluded that a scandal-ridden former Houston police officer likely lied when he arrested @ @ @ @ @ drug offense for which Mr. Floyd served time in state jail , ” the Wall @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Campaign Aides Tell Trump His Polls Are Fine

The Daily Beast says Trump campaign officials spend a lot of time “ convincing Trump that the electoral landscape and @ @ @ @ @ ’ t as dire as he ’ s been hearing.
” Said a White House @ @ @ @ @ keep the president from flying into a rage as much as he otherwise would.
” @ @ @ @ @ source close to the president , a chunk of the re-election team focuses on proving @ @ @ @ @ “ dumpster-fire numbers ” aren ’ t as bad as they seem , or reinforcing @ @ @ @ @ pollsters get it wrong “ all the time .
”

The Daily Beast says Trump campaign officials spend a lot of time “convincing Trump that the electoral landscape and polling deficits he faces aren’t as dire as he’s been hearing.”
Said a White House official: “This helps keep the president from flying into a rage as much as he otherwise would.”
In the characterization of one source close to the president, a chunk of the re-election team focuses on proving to the president that his “dumpster-fire numbers” aren’t as bad as they seem, or reinforcing Trump’s conviction that pollsters get it wrong “all the time.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump Brags He Didn’t Fall on ‘Slippery’ Ramp

President Trump tweeted that the ramp he was seen appearing to struggle walking down after his West Point commencement speech @ @ @ @ @ actually “ very long & steep ” as well as “ slippery ” and yet @ @ @ @ @ fall down .
Said Trump : “ The last thing I was going to do @ @ @ @ @ the Fake News to have fun with .
Final ten feet I ran down to @ @ @ @ @ ”

President Trump tweeted that the ramp he was seen appearing to struggle walking down after his West Point commencement speech earlier in the day was actually “very long & steep” as well as “slippery” and yet he still managed not to fall down.
Said Trump: “The last thing I was going to do is ‘fall’ for the Fake News to have fun with. Final ten feet I ran down to level ground. Momentum!”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Fauci Sees ‘Normality’ at Least a Year Away

Dr. Anthony Fauci , the top U.S. infectious-disease expert , told the Telegraph that the coronavirus will linger in the @ @ @ @ @ will be about a year before things return to normal .
Said Fauci : “ @ @ @ @ @ to some degree of real normality within a year or so .
But I don @ @ @ @ @ s this winter or fall , we ’ ll be seeing it for a bit @ @ @

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious-disease expert, told the Telegraph that the coronavirus will linger in the country for months and it will be about a year before things return to normal.
Said Fauci: “I would hope to get to some degree of real normality within a year or so. But I don’t think it’s this winter or fall, we’ll be seeing it for a bit more.”


politicalwire--2020-06-14--Trump Got His Iconic Moment

Trump Got His Iconic Moment

Washington Post : “ The succession of images from Lafayette Square on June 1 has reverberated for nearly two weeks @ @ @ @ @ split-screen that now has enduring consequences for Trump and outsize symbolism for a nation broken @ @ @ @ @ died in the custody of police.
” “ So indelible were the pictures that night @ @ @ @ @ Lafayette Square has come to represent Trump ’ s inability to meet the moment .
@ @ @ @ @ erected to close the park and surrounding streets became Fortress White House — a physical @ @ @ @ @ s distance from Americans ’ cries for racial justice .
The bold , yellow ‘ @ @ @ @ @ on 16th Street became a declaration of resistance visible from the sky .
And the @ @ @ @ @ a shorthand for so much of what many see as wrong in America .
”

Washington Post: “The succession of images from Lafayette Square on June 1 has reverberated for nearly two weeks — a harrowing cable news split-screen that now has enduring consequences for Trump and outsize symbolism for a nation broken after yet another black man died in the custody of police.”
“So indelible were the pictures that night outside the White House that Lafayette Square has come to represent Trump’s inability to meet the moment. The layers of black fencing erected to close the park and surrounding streets became Fortress White House — a physical manifestation of the president’s distance from Americans’ cries for racial justice. The bold, yellow ‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’ lettering on 16th Street became a declaration of resistance visible from the sky. And the name Lafayette Square itself became a shorthand for so much of what many see as wrong in America.”