politicalwire--2020-10-15--Giuliani’s Daughter Urges Vote for Biden

Rudy Giuliani ’ s daughter , Caroline , writes in Vanity Fair that she ’ s voting for Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ daughter of a polarizing mayor who became the president ’ s personal bulldog has taught @ @ @ @ @ that corruption starts with ‘ yes-men ’ and women , the cronies who create an @ @ @ @ @ subservience to maintain their proximity to power .
We ’ ve seen this ad nauseam @ @ @ @ @ of high-level sycophants ( the ones who weren ’ t convicted , anyway ) .
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Rudy Giuliani’s daughter, Caroline, writes in Vanity Fair that she’s voting for Joe Biden.
“If being the daughter of a polarizing mayor who became the president’s personal bulldog has taught me anything, it is that corruption starts with ‘yes-men’ and women, the cronies who create an echo chamber of lies and subservience to maintain their proximity to power. We’ve seen this ad nauseam with Trump and his cadre of high-level sycophants (the ones who weren’t convicted, anyway).”


politicalwire--2020-10-15--Inside the Fall of the CDC

Inside the Fall of the CDC

“ The debate is not going to be , ‘ Ben Sasse , why were you so mean to Donald @ @ @ @ @ s going to be , ‘ What the heck were any of us thinking , @

“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--2020-10-15--Trump Says Marshals Shot Man Rather Than Arrest Him

President claimed U.S .
Marshals carried out extrajudicial assassination of a man who allegedly shot a pro-Trump protestor .
Said @ @ @ @ @ in the US Marshals , took 15 minutes and it was over… They knew who @ @ @ @ @ ’ t want to arrest him and 15 minutes that ended .
”

President claimed U.S. Marshals carried out extrajudicial assassination of a man who allegedly shot a pro-Trump protestor.
Said Trump: “We sent in the US Marshals, took 15 minutes and it was over… They knew who he was, they didn’t want to arrest him and 15 minutes that ended.”


politicalwire--2020-10-15--Biden Takes Double-Digit Lead Over Trump

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump among likely voters , 54 % to 43 % @ @ @ @ @ the highest level of support Biden has achieved since the poll began testing the head-to-head @ @ @ @ @ has never been below 50 % in the question in the Marist poll , and @ @ @ @ @ 44 % .
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A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds Joe Biden leading Donald Trump among likely voters, 54% to 43%.
“It’s the highest level of support Biden has achieved since the poll began testing the head-to-head matchup in February. Biden has never been below 50% in the question in the Marist poll, and Trump has never been above 44%.”


politicalwire--2020-10-15--Trump Tears Into NBC Before Town Hall Event

President Trump ripped into NBC just hours before appearing on the network for a town hall forum .
Said Trump @ @ @ @ @ , I ’ m being set up tonight , right .
I ’ m doing @ @ @ @ @ .
So I ’ m doing it and it ’ s NBC .
The worst.
@ @ @ @ @ And so they asked me if I ’ d do it , and I figured @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got a free hour on television .
”

President Trump ripped into NBC just hours before appearing on the network for a town hall forum.
Said Trump: “So you know, I’m being set up tonight, right. I’m doing this town hall with Con-cast. So I’m doing it and it’s NBC. The worst.”
He added: “And so they asked me if I’d do it, and I figured what the hell, we’ve got a free hour on television.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Trump Hits Susan Collins

Trump Hits Susan Collins

“ There is a nasty rumor out there that Senator Collins of Maine will not be supporting our great United @ @ @ @ @ Well , she didn ’ t support Healthcare or my opening up 5000 square miles @ @ @ @ @ so why should this be any different .
Not worth the work !
” Of @ @ @ @ @ rumor ” is actually Collins ’ statement from last month saying she would not vote @ @ @ @ @ the election .

President Trump slammed Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) this morning:
“There is a nasty rumor out there that Senator Collins of Maine will not be supporting our great United States Supreme Court Nominee. Well, she didn’t support Healthcare or my opening up 5000 square miles of Ocean to Maine, so why should this be any different. Not worth the work!”
Of course, the “nasty rumor” is actually Collins’ statement from last month saying she would not vote to confirm a nominee before the election.


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Trump Gets Grilled as Biden Coasts

Trump Gets Grilled as Biden Coasts

Politico : “ At the edge of his seat at his town hall in Miami , Donald Trump refused to disavow QAnon , the far-right conspiracy theory , and sidestepped questions about his coronavirus tests .
On a more sober , distant stage in Philadelphia , Biden criticized Trump ’ s response to the pandemic and discussed the intricacies of racial injustice.
” “ Each candidate played to type .
Biden put in a workmanlike performance — steady , low-key , sometimes meandering .
Trump was his usual combative self — occasionally to his own detriment , but hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nothing happened that ’ s likely to change the race .
So , advantage Biden.
” Dan Balz : “ President Trump had an opportunity at a town hall forum Thursday night in Miami to begin to turn around his struggling candidacy .
Instead , under pointed questioning from the moderator , he reverted to the confrontational style that delights his most loyal supporters but that has left him in a deficit position in his campaign against former vice president Joe Biden.
” Deadline : “ Donald Trump may have been twirling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but on the unique night in America ’ s challenged democracy , Joe Biden ’ s town hall on ABC was a display of a candidate in control of himself , the facts , the Constitution , and plans for the future .
”

Politico: “At the edge of his seat at his town hall in Miami, Donald Trump refused to disavow QAnon, the far-right conspiracy theory, and sidestepped questions about his coronavirus tests. On a more sober, distant stage in Philadelphia, Biden criticized Trump’s response to the pandemic and discussed the intricacies of racial injustice.”
“Each candidate played to type. Biden put in a workmanlike performance — steady, low-key, sometimes meandering. Trump was his usual combative self — occasionally to his own detriment, but hard to turn away from. In the end, nothing happened that’s likely to change the race. So, advantage Biden.”
Dan Balz: “President Trump had an opportunity at a town hall forum Thursday night in Miami to begin to turn around his struggling candidacy. Instead, under pointed questioning from the moderator, he reverted to the confrontational style that delights his most loyal supporters but that has left him in a deficit position in his campaign against former vice president Joe Biden.”
Deadline: “Donald Trump may have been twirling like a rabid squirrel over on NBC, but on the unique night in America’s challenged democracy, Joe Biden’s town hall on ABC was a display of a candidate in control of himself, the facts, the Constitution, and plans for the future.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Trump Fooled by Satirical Website

Trump Fooled by Satirical Website

President Trump shared a story from a known news satire website seemingly in earnest , using the fake report to @ @ @ @ @ of dubious allegations against Joe Biden , Politico reports .
Retweeting a link entitled “ @ @ @ @ @ To Slow Spread Of Negative Biden News ” – it never happened – Trump said @ @ @ @ @ has never been done in history .
This includes his really bad interview last night @ @ @ @ @ this .
Bringing more attention to Sleepy Joe & Big T .
”

President Trump shared a story from a known news satire website seemingly in earnest, using the fake report to blast Twitter’s handling of dubious allegations against Joe Biden, Politico reports.
Retweeting a link entitled “Twitter Shuts Down Entire Network To Slow Spread Of Negative Biden News” – it never happened – Trump said: “Wow, this has never been done in history. This includes his really bad interview last night. Why is Twitter doing this. Bringing more attention to Sleepy Joe & Big T.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--The GOP Ponders Life After Trump

The GOP Ponders Life After Trump

Washington Post : “ Four years ago , some Republicans who said unsavory things during the campaign about the new @ @ @ @ @ might ruin their chances of redemption via employment in the Trump administration.
” “ Today @ @ @ @ @ Republicans are now quietly on the job hunt as President Trump ’ s standing in @ @ @ @ @ against Democratic nominee Joe Biden with decision time in just 18 days .
But now @ @ @ @ @ the Trump presidency isn ’ t a disqualifying blemish on their resumes or Google footprint @ @ @ @ @ other way and they seek to land , once again , in the private sector @ @

Washington Post: “Four years ago, some Republicans who said unsavory things during the campaign about the new president worried that such remarks might ruin their chances of redemption via employment in the Trump administration.”
“Today, some of those same Republicans are now quietly on the job hunt as President Trump’s standing in the polls continues to slide against Democratic nominee Joe Biden with decision time in just 18 days. But now, these GOPers are hoping the Trump presidency isn’t a disqualifying blemish on their resumes or Google footprint as the door revolves the other way and they seek to land, once again, in the private sector.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Bloomberg Teams with Latino Group for Ad Buy


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Florida GOP Cuts Democrats’ Registration Edge

“ Republicans in Florida , a must-win state for President Donald Trump , have narrowed the voter registration gap with @ @ @ @ @ in at least three decades , giving the GOP a shot of momentum as they @ @ @ @ @ turnout , ” Politico reports .
“ The shift means the two parties , statistically @ @ @ @ @ matched when it comes to raw numbers , with Democrats holding a narrow 1 percent @ @ @

“Republicans in Florida, a must-win state for President Donald Trump, have narrowed the voter registration gap with Democrats to the lowest level in at least three decades, giving the GOP a shot of momentum as they continue to trail in early turnout,” Politico reports.
“The shift means the two parties, statistically speaking, are almost evenly matched when it comes to raw numbers, with Democrats holding a narrow 1 percent lead.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--White House Puts ‘Politicals’ at CDC to Control Info

“ The Trump White House has installed two political operatives at the nation ’ s top public health agency to @ @ @ @ @ it releases about the coronavirus pandemic as the administration seeks to paint a positive outlook @ @ @ @ @ the scientific evidence , ” the AP reports .

“The Trump White House has installed two political operatives at the nation’s top public health agency to try to control the information it releases about the coronavirus pandemic as the administration seeks to paint a positive outlook, sometimes at odds with the scientific evidence,” the AP reports.


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Susan Collins Still Trails In Maine

Susan Collins Still Trails In Maine

A new Pan Atlantic Research poll in Maine finds Sara Gideon ( D ) leading Sen. Susan Collins ( R @ @ @ @ @ race , 47 % to 40 % .
Meanwhile , Playbook nots Collins raised $ @ @ @ @ @ Gideon raised $ 39.4 million .

A new Pan Atlantic Research poll in Maine finds Sara Gideon (D) leading Sen. Susan Collins (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 47% to 40%.
Meanwhile, Playbook nots Collins raised $8.3 million last quarter while Gideon raised $39.4 million.


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Trump and Pelosi Haven’t Spoken In a Year

Playbook : “ Today is the one-year anniversary of the last time President Trump spoke with Speaker Nancy Pelosi .
@ @ @ @ @ the most difficult year in most of our lifetimes , and the president of the @ @ @ @ @ of the House have not even had so much as a conversation in 2020 .
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Playbook: “Today is the one-year anniversary of the last time President Trump spoke with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. We’re living through the most difficult year in most of our lifetimes, and the president of the United States and the speaker of the House have not even had so much as a conversation in 2020.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Hospitals Search for Beds as Virus Rebounds

Politico : “ The coronavirus is engulfing big city hospitals in states including Utah , Wisconsin and Indiana that are @ @ @ @ @ beds and are being forced to set up overflow facilities .
With new daily U.S. @ @ @ @ @ , the prospect of swamped intensive care units is prompting some governors who previously resisted @ @ @ @ @ new restrictions to ease pressure on their health care systems.
” “ From the early @ @ @ @ @ the availability of ICU beds — and hospitals ’ ability to treat people who need @ @ @ @ @ breathe — has been an important benchmark for whether local health systems can handle outbreaks.
@ @ @ @ @ spawning new infections at a rate not seen since the end of July .
Hot @ @ @ @ @ parts of Utah , Indiana , Wisconsin , Oklahoma , Wyoming , Missouri , Mississippi @ @ @ @ @ nationwide average number of daily new cases surged over the past month .
”

Politico: “The coronavirus is engulfing big city hospitals in states including Utah, Wisconsin and Indiana that are running low on nurses and beds and are being forced to set up overflow facilities. With new daily U.S. cases surpassing 62,000 on Thursday, the prospect of swamped intensive care units is prompting some governors who previously resisted public health orders to weigh new restrictions to ease pressure on their health care systems.”
“From the early days of the pandemic, the availability of ICU beds — and hospitals’ ability to treat people who need life-support equipment like ventilators to breathe — has been an important benchmark for whether local health systems can handle outbreaks.”
“The pandemic is spawning new infections at a rate not seen since the end of July. Hot spots began to cluster in parts of Utah, Indiana, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Missouri, Mississippi and North Dakota as the nationwide average number of daily new cases surged over the past month.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Gross Grabs Lead In Alaska Senate Race

Gross Grabs Lead In Alaska Senate Race


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Trump Threatens to ‘Leave the Country’ If He Loses

At a campaign rally in Macon , Georgia President Trump speculated on losing the presidential election to Joe Biden .
@ @ @ @ @ know what ?
Running against the worst candidate in the history of American politics puts @ @ @ @ @ you imagine if I lose ?
My whole life—what am I going to do ?
@ @ @ @ @ say , I lost to the worst candidate in the history of politics !
” @ @ @ @ @ ’ m not going to feel so good .
Maybe I ’ ll have to @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t know .
”

At a campaign rally in Macon, Georgia President Trump speculated on losing the presidential election to Joe Biden.
Said Trump: “You know what? Running against the worst candidate in the history of American politics puts pressure on me. Could you imagine if I lose? My whole life—what am I going to do? I’m going to say, I lost to the worst candidate in the history of politics!”
He added: “I’m not going to feel so good. Maybe I’ll have to leave the country, I don’t know.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Trump Drug Cards Could Violate Election Law

“ The health department ’ s top lawyer is warning in an internal memo that President Trump ’ s plan @ @ @ @ @ discount cards to buy prescription drugs could violate election law , ” Politico reports .
@ @ @ @ @ objection , coupled with his advice to seek approval from the Department of Justice , @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s hope to promote the hastily devised plan before Election Day .
”

“The health department’s top lawyer is warning in an internal memo that President Trump’s plan to give seniors $200 discount cards to buy prescription drugs could violate election law,” Politico reports.
“The lawyer’s objection, coupled with his advice to seek approval from the Department of Justice, is a significant blow to Trump’s hope to promote the hastily devised plan before Election Day.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Arrest Made In Plot to Kidnap and Kill Wichita Mayor

Frank Rich : “ His opponent is the coronavirus .
He is flailing against a pandemic that is now surging @ @ @ @ @ since late July , and especially so in regions ( the South , …


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Georgia Lawmaker Crowdsurfs During Pandemic

Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones ( D ) took his commitment to defying coronavirus pandemic guidelines to a new level @ @ @ @ @ ’ s campaign rally in Macon on Friday .
Jones is a Democrat who has @ @ @

Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones (D) took his commitment to defying coronavirus pandemic guidelines to a new level by crowdsurfing at President Trump’s campaign rally in Macon on Friday.
Jones is a Democrat who has endorsed Trump.


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Perdue Mocks Kamala Harris at Trump Rally

Sen. David Perdue ( R-GA ) mocked Sen. Kamala Harris ’ name as “ Kamala-mala-mala-whatever ” at a rally for @ @ @ @ @ served together in the U.S. Senate for nearly four years , so he knows how @ @ @ @ @ .
Politico : “ Mispronouncing Harris ’ first name has become a common attack within @ @ @ @ @ president routinely does so in a mocking way during his political rallies , even though @ @ @ @ @ in less rowdy settings .
”

Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) mocked Sen. Kamala Harris’ name as “Kamala-mala-mala-whatever” at a rally for President Trump.
They have served together in the U.S. Senate for nearly four years, so he knows how to properly pronounce her name.
Politico: “Mispronouncing Harris’ first name has become a common attack within the Trump camp. The president routinely does so in a mocking way during his political rallies, even though he has correctly said it in less rowdy settings.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Kennedy Improperly Spent $1.5 Million In Primary

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politicalwire--2020-10-16--Even Fox News Is Uncomfortable with Giuliani Theories

“ Rudy Giuliani went full Rudy Giuliani during an early appearance on Fox & Friends Friday morning .
The former @ @ @ @ @ and current personal attorney to President Trump , was on to discuss the controversial emails @ @ @ @ @ an alleged laptop that once belonged to Hunter Biden , son of former Vice President @ @ @ @ @ only been reported by the New York Post but remains unverified by any reputable news @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The seven-plus minute segment started in a rather pedestrian manner , but as @ @ @ @ @ to reveal more and more unverifiable claims which appeared to make the Fox & Friends @ @ @ @ @

“Rudy Giuliani went full Rudy Giuliani during an early appearance on Fox & Friends Friday morning. The former New York City mayor, and current personal attorney to President Trump, was on to discuss the controversial emails leaked earlier this week from an alleged laptop that once belonged to Hunter Biden, son of former Vice President Joe Biden, which has only been reported by the New York Post but remains unverified by any reputable news organization,” Mediaite reports.
“The seven-plus minute segment started in a rather pedestrian manner, but as it continued, Giuliani continued to reveal more and more unverifiable claims which appeared to make the Fox & Friends hosts increasingly uncomfortable.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Kushner Taps Walsh to Help Campaign

Kushner Taps Walsh to Help Campaign


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Twitter No Longer Blocking New York Post Article

New York Times : “ With just a few weeks to go before the Nov. 3 vote , the social @ @ @ @ @ shift their policies and , in some cases , are entirely reversing what they will @ @ @ @ @ on their sites .
On Friday , Twitter underlined just how fluid its policies were @ @ @ @ @ share links to an unsubstantiated New York Post article about Hunter Biden that it had @ @ @ @ @ ” “ The change was a 180-degree turn from Wednesday , when Twitter had banned @ @ @ @ @ because the emails on which it was based may have been hacked and contained private @ @ @ @ @ violated its policies .
”

New York Times: “With just a few weeks to go before the Nov. 3 vote, the social media companies are continuing to shift their policies and, in some cases, are entirely reversing what they will and won’t allow on their sites. On Friday, Twitter underlined just how fluid its policies were when it began letting users share links to an unsubstantiated New York Post article about Hunter Biden that it had previously blocked from its service.”
“The change was a 180-degree turn from Wednesday, when Twitter had banned the links to the article because the emails on which it was based may have been hacked and contained private information, both of which violated its policies.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Devin Nunes Mailed Book About Socialism to Voters

Fresno Bee : “ Voters in Rep. Devin Nunes ’ congressional district are receiving copies of a 90-page book he @ @ @ @ @ , and some of his constituents are outraged by the unsolicited mail.
” “ The @ @ @ @ @ , comes with a flier saying the mailing was paid for by Nunes ’ reelection @ @ @

Fresno Bee: “Voters in Rep. Devin Nunes’ congressional district are receiving copies of a 90-page book he wrote criticizing the Democratic Party, and some of his constituents are outraged by the unsolicited mail.”
“The book, Countdown to Socialism, comes with a flier saying the mailing was paid for by Nunes’ reelection campaign.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Trump Is Not Really Running Against Biden

Frank Rich : “ His opponent is the coronavirus .
He is flailing against a pandemic that is now surging @ @ @ @ @ since late July , and especially so in regions ( the South , the upper @ @ @ @ @ strongholds .
The Biden campaign has wisely never lost its focus on Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ crisis .
But even if it had , the morbid facts speak for themselves .
@ @ @ @ @ White House gleefully playing host to a super-spreader event is our era ’ s Zapruder @ @ @ @ @ to change the subject , but he can ’ t .
”

Frank Rich: “His opponent is the coronavirus. He is flailing against a pandemic that is now surging as it hasn’t since late July, and especially so in regions (the South, the upper Midwest) considered his electoral strongholds. The Biden campaign has wisely never lost its focus on Trump’s cataclysmic failure to address the crisis. But even if it had, the morbid facts speak for themselves. The ever-replayed video of the White House gleefully playing host to a super-spreader event is our era’s Zapruder film.”
“Trump wants to change the subject, but he can’t.”


Tower of Lies

Out next week : Tower of Lies : What My Eighteen Years of Working With Donald Trump Reveals About Him @ @ @ @ @ A Los Angeles Times review says the book recounts racist , anti-Semitic and sexist behavior @ @ @ @ @ s ability to lie “ so naturally ” that “ if you didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ he could slip something past you .
”

Out next week: Tower of Lies: What My Eighteen Years of Working With Donald Trump Reveals About Him by Barbara A. Res.
A Los Angeles Times review says the book recounts racist, anti-Semitic and sexist behavior, along with Trump’s ability to lie “so naturally” that “if you didn’t know the actual facts, he could slip something past you.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Justices to Review Trump Plan to Exclude Undocumented

“ The Supreme Court announced Friday that it will review President Trump ’ s attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants when @ @ @ @ @ apportioned among the states , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The unprecedented proposal @ @ @ @ @ shifting both political power and federal funds away from urban states with large immigrant populations @ @ @ @ @ Republican interests .
”

“The Supreme Court announced Friday that it will review President Trump’s attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants when calculating how congressional seats are apportioned among the states,” the Washington Post reports.
“The unprecedented proposal would have the effect of shifting both political power and federal funds away from urban states with large immigrant populations and toward rural and more Republican interests.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Biden Campaign Says They’re Not Ahead by Double-Digits

Biden campaign manager Jen O ’ Malley Dillon told grassroots supporters that their polling does not show Biden leading by @ @ @ @ @ York Times reports .
However , she also projected the campaign will raise another $ @ @ @ @ @ , which she admitted were “ bonkers ” numbers .

Biden campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon told grassroots supporters that their polling does not show Biden leading by double-digits nationally, the New York Times reports.
Said O’Malley Dillon: “Those are inflated national public polling numbers.”
However, she also projected the campaign will raise another $234 million through the election, which she admitted were “bonkers” numbers.


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Trump Reverses Decision on California Wildfires

“ The Trump administration earlier Friday declined to issue an emergency declaration for California that would make hundreds of millions @ @ @ @ @ available for areas devastated by the Creek Fire and five others , ” the Washington @ @ @ @ @ President Trump reversed the decision a few hours later after a direct appeal from Gov @ @ @ @ @ ) in a midday phone call .
”

“The Trump administration earlier Friday declined to issue an emergency declaration for California that would make hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding available for areas devastated by the Creek Fire and five others,” the Washington Post reports.
“But President Trump reversed the decision a few hours later after a direct appeal from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in a midday phone call.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--State Department Hides Spending at Trump Properties

“ The State Department says it has about 450 pages of records showing government spending at President Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Post reports .
“ But this week , it signaled that it plans to release @ @ @ @ @ before the November election — leaving voters in the dark about the full scope of @ @ @ @ @ ’ s company .
”

“The State Department says it has about 450 pages of records showing government spending at President Trump’s properties,” the Washington Post reports.
“But this week, it signaled that it plans to release only two of those pages before the November election — leaving voters in the dark about the full scope of taxpayer payments to the president’s company.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Virus Surges In Key Battlegrounds

Virus Surges In Key Battlegrounds


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Trump Swipes at Savannah Guthrie

Trump Swipes at Savannah Guthrie

President Trump cranked up the sarcasm on Friday as he swiped at NBC ’ s Savannah Guthrie during the prior @ @ @ @ @ special in Miami , Politico reports .
Said Trump : “ Another evening in paradise @ @ @ @ @ had someone going totally crazy last night .
”

President Trump cranked up the sarcasm on Friday as he swiped at NBC’s Savannah Guthrie during the prior night’s town hall special in Miami, Politico reports.
Said Trump: “Another evening in paradise, I call it… I had someone going totally crazy last night.”


politicalwire--2020-10-16--Kelly Said Trump Is ‘Most Flawed Person’ He Knows

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly has told friends that President Trump “ is the most flawed person @ @ @ @ @ known , CNN reports .
Said Kelly : “ The depths of his dishonesty is @ @ @ @ @ The dishonesty , the transactional nature of every relationship , though it ’ s more @ @ @ @ @ He is the most flawed person I have ever met in my life .
”

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly has told friends that President Trump “is the most flawed person” he’s ever known, CNN reports.
Said Kelly: “The depths of his dishonesty is just astounding to me. The dishonesty, the transactional nature of every relationship, though it’s more pathetic than anything else. He is the most flawed person I have ever met in my life.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--New Zealand Prime Minister Wins In Landslide


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Republican Senators Begin to Edge Away From Trump

“ For nearly four years , congressional Republicans have ducked and dodged an unending cascade of offensive statements and norm-shattering @ @ @ @ @ ignoring his caustic and scattershot Twitter feed and penchant for flouting party orthodoxy , and @ @ @ @ @ abandoned military allies , attacked American institutions and stirred up racist and nativist fears , @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ But now , facing grim polling numbers and a flood of Democratic @ @ @ @ @ imperiled their majority in the Senate , Republicans on Capitol Hill are beginning to publicly @ @ @ @ @ .
The shift , less than three weeks before the election , indicates that many @ @ @ @ @ Trump is heading for a loss in November .
And they are grasping to save @ @ @ @ @ their reputations for a coming struggle for their party ’ s identity .
”

“For nearly four years, congressional Republicans have ducked and dodged an unending cascade of offensive statements and norm-shattering behavior from President Trump, ignoring his caustic and scattershot Twitter feed and penchant for flouting party orthodoxy, and standing quietly by as he abandoned military allies, attacked American institutions and stirred up racist and nativist fears,” the New York Times reports.
“But now, facing grim polling numbers and a flood of Democratic money and enthusiasm that has imperiled their majority in the Senate, Republicans on Capitol Hill are beginning to publicly distance themselves from the president. The shift, less than three weeks before the election, indicates that many Republicans have concluded that Mr. Trump is heading for a loss in November. And they are grasping to save themselves and rushing to re-establish their reputations for a coming struggle for their party’s identity.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Bolton Warned Staff To Stay Away From Giuliani

“ Former National Security Adviser John Bolton repeatedly told his staff to actively remove themselves from conversations and meetings with @ @ @ @ @ warnings from intelligence officials that the president ’ s personal lawyer was propagating conspiracy theories @ @ @ @ @ operation to undermine the 2020 presidential election , ” the Daily Beast reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ to avoid meetings in which Giuliani or his agenda might be raised .
”

“Former National Security Adviser John Bolton repeatedly told his staff to actively remove themselves from conversations and meetings with Rudy Giuliani after Bolton received warnings from intelligence officials that the president’s personal lawyer was propagating conspiracy theories that aligned with a Russian operation to undermine the 2020 presidential election,” the Daily Beast reports.
“Bolton even warned his subordinates to avoid meetings in which Giuliani or his agenda might be raised.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump Aides Plan for Final Sprint to Election Day

“ President Trump ’ s political advisers have sharply debated in recent days how to best spend their limited money @ @ @ @ @ last weeks as they seek to chart a path toward a repeat of their dramatic @ @ @ @ @ the Washington Post reports .
“ The final push to calm internal divisions comes as @ @ @ @ @ barnstorming the country , down in the polls and facing rising rates of coronavirus infection @ @ @ @ @ distress and an opponent who has so far proved far more resistant to the president @ @ @ @ @ White House senior adviser Jared Kushner , who is leading Trump ’ s reelection effort @ @ @ @ @ Thursday morning at the party headquarters in Washington to bring together top advisers for the @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
At issue was how and where the campaign , which has been operating @ @ @ @ @ voter-targeting data , should spend its remaining funds .
”

“President Trump’s political advisers have sharply debated in recent days how to best spend their limited money in the campaign’s last weeks as they seek to chart a path toward a repeat of their dramatic 2016 come-from-behind victory,” the Washington Post reports.
“The final push to calm internal divisions comes as the president is once again barnstorming the country, down in the polls and facing rising rates of coronavirus infection, continued signs of economic distress and an opponent who has so far proved far more resistant to the president’s attacks.”
“White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, who is leading Trump’s reelection effort, convened an all-hands meeting Thursday morning at the party headquarters in Washington to bring together top advisers for the Republican National Committee and the campaign. At issue was how and where the campaign, which has been operating with sometimes conflicting sets of voter-targeting data, should spend its remaining funds.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump Crowd Chants ‘Lock Her Up’ for Whitmer

The crowd at President Trump ’ s rally in Michigan chanted “ lock her up , ” after the president @ @ @ @ @ ( D ) re-open the state amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Whitmer quickly responded on @ @ @ @ @ exactly the rhetoric that has put me , my family , and other government officials @ @ @ @ @ we try to save the lives of our fellow Americans.
” She added : “ @ @ @ @ @ ”

The crowd at President Trump’s rally in Michigan chanted “lock her up,” after the president demanded Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) re-open the state amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Whitmer quickly responded on Twitter: “This is exactly the rhetoric that has put me, my family, and other government officials’ lives in danger while we try to save the lives of our fellow Americans.”
She added: “It needs to stop.”


Promise?

CNN : “ It ’ s a scenario that GOP leaders have been privately fearing for months — and one @ @ @ @ @ at the beginning of the year .
In private , Senate…


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Senate Will Vote on Skinny Relief Bill

Senate Will Vote on Skinny Relief Bill

“ The Senate will vote on a $ 500 billion GOP coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday , Senate Majority Leader @ @ @ @ @ announced on Saturday , ” The Hill reports .
“ The bill — which is @ @ @ @ @ the size of the $ 1.8 trillion offer from the White House — will include @ @ @ @ @ another round of small business assistance under the Paycheck Protection Program .
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“The Senate will vote on a $500 billion GOP coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced on Saturday,” The Hill reports.
“The bill — which is less than a third of the size of the $1.8 trillion offer from the White House — will include a federal unemployment benefit and another round of small business assistance under the Paycheck Protection Program.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--A Rush to Loosen Regulations In Case Trump Loses

President Trump ’ s cabinet is rushing to “ enact regulatory changes affecting millions ” in case he loses his @ @ @ @ @ York Times reports .
“ In the bid to lock in new rules before Jan. @ @ @ @ @ s team is limiting or sidestepping requirements for public comment on some of the changes @ @ @ @ @ say the administration has failed to carry out sufficiently rigorous analysis .
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President Trump’s cabinet is rushing to “enact regulatory changes affecting millions” in case he loses his re-election bid, the New York Times reports.
“In the bid to lock in new rules before Jan. 20, Mr. Trump’s team is limiting or sidestepping requirements for public comment on some of the changes and swatting aside critics who say the administration has failed to carry out sufficiently rigorous analysis.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Appeals Courts Crucial for Trump in Voting Cases

New York Times : “ The Texas case is one of at least eight major election disputes around the country @ @ @ @ @ judges sided with civil rights groups and Democrats in voting cases only to be stayed @ @ @ @ @ , whose ranks Mr. Trump has done more to populate than any president in more @ @ @ @ @ The rulings highlight how Mr. Trump ’ s drive to fill empty judgeships is yielding @ @ @ @ @ even before any major dispute about the outcome may make it to the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ political advantages he derives from his power to appoint judges when he explained last month @ @ @ @ @ to name a successor to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg so the Supreme Court would have @ @ @ @ @ any election challenges , which he has indicated he might bring in the event of @ @ @ @

New York Times: “The Texas case is one of at least eight major election disputes around the country in which Federal District Court judges sided with civil rights groups and Democrats in voting cases only to be stayed by the federal appeals courts, whose ranks Mr. Trump has done more to populate than any president in more than 40 years.”
“The rulings highlight how Mr. Trump’s drive to fill empty judgeships is yielding benefits to his re-election campaign even before any major dispute about the outcome may make it to the Supreme Court. He made clear the political advantages he derives from his power to appoint judges when he explained last month that he was moving fast to name a successor to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg so the Supreme Court would have a full contingent to handle any election challenges, which he has indicated he might bring in the event of a loss.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--The Final Season of the Trump Show

The Final Season of the Trump Show

David Frum : “ In a nightmare alternate universe , Americans find hope by viewing films from a different dimension @ @ @ @ @ normal .
That ’ s the plot of the Amazon science-fiction series The Man in @ @ @ @ @ was also the experience many Americans had as they flipped back and forth between two @ @ @ @ @ one on NBC with President Donald Trump , the other on ABC with former Vice @ @ @ @ @

David Frum: “In a nightmare alternate universe, Americans find hope by viewing films from a different dimension, where life unfolds as normal. That’s the plot of the Amazon science-fiction series The Man in the High Castle. It was also the experience many Americans had as they flipped back and forth between two town halls last night, one on NBC with President Donald Trump, the other on ABC with former Vice President Joe Biden.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Democrats Can’t Spend All Their Money

Democrats Can’t Spend All Their Money

“ Democrats have a new dilemma as election day approaches : They are running out of places to spend their @ @ @ @ @ the Los Angeles Times reports .
“ Fundraising for the party ’ s Senate candidates @ @ @ @ @ strongholds — has so exceeded expectations that party operatives are rushing to rewrite their budgets @ @ @ @ @ ”

“Democrats have a new dilemma as election day approaches: They are running out of places to spend their mountains of cash,” the Los Angeles Times reports.
“Fundraising for the party’s Senate candidates — even some in GOP strongholds — has so exceeded expectations that party operatives are rushing to rewrite their budgets and expand their reach.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Biden Campaign Warns Race Will Be Close

Biden Campaign Warns Race Will Be Close

In a memo obtained by the Washington Post , Biden campaign manager Jen O ’ Malley Dillon urged supporters to @ @ @ @ @ re trailing ” heading into the final weeks of the election .
Wrote O ’ @ @ @ @ @ can not become complacent because the very searing truth is that Donald Trump can still @ @ @ @ @ every indication we have shows that this thing is going to come down to the @ @ @ @ @ that there ’ s no telling what the Trump campaign might do in the final @ @ @ @ @ can not underestimate Donald Trump or his ability to claw his way back into contention @ @ @ @ @ a campaign , through whatever smears or underhanded tactics he has at his disposal .
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In a memo obtained by the Washington Post, Biden campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon urged supporters to “campaign like we’re trailing” heading into the final weeks of the election.
Wrote O’Malley Dillon: “We cannot become complacent because the very searing truth is that Donald Trump can still win this race, and every indication we have shows that this thing is going to come down to the wire.”
She also warned that there’s no telling what the Trump campaign might do in the final stretch, writing “we cannot underestimate Donald Trump or his ability to claw his way back into contention in the final days of a campaign, through whatever smears or underhanded tactics he has at his disposal.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Susan Collins Donated to Two QAnon Backers

“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--2020-10-17--Trump Billboard In Texas Vandalized

Trump Billboard In Texas Vandalized


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate

Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Race to the Right Prompts GOP Fears In Georgia

CNN : “ It ’ s a scenario that GOP leaders have been privately fearing for months — and one they had sought to avoid at the beginning of the year .
In private , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had counseled his top lieutenants and even President Trump to ensure the party would unite behind one candidate and avoid a messy internecine battle that could imperil the crucial Senate seat.
” “ The race presents challenges unlike any other in the country .
Since it ’ s a special election , there is no primary .
So to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must surpass 50 % of the vote ; if not , the top two candidates face off in a January runoff .
Since it ’ s unlikely that any candidate will reach the 50 percent threshold , both [ Rep. Doug ] Collins and [ Sen. Kelly ] Loeffler have been competing intensely to make the runoff by wooing Republican voters and appealing to the conservative base , which represents a slice of the state ’ s 6.9 million registered voters.
” “ That has created an opening for the leading Democratic candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been mostly unscathed amid the daily slugfest between Collins and Loeffler , and was rewarded with a Friday fundraiser led by former President Barack Obama .
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CNN: “It’s a scenario that GOP leaders have been privately fearing for months — and one they had sought to avoid at the beginning of the year. In private, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had counseled his top lieutenants and even President Trump to ensure the party would unite behind one candidate and avoid a messy internecine battle that could imperil the crucial Senate seat.”
“The race presents challenges unlike any other in the country. Since it’s a special election, there is no primary. So to win the November election outright, a candidate must surpass 50% of the vote; if not, the top two candidates face off in a January runoff. Since it’s unlikely that any candidate will reach the 50 percent threshold, both [Rep. Doug] Collins and [Sen. Kelly] Loeffler have been competing intensely to make the runoff by wooing Republican voters and appealing to the conservative base, which represents a slice of the state’s 6.9 million registered voters.”
“That has created an opening for the leading Democratic candidate, Rev. Raphael Warnock, who has been mostly unscathed amid the daily slugfest between Collins and Loeffler, and was rewarded with a Friday fundraiser led by former President Barack Obama.”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Trump Slams Sasse as ‘Least Effective’ GOP Senator

President Trump took aim at Sen. Ben Sasse ( R-NE ) this morning : “ The least effective of our @ @ @ @ @ a person who truly doesn ’ t have what it takes to be great , @ @ @ @ @ Nebraska , a State which I have gladly done so much to help .
Sen. @ @ @ @ @ a RINO can be until he recently won the Republican nomination to run for a @ @ @ @ @ went back to his rather stupid and obnoxious ways .
Must feel he can ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
Little Ben is a liability to the Republican Party , and an embarrassment to @ @ @ @ @ .
Other than that , he ’ s just a wonderful guy !
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President Trump took aim at Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) this morning:
“The least effective of our 53 Republican Senators, and a person who truly doesn’t have what it takes to be great, is Little Ben Sasse of Nebraska, a State which I have gladly done so much to help. Sen. Sasse was as nice as a RINO can be until he recently won the Republican nomination to run for a second term. Then he went back to his rather stupid and obnoxious ways. Must feel he can’t lose to a Dem. Little Ben is a liability to the Republican Party, and an embarrassment to the Great State of Nebraska. Other than that, he’s just a wonderful guy!”


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Court Rejects Counting Late Michigan Ballots


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Trump Plays Down Virus Once Again

Trump Plays Down Virus Once Again

“ Gone are the days when President Trump held forth daily at the White House podium flanked by members of @ @ @ @ @ And the days when Vice President Mike Pence and other task force officials would head @ @ @ @ @ to brief him immediately after their meetings .
The White House won ’ t say @ @ @ @ @ the task force , ” the AP reports .
“ In the week since he @ @ @ @ @ Trump has demonstrated new determination to minimize the threat of the virus that has killed @ @ @ @ @ complicated his chances of winning another four years in the White House.
” The Washington @ @ @ @ @ surging in 44 states .

“Gone are the days when President Trump held forth daily at the White House podium flanked by members of his coronavirus task force. And the days when Vice President Mike Pence and other task force officials would head to Trump’s office to brief him immediately after their meetings. The White House won’t say when Trump last met with the task force,” the AP reports.
“In the week since he emerged from coronavirus isolation, Trump has demonstrated new determination to minimize the threat of the virus that has killed more than 215,000 Americans and complicated his chances of winning another four years in the White House.”
The Washington Post reports the virus is surging in 44 states.


politicalwire--2020-10-17--Trump Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

Trump Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

Politico : “ He ’ s mused out loud about an embarrassing 2020 defeat .
He ’ s acknowledged his severe deficit in key polls .
And he ’ s made naked appeals to the critical voting blocs of suburban women and older adults — two demographics he has struggled to win over.
” “ Just weeks from Election Day , President Donald Trump is saying the quiet part out loud about his own campaign .
The president is crisscrossing the country with a packed schedule , flying to some states he won handily in 2016 , to deliver a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and making no secret of his own shaky standing.
” “ “ Part of the act is tactical , aides say .
Trump thrives on being underestimated , and they point to how the president came from behind in 2016 .
National polls at the time showed Trump lagging against Hillary Clinton in the weeks leading up to the election , yet he continued his marathon of rallies and latched onto news about Clinton that helped him paint a picture of elites in Washington that boosted his campaign .
A similar strategy is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president back on the road and focusing his attention on news about the Biden family ’ s business dealings alongside allegations of his own unfair treatment .
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Politico: “He’s mused out loud about an embarrassing 2020 defeat. He’s acknowledged his severe deficit in key polls. And he’s made naked appeals to the critical voting blocs of suburban women and older adults — two demographics he has struggled to win over.”
“Just weeks from Election Day, President Donald Trump is saying the quiet part out loud about his own campaign. The president is crisscrossing the country with a packed schedule, flying to some states he won handily in 2016, to deliver a final pitch for a second term — and making no secret of his own shaky standing.”
““Part of the act is tactical, aides say. Trump thrives on being underestimated, and they point to how the president came from behind in 2016. National polls at the time showed Trump lagging against Hillary Clinton in the weeks leading up to the election, yet he continued his marathon of rallies and latched onto news about Clinton that helped him paint a picture of elites in Washington that boosted his campaign. A similar strategy is in play once more, with the president back on the road and focusing his attention on news about the Biden family’s business dealings alongside allegations of his own unfair treatment.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Eric Trump Misses In Hit on Biden

Eric Trump Misses In Hit on Biden

Eric Trump on Saturday tweeted an image of an imposing property he claims Joe Biden owns and is possible evidence @ @ @ @ @ presidential nominee , Business Insider reports .
Said Trump : “ The salary of a @ @ @ @ @ per year .
This is Joe Biden ’ s house… .
seems legit.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ out that Biden hasn ’ t owned the property for 24 years , and had @ @ @ @ @ price of $ 185,000 in 1974 when it was derelict .
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Eric Trump on Saturday tweeted an image of an imposing property he claims Joe Biden owns and is possible evidence of corruption by the Democratic presidential nominee, Business Insider reports.
Said Trump: “The salary of a US Senator is $174,000 per year. This is Joe Biden’s house…. seems legit.”
“But fact-checking site Snopes pointed out that Biden hasn’t owned the property for 24 years, and had bought it for a bargain price of $185,000 in 1974 when it was derelict.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump’s Biggest Hurdle Is Most Voters Have Decided

USA Today : “ As Trump ’ s support erodes among voters ages 65 and older , women , and @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden has taken a double-digit lead in several national polls and widened margins in @ @ @ @ @ former vice president ’ s position has brought back memories from 2016 when Democrat Hillary @ @ @ @ @ three weeks from Election Day , before Trump ’ s victory .
But Trump faces @ @ @ @ @ ago : The vast majority of voters – 95 % or higher in most polls @ @ @ @ @ decided who they ’ re backing and can ’ t be persuaded.
” “ Adding @ @ @ @ @ president : It comes as more than 26 million people have already voted early , @ @ @ @ @ for Democrats in mail-in voting .
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USA Today: “As Trump’s support erodes among voters ages 65 and older, women, and suburban voters, Democratic nominee Joe Biden has taken a double-digit lead in several national polls and widened margins in battleground states.”
“The former vice president’s position has brought back memories from 2016 when Democrat Hillary Clinton also led in polls three weeks from Election Day, before Trump’s victory. But Trump faces a problem unlike four years ago: The vast majority of voters – 95% or higher in most polls – say they have already decided who they’re backing and can’t be persuaded.”
“Adding to the troubles for the president: It comes as more than 26 million people have already voted early, fueled by a major advantage for Democrats in mail-in voting.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Biden to Address Expanding Supreme Court

Joe Biden told Fox 2 Detroit that he plans to make his views on expanding the number of justices on @ @ @ @ @ “ in the next several days , ” and his comments will be pegged to @ @ @ @ @ on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett .
Said Biden : “ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ position in the next several days when they vote on this nominee.
” He added @ @ @ @ @ out exactly what my view is .
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Joe Biden told Fox 2 Detroit that he plans to make his views on expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court known publicly “in the next several days,” and his comments will be pegged to a vote in the Senate on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett.
Said Biden: “I’m going to make clear my position in the next several days when they vote on this nominee.”
He added: “I will lay out exactly what my view is.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump Calls It ‘Beautiful’ When Protesters ‘Pushed Around’

President Trump told supporters Saturday that there was “ something very beautiful ” about “ watching everybody get pushed around @ @ @ @ @ Guard troops responded to the upheaval after George Floyd ’ s death , the Washington @ @ @ @ @ : “ Wasn ’ t that beautiful ?
In Minneapolis‚ they came in , these @ @ @ @ @ their tear gas , and they had their pepper spray , which the other side @ @ @ @ @ to use , because it ’ s not nice .
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President Trump told supporters Saturday that there was “something very beautiful” about “watching everybody get pushed around” in Minneapolis as National Guard troops responded to the upheaval after George Floyd’s death, the Washington Post reports.
Said Trump: “Wasn’t that beautiful? In Minneapolis‚ they came in, these soldiers … And they had their tear gas, and they had their pepper spray, which the other side doesn’t want you to use, because it’s not nice.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump Crowd Chants ‘Lock Her Up’ About Whitmer


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Fauci Not Surprised Trump Got Sick

Fauci Not Surprised Trump Got Sick

Dr. Anthony Fauci told 60 Minutes he was “ absolutely not ” surprised that President Trump got sick with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ “ turned out to be a super-spreader event ” at the White House .


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Perdue’s Mocking of Kamala Harris Backfires

“ Sen .
David Perdue ( R-GA ) inadvertently sparked a movement that benefited his rival ’ s campaign when @ @ @ @ @ Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris ’ name , ” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports @ @ @ @ @ mispronunciation , which his campaign claimed was not purposeful , competed for media attention with @ @ @ @ @ Georgia and led to searing criticism on the airwaves and the campaign trail.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ Jon Ossoff said he raised more than $ 1.8 million from at least 42,000 donors @ @ @ @ @ moment .
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“Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) inadvertently sparked a movement that benefited his rival’s campaign when he mocked the pronunciation of Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ name,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.
“But the repeated mispronunciation, which his campaign claimed was not purposeful, competed for media attention with Trump’s remarks in Georgia and led to searing criticism on the airwaves and the campaign trail.”
“By Sunday evening, Democrat Jon Ossoff said he raised more than $1.8 million from at least 42,000 donors from Perdue’s viral moment.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--What Early Voting Might Tell Us

What Early Voting Might Tell Us

“ Democratic strategists think the early numbers show a 2020 electorate that ’ s bigger , younger and more diverse @ @ @ @ @ not just shifting forward votes that would have otherwise arrived on Election Day , ” @ @ @ @ @ far , first-time and infrequent Democratic voters are outpacing registered Republicans with larger margins than @ @ @ @ @ : “ In North Carolina , nearly 1 in 5 ballots cast so far come @ @ @ @ @ t vote in 2016 .
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“Democratic strategists think the early numbers show a 2020 electorate that’s bigger, younger and more diverse than in 2016 — and not just shifting forward votes that would have otherwise arrived on Election Day,” Axios reports.
“So far, first-time and infrequent Democratic voters are outpacing registered Republicans with larger margins than in 2016.”
Key example: “In North Carolina, nearly 1 in 5 ballots cast so far come from those who didn’t vote in 2016.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump Official Went to Syria for Hostage Talks

“ A top White House official recently traveled to Damascus for secret talks with the Assad regime , marking the @ @ @ @ @ U.S. official has met in Syria with the isolated government in more than a decade @ @ @ @ @ Journal reports .


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Reporter Refused to Put Name on Hunter Biden Story

“ The New York Post ’ s front-page article about Hunter Biden on Wednesday was written mostly by a staff @ @ @ @ @ his name on it , ” the New York Times reports .
“ Bruce Golding @ @ @ @ @ Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid since 2007 , did not allow his byline to be used because @ @ @ @ @ article ’ s credibility .
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“The New York Post’s front-page article about Hunter Biden on Wednesday was written mostly by a staff reporter who refused to put his name on it,” the New York Times reports.
“Bruce Golding, a reporter at the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid since 2007, did not allow his byline to be used because he had concerns over the article’s credibility.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--What Trump’s Debate Coaches Are Telling Him

“ President Trump ’ s team is telling him ahead of Thursday ’ s final debate : Stop interrupting Joe @ @ @ @ @ be more likable , ” Axios reports .
“ Trump will tell more jokes and @ @ @ @ @ stay on message , to strike a softer tone .
At the same time , @ @ @ @ @ going after Biden ’ s son Hunter.
” “ Trump ’ s team thinks that @ @ @ @ @ yield the stage to Biden while the moderator is asking questions , Biden would wander @ @ @ @ @ ’ and ‘ step on himself . '
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“President Trump’s team is telling him ahead of Thursday’s final debate: Stop interrupting Joe Biden. And try to be more likable,” Axios reports.
“Trump will tell more jokes and try, if he can stay on message, to strike a softer tone. At the same time, aides expect Trump to keep going after Biden’s son Hunter.”
“Trump’s team thinks that if he’d just yield the stage to Biden while the moderator is asking questions, Biden would wander rhetorically, ‘look doddering’ and ‘step on himself.'”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump Heads to California Fundraiser

Trump Heads to California Fundraiser

In another indication his campaign is struggling financially , President Trump is headed for a fundraiser in California — which @ @ @ @ @ winning — with just a little more than two weeks until Election Day , the @ @ @ @ @

In another indication his campaign is struggling financially, President Trump is headed for a fundraiser in California — which he has no chance of winning — with just a little more than two weeks until Election Day, the Los Angeles Times reports.


politicalwire--2020-10-18--What Is Going On In Georgia?

What Is Going On In Georgia?

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politicalwire--2020-10-18--Biggest Wave of Coronavirus Still to Come

Dr. Scott Gottlieb , former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration , warned that the current wave of new @ @ @ @ @ be the “ biggest wave ” the nation experiences before a vaccine , CBS News @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ re going to have to endure this wave of spread right now @ @ @ @ @ probably likely to be the biggest wave that we endure without the benefit of a @ @ @ @

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, warned that the current wave of new coronavirus infections is likely to be the “biggest wave” the nation experiences before a vaccine, CBS News reports.
Said Gottlieb: “We’re going to have to endure this wave of spread right now. And it’s probably likely to be the biggest wave that we endure without the benefit of a vaccinated population.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Biden Blitzes Football Games with New Ads

“ Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign will air a series of ads during a slate of National Football League @ @ @ @ @ , looking to use their sizable campaign war chest to air spots on some of @ @ @ @ @ in television , ” CNN reports .
“ The ads — which will air during @ @ @ @ @ represent the heart of Biden ’ s argument against President Donald Trump : An intense @ @ @ @ @ has mismanaged the ongoing coronavirus , the importance of voting in November and questioning Trump @ @ @ @ @

“Joe Biden’s presidential campaign will air a series of ads during a slate of National Football League games over the next week, looking to use their sizable campaign war chest to air spots on some of the most popular real estate in television,” CNN reports.
“The ads — which will air during five upcoming NFL games — represent the heart of Biden’s argument against President Donald Trump: An intense focus on how the President has mismanaged the ongoing coronavirus, the importance of voting in November and questioning Trump’s character.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Cornyn Says He Kept Disagreements with Trump Private

Sen. John Cornyn ( R-TX ) told the Fort Worth Star Telegram that at times he has disagreed with President @ @ @ @ @ budget deficits and debt , tariffs and trade agreements and border security .
But he @ @ @ @ @ on those disagreements with the president ’ s staff in private discussions , rather than @ @ @ @ @ .
Cornyn described his relationship with Trump as “ maybe like a lot of women @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re going to change their spouse , and that doesn ’ t usually @ @ @ @ @ ”

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) told the Fort Worth Star Telegram that at times he has disagreed with President Trump on issues such as budget deficits and debt, tariffs and trade agreements and border security.
But he said he chose to work on those disagreements with the president’s staff in private discussions, rather than by publicly voicing his opposition.
Cornyn described his relationship with Trump as “maybe like a lot of women who get married and think they’re going to change their spouse, and that doesn’t usually work out very well.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Biden Pursuing a National Ad Strategy

Biden Pursuing a National Ad Strategy

Politico : “ Of the $ 421 million Biden has spent and reserved on TV , a higher portion than @ @ @ @ @ percent — is on nationwide cable and broadcast TV programs seen by the nation ’ @ @ @ @ @ whether they ’ re in a swing state like Arizona , a blue state like @ @ @ @ @ like Idaho.
” “ Biden ’ s national buys are seen as a key ingredient @ @ @ @ @ like Ohio and Iowa look like battlegrounds again .
The campaign is advertising heavily on @ @ @ @ @ Fortune and Jeopardy , which are popular among seniors , and older people especially are @ @ @ @ @ pandemic.
” “ Biden ’ s ad buys are also ‘ deep , ’ spanning @ @ @ @ @ Fox to Animal Planet to the DIY network and History Channel .
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Politico: “Of the $421 million Biden has spent and reserved on TV, a higher portion than usual for campaigns — 15 percent — is on nationwide cable and broadcast TV programs seen by the nation’s 208 local markets, whether they’re in a swing state like Arizona, a blue state like Massachusetts or a red state like Idaho.”
“Biden’s national buys are seen as a key ingredient in making former swing states like Ohio and Iowa look like battlegrounds again. The campaign is advertising heavily on shows such as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, which are popular among seniors, and older people especially are watching more TV during the pandemic.”
“Biden’s ad buys are also ‘deep,’ spanning 32 networks that range from Fox to Animal Planet to the DIY network and History Channel.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump’s Suburban Collapse Cost Him In Nebraska

Politico : “ Over the past half-century , Nebraska has only once delivered one of its electoral votes to a @ @ @ @ @ a turnaround , this year will mark the second time .
The state is one @ @ @ @ @ nation — the other is Maine — that awards Electoral College votes by congressional district @ @ @ @ @ red states , Donald Trump is on a trajectory to lose one of them.
” @ @ @ @ @ , which includes largely Democratic Omaha and its largely Republican suburbs , the president is @ @ @ @ @ points behind Joe Biden , according to public and private polling .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ collapse in the suburbs , an example of how the president ’ s alienation of @ @ @ @ @ proving costly to his reelection campaign — and how his increasingly desperate last-minute appeals to @ @ @ @ @ The consensus electoral map has Nebraska ’ s second district for Biden .

Politico: “Over the past half-century, Nebraska has only once delivered one of its electoral votes to a Democratic presidential nominee. Barring a turnaround, this year will mark the second time. The state is one of just two in the nation — the other is Maine — that awards Electoral College votes by congressional district. In this reddest of red states, Donald Trump is on a trajectory to lose one of them.”
“In the 2nd District, which includes largely Democratic Omaha and its largely Republican suburbs, the president is running 6 or 7 percentage points behind Joe Biden, according to public and private polling. It’s a case study of his collapse in the suburbs, an example of how the president’s alienation of a traditional Republican constituency is proving costly to his reelection campaign — and how his increasingly desperate last-minute appeals to suburbanites are going unheeded.”
The consensus electoral map has Nebraska’s second district for Biden.


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Trump Leans Into Fear Tactics

Trump Leans Into Fear Tactics

Associated Press : “ President Trump leaned into fear tactics Saturday as he accused the left of trying to ‘ @ @ @ @ @ life ’ in a late reelection pitch to voters in Michigan and Wisconsin — two @ @ @ @ @ to his 2016 victory but may now be slipping from his grasp .
In back-to-back @ @ @ @ @ left of wanting to ‘ erase American history ’ and ‘ purge American values.
’ @ @ @ @ @ basis , that Democratic rival Joe Biden would put communities at risk.
” “ Trump @ @ @ @ @ he faces headwinds not only in national polling , which shows Biden leading , but @ @ @ @ @ .
His comments come after his campaign , with far less cash than Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ TV advertising in the Midwest , shifting much of its money to Sun Belt states @ @ @ @ @ Carolina , Arizona and Georgia , as well as Pennsylvania .
”

Associated Press: “President Trump leaned into fear tactics Saturday as he accused the left of trying to ‘destroy the American way of life’ in a late reelection pitch to voters in Michigan and Wisconsin — two Midwestern states that were instrumental to his 2016 victory but may now be slipping from his grasp. In back-to-back rallies, Trump accused the left of wanting to ‘erase American history’ and ‘purge American values.’ He claimed, with no basis, that Democratic rival Joe Biden would put communities at risk.”
“Trump offered the dark message as he faces headwinds not only in national polling, which shows Biden leading, but also in key battleground surveys. His comments come after his campaign, with far less cash than Biden’s, largely retreated from TV advertising in the Midwest, shifting much of its money to Sun Belt states such as Florida, North Carolina, Arizona and Georgia, as well as Pennsylvania.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Empty Retail Space Is Next Economic Crisis

Politico : “ Commercial real estate is in trouble , and turbulence in the $ 15 trillion market is threatening @ @ @ @ @ broader financial system just as the U.S. struggles to emerge from a recession.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ hotels , retailers and office buildings , the more difficult it is for property owners @ @ @ @ @ — raising the specter of widespread downgrades , defaults and eventual foreclosures .
As companies @ @ @ @ @ Marcus and Pier 1 file for bankruptcy , retail properties are losing major tenants with @ @ @ @ @ them , while hotels are running below 50 percent occupancy .
”

Politico: “Commercial real estate is in trouble, and turbulence in the $15 trillion market is threatening to bleed over into the broader financial system just as the U.S. struggles to emerge from a recession.”
“The longer the pandemic paralyzes hotels, retailers and office buildings, the more difficult it is for property owners to meet their mortgage payments — raising the specter of widespread downgrades, defaults and eventual foreclosures. As companies like J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and Pier 1 file for bankruptcy, retail properties are losing major tenants with no clear plan to replace them, while hotels are running below 50 percent occupancy.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Coons Open to Adding Justices to Supreme Court

Sen. Chris Coons ( D-DE ) said he was open to expanding the number of justices that sit on the @ @ @ @ @ be elected president , The Hill reports .
Said Coons : “ Like Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ a fan of expanding the court but we have a few weeks here to see @ @ @ @ @ who will step back from this precipice .
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Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) said he was open to expanding the number of justices that sit on the Supreme Court should Joe Biden be elected president, The Hill reports.
Said Coons: “Like Joe Biden, I’m not a fan of expanding the court but we have a few weeks here to see whether there are four Republicans who will step back from this precipice.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Adviser Signals Trump Will Tone It Down at Debate

“ Trump campaign senior adviser Jason Miller signaled Sunday that President Trump will take a less combative tack toward Democratic @ @ @ @ @ their televised debate this week , ” Politico reports .
Said Miller : “ When @ @ @ @ @ you talk about approach , I do think that President Trump is going to give @ @ @ @ @ more room to explain himself on some of these issues .
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“Trump campaign senior adviser Jason Miller signaled Sunday that President Trump will take a less combative tack toward Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during their televised debate this week,” Politico reports.
Said Miller: “When you talk about style and you talk about approach, I do think that President Trump is going to give Joe Biden a little bit more room to explain himself on some of these issues.”


politicalwire--2020-10-18--Pelosi Gives White House Deadline on Relief Bill

In another indication his campaign is struggling financially , President Trump is headed for a fundraiser in California — which @ @ @ @ @ winning — with just a little…

“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--2020-10-18--Twitter Removes Tweet from Trump Adviser


The Green Tsunami

“ The most shocking pre-election result neither side can dispute is in : Democrats are destroying Republicans in truly historic @ @ @ @ @ Axios reports .
“ Money can ’ t buy elections , but it sure helps @ @ @ @ @ a half dozen Senate Democratic candidates are bathing in cash , often with 2x or @ @ @ @ @ ” Said a top Republican insider : “ Fundraising is a barometer of voter support @ @ @ @ @ from these numbers who has more support and enthusiasm.
” The New York Times reports @ @ @ @ @ vastly outspent ” by Joe Biden , who has maintained a nearly 2-to-1 advantage for @ @

“The most shocking pre-election result neither side can dispute is in: Democrats are destroying Republicans in truly historic ways in fundraising,” Axios reports.
“Money can’t buy elections, but it sure helps. And Joe Biden and a half dozen Senate Democratic candidates are bathing in cash, often with 2x or 3x advantages over their opponents.”
Said a top Republican insider: “Fundraising is a barometer of voter support and intensity. Pretty clear from these numbers who has more support and enthusiasm.”
The New York Times reports President Trump is being “vastly outspent” by Joe Biden, who has maintained a nearly 2-to-1 advantage for months.


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Here’s What Trump Is Probably Doing In Georgia

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Joe Biden has swamped Donald Trump in campaign advertising across the country over the last two weeks — with one exception. For some reason, Trump has chosen to concentrate his television ad buys in Georgia.


politicalwire--2020-10-19--How Prepared Are the Battleground States?

New York Times : “ Short on money , overworked and under enormous pressure , many battleground states are still @ @ @ @ @ up their electoral systems , a building-a-plane-midflight reality for a democratic process that is being @ @ @ @ @ , new laws and surges in the coronavirus .
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New York Times: “Short on money, overworked and under enormous pressure, many battleground states are still in the process of standing up their electoral systems, a building-a-plane-midflight reality for a democratic process that is being challenged daily by court cases, new laws and surges in the coronavirus.”


It’s Not 2016

Associated Press : “ The president ’ s attempts to recycle attacks he used on Hillary Clinton that year have @ @ @ @ @ damage Democrat Joe Biden .
And Trump has found himself dwelling more and more in @ @ @ @ @ , talking to an increasingly smaller portion of the electorate.
” “ Fueled by personal @ @ @ @ @ tried to amplify stories that diehard Fox News viewers know by heart but have not @ @ @ @ @ public consumed with the sole issue that has defined the campaign : the president ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
Though firing up his base to turn out in huge numbers is a vital @ @ @ @ @ s strategy , Trump ’ s insistence on fighting the last war has sounded alarms @ @ @ @ @ ”

Associated Press: “The president’s attempts to recycle attacks he used on Hillary Clinton that year have so far failed to effectively damage Democrat Joe Biden. And Trump has found himself dwelling more and more in the conservative media echo chamber, talking to an increasingly smaller portion of the electorate.”
“Fueled by personal grievance, the president has tried to amplify stories that diehard Fox News viewers know by heart but have not broken through to a broader public consumed with the sole issue that has defined the campaign: the president’s management of the pandemic. Though firing up his base to turn out in huge numbers is a vital part of his campaign’s strategy, Trump’s insistence on fighting the last war has sounded alarms within the Republican party.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Trump Already Bashes Next Debate Moderator

President Trump is already attacking NBC ’ s upcoming debate moderator , Kristen Welker , as “ terrible and unfair @ @ @ @ @ be preemptive damage control , the HuffPost reports .
Said Trump : “ She ’ @ @ @ @ @ unfair , just like most of the Fake News .
But I ’ ll still @ @ @ @ @

President Trump is already attacking NBC’s upcoming debate moderator, Kristen Welker, as “terrible and unfair” in what appears to be preemptive damage control, the HuffPost reports.
Said Trump: “She’s aways been terrible and unfair, just like most of the Fake News. But I’ll still play the game.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Trump’s Den of Dissent

Trump’s Den of Dissent

Washington Post : “ Birx recently confronted Vice President Pence , who chairs the task force , about the acrimony… @ @ @ @ @ influence has eroded considerably since Atlas ’ s arrival , told Pence ’ s office @ @ @ @ @ Atlas , does not believe he is giving Trump sound advice and wants him removed @ @ @ @ @ “ Pence did not take sides , but rather told Atlas and Birx to bring @ @ @ @ @ the task force and to work out their disagreements themselves.
” “ The result has @ @ @ @ @ plagued by distrust , infighting and lethargy , just as experts predict coronavirus cases could @ @ @ @ @ could reach 400,000 by year ’ s end .
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Washington Post: “Birx recently confronted Vice President Pence, who chairs the task force, about the acrimony… Birx, whose profile and influence has eroded considerably since Atlas’s arrival, told Pence’s office that she does not trust Atlas, does not believe he is giving Trump sound advice and wants him removed from the task force.”
“Pence did not take sides, but rather told Atlas and Birx to bring data bolstering their perspectives to the task force and to work out their disagreements themselves.”
“The result has been a U.S. response increasingly plagued by distrust, infighting and lethargy, just as experts predict coronavirus cases could surge this winter and deaths could reach 400,000 by year’s end.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Republicans Quietly Concede Trump Has Little Chance

New York Times : “ Away from their candidate and the television cameras , some of Mr. Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ how dire his political predicament appears to be , and his inner circle has returned @ @ @ @ @ and backbiting .
Mark Meadows , the White House chief of staff , is drawing @ @ @ @ @ and some political advisers for his handling of Mr. Trump ’ s recent hospitalization , @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to hold onto his job past Election Day.
” “ Mr .
Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ Stepien , has maintained to senior Republicans that the president has a path forward in @ @ @ @ @ has conceded it is narrow.
” “ Some midlevel aides on the campaign have even @ @ @ @ @ Capitol Hill after the election , apparently under the assumption that there will not be @ @ @ @ @ them to serve in .
( It is not clear how appealing the Trump campaign @ @ @ @ @ line for private-sector employers . )
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New York Times: “Away from their candidate and the television cameras, some of Mr. Trump’s aides are quietly conceding just how dire his political predicament appears to be, and his inner circle has returned to a state of recriminations and backbiting. Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff, is drawing furious blame from the president and some political advisers for his handling of Mr. Trump’s recent hospitalization, and he is seen as unlikely to hold onto his job past Election Day.”
“Mr. Trump’s campaign manager, Bill Stepien, has maintained to senior Republicans that the president has a path forward in the race but at times has conceded it is narrow.”
“Some midlevel aides on the campaign have even begun inquiring about employment on Capitol Hill after the election, apparently under the assumption that there will not be a second Trump administration for them to serve in. (It is not clear how appealing the Trump campaign might be as a résumé line for private-sector employers.)”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Democrats Fret the Known Unknowns

Democrats Fret the Known Unknowns

Politico : “ By almost every measure that political operatives , academics and handicappers use to forecast elections , the @ @ @ @ @ Biden will win the White House.
” “ Yet two weeks before Election Day , @ @ @ @ @ is that it ’ s harder than ever to be sure .
And Democrats are @ @ @ @ @ hidden variables that could still sink their nominee — or what you might call the @ @ @ @ @ : Biden leads Trump .
So did Hillary Clinton .
For Democrats , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ vu .

Politico: “By almost every measure that political operatives, academics and handicappers use to forecast elections, the likely outcome is that Joe Biden will win the White House.”
“Yet two weeks before Election Day, the unfolding reality of 2020 is that it’s harder than ever to be sure. And Democrats are scrambling to account for the hidden variables that could still sink their nominee — or what you might call the known unknowns.
Washington Post: Biden leads Trump. So did Hillary Clinton. For Democrats, it’s a worrisome campaign deja vu.


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Trump Proves to Be His Own Biggest Impediment

New York Times : “ In the week since he restarted in-person campaigning , Mr. Trump has continued to prove @ @ @ @ @ impediment by drawing more attention to himself each day than to Mr. Biden.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ snippets of his inner monologue by musing about how embarrassing it would be to lose @ @ @ @ @ how he ’ d never return to whatever state he happens to be in if @ @ @ @ @ help re-elect him .
He ’ s highlighting his difficulties with key constituencies , like @ @ @ @ @ by wondering out loud why they ’ ve forsaken him , rather than offering a @ @ @ @ @ them back into his camp.
” “ And perhaps most damaging , to him and @ @ @ @ @ , he is further alienating these voters and others by continuing to minimize the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ of power .
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New York Times: “In the week since he restarted in-person campaigning, Mr. Trump has continued to prove he is his own biggest impediment by drawing more attention to himself each day than to Mr. Biden.”
“The president is blurting out snippets of his inner monologue by musing about how embarrassing it would be to lose to Mr. Biden — and how he’d never return to whatever state he happens to be in if its voters don’t help re-elect him. He’s highlighting his difficulties with key constituencies, like women and older voters, by wondering out loud why they’ve forsaken him, rather than offering a message to bring more of them back into his camp.”
“And perhaps most damaging, to him and other Republicans on the ballot, he is further alienating these voters and others by continuing to minimize the pandemic and attacking women in positions of power.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Newsmax Broadcast Trump During Hitler Slot

New York Times : “ Away from their candidate and the television cameras , some of Mr. Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ how dire his political predicament appears to be , and his…


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Bannon Says Trump Will Run In 2024 If He Loses

Steve Bannon told The Australian that if President Trump loses re-election in 2020 , he ’ ll run again in @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ ll make this prediction right now : If for any reason the @ @ @ @ @ or in some sort of way Joe Biden is declared the winner , Trump will @ @ @ @ @ to run for re-election in 2024 .
You ’ re not going to see the @ @ @ @ @ ”

Steve Bannon told The Australian that if President Trump loses re-election in 2020, he’ll run again in 2024.
Said Bannon: “I’ll make this prediction right now: If for any reason the election is stolen from, or in some sort of way Joe Biden is declared the winner, Trump will announce he’s going to run for re-election in 2024. You’re not going to see the end of Donald Trump.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Trump Mocks Biden for Listening to Scientists

President Trump attempted to make fun of Joe Biden during a campaign rally in Nevada on Sunday by saying “ @ @ @ @ @ the scientists ” during the coronavirus pandemic , the Daily Beast reports .
Said Trump @ @ @ @ @ totally to the scientists we would right now have a country that would be in @ @ @ @ @ of , we ’ re like a rocket ship , take a look at the @ @ @

President Trump attempted to make fun of Joe Biden during a campaign rally in Nevada on Sunday by saying “he’ll listen to the scientists” during the coronavirus pandemic, the Daily Beast reports.
Said Trump: “If I listened totally to the scientists we would right now have a country that would be in a massive depression, instead of, we’re like a rocket ship, take a look at the numbers.”


politicalwire--2020-10-20--Florida Shatters Opening Day Record for Early Voting

“ Florida shattered its opening day record for in-person early voting Monday , with at least 350,000 people casting ballots @ @ @ @ @ count statewide late into the night , ” Politico reports .
“ The trend continues @ @ @ @ @ battleground state that is viewed as a must-win for President Trump .
Voting by mail @ @ @ @ @ month , racked up more than 2.5 million ballots headed into Monday , more than @ @ @ @ @ the same timeframe in 2016 .
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“Florida shattered its opening day record for in-person early voting Monday, with at least 350,000 people casting ballots and election officials continuing to count statewide late into the night,” Politico reports.
“The trend continues a record-setting pace in the battleground state that is viewed as a must-win for President Trump. Voting by mail, which started earlier this month, racked up more than 2.5 million ballots headed into Monday, more than double the 1.2 million during the same timeframe in 2016.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Debate Commission Adopts Rule to Mute Microphones

“ The Justice Department said on Monday that President Trump should not be sued personally for having denied a rape @ @ @ @ @ statement while acting in his official…


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Justices Allow Extension for Pennsylvania Ballots

“ The Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count ballots received up to three days after the election , rejecting @ @ @ @ @ the Philadelphia Inquirer reports .
“ The justices divided 4-4 Monday , an outcome that @ @ @ @ @ ruling that allowed election officials to receive and count ballots until Nov. 6 , even @ @ @ @ @ have a clear postmark .
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“The Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count ballots received up to three days after the election, rejecting a Republican plea,” the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
“The justices divided 4-4 Monday, an outcome that upholds a state Supreme Court ruling that allowed election officials to receive and count ballots until Nov. 6, even if they don’t have a clear postmark.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Anthony Weiner Talks Past and Future

Anthony Weiner Talks Past and Future


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Trump Claims Denial of Rape Was an Official Act

“ The Justice Department said on Monday that President Trump should not be sued personally for having denied a rape @ @ @ @ @ statement while acting in his official capacity as president , ” the New York Times @ @


politicalwire--2020-10-19--What If Trump Is All Too Eager to Give Up Power?

Josh Barro : “ Throughout his term , Trump has treated governance as a chore — not the reward for @ @ @ @ @ the necessary slog to get to the next one .
So if and when Trump @ @ @ @ @ campaigns left to run , the pathetically defeated caretaker of a government that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ to Sleepy Joe Biden , what ’ s to stop him from ceasing even the @ @ @ @ @ duties of office and moving down to Mar-a-Lago in time for Thanksgiving ?
” “ @ @ @ @ @ .
A potential Biden administration would be picking up a coronavirus response with many complex @ @ @ @ @ ’ s participation in that transition process were so peaceful as to barely exist at @ @ @

Josh Barro: “Throughout his term, Trump has treated governance as a chore — not the reward for a successful presidential campaign but the necessary slog to get to the next one. So if and when Trump is a loser with no campaigns left to run, the pathetically defeated caretaker of a government that’s about to be handed over to Sleepy Joe Biden, what’s to stop him from ceasing even the most perfunctory performance of the duties of office and moving down to Mar-a-Lago in time for Thanksgiving?”
“We live in complex times. A potential Biden administration would be picking up a coronavirus response with many complex parts. What if Trump’s participation in that transition process were so peaceful as to barely exist at all?”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--FEMA Threw Out Faulty Ventilators from Russia

A FEMA spokesperson told BuzzFeed News the agency has “ disposed of ” 45 Russian ventilators delivered as part of @ @ @ @ @ supplies but never used .
“ First , the Aventa-M ventilators required an electrical voltage @ @ @ @ @ , meaning they could not be used without an adapter that hospitals did not have @ @ @ @ @ of the same models caught fire in Russian hospitals , causing the deaths of six @ @ @ @ @ to halt their manufacture .
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A FEMA spokesperson told BuzzFeed News the agency has “disposed of” 45 Russian ventilators delivered as part of a US–Russia exchange of medical supplies but never used.
“First, the Aventa-M ventilators required an electrical voltage not compatible in the US, meaning they could not be used without an adapter that hospitals did not have. Weeks later, several of the same models caught fire in Russian hospitals, causing the deaths of six people and prompting the government to halt their manufacture.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--New Battleground State Polls

New Battleground State Polls


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Trump Campaign Demands Changes to Final Debate

“ President Trump ’ s withdrawal from the second presidential debate led to the event ’ s cancellation .
Now @ @ @ @ @ the final debate , Mr. Trump ’ s campaign is demanding changes to the format @ @ @ @ @ bias toward Joe Biden , ” the New York Times reports .
Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the Commission on Presidential Debates to refocus Thursday ’ s debate on the subject of @ @ @ @ @ the six subjects announced last week by the moderator , Kristen Welker of NBC .
@ @ @ @ @ , ” “ American families , ” “ race in America , ” climate change @ @ @ @ @ .
Stepien said it had “ promised ” that the debate would be about foreign @ @ @ @ @ of “ pro-Biden antics ” that “ have turned the entire debate season into a @ @ @

“President Trump’s withdrawal from the second presidential debate led to the event’s cancellation. Now, three days ahead of the final debate, Mr. Trump’s campaign is demanding changes to the format and accusing the organizers of bias toward Joe Biden,” the New York Times reports.
Trump’s campaign manager Bill Stepien asked the Commission on Presidential Debates to refocus Thursday’s debate on the subject of foreign policy, rather than the six subjects announced last week by the moderator, Kristen Welker of NBC. They are “fighting Covid-19,” “American families,” “race in America,” climate change, national security and leadership.
Stepien said it had “promised” that the debate would be about foreign policy and accused the commission of “pro-Biden antics” that “have turned the entire debate season into a fiasco.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Voter Confusion Rattles Pennsylvania Elections Officials

Washington Post : “ Elections officials in Pennsylvania are being inundated with complaints from first-time and absentee voters having difficulty @ @ @ @ @ a mail ballot , fueling anxiety in the critical swing state just as the 5 @ @ @ @ @ join the voting rolls in time for the November election.
” “ College students in @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania who attempted to register to vote online had their applications rejected , and were @ @ @ @ @ documentation in person or by mail to meet the Monday deadline , raising concerns among @ @ @ @ @ number of students may not be able to register in time .
Meanwhile , other @ @ @ @ @ for their absentee ballot requests without a clear explanation .
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Washington Post: “Elections officials in Pennsylvania are being inundated with complaints from first-time and absentee voters having difficulty registering to vote or requesting a mail ballot, fueling anxiety in the critical swing state just as the 5 p.m. Monday deadline approaches to join the voting rolls in time for the November election.”
“College students in at least three counties in Pennsylvania who attempted to register to vote online had their applications rejected, and were notified that they must provide documentation in person or by mail to meet the Monday deadline, raising concerns among voting-rights advocates that an unknown number of students may not be able to register in time. Meanwhile, other voters are receiving rejection notices for their absentee ballot requests without a clear explanation.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--What If There’s No Winner on November 4?

Rick Hasen : “ Given current polling of the presidential race , it is possible to imagine three scenarios , @ @ @ @ @ on days soon thereafter : a narrow Trump victory in the Electoral College , with @ @ @ @ @ popular vote ; a Biden landslide in which Trump claims he lost because of a @ @ @ @ @ or a very close and potentially flawed election going into overtime that could lead to @ @ @ @ @ presidency and the country .
Each of these presents its own set of challenges for @ @ @ @

Rick Hasen: “Given current polling of the presidential race, it is possible to imagine three scenarios, either on November 4 or on days soon thereafter: a narrow Trump victory in the Electoral College, with a huge loss in the popular vote; a Biden landslide in which Trump claims he lost because of a ‘rigged’ election; or a very close and potentially flawed election going into overtime that could lead to a prolonged struggle over the presidency and the country. Each of these presents its own set of challenges for American democracy.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ They are getting tired of the pandemic , aren ’ t they ?
You turn on CNN , that @ @ @ @ @ .
‘ Covid , Covid , Pandemic , Covid , Covid.
’ You know why @ @ @ @ @ to talk everybody out of voting .
People aren ’ t buying it , CNN @ @ @ @ @ — President Trump , at a campaign rally in Arizona .

“They are getting tired of the pandemic, aren’t they? You turn on CNN, that’s all they cover. ‘Covid, Covid, Pandemic, Covid, Covid.’ You know why? They’re trying to talk everybody out of voting. People aren’t buying it, CNN, you dumb bastards.”
— President Trump, at a campaign rally in Arizona.


politicalwire--2020-10-19--The October Surprise Is Really No Surprise

Playbook : “ If you ’ re looking for an October surprise , a surge of coronavirus cases overlapping with @ @ @ @ @ the White House abandons expert guidance and allows the virus to spread , is about @ @ @ @ @ for Trump — and public health .
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Playbook: “If you’re looking for an October surprise, a surge of coronavirus cases overlapping with key swing states, as the White House abandons expert guidance and allows the virus to spread, is about as bad as it gets for Trump — and public health.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Wave of Evictions Is Coming

Wave of Evictions Is Coming

Reuters : “ Unless Congress and the Trump administration move past their deadlock over the contours of a new COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ relief for tenants and landlords , January will bring a surge in displacement and homelessness @ @ @ @ @ ever seen . '
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“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--2020-10-19--Trump Calls Reporter a ‘Criminal’

Trump Calls Reporter a ‘Criminal’


Biden’s Lead Grows

A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds Joe Biden surging into his largest national lead yet over Donald Trump , 51 @ @ @ @ @ “ The president has struggled to rebound over the past three weeks from a widely @ @ @ @ @ a COVID-19 outbreak that sent him to the hospital and sickened others in and around @ @ @ @ @ main reason Trump appears to have fallen even further behind Biden in recent days is @ @ @ @ @ just as the campaign is coming to a close .
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A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds Joe Biden surging into his largest national lead yet over Donald Trump, 51% to 40%.
“The president has struggled to rebound over the past three weeks from a widely panned first debate performance and a COVID-19 outbreak that sent him to the hospital and sickened others in and around White House. Yet the main reason Trump appears to have fallen even further behind Biden in recent days is because coronavirus cases are peaking just as the campaign is coming to a close.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Toobin Suspended for Zoom Incident

Toobin Suspended for Zoom Incident

The New Yorker has suspended reporter Jeffrey Toobin .
Sources tell Vice it ’ s because he exposed himself during @ @ @ @ @ between members of the New Yorker and WNYC radio .
Said Toobin : “ I @ @ @ @ @ , believing I was off-camera .
I apologize to my wife , family , friends @ @ @ @

The New Yorker has suspended reporter Jeffrey Toobin.
Sources tell Vice it’s because he exposed himself during a Zoom call last week between members of the New Yorker and WNYC radio.
Said Toobin: “I made an embarrassingly stupid mistake, believing I was off-camera. I apologize to my wife, family, friends and co-workers.”


politicalwire--2020-10-19--Trump Attacks Fauci Again

Trump Attacks Fauci Again

With President Trump ’ s private comments to campaign staffers about Dr. Anthony Fauci now public , Trump doubles-down to @ @ @ @ @ Dr. Tony Fauci says we don ’ t allow him to do television , and @ @ @ @ @ night on 60 Minutes , and he seems to get more airtime than anybody since @ @ @ @ @ Bob Hope .
All I ask of Tony is that he make better decisions .
@ @ @ @ @ & let China in.
” Also , Bad arm !

With President Trump’s private comments to campaign staffers about Dr. Anthony Fauci now public, Trump doubles-down to attack Fauci on Twitter:
Dr. Tony Fauci says we don’t allow him to do television, and yet I saw him last night on 60 Minutes, and he seems to get more airtime than anybody since the late, great, Bob Hope. All I ask of Tony is that he make better decisions. He said “no masks & let China in.” Also, Bad arm!


politicalwire--2020-10-19--U.S. Charges Russian Intelligence Officers With Hacking


politicalwire--2020-10-19--‘Hamilton’ Cast Encourages Voter Turnout for Biden


politicalwire--2020-10-20--Biden Keeps Raising Money

Biden Keeps Raising Money

Daily Beast : “ Even by post-Citizens United standards , it is an absurd , Scrooge McDuck-level haul .
The @ @ @ @ @ entirely and drop more than $ 20 million a day , every day , until @ @ @ @ @ single check .
But according to top-level donors and an ambitious schedule of upcoming fundraisers @ @ @ @ @ plan to slow down—just in case the trove of ‘ fuck you ’ money needs @ @ @ @ @ in court ’ money.
” “ According to fundraisers who spoke to The Daily Beast @ @ @ @ @ leaning hard on its donor network , explicitly pointing ahead to its potential need to @ @ @ @ @ states following the election .
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Daily Beast: “Even by post-Citizens United standards, it is an absurd, Scrooge McDuck-level haul. The Biden campaign could suspend fundraising entirely and drop more than $20 million a day, every day, until the election without bouncing a single check. But according to top-level donors and an ambitious schedule of upcoming fundraisers, there’s no plan to slow down—just in case the trove of ‘fuck you’ money needs to become ‘see you in court’ money.”
“According to fundraisers who spoke to The Daily Beast, the campaign is still leaning hard on its donor network, explicitly pointing ahead to its potential need to fund legal battles in multiple states following the election.”


politicalwire--2020-10-20--Trump’s Illness Makes Him Harder to Trust

Large shares of women , seniors and independents now say they ’ re less likely to trust President Trump for @ @ @ @ @ he caught it himself , according to the latest installment of the Axios/Ipsos Coronavirus Index @