politicalwire--2020-03-03--Trump Refocuses on Biden

Trump Refocuses on Biden

New York Times : “ He gleefully repeated recent misstatements by Mr. Biden , including his confusion over names and states , his statement that he was a candidate for the Senate , his reference to Tuesday ’ s primaries as ‘ Super Thursday ’ and his head-spinning comment that 150 million Americans have been killed by guns since 2007.
” Said Trump : “ That means 50 percent of our country !
That ’ s a big story !
’ ‘ Sleepy Joe , he doesn ’ t even know where he is or what he ’ s doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for .
Honestly , I don ’ t think he knows what office he ’ s running for.
” Trump said if Biden won , his staff would actually do the governing : “ They ’ re going to put him into a home , and other people are going to be running the country , ’ the president said , ‘ and they ’ re going to be super-left , radical crazies .
And Joe ’ s going to be in a home and he ’ ll be watching television .
”

New York Times: “He gleefully repeated recent misstatements by Mr. Biden, including his confusion over names and states, his statement that he was a candidate for the Senate, his reference to Tuesday’s primaries as ‘Super Thursday’ and his head-spinning comment that 150 million Americans have been killed by guns since 2007.”
Said Trump: “That means 50 percent of our country! That’s a big story!’ ‘Sleepy Joe, he doesn’t even know where he is or what he’s doing or what office he’s running for. Honestly, I don’t think he knows what office he’s running for.”
Trump said if Biden won, his staff would actually do the governing: “They’re going to put him into a home, and other people are going to be running the country,’ the president said, ‘and they’re going to be super-left, radical crazies. And Joe’s going to be in a home and he’ll be watching television.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Warren’s Path Has Closed

Warren’s Path Has Closed

New York Times : “ Now , as voters head to the polls on Super Tuesday , Ms. Warren ’ @ @ @ @ @ admitted her pathway to winning the Democratic nomination outright has vanished .
She enters March @ @ @ @ @ a potential contested convention and is most realistically hunting for them in more educated enclaves @ @ @ @ @ , where she recently held rallies and is investing heavily in advertising.
” “ In @ @ @ @ @ of the Warren candidacy is the story of her cornering an upscale demographic early , @ @ @ @ @ it , and then lose her grip on it .
”

New York Times: “Now, as voters head to the polls on Super Tuesday, Ms. Warren’s campaign has all but admitted her pathway to winning the Democratic nomination outright has vanished. She enters March seeking to accumulate delegates for a potential contested convention and is most realistically hunting for them in more educated enclaves, like Seattle and Denver, where she recently held rallies and is investing heavily in advertising.”
“In many ways, the arc of the Warren candidacy is the story of her cornering an upscale demographic early, only to become confined to it, and then lose her grip on it.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--How the Establishment Stumbled as Sanders Surged

New York Times : “ That effort was just one in a series of abandoned or ineffective plans to rally @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Party , and the leaders and institutions of the political establishment , behind a @ @ @ @ @ stop the ascent of Mr. Sanders , a democratic socialist promising a revolution in government.
@ @ @ @ @ have the powerful Democratic machine in Nevada back Mr. Biden , for instance , fizzled @ @ @ @ @ finished fifth in New Hampshire .
Two outside spending groups formed to target Mr. Sanders @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Now , on the eve of Super Tuesday , when Democrats across 15 @ @ @ @ @ out more than a third of the delegates required to claim the nomination , Mr. @ @ @ @ @ a clear national lead and Mr. Biden is racing to catch up .
”

New York Times: “That effort was just one in a series of abandoned or ineffective plans to rally the moderate wing of the Democratic Party, and the leaders and institutions of the political establishment, behind a single formidable contender who could stop the ascent of Mr. Sanders, a democratic socialist promising a revolution in government.”
“A gambit to have the powerful Democratic machine in Nevada back Mr. Biden, for instance, fizzled when the former vice president finished fifth in New Hampshire. Two outside spending groups formed to target Mr. Sanders were unable to inflict damage.”
“Now, on the eve of Super Tuesday, when Democrats across 15 states and territories will hand out more than a third of the delegates required to claim the nomination, Mr. Sanders is within reach of a clear national lead and Mr. Biden is racing to catch up.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Nunes Sues the Washington Post

Nunes Sues the Washington Post

Rep. Devin Nunes ( R-CA ) on Monday filed his seventh lawsuit in 12 months alleging that he was the @ @ @ @ @ , this time suing The Washington Post , the Fresno Bee reports .

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


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Begala Predicts Trump Will Dump Pence

Begala Predicts Trump Will Dump Pence

Paul Begala predicted that President Trump is “ gon na dump Mike Pence in favor of former South Carolina Gov @ @ @ @ @ July 16 when the Democratic nominee is slated to give his or her acceptance speech @ @ @ @ @ He said Trump will throw Pence “ under the bus ” because of his handling @ @ @ @ @ Begala : “ This is not a prediction .
It ’ s a certainty .
@ @ @ @ @ — that ’ s the date the Democrat gives his or her acceptance address — @ @ @ @ @ interrupt that narrative , Donald Trump will call a press conference at Mar-a-Lago .
He @ @ @ @ @ Mike Pence and put Nikki Haley on the ticket to try to get those suburban @ @ @

Paul Begala predicted that President Trump is “gonna dump Mike Pence in favor of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley” on July 16 when the Democratic nominee is slated to give his or her acceptance speech, The Hill reports.
He said Trump will throw Pence “under the bus” because of his handling of the coronavirus.
Said Begala: “This is not a prediction. It’s a certainty. On Thursday, July 16 — that’s the date the Democrat gives his or her acceptance address — on that day, to interrupt that narrative, Donald Trump will call a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. He’s going to dump Mike Pence and put Nikki Haley on the ticket to try to get those suburban moms.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Key Republican Will Back Trump’s Pick for Spy Chief

Sen. Richard Burr ( R-NC ) , the Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee , told CNN that he @ @ @ @ @ Rep. John Ratcliffe ( R-TX ) to be the country ’ s next intelligence chief @ @ @ @ @ last year when Ratcliffe was first nominated and GOP senators had concerns then , Burr @ @ @ @ @ a different pathway in the Senate .
I don ’ t think anybody has changed @ @ @ @ @ .
What changed is the pathway to get somebody confirmed .
If Democrats want to @ @ @ @ @ Richard Grenell stay on as acting is fine with me .
”

Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), the Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told CNN that he will back the nomination of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) to be the country’s next intelligence chief.
Asked what changed from last year when Ratcliffe was first nominated and GOP senators had concerns then, Burr said: “There was a different pathway in the Senate. I don’t think anybody has changed their opinion of John Ratcliffe. What changed is the pathway to get somebody confirmed. If Democrats want to vote against him and have Richard Grenell stay on as acting is fine with me.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--O’Rourke to Endorse Biden Tonight

O’Rourke to Endorse Biden Tonight

Beto O ’ Rourke will endorse Joe Biden tonight at a rally in Dallas , NBC News reports .
As @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be joined at the rally by Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg , who @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Chris Matthews Suddenly Resigns

Chris Matthews Suddenly Resigns

Chris Matthews , the longrunning host of “ Hardball ” on MSNBC , announced that he is resigning from the @ @ @ @ @ prompted by a series of recent gaffes and controversies , the Washington Post reports .
@ @ @ @ @ the start of his weeknight program .
His resignation is effectively immediately .
The announcement @ @ @ @ @ .
Howard Kurtz : “ Chris Matthews went to break after 2 minutes , Steve @ @ @ @ @ , called Matthews a giant , and went to break again .
This hardly looks @ @ @ @ @ his abrupt announcement.
“

Chris Matthews, the longrunning host of “Hardball” on MSNBC, announced that he is resigning from the program, an abrupt exit prompted by a series of recent gaffes and controversies, the Washington Post reports.
Matthews made the announcement at the start of his weeknight program. His resignation is effectively immediately.
The announcement was a surprise to MSNBC.
Howard Kurtz: “Chris Matthews went to break after 2 minutes, Steve Kornacki came back looking stunned, called Matthews a giant, and went to break again. This hardly looks like MSNBC had planned for his abrupt announcement.“


Super Tuesday Results

Polls close throughout the night , beginning with Vermont and Virginia at 7 p.m .
ET and culminating with California @ @ @ @ @ There are a total of 1,357 delegates up for grabs across 15 states , which @ @ @ @ @ 1,991 delegates are needed to clinch the nomination .
Here are the projections so far @ @ @ @ @ the comments as results come in .

Polls close throughout the night, beginning with Vermont and Virginia at 7 p.m. ET and culminating with California at 11 pm ET.
There are a total of 1,357 delegates up for grabs across 15 states, which is quite a bit considering 1,991 delegates are needed to clinch the nomination.
The New York Times has a good summary of results.
Here are the network projections so far:
Joe Biden wins in Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina
Bernie Sanders wins in California, Colorado, Utah and Vermont
Mike Bloomberg wins in American Samoa
Leave your reactions in the comments as results come in.


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Hume Accidentally Shares Glimpse of His Browsing Habits

Fox News political analyst Brit Hume was caught in an apparently embarrassing situation after a webpage screenshot he shared on @ @ @ @ @ for a “ Sexy Vixen Vinyl , ” The Independent reports .
Hume has since @ @ @ @ @ , but the page he was viewing was captured for posterity by one Twitter user @

Fox News political analyst Brit Hume was caught in an apparently embarrassing situation after a webpage screenshot he shared on Twitter revealed a browser tab for a “Sexy Vixen Vinyl,” The Independent reports.
Hume has since deleted Tuesday’s tweet, but the page he was viewing was captured for posterity by one Twitter user.


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ I have real problems with this president because he doesn ’ t tell the truth , he doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s harming children .
My whole message is about children .
Anybody who @ @ @ @ @ m a lioness .
Watch out.
” — Speaker Nancy Pelosi , in an interview @ @ @

“I have real problems with this president because he doesn’t tell the truth, he doesn’t honor the Constitution and he’s harming children. My whole message is about children. Anybody who hurts children — I’m a lioness. Watch out.”
— Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in an interview with Variety.


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Bloomberg Spent Day In Florida

Bloomberg Spent Day In Florida

“ Mike Bloomberg spent Super Tuesday hopping around Florida , a state that does not vote until March 17 , @ @ @ @ @ rally in West Palm Beach – Donald Trump ’ s back yard – to await @ @ @ @ @ Guardian reports .


politicalwire--2020-03-03--One In Three Voters Picked Candidate In Last Few Days

NBC News exit polls show that 29 % of Super Tuesday voters say they picked a candidate in just the @ @ @ @ @ The share of voters making late decisions is of particular interest this year , as @ @ @ @ @ and Amy Klobuchar — dropped out of the race and endorsed Joe Biden in the @ @ @ @ @ across the country .
”

NBC News exit polls show that 29% of Super Tuesday voters say they picked a candidate in just the last few days.
“The share of voters making late decisions is of particular interest this year, as two candidates — Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar — dropped out of the race and endorsed Joe Biden in the 48 hours before polls opened across the country.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Ex-Trump Adviser Told Mueller Campaign Was ‘Chaotic’

President Trump ’ s former campaign advisor J.D .
Gordon told special counsel Robert Mueller ’ s team that Trump @ @ @ @ @ team as being run “ like a 6th grade student council with no real authority @ @ @ @ @ that spokeswoman Hope Hicks “ lied about contact with Russians , ” BuzzFeed News reports @ @ @ @ @ ’ s team that the Trump campaign was “ disorganized and chaotic at times ” @ @ @ @ @ a lot of shenanigans happening at the highest levels .
”

President Trump’s former campaign advisor J.D. Gordon told special counsel Robert Mueller’s team that Trump’s prospective foreign policy team as being run “like a 6th grade student council with no real authority or power” and said that spokeswoman Hope Hicks “lied about contact with Russians,” BuzzFeed News reports.
Gordon also told Mueller’s team that the Trump campaign was “disorganized and chaotic at times” and “believed there were a lot of shenanigans happening at the highest levels.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Bloomberg Advisers Pushed Him to Drop Out

Gabriel Sherman : “ After Joe Biden ’ s decisive victory in South Carolina on Saturday , Mike Bloomberg ’ @ @ @ @ @ to drop out of the race and endorse Biden before Super Tuesday… Some of the @ @ @ @ @ Kevin Sheekey and other top campaign officials argued to Bloomberg that the best chance of @ @ @ @ @ would be for Bloomberg to exit the race to bolster Biden ’ s candidacy as @ @ @ @ @ for the nomination.
” Said one Bloomberg adviser : “ There is a prevailing view @ @ @ @ @ “ Campaign officials are privately frustrated that Bloomberg rejected their advice to drop out and @ @ @ @ @ Biden.
” Said an adviser : “ Mike is a data guy , and he @ @ @ @ @ numbers thinking , I ’ ll be damned if I walk away before a single @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Gabriel Sherman: “After Joe Biden’s decisive victory in South Carolina on Saturday, Mike Bloomberg’s campaign advisers lobbied Bloomberg to drop out of the race and endorse Biden before Super Tuesday… Some of the sources said that campaign manager Kevin Sheekey and other top campaign officials argued to Bloomberg that the best chance of beating Donald Trump in November would be for Bloomberg to exit the race to bolster Biden’s candidacy as Biden battles with Bernie Sanders for the nomination.”
Said one Bloomberg adviser: “There is a prevailing view Mike should drop out.”
“Campaign officials are privately frustrated that Bloomberg rejected their advice to drop out and pour their resources into helping Biden.”
Said an adviser: “Mike is a data guy, and he’s looking at the numbers thinking, I’ll be damned if I walk away before a single vote is cast for me.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Bloomberg Says His Only Path Is a Contested Convention

Mike Bloomberg told the Associated Press that his only path to the nomination is through a convention fight and suggested @ @ @ @ @ states on Super Tuesday .
Said Bloomberg : “ You don ’ t have to @ @ @ @ @ to win delegates.
” He also suggested that no one will get a majority of @ @ @ @ @ go to a convention , and we ’ ll see what happens .
I don @ @ @ @ @ can win any other way .
”

Mike Bloomberg told the Associated Press that his only path to the nomination is through a convention fight and suggested he may not win any states on Super Tuesday.
Said Bloomberg: “You don’t have to win states, you have to win delegates.”
He also suggested that no one will get a majority of delegates and “then you go to a convention, and we’ll see what happens. I don’t think that I can win any other way.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--White College Grads Living in the Warren Bubble

Matthew Yglesias : “ Her supporters feel somewhat baffled : How did she evaporate from the top tier of contention @ @ @ @ @ of the people they know also like her ?
” “ There are specific tactical @ @ @ @ @ campaign and her rivals ) that brought her to this point .
But a larger @ @ @ @ @ if you , like many of my friends , find the situation puzzling , that @ @ @ @ @ a lot of people who are demographically similar to yourself .
I ’ m a @ @ @ @ @ and most of my friends and acquaintances are also highly educated white people .
Elizabeth @ @ @ @ @ people like us.
” “ The reality is that there aren ’ t that many @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s a valuable lesson in that , not just about the Warren campaign @ @ @ @ @ the larger dynamics in American politics .
”

Matthew Yglesias: “Her supporters feel somewhat baffled: How did she evaporate from the top tier of contention, especially since so many of the people they know also like her?”
“There are specific tactical decisions (by both her campaign and her rivals) that brought her to this point. But a larger context to understand is that if you, like many of my friends, find the situation puzzling, that is probably because you know a lot of people who are demographically similar to yourself. I’m a highly educated white person, and most of my friends and acquaintances are also highly educated white people. Elizabeth Warren is very popular with people like us.”
“The reality is that there aren’t that many people like us — and there’s a valuable lesson in that, not just about the Warren campaign specifically but about some of the larger dynamics in American politics.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Democrats Plan for Coronavirus Convention Chaos

“ Officials at the Democratic National Committee have begun to plan for the possibility that their July convention in Milwaukee @ @ @ @ @ upended because of the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus , ” the Daily Beast reports @ @ @ @ @ to do if coronavirus makes it difficult , if not impossible , for delegates and @ @ @ @ @ the convention have been mostly informal up until this week .
But two top Democrats @ @ @ @ @ serious planning to begin in haste as infections and deaths accumulate and experts warn the @ @ @ @ @ United States and , potentially , seriously disrupt travel and commerce .
”

“Officials at the Democratic National Committee have begun to plan for the possibility that their July convention in Milwaukee may be scuttled or dramatically upended because of the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus,” the Daily Beast reports.
“Discussions over what to do if coronavirus makes it difficult, if not impossible, for delegates and the public to come to the convention have been mostly informal up until this week. But two top Democrats said they expected far more serious planning to begin in haste as infections and deaths accumulate and experts warn the virus will spread in the United States and, potentially, seriously disrupt travel and commerce.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Biden Reclaims National Lead

Biden Reclaims National Lead

A new Morning Consult poll shows Joe Biden leading the Democratic presidential field with 36 % , followed by Bernie @ @ @ @ @ Mike Bloomberg at 19 % and Elizabeth Warren at 14 % .
Biden is up @ @ @ @ @ in the South Carolina primary .

A new Morning Consult poll shows Joe Biden leading the Democratic presidential field with 36%, followed by Bernie Sanders at 28%, Mike Bloomberg at 19% and Elizabeth Warren at 14%.
Biden is up 10 points since his victory in the South Carolina primary.


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Kamala Harris Still Undecided

Kamala Harris Still Undecided

A report that Sen. Kamala Harris was endorsing Joe Biden at a rally in Oakland has been retracted .
She @ @ @ @ @ , D.C. today .


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Donna Brazile to Ronna McDaniel: ‘Go to Hell’

Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile told Fox News that RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel can “ go to hell ” over @ @ @ @ @ primaries will be “ rigged ” against Sen. Bernie Sanders .
Said Brazile : “ @ @ @ @ @ talking points to sow division among Americans is stupid .
So Ronna , go to @ @ @ @ @ about … go to Hell !
I ’ m tired of it !
”

Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile told Fox News that RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel can “go to hell” over her allegation that the Democratic primaries will be “rigged” against Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Said Brazile: “For people to use Russian talking points to sow division among Americans is stupid. So Ronna, go to hell! This is not about … go to Hell! I’m tired of it!”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Bloomberg Insists He’s Not Taking Away Biden’s Support

“ Mike Bloomberg insisted on Tuesday that his ongoing presidential campaign would not end up boosting Sen. Bernie Sanders ’ @ @ @ @ @ the vote of more moderate Democrats , ” Politico reports .
Said Bloomberg : “ @ @ @ @ @ Bernie Sanders .
I ’ m trying to help myself .
”

“Mike Bloomberg insisted on Tuesday that his ongoing presidential campaign would not end up boosting Sen. Bernie Sanders’s left-wing campaign by splitting the vote of more moderate Democrats,” Politico reports.
Said Bloomberg: “I’m not helping Bernie Sanders. I’m trying to help myself.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--What the Campaign Internal Polls Say

What the Campaign Internal Polls Say

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I’ve seen internal polling of Super Tuesday from two of the presidential campaigns — and while I’m not allowed to quote from it directly — it all points to a pretty big surge by Joe Biden.


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Warren’s Only Viable Path Is a Contested Convention

Sen. Elizabeth Warren ’ s aides suggest their most viable path to the Democratic nomination “ is by prevailing in @ @ @ @ @ which would be a historical rarity if it happens , ” the Boston Globe reports @ @ @ @ @ of their strategy will come Tuesday , as voters head to the polls in 14 @ @ @ @ @ advisers believe they can break the 15 percent threshold they need to amass delegates in @ @ @ @ @ , Colorado , Massachusetts , and possibly Maine — and that the resulting delegate pile @ @ @ @ @ her in the hunt in a fractured field.
“

Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s aides suggest their most viable path to the Democratic nomination “is by prevailing in a contested Democratic convention, which would be a historical rarity if it happens,” the Boston Globe reports.
“A crucial test of their strategy will come Tuesday, as voters head to the polls in 14 states. Warren’s advisers believe they can break the 15 percent threshold they need to amass delegates in several states — particularly California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and possibly Maine — and that the resulting delegate pile will be enough to keep her in the hunt in a fractured field.“


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Esper Warns Not to Surprise Trump on Coronavirus

“ Defense Secretary Mark Esper has urged American military commanders overseas not to make any decisions related to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ House or run afoul of President Trump ’ s messaging on the growing health challenge @ @ @ @ @ Times reports .
“ Mr .
Esper ’ s directive , delivered last week during @ @ @ @ @ combatant commanders around the world , is the latest iteration of Mr. Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ over the disease , even as it continues to spread around the world .
”

“Defense Secretary Mark Esper has urged American military commanders overseas not to make any decisions related to the coronavirus that might surprise the White House or run afoul of President Trump’s messaging on the growing health challenge,” the New York Times reports.
“Mr. Esper’s directive, delivered last week during a video teleconference call with combatant commanders around the world, is the latest iteration of Mr. Trump’s efforts to manage public fears over the disease, even as it continues to spread around the world.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Trump Loyalist Moved to Key Intelligence Post

“ A White House lawyer and former counsel to the House Intelligence Committee under Devin Nunes has been named senior @ @ @ @ @ National Security Council , the latest instance of President Trump elevating a trusted loyalist to @ @ @ @ @ ” Politico reports .

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


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Fed Cuts Interest Rates by Half Percentage Point

“ The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by a half percentage point on Tuesday morning , delivering a booster @ @ @ @ @ disruptions from the spreading coronavirus epidemic , ” the Wall Street Journal reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ which lowered the federal-funds rate to a range between 1 % and 1.25 % , @ @ @ @ @ in between a scheduled policy meeting since the 2008 financial crisis .
”

“The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by a half percentage point on Tuesday morning, delivering a booster shot to stem potential economic disruptions from the spreading coronavirus epidemic,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Tuesday’s cut, which lowered the federal-funds rate to a range between 1% and 1.25%, is the first to occur in between a scheduled policy meeting since the 2008 financial crisis.”


politicalwire--2020-03-03--Tom Cotton Already Headed to New Hampshire

“ Sen .
Tom Cotton is headed to New Hampshire , the nation ’ s first primary state , to @ @ @ @ @ 2024 president bid , planning to campaign for a Republican Senate candidate and raise money @ @ @ @ @ the Washington Examiner reports .


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Trump Widens Lead In Georgia

Trump Widens Lead In Georgia

A new University of Georgia poll in Georgia finds President Trump leading Joe Biden in a general election match up @ @ @ @ @ % , and beating Bernie Sanders , 52 % to 41 % .
The poll @ @ @ @ @ rating in Georgia at roughly 54 % , the latest encouraging number for the president @ @ @ @ @ the state in the GOP column .

A new University of Georgia poll in Georgia finds President Trump leading Joe Biden in a general election match up, 51% to 43%, and beating Bernie Sanders, 52% to 41%.
The poll pegged Trump’s approval rating in Georgia at roughly 54%, the latest encouraging number for the president as he races to keep the state in the GOP column.


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Bloomberg May Drop Out Later Today

Bloomberg May Drop Out Later Today

“ Mike Bloomberg is weighing dropping out as early as Wednesday after losing a string of Super Tuesday states where @ @ @ @ @ advertising , ” Politico reports .
Washington Post : “ Bloomberg has vowed that the @ @ @ @ @ on even if the candidate himself pulls out , with the goal of boosting whoever @ @ @ @ @ The data program he is assembling , called Hawkfish , would continue its work , @ @ @ @ @ of campaign staffers in swing states would continue to work through November.
” Earlier for @ @ @ @ @ Next for Warren and Bloomberg

“Mike Bloomberg is weighing dropping out as early as Wednesday after losing a string of Super Tuesday states where he invested a fortune in advertising,” Politico reports.
Washington Post: “Bloomberg has vowed that the campaign he built will go on even if the candidate himself pulls out, with the goal of boosting whoever the Democratic nominee is. The data program he is assembling, called Hawkfish, would continue its work, aides say, and hundreds of campaign staffers in swing states would continue to work through November.”
Earlier for members: What’s Next for Warren and Bloomberg


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Sanders Loses Bet on Minnesota and Massachusetts

New York Times : “ The results also called into question Mr. Sanders ’ s decision to spend valuable time @ @ @ @ @ in both Minnesota and Massachusetts , two states where he had hoped to embarrass rivals @ @ @ @ @ The gambit proved badly flawed : It was Mr. Biden who pulled off upset wins @ @ @ @ @ the help of a last-minute endorsement from Senator Amy Klobuchar that upended the race in @ @ @

New York Times: “The results also called into question Mr. Sanders’s decision to spend valuable time over the past week campaigning in both Minnesota and Massachusetts, two states where he had hoped to embarrass rivals on their home turf. The gambit proved badly flawed: It was Mr. Biden who pulled off upset wins in both states, with the help of a last-minute endorsement from Senator Amy Klobuchar that upended the race in Minnesota.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--A Bush Loses In Texas

A Bush Loses In Texas

“ Pierce Bush ( R ) , a grandson of former President George H.W .
Bush , failed to advance @ @ @ @ @ primary in his bid for a Houston congressional seat , becoming the first member of @ @ @ @ @ race in Texas in more than 40 years , ” CBS News reports .


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Trump Campaign Shifts Focus to Biden

Trump Campaign Shifts Focus to Biden

“ President Trump ’ s political operation is shifting its focus to apparent Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden — and ramping @ @ @ @ @ Bernie Sanders ’ supporters he ’ s being robbed of the nomination , ” Politico @ @ @ @ @ suddenly vaulting to the front of the Democratic pack with his array of Super Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ their attacks on the 77-year-old former vice president .
It represents a dramatic reversal : @ @ @ @ @ , many in Trump ’ s circle were certain that Sanders would be their general @ @ @ @ @ but written off Biden.
” “ The turnabout could have profound implications for Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ of the president ’ s top advisers had been relishing the idea of a match-up @ @ @ @ @ democratic socialist who threatens to alienate the affluent suburbanites who decisively swung to Democrats in @ @ @

“President Trump’s political operation is shifting its focus to apparent Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden — and ramping up its efforts to convince Bernie Sanders’ supporters he’s being robbed of the nomination,” Politico reports.
“With Biden suddenly vaulting to the front of the Democratic pack with his array of Super Tuesday wins, Republicans are intensifying their attacks on the 77-year-old former vice president. It represents a dramatic reversal: As late as last week, many in Trump’s circle were certain that Sanders would be their general election opponent and had all but written off Biden.”
“The turnabout could have profound implications for Trump’s political fortunes. Many of the president’s top advisers had been relishing the idea of a match-up against Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist who threatens to alienate the affluent suburbanites who decisively swung to Democrats in 2018.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Calendar Doesn’t Get Easier for Sanders

Calendar Doesn’t Get Easier for Sanders

Dan Balz : “ For the foreseeable future , the calendar will not get easier for Sanders .
In coming @ @ @ @ @ contests , with some exceptions , were ones that he lost to Hillary Clinton four @ @ @ @ @ of the states he won in 2016 , the shift from caucuses to primaries could @ @ @ @ @ even if he were to win again .
”

Dan Balz: “For the foreseeable future, the calendar will not get easier for Sanders. In coming weeks, the states holding contests, with some exceptions, were ones that he lost to Hillary Clinton four years ago. In some of the states he won in 2016, the shift from caucuses to primaries could hold down his delegate totals even if he were to win again.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Biden Leads In Michigan

Biden Leads In Michigan

A new Detroit News/WDIV-TV survey in Michigan shows Joe Biden leading Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary , 29 % @ @ @ @ @ are followed by Mike Bloomberg at 11 % and Elizabeth Warren at 7 % .


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Biden Sees Surge In Fundraising

Biden Sees Surge In Fundraising

“ Joe Biden went into Super Tuesday with fewer financial resources than other candidates .
But he will be in @ @ @ @ @ end of the night , ” CNBC reports .
“ Bundlers loyal to Biden are @ @ @ @ @ , several maxing out with the top allowable $ 2,800 , as he picks up @ @ @ @ @ Carolina , Tennessee , Oklahoma , Alabama , and other states .
”

“Joe Biden went into Super Tuesday with fewer financial resources than other candidates. But he will be in much better shape by the end of the night,” CNBC reports.
“Bundlers loyal to Biden are seeing dozens of new donors, several maxing out with the top allowable $2,800, as he picks up victories in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alabama, and other states.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Bloomberg to Reassess After Disappointing Results

“ Mike Bloomberg will reassess on Wednesday whether he should stay in the race after getting disappointing results in Super @ @ @ @ @ than a half billion dollars on his campaign , ” the AP reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Bloomberg campaign confirmed the deliberations .
”

“Mike Bloomberg will reassess on Wednesday whether he should stay in the race after getting disappointing results in Super Tuesday primaries despite spending more than a half billion dollars on his campaign,” the AP reports.
“A person close to the Bloomberg campaign confirmed the deliberations.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--What’s Next for Warren and Bloomberg

What’s Next for Warren and Bloomberg

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There was no surer sign that Mike Bloomberg wasn’t going to do well on Super Tuesday than leaks from his senior staff earlier today that they had urged him to drop out of the presidential race last weekend. If Bloomberg really is a data-oriented decision maker, it shouldn’t take him long to suspend his campaign.


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Earned Media Beats Paid Media

Earned Media Beats Paid Media

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We’ve just witnessed one of the greatest turnarounds of a presidential campaign in modern history. What Joe Biden has executed over the last 72 hours is one of the most extraordinary comebacks ever.


Super Tuesday Results

Polls close throughout the night , beginning with Vermont and Virginia at 7 p.m .
ET and culminating with California @ @ @ @ @ There are a total of 1,357 delegates up for grabs across 15 states , which @ @ @ @ @ 1,991 delegates are needed to clinch the nomination .
The New York Times has a @ @ @ @ @ Here are the network projections so far : Leave your reactions in the comments as @ @ @ @

Polls close throughout the night, beginning with Vermont and Virginia at 7 p.m. ET and culminating with California at 11 pm ET.
There are a total of 1,357 delegates up for grabs across 15 states, which is quite a bit considering 1,991 delegates are needed to clinch the nomination.
The New York Times has a good summary of results.
Here are the network projections so far:
Joe Biden wins in Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina
Bernie Sanders wins in California, Colorado, Utah and Vermont
Mike Bloomberg wins in American Samoa
Leave your reactions in the comments as results come in.


politicalwire--2020-03-04--G7 Held Call on Coronavirus, Only the Fed Did Anything

“ Finance ministers from the richest nations and their central bankers held a rare conference call early Tuesday .
They @ @ @ @ @ takes to support a global economy under acute threat from the coronavirus , ” Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ hung up the phone , only a single institution sprang into action .
The U.S. @ @ @ @ @ interest rate by a half-point — the biggest reduction , and the first one outside @ @ @ @ @ the crisis year of 2008 .
”

“Finance ministers from the richest nations and their central bankers held a rare conference call early Tuesday. They pledged to do whatever it takes to support a global economy under acute threat from the coronavirus,” Bloomberg reports.
“When they hung up the phone, only a single institution sprang into action. The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a half-point — the biggest reduction, and the first one outside of scheduled meetings, since the crisis year of 2008.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Exchange of the Day

Exchange of the Day

Michael Bloomberg was asked by The Hill about his expectations for Super Tuesday : BLOOMBERG : If there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ’ t do worse than that .
REPORTER : Well there is Elizabeth Warren also @ @ @ @ @ ’ t realize she ’ s still in , is she ?

Michael Bloomberg was asked by The Hill about his expectations for Super Tuesday:
REPORTER: Would a third-place finish be good?
BLOOMBERG: If there’s only 3 candidates you can’t do worse than that.
REPORTER: Well there is Elizabeth Warren also.
BLOOMBERG: I didn’t realize she’s still in, is she?


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Warren and Sanders Allies Work to Find Her Exit Ramp

“ Top surrogates and allies of Sens .
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are discussing ways for their two camps @ @ @ @ @ common liberal agenda , with the expectation that Warren is likely to leave the presidential @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post reports .
“ There is no certainty she will endorse Sanders or anyone @ @ @ @ @ reflect the growing pressure on the Massachusetts senator to withdraw .
”

“Top surrogates and allies of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are discussing ways for their two camps to unite and push a common liberal agenda, with the expectation that Warren is likely to leave the presidential campaign soon,” the Washington Post reports.
“There is no certainty she will endorse Sanders or anyone else, but the talks reflect the growing pressure on the Massachusetts senator to withdraw.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Chief Justice Roberts Denounces Schumer Over Threats

“ In a rare rebuke of a sitting member of Congress , Supreme Court Chef Justice John Roberts criticized Senate @ @ @ @ @ D-NY ) over remarks made from the steps outside the high court Wednesday that Justices @ @ @ @ @ would ‘ pay the price ’ for a vote against reproductive rights , ” the @ @ @ @ @ Roberts : “ Justices know that criticism comes with the territory , but threatening statements @ @ @ @ @ highest levels of government are not only inappropriate , they are dangerous .
All Members @ @ @ @ @ to do their job , without fear or favor , from whatever quarter .
”

“In a rare rebuke of a sitting member of Congress, Supreme Court Chef Justice John Roberts criticized Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) over remarks made from the steps outside the high court Wednesday that Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch would ‘pay the price’ for a vote against reproductive rights,” the Washington Post reports.
Said Roberts: “Justices know that criticism comes with the territory, but threatening statements of this sort from the highest levels of government are not only inappropriate, they are dangerous. All Members of the Court will continue to do their job, without fear or favor, from whatever quarter.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Senate GOP Ramps Up Investigations as Biden Surges

“ Senate Republicans are sharpening their investigations involving former Vice President Joe Biden and his son ’ s work at @ @ @ @ @ just as the former vice president surges in the Democratic presidential race and reemerges as @ @ @ @ @ ’ s nomination , ” CNN reports .
“ While Republicans publicly insist their efforts @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s campaign , and there is no evidence of wrongdoing involving Biden , @ @ @ @ @ in the Senate to look into a host of matters that they believe could shine @ @ @ @ @ vice president — and help President Trump as the race heads into a crucial period @ @

“Senate Republicans are sharpening their investigations involving former Vice President Joe Biden and his son’s work at a Ukrainian energy company, just as the former vice president surges in the Democratic presidential race and reemerges as the front-runner for his party’s nomination,” CNN reports.
“While Republicans publicly insist their efforts have nothing to do with Biden’s campaign, and there is no evidence of wrongdoing involving Biden, they are using their powers in the Senate to look into a host of matters that they believe could shine negative light on the former vice president — and help President Trump as the race heads into a crucial period.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Bloomberg Spent $18 Million Per Delegate Won

CBS News : “ After focusing past the first four primary states , Bloomberg put more than $ 570 million @ @ @ @ @ At the time of his departure from the race the morning after Super Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ pledged delegates , meaning in total he had spent about $ 18 million per delegate @ @ @

CBS News: “After focusing past the first four primary states, Bloomberg put more than $570 million into advertising across the country… At the time of his departure from the race the morning after Super Tuesday, he had amassed just 31 pledged delegates, meaning in total he had spent about $18 million per delegate earned.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Steve Bullock Poised to Run for Senate In Montana

Montana Gov .
Steve Bullock ( D ) “ is poised to reverse himself and run for the Senate , @ @ @ @ @ the party a coveted recruit who could help reclaim a majority in the chamber , @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ After months of insisting he would not challenge Senator Steve Daines , @ @ @ @ @ for president last year , has told Democrats in the last week he is now @ @ @ @ @ would immediately become one of the marquee Senate races of 2020 .
Mr. Bullock has @ @ @ @ @ finalize his decision : the filing deadline to run in Montana is Monday .
”

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) “is poised to reverse himself and run for the Senate, a decision that would hand the party a coveted recruit who could help reclaim a majority in the chamber,” the New York Times reports.
“After months of insisting he would not challenge Senator Steve Daines, Mr. Bullock, who ran for president last year, has told Democrats in the last week he is now inclined to run in what would immediately become one of the marquee Senate races of 2020. Mr. Bullock has only a few days to finalize his decision: the filing deadline to run in Montana is Monday.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Sanders Says He and Biden Are ‘Neck and Neck’

Bernie Sanders said he saw the Democratic primary as a two-person race with Joe Biden , ABC News reports .
@ @ @ @ @ guess is that after California is thrown into the hopper , it ’ s going @ @ @ @ @ think we go forward basically neck and neck.
” He also said he had talked @ @ @ @ @ , but that she had not made any decisions about the future of her campaign @

Bernie Sanders said he saw the Democratic primary as a two-person race with Joe Biden, ABC News reports.
Said Sanders: “My guess is that after California is thrown into the hopper, it’s going to be pretty close… I think we go forward basically neck and neck.”
He also said he had talked to Elizabeth Warren earlier today, but that she had not made any decisions about the future of her campaign.


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Biden Wins Maine Primary

Biden Wins Maine Primary

It ’ s the last Super Tuesday primary to be called and further adds to Biden ’ s delegate lead @

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politicalwire--2020-03-04--Election Officials Urge Caution Sealing Primary Ballots

“ In an effort to stave off the spread of the virus , the Secretary of State ’ s office @ @ @ @ @ to lick their ballots to seal primary election envelopes .
Officials with the Washington Secretary @ @ @ @ @ said voters should use a sponge to moisten their ballot envelopes instead .
”

“Coronavirus is throwing a small wrinkle into Washington’s primary,” Fox 13 reports.
“In an effort to stave off the spread of the virus, the Secretary of State’s office doesn’t want voters to lick their ballots to seal primary election envelopes. Officials with the Washington Secretary of State’s office said voters should use a sponge to moisten their ballot envelopes instead.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Trump Mocks Sessions After He’s Forced Into Runoff

President weighed in on former Attorney General Jeff Sessions being forced into a GOP primary runoff last night : “ @ @ @ @ @ someone who loyally gets appointed Attorney General of the United States & then doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ courage to stare down and end the phony Russia Witch Hunt .
Recuses himself on @ @ @ @ @ and the Mueller Scam begins !
”

President weighed in on former Attorney General Jeff Sessions being forced into a GOP primary runoff last night:
“This is what happens to someone who loyally gets appointed Attorney General of the United States & then doesn’t have the wisdom or courage to stare down and end the phony Russia Witch Hunt. Recuses himself on FIRST DAY in office, and the Mueller Scam begins!”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ Reporters always try to bait me into myself making some comparison to her , which would be unfair .
@ @ @ @ @ .
She is far more interesting.
” — Rep. Matt Gaetz ( R-FL ) , @ @ @ @ @ on comparisons between himself and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) .

“Reporters always try to bait me into myself making some comparison to her, which would be unfair. She is far more famous. She is far more interesting.”
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), quoted by Vanity Fair, on comparisons between himself and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Sanders Tries Out New Message

Sanders Tries Out New Message

After seriously underperforming on Super Tuesday , Bernie Sanders is out with a new ad that appears to shift his @ @ @ @ @ establishment ” to embracing it .


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Lawmakers Agree on $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Package

Congressional negotiators on Wednesday clinched a bipartisan emergency $ 8.3 billion funding package to combat coronavirus , which both chambers @ @ @ @ @ the end of the week , Politico reports .


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Flashback Quote of the Day

Flashback Quote of the Day

“ Even if Mike was not to become the nominee , and let ’ s say tomorrow he wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ one campaign that doesn ’ t end .
In fact , what it grows down @ @ @ @ @ other campaign that exists .
And we would shift down to a six-state operation with @ @ @ @ @ TV overlay .
And so that ’ s what it would be if Mike was @ @ @ @ @ Bloomberg campaign manager Kevin Sheekey , quoted last week by Vanity Fair .

“Even if Mike was not to become the nominee, and let’s say tomorrow he wasn’t, this is the one campaign that doesn’t end. In fact, what it grows down to is larger than any other campaign that exists. And we would shift down to a six-state operation with a digital operation and a TV overlay. And so that’s what it would be if Mike was not the candidate.”
— Bloomberg campaign manager Kevin Sheekey, quoted last week by Vanity Fair.


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Warren Heads Home to Reassess Her Campaign

“ Sen .
Elizabeth Warren is taking a day to assess whether she still has a path to the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday in which she finished an embarrassing third place in Massachusetts , her home state @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Warren flew home to Boston late Tuesday and has no public events scheduled @ @ @ @ @

“Sen. Elizabeth Warren is taking a day to assess whether she still has a path to the Democratic nomination after a disappointing Super Tuesday in which she finished an embarrassing third place in Massachusetts, her home state,” The Hill reports.
“Warren flew home to Boston late Tuesday and has no public events scheduled for the day.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Bernie Sanders Hit His Ceiling

Bernie Sanders Hit His Ceiling

Ron Brownstein : “ The surprisingly decisive result left Sanders , a candidate who prides himself on his pile-driver-like consistency , facing a new challenge : finding a second act that can appeal to voters beyond the fervid base he has established .
The evening ’ s clearest message was that while the senator from Vermont has inspired a passionate depth of support , the breadth of his coalition remains too limited to win the nomination.
” “ Sanders reached 33 % or more of the vote in just five of the 14 states that voted ( including his home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exceed 36 % , his share in Colorado .
Biden had a higher ceiling : He won at least 39 % in seven states and roughly a third of the vote in three others.
” Said pollster Stan Greenberg : “ Sanders has made no effort to reach out beyond his voters , his movement , his revolution .
It just has not grown .
It is an utterly stable vote that is grounded in the very liberal portion of the Democratic Party , but he ’ s so disdainful of any outreach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to just keep hitting that drum .
”

Ron Brownstein: “The surprisingly decisive result left Sanders, a candidate who prides himself on his pile-driver-like consistency, facing a new challenge: finding a second act that can appeal to voters beyond the fervid base he has established. The evening’s clearest message was that while the senator from Vermont has inspired a passionate depth of support, the breadth of his coalition remains too limited to win the nomination.”
“Sanders reached 33% or more of the vote in just five of the 14 states that voted (including his home state of Vermont) and did not exceed 36%, his share in Colorado. Biden had a higher ceiling: He won at least 39% in seven states and roughly a third of the vote in three others.”
Said pollster Stan Greenberg: “Sanders has made no effort to reach out beyond his voters, his movement, his revolution. It just has not grown. It is an utterly stable vote that is grounded in the very liberal portion of the Democratic Party, but he’s so disdainful of any outreach beyond that base. He seems content to just keep hitting that drum.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Joe Biden’s Silent Majority

Joe Biden’s Silent Majority

Tim Miller : “ They don ’ t want a revolution—they just want to stop having to talk about this @ @ @ @ @ their kids .
They are the 100,000 additional voters who voted in Fairfax County , @ @ @ @ @ 2016 .
They are the Human Scum and independents and moderate Democrats in the Dallas @ @ @ @ @ appeared to give Biden an improbable primary victory in Texas .
They are the working-class @ @ @ @ @ Massachusetts , who went for Biden over both Bernie and their own , home-town senator.
@ @ @ @ @ new silent majority .
They are his path to an improbable White House comeback .
@

Tim Miller: “They don’t want a revolution—they just want to stop having to talk about this president’s behavior with their kids. They are the 100,000 additional voters who voted in Fairfax County, Virginia, over the Democrats 2016. They are the Human Scum and independents and moderate Democrats in the Dallas and Houston suburbs, who appeared to give Biden an improbable primary victory in Texas. They are the working-class Democrats in Norfolk Country, Massachusetts, who went for Biden over both Bernie and their own, home-town senator.”
“This is the new silent majority. They are his path to an improbable White House comeback.”


Bloomberg Ends Campaign

Mike Bloomberg , the billionaire former mayor of New York who had hoped to self-fund his way to the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ by voters in Tuesday ’ s balloting , has suspended his campaign , the Washington @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden , saying the former vice president had the best chance to win in @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ ve always believed that defeating Donald Trump starts with uniting behind the @ @ @ @ @ to do it .
After yesterday ’ s vote , it is clear that candidate @ @ @ @ @ great American , Joe Biden .
”

Mike Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York who had hoped to self-fund his way to the Democratic presidential nomination but was spurned by voters in Tuesday’s balloting, has suspended his campaign, the Washington Post reports.
Bloomberg endorsed Joe Biden, saying the former vice president had the best chance to win in November.
Said Bloomberg: “I’ve always believed that defeating Donald Trump starts with uniting behind the candidate with the best shot to do it. After yesterday’s vote, it is clear that candidate is my friend and a great American, Joe Biden.”


politicalwire--2020-03-04--Williamson Says Biden Endorsements Were a ‘Coup’

In a now-deleted tweet , Marianne Williamson called it a “ coup ” that former Democratic candidates threw their support @ @ @ @ @ USA Today reports .
Said Williamson : “ This was not a resurrection ; it @ @ @ @ @ gate was not a coup .
Mueller was not a coup .
Impeachment was not @ @ @ @ @ yesterday was a coup .
And we will push it back .
”

In a now-deleted tweet, Marianne Williamson called it a “coup” that former Democratic candidates threw their support behind former Joe Biden, USA Today reports.
Said Williamson: “This was not a resurrection; it was a coup. Russia gate was not a coup. Mueller was not a coup. Impeachment was not a coup. What happened yesterday was a coup. And we will push it back.”


Granholm Endorses Biden

Former Michigan Gov .
Jen Granholm ( D ) endorsed Joe Biden ’ s bid for the White House during @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-03-04--What Motivates Democrats to Vote

What Motivates Democrats to Vote

Amy Walter : “ The other thing that Biden lacked that literally , every other candidate had more of than @ @ @ @ @ organization .
Sanders and Warren had invested in field operations and the early vote for @ @ @ @ @ course , spent more than $ 500 million on TV ads and campaign infrastructure .
@ @ @ @ @ , Biden had the more powerful GOTV operation : Donald J. Trump .
Democrats want @ @ @ @ @ is the guy who is most likely to do it .
The end .
”

Amy Walter: “The other thing that Biden lacked that literally, every other candidate had more of than he did: money and organization. Sanders and Warren had invested in field operations and the early vote for months. Bloomberg, of course, spent more than $500 million on TV ads and campaign infrastructure. But, in the end, Biden had the more powerful GOTV operation: Donald J. Trump. Democrats want to beat Trump. Biden is the guy who is most likely to do it. The end.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Bernie Sanders Tries to Reset

Bernie Sanders Tries to Reset

Washington Post : “ Sanders ’ s reset attempt , coming less than a week before another critical set of @ @ @ @ @ among some of his supporters about how to proceed.
” “ In some parts of @ @ @ @ @ have been private discussions about how to reassure Democrats that Sanders — a democratic socialist @ @ @ @ @ establishment — is an ally of the party.
” “ The flurry of activity amounted @ @ @ @ @ that the coalition Sanders has built — which is composed largely of young people , @ @ @ @ @ Latino voters — has failed to expand since Sanders ’ s upstart 2016 bid , @ @ @ @ @ the party has coalesced behind Biden .
”

Washington Post: “Sanders’s reset attempt, coming less than a week before another critical set of primaries, reflected a divide among some of his supporters about how to proceed.”
“In some parts of the Sanders orbit, there have been private discussions about how to reassure Democrats that Sanders — a democratic socialist who frequently lambastes the party establishment — is an ally of the party.”
“The flurry of activity amounted to the clearest acknowledgment yet that the coalition Sanders has built — which is composed largely of young people, liberals, working-class voters and Latino voters — has failed to expand since Sanders’s upstart 2016 bid, all as the rest of the party has coalesced behind Biden.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Biden’s Delegate Lead Could Be Hard to Overcome

Nate Cohn : “ Joe Biden not only reclaimed his status as a front-runner on Super Tuesday , but his @ @ @ @ @ clear path to amassing enough delegates to clinch the nomination by the Democratic National Convention.
@ @ @ @ @ suggests that the close delegate race might not last for long .
If the race @ @ @ @ @ decisive turn in favor of Mr. Sanders , Mr. Biden is likely to build an @ @ @ @ @ next few weeks .
”

Nate Cohn: “Joe Biden not only reclaimed his status as a front-runner on Super Tuesday, but his victories also gave him a clear path to amassing enough delegates to clinch the nomination by the Democratic National Convention.”
“An Upshot analysis suggests that the close delegate race might not last for long. If the race doesn’t take a decisive turn in favor of Mr. Sanders, Mr. Biden is likely to build an insurmountable delegate lead over the next few weeks.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Judge Demands Unredacted Mueller Report

Judge Demands Unredacted Mueller Report

“ A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Department of Justice to hand over to him a copy of the @ @ @ @ @ Attorney General William Barr of misrepresenting its findings in the days before it was submitted @ @ @ @ @ ” The Hill reports .
New York Times : “ The judge ordered the Justice @ @ @ @ @ the portions of the report that were censored in the public version so he could @ @ @ @ @ Wrote Judge Reggie : “ It would be disingenuous for the court to conclude that @ @ @ @ @ Report pursuant to the FOIA are not tainted by Attorney General Barr ’ s actions @ @ @ @

“A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Department of Justice to hand over to him a copy of the unredacted Mueller report and accused Attorney General William Barr of misrepresenting its findings in the days before it was submitted to Congress last year,” The Hill reports.
New York Times: “The judge ordered the Justice Department to privately show him the portions of the report that were censored in the public version so he could independently verify the justifications.”
Wrote Judge Reggie Walton: “It would be disingenuous for the court to conclude that the redactions of the Mueller Report pursuant to the FOIA are not tainted by Attorney General Barr’s actions and representations.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Where Will Warren’s Support Go?

Where Will Warren’s Support Go?

A new Morning Consult poll finds 43 % of Sen. Elizabeth Warren ’ s supporters backed Sen. Bernie Sanders as @ @ @ @ @ 36 % who said Joe Biden .


politicalwire--2020-03-05--How Mike Bloomberg Hid His Billions From You

Dave Levinthal : “ The wealthiest presidential candidate in history skated through his short and wild campaign without ever publicly @ @ @ @ @ federal law mandates .
”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Clinton Says Warren’s Campaign Hurt By Sexism

Hillary Clinton reflected on Elizabeth Warren ’ s campaign in a Vanity Fair interview admitting that “ she has been @ @ @ @ @ who , like Amy Klobuchar and Kamala Harris , was subjected to the realities of @ @ @ @ @ Clinton : “ I think we made some progress , but there still was a @ @ @ @ @ and the gendered language that has been used around the women candidates .
I think @ @ @ @ @ women that ran .
”

Hillary Clinton reflected on Elizabeth Warren’s campaign in a Vanity Fair interview admitting that “she has been an incredible candidate” — who, like Amy Klobuchar and Kamala Harris, was subjected to the realities of misogyny in politics.
Said Clinton: “I think we made some progress, but there still was a lot of the unconscious bias and the gendered language that has been used around the women candidates. I think it affected all of the women that ran.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Biden Leads Sanders Nationally

Biden Leads Sanders Nationally

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Joe Biden leading Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential primary race by ten points , @ @ @ @ @ .


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Facebook Removes Some Trump Campaign Ads

“ Facebook removed Trump campaign ads that referred to a census , saying they violated a company policy aimed at @ @ @ @ @ with the nationwide 2020 census , which goes online next week , ” the Wall @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Bloomberg to Form Super PAC to Defeat Trump

“ Michael Bloomberg has decided to form a new independent expenditure campaign that will absorb hundreds of his presidential campaign @ @ @ @ @ to work to elect the Democratic nominee this fall , ” the Washington Post reports @ @ @ @ @ , with a name that is still undisclosed because its trademark application is in process @ @ @ @ @ vehicle for Bloomberg to spend money on advertising to attack President Trump and support the @ @ @ @ @ states : Wisconsin , Michigan , Pennsylvania , Arizona , Florida and North Carolina .
@ @ @ @ @ all of these states as Toss Ups , with the exception of Michigan which leans @ @

“Michael Bloomberg has decided to form a new independent expenditure campaign that will absorb hundreds of his presidential campaign staff in six swing states to work to elect the Democratic nominee this fall,” the Washington Post reports.
“The new group, with a name that is still undisclosed because its trademark application is in process, would also be a vehicle for Bloomberg to spend money on advertising to attack President Trump and support the Democratic nominee.”
The battleground states: Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Florida and North Carolina. The consensus electoral map shows all of these states as Toss Ups, with the exception of Michigan which leans blue.


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Aaron Schock Says He’s Gay

Aaron Schock Says He’s Gay

Former Rep. Aaron Schock ( R-IL ) came out as gay in an Instagram post , five years after leaving @ @ @ @ @ controversy .


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Biden Victories Unleash Money

Biden Victories Unleash Money

Associated Press : “ Support for Biden from the Democratic establishment abruptly materialized Wednesday as influential donors lined up behind @ @ @ @ @ his romp through 10 of the 14 contests… In Los Angeles , a pricey Biden @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday night .
In Florida , a prominent fundraiser received an outpouring of phone calls @ @ @ @ @ to help Biden clinch the Democratic nomination.
” “ Others who hadn ’ t been @ @ @ @ @ were nonetheless laying the groundwork for big-dollar events .
Bryan Rafanelli , a major Democratic @ @ @ @ @ one of Pete Buttigieg ’ s top fundraisers , was flooded with requests to host @ @ @ @ @ support for Biden on social media… Democratic megadonor Susie Tompkins Buell , who also backed @ @ @ @ @ , said in a text message that she now supports Biden and is open to @ @ @ @ @

Associated Press: “Support for Biden from the Democratic establishment abruptly materialized Wednesday as influential donors lined up behind the former vice president following his romp through 10 of the 14 contests… In Los Angeles, a pricey Biden event suddenly sold out on Tuesday night. In Florida, a prominent fundraiser received an outpouring of phone calls from donors who now want to help Biden clinch the Democratic nomination.”
“Others who hadn’t been in touch with the campaign were nonetheless laying the groundwork for big-dollar events. Bryan Rafanelli, a major Democratic donor in Boston who was one of Pete Buttigieg’s top fundraisers, was flooded with requests to host a gathering after announcing his support for Biden on social media… Democratic megadonor Susie Tompkins Buell, who also backed Buttigieg before he dropped out, said in a text message that she now supports Biden and is open to hosting an event.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Romney Says Hunter Biden Probe ‘Appears Political’

Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-UT ) said that a GOP investigation into Hunter Biden and Ukrainian gas company Burisma “ @ @ @ @ @ Hill reports .
Said Romney : “ There ’ s no question but that the @ @ @ @ @ and Hunter Biden appears political , and I think people are tired of these kind @ @ @ @ @

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) said that a GOP investigation into Hunter Biden and Ukrainian gas company Burisma “appears political,” The Hill reports.
Said Romney: “There’s no question but that the appearance of looking into Burisma and Hunter Biden appears political, and I think people are tired of these kind of political investigations.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Netanyahu Comes Up Short Again

Netanyahu Comes Up Short Again

“ With all votes counted , Israel ’ s election results indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’ s Likud is @ @ @ @ @ the right-wing bloc has failed to secure a 61-seat majority to form a government .
@ @ @ @ @ Lavan party trails behind the Likud by several seats , ” Haaretz reports .
The @ @ @ @ @ sight for political deadlock .
Meanwhile , the Jerusalem Post reports Netanyahu suffered another blow @ @ @ @ @ Avigdor Liberman endorsed Blue and White leader Benny Gantz ’ s efforts to pass a @ @ @ @ @ indicted MK from forming a government .
”

“With all votes counted, Israel’s election results indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud is the largest party – but the right-wing bloc has failed to secure a 61-seat majority to form a government. Benny Gantz’s Kahol Lavan party trails behind the Likud by several seats,” Haaretz reports.
The result marks no end in sight for political deadlock.
Meanwhile, the Jerusalem Post reports Netanyahu suffered another blow “when Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman endorsed Blue and White leader Benny Gantz’s efforts to pass a law that would prevent an indicted MK from forming a government.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Sanders Cancels Rally In Mississippi

Sanders Cancels Rally In Mississippi

“ Sen .
Bernie Sanders has canceled a planned rally in Jackson , Mississippi , and will instead travel to @ @ @ @ @ striking indication that his presidential campaign is shifting its focus to the Midwest and largely @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden , ” the New York Times reports .
“ The change in plans @ @ @ @ @ not challenge Mr. Biden for the support of black voters in the South — a @ @ @ @ @ Party — and is instead going all-in on the Midwest as he tries to compete @ @ @ @ @ the electorate made up of working-class voters .
”

“Sen. Bernie Sanders has canceled a planned rally in Jackson, Mississippi, and will instead travel to Michigan on Friday, a striking indication that his presidential campaign is shifting its focus to the Midwest and largely ceding another Southern state to Joe Biden,” the New York Times reports.
“The change in plans suggests that Mr. Sanders will not challenge Mr. Biden for the support of black voters in the South — a vital base in the Democratic Party — and is instead going all-in on the Midwest as he tries to compete for the overlapping slice of the electorate made up of working-class voters.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

“ One of the hardest parts of this is… all those little girls who are going to have to wait @ @ @ @ @ ’ s gon na be hard.
” — Sen. Elizabeth Warren , announcing she is @ @ @ @ @

“One of the hardest parts of this is… all those little girls who are going to have to wait four more years. That’s gonna be hard.”
— Sen. Elizabeth Warren, announcing she is suspending her presidential campaign.


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Warren Won’t Endorse Today

Warren Won’t Endorse Today

Sen. Elizabeth Warren , who suspended her presidential campaign earlier today , told reporters she would not endorse another candidate @ @ @ @ @ her in a tweet : “ Senator Warren is the fiercest of fighters for middle @ @ @ @ @ in Washington , in Massachusetts , and on the campaign trail has made a real @ @ @ @ @ lives .
We needed her voice in this race , and we need her continued @ @ @ @ @ Bernie Sanders added his praise : “ Elizabeth Warren has taken on the most powerful @ @ @ @ @ about those who have been left behind .
Without her , the progressive movement would @ @ @ @ @ as it is today .
I know that she ’ ll stay in this fight @ @ @ @ @ she will .
”

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who suspended her presidential campaign earlier today, told reporters she would not endorse another candidate yet.
Joe Biden praised her in a tweet: “Senator Warren is the fiercest of fighters for middle class families. Her work in Washington, in Massachusetts, and on the campaign trail has made a real difference in people’s lives. We needed her voice in this race, and we need her continued work in the Senate.”
Bernie Sanders added his praise: “Elizabeth Warren has taken on the most powerful corporate interests because she cares about those who have been left behind. Without her, the progressive movement would not be nearly as strong as it is today. I know that she’ll stay in this fight and we are grateful that she will.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--How Bloomberg Unintentionally Helped Biden

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politicalwire--2020-03-05--An Economic Shock Akin to a World War

An Economic Shock Akin to a World War

Ambrose Evans-Pritchard : “ We may now be an even more dangerous monetary world .
The Fed is closer to @ @ @ @ @ anything .
It has just two or three cuts left before it hits the floor @ @ @ @ @ in the US are ruled out by the structure of the money market industry.
” @ @ @ @ @ Powell Fed was damned if it did , and damned if it didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ an economic ‘ sudden stop ’ across the northern hemisphere , likely to hit regions @ @ @ @ @ global GDP by mid-March.
” “ It is an exogenous shock akin to the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ ‘ once in 100 years catastrophic event ’ in the words of Ray Dalio from @ @ @ @ @ — and it is colliding with global debt ratios at an all-time high of 322pc @ @ @ @ @ so at a vulnerable point in the business cycle .
”

Ambrose Evans-Pritchard: “We may now be an even more dangerous monetary world. The Fed is closer to policy exhaustion without having achieved anything. It has just two or three cuts left before it hits the floor, given that negative rates in the US are ruled out by the structure of the money market industry.”
“In fairness, the Powell Fed was damned if it did, and damned if it didn’t. The coronavirus amounts to an economic ‘sudden stop’ across the northern hemisphere, likely to hit regions making up 70% of global GDP by mid-March.”
“It is an exogenous shock akin to the outbreak of world war — a ‘once in 100 years catastrophic event’ in the words of Ray Dalio from the giant hedge fund Bridgewater — and it is colliding with global debt ratios at an all-time high of 322pc of GDP, and doing so at a vulnerable point in the business cycle.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Andrew Yang Launches New Political Group

Andrew Yang is starting a new group to cement his ideas about 21st century work and technology firmly into the @ @ @ @ @ with an ambitious goal of advancing “ a wave of new thinking in American politics @ @ @ @ @ .
Key takeaway : “ His new group , which would allow him to build @ @ @ @ @ another campaign , will be structured as a 501 ( c ) 4 organization , @ @ @ @ @ spend unlimited amounts of money and is not obligated to disclose its donors .
”

Andrew Yang is starting a new group to cement his ideas about 21st century work and technology firmly into the political “mainstream,” with an ambitious goal of advancing “a wave of new thinking in American politics,” BuzzFeed News reports.
Key takeaway: “His new group, which would allow him to build on his political platform until another campaign, will be structured as a 501(c)4 organization, meaning it can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money and is not obligated to disclose its donors.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Inside Bloomberg’s ‘Wild 100-Day Ride’

Inside Bloomberg’s ‘Wild 100-Day Ride’

Wall Street Journal : “ For campaign veterans accustomed to tight budgets and constant fundraising struggles , being in the @ @ @ @ @ their mind-set and essentially removing money as a factor in any decision-making.
” “ It @ @ @ @ @ , relocation stipends , three catered meals a day , corporate housing in New York @ @ @ @ @ iPhones , fancier hotels for those on the road with rooms they didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ other luxuries they are unlikely to get on any other campaign , according to the @ @ @ @ @ reports.
” “ And all of that was possible without a campaign schedule that revolved @ @ @ @ @ the candidate to make calls to major donors or to travel to wealthy enclaves for @ @ @ @ @ there were many moments—sometimes in a single day—when they were stunned by the ease with @ @ @ @ @ and problems solved when money didn ’ t matter .
”

Wall Street Journal: “For campaign veterans accustomed to tight budgets and constant fundraising struggles, being in the Bloomberg bubble meant entirely changing their mind-set and essentially removing money as a factor in any decision-making.”
“It also meant significantly higher salaries, relocation stipends, three catered meals a day, corporate housing in New York City, new MacBooks and iPhones, fancier hotels for those on the road with rooms they didn’t have to share, among other luxuries they are unlikely to get on any other campaign, according to the staffers and Federal Election Commission reports.”
“And all of that was possible without a campaign schedule that revolved around blocking off time for the candidate to make calls to major donors or to travel to wealthy enclaves for fundraising. Several staffers said there were many moments—sometimes in a single day—when they were stunned by the ease with which decisions could be made and problems solved when money didn’t matter.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Schumer Apologizes for Threat to Justices

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer ( D-NY ) said that he misspoke when he said that two justices appointed by @ @ @ @ @ Court would “ pay the price ” for a vote against abortion rights , the @ @ @ @ @ Schumer : “ I should not have used the words I used yesterday .
They @ @ @ @ @ the way I intended them to .
I ’ m from Brooklyn .
We speak @ @ @ @ @ shouldn ’ t have used the words I did , but in no way was @ @ @ @ @ ”

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) said that he misspoke when he said that two justices appointed by President Trump to the Supreme Court would “pay the price” for a vote against abortion rights, the Washington Post reports.
Said Schumer: “I should not have used the words I used yesterday. They didn’t come out the way I intended them to. I’m from Brooklyn. We speak in strong language. I shouldn’t have used the words I did, but in no way was I making a threat.”


politicalwire--2020-03-05--Elizabeth Warren Will End Her Presidential Bid

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is telling her staff that she ’ s suspending her presidential campaign , the New York Times @ @ @ @ @ potential endorsement is highly sought after and both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden have spoken @ @ @ @ @ , when the end of her campaign appeared imminent .

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is telling her staff that she’s suspending her presidential campaign, the New York Times reports.
Warren’s potential endorsement is highly sought after and both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden have spoken with her since Super Tuesday, when the end of her campaign appeared imminent.
She’ll be holding a news conference later today.


politicalwire--2020-03-06--The Next Coronavirus Crisis

The Next Coronavirus Crisis

Playbook : “ What if this is only the beginning of the coronavirus economic downturn ?
Imagine if stocks keep @ @ @ @ @ more concerning , if Americans truly stop traveling domestically and internationally over the spring and @ @ @ @ @ members of Congress we spoke to this week were worried about the virus reemerging this @ @ @ @ @ button on the economy again.
” “ Could Congress be forced into some kind of @ @ @ @ @ summer right before the election ?
Could Washington be forced to try to help airlines @ @ @ @ @ in the middle of a political season ?
“ More bluntly : Would Democrats want @ @ @ @ @ of bailout package that could help with President Trump ’ s reelection ?
And could @ @ @ @ @ a legislative crisis with precision under pressure ?
”

Playbook: “What if this is only the beginning of the coronavirus economic downturn? Imagine if stocks keep on slipping and, even more concerning, if Americans truly stop traveling domestically and internationally over the spring and summer. Many of the members of Congress we spoke to this week were worried about the virus reemerging this fall, pressing the pause button on the economy again.”
“Could Congress be forced into some kind of economic stimulus this spring or summer right before the election? Could Washington be forced to try to help airlines, hotels and even individuals in the middle of a political season?
“More bluntly: Would Democrats want to vote for any kind of bailout package that could help with President Trump’s reelection? And could Trump’s administration handle a legislative crisis with precision under pressure?”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ I think I would have made a better president than either one of them , that ’ s why @ @ @ @ @ Sen. Elizabeth Warren , in an interview with the Boston Globe after dropping out of @ @ @ @

“I think I would have made a better president than either one of them, that’s why I was running.”
— Sen. Elizabeth Warren, in an interview with the Boston Globe after dropping out of the presidential race.


politicalwire--2020-03-06--There’s a Second More Dangerous Coronavirus

Los Angeles Times : “ The global outbreak that has sickened nearly 100,000 people across six continents may actually be fueled by two variants of the same coronavirus : one older and less aggressive and a newer version whose mutations may have made it more contagious and more deadly , according to a controversial new study.
” “ Chinese scientists who compared the genetic sequences of 103 viral samples from patients infected with COVID-19 said their evidence suggests that the virulent version of the coronavirus — which they tagged the ‘ L-type ’ version — was the dominant strain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began in Wuhan late last year .
That strain , they said , appeared to recede as the epidemic progressed.
” “ But among samples collected later , as COVID-19 spread across China and into other countries , a variant of the virus they dubbed the ‘ S-type ’ was more common , the scientists reported .
They suggested that the genetic makeup of the S version more closely resembles coronaviruses circulating in bats and pangolins , the animals that are thought to have incubated the virus before it jumped to humans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ less virulent version .
”

Los Angeles Times: “The global outbreak that has sickened nearly 100,000 people across six continents may actually be fueled by two variants of the same coronavirus: one older and less aggressive and a newer version whose mutations may have made it more contagious and more deadly, according to a controversial new study.”
“Chinese scientists who compared the genetic sequences of 103 viral samples from patients infected with COVID-19 said their evidence suggests that the virulent version of the coronavirus — which they tagged the ‘L-type’ version — was the dominant strain in the earliest phase of the outbreak that began in Wuhan late last year. That strain, they said, appeared to recede as the epidemic progressed.”
“But among samples collected later, as COVID-19 spread across China and into other countries, a variant of the virus they dubbed the ‘S-type’ was more common, the scientists reported. They suggested that the genetic makeup of the S version more closely resembles coronaviruses circulating in bats and pangolins, the animals that are thought to have incubated the virus before it jumped to humans. And they surmised that it is a less virulent version.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Trump’s Coronavirus Plan Was Never Going to Work

Time : “ Since January , epidemiologists , former U.S. public health officials and experts have been warning , publicly @ @ @ @ @ administration ’ s insistence that containment was—and should remain—the primary way to confront an emerging @ @ @ @ @ mistake.
” “ The administration was using all its resources to blockade the doors , @ @ @ @ @ enemy was likely already in the house.
” “ When it finally became indisputable that @ @ @ @ @ Washington state , the administration were slow to catch up .
There were not enough @ @ @ @ @ were overwhelmed , and hospitals and public health departments were hobbled by a lack of @ @ @ @ @ of the disease .
Experts say the U.S. response is now likely weeks—if not months—behind @ @ @

Time: “Since January, epidemiologists, former U.S. public health officials and experts have been warning, publicly and privately, that the administration’s insistence that containment was—and should remain—the primary way to confront an emerging infectious disease was a grave mistake.”
“The administration was using all its resources to blockade the doors, they warned, but the enemy was likely already in the house.”
“When it finally became indisputable that an outbreak was underway in Washington state, the administration were slow to catch up. There were not enough COVID-19 testing kits, hotlines were overwhelmed, and hospitals and public health departments were hobbled by a lack of reliable statistics on the spread of the disease. Experts say the U.S. response is now likely weeks—if not months—behind schedule.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Graham Urges Trump to Pay Attention to Science

Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-S.C. ) urged President Trump in a CNN interview to pay attention to scientific facts instead @ @ @ @ @ death rate .
Said Graham : “ I don ’ t know what he was @ @ @ @ @ encourage the president , if he ’ s going to report things , to make @ @ @ @ @ behind what he says .
I listen to the scientists when it comes to the @ @ @

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) urged President Trump in a CNN interview to pay attention to scientific facts instead of making up a coronavirus death rate.
Said Graham: “I don’t know what he was talking about. I would encourage the president, if he’s going to report things, to make sure that the science is behind what he says. I listen to the scientists when it comes to the numbers.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Documents Show How Soviets Cultivated Sanders

New York Times : “ The documents are part of a government archive in Yaroslavl , Russia , which became @ @ @ @ @ .
The files are open to the public , though archivists there said that , @ @ @ @ @ had asked to see them.
” “ Nothing in the documents suggests that Mr. Sanders @ @ @ @ @ official targeted for propaganda , or even that he was particularly receptive to it , @ @ @ @ @ as a socialist .
But the documents do show the Soviets ’ intensive preparation to @ @ @ @ @ interest in their country to their advantage .
”

New York Times: “The documents are part of a government archive in Yaroslavl, Russia, which became the sister city of Burlington. The files are open to the public, though archivists there said that, until now, no one had asked to see them.”
“Nothing in the documents suggests that Mr. Sanders was the only local American official targeted for propaganda, or even that he was particularly receptive to it, though they do describe him as a socialist. But the documents do show the Soviets’ intensive preparation to use Mr. Sanders’s interest in their country to their advantage.”
“The Sanders campaign didn’t dispute the documents’ authenticity.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Trump Is Greatest Obstacle on Coronavirus Message

“ As leading public health experts from across the government have tried to provide clear and consistent information about the @ @ @ @ @ found their messages undercut , drowned out and muddled by President Trump ’ s push @ @ @ @ @ a mix of optimism , bombast and pseudoscience , ” the Washington Post reports .
@ @ @ @ @ misstated the number of Americans who have tested positive for the virus and claimed it @ @ @ @ @ in the spring .
He has given a false timeline for the development of a @ @ @ @ @ vaccinations for the flu could be used to treat the novel coronavirus and dismissed the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus death rate estimate , substituting a much lower figure and citing a ‘ hunch @ @ @

“As leading public health experts from across the government have tried to provide clear and consistent information about the deadly coronavirus, they have found their messages undercut, drowned out and muddled by President Trump’s push to downplay the outbreak with a mix of optimism, bombast and pseudoscience,” the Washington Post reports.
“The president has repeatedly misstated the number of Americans who have tested positive for the virus and claimed it would “miraculously” disappear in the spring. He has given a false timeline for the development of a vaccine, publicly questioned whether vaccinations for the flu could be used to treat the novel coronavirus and dismissed the World Health Organization’s coronavirus death rate estimate, substituting a much lower figure and citing a ‘hunch.'”
NPR: Trump’s gut collides with coronavirus messaging.


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Biden Looks to Expand Staff

Biden Looks to Expand Staff

“ Joe Biden , emboldened by his unexpectedly strong Super Tuesday performance and flush with cash , is moving to @ @ @ @ @ hopes can quickly help him secure the Democratic presidential nomination and then guide him through @ @ @ @ @ the New York Times reports .
“ Mr .
Biden is looking to broaden his @ @ @ @ @ reorder some of the senior-most roles in the operation , according to multiple people familiar @ @ @ @ @ outreach.
” “ Most significantly , Mr. Biden ’ s advisers are in discussions with @ @ @ @ @ , who last year managed Beto O ’ Rourke ’ s presidential bid , to @ @ @ @ @ Anita Dunn , the chief strategist .
”

“Joe Biden, emboldened by his unexpectedly strong Super Tuesday performance and flush with cash, is moving to hire new aides who he hopes can quickly help him secure the Democratic presidential nomination and then guide him through the general election,” the New York Times reports.
“Mr. Biden is looking to broaden his communications and political teams and reorder some of the senior-most roles in the operation, according to multiple people familiar with the campaign’s outreach.”
“Most significantly, Mr. Biden’s advisers are in discussions with Jennifer O’Malley Dillon, who last year managed Beto O’Rourke’s presidential bid, to take a senior role alongside Anita Dunn, the chief strategist.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Trump Pledges Entitlement Cuts

Trump Pledges Entitlement Cuts

President Trump was asked at a Fox News town hall meeting if he ’ ll address entitlement spending to deal @ @ @ @ @ burgeoning debt .


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Bloomberg Staffers Explain Campaign’s Demise

The Nation : “ Michael Bloomberg ended his presidential campaign on Wednesday after being walloped on Super Tuesday .
But @ @ @ @ @ dozen members of his campaign staff , the former New York City mayor ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Elizabeth Warren eviscerated his record on live television during the February 19 debate in Las @ @ @ @ @ single Bloomberg staffer that I spoke to was surprised by the campaign ’ s implosion @ @ @ @ @ of anonymity for fear of professional reprisal and because of the campaign ’ s nondisclosure @ @ @ @ @ leaked copy of in February—campaign employees cited that bruising debate as well as a general @ @ @ @ @ among the staff for ending his presidential run .
”

The Nation: “Michael Bloomberg ended his presidential campaign on Wednesday after being walloped on Super Tuesday. But, according to nearly a dozen members of his campaign staff, the former New York City mayor’s presidential dreams really died when Elizabeth Warren eviscerated his record on live television during the February 19 debate in Las Vegas.”
“Not a single Bloomberg staffer that I spoke to was surprised by the campaign’s implosion. Speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of professional reprisal and because of the campaign’s nondisclosure agreements—which The Nation obtained a leaked copy of in February—campaign employees cited that bruising debate as well as a general lack of enthusiasm for Bloomberg among the staff for ending his presidential run.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Democratic Super PAC Postpones Florida Ad Blitz

“ An influential Democratic group on Friday is postponing a TV ad blitz targeting President Donald Trump in Florida over @ @ @ @ @ to win the state in a general election , ” McClatchy reports .
“ And @ @ @ @ @ the Democratic presidential nominee , it might not run TV ads in Florida at all @ @ @ @ @ group emphasize that no final decision has been made and that they still think Sanders @ @ @ @ @ battleground states .
”

“An influential Democratic group on Friday is postponing a TV ad blitz targeting President Donald Trump in Florida over concerns Bernie Sanders would struggle to win the state in a general election,” McClatchy reports.
“And if the Vermont senator becomes the Democratic presidential nominee, it might not run TV ads in Florida at all — though officials with the group emphasize that no final decision has been made and that they still think Sanders can defeat Trump in other battleground states.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Americans Remain Enthusiastic About Election

Gallup : “ Americans ’ engagement with the 2020 presidential election remains relatively high , as 59 % of U.S. @ @ @ @ @ 63 % recorded in January , say they feel more enthusiastic than usual about voting @ @ @ @ @ election.
” “ Today ’ s level of enthusiasm is similar to the early days @ @ @ @ @ , when 62 % felt more enthusiastic as highly popular presidential candidates in both parties @ @ @ @ @ s nod .
”

Gallup: “Americans’ engagement with the 2020 presidential election remains relatively high, as 59% of U.S. adults, similar to the 63% recorded in January, say they feel more enthusiastic than usual about voting in this year’s election.”
“Today’s level of enthusiasm is similar to the early days of the 2008 primary season, when 62% felt more enthusiastic as highly popular presidential candidates in both parties were seeking their party’s nod.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--It Wasn’t Just Sexism That Tanked Warren

Banjy Sarlin : “ To many Warren supporters , there was a sexist double standard at play in the campaign and the press , one that demanded more and more details from her and only broad talk of revolution from Sanders.
” “ But there were other factors that made her more vulnerable to attacks too .
Her voters skewed college-educated and suburban and were less likely to be uninsured and more likely to be nervous about electability concerns .
The issue also distracted from the simple winning pitch she rode early in the race : A wealth tax on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits for the upper middle class and lower incomes .
Instead , she found herself explaining a health plan whose benefits and tradeoffs were more complicated.
” Christine Rosen : “ Elizabeth Warren didn ’ t have a gender problem ; she had a trust and authenticity problem .
Her multiple fabulations about her personal history , including a false claim that she was fired because she was pregnant and the infamous and repeated efforts to pass herself off as Native American , undermine her narrative of being a truth-telling , incorruptible champion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she opportunistically embraced intersectionality politics ( such as her claim that a trans person would vet whomever she might choose as her Secretary of Education and her attempts to paint Bernie Sanders as a raging sexist ) in a way that was likely off-putting for more moderate Democratic voters .
”

Banjy Sarlin: “To many Warren supporters, there was a sexist double standard at play in the campaign and the press, one that demanded more and more details from her and only broad talk of revolution from Sanders.”
“But there were other factors that made her more vulnerable to attacks too. Her voters skewed college-educated and suburban and were less likely to be uninsured and more likely to be nervous about electability concerns. The issue also distracted from the simple winning pitch she rode early in the race: A wealth tax on billionaires to fund education and child care benefits for the upper middle class and lower incomes. Instead, she found herself explaining a health plan whose benefits and tradeoffs were more complicated.”
Christine Rosen: “Elizabeth Warren didn’t have a gender problem; she had a trust and authenticity problem. Her multiple fabulations about her personal history, including a false claim that she was fired because she was pregnant and the infamous and repeated efforts to pass herself off as Native American, undermine her narrative of being a truth-telling, incorruptible champion of the people. As well, she opportunistically embraced intersectionality politics (such as her claim that a trans person would vet whomever she might choose as her Secretary of Education and her attempts to paint Bernie Sanders as a raging sexist) in a way that was likely off-putting for more moderate Democratic voters.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Fewer Than 2,000 Have Been Tested In U.S.

An analysis by The Atlantic shows that it ’ s unlikely many more than 1,895 people have been tested for @ @ @ @ @ .

“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--2020-03-06--Trump Insists Less Travel Will Help Economy

Here ’ s how President Trump tried to reassure Americans about the state of the economy during a Fox News @ @ @ @ @ , look , we were set to hit 30,000 on the Dow .
This is @ @ @ @ @ came close to .
And already we have the number .
And even though it @ @ @ @ @ 11 percent , it ’ s still the highest it ’ s ever been , @ @ @ @ @ might have an impact .
At the same time , I have to say , @ @ @ @ @ the United States , spending their money in the U.S. — and I like that @ @ @ @ @ in the United States , spending their money in the U.S. , and I like @ @ @ @ @ been after that for a long time .
Jonathan Chait : “ This string of @ @ @ @ @ of stupidity , and peeling back each layer revealed even more stupidity lying beneath .
@

Here’s how President Trump tried to reassure Americans about the state of the economy during a Fox News town hall event:
Well, look, we were set to hit 30,000 on the Dow. This is a number that nobody even came close to. And already we have the number. And even though it’s down 10 or 11 percent, it’s still the highest it’s ever been, by far. It certainly might have an impact. At the same time, I have to say, people are now staying in the United States, spending their money in the U.S. — and I like that. People are now staying in the United States, spending their money in the U.S., and I like that. I’ve been after that for a long time.
Jonathan Chait: “This string of sentences is like an onion of stupidity, and peeling back each layer revealed even more stupidity lying beneath.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--White House Mulls Tax Relief for Travel Industries

“ White House officials are considering deferring taxes for industries hurt by the coronavirus outbreak , including the cruise , @ @ @ @ @ among other options , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ The discussions are a @ @ @ @ @ is grappling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak , while publicly downplaying the @ @ @ @

“White House officials are considering deferring taxes for industries hurt by the coronavirus outbreak, including the cruise, travel and airline industries, among other options,” the Washington Post reports.
“The discussions are a sign that the White House is grappling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak, while publicly downplaying the financial pain.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Kudlow Says Americans Should ‘Stay at Work’

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told CNBC that American workers should “ stay at work ” despite the coronavirus @ @


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Collin Peterson Will Seek Re-Election

Collin Peterson Will Seek Re-Election

“ House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson ( D-MN ) is expected to announce soon that he will run for reelection @ @ @ @ @ , according to a source familiar with his plans , setting up a bitter battle @ @ @ @ @ to keep his seat , ” Politico reports .
“ Peterson ’ s decision to @ @ @ @ @ Democrats will try to hang onto a seat in a district that has grown more @ @ @ @ @ , who won that district by 31 points in 2016 , intends to campaign aggressively @ @ @ @ @

“House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) is expected to announce soon that he will run for reelection in his rural Minnesota district, according to a source familiar with his plans, setting up a bitter battle as the the Democrat fights to keep his seat,” Politico reports.
“Peterson’s decision to run for reelection means that Democrats will try to hang onto a seat in a district that has grown more conservative. President Donald Trump, who won that district by 31 points in 2016, intends to campaign aggressively in the Midwest.”


politicalwire--2020-03-06--Trump Says Biden More Left Wing Than Bernie

President Trump told reporters that Joe Biden might be more of a socialist than Bernie Sanders .
Said Trump : “ Well , he is left wing .
He has all people that are left wing .
In many ways he is worse than Bernie .
Look what he did with guns .
He put Beto in charge of guns .
Beto wants to get rid of guns , right ?
That ’ s a bad stance .
He has a lot of people that are left-wing and they will be running the government .
He ’ s not going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ If he ever got in , they will be running the government .
They have people further left-wing than what Bernie has .
It wouldn ’ t be good for Wall Street , I can tell you that .
Plus , if you look at his taxes , he will raise taxes incredibly .
He will raise taxes more than Bernie .
I looked — and he is open about it .
Bernie just likes to talk about it .
Joe Biden , his tax increases are just staggering .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything that has been built .
”

President Trump told reporters that Joe Biden might be more of a socialist than Bernie Sanders.
Said Trump: “Well, he is left wing. He has all people that are left wing. In many ways he is worse than Bernie. Look what he did with guns. He put Beto in charge of guns. Beto wants to get rid of guns, right? That’s a bad stance. He has a lot of people that are left-wing and they will be running the government. He’s not going to be running anything.”
He continued: “If he ever got in, they will be running the government. They have people further left-wing than what Bernie has. It wouldn’t be good for Wall Street, I can tell you that. Plus, if you look at his taxes, he will raise taxes incredibly. He will raise taxes more than Bernie. I looked — and he is open about it. Bernie just likes to talk about it. Joe Biden, his tax increases are just staggering. It is ridiculous. It’ll destroy everything that has been built.”