politicalwire--2020-04-24--What It’s Like Being Trump’s Chief of Staff

New York Times : “ Mark Meadows , Mr. Trump ’ s new chief of staff , is still finding @ @ @ @ @ the nocturnal habits of Mr. Trump , who recently placed a call to Mr. Meadows @ @ @ @ @ said , at 3:19 a.m. Mr. Meadows works closely with another trusted insider : Jared @ @ @ @ @ s son-in-law and de facto chief of staff .
”

New York Times: “Mark Meadows, Mr. Trump’s new chief of staff, is still finding his footing and adjusting to the nocturnal habits of Mr. Trump, who recently placed a call to Mr. Meadows, a senior administration official said, at 3:19 a.m. Mr. Meadows works closely with another trusted insider: Jared Kushner, Mr. Trump’s son-in-law and de facto chief of staff.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Every Battleground Already Allows Vote by Mail

Amy Walter : “ However , most voters in these states don ’ t use it ( except for Colorado , which is a vote-by-mail state ) .
Voters in Arizona are very comfortable with vote-by-mail , as 73 % cast their ballots this way in 2016 .
But , in some of the biggest battlegrounds for 2020 , including Wisconsin , Pennsylvania and North Carolina , less than 10 % of voters returned their ballots by mail in 2016.
” “ As we saw in the Wisconsin April election , voters can adapt and readjust quickly .
But , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lift to convince voters — many of whom are already suspicious of things like machine voting — that sending their ballot in the mail will be safe and reliable .
Only eight of these competitive states ( Florida , Colorado , Michigan , Iowa , Minnesota , New Hampshire , North Carolina and Virginia ) , require that the state ‘ track when their ballot has been sent out by election officials and then when the election official receives the marked ballot back , and whether or not the ballot was counted .
@ @

Amy Walter: “However, most voters in these states don’t use it (except for Colorado, which is a vote-by-mail state). Voters in Arizona are very comfortable with vote-by-mail, as 73% cast their ballots this way in 2016. But, in some of the biggest battlegrounds for 2020, including Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, less than 10% of voters returned their ballots by mail in 2016.”
“As we saw in the Wisconsin April election, voters can adapt and readjust quickly. But, it is still going to be a lift to convince voters — many of whom are already suspicious of things like machine voting — that sending their ballot in the mail will be safe and reliable. Only eight of these competitive states (Florida, Colorado, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Virginia), require that the state ‘track when their ballot has been sent out by election officials and then when the election official receives the marked ballot back, and whether or not the ballot was counted.'”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Biden Predicts Trump Will Try to Delay Election

“ Joe Biden pushed back on suggestions that the November election could be postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic , saying @ @ @ @ @ that voting continues as it has during other crises in American history , ” Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ “ I know there ’ s a lot of rumors and speculation as to , @ @ @ @ @ to try to postpone the election in November and all that .
There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , ” He also said Trump might try to delay election because it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ he can possibly win .
”

“Joe Biden pushed back on suggestions that the November election could be postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying Sunday it’s important that voting continues as it has during other crises in American history,” Bloomberg reports.
Said Biden: “I know there’s a lot of rumors and speculation as to, is the other guy going to try to postpone the election in November and all that. There’s no need to do that.”
He also said Trump might try to delay election because it’s “only way he thinks he can possibly win.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Most Republicans Still Support Social Distancing

Perry Bacon : “ Polls over the past month found that Republicans were less supportive of such measures than Democrats @ @ @ @ @ in favor overall .
For most of that period , though , there wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ arguing against social distancing .
That changed toward the end of last week , particularly @ @ @ @ @ were fairly small but got a lot of media coverage .
In the wake of @ @ @ @ @ s support of them , I had expected conservative and Republican voters to become more @ @ @ @ @ voters often take cues from party leaders and elites .
”

Perry Bacon: “Polls over the past month found that Republicans were less supportive of such measures than Democrats, but they were still in favor overall. For most of that period, though, there wasn’t really a vocal movement arguing against social distancing. That changed toward the end of last week, particularly with the protests, which were fairly small but got a lot of media coverage. In the wake of the protests and Trump’s support of them, I had expected conservative and Republican voters to become more opposed to social distancing since voters often take cues from party leaders and elites.”
“But they haven’t so far.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Sadness From a World Missing American Leadership

“ As images of America ’ s overwhelmed hospital wards and snaking jobless lines have flickered across the world , @ @ @ @ @ of the Atlantic are looking at the richest and most powerful nation in the world @ @ @ @ @ New York Times reports .
“ The pandemic sweeping the globe has done more than @ @ @ @ @ New Delhi to New York .
It is shaking fundamental assumptions about American exceptionalism — @ @ @ @ @ States played for decades after World War II as the reach of its values and @ @ @ @ @ leader and example to the world .
”

“As images of America’s overwhelmed hospital wards and snaking jobless lines have flickered across the world, people on the European side of the Atlantic are looking at the richest and most powerful nation in the world with disbelief,” the New York Times reports.
“The pandemic sweeping the globe has done more than take lives and livelihoods from New Delhi to New York. It is shaking fundamental assumptions about American exceptionalism — the special role the United States played for decades after World War II as the reach of its values and power made it a global leader and example to the world.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Officials Probe Threat of Coronavirus Bioweapon

“ The Pentagon and the intelligence community are more forcefully investigating the possibility that adversaries could use the novel coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ to defense and intelligence officials , in a shift that reflects the national security apparatus @ @ @ @ @ virus and its risks , ” Politico reports .

“The Pentagon and the intelligence community are more forcefully investigating the possibility that adversaries could use the novel coronavirus as a bioweapon, according to defense and intelligence officials, in a shift that reflects the national security apparatus’ evolving understanding of the virus and its risks,” Politico reports.


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ “ It ’ s not only toxic and highly poisonous but would do no good whatsoever .
It would @ @ @ @ @ , and not touch the virus at all , which actually lives in human cells @ @ @ @ @ of them .
So he is completely and utterly crazy to suggest this.
” — @ @ @ @ @ Britain , warning viewers against President Trump ’ s suggestion to inject disinfectants to combat @ @

““It’s not only toxic and highly poisonous but would do no good whatsoever. It would cause inflammation of human tissues, and not touch the virus at all, which actually lives in human cells, not on the surface of them. So he is completely and utterly crazy to suggest this.”
— Hilary Jones on Good Morning Britain, warning viewers against President Trump’s suggestion to inject disinfectants to combat coronavirus.


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Trump’s Poor Poll Numbers Trigger GOP Alarms

Politico : “ With Trump ’ s poll figures sagging in key battleground states six months out from the election @ @ @ @ @ has launched a massive effort to reach some 20 million swing voters to make an @ @ @ @ @ .
But Trump campaign officials are taking a different approach : Rather than devoting resources @ @ @ @ @ numbers , which haven ’ t moved materially since he was elected , they want @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden.
” “ The deliberations illustrate how the highest ranks of the Republican Party @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus crisis has injected into the race — and how best to prepare for @ @ @ @ @ nothing like what they ’ d been anticipating .
”

Politico: “With Trump’s poll figures sagging in key battleground states six months out from the election, the Republican National Committee has launched a massive effort to reach some 20 million swing voters to make an affirmative case for his performance. But Trump campaign officials are taking a different approach: Rather than devoting resources to boost Trump’s numbers, which haven’t moved materially since he was elected, they want to go scorched earth against Joe Biden.”
“The deliberations illustrate how the highest ranks of the Republican Party are grappling with the uncertainty the coronavirus crisis has injected into the race — and how best to prepare for a general election that looks nothing like what they’d been anticipating.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Doctors Warn Against Ingesting Disinfectants

President Trump is facing widespread backlash after musing during a White House briefing that disinfectants could be injected into coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ the virus , the Washington Post reports Medical professionals and makers of household cleaning products @ @ @ @ @ to inject or ingest disinfectants , which are highly toxic .

President Trump is facing widespread backlash after musing during a White House briefing that disinfectants could be injected into coronavirus patients’ bodies to kill the virus, the Washington Post reports
Medical professionals and makers of household cleaning products responded by urging people not to inject or ingest disinfectants, which are highly toxic.


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Robertson Blames Gay Marriage for Coronavirus

“ Televangelist Pat Robertson agreed that abortion and same-sex marriage are partly to blame for the novel coronavirus that has @ @ @ @ @ upheaval in the U.S. , ” the HuffPost reports .
“ The 90-year-old Christian Broadcasting @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t end the coronavirus pandemic until people ‘ turn from their wicked ways @ @ @

“Televangelist Pat Robertson agreed that abortion and same-sex marriage are partly to blame for the novel coronavirus that has caused massive social and economic upheaval in the U.S.,” the HuffPost reports.
“The 90-year-old Christian Broadcasting Network founder suggested that God won’t end the coronavirus pandemic until people ‘turn from their wicked ways.'”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Governors Blindside Staff with Abrupt Reopening Plans

“ Governors preparing to roll back restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus are in @ @ @ @ @ input and against the wishes of their own medical and emergency management staff , ” @ @ @ @ @ “ In these states , among the fastest to jump-start their idle economies , plans @ @ @ @ @ approval of medical professionals and emergency response officials closest to the ground-level unfolding of the @ @ @ @ @ nearly 50,000 lives in the United States .
The quest by certain governors to reopen @ @ @ @ @ date favored by President Trump — has blindsided some of the officials advising them .
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“Governors preparing to roll back restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus are in some cases acting without the input and against the wishes of their own medical and emergency management staff,” the Washington Post reports.
“In these states, among the fastest to jump-start their idle economies, plans are proceeding without the full approval of medical professionals and emergency response officials closest to the ground-level unfolding of the outbreak, which has claimed nearly 50,000 lives in the United States. The quest by certain governors to reopen by May 1 — the date favored by President Trump — has blindsided some of the officials advising them.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Most Floridians Don’t Want State Reopened Yet

A new Quinnipiac poll finds 72 % of Floridians don ’ t want to loosen social distancing rules come April @ @ @ @ @ DeSantis ’ s ( R ) push to do so and and 76 % said @ @ @ @ @ to daily life if public health officials say it is safe .

A new Quinnipiac poll finds 72% of Floridians don’t want to loosen social distancing rules come April 30 despite Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) push to do so and and 76% said they are only comfortable returning to daily life if public health officials say it is safe.


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Giuliani Dismisses Coronavirus Contact Tracing

Rudy Giuliani went on Fox News and attempted to dismiss coronavirus contact tracing by noting that other things that can @ @ @ @ @ , the HuffPost reports .
He named obesity , heart disease and cancer , none @ @ @ @ @ to make his point .

Rudy Giuliani went on Fox News and attempted to dismiss coronavirus contact tracing by noting that other things that can cause death are not traced, the HuffPost reports.
He named obesity, heart disease and cancer, none of which are contagious, to make his point.


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Congress Shovels Trillions at Virus, With No Endgame

“ There is a growing list of detailed plans for how the federal government can bring the United States economy @ @ @ @ @ back on a path to normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Congress isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ ” the New York Times reports .
“ Instead , lawmakers who have spent the @ @ @ @ @ respond to a public health and economic emergency with a series of ever-larger , taxpayer-financed @ @ @ @ @ locked in a reactive cycle , as the toll and financial costs of the virus @ @ @ @ @ an array of expensive Band-Aids on a gaping wound , leaning on the hope that @ @ @ @ @ but offering no real blueprint for what to do if the recession lingers for months @ @ @ @ @ approach could prove far more expensive and less effective than an ambitious , considered strategy @ @ @ @ @ ”

“There is a growing list of detailed plans for how the federal government can bring the United States economy safely out of lockdown and back on a path to normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Congress isn’t following any of them,” the New York Times reports.
“Instead, lawmakers who have spent the past two months rushing to respond to a public health and economic emergency with a series of ever-larger, taxpayer-financed spending packages appear to be locked in a reactive cycle, as the toll and financial costs of the virus mount. They are placing an array of expensive Band-Aids on a gaping wound, leaning on the hope that the economy will soon recover but offering no real blueprint for what to do if the recession lingers for months or more.”
“The approach could prove far more expensive and less effective than an ambitious, considered strategy for addressing the pandemic.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Behind Trump’s Decision to Cut Back His Daily Briefings

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politicalwire--2020-04-24--Trump Will Cut Back Daily Briefings

Trump Will Cut Back Daily Briefings

“ As soon as next week , he may stop appearing daily and make shorter appearances when he does.
” @ @ @ @ @ ’ s most trusted advisers — both inside and outside the White House — have @ @ @ @ @ marathon televised briefings .
They ’ ve told him he ’ s overexposed and these @ @ @ @ @ reason polls aren ’ t looking good for him right now against Joe Biden .
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“President Trump plans to pare back his coronavirus press conferences,” Axios reports.
“As soon as next week, he may stop appearing daily and make shorter appearances when he does.”
“A number of Trump’s most trusted advisers — both inside and outside the White House — have urged him to stop doing marathon televised briefings. They’ve told him he’s overexposed and these appearances are part of the reason polls aren’t looking good for him right now against Joe Biden.”
Associated Press: “There have been discussions within the White House about changing the format of the briefings to curtail the president’s role.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--White House Mulls Virus ‘Liability Shield’ for Firms

“ White House officials are hotly debating whether and how to propose a ‘ liability shield ’ that would prevent @ @ @ @ @ customers who contract the coronavirus , as the administration seeks to encourage businesses to reopen @ @ @ @ @ by lawsuits , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Attorneys in the White House @ @ @ @ @ reviewing the matter , but some administration officials have raised objections to the idea , @ @ @ @ @ the federal government to legal claims… Some White House advisers also have expressed concern that @ @ @ @ @ political firestorm .
”

“White House officials are hotly debating whether and how to propose a ‘liability shield’ that would prevent businesses from being sued by customers who contract the coronavirus, as the administration seeks to encourage businesses to reopen without fear of being hit by lawsuits,” the Washington Post reports.
“Attorneys in the White House Counsel’s Office are reviewing the matter, but some administration officials have raised objections to the idea, including whether it would expose the federal government to legal claims… Some White House advisers also have expressed concern that the plan might provoke a political firestorm.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Trump Never Does His Homework

Trump Never Does His Homework

Jonathan Bernstein : “ There ’ s a clip circulating of Dr. Deborah Birx , a member of the coronavirus task force , reacting in resigned disbelief as Trump launches into this digression .
It was astonishing in a sense .
But also : par for the course .
Birx is every trade expert when Trump talks tariffs , every health-policy expert when he talks health care , every defense expert when he talks about the military .
He combines uncanny confidence with a total lack of knowledge on topic after topic.
” “ To listen to him in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ howler after howler if one has a reasonable grasp of politics and government .
The U.S. military , he says , was out of ammunition when he became president .
NATO allies owe us money because they ’ re behind on their dues .
Trade deficits are simply unilateral transfers of money from one nation to another .
I ’ m pretty sure he doesn ’ t know what ‘ pre-existing conditions ’ means , even though I ’ ve heard him discuss the topic dozens of times.
” “ All presidents enter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their knowledge of public policy .
Every modern one has worked reasonably hard or very hard to catch up .
Trump by all accounts ( including his own ) instead watches hours of cable news every day .
”

Jonathan Bernstein: “There’s a clip circulating of Dr. Deborah Birx, a member of the coronavirus task force, reacting in resigned disbelief as Trump launches into this digression. It was astonishing in a sense. But also: par for the course. Birx is every trade expert when Trump talks tariffs, every health-policy expert when he talks health care, every defense expert when he talks about the military. He combines uncanny confidence with a total lack of knowledge on topic after topic.”
“To listen to him in his briefings and other appearances is to hear howler after howler if one has a reasonable grasp of politics and government. The U.S. military, he says, was out of ammunition when he became president. NATO allies owe us money because they’re behind on their dues. Trade deficits are simply unilateral transfers of money from one nation to another. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t know what ‘pre-existing conditions’ means, even though I’ve heard him discuss the topic dozens of times.”
“All presidents enter the White House with significant gaps in their knowledge of public policy. Every modern one has worked reasonably hard or very hard to catch up. Trump by all accounts (including his own) instead watches hours of cable news every day.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Stacy Abrams Not a Likely Pick for Biden

The Atlantic : “ Biden ’ s campaign confirmed that he called Abrams , but didn ’ t say more @ @ @ @ @ familiar with the campaign ’ s running-mate selection process , Abrams is not currently a @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-04-24--How Trump Stole 2020

How Trump Stole 2020

Out in June : How Trump Stole 2020 by Greg Palast and Ted Rall .
“ Vote theft was once @ @ @ @ @ issue that no one wanted to talk about , but as the stakes have risen @ @ @ @ @ known–in large part thanks to this author–it is now recognized as one of the central @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Out in June: How Trump Stole 2020 by Greg Palast and Ted Rall.
“Vote theft was once considered to be a marginal issue that no one wanted to talk about, but as the stakes have risen and the facts have become known–in large part thanks to this author–it is now recognized as one of the central issues deciding our presidential elections.”


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politicalwire--2020-04-24--Navy Officials Recommend Reinstating Captain

The U.S. Navy ’ s top officials have recommended that Captain Brett Crozier , who was fired after his concerns @ @ @ @ @ the USS Theodore Roosevelt were leaked , should be reinstated , the New York Times @ @


politicalwire--2020-04-24--States Reopen for Business But Big Chains Stay Closed

“ As some states lurch toward restarting their economies after coronavirus closures , many big companies remain hesitant to open @ @ @ @ @ Wall Street Journal reports .
“ Big chains say their phased reopening plans will rely @ @ @ @ @ , along with infection rates , their own market analysis and consumer surveys .
Many @ @ @ @ @ t profitable if the number of shoppers who can safely enter is restricted to just @ @ @ @ @ ”

“As some states lurch toward restarting their economies after coronavirus closures, many big companies remain hesitant to open their doors,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Big chains say their phased reopening plans will rely on state and local guidelines, along with infection rates, their own market analysis and consumer surveys. Many large retail locations aren’t profitable if the number of shoppers who can safely enter is restricted to just a handful of people.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Stephen Miller Has Long Term Vision for Immigration Order

“ Stephen Miller told White House supporters in a private call this week that the president ’ s new executive @ @ @ @ @ in the kind of broader long-term changes to American society he has advocated for years @ @ @ @ @ measures were publicly characterized as a ‘ pause ’ during the coronavirus pandemic , ” @ @ @ @ @

“Stephen Miller told White House supporters in a private call this week that the president’s new executive order curbing immigration will usher in the kind of broader long-term changes to American society he has advocated for years, even though the 60-day measures were publicly characterized as a ‘pause’ during the coronavirus pandemic,” the Washington Post reports.


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Trump’s Disinfectant Remarks Shocked Aides

NBC News : “ As Trump went off script to suggest people with the virus could be cured by UV @ @ @ @ @ injection inside , ’ White House officials began texting one another to ask where he @ @ @ @ @ thought , as one adviser put it , ‘ this was going to be bad @ @ @ @ @ of them seemed to know , as Trump did not consult with any task force @ @ @ @ @ making his impromptu statement.
” CNN : “ A Trump adviser working with the task @ @ @ @ @ immediate visceral reaction to Trump ’ s comments suggesting people could inject themselves with sunlight @ @ @ @ @ for the virus.
” Said the adviser : “ I wanted to hide .
It @ @ @ @ @ watch .
”

NBC News: “As Trump went off script to suggest people with the virus could be cured by UV rays or disinfectants ‘by injection inside,’ White House officials began texting one another to ask where he got that idea because they thought, as one adviser put it, ‘this was going to be bad.'”
“None of them seemed to know, as Trump did not consult with any task force members or administration officials before making his impromptu statement.”
CNN: “A Trump adviser working with the task force admitted to feeling an immediate visceral reaction to Trump’s comments suggesting people could inject themselves with sunlight and disinfectants as a cure for the virus.”
Said the adviser: “I wanted to hide. It was a tough moment to watch.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Trump Will Force 1,000 Cadets Back for Graduation

“ For President Trump , who adores the pomp and precision of military ceremonies , this was the year he would finally get one of the special perks of being president — delivering the commencement address at West Point , the only service academy where he has not spoken , ” the New York Times reports .
“ But the graduation was postponed because of the coronavirus , the cadets were sent home and officials at the school were not sure when it would be held or even whether it was a good idea to hold it.
” But Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , be speaking at West Point .
“ That was news to everyone , including officials at West Point , according to three people involved with or briefed on the event .
The academy had been looking at the option of a delayed presidential commencement in June , but had yet to complete any plans .
With Mr. Trump ’ s pre-emptive statement , they are now summoning 1,000 cadets scattered across the county to return to campus in New York , the state that is the center of the outbreak .
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“For President Trump, who adores the pomp and precision of military ceremonies, this was the year he would finally get one of the special perks of being president — delivering the commencement address at West Point, the only service academy where he has not spoken,” the New York Times reports.
“But the graduation was postponed because of the coronavirus, the cadets were sent home and officials at the school were not sure when it would be held or even whether it was a good idea to hold it.”
But Trump abruptly announced that he would, in fact, be speaking at West Point.
“That was news to everyone, including officials at West Point, according to three people involved with or briefed on the event. The academy had been looking at the option of a delayed presidential commencement in June, but had yet to complete any plans. With Mr. Trump’s pre-emptive statement, they are now summoning 1,000 cadets scattered across the county to return to campus in New York, the state that is the center of the outbreak.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Trump Will Use Aid to Force Post Office to Raise Rates

President Trump said he would not be approving an emergency loan for the U.S .
Postal Service if it did @ @ @ @ @ for package delivery , the Washington Post reports .
Said Trump : “ The Post @ @ @ @ @ The Post Office should raise the price four times.
” He added : “ If @ @ @ @ @ the price , I ’ m not signing anything .
”

President Trump said he would not be approving an emergency loan for the U.S. Postal Service if it did not immediately raise its prices for package delivery, the Washington Post reports.
Said Trump: “The Post Office is a joke. The Post Office should raise the price four times.”
He added: “If they don’t raise the price, I’m not signing anything.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Three Ways Trump Bungled the Pandemic Response


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Cuomo to McConnell: ‘I Dare You’

Cuomo to McConnell: ‘I Dare You’

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) said that Sen. Mitch McConnell ’ s ( R-KY ) suggestion @ @ @ @ @ during the coronavirus pandemic “ a really dumb idea , ” CBS News reports .
@ @ @ @ @ the most un-American , un-charitable statement of all time ” which would cause chaos in @ @ @ @ @ noted that New York gives the most money of any state to the “ federal @ @ @ @ @ takes the third most out of the pot : “ Just give me my money @ @ @ @ @ pass a law allowing states to declare bankruptcy .
I dare you .
”

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) suggestion that states could declare bankruptcy during the coronavirus pandemic “a really dumb idea,” CBS News reports.
Cuomo called the idea “the most un-American, un-charitable statement of all time” which would cause chaos in financial markets.
He also noted that New York gives the most money of any state to the “federal pot,” while Kentucky takes the third most out of the pot: “Just give me my money back, senator… I say pass a law allowing states to declare bankruptcy. I dare you.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Trump Claims Comments on Disinfectants Were ‘Sarcastic’

President Trump said Friday that he answered “ sarcastically ” during a White House task force briefing when he said @ @ @ @ @ to treat coronavirus , Axios reports .
Of course , the comments were on video @ @ @ @ @ .

President Trump said Friday that he answered “sarcastically” during a White House task force briefing when he said that disinfectants may be used to treat coronavirus, Axios reports.
Of course, the comments were on video, so judge for yourself.


politicalwire--2020-04-24--FDA Issues Warning Over Drugs Trump Touted

“ The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients and doctors that two malaria drugs touted by President Trump for @ @ @ @ @ linked to cardiac dangers and should only be used in hospitalized patients or as part @ @ @ @ @ virus , ” the Wall Street Journal reports .
“ The two chemically similar drugs @ @ @ @ @ against malaria and still may be used for that purpose.
” “ However , the @ @ @ @ @ of ‘ serious heart problems ’ associated with the use of the drugs , hydroxychloroquine @ @ @ @ @ being evaluated in clinical studies as to whether they are useful against the coronavirus-caused disease @ @ @ @ @

“The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients and doctors that two malaria drugs touted by President Trump for use against the coronavirus are linked to cardiac dangers and should only be used in hospitalized patients or as part of clinical trials for the virus,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The two chemically similar drugs have been used for years against malaria and still may be used for that purpose.”
“However, the FDA said it was aware of ‘serious heart problems’ associated with the use of the drugs, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, which are being evaluated in clinical studies as to whether they are useful against the coronavirus-caused disease, called Covid-19.”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

“ Please don ’ t poison yourself because Donald Trump thinks it could be a good idea .
”


politicalwire--2020-04-24--Resentment Grows on Main Street Over Bailout

Bloomberg : “ Policy makers in Congress , the Treasury Department and the central bank have taken a lesson from @ @ @ @ @ 12 years ago , when ordinary Americans were left to fend for themselves and millions @ @ @ @ @ time , they ’ ve included individuals and small businesses in their aid packages in @ @ @ @ @ t in 2008 , when bank bailouts , even as they saved the system from @ @ @ @ @ tilted playing fields for the rich and ignited a backlash that altered the political direction @ @ @ @ @ But if one of the lessons of 2008 is to help Main Street as well @ @ @ @ @ lesson seems to be only partly learned .
Americans live in two separate and unequal @ @ @ @ @ reflect this .
”

Bloomberg: “Policy makers in Congress, the Treasury Department and the central bank have taken a lesson from the last financial meltdown, 12 years ago, when ordinary Americans were left to fend for themselves and millions lost their homes. This time, they’ve included individuals and small businesses in their aid packages in a way they didn’t in 2008, when bank bailouts, even as they saved the system from collapse, sparked outcry over tilted playing fields for the rich and ignited a backlash that altered the political direction of the country.”
“But if one of the lessons of 2008 is to help Main Street as well as Wall Street, the lesson seems to be only partly learned. Americans live in two separate and unequal worlds, and the bailouts reflect this.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--New Evidence Surfaces In Allegation Against Biden

“ A 1993 video has surfaced that appears to show the mother of Tara Reade , the former aide to @ @ @ @ @ him of sexual assault , talking about ‘ problems ’ her daughter faced on CNN @ @ @ @ @ , ” Politico reports .


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Nervous GOP Sees Trump Sinking and Losing Senate Too

“ President Trump ’ s erratic handling of the coronavirus outbreak , the worsening economy and a cascade of ominous @ @ @ @ @ Republicans increasingly nervous that they are at risk of losing the presidency and the Senate @ @ @ @ @ put the nation on a radically improved course , ” the New York Times reports @ @ @ @ @ the G.O.P.
’ s challenge has crystallized in the last week .
With 26 million @ @ @ @ @ unemployment benefits , Mr. Trump ’ s standing in states that he carried in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ surveys show him trailing significantly in battleground states like Michigan and Pennsylvania , and he @ @ @ @ @ must-win Florida .
”

“President Trump’s erratic handling of the coronavirus outbreak, the worsening economy and a cascade of ominous public and private polling have Republicans increasingly nervous that they are at risk of losing the presidency and the Senate if Mr. Trump does not put the nation on a radically improved course,” the New York Times reports.
“The scale of the G.O.P.’s challenge has crystallized in the last week. With 26 million Americans now having filed for unemployment benefits, Mr. Trump’s standing in states that he carried in 2016 looks increasingly wobbly: New surveys show him trailing significantly in battleground states like Michigan and Pennsylvania, and he is even narrowly behind in must-win Florida.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Trump Team Worries About Too Much Trump

Trump Team Worries About Too Much Trump

“ Donald Trump ’ s top aides are fiercely debating a question their boss rarely confronted during his decades of @ @ @ @ @ starring on reality TV shows and running a media-soaked presidential campaign : whether there ’ @ @ @ @ @ too much Donald Trump , ” Politico reports .
“ A series of missteps during @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic is triggering fears among some advisers that the president is damaging his @ @ @ @ @ during the crisis .
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“Donald Trump’s top aides are fiercely debating a question their boss rarely confronted during his decades of jousting with tabloid newspapers, starring on reality TV shows and running a media-soaked presidential campaign: whether there’s such a thing as too much Donald Trump,” Politico reports.
“A series of missteps during Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic is triggering fears among some advisers that the president is damaging his reelection prospects with his communications during the crisis.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Trump May Soon Replace Alex Azar

Trump May Soon Replace Alex Azar

“ White House officials are weighing a plan to replace Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar , ” Politico @ @ @ @ @ : “ President Trump is prone to unexpected staffing moves and dismissals , so the @ @ @ @ @ way .
But people familiar with the discussions say they have accelerated in recent days @ @ @ @ @ tone , amid mounting criticism about Mr. Azar ’ s leadership ”

“White House officials are weighing a plan to replace Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar,” Politico reports.
Wall Street Journal: “President Trump is prone to unexpected staffing moves and dismissals, so the decision could still go either way. But people familiar with the discussions say they have accelerated in recent days with a far more serious tone, amid mounting criticism about Mr. Azar’s leadership.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Trump Goes Into Hiding

Trump Goes Into Hiding

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politicalwire--2020-04-25--Republicans Split Over How to Rescue Economy

“ The economic havoc wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic is opening up a rift in the Republican Party — as @ @ @ @ @ GOP senators advocate for more aggressive spending while senior party leaders say now may be @ @ @ @ @ back , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ President Trump is promoting costly ideas @ @ @ @ @ a payroll tax cut as his top economic official plays down the impact of additional @ @ @ @ @ debt .
But at the same time , senior Senate Republicans are increasingly warning about @ @ @ @ @ ’ s liabilities , even as some of their own members lobby for expensive proposals @ @ @ @ @ in a free fall .
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“The economic havoc wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic is opening up a rift in the Republican Party — as the Trump administration and some GOP senators advocate for more aggressive spending while senior party leaders say now may be the time to start scaling back,” the Washington Post reports.
“President Trump is promoting costly ideas such as infrastructure investment and a payroll tax cut as his top economic official plays down the impact of additional virus spending on the national debt. But at the same time, senior Senate Republicans are increasingly warning about the effect on the nation’s liabilities, even as some of their own members lobby for expensive proposals to rescue an economy still in a free fall.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

Taegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire , one of the earliest and most influential political web sites .
@ @ @ @ @ Hunt , Electoral Vote Map and the Political Dictionary .
Goddard spent more than a @ @ @ @ @ chief operating officer of a prominent investment firm in New York City .
Previously , @ @ @ @ @ to a U.S .
Senator and Governor .
Goddard is also co-author of You Won @ @ @ @ @ Scribner , 1998 ) , a political management book hailed by prominent journalists and politicians @ @ @ @ @ addition , Goddard 's essays on politics and public policy have appeared in dozens of @ @ @ @ @ Goddard earned degrees from Vassar College and Harvard University .
He lives in New York @ @ @ @ @ sons .


politicalwire--2020-04-25--No One in Puerto Rico Got Stimulus Checks

San Juan mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz told MSNBC that the U.S. territory is still waiting on stimulus checks .
Said @ @ @ @ @ in Puerto Rico has received their $ 1200 coronavirus stimulus checks from the federal government @ @

San Juan mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz told MSNBC that the U.S. territory is still waiting on stimulus checks.
Said Cruz: “No one in Puerto Rico has received their $1200 coronavirus stimulus checks from the federal government.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Fauci Says Testing Should Double Before Reopening

Dr , Anthony Fauci said the U.S. should at least double coronavirus testing in the coming weeks before easing into @ @ @ @ @ reports .
Said Fauci : “ We probably should get up to twice that as @ @ @ @ @ several weeks , and I think we will.
” He added that adequate testing should @ @ @ @ @ infected out of society so that they don ’ t infect others .
”

Dr, Anthony Fauci said the U.S. should at least double coronavirus testing in the coming weeks before easing into reopening the economy, Politico reports.
Said Fauci: “We probably should get up to twice that as we get into the next several weeks, and I think we will.”
He added that adequate testing should “get those who are infected out of society so that they don’t infect others.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Trump Expands Battle with World Health Organization

“ President Trump and his top aides are working behind the scenes to sideline the World Health Organization on several @ @ @ @ @ to shift blame for the coronavirus pandemic to the world body , ” the Washington @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Biden Wants ‘a Hell of a Lot Bigger’ Stimulus

“ Joe Biden wants a more progressive approach to economic stimulus legislation than Washington has taken so far , including @ @ @ @ @ Trump Administration , much tougher conditions on business bailouts and long-term investments in infrastructure and @ @ @ @ @ been largely absent from congressional debates , ” Politico reports .
“ In a fiery @ @ @ @ @ Democratic nominee sounded a bit like his angrier and less moderate primary rivals , Sens @ @ @ @ @ Warren , though in unexpurgated Biden style .
The former vice president said that the @ @ @ @ @ needs to be ‘ a hell of a lot bigger ’ than last month ’ @ @ @ @ @ Act , that it needs to include massive aid to states and cities to prevent @ @ @ @ @ a hell of a lot of teachers and cops and firefighters , ’ and that @ @ @ @ @ wasting a hell of a lot of money . '
”

“Joe Biden wants a more progressive approach to economic stimulus legislation than Washington has taken so far, including much stricter oversight of the Trump Administration, much tougher conditions on business bailouts and long-term investments in infrastructure and climate that have so far been largely absent from congressional debates,” Politico reports.
“In a fiery half-hour interview, the presumptive Democratic nominee sounded a bit like his angrier and less moderate primary rivals, Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, though in unexpurgated Biden style. The former vice president said that the next round of coronavirus stimulus needs to be ‘a hell of a lot bigger’ than last month’s $2 trillion CARES Act, that it needs to include massive aid to states and cities to prevent them from ‘laying off a hell of a lot of teachers and cops and firefighters,’ and that the administration is already ‘wasting a hell of a lot of money.'”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Was Dr. Anthony Fauci Sidelined?

Was Dr. Anthony Fauci Sidelined?

NBC News : “ Of the roughly 50 press conferences on the health crisis so far , Fauci had only @ @ @ @ @ now , for the first time since regular press conferences began on the topic , @ @ @ @ @ one of seven briefings this week .
”

NBC News: “Of the roughly 50 press conferences on the health crisis so far, Fauci had only missed a handful. But now, for the first time since regular press conferences began on the topic, Fauci was only present for one of seven briefings this week.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Prescriptions Surged as Trump Praised Drugs

“ It was at a midday briefing last month that President Trump first used the White House telecast to promote @ @ @ @ @ fight against the coronavirus , ” the New York Times reports .
“ By that @ @ @ @ @ the drugs — chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine — poured into retail pharmacies at more than 46 @ @ @ @ @ average weekday , according to an analysis of prescription data by The New York Times @ @ @ @ @ prescriptions came from across the spectrum — rheumatologists , cardiologists , dermatologists , psychiatrists and @ @ @ @ @ shows .
”

“It was at a midday briefing last month that President Trump first used the White House telecast to promote two antimalarial drugs in the fight against the coronavirus,” the New York Times reports.
“By that evening, first-time prescriptions of the drugs — chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine — poured into retail pharmacies at more than 46 times the rate of the average weekday, according to an analysis of prescription data by The New York Times. And the nearly 32,000 prescriptions came from across the spectrum — rheumatologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, psychiatrists and even podiatrists, the data shows.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Texas Mayor Violates Her Own Stay-at-Home Order

Beaumont , TX Mayor Becky Ames ( R ) apologized for violating her own stay-at-home order after a photo surfaced @ @ @ @ @ at a nail salon , NBC News reports .


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Michigan Lawmaker Wore Confederate Flag Mask

Michigan State Senator Dale Zorn ( R ) wore a mask at the state capitol that appeared to have the @ @ @ @ @ WLNS reports .
Said Zorn : “ I told my wife it probably will raise @ @ @ @ @ was not a Confederate flag.
” He continued : “ Even if it was a @ @ @ @ @ , we should be talking about teaching our national history in schools and that ’ @ @ @ @ @ history and it ’ s something we can ’ t just throw away because it @ @ @ @ @ .
And if we want to make sure that the atrocities that happened during that @ @ @ @ @ again , we should be teaching it .
Our kids should know what that flag @ @ @ @

Michigan State Senator Dale Zorn (R) wore a mask at the state capitol that appeared to have the confederate flag on it, WLNS reports.
Said Zorn: “I told my wife it probably will raise some eyebrows, but it was not a Confederate flag.”
He continued: “Even if it was a Confederate flag, you know, we should be talking about teaching our national history in schools and that’s part of our national history and it’s something we can’t just throw away because it is part of our history. And if we want to make sure that the atrocities that happened during that time doesn’t happen again, we should be teaching it. Our kids should know what that flag stands for.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Trump Up By 5 Points In Texas

Trump Up By 5 Points In Texas

A new University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll finds President Trump leading Joe Biden in the presidential race , 49 % @ @ @ @ @ 7 % of voters saying they were undecided .


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Flashback Quote of the Day

Flashback Quote of the Day

“ The fact that there are warnings like ‘ Do not drink ’ on bottles of bleach makes me realize @ @ @ @ @ president .
”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--China Sends Doctors to North Korea

China Sends Doctors to North Korea

“ China has dispatched a team to North Korea including medical experts to advise on North Korean leader Kim Jong @ @ @ @ @ .


politicalwire--2020-04-25--At Least 30 Ingested Household Cleaners In New York

New York Daily News : “ An unusually high number of New Yorkers contacted city health authorities over fears that @ @ @ @ @ other household cleaners in the 18 hours that followed President Trump ’ s bogus claim @ @ @ @ @ cure coronavirus.
” “ The Poison Control Center , a subagency of the city ’ @ @ @ @ @ a total of 30 cases of possible exposure to disinfectants between 9 p.m. Thursday and @ @ @ @ @

New York Daily News: “An unusually high number of New Yorkers contacted city health authorities over fears that they had ingested bleach or other household cleaners in the 18 hours that followed President Trump’s bogus claim that injecting such products could cure coronavirus.”
“The Poison Control Center, a subagency of the city’s Health Department, managed a total of 30 cases of possible exposure to disinfectants between 9 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. Friday.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Focus Group Wants Trump to Be Like a Governor

Axios : “ Some swing voters in Canton , Ohio , who were won over by President Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ now wish he ’ d be less partisan and more expert-driven — like a governor.
@ @ @ @ @ little appetite for partisan politics among these voters when it comes to a crisis with @ @ @ @ @ a leader who will work with health and science experts , find solutions , and @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t polarize the country.
” They described Trump as “ lackadaisical ” with @ @ @ @ @ sounding “ the most educated , ” and being “ all over the place .
@

Axios: “Some swing voters in Canton, Ohio, who were won over by President Trump’s say-anything bravado in 2016, now wish he’d be less partisan and more expert-driven — like a governor.”
“There’s little appetite for partisan politics among these voters when it comes to a crisis with life-and-death consequences. They want a leader who will work with health and science experts, find solutions, and activate in a way that won’t polarize the country.”
They described Trump as “lackadaisical” with his words, not always sounding “the most educated,” and being “all over the place.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--China Takes Charge In Hong Kong

China Takes Charge In Hong Kong

Washington Post : “ With the world distracted by the coronavirus pandemic , China has carried out a power grab @ @ @ @ @ , whose way of life it had pledged to preserve until 2047.
” “ In @ @ @ @ @ said for the first time that Beijing ’ s representative offices in the territory can @ @ @ @ @ ’ s internal affairs — a step that legal experts say violates its constitutional firewall @ @ @ @ @ Basic Law stipulates that the city should run its own affairs , including the police @ @ @ @ @ from defense and foreign relations .
”

Washington Post: “With the world distracted by the coronavirus pandemic, China has carried out a power grab in the former British colony, whose way of life it had pledged to preserve until 2047.”
“In recent days, authorities have said for the first time that Beijing’s representative offices in the territory can ‘supervise’ Hong Kong’s internal affairs — a step that legal experts say violates its constitutional firewall with the mainland. The Basic Law stipulates that the city should run its own affairs, including the police and immigration system, apart from defense and foreign relations.”


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ This is much bigger than 2008 .
2008 was a massive heart attack that happened suddenly to the financial @ @ @ @ @ the problem and apply emergency remedies and revive the patient quickly .
This is not @ @ @ @ @ This is infection all over the body , damage to virtually every limb and organ @ @ @ @ @ so fragile .
Those of us who have had the privilege of studying failed states @ @ @ @ @ but never in a big country like the United States , let alone a global @ @ @ @ @ Mohamed El-Erian , quoted by the New Yorker .

“This is much bigger than 2008. 2008 was a massive heart attack that happened suddenly to the financial markets. You could identify the problem and apply emergency remedies and revive the patient quickly. This is not just a financial stop. This is infection all over the body, damage to virtually every limb and organ. The body was already so fragile. Those of us who have had the privilege of studying failed states have seen this before, but never in a big country like the United States, let alone a global economy.”
— Investment strategist Mohamed El-Erian, quoted by the New Yorker.


politicalwire--2020-04-25--Trump’s Likeability Deficit May Cost Him This Time

Harry Enten : “ Trump stands at a negative eight point net favorability ( favorable – unfavorable ) rating in @ @ @ @ @ high quality polls… Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ’ s not helping Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ net favorability rating is higher than Trump ’ s in all these polls , and @ @ @ @ @ overwhelming share of those voters who like neither Trump nor he.
” “ Put simply @ @ @ @ @ allowing Trump to turn this into a choice election between two disliked candidates , as @ @ @ @ @ ”

Harry Enten: “Trump stands at a negative eight point net favorability (favorable – unfavorable) rating in an average of six recent high quality polls… Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s not helping Trump’s cause, as his net favorability rating is higher than Trump’s in all these polls, and he’s winning the overwhelming share of those voters who like neither Trump nor he.”
“Put simply, Biden’s not allowing Trump to turn this into a choice election between two disliked candidates, as it was in 2016.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Official Resigns After Throwing Cat During Online Meeting

A planning commissioner of Vallejo , California , has resigned after throwing his pet cat and apparently drinking a beer @ @ @ @ @ city officials that was made public , the Vallejo Times-Herald reports .


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Trump Denies Reports He’s Going to Fire Azar

President Trump dismissed news reports that White House officials are planning to replace Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar @ @ @ @ @ secretary is “ doing an excellent job.
” Trump accused the media of being “ @ @ @ @ @ of chaos and havoc in the minds of the public .
They never even called @ @ @ @ @ doing an excellent job !
”

President Trump dismissed news reports that White House officials are planning to replace Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, insisting that his health secretary is “doing an excellent job.”
Trump accused the media of being “desperate to create the perception of chaos and havoc in the minds of the public. They never even called to ask. Alex is doing an excellent job!”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Officials Say Trump Works So Hard He Misses Lunch

“ President Trump ’ s schedule is so packed amid the coronavirus crisis that he sometimes skips lunch , his @ @ @ @ @ Post — refuting a report that the commander-in-chief spends his days obsessing over TV coverage @ @ @ @ @ White House staffers said the president works around the clock and can make five dozen @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic.
” Said White House chief of staff Mark Meadows : “ I can @ @ @ @ @ concern I have as a new chief of staff is making sure he gets some @ @ @ @ @ bite to eat .
”

“President Trump’s schedule is so packed amid the coronavirus crisis that he sometimes skips lunch, his aides told the New York Post — refuting a report that the commander-in-chief spends his days obsessing over TV coverage and eating fries.”
“White House staffers said the president works around the clock and can make five dozen work-related calls a day during the pandemic.”
Said White House chief of staff Mark Meadows: “I can tell you that the biggest concern I have as a new chief of staff is making sure he gets some time to get a quick bite to eat.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Why Trump Went Off on Brian Kemp

Why Trump Went Off on Brian Kemp

Jonathan Swan : “ Two sources who ’ ve discussed Kemp with Trump told me there ’ s more to @ @ @ @ @ disagreement.
” Said one : “ You ’ ve got to understand , Trump feels @ @ @ @ @ and he ’ s right .
Kemp would not be governor without Trump .
Would @ @ @ @ @ a little bit grateful and to take his advice once in a while ?
” @ @ @ @ @ to Trump about Kemp said the president remained irritated by Kemp ’ s earlier decision @ @ @ @ @ recommendation to appoint Rep. Doug Collins to the vacant Senate seat in Georgia .
Kemp @ @ @ @ @ ”

Jonathan Swan: “Two sources who’ve discussed Kemp with Trump told me there’s more to it than a simple policy disagreement.”
Said one: “You’ve got to understand, Trump feels he made Brian Kemp, and he’s right. Kemp would not be governor without Trump. Would it hurt him to be a little bit grateful and to take his advice once in a while?”
“Both sources who spoke to Trump about Kemp said the president remained irritated by Kemp’s earlier decision to ignore Trump’s recommendation to appoint Rep. Doug Collins to the vacant Senate seat in Georgia. Kemp instead appointed Kelly Loeffler.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Trump Plans Pivot from Virus to Economy

Trump Plans Pivot from Virus to Economy

“ After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus , the White House is planning to shift President Trump @ @ @ @ @ the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic , ” @ @ @ @ @ Days after he publicly mused that scientists should explore the injection of toxic disinfectants as @ @ @ @ @ Trump has now rejected the utility of his daily task force briefings , where he @ @ @ @ @ with scientific experts .
Trump ’ s aides are aiming to move the president onto @ @ @ @ @ , they hope — ground : talking up the economy , in tighter controlled settings.
@ @ @ @ @ Nothing ’ s ever set with Trump , and these decisions will be made day @ @ @ @

“After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic,” the AP reports.
“Days after he publicly mused that scientists should explore the injection of toxic disinfectants as a potential virus cure, Trump has now rejected the utility of his daily task force briefings, where he has time and again clashed with scientific experts. Trump’s aides are aiming to move the president onto more familiar — and safer, they hope — ground: talking up the economy, in tighter controlled settings.”
Jonathan Swan: “Nothing’s ever set with Trump, and these decisions will be made day by day.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Hundreds of Thousands of Prisoners Released

“ Prisons across the world have become powerful breeding grounds for the coronavirus , prompting governments to release hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ mad scramble to curb the spread of the contagion behind bars , ” the New @ @ @ @ @ The pandemic has also set off prisoner rebellions as angry inmates have called new attention @ @ @ @ @ systems in many countries , including overcrowding , filth and limited access to health care @ @

“Prisons across the world have become powerful breeding grounds for the coronavirus, prompting governments to release hundreds of thousands of inmates in a mad scramble to curb the spread of the contagion behind bars,” the New York Times reports.
“The pandemic has also set off prisoner rebellions as angry inmates have called new attention to chronic problems in corrections systems in many countries, including overcrowding, filth and limited access to health care.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Trump Letter Sent to Those Getting Stimulus Payments

“ If you ’ re getting money from the federal government as part of the recent stimulus response to the @ @ @ @ @ also get a letter from President Trump explaining why , CNN reports .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ envelope from the IRS as part of the Treasury Department , with both postage and @ @ @ @ @ IRS .
”

“If you’re getting money from the federal government as part of the recent stimulus response to the coronavirus, you’ll also get a letter from President Trump explaining why, CNN reports.
“The one-page letter arrives in an envelope from the IRS as part of the Treasury Department, with both postage and fees paid for by the IRS.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Hogan Says Maryland Fielded Calls on Disinfectants

Maryland Gov .
Larry Hogan ( R ) told CBS News that his state ’ s Covid-19 hotline had received @ @ @ @ @ following President Trump ’ s comments on injecting household disinfectants to fight the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s hard to imagine that people thought that the comment was serious .
But @ @ @ @ @ about this was this something you could do to protect yourself ?
”

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) told CBS News that his state’s Covid-19 hotline had received “hundreds of calls” following President Trump’s comments on injecting household disinfectants to fight the coronavirus.
Said Hogan: “It’s hard to imagine that people thought that the comment was serious. But what people actually were thinking about this was this something you could do to protect yourself?”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Unemployment Could Reach Great Depression Levels

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told ABC News that unemployment levels could approach those seen during the Great Depression @ @ @ @ @ next couple of months are going to be terrible.
” He added : “ During @ @ @ @ @ 8.7m jobs in the whole thing .
Now we ’ re losing that many every @ @ @ @ @ lift for economic policy makers is an extraordinary one .
”

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told ABC News that unemployment levels could approach those seen during the Great Depression.
Hassett added “the next couple of months are going to be terrible.”
He added: “During the Great Recession we lost 8.7m jobs in the whole thing. Now we’re losing that many every 10 days, so the lift for economic policy makers is an extraordinary one.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--GOP Memo Advises Pinning Pandemic on China

A detailed , 57-page memo authored by a top Republican strategist advises GOP candidates to address the coronavirus crisis by @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ The memo includes advice on everything from how to tie Democratic candidates @ @ @ @ @ how to deal with accusations of racism .
It stresses three main lines of assault @ @ @ @ @ virus ‘ by covering it up , ’ that Democrats are ‘ soft on China @ @ @ @ @ will ‘ push for sanctions on China for its role in spreading this pandemic .
@ @

A detailed, 57-page memo authored by a top Republican strategist advises GOP candidates to address the coronavirus crisis by aggressively attacking China, Politico reports.
“The memo includes advice on everything from how to tie Democratic candidates to the Chinese government to how to deal with accusations of racism. It stresses three main lines of assault: That China caused the virus ‘by covering it up,’ that Democrats are ‘soft on China,’ and that Republicans will ‘push for sanctions on China for its role in spreading this pandemic.'”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Louisiana Pastor Breaks House Arrest

Louisiana Pastor Breaks House Arrest

Fox News : “ A livestream from Life Tabernacle Church on Sunday showed Tony Spell walking among more than 100 @ @ @ @ @ phrase , ‘ I ’ ve just got to get to Jesus… Come on America @ @ @ @ @ back to Jesus . '
” “ Nearly all parishioners were not wearing face masks @ @ @ @ @ not being practiced .
”

Fox News: “A livestream from Life Tabernacle Church on Sunday showed Tony Spell walking among more than 100 congregants, often repeating the phrase, ‘I’ve just got to get to Jesus… Come on America, let’s get back to Jesus.'”
“Nearly all parishioners were not wearing face masks, and social distancing was not being practiced.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Cuomo Supports Bringing Back Sports With No Fans

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) said he is in favor of bringing sports back in some @ @ @ @ @ can generate revenue without ticket sales or bringing fans to arenas .
Said Cuomo : @ @ @ @ @ be up to them , that they an economic analysis that says some revenue is @ @ @ @ @ my players are willing to negotiate a contract reduction .
And if they can do @ @ @ @ @ think outside the box , because there is no box .
”

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he is in favor of bringing sports back in some form as long as it can generate revenue without ticket sales or bringing fans to arenas.
Said Cuomo: “It would have to be up to them, that they an economic analysis that says some revenue is better than no revenue and my players are willing to negotiate a contract reduction. And if they can do it? Everybody has to think outside the box, because there is no box.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Real Coronavirus Death Toll Could Be 60% Higher

The death toll from coronavirus may be almost 60 per cent higher than reported in official counts , according to @ @ @ @ @ overall fatalities during the pandemic in 14 countries .

“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--2020-04-26--Bonus Quote of the Day

Bonus Quote of the Day

“ Honestly , if you look at the trends today , I think by Memorial Day weekend we will largely @ @ @ @ @ us .
”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Social Distancing Will Stay Through Summer

Dr. Deborah Birx , who heads up the White House coronavirus task force , said that Americans should expect social @ @ @ @ @ months , the New York Times reports .
Said Birx : “ Social distancing will @ @ @ @ @ summer.
” “ Throughout the interview with Chuck Todd , Dr. Birx seemed to be @ @ @ @ @ contradicting or undermining the White House ’ s messages about the pandemic .
”

Dr. Deborah Birx, who heads up the White House coronavirus task force, said that Americans should expect social distancing guidelines to continue for months, the New York Times reports.
Said Birx: “Social distancing will be with us through the summer.”
“Throughout the interview with Chuck Todd, Dr. Birx seemed to be taking pains to avoid directly contradicting or undermining the White House’s messages about the pandemic.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Chris Matthews Speaks Again

Chris Matthews Speaks Again

Chris Matthews gave an interview to Vanity Fair , his first since leaving Hardball two months ago , the MSNBC @ @ @ @ @ years .
“ Despite Matthews ’ s reputation as something of a loose canon and @ @ @ @ @ highly popular among colleagues at MSNBC , many of whom , in interviews , expressed @ @ @ @ @ his departure .
”

Chris Matthews gave an interview to Vanity Fair, his first since leaving Hardball two months ago, the MSNBC show he hosted for 20 years.
“Despite Matthews’s reputation as something of a loose canon and relic, he was still highly popular among colleagues at MSNBC, many of whom, in interviews, expressed regret and even anger at his departure.”


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Trump Now Says Briefings Not Worth the Effort

President Trump expressed frustration with his daily coronavirus-related news conferences , calling them “ not worth the time and effort.
@ @ @ @ @ goes into hiding .


politicalwire--2020-04-26--Thousands of Candidates Reinvent Politics On the Fly

Washington Post : “ Local candidates and name-brand leaders alike have been forced to abandon rallies , community centers and @ @ @ @ @ organizers and operatives have been quarantined into virtual meetings , letter-writing campaigns and mobile-texting blitzes.
@ @ @ @ @ , the essential element of the political organizer ’ s day , still happen , @ @ @ @ @ with home-brewed tea.
” “ That ’ s created a campaign like no other .
@ @ @ @ @ , no one knows what will work , how long it will last , what @ @ @ @ @ or how this might reshape politics in the future .
”

Washington Post: “Local candidates and name-brand leaders alike have been forced to abandon rallies, community centers and campaign offices. Volunteers, organizers and operatives have been quarantined into virtual meetings, letter-writing campaigns and mobile-texting blitzes.”
“One-on-one coffee meetings, the essential element of the political organizer’s day, still happen, but they occur virtually, with home-brewed tea.”
“That’s created a campaign like no other. With decades-old tactics instantly obsolete, no one knows what will work, how long it will last, what voters want to hear — or how this might reshape politics in the future.”


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politicalwire--2020-04-26--North Korea’s Silence Keeps Rumor Mill Churning

New York Times : “ Depending on the news outlet or social media post , Mr. Kim , believed to be 36 , is recuperating after a minor health issue like a sprained ankle , or he is ‘ in grave danger ’ after a heart surgery .
Or he has become ‘ brain dead ’ or is in a ‘ vegetative state ’ after a heart-valve surgery gone wrong at the hands of a nervous North Korean surgeon or one of the doctors China dispatched to treat him .
Or Mr. Kim is grounded with Covid-19 .
Where did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those Chinese doctors.
” “ One rumor circulating in South Korean messaging apps claims that after French doctors could not wake Mr. Kim from his ‘ coma , ’ Kim Pyong-il , a half brother of Mr. Kim ’ s late father , seized power with the help of pro-Chinese elites in Pyongyang , the North ’ s capital .
It goes on to say that Mr. Kim ’ s powerful sister , Kim Yo-jong , has been detained while Beijing is secretly bargaining with Washington over the future of North Korea and @ @ @ @ @

New York Times: “Depending on the news outlet or social media post, Mr. Kim, believed to be 36, is recuperating after a minor health issue like a sprained ankle, or he is ‘in grave danger’ after a heart surgery. Or he has become ‘brain dead’ or is in a ‘vegetative state’ after a heart-valve surgery gone wrong at the hands of a nervous North Korean surgeon or one of the doctors China dispatched to treat him. Or Mr. Kim is grounded with Covid-19. Where did he get it? From one of those Chinese doctors.”
“One rumor circulating in South Korean messaging apps claims that after French doctors could not wake Mr. Kim from his ‘coma,’ Kim Pyong-il, a half brother of Mr. Kim’s late father, seized power with the help of pro-Chinese elites in Pyongyang, the North’s capital. It goes on to say that Mr. Kim’s powerful sister, Kim Yo-jong, has been detained while Beijing is secretly bargaining with Washington over the future of North Korea and its nuclear weapons.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--New Zealand Claims No Cases of Coronavirus

New Zealand says it has successfully managed to stop community transmission of the coronavirus , the BBC reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ business , healthcare and education activity will be able to resume .
Most people will @ @ @ @ @ at home at all times and avoid all social interactions .
”

New Zealand says it has successfully managed to stop community transmission of the coronavirus, the BBC reports.
“From Tuesday, some non-essential business, healthcare and education activity will be able to resume. Most people will still be required to remain at home at all times and avoid all social interactions.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Trump Has Praised His Response 600 Times

President Trump has congratulated himself on his response to the coronavirus pandemic on roughly 600 occasions , the New York @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Russian Doctor Falls From Window During Conference Call

“ A senior doctor in Russia plunged 50 ft from her office window during a conference call when she was @ @ @ @ @ forced to take in coronavirus patients , ” the Daily Mail reports .
“ Dr @ @ @ @ @ a mother of two , had objected to the move because of an ‘ acute @ @ @ @ @ equipment for doctors and nurses , it is claimed .
”

“A senior doctor in Russia plunged 50 ft from her office window during a conference call when she was told her hospital would be forced to take in coronavirus patients,” the Daily Mail reports.
“Dr Yelena Nepomnyashchaya, 47, a mother of two, had objected to the move because of an ‘acute shortage’ of personal protection equipment for doctors and nurses, it is claimed.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Deutsche Bank Refuses to Give Senators Info on Trump

Deutsche Bank has declined a request by prominent U.S. senators to provide information about the German lender ’ s recent @ @ @ @ @ Trump and his family , Reuters reports .


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Tennessee Opens Restaurants as New Cases Surge

“ Restaurants in many parts of Tennessee will be allowed to offer in-person dining starting Monday , though the state @ @ @ @ @ seating to 50 % capacity and have workers wear protective gear , ” the Tennessean @ @ @ @ @ the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Tennessee was 9,667 as of Sunday… @ @ @ @ @ jump of 478 new cases , the highest number of new cases recorded in one @ @ @ @ @ state .
”

“Restaurants in many parts of Tennessee will be allowed to offer in-person dining starting Monday, though the state is asking establishments to limit seating to 50% capacity and have workers wear protective gear,” the Tennessean reports.
Meanwhile, “the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Tennessee was 9,667 as of Sunday… That’s up a jump of 478 new cases, the highest number of new cases recorded in one day so far in the state.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Trump Makes No Effort to Broaden His Appeal

“ During times of war and strife , national leaders often aim to unite a broken country and , in @ @ @ @ @ appeal beyond their most loyal supporters .
Not President Trump , ” the AP reports @ @ @ @ @ that has upended his presidency and threatened his reelection prospects , Trump has focused almost @ @ @ @ @ base .
”

“During times of war and strife, national leaders often aim to unite a broken country and, in the process, broaden their appeal beyond their most loyal supporters. Not President Trump,” the AP reports.
“Confronting a pandemic that has upended his presidency and threatened his reelection prospects, Trump has focused almost exclusively on tending to his base.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Cuomo’s Approval Rockets to New High

Cuomo’s Approval Rockets to New High

A new Siena poll in New York finds Gov .
Andrew Cuomo with a 71 % to 28 % job @ @ @ @ @ 78 % to 16 % margin , voters say they trust Cuomo over President Trump @ @ @ @ @ opening New York .


politicalwire--2020-04-27--South Korea Says Rumors of Kim Illness Are Wrong

“ South Korea is confident that there is no basis to the recent swirl of rumors that the North ’ @ @ @ @ @ , is gravely ill , ” the New York Times reports .


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Protesters Attack Stay-at-Home Orders In Wisconsin

Washington Post : “ Like other protests here and in other states in recent days , attendees defied the advice @ @ @ @ @ have urged social distancing .
They stood shoulder to shoulder , many without masks or @ @ @ @ @ could prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
” “ The rally highlighted the growing political @ @ @ @ @ states should reopen businesses in the wake of the coronavirus and covid-19 , the disease @ @ @ @ @ that has infected more than 950,000 Americans and killed over 54,000 .
”

Washington Post: “Like other protests here and in other states in recent days, attendees defied the advice of health-care professionals, who have urged social distancing. They stood shoulder to shoulder, many without masks or face coverings that officials say could prevent the spread of the coronavirus.”
“The rally highlighted the growing political rift over how and when states should reopen businesses in the wake of the coronavirus and covid-19, the disease it causes, a contagion that has infected more than 950,000 Americans and killed over 54,000.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Backlash Grows as Pandemic Relief Stumbles

Politico : “ Congress ’ mad dash to shovel nearly $ 3 trillion into the economy and rescue failing industries @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis overwhelmed communities across the country .
But now the hangover has set in.
@ @ @ @ @ Act , and its similarly rushed companion bills , has fueled rising angst for lawmakers @ @ @ @ @ bombarded with complaints about breakdowns in the small business lending program , loopholes that have @ @ @ @ @ cash meant for smaller operations and administrative failures that have delayed stimulus checks to struggling @ @ @ @ @ Times : Large , troubled companies got bailout money in small business loan program .

Politico: “Congress’ mad dash to shovel nearly $3 trillion into the economy and rescue failing industries met little resistance as the coronavirus crisis overwhelmed communities across the country. But now the hangover has set in.”
“The sprawling CARES Act, and its similarly rushed companion bills, has fueled rising angst for lawmakers. They’ve been bombarded with complaints about breakdowns in the small business lending program, loopholes that have allowed large companies to snatch cash meant for smaller operations and administrative failures that have delayed stimulus checks to struggling American households.”
New York Times: Large, troubled companies got bailout money in small business loan program.


politicalwire--2020-04-27--New Bill Would Prevent Trump Signing Checks

“ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is planning to push for a provision in the next coronavirus package that would @ @ @ @ @ his name on any additional stimulus checks , ” Politico reports .


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Pelosi Endorses Joe Biden

Pelosi Endorses Joe Biden

Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Joe Biden ’ s White House bid on Monday , citing the Democrat ’ s experience @ @ @ @ @ Care Act and implementing the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to argue that he @ @ @ @ @ the country amid a global pandemic , the Washington Post reports.. Said Pelosi : “ @ @ @ @ @ Joe has been a voice of reason and resilience , with a clear path to @ @ @ @ @ crisis.
” “ With a prerecorded video , Pelosi gave the latest in a well-planned @ @ @ @ @ ’ s advisers have scheduled to drive attention to Biden ’ s campaign , which @ @ @ @ @ reach than President Trump ’ s operation .
”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Joe Biden’s White House bid on Monday, citing the Democrat’s experience helping to pass the Affordable Care Act and implementing the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to argue that he is well positioned to lead the country amid a global pandemic, the Washington Post reports..
Said Pelosi: “As we face coronavirus, Joe has been a voice of reason and resilience, with a clear path to lead us out of this crisis.”
“With a prerecorded video, Pelosi gave the latest in a well-planned string of endorsements that Biden’s advisers have scheduled to drive attention to Biden’s campaign, which has a far more limited reach than President Trump’s operation.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Pompeo Uses Iran Deal as Leverage

Pompeo Uses Iran Deal as Leverage

New York Times : “ Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is preparing a legal argument that the United States remains @ @ @ @ @ nuclear accord that President Trump has renounced , part of an intricate strategy to pressure @ @ @ @ @ to extend an arms embargo on Tehran or see far more stringent sanctions reimposed on @ @ @ @

New York Times: “Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is preparing a legal argument that the United States remains a participant in the Iran nuclear accord that President Trump has renounced, part of an intricate strategy to pressure the United Nations Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Tehran or see far more stringent sanctions reimposed on the country.”


Note to Readers


politicalwire--2020-04-27--‘The Food Supply Chain Is Breaking’

‘The Food Supply Chain Is Breaking’

Tyson Foods , one of the U.S. ’ s biggest meat processors , didn ’ t mince words in a @ @ @ @ @ spread that ran Sunday , in which they warned , “ the food supply chain @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Bolsonaro’s Son Linked to Fake News Racket

“ The political storm engulfing Brazil ’ s far-right president , Jair Bolsonaro , has intensified with reports that federal @ @ @ @ @ son as one of the alleged key members of a ‘ criminal fake news racket @ @ @ @ @ defaming Brazilian authorities , ” The Guardian reports .


politicalwire--2020-04-27--White House Will Hold Briefing on Monday

“ The coronavirus task force briefing will make a return Monday , according to the White House schedule , after @ @ @ @ @ ’ future into doubt with weekend tweets calling them a waste of time , ” @ @ @ @ @ “ The schedule does not say whether Trump will be present for the 5 p.m. @ @ @

“The coronavirus task force briefing will make a return Monday, according to the White House schedule, after President Trump cast the briefings’ future into doubt with weekend tweets calling them a waste of time,” the Washington Post reports.
“The schedule does not say whether Trump will be present for the 5 p.m. event.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Trump Just Had His 47% Moment

Trump Just Had His 47% Moment

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When Mitt Romney was caught on a leaked video dismissing “47 percent” of voters who he said think they are entitled to government handouts, the comments hurt him politically because it played directly into the stereotype of Romney as an out-of-touch rich guy.


politicalwire--2020-04-28--How the Pandemic Is Changing Ballot Access

Just for members : The latest issue of Ballot Access News explores how the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed ballot @ @ @ @ @ many states .


politicalwire--2020-04-28--Trump Couldn’t Stay Away from His Briefings

“ To the surprise of exactly no one , President Trump resumed his daily coronavirus news briefings on Monday , @ @ @ @ @ that they were ‘ not worth the time & effort ’ and just hours after @ @ @ @ @ canceled the planned appearance , ” the New York Times reports .
“ The lure @ @ @ @ @ Garden proved too hard to resist .
For a president who relishes the spotlight and @ @ @ @ @ television , the idea of passing on his daily chance to get his message out @ @ @ @ @ despite his anger over his coverage .
And so he was back , defending his @ @ @ @ @ promising to reopen the country soon .
”

“To the surprise of exactly no one, President Trump resumed his daily coronavirus news briefings on Monday, just two days after tweeting that they were ‘not worth the time & effort’ and just hours after his own White House officially canceled the planned appearance,” the New York Times reports.
“The lure of cameras in the Rose Garden proved too hard to resist. For a president who relishes the spotlight and spends hours a day watching television, the idea of passing on his daily chance to get his message out turned out to be untenable despite his anger over his coverage. And so he was back, defending his handling of the pandemic and promising to reopen the country soon.”


politicalwire--2020-04-28--Kansas Sees Increase In Poison Control Calls

The Kansas Poison Control Center reported an increase of more than 40 % in cleaning chemical cases , days after @ @ @ @ @ disinfectants could be injected “ almost as a cleaning , ” the Topeka Capital Journal @ @ @ @ @ a reporter if he takes any responsibility for the spike in such calls , Trump @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t , ” CNN 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--2020-04-28--‘It’s a Good Number’

‘It’s a Good Number’

Asked about Joe Biden ’ s prediction President Trump would try to delay the November general election , CBS News @ @ @ @ @ “ I never even thought of changing the date of the election .
Why would @ @ @ @ @ 3 .
It ’ s a good number .
No , I look forward to @ @ @ @

Asked about Joe Biden’s prediction President Trump would try to delay the November general election, CBS News reports the president replied, “I never even thought of changing the date of the election. Why would I do that? November 3. It’s a good number. No, I look forward to that election.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Trump Cuts Funding on Bat-Human Virus Transmission

“ The Trump administration abruptly cut off funding for a project studying how coronaviruses spread from bats to people after @ @ @ @ @ a lab in Wuhan , China , at the center of conspiracy theories about the @ @ @ @ @ , ” Politico reports .
“ Suddenly ending a grant early is an unusual move @ @ @ @ @ typically takes such steps only when there is evidence of scientific misconduct or financial improprieties @ @ @ @ @ has alleged took place in this case .
”

“The Trump administration abruptly cut off funding for a project studying how coronaviruses spread from bats to people after reports linked the work to a lab in Wuhan, China, at the center of conspiracy theories about the Covid-19 pandemic’s origins,” Politico reports.
“Suddenly ending a grant early is an unusual move for the NIH, which typically takes such steps only when there is evidence of scientific misconduct or financial improprieties — neither of which it has alleged took place in this case.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Governors of Both Parties Warn of Financial Calamity

Washington Post : “ Republican and Democratic governors are warning of financial calamity if Washington doesn ’ t provide relief @ @ @ @ @ joined with Democrats to call for a massive aid bill , and budget experts contend @ @ @ @ @ for themselves will only prolong the nation ’ s recovery from the economic shock brought @ @ @ @ @ “ Still , Trump has pushed the idea that a federal aid package would largely @ @ @ @ @ by Democrats .
It ’ s the latest attempt by the president to cast a @ @ @ @ @ that has ravaged much of the country with little regard for political affiliation.
” Politico @ @ @ @ @ open to cutting a deal to provide reeling states and cities with relief during the @ @ @ @ @ will come at a price .
”

Washington Post: “Republican and Democratic governors are warning of financial calamity if Washington doesn’t provide relief, some GOP lawmakers have joined with Democrats to call for a massive aid bill, and budget experts contend that leaving states to fend for themselves will only prolong the nation’s recovery from the economic shock brought on by the pandemic.”
“Still, Trump has pushed the idea that a federal aid package would largely benefit fiscally irresponsible states run by Democrats. It’s the latest attempt by the president to cast a partisan frame around a crisis that has ravaged much of the country with little regard for political affiliation.”
Politico: “Mitch McConnell is open to cutting a deal to provide reeling states and cities with relief during the pandemic-fueled recession. But it will come at a price.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Netflix to Release Surprise Film on Michelle Obama

A documentary portrait of Michelle Obama titled “ Becoming ” will premiere on Netflix next week , the New York @ @ @ @ @ film , described as ‘ an intimate look into the life of former first lady @ @ @ @ @ 34-city book tour in 2018-2019 for her best-selling memoir Becoming .
”

A documentary portrait of Michelle Obama titled “Becoming” will premiere on Netflix next week, the New York Times reports.
“The film, described as ‘an intimate look into the life of former first lady Michelle Obama’ chronicles her 34-city book tour in 2018-2019 for her best-selling memoir Becoming.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“ There has been so much unnecessary death in this country .
It could have been stopped and it could @ @ @ @ @ but somebody a long time ago , it seems , decided not to do it @ @ @ @ @ whole world is suffering because of it .
”

“There has been so much unnecessary death in this country. It could have been stopped and it could have been stopped short, but somebody a long time ago, it seems, decided not to do it that way. And the whole world is suffering because of it.”
— President Trump, at his coronavirus briefing.


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Trump Briefing Books Repeatedly Cited Virus Threat

“ U.S .
intelligence agencies issued warnings about the novel coronavirus in more than a dozen classified briefings prepared for @ @ @ @ @ February , months during which he continued to play down the threat , ” the @ @ @ @ @ But the alarms appear to have failed to register with the president , who routinely @ @ @ @ @ has at times shown little patience even for the oral summary he now takes two @ @ @ @ @ .
”

“U.S. intelligence agencies issued warnings about the novel coronavirus in more than a dozen classified briefings prepared for President Trump in January and February, months during which he continued to play down the threat,” the Washington Post reports.
“But the alarms appear to have failed to register with the president, who routinely skips reading the PDB and has at times shown little patience even for the oral summary he now takes two or three times per week.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Justices Order New Briefs in Trump Tax Return Case

“ The U.S. Supreme Court asked for additional briefs in an upcoming clash over President Trump ’ s financial records @ @ @ @ @ address whether courts have power to consider the lawsuits he filed to challenge House subpoenas @ @ @ @ @ “ The justices are set to hear arguments by phone May 12 on subpoenas issued @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s banks and accountants , along with a separate case over a New @ @ @ @ @ the records.
” “ Should the justices say the courts lack power to hear Trump @ @ @ @ @ House subpoenas , the ruling could lead to his tax returns becoming public before the @ @ @ @

“The U.S. Supreme Court asked for additional briefs in an upcoming clash over President Trump’s financial records, telling the lawyers to address whether courts have power to consider the lawsuits he filed to challenge House subpoenas,” Bloomberg reports.
“The justices are set to hear arguments by phone May 12 on subpoenas issued by three House committees to Trump’s banks and accountants, along with a separate case over a New York grand jury subpoena for the records.”
“Should the justices say the courts lack power to hear Trump’s suits over the House subpoenas, the ruling could lead to his tax returns becoming public before the November election.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Trump Urges Governors to Reopen Schools

Trump Urges Governors to Reopen Schools

As states continue to roll out plans to reopen their economies , President Trump told governors during a Monday phone @ @ @ @ @ “ seriously consider ” reopening their schools , ABC News reports .
Said Trump : @ @ @ @ @ start thinking about school openings .
Because a lot of people are wanting to have @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not a big subject , young children have done very well in this @ @ @ @ @ all gone through .
So a lot of people are thinking about the school openings @ @

As states continue to roll out plans to reopen their economies, President Trump told governors during a Monday phone call that they should also “seriously consider” reopening their schools, ABC News reports.
Said Trump: “Some of you might start thinking about school openings. Because a lot of people are wanting to have the school openings. It’s not a big subject, young children have done very well in this disaster that we’ve all gone through. So a lot of people are thinking about the school openings.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--McConnell Demands Liability Protections for Business

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) said “ the next coronavirus relief legislation must include liability protections for @ @ @ @ @ ” Bloomberg reports .
“ As he reaffirmed the Senate will return May 4 , @ @ @ @ @ from lawsuits , business owners could end up with years of legal claims over their @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said “the next coronavirus relief legislation must include liability protections for business owners who reopen,” Bloomberg reports.
“As he reaffirmed the Senate will return May 4, McConnell said that without protection from lawsuits, business owners could end up with years of legal claims over their efforts to restart the economy.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Burning Down the House

Burning Down the House

Coming this summer : Burning Down the House : Newt Gingrich , the Fall of a Speaker , and the @ @ @ @ @ Party by Julian E. Zelizer .
“ The story of how Newt Gingrich and his @ @ @ @ @ launching an enduring era of brutal partisan warfare .
”

Coming this summer: Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party by Julian E. Zelizer.
“The story of how Newt Gingrich and his allies tainted American politics, launching an enduring era of brutal partisan warfare.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Biden Shouldn’t Overthink His Veep Pick

Biden Shouldn’t Overthink His Veep Pick

Walter Shapiro writes that Joe Biden should go with chemistry rather than calculus in picking a running mate .
“ @ @ @ @ @ mate who can emerge , like Wonder Woman , with the preternatural power to enhance @ @ @ @ @ reach out to hardcore Sanders supporters , and appeal to wavering Republican voters in the @ @ @

Walter Shapiro writes that Joe Biden should go with chemistry rather than calculus in picking a running mate.
“There is no single running mate who can emerge, like Wonder Woman, with the preternatural power to enhance black and Latino turnout, reach out to hardcore Sanders supporters, and appeal to wavering Republican voters in the Midwest.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Oxford Leaps Ahead on Coronavirus Vaccine

New York Times : “ Most other teams have had to start with small clinical trials of a few hundred @ @ @ @ @ But scientists at the university ’ s Jenner Institute had a running start on a @ @ @ @ @ previous trials that similar inoculations — including one last year against an earlier coronavirus — @ @ @ @ @ “ That has enabled them to leap ahead and schedule tests of their new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ people by the end of next month , hoping to show not only that it @ @ @ @ @ that it works.
” “ The Oxford scientists now say that with an emergency approval @ @ @ @ @ few million doses of their vaccine could be available by September — at least several @ @ @ @ @ the other announced efforts — if it proves to be effective.
” Wall Street Journal @ @ @ @ @ scientists and billionaires pushing a Manhattan Project for Covid-19 .

New York Times: “Most other teams have had to start with small clinical trials of a few hundred participants to demonstrate safety. But scientists at the university’s Jenner Institute had a running start on a vaccine, having proved in previous trials that similar inoculations — including one last year against an earlier coronavirus — were harmless to humans.”
“That has enabled them to leap ahead and schedule tests of their new coronavirus vaccine involving more than 6,000 people by the end of next month, hoping to show not only that it is safe, but also that it works.”
“The Oxford scientists now say that with an emergency approval from regulators, the first few million doses of their vaccine could be available by September — at least several months ahead of any of the other announced efforts — if it proves to be effective.”
Wall Street Journal: The secret group of scientists and billionaires pushing a Manhattan Project for Covid-19.


politicalwire--2020-04-27--North Carolina Protester Tests Positive

North Carolina Protester Tests Positive

A leader of the ReOpen NC group revealed in a Facebook post that she tested positive for the coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ Whitlock , who helped organize two protests calling for Gov .
Roy Cooper ( D @ @ @ @ @ order , described herself as an “ an asymptomatic COVID19 positive patient .
”

A leader of the ReOpen NC group revealed in a Facebook post that she tested positive for the coronavirus, CBS 17 reports.
Audrey Whitlock, who helped organize two protests calling for Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to lift his stay-at-home order, described herself as an “an asymptomatic COVID19 positive patient.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Biden Expands Lead Over Trump Nationally

A new USA Today/Suffolk University Poll shows Joe Biden leading President Trump nationwide by six percentage points , 44 % @ @ @ @ @ shift from Trump ’ s three-point lead in the survey as he was being impeached @ @ @ @ @ .
In a contest without a third-party contender , Biden ’ s margin jumps to @ @ @ @ @ to 40 % .

A new USA Today/Suffolk University Poll shows Joe Biden leading President Trump nationwide by six percentage points, 44% to 38%, a shift from Trump’s three-point lead in the survey as he was being impeached by the House in December.
In a contest without a third-party contender, Biden’s margin jumps to 10 points, 50% to 40%.


politicalwire--2020-04-27--Jesse Ventura Says He’s ‘Testing the Waters’

Former Minnesota Gov .
Jesse Ventura : “ OK , I ’ ve decided I ’ m going to test @ @ @ @ @ were going to run for president , the Green party would be my first choice @ @ @ @ @ the party and I ’ m testing the waters.
” “ To be clear : @ @ @ @ @ anything .
I authorized a letter of interest that was sent on my behalf to @ @ @ @ @ m testing the waters for Green Party nomination .
I ’ m an independent .
@ @ @ @ @ Democrat or a Republican because I know they ’ re not the solution .
”

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura: “OK, I’ve decided I’m going to test the waters. If I were going to run for president, the Green party would be my first choice. I’ve endorsed the party and I’m testing the waters.”
“To be clear: I haven’t filed anything. I authorized a letter of interest that was sent on my behalf to the Greens and I’m testing the waters for Green Party nomination. I’m an independent. I’m not a Democrat or a Republican because I know they’re not the solution.”


politicalwire--2020-04-27--White House Briefing Back On

White House Briefing Back On

The White House has apparently re-scheduled the coronavirus task force briefing that it had previously cancelled after initially scheduling it @ @ @ @ @ “ brief the nation ” on additional testing guidance and new guidelines for lifting stay-at-home @ @

The White House has apparently re-scheduled the coronavirus task force briefing that it had previously cancelled after initially scheduling it.
President Trump will apparently “brief the nation” on additional testing guidance and new guidelines for lifting stay-at-home orders.