politicalwire--2020-10-23--Records Show Biden Had No Role In Chinese Venture

“ An ex-business partner of Hunter Biden , in a news conference organized by the Trump campaign , alleged that @ @ @ @ @ was part of discussions around his son ’ s efforts to form an investment venture @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Wall Street Journal reports .
“ The venture—set up in 2017 after @ @ @ @ @ presidency and before his presidential campaign—never received proposed funds from the Chinese company or completed @ @ @ @ @ people familiar with the matter.
” “ Corporate records reviewed by The Wall Street Journal @ @ @ @ @ Biden .
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“An ex-business partner of Hunter Biden, in a news conference organized by the Trump campaign, alleged that former Vice President Joe Biden was part of discussions around his son’s efforts to form an investment venture with a Chinese oil company,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The venture—set up in 2017 after Mr. Biden left the vice presidency and before his presidential campaign—never received proposed funds from the Chinese company or completed any deals, according to people familiar with the matter.”
“Corporate records reviewed by The Wall Street Journal show no role for Joe Biden.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--My Reaction to the Final Presidential Debate

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After the chaotic and mostly incoherent first presidential debate, Donald Trump’s advisers pleaded with him to let Joe Biden talk this time. After all, Biden isn’t very good at talking!


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Kansas GOP Leaders Caught Conspiring on Tape

A secret recording shows that three Republican officials sought to frame a county Republican chairman for a falsified ad they @ @ @ @ @ Brandon Whipple ( D ) , who is now the Democratic mayor of Wichita , @ @ @ @ @ reports .
One compared their mission to that of the man who shot Wichita abortion @ @ @ @ @

A secret recording shows that three Republican officials sought to frame a county Republican chairman for a falsified ad they put together smearing then-mayoral candidate Brandon Whipple (D), who is now the Democratic mayor of Wichita, Kansas, the Wichita Eagle reports.
One compared their mission to that of the man who shot Wichita abortion provider Dr. George Tiller.


politicalwire--2020-10-24--U.S. Hits Daily High In Coronavirus Infections

The U.S. confirmed at least 83,010 coronavirus cases on Friday , the country ’ s highest daily total since the @ @ @ @ @ .
Experts are warning that the U.S. is “ facing a whole lot of trouble @ @ @ @ @ into the winter months .

The U.S. confirmed at least 83,010 coronavirus cases on Friday, the country’s highest daily total since the pandemic started, Axios reports.
Experts are warning that the U.S. is “facing a whole lot of trouble” as the country heads into the winter months.


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Trump Says He’s a ‘Non-Denominational Christian’

“ The Trump administration is building new sections of a wall on the nation ’ s southern border wherever it @ @ @ @ @ it can to try to meet the president ’ s…

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


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Most Viewers Says Biden Won Debate

Most Viewers Says Biden Won Debate


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Trump’s Charitable Giving Not as It Seems

New York Times : “ In President Trump ’ s telling , he is a committed philanthropist with strong ties @ @ @ @ @ to his tax records , he has given back at least $ 130 million since @ @ @ @ @ as a reality TV star.
” “ But the long-hidden tax records , obtained by @ @ @ @ @ show that Mr. Trump did not have to reach into his wallet for most of @ @ @ @ @ bulk of his charitable tax deductions , $ 119.3 million worth , came from simply @ @ @ @ @ — in several cases , after he had shelved development plans.
” “ Three of @ @ @ @ @ known as conservation easements — a maneuver , popular among wealthy Americans , that typically @ @ @ @ @ a property ’ s title and receive a tax deduction equal to its appraised value @ @ @ @ @ deal , Mr. Trump donated property for a state park .
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New York Times: “In President Trump’s telling, he is a committed philanthropist with strong ties to many charities… And according to his tax records, he has given back at least $130 million since 2005, his second year as a reality TV star.”
“But the long-hidden tax records, obtained by The New York Times, show that Mr. Trump did not have to reach into his wallet for most of that giving. The vast bulk of his charitable tax deductions, $119.3 million worth, came from simply agreeing not to develop land — in several cases, after he had shelved development plans.”
“Three of the agreements involved what are known as conservation easements — a maneuver, popular among wealthy Americans, that typically allows a landowner to keep a property’s title and receive a tax deduction equal to its appraised value. In the fourth land deal, Mr. Trump donated property for a state park.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Iowans Sour on the GOP

Iowans Sour on the GOP

New York Times : “ Iowa ’ s governor is not on the ballot next month .
But her defiant @ @ @ @ @ health experts on how to fight the coronavirus outbreak , as her state sees a @ @ @ @ @ and deaths , may be dragging down fellow Republicans who are running , including Mr. @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Ms .
Reynolds , the first woman to lead Iowa , is an @ @ @ @ @ s approach to the pandemic , refusing to issue mandates and flouting the guidance of @ @ @ @ @ say that universal masking and social distancing are essential to limiting the virus ’ s @ @ @ @ @ has eroded support for both Mr. Trump and Ms. Reynolds in Iowa , especially among @ @ @ @ @ a solid Republican constituency , according to public and private polls .
”

New York Times: “Iowa’s governor is not on the ballot next month. But her defiant attitude toward the advice of health experts on how to fight the coronavirus outbreak, as her state sees a grim tide of new cases and deaths, may be dragging down fellow Republicans who are running, including Mr. Trump and Senator Joni Ernst.”
“Ms. Reynolds, the first woman to lead Iowa, is an avatar of the president’s approach to the pandemic, refusing to issue mandates and flouting the guidance of infectious disease experts, who say that universal masking and social distancing are essential to limiting the virus’s spread. Defying that advice has eroded support for both Mr. Trump and Ms. Reynolds in Iowa, especially among voters over 65, normally a solid Republican constituency, according to public and private polls.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--The Republican Identity Crisis After Trump

Nicholas Lehmann : “ Trump will not be President forever—he may be in the role for only a few more @ @ @ @ @ hard to imagine that the Republican Party could come close to replicating him with another @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Donald Trump , Jr .
But is there a future in Trumpism ?
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Nicholas Lehmann: “Trump will not be President forever—he may be in the role for only a few more months. It’s hard to imagine that the Republican Party could come close to replicating him with another Presidential candidate, unless it’s Donald Trump, Jr. But is there a future in Trumpism?”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Trump Administration Races to Meet Border Wall Goal

“ The Trump administration is building new sections of a wall on the nation ’ s southern border wherever it @ @ @ @ @ it can to try to meet the president ’ s goal of building 450 miles @ @ @ @ @ year , ” the Wall Street Journal reports .
“ President Trump set the goal @ @ @ @ @ , to fulfill it , contractors are building largely on land the federal government already @ @ @ @ @ where illegal border crossings have been relatively low in recent years .
In some cases @ @ @ @ @ replacing a shorter border fence installed in the late 2000s .
In other locations , @ @ @ @ @ being built where previous administrations opted for barriers designed to stop only cars or where @ @ @ @ @ as a natural barrier .
”

“The Trump administration is building new sections of a wall on the nation’s southern border wherever it can and as quickly as it can to try to meet the president’s goal of building 450 miles by the end of this year,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“President Trump set the goal about a year ago and, to fulfill it, contractors are building largely on land the federal government already owns, including in areas where illegal border crossings have been relatively low in recent years. In some cases, the new wall is replacing a shorter border fence installed in the late 2000s. In other locations, new stretches of wall are being built where previous administrations opted for barriers designed to stop only cars or where the rugged terrain already serves as a natural barrier.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Judge Orders Justice Department to Verify Filings

“ The federal judge presiding over the criminal case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn has ordered the Justice @ @ @ @ @ review of its filings in the case and certify by Monday whether any have been @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The order is a signal of intense distrust between the judge , Emmet @ @ @ @ @ , whose filings are typically accepted at face value .
”

“The federal judge presiding over the criminal case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn has ordered the Justice Department to conduct an unusual review of its filings in the case and certify by Monday whether any have been manipulated,” Politico reports.
“The order is a signal of intense distrust between the judge, Emmet Sullivan, and the department, whose filings are typically accepted at face value.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Trump Sees Reason for Hope in Voter Signups

“ President Trump and his campaign have cited increased Republican voter registrations as a sign he still has a viable @ @ @ @ @ public polls showing him headed for a loss , ” Bloomberg reports .
“ As @ @ @ @ @ battleground states , Republicans have registered about 179,000 more voters than Democrats since 2016 , @ @ @ @ @ two states that could decide the election — Florida and Pennsylvania .
After the 2016 @ @ @ @ @ about 88,000 voters in three Midwestern states , that margin could prove significant on Election @ @ @

“President Trump and his campaign have cited increased Republican voter registrations as a sign he still has a viable path to re-election, despite public polls showing him headed for a loss,” Bloomberg reports.
“As of this week across eight battleground states, Republicans have registered about 179,000 more voters than Democrats since 2016, including big net gains in two states that could decide the election — Florida and Pennsylvania. After the 2016 election, famously decided by about 88,000 voters in three Midwestern states, that margin could prove significant on Election Night.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Trump Hasn’t Been to Virus Task Force Meetings


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Mandatory Masks Could Save 130K Lives

Mandatory Masks Could Save 130K Lives

New York Times : “ Universal mask use could prevent nearly 130,000 deaths from Covid-19 in the United States through @ @ @ @ @ on Friday.
” “ The new study , published in the journal Nature Medicine , @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic ’ s toll in the United States : perhaps 500,000 deaths by @ @ @ @ @ social distancing mandates reinstated in most states .
”

New York Times: “Universal mask use could prevent nearly 130,000 deaths from Covid-19 in the United States through next spring, scientists reported on Friday.”
“The new study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, also offered a rough estimate of the pandemic’s toll in the United States: perhaps 500,000 deaths by March 2021, even with social distancing mandates reinstated in most states.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Loan Payments Loom Over Trump

Loan Payments Loom Over Trump

Washington Post : “ As Trump fights to save his political career , another key part of his life — @ @ @ @ @ under growing stress .
In the next four years , Trump faces payment deadlines for @ @ @ @ @ in loans — just as the pandemic robs his businesses of customers and income… The @ @ @ @ @ on his Chicago hotel , his D.C. hotel and his Doral resort , all hit @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s political career slowed their business , then the pandemic ground it down @ @ @ @ @ Trump is reelected , these loan-saddled properties could present a significant conflict of interest : @ @ @ @ @ sums to banks that his government regulates .
National security experts say Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a German company , and foreign deals may constitute security risks if they make him @ @ @ @ @ governments .
”

Washington Post: “As Trump fights to save his political career, another key part of his life — his business — is also under growing stress. In the next four years, Trump faces payment deadlines for more than $400 million in loans — just as the pandemic robs his businesses of customers and income… The bills coming due include loans on his Chicago hotel, his D.C. hotel and his Doral resort, all hit by a double whammy: Trump’s political career slowed their business, then the pandemic ground it down much further.”
“If Trump is reelected, these loan-saddled properties could present a significant conflict of interest: The president will owe enormous sums to banks that his government regulates. National security experts say Trump’s debts to Deutsche Bank, a German company, and foreign deals may constitute security risks if they make him vulnerable to influence by foreign governments.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Most Felt Biden Did Better In Debate

Most Felt Biden Did Better In Debate


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Republicans Turn Worries Towards Trump’s Rallies

“ Before the debate hall even emptied out , the presidential motorcade was whisking Donald Trump back to Washington for @ @ @ @ @ his return to the campaign trail on Friday , which some Republicans worry could carry @ @ @ @ @ sprint to Election Day , ” Politico reports .
“ The president ’ s hourlong @ @ @ @ @ for his worst impulses — from coarse language and meandering monologues to misleading claims about @ @ @ @ @ often result in controversies that aides must spend days cleaning up .
Recently , Trump @ @ @ @ @ push dubious and unconfirmed reports about Hunter Biden , the son of Democratic presidential nominee @ @ @ @ @ little resonance with pocketbook voters .
”

“Before the debate hall even emptied out, the presidential motorcade was whisking Donald Trump back to Washington for a short layover ahead of his return to the campaign trail on Friday, which some Republicans worry could carry new risks in the final sprint to Election Day,” Politico reports.
“The president’s hourlong rallies have become ground zero for his worst impulses — from coarse language and meandering monologues to misleading claims about the Covid-19 pandemic — and often result in controversies that aides must spend days cleaning up. Recently, Trump has used the venues to push dubious and unconfirmed reports about Hunter Biden, the son of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, that have little resonance with pocketbook voters.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Trump Family Ally Arrested for Cyberstalking

“ Ken Kurson , a close friend of President Trump ’ s son-in-law Jared Kushner , was taken into federal @ @ @ @ @ with cyberstalking in connection with his divorce , ” the New York Times reports .
@ @ @ @ @ runs a media company and works in the cryptocurrency industry , helped write a speech @ @ @ @ @ 2016 campaign… Kurson was also a longtime associate of Rudy Giuliani… ”

“Ken Kurson, a close friend of President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, was taken into federal custody on Friday and charged with cyberstalking in connection with his divorce,” the New York Times reports.
“Kurson, who now runs a media company and works in the cryptocurrency industry, helped write a speech for the president’s 2016 campaign… Kurson was also a longtime associate of Rudy Giuliani…”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Boogaloo Bois Fired on Minneapolis Police

“ In the wake of protests following the May 25 killing of George Floyd , a member of the ‘ @ @ @ @ @ on Minneapolis Police Third Precinct with an AK-47-style gun and screamed ‘ Justice for Floyd @ @ @ @ @ , according to a federal complaint made public Friday , ” the Minneapolis Star Tribune @ @ @ @ @ affidavit by the FBI underlying the complaint reveals new details about a far-right anti-government group @ @ @ @ @ the violence that roiled through civil unrest over Floyd ’ s death while in police @ @ @

“In the wake of protests following the May 25 killing of George Floyd, a member of the ‘Boogaloo Bois’ opened fire on Minneapolis Police Third Precinct with an AK-47-style gun and screamed ‘Justice for Floyd’ as he ran away, according to a federal complaint made public Friday,” the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
“A sworn affidavit by the FBI underlying the complaint reveals new details about a far-right anti-government group’s coordinated role in the violence that roiled through civil unrest over Floyd’s death while in police custody.”


politicalwire--2020-10-23--Exchange of the Day

Exchange of the Day

President Trump announced the normalization of relations between Israel and Sudan with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the phone @ @ @ @ @ think Sleepy Joe could have made this deal , Bibi , Sleepy Joe ?
NETANYAHU @ @ @ @ @ Mr. President , one thing I can tell you is we appreciate the help for @ @ @ @ @ .

President Trump announced the normalization of relations between Israel and Sudan with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the phone:
TRUMP: Do you think Sleepy Joe could have made this deal, Bibi, Sleepy Joe?
NETANYAHU: Uh … well … Mr. President, one thing I can tell you is we appreciate the help for peace from anyone in America.


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN that if “ people are not wearing masks , then maybe we should be mandating @ @ @ @ @ comments the same day the U.S. hit its…


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Trump Leans Into Attacks on Biden’s Family

“ President Trump and his campaign are leaning into attacks on Democratic nominee Joe Biden ’ s family and business @ @ @ @ @ before the election , believing it reinforces their message of Trump being an outsider and @ @ @ @ @ , ” The Hill reports .
“ It ’ s a strategy that could backfire @ @ @ @ @ ’ s the wrong move , as polls find voters are far more concerned about @ @ @ @ @ health care and the coronavirus pandemic .
”

“President Trump and his campaign are leaning into attacks on Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s family and business dealings in the closing days before the election, believing it reinforces their message of Trump being an outsider and Biden a lifelong Washington politician,” The Hill reports.
“It’s a strategy that could backfire and some Republicans believe it’s the wrong move, as polls find voters are far more concerned about jobs, the economy, health care and the coronavirus pandemic.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Fauci Says Masks Should Be Mandatory

Fauci Says Masks Should Be Mandatory

Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN that if “ people are not wearing masks , then maybe we should be mandating @ @ @ @ @ comments the same day the U.S. hit its highest daily COVID-19 case count since the @ @ @

Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN that if “people are not wearing masks, then maybe we should be mandating it.”
Fauci made the comments the same day the U.S. hit its highest daily COVID-19 case count since the pandemic began.


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Group Plotted to Arrest DeWine for ‘Tyranny’


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Jared and Ivanka Threaten to Sue Lincoln Project

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner sent a cease-and-desist letter to The Lincoln Project demanding that the anti-Trump group take down @ @ @ @ @ the White House ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic .
The couple threatened to @ @ @ @ @ and punitive damages .
”

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner sent a cease-and-desist letter to The Lincoln Project demanding that the anti-Trump group take down billboards in Times Square criticizing the White House’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The couple threatened to sue for “enormous compensatory and punitive damages.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Biden Gets Late Boost with Union Endorsement

“ Joe Biden got a late boost in the White House race Friday when he scored the endorsement of a @ @ @ @ @ , ” The Hill reports .
“ North America ’ s Building Trades Unions , @ @ @ @ @ nearly 3 million workers , announced it was backing the former vice president , touting @ @ @ @ @ ’ d support the country ’ s middle class .

“Joe Biden got a late boost in the White House race Friday when he scored the endorsement of a prominent alliance of construction unions,” The Hill reports.
“North America’s Building Trades Unions, which includes 14 unions representing nearly 3 million workers, announced it was backing the former vice president, touting his character and saying he’d support the country’s middle class.


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Lou Dobbs Urges Voters to Oust Lindsey Graham

The Wrap : “ For those keeping track of political beefs , add Republicans Lou Dobbs and South Carolina Sen. @ @ @ @ @ .
Because on Friday ’ s episode of his Fox Business show , Dobbs fumed @ @ @ @ @ Graham sucks , and openly urged people in Graham ’ s home state to not @ @ @ @ @ 2020 election .
”

The Wrap: “For those keeping track of political beefs, add Republicans Lou Dobbs and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham to your list. Because on Friday’s episode of his Fox Business show, Dobbs fumed about how much he thinks Graham sucks, and openly urged people in Graham’s home state to not vote for him in the 2020 election.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--National GOP Formally Backs QAnon Supporter

“ After weeks of wavering , the national Republican party has formally thrown its support behind Marjorie Taylor Greene , @ @ @ @ @ who is openly supportive of QAnon , ” the Daily Beast reports .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ $ 5,000 to Greene ’ s congressional campaign on September 25 , according to campaign @ @ @ @ @ committee can donate .
”

“After weeks of wavering, the national Republican party has formally thrown its support behind Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican House candidate who is openly supportive of QAnon,” the Daily Beast reports.
“The National Republican Congressional Committee donated $5,000 to Greene’s congressional campaign on September 25, according to campaign finance records—the maximum amount the committee can donate.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Virus Surged in Wake of Trump Rallies

Virus Surged in Wake of Trump Rallies

USA Today : “ As President Trump jetted across the country holding campaign rallies during the past two months , @ @ @ @ @ defy state orders and federal health guidelines .
He left a trail of coronavirus outbreaks @ @ @ @ @ The president has participated in nearly three dozen rallies since mid-August , all but two @ @ @ @ @ USA Today analysis shows COVID-19 cases grew at a faster rate than before after at @ @ @ @ @ in the following counties : Blue Earth , Minnesota ; Lackawanna , Pennsylvania ; Marathon @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania ; and Beltrami , Minnesota .
”

USA Today: “As President Trump jetted across the country holding campaign rallies during the past two months, he didn’t just defy state orders and federal health guidelines. He left a trail of coronavirus outbreaks in his wake.”
“The president has participated in nearly three dozen rallies since mid-August, all but two at airport hangars. A USA Today analysis shows COVID-19 cases grew at a faster rate than before after at least five of those rallies in the following counties: Blue Earth, Minnesota; Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Marathon, Wisconsin; Dauphin, Pennsylvania; and Beltrami, Minnesota.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--China Paid Trump $5.4 Million Since He Took Office

President Trump , who declared “ I don ’ t make money from China ” in Thursday night ’ s @ @ @ @ @ fact collected millions of dollars from government-owned entities in China since he took office , @ @ @ @ @ that at least $ 5.4 million has flowed into the president ’ s business from @ @ @ @ @ state-owned bank in Trump Tower .

President Trump, who declared “I don’t make money from China” in Thursday night’s presidential debate, has in fact collected millions of dollars from government-owned entities in China since he took office, Forbes reports.
Forbes estimates that at least $5.4 million has flowed into the president’s business from a lease agreement involving a state-owned bank in Trump Tower.


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Pence Adviser Caught Virus

Pence Adviser Caught Virus

President Trump privately told donors this past week that it will be “ very tough ” for Republicans to keep @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming election because some of the…

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


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Biden Travels to Georgia In Late Push to Flip State

“ Joe Biden is headed to Georgia on Tuesday , part of a late effort by the campaign to flip @ @ @ @ @ carried in every White House contest since 1996 , ” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports @ @ @ @ @ the former vice president ’ s first trip to Georgia as his party ’ s @ @ @ @ @ as Democrats are pushing to expand the battleground map .
Recent polls show Biden and @ @ @ @ @ , and a defeat here would likely doom the Republican ’ s reelection chances .
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“Joe Biden is headed to Georgia on Tuesday, part of a late effort by the campaign to flip a state that Republicans have carried in every White House contest since 1996,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.
“It’s the former vice president’s first trip to Georgia as his party’s nominee, and it comes as Democrats are pushing to expand the battleground map. Recent polls show Biden and President Trump deadlocked in Georgia, and a defeat here would likely doom the Republican’s reelection chances.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Trump Bets on 2016 Replay

Trump Bets on 2016 Replay

“ President Trump and his advisers are betting on a high-octane replay of the closing two weeks of his 2016 @ @ @ @ @ for packed rallies filled with attacks on alleged Democratic corruption in a bid to reignite @ @ @ @ @ the polls once before , ” the Washington Post reports .
“ Despite health authorities @ @ @ @ @ events and an opponent who has maintained strong favorability ratings , Trump is urgently trying @ @ @ @ @ of his 2016 upset win : news coverage of red-hatted spectacles , calls for a @ @ @ @ @ and the mischaracterization of allegedly leaked documents in the final stretch of the campaign .
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“President Trump and his advisers are betting on a high-octane replay of the closing two weeks of his 2016 campaign, with nonstop travel for packed rallies filled with attacks on alleged Democratic corruption in a bid to reignite the outsider spirit that defied the polls once before,” the Washington Post reports.
“Despite health authorities discouraging his largely maskless outdoor events and an opponent who has maintained strong favorability ratings, Trump is urgently trying to reassemble the core elements of his 2016 upset win: news coverage of red-hatted spectacles, calls for a criminal investigation of his rival and the mischaracterization of allegedly leaked documents in the final stretch of the campaign.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Trump Says It Will Be ‘Very Tough’ to Hold Senate

President Trump privately told donors this past week that it will be “ very tough ” for Republicans to keep @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming election because some of the party ’ s senators are candidates he can @ @ @ @ @ Post reports .
Said Trump : “ I think the Senate is tough actually .
@ @ @ @ @ .
There are a couple senators I can ’ t really get involved in .
@ @ @ @ @ do it .
You lose your soul if you do .
I can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t want to help some of them .
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President Trump privately told donors this past week that it will be “very tough” for Republicans to keep control of the Senate in the upcoming election because some of the party’s senators are candidates he cannot support, the Washington Post reports.
Said Trump: “I think the Senate is tough actually. The Senate is very tough. There are a couple senators I can’t really get involved in. I just can’t do it. You lose your soul if you do. I can’t help some of them. I don’t want to help some of them.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Murkowski Will Vote to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett

Sen. Lisa Murkowski ( R-AK ) , who opposed confirming a new Supreme Court justice before the election , will @ @ @ @ @ Coney Barrett on Monday , The Hill reports .
Said Murkowski : “ I believe @ @ @ @ @ put us back on the path of appropriate consideration of judicial nominees is to evaluate @ @ @ @ @ want to be judged , on the merits of her qualifications .
And so when @ @ @ @ @ that final question comes before us … I will be a yes.
” She added @ @ @ @ @ the process that has led us to this point , I do not hold it @ @ @ @ @ who has navigated the gauntlet with grace , skill and humility .
I will vote @ @ @ @ @ ahead of us , but yes to confirm Judge Barrett when the question before us @ @ @ @ @ an associate justice .
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who opposed confirming a new Supreme Court justice before the election, will nonetheless vote to approve Amy Coney Barrett on Monday, The Hill reports.
Said Murkowski: “I believe that the only way to put us back on the path of appropriate consideration of judicial nominees is to evaluate Judge Barrett as we would want to be judged, on the merits of her qualifications. And so when we do that, when that final question comes before us … I will be a yes.”
She added: “While I oppose the process that has led us to this point, I do not hold it against her as an individual who has navigated the gauntlet with grace, skill and humility. I will vote no on the procedural votes ahead of us, but yes to confirm Judge Barrett when the question before us is her qualification to be an associate justice.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--‘The Needle’ Won’t Be Used on Election Night

“ The one thing most likely to conjure nightmares of the 2016 election night for opponents of Donald Trump is @ @ @ @ @ AP reports .
“ A graphic on The New York Times ’ website , the @ @ @ @ @ the probability of victory for Trump or Hillary Clinton as votes were counted .
Its @ @ @ @ @ Clinton supporters , who repeatedly refreshed the page , and elation for Trump fans.
” @ @ @ @ @ t be making a reappearance on Nov. 3 , one change in the world of @ @ @ @ @ unexpected 2016 result.
” Also curious : “ Nate Silver ’ s influential FiveThirtyEight blog @ @ @ @ @ a needle , for the same task four years ago but won ’ t on @ @ @ @ @

“The one thing most likely to conjure nightmares of the 2016 election night for opponents of Donald Trump is the Needle,” the AP reports.
“A graphic on The New York Times’ website, the Needle measured in real time the probability of victory for Trump or Hillary Clinton as votes were counted. Its steady movement triggered anxiety for Clinton supporters, who repeatedly refreshed the page, and elation for Trump fans.”
“The Needle won’t be making a reappearance on Nov. 3, one change in the world of election probability gurus following the unexpected 2016 result.”
Also curious: “Nate Silver’s influential FiveThirtyEight blog used a number, not a needle, for the same task four years ago but won’t on election night 2020.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Pennsylvania GOP Appeals to Supreme Court Again

“ Pennsylvania Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court again late Friday to overturn a mail ballot deadline extension ordered by @ @ @ @ @ court , quickly returning to an issue on which the Supreme Court had only just @ @ @ @ @ of a different outcome after a new justice is installed next week , ” the @ @ @ @ @ In a 4-4 split Monday , the U.S. Supreme Court did not grant that previous @ @ @ @ @ and block the deadline extension .
Friday night ’ s filing differs in that it @ @ @ @ @ take up the case itself and decide whether the state court ruled properly .
And @ @ @ @ @ of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court could tip the balance in deciding @ @ @ @ @ The GOP on Friday night also asked the U.S. Supreme Court to fast-track the case @ @ @ @ @ is just over a week away .
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“Pennsylvania Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court again late Friday to overturn a mail ballot deadline extension ordered by the state’s high court, quickly returning to an issue on which the Supreme Court had only just deadlocked and raising the prospect of a different outcome after a new justice is installed next week,” the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
“In a 4-4 split Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court did not grant that previous emergency request to step in and block the deadline extension. Friday night’s filing differs in that it is asking the court to take up the case itself and decide whether the state court ruled properly. And Monday’s all-but-certain confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court could tip the balance in deciding the new request.”
“The GOP on Friday night also asked the U.S. Supreme Court to fast-track the case, given that Election Day is just over a week away.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Reid Says Biden Should End Filibuster Quickly

Former Senate leader Harry Reid says if Democrats win the presidency and the Senate , Joe Biden should take “ @ @ @ @ @ ” to test bipartisanship before ending the filibuster so Democrats can overcome what they call @ @ @ @ @ , the AP reports .
Said Reid : “ Biden — who wants always to @ @ @ @ @ I understand that .
We should give the Republicans a little bit of time , @ @ @ @ @ re going to work with him .
But the time ’ s going to come @ @ @ @ @ to have to move in and get rid of the filibuster .
”

Former Senate leader Harry Reid says if Democrats win the presidency and the Senate, Joe Biden should take “no more than three weeks” to test bipartisanship before ending the filibuster so Democrats can overcome what they call Republican obstruction and pass bills, the AP reports.
Said Reid: “Biden — who wants always to get along with people — I understand that. We should give the Republicans a little bit of time, to see if they’re going to work with him. But the time’s going to come when he’s going to have to move in and get rid of the filibuster.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Fox News Played ‘Ring of Fire’ After Wildfire Story

At the end of the first segment on Fox News ’ Special Report with Bret Baier last night , the @ @ @ @ @ of bumper music , playing Johnny Cash ’ s Ring of Fire as the show @ @ @ @ @ brief about a raging Colorado wildfire , Mediaite reports .
Baier later apologized : “ @ @ @ @ @ bump music was a terrible mistake and a complete oversight .
We regret the insensitive @ @ @ @ @ the missing are found unharmed and the fires there are contained .
”

At the end of the first segment on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier last night, the network made a bizarre choice of bumper music, playing Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire as the show segued out of a news brief about a raging Colorado wildfire, Mediaite reports.
Baier later apologized: “The song chosen for the bump music was a terrible mistake and a complete oversight. We regret the insensitive error and hope and pray the missing are found unharmed and the fires there are contained.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Post-Debate Poll Finds Biden Strong on Every Issue

Axios : “ This is one of the bigger signs of trouble for President Trump that we ’ ve seen @ @ @ @ @ the final debate ’ s seven topics , Joe Biden won or tied on all @ @ @ @ @ massive Axios-SurveyMonkey sample were asked who they trusted more to handle the issue .
”

Axios: “This is one of the bigger signs of trouble for President Trump that we’ve seen in a poll: Of the final debate’s seven topics, Joe Biden won or tied on all seven when viewers in a massive Axios-SurveyMonkey sample were asked who they trusted more to handle the issue.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Biden Eyes Expanded Map But Memories of 2016 Linger

“ In the final days before the election , Joe Biden holds significant advantages in polling and fundraising over President @ @ @ @ @ for a party desperate not to repeat the mistakes of 2016 but also tantalized by @ @ @ @ @ ” the Wall Street Journal reports .
“ Mr .
Biden ’ s campaign believes @ @ @ @ @ to reclaim traditionally Democratic ground and expand the map , potentially running up the Electoral @ @ @ @ @ even red-leaning states.
” “ But four-year-old ghosts linger : Hillary Clinton ’ s campaign @ @ @ @ @ of choices , spent time and money targeting a range of states and ended up @ @ @ @ @ Michigan to Mr. Trump by fewer than 80,000 votes combined .
”

“In the final days before the election, Joe Biden holds significant advantages in polling and fundraising over President Trump along with myriad options for a party desperate not to repeat the mistakes of 2016 but also tantalized by a potential blue wave,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Mr. Biden’s campaign believes he is in a position to reclaim traditionally Democratic ground and expand the map, potentially running up the Electoral College score in purple and even red-leaning states.”
“But four-year-old ghosts linger: Hillary Clinton’s campaign, facing a similar set of choices, spent time and money targeting a range of states and ended up losing Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan to Mr. Trump by fewer than 80,000 votes combined.”


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Biden Is Highest Spending Candidate Ever


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Half of Requested Pennsylvania Mail Ballots Cast


politicalwire--2020-10-24--Trump Campaign Ignored Health Guidelines at Rally

Washington Post : “ In the days leading up to the Sept. 30 event in Duluth , Minn. , local @ @ @ @ @ campaign to abide by state public health guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of the @ @ @ @ @ .
In response , the campaign signed an agreement pledging to follow those rules , @ @ @ @ @ ” “ On the day of the rally , however , Trump supporters flooded onto @ @ @ @ @ Airport .
They stood shoulder to shoulder , many without masks.
” The airport emailed @ @ @ @ @ have been notified that the 250 person limit has been exceeded .
This email serves @ @ @ @ @ contract violation and we are requesting you remedy the situation .
”

Washington Post: “In the days leading up to the Sept. 30 event in Duluth, Minn., local officials had privately pressed the campaign to abide by state public health guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, documents show. In response, the campaign signed an agreement pledging to follow those rules, limiting attendance to 250 people.”
“On the day of the rally, however, Trump supporters flooded onto the tarmac at Duluth International Airport. They stood shoulder to shoulder, many without masks.”
The airport emailed the campaign: “We have been notified that the 250 person limit has been exceeded. This email serves as our notice of a contract violation and we are requesting you remedy the situation.”
“The warning went unheeded — and unanswered.”


Dead Man Walking


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Last Four Years Are Like Putin’s Wishlist

Washington Post : “ Under President Trump , the United States has abandoned international climate and nuclear arms agreements .
@ @ @ @ @ from the World Health Organization , questioned the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization @ @ @ @ @ like Germany.
” “ America ’ s past presidents have long promoted democracy , human @ @ @ @ @ law abroad , yet Trump instead has waged an assault on those values at home @ @ @ @ @ institutions , shredded norms and declared without evidence that the upcoming election will be ‘ @ @ @ @ @ America ’ s moral authority also has been undercut by the devastatingly high death toll @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic , coupled with the racial reckoning that has convulsed the country .
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Washington Post: “Under President Trump, the United States has abandoned international climate and nuclear arms agreements. It has announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, questioned the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and antagonized stalwart allies like Germany.”
“America’s past presidents have long promoted democracy, human rights and the rule of law abroad, yet Trump instead has waged an assault on those values at home, where he has weakened institutions, shredded norms and declared without evidence that the upcoming election will be ‘rigged.'”
“America’s moral authority also has been undercut by the devastatingly high death toll and wrenching economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with the racial reckoning that has convulsed the country.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Obama Rips Into Trump

Obama Rips Into Trump

Barack Obama tore into President Trump while stumping for Joe Biden in Florida , urging voters to imagine how nice @ @ @ @ @ a “ normal president ” who doesn ’ t tweet “ craziness ” every day @ @ @ @ @ You ’ ll be able to go about your lives knowing that the president is @ @ @ @ @ bleach .
Or retweet conspiracy theories about secret cabals running the world .
Or retweeting @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t actually kill bin Laden.
” He added : “ You wouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ coworker , you wouldn ’ t tolerate it from a high school principal , you @ @ @ @ @ from a coach , you wouldn ’ t tolerate it from a family member .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ t even do this stuff .
Why are we accepting it from the president @ @ @ @ @ ”

Barack Obama tore into President Trump while stumping for Joe Biden in Florida, urging voters to imagine how nice it would be to have a “normal president” who doesn’t tweet “craziness” every day.
Said Obama: “You’ll be able to go about your lives knowing that the president is not going to suggest injecting bleach. Or retweet conspiracy theories about secret cabals running the world. Or retweeting the claim that Navy SEALs didn’t actually kill bin Laden.”
He added: “You wouldn’t tolerate it from a coworker, you wouldn’t tolerate it from a high school principal, you wouldn’t tolerate it from a coach, you wouldn’t tolerate it from a family member. ‘Florida man’ wouldn’t even do this stuff. Why are we accepting it from the president of the United States?”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--New Battleground State Polls

New Battleground State Polls


politicalwire--2020-10-25--New Virus Cases Top 83,700 for Second Day In Row

“ A day after the U.S. set a daily record for new confirmed coronavirus infections , it came very close @ @ @ @ @ ” the AP reports .
“ Data published by Johns Hopkins University shows that 83,718 @ @ @ @ @ were reported Saturday , nearly matching the 83,757 infections reported Friday .
Before that , @ @ @ @ @ the United States on a single day had been 77,362 on July 16 .
”

“A day after the U.S. set a daily record for new confirmed coronavirus infections, it came very close to doing it again,” the AP reports.
“Data published by Johns Hopkins University shows that 83,718 new cases in the U.S. were reported Saturday, nearly matching the 83,757 infections reported Friday. Before that, the most cases reported in the United States on a single day had been 77,362 on July 16.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Trump and Biden Favorability Unchanged

Trump and Biden Favorability Unchanged

After two contentious debates and more than $ 1.5 billion in advertising , Donald Trump and Joe Biden enter the @ @ @ @ @ campaign with their favorability ratings relatively unchanged since at least the summer , according to @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump ’ s favorability is significantly underwater in the new survey , with more @ @ @ @ @ including more than half of men ( 53 % ) , Americans over 65 ( @ @ @ @ @ independents ( 57 % ) — viewing him unfavorably .
The president ’ s favorability @ @ @ @ @ the poll , similar to where he stood on the eve of the 2016 election @ @ @ @ @ is near even at 44 % to 43 % , roughly where he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ this and similar surveys .

After two contentious debates and more than $1.5 billion in advertising, Donald Trump and Joe Biden enter the closing week of a bitter campaign with their favorability ratings relatively unchanged since at least the summer, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll.
Trump’s favorability is significantly underwater in the new survey, with more than half of Americans — including more than half of men (53%), Americans over 65 (53%), and independents (57%) — viewing him unfavorably. The president’s favorability deficit stands at minus-22 in the poll, similar to where he stood on the eve of the 2016 election.
Biden’s standing is near even at 44% to 43%, roughly where he’s been for several months in this and similar surveys.


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Top Pence Aide Tests Positive

Top Pence Aide Tests Positive

Marc Short , Vice President Mike Pence ’ s chief of staff , tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday and @ @ @ @ @ .
New York Times : “ Mr .
Pence ’ s decision to continue campaigning @ @ @ @ @ his chief of staff , is certain to raise new questions about how seriously the @ @ @ @ @ risks to their own staff members and the public from the pandemic that has killed @ @ @ @ @ the United States .
”

Marc Short, Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday and is quarantining, Axios reports.
New York Times: “Mr. Pence’s decision to continue campaigning, despite his proximity to his chief of staff, is certain to raise new questions about how seriously the White House is taking the risks to their own staff members and the public from the pandemic that has killed more than 224,000 people in the United States.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Trump Sons Hint At Future Runs for President

President Trump ’ s two eldest sons , Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump , both of whom have been @ @ @ @ @ ’ s reelection campaign , hinted at their own runs for president in 2024 , @ @ @ @ @ heavily disfavored to win reelection , Forbes reports .
Eric liked a tweet reading “ @ @ @ @ @ a move some commentators recognized as roughly equivalent to his brother ’ s instagram post @

President Trump’s two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, both of whom have been deeply involved in their father’s reelection campaign, hinted at their own runs for president in 2024, as polls show their father heavily disfavored to win reelection, Forbes reports.
Don Jr. posted a photo of a “Don Jr. 2024” flag to instagram.
Eric liked a tweet reading “Eric Trump 2024,” a move some commentators recognized as roughly equivalent to his brother’s instagram post.


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Trump Claims He Gave 60 Minutes His Health Care Plan

While Lesley Stahl waited to see if President Trump would return to finish his 60 Minutes interview , his press @ @ @ @ @ came in with a hand delivery .
McENANY : Lesley , the president wanted me @ @ @ @ @ plan , it ’ s a little heavy .
STAHL : Oh my god .
@ @ @ @ @ plan ?
STAHL : Okay .
Kayleigh , thank you .
McENANY : You ’ @ @ @ @ @ President will be with you shortly .
STAHL : Okay .
And the president ’ @ @ @ @ @ McENANY : The president ’ s given you a lot of time .
It was @ @ @ @ @ orders , congressional initiatives , but no comprehensive health plan .

While Lesley Stahl waited to see if President Trump would return to finish his 60 Minutes interview, his press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, came in with a hand delivery.
McENANY: Lesley, the president wanted me to deliver his health care plan, it’s a little heavy.
STAHL: Oh my god. This is his health care plan?
McENANY: Yes.
STAHL: Okay. Kayleigh, thank you.
McENANY: You’re welcome and the Vice President will be with you shortly.
STAHL: Okay. And the president’s not coming back?
McENANY: The president’s given you a lot of time.
It was heavy. Filled with executive orders, congressional initiatives, but no comprehensive health plan.


politicalwire--2020-10-26--White House Signals Defeat In Pandemic

White House Signals Defeat In Pandemic

Washington Post : “ The presidential campaign was roiled this weekend by a fresh outbreak of the novel coronavirus at @ @ @ @ @ at least five aides or advisers to Vice President Pence , a spread that President @ @ @ @ @ acknowledged Sunday he had tried to avoid disclosing to the public… ” “ The outbreak @ @ @ @ @ the White House ’ s coronavirus task force , undermines the argument Trump has been @ @ @ @ @ country is ’ rounding the turn , ’ as the president put it at a @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Further complicating Trump ’ s campaign-trail pitch was an extraordinary admission Sunday from @ @ @ @ @ Mark Meadows that the administration had effectively given up on trying to slow the virus @ @ @ @ @ York Times : Infection of Pence ’ s aides raises new questions about Trump ’ @ @ @ @

Washington Post: “The presidential campaign was roiled this weekend by a fresh outbreak of the novel coronavirus at the White House that infected at least five aides or advisers to Vice President Pence, a spread that President Trump’s top staffer acknowledged Sunday he had tried to avoid disclosing to the public…”
“The outbreak around Pence, who chairs the White House’s coronavirus task force, undermines the argument Trump has been making to voters that the country is ’rounding the turn,’ as the president put it at a rally Sunday in New Hampshire.”
“Further complicating Trump’s campaign-trail pitch was an extraordinary admission Sunday from White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows that the administration had effectively given up on trying to slow the virus’s spread.”
New York Times: Infection of Pence’s aides raises new questions about Trump’s virus response.


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Trump Plans to Fire Heads of CIA, FBI and Defense

If President Trump wins re-election , he ’ ll move to immediately fire FBI Director Christopher Wray and also expects @ @ @ @ @ Haspel and Defense Secretary Mark Esper , Axios reports .
“ The list of planned @ @ @ @ @ but these are Trump ’ s priorities , starting with Wray.
” “ Wray and @ @ @ @ @ almost universally in Trump ’ s inner circle .
He would have fired both already @ @ @ @ @ if not for the political headaches of acting before Nov. 3 .
”

If President Trump wins re-election, he’ll move to immediately fire FBI Director Christopher Wray and also expects to replace CIA Director Gina Haspel and Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Axios reports.
“The list of planned replacements is much longer, but these are Trump’s priorities, starting with Wray.”
“Wray and Haspel are despised and distrusted almost universally in Trump’s inner circle. He would have fired both already, one official said, if not for the political headaches of acting before Nov. 3.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Early Voting Already Surpasses 2016 Totals

New York Times : “ In this final sprint of the campaign , Mr. Trump is now holding up to @ @ @ @ @ try to ‘ juice ’ his base , in the words…

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


politicalwire--2020-10-25--GOP Senate Majority Besieged on Multiple Fronts

Politico : “ Democrats began the 2020 election cycle with only a narrow path back to the Senate majority .
@ @ @ @ @ before the election , there are competitive races everywhere.
” “ Republicans are scrambling resources @ @ @ @ @ alike — from Kansas and South Carolina to Iowa and North Carolina — cutting down @ @ @ @ @ and hoping for a late-breaking turn in their favor , similar to four years ago @ @ @ @ @ underscores just how broad the playing field is , with nearly a dozen Republican senators @ @ @ @ @ , and only two Democratic seats at risk .
”

Politico: “Democrats began the 2020 election cycle with only a narrow path back to the Senate majority. But entering the final week before the election, there are competitive races everywhere.”
“Republicans are scrambling resources into red and purple states alike — from Kansas and South Carolina to Iowa and North Carolina — cutting down Democrats’ massive financial edge and hoping for a late-breaking turn in their favor, similar to four years ago. But their defensive posture underscores just how broad the playing field is, with nearly a dozen Republican senators in various levels of danger, and only two Democratic seats at risk.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Kansas Newspaper Backs Biden

Kansas Newspaper Backs Biden

The Topeka Capital Journal , which endorsed Donald Trump in 2016 , is retreating : “ The gamble didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ that election is past , and a new one approaches .
Unlike Trump , Joe @ @ @ @ @ of documented public service , as a senator and vice president .
He has served @ @ @ @ @ time .
We do not agree with all of his proposals or actions over those @ @ @ @ @ he does either .
But he has always been open and forthright with the American @ @ @ @ @ appealed to our better selves.
” “ In these difficult times , after four years @ @ @ @ @ the United States needs a steady hand .
We endorse Joe Biden as the next @ @ @

The Topeka Capital Journal, which endorsed Donald Trump in 2016, is retreating:
“The gamble didn’t work out. But that election is past, and a new one approaches. Unlike Trump, Joe Biden has nearly five decades of documented public service, as a senator and vice president. He has served ably and honorably over that time. We do not agree with all of his proposals or actions over those years. We doubt that he does either. But he has always been open and forthright with the American people. He has always appealed to our better selves.”
“In these difficult times, after four years of chaos and confusion, the United States needs a steady hand. We endorse Joe Biden as the next president.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--GOP Lawmaker Says Republicans Have ‘Lost Our Way’

Rep. Denver Riggleman ( R-VA ) told NBC News that he believes that the Republican Party ’ s endorsement of @ @ @ @ @ QAnon conspiracy theory and its misinformation shows the GOP has “ lost our way.
” @ @ @ @ @ I might as well just piss everybody off , Chuck .
So I think if @ @ @ @ @ , if we ’ re looking at the spread of misinformation as part of something @ @ @ @ @ certain subset of voters , I think we ’ ve lost our way.
” He @ @ @ @ @ start to actually represent as a party that ’ s part of this anti-Semitic conspiracy @ @ @ @ @ s some kind of pedophilic cabal on the Democratic side of the House , I @ @ @ @ @ for a rough ride .
”

Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA) told NBC News that he believes that the Republican Party’s endorsement of a candidate who supports the QAnon conspiracy theory and its misinformation shows the GOP has “lost our way.”
Said Riggleman: “So I might as well just piss everybody off, Chuck. So I think if we’re doing this, if we’re looking at the spread of misinformation as part of something just to pander to a certain subset of voters, I think we’ve lost our way.”
He added: “When we start to actually represent as a party that’s part of this anti-Semitic conspiracy theory that believes there’s some kind of pedophilic cabal on the Democratic side of the House, I think we’re in for a rough ride.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Putin Rejects Trump’s Criticism of Biden’s Son

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he saw nothing criminal in Hunter Biden ’ s past business ties with Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ his disagreement with one of Donald Trump ’ s attack lines in the U.S. presidential @ @ @ @ @


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Hillary Clinton Calls Republicans  ‘Spineless Enablers’

Hillary Clinton told Kara Swisher that most Republicans “ have been cowards , spineless enablers ” of President Trump .
@ @ @ @ @ Republicans are going to want to close the page .
They want to see him @ @ @ @ @ do , but they can ’ t say it publicly .
”

Hillary Clinton told Kara Swisher that most Republicans “have been cowards, spineless enablers” of President Trump.
Said Clinton: “Most Republicans are going to want to close the page. They want to see him gone as much as we do, but they can’t say it publicly.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Kamala Harris to Campaign In Texas

Kamala Harris to Campaign In Texas

Sen. Kamala Harris will campaign in Texas on Friday , the New York Times reports .
Texas Tribune : “ @ @ @ @ @ representative of the Biden campaign to visit Texas in person during the general election .
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Sen. Kamala Harris will campaign in Texas on Friday, the New York Times reports.
Texas Tribune: “Harris will be the highest-profile representative of the Biden campaign to visit Texas in person during the general election.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Pence’s Body Man Tests Positive

Pence’s Body Man Tests Positive

A personal aide to Vice President Mike Pence — known informally as a “ body man ” who accompanies the @ @ @ @ @ — has also contracted the novel coronavirus , the Washington Post reports .
Pence is @ @ @ @ @ with the aide , who travels with him on Air Force Two and accompanies him @ @ @ @ @ in the White House complex .

A personal aide to Vice President Mike Pence — known informally as a “body man” who accompanies the Vice President throughout his day — has also contracted the novel coronavirus, the Washington Post reports.
Pence is regularly in sustained close contact with the aide, who travels with him on Air Force Two and accompanies him for much of his day in the White House complex.


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Barrett Nomination Clears Hurdle In Senate

“ Amy Coney Barrett ’ s nomination to the Supreme Court broke through one more hurdle ahead of her all-but-assured @ @ @ @ @ Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as Democratic senators ramped up their criticism of the conservative judge @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ The vote to end a filibuster on her nomination , which occurred @ @ @ @ @ was 51 to 48 .
Two GOP senators — Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa @ @ @ @ @ with Democrats to oppose Barrett ’ s nomination from advancing , although Murkowski plans to @ @ @ @ @ judge on the confirmation vote on Barrett ’ s merits .
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“Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court broke through one more hurdle ahead of her all-but-assured confirmation to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as Democratic senators ramped up their criticism of the conservative judge,” the Washington Post reports.
“The vote to end a filibuster on her nomination, which occurred about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, was 51 to 48. Two GOP senators — Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — voted with Democrats to oppose Barrett’s nomination from advancing, although Murkowski plans to support the federal appeals court judge on the confirmation vote on Barrett’s merits.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Republicans Crash Florida Early Vote

Republicans Crash Florida Early Vote

Politico : “ After weeks of Democrats outvoting them by mail , Republican voters stormed early voting precincts in person @ @ @ @ @ bites out of their opponents ’ historic lead in pre-Election Day ballots .
The Democratic @ @ @ @ @ of Saturday morning : 387,000 ballots .
But that ’ s a 21 percent reduction @ @ @ @ @ mark , set three days prior .
The election is in nine days .
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Politico: “After weeks of Democrats outvoting them by mail, Republican voters stormed early voting precincts in person this week, taking large bites out of their opponents’ historic lead in pre-Election Day ballots. The Democratic advantage was still huge as of Saturday morning: 387,000 ballots. But that’s a 21 percent reduction from Democrats’ high water mark, set three days prior. The election is in nine days.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Trump Team Bets on Local Coverage

Trump Team Bets on Local Coverage

“ The cash-hungry Trump campaign has turned to a cheaper strategy to try to remain on the airwaves , flooding @ @ @ @ @ media bookings and back-to-back-to-back rallies , ” Politico reports .
“ But the gambit has @ @ @ @ @ of negative headlines that have followed the president : articles about rallies that eschew pandemic @ @ @ @ @ sickened by coronavirus afterward , spats with local officials that dominate regional coverage before and @ @ @ @ @

“The cash-hungry Trump campaign has turned to a cheaper strategy to try to remain on the airwaves, flooding TV and radio through local media bookings and back-to-back-to-back rallies,” Politico reports.
“But the gambit has been challenged by a trail of negative headlines that have followed the president: articles about rallies that eschew pandemic guidelines, news of people sickened by coronavirus afterward, spats with local officials that dominate regional coverage before and after a visit.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Why Trump Is Going to Deep Red Districts

New York Times : “ In this final sprint of the campaign , Mr. Trump is now holding up to three rallies a day to try to ‘ juice ’ his base , in the words of advisers , as he bleeds support among the suburban voters who helped fuel his victory in 2016 .
His trip to this bedrock Trump county , and to Wisconsin and Ohio suburbs and exurbs on Saturday where his once-solid support is sliding , reflect his need to energize as much of his base as he can since many swing voters are now behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there are few undecided voters left.
” “ Mr .
Trump ’ s appearance in this town of 77,000 on Wednesday night — where he referred to President Barack Obama by his middle name , ‘ Hussein , ’ and claimed , inaccurately , that the virus was ‘ rounding the corner ’ — was not intended to win back the suburban women voters who have drifted away from him over the past four years .
That is a hill too steep to climb at this point , in this state : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Biden by double digits in the suburbs .
The rally ’ s purpose , campaign aides said , was to activate his base .
There was the added practical matter of simply securing a friendly venue in the middle of a pandemic that would allow him to hold a mass gathering for more than 20,000 fans .
”

New York Times: “In this final sprint of the campaign, Mr. Trump is now holding up to three rallies a day to try to ‘juice’ his base, in the words of advisers, as he bleeds support among the suburban voters who helped fuel his victory in 2016. His trip to this bedrock Trump county, and to Wisconsin and Ohio suburbs and exurbs on Saturday where his once-solid support is sliding, reflect his need to energize as much of his base as he can since many swing voters are now behind former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and there are few undecided voters left.”
“Mr. Trump’s appearance in this town of 77,000 on Wednesday night — where he referred to President Barack Obama by his middle name, ‘Hussein,’ and claimed, inaccurately, that the virus was ‘rounding the corner’ — was not intended to win back the suburban women voters who have drifted away from him over the past four years. That is a hill too steep to climb at this point, in this state: Some internal polls show Mr. Trump trailing Mr. Biden by double digits in the suburbs. The rally’s purpose, campaign aides said, was to activate his base. There was the added practical matter of simply securing a friendly venue in the middle of a pandemic that would allow him to hold a mass gathering for more than 20,000 fans.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--AOC Wants Cabinet Post for Bernie Sanders


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Conservative Newspaper Backs Biden

Conservative Newspaper Backs Biden

The conservative New Hampshire Union Leader endorsed Joe Biden for president : “ Building this country up sits squarely within @ @ @ @ @ Biden .
We have found Mr. Biden to be a caring , compassionate and professional @ @ @ @ @ repeatedly expressed his desire to be a president for all of America , and we @ @ @ @ @ .
Joe Biden may not be the president we want , but in 2020 he @ @ @ @ @ need .
He will be a president to bring people together and right the ship @ @ @ @

The conservative New Hampshire Union Leader endorsed Joe Biden for president:
“Building this country up sits squarely within the skill set of Joseph Biden. We have found Mr. Biden to be a caring, compassionate and professional public servant. He has repeatedly expressed his desire to be a president for all of America, and we take him at his word. Joe Biden may not be the president we want, but in 2020 he is the president we desperately need. He will be a president to bring people together and right the ship of state.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Exchange of the Day

Exchange of the Day

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows was interviewed on CNN by Jake Tapper : MEADOWS : So , here @ @ @ @ @ to do .
We ’ re not going to control the pandemic .
We are @ @ @ @ @ that we get vaccines , therapeutics and other mitigation areas .
TAPPER : Why aren @ @ @ @ @ get control of the pandemic ?
MEADOWS : Because it is a contagious virus .
@ @ @ @ @ it ’ s contagious .
TAPPER : Yes , but why not make efforts to @ @ @ @ @ Well , we are making efforts to contain it .
Anthony Scaramucci : “ Mark @ @ @ @ @ CNN by Jake Tapper .
So much so that Trump had someone call into the @ @ @ @ @ .
Hard to see a guy that once had integrity lie like that .
”

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows was interviewed on CNN by Jake Tapper:
MEADOWS: So, here’s what we have to do. We’re not going to control the pandemic. We are going to control the fact that we get vaccines, therapeutics and other mitigation areas.
TAPPER: Why aren’t we going to get control of the pandemic?
MEADOWS: Because it is a contagious virus. Just like the flu, it’s contagious.
TAPPER: Yes, but why not make efforts to contain it?
MEADOWS: Well, we are making efforts to contain it.
Anthony Scaramucci: “Mark Meadows just got destroyed on CNN by Jake Tapper. So much so that Trump had someone call into the control room and pull him. Hard to see a guy that once had integrity lie like that.”


politicalwire--2020-10-25--Health Agency Halts Coronavirus Ad Campaign

“ A federal health agency halted a public-service coronavirus advertising campaign funded by $ 250 million in taxpayer money after @ @ @ @ @ deal to an unusual set of essential workers : Santa Claus performers , ” the @ @ @ @ @ “ As part of the plan , a top Trump administration official wanted the Santa @ @ @ @ @ of a Covid-19 vaccination and , in exchange , offered them early vaccine access ahead @ @ @ @ @ according to audio recordings .
Those who perform as Mrs. Claus and elves also would @ @ @ @ @

“A federal health agency halted a public-service coronavirus advertising campaign funded by $250 million in taxpayer money after it offered a special vaccine deal to an unusual set of essential workers: Santa Claus performers,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“As part of the plan, a top Trump administration official wanted the Santa performers to promote the benefits of a Covid-19 vaccination and, in exchange, offered them early vaccine access ahead of the general public, according to audio recordings. Those who perform as Mrs. Claus and elves also would have been included.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Exchange of the Day

Exchange of the Day

Sen. Ted Cruz ( R-TX ) was interviewed by Jonathan Swan on Axios on HBO : CRUZ : I ’ @ @ @ @ @ debt…Now , to be fair , Trump didn ’ t campaign on cutting the debt @ @ @ @ @ .
He said he was gon na eliminate the national debt in 8 years .

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) was interviewed by Jonathan Swan on Axios on HBO:
CRUZ: I’m very worried about the debt…Now, to be fair, Trump didn’t campaign on cutting the debt.
SWAN: He did. He said he was gonna eliminate the national debt in 8 years.


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Trump Doesn’t Have a Second Term Plan

Trump Doesn’t Have a Second Term Plan

“ President Trump has not laid out an economic agenda for his second term , despite the election being just @ @ @ @ @ Axios reports .
“ This is unprecedented in modern presidential campaigns , and makes it @ @ @ @ @ make an informed choice.
” “ Trump ’ s campaign website doesn ’ t include @ @ @ @ @ , including the economy .
Instead , it only lists first-term accomplishments .
”

“President Trump has not laid out an economic agenda for his second term, despite the election being just eight days away,” Axios reports.
“This is unprecedented in modern presidential campaigns, and makes it harder for undecided voters to make an informed choice.”
“Trump’s campaign website doesn’t include a section on forward-looking policies, including the economy. Instead, it only lists first-term accomplishments.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--New Battleground State Polls

New Battleground State Polls

“ The president of Fox News and several of the network ’ s top anchors have been advised to quarantine @ @ @ @ @ on a private flight who later tested positive…


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Biden Holds Huge Lead Among Young Voters

A new Harvard Institute of Politics poll of voters aged 18 to 24 years finds 63 % of respondents indicated @ @ @ @ @ voting , ” which remains consistent with the turnout measured in the September 2020 survey @ @ @ @ @ 47 % during this same time in 2016 .
Young voters prefer Joe Biden over @ @ @ @ @ margin , 63 % to 25 % .

A new Harvard Institute of Politics poll of voters aged 18 to 24 years finds 63% of respondents indicated they will “definitely be voting,” which remains consistent with the turnout measured in the September 2020 survey, and in contrast to 47% during this same time in 2016.
Young voters prefer Joe Biden over Donald Trump by a large margin, 63% to 25%.


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Both Georgia Senate Races Look Headed to Runoffs

A new Atlanta Journal Constitution poll finds Sen. David Perdue ( R ) is essentially tied with Jon Ossoff ( @ @ @ @ @ Republican incumbent at 45 % and his challenger at 46 % .
About 4 % @ @ @ @ @ and 5 % are undecided .
The close margins raise the possibility the race could @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Another round of voting is almost certain in the special election for U.S. @ @ @ @ @ seat , where the 21-candidate race makes it extremely difficult for anyone to win the @ @ @ @ @ runoff .
”

A new Atlanta Journal Constitution poll finds Sen. David Perdue (R) is essentially tied with Jon Ossoff (D), with the Republican incumbent at 45% and his challenger at 46%. About 4% back Libertarian Shane Hazel, and 5% are undecided. The close margins raise the possibility the race could head into a January runoff.
“Another round of voting is almost certain in the special election for U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s seat, where the 21-candidate race makes it extremely difficult for anyone to win the majority-vote necessary to avoid the runoff.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Biden Flips Script on Trump In Final Week

“ Donald Trump is chasing every possible opening across the electoral map .
Joe Biden is sitting on his lead @ @ @ @ @ for states that might serve as insurance policies , ” Politico reports .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ of the script for an incumbent president and his challenger eight days before Election Day @ @ @ @ @ last gasp of his campaign , is barreling across the country , hoping large rallies @ @ @ @ @ board will pay off for his underdog campaign .
Biden is doing fewer and smaller @ @ @ @ @ past the election toward governing .
”

“Donald Trump is chasing every possible opening across the electoral map. Joe Biden is sitting on his lead, carefully surveying the landscape for states that might serve as insurance policies,” Politico reports.
“It’s a jarring flip of the script for an incumbent president and his challenger eight days before Election Day. Trump, in the last gasp of his campaign, is barreling across the country, hoping large rallies and bets placed across the board will pay off for his underdog campaign. Biden is doing fewer and smaller events — and even peering past the election toward governing.”


A Promised Land

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


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Pelosi Maintains Firm Grip on Power

Pelosi Maintains Firm Grip on Power

“ Nancy Pelosi may be the most powerful congressional leader in modern U.S. history , ” Politico reports .
“ @ @ @ @ @ she ’ s returned to the speaker ’ s chair — an enormous achievement in @ @ @ @ @ power in an unprecedented way .
It ’ s due not just to her own @ @ @ @ @ variety of circumstances : a chaotic president , a paralyzed Senate , and a national @ @ @ @ @ spurred the most serious economic crisis in decades.
” “ For many Democrats , Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ resistance to President Donald Trump .
From clashes over government shutdowns to impeachment to yelling @ @ @ @ @ and publicly tearing up a copy of his State of the Union address , Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ chief antagonist .
There have been acrimonious relationships between presidents and House speakers before , @ @ @ @ @ or so bitter .
It ’ s been over a year since the two have @ @ @

“Nancy Pelosi may be the most powerful congressional leader in modern U.S. history,” Politico reports.
“In the 22 months since she’s returned to the speaker’s chair — an enormous achievement in itself — Pelosi has centralized power in an unprecedented way. It’s due not just to her own maneuvering, but to a variety of circumstances: a chaotic president, a paralyzed Senate, and a national health emergency that’s spurred the most serious economic crisis in decades.”
“For many Democrats, Pelosi is the face of the resistance to President Donald Trump. From clashes over government shutdowns to impeachment to yelling matches in the White House and publicly tearing up a copy of his State of the Union address, Pelosi has been Trump’s chief antagonist. There have been acrimonious relationships between presidents and House speakers before, but never one so public or so bitter. It’s been over a year since the two have spoken.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Staffers Flee Health Agency

Staffers Flee Health Agency

“ At least 27 political appointees have exited the embattled Health and Human Services department since the start of the @ @ @ @ @ senior leaders are bracing for dozens more officials to depart swiftly if President Trump loses @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Such a wave of departures would leave only a shell staff shepherding the @ @ @ @ @ winter of coronavirus outbreaks and drug and vaccine authorizations until Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 @ @ @ @ @ 17 current and former HHS officials , some of whom requested anonymity to discuss the @ @ @ @

“At least 27 political appointees have exited the embattled Health and Human Services department since the start of the Covid-19 crisis in February and senior leaders are bracing for dozens more officials to depart swiftly if President Trump loses re-election,” Politico reports.
“Such a wave of departures would leave only a shell staff shepherding the department through a uniquely challenging winter of coronavirus outbreaks and drug and vaccine authorizations until Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, according to interviews with 17 current and former HHS officials, some of whom requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Business Sees Biden as a Relief

Business Sees Biden as a Relief

“ Joe Biden is running for president on the sort of platform that usually makes business sweat : higher taxes @ @ @ @ @ aggressive action to phase out fossil fuels , stronger unions and an expanded government role @ @ @ @ @ the Wall Street Journal reports .
“ Yet many business executives and their allies are @ @ @ @ @ Biden presidency with either ambivalence or relief .
Credit that not to who Mr. Biden @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t : Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders , senators with a much more @ @ @ @ @ lost to Mr. Biden in the Democratic primary , or President Trump , whose administration @ @ @ @ @ unpredictability .
”

“Joe Biden is running for president on the sort of platform that usually makes business sweat: higher taxes on corporations and investors, aggressive action to phase out fossil fuels, stronger unions and an expanded government role in health care,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Yet many business executives and their allies are greeting the prospect of a Biden presidency with either ambivalence or relief. Credit that not to who Mr. Biden is, but who he isn’t: Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders, senators with a much more adversarial approach to business who lost to Mr. Biden in the Democratic primary, or President Trump, whose administration has been marked by economic-policy unpredictability.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Not Much of a Horse Race

Not Much of a Horse Race

David Wasserman : “ A few days out , the picture of this race is pretty clear.
” • Biden @ @ @ @ @ % to 43 % ) is larger and more stable than Clinton ’ s in @ @ @ @ @ undecided or third party voters than 2016 .
• District-level polls ( which showed big @ @ @ @ @ ) back up national and state polls .
“ If you ’ re looking for @ @ @ @ @ now , you ’ re not going to find it here .
There was a @ @ @ @ @ to imagine this race going much differently .
Eight days out , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve seen…almost enough .
”

David Wasserman: “A few days out, the picture of this race is pretty clear.”
Biden’s lead (52% to 43%) is larger and more stable than Clinton’s in 2016. Far fewer undecided or third party voters than 2016. District-level polls (which showed big problems for Clinton in 2016) back up national and state polls.
“If you’re looking for a horse race narrative right now, you’re not going to find it here. There was a time when it was easy to imagine this race going much differently. Eight days out, it’s much, much harder. I’ve seen…almost enough.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Fox News Anchors Told to Quarantine

Fox News Anchors Told to Quarantine

“ The president of Fox News and several of the network ’ s top anchors have been advised to quarantine @ @ @ @ @ on a private flight who later tested positive for the coronavirus , ” the New @ @ @ @ @ The infected person was on a charter flight to New York from Nashville with a @ @ @ @ @ personalities and other staff members who attended the presidential debate on Thursday .
”

“The president of Fox News and several of the network’s top anchors have been advised to quarantine after being exposed to someone on a private flight who later tested positive for the coronavirus,” the New York Times reports.
“The infected person was on a charter flight to New York from Nashville with a group of network executives, personalities and other staff members who attended the presidential debate on Thursday.”


politicalwire--2020-10-27--Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett

Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett

The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court , 52 to 48 .
President Trump and @ @ @ @ @ securing a 6-3 conservative majority on the high court , just eight days out from @ @ @ @ @ expected to be sworn in within hours .

The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, 52 to 48.
President Trump and Senate Republicans have succeeded in securing a 6-3 conservative majority on the high court, just eight days out from Election Day.
Barrett is expected to be sworn in within hours.


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Justices Decline to Change Wisconsin Ballot Deadline

“ The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Wisconsin ’ s voting laws Monday , rejecting an effort to require the counting @ @ @ @ @ sent back to election officials on or just before Election Day , ” the Milwaukee @ @ @ @ @ The court ’ s 5-3 ruling means that absentee ballots will be counted only if @ @ @ @ @ of municipal clerks by the time polls close on Nov. 3 .
”

“The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Wisconsin’s voting laws Monday, rejecting an effort to require the counting of absentee ballots that are sent back to election officials on or just before Election Day,” the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
“The court’s 5-3 ruling means that absentee ballots will be counted only if they are in the hands of municipal clerks by the time polls close on Nov. 3.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Schumer Says GOP Will Regret Rushing Confirmation

Sen. Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) speaking about the Republican rush to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ this , and you may regret it a lot sooner than you think.
” He @ @ @ @ @ October 26 , 2020 .
It will go down as one of the darkest days @ @ @ @ @ the United States Senate .
”

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaking about the Republican rush to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court: “You will regret this, and you may regret it a lot sooner than you think.”
He added: “Monday, October 26, 2020. It will go down as one of the darkest days in the 231-year history of the United States Senate.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

President Trump has his eye on hosting an election night party at his own hotel in the nation ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
Over the weekend , the campaign pushed out fundraising…


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Trump Eyes Hosting Election Night Party

Trump Eyes Hosting Election Night Party

President Trump has his eye on hosting an election night party at his own hotel in the nation ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
Over the weekend , the campaign pushed out fundraising emails in the president ’ @ @ @ @ @ chance to enter a drawing “ to join Team Trump at the Election Night Party @ @ @ @ @ ” in Washington , suggesting he will use his luxury hotel as the backdrop for @ @ @ @ @

President Trump has his eye on hosting an election night party at his own hotel in the nation’s capital, the AP reports.
Over the weekend, the campaign pushed out fundraising emails in the president’s name offering donors the chance to enter a drawing “to join Team Trump at the Election Night Party in my favorite hotel,” in Washington, suggesting he will use his luxury hotel as the backdrop for reacting to election results.


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Fox News Covers Hunter Biden More Than WikiLeaks

New York Times : “ Fox News is giving more airtime to the unverified Hunter Biden emails than it did @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Podesta in 2016 , according to an analysis from the Atlantic Council ’ s @ @ @ @ @ which studies disinformation .
”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Biden Expands National Lead Over Trump

Biden Expands National Lead Over Trump

Heading into the final week of the 2020 presidential campaign , Joe Biden now holds his largest-ever lead over President @ @ @ @ @ 42 % , according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll — a 12-point margin that @ @ @ @ @ size of Hillary Clinton ’ s national advantage over Trump at this point in 2016 @

Heading into the final week of the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden now holds his largest-ever lead over President Trump, 54% to 42%, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll — a 12-point margin that’s four times the size of Hillary Clinton’s national advantage over Trump at this point in 2016.


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Biden to Campaign In Iowa

Biden to Campaign In Iowa


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Child Sex Trafficking Prosecutions Decline Under Trump


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Trump Rallies Are Non-Stop Lies

Trump Rallies Are Non-Stop Lies

“ Two minutes and 28 seconds into a campaign rally on a recent Saturday night in Janesville , Wis. , @ @ @ @ @ lie , ” the New York Times reports .
“ Over the course of the @ @ @ @ @ president made another 130 false or inaccurate statements .
Many were entirely made up .
@ @ @ @ @ simple facts , some clearly intended to mislead .
He lied about his own record @ @ @ @ @ .
He made wild exaggerations that violate even the pliable limits of standard political hyperbole @ @

“Two minutes and 28 seconds into a campaign rally on a recent Saturday night in Janesville, Wis., President Trump delivered his first lie,” the New York Times reports.
“Over the course of the next 87 minutes, the president made another 130 false or inaccurate statements. Many were entirely made up. Others were casual misstatements of simple facts, some clearly intended to mislead. He lied about his own record and that of his opponent. He made wild exaggerations that violate even the pliable limits of standard political hyperbole.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Tennessee Lawmaker Prescribed Opioids to Lover

An attorney for Tennessee Sen. Joey Hensley ( R ) conceded the politician , a small-town doctor , prescribed opioids @ @ @ @ @ employee with whom he was in a romantic relationship , in what the state contends @ @ @ @ @ ethics , the Tennessean reports .


politicalwire--2020-10-26--McEnany Once Praised Biden as ‘Man of the People’

Prior to becoming a prominent backer of Donald Trump , Kayleigh McEnany praised then-Vice President Joe Biden in August 2015 @ @ @ @ @ ” and a “ man of the people ” who resonates with “ middle class @ @ @ @ @ .
Said McEnany : “ I think the Republicans run into a problem if it @ @ @ @ @ it is maybe a Trump on the other side .
Because Joe Biden , one @ @ @ @ @ remarkable at is really kind of being a man of the people and resonating with @ @ @ @ @ like — coming off as human .
His gaffes — as much as we make @ @ @ @ @ a certain extent they make him look human .
So not , since he ’ @ @ @ @

Prior to becoming a prominent backer of Donald Trump, Kayleigh McEnany praised then-Vice President Joe Biden in August 2015 as “funny and likable” and a “man of the people” who resonates with “middle class voters,” CNN reports.
Said McEnany: “I think the Republicans run into a problem if it is Joe Biden and if it is maybe a Trump on the other side. Because Joe Biden, one of the things he is remarkable at is really kind of being a man of the people and resonating with middle class voters. Feeling like — coming off as human. His gaffes — as much as we make fun of them — to a certain extent they make him look human. So not, since he’s likable.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Japan’s Big New Climate Goal

Japan’s Big New Climate Goal

“ Japan ’ s new prime minister said on Monday the nation will seek to become carbon-neutral by 2050 , @ @ @ @ @ huge changes in its fossil fuel-heavy energy mix in order to succeed , ” Axios @ @


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Polling Guru Bets on Biden

Polling Guru Bets on Biden

Mark McKinnon : “ In many ways 2020 is haunted by 2016 .
So in an effort to tune into @ @ @ @ @ signal through all the white noise , I interviewed the ultimate expert : Dave Wasserman @ @ @ @ @ of the very few political seers who predicted—in mid-September of 2016 , no less—that Trump @ @ @ @ @ popular vote and yet win the electoral college.
” “ Wasserman covers congressional races for @ @ @ @ @ Cook Political Report .
He has a microscopic understanding of what is happening around the @ @ @ @ @ talking with him I came away with the sense that Trump is not just toast @ @ @ @ @ To use a poker metaphor : In the last election , Trump won by pulling @ @ @ @ @ .
This time he ’ ll need nothing short of a royal flush—by pulling an @ @ @ @ @ ”

Mark McKinnon: “In many ways 2020 is haunted by 2016. So in an effort to tune into a clear, crisp radio signal through all the white noise, I interviewed the ultimate expert: Dave Wasserman. He’s one of the very few political seers who predicted—in mid-September of 2016, no less—that Trump might very well lose the popular vote and yet win the electoral college.”
“Wasserman covers congressional races for the nonpartisan and widely respected Cook Political Report. He has a microscopic understanding of what is happening around the country politically…”
“After talking with him I came away with the sense that Trump is not just toast, but burnt toast. To use a poker metaphor: In the last election, Trump won by pulling an inside straight to win. This time he’ll need nothing short of a royal flush—by pulling an ace from his sleeve.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Decades of Bungling at the NYC Elections Board

New York Times : “ As the workings of American democracy have become more complex — with sophisticated technology , @ @ @ @ @ of foreign interference — New York has clung to a century-old system of local election @ @ @ @ @ the last vestiges of pure patronage in government , a relic from the era of @ @ @ @ @ Hall.
” “ Already this year , the New York City Board of Elections failed @ @ @ @ @ ballots until the day before the primary , disenfranchising voters , and sent erroneous general @ @ @ @ @ other residents , spreading confusion .
”

New York Times: “As the workings of American democracy have become more complex — with sophisticated technology, early voting and the threat of foreign interference — New York has clung to a century-old system of local election administration that is one of the last vestiges of pure patronage in government, a relic from the era of powerful political clubhouses and Tammany Hall.”
“Already this year, the New York City Board of Elections failed to mail out many absentee ballots until the day before the primary, disenfranchising voters, and sent erroneous general election ballot packages to many other residents, spreading confusion.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--GOP Pollster Has Biden Up Big

GOP Pollster Has Biden Up Big


politicalwire--2020-10-26--An Anonymous Republican Speaks Out

An Anonymous Republican Speaks Out

Olivia Nuzzi has an excellent look at the “ tortured self-justification of one very powerful Trump-loathing anonymous Republican.
” Said @ @ @ @ @ : “ I thought he would lose !
I mean , everyone thought he would @ @ @ @ @ he won is still shocking .
This is a man who is so completely alien @ @ @ @ @ the best principles of what this country is about .
When I think about the @ @ @ @ @ from now , people will look back and say , ‘ How the fuck did @ @ @ @ @ ?
, ’ it makes me sad for the country .
He ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ of our country .
”

Olivia Nuzzi has an excellent look at the “tortured self-justification of one very powerful Trump-loathing anonymous Republican.”
Said the Republican of President Trump: “I thought he would lose! I mean, everyone thought he would lose. The idea that he won is still shocking. This is a man who is so completely alien to what this country — the best principles of what this country is about. When I think about the fact that a hundred years from now, people will look back and say, ‘How the fuck did they think this was normal?,’ it makes me sad for the country. He’s a permanent scar on the face of our country.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Biden Keeps Light Schedule

Biden Keeps Light Schedule

Joe Biden had no public schedule on Friday , Sunday or Monday , just eight days before what the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ most consequential election of our lifetime , ” Bloomberg reports .
As President Trump blitzes @ @ @ @ @ many as three rallies a day , Biden has only visited one state , Pennsylvania @ @ @ @ @ .

Joe Biden had no public schedule on Friday, Sunday or Monday, just eight days before what the Democratic presidential nominee calls the “most consequential election of our lifetime,” Bloomberg reports.
As President Trump blitzes the battleground states with as many as three rallies a day, Biden has only visited one state, Pennsylvania, in the last week.
Interestingly, Biden made a surprise trip to Pennsylvania again today.


politicalwire--2020-10-26--Trump Sparks Rise of ‘Patriot Churches’

Trump Sparks Rise of ‘Patriot Churches’

Washington Post : “ While most White conservative Christian churches might only touch on politics around election time and otherwise @ @ @ @ @ during worship on God , politics and religion are inseparable here .
The Tennessee congregation @ @ @ @ @ Churches that formed in September .
The other two are near Liberty University in Lynchburg @ @ @ @ @ Spokane , Wash. ” “ The Patriot Churches belong to what religion experts describe as @ @ @ @ @ movement that has flourished under President Trump .
… For many churchgoers in suburban Knoxville @ @ @ @ @ worship is a breath of fresh air .
They complain that social media restricts their @ @ @ @ @ fear government-mandated vaccines .
And whether Trump wins or loses , religion experts believe these @ @ @ @ @ that are expected to endure long after Trump has left the White House .
”

Washington Post: “While most White conservative Christian churches might only touch on politics around election time and otherwise choose to keep the focus during worship on God, politics and religion are inseparable here. The Tennessee congregation is one of three Patriot Churches that formed in September. The other two are near Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., and in Spokane, Wash.”
“The Patriot Churches belong to what religion experts describe as a loosely organized Christian nationalist movement that has flourished under President Trump. … For many churchgoers in suburban Knoxville, the political boldness in worship is a breath of fresh air. They complain that social media restricts their free speech, and they fear government-mandated vaccines. And whether Trump wins or loses, religion experts believe these Americans are building powerful networks that are expected to endure long after Trump has left the White House.”


politicalwire--2020-10-26--More Battleground State Polls

More Battleground State Polls

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


politicalwire--2020-10-27--Lincoln Project Will Become a Media Company

Associated Press : “ Now the virus is getting worse in states that the president needs the most , at @ @ @ @ @ New infections are raging in Wisconsin and elsewhere in…


politicalwire--2020-10-27--New Battleground State Polls

New Battleground State Polls


politicalwire--2020-10-27--‘The Squad’ Expects Biden to Move Left After Election

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) told Axios that given the way progressives have shaped Joe Biden ’ s policy @ @ @ @ @ members of “ The Squad ” expect a liberal turn from him if he ’ @ @ @ @ @ have largely refrained from publicly criticizing Biden in the lead-up to the election , even @ @ @ @ @ signed on to their most far-reaching policies .
Instead , they ’ re focusing solely @ @ @ @ @ But Omar ’ s comments reflect the pressure campaign they ’ ll launch if he @ @ @ @ @ that their liberal policies become law .
”

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) told Axios that given the way progressives have shaped Joe Biden’s policy platform, she and other members of “The Squad” expect a liberal turn from him if he’s elected.
“Progressives have largely refrained from publicly criticizing Biden in the lead-up to the election, even though he hasn’t signed on to their most far-reaching policies. Instead, they’re focusing solely on beating Trump.”
“But Omar’s comments reflect the pressure campaign they’ll launch if he’s elected to ensure that their liberal policies become law.”


politicalwire--2020-10-27--Antibodies Fall Quickly After Infection

Antibodies Fall Quickly After Infection

A new Imperial College London study found the level of protective antibodies in people wane “ quite rapidly ” after @ @ @ @ @ reports .
“ Exactly what the antibody drop means for immunity is still uncertain… However @ @ @ @ @ tend to be highly predictive of who is protected .
”

A new Imperial College London study found the level of protective antibodies in people wane “quite rapidly” after coronavirus infection, the BBC reports.
“Exactly what the antibody drop means for immunity is still uncertain… However, the researchers warn antibodies tend to be highly predictive of who is protected.”


politicalwire--2020-10-27--Kavanaugh Parrots Trump in Wisconsin Ruling

Daily Beast : “ On Monday , the Supreme Court upheld an appeals court decision that blocked extending Wisconsin ’ @ @ @ @ @ by six days .
In his notes explaining his decision , Justice Brett Kavanaugh delivered @ @ @ @ @ any votes that came in after Election Day could be viewed as illegitimate.
” Wrote @ @ @ @ @ to avoid the chaos and suspicions of impropriety that can ensue if thousands of absentee @ @ @ @ @ Day and potentially flip the results of an election.
” Justice Elena Kagan dissented while @ @ @ @ @ “ There are no results to ‘ flip ’ until all valid votes are counted @ @ @ @ @ more ‘ suspicious ’ or ‘ improper ’ than refusing to tally votes once the @ @ @ @ @ Night .
”

Daily Beast: “On Monday, the Supreme Court upheld an appeals court decision that blocked extending Wisconsin’s deadline for absentee ballots by six days. In his notes explaining his decision, Justice Brett Kavanaugh delivered a very Trumpian warning that any votes that came in after Election Day could be viewed as illegitimate.”
Wrote Kavanaugh: “States want to avoid the chaos and suspicions of impropriety that can ensue if thousands of absentee ballots flow in after Election Day and potentially flip the results of an election.”
Justice Elena Kagan dissented while rebuking the Trump appointee: “There are no results to ‘flip’ until all valid votes are counted. And nothing could be more ‘suspicious’ or ‘improper’ than refusing to tally votes once the clock strikes 12 on Election Night.”


politicalwire--2020-10-27--Russia Implements Nationwide Mask Mandate


politicalwire--2020-10-27--Bloomberg Funds Ad Blitz for Biden in Texas and Ohio

“ Michael Bloomberg is funding a last-minute spending blitz to bolster former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. in Texas @ @ @ @ @ toward television advertising in two red states that have shifted away from President Trump in @ @ @ @ @ the New York Times reports .
“ A political adviser to Mr. Bloomberg said the @ @ @ @ @ York City would use his super PAC , Independence USA , to air intensive ad @ @ @ @ @ in both states .
The cost of the two-state campaign is expected to total around @ @ @ @ @ Brownstein : Why the GOP hold on Texas is loosening .

“Michael Bloomberg is funding a last-minute spending blitz to bolster former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. in Texas and Ohio, directing millions toward television advertising in two red states that have shifted away from President Trump in the general election,” the New York Times reports.
“A political adviser to Mr. Bloomberg said the billionaire former mayor of New York City would use his super PAC, Independence USA, to air intensive ad campaigns in all television markets in both states. The cost of the two-state campaign is expected to total around $15 million.”
Ron Brownstein: Why the GOP hold on Texas is loosening.