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More endorsements for Vice President Harris

from Heather Cox Richardson’s Newsletter “After Teamsters president Sean O’Brien said the 1.3-million-member organization would not endorse either candidate in 2024, making the Teamsters the only one of the nation’s ten major unions not to endorse Harris, joint councils of … Continue reading

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A Petition asking Trump to Show Up

Thanks to Bob P. Tell Trump: “Don’t chicken out of the October 23rd debate” There’s a CNN presidential debate on October 23rd, and Kamala Harris has already confirmed she will be there. But Donald Trump is too chicken to face … Continue reading

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Reasoning about why we vote the way we do

Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: I grew up in the mostly red state of Ohio–a state that has produced more President’s than all others (7) except for Virginia (8). To understand Trump voters, you might want to read David … Continue reading

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Endorsements for Harris by Republicans

from Heather Cox Richardson’s Newsletter George W. Bush’s attorney general Alberto Gonzales, conservative columnist George Will, more than 230 former officials for presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, and 17 former staff members for Ronald Reagan have all … Continue reading

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The army of conservative rebels for Harris grows

  By David Horsey Seattle Times cartoonist It is unprecedented that, of the five living Republicans who were nominated by their party for either president or vice president, only one is supporting the GOP presidential nominee in 2024. Former Vice President … Continue reading

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Residents of Springfield pack Haitian restaurant to show their support

by Kamrin Baker in Good News–thanks to Pam P. Ed Note: According to the Heather Cox Richardson newsletter, “On CNN yesterday morning, Vance admitted to Dana Bash that he had created the story of Haitian immigrants eating pets. He justified … Continue reading

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Springfield, Ohio – commentary by Heather Cox Richardson

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Who is Laura Loomer?

In several recent photos of Donald Trump, beside him stands Laura Loomer. Who is she? According to Wikepedia, “Laura Elizabeth Loomer (born May 21, 1993) is an American far-right political activist, internet personality, and conspiracy theorist. She was the Republican nominee to represent Florida’s 21st congressional district in the 2020 United States … Continue reading

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In the spin room at the Harris-Trump debate, I witnessed the strangest moments of my political career

Trump himself coming to the spin room, JD Vance and Stephen Miller panicking, a member of the Central Park Five in attendance, and Scaramucci talking about Taylor Swift — the fallout from the debate was immediate and intense by John … Continue reading

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Debate analysis – Heather Cox Richardson

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The Heart of the Debate

By Diana Butler Bass from The Cottage – Thanks to Pam P. Tonight is debate night in America. This might be the only meeting between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris before our November elections. I was dreading the Trump-Biden debate. … Continue reading

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First Atlantic cover with no typography or headline in 167 years

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Incoherent Rantings – Essay by Heather Cox Richardson

Ed note: How can voters, in good conscience, cast their ballot for a man who no longer makes sense, demonstrates paranoia and megalomania, and rambles suggesting that violence and bloodshed it needed for the MAGA movement to succeed?

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Does Nate Silver work for a company with a connection to Peter Thiel?

Thanks to Mike C. Yes, Nate Silver has recently taken on an advisory role with a company that has connections to Peter Thiel. Here are the key details: Nate Silver’s New Role Nate Silver, the well-known statistician and election forecaster, … Continue reading

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James Carville: Kamala Harris’s Best Strategy to Defeat Trump

By James Carville in the NYT Mr. Carville is a veteran of Democratic presidential campaigns, leading Bill Clinton’s in 1992. He is a consultant to American Bridge, a Democratic super PAC, and a co-host of the “Politics War Room” podcast. I … Continue reading

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Campaign update – Heather Cox Richardson

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The Kennedy Bear

Thanks to Ann M. In remembrance of the dead bear cub and broken bike left in Central Park by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Only $32 less 10% for first order.

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Election history in context by Heather Cox Richardson

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How low can you go?

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Tim Walz’s Sudden Rise in the Democratic Party Was No Accident

More than a year ago, Tim Walz and his aides decided to be ready in case an irresistible opportunity arose. Their tightly held strategy helped them catch political lightning in a bottle. By Reid J. EpsteinLisa LererShane Goldmacher and Theodore Schleifer (thanks to … Continue reading

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Trump Claims Walz Was Never White Before (according to the Borowitz Report)

PHILADELPHIA (The Borowitz Report)—Responding to Vice President Harris’s choice of Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, Donald J. Trump claimed that the Minnesota governor  “was never white before.” “I saw him on television many, many times, and, quite … Continue reading

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Is Tim Walz the Midwestern Dad Democrats Need?

Ed note:  Kamala Harris announced that Tim Walz will be her running mate. This interview with Ezra Klein covers many issues and hopefully will help VP Harris waltz with Walz into the White House. By Ezra Klein in the NYT (listen … Continue reading

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JD Vance’s ‘Weakest Moment’ Remark About Simone Biles Draws New Scrutiny

The gymnast won a second Olympic all-around title on Thursday in Paris, three years after stepping away from competing because of a mental health issue. By Neil Vigdor in the NYT (thanks to Ann M.) Senator JD Vance of Ohio, the … Continue reading

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US voter registrations surge — even as Republicans try to limit ballot access

Ed Note: Please check out Vote.org for more information. Thanks to Pam P. The group behind a popular get-out-the-vote technology platform said Friday that it’s registered more than 100,000 new U.S. voters since President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 … Continue reading

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WA’s ‘bloody mess’ of a primary is something else: A bellwether

By Danny Westneat Seattle Times columnist (Thanks to MaryLou P.) “A trickle of ballots so far for Washington’s primary,” read a concerning headline this week. Immediately on opening a mail-in ballot for Tuesday’s election, you can see a problem. There are an eye-glazing 48 … Continue reading

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