1
It’s Steve Bullock’s First Time on the Democratic Debate Stage. Here’s His Big Idea.
The centerpiece of his campaign is getting money out of politics, which he
argues is a prerequisite for fixing other problems.
Advertising is sold.
A campaign is advertising.
2
500,000 Children Could Lose Free School Meals Under Trump Administration Proposal
A rule to tighten access to food stamps would also cut more than a
half-million children from automatic eligibility for free school meals, a
Virginia representative said.
Hungry children growup mentally slow.
3
California Requires Trump Tax Returns Under New Election Law
The law requires that all presidential candidates release their tax returns
in order to be placed on the ballot for the state’s primary next year.
Another lost battle.
4
‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security
Mr. McConnell, the Senate leader, has typically embraced nasty nicknames by
critics. But criticism of his role in blocking election measures has taken
hold in an unusual way.
I am not surprised Mitch McConnell has a delicate ego.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisyphus
5
Low in Cash and Polls, 2020 Democrats Get Creative With Accounting
As Democrats gather for the next presidential debates this week, several
are struggling with fund-raising. An accounting maneuver last month made
some appear to have more cash on hand than they did.
The platform committee will be crowded.
6
Half of Voters Believe President Trump Is Racist, Poll Shows
The survey, which showed divisions along partisan lines, was conducted
after Mr. Trump attacked four congresswomen of color and as he tore into
Representative Elijah Cummings.
I have difficulty having faith in these numbers.
Try a different question, time, or sample.
7
‘Nothing Happened, Ever’: General Defends Himself Against Sexual Assault Claims
Gen. John E. Hyten, who has been nominated to be the Pentagon’s No. 2
military official, said he did not sexually assault a subordinate colonel
at the United States Strategic Command.
I tend to give credence to Colonel Spletstoser.
8
How Similar Are Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, Really?
You may be wondering how the race’s leading liberals differ. Or you may be
a progressive voter trying to figure out whom to support. We’re here to
help.
Elizabeth Warren is my choice.
9
Why Democrats Are Unsure About How to Confront Trump’s Race-Baiting
The president’s racially divisive attacks on Democrats of color might have
been crippling for previous presidents, but many in the party are not
convinced they will benefit in 2020.
The next election is comming.
10
Trump Adviser Said to Have Pursued Saudi Nuclear Deal as He Sought Administration Role
A report from the House Oversight Committee disclosed new details of how
Thomas Barrack, a close friend of the president’s, sought to employ his
influence.
The Saudi are not our friends.
11
Trump Hails African-American Contributions to America Amid Battle With Black Critics
African-American legislators from Virginia refused to attend the
president’s speech commemorating the 400th anniversary of representative
democracy in America, calling him an “emblem of hate.”
Empty words.
12
What to Watch for Tonight in the CNN Democratic Debate
Everything you need to know about the presidential primary debate scheduled
Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
I did not watch.
13
How We Fact-Check in an Age of Misinformation
On the eve of another round of presidential debates, it’s not just the
candidates and the incumbent that The Times is scrutinizing.
There is no content on process here.
14
Why Democrats Are Unsure About How to Confront Trump’s Race-Baiting
The president’s racially divisive attacks on Democrats of color might have
been crippling for previous presidents, but many in the party are not
convinced they will benefit in 2020.
A pep ralley has no counter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pep_rally
15
Got $100,000 to Buy Obama’s Old Basketball Jersey at Auction?
An auction house selling the jersey, which the former president is believed
to have worn while playing in high school, says it could fetch that much
when bidding closes in August.
No.
It is "the silly season".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_season
16
Lawmakers Accuse Trump and Aides of Delaying F-16 Sales to Taiwan
China has objected to the proposed sales, and Congress is worried that
President Trump and his trade advisers might try to placate Beijing to get
a trade deal.
Taiwan is nervous.
It has reasons.
17
Ahead of Debates, Pennsylvania Democrats Want Candidates to Stress Pragmatism
In a key swing state, Democrats looking at the presidential field were more
likely to follow their head than their heart in whom to support.
Beating Trump is job one.
The debate is about job two.
18
On Politics: It’s Debate Night
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
For half of the candidates, it may be their last chance to make an
impression on the national stage.
Not yet. None of the twenty four are out.
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Trump Adviser Said to Have Pursued Saudi Nuclear Deal as He Sought Administration Role
A report from the House Oversight Committee disclosed new details of how
Thomas Barrack, a close friend of the president’s, sought to employ his
influence.
The Saudi are not our friends.
20
Senate Fails to Override Trump’s Veto on Saudi Arms Sales
The failure underscored that legislators’ simmering anger over both Saudi
Arabia’s murder of a dissident columnist and its bloody war in Yemen has
its limits.
Trump will sell arms to Saudi.
Congress has not been able to stop him.
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