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Biden, in Sign of Confidence, Will Visit Iowa in 2020 Election's Final Days
Sydney Ember and Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Appearing newly emboldened, the Democratic nominee also said he thought he
would win Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, three critical battleground
states.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/26/us/trump-biden-election
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Joe Biden, Generic Democrat
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
He was barely seen in public today, just eight days before the election —
but that’s all part of the strategy.
A generic Democrat will win.
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Kushner, Employing Racist Stereotype, Questions if Black Americans ‘Want to Be Successful’
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In a “Fox & Friends” interview, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior
adviser also criticized protesters as more concerned with what he called
“virtue signaling” than in coming up with “solutions.”
Jared Kushner is an Orthodox Jew.
He is a racist by faith.
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Black Senate Candidates in South Tell Democrats to ‘Meet the Moment’
Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Several Black Democrats are running competitively in conservative states,
and they are doing so by talking explicitly about race.
The office goes to the winner.
"Black lives matter" is a statement of fact.
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How Georgia Went From Red to Battleground State
Richard Fausset, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Joe Biden could win the state because Republicans have failed to keep up
with its diverse population and shifting suburban politics.
The town always beats the farms.
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Oil Sector
Pranshu Verma and Farnaz Fassihi, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The Trump administration is trying to fortify its campaign of maximum
pressure against Iran from being reversed by a potential Biden
administration.
Iran has been good.
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Trump’s Manufacturing Promises Disappoint as Economy Sours
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Foxconn’s failure to deliver on a Wisconsin project underscores the limits
of the president’s power to make companies bend to his will.
Trump does not understand trade.
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Questions and Answers About the Bidens and a Deal in China
Eric Lipton, Kenneth P. Vogel and Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
There is no evidence that the former vice president was involved in or
profited from a joint venture pursued by his son and brother.
Started at Qanon.
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The Font of Misinformation and Lies at Trump Campaign Rallies
Linda Qiu and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
A recent rally in Wisconsin was typical. In 90 minutes,
President Trump
made 131 false or inaccurate statements.
His lips were moving.
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Trump’s Weakened Hold on Long Island Leaves King, Zeldin Seats at Risk
Sarah Maslin Nir, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Peter King is leaving Congress, and Lee Zeldin could be vulnerable. The
elections in the two districts will be “a referendum on Trump,” a
strategist said.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOJ58V8a3h0
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Should You FedEx Your Ballot? No
Johnny Diaz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Lady Gaga shared a photo of herself on Twitter holding a ballot and a FedEx
envelope. But experts urged people to use the United States Postal Service
or a secure ballot drop box instead.
FedEx does not postmark.
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Trump’s Weakened Hold on Long Island Puts 2 G.O.P. House Seats at Risk
Sarah Maslin Nir, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Peter King is leaving Congress, and Lee Zeldin could be vulnerable. The
elections in the two districts will be “a referendum on Trump,” a
strategist said.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcv1EFoaX-8
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Biden Trails in Texas Due to Weakness Amongst Hispanic Voters
Nate Cohn, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Large Democratic gains among white suburbanites suggest risks down the
ballot for Republicans in congressional and state House races, our poll
shows.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/texas/
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With Weakness Among Hispanic Voters, Biden Trails in Texas
Nate Cohn, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Large Democratic gains among white suburbanites suggest risks down the
ballot for Republicans in congressional and state House races, our poll
shows.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/texas/
Oil must break.
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The Election May Hinge on Pennsylvania. Can the Polls Get the State Right?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Polling averages show Joseph R. Biden Jr. with a lead in Pennsylvania, but
surveys can’t account for possibilities like voter suppression.
Trump's party is trying voter suppression.
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A New Covid Outbreak at the White House
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The administration plays defense after Pence aides test positive: This is
your morning tip sheet.
How new is it?
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How the Trump Era Has Strained, and Strengthened, Politically Mixed Marriages
Claire Cain Miller, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Fewer people want to date those with different political views. But couples
are also talking through political issues more.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Democrats in Many Races Are Moderates. Republicans Cast Them as Radicals.
Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Democrats chose Senate candidates who have rejected progressive policies.
That hasn’t stopped Republicans from trying to paint them as extreme.
Andrew Jackson was wrong.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jackson
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Election Scenarios
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 18 hours ago
I recently sat down for an interview and one of the questions was about
election scenarios. (The question didn’t excite me so I talked instead
about planning for election outcomes.) You can listen here. (It’s only
about 5 minutes.) If you enjoyed this article, and want me to write more,
please DONATE or SUBSCRIBE.
Ian Welsh is a political puritan.
Biden will encourage necessary change.
Trump will discourage economic change.
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Infection of Pence Aides Raises New Questions About Trump’s Virus Response
Michael D. Shear, Annie Karni, Maggie Haberman and Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
From the beginning, the president has turned mask wearing and other
preventive measures into a loyalty test. He and his aides have taken the
same approach inside the White House.
Covid-19 is not popular.
Ignoring it does not make it go away.
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