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Anxious Democratic Establishment Asks, ‘Is There Anybody Else?’

Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

Party leaders who are fatalistic about Democrats’ chances in 2020 are musing about possible late entrants to the race. Sherrod Brown? Michelle Obama?

Others are not running.

Potential candidates must run.

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The Photographer Behind a Powerful Portrait of Elijah E. Cummings

Katie Van Syckle at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

Justin T. Gellerson captured the Maryland congressman, who died last week at 68, in his committee’s chambers in May. “He had a fired-up energy about him.”

Photographer is a craft and an art.

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Despite Vow to End ‘Endless Wars,’ Here’s Where About 200,000 Troops Remain

Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Eric Schmitt at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

Under President Trump, there are now more troops in the Middle East than when he took office, and he has continued the mission for tens of thousands of others far from the wars of 9/11.

Diplomacy is a better way. 

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Liberal Party Wins A Minority in Canada

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 5 hours ago

So, as the polls predicted, the Liberals win the most seats, but short of a majority. The Conservatives actually got slightly more of the popular vote at 34% to 33%, but since their support is geographically clustered, they received less seats. The NDP lost seats, down to 24. The Bloc went from almost none to […]

Canada has oil.  

That is a problem 

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Hungary’s Orban Gave Trump Harsh Analysis of Ukraine Before Key Meeting

Peter Baker and Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago

The discussion at the White House between President Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orban was held over objections from Mr. Trump’s national security adviser.

Trump does not do diplomacy.

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For Trump the Dealmaker, Troop Pullouts Without Much in Return

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago

The president has sought to scale back America’s military presence around the world without waiting to negotiate concessions from foes like the Taliban or North Korea.

Trump does not do diplomacy.

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Trump Running Out of Options for Homeland Security Secretary

Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

Two of the president’s potential picks have been deemed ineligible because of a federal statute.

Trump is in growing political trouble.

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Despite Vow to End ‘Endless Wars,’ Here’s Where About 200,000 Troops Remain

Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Eric Schmitt at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

Under President Trump, there are now more troops in the Middle East than when he took office, and he has continued the mission for tens of thousands of others far from the wars of 9/11.

Trump is not allowed to withdraw from Republican expeditions. 

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Hillary Clinton, Master Troll?

Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

Freed of the constraints of public office, Mrs. Clinton seems to be living her best life.

Hillary Clinton is a private citizen. 

She is not a troll.

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Trump Dismisses ‘Phony Emoluments Clause,’ Defending Doral

Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago

President Trump compared himself to George Washington, who he said operated a business while he was president.

Trump is known to lie. 

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Warren’s Education Plan Promises Billions for Low-Income Schools and Desegregation

Dana Goldstein and Thomas Kaplan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

The long-awaited proposal breaks from Obama-era Democratic priorities by critiquing charter schools and testing.

Separation of church and state is necessary. 

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Nicolas Ghesquière, Poster Boy for Fashion-Against-Trump

Vanessa Friedman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

LVMH’s splashy ribbon cutting with the president spurs an angry Instagram post — by one of the company’s own stars.

Nicolas Ghesquièr is a brave man.

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Facebook Finds New Disinformation Campaigns and Braces for 2020 Torrent

Mike Isaac at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago

The company also announced several new steps to reduce the spread of false information, including an effort to label posts from state-sponsored media.

I do not believe Facebook.

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In Iowa, Amy Klobuchar Gets a Second Look After Debate

Trip Gabriel at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago

Mired in the polling doldrums, the Minnesota senator drew crowds and new donors after attacking Elizabeth Warren for a “pipe dream.”

Noise gets attention

Getting rid of the Trump tax cut would pay that cost.

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What Our Poll Shows About Impeachment Views in 6 Swing States

Nate Cohn at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago

With core supporters and opponents dug in, a crucial sliver of people support the inquiry but not necessarily removal.

Critical changes away from Trump.

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As Support for Trump’s Impeachment Grows, His Base Digs In Its Heels

Jeremy W. Peters at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Republicans remain almost unanimously opposed to removing President Trump from office, leaving him with a loyal but shrinking core of supporters.

The true believers hear only Trump.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_believer

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What Protests in Lebanon, France, Chile and Ecuador Have In Common

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago

There’s some important events happening today: another Brexit vote, and the Canadian federal election (whose results are not obvious), but we won’t know how either of those end till later, so let’s discuss some popular protests of massive size. In France the protests were sparked by an increase in diesel taxes. The demands included an […]

Motor fuel prices rising.

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‘Get Over It’? Why Political Influence in Foreign Policy Matters

Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Readers have asked The New York Times why asking another nation for help ahead of an election is such a serious issue. Here are some answers

We should not "get over it".

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5 Monday Must-Reads

Kaly Soto at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Is the G7 going to meet at Trump’s Florida resort? Nope. Chinese protesters write final goodbyes. Tensions rise in Fort Worth. Memories of a dangerous New Jersey amusement park. And more.

OK

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Why Trump Dropped His Idea to Hold the G7 at His Own Hotel

Maggie Haberman, Eric Lipton and Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

He knew Democrats would criticize him. When Republicans started doing so, he changed his mind.

Another charge is not a good idea.

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