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Why Wisconsin Republicans Insisted on an Election in a Pandemic
Mask-wearing voters in endless lines. Five polling places instead of 180.
Voting amid the coronavirus crisis is full of challenges — and connected to
G.O.P. efforts to limit who gets a ballot in the state.
Republican machines grab every advantage they can.
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They Turned Out to Vote in Wisconsin During a Health Crisis. Here’s Why.
Voters in Milwaukee and across the state braved long lines and a risk of
illness, but many said they wanted their voices to be heard. But for some,
the potential health risk was too great.
A democratic government has been worth life and limb since the organization.
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Trump Ousts Pandemic Spending Watchdog Known for Independence
The official had been leading the office of the inspector general for the
Pentagon. In removing him from that role, the president stripped him of his
pandemic relief oversight duties as well.
This should be a amajor error by the Trump administration.
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Geopolitics and the Economy After Covid-19
First the good/bad news. Covid-19 isn’t going to bring down the “system.”
It’s not a hard enough shock. There are things we should learn from it,
about what work is actually needed, about the fact that more people will
not die because of reduced pollution during isolation periods than from the
virus, and so on. […]
The world is not yet done with COVID-19.
We will not see the revolution. There may be major changes.
Private health insurers will be bankrupt as will be their patrons.
The Republican party should be broken.
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Navy Captain Firing: Pressure Mounts to Remove Leader Thomas Modly
Even President Trump, who initially backed the acting secretary’s handling
of the issue, seemed to have second thoughts. “I may look into it,” the
president told reporters.
Thomas B. Modly has quit.
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April 7th US Covid Data: Some Signs of Flattening
Our benefactor wrote: You can visibly see the trendline in the bar chart
starting to curve. (A doctor) and I were discussing what flattening the
curve means from a data perspective. Most graphs are log graphs. Ours is a
linear one. From his, a doctor’s perspective, flattening would be the
number of cases showing up […]
Social and physical separation prevents viral infection.
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Who is Kayleigh McEnany? President Trump's New Press Secretary
She replaces Stephanie Grisham, who had the job for nine months, and will
return to Melania Trump’s staff.
She is a Trump loyalist.
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Pressure Mounts to Remove Thomas Modly, Acting Navy Secretary, for Rebuking Virus-Stricken Carrier Crew
Even President Trump, who initially backed the acting secretary’s handling
of the issue, seemed to have second thoughts. “I may look into it,” the
president told reporters.
Thomas B. Modly has quit.
It does not appear Trump brought pressure on Modly.
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Wisconsin Election: Voters Find Long Lines and Closed Polling Sites
The state is the first to hold a major election with in-person voting since
stay-at-home orders were widely instituted because of the coronavirus.
I will watch the infection rate.
Bernie Sanders has withdrawn.
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On Politics: Gloves On, Wisconsin Goes to the Polls
Democracy versus public health, and a broader voting rights battle: This is
your morning tip sheet.
Bernie Sanders withdrew after the vote.
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John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader, Endorses Biden
The endorsement was another example of the strong backing Joseph R. Biden
Jr. enjoys from African-American leaders and voters.
The endorsement was in time.
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Donald Trump and Florida, a Love Affair
South Florida is in some ways an America as Mr. Trump would have it, where
his Republican support extends beyond his base and includes admiration from
immigrants and Jewish voters.
"The best government money can buy."
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Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Warned of Coronavirus Pandemic in January
A memo from Peter Navarro is the most direct warning known to have
circulated at a key moment among top administration officials.
Trump never listens.
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Trump’s Aggressive Advocacy of Malaria Drug for Treating Coronavirus Divides Medical Community
While Dr. Anthony Fauci has urged caution in using hydroxychloroquine, some
doctors are prescribing it to patients who have the virus despite the fact
it has never been tested for it.
The response is "probably not."
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Body of Kennedy Family Member Found in Chesapeake Bay
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean and her 8-year-old son drifted into the bay
after paddling out in a canoe to retrieve a ball. Her body was recovered on
Monday evening.
A sad story of bad judgement. Alcohol?
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Supreme Court Blocks Extended Voting in Wisconsin
The 5-to-4 ruling was the court’s first in a dispute arising from the
coronavirus pandemic, and suggested it may struggle to maintain an image of
nonpartisanship as election disputes arise this year.
The Republican party should have had no standing.
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Wisconsin Election Fight Heralds a National Battle Over Virus-Era Voting
The state stands as a first test case in what could potentially be the
biggest voting rights clash since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of
1965.
Official results will be announced next week.
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Wisconsin Votes Tomorrow. In Person.
The state’s Supreme Court ruled against the governor’s last-minute effort
to delay the election.
Wisconsin Democrats voted.
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Will Wisconsin Be the Last Stand for Bernie Sanders?
If Mr. Sanders suffers another big loss there on Tuesday, it is certain to
intensify the growing calls for him to exit the Democratic presidential
race.
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‘Swept Up by FEMA’: Complicated Medical Supply System Sows Confusion
The Trump administration’s new method for distributing medical supplies has
led to charges of confiscation.
Trump is trying to buy states.
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