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Full Transcript: Joe Biden Addresses Tara Reade Allegations on ‘Morning Joe’

Maggie Astor and Isabella Grullón Paz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The former vice president was interviewed about the allegation made by his former Senate aide that he sexually assaulted her in 1993.
 
"When did you stop beating your wife?" 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loaded_question
 
I have been walking around this matter for months.
The loaded question is a traditional political ploy.
 
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It’s Impossible To Overstate How Broken America Is

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 4 hours ago
I know I’ve been pounding this issue, but… New: The Capitol physician told Republican staffers today the Senate lacks the capacity to test all 100 senators when it comes back Monday. Instead the Senate will test people who are sick. Test will take 2+ days. Come on!! They can’t even manage proper testing for 100 […]
 
The senate does as the majority leader demands.
In this case it is Mitch McConnell.
 

Big Government? For Now, Most Americans Say Bring It On

Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Battered by the coronavirus, the American public is increasingly looking to the federal government to provide an economic lifeline, polls suggest.
 
"Government of the people by the people for the people shall not perish from the earth."
 

An Accidental Navy Chief Steers His Service Through a Storm

Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Adm. Michael M. Gilday appears determined that his recommendations on the Roosevelt case will be made based on Navy principles and not on fears of what the White House might want.
 
Justice may be done.
 

Biden Denies Tara Reade’s Assault Allegation: ‘This Never Happened’

Katie Glueck, Lisa Lerer and Sydney Ember at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Joseph R. Biden Jr., in his first public address of a former Senate aide’s accusation that he sexually assaulted her in 1993, called on the National Archives to release any document related to the allegation.
 
There is no record of such an incident.
Tara Reade claims she made one.
Human memory is fallible.
 

Scrambling the Political Divide: ‘No Normal Recession’

Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
When a Republican senator shops a stimulus plan that has more common ground with a leading progressive.
 
Those jobs are or will be gone.
A set of new jobs will be required.
 

Democrats Assail Mitch McConnell for Bringing Senate Back Amid Pandemic

Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
The majority leader’s plan to reconvene next week carries dangers for lawmakers as well as workers at the Capitol, where many low-level employees are minorities and at greater risk from Covid-19.
 
Mitch McConnell should be ejected.
 

Amid a Rising Coronavirus Death Toll, Trump Leaves the Grieving to Others

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
President Trump has led no national mourning for the more than 63,000 Americans who have died from the coronavirus, emphasizing confidence about the future rather than dwelling on the present.
 
Trump is a conman.
 

Trump Attacks Flynn Inquiry Amid New Revelations on F.B.I.

Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The bureau was on the verge of closing its investigation into Michael Flynn in early 2017 when new evidence prompted agents to keep it open, newly disclosed court papers showed.
 
Trump destroys his loyal servants.
Let the heads roll.
There are not enough spikes.
 
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Mike Pence Wears Face Mask on Visit to Indiana Ventilator Plant

Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
The vice president had been sharply criticized for visiting the Mayo Clinic this week and violating its requirement to wear one.
 
Mike pence believes in magic. 
 
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Joe Biden Will Address Tara Reade's Allegation on 'Morning Joe'

Lisa Lerer and Sydney Ember at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
After weeks of silence that prompted Democratic frustration, Joe Biden will discuss a former Senate aide’s allegation of sexual assault on “Morning Joe.”
 
He did as promised. 
 
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National Security Surveillance on U.S. Soil Fell Amid Scrutiny of Russia Inquiry

Charlie Savage at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
But overseas targets of the government’s warrantless surveillance program continued to soar in 2019, a new report disclosed.
 
Overseas a warrant is not required.
The NSA has been using that for as long as they have existed.
 
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April 30th US Covid Data

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
Our benefactor writes: Well, we crossed the symbolic threshold of 60,000 deaths before May 1. I’m not sure why it is symbolic, other than that earlier predictions were 60,000 deaths by the end of August. People are beginning to realize that this is an enduring pandemic and preparing themselves for the long haul. It’s going […]
 
Mortality rate: 5.9% 
 
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Stymied in Seeking Benefits, Millions of Unemployed Go Uncounted

Nelson D. Schwartz, Tiffany Hsu and Patricia Cohen at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
As state agencies grapple with new guidelines and sheer volume, many workers are frustrated in filing claims and omitted from jobless tallies.
 
That will depress wages and please the Republicans. 
 
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The Inability To Do Basic Things

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
So, we now have multiple cases of packing plants which have spread Covid-19 cases thru the workforce. These businesses have workers cheek to jowl, but most did not make even basic efforts. Let us say that you can’t find official protective devices. Have cloth ones sewed, 3 layers. All it takes is someone who knows […]
 
Factoring is forgotten.
 
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On Politics: Pressure Grows on Biden

Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Calls to respond to an allegation, and promising coronavirus news: This is your morning tip sheet.
 
Politics should be played for blood.
The game the Republicans are playing is slander.
 
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Biden Reveals Allies Who Will Help Pick a Running Mate

Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Announcing the leaders of his vice-presidential selection committee, Joe Biden moved his search for a running mate into a new phase, with a vetting process that might last until July.
 
Biden knows what he is doing.
 
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Trump’s Disinfectant Talk Trips Up Sites’ Vows Against Misinformation

Sheera Frenkel and Davey Alba at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have declined to remove the president’s statements about unproven coronavirus treatments.
 
Trump has lost control of social media.
 
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Justin Amash, Third-Party Spoiler? Michigan Experts Are Skeptical

Trip Gabriel and Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Democrats worry that if the congressman runs for president, he could siphon votes in a state Donald Trump narrowly won four years ago. But strategists say this election is much different.
 
Splitting the Republican party seems a good idea. 
 
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Trump Officials Are Said to Press Spies to Link Virus and Wuhan Labs

Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Edward Wong and Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Some analysts are worried that the pressure from senior officials could distort assessments about the coronavirus and be used as a weapon in an escalating battle with China.
 
Spies who lie are unemployable.
They are often dead.
 
 
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