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While Her Father Rails Against ‘Idiot’ Scientists, Ivanka Trump Talks Ice Cream
Mark Leibovich, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The first daughter is trying to woo the white suburban female voters who
have become her father’s demographic kryptonite.
A nonsequiteur.
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Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 6 hours ago
Use comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Trump’s Rallies, Red-State Democrats: This Week in the 2020 Race
Annie Karni and Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
At the debate, President Trump and Joe Biden were actually able to debate.
Offstage, both candidates are carrying on distinctly different campaign
styles that suit them best.
There is no real change.
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Voting in a Covid Pandemic: Wear a Mask and Bring Your Own Pens
Denise Grady, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
A new C.D.C. report cites lessons learned from Delaware’s primary and
suggests that voters could use some instruction in the right way to wear a
mask.
Good advice.
I plan to vote on next Tuesday.
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Day After Debate, Biden and Trump Amplify Attacks, Seeking an Edge
Sydney Ember and Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Joseph Biden continued to hammer President Trump over his denial of the
coronavirus threat, while the president sought to exploit what he viewed as
a new opening — Mr. Biden’s comments on oil.
Trump is floundering.
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5 Policy Issues Where Trump and Biden Diverged at Final Debate
Glenn Thrush and Matt Stevens, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
The debate on Thursday night had long stretches of illuminating policy
discussion on climate change, health care, the coronavirus, immigration and
criminal and racial justice.
Trump is floundering.
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Ken Kurson, a Trump Family Ally, is Arrested on Cyberstalking Charge
Nicole Hong and Jesse Drucker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Ken Kurson, a close friend of the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, was
arrested in connection with incidents stemming from his divorce.
Ex wives deserve respect.
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Trump Tried to Blur Responsibility for His Family Separation Policy in Final Debate
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
President Trump repeatedly hurled the phrase “They built the cages” at his
debate opponent Thursday, but separating children from parents was a policy
all his own.
Asylum has been U.S. policy.
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As Time Runs Short, Optimism Fades for a Pre-Election Stimulus Deal
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was still optimistic about the chances for an
agreement, but it would be up to President Trump when it came together. And
time is all but up to cement a compromise before Nov. 3.
There will be no relief from this congress.
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Trump’s Philanthropy: Big Tax Write-Offs and Claims That Don’t Always Add Up
Susanne Craig, Russ Buettner and Mike McIntire, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Hidden financial records cast doubt on a number of his charitable
commitments and show that most of his giving came from land deals that
offset his income.
Trump is probably bankrupt.
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At 63 Million Viewers, Final Debate Is Trump’s Least Watched
John Koblin and Michael M. Grynbaum, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
About 10 million fewer Americans watched Thursday’s Biden-Trump debate than
the candidates’ first, more chaotic matchup in Cleveland last month.
The electorate has decided.
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A Missed Moment for Trump? Second Debate Suggests What Might Have Been
Adam Nagourney, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
Trailing in the polls, President Trump had more at stake in the debate
against Joseph R. Biden Jr. Now Republicans hope the president can present
a powerful contrast with Mr. Biden that translates into voter turnout.
Trump lost by not winning.
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U.S. Issues Sanctions on Russian Center Involved in Potentially Deadly Cyberattacks
Nicole Perlroth, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The penalties were aimed at a Russian research center that developed tools
used in a cyberattack on a Saudi petrochemical plant, which took out the
safety controls used to prevent an explosion.
This group is not paid from U.S. funds. A loud noise and no damage.
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Russians Who Pose Election Threat Have Hacked Nuclear Plants and Power Grid
Nicole Perlroth, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The hacking group, Energetic Bear, is among Russia’s stealthiest. It
appears to be casting a wide net to find useful targets ahead of the
election, experts said.
Saber rattling does not kill.
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Democrats Try to Shut Down Senate, Seeking to Stain Barrett Confirmation
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Lacking the ability to block President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee,
Democrats are using the final days of the debate to stoke outrage among
voters about the rush to confirm her.
Do what works.
The attempt did not work.
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Oil Industry Expresses Concern, Not Alarm, About Biden Comments
Clifford Krauss, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
After the candidate called for a “transition” away from oil and gas,
executives said the country would need fossil fuels for decades to come.
Panic will not help
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5 Policy Issues Where Trump and Biden Diverged at Final Debate
Glenn Thrush and Matt Stevens, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
The debate on Thursday night had long stretches of illuminating policy
discussion on climate change, health care, the coronavirus, immigration and
criminal and racial justice.
Biden spoke cogently.
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As Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Resists Mask Mandate, Voters Sour on G.O.P.
Trip Gabriel and Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds has adopted President Trump’s defiant attitude toward
public health guidance on the coronavirus. But while she isn’t on the
ballot, her leadership may be dragging down Republicans who are.
One can hope.
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Bullock Trails Daines Narrowly in Key Montana Senate Race
Nate Cohn, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
Democrats, including Biden, are competitive in a red state, and Bullock is
three points behind in the contest the party cares about most.
There is still a little time though not much hope.
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The ‘Borat’ Sequel’s 3 Wildest Scenes: Here’s What Happens
Kyle Buchanan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
Sacha Baron Cohen’s pranks involve political figures like Mike Pence and
Rudy Giuliani, as well as one unexpected A-list celebrity.
It would not be funny if it were not believable.
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