This 538 analysis does explain the strange Trump tactical moves to Nevada and Minnesota, as they see their secondary targets instead of their main swing state targets. We can count on the race tightening and the margins are closer in the swing states. We’ve moved past Labor Day and into the home stretch of the 2020…
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White House presser: Trump defends 17 year old Kenosha killer
The summary of today's Trump presser: Trump defended Kyle Rittenhouse x Trump actually offers a defense of Kyle Rittenhouse, his right-wing supporter who killed two protesters. “I guess he was in very big trouble, he probably would've been killed.” pic.twitter.com/XFBtDOHP8y— Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) August 31, 2020 x To be clear, Rittenhouse was trying to…
White House on accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse: 'The president is not going to weigh in on that'
President LAW & ORDER seems pretty reticent when it comes to, er … wait, this can’t be right … a white 17-year-old who killed two people and injured another with an AR-15? Why would anyone in their right mind not want to instantly and unequivocally condemn that? Never mind. We’re talking about the president of the United…
Beto O'Rourke Keeps Up The Momentum To Flip The Texas State House Blue
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) organization, Powered By People: We need all hands on deck if we’re going to flip the Texas State House this election. That’s why we’re teaming up with some of the amazing local candidates running across Texas for our next round of phone…
Pod Save America's Jon Lovett Helps Flip The Pennsylvania State House Blue
Received this e-mail today from Pod Save America co-host & former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, Jon Lovett, on behalf of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee: Friend, No state is more important this November than Pennsylvania. We have to win. That’s why I adopted PA as part of Vote Save America – to support…
Trump's Inability to Recall Numerous Senior White House Officials is Another RED FLAG for Dementia
Perhaps the most ill-considered campaign tactic of 2020 is Donald Trump's desperation-driven attacks on Joe Biden's mental health. He seems to be oblivious to his own all too apparent cognitive decline. In fact, polls show that most Americans think it's Trump who doesn't have the mental soundness to serve. Plus, it's an insult to every…
Polls Show Some Republican House Seats Surprisingly Competitive in Swing States
A number of swing states or potential swing states have recent polls showing tighter than expected races in some Republican districts, including some incumbents. A poor showing by a congressional candidate can have some impact for that state’s Presidential or Senate elections, at least for states that having really close elections. Most of these polls are by partisan…
GA-Sen B: “After GA GOP House Speaker asks for help, Kelly Loeffler condemns ‘blue state bailouts’”
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported that Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R. GA) reached out to both U.S. Senators David Perdue (R. GA) & Kelly Loeffler (R. GA) last week about Congress approving a $500 billion relief package to help states stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Ralston emphasized helping the thousands federal employees furloughed…
Cook Report Moves 2 US House Races to Tossup, AZ CD-6 and MO CD-2
twitter.com/… Cook Political Report has changed its ratings on five US House races, four in the direction of the Democratic candidate. Kansas CD-2 became more likely to remain Republican after incumbent Steve Watkins-R lost his primary. Watkins was charged with voter fraud after he listed a UPS store as his official residence. David Schweikert of Arizona’s…
Cook Political Report Shifts Ratings on 6 US House Races, 5 Towards Democrats
cookpolitical.com/… Cook Political Report has shifted six US Houses, five in the direction of the Democratic candidates. A week ago Cook changed ratings on five Senate seats all in the direction of the Democratic candidate, and said the Democrats are now favored to take control of the upper house this fall. thehill.com/… Two weeks ago, the…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes to House floor and slams Ted Yoho's misogyny and false apology
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not mince her words as she completely annihilated Congressman Ted Yoho for his misogyny towards her at the step of the Capitol followed by a disingenuous attempt of an apology on the house floor. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proves why they fear her. x x YouTube Video Watch complete episodes here. This is how you…
Crystal Ball Changes Ratings on 8 US House Races, 7 in Favor of Democratic Candidates
centerforpolitics.org/… Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball has shifted its ratings on another eight US House races. Five Republican held seats have moved toward the Democratic candidate. Two Democratic seats have gone from “Tossup” to “Lean Democrat”, and WI CD-3 has been shifted the other way from “Safe Democrat” to “Likely Democrat”. http://www.dailykos.com/… On July 2, Crystal Ball changed…
PA-10: Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. (D) Helps Eugene DePasquale (D) Expand Our House Majority
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D. PA) in support of State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s (D. PA-10) congressional campaign: The Hill called the race for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District “one of the most closely-watched House contests this year.” In 2018, Republican Congressman Scott Perry won this seat by only three points,…
Larry Sabato Shifts Ratings on 11 US House Races, “10 Texas Seats Could Be Vulnerable”
In a move somewhat reminiscent of 2018’s blue wave in US House elections, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball has shifted ratings on 10 US House away from the Republican candidates and has moved one Democratic seat in the other direction. Four of the ones shifted today are GOP seats in Texas. centerforpolitics.org/… Table 1: Crystal Ball House rating changes Member/District Old…
Andrew Yang Is Back And He's Here To Help Joe Biden Kick Trump's Ass Out Of The White House
Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, in support of former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign: I centered my campaign for president on one simple principle: We need a fairer, more human-centered America. This idea could not be more important today as our country grapples with the public health crisis posed…
PA-10: Pete Buttigieg Helps Expand Our House Majority By Sending Eugene DePasquale (D) To Congress
Received this e-mail from former presidential candidate, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D. IN), in support of Pennsylvania Auditor General, Eugene DePasquale’s (D. PA-10) congressional campaign: Friend, I ran for President because I believe that change is something worth fighting for, but that goes far beyond the White House. We must also protect and expand…
PA-01: Gov. Tom Wolf (D) Helps Expand Our House Majority By Helping Christina Finello (D) Win
Received this e-mail today from Governor Tom Wolf (D. PA) in support of Christina Finello’s (D. PA-01) congressional campaign: Christina Finello (D. PA-01) Christina Finello has done important work in our communities for decades, working at all levels of the criminal justice system to better train police and judges, while working with inmates to diagnose…
PA Democrats Launch Virtual GOTV House Parties Initiative To Flip Pennsylvania Back To Blue
Received this e-mail today from the Pennsylvania Democratic Party: Our 2020 victory plan is built on a simple premise: Democrats can win anywhere when Democrats show up everywhere. That's why this year's ground campaign looks a bit different—with more staff in more places and more focus on the issues of your community. We want you…
Protesters try to pull down Andrew Jackson statue in front of White House
Unfortunately, a still recovering nation has civil unrest which will be exploited by complicated agendas, especially with some malign elements that actually want a second Civil War. One way to do it is to help topple monuments, even pre-Civil War ones. Slave-holder and the Trail of Tears, the $20 bill still has his portrait and…
Trump's walk to White House after failed rally is the saddest, most wonderful thing you'll ever see
And someone set it to Ken Burns Civil War music. x Done 👠pic.twitter.com/f25DvZ4SeF — Tyler Pruett (@aufrwpfu) June 21, 2020 He didn’t get his leg sawed off by 19th century field surgeons who’d trained as butchers, but it was pretty close. I’m not sure I can hold this much schadenfreude in my heart at once….
