memeorandum: Trump Supports Three Presidential Debates, But May Object To Proposed Dates (ABC News)

7:30 PM ET, July 30, 2016

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Steve Turnham / ABC News:

Donald Trump to Father of Fallen Soldier: 'I've Made a Lot of Sacrifices' — In his first response to a searing charge from bereaved Army father Khizr Khan that he'd “sacrificed nothing” for his country, Donald Trump claimed that he had in fact sacrificed by employing “thousands and thousands of people.”

Maureen Dowd / New York Times:

Trump's Thunderbolts — Donald Trump is mad at me. He thinks I've treated him “very badly.” But he returned my call on Friday night on his way to a rally in Colorado and agreed to do a lightning round on the Democratic convention. He began, naturally, by bragging about his convention ratings …

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James Fallows / The Atlantic:

Trump Time Capsule #65: 'I'd Like to Hear His Wife Say Something' — The most personally moving, and most fundamentally patriotic, moment of the Democratic National Convention was the appearance by the bereaved parents of Army Captain Humayun Khan, and the statement about the meaning …

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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:

Donald Trump Suggests Khizr Khan's Wife Wasn't ‘Allowed’ to Speak — Donald J. Trump suggested in an interview with ABC News that the Muslim mother of a United States soldier killed in Iraq had let her husband do all the talking at the Democratic National Convention because she was not “allowed” to speak.

Discussion: ABC News, Politico, The Moderate Voice and BillMoyers.com

MSNBC:
Slain soldier's dad: GOP should call out Trump

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Mark Joseph Stern / Slate: Islam, Equality, and Pocket Constitutions: How the DNC Did Religious Liberty Right

Tristan Lejeune / The Hill:

Trump floats opposition to debate schedule — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump — tweeted his opposition late Friday to the general election debate schedule against Democrat Hillary Clinton — , calling the current lineup “unacceptable.” — As usual, Hillary & the Dems …

Discussion: The Right Scoop and Joe.My.God.

ABC News:

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Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:

Donald Trump and RNC attack presidential debate schedule — Donald Trump says the fall debate schedule is “unacceptable,” raising the specter that he may try to skip them. — In a tweet on Friday night, Trump incorrectly said that Hillary Clinton and the Democrats are “trying to rig the debates.”

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New York Times:

Electoral Map Gives Donald Trump Few Places to Go — Donald J. Trump, confronting a daunting electoral map and a significant financial disadvantage, is preparing to fall back from an expansive national campaign and concentrate the bulk of his time and money on just three or four states …

Matea Gold / Washington Post:

As Trump lavishes Colorado with attention, he faces resistance in GOP enclave — COLORADO SPRINGS — This conservative enclave at the foot of the Rocky Mountains should be a stronghold for the Republican presidential nominee, with its robust military presence and strong evangelical Christian tradition.

Discussion: Booman Tribune

Houston Chronicle:

These are unsettling times that require a steady hand: That's not Donald Trump. — Houston Chronicle Editorial Board endorses Hillary Clinton — On Nov. 8, 2016, the American people will decide between two presidential contenders who represent the starkest political choice in living memory.

Yahoo:

Swimsuit mural of Hillary Clinton creates a stir in Australia — Melbourne (AFP) - An Australian mural of US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in a revealing, stars and stripes swimsuit may be taken down, after it has reportedly been deemed offensive. — The creator of the painting …

Discussion: The Age and Washington Times

Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Mitt Romney Thinks Donald Trump Could Win The Election

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Lydia Wheeler / The Hill:

Clinton's court shortlist emerges — 's potential shortlist for the Supreme Court is coming into view. — Clinton has refused to name names when it comes to the court, saying only that Congress should confirm President Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland. — Her general election opponent, Republican nominee Donald Trump

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Wayne Grudem / Townhall.com:
Why Voting for Donald Trump Is a Morally Good Choice

Discussion: Religion News Service, Warren Throckmorton, BarbWire.com and American Greatness

Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:

PROOF=> TWITTER Caught Censoring Donald Trump's Tweets -Blocks His Fundraising Efforts — TWITTER CAUGHT CENSORING DONALD TRUMP'S TWEETS- — Social Media giant caught concealing Donald Trump's tweet asking for donations — On Thursday night Donald Trump sent a tweet out at 10:28 asking for donations.

Katie Mansfield / Daily Express:

Merkel MUST GO! Germans turn against Chancellor as thousands protest at open-door policy — THOUSANDS of people have taken to the streets of Berlin to protest against Angela Merkel's open door refugee policy. — Police are patrolling the protest as crowds gather in Washington Square …

James Dunn / Daily Mail:
German protesters prepare for Angela ‘Merkel Must Go’ demonstration

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Richard Washington / CNBC:

Venezuela calls for mandatory labor in farm sector — The government of Venezuela has issued a decree that “effectively amounts to forced labor” in an attempt to fix a spiraling food crisis, according to a new report from Amnesty International. — A Venezuelan ministry last week announced Resolution …

Discussion: EconLog and Outside the Beltway