memeorandum: Trump's week reveals bleak view, dubious statements in ‘alternative universe’ (Michael Kranish/Washington Post)

6:20 PM ET, September 24, 2016

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Hillary Clinton for President — Our endorsement is rooted in respect for her intellect, experience and courage. — In any normal election year, we'd compare the two presidential candidates side by side on the issues. But this is not a normal election year.

Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:

Gennifer Flowers Agrees To Join Trump At Presidential Debate — Gennifer Flowers, the former model who had an extramarital affair with Bill Clinton in the 1980s, says she'll accept an invitation from Donald Trump to sit in the front row of Monday's presidential debate, according to an assistant.

Discussion: The Atlantic, Guardian, Liberal Values, Mediaite, Raw Story, Talking Points Memo and Booman Tribune

Elliot Smilowitz / The Hill:

Trump threatens to bring Gennifer Flowers to debate — on Saturday threatened to bring a woman that Bill Clinton — had an extramarital affair with when he debates Hillary Clinton — “If dopey Mark Cuban of failed Benefactor fame wants to sit in the front row, perhaps I will put Jennifer Flowers [sic] right alongside of him!”

Aaron Blake / Washington Post:

Gennifer Flowers accepts Donald Trump's invitation to attend debate — Gennifer Flowers, who revealed a sexual relationship with Bill Clinton in the 1990s, will reportedly accept Donald Trump's invitation to attend the first presidential debate between Trump and Hillary Clinton.

Discussion: CNBC, Mediaite, Truth Kings, Independent Journal Review and New York Post

New York Times:

Tall Tales About Himself — Mr. Trump's version of reality allows for few, if any, flaws in himself. As he tells it, the polls are always looking up, his policy solutions are painless and simple and his judgment regarding politics and people has been consistent — and flawless.

Discussion: Mother Jones and New York Magazine

Michael Kranish / Washington Post:

Trump's week reveals bleak view, dubious statements in ‘alternative universe’ — HIGH POINT, N.C. — Donald Trump's week began in the wake of explosions in New Jersey and New York. It ended in the aftermath of shootings and riots. For a candidate whose strategy relies on painting …

CNN:

Washington mall shooting: Four dead in Burlington, police say — CNN Map — (CNN)Four people were killed in a shooting Friday night at a mall in Burlington, Washington, a spokesman for the state patrol tweeted. — Police are searching for at least one shooter, and are sweeping stores in the mall, Sgt. Mark Francis said.

Discussion: Reuters, The Gateway Pundit, The Daily Caller, Telegraph, alan.com, Mediaite and Daily Kos

Morgan Winsor / ABC News:
Manhunt Continues for Gunman in Seattle-Area Mall Shooting That Killed 5

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KOMO:
Five killed in shooting at Cascade Mall; search on for gunman

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Christopher Mele / New York Times:
5 Dead in Shooting at Mall in Washington State, Police Say

Discussion: Q13 FOX News, The Times of Israel, The Root, Business Insider, Outside the Beltway and NPR

Erica Grieder Comments / Texas Monthly:

Ted Cruz Caves — WHY HE WILL COME TO REGRET HIS ENDORSEMENT OF DONALD TRUMP'S PRESIDENTIAL BID. — Donald Trump and Ted Cruz at the CNN republican presidential debate last December, months before Trump beat Cruz in the primary and Cruz eventually endorsed his one-time opponent.

Discussion: Daily Kos, Off the Kuff, bradford-delong.com, The Resurgent and Booman Tribune

abc13.com:
Sen. Ted Cruz endorses Donald Trump for president

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Evelyn Rupert / The Hill:
Cruz says he forgives Trump for attacks on family

Discussion: The Texas Tribune

Alan Blinder / New York Times:

Yielding to Pressure, Charlotte Will Release Videos of Keith Scott Shooting — CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte authorities said Saturday that they would release dashboard and body camera recordings in the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott, whose death has prompted large and sometimes violent protests here.

Discussion: CNN, 6 and Townhall.com

William Barber II / New York Times:
Why We Are Protesting in Charlotte

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Baynard Woods / Guardian:

Baltimore man who called 911 for help dies after being punched by police — A 21-year-old man died in a hospital near Baltimore Wednesday after an altercation with county police who repeatedly punched him when they responded to his call for an ambulance. — Keith Scott shooting: video emerges of fatal encounter with Charlotte police

Discussion: Baltimore Sun, Slate and Raw Story

The Saker / The Unz Review:

Why the Recent Developments in Syria Show That the Obama Administration Is in a State of Confused Agony — The latest developments in Syria are not, I believe, the result of some deliberate plan of the USA to help their “moderate terrorist” allies on the ground, but they are the symptom …

Discussion: Vox Popoli

Liz Sly / Washington Post:
A ferocious assault on Aleppo suggests the U.S. may be wrong on Syria

Discussion: The Week and CNN

Bob Nightengale / USA Today:

Steve Clevenger Facebook post likened Black Lives Matter movement to KKK — Steve Clevenger's tweet that cost him his job as a Seattle Mariners catcher was not the first occasion he posted racially-charged messages on social media. — In an August post from Clevenger's deactivated Facebook account obtained …

Discussion: The Root and Mediaite

CBS Miami:

100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor On Becoming U.S. Citizen: 'It's A Little Tardy, But I'm Happy' — MIAMI - It was a very special day for more than a 100 South Florida residents who became American citizens Friday. Among them was a holocaust survivor who's 100 years old!

New York Daily News:

Bronx charter school teacher busted for beating student who kept $4G he gave the teen to buy a pound of pot — A 48-year-old Bronx charter school teacher was arrested Friday for attacking a 16-year-old student who stiffed him during a drug buy, officials said.

Discussion: New York Post, Gothamist and Raw Story

Nilay Patel / The Verge:

A note from the editor-in-chief about Chris Ziegler — Hey everyone — there have been questions about Chris Ziegler and his absence from The Verge in the past few weeks. I want to provide answers for those who have been worried about him. — First, Chris accepted a position at Apple.