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Zack Beauchamp / Vox:
4 winners and 3 losers from the second night of the July Democratic debates  —  Democratic presidential hopefuls on stage ahead of the second night of Democratic primary debate in Detroit, Michigan, on July 31, 2019.  Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images  —  One big loser: the DNC.
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Jeff Greenfield / Politico:
Biden's Foes Back Themselves Into a Corner  —  For the Democrats coming after Joe Biden from the left—which is most of the 2020 presidential field—his half-century of public office was an obvious target of opportunity.  Senator Kamala Harris sowed that seed last month by damning his closeness to segregationist senators 40 years ago.
John Podhoretz / New York Post:
One by one, Dems took their shots at Biden — and missed  —  Kamala Harris is a one-hit wonder.  Joe Biden is the Comeback Kid.  —  The California senator, who was the unqualified star of her first debate for going after Joe Biden, came into her second with a real shot at getting Democrats …
Discussion: RedState, New York Times and CNN
Kyle Kondik / Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball:   Notes on the State of Politics
Chip Brownlee / Slate:
What the Web's Smartest Liberals and Conservatives Are Saying About Wednesday's Democratic Debate
Stephen Stromberg / Washington Post:   Do Democrats think they can win by attacking Barack Obama?
Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:   Joe Biden Is Already Running Against Trump As the Democratic Nominee
Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Biden bites back: Key moments from the second Dem debate
Adam Shaw / Fox News:
Biden, Harris clash on health care in opening moments of Democratic primary debate
Discussion: Politico, Axios, Breitbart and The Wrap
Jim Geraghty / National Review:
Biden Survives, So Biden Wins
Discussion: Reason and Politico
Ted Deutch / Sun-Sentinel:
No more debate.  Impeachment inquiry is underway  —  Although Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony may not have been a summer blockbuster, it confirmed the damning conclusions of his report.  The investigation revealed substantial evidence that President Trump obstructed justice.
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Julia Arciga / The Daily Beast:
A Majority of House Democrats Now Back Trump Impeachment Inquiry  —  Rep. Ted Deutch is the 118th Democrat to support the effort, bringing support for it to a symbolic milestone in the House.  —  The majority of the House Democratic caucus now supports an impeachment inquiry against President Trump …
Kyle Cheney / Politico:   Majority of House Democrats now support impeachment inquiry
New York Times:
Jeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNA  —  Jeffrey E. Epstein, the wealthy financier and accused sex trafficker, had an unusual dream: He hoped to seed the human race with his DNA by impregnating women at his vast New Mexico ranch.  —  Mr. Epstein over the years confided …
Maggie Astor / New York Times:
Only 7 Candidates Have Qualified for the Next Democratic Debate  —  While 20 presidential candidates debated this past week, far fewer are assured the chance of doing so again in September.  —  So you made it through the second set of Democratic debates.  Congratulations!  Ready to talk about the next ones?
Discussion: Vox
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Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
The debate format is an embarrassment. Here's how to make it better.
Michael Calderone / Politico:
Democratic debate on CNN sees steep ratings drop
Bret Stephens / New York Times:
Democrats Are Not Up To Their Historic Responsibility  —  Defeating Trumpism means abandoning the politics of extremes.  —  To adapt a line from Huey Lewis, I want a new party — one that won't make me sick.  —  I have written so often (and so recently) about the ways Donald Trump's G.O.P. makes …
Discussion: Wall Street Journal
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Kirsten Powers / USA Today:
Don't mock Marianne Williamson, Democrats need her spiritual politics in dark Trump era  —  Williamson is not a dingbat interloper in the 2020 Democratic debates.  It's been frustrating to see my brilliant friend caricatured based on ignorance.  —  CONNECT
Discussion: The Daily Beast, Breitbart and Grist
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Trump Orders Navy to Strip Medals From Prosecutors in War Crimes Trial  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump intervened Tuesday once again on behalf of a Navy SEAL who was charged but acquitted of war crimes in the death of a captured Islamic State fighter in Iraq, ordering the military to punish …
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Colby Itkowitz / Washington Post:
Trump orders lawyers' achievement awards revoked in Navy SEAL murder case
Discussion: New York Post and Mercury News
Daniel Victor / New York Times:
Bin Laden Family ‘Henchman’ Is Arrested in Philippines  —  Mahmoud Afif Abdeljalil was once considered a close associate of Osama bin Laden's brother-in-law and a financier for Al Qaeda.  —  A Jordanian man once considered a financier for Al Qaeda and a “henchman” of Osama bin Laden's brother …
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A.O. Scott / New York Times:
What America Gets Wrong About Tracy Flick  —  In “Election,” she's preyed upon by a teacher and almost cheated out of her rightful victory.  But somehow she's the villain.  —  Even if you've never seen “Election,” Alexander Payne's 1999 comedy about high school politics run amok, you probably know something about Tracy Flick.
John Solomon / The Hill:
James Comey's next reckoning is imminent — this time for leaking  —  The Justice Department's chief watchdog is preparing a damning report on James Comey's conduct in his final days as FBI director that likely will conclude he leaked classified information and showed a lack of candor …
John DiStaso / WMUR:
NH Primary Source: Talk at RNC meeting of recruiting Lewandowski to run for US Senate  —  LEWANDOWSKI FOR SENATE?  Don't look now but.....  GOP sources tell New Hampshire Primary Source that President Donald Trump's former campaign manager is the subject of serious discussion about being recruited …
HuffPost:
Charlotte Is Starting To Regret Hosting Trump's Renomination Convention  —  President Donald Trump's racist and xenophobic statements have drawn official condemnation from a city that is now predominantly black and Latino.  —  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Republican Party leaders scoping out locations …
Associated Press:
After ‘Send her back!’ chant, Ohio rally a test for Trump  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — President Donald Trump's latest rally will be a test for both candidate and crowd.  —  The Cincinnati gathering Thursday night will be Trump's first since his audience chanted “Send her back!” …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and Politico
Washington Post:
‘How the hell is this not inciting violence?’  Gun store erects billboard with minority lawmakers' faces … The sign warns of the “4 Horsemen” — typically a reference to biblical imagery symbolizing the end of the earth: conquest, war, famine and death.  —  But the North Carolina billboard …
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
RNC chair defends GOP donor platform in tense meeting  —  Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel grew visibly emotional during a meeting with senior GOP officials on Wednesday, as she insisted that she isn't personally profiting off a new, President Donald Trump-endorsed small-donor platform.
Discussion: The Week
Melanie Zanona / Politico:
Republicans rattled after surge of retirements  —  The retirements could complicate the GOP's attempt to retake the House.  —  The House GOP has been smacked by a wave of retirements over the past few weeks — but some Republicans fear the worst is yet to come.
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
House Republican retirements reflect transformation of party in Trump era
Discussion: New York Times
Embassy of Russia in the USA / Посол ьство Росси и в США:
US President Donald Trump, in phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, offered assistance to Moscow in fighting wildfires in Siberia, the Kremlin press-service said Wednesday.  —  According to the statement, Putin has informed the US president that a large air group has been deployed …
Discussion: Axios
BBC:
Trump's former top adviser: tariffs backfiring on US  —  US President Donald Trump's trade war with China is backfiring and impacting the US economy, according to his former chief economic adviser.  —  The tariff battle has had a “dramatic impact” on US manufacturing and capital investment, Gary Cohn told the BBC.
The Daily Beast:
Team Trump Turns to Lindsey Graham to Cut an Iran Deal  —  But somehow, the administration is turning to dovish Rand Paul to work with Iran, too.  —  President Trump wants a new deal with Iran to replace the nuclear agreement he pulled out of, and he's turning to one of his most hawkish confidants to help do it.
Discussion: Political Wire
Marianne LeVine / Politico:
‘Constant chaos’: Senate Republicans eye summer exit  —  Senate Republicans' long, hot summer of Trump is finally ending.  And for many in the GOP, it can't come soon enough.  —  In just the month of July, the party has weathered a flurry of racist tweets from President Donald Trump attacking …
Discussion: Political Wire
 
 
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Tom Hals / Reuters:
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Peter Beinart / The Atlantic:
The Democratic Debates Ignored China—At Americans' Peril
Discussion: The Federalist and The Nation
Richard Fausset / New York Times:
A Rare Do-Over Congressional Election Is a Chance to Battle-Test 2020 Strategies
Discussion: Shareblue Media
Colin Drury / The Independent:
Olga Misik: Teenage girl reads constitution in front of Putin's riot police during Moscow protests
Discussion: Daily Wire
Adam Shaw / Fox News:
NYPD officers protest de Blasio outside Democratic debate: 'Can't run the city, can't run the country'
 Earlier Items: 
Ken Dilanian / NBC News:
Watchdog tells Democrats he can't probe White House security clearances until Trump asks
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Patrick Reis / Rolling Stone:
Greenland Is Melting Away Before Our Eyes
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Josh Feldman / Mediaite:
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Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
NeverTrumpers skewer ‘Moscow Mitch’
 

 
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