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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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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 …
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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.
Chip Brownlee / Slate:
What the Web's Smartest Liberals and Conservatives Are Saying About Wednesday's Democratic Debate
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John F. Harris / Politico:
Biden was not that bad. . . and not that good — Yes: Joe Biden …
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Justin Wise / The Hill:
Scarborough blasts 2020 Democrats for attacking Obama's policies more than Trump's
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Adam Shaw / Fox News:
Biden, Harris clash on health care in opening moments of Democratic primary debate
Washington Post:
Transcript: Night 2 of the second Democratic debate
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Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
Joe Biden Is Already Running Against Trump As the Democratic Nominee
Alexi McCammond / Axios:
Joe Biden is ready to throw down at tonight's debate
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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 …
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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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Paul Szoldra / Task & Purpose:
Trump orders Navy to rescind awards given to prosecutors who lost case against Eddie Gallagher
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Colby Itkowitz / Washington Post:
Trump orders lawyers' achievement awards revoked in Navy SEAL murder case
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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 …
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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
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Zack Beauchamp / Vox:
Marianne Williamson isn't funny. She's scary.
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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?
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Michael Calderone / Politico:
Democratic debate on CNN sees steep ratings drop
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Margaret Sullivan / Washington Post:
The debate format is an embarrassment. Here's how to make it better.
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Courtney Kube / NBC News:
U.S. has intel that Osama bin Laden's son and heir Hamza is dead, say officials — The officials would not provide details of how Hamza bin Laden died, or if the U.S. played a role. It is unclear if the U.S. has confirmed his death. — WASHINGTON — The U.S. has obtained intelligence …
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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 …
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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.
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.
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 …
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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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!” …
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Tom Hals / Reuters:
Change in New York State law to usher in ‘tidal wave’ of child sex abuse lawsuits — (Reuters) - Thousands of child sexual abuse lawsuits are expected to flow into New York State courts in the coming weeks exposing decades-old misconduct at schools, hospitals, churches and youth clubs, according to lawyers for victims.
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 …
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