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Margaret Hartmann / New York Magazine:
Biden ‘Garbage’ Remark Causes Big Stink: Latest Responses — Kamala Harris delivered the closing argument of her campaign on Tuesday night, telling about 75,000 people assembled on the Ellipse in Washington that she will work to deliver for everyday Americans, while Donald Trump is a “petty tyrant” who's “obsessed with revenge.”
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Scott Dworkin / The Dworkin Report:
No, Corporate Media. This Isn't the October Surprise You've Been Waiting For — Joe called hateful rhetoric “garbage,” end of story — This morning as I was reviewing the Press coverage of Kamala's historic DC event, something else caught my attention that was too ridiculous to ignore.
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Wall Street Journal:
‘Garbage’ Comments Push Sidelined Biden Back Into Campaign Spotlight
‘Garbage’ Comments Push Sidelined Biden Back Into Campaign Spotlight
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ABC News:
Harris distances herself from Biden's ‘garbage’ comment: ‘I strongly disagree’ with criticizing people based on their vote
Harris distances herself from Biden's ‘garbage’ comment: ‘I strongly disagree’ with criticizing people based on their vote
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Fox News:
Harris responds to Biden ‘garbage’ remark for first time
Harris responds to Biden ‘garbage’ remark for first time
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Jake Lahut / Wired:
Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk's Get-Out-the-Vote Effort — America PAC door knockers were flown to Michigan, driven in the back of a U-Haul, and told they'd have to pay hotel bills unless they met unrealistic quotas. One was surprised they were working to elect Donald Trump.
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CNN:
CNN Polls: Harris has a narrow edge in Michigan and Wisconsin, while she and Trump remain tied in Pennsylvania — Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a narrow advantage in two of the three “blue wall” states that collectively represent her clearest path to an Electoral College victory …
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Victoria Prodeline / Monmouth University …:
It's Really, Really Close — Trump's prospects hinge on low-propensity voter turnout
It's Really, Really Close — Trump's prospects hinge on low-propensity voter turnout
Ruth Igielnik / New York Times:
Polls Show Trump's Edge Shrinking on Voters' Top Issue: The Economy
Polls Show Trump's Edge Shrinking on Voters' Top Issue: The Economy
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ProPublica:
A Woman Died After Being Told It Would Be a “Crime” to Intervene in Her Miscarriage at a Texas Hospital — ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they're published. — Josseli Barnica grieved the news …
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Josh Boswell / Daily Mail:
Beauty queen claims Donald Trump groped her after luring her back to suite at New York's Plaza Hotel — Beatrice Keul, 53, was invited to US by Trump after Miss Switzerland pageant — He was grabbing and touching my body everywhere' — Donald Trump ‘jumped’ on a blonde 6' 1' pageant queen …
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Claire Lampen / The Daily Beast:
6-Foot-1 Beauty Queen Accuses Trump of ‘Grabbing Her Body Everywhere’ — SOUNDS FAMILIAR — Beatrice Keul is the 28th person to accuse the former president of sexual misconduct. — Yet another woman has come forward to accuse Donald Trump of groping her, bringing the total number …
Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
The Billionaire Is the Threat, Not the Solution — I learned how to read by reading Baltimore Orioles game recaps in the sports section of the Washington Post. I remember sitting on our couch as my dad pointed to words like “Cal Ripken” and “Mike Mussina” and “baseball” and “Orioles,” …
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Buzz Aldrin Ventures, LLC:
Brigadier General Buzz Aldrin Endorses Donald J. Trump for President of the United States — Brigadier General Buzz Aldrin endorses Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. General Aldrin, Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11 and Gemini 12 pilot, provides the following statement:
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Mark Sherman / Associated Press:
Supreme Court allows Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations that the state says is aimed at stopping people who are not U.S. citizens from voting. The justices, over the dissents …
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Ian Millhiser / Vox:
The Republican Supreme Court just blessed an illegal voter purge
The Republican Supreme Court just blessed an illegal voter purge
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Las Vegas Sun:
Donald Trump's cognitive decline becoming a troubling concern — VIEW MORE OF THE SUN'S OPINION SECTION
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Steven Waldman / Columbia Journalism Review:
Jeff Bezos Should Donate the Washington Post to a Charity — His conflicts of interests are insurmountable. He can take a heroic path to strengthen journalism. — With one ill-timed decision, Jeff Bezos undermined eleven years of positive behavior as a newspaper owner.
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Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
Donald Trump Just Shat Himself — 1. The Law of the Jungle — In the Netflix docuseries Mr. McMahon, Vince McMahon says precisely one true thing. It's the end of the second episode and McMahon tells the filmmakers, “I believe in the law of the jungle.”
Margaret Hartmann / New York Magazine:
Judge Mutes Ranting Rudy Giuliani During Bonkers Hearing — Last week, Rudy Giuliani was ordered to hand over basically everything he owns — including his Upper East Side apartment, his 1980 Mercedes, and even his television — in order to pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
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Craig Mauger / The Detroit News:
Chinese student to face criminal charges for voting in Michigan. Ballot will apparently count — A University of Michigan student who is from China and not a U.S. citizen allegedly voted Sunday in Ann Arbor and is being charged with two crimes, six days before a pivotal presidential election.
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Patrick Smith / NBC News:
Machete-wielding teen arrested after group accused of intimidating Democrat supporters at Florida polling station, police say — Caleb James Williams was arrested for allegedly brandishing his weapon at two women, aged 71 and 54, police said. — Police arrested an 18-year-old wielding …
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Newsweek:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Endorses Kamala Harris: 'Don't Recognize Our Country' — Arnold Schwarzenegger announced on Wednesday that he is endorsing Vice President — for president. — “I don't really do endorsements. I'm not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don't trust most politicians.
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Associated Press:
Bracing for Trump's tariffs — The Big Story — Businesses brace for new Trump tariffs — Companies are preparing for a spate of new tariffs on Chinese goods promised by former President Trump should he emerge victorious from the presidential election.
Washington Post:
These look like Harris ads. Trump backers bought them. — The Washington Post's essential guide to tech policy news — Happy Wednesday! Apple Intelligence is going just great. Send news tips to: will.oremus@washpost.com. — They look like Harris ads. Trump backers bought them.
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Elie Mystal / The Nation:
That “Little Secret” Between Trump and Johnson? Here's What It Could Mean. — The “secret” almost certainly involves a plan to install Trump in the White House if he loses the election—but this plan could be even worse than you think. — Pocket — During the Nazi-throwback rally …
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Abby Vesoulis / Mother Jones:
Bernie Moreno Is Using Audio Jammers to Block People From Recording His Events — The Republican Senate candidate often invites crowds to tape his remarks. But he's recently deployed technology that distorts recordings. — “I have two rules,” Bernie Moreno, Ohio's Republican candidate for US Senate …
Betsy Woodruff Swan / Politico:
Close friend of Clarence Thomas is helping Trump's transition team write policy for DOJ — Mark Paoletta, a well-connected conservative lawyer and close friend of Justice Clarence Thomas, is helping Donald Trump's transition team craft the policy playbook for the Justice Department if Trump returns to power …
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
They tried to prove Trump's fraud claims. They failed — and got in trouble. — Trump's voter-fraud push has led to increasing legal jeopardy, but largely for those who flouted the law as they tried to substantiate it. — Four years after the 2020 election, there is still zero proof …
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Rick Perlstein / American Prospect:
What Will You Do? — Life-changing choices we may be forced to make if Donald Trump wins — Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Nassau Coliseum, September 18, 2024, in Uniondale, New York. — What will you do if men in uniforms arrive in your neighborhood …
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New Jersey Online:
Star-Ledger ending print edition and closing production facility in 2025 — The Star-Ledger will cease publishing a print newspaper and will close its Montville production facility in February 2025. The decision was made by the Star-Ledger's owner, Newark Morning Ledger Co., due to rising costs …
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NBC News:
Iran will likely try to contact Americans directly in influence campaign, sources say — In recent years, Iran has been accused of sending threatening and intimidating emails and text messages to citizens of three countries. — U.S. officials expect that in the coming weeks …