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Democrats Nominate Biden for President, Delivering Long-Sought Prize

Democrats formally nominated Joseph R. Biden Jr. for the presidency on Tuesday night, anointing him as their standard-bearer against President Trump with an extraordinary virtual roll call vote that showcased the cultural diversity of their coalition and exposed a generational gulf that is increasingly defining the party.Denied the chance to assemble in Milwaukee because of

Sean Hannity Humiliates Himself While Trying To Attack AOC

Sean Hannity tried to attack AOC for her speech seconding the nomination of Sen. Bernie Sanders, but he only embarrassed himself. After AOC gave the perfunctory seconding, Hannity said, “Wow, did I hear that right?…Is she going to say second the nomination for Bolshevik Bernie? Did I hear that right?” Ari Fleischer then had to

For Bill Clinton, at DNC, a Chance to Address a Party That Has Left Him Behind

Mr. Clinton remains a complicated figure in many parts of the country. The emergence of the #MeToo movement prompted a reappraisal among some on the left about the various accusations of sexual misconduct lodged against him, not just the affair with Monica S. Lewinsky that he eventually admitted to, but allegations of harassment or assault

Democrats highlight Black Lives Matter on first night of convention

But the movement for Black lives was present throughout the night, not confined to a single moment. Nominees don’t usually appear until the final night of a convention, when they accept the nomination, but Joe Biden appeared Monday night in a recorded conversation about systemic racism with Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner; Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot;

Democrats Begin Virtual Convention, Hailing Biden and Denouncing Trump

In this way, the program was reminiscent of Hillary Clinton’s convention four years ago, when the party also tried to bring along its left flank but spent even more time seeking to portray Mr. Trump as an outlier far removed from the political mainstream.The specter of a Trump presidency back then, however, was a theoretical

Michelle Obama delivers epic speech on the opening night of the Democratic convention

Good evening, everyone. It’s a hard time, and everyone’s feeling it in different ways. And I know a lot of folks are reluctant to tune into a political convention right now or to politics in general. Believe me, I get that. But I am here tonight because I love this country with all my heart,

Michelle Obama Drops A Truth Bomb And Obliterates Trump

Former First Lady Michelle Obama closed out night one of the Democratic convention that destroyed Trump with total honesty. Obama said: So let me be as honest and clear as I possibly can. Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country. He has had more than enough time to prove that he can do

Trump as a Candidate: Racism, Conspiracies and a War on the USPS

“It’s not that we simply shrug and move on in the face of a scandal. It’s that there’s immediately a new scandal to focus on,” she said. “One scandal is something you can sink your teeth into and focus on. Hundreds become white noise.”One person’s scandal is another’s moment of authenticity or admirable demonstration of

Just how tough is life getting for Republicans? All of our new race ratings changes favor Democrats

Perhaps most importantly, though, surveys also show Donald Trump in considerably worse shape in South Carolina four years after he carried it by a wide 55-41 margin: FiveThirtyEight’s polling average currently shows him ahead just 50-44 there. It would still be a massive surprise if Joe Biden carried the Palmetto State, but the better he

Democratic National Convention Night 1: What To Know

[Speakers, start time, schedule and more: Here’s how to watch the Democratic National Convention.]The first-ever virtual convention begins tonight, as Democrats gather — sort of — to nominate Joseph R. Biden Jr. for the presidency and Senator Kamala Harris of California as his running mate. Even with coronavirus-imposed restrictions, the speeches over the next few

The Political Conventions Are Starting. Here’s What to Expect.

“I accept —” “— your nomination —” “— for president —” “— of the United States.” [cheers and applause] The conventions. “It’s when a lot of people start taking the race seriously.” “I’ve been to pretty much every convention since 1988.” “Read my lips.” “Normally, a convention is wild.” But in 2020, things are a

It’s Convention Time: 2-Minute Speeches, No Pomp, a Forlorn Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — In a year of canceled plans, with vacations, graduations and sports seasons upended by the coronavirus crisis, the stretch of downtown Milwaukee where Democrats were supposed to hold their nominating convention this week was quiet and sparsely populated — another reminder of a summer lost.Instead of thousands of Democrats preparing to gather at

Public Pressure Works As Postmaster General To Stop Removing Mailboxes

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy confirmed that he will stop having mailboxes removed until after the presidential election. NPR reported: JUST IN: The U.S. Postal Service confirms to NPR that it’s postponing the removal of mailboxes for the next 90 days. The action comes as the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform called on

USPS and Mail-In Ballots: States Warned It May Not Meet Deadlines

WASHINGTON — The Postal Service has warned states that it may not be able to meet their deadlines for delivering last-minute mail-in ballots, further fueling the clash over the new postmaster general’s handling of vote-by-mail operations as President Trump continued to rail against the practice.In letters sent in July to all 50 states and the

Senators Criticize Guantánamo Prison Coronavirus Plan

This article was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.A group of Democratic senators said Friday that they were worried about the military’s ability to handle a coronavirus outbreak at the wartime prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, after the Pentagon told Congress that it could maintain just four of the 40 detainees

Trump and the corrupt lackeys in his government need to know they will be prosecuted

Trump has surrounded himself with self-interested sycophants and corrupt grifters who have wielded enormous power within our government structure. The entire tenure of Betsy DeVos, Andrew Wheeler, Ryan Zinke, and Wilbur Ross (to name just a few), whom Trump placed in charge of our federal agencies over the past four years, has been dedicated to

Trump defends USPS boss Louis DeJoy amid protests

President Trump on Saturday doubled down in support of US Postal Service honcho Louis DeJoy, calling him a “fantastic man” amid protests outside of the official’s home over mail-in-ballot concerns and service cuts. “He’s a fantastic man; he wants to make the Post Office great again,” Trump said during an evening news conference at Trump

Stupid Trump tries to cheat, but screws his own voters instead

Trump’s attacks on the U.S. Postal Service will cement his landslide loss, and take down even more Republicans than was already the case.  First of all, here’s Trump’s stark reality: he’s got zero juice in urban America and he’s lost the suburbs. All that’s left are rural communities. HIs party is inextricably tied to that, as

Trump Promises To Lose America’s Mail-In Ballots In November

At a press conference at his golf club, Trump promised America that their ballots will be lost if they vote by mail in November. Trump said:We’re going to have an election that takes place on a beautiful day on November 3rd, and usually, at the end of the evening, they say Donald Trump has won

Disaster For Trump As His Post Office Plot Backfires In Key Swing States

Donald Trump is hoping his scheme to derail the U.S. Postal Service will be enough to tilt the election in his favor, but it appears to be backfiring in key swing states that he must win in order to secure a second term. As CNN’s Harry Enten noted on Twitter, front pages in six key

Kamala Harris Changes the Race While Trump Tells on Himself

Welcome to our weekly analysis of the state of the 2020 campaign.The week in numbersJoseph R. Biden Jr. has raised more than $50 million since he named Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, a massive outpouring of donations that could help his campaign expand the electoral map and hinted at broad enthusiasm for the

Sarah Palin Claims Media Dislikes Conservatives, Has Double Standard Regarding Kamala Harris

Speaking to Fox News host Jesse Watters, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (R) claimed the media dislikes conservatives voices and has a double standard regarding Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who this week was named as Joe Biden’s running mate in the presidential race. “I don’t know if it’s so much a gender thing …” Palin

Postal Service Warns States It May Not Meet Mail-In Ballot Deadlines

WASHINGTON — The Postal Service has warned states that it may not be able to meet their deadlines for delivering last-minute mail-in ballots, further fueling the clash over the new postmaster general’s handling of vote-by-mail operations as President Trump continued to rail against the practice.In letters sent in July to all 50 states and the

New coronavirus polling shows why Trump’s only chance of getting reelected is cheating

The share of Americans who think the pandemic threat is overblown has likewise dropped to just 27% from the 38% who believed that in March. In an appearance this week with his new vice presidential pick Kamala Harris, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden urged “every single American” to wear a mask in public for three months and

Kushner Does Not Reject “Birther” Conspiracy Theory About Kamala Harris

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner did not outright reject a conspiracy theory his father-in-law, President Donald Trump, ignited about Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who this week Democrat Joe Biden announced would be his running mate in this year’s race for the White House. The president had suggested that Harris may not “meet the requirements”

While Biden And Harris Tackle The Pandemic, The Trump Campaign Is Focused On Protecting Burgers

As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris tackled the coronavirus in their second joint public event on Thursday, Mike Pence was on the campaign trail in Iowa telling voters that he would fight to make sure their burgers are protected. “Senator Kamala Harris said she would change the dietary guidelines of this country to reduce the

Biden Campaign Slams Trump for “Sabotaging” Postal Service

Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential campaign slammed President Donald Trump, accusing him of “sabotaging” the United States Postal Service following remarks Trump made in which he appeared to admit as much. “The President of the United States is sabotaging a basic service that hundreds of millions of people rely upon, cutting a critical lifeline for rural

‘Ms. Jacobs! Is that you?!’ AOC’s Twitter reunion with her second-grade teacher is whole tear-fest

xYou’ve got this.Remember all those poems we recited together in 2nd grade?It was prep for this moment.You’ve got this.💕— mjacobs (@mjacobs324) August 12, 2020 It made the educator’s day when the progressive New York legislator responded. Jacobs tweeted: “One of my lowest days this summer, worried about my teaching future. And then this:” ”Ms. Jacobs!

Biden campaign advisers court top lobbyists for DNC fundraising

Joe Biden’s top staffers have been courting lobbyists to donate money to the Democratic National Committee — despite his campaign’s assurance that they will not accept donations from K Street, a report said Thursday. Just this month, the Biden campaign has sent staffers — including Biden campaign Chairman Steve Ricchetti — to participate in at

Biden and Harris Pledge a Strong Challenge to Trump and a Path Out of Crisis

WILMINGTON, Del. — Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Senator Kamala Harris made their debut as running mates in a high school gymnasium on Wednesday, pledging to lead the country out of the coronavirus crisis amid an onslaught of attacks from President Trump as the two national tickets went head-to-head for the first time, less than