Despite Trump's criticisms, perhaps 'boredom' is underrated
Trump said last night that voters who want "boredom" should "vote for Sleepy Joe Biden." This may not be quite as compelling as the incumbent thinks.
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Why hasn't Trump donated more money to his own campaign?
As October got underway, Trump had only chipped in about $8,000 to his campaign, despite the "whatever it takes" rhetoric from a few weeks earlier.
Echoes of Nixon reverberate as Trump presses Barr to target Biden
Nearly a half-century after Nixon, we heard a different president "endeavouring to misuse" the DOJ, committing an impeachable offensive on live television.
McConnell tries to derail economic aid package ahead of elections
On economic aid, McConnell said two months ago, "It's time to sit down and get a deal done." Now, the Senate GOP leader is saying the opposite.
Tuesday's Mini-Report, 10.20.20
Today's edition of quick hits.
White House to court: Trump's declassification tweet wasn't true
Trump tweeted that he was declassifying "any and all" documents related to the Russia scandal, with "no redactions." Today, the White House walked it back.
Where did the Trump campaign's $1 billion go?
A GOP strategist said, "You could literally have 10 monkeys with flamethrowers go after the money, and they wouldn't have burned through it as stupidly."
Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 10.20.20
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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For reasons unknown, Trump says Biden 'should be in jail'
At long last, Trump knows what he wants to say about his rival: he wants voters to believe Biden, for reasons unknown, is a criminal.
Monday's Mini-Report, 10.19.20
Today's edition of quick hits.
As Election Day nears, Trump escalates offensive against Fauci
Last week, Trump started taking cheap shots at Dr. Anthony Fauci. Today, the president took his offensive in an even uglier direction.
Monday's Campaign Round-Up, 10.19.20
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Does Team Trump realize that Hillary Clinton isn't running?
Clinton said of Republicans in 2017, "It appears they don't know I'm not president." She could say now, "It appears they don't know I'm not a candidate."
Targeting Whitmer, Trump eyes someone else he's ready to 'lock up'
Armed extremists plotted to capture and execute Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Trump is going on the offensive against the radicals' target.
Facing possible defeat, Trump ponders 'leaving the country'
"Maybe I'll have to leave the country," Trump said. It's likely this was a clumsy attempt at humor, though it's a curious thing for him to joke about.
Friday's Mini-Report, 10.16.20
Today's edition of quick hits.
Why is the Trump admin refusing California wildfire disaster aid?
Trump has been threatening for years to reject California's requests for wildfire disaster aid. Has he actually started following through?
Trump's offensive against mask-wearing takes a ridiculous turn
For Trump to start throwing around this new talking point about 85% of mask-wearers, based on a perversion of science, is utterly bonkers.
Thursday's Mini-Report, 10.15.20
Today's edition of quick hits.
As elections near, Pompeo plays the role of political operative
As Election Day nears, Mike Pompeo is vowing to produce Hillary Clinton emails, but that's not all he's doing to help make Donald Trump happy.
White House's private pandemic message contradicted its public one
In February, White House officials shared rosy coronavirus assessments with the public. In private, they offered a different message for their allies.
Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 10.15.20
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Why the Senate GOP is suddenly against an economic aid package
Republicans are blocking Trump's economic goals today in order to stand in the way of Biden's economic goals tomorrow.