Tuesday's Mini-Report, 12.1.20
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Barr contradicts Trump (and himself) on claims of election fraud
"To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election," Barr told the AP, despite Trump's tantrums.
Trump suggests Georgia governor could 'call off' Senate runoff races
With 35 days to go before Georgia's Senate runoff elections, the state is confronting an extraordinary intra-party mess.
Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 12.1.20
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Trump wonders if FBI, Justice Dept are 'involved' in conspiracy
Trump suggested federal law enforcement -- led by his own appointees -- may be part of a nefarious conspiracy that only he's aware of.
Trump followers donate heavily to his post-election schemes
Trump's post-election scheme has been effective in large part because it's a scam wrapped inside a scam.
Trump lawyer calls for fired cybersecurity chief's execution
It's not every day that a sitting president's lawyer calls for the execution of a government official who did nothing but capably serve his country.
Advocates of divided government miss key detail about McConnell
Advocates of divided government don't seem to understand that McConnell has a guiding principle: with a Democrat in the Oval Office, failure is the goal.
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'Like a dog': Trump's favorite comparison clearly needs work
When Trump said Republican poll watchers "treated like dogs," he was relying on a comparison he loves, but has never understood.
GOP eyes new voting restrictions based on made-up fraud claims
There's no defense for Republicans manufacturing election questions and then answering them with measures designed to help Republicans win more elections.
Senator's defense in stock-trading controversy undercut by new details
If the latest reporting is correct, there's reason to question the heart of David Perdue's answers to questions about his well-timed investments.
What would it take for Trump to concede? His answer falls short
There's no reason to believe that Trump will magically become compliant and contrite after the electoral college meets. More tantrums will soon follow.
Why Trump's Michael Flynn pardon was so obviously corrupt
Flynn committed a felony to benefit Trump, and then Trump used his power to shield Flynn from any consequences for his crimes. That's ... not normal.
Despite twice pleading guilty, Flynn gets pardon from Trump
Flynn twice pleaded guilty to felonies -- under oath and in open court -- but Donald Trump pardoned him anyway.
At Gettysburg, Trump demands the election be 'turned around'
At a fake hearing in Pennsylvania, Trump appeared via cellphone to offer strange lies in a state that's already certified his defeat.
Pompeo's 'list of work' is much less impressive than he thinks
Pompeo wants people to believe the Trump administration "built" the anti-ISIS coalition. That's ridiculous.
GM hands Trump one of his most important post-election defeats
Between defeats at the ballot box and in the courts, Trump has had a rough November, but GM handed him one of his most important post-election defeats.
Wednesday's Campaign Round-Up, 11.25.20
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 11.24.20
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
As transition begins, let no one think all's well that ends well
Dodging a bullet does not mean the bullet was unimportant.
On Biden's to-do list: repairing much of the executive branch
Once in the White House, Biden and his team will have to rescue and restore the CDC. And the Pentagon. And the intelligence community. And the DOJ. And...
If Republicans hold the Senate, Biden faces a historic challenge
The last time a Democratic president took office alongside a Republican-led Senate? Grover Cleveland in 1885.
Ted Cruz haunted by ridiculous coronavirus prediction
Cruz effectively saw state and local Democratic officials as engaging in a sociopathic election-season scam. He was tragically, spectacularly wrong.