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10:15 AM ET, November 2, 2022

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New York Times:
Top Democrats Question Their Party's Strategy as Midterm Worries Grow  —  Leading lawmakers and strategists are openly doubting the party's kitchen-sink approach, saying Democrats have failed to unite around one central message.  —  Top Democratic officials, lawmakers and strategists …
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CNN:
CNN Poll: Republicans, backed by enthusiasm and economic concerns, hold a narrow edge ahead of next week's congressional election  —  An enthusiastic Republican base and persistent concerns about the state of the economy place the GOP in a strong position with about a week to go in the race …
Catherine Lucey / Wall Street Journal:
White Suburban Women Swing Toward Backing Republicans for Congress  —  New WSJ poll shows key group of midterm voters favors the GOP by 15 percentage points  —  WASHINGTON—White suburban women, a key group of midterm voters, have significantly shifted their support from Democrats to Republicans …
David Weigel / Semafor:
Democrats had a simple message on abortion in Arizona.  Then things got complicated.  —  PHOENIX - On the day before Halloween, Julie Gunnigle canvassed Elm Street, still wearing the red contact lenses from her vampire costume, worried that voters continue to be “utterly confused” about whether abortion remained legal in Arizona.
Discussion: National Review
Leighton Woodhouse / Common Sense:
Why Lifelong Democrats in Oregon Say They're Ready to Vote Red
Discussion: New York Times
Jim Tankersley / New York Times:
Republicans, Eyeing Majority, Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare
Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
Nevada 2022: One Week Out, Republicans Lead Democrats for US Senate & 3 of 4 Congressional Seats
Jonathan Weisman / New York Times:
Once a G.O.P. Stalwart, Liz Cheney Hits the Trail for Democrats
Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
New York Poll: Zeldin Momentum Stalls as Hochul Rallies Support
Discussion: The Hill and New York Post
David Frum / The Atlantic:
Yes, Elections Have Consequences
Discussion: The Hill and New York Times
Washington Post:
Capitol Police cameras caught break-in at Pelosi home, but no one was watching  —  The attack on Paul Pelosi has sparked an urgent conversation about lawmaker security amid increased threats  —  Inside the command center for the U.S. Capitol Police, a handful of officers were going through …
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Holly Bailey / Washington Post:
Pelosi's attacker told police he was on a ‘suicide mission,’ court filings allege  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and assaulting her husband with a hammer allegedly told police he was on a “suicide mission” and had a target list of state …
Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
The Dark Heart of the Republican Party  —  This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture.  Sign up for it here.  —  January 6 was not an outlier.
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Annie Karni / New York Times:
With Falsehoods and Ridicule About Pelosi Attack, Republicans Mimic Trump
Washington Post:
Elon Musk's Twitter is working on paid-video feature with ‘high’ risk  —  The tool would let video creators charge users for access.  The team working on it flagged big potential pitfalls.  —  Elon Musk's Twitter is pushing ahead with plans to charge for content, including videos, on the social media site.
New York Times:
Russian Military Leaders Discussed Use of Nuclear Weapons, US Officials Say  —  The conversations alarmed the Biden administration because they showed how frustrated Moscow had become over its battlefield setbacks in Ukraine.  —  WASHINGTON — Senior Russian military leaders recently …
Ken Bensinger / New York Times:
Judge Curbs Actions of Election-Monitoring Group in Arizona  —  The group may not take photos or videos of voters, openly carry firearms near ballot boxes, or post information about voters online, a federal judge ruled.  —  A federal judge in Arizona has sharply curtailed the activities …
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Biden Misstates How His Son Beau Died in 2nd Verbal Fumble in Florida  —  The president confused the American war in Iraq with the Russian war in Ukraine and then misstated how his son Beau died.  —  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — President Biden verbally fumbled during a campaign swing in Florida on Tuesday …
New York Times:
Julie Powell, Food Writer Known for ‘Julie & Julia,’ Dies at 49  —  She documented her attempt to cook every recipe in Julia Child's “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in a popular blog that became a best-selling book and a hit movie.  —  Julie Powell, the writer whose decision to spend …
New York Times:
Bolsonaro Agrees to Transition, Two Days After Losing Brazil Election  —  Breaking his silence, President Jair Bolsonaro did not admit defeat or repeat his baseless claims about election fraud, but his administration signaled that the transfer of power would proceed.
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Dave Jamieson / HuffPost:
Starbucks Broke Law By Closing Unionized Store In Ithaca, Labor Officials Say  —  A regional director for the National Labor Relations Board says that the closure was retaliatory and Starbucks should have to reopen the store.  —  Federal labor officials have filed a new and sweeping complaint …
Discussion: NPR
NBC News:
Nevada GOP chair says he was interviewed by the Jan. 6 committee  —  RENO, Nev. — The chairman of Nevada's Republican Party says he testified before the House committee investigating the events leading up to the assault on the nation's Capitol in 2021.  —  “Yes, I was called before them.
Discussion: Mother Jones and Raw Story
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert / Insider:
40 justice organizations and media watchdog groups call on top Twitter advertisers to demand Elon Musk adhere to brand-protecting community safety rules or stop advertising on the platform altogether  — 40 nonprofits and advocacy groups sent a letter to top Twitter advertisers in light of Musk's takeover.
George F. Will / Washington Post:
For the good of the country, Biden and Harris should bow out of the 2024 election  —  During this autumn's avalanche of political news, an enormous boulder bounced by, barely noticed.  It demonstrated why Joe Biden should not seek another term.  Democrats should promptly face that fact …
Jim Rutenberg / New York Times:
The Untold Story of ‘Russiagate’ and the Road to War in Ukraine  —  Russia's meddling in Trump-era politics was more directly connected to the current war than previously understood.  —  To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.
Financial Times:
Banks prepare to hold $12.7bn Twitter debt on books until early 2023  —  Lenders concede they will struggle to drum up demand until Elon Musk unveils detailed strategy  —  Banks that lent $12.7bn to Elon Musk for his $44bn Twitter takeover are preparing to hold the debt until early next year …
 
 
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Mairead Elordi / The Daily Wire:
Tim Ryan Pledged In 2019 To Defund ICE, Support Citizenship For Millions Of Illegal Immigrants
Discussion: RedState, USA Today and Plain Dealer
Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
DoJ mulls immunity deal for Trump ally to secure testimony in Mar-a-Lago case
Discussion: Washington Monthly
Politico:
Ads targeting transgender kids flood swing states
Discussion: HotAir and New York Times
Financial Times:
Russian oil exports will fall despite growing ‘dark fleet’, Vitol chief says
Jerry Iannelli / The Appeal:
Halloween is Over and It Looks Like No One Got Fentanyl Candy After All
Discussion: Techdirt
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Jeongmin Kim / NK News:
China votes to condemn past North Korean nuclear tests at UN, as Russia abstains
Discussion: The National Interest
New York Times:
From Yale to Newsmax, Usha Vance Has Helped J.D. Vance Chart His Path
Discussion: USA Today
The Times of Israel:
Netanyahu warns of surge in ‘leftist areas’; Hadash-Ta'al says Arab vote lagging
New York Times:
Why Do People Who Don't Like Politics Hold the Fate of the Country in Their Hands?
Matthew Cunningham-Cook / The Lever:
The Fed Chair's November Surprise
CNN:
Supreme Court rejects Lindsey Graham's request to block Georgia grand jury subpoena
 

 
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