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Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
My expectations for the debate were low, but holy crap — Republican also-rans put their unreadiness for prime time on full display. … The first thing to understand about the Republican primary is that it's not really a contest. It's over. It's been over for months now. It was never even really in doubt.
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Craig Mauger / The Detroit News:
Donald Trump: UAW negotiations 'don't mean as much as you think' — Clinton Township — Republican Donald Trump railed against electric vehicles during a campaign stop in suburban Detroit Wednesday night, saying they're too expensive, aren't capable of traveling far enough and would spur job losses for Americans.
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Henry Rodgers / The Daily Caller:
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Rips RNC, Says They Have To Stop Debates … In an exclusive sit-down interview with the Daily Caller, Trump said there would not be a breakout candidate and the debates are bad for the Republican Party. — “They have to stop the debates. Because it is just bad for the Republican Party.
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Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
The biggest loser of last night's debate was ... ... not any of the seven candidates on the stage. It wasn't even one of the candidates who weren't on the stage — Donald Trump, Asa Hutchinson, and an assortment of also rans. The biggest loser of the debate was Fox Business Channel, with the RNC that arranged it a close runner-up.
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Paula Bolyard / PJ Media:
Whose Side Is Fox on Anyway? — The Fox Business GOP presidential debate was a total trainwreck—and that's putting it mildly. — If you watched, you were treated to nearly two hours of left-wing talking points from the moderators, who not only had no control of the debate but ignored …
Mona Charen / The Bulwark:
The Fear Factor in Republican Politics
The Fear Factor in Republican Politics
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Isaac Arnsdorf / Washington Post:
Trump demands union support for nationalist vision, warns of doom otherwise
Trump demands union support for nationalist vision, warns of doom otherwise
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Nicholas Grossman / The Bulwark:
In Trump's Shadow, a Meaningless Debate
In Trump's Shadow, a Meaningless Debate
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Brooke Singman / Fox Business:
Trump fires back after GOP opponents take turns bashing him in Republican debate
Trump fires back after GOP opponents take turns bashing him in Republican debate
NPR:
Seven candidates will hit the GOP debate stage as Trump skips the party again
Seven candidates will hit the GOP debate stage as Trump skips the party again
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Jamie L. LaReau / Detroit Free Press:
‘Let me be blunt’: UAW VP for GM has strong words about Trump's visit to Michigan
‘Let me be blunt’: UAW VP for GM has strong words about Trump's visit to Michigan
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Biden campaign slams Trump's ‘incoherent’ Michigan speech
Biden campaign slams Trump's ‘incoherent’ Michigan speech
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Politico:
It's not just a shutdown — Congress has no plan for the FAA either — The airline sector is staring down an authorization and funding lapse amid congressional paralysis. — It's not just a broader government shutdown. By Sunday, the aviation system could also have almost …
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Connor O'Brien / Politico:
McCarthy's Hail Mary: Strip Ukraine aid and finally pass Pentagon spending bill — Pulling the funding marks another reversal for the speaker, who opted to keep it in over the weekend. — House Republicans are making another run at yanking Ukraine aid from a Pentagon spending bill …
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Washington Post:
Republican presidential candidates barely mention looming shutdown
Republican presidential candidates barely mention looming shutdown
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Tony Romm / Washington Post:
U.S. government starts notifying federal employees a shutdown may be imminent
U.S. government starts notifying federal employees a shutdown may be imminent
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New York Times:
The Republicans Driving Congress Toward a Shutdown
The Republicans Driving Congress Toward a Shutdown
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Emma Kinery / CNBC:
Biden to deliver speech on democracy, legacy of Sen. John McCain in Arizona — President Joe Biden is speaking at Arizona State University, home of the McCain Institute, in Phoenix where he will announce that funding from the American Rescue Plan will be used to build a McCain Library in partnership with the Institute.
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Biden to Create Library Honoring His Friend and Rival John McCain
Biden to Create Library Honoring His Friend and Rival John McCain
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Bridget Bowman / NBC News:
Majority of voters oppose Biden impeachment hearings as GOP inquiry begins
Majority of voters oppose Biden impeachment hearings as GOP inquiry begins
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Ben Leonard / Politico:
Manchin snarls top VA nominee over abortion — Manchin and Republicans say the agency has overstepped its authority. — Sen. Joe Manchin has stalled President Joe Biden's nominee to serve as the VA's general counsel for more than a year to pressure the agency to stop providing abortions …
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Kimberly Ross / Washington Examiner:
Why not Nikki Haley? — Of the Republican 2024 contenders, Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina, sticks out for all the right reasons. Haley carries with her the kind of experience that is invaluable and not easily replicated.
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Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Trump campaign targets Haley after debate: ‘Hillary Clinton Is an Inspiration to Nikki Haley’
Trump campaign targets Haley after debate: ‘Hillary Clinton Is an Inspiration to Nikki Haley’
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Matt Berg / Politico:
Christie defends attack on Jill Biden: 'That's the truth' — “I am standing by the wording,” Chrstie said. — Chris Christie stood by his attack on first lady Jill Biden the morning after the second GOP debate, saying that his remarks were “the truth.” — On Wednesday night …
Mariana Alfaro / Washington Post:
Senate adopts resolution requiring men to wear business attire on chamber floor — The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution requiring male senators to wear a coat, tie and slacks or other long pants on the chamber's floor following days of upheaval sparked by Senate Majority Leader Charles …
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
New data on ultra-rich tax cheats wrecks the ‘working-class GOP’ ruse — Republicans have been amplifying the claim lately that their party has undergone a “populist” makeover, rendering it both anti-elite and pro-working class. One way Republicans purport to illustrate …
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Eliza Collins / Wall Street Journal:
Kari Lake to Announce Senate Run, Setting Up High-Stakes Arizona Race — Republican will launch her campaign at Oct. 10 rally; three-way race with independent Kyrsten Sinema and Democrat Ruben Gallego is likely — PHOENIX—Kari Lake will announce a run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat next month …
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Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Kari Lake launching Arizona Senate campaign Oct. 10
Charlie Savage / New York Times:
Watchdog Urges Extending Surveillance Law With New Limits — In a report about an expiring law that has generated intense debate in Congress, a government panel split over requiring court permission to view Americans' communications. — An independent watchdog agency that investigates …
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Olafimihan Oshin / The Hill:
Democrats eye passport backlog with new legislation — A duo of Democrat lawmakers have introduced legislation that would implement new measures to clear passport application backlogs and reduce processing delays. — The proposed legislation, called the PASSPORT Act …
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The Messenger:
Donald Trump, Don Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump, Plus Michael Cohen, Listed as New York AG's Witnesses in Civil Fraud Case — Donald Trump and his company are expected to stand trial starting Monday in a $250 million civil case brought by AG Letitia James — A Facebook icon representing …
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