memeorandum: Trump reopens old feud in Georgia. Some Republicans are scratching their heads. (Politico)

10:20 AM ET, August 4, 2024

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Boosts in Democratic excitement help Harris reset the race against Trump — CBS News poll — Boosted by Democrats, younger and Black voters becoming more engaged and likely to vote, and by women decidedly thinking she'd favor their interests more, Vice President Kamala Harris has reset the 2024 presidential race.

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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:

Harris team launches GOP group with endorsements from ex-Trump officials, key Republican voices — Vice President Harris's campaign launched “Republicans for Harris” with more than 25 GOP endorsements, including former secretaries Chuck Hagel and Ray LaHood, as well as former GOP governors and lawmakers.

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Tara Suter / The Hill:

Scaramucci: ‘Disaster’ if Trump doesn't debate Harris — Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci signaled Saturday that former President Trump could face “disaster” if he doesn't debate Vice President Harris ahead of November. — Harris, who was officially nominated Friday …

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Ed Kilgore / New York Magazine:

Harris vs. Trump Polls: Kamala's Gains Are Now a Trend, Not Just a Bounce — It has now been nearly two weeks since Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris as his presumptive replacement as Democratic nominee. Unsurprisingly, Harris got a quick bounce …

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Erin Doherty / Axios:

RFK Jr. struggles in upended 2024 race … But Kennedy's poll numbers appear to be falling, his cash is dwindling and he's slowed his schedule. — “By any metric, the campaign is certainly down momentum-wise than where it was at the beginning of the year,” said Christopher Thrasher …

Politico:

Trump goes low as Harris gains ground — In a succession of crude social media posts, Trump called Harris “low IQ,” “dumb” and lacking “mental capacity.” — Donald Trump broadsided Kamala Harris in a string of derisive social media posts on Saturday, focusing his attacks …

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Jason Lemon / Newsweek:
Kamala Harris Mocks Donald Trump for ‘Running Scared’ Over Debate

CNN:
Harris plans to use ABC debate time even if Trump doesn't show up

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Politico:

Trump reopens old feud in Georgia. Some Republicans are scratching their heads. — Some Republicans warned Trump's comments could threaten his already shaky prospects in the state. — Former President Donald Trump is reopening an old feud with Republicans in Georgia.

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Neil Vigdor / New York Times:
Trump Says Georgia's Governor Is Hampering His Efforts to Win There

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Holly Otterbein / Politico:

Fetterman has concerns about Shapiro for VP, aides tell Harris' team — The conversations reveal the intensity of the scrutiny surrounding her selection of a running mate — PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is concerned about the possibility that Vice President Kamala Harris might choose …

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Josh Boswell / Daily Mail:

Kamala Harris's husband Doug Emhoff cheated on his first wife with daughter Ella's nanny Najen Naylor - and got her PREGNANT — Doug Emhoff cheated on his first wife with Najen Naylor, now 47 — Naylor also taught at their children's pricey Los Angeles private school

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Edward-Isaac Dovere / CNN:

Emhoff acknowledges affair during first marriage after tabloid report — Vice President Kamala Harris' husband Doug Emhoff acknowledged Saturday in a statement to CNN that he had an affair during his first marriage after the alleged details of the relationship were published by a British tabloid.

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Lexi Lonas / The Hill:

Oklahoma schools in revolt over Bible mandate — Educators in Oklahoma are refusing a state order to incorporate the Bible into their lesson plans, setting up an inevitable showdown with the start of the school year just weeks away. — State Superintendent Ryan Walters last week released guidelines …

Josh Dawsey / Washington Post:

Trump congratulates Putin over deal that brought Evan Gershkovich home — Trump also seemed to lash out at the deal after it was trumpeted Thursday by President Biden and Vice President Harris, who met the freed prisoners in an emotional ceremony. — ATLANTA — Former president Donald …

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Laura Vozzella / Washington Post:

Ex-GOP congressman Riggleman endorses Harris, rips Trump's ‘thirst for power’ — The former congressman was twice endorsed by Donald Trump but broke with him over Jan. 6. — RICHMOND — Former congressman Denver Riggleman, a Virginia Republican who ran twice with Donald Trump's backing …

Sam J. / Twitchy:

Sen. Tim Scott Shares LOVELY Wedding Pics of Himself With His Bride and A-Hole Lefties Just Can't DEEEAL — Sen. Tim Scott was good enough to share some of his wedding pictures on Twitter and they are just lovely. — See for yourselves: — Beautiful, right? Many congratulations to them both.

Discussion: Townhall