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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Is the Entire World Conspiring to Make It Look Like Trump Lost the Debate? … In the immediate aftermath of the presidential debate, most reporters and analysts conveyed a similar narrative of what had transpired: Kamala Harris baited Donald Trump into an angry, frequently incoherent performance.
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Irie Sentner / Politico:
Trump says he will not debate Harris again — Harris' campaign had challenged Trump to an additional debate immediately following their showdown earlier this week. — Donald Trump will not debate Kamala Harris again, the former president said Thursday. — “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE! …
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Jason Lange / Reuters:
Harris vs. Trump: Who is leading the polls? — Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 47% to 42% in the race to win the Nov. 5 presidential election, increasing her advantage after a debate against the former president that voters largely think she won …
Axios:
Behind the Curtain: Trump's big, unfixable, glaring glitch … - He's haunted. … - He falls for fake news. … - He's old. … - His bubble lies to him.
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Mobile DNC billboard at Trump event to feature Harris crowd size jab — A mobile billboard from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) planned to debut outside of an event with former President Trump in Arizona will feature Vice President Harris' recent jab at the former president about campaign rally crowd sizes.
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump says he won't do another debate with Harris — Former President Trump said Thursday he would not participate in another debate with Vice President Harris, squashing the potential for a second meeting between the two candidates before Election Day. — “When a prizefighter loses a fight …
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New York Times:
$47 Million Flowed Into Harris Campaign in 24 Hours After Debate — The sum included donations from 600,000 individuals. Vice President Kamala Harris already had a significant financial edge over former President Donald J. Trump entering September. — Vice President Kamala Harris raised $47 million …
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Nandika Chatterjee / Salon:
Fox News host triggers Donald Trump by saying “he decisively lost” the debate with Kamala Harris — Fox Business anchor Neil Cavuto said the debate wasn't close, declaring it a “lopsided” loss for the Republican — Republican and Democratic critics alike had some pointers for Donald Trump …
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Melinda Newman / Billboard:
Linda Ronstadt Rebukes Donald Trump, Endorses Kamala Harris in Blistering Letter — The iconic singer is none too pleased that Trump is speaking at a venue bearing her name. — Taylor Swift isn't the only famous cat lady throwing her support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and VP candidate Tim Walz.
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Charles Sykes / The Atlantic:
Trump Blames Everybody but Himself — He can't face the truth about his performance at the debate. — This morning found the former apex predator of American politics looking for some hand-holding. Donald Trump said on Fox & Friends that he is “not inclined” to do any more debates …
Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Trump rejects second Harris debate
Trump rejects second Harris debate
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Fox News:
Fox News Power Rankings: Trump loses his edge as we brace again for post-debate impact
Fox News Power Rankings: Trump loses his edge as we brace again for post-debate impact
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Lee Moran / HuffPost:
Mary Trump Says Uncle Suffered ‘Narcissistic Injury’ In Debate And Won't Recover
Mary Trump Says Uncle Suffered ‘Narcissistic Injury’ In Debate And Won't Recover
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Joyce Vance / Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance:
Ebullient and Somber — run the gamut from the joy at the remarkable experience …
Ebullient and Somber — run the gamut from the joy at the remarkable experience …
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Richard A. Friedman / The Atlantic:
Trump's Repetitive Speech Is a Bad Sign
Trump's Repetitive Speech Is a Bad Sign
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Sean Craig / The Daily Beast:
Trump Calls on ABC News to Fire Its Entire Staff After He Lost Debate
Trump Calls on ABC News to Fire Its Entire Staff After He Lost Debate
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Scott Macfarlane / CBS News:
Democrats who urged Biden to exit race say Harris is exceeding expectations
Democrats who urged Biden to exit race say Harris is exceeding expectations
Miranda Devine / New York Post:
The many, nasty faces of Kamala Harris: VP only reinforced the fatal inauthenticity of her debate performance
The many, nasty faces of Kamala Harris: VP only reinforced the fatal inauthenticity of her debate performance
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The Hill:
Republicans urge Trump to accept second debate against Harris
Republicans urge Trump to accept second debate against Harris
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New York Times:
Election Live Updates: Harris and Trump Hit Battleground States
Election Live Updates: Harris and Trump Hit Battleground States
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Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
Tapper: Why Won't Kamala Answer Questions?
Tapper: Why Won't Kamala Answer Questions?
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Alex Presha / ABC News:
Bomb threats reported at multiple buildings in Springfield, Ohio — The threat was sent via email “to multiple agencies and media outlets.” — A sign hangs from a street light at the intersection of Main Street and Fountain Avenue in Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 11, 2024.
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Liz Dye / Public Notice:
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David Strom / HotAir:
Trump Should Go to Springfield — Everybody is talking about Springfield, OH.
Trump Should Go to Springfield — Everybody is talking about Springfield, OH.
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Politico:
Trump ally Laura Loomer swatted down after posting bigoted attack on Harris — Loomer was invited as a guest to travel with the former president. — Two loyal allies of Donald Trump are feuding over a bigoted post about Kamala Harris' Indian heritage, the latest sign of discord among MAGA surrogates …
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
White House: Loomer mocking Harris's Indian heritage is ‘racist poison’
White House: Loomer mocking Harris's Indian heritage is ‘racist poison’
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Jose Pagliery / NOTUS:
Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Quietly Settles With Ex-Bedminster Waitress Involved In Hush Money Deal — The deal is the latest chapter in the legal problems Habba could personally face. — Copy — Alina Habba, the Donald Trump defense attorney who has drawn the ire of judges and even her own teammates …
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Alberto Gonzales / Politico:
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Will Support Kamala Harris — He views Trump's reelection as a threat to the rule of law. — I am the only lawyer in American history to serve both as White House counsel and as attorney general. So, while that does not make me special …
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The Hill:
New York's top court throws out Trump gag order appeal — New York's high court tossed out former President Trump's appeal of the gag order in his hush money criminal case Thursday. — The gag order, which remains in partial effect ahead of Trump's sentencing, bars the former president …
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Addy Bink / The Hill:
When will you need a REAL ID? It may be complicated — (NEXSTAR) — A program that is intended to enhance U.S. travel requirements, which has been delayed multiple times, is scheduled to take effect in May 2025. Hiccups during the initial rollout may, however, cause the full enforcement to be delayed again.
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Tom Dreisbach / NPR:
Trump's Bedminster club hosted an alleged Nazi sympathizer who stormed the Capitol — Twice this past summer, Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, N.J. has featured speeches from a rioter convicted of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, who has a well-documented history …
Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Ben & Jerry's co-founders unveil Kamala Harris ice cream flavor — Ben & Jerry's co-founders, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, are unveiling a new ice cream flavor, “Kamala's Coconut Jubilee,” as part of a get-out-the-vote initiative to elect Vice President Harris and other downballot Democrats in November.
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Alanna Vagianos / HuffPost:
Republicans Are Launching Last-Minute Attempts To Keep Abortion Off The Ballot — Conservatives who want to “leave abortion to the states” are doing everything in their power to stop states from voting on pro-choice ballot measures. — When Donald Trump attempts to defend his unpopular …
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Sareen Habeshian / Axios:
North Dakota judge rules state abortion ban unconstitutional … - “This section necessarily and more specifically protects a woman's right to procreative autonomy - including to seek and obtain a pre-viability abortion.”
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Jessica Taylor / Cook Political Report:
As Montana Senate Moves to Lean Republican, GOP Increasingly Favored To Win Senate Majority — Democrats began this cycle with their toughest map in decades, having to defend the red states of West Virginia, Montana and Ohio — in addition to a handful of other presidential battleground states.
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