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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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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! …
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 …
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Richard A. Friedman / The Atlantic:
Trump's Repetitive Speech Is a Bad Sign — If the debate was a cognitive test, the former president failed. — Tuesday's presidential debate was, among other things, an excellent real-world test of the candidates' cognitive fitness—and any fair-minded mental-health expert would be very worried about Donald Trump's performance.
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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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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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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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Tim Balk / New York Times:
When Debates Don't Go Well, Donald Trump Has a Go-To Move — It does not usually involve congratulating the moderators for their impartiality and quietly resolving to do better the next time. — As former President Donald J. Trump sought to minimize the damage done by Tuesday night's debate …
Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Trump rejects second Harris debate … Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday said there will not be another debate against his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. — The former president in a Truth Social post claimed that he won his first debate against Harris on Tuesday night.
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Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
BREAKING: Trump Rules Out More Debates; ‘I Won’
BREAKING: Trump Rules Out More Debates; ‘I Won’
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Mobile DNC billboard at Trump event to feature Harris crowd size jab
Mobile DNC billboard at Trump event to feature Harris crowd size jab
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Charles Sykes / The Atlantic:
Trump Blames Everybody but Himself
Trump Blames Everybody but Himself
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Morning Consult Pro:
Harris Extends Lead Over Trump After First Presidential Debate
Harris Extends Lead Over Trump After First Presidential 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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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
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The Hill, Twitchy and Human Events
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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Parker Molloy / The Present Age:
When a Lie Becomes a Bomb Threat: The Fallout of a Racist Conspiracy in Springfield — Trump and Vance's baseless claims about pet-eating Haitian immigrants show how falsehoods spread for political gain can lead to real-world chaos. — The lie was absurd, and yet it spread like wildfire.
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David French / New York Times:
MAGA Will Fall for Anything
MAGA Will Fall for Anything
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Liz Dye / Public Notice:
Trump's racist pet hoax exposes weirdo meme culture to normies
Trump's racist pet hoax exposes weirdo meme culture to normies
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NBC News:
Judge narrows election interference case against Trump in Georgia — Judge Scott McAfee wrote in his decision that 3 of the counts could no longer stand because they involved accusations of perjury or false statements under federal jurisdiction. — ATLANTA — The judge in election interference case …
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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Charles R. Davis / Salon:
“Appalling and extremely racist”: Trump's embrace of Laura Loomer is blowing up in his face
“Appalling and extremely racist”: Trump's embrace of Laura Loomer is blowing up in his face
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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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Emily Wax-Thibodeaux / Washington Post:
Judge overturns North Dakota's near-total abortion ban — The ban was the state's second attempt to block the procedure. But the judge ruled the state constitution gives women a “fundamental right to choose abortion.” — A North Dakota judge struck down the state's near-total ban on abortion Thursday …
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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 …
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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Alexander B. Howard / CIVIC TEXTS:
2024 showed us why presidential debates remain essential democratic institutions in the USA — Good afternoon from Washington, where I'm experiencing the trials and tribulations of being a member of the “sandwich generation.” As always, thank you for subscribing and amplifying Civic Texts …
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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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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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New York Times:
Déjà Vu for Mike Johnson as Internal Strife Stalls Spending Plan — The House speaker faces a choice of cutting a deal with Democrats or bowing to conservatives and Donald Trump and shutting down the government just before the election. — With a funding deadline looming …
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Fox News:
Dem Sen. Blumenthal says Americans will be ‘shocked’ and ‘appalled’ by Trump assassination attempt report — Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., predicted that Americans will be “shocked” and “appalled” when lawmakers release their interim report on the assassination attempt on former President Trump …
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