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12:30 PM ET, October 23, 2024

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James Carville / New York Times:
Three Reasons I'm Certain Kamala Harris Will Win  —  There is a palpable anxiety wailing on the winds of American life right now.  More than in any other election in my lifetime, I've been consistently asked by people of all stripes and creeds: “Can Kamala Harris win this thing?  Are we going to be OK?”
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Nate Silver / New York Times:
Here's What My Gut Says About the Election.  But Don't Trust Anyone's Gut, Even Mine.  —  In an election where the seven battleground states are all polling within a percentage point or two, 50-50 is the only responsible forecast.  Since the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump …
New Republic:
“Red Wave” Redux: Are GOP Polls Rigging the Averages in Trump's Favor?  —  Last month, a GOP-friendly polling firm presented itself, and its data, in a highly unusual way.  Rather than maintain a nominally neutral public-facing profile, this pollster acted more like a cavalry brigade for Donald Trump's campaign.
Stephen Robinson / Public Notice:
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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator  —  John Kelly, the Trump White House's longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.  —  Few top officials spent more time behind closed doors in the White House …
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Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’  —  To support The Atlantic's journalism, please consider subscribing today.  —  In April 2020, Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old Army private, was bludgeoned to death by a fellow soldier at Fort Hood, in Texas.
The Bulwark:
Reich Track, Wrong Track  —  As Trump lusts for dictatorial authority, John Kelly speaks out in a way that could matter.  —  Kamala Harris may be facing headwinds among Arab voters, but she just got a shot in the arm among another key Michigan constituency: the Juggalos.
Discussion: NME
Courtney Hagle / Media Matters for America:
Newspaper front pages ignore Trump's former chief-of-staff saying the former president is a fascist who praised Hitler  —  John Kelly went on the record calling Trump “the general definition of fascist” and saying he praised Hitler, wanted to use the military against Americans, and denigrated injured soldiers
Josh Fiallo / The Daily Beast:
Trump Raged at Slain Soldier's Funeral Bill: ‘$60K to Bury a F***ing Mexican’
Discussion: Raw Story and Mediaite
ABC News:
Judge who tossed Trump's classified docs case on list of proposed candidates for attorney general
Discussion: New Republic and Raw Story
Kipp Jones / Mediaite:
In New Audio, John Kelly Says Trump Believes Fascism ‘Would Work Better’ Than American Democracy
Discussion: The Hill, Raw Story and The Guardian
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Associated Press:
Trump hurls a string of insults at Harris including ‘lazy,’ a racist trope against Black people
Joey Cappelletti / Associated Press:
Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit
Sophia Cai / Axios:
Trump's closing strategy: Make a splash and attack
Discussion: The Independent
Journal Sentinel:
Barack Obama fires up Wisconsin liberal base in Madison on first day of early voting
Ronald Brownstein / The Atlantic:
The Improbable Coalition That Is Harris's Best Hope
Discussion: CNN, New Republic and Colorado Newsline
Alex Seitz-Wald / NBC News:
Harris says ‘of course’ her team is prepared if Trump declares victory before votes are counted
Joseph Cox / 404 Media:
Inside the U.S. Government-Bought Tool That Can Track Phones at Abortion Clinics  —  This article was produced with support from the Capitol Forum.  —  On a computer screen a map shows the movements of smartphones around the globe.  Zooming into an abortion clinic in the south of the United States …
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Byron Tau / NOTUS:
It's Possible to Track Someone's Personal Phone to an Abortion Clinic.  And It's Legal Too.  —  A company got access to a mobile phone-tracking tool used by law enforcement and U.S. government agencies across the country.  They found significant privacy vulnerabilities.  — Copy
Andrew Kaczynski / CNN:
Donald Trump campaign manager shared posts in 2021 saying Trump's lies caused the violence on January 6  —  In the immediate aftermath of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, a number of conservatives and Republicans broke ranks with then-President Donald Trump and blamed him for the violence that day.
Mark Niesse / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Georgia audit finds 20 noncitizens registered to vote  —  Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger canceled their registrations and referred cases to law enforcement  —  An audit uncovered 20 noncitizens out of 8.2 million registered voters in Georgia, according to findings announced by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Wednesday.
New York Times:
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine  —  Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”  —  Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III confirmed …
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Jared Gans / The Hill:
Cruz, Allred in virtual dead heat in Texas Senate race: Poll  —  Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and Rep. Colin Allred (D) are in a virtual dead heat in the state's Senate race, according to a new poll.  —  The survey from Emerson College Polling/The Hill found Cruz just ahead of Allred by 1 percentage point …
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Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Alsobrooks holds wide lead over Hogan in Maryland Senate race: Poll
Julia Conley / Common Dreams:
Claiming ‘Extreme Power’ of President, Trump Says He Will Close US Border by Fiat  —  U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign said Tuesday that her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, would be “unchecked” and “unhinged” in a potential second term, pointing to his comments …
Washington Post:
Her billionaire marriage broke up.  Her VP campaign fizzled.  Now she's a Trump-world star.  —  With a massive divorce settlement from Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nicole Shanahan is remaking herself as a pro-Trump wellness guru — raising alarm in Silicon Valley.
Wall Street Journal:
The Secretive Billionaire Network Funding ‘Stop the Steal’ 2.0  —  GOP donors have given more than $140 million to nearly 50 groups working on election integrity; ‘another crusade of ours’  —  When Donald Trump refused to concede the 2020 election, he and his allies led a chaotic effort …
Politico:
Trump transition chief under fire for conflicts  —  Howard Lutnick is accused of mixing his Trump work with his personal business interests.  —  Howard Lutnick, the Wall Street CEO heading up Donald Trump's transition operation, is facing accusations from some Trump insiders …
Discussion: Raw Story
David Folkenflik / NPR:
Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected  —  Former President Donald Trump often basks in the glow of press attention.  Just as often, he trashes the press and threatens journalists.  —  On the campaign trail and in interviews …
Discussion: Raw Story and Adweek
 
 
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Dave Collins / Associated Press:
Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment and 26 watches to Georgia election workers
American Oversight:
Judge Orders Army to Release Report from Incident at Arlington Cemetery to American Oversight
Ronna McDaniel / The Hill:
How Republicans can win Gen Z voters
Discussion: Politico
George Chidi / The Guardian:
Republican Mark Robinson suggested ‘deadbeat’ parents should be sterilized in racist social media posts
Discussion: Jewish Insider
KSHB-TV:
KSHB 41 reporter injured at Lucas Kunce campaign event
Thomas B. Edsall / New York Times:
America Is Playing With Fire
Discussion: Raw Story
 Earlier Items: 
Steve Benen / MSNBC:
In N.C., Trump takes a chance pretending his FEMA lies are true
Discussion: CBS News and The Daily Beast
The Hill:
House Republicans brace for leadership scramble
Nicole Mortillaro / CBC News:
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Discussion: Global News
Theodore Schleifer / New York Times:
Bill Gates Privately Says He Has Backed Harris With $50 Million Donation
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Los Angeles Times won't endorse for president
 

 
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