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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.
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Stephen Robinson / Public Notice:
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Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
October 2024 Texas Poll: Trump 53%, Harris 46%
October 2024 Texas Poll: Trump 53%, Harris 46%
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Washington Examiner, New Jersey Online, San Antonio Current and The Texas Tribune
Nikki McCann Ramirez / Rolling Stone:
Fox Host Says Maybe Trump Didn't Realize Hitler's Generals Were Nazis — Trump's former chief of staff said on Tuesday that the former president said he needed “the kind of generals that Hitler had” … On Tuesday, Kelly told The New York Times that the former president meets the established definition of fascism.
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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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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Reich Track, Wrong Track — 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. — Insane Clown Posse frontman Violent J endorsed Harris in a recent interview with The Daily Show …
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NME, The Independent and ABC News
Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
Mein Generals — John Kelly won't let us avert our eyes. — ∙ Paid — 1. Do Not Look Away — Read Jeff Goldberg's new piece. All of it. — The reason I want you to read it is not because of what it says about Donald Trump, but what it says about America.
Amie Parnes / The Hill:
Democrats fear race may be slipping away from Harris — There is growing fear in Democratic circles that the presidential race could be slipping further away from Vice President Harris. — To be sure, Democrats still think Harris can defeat former President Trump.
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Joey Cappelletti / Associated Press:
Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit
Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit
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Associated Press:
Trump hurls a string of insults at Harris including ‘lazy,’ a racist trope against Black people
Trump hurls a string of insults at Harris including ‘lazy,’ a racist trope against Black people
Bret Stephens / New York Times:
If Trump Wins, Who, or What, Will Liberals Blame?
If Trump Wins, Who, or What, Will Liberals Blame?
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New York Magazine, Washington Examiner and Blaze Media
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
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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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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.
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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.
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Michael S. Roth / Slate:
I'm a College President. Universities Aren't Ready for What's Coming. — Universities are trying to stay out of politics. It's coming at the worst possible time. — It is urgent that the leaders of colleges and universities stand up in defense of their interests and the values of higher education.
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The Daily Caller
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.
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Marin Scotten / Salon:
“It doesn't cost $60,000 to bury a f—ing Mexican”: Trump was outraged at cost of soldier's funeral — Trump had offered to cover the cost of U.S. solider Vanessa Guillen's funeral after she was murdered in 2020 — Former President Donald Trump called the late U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen a …
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Josh Fiallo / The Daily Beast:
Trump Raged at Slain Soldier's Funeral Bill: ‘$60K to Bury a F***ing Mexican’
Trump Raged at Slain Soldier's Funeral Bill: ‘$60K to Bury a F***ing Mexican’
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CNN:
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says North Korea has deployed troops to Russia — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said North Korea has deployed troops to Russia, the first senior US official to confirm the development on the record, as North Korea and Russia have forged increasingly friendly ties since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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New York Times:
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine
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Mithil Aggarwal / NBC News:
North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, U.S. confirms
North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, U.S. confirms
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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 …
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The Gateway Pundit
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
Alsobrooks holds wide lead over Hogan in Maryland Senate race: Poll
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Emerson Polling, Washington Examiner and Jewish Insider
George Chidi / The Guardian:
Republican Mark Robinson suggested ‘deadbeat’ parents should be sterilized in racist social media posts — Candidate for governor of North Carolina is also taking heat after a CNN report unearthed a ‘Black Nazi’ porn profile — Mark Robinson, North Carolina's embattled Republican gubernatorial candidate …
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Jewish Insider
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 …
Annabella Rosciglione / Washington Examiner:
Police arrest suspect accused of multiple shootings at an Arizona Democratic office — Police in Tempe, Arizona, have made an arrest in connection with three shooting incidents targeted at Democratic campaign offices. — Jeffrey Kelly, 60, was arrested and accused of unlawful discharge …
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CBS News, Arizona Republic, KASW-TV, The Independent and NBC News
Maya C. Miller / New York Times:
A Sleeper Senate Race Tightens in Nebraska as an Independent Gains — Dan Osborn, a labor leader and mechanic who is running as an independent, is making Republicans sweat with his dark horse bid to oust Senator Deb Fischer. Can he turn the buzz into votes?
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Drop Site News and Fox News
Michael Kruse / Politico:
These Democratic Voters Hiding in Plain Sight Could Be Harris' Ticket to a North Carolina Win — Mecklenburg County has plenty of Democratic voters but getting them to the polls has been a challenge. New party leadership has a plan to fix that. — Matt Taylor walked toward the first house on his list.
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 …
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Raw Story
Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Texas library committee suspended, decision to reclassify Indigenous history book as “fiction” reversed — Last week, Popular Information reported that Montgomery County, Texas had mandated public libraries move a well-regarded children's book documenting the mistreatment of Native Americans …
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