Sometimes after a Presidential debate it takes a while for a consensus on who won to emerge. But after the first and perhaps only 2024 Presidential Election debate between Democrat Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, there quickly was a consensus: Harris had a huge night, successfully baiting and triggering Trump, explaining getting political positions and … [Read more...] about PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE REACTION: HARRIS WINS, TRUMP BOMBS (UPDATED)
Will national news organizations continue to sanewash Trump’s utterances after tonight’s media event?
Sanewashing (or sane-washing) is beginning to appear in columns of traditional news outlets, having migrated from independent voices and magazines. If you've missed the term but are following the utterings of Donald Trump, you might guess that this is shorthand for a mainstream media "coherency bias" that implies Trump has "coherent" policy proposals. It also reflects … [Read more...] about Will national news organizations continue to sanewash Trump’s utterances after tonight’s media event?
What Harris must do
by Peter Funt If Vice President Kamala Harris, the former prosecutor who insists, “I know Donald Trump’s type,” takes the advice of many Democrats and tries Tuesday night to “prosecute the case” against Trump, she’s likely to lose. And by lose I mean she won’t persuade enough undecided voters to move her way. Electoral stragglers probably know everything they need to … [Read more...] about What Harris must do
How Democrats are making a mistake in rural America – by not showing up
Voting signs are seen in Jackson, Miss., during the 2023 governor’s race. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Jeff Bloodworth, Gannon University Rickey Cole, 58, is a farmer and the former two-term chair of Mississippi’s Democratic Party. If anyone understands rural Mississippi voters – and their shift from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party … [Read more...] about How Democrats are making a mistake in rural America – by not showing up
POLLS SHOW THE RACE TIGHTEN – RENEWING DEBATES ABOUT POLLS
People on both sides may argue - and they are - about the accuracy of current political polls on the 2024 Presidential election, about methodology, etc. But there is one thing that is now certain: many polls are now trending to show a tightening race. The Washington Post ran this summary: "Former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are about even in two … [Read more...] about POLLS SHOW THE RACE TIGHTEN – RENEWING DEBATES ABOUT POLLS
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Trump pivots from lies to threats; most news organizations ignore the shift
If you go to the home page of the New York Times, the Washington Post or CNN looking for information about what is at stake in November, you'll be greeted by stories about polls: educated guesses about what voters might do in less than 60 days.* What you won't see are headlines like these: Donald Trump rails against cheating in 2024 election without evidence, threatens … [Read more...] about Trump pivots from lies to threats; most news organizations ignore the shift
Georgia high school shooting shows how hard it can be to take action even after police see warning signs
Students kneel in front of a makeshift memorial on Sept. 5, 2024, in front of Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., where two students and two teachers were shot and killed the day before. Jessica McGowan via Getty Images James Densley, Metropolitan State University and Jillian Peterson, Hamline University Most school shootings don’t just … [Read more...] about Georgia high school shooting shows how hard it can be to take action even after police see warning signs
Dick Cheney joins hundreds of Republicans, national security and business leaders in endorsing Kamala Harris
Friday, former vice president Dick Cheney (R) announced that that he, too, is endorsing Kamala Harris (D) for president. In our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump. He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney joins hundreds of Republicans, national security and business leaders in endorsing Kamala Harris
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The many, many abortion positions of Donald Trump
It’s the most perilous circus act of all time: An overweight wacko is trying to keep his balance by waddling on a high wire. That’s Donald Trump doing battle with the abortion issue. What a spectacle it continues to be. At last count, he has taken four or five or six different positions. This is not a surprise, because he’s stuck between his MAGA base (where forced-birth … [Read more...] about The many, many abortion positions of Donald Trump
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Trump’s debate tactic: a flame blower of lies and deception known as the Gish gallop
You may not know the term 'Gish gallop' but you've seen it in action if you have watched any Donald Trump performance. It is a firehose of lies and disinformation employed to sow chaos rather than educate. It is dishonorable. The technique is named for creationist Duane Gish who used it in his debates with biologists. His tactic consisted of talking fast and with … [Read more...] about Trump’s debate tactic: a flame blower of lies and deception known as the Gish gallop
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Harris campaign tries to beat Trump at his own game – ridicule
Kamala Harris laughs at Donald Trump during her convention speech on Aug. 22, 2024. Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images Chris Lamb, Indiana University In her speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her opponent, former President Donald Trump – not with scorn or outright … [Read more...] about Harris campaign tries to beat Trump at his own game – ridicule
LIZ CHENEY ENDORSES AND WILL VOTE FOR HARRIS: WILL SHE CAMPAIGN FOR HARRIS?
Many have been hoping and waiting for a political shoe to drop. And now it has dropped. Loudly. Former Rep. Liz Cheney, who was at the forefront of efforts to impeach Donald Trump and then defeated for re-election much to the glee of Trump, has endorsed Democratic Presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. She says she plans to vote for Harris. Now the question … [Read more...] about LIZ CHENEY ENDORSES AND WILL VOTE FOR HARRIS: WILL SHE CAMPAIGN FOR HARRIS?
Trump’s speeches are ‘barely intelligible’ yet traditional media remain mum
Published 03 Sept 2024; updated 04 Sept 2024 After the Trump-Biden debate, the political press went into hypercritical mode, calling for President Joe Biden to step down because he had a bad night in a poorly run event (that was not a “debate”). There was little time or pixels spilled on Donald Trump’s disjointed responses. This was Trump last week in Potterville, … [Read more...] about Trump’s speeches are ‘barely intelligible’ yet traditional media remain mum
Ginni Thomas Privately Praised Group Working Against Supreme Court Reform: “Thank You So, So, So Much”
Ginni Thomas Privately Praised Group Working Against Supreme Court Reform: “Thank You So, So, So Much”by Andy Kroll, ProPublica, and Nick Surgey, DocumentedProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, privately … [Read more...] about Ginni Thomas Privately Praised Group Working Against Supreme Court Reform: “Thank You So, So, So Much”
In case you missed it: the theocracy that is Florida (and other red states)
Schools in Florida are beginning their second year with no direction on how to teach mandated sex education courses. You may recall that in May 2023, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1069, which mandated state approval over sex education materials used in schools. The draconion law, for example, "redefines 'sex' as a classification based on biological … [Read more...] about In case you missed it: the theocracy that is Florida (and other red states)
