The debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris revealed more about each person in what they said and how they said it. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Patricia Friedrich, Arizona State University In their campaigns, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris project different emotions and moods. The contrast between them was … [Read more...] about Trump and Harris vocabularies signal their different frames of mind
Trump widely condemned for saying if he loses Presidential race Jews will be partly to blame (Opinion round up)
Former President Donald Trump is being widely criticized for his comments at an anti-semitism event where he said if he loses Jews will be largely to blame. From Jewish newspapers, to some key Jewish organizations, to bloggers, and politicians and regular citizens, Trump is coming under fire for lumping Jewish together as a monolithic group and setting the scene for his … [Read more...] about Trump widely condemned for saying if he loses Presidential race Jews will be partly to blame (Opinion round up)
The Electoral College sucks
Half a century ago, the famed presidential biographer James MacGregor Burns voiced this warning about the Electoral College: “It’s a game of Russian roulette, and one of these days we are going to blow our brains out.” We’ve since done that twice. Popular vote loser George W. Bush marched us into a disastrous war in Iraq, based on lies about non-existent weapons of mass … [Read more...] about The Electoral College sucks
GOP nominee for NC Governor called himself a “black Nazi” and “perv” on porn forum (UPDATED)
North Carolina GOP and Donald Trump campaign you have a problem. CNN ran a bombshell article detailing comments made a decade ago on a porn site forum in which North Carolina's MAGA conservative Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson called himself a "black Nazi" and a "perv" - comments that are too raw to publish here. Robinson has dismissed the graphic sexual … [Read more...] about GOP nominee for NC Governor called himself a “black Nazi” and “perv” on porn forum (UPDATED)
How Israel’s Netanyahu survives in his job
Demonstrators at an anti-government protest calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages on Sept. 12, 2024, in Tel Aviv. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images) Shai P. Ginsburg, Duke University After several tumultuous weeks in Israel, mass demonstrations increasingly depict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as directly responsible … [Read more...] about How Israel’s Netanyahu survives in his job
Data scientist who correctly predicted 2020 election predicts ‘landslide’ Harris win
While most political junkies breathlessly wait for the next political poll, there are some who predict presidential election outcomes using different methods. One if the most awaited is from American University professor Allan Lichtman, who notes that he has successfully predicted the results of every U.S. presidential race since 1984 using his 13 keys system. His … [Read more...] about Data scientist who correctly predicted 2020 election predicts ‘landslide’ Harris win
Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones – a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications
A police officer examines a damaged car after thousands of pagers exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Sept. 17, 2024. AP Photo/Hussein Malla Richard Forno, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Electronic pagers across Lebanon exploded simultaneously on Sept. 17, 2024, killing 12 and wounding more than 2,700. The following day, … [Read more...] about Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones – a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications
SPEAKING TO XENOPHOBIC AND RACIST FEARS (CARTOON)
Springfield, OH and Haitian immigrants collateral damage as Trump-Vance whip up anti-immigrant racist hysteria
In yet another sign of how American politics is often operating in a post-truth era, the town of Springfield, OH and Haitian immigrants have now become ongoing collateral damage as former President Donald Trump and his Vice President pick JD Vance focus on whipping up anti-immigration hysteria. It is one more sign that Trump's main goal is to get all existing supporters, … [Read more...] about Springfield, OH and Haitian immigrants collateral damage as Trump-Vance whip up anti-immigrant racist hysteria
THE RHETORIC DESTROYING THE COUNTRY
Over 100 Republican National Security Leaders Endorse Vice President Harris, Calling Trump ‘Unfit to Serve’ (UPDATE)
UPDATE: After over 100 former Republican national security officials endorsed Kamala Harris last week, another 741 former senior national security leaders of both parties today endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to serve as president of the United States. The letter, published by National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) includes as its signatories over 230 … [Read more...] about Over 100 Republican National Security Leaders Endorse Vice President Harris, Calling Trump ‘Unfit to Serve’ (UPDATE)
Biden Walks Like A Lame Duck. He Acts Like A Lame Duck. But He Doesn’t Have To Be A Lame Duck
During the Democratic convention, Michelle Obama referred to a feeling of hope “that had been buried for far too long.” She was referring to Vice President Harris. But that could well be perceived as an indirect jab at President Biden. Some have said Biden is officially a lame duck. He doesn't have to be. Some have said Biden’s convention speech was his last big moment. It … [Read more...] about Biden Walks Like A Lame Duck. He Acts Like A Lame Duck. But He Doesn’t Have To Be A Lame Duck
TRUMP THREATS (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
When you lie and say “illegal” immigrants are killing thousands of Americans, you’re fear-mongering. It’s not true. It’s not even close to being true, but it’s something Donald Trump keeps saying. Claytoonz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. When you lie and claim Haitian immigrants are … [Read more...] about TRUMP THREATS (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preventable.
Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preventable.by Kavitha SuranaProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Series: Life of the Mother:How Abortion Bans Lead to Preventable Deaths More in this series In her final … [Read more...] about Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preventable.
Voter registration deadlines, 2024 presidential election
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia allow voters to register the day of the election, 05 November 2024. Thirty-four states and territories have earlier deadlines. States with election-day deadlines California, Check voter status || How to register Colorado, Check voter status || How to register Connecticut, Check voter status || How to register … [Read more...] about Voter registration deadlines, 2024 presidential election
Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt
' Former President Donald Trump was reported to be safe after a potential assassination attempt - and the alleged gunman is now in custody. The Washington Post: Republican nominee Donald Trump was unharmed Sunday in what authorities are investigating as another potential assassination attempt, after a man pointed a rifle into a Florida golf course where the former … [Read more...] about Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt
What matters and what doesn’t
There are many things that have changed since we first watched Donald Trump come down that escalator on June 16, 2015, but if there is one thing that stands out it is that we no longer have any confidence in our ability to know what matters and what doesn't matter when it comes to a presidential candidate's competitive viability. I remember thinking that Trump had … [Read more...] about What matters and what doesn’t
TRUMP EXPOSED IN DEBATE AS A LIAR (CARTOON)
Voters’ ‘moral flexibility’ helps them defend politicians’ misinformation – if they believe the inaccurate info speaks to a larger truth
For many people, it’s easy to defend misinformation if they think it serves a larger truth. moodboard/Connect Images via Getty Images Minjae Kim, Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University Many voters are willing to accept misinformation from political leaders – even when they know it’s factually inaccurate. According to our … [Read more...] about Voters’ ‘moral flexibility’ helps them defend politicians’ misinformation – if they believe the inaccurate info speaks to a larger truth
