The Atlantic endorses Harris
The magazine announced its decision in an editorial on Thursday, in which the outlet’s editors wrote, “Harris doesn’t curry favor with dictators. She won’t abuse the power of the highest office in order to keep it. She believes in democracy.”
#News #Politics #TheAlantic #HarrisWalz2024
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4926257-atlantic-endorses-harris-president/
Rudy Giuliani’s son is trying to stop two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against his father from taking the elder Giuliani’s New York Yankees World Series rings, saying in new court filings that he is actually the rightful owner because they were gifted to him years ago.
‘Florida isn’t safe’: Ron DeSantis is unfit for hurricane response, activists say
“Florida isn’t safe with DeSantis at the helm of our state government,” said Matthew Grocholske, 20, campaign strategy lead with the Orlando, Florida, chapter of the youth-led Sunrise Movement.
#News #Florida #Milton #Politics
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/09/hurricane-milton-helene-florida-desantis
Part 4 of VP Harris interview with Stephen Colbert.
VP Kamala Harris Shares A Miller High Life With Stephen Colbert
"The Champagne of Beers," Miller High Life, was the brew of choice when VP Kamala Harris agreed to crack a beer with Stephen Colbert in the final segment of her four-part interview on The Late Show.
#KamalaHarris #VicePresident #News #VPInterview #Politics #HarrisWalz2024 #NationalSecurity
Part 3 of VP Harris interview with Stephen Colbert.
"Donald Trump Gets Played By These Guys" - VP Harris On Trump's Relationships With Putin, Un & Orban
VP Kamala Harris points out that her opponent seems to value his "friendships" with dictators more than connecting with the American people.
#KamalaHarris #VicePresident #News #VPInterview #Politics #HarrisWalz2024 #NationalSecurity
Part 2 of VP Harris interview with Stephen Colbert.
"I'm Not Joe Biden" - What VP Kamala Harris Would Change If Elected President
VP Kamala Harris acknowledges that voters are seeking change in this election, and she lists the ways she would be a different leader than President Joe Biden.
#KamalaHarris #VicePresident #News #VPInterview #Politics #HarrisWalz2024
https://youtu.be/6eZw3GzmPGc
The Democratic nominee for president of the United States returns for her seventh visit to The Late Show and sits down for a four-part interview with Stephen Colbert.
"Have You No Empathy, Man?" - VP Harris On Trump's Lies About FEMA's Hurricane Helene Relief Work
Thousands of copies of Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bible were printed in a country that the former president has repeatedly accused of stealing American jobs and engaging in unfair trade practices — China.
The estimated value of the shipments was $342,000, less than $3 per Bible, according to databases that use customs data. The minimum price for the Trump-backed Bible is $59.99, putting the potential sales revenue at about $7 million.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-god-bless-usa-bible-china-32a80611605d4052d8238064bbcace4c
Nevada Republican politician who ran unsuccessfully two years ago for state treasurer was found guilty Thursday of using $70,000 meant for a statue of slain officer for personal costs, including plastic surgery.
A jury convicted Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and state lawmaker, of six counts of federal wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, KLAS-TV in Las Vegas reported.
👀👀👀The Kremlin confirmed that former President Trump while in office sent Russian President Vladimir Putin COVID-19 testing devices during the height of the pandemic, as was revealed in a new book by journalist Bob Woodward, Bloomberg reported.
https://thehill.com/policy/international/4923741-trump-putin-covid-testing/
NC Republican: ‘Hurricane Helene was NOT geoengineered by the government’
“We have seen a level of support that is unmatched by most any other disaster nationwide; but amidst all of the support, we have also seen an uptick in untrustworthy sources trying to spark chaos by sharing hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and hearsay about hurricane response efforts across our mountains,” he added.
Musk may be happy to play Trump’s clown, but his latest schemes are nothing to laugh about. He drew headlines on Monday after announcing that his PAC would offer swing-state residents $47 payments for every voter they referred. Musk’s stated goal was to encourage those voters to sign a petition supporting the First Amendment and gun rights. In reality, it’s one of the largest paid efforts in history to collect personal information and voter data.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4921817-musk-trump-electoral-schemes/
He's terrified of Kamala and he very well should be. That's what I would have done if I were in his shoes, but thank the LORD I'm not.
60 Minutes introduction on Trump Backing Out of Interview
Court must rule whether Florida’s anti-trans law is the work of ‘political bullies’
“As a parent, it is heartbreaking to see my right to make healthcare decisions for my child taken away by political bullies, and the hurt and harm that [they have] caused my child.”
A federal judge struck down the law in June, finding after a lengthy trial that Florida lawmakers acted with animosity towards a minority group instead of considering science.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/08/florida-trans-healthcare-ruling-desantis
Now remind me why anyone would vote for a candidate with such an agenda 🤔
Project 2025 would ‘unequivocally’ lead to more hurricane deaths, experts warn
Manifesto calls for drastic cuts to federal forecasting of severe storms and aid given to shattered towns and cities
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/08/trump-project-2025-hurricanes
Vice President Kamala Harris blasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday for “playing political games,” after the Florida governor reportedly did not take her phone calls to discuss hurricane relief.
“Playing political games at this moment in these crisis situations — these are the height of emergency situations — is just utterly irresponsible and it is selfish and it is about political gamesmanship,” Harris told reporters before departing to New York.
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/07/ron-desantis-kamala-harris-hurricane-call-00182785
North Carolina’s second-largest newspaper condemns Trump for ‘ridiculous’ Helene response ‘falsehoods’
“This is not a situation to capitalize on for political gain. But former President Donald Trump has politicized the situation at every turn, spreading falsehoods and conspiracies that fracture the community instead of bringing it together,” read the newspaper’s editorial.
#News #NorthCarolina #LiarsAndCheaters #Helene #Politics #CharlotteObserver
Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate ‘go back where you came from’ in forum
Republican Sen. Dan Foreman left the event early after the outburst and later denied making any racist comments in a Facebook post. He did not respond to a voice message from The Associated Press seeking comment.
50 Questions You Can Ask Friends and Relatives in Political Arguments
As we head into another election season, during which we will be talking with friends and relatives we may find ourselves disagreeing with, here are 50 questions we can ask to help make our conversations more interesting and productive.
#Politics #ElectionTalk #EffectiveCommunication
https://mediate.com/50-questions-you-can-ask-friends-and-relatives-in-political-arguments/
How to Be Kind to People You Disagree With During an Election Year: Tips From Experts
It’s easy to let emotions run amok when we feel strongly about high-stakes issues, but it’s far from constructive to sever ties with the people you care about. So Nice News interviewed experts to offer suggestions on how to respect, empathize with, and be kind to individuals with opposing political views.
https://nicenews.com/culture/tips-being-kind-to-people-you-disagree-with-during-election-year/
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"I'm no better than anyone else, but I'm just as good" (#myGrandma)