Trump: Day 654
-Deployment Could Cost Up 2 $220M
-Name Invoked 17x in Criminal Cases
-Lies About Widespread Voter Fraud
-Reimposes Full Iranian Sanctions
-SA Sent Experts 2 Remove Evidence
-Ivanka Won 16 Chinese Trademarks
-Hosts 53rd Rally Since Inauguration
-Deployment Could Cost Up 2 $220M
-Name Invoked 17x in Criminal Cases
-Lies About Widespread Voter Fraud
-Reimposes Full Iranian Sanctions
-SA Sent Experts 2 Remove Evidence
-Ivanka Won 16 Chinese Trademarks
-Hosts 53rd Rally Since Inauguration
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Day 759 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 759 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 610 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 610 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
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Day 400 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
Day 400 since the deadliest mass shooting on U.S soil in Las Vegas that killed 58, injured 546 and Congress has taken NO action to prevent future mass shootings. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #EnoughIsEnough
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The U.S. has seen 5 mass shootings (4+ shot or killed, not including the shooter) in the 5 days of November, bringing this year's total to 306.
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 34
October: 30
November: 5
The U.S. has seen 5 mass shootings (4+ shot or killed, not including the shooter) in the 5 days of November, bringing this year's total to 306.
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 34
October: 30
November: 5
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Real-time U.S. gun violence numbers, 1/1/18 - 11/5/18:
•12,343 gun deaths
•24,040 gun injuries
•565 children shot
•2,405 teenagers shot
•1,711 armed home invasions
•1,511 defensive gun use incidents
•1,338 unintentional shootings
•306 mass shootings
Real-time U.S. gun violence numbers, 1/1/18 - 11/5/18:
•12,343 gun deaths
•24,040 gun injuries
•565 children shot
•2,405 teenagers shot
•1,711 armed home invasions
•1,511 defensive gun use incidents
•1,338 unintentional shootings
•306 mass shootings
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Day 220 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
Day 220 without Trump publicly offering his condolences for Master Sgt. Jonathan Dunbar, the fallen American service member who lost his life after an IED bombing in Syria. Why?
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Day 220 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
Day 220 Since Hope Hicks left as Trump’s 4th Communications Director after testifying to a Congressional committee that she had told "white lies" on Trump's behalf.
With Bill Shine, Trump is directing all White House messaging and communication.
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Day 199 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
➡️ 47 of 2,668 separated kids still in custody.
➡️ Parents of 33 already deported.
➡️ "No timeline” for 258 reunited but still-detained families.
Day 199 since Trump began forcibly separating immigrant children from their families.
➡️ 47 of 2,668 separated kids still in custody.
➡️ Parents of 33 already deported.
➡️ "No timeline” for 258 reunited but still-detained families.
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Reminder: The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now a staggering 12,800.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
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Reminder: The Trump administration is systematically locking up thousands of children at unheard of rates - now a staggering 12,800.
The government classifies these children as "unaccompanied"
cbsn.ws/2p4QZZr
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Day 147 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
Day 147 since Trump made specific commitments to end military exercises with South Korea & eventually withdraw US forces from the peninsula without NO specific commitments on timing or verification of denuclearization from Kim Jong-un.
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North Korea's Foreign Ministry has warned that Pyongyang could restart "building up nuclear forces" if the US does not ease sanctions
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North Korea's Foreign Ministry has warned that Pyongyang could restart "building up nuclear forces" if the US does not ease sanctions
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“I don’t trust the North Koreans…they can change in an instant.” An agreement between Korean leaders has stirred hopes and fears on a disputed island.
on.wsj.com/2DmDkpO
“I don’t trust the North Koreans…they can change in an instant.” An agreement between Korean leaders has stirred hopes and fears on a disputed island.
on.wsj.com/2DmDkpO
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Day 77 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet and Congress has refused to call for investigations and impeachment.
Is Trump above the law?
Day 77 since Trump was implicated as an unindicted co-conspirator in violating federal campaign finance laws to keep affairs quiet and Congress has refused to call for investigations and impeachment.
Is Trump above the law?
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Day 18 since Saudi Arabia acknowledged the death of U.S. resident, WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi, claiming he died from an alleged October 2nd "fist fight" inside their Turkey consulate.
Where's his body?
The U.S. has yet to launch an investigation or impose sanctions.
Day 18 since Saudi Arabia acknowledged the death of U.S. resident, WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggi, claiming he died from an alleged October 2nd "fist fight" inside their Turkey consulate.
Where's his body?
The U.S. has yet to launch an investigation or impose sanctions.
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Ankara says that a team from Saudi Arabia sent to help Turkish authorities investigate the killing of Jamal Khashoggi worked instead to remove evidence of the slaying.
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Ankara says that a team from Saudi Arabia sent to help Turkish authorities investigate the killing of Jamal Khashoggi worked instead to remove evidence of the slaying.
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Why we still can't stop talking about Jamal Khashoggi | By Nesrine Malik theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Why we still can't stop talking about Jamal Khashoggi | By Nesrine Malik theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
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A nationwide review conducted by ABC News has identified at least 17 criminal cases where Trump's name was invoked in direct connection with violent acts, threats of violence or allegations of assault.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/blame…
A nationwide review conducted by ABC News has identified at least 17 criminal cases where Trump's name was invoked in direct connection with violent acts, threats of violence or allegations of assault.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/blame…
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Remember as Trump tweets about alleged voter fraud: Trump's own election commission "uncovered no evidence to support claims of widespread voter fraud, according to an analysis of administration documents." latimes.com/nation/la-na-v…
Remember as Trump tweets about alleged voter fraud: Trump's own election commission "uncovered no evidence to support claims of widespread voter fraud, according to an analysis of administration documents." latimes.com/nation/la-na-v…
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Justin Levitt, a professor at Loyola Law School & ex-DOJ official who's been studying the issue for years, said he found just 45 credible cases of voter impersonation between 2000 and 2018, a period during which more than a billion votes were cast.
nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
Justin Levitt, a professor at Loyola Law School & ex-DOJ official who's been studying the issue for years, said he found just 45 credible cases of voter impersonation between 2000 and 2018, a period during which more than a billion votes were cast.
nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
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Brian Kemp was one of only a few secretaries of state who declined DHS offers to help improve the security of state voting systems in 2016, as reports were beginning to emerge of Russia-backed hacking of state election systems, WSJ reports. wsj.com/articles/hacki…
Brian Kemp was one of only a few secretaries of state who declined DHS offers to help improve the security of state voting systems in 2016, as reports were beginning to emerge of Russia-backed hacking of state election systems, WSJ reports. wsj.com/articles/hacki…
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Georgia officials quietly patched security holes they said didn't exist.
A ProPublica analysis found that the state was busily fixing problems in its voter registration hours after Brian Kemp's office had insisted the system was secure.
propublica.org/article/georgi…
Georgia officials quietly patched security holes they said didn't exist.
A ProPublica analysis found that the state was busily fixing problems in its voter registration hours after Brian Kemp's office had insisted the system was secure.
propublica.org/article/georgi…
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Obama: "the character of this country is on the ballot, who we are is on the ballot. What kind of politics we expect is on the ballot, how we conduct ourselves is public life is on the ballot. How we treat other people is on the ballot." (via ABC)
Obama: "the character of this country is on the ballot, who we are is on the ballot. What kind of politics we expect is on the ballot, how we conduct ourselves is public life is on the ballot. How we treat other people is on the ballot." (via ABC)
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Jobs created during last 21 months of the Obama admin and the first 21 months of the Trump admin:
Obama: 4,477,000
Trump: 4,054,000
@peterbakernyt noted this just days ago.
Jobs created during last 21 months of the Obama admin and the first 21 months of the Trump admin:
Obama: 4,477,000
Trump: 4,054,000
@peterbakernyt noted this just days ago.
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Foxconn promised to create 13k "permanent" Wisconsin jobs. But the company changed the type of factory it will build, downsizing to an automated plant that will only require 3k employees.
Taxpayers will pay between $220,000 & +$1,000,000 per job.
newyorker.com/news/dispatch/…
Foxconn promised to create 13k "permanent" Wisconsin jobs. But the company changed the type of factory it will build, downsizing to an automated plant that will only require 3k employees.
Taxpayers will pay between $220,000 & +$1,000,000 per job.
newyorker.com/news/dispatch/…
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“The 2016 election confirmed that a potential president could run — & win — after stoking racism.
Now, in their closing days, the midterms are shaping up as a demonstration of whether the entire Republican Party can succeed by following his lead.”
washingtonpost.com/politics/midte…
“The 2016 election confirmed that a potential president could run — & win — after stoking racism.
Now, in their closing days, the midterms are shaping up as a demonstration of whether the entire Republican Party can succeed by following his lead.”
washingtonpost.com/politics/midte…
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NEW NBC statement regarding the Trump immigration ad:
“After further review we recognize the insensitive nature of the ad and have decided to cease airing it across our properties as soon as possible.” – NBCUniversal Spokesperson
NEW NBC statement regarding the Trump immigration ad:
“After further review we recognize the insensitive nature of the ad and have decided to cease airing it across our properties as soon as possible.” – NBCUniversal Spokesperson
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The racist Trump ad WAS running on Fox News, but not anymore: "Upon further review, FOX News pulled the ad yesterday and it will not appear on either FOX News Channel or FOX Business Network," ad sales president Marianne Gambelli says.
cnn.com/2018/11/05/med…
The racist Trump ad WAS running on Fox News, but not anymore: "Upon further review, FOX News pulled the ad yesterday and it will not appear on either FOX News Channel or FOX Business Network," ad sales president Marianne Gambelli says.
cnn.com/2018/11/05/med…
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Trump's campaign manager leaves out the fact that Fox also decided to pull the ad off the air because of its contents -->
Trump's campaign manager leaves out the fact that Fox also decided to pull the ad off the air because of its contents -->
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Trump to reporters about ad rejected by CNN, NBC and Fox as he left for today's rallies: “A lot of things are offensive...Your questions are offensive.”
Trump to reporters about ad rejected by CNN, NBC and Fox as he left for today's rallies: “A lot of things are offensive...Your questions are offensive.”
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The Census Bureau's own researchers are warning: It will lead to lower response rates on the 2020 census.
"Hispanics believe the census would be used to find undocumented people." cnn.com/2018/11/01/pol…
The Census Bureau's own researchers are warning: It will lead to lower response rates on the 2020 census.
"Hispanics believe the census would be used to find undocumented people." cnn.com/2018/11/01/pol…
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Trump's move to deploy troops to the border is shaping up to cost $220,000,000, two U.S. defense officials tell CNBC
A Pentagon risk assessment found that the migrant caravan did not pose a threat to the U.S., a source said. cnbc.com/2018/11/05/tru…
Trump's move to deploy troops to the border is shaping up to cost $220,000,000, two U.S. defense officials tell CNBC
A Pentagon risk assessment found that the migrant caravan did not pose a threat to the U.S., a source said. cnbc.com/2018/11/05/tru…
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The Pentagon balked at the Trump admin's proposal for border troops to build detention facilities to house migrants, officials tell Reuters. The idea was then apparently dropped. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
The Pentagon balked at the Trump admin's proposal for border troops to build detention facilities to house migrants, officials tell Reuters. The idea was then apparently dropped. reuters.com/article/us-usa…
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Kris Kobach has accepted financial donations from white nationalist sympathizers and has for more than a decade been affiliated with groups espousing white supremacist views, according to The Guardian.
theguardian.com/us-news/2018/n…
Kris Kobach has accepted financial donations from white nationalist sympathizers and has for more than a decade been affiliated with groups espousing white supremacist views, according to The Guardian.
theguardian.com/us-news/2018/n…
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Six Republicans in races across the country have accepted donations from a group that advocates for immigrants say has ties to anti-immigrant hate groups, according to NBC News:
Dave Brat
Mo Brooks
Steve King
Lou Barletta
John James
Kris Kobach
nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
Six Republicans in races across the country have accepted donations from a group that advocates for immigrants say has ties to anti-immigrant hate groups, according to NBC News:
Dave Brat
Mo Brooks
Steve King
Lou Barletta
John James
Kris Kobach
nbcnews.com/politics/polit…
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Rep. Steve King says he hopes Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Kagan ‘will elope to Cuba’
King scores a hat trick: Racism, homophobia and misogyny
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Rep. Steve King says he hopes Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Kagan ‘will elope to Cuba’
King scores a hat trick: Racism, homophobia and misogyny
wapo.st/2DonZ8c
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“The 2016 election confirmed that a potential president could run — and win — after stoking racism. Now, in their closing days, the midterms are shaping up as a demonstration of whether the entire Republican Party can succeed by following his lead.” washingtonpost.com/politics/midte…
“The 2016 election confirmed that a potential president could run — and win — after stoking racism. Now, in their closing days, the midterms are shaping up as a demonstration of whether the entire Republican Party can succeed by following his lead.” washingtonpost.com/politics/midte…
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Trump has been holding back on firing and booting several people. After the midterms, get ready for a massive shake-up, by @AshleyRParker @jdawsey1 @PhilipRucker
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Trump has been holding back on firing and booting several people. After the midterms, get ready for a massive shake-up, by @AshleyRParker @jdawsey1 @PhilipRucker
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Of today's re-imposition of full sanctions against Iran, @SecPompeo says Iran can either reverse its "malign" actions, "or can see its economy crumble." Pompeo says “Iran will never come close to getting a nuclear weapons on Trump's watch.”
Of today's re-imposition of full sanctions against Iran, @SecPompeo says Iran can either reverse its "malign" actions, "or can see its economy crumble." Pompeo says “Iran will never come close to getting a nuclear weapons on Trump's watch.”
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At a briefing Mnuchin declared the renewed sanctions on Iran are "part of a maximum, unprecedented, economic pressure campaign the US is waging against the world’s largest state sponsor of terror.”
At a briefing Mnuchin declared the renewed sanctions on Iran are "part of a maximum, unprecedented, economic pressure campaign the US is waging against the world’s largest state sponsor of terror.”
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Trump says he'll be announcing his nominee for UN Ambassador before the end of the week to succeed @nikkihaley in the post.
Trump says he'll be announcing his nominee for UN Ambassador before the end of the week to succeed @nikkihaley in the post.
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Vox posted what it calls a “stunning” interview with Michael Beschloss on PRESIDENTS OF WAR, Donald Trump and how Presidents can dangerously exploit wars to seize new power and threaten American democracy.
Read it: bit.ly/2Pa6L4W
Vox posted what it calls a “stunning” interview with Michael Beschloss on PRESIDENTS OF WAR, Donald Trump and how Presidents can dangerously exploit wars to seize new power and threaten American democracy.
Read it: bit.ly/2Pa6L4W
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Literally back-to-back on @ABC7News, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s flagship station: Eric Trump live via satellite and Donald Trump in taped interview. No Democrats.
Literally back-to-back on @ABC7News, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s flagship station: Eric Trump live via satellite and Donald Trump in taped interview. No Democrats.
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Trump advisers are bracing for Mueller to deliver the results of his investigation as early as Wednesday.
Sources tell VF that besides Trump, Roger Stone and Don Jr. have the most exposure. "I'm very worried about Don Jr.". vanityfair.com/news/2018/11/w…
Trump advisers are bracing for Mueller to deliver the results of his investigation as early as Wednesday.
Sources tell VF that besides Trump, Roger Stone and Don Jr. have the most exposure. "I'm very worried about Don Jr.". vanityfair.com/news/2018/11/w…
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Trump complained that PC culture doesn’t allow him to say that his daughter is beautiful.
I think Trump saying he'd date his daughter (Ivanka) is more of a concern.
Trump complained that PC culture doesn’t allow him to say that his daughter is beautiful.
I think Trump saying he'd date his daughter (Ivanka) is more of a concern.
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CREW finds that Ivanka Trump's fashion brand won first trial approval for 16 new trademarks from the Chinese government in October. These approvals come about three months after Ivanka announced that her brand was shutting down.
citizensforethics.org/ivanka-trump-t…
CREW finds that Ivanka Trump's fashion brand won first trial approval for 16 new trademarks from the Chinese government in October. These approvals come about three months after Ivanka announced that her brand was shutting down.
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One of the Ivanka trademarks approved by China is for voting machines.
Sounds totally normal.
citizensforethics.org/ivanka-trump-t…
One of the Ivanka trademarks approved by China is for voting machines.
Sounds totally normal.
citizensforethics.org/ivanka-trump-t…
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Ryan Zinke continued to engage in discussions involving his family foundation's property last summer despite the fact that he had pledged to recuse himself from such matters for a year, according to documents obtained by WaPo.
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Ryan Zinke continued to engage in discussions involving his family foundation's property last summer despite the fact that he had pledged to recuse himself from such matters for a year, according to documents obtained by WaPo.
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By the end of the day, Trump will have done 30 political rallies since Labor Day, 53 since taking office. Today he campaigns in OH, IN & MO.
By the end of the day, Trump will have done 30 political rallies since Labor Day, 53 since taking office. Today he campaigns in OH, IN & MO.
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From WH pool report at his IN rally: Trump told the crowd to take a look at the "thousands and thousands of people" who were outside and couldn't get in, and said they were lucky.
Pool did not see any people waiting outside the coliseum to get in. #TrumpLies
From WH pool report at his IN rally: Trump told the crowd to take a look at the "thousands and thousands of people" who were outside and couldn't get in, and said they were lucky.
Pool did not see any people waiting outside the coliseum to get in. #TrumpLies
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1 Day until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊, make sure to VOTE!
IWillVote.com
1 Day until midterm elections.
We've got great candidates, great energy, and great issues. Take nothing for granted -- we can't let up.
To power a 🌊, make sure to VOTE!
IWillVote.com
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As of November 5, 2018, 35,526,881 votes have been counted as early or absentee in the 2018 midterm elections nationwide, according to data from TargetSmart.
As of November 5, 2018, 35,526,881 votes have been counted as early or absentee in the 2018 midterm elections nationwide, according to data from TargetSmart.
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On this day in 1872 Susan B. Anthony is arrested trying to vote. The path to a more perfect union is long and arduous with many times of injustice. Let us remember the sacrifices those before us made, and have the courage to perfect our union today.
On this day in 1872 Susan B. Anthony is arrested trying to vote. The path to a more perfect union is long and arduous with many times of injustice. Let us remember the sacrifices those before us made, and have the courage to perfect our union today.
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Daily reminder...
Daily reminder...
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In case you missed yesterday's thread:
In case you missed yesterday's thread:
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Trump's schedule is empty tomorrow.
The Tweets should be remarkable
Trump's schedule is empty tomorrow.
The Tweets should be remarkable
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What? Whose "sovereignty"?
What? Whose "sovereignty"?
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Commerce Sec Wilbur Ross said in sworn testimony that Justice Dept requested citizenship question on 2020 Census.
Docs show it was the other around - with cameos by Steve Bannon and Kris Kobach. nytimes.com/2018/11/04/us/…
Commerce Sec Wilbur Ross said in sworn testimony that Justice Dept requested citizenship question on 2020 Census.
Docs show it was the other around - with cameos by Steve Bannon and Kris Kobach. nytimes.com/2018/11/04/us/…
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With less than 12 hours until polls open, Rush Limbaugh is standing behind the presidential seal and telling a crowd, "Hillary Clinton colluded with Russia. Hillary Clinton rigged that election."
With less than 12 hours until polls open, Rush Limbaugh is standing behind the presidential seal and telling a crowd, "Hillary Clinton colluded with Russia. Hillary Clinton rigged that election."
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Sean Hannity on stage at the Trump rally repeating Trump's midterm campaign slogan, "Promises made, promises kept."
Hannity, earlier today: "To be clear, I will not be on stage campaigning with the President."
Sean Hannity on stage at the Trump rally repeating Trump's midterm campaign slogan, "Promises made, promises kept."
Hannity, earlier today: "To be clear, I will not be on stage campaigning with the President."
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Sean Hannity claims that others are “fake news."
Sean Hannity claims that others are “fake news."
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Fox News host Jeanine Pirro also campaigning with Trump on stage
Fox News host Jeanine Pirro also campaigning with Trump on stage
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The White House-Fox News nexus has rarely been as evident as tonight:
-Hannity pre-game interview
-Trump praises Ingraham in interview
-Shine high-fives Hannity
-Trump calls Hannity on stage
-Trump calls Judge Jeanine on stage
-Trump praises McDaniel’s Fox hits
The White House-Fox News nexus has rarely been as evident as tonight:
-Hannity pre-game interview
-Trump praises Ingraham in interview
-Shine high-fives Hannity
-Trump calls Hannity on stage
-Trump calls Judge Jeanine on stage
-Trump praises McDaniel’s Fox hits
