Trump: Day 661
-Didn't Visit Arlington Nat'l Cemetery
-Vets Not Receiving GI Bill Benefits
-Disregards Military/Overseas Ballots
-Tweets Florida Ballots are "Infected"
-NK Ramps Ballistic Missile Program
-Dems Load Up "Subpoena Cannon"
-Stone Associate Expects Indictment
-Didn't Visit Arlington Nat'l Cemetery
-Vets Not Receiving GI Bill Benefits
-Disregards Military/Overseas Ballots
-Tweets Florida Ballots are "Infected"
-NK Ramps Ballistic Missile Program
-Dems Load Up "Subpoena Cannon"
-Stone Associate Expects Indictment
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Day 766 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
Day 766 since Donald Trump admitted to sexual assault — yet he’s still in the Oval Office
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Day 617 of NO EVIDENCE produced by Trump that his phones were tapped by Obama.
The FISA warrant Trump referenced targeted Carter Page. #TrumpLies
Day 617 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 407 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 407 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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Four people were shot – two fatally – after a gunman walked into an Arizona bar and opened fire, police said
This marks the 309th mass shooting of the year nyp.st/2OHKDd7
Four people were shot – two fatally – after a gunman walked into an Arizona bar and opened fire, police said
This marks the 309th mass shooting of the year nyp.st/2OHKDd7
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Volume of U.S. mass shootings (4+ shot and/or killed) in 2018, by month:
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 34
October: 30
November: 8
Total: 309
Volume of U.S. mass shootings (4+ shot and/or killed) in 2018, by month:
January: 22
February: 14
March: 17
April: 25
May: 28
June: 51
July: 46
August: 34
September: 34
October: 30
November: 8
Total: 309
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Day 227 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 227 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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U.S. Navy says an F-18 Hornet crashed during flight ops off USS Ronald Reagan in Philippine Sea-both aviators rescued; 2nd accident since Oct when 12 injured in helicopter crash. Last November, a C-2 Greyhound crashed flying to Reagan killing 3
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U.S. Navy says an F-18 Hornet crashed during flight ops off USS Ronald Reagan in Philippine Sea-both aviators rescued; 2nd accident since Oct when 12 injured in helicopter crash. Last November, a C-2 Greyhound crashed flying to Reagan killing 3
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Day 227 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 227 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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Should the Press Boycott Trump? Political Strategists Weigh In via @jimrutenberg
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Should the Press Boycott Trump? Political Strategists Weigh In via @jimrutenberg
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First Amendment expert Floyd Abrams urges CNN to sue the White House for revoking Jim Acosta's press credentials. He warns that "this is going to happen again."
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First Amendment expert Floyd Abrams urges CNN to sue the White House for revoking Jim Acosta's press credentials. He warns that "this is going to happen again."
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Day 206 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 206 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"
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ICE is detaining a record number of people, it's unclear where it's getting the money to do so from, and detention conditions remain terrible:
ICE is detaining a record number of people, it's unclear where it's getting the money to do so from, and detention conditions remain terrible:
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A recent investigation into sexual abuse in immigration detention found 1,448 allegations of sexual abuse filed with ICE between 2012 and March 2018.
In 2017 alone, there were 237 allegations of sexual abuse in immigration detention facilities. aclu.org/blog/immigrant…
A recent investigation into sexual abuse in immigration detention found 1,448 allegations of sexual abuse filed with ICE between 2012 and March 2018.
In 2017 alone, there were 237 allegations of sexual abuse in immigration detention facilities. aclu.org/blog/immigrant…
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Day 154 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 154 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 is moving ahead with its ballistic missile program at 16 hidden bases that have been identified in new commercial satellite images, NYT reports.
Trump tweet on June 13: "There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea." nyti.ms/2z2wxh5
North Korea is moving ahead with its ballistic missile program at 16 hidden bases that have been identified in new commercial satellite images, NYT reports.
Trump tweet on June 13: "There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea." nyti.ms/2z2wxh5
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Just a reminder, there is no deal with North Korea. And the intelligence community says North Korea has no intention of giving up its nuclear weapons.
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Just a reminder, there is no deal with North Korea. And the intelligence community says North Korea has no intention of giving up its nuclear weapons.
nbcnews.com/news/north-kor…
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Day 84 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 84 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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House Democrats, who will be armed with subpoena power when they take over the majority next year, plan to probe Trump’s involvement in the hush money payments arranged by Michael Cohen during the 2016 campaign. wsj.com/articles/house…
House Democrats, who will be armed with subpoena power when they take over the majority next year, plan to probe Trump’s involvement in the hush money payments arranged by Michael Cohen during the 2016 campaign. wsj.com/articles/house…
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Day 25 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 25 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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“While the prince was not mentioned by name, American intelligence officials believe “your boss” was a reference to Prince Mohammed.” @julianbarnes nyti.ms/2DfzduK?smid=n…
“While the prince was not mentioned by name, American intelligence officials believe “your boss” was a reference to Prince Mohammed.” @julianbarnes nyti.ms/2DfzduK?smid=n…
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“A phone call like that is about as close to a smoking gun as you are going to get,” said Bruce O. Riedel, a former C.I.A. officer now at the Brookings Institution. “It is pretty incriminating evidence.” nyti.ms/2DfzduK
“A phone call like that is about as close to a smoking gun as you are going to get,” said Bruce O. Riedel, a former C.I.A. officer now at the Brookings Institution. “It is pretty incriminating evidence.” nyti.ms/2DfzduK
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Khashoggi recap:
• Saudi hit squad member told his supervisor to convey a message to the boss, “deed is done”. Boss is believed to be MbS
• Erdogan says Saudi intel officer who listened to the tape was shocked
• Former Saudi Consul General and other suspects are free
Khashoggi recap:
• Saudi hit squad member told his supervisor to convey a message to the boss, “deed is done”. Boss is believed to be MbS
• Erdogan says Saudi intel officer who listened to the tape was shocked
• Former Saudi Consul General and other suspects are free
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Trudeau: Canadian intelligence has heard Khashoggi tapes (from @AP) apnews.com/2d2f65fee35b4e…
Trudeau: Canadian intelligence has heard Khashoggi tapes (from @AP) apnews.com/2d2f65fee35b4e…
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Trump did not visit Arlington National Cemetery as the country observes Veterans' Day
The guy who says, "taking a knee is disrespectful to our troops."
Trump did not visit Arlington National Cemetery as the country observes Veterans' Day
The guy who says, "taking a knee is disrespectful to our troops."
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"There is rain, but it does not matter," the French army says in a likely trolling of Trump. "We remain motivated." wapo.st/2z4De2v
"There is rain, but it does not matter," the French army says in a likely trolling of Trump. "We remain motivated." wapo.st/2z4De2v
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Ex-Defense Sec Chuck Hagel: Trump "let down our country" by skipping the cemetery visit in France.
"It was an embarrassment, and he let down, I think our veterans, he let down our country, and I think he has sent a very wrong message to the world." cnn.it/2QyFXba
Ex-Defense Sec Chuck Hagel: Trump "let down our country" by skipping the cemetery visit in France.
"It was an embarrassment, and he let down, I think our veterans, he let down our country, and I think he has sent a very wrong message to the world." cnn.it/2QyFXba
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Though he's been in office for nearly two years, Trump has yet to visit U.S. troops in a combat zone, something his four most recent predecessors all did. washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/…
Though he's been in office for nearly two years, Trump has yet to visit U.S. troops in a combat zone, something his four most recent predecessors all did. washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/…
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Trump may not have gone to Arlington today to show respect and honor our veterans, he is at least offering up a 40%, Veterans Day discount on campaign merch!
Trump may not have gone to Arlington today to show respect and honor our veterans, he is at least offering up a 40%, Veterans Day discount on campaign merch!
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Worth noting today, our veterans have NOT received GI Bill benefits for months due to a series of information technology glitches at the Department of Veterans Affairs nbcnews.to/2DzTgVI
Worth noting today, our veterans have NOT received GI Bill benefits for months due to a series of information technology glitches at the Department of Veterans Affairs nbcnews.to/2DzTgVI
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As we observe Veterans Day, Trump is calling for military and overseas ballots to be ignored in state voting.
Most of the uncounted outstanding Fla. ballots after election day were provisional or military & overseas.
As we observe Veterans Day, Trump is calling for military and overseas ballots to be ignored in state voting.
Most of the uncounted outstanding Fla. ballots after election day were provisional or military & overseas.
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1. Authorities have reported no evidence of fraud.
2. Broward makes up less of the statewide vote than in 2016.
3. Its vote isn't unusually pro-Dem relative to 2016.
4. There's thousands of ballots that can be returned, including from military. wapo.st/2JWZVtr
1. Authorities have reported no evidence of fraud.
2. Broward makes up less of the statewide vote than in 2016.
3. Its vote isn't unusually pro-Dem relative to 2016.
4. There's thousands of ballots that can be returned, including from military. wapo.st/2JWZVtr
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AP Fact Check: Trump is making baseless charges of "stealing" Florida elections.
"Voting fraud ... in fact, is extremely rare. Trump often asserts that voter fraud is a significant issue, but has not provided evidence of consequential fraud." apne.ws/FyPjgVD
AP Fact Check: Trump is making baseless charges of "stealing" Florida elections.
"Voting fraud ... in fact, is extremely rare. Trump often asserts that voter fraud is a significant issue, but has not provided evidence of consequential fraud." apne.ws/FyPjgVD
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Left: Trump at 8:45 am -- Stop 'the count'.
Right: Trump at 10:45 am -- Give money to support 'the count'.
Anything to make a buck!
Left: Trump at 8:45 am -- Stop 'the count'.
Right: Trump at 10:45 am -- Give money to support 'the count'.
Anything to make a buck!
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Trump Jr. shares a news article that is debunked in the article itself.
Isn't he supposed to be the smart son?
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Trump Jr. shares a news article that is debunked in the article itself.
Isn't he supposed to be the smart son?
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FL Rep Ted Deutch: "There's no fraud...when Rick Scott, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio go out and start spinning these conspiracy theories about stealing elections and changing the outcome ... they're undermining the public's faith in our Democracy."
FL Rep Ted Deutch: "There's no fraud...when Rick Scott, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio go out and start spinning these conspiracy theories about stealing elections and changing the outcome ... they're undermining the public's faith in our Democracy."
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House Democrats say their first bill after taking power would establish automatic voter registration and reinvigorate the Voting Rights Act, NPR reports.
The goal is to strengthen U.S. democratic institutions and traditions. npr.org/2018/11/12/665…
House Democrats say their first bill after taking power would establish automatic voter registration and reinvigorate the Voting Rights Act, NPR reports.
The goal is to strengthen U.S. democratic institutions and traditions. npr.org/2018/11/12/665…
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House Democrats plan to probe every aspect of Trump's life and work, from family business dealings to the Space Force to his tax returns to possible "leverage" by Russia, top Democrats tell Axios. axios.com/house-democrat…
House Democrats plan to probe every aspect of Trump's life and work, from family business dealings to the Space Force to his tax returns to possible "leverage" by Russia, top Democrats tell Axios. axios.com/house-democrat…
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“Presidential harassment” is the phrase McConnell coined last week at his press conference talking about House Democratic investigations.
And now Trump blames the stock market on investigations that haven’t even started?
“Presidential harassment” is the phrase McConnell coined last week at his press conference talking about House Democratic investigations.
And now Trump blames the stock market on investigations that haven’t even started?
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Nasdaq unofficially closes down 2.82 percent, Dow Jones closes down 602 points, S&P 500 down 1.96 percent reut.rs/2QC6a8I
Nasdaq unofficially closes down 2.82 percent, Dow Jones closes down 602 points, S&P 500 down 1.96 percent reut.rs/2QC6a8I
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NBC News report: Jerome Corsi, an associate of Roger Stone, says he expects to be indicted for perjury as part of Mueller's investigation.
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NBC News report: Jerome Corsi, an associate of Roger Stone, says he expects to be indicted for perjury as part of Mueller's investigation.
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Roger Stone says Monday “perhaps they have squeezed poor Dr. Corsi to frame me.” He also acknowledges there are texts and emails between the two of them that could be "taken out of context."
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Roger Stone says Monday “perhaps they have squeezed poor Dr. Corsi to frame me.” He also acknowledges there are texts and emails between the two of them that could be "taken out of context."
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Reminder: Trump has at times this year declared victory on both trade and military spending after talks with EU partners.
Now says both are terrible again.
Reminder: Trump has at times this year declared victory on both trade and military spending after talks with EU partners.
Now says both are terrible again.
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Capitalism isn’t working right. Or, is it, by benefiting the rich?
The U.S. economy is growing, but workers are seeing less and less of the benefits
Capitalism isn’t working right. Or, is it, by benefiting the rich?
The U.S. economy is growing, but workers are seeing less and less of the benefits
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The @WSJ reminds us of our ignored fiscal responsibilities:
Interest payments alone on the $20T+ national debt that GOP are ignoring will eclipse annual Medicaid costs by 2020 & surpass military spending by 2023 wsj.com/articles/u-s-o…
The @WSJ reminds us of our ignored fiscal responsibilities:
Interest payments alone on the $20T+ national debt that GOP are ignoring will eclipse annual Medicaid costs by 2020 & surpass military spending by 2023 wsj.com/articles/u-s-o…
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Immigrants following Trump's order to apply for asylum are being turned away because — you guessed it — there aren't resources to clear the bottleneck thedailybeast.com/immigrants-fol…
Immigrants following Trump's order to apply for asylum are being turned away because — you guessed it — there aren't resources to clear the bottleneck thedailybeast.com/immigrants-fol…
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Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith joked about 'public hanging,' later saying it was 'an exaggerated expression of regard.'
Her black opponent, Democrat Mike Espy, called it 'reprehensible.' wapo.st/2DxKtnf
Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith joked about 'public hanging,' later saying it was 'an exaggerated expression of regard.'
Her black opponent, Democrat Mike Espy, called it 'reprehensible.' wapo.st/2DxKtnf
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NAACP President: "Cindy Hyde-Smith's shameful remarks prove once again how Trump ... normalizes hateful and racist rhetoric ... Her choice of words serves as an indictment of not only her lack of judgement, but her lack of empathy, and most of all lack of character.”
NAACP President: "Cindy Hyde-Smith's shameful remarks prove once again how Trump ... normalizes hateful and racist rhetoric ... Her choice of words serves as an indictment of not only her lack of judgement, but her lack of empathy, and most of all lack of character.”
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California governor's press secretary: "Our focus is on the Californians impacted by these fires and the first responders and firefighters working around the clock to save lives and property — not on [Trump’s] inane and uninformed tweets."
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California governor's press secretary: "Our focus is on the Californians impacted by these fires and the first responders and firefighters working around the clock to save lives and property — not on [Trump’s] inane and uninformed tweets."
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Reminder regarding wildfires in California:
Trump and the GOP Congress cut the U.S. Forest Service budget to $4.77 billion in 2019, from $7.1 billion in 2016.
Most dead and dying trees are on federal land, not state land.
Reminder regarding wildfires in California:
Trump and the GOP Congress cut the U.S. Forest Service budget to $4.77 billion in 2019, from $7.1 billion in 2016.
Most dead and dying trees are on federal land, not state land.
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Neil Young, who lost his home in the wildfire, blasts Trump's reluctance to act: "We are vulnerable because of climate change; the extreme weather events and our extended drought is part of it" thr.cm/7vJvaE
Neil Young, who lost his home in the wildfire, blasts Trump's reluctance to act: "We are vulnerable because of climate change; the extreme weather events and our extended drought is part of it" thr.cm/7vJvaE
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The two Senate seats Democrats picked up — Nevada and now Arizona — were the two states Trump did not visit during his final sprint of rallies.
Could he have saved them by rallying his base one more time?
A top GOP official says: “No. They lost because of him.”
The two Senate seats Democrats picked up — Nevada and now Arizona — were the two states Trump did not visit during his final sprint of rallies.
Could he have saved them by rallying his base one more time?
A top GOP official says: “No. They lost because of him.”
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New Gallup Poll on how Americans view Trump's performance as president:
38% approve, 56% disapprove
New Gallup Poll on how Americans view Trump's performance as president:
38% approve, 56% disapprove
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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 is preparing to remove Kirstjen Nielsen as Homeland Security secretary, aides say washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Trump is preparing to remove Kirstjen Nielsen as Homeland Security secretary, aides say washingtonpost.com/world/national…
