"Mitch McConnell is trying to help his swing-state senators in 2020 with this idea of a quick, no-witness trial. But he may be sending them to early retirement." https://t.co/UTpEHlygRJ— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 2, 2020
Thursday, January 2, 2020
"Mitch McConnell is trying to help his swing-state senators in 2020 with this idea of a quick, no-witness trial. But he may be sending them to early retirement."
Evangelical Pastor Says God Raised Up Trump to Begin End Times and Second Coming
Evangelical Pastor Says God Raised Up Trump to Begin End Times and Second Coming https://t.co/cH3QZuMb2u— #TuckFrump (@realTuckFrumper) January 2, 2020
Ivanka and Jared included in presidential delegation to Davos
Kleptocrats gotta klept https://t.co/CQQHOuR8Qf— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) January 2, 2020
Bill Taylor departs post as top US diplomat in Ukraine
Bill Taylor departs post as top US diplomat in Ukrainehttps://t.co/zjicjykIYw— Richard McFadyen🇨🇦 (@RTMcFadyen) January 2, 2020
That DCBS investigation? One person involved gave Bevin's camp more than $10K. He posed for photos with the family. Investigation was halted this summer, social workers threatened with termination if they so much as looked at files of the case.
That DCBS investigation? One person involved gave Bevin's camp more than $10K. He posed for photos with the family. Investigation was halted this summer, social workers threatened with termination if they so much as looked at files of the case. https://t.co/eXiGqaPrld— Jacob Payne (@cattleprod) January 1, 2020
Klobuchar hits Trump for spending 1 in 5 days last year at a golf club
Yes, golf should be a presidential campaign issue. https://t.co/2UpYMBqnRb— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 2, 2020
If you’re not terrified, you’re not paying attention.
If you’re not terrified, you’re not paying attention. https://t.co/YxZzCeih7c— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) January 2, 2020
It’s with profound gratitude to all of our supporters that I suspend my campaign for president today. I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together. I’m going to keep fighting for an America where everyone counts—I hope you’ll join me in that fight.
It’s with profound gratitude to all of our supporters that I suspend my campaign for president today.— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) January 2, 2020
I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together. I’m going to keep fighting for an America where everyone counts—I hope you’ll join me in that fight. pic.twitter.com/jXQLJa3AdC
Schumer has released a statement about the new @just_security reporting showing acting Pentagon comptroller Elaine McCusker's warnings to OMB about potential illegality of Ukraine funding hold. But he does not call for McCusker's testimony in the Senate impeachment trial.
Schumer has released a statement about the new @just_security reporting showing acting Pentagon comptroller Elaine McCusker's warnings to OMB about potential illegality of Ukraine funding hold. But he does not call for McCusker's testimony in the Senate impeachment trial. pic.twitter.com/t7NrqvHt7C— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 2, 2020
FBI records show the DOJ is gearing up to prosecute Andrew McCabe: report
FBI records show the DOJ is gearing up to prosecute Andrew McCabe: report https://t.co/X3dzrMaMK9— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 2, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: @just_security has obtained unredacted versions of Trump administration emails about Ukraine aid. They show the Pentagon repeatedly sounded the alarm that the freeze on funding was in violation of the law.
EXCLUSIVE: @just_security has obtained unredacted versions of Trump administration emails about Ukraine aid.— Just Security (@just_security) January 2, 2020
They show the Pentagon repeatedly sounded the alarm that the freeze on funding was in violation of the law.@K8brannen reports:https://t.co/hDce01mK5E
Congregants at the megachurch where “Evangelicals for Trump” are rallying tmrw are *afraid* of Trump’s visit. Liberty students wonder whether Falwell’s religion is even Christianity anymore. Evangelicalism and Trumpism really do seem to be parting ways.
Congregants at the megachurch where “Evangelicals for Trump” are rallying tmrw are *afraid* of Trump’s visit.— Virginia Heffernan (@page88) January 2, 2020
Liberty students wonder whether Falwell’s religion is even Christianity anymore.
Evangelicalism and Trumpism really do seem to be parting ways. https://t.co/Tv2K8v6teE
American farmers received more than $22 billion in government payments in 2019, much of that due to Trump's trade war with China. It was the highest level of farm subsidies in 14 years. "'Trump money' is what we call it."
American farmers received more than $22 billion in government payments in 2019, much of that due to Trump's trade war with China. It was the highest level of farm subsidies in 14 years.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 2, 2020
"'Trump money' is what we call it." https://t.co/VuDjdrvo3j
Prosecutors have a stronger hand going after insider trading following a court ruling that lowered the bar for bringing cases
Prosecutors have a stronger hand going after insider trading following a court ruling that lowered the bar for bringing cases https://t.co/ecj0ygN7Dl— Bloomberg (@business) January 2, 2020
Ecologists at the University of Sydney estimated that 480 million mammals, birds & reptiles have died in the blazes that have swept Australia since September, including a third of the koala population in their main habitat in the state of New South Wales.
Ecologists at the University of Sydney estimated that 480 million mammals, birds & reptiles have died in the blazes that have swept Australia since September, including a third of the koala population in their main habitat in the state of New South Wales. https://t.co/4ZzrYSxWz7— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) January 2, 2020
Australian Magpie mimicking fire engine sirens This is where we are now. This is where we are
Australian Magpie mimicking fire engine sirens— StanceGrounded (@_SJPeace_) January 2, 2020
This is where we are now. This is where we are 💔
(Via Gregory Andrews, Newcastle) pic.twitter.com/u6R2RUEvn7
They come in the night: Drones — lots of them — flying in precise formations over the Colorado and Nebraska prairie. Sheriffs say they don’t know who’s flying the drones — or why.
They come in the night: Drones — lots of them — flying in precise formations over the Colorado and Nebraska prairie. Sheriffs say they don’t know who’s flying the drones — or why. https://t.co/W8bJ0xOMkb— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 2, 2020
Trump's recent retweets have conspiracists in overdrive: “Best case is we’re up getting a medal at the White House,” one QAnon luminary gushed
Trump's recent retweets have conspiracists in overdrive: “Best case is we’re up getting a medal at the White House,” one QAnon luminary gushed https://t.co/NXHpOpPKxq— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 2, 2020
Tourists flee, residents evacuated as Australia’s wildfires are expected to grow this weekend: The "largest mass relocation of people out of the region that we’ve ever seen"
Tourists flee, residents evacuated as Australia’s wildfires are expected to grow this weekend: The "largest mass relocation of people out of the region that we’ve ever seen" https://t.co/rrZP9S8DQZ— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) January 2, 2020
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to be removed from National Security Council
Vindman is being removed from his job— Alison Greene (@GrassrootsSpeak) January 1, 2020
Bill Taylor is being removed from his job
Marie Yovanovitch was fired
Fiona Hill had already left
WITNESS INTIMIDATION & RETALIATION IS A CRIME
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to be removed from National Security Council https://t.co/cQULTgqvRF
Every day that Donald Trump remains in the White House puts the future of our planet at risk. We have to beat him this November and take immediate action to address the climate emergency.
Every day that Donald Trump remains in the White House puts the future of our planet at risk. We have to beat him this November and take immediate action to address the climate emergency. https://t.co/nMDFaCV4Up— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 2, 2020
One of Trump and Pompeo’s nightmares: their own Benghazi. “Pompeo has long dreaded having a Benghazi-type event on his watch and would be horrified if Americans died in a similar event, in part because of his criticism of Hillary Clinton during Benghazi."
One of Trump and Pompeo’s nightmares: their own Benghazi.— Stephanie Kennedy (@WordswithSteph) January 2, 2020
“Pompeo has long dreaded having a Benghazi-type event on his watch and would be horrified if Americans died in a similar event, in part because of his criticism of Hillary Clinton during Benghazi." https://t.co/Z8rppluFKf
Reuters sources say this is punishment by China for UK's stance on Hong Kong. Note how China is using its economic power to force a political outcome. This is what agreements like the TPP were designed to protect against
Reuters sources say this is punishment by China for UK's stance on Hong Kong. Note how China is using its economic power to force a political outcome. This is what agreements like the TPP were designed to protect against— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) January 2, 2020
cc@thespybrief@LouiseMensch
https://t.co/sbafUpQZsd
Farmers Got Billions From Taxpayers In 2019, And Hardly Anyone Objected
Farmers Got Billions From Taxpayers In 2019, And Hardly Anyone Objected https://t.co/tdsHbeuY7u— Nada Bakos (@nadabakos) January 1, 2020
Reminder that prior to the Trump admin it had been YEARS since a detainee died in custody. Now it’s more than one a month....
Reminder that prior to the Trump admin it had been YEARS since a detainee died in custody. Now it’s more than one a month.... https://t.co/QPL2EdFTHj— Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg) January 2, 2020
Jacinda Ardern showed Scott Morrison how to lead during a national crisis
"His style of leadership has left Australians wondering whether he truly understands what is expected of him during such a massive crisis."@SamClench compares @ScottMorrisonMP to a proper leader, @jacindaardern @newscomauHQ #AustraliaBurning #ausfires https://t.co/q5TyPZr81K— Marnie O'Neill (@marnieoneill7) January 2, 2020
The Embassy Attack Revealed Trump’s Weakness
“Trump has shifted Republican foreign policy away from war without shifting it towards diplomacy—the only stable alternative to war. “— Robert Malley (@Rob_Malley) January 1, 2020
https://t.co/8XRuE8EQyv
The NRA is falling apart. Happy New Year!
The NRA is falling apart. Happy New Year! https://t.co/FxVTuHzdl4— Giffords (@GiffordsCourage) January 1, 2020
TRUMP-PROOFING THE PRESIDENCY
We need a law that requires the president to disclose their tax returns https://t.co/zQdXwPL0se— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 2, 2020
As a second day of clashes unfolds, the U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East.
As a second day of clashes unfolds, the U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East. https://t.co/ScK8b9pQDs— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 1, 2020
Turkey’s parliament is expected to authorize President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to order the deployment of troops to Libya
Turkey’s parliament is expected to authorize President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to order the deployment of troops to Libya https://t.co/k04wi2FbbD— Bloomberg (@business) January 2, 2020
In 2020, global 'techlash' will move from words to action
In 2020, global 'techlash' will move from words to action https://t.co/SPX3j9N4GI— Jakub Janda (@_JakubJanda) January 2, 2020
Smoke from Australia's wildfires has traveled over 1,200 miles to blanket parts of New Zealand's South Island, and images show it's turned the country's iconic white glaciers in the Southern Alps brown
Smoke from Australia's wildfires has traveled over 1,200 miles to blanket parts of New Zealand's South Island, and images show it's turned the country's iconic white glaciers in the Southern Alps brownhttps://t.co/u5sfoiuGpg— Axios (@axios) January 2, 2020
Stuart Stevens has seen everything in GOP politics, but not this: “Republicans are now officially the character doesn’t count party... the deficit doesn’t matter party, the Russia is our ally party, and the I’m-right-and-you-are-human-scum party.”
Stuart Stevens has seen everything in GOP politics, but not this: “Republicans are now officially the character doesn’t count party... the deficit doesn’t matter party, the Russia is our ally party, and the I’m-right-and-you-are-human-scum party.” https://t.co/YP7C5nrw0O— Michael Gerson (@MJGerson) January 1, 2020
Aleksandr Bastrykin, Head of Russian investigative committee who is on the Magnitsky list for gross human rights abuse is welcomed in Finland by the chief of police for “police cooperation.” Hard to imagine what legitimate police business he could discuss.
Aleksandr Bastrykin, Head of Russian investigative committee who is on the Magnitsky list for gross human rights abuse is welcomed in Finland by the chief of police for “police cooperation.” Hard to imagine what legitimate police business he could discuss. https://t.co/tYkS2Pyq12— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) January 1, 2020
Attorney General William Barr's defense of President Donald Trump amid impeachment is raising questions about potential conflicts of interest as legal experts accuse the Justice Department chief of ignoring his responsibility as the nation's top...
Attorney General William Barr's defense of President Donald Trump amid impeachment is raising questions about potential conflicts of interest as legal experts accuse the Justice Department chief of ignoring his responsibility as the nation's top... https://t.co/7U6Dph9y7Y— Michael Brown (@45needstogo1) January 2, 2020
Trump trend: LGBTQ mentions quietly axed from discrimination guidelines
Trump trend: LGBTQ mentions quietly axed from discrimination guidelines https://t.co/zkzmQrtztn via @nbcnews— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) January 2, 2020
Inbox: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the Presidential Delegation that will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 20 to January 24, 2020.
Inbox: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the Presidential Delegation that will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 20 to January 24, 2020. pic.twitter.com/ptkq6toKh3— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) January 1, 2020
"In the nation’s biggest, most important red state, Trump’s disapproval rating has consistently lagged behind many of the 30 states he carried in 2016. This potentially puts the state — a must-win for the president if there ever was one — in play.
"In the nation’s biggest, most important red state, Trump’s disapproval rating has consistently lagged behind many of the 30 states he carried in 2016. This potentially puts the state — a must-win for the president if there ever was one — in play."https://t.co/SnVhg9bdEQ— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) January 2, 2020
Mulvaney’s aide Robert Blair was just promoted. His qualifications: he was on Trump’s call with Zelensky and then refused to cooperate with Congress.
Mulvaney’s aide Robert Blair was just promoted. His qualifications: he was on Trump’s call with Zelensky and then refused to cooperate with Congress. https://t.co/8ZkYt5ykCx— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 1, 2020
Multiple large trades, resulting in billions in profit, occurred shortly before geopolitical events or statements by @POTUS that moved the markets significantly. @RepKathleenRice & I are former prosecutors. Here are our letters asking for investigations.
ICYMI
Don't know how I missed this... what is the progress of this? https://t.co/11mhgA0XIa— Alan W. Silberberg (@IdeaGov) January 2, 2020
“It’s exactly the same,” musician Linda Ronstadt said, comparing Trump's treatment of Mexicans to Hitler's treatment of Jews.
“It’s exactly the same,” musician Linda Ronstadt said, comparing Trump's treatment of Mexicans to Hitler's treatment of Jews.— Judge JuJu {Sassy Since Birth}🌊♉🎵🌟 (@JujuJudge) January 2, 2020
https://t.co/ZgcsYQFqEr
A 'Jew Coup'👇 I don't even have words This is so repulsive to me But wait I do have words... We're ALL under attack If you're Black or Brown or Jewish or LGBTQ or if you stand with someone who's Black/Brown, Jewish, LGBTQ then Trump and his cult are after us all. It's DANGEROUS
A 'Jew Coup'👇— Alison Greene (@GrassrootsSpeak) January 2, 2020
I don't even have words
This is so repulsive to me
But wait I do have words...
We're ALL under attack
If you're Black or Brown or Jewish or LGBTQ or if you stand with someone who's Black/Brown, Jewish, LGBTQ then Trump and his cult are after us all.
It's DANGEROUS https://t.co/ghoA4Ptr0C
NY GOP leader arrested for New Year’s Eve DWI — five days after tweeting there is ‘no excuse for driving impaired’
NY GOP leader arrested for New Year’s Eve DWI — five days after tweeting there is ‘no excuse for driving impaired’ – Raw Story https://t.co/d2H3mAZs3H— Nance 🦋🌊🦋 (@solusnan1) January 1, 2020
Such a powerful image... I'd say it's also an allegory for future generations - children abandoned by our leaders to deal with a burning world alone - except it's happening now
Such a powerful image...— Wendy Harmer (@wendy_harmer) January 2, 2020
I'd say it's also an allegory for future generations - children abandoned by our leaders to deal with a burning world alone - except it's happening now.#ClimateChangeIsReal https://t.co/yq5ookFz7e
Bloomberg is a hard pass. Washington Post story on Magic Mike & his bootlicking of Beijing & other entanglements
Bloomberg is a hard pass. Washington Post story on Magic Mike & his bootlicking of Beijing & other entanglements— Pete EVANS (@911CORLEBRA777) January 1, 2020
cc@TheRickWilson @thespybrief @LouiseMensch @ericgarland https://t.co/8W5WOkJyLW
It could really be this simple: Trump waited to put tariffs on Argentina until he got his trademarks
It could really be this simple: Trump waited to put tariffs on Argentina until he got his trademarks https://t.co/Xd6wBDoCtq— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) January 1, 2020
$300 billion. That’s the amount of money needed to stop the rise in greenhouse gases and buy up to 20 years of time to fix global warming, according to UN climate scientists
$300 billion. That’s the amount of money needed to stop the rise in greenhouse gases and buy up to 20 years of time to fix global warming, according to UN climate scientists https://t.co/htUWOoTDtF— Bloomberg (@business) January 1, 2020
Sputnik to close its operations in Estonia after nearly three dozen of its employees resigned following what they said was pressure from Estonian police.
Sputnik to close its operations in Estonia after nearly three dozen of its employees resigned following what they said was pressure from Estonian police. https://t.co/PHbydp1tGW— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) January 2, 2020
Hey @nytimes. Was Hitler trying to “wean” us from Judaism? WTF is wrong with you?
Hey @nytimes. Was Hitler trying to “wean” us from Judaism? WTF is wrong with you?— Bradley Whitford (@BradleyWhitford) January 2, 2020
Helicopter crash kills Taiwan’s top military officer, 7 others
Helicopter crash kills Taiwan’s top military officer, 7 others https://t.co/ZP7v1TSwa1— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) January 2, 2020
The UN may not make its Syria inquiry public or assign blame for attacks. We got their incident list and spent months investigating to determine culpability and make our findings public. The evidence-packed story is here:
Long read: The UN may not make its Syria inquiry public or assign blame for attacks. We got their incident list and spent months investigating to determine culpability and make our findings public. The evidence-packed story is here: https://t.co/NeZBoUGYhM— Malachy Browne (@malachybrowne) January 1, 2020
When pundits underestimate Trump and Rudy and their impeachment strategy, remember Trumpists smear tactics beat HRC and Franken, two of the best we had.
When pundits underestimate Trump and Rudy and their impeachment strategy, remember Trumpists smear tactics beat HRC and Franken, two of the best we had. https://t.co/6g5QwNxDJc— Dirk Schwenk (Esq, gddmit) (@DirkSchwenk) January 1, 2020
"On average, a wave of liberal protesting in a congressional district can increase a Democratic candidate’s vote share by 2% and reduce a GOP candidate’s share by 6%."
"On average, a wave of liberal protesting in a congressional district can increase a Democratic candidate’s vote share by 2% and reduce a GOP candidate’s share by 6%."https://t.co/yzBgLFYkPl— Rise and Resist (@riseandresistny) January 1, 2020
I don’t know that McGahn has criminal culpability/exposure such that he can (legitimately) plead the 5th. Recall, McGahn refused to commit the crimes Trump asked him to commit. But if he invokes the 5th, Congress can extinguish (or “trump”) it by granting him immunity.
I don’t know that McGahn has criminal culpability/exposure such that he can (legitimately) plead the 5th. Recall, McGahn refused to commit the crimes Trump asked him to commit. But if he invokes the 5th, Congress can extinguish (or “trump”) it by granting him immunity. https://t.co/3Ag8joySCB— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) January 2, 2020
Some thoughts on Republicans for 2020: “Trump didn’t hijack the GOP and bend it to his will. He did something far easier: He looked at the party, saw its fault lines and then offered himself as a pure distillation of accumulated white grievance and anger.”
Some thoughts on Republicans for 2020: “Trump didn’t hijack the GOP and bend it to his will. He did something far easier: He looked at the party, saw its fault lines and then offered himself as a pure distillation of accumulated white grievance and anger.” https://t.co/AH7cmYDuOs— stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) January 1, 2020
JUST IN: A mass evacuation has begun in Australia, as the country faces a humanitarian crisis from the country's deadly wildfires, with gas, food and water beginning to run out in some regions
BREAKING: The Royal Australian Navy is set to launch a sea evacuation for some of the 4,000 people sheltering from fires on a beach in the state of Victoria— Axios (@axios) January 2, 2020
NEW: The Australian state of New South Wales will declare a state of emergency in the morning, ahead of worsening wildfire conditions— Axios (@axios) January 2, 2020
The False Romance of Russia
Excellent and sobering essay, by @anneapplebaum. https://t.co/b2PjxDIgcn— Michael R. Strain (@MichaelRStrain) January 2, 2020
We need a justice Dept that would let Bozo 🤡 know to stop manipulating the stock market, Martha Stewart went to prison for less than this! He's not above the law
We need a justice Dept that would let Bozo 🤡 know to stop manipulating the stock market, Martha Stewart went to prison for less than this! He's not above the law— Bo Anderson (@BoAnder98917071) January 2, 2020
This is completely off the rails behavior, but because it's not outright extortion of a foreign country at war with Russia, we've just gotten used to it.
This is completely off the rails behavior, but because it's not outright extortion of a foreign country at war with Russia, we've just gotten used to it. https://t.co/TL54VS0BE6— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 2, 2020
How Russian trolls operate. A warning. “They want Americans to distrust the entire political system and disengage from democracy itself.”
How Russian trolls operate. A warning. “They want Americans to distrust the entire political system and disengage from democracy itself.” @ChristineParini @redkorpusl1 @baker_alex @SamuraiSk8r @SarahBCalif @EsoClose @MarcodeBaar @Helenhs 🤔👊 #Trollbot #distraction https://t.co/fE9wrg1gky— Jan Verboom (@janverboom) January 1, 2020
The Fantastically Profitable Mystery of the Trump Chaos Trades
The Fantastically Profitable Mystery of the Trump Chaos Trades https://t.co/Imt8g1EHwp via @VanityFair— Alan W. Silberberg (@IdeaGov) January 2, 2020
Trump is openly calling for his trial to be as corrupt as possible
Well, at least one person with a national platform gets it. https://t.co/ViIi6D0htQ— Dirk Schwenk (Esq, gddmit) (@DirkSchwenk) January 2, 2020
Exclusive: Drugmakers from Pfizer to GSK to hike U.S. prices on over 200 drugs
Exclusive: Drugmakers from Pfizer to GSK to hike U.S. prices on over 200 drugs https://t.co/WiqnUcJNpV pic.twitter.com/wBpRGRLnmd— Reuters (@Reuters) January 1, 2020
Guess which justification for immunity Netanyahu chose
Guess which justification for immunity Netanyahu chose https://t.co/F8XT0bAK9v— Noga Tarnopolsky (@NTarnopolsky) January 2, 2020
America's fetishized gun culture leads to so many unnecessary deaths of good people. Our range of choices has never been simply, "Continue this insanity OR ban all guns at all times," but the gun lobby has spent millions to convince us that it is.
America's fetishized gun culture leads to so many unnecessary deaths of good people. Our range of choices has never been simply, "Continue this insanity OR ban all guns at all times," but the gun lobby has spent millions to convince us that it is. https://t.co/xt1KS9HXD7— Ashton Pittman (@ashtonpittman) January 1, 2020
How rogue can Turkey go?
How rogue can Turkey go? https://t.co/nwqInHqd8F— Jakub Janda (@_JakubJanda) January 2, 2020
'Humanitarian crisis' is developing in New South Wales, Australia, as a result of bushfires
'Humanitarian crisis' is developing in New South Wales, Australia, as a result of bushfires https://t.co/jxhc6UOjEl— Kath (@mopeng) January 1, 2020
My latest: The awful irony at the core of Trump's disinformation against the Bidens is that Joe Biden *actually did* combat corruption in Ukraine, while Trump used it as a cover story to advance *his own* corrupt personal and political ends:
My latest: The awful irony at the core of Trump's disinformation against the Bidens is that Joe Biden *actually did* combat corruption in Ukraine, while Trump used it as a cover story to advance *his own* corrupt personal and political ends: https://t.co/Q5F0UBJJtE— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) January 1, 2020
That edited Biden clip demonstrates that targeting Black voters with disinformation will be the strategy for 2020. I’m no Biden fan, but if you don’t think the point of that clip is “let’s convince Black voters that Biden is in the Klan,” then you learned nothing from 2016.
That edited Biden clip demonstrates that targeting Black voters with disinformation will be the strategy for 2020.— Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) January 2, 2020
I’m no Biden fan, but if you don’t think the point of that clip is “let’s convince Black voters that Biden is in the Klan,” then you learned nothing from 2016.
New Sanders aide apologizes for role in race-baiting ‘99 website
Its not like anyone in the Sanders campaign would ever sink this low. https://t.co/vpgQvaeqL5— JoeInDallas (@JoeInDallas1) January 2, 2020
Not a coincidence that deceptively edited video of Biden magically appeared right after a poll showing Bernie falling way behind Biden with Black voters.
Not a coincidence that deceptively edited video of Biden magically appeared right after a poll showing Bernie falling way behind Biden with Black voters.— Ragnarok Lobster (@eclecticbrotha) January 2, 2020
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