— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 11, 2020
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
this is worth another watch and retweet right now
this is worth another watch and retweet right now pic.twitter.com/0OZfk7frnj— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) August 11, 2020
Betsy DeVos publicly absent as critical decisions are made on public school reopenings
Betsy DeVos publicly absent as critical decisions are made on public school reopenings https://t.co/y4apknxFpz pic.twitter.com/We60J3hhmQ— The Last Word (@TheLastWord) August 11, 2020
Kamala. It’s time. Let’s go.
Kamala. It’s time. Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/ZsZVrIiofY— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 11, 2020
Biden and Harris will appear in Wilmington together tomorrow
Biden and Harris will appear in Wilmington together tomorrow— Manu Raju (@mkraju) August 11, 2020
.@KamalaHarris is a tireless champion of America's veterans, service members, and their families. We were honored that she joined VoteVets' Presidential Primary Forum in New Hampshire last year -- and we're ALL IN to help elect her as Vice President this November!
.@KamalaHarris is a tireless champion of America's veterans, service members, and their families. We were honored that she joined VoteVets' Presidential Primary Forum in New Hampshire last year -- and we're ALL IN to help elect her as Vice President this November! #BidenVP pic.twitter.com/HM53jQONJ3— VoteVets (@votevets) August 11, 2020
My warmest congratulations to @KamalaHarris. I am confident Biden-Harris will prove to be a winning ticket. I will do my utmost to help them win and govern.
Classy statement here from the runner up https://t.co/D0A080PQPn— Susan Glasser (@sbg1) August 11, 2020
BREAKING: Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate, making the California senator the first Black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party's presidential ticket
BREAKING: Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate, making the California senator the first Black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party's presidential ticket https://t.co/UCgHwQO15p— CNN (@CNN) August 11, 2020
Federal appeals court skeptical of Michael Flynn's effort to immediately dismiss criminal charge If the appeals court rules against Flynn, it’s likely to create a vivid pre-election spectacle.
A federal appeals court appears poised to block an effort by Michael Flynn to immediately dismiss the criminal charge against him, raising the specter that the politically explosive case could continue to make headlines in the lead-up to the election https://t.co/ttmxCfCgDN— POLITICO (@politico) August 11, 2020
“This is a smoking gun, as far as the case against Dershowitz is concerned.” David Boies, storied attorney for Epstein accusers, speaks out on new evidence. Dershowitz responds. Update on yesterday's revelations,
“This is a smoking gun, as far as the case against Dershowitz is concerned.”— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) August 11, 2020
David Boies, storied attorney for Epstein accusers, speaks out on new evidence.
Dershowitz responds.
Update on yesterday's revelations, @CourthouseNews. https://t.co/hDnFl7bGuH
New: House Dems and Trump have 15 days to tell the Second Circuit the road ahead on the congressional subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and Capitol One, now that SCOTUS punted the case back to New York for more review. Coverage of the SCOTUS ruling from July:
New:— Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) August 11, 2020
House Dems and Trump have 15 days to tell the Second Circuit the road ahead on the congressional subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and Capitol One, now that SCOTUS punted the case back to New York for more review.
Coverage of the SCOTUS ruling from July: https://t.co/Uvg8SC7l3h pic.twitter.com/GswiDGswhr
White House Press, Today: 1 If Trump accuses Barack Obama or Joe Biden today of a crime without any evidence whatsoever YOU NEED TO DO YOUR JOB, INTERRUPT AND ASK HIM FOR HARD PROOF. 2 If Trump says the vaccine will be ready before November, interrupt and present ACTUAL FACTS.
White House Press,— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) August 11, 2020
Today:
1 If Trump accuses Barack Obama or Joe Biden today of a crime without any evidence whatsoever YOU NEED TO DO YOUR JOB, INTERRUPT AND ASK HIM FOR HARD PROOF.
2 If Trump says the vaccine will be ready before November, interrupt and present ACTUAL FACTS.
“Evil Geniuses” is the perfect title for the new book that brilliantly explains why voters vote to support billionaires.
“Evil Geniuses” is the perfect title for the new book that brilliantly explains why voters vote to support billionaires. https://t.co/B5urguRP7r— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) August 11, 2020
DAILY MAIL: Ghislaine Maxwell taken off suicide watch in Brooklyn jail
DAILY MAIL: Ghislaine Maxwell taken off suicide watch in Brooklyn jail— Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) August 11, 2020
Who will strike first: Cy Vance in New York or William Barr?
Who will strike first: Cy Vance in New York or William Barr?https://t.co/W8mzNAEi0G— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) August 11, 2020
Facebook has reportedly found that its site hosts thousands of pages with millions of members that support the QAnon conspiracy theory movement
Facebook has reportedly found that its site hosts thousands of pages with millions of members that support the QAnon conspiracy theory movement https://t.co/rVJKhGaVH3— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) August 11, 2020
One big difference: The Barr/Durham “surprise” will be totally bogus: Phony indictments of Obama admiration officials. The Vance surprise — an indictment of Donald J. Trump for bank and insurance fraud — would be for real.
One big difference:— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) August 11, 2020
The Barr/Durham “surprise” will be totally bogus: Phony indictments of Obama admiration officials.
The Vance surprise — an indictment of Donald J. Trump for bank and insurance fraud — would be for real. https://t.co/RoEWJRrJDu
"I grew up in a culture of service, where every piece was to be delivered every day," Karol tells @NoelKing. Argues Louis DeJoy, new head of USPS, is enacting policies that prevent that.
"I grew up in a culture of service, where every piece was to be delivered every day," Karol tells @NoelKing. Argues Louis DeJoy, new head of USPS, is enacting policies that prevent that. @MorningEdition— Steve Inskeep (@NPRinskeep) August 11, 2020
DEADLINE TRUMP!@realdonaldTrump now has deadlines to provide a DNA sample & to sit for a deposition in my case. Latest letter from the mighty @kaplanrobbie, @JoshuaMatz8 & Matthew Craig to Trump's lawyers
DEADLINE TRUMP!@realdonaldTrump now has deadlines to provide a DNA sample & to sit for a deposition in my case.— E. Jean Carroll (@ejeancarroll) August 10, 2020
Latest letter from the mighty @kaplanrobbie, @JoshuaMatz8 & Matthew Craig to Trump's lawyers.https://t.co/QBMSSYqWNN pic.twitter.com/zcBdNPP36E
Social media has been key for QAnon’s growth into the mainstream — just like the anti-vax movement and other conspiracy theories. The platforms’ algorithms and features turbocharge the spread of disinformation. Facebook and the rest must do more to enforce their own policies.
Social media has been key for QAnon’s growth into the mainstream — just like the anti-vax movement and other conspiracy theories.— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) August 11, 2020
The platforms’ algorithms and features turbocharge the spread of disinformation.
Facebook and the rest must do more to enforce their own policies. https://t.co/IqWlg232SQ
I’d like to point out that the top 15 poorest states are run by republicans. Republicans want to keep you broke and stupid so you keep voting for them because you don’t know any better. But you deserve better... Stop voting for Republicans.
I’d like to point out that the top 15 poorest states are run by republicans. Republicans want to keep you broke and stupid so you keep voting for them because you don’t know any better. But you deserve better... Stop voting for Republicans.— Irishrygirl (@irishrygirl) August 11, 2020
This is complete bullshit. We didn't attack Sarah Palin because she was a woman. We simply pointed out that she was an unqualified idiot who couldn't name one fucking newspaper she'd ever read. Dems Say Sexist Attacks Are Wrong. Tell Sarah Palin!
This is complete bullshit.
We didn't attack Sarah Palin because she was a woman.
We simply pointed out that she was an unqualified idiot who couldn't name one fucking newspaper she'd ever read.
Dems Say Sexist Attacks Are Wrong. Tell Sarah Palin! — Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) August 11, 2020
Trump then called in to Hugh Hewitt, who also began with football questions. Trump said of Bill Belichick: "If I ever had a military battle I'd call up Belichick and say, 'What do you think, what do you think? Give me a couple of ideas.' He'd be as good as any general out there."
Good to know.— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) August 11, 2020
Do the Chinese know how to play American football? Will players be buoyant enough to play on the South China Sea?— Andrew C Laufer, Esq (@lauferlaw) August 11, 2020
#BREAKING Germany questions 'quality, efficacy and safety' of Russian coronavirus vaccine: health ministry
#BREAKING Germany questions 'quality, efficacy and safety' of Russian coronavirus vaccine: health ministry pic.twitter.com/Z3m9DFuzTO— AFP news agency (@AFP) August 11, 2020
William Perry Pendley's beliefs are antithetical to the very idea of America's public lands. He is glaringly unqualified to run the Bureau of Land Management. I led a letter with every single @SenateDems calling on Trump to find a new, qualified nominee to lead @BLMNational.
William Perry Pendley's beliefs are antithetical to the very idea of America's public lands.— Martin Heinrich (@MartinHeinrich) August 11, 2020
He is glaringly unqualified to run the Bureau of Land Management.
I led a letter with every single @SenateDems calling on Trump to find a new, qualified nominee to lead @BLMNational. pic.twitter.com/ZEY4oZ9rSy
First look at Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine.
/snort 😂 https://t.co/SuLrdP3pJI— Pinche-Register and Vote (@Pinche_Pi) August 11, 2020
Judge Pillard just said, “What self-respecting Article III judge would grant the motion to dismiss WITHOUT trying to understand what the heck is going on when Flynn pleaded guilty & all prior prosecutors (pre-Barr) assured Judge Sullivan the evidence CLEARLY proved he was guilty?
Judge Pillard just said, “What self-respecting Article III judge would grant the motion to dismiss WITHOUT trying to understand what the heck is going on when Flynn pleaded guilty & all prior prosecutors (pre-Barr) assured Judge Sullivan the evidence CLEARLY proved he was guilty?— Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) August 11, 2020
BREAKING: Florida reports single-day record number of new COVID-19 deaths at 276
BREAKING: Florida reports single-day record number of new COVID-19 deaths at 276— Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) August 11, 2020
Voting by mail is a safe, simple, and time-tested way to cast your ballot from home. Head to https://t.co/cBTTn9yuTH right now to register to vote and request your mail-in ballot. And make sure to share this with your friends so they do the same!
Voting by mail is a safe, simple, and time-tested way to cast your ballot from home. Head to https://t.co/cBTTn9yuTH right now to register to vote and request your mail-in ballot. And make sure to share this with your friends so they do the same! pic.twitter.com/G0LAvdo7x2— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 11, 2020
Oh @SenSusanCollins isn’t merely dog-whistling - by deliberately mentioning only Jewish donors by name, Susan Collins is regurgitating harmful anti-Jewish tropes and fanning the flames of antisemitism among her constituents. This cannot be tolerated!
Oh @SenSusanCollins isn’t merely dog-whistling - by deliberately mentioning only Jewish donors by name, Susan Collins is regurgitating harmful anti-Jewish tropes and fanning the flames of antisemitism among her constituents. This cannot be tolerated! https://t.co/vnZTsbBsJv— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) August 11, 2020
Nimrata understands that the route to pleasing Donald and unseating Pence is to prove Nikki-level stupidity and entitlement.
Nimrata understands that the route to pleasing Donald and unseating Pence is to prove Nikki-level stupidity and entitlement. https://t.co/2byBadSvTg— Real Fake P0TUS (@RF_P0TUS) August 11, 2020
ow Putin's oligarchs funneled millions into GOP campaigns Campaign finance reports show troubling connections between a group of wealthy donors with ties to Russia and their political contributions to Trump and top Republican leaders.
Stunning. https://t.co/VRQPqa5Bk0— The Lincoln Project 🏴☠️ (@ProjectLincoln) August 11, 2020
My latest story is a wild one. Trump announced a bizarre deal with Kodak. When the stock exploded, a board member donated shares worth up to $180m to a little-known Jewish synagogue with no public profile. What happened to the stock? It's a mystery.
My latest story is a wild one. Trump announced a bizarre deal with Kodak. When the stock exploded, a board member donated shares worth up to $180m to a little-known Jewish synagogue with no public profile. What happened to the stock? It's a mystery. https://t.co/kzoqQ9vhUk— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) August 11, 2020
The Biden campaign has just announced that Karine Jean-Pierre will be the chief of staff for Biden's running mate.
The Biden campaign has just announced that Karine Jean-Pierre will be the chief of staff for Biden's running mate.https://t.co/pBJGdyDsGf— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 11, 2020
"With you, Mr. President, all roads lead to Putin." - @SpeakerPelosi
"With you, Mr. President, all roads lead to Putin." - @SpeakerPelosi pic.twitter.com/YMAdA76Dwt— VoteVets (@votevets) August 11, 2020
Fox News is now running ads for QAnon Trumpy Bears. This is not a parody.
Fox News is now running ads for QAnon Trumpy Bears. This is not a parody. pic.twitter.com/LUZGjc6Jid— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 11, 2020
POWELL: This is a criminal case. All the rights go to the defendant. GARLAND: Yeah. That's called an appeal. Not mandamus versus a judge. The judge still gets to do his job. POWELL: Yeah, but Bill Barr's technically in charge. Of the universe.
POWELL: This is a criminal case. All the rights go to the defendant.— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) August 11, 2020
GARLAND: Yeah. That's called an appeal. Not mandamus versus a judge. The judge still gets to do his job.
POWELL: Yeah, but Bill Barr's technically in charge. Of the universe.
How three conspiracy theorists took 'Q' and sparked Qanon Pushing the theory on to bigger platforms proved to be the key to Qanon’s spread — and the originators’ financial gain.
https://t.co/bQc3XhuxLe WOO HERE IS THE BEGINNING OF QANON, THREE MONEY HUNGRY SMALL TOWN CON ARTISTS. ALL BULLSHIT, ALL THE TIME. Preying on the Average iq 100 group!— Laura Sessions (@laurasessions10) August 11, 2020
#Flynn lawyer Powell talks about "stunning exculpatory material." This court knows that is nonsense. She is not answering the key question - why can't we simply allow Judge Sullivan to rule and then appeal if you don't like his decision?
#Flynn lawyer Powell talks about "stunning exculpatory material." This court knows that is nonsense. She is not answering the key question - why can't we simply allow Judge Sullivan to rule and then appeal if you don't like his decision?— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) August 11, 2020
We are all suffering from scandal fatigue, but this scandal cannot be ignored
We are all suffering from scandal fatigue, but this scandal cannot be ignored, writes @MaxBoot https://t.co/Y7X2DjU3ra— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) August 11, 2020
Veterans don’t like Trump destroying the Post Office. Who knew?
— Melissa Jo Peltier (@MelissaJPeltier) August 11, 2020
On this episode of the new abnormal @TheRickWilson and I talk to @KBAndersen.
On this episode of the new abnormal @TheRickWilson and I talk to @KBAndersen. @thedailybeast https://t.co/flf2QLiNMp— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) August 11, 2020
“Why has an American president ceased to defend his own country from sustained aggression?”
“Why has an American president ceased to defend his own country from sustained aggression?” https://t.co/kfFwAphNMY— John Sipher (@john_sipher) August 11, 2020
Cool. Call Putin and tell him to stop paying to kill U.S. troops. I’ll wait.
Cool. Call Putin and tell him to stop paying to kill U.S. troops. I’ll wait. https://t.co/u0bfyF5kOF— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) August 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been an absolute bonanza for billionaires, for whom Donald Trump’s brutalist coronavirus denial and inaction have reaped untold rewards. The numbers are astounding:
The coronavirus pandemic has been an absolute bonanza for billionaires, for whom Donald Trump’s brutalist coronavirus denial and inaction have reaped untold rewards.— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) August 11, 2020
The numbers are astounding: https://t.co/Xgln0kA2W1 pic.twitter.com/KST9JsVmzz
Fox & Friends suggests that if you need money during the pandemic, you can just sell your car to a used car dealer: "If somebody comes in for service, you want to buy their car ... we're now at the highest level we have been in history for used car auctions."
Fox & Friends suggests that if you need money during the pandemic, you can just sell your car to a used car dealer: "If somebody comes in for service, you want to buy their car ... we're now at the highest level we have been in history for used car auctions." pic.twitter.com/BWX82Yf6tw— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) August 11, 2020
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST WE WILL MARCH TOGETHER- TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THE DEAD, AND TO DEMAND CHANGE FOR THE LIVING. WE INVITE PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO JOIN US IN THIS EXPRESSION OF ANGER AND ANGUISH.
On Friday, August 21st we will protest Donald Trump's deadly, malign incompetence and demand more in NYC. Join https://t.co/QIGfeVLmaY— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) August 11, 2020
This is irresponsible of Russia. This is clearly not good to rush ahead without full Phase 3 trial results. Phase 3’s larger sample size allows much better study of safety signals & in wider range of patients. Waiting for P3 will allow greater confidence
This is irresponsible of Russia. This is clearly not good to rush ahead without full Phase 3 trial results. Phase 3’s larger sample size allows much better study of safety signals & in wider range of patients. Waiting for P3 will allow greater confidence 🧵https://t.co/1vQzUA7tvw— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) August 11, 2020
Happier times. Knock knock 44!
Happier times. Knock knock 44! 💙 pic.twitter.com/2Dnp9OA4Cp— ✨Immaculate🕯LooLoo😈✨ (@ImmaculateLoo) August 11, 2020
Justice Department bid to drop criminal case against Michael Flynn returns to court
Justice Department bid to drop criminal case against Michael Flynn returns to court https://t.co/BXgBZSHoP7— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 11, 2020
The US logistics command stationed in Europe (Germany) transporting aid to Lebanon. One of the many missions they perform that will be hindered by POTUS’s reckless proposed reduction of forces in Germany.
The US logistics command stationed in Europe (Germany) transporting aid to Lebanon. One of the many missions they perform that will be hindered by POTUS’s reckless proposed reduction of forces in Germany. https://t.co/35WDk7m5DD— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) August 11, 2020
nothing says respect for women like that infamous five-word quote solely responsible for making every single american know who billy bush is
nothing says respect for women like that infamous five-word quote solely responsible for making every single american know who billy bush is— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) August 11, 2020
From Belarus to Hong Kong, journalists 'are bearing the brunt of the global surge in repression.'
From Belarus to Hong Kong, journalists 'are bearing the brunt of the global surge in repression.'— CNN International (@cnni) August 11, 2020
Analysis by @brianstelter https://t.co/eAJ8euC0ce
Vladimir Putin says Russia has approved a coronavirus vaccine, but there are fears that essential corners may have been cut in its development
Vladimir Putin says Russia has approved a coronavirus vaccine, but there are fears that essential corners may have been cut in its development https://t.co/E3OoVg2Ijl— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 11, 2020
The world passes 20 million coronavirus cases and nears 750,000 deaths five months after the pandemic was declared, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University
The world passes 20 million coronavirus cases and nears 750,000 deaths five months after the pandemic was declared, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University https://t.co/y1k0vlRqgC— CNN (@CNN) August 11, 2020
Start your Tuesday by reading this tweet again
Start your Tuesday by reading this tweet again. https://t.co/Xsn7Xc0ib8— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) August 11, 2020
#Breaking: Auckland goes back into lockdown with four new cases in New Zealand
#Breaking: Auckland goes back into lockdown with four new cases in New Zealand https://t.co/3jVc1kOxug— chris zappone (@chrizap) August 11, 2020
Belarus’s opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanavosky leaves for Lithuania and says she has to think of her children’s safety
Belarus’s opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanavosky leaves for Lithuania and says she has to think of her children’s safety https://t.co/1GRMR4PjDa— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 11, 2020
New Zealand has now gone 101 days without any local transmission of the coronavirus — and life has largely returned to normal. How has the country been so successful? Experts point to its quick work in isolating any cases that emerged.
New Zealand has now gone 101 days without any local transmission of the coronavirus — and life has largely returned to normal.— NPR (@NPR) August 10, 2020
How has the country been so successful? Experts point to its quick work in isolating any cases that emerged. https://t.co/9DEcoyFUAX
“November 4th” (Russia’s ‘Unity Day’) “it begins”
“November 4th” (Russia’s ‘Unity Day’) “it begins” https://t.co/opUgOAn3Ao— Louise Mensch (@LouiseMensch) August 11, 2020
Maybe Obama will respond to this.
Maybe Obama will respond to this. https://t.co/VOurj7G3sr— Dennis THIGHMASKER Herring (@dcherring) August 11, 2020
Help #SaveOurUSPS by pushing @SenateGOP to fund it and by buying stamps. You can celebrate suffrage with #19thAmendment stamps marking 💯 years of women voting - white women then BIPOC - now all working to protect voting rights and our postal service.
Help #SaveOurUSPS by pushing @SenateGOP to fund it and by buying stamps. You can celebrate suffrage with #19thAmendment stamps marking 💯 years of women voting - white women then BIPOC - now all working to protect voting rights and our postal service. https://t.co/1hEWj9vv9W— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) August 11, 2020
The lost days of summer: How Trump fell short in containing the virus
A senior administration official involved in pandemic response said, “Everyone is busy trying to create a Potemkin village for him every day. You’re not supposed to see this behavior in liberal democracies that are founded on principles of rule of law.” https://t.co/YFC4C3cuoP— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) August 9, 2020
Oh we’re back to the fucking cognitive test?
Oh we’re back to the fucking cognitive test? https://t.co/krRbLykRfN— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) August 11, 2020
The formula for how Covid-19 relief funding from the federal government gets allocated to hospitals across the United States could have a "disparate impact" on hospitals in counties with a higher-than-average share of Black residents, new research suggests
The formula for how Covid-19 relief funding from the federal government gets allocated to hospitals across the United States could have a "disparate impact" on hospitals in counties with a higher-than-average share of Black residents, new research suggests https://t.co/f7lMveTSab— CNN (@CNN) August 11, 2020
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